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Patent GB-190113875-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Peat Presses
Inventor: DOBSON ALEXANDER
Filed: 1901-07-08
Granted: 1902-04-10
Abstract: 13,875. Dobson, A., and Irwin, W. July 8. Moulding peat.-A rotary mould table H is mounted on a central spindle G clamped to a bed- plate D by a nut g<1>, and is fitted with tubular steel moulds H, which are formed with flanges and expanded openings at the lower ends. The spindle G is formed with a head g<2>, and fitted with a loose collar g. The table is held down by fixed horizontal plates, which fit in a groove in the table. An intermittent rotary motion is imparted to the table by a cam B, lever N, and pawl n<1>, which is forced into engagement with ratchet notches or teeth of the table by a spring o, and carries a plate which slides over the upper face of the table. In order to vary or adjust the throw of the pawl, the lever is clamped by hooked bolts p to an eccentric collar P fixed on a spindle 2 mounted in bearings 3. The cam B acts on a roller n<4> and strap b carried by the lever. A pressing- plunger K, tapered ejecting-plunger K<1>, and tubular rod K<2>, for cleaning and oiling the moulds, are carried by a crosshead L driven from the main shaft A by a cam &c. A resistance- block I, inserted in a recess in the bed-plate, rests on a strong spring J, which gives way under ex- cessive pressure in order to prevent damage to the machine. The lubricating-tube K' is formed with a funnel and fitted with a swab or cleaning-wad. A brake block Q is pressed against the table by a screw q. The expansion of the mould at the lower end relieves the pressure, and facilitates the ejec- tion of the moulded block. On the upward move- ment of the pressing-plunger, the mould rises to a slight extent limited by the flange.
Patent GB-190115281-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Razors
Inventor: MITCHELL ERNEST JOHN DRUM
Filed: 1901-07-27
Granted: 1901-09-28
Abstract: 15,281. Mitchell, E. J. D. July 27. Razors and shavers. -The halves a, b of the handle are formed at the broad end with a corresponding tongue and slot a<1>, b<1>, and the blade c is secured between them by a screw - pin d having a nut g, so that the three pieces may readily be separated for cleansing purposes.
Patent GB-190115514-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Electrical Primers, Vent Sealing Tubes and the like.
Inventor: ASHTON HAROLD THOMAS
Filed: 1901-07-31
Granted: 1902-06-25
Abstract: 15,514. Ashton, H. T. July 31. Primers, electric. The wire bridge A is disposed between two plugs B, B of soft metal, which are held apart by distance-pieces 0, C of insulating- material. The parts are held together by compressing the soft metal plugs to make them grip the ends of the distance-pieces and the bridge wire. One plug B is received in the insulated obturating-cone D', and the other is received in a recess in the screw plate E, which has longitudinal slots to allow the passage of the flash from the bridge chamber.
Patent GB-190119472-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Embossing Machines.
Filed: 1901-09-30
Granted: 1902-07-24
Abstract: 19,472. Elkington & Co. and Law, W. Sept. 30. Embossing; embossing rollers. - Relates to machines for embossing flexible materials such as leather and paper, and consists essentially in the combination of an upper pressure roller, preferably of sycamore wood, and a lower roller carrying an electrotype pattern detachably fixed so as to prevent bulging. I the machine shown in end elevation in Fig. 4, a represents the pressure roller, and b the pattern roller. Two electrotypes dare shown, and these are provided at one end with a wedge-shaped strip d<2> received in a groove in the roller b and fixed by a wedge-shaped strip e, and at the other end with a slotted ear piece d<3> secured by a screw. The pattern may be arranged on a counterbalanced segmental roller which is reciprocated or rocked, the work being fed from both sides.
Patent GB-190120777-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Appliance or Device for Catching Poultry or Small Animals
Inventor: BROOKE JOHN
Filed: 1901-10-17
Granted: 1902-09-25
Abstract: 20,777. Brooke, J. Oct. 17. Lassos.-Relates to an appli- ance for catching poultry and other small animals. A rod a is bent at the end to form an open - mouthed hook b for catching the leg of the animal. The hook may be strengthened by a cap i secured by a hollow rivet i<1>, through which a cord may run to form a noose to be used in some cases. The rod a may be fixed or hinged to a solid handle, or may tele- scope within a hollow handle c, Fig. 1. Spring catches d, e are provided to engage a collar a<1> on the end of the rod a, and hold it in its extended or retracted position, as shown in full and in dotted lines respec- tively in Fig. 1. Other suitable forms of catches may be em- ployed. Wires f, f may be secured in the handle c to pre- vent the rod a from turning.
Patent GB-190123889-A (GB)
Title: Improvement in Priming Compositions or Charges for Percussion Caps and Detonators.
Inventor: BIELEFELDT MAX
Filed: 1901-11-25
Granted: 1902-08-28
Abstract: 23,889. Blelefeldt, M. Nov. 25. Explosives.-A detonating or priming composition is obtained by mixing trinitronaphthalene with a metallic chlorate such as potassium chlorate.
Patent GB-190212654-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Racquets, Lawn-tennis Bats and the like.
Inventor: LUEDERS HERMANN
Filed: 1902-06-03
Granted: 1902-07-10
Abstract: 12,654. L³ders, H. June 3. Racquets, lawn-tennis bats, &c. are provided with metal protective strips such as b.
Patent GB-190213037-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Coin-freed Machine or Apparatus for Administering Electricity.
Inventor: JOFEH JOHN
Filed: 1902-06-07
Granted: 1903-05-28
Abstract: 13,037. Jofeh, J. June 7. Drawings to Specification. Switches.-In coin-freed apparatus for administering electricity, and exhibiting moving figures, a disc turned to and fro by a crank handle operates a switch lever or key switch by friction with an arm.
Patent GB-190218090-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Electric Meters.
Filed: 1902-08-16
Granted: 1903-06-25
Abstract: 18,090. British Thomson-Houston Co., [King, E. J.]. Aug. 16. Energy meters.- Currents are in- duced in a revoluble aluminium or like disc, by a magnetic field in shunt and by a magnetic field in series with an alternating- current circuit, the two fields differing in phase by 90‹. These currents cause the disc to rotate at a speed proportional to the number of watts in the circuit, the total energy being integrated by a counter. The arrangement of the meter is shown diagram- matically. The magnetic core 14 is excited by the shunt coil 12 between the mains 10, 11, and induces currents in the revoluble disc 4 which differ in phase from the pressure by nearly 90‹. To make the difference of phase always exactly equal to 90‹, a supplementary magnet or yoke 21, wound with coils 22, 23, is used. These coils are excited with a fraction of the total electromotive force taken from the coil 12 by a conductor 25, and the current may be reversed by a switch 27 and regulated by resistances 28, 44. The difference of phase between the supplementary yoke 21 and the main yoke (behind it) generates sufficient motive power to overcome the friction of the disc. The additional yoke serves to regulate the strength of the magnetic field acting on the disc 4. The series coil is placed below the disc. The combined actions of the magnet 14 and the series coil cause the disc to rotate at a speed proportional to the watts in the circuit at any instant. The integrating- counter is driven from the spindle of the disc. A permanent magnet, generating Foucault currents in the disc, is used as a brake.
Patent GB-190218723-A (GB)
Title: A New or Improved Method of and Means for the Manufacture of Artificial Eyebrows, Eyelashes and the like.
Inventor: NESSLER CHARLES
Filed: 1902-08-26
Granted: 1902-11-06
Abstract: 18,723. Nessler, C. Aug. 26. Eyelashes, eyebrows, wigs, &c.-Short loops of hair j or other material are threaded over a hair i and secured by twisting two other hairs i<1>, i<2> round them, as shown in Fig. 3, by the appliance shown in Fig. 1. This consists of standards with hooks g, g<1> for holding the hair i, and two hooks carried by an arm f on a spindle, which is turned by a hand-wheel e to twist the threads or hairs i<1>, i<2>. This material may be used as an artificial eyelash, or it may be used as a foundation material for artificial eyebrows, wigs, fringes, &c. by twisting and knotting it to the shape desired.
Patent GB-190220523-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Shaft & other Bearings.
Inventor: SANDIFORD JAMES STUART
Filed: 1902-09-20
Granted: 1903-09-19
Abstract: 20,523. Sandiford, J. S., and Shepherd, T. Sept.20. Axle-boxes.-To facilitate removal, the brasses are made in four segments A<1>, A<2>, A<3>, A'. Each segment has a bevelled flange B and a bevelled face C extending the whole length of the bearing. The flanges B project into the bevelled grooves F in the cap D and base E. The faces C bear against the bevelled faces G. When the cap D is screwed down, the whole bearing is tightened. Steel wedges H, driven between lugs J on the cap and base, and the sides or ends of the segments, may be used. Rings K, Fig. 7, held against the cap and base by screws L may be used, and they serve for retaining oil in the bearing. The oil passes through holes in the brasses from the oil cup A<x>, from a pipe connected with an oil supply. Large bearings may be supported by adjustable blocks x, Fig. 5, lying in recesses in the base E, which blocks may be fixed or be movable and tapered. The segments may be divided into vertical sections.
Patent GB-190221459-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Lacing Fasteners.
Inventor: HUGHES JULIA PERKINS
Filed: 1902-10-02
Granted: 1903-08-06
Abstract: 21,459. Hughes, J. P Oct. 2. Lacing-fastenings. -A lacing-fastening for shoes, leggings, &c., shown in Figs. 1, 2, and 3, consists of a wedge-shaped sheet-metal casing 1, 3 containing a sliding wedge 5, retained by one or more projections 14. The wedge is rounded at the upper edge, as shown in Fig. 2, and has serrations on the face engaging the lace 10. The fastening has a tubular shank 18 for attaching to the article 2. The lace is inserted in the opening 6, and, on being pulled in the direction of the arrow, Fig. 1, is gripped by the wedge. In the modification shown in Fig. 9, the casing 3 is rounded, and contains a similarly - shaped wedge, capable of partial rotation. It is attached to the article by prongs 21.
Patent GB-190221738-A (GB)
Title: Combination Steam Boiler Water Gauge Luminous Float and Retention Pieces
Inventor: WICKINS EDWARD LAURIS
Filed: 1902-10-06
Granted: 1903-01-08
Abstract: 21,738. Wickins, E. L. Oct. 6. Gauge-glass fittings.-A luminous or painted float N is placed within the gauge glass, being prevented from leaving it by a grating or gauze diaphragm in the lower fitting, and by a rod depending from the plug D of the upper fitting. The head of the float is preferably conical and corrugated.
Patent GB-190222786-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Let-off Motions for Looms for Weaving.
Inventor: HUBER CARL
Filed: 1902-10-20
Granted: 1903-02-05
Abstract: 22,786. Huber, C., M³ller, J. J., and Weidmann, M., [trading as Huber, M³ller, & Cie.]. Oct. 20. Loom let-off motions.-A shaft a, beneath the warp beams f, g, carries pulleys b, c having sprocket - wheels d, e, which are geared with sprocket-wheels on the warp beams. Pawls m, n are respectively connected to levers h, i pivoted to the shaft a, these pawls being adapted to press against the inner peripheries of their respective pulleys b, c. The levers h, i are oscillated synchronously with the lay by means of rods p actuated by any suitable parts of the loom. When the lay beats up, the pawls are forced against the pulleys, which are thus firmly held during the beat-up ; but, as the lay returns, the pawls are released, so that the tension of the warp threads is reduced during the shedding operation.
Patent GB-190228593-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Two Speed Gearing for Cycle or other Motors.
Inventor: FAULKNER JOHN WESLEY
Filed: 1902-12-27
Granted: 1903-12-24
Abstract: 28,593. Faulkner, J. W., and Hilton, G. T. Dec. 27. Motor cycles; driving- mechanism.-A two-speed gear for motor cycles and the like comprises a toothed wheel on the live axle, driving the belt pulley through intermediate pinions carried by a disc, which may rotate or remain stationary. Fig. 1 shows a front view, and Fig. 4 a section, of the gearing. The toothed wheel A on the live axle a<1> drives the pulley C through the pinions B on axles b<1>, which are carried by the discs D. To the wheel A is attached the ring of teeth a', as shown in Fig. 2. The disc E, which is capable of lateral movement, has teeth e<1>, e', which engage with the teeth a', c<1>, on wheels A, C respectively. This produces the normal or high speed. By adjusting the position of the disc E, the projections e<3> may be made to engage with those d<1> on the disc D, and the disc E also engages with the fixed part F so that the discs D are held stationary, and the low speed is produced. Again, the disc E may be totally disengaged, as shown in Fig. 4. In the modification shown in Fig. 11, the clutch e<4> connects the wheels A, C to produce the high speed, and the strap f<1> holds the drum d' connected to the discs D to produce the low speed.
Patent GB-190301581-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Pulleys
Inventor: WILLIS PERCY RICHARD JULIUS
Filed: 1903-01-22
Granted: 1903-11-26
Abstract: 1581. Willis, P. R. J., [Birling, G. M., and McHarry, H. A.]. Jan. 22. Thrashing - machines. - Pulleys for thrashing- machines &c. driven at high speeds are covered with leather &c. to prevent wear of belts. The covering is wound tightly to prevent grit entering. To attach the covering, the pulley is mounted on a shaft 9, Figs. 1 and 2, between two cones 19 which are made to grip the pulley by nuts 21, 22. The shaft may be removed by means of a bolt 16 pivoted in the slot 15, and the fly-nut 18. The covering 38 is riveted to the pulley, and, passing over, is gripped in the vice 3. The shaft and pulley are turned by toothed wheels 23, 24, the latter being turned by a crank and handle, though any suitable gearing may be used. A ratchet 26, spring 28, and pawl 27 prevent retrograde motion. The covering is riveted, cut off, and thinned down to make an even surface. The shaft may be carried in the ends of two levers 34, Fig. 3, and the covering 38 tightened by depressing the levers. A vice 32 is used as before. The chain 35 and hook 36 hold the lever white the covering is riveted.
Patent GB-190302011-A (GB)
Title: Process of Manufacturing Artificial Marble.
Inventor: CZERMAK JOHANN
Filed: 1903-01-28
Granted: 1903-08-13
Abstract: 2011. Czermak, J., and Buxbaum, A. Jan. 28. Stone, artificial.-Portions of a stiff pulp or mass of white cement, plaster of Paris, or other material are taken up by a spatula &c., and dipped into vessels containing liquid paints. The lumps a are placed in an irregular manner on a sheet of glass &c. d, and the spaces between them are filled up with soft masses e of inferior cement or plaster to which sand has been added. A mass built up in one or more layers in this way is spread out and subjected to pressure. Fig. 4 shows an intermediate stage, and Fig. 5 the finished veined plate. The lumps may be distributed over the plate and the colouring- matter poured over them, and streaks or bands of paint may also be formed on the plate itself.
Patent GB-190308483-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Therapeutic Exercising Apparatus.
Inventor: SCHOLDER CHARLES ALBERT
Filed: 1903-04-14
Granted: 1903-09-24
Abstract: 8483. Scholder, C. A. April 14. Exercising - apparatus. - R elates to apparatus for treating stiff joints by passive and active exercising movements. The foot or other part to be treated is strapped to a shoe 55, which is hinged to a quadrant 54 turning on a vertical stem 53. The quadrant has teeth which gear with teeth on a quadrant 8 carried by the shaft 6, which is either oscillated by a motor to give passive movements to the foot, or is coupled up to a cross-piece 36 carrying an adjustable resistance, when active movements are to be made. The shoe 55 is connected by the rod 56 to a block 57 carried by a quadrant 58, which gears with a fixed rack 60. The quadrant 58 turns on a pivot carried by a bracket 59 secured to the quadrant 54. As this moves in a horizontal plane, the quadrant 58 is moved in a vertical plane, so that the shoe 55 has a combined horizontal and vertical movement. When the apparatus is used to give passive movements to joints, the shaft 6 is oscillated through the wheel 9 on the shaft 20, which is oscillated through the shaft 12 and bevel gear 11. The shaft 12 is connected by a crank and rod to a pivoted frame 25, which is rocked by the rod 24 working on the crank 23, which is given a fast or slow motion by changegear 19, 20 controlled by a friction clutch 22, the shaft 16 of the change-gear being driven by an electric or other motor 15. When the apparatus is to be used for actively exercising joints, the wheel 9 is thrown out of gear with the wheel 7 on the shaft 6, and the cross-piece 36 is coupled to the shaft by inserting a pin 37 into one of a series of holes in a segment 42 fast on the shaft. The cross-piece carries two graduated rods 38, 39, upon which slide adjustable weights 40, 41, respectively. The segment 42 carries a transverse tube 46 terminating at each end in a ball or like enlargement containing mercury or other weighting- material. The mercury runs from one ball to the other as the shaft 6 is rocked, the amount of the resistance of this part of the counterbalance thus lessening towards the end of the stroke.
Patent GB-190311374-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Dripless Jugs.
Inventor: GALLAGHER FRANK JAMES
Filed: 1903-05-19
Granted: 1903-07-09
Abstract: 11,374. Gallagher, F. J. May 22, A.D. 1902, [date applied for under Patents Act. A.D. 1901], Jugs.-A dripless jug or pitcher for molasses or the like, has a pivoted cover 2 connected by a rod 5 to a small door 6 covering an aperture 8. The cover is opened and the door closed by pressing on the part 3 with the thumb, any drip being caught by a lip 10 on the cover and directed towards the aperture 8. A spring 4 closes the cover.
Patent GB-190316251-A (GB)
Title: An Improvement relating to Printing Machines
Inventor: DAVIES WILLIAM
Filed: 1903-07-23
Granted: 1904-05-26
Abstract: 16,251. Davies, W. July 23. Platen presses.-Hand guards are applied to platen presses in such a manner that they are withdrawn clear of the platen when the latter is away from the work, being brought into working position when the platen is moved against or upon the work. In one form, Fig. 2, for use on machines of the 'Reddish' or 'Golding' types, the guard-rail a, supported by rods b and sockets c on lock-nuts d at the ends of the side arms f, is rapidly moved upwards into protecting position when the platen h is brought against the work at j by action of the toggle link g. In another form, as applied to a press of the 'Arab' type, the guardrail a is held in its protecting position, Fig. 5, by rods b, pivoted to the ends of the levers k, and controlled by a spring l. The outward movement of the platen h forces the guard backwards and downwards.
Patent GB-190318893-A (GB)
Title: Improved Means for Fastening Railway Carriage Doors.
Inventor: EDGINGTON REUBEN JOHN
Filed: 1903-09-02
Granted: 1904-08-18
Abstract: 18,893. Edgington, R. J. Sept. 2. Doors, locking automatically.-In a device for retaining the doors of railway carriages locked while the train is in motion, a spring-pressed bolt engages a socket in each door. Upon the application of the brakes, a pivoted cross-bar b, gearing with rods a, a<1>, actuates spindles r carrying sliding bolts i, so that levers v withdraw the bolts l, and the doors may be opened. Springs g between collars f on the brake rod o and the head f<1> of a rod e allow the brake rod to work its required distance beyond that necessary to operate the bars a, a' for withdrawing the locking-bolts. When the doors are closed, they are automatically locked, but when the carriage is not in motion, the doors may be unfastened by the operation of levers m, which are provided at opposite ends and sides of the vehicle.
Patent GB-190320606-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Multipolar Dynamo Electric Machines.
Inventor: HOLMES JOHN HENRY
Filed: 1903-09-25
Granted: 1904-08-18
Abstract: 20,606. Holmes, J. H. Sept. 25. Cooling and ventilating; field magnets frames.-In a multipolar dynamo-electric machine of the radial-polar type constructed specially with a view to shortening the magnetic path through the metal of the field magnets, the cores and poles of the field magnets consist of U-shaped sets of stampings or solid castings or forgings 9, Fig. 2, and the coils 14 are wound so that each lies round the adjacent radial limbs of two adjacent sets &c. close to the armature, the semi-cylindrical &c. space between the limbs of any one set being filled by the adjacent ends of two coils. As the magnetic lines of force thin off from the tips to the centres of the pole faces, the section of the core may be tapered off to these centres, and a central gap 17, to facilitate ventilation, may be left between the two parts of each pole face. The pole faces are spread out laterally, and are curved to be concentric to the armature surface. The stampings are grouped in sets, with spacing-pieces to form ventilating-ducts 13, Fig. 1, by means of rivets 10, and are held between cast-iron end rings 12 by bolts 11. The ducts 13 correspond with similar ducts 8 in the laminated armature core 1, and are protected against the access of dirt by a plain or perforated metal sheet 16 round the outer surface of the field magnets. The rings 12 may be formed with feet for supporting the machine and with bearings for the armature shaft 1. An extension 15 on one of the rings 12 and the brush rocker 7 on the other cover up and protect the coils 14. The coils 14 are curved at the ends, as shown in Fig. 2, to allow of the withdrawal of the armature axially when necessary.
Patent GB-190321202-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in, and relating to, Brake Mechanism, more especially applicable to Motor Cycles.
Inventor: DRING JOHN
Filed: 1903-10-02
Granted: 1904-08-04
Abstract: 21,202. Dring, J. Oct. 2. Brakes, especially applicable to motor cycles. The spring- restored arm b is carried by the screw d; and supports, by a rule joint j, the brake block a, which contacts with the rim of the belt pulley or disc c on the driving-wheel. The arm b also carries a screw l, on which is mounted the eyelet piece m slotted at n to receive the cord o of a brake actuating mechanism of the Bowden or other type. The brake is secured by a suitable clip g to the frame bar i, which also carries an adjustable clip r which supports the abutment p of the incompressible member q of the Bowden mechanism. By altering the positions of the parts b, m on the screws d, l, the brake may be adapted to work on machines of various types and having varying sections and widths of belt rim. Another brake arm and block may be arranged to act on the opposite or other side of the belt rim, and the two brakes may be connected so as to grip both sides of the rim simultaneously.
Patent GB-190321694-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and in connection with Paint Brushes and the like.
Inventor: DUMVILLE EILEEN ISABELLA
Filed: 1903-10-08
Granted: 1903-11-19
Abstract: 21,694. Dumville, E. I. Oct. 8. Brush holders.- A brush B is supported in a holder A having a reservoir a in which the paint is contained, and a channel b through which it is supplied to the brush as required, the supply being regulated by the valve c. A similar valve in the upper end of the holder opens to admit the paint, and may afterwards be opened to allow air to enter as the paint is used up.