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Patent GB-190111470-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Printing Telegraphs.
Inventor: FOWDEN ROBERT ASHWORTH
Filed: 1901-06-04
Granted: 1901-08-10
Abstract: 11,470. Fowden, R. A. June 4. Telegraphs.-Relates to a system of printing- telegraphs in which the signals are sent by means of alternating impulses from a battery by means of rotating contact-discs on the type-wheel shaft, the shafts being driven by an electro-mechanical escapement in a local circuit. A double distributer is arranged so that the signals, whether + or -, cause a letter to be printed from one or other of the two contact-rings. Fig. 1 shows the apparatus diagrammatically and the circuits at the transmitting-station. At the receiving-station, the circuits and apparatus correspond, except that the battery P N is reversed and the switch o is thrown over. The type-wheel shaft a is provided with a double ring type-wheel i capable of being shifted by the armature lever i', four insulated toothed contact-discs b, b<1>, s, s<1> arranged alternately to earth the opposite poles of the battery P N at 41, a unison spiral g, an escapement f<10>, and a trailer arm k<7> for the distributer. The brushes b<2>, b<3> of the toothed discs are connected through the armature c<1> of the relay c to the coils of the polarized relay d. The circuit is continued through the back contacts e<7>, e<8> of the relay e, the coil of the relay e, and to the line 7. The local circuit of the relay d includes the battery P N and one or other of the motor magnets f, f<1> for operating the escapement levers f<5>, f which are connected together by a link and carry wedge-shaped pallets. The unison device consists of a spiral groove g, in which a pin runs, the pin being capable of removal, to release the type shaft, either by the hand-key h or automatically by the printing- magnet through m<5>, m<6>. The printing-magnet also operates the hammer m<4> through the action of the lever m<3> and rod m<2>. The double distributer k is formed with two separate complete rings k<4>, k<9> and two rings of divided segments k<3>, k<10> connected in pairs to the transmitter keys, as shown in the key l<1>. The connections are not, however, in contiguous pairs, but the elements of each pair have an angular displacement, by which means the same character on either type-wheel can be employed, as one ring of segments operates the shifting magnet i<3> for raising the type-wheel. The shifting-magnet i<3> is operated at the receiving-station when the switch o is thrown on to the stop o<2>, and the relay e has its armature closing the circuit of the front stops e<9>, e<10>. The auxiliary battery p is employed at the transmitting-station for sending a weak direct current for operating the shifting-magnet.
Patent GB-190111574-A (GB)
Title: Igniting Device for Explosion Motor Engines.
Inventor: HOCH PAUL
Filed: 1901-06-06
Granted: 1901-11-30
Abstract: 11,574. Hoch, P., and Lehmbeck, T. June 6. Gas and like engines, igniting in. One terminal a, Fig. 1, wipes past another b retained in position by springs e, and produces a spark as shown in Fig. 2. Fig. 3 shows a modified form. The surfaces are kept clean by the robbing contact. The lever b may be moved, while the lever a turns about its fulcrum against spring pressure.
Patent GB-190112085-A (GB)
Title: An Improvement in the Regulation of Steam Engines, Particularly Compound Steam Engines.
Inventor: ROTTMANN FRIEDRICH
Filed: 1901-06-13
Granted: 1902-03-13
Abstract: 12,085. Rottmann, F. June 13. Drawings to Specification. Compound engines governing and regulating speed and power.-Consists in regulating compound engines, or engines having high and low pressure cylinders, by connecting the device actuating the throttle valve for controlling the supply of steam to the high-pressure cylinder with the expansion valve of the low-pressure cylinder. By these means, when the throttle valve is adjusted, the cut-off of the low-pressure cylinder is correspondingly altered
Patent GB-190113583-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to the Regulation of the Generation of Electricity at Generating Stations.
Inventor: ROUTIN JOSEPH LOUIS
Filed: 1901-07-03
Granted: 1902-08-02
Abstract: 13,583. Routin, J. L. July 3. Regulating; switches.-In regulating the generation of electric current, the speed of the motor (steam engine &c.) and the excitation of the dynamo are simultaneously regulated. Fig. 1 shows a simple arrangement. The shaft X-Y, which controls the throttle or other valve, is formed with a thread on which a nut E works, and is adapted to cut in r<2>, &c. Fig. 3 shows an or out resistances r<1>, r<2>, &c. Fig. 3 shows an arrangement by which the amount of resistance cut in or out of a definite travel of the nut can be varied. The resistance contacts are mounted on an arm M pivoted at 0, and a rod T carried by the nut E travels over the arm. Figs. 4 and 5 show an automatic arrangement. The rotor I, similar to the rotor of an asynchronous motor, is driven by a band C from one of the motors. The field magnets J are similar to the stators of asynchronous motors, but are mounted so as to be capable of slight rotary movement, being provided with arms L<1>, L<2>, the former having a counterweight P' and the latter carrying a contact adapted to engage either of the relay contacts b<1>, b<2> for starting a regulating-motor. The arm L<2> may be connected by a spring with a rod X of a regulating-device. Instead of the contacts b<1>, b<2>, a series of contacts as shown in Fig. 6 may be employed, and be successively brought into action, supplying current to electromagnets e which control a ratchet and pawl device, which can be operated by a rod b connected to a moving part of the apparatus.
Patent GB-190115623-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Pliers and Lasting Pincers.
Inventor: WEIBEZAHL HERMAN GEORG
Filed: 1901-08-01
Granted: 1902-01-23
Abstract: 15,623. Weibezahl, H. G. Aug. 1. Eyeleting-dies &c. X, Y are attached to parallel pliers, and especially to pliers for lasting the uppers of boots and shoes. The handles A, B form primary crossed levers, which are slotted for the pins 2, 3 of the secondary crossed levers C, D pivoted together at 1. The levers A,B are connected by pivot pins A<1>, B<1> to the jaw G and link F' respectively, and the jaw and link are connected to the levers C, D by the pins 4, 5. The jaws E, F are slotted for the pins 4, 5, A<1> B<1>. and are connected to the pins 2, 3. The jaw Z in connection with the punch H forms punching-pliers, and the part W may serve as a hammer. The parts H, Z, W, F<1> may be omitted, and the levers C, D may be slotted for the pins A<1>, B<1>. In a still simpler modification, these slots are omitted.
Patent GB-190116493-A (GB)
Title: Improved Treatment of Asbestos Goods to enable them to Resist Liquids.
Inventor: BERNFELD ISIDOR
Filed: 1901-08-16
Granted: 1902-07-31
Abstract: 16,493. Bernfeld, I. Aug. 16. Filtering-media.-Asbestos is rendered resistant to the action of hot alkaline or other liquids by heating it to a temperature below that at which vitrification occurs. This may be done by immersing it in molten aluminium.
Patent GB-190121498-A (GB)
Title: Means for Retaining Doors in Open Position.
Inventor: BECKETT JOHN COLLINSON
Filed: 1901-10-26
Granted: 1902-05-29
Abstract: 21,498. Beckett, J. C. Oct. 26. Door holders.-Relates to a device for holding doors open, more especially the doors of ships' cabins. It consists of a latch a which catches in a keep g fixed to the wall against which the door is turned when it is full open. The latch a is on a vertical sliding piece a<1> which is lifted by a lever on the spindle c of the door handle. The latch is held down by a weight e or by a spring. To detach the latch from the keep g, it is only necessary to turn the door handle.
Patent GB-190121621-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Explosives.
Filed: 1901-10-28
Granted: 1902-10-02
Abstract: 21,621. Safety Explosives, Ltd., and Thiersch, H. A. Oct. 28. Explosives.-Consists of a mixture of ordinary gunpowder with 5 to 20 per cent. of picric acid.
Patent GB-190204957-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Lock.
Inventor: HARRISON SAMUEL
Filed: 1902-02-27
Granted: 1902-10-09
Abstract: 4957. Harrison, S., and Bretherton, A. E. Feb. 27. Locks, key.-Relates to locks, which may be sealed when in the locked position, and is especially applicable to padlocks for securing the moneyreceiving boxes of prepayment meters. Within a casing A, a bolt B is pivoted, or it is mounted to slide on guide-pins B<1>, B<2>. The bolt is pressed into engagement with the end of a shackle E by a spring, and is retracted by a key. When in the shot position, holes in the bolt and casing are in register, and are adapted to receive a pin G to prevent the operation of the bolt. A cup G<1> is formed on the front of the casing to receive wax &c., which may be compressed with a suitable seal. The pin G cannot be pushed out to release the bolt until the seal is broken.
Patent GB-190206851-A (GB)
Title: Improvement connected with Sewer Ventilating Shafts.
Inventor: HAM FREDERIC GEORGE SISON
Filed: 1902-03-20
Granted: 1902-11-27
Abstract: 6851. Ham, F. G. S., and Spinks, F. I. March 20. Ventilating. - The ventilating-standard D is seated in a socket B of a casing A, in which is placed a box U to receive dirt, dust, &c. This box may be chained up, supported on brackets, or made integral with the casing.
Patent GB-190207990-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus for use in the Game of Ping-pong or Table Tennis.
Inventor: SMITH REUBEN HENRY
Filed: 1902-04-05
Granted: 1903-01-08
Abstract: 7990. Smith, R. H., and Stanley, R. April 5. Net supports.- Relates to net supports for ping-pong or table tennis. In the arrangement shown in Fig. 1, the post A is tongued at its lower end, and is pivoted to a bracket B, which is connected to the underside of the table E by a screw D &c. The post can be swung down into a horizontal position, and then turned under the table by revolving the bracket B on the screw. The bracket may be constructed of wood or metal, and is sometimes made telescopic and fitted with a clamping-screw. In a modification, the bracket B is formed with a vertical and a horizontal hole to receive a pin on the post A, the hinge being dispensed with. The post consists of a hollow casing 0 fitted with a drum L working on an axle M and fitted with a helical spring Q. The net is fixed to the drum, and is wound on it by the spring when not in use. A slot in the casing allows the net to be drawn out. The tension of the spring can be adjusted by turning the axle M by means of the head U. A flat nut T or a wedge-piece serves to lock the spindle. A clock spring in the base of the casing may be used to turn the drum to wind up the net ; or, the spring may be omitted and the drum turned by hand. In some cases, a spring roller is fitted in each post, the net being divided centrally and connected when in use by a hook or other means.
Patent GB-190225501-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Knitting Machines.
Inventor: WARDALL JAMES
Filed: 1902-11-20
Granted: 1903-10-01
Abstract: 25,501. Wardall, J. Nov. 20. Circular knitting-machines; straight-bar knitting- machines ; knitted fabrics.-Relates to the making of hose or half hose with the tubular parts striped or ribbed in two or more colours, and the fashioned part plain in one colour on a Griawold or Harrison machine. One or two extra cams and thread-carriers are used. The extra downthrow machine cam or cams d is or are movable, being secured in a gap b in the cam cylinder a by means of a block e, screw f, and wing-nut. When removed, the gap is filled up by a block l having a pin n to engage a hole o and a projection p to fit under the head of a screw q. The extra upthrow cylinder cam has a pin to working in a slot x ; it is raised by hand and retained in its elevated position by a spring latch y. The dial cams are shown in Fig. 4, the full lines showing the operative position for forming striped ribbed legs and feet, and the dotted lines the inoperative position for making plain onecoloured heels and toes.
Patent GB-190225795-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Flushing-Apparatus for Water Closets, Urinals and the like
Inventor: KULHANEK AUGUSTIN
Filed: 1902-11-24
Granted: 1903-02-19
Abstract: 25,795. Kulhanek, A. Nov. 24. Water-waste preventers, siphon-discharge. For starting the siphon, a tipping - tank 6 is pivoted in a vessel 4 in the course of the flushing-pipe 3. Normally the tank 6 is full of water, while a subsidiary. tank 7 fixed to it is empty. When a flush is desired, the operation of a push-button liberates a catch 10, which leaves the tank 6 free to tip and thus start the siphon above. After tipping, the tank returns to the position shown, when both tanks 6, 7 are filled. The tank 7 then discharges slowly through an aperture 8, leaving the tank 6 unbalanced and thus again ready to act and start the siphon.
Patent GB-190301227-A (GB)
Title: Improved Appliance for Fastening Incandescent Electric Lamps in their Sockets.
Inventor: LANDSBERGER ARON
Filed: 1903-01-17
Granted: 1903-03-19
Abstract: 1227. Landsberger, A. Jan. 17. Incandescent lamps.- Bulbs are made with flat ends to carry contactplates. One plate is formed as a ring surrounding the other, to make contact with spring plungers i in the holder l, m, but may be partly cut away in order that the lamp may be put out of circuit by turning it in the holder. No fixed cap is used on the bulb, this being formed with a circular rib b or channel c to engage corresponding portions of two semicircular sleeves d<1>, d<2>, which are applied to the bulb and then inserted in the holder, as shown. The sleeves may be made of perforated metal lined with asbestos, hinged together at the upper end, reflecting at the lower end ; they may have projections to enter recesses in the bulb, to prevent relative turning. They are made with projections p to engage a circular channel in the socket l of the holder, or with a screw-thread to engage a screw socket. The socket l of the holder is similarly attached to a base m. In a modification, the fixed socket l is dispensed with, the sleeves being hinged to the base m, and held together on the bulb by slipping a ring upon them.
Patent GB-190301229-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Plaster Bandages.
Inventor: FUHRHANS CARL
Filed: 1903-01-17
Granted: 1903-11-19
Abstract: 1229. Fuhrhans, C. Jan. 17. Bandages.-In a plaster bandage, a flexible strengthening-insertion b is placed with the layer of plaster between two muslin bands. The insertion may be of wire, wire net, cord, cord network, &c. ; it projects beyond the ends of the bandage, and is preferably provided with a handle c.
Patent GB-190301371-A (GB)
Title: Combined Street Sweeper and Collector
Inventor: WHITTOME JOHN THOMAS
Filed: 1903-01-20
Granted: 1903-11-19
Abstract: 1371. Whittome, J. T. Jan. 20. Sweeping-machines.-The brush A is mounted in arms pivoted to a frame, which is mounted on the road wheels E, and it may be raised and lowered by means of a handlever K pivoted to the frame at h<2> and coupled by a link k<1> to another lever o<1> also pivoted to the frame ; the end of this lever is coupled to the end of the brush arm by a link o<2>, and to the lever K by a link o<4> having a series of holes, through any one of which a pin may be passed to engage the lever. The brush sweeps the refuse over a pivoted flap J<2> into the conveyer trough B, whence it is lifted by the elevator D to the cart, behind which the apparatus is secured by the pin S. The elevator is driven by the conveyer shaft, and is placed in the centre of the trough. The road wheels are mounted on a shaft F ; this drives, by a clutch and spur gearing, a shaft G which imparts motion to the conveyer shaft by spur-wheels, and to the brush by chain gearing.
Patent GB-190302260-A (GB)
Title: Braided Wire Frame for Dressing Ladies' Hair Over
Inventor: ANDREWS CHARLES WILLIAM ELLIOT
Filed: 1903-01-30
Granted: 1903-11-26
Abstract: 2260. Andrews, C. W. E. E. Jan. 30. Hair coils.-Frames, over which ladies' hair is dressed, are made of lengths of wire which are covered with tubular braid, tied together, and shaped as required.
Patent GB-190303833-A (GB)
Title: Knife Cleaning and Polishing, and Sand-papering Device.
Inventor: GRANTHAM FREDERIC CHARLES
Filed: 1903-02-18
Granted: 1903-07-02
Abstract: 3833. Grantham, F. C. Feb. 18. Knives, cleaning and polishing.-A strip b of p o l i s h i n g-material is folded over the block a with rounded edges a<1>, and is held in place by the block c, which forms the handle. Preferably, a plate e is arranged between the blocks a, c, which are connected by a bolt d and nut j, as shown. A sheet of felt, india-rubber, &c. may be placed beneath the material b. The parts a, c, e are of wood &c.
Patent GB-190306145-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Storage Batteries.
Inventor: FENNELL WILLIAM
Filed: 1903-03-17
Granted: 1904-01-14
Abstract: 6145. Fennell, W., and Perry, W. P. March 17. Secondary batteries.-Consists of means for supporting the active material for secondary-battery electrodes, and for bringing the electrolyte into intimate contact with the material. For these purposes, the material is mixed with porous material such as powdered or granulated pumice, or with porcelain, earthenware, or the like, separately or together, either broken or powdered, or in the form of tubes, spheres, rods, or a honeycomb or network. The plates may be increased in thick. ness in this way, becoming blocks which are merely separated by a porous partition and completely fill the cell. Holes, preferably in the direction of the natural current-path through the electrotyte, may be pierced through the blocks, and lined or filled with pirous or perforated material to contain a surplus of the electrolyte. This kind of plate is suitable when the cell is subject to irregular discharges. The plate may also be formed of a honeycombed support, on which a thin film of active material is spread. Granules of conducting-material, such as lead balls, covered with lead oxide, may be filled into the support, or rods, tubes, or granules of porcelain, clay, or the like, rolled in or otherwise covered with active material. These are not used for the negative electrodes of a lead accumulator. The supports may be made in one piece by mixing the clay with pellets or rods of wax, charcoal, or the like, which leave interstices on firing the plate. The plate may be damped and the active material dusted or blown into it, and the thickness of the layer increased by plating it with metal from a solution, or by depositing litharge upon it from a warm alkaline solution in a lead cell. Such plates give a prolonged high rate of discharge. In both forms, the conductor is embedded in the mass, and preferably coated with a dense layer of active material at places where the electrolyte has access to it, to prevent corrosion. Vertical or inclined holes are preferably pierced through the blocks to facilitate egress of gas, and the plates or blocks are preferably formed in place, even when they appear to completely fill the cell.
Patent GB-190306376-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or connected with Means for Electrically Igniting Miners' Safety Lamps.
Inventor: BEST WILLIAM
Filed: 1903-03-19
Granted: 1904-01-21
Abstract: 6376. Best, W. March 19. Miners' safety lamps.- Relates to means for electrically - igniting miners' safety lamps, particularly those of the type described in Specification No. 19,076, A.D. 1900. A metallic domeshaped conductor 1, with a circular aperture 2 at the top, has a circular base flange or external contact ring 3 which is clamped between the circular glass 4 and an insulating-ring 5. The lamp frame 6 forms the other conductor. In electrical contact with the frame 6 is a metallic wick - tube 7 extending upwards through and above the aperture 2 in the dome. An insulating- tube 8 surrounds the wick-tube and is itself surrounded at its upper part by a metal sleeve 9 forming an auxiliary conductor. When the circuit is completed, the current from the inner edge of the aperture 2 jumps to the sleeve 9 and sparks across to the wick-tube, thereby igniting the wick. In a modification, the sleeve 9 has a pointer which extends over the upper edge of the shield 8, so that the current passes by way of the pointer. A light flat spring may be attached to the sleeve 9 to bring the latter into electrical contact with the conducting-dome 1. The sleeve 9 may be replaced by a wire or metallic plates embedded in or fixed to the tube 8. According to the Provisional Specification, instead of the dome-shaped conductor, an insulated conducting - rod passing through the lamp vessel may have its end in contact with or near the sleeve 9.
Patent GB-190306514-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Bogie Trucks for Railway and like Vehicles.
Inventor: HANSEN JOHN MORRISON
Filed: 1903-03-20
Granted: 1903-05-07
Abstract: 6514. Hansen, J. M. March 20. Axle - trucks or undercarriages; brakes. - The framings of the axle-trucks or bogies of railway vehicles are built up of channel, angle, and like bars arranged so as to avoid hand riveting. The top bar 1 of the side frame is shaped like an inverted trough with lateral flanges 2, by which it is riveted to the lower bar 3. The tie-bar 4 is connected to the bar 3 and to the axle-boxes 6, and the ends of the frame are connected by the axlebox bolts 8. Liners 7 are placed between the arch 1 and the axle - boxes. Between the top and bottom bars 1, 3 are placed columns 10 made of trough-shaped pressed steel plates. Liners 14 are riveted to the flanges of the columns 10, and support the plates 20 between which work the ends of the truck bolster 18. The liners 14 extend inwardly and support the brake-beam brackets. The side frames are connected by a spring plank or channel iron, upon which rests the bearing- springs 17. The side thrusts of the bolster are taken by angle-irons 21 on the inner flanges of the arches 1.
Patent GB-190306966-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Construction of Paving Block or Paving Slab.
Inventor: NICKLIN HERBERT JOHN
Filed: 1903-03-26
Granted: 1904-01-28
Abstract: 6966. Nicklin, H. J. March 26. Paving - blocks. - A moulded paving-block or slab consists of eight wood blocks a secured to a concrete base by means of projections or keys c<2>. The blocks a may be of irregular depth, the finished block or slab being always rectangular in shape. The keys c<2> may be omitted ; spaces may be left between the blocks a and filled with tar or pitch.