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Patent GB-190016240-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Signalling Apparatus for use on Railway Engines, Tramcars and the like.
Inventor: MARA WILLIAM PATRICK
Filed: 1900-09-12
Granted: 1901-06-29
Abstract: 16,240. Mara, W. P., and Cozens-Hardy, E. H. Sept. 12. Indicators and repeaters, signal; signals on engines &c.-The miniature semaphore indicator shown is adapted for use on locomotives, tramcars, &c., for indicating when the distant' and home' signals are passed, and whether the line is blocked or clear, the operation of the indicator being effected by means of the contact apparatus described in Specification No. 6833, A.D. 1900. The miniature 'home' and distant' semaphores s<3>, s<4> are normally held in the `danger' position against the stops p<1>, p<2> by the counterweights s<9>, s<10>, and are normally hidden behind the pivoted screen S, which is pivoted at s<2> and counterweighted at s<1>. When the engine &c. passes a 'distant' signal at 'danger,' the screen S is drawn into the position indicated in 'dot and dash' lines, by the cord &c. s<13>, which is operated by the contact apparatus described in the prior Specification above quoted from a fixed bell-crank lever &c., located near the 'distant' signal, so exposing both the semaphores s<3>, s<4> in the 'danger' position. In passing a 'home' signal at 'danger,' the screen is similarly operated through the cord &c. s<15>, which draws the screen into the position indicated in ' dash' lines, so as to expose only the ' home' semaphore s<3>. The movable bell-crank levers &c. described in the prior Specification are employed to move the semaphores s<3>, s<4> to the ' line clear' position, the movement being effected through the cords &c., s<17>, s<19>, which are connected respectively to the quadrants s<7>, s<8> fixed to the semaphores. Dash-pots may be employed to prolong the time during which the semaphores and screen remain in their indicating positions, or, as shown, the semaphores may be locked by the pivoted detents I', I<2> engaging the pins i<6>, i<7>, while the screen is locked by the detent I<3> engaging the pin i<5> or the pin i<4>. The detents are carried by the spring-controlled rod i<1>, which is operated by the external knob i<3> to release the detents, the semaphores and screens being then returned to their normal positions by their counterweights.
Patent GB-190023543-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Plates for Secondary, or Storage Cells.
Inventor: AYRTON WILLIAM EDWARD
Filed: 1900-12-24
Granted: 1901-11-23
Abstract: 23,543. Ayrton, W. E., and Fithian, A. W. Dec. 24. Secondary batteries. -A support for the active material consists of a sheet A of perforated material, which is unacted upon either by the electrolyte or the electric current, in combination with conductors consisting of wires or pieces of lead B, or of other suitable metal or alloy, which pass through and across the plate A in one or more directions, and are soldered either to a surrounding frame, or to one or more cross-bars, or to both.
Patent GB-190100116-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Construction of a Gas Producer
Inventor: THOMAS JENKIN LEWIS
Filed: 1901-01-02
Granted: 1902-01-02
Abstract: 116. Thomas, J. L., and Prosser, D. W. Jan. 2. Gas producers.- A producer of rectangular or circular section, composed o f a n iron casing and refractory lining, is formed with an arched roof and inclined grates G, below which air and steam are introduced. Ashes are conducted by inclined plates H to a water trough T with inclined ends, which acts as a water seal. E is the charging- hopper, and P poker holes through the roof and sides.
Patent GB-190114330-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Dampers for Stoves
Inventor: WINTER ROBERT
Filed: 1901-07-13
Granted: 1901-10-26
Abstract: 14,330. Winter, R. July 13. Dampers.-The flue pipe m is provided with a hollow damper c, mounted upon a hollow spindle e which is provided with a vertical slot a. The slot, when the valve is turned for a slight draught, is open to allow a secondary draught to pass to the flue, but, when the valve is turned to admit of a strong draught, it is closed by a fixed bracket g, air then passing upwardly through the valve to cool it. The spindle e is continued downwards by a fork d, and is connected to a spindle b, the lower end of which carries a toothed sector s, engaging with a rack z on the hinged door k of the ash box or fire chamber. The spindle also carries an arm t engaging with an inclined part on the door. As the spindle turns one way, the door is, by means of the sector and rack, slid laterally more or less open, and is afterwards raised on its hinge for full draught by the arm t and inclined part. The reverse movement of the spindle first lowers and the closes the door. The side of the ashpit is formed step-wise, so that the supply of air may be opened or cut off gradually as the door moves laterally from or to its closed position.
Patent GB-190122711-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Apparatus for Reversing the Motion of a Reciprocating Body by Electric Current Impulses Transmitted through a Single Line
Inventor: CEREBOTANI LUIGI
Filed: 1901-11-11
Granted: 1902-11-11
Abstract: 22,711. Cerebotani, L., and Bernstein, M. Nov. 11. Telegruphs.-Relates to the method of producing a reciprocating motion in a body by means of series of + and - electrical impulses in a single line. The apparatus is described for reciprocating the platen or pen of a writing-telegraph. At the recording-station the current impulses pass through a polarized relay and a neutral relay. The neutral relay operates an escapement E on a driven shaft having a pinion t gearing with a wheel T on the hollow clutch spindle h. The polarized relay controls the circuits of magnets m, n, by which the clutch discs l, l<1>, are thrown into gear with one or other of the pulleys R, R<1> loose on the shaft x. The platen &c. U is provided with two cords running over the pulleys R, R<1> and having weights to keep them taut. The clutch lever fork has friction balls i.
Patent GB-190123092-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Brakes for Cycle and other Wheels
Inventor: HINES JAMES
Filed: 1901-11-15
Granted: 1902-11-06
Abstract: 23,092. Hines, J. Nov. 15. Brakes for cycle and other wheels. In the form shown in Figs. 2, 2<a>, and 4, the brake shoes b, formed with wings b<1> pivoted to clips c on the forks, are jointed at b<2> to stirrup arms e pivoted to the brake rod f, either attached to a crank formed on, or to a chain wound on a pulley secured to, the end of a flexible rod h formed by coils of wire wound in opposite directions and with or without a core. The rod is mounted in clips i secured to the handle-bars &c., and is actuated by a thumb-lever j secured to its end and formed with a barrel p, Fig. 4, mounted in the clip i, the motion being limited by a pin on the clip engaging in a slot in the barrel. A spring l mounted in the barrel returns the lever to its initial position. The brake blocks may also be fitted with suitable springs. In the modification shown in Fig. 3, the stirrup e is rigid, the lower ends of the arms being inclined and mounted in inclined sockets in the shoes b. The thumb-lever j may be replaced by a lever adapted to be engaged by the fingers. According to the Provisional Specification, the rod h may be arranged in the handle-bar and be actuated by rotating the handle.
Patent GB-190126103-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or in connection with Inclined Retorts.
Inventor: LANCASTER WILLIAM THOMAS
Filed: 1901-12-21
Granted: 1902-03-13
Abstract: 26,103. Lancaster, W. T. Dec. 21. Gas retorts.-Relates to coal stops for inclined retorts. The stop consists of a plate of iron or steel c having curved edges, and secured at its centre on the door side to a vertical strip of angleiron and to a projection c<2>. The slotted end of a taper rod or tube c<4> is pivoted at c<3> to the part c', the free end of the rod having an upturned perforated end c<5> resting against a stop h. The retort lid b is provided with a circular opening b<1>, which can. be closed gas-tight by means of a door e and by a band-screw f carried in a link or frame g. To discharge the retort, after the charging-door has been opened and the gas burned, the door e is opened, and the end c<5> of the rod c<4> raised from engagement with the stop h by means of a rod having a notched wedge-shaped end, which is passed through the opening b<1>. The stop c then falls down to the door, where it rests in brackets b<2>, the part c<2> projecting through the opening, and the rod c<4> hanging down in front of the retorts. The main door b is then opened. When it is required to re-charge the retort, the door b is closed, the stop pushed up to its place, the rod used for this purpose withdrawn, and the door e closed and fastened.
Patent GB-190126454-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Driving-belt Pulleys or Wheels.
Inventor: BICALKY CHARLES HENRY
Filed: 1901-12-27
Granted: 1902-02-27
Abstract: 26,454. Bicalky, C. H. Dec. 27. Pulleys.-The rim of a sheet-metal split pulley consists of an inner ring 1 with a straight face, but folded at the centre to form a web 4 and turned over at the edges to form beads, and an outer ring 2, corrugated on the face to serve as a rope pulley and having its edges beaded over the edges of the inner ring. The joint between the two halves of the rim is formed by an overhanging plate 6, riveted to one end of the inner ring, which engages in a groove formed by two plates 7, 8 riveted to the other end; the plates 6, 7. are formed with lugs for the bolts 9. The outer half rings may be slid on to or off the inner half rings ; they are placed so as to break joint therewith, or they may be removed. Each half hub is composed of two coned sections 17, Fig. 7, bolted together at 18, a sleeve 28, Fig. 8, and stiffening-yokes 34 interposed between the sleeve and the cone sections ; these parts are secured together by tubes 36, flanged at the ends, through which the bolts for securing together the two halves of the pulley are passed. The tubular arms 42, Fig. 9, are forked and flanged at the outer ends for riveting to the rim ; their inner ends fit in sockets 20, formed on the conical part of the hub, and engage by means of teeth 46 in holes 33 in the sleeve. Nipples 47 fitted over the arms are drawn down over the sockets, and engage by means of prongs 48 in holes 26 in the parts 17. The pulley may be fixed to its shaft by means of set-screws 41, passed through nuts 40 which are fitted in the openings 38 and between rings 39 on the yoke and extend between the sleeve and the cone.
Patent GB-190200090-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Airtight Inspection Covers for Drains.
Inventor: JONES JOHN
Filed: 1902-01-01
Granted: 1902-02-06
Abstract: 90. Jones, J., and Jones, J. G. Jan. 1. Manhole covers.-The cover consists of two sealed plates e, c. The lower one c is fixed by arms m engaging with L-shaped slots in the frame. The upper one e is fitted with a screw h adapted to engage with the plate c as shown. The upper plate may be fixed, and the lower one forced down on to its seat by a screw.
Patent GB-190201325-A (GB)
Title: A New or Improved Method and Apparatus for the production of Phototelegraphic Images, Pictures or Records
Inventor: KORN ARTHUR
Filed: 1902-01-17
Granted: 1902-06-12
Abstract: 1325. Korn, A. Jan. 17. Drawings to Specification. Telegraphs.-Relates to a system of photo-telegraphy in which the selenium cell, excited by the variations in light due to the varying density of the traversed photograph, is connected to the coil of a galvanometer. The galvanometer needle carries a contact which approaches and recedes from a fixed contact. The contacts are connected to line, and at the receiving-station include a Tesla generator and a vacuum tube. The vacuum tube is enclosed so as to allow the variable radiations to pass through a small opening on to a photographic surface fixed on the interior of a moving cylinder.
Patent GB-190202675-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Jacquards for Looms
Inventor: COIN LOUIS
Filed: 1902-02-01
Granted: 1902-06-12
Abstract: 2675. Coin, L. Feb. 1. Jacquards.-The lifting-hooks 3 are actuated by catches 4 supported freely by the griffe blades z, mounted in a frame r comprising two parallel plates. The catches are controlled by needles 8, each of which is a bent piece of thin wire passing between guiding-wires 9 and through apertures in the needle board y, which is formed in three separate sections adjustably secured between grooved bars 31, 32, on the frame r. This frame is actuated by means of an outer frame n carrying bars p, x, which pass through vertical slots t, u, in the griffe frame. The hooks 3, which may be formed of wires bent so as to form elongated loops, are guided by means of wires m; or the upper end of each loop-shaped hook may be made wider than the lower end, so as to form a head which is supported by a perforated sheet. An endless band of perforated pattern paper 23 passes over a roller 24 and beneath the cylinder, which is hollow and comprises four longitudinal strips 22 extending between plates 20 secured to a shaft 15; this axle is supported by brackets 2 mounted on pivots 1 on the griffe frame r. During the first part of the upward movement of the outer frame n, a bar q thereon traverses slots 36, formed in the brackets 2, and causes the cylinder to approach the needle board ; as the frame continues to ascend, the griffe frame, needle board, and cylinder are lifted simultaneously. The paper 23 is kept tight, whatever may be the position of the cylinder, by means of rollers 25, 26 which, as well as the roller 24, are covered with rubber and are mounted in recesses in frames 27 resting upon the shaft 15. Guard-plates 28, fitting over the ends of the axles of the rollers 25, 26, press these rollers against the paper, and bars 29 connect the axle of roller 24 to fixed parts of the framing of the machine
Patent GB-190204968-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Candlesticks and in Globes, and Chimneys therefor
Inventor: JONES GEORGE HENRY
Filed: 1902-02-27
Granted: 1903-02-27
Abstract: 4968. Jones, G. H. Feb. 27. Candlesticks.-A candle 4 is placed in a socket 3 fitted in a tube 2 projecting from the base of a brass, tin, or other hollow pedestal 1. An adjustable glass, mica, or other chimney or globe 6 is held in position by fangs 5 on a collar of the form shown.
Patent GB-190206267-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Rotary Fans.
Inventor: KEITH JAMES
Filed: 1902-03-14
Granted: 1903-02-05
Abstract: 6267. Keith, J. March 14. Fans, screw. A fan a of the Blackmail or scoop type is mounted on the same shaft as and feeds a helical fan b. The blades a may terminate in a central annulus f and a cone c placed therein, to prevent back currents near the axis.
Patent GB-190211483-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Locking Nuts.
Inventor: ALGER JOHN LOTHROP
Filed: 1902-05-20
Granted: 1902-06-25
Abstract: 11,483. Alger, J. L. May 20. Locking nuts.-The nut 5 has a conical recess 8 for the conical part 12 of the second nut, which has a base 6 for turning by a spanner. The second nut is split diagonally and at an inclination to the median plane, as shown in Fig. 3. When this nut is screwed up, the face 18 bears against the face 17, and forces out the edge 15 and tooth 16 so as slightly to enter the metal of the outer nut. Some distortion of the nut 6, 12 also takes place, which adds to the locking effect produced.
Patent GB-190213716-A (GB)
Title: A New or Improved Type-writing Machine.
Inventor: CAYRON AUGUSTE DE
Filed: 1902-06-17
Granted: 1903-05-07
Abstract: 13,716. Cayron, A. de. June 17. Type-writers.-In the casing 1 is journalled a hollow shaft 3, resting on a bearing. A type-wheel 20 is splined at 21 to the shaft 3, so as to be movable vertically on, and rotate with, the shaft. Projecting horizontally from the shaft 3 is an arm on which is pivoted an index lever 7, 9 movable over an index on the upper plate 2 of the casing. To this lever 7 is pivoted a rod 10 movable vertically in the shaft 3, and engaging a lever 12 pivoted at 13 and provided with a pin 69 engaging an inclined slot 68 in a lever 66 pivoted at 67. The types 19 slide in radial guides on the wheel 20, and are retracted by springs 64. When the lever 7 is depressed, it depresses the lever 12, and this throws the lever 66 against a slide 16, which projects the type opposite to it out through an opening in the casing, and against the sheet of paper 23 on the platen bar 47. The slide 16 is retracted by a spring 71. A spring 15 raises the lever 12. There are two rows of characters 62, 63 on the types, and the wheel 20 is raised, to bring the lower row into operation, by depressing a lever 55 pivoted at 56 and forked to engage the wheel 20. The carriage comprises a plate 28 provided with wheels 73 running on a rail 74, and with guides engaging a rod 76 fixed on a second rail 77. The rails 74, 77 are joined at their ends to form a rigid frame, and are notched to engage notches 82 in bars 79 mounted to slide in tubes 80 fixed in the casing, so that the carriage may readily be withdrawn when the machine is out of use &c. Flanges 83 on the rails 74, 77 engage undercut portions of the notches 82, and are held in engagement by a sliding key 85. The paper rollers and platen are mounted in end plates 88 of a plate 45 pivoted at 44 on bars sliding in guides on the carriage plate 28. A pin 87 on the plate 45 engages the plate 28 when the platen is in position. The paper passes under a roller 51, round the platen 47 and guide-plates 46, and between the rollers 89, 48. The carriage is moved after each impression by a pawl on the lever 12 engaging a ratchet-wheel 37 on the shaft of a spur-wheel 32 engaging a rack 29 on the carriage.
Patent GB-190214385-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Running Gear for Motor and other Road Vehicles.
Inventor: GRIFFEN JOHN DAVID
Filed: 1902-06-25
Granted: 1902-12-04
Abstract: 14,385. Griffen, J. D. Nov. 26, A.D. 1901, [date applied for under Patents Act, A.D. 1901]. Undercarriages; springs, bearing. -Relates to the construction of the frame of the undercarriage and of the method of mounting it on the springs, suitable especially for motor vehicles, but applicable to any road vehicle. As shown in plan in Fig. 2, to the front and rear axles are connected reach bars 10, which extend only to the middle of the vehicle, where they are furnished with abutment heads 14, 15. The abutment heads are made with cross-arms which merge at their inner ends in a spider formed by the two meeting parts 18, 19, through which passes a pivot 20<a> supported at the ends by cross-rods 21. The abutment faces may be plain, but are preferably made, as shown, with curved dovetails and grooves struck from the pivot centre. Movement of the axles about the pivot is thus allowed to take place, and excessive strain owing to one wheel rising or falling unduly is avoided. Any usual form of spring can be used, but, to allow for considerable vertical movement, hinged link connections 26 may be provided between the upper and lower members, as shown in Fig. 5, or a slotted-link connection, as shown in Fig. 6, or a dash-pot connection between the spring and the frame, as shown at 30, in Fig. 3.
Patent GB-190215248-A (GB)
Title: Improved Shield for the Ends of the Busks of Stays and the like.
Inventor: WALL ANNIE FRANCES
Filed: 1902-07-08
Granted: 1903-05-07
Abstract: 15,248. Wall, A. F. July 8. Belts; corsets.-Relates to abdominal belts, stays, and the like, and consists in providing the ends of the stiffeners and busks with sheaths 1, Fig. 1, to prevent the ends from protruding through the fabric of the corset or belt. The shape of the sheath may be varied. Fig. 3 shows a rear view of Fig. 1, and Fig. 8 shows another form stamped out of a single piece of metal.
Patent GB-190224393-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or in connection with the Drawing Off Rollers of Noble and like Combing Machines for Wool and like Fibres.
Filed: 1902-11-07
Granted: 1903-01-29
Abstract: 24,393. White, J. F., Holt, E., Friestman, T., and Carding and Combing Machine Makers. Nov. 7. Combing-machines.-Relates to the drawing-off rollers of Noble and like combing-machines. The bearings c for the fixed roller b are mounted on the undersides of the brackets a, and the bearings e for the movable roller d are mounted to slide over the bearings c, being provided with forked extensions e<1>, which pass on each side of the roller b, and with flanges e<11>, which slide on the bracket a. The screwed rod f passes through the movable nut g, as usual, and also through a square aperture in a bush h, which can turn in an aperture in the bracket a, the squared end of the rod projecting beyond the bush, as shown. When the rod has been adjusted, the bush h may be secured in position by a set-screw h<1>. A side shaft may be provided, which is operated by a handle and carries worms engaging with teeth on the flanges of the bushes h, or with worm-wheels on the screwed rods f, of both the upper and lower sets of bearings, so that both bearings of the roller b may be adjusted simultaneously.
Patent GB-190301049-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Adhesives and in or relating to the Process of Manufacturing the same.
Inventor: ARLEDTER HERMAN
Filed: 1903-01-15
Granted: 1904-01-15
Abstract: 1049. Arledter, H. Jan. 15. Cements.-Consists of an adhesive material for joining wood, glass, pottery, stone, paper, textile materials, and metals. To a solution or emulsion of rosin, or other gum resin, in alcohol, ether, benzine, or members of the benzol or phenol series, soaps, oils, or fats, is added a solution of animal glue or gum, or mixtures thereof, heated to, say, 180‹ F. or dissolved in water or other solvent, the whole being heated to boiling in an open or closed vessel, preferably with the addition of phenols or phenanthrene, and thoroughly stirred. The resulting compound is liquid, gelatinous, or solid at ordinary temperatures according to the amount of moisture originally present. The resin, or gum resin, may amount to 80 per cent. of the whole, the material becoming more brittle as the amount of resin increases. The phenols act as binders between the resin and animal glue, neutralize any alkali in the solvents, as when soap is used, and disinfect the product, forming an antiseptic glue. For joining metals, as little evaporatable solvent as possible is used, oil being the chief solvent employed, while the material is applied hot. In an example given, resin, resin soap, and benzol are heated to 180‹ F., and, after adding animal glue dissolved in water, and phenanthrene, the whole is boiled. In the Provisional Specification, vegetable gum is stated to be used, while, in place of soap and a small quantity of oils or fats, alkali and a larger amount of oils or fats may be used. Almost any innocuous solvent for resin may be used in place of those above.