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Patent GB-190103786-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Scutching or Fibre Preparing Machines.
Inventor: LACOTE JEAN ALEXANDRE
Filed: 1901-02-21
Granted: 1901-12-21
Abstract: 3786. Lac¶te, J. A., and Marcou, P. E. Feb. 21. Breaking and scutching apparatus. - Fibrous material which has been broken or prepared in the manner described in Specification No. 3785, A.D. 1901, or otherwise, is passed between a weighted frame b and a rotating drum a, which is also reciprocated longitudinally. The drum a is provided with circumferential grooves throughout its length, and the frame b is pivoted at r, and is provided with a number of rods or bars b<11> secured side by side. It is pressed against the drum by its own weight and by means of adjustable weights s.
Patent GB-190117047-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Nutcrackers
Inventor: ROCHLITZ DETLEV LUDWIG RICHARD
Filed: 1901-08-24
Granted: 1902-07-31
Abstract: 17,047. Rochlitz, D. L. R. Aug. 24. Nut-crackers.-Relates to a nut-cracker in which the two jaws are forced together by curved slots. The nut shown in dotted lines in Fig. 2 is compressed between two jaws a, pivoted on the central bar b, which also serves to support the nut. On the free ends of the jaws a are pins which fit into curved slots c in a cam which is rotated by means of the handle d. A handle f is also fitted on the end of the bar b. The jaws are opened by a spring e acting on the cam.
Patent GB-190120837-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Safety Brooches, Attachment Devices, Scarf Pins and the like.
Inventor: PHELIPS HENRIETTA CHARLOTTE
Filed: 1901-10-17
Granted: 1901-11-23
Abstract: 20,837. Phelips, H. C. Oct. 17. Pins, dress and Like. - The pin a of safety brooches, scarf pins, devices for securing watches &c. to wearing-apparel, or the like is provided with a socket b so that it is free to move round a ring c divided or split at one side and formed with stops or knobs g. The pin is inserted in the material when in the relative position shown in full lines, and then the ring is turned until the pin occupies the relative position shown in dotted lines. Additional stops or balls may be provided ; or catches or other projections may replace the knobs.
Patent GB-190121164-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Turbines Operated by the Impulse or Impact of Steam or other Fluid Pressure.
Inventor: CASSEL ELMER FRANCIS
Filed: 1901-10-22
Granted: 1902-10-02
Abstract: 21,164. Cassel, E. F. Oct. 22. Steam &c. turbines.-A steam &c. turbine of the impact-wheel type has two sets of buckets d, e arranged radially or side by side and fitted to the wheel a by dovetailed flanges i. The buckets are used for forward and reversed running respectively, and two nozzles k, l or a reversible nozzle may be used.
Patent GB-190123238-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Envelope Machines.
Inventor: FISCHER ERNST
Filed: 1901-11-18
Granted: 1902-01-23
Abstract: 23,238. Fischer, E. Nov. 18. Envelopes.-Relates to mechanism for producing impressions on envelope blanks before folding. Fig. 1 shows a plan, and Fig. 2 a side view. The cam d on the shaft c operates the spring-held lever f, which carries the stamp h for impressing the side flap of the blank b arranged on the folding box a. The female stamp i is adjusted in position by means of a wedge and a number of eccentricallypivoted rings. Where greater pressure is required, the arrangement shown in dotted lines is used, in which the cam d<1> operates the spring-held arm m connected to the rocking lever f. The sealing-flap is impressed by the stamp u carried on the arm t, which is operated by a cam r<1> mounted on the spindle s, operated by the arm r actuated by the rod v and lever p, governed by the cam o on the shaft c.
Patent GB-190124910-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Stone Pavements or Roadways
Inventor: ROUSSELLE JACOB
Filed: 1901-12-06
Granted: 1902-11-20
Abstract: 24,910. Rousselle, J. Dec. 6. Drawings to Specification. Stone-block paving.-A noiseless street or road pavement is composed of stone blocks having their upper surfaces grooved or cut perfectly level, the interstices being filled with cement, asphalt, concrete, or the like. The blocks may be laid on a concrete foundation.
Patent GB-190126011-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or in connection with Advertising Apparatus for Displaying Advertisements in Streets, Railway Stations and other Public Places, Shops and the like.
Inventor: TAYLOR DANIEL
Filed: 1901-12-20
Granted: 1902-11-13
Abstract: 26,011. Taylor, D., and Daniels, P. Dec. 20. Advertising.-Apparatus, such as that shown in Fig. 1, is used for displaying advertisements in streets, railway stations, shops, and other public places. In the arrangement shown, the apparatus is mounted on a vehicle b, from the wheel e of which it derives motion; but, when not used in connection with a vehicle, it may derive motion from any suitable motor. The advertisements are carried on endless bands b<1>, suitably mounted on rollers c, d, the upper rollers c, one of which is in gear with the motor shaft i through the band j<1>, being in gear with one another. An intermittent movement is given to the bands by means of a clutch m, m<1>, the part m<1> of which, with the pulley of the band j<1>, being loose on the shaft i, and slid intermittently by a crank lever p actuated by pins O<1> on a worm-wheel o rotated by the worm n on the driving-shaft. The vehicle has a clutch gear h<1>, h<11> to prevent movement of the apparatus during backward movement of the vehicle. When used in shops &c., mirrors may be used to reflect the advertisements on the rear band b<1>.
Patent GB-190126455-A (GB)
Title: Improved Means for Converting Reciprocating into Rotary Motion.
Inventor: WILLS JOHN
Filed: 1901-12-27
Granted: 1902-12-24
Abstract: 26,455. Wills, J. Dec. 27. Driving-gear.-The beam b, b<1> is rocked on its gudgeons c by connections d with the piston or connecting-rods of the steam cylinders a, and imparts motion by descending links to the levers e, e<2>, which, in turn, cause the rotation of the shaft g by chains or the like i and ratchet clutches. The shaft carries a large wheel f, which serves as a flywheel and is grooved or toothed to engage with a corresponding pinion on the propeller shaft l. In order to obtain rotation in either direction, two pairs of clutches h, h<2>, Fig. 4, are used ; each pair is coupled by a band r coiled on an auxiliary drum h<1> and a cross-beam s; the two beams are suspended by springsp from slides p<1> on a reversing-lever t, Fig. 3, said slides being coupled by links to a fixed point t'. According as this lever is raised or depressed, one or the other of the springs p is placed under tension and the other freed, with the result that one set or other of the clutches is thrown into operation. Fig. 5 shows the clutch ; the pawl u is held out of engagement with the ratchet-wheel by a spring u<1> ; it is provided with a lug w by which it is forced inwards by the chain i when under tension.
Patent GB-190202165-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Telescopes or Periscopes, Range Finders and similar Instruments.
Inventor: RUSSO GIOACCHINO
Filed: 1902-01-27
Granted: 1903-02-27
Abstract: 2165. Russo, G., and Laurenti, C. Jan. 27. Telescopes ; camera obscuras; telemeters.- A lens A forms an image of distant objects upon a ground-glass screen B, of which a second image is formed at D by a lens C, to be examined by an eyelens E. Fig. 2 shows a modification with reflecting-prisms B<1>, D<1>. The apparatus may be duplicated in the same tube. In some cases, the ground-glass B may be replaced by a condensing - system of lenses, an image being formed upon a groundglass screen and examined by an eye-lens. In the latter case, the screen may be replaced by a photographic plate, or by a plate ruled into squares, so that the position of the image may indicate the distance of the object. Generally, the apparatus may be employed for telescopic purposes.
Patent GB-190205592-A (GB)
Title: An Electric Self-registering Target.
Inventor: WILLIAMS WILLIAM GRIFFITH
Filed: 1902-03-06
Granted: 1902-05-29
Abstract: 5592. Williams, W. G., and Edwards, H. H. Aug. 20, A.D. 1901, [date applied for under Patents Act, A.D. 1901]. Targets.-Relates to targets built up of sections a forming concentric rings, and to electric apparatus for indicating the value of the shot to the marksman at the firing-point. The target segments overlap one another in order to prevent the bullets from striking between the joints, and are fixed by screws c to bars or tubes b, which are suspended by parallel #-shaped links h. When a section is struck by a bullet, a rubber buffer f at the rear end of the bar b forces in a push-piece l and completes an electric circuit through a contactmaker m and a corresponding electromagnet of the indicator. The attraction of the armature by the electromagnet releases a pivoted arm c carrying a disc, which falls in front of a section of the indicator corresponding to the target section which has been hit. The discs are returned to a vertical position, out of sight, by sliding frames d carrying bars k, which act on tail-pieces of the arms c. The frames d are connected by toggle-joints f and operated by a lever and weight j. The indicating- apparatus is protected by a casing fitted with a glass front. The different rings or values may be represented on separate dials, and the values of the shots may be recorded on a tape or other instrument.
Patent GB-190210066-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Joiners Bench Vice Fitting.
Inventor: ILSLEY HAROLD STANLEY
Filed: 1902-05-01
Granted: 1903-04-23
Abstract: 10,066. Ilsley, H. S. May 1. Vices.-In a joiner's bench vice the second screw or guide is replaced by a bar A fixed to the cheek K by flanges or collars B, C and provided with a handle D for turning it. The bar A has teeth F for engagement with the teeth H in the box G fixed to the bench. By turning the handle D, the teeth may be made to engage or to clear one another to permit the bar to slide.
Patent GB-190213114-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Furnaces.
Inventor: LEISTNER CARL
Filed: 1902-06-09
Granted: 1903-06-09
Abstract: 13,114. Leistner, C. June 9. Glass furnaces; metallurgical furnaces; liquid and gaseous fuel fittings.-Relates more particularly to tank furnaces for the manufacture of glass, but the application to the fusion or refining of iron and other metals is mentioned, while in the Provisional Specification reference is made to pot furnaces, annealing-kilns, and finishing-ovens and leers for glass manufacture. Liquid or gaseous fuel is injected under pressure into the furnace by means of compressed air, any suitable form of injector nozzle being employed, and an additional supply of air is injected through separate pipes or nozzles, both the flame jet and the supplementary air jet being directed upon the surface of the mass to be fused. Fig. 2 shows a tank furnace in sectional elevation, and Fig. 4 shows, to an enlarged scale, the fuel injector d and supplementary air nozzle i<1>, arranged to be adjustable to different angles of inclination. Both the fuel and air supplies may be heated, the former in a coil k in the flue, and the latter in pipes g beneath the bed of the furnace. The furnace has a rounded end opposite the burners which are fitted in apertures on each side of the outlet flue j. According to the Provisional Specification, a glass-melting furnace may be raised on arches, the space beneath forming an air-storage chamber.
Patent GB-190214023-A (GB)
Title: Improved Stopping Device for the Picking Stick in Over Pick Looms.
Inventor: PRECHTEL TOBIAS
Filed: 1902-06-20
Granted: 1902-09-25
Abstract: 14,023. Prechtel, T., and Neuwirth, J., [trading as Prechtel and Neuwirth]. June 20. Loom picking-sticks, checking. - A means for checking picking-sticks in over-pick looms comprises a spring-controlled bolt or rod 9, carrying a head 10 and fitted to slide within a bracket 1, which is provided with a sheet-metal casing 3. The bracket and its casing are slotted and adjustably secured to the loom frame 2 by means of a bolt 6.
Patent GB-190225151-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Electrical Synchronism and Phase Indicators.
Filed: 1902-11-15
Granted: 1903-10-15
Abstract: 25,151. British Thomson-Houston Co., and Clinker, R. C. Nov. 15. Teating.-A synchronism and phase indicator capable of indicating a phase difference of 180‹ is shown in Fig. 1, and the electrical connections for synchronizing electric generators are shown in Fig. 8. In synchronizing alternating current electric machines, the electromagnet q, connected across the outside conductors of the secondaries of the synchronizing- transformers, is adapted to actuate the pivoted scale m, (normally held in a vertical position by the weight r), when the generators are 180' out of phase, so that the pointer g crosses its zero position behind the scale. The pointer g carries the movable coil f surrounding the core c between the coils a, b and the shading coils d, e. The coil f is connected to the secondary of the synchronizing-transformer of the generator to be paralleled, and by including the non-inductive resistance h in series with it its current is in phase with the electromotive force. The coils a, bare oppositely wound and are connected to the secondary of the synchronizing-transformer of one of the generators. When the frequencies of the generators differ, the pointer g vibrates ; the vibrations are damped by the liquid damper j, and the sensitiveness is varied by adjusting the balanced weight l. Instead of utilizing the movement of the scale m to indicate speed relationship of the incoming generator, the electromagnet operating the scale or one similarly connected may operate an indicator attached to the pointer, which will exhibit or cover up coloured lamps or signs; or the coloured lamps s, t, Fig. 8, may be connected to the limbs of the electromagnet u, contact with the limbs being made by the arm v which engages with and is moved by the pointer g. Instead of employing an electromagnet, a hot-wire type of indicator which operates mechanically on the actuating-lever of the scale may be used. Instead of a straight core for the phase responsive device, a core with a magnetic circuit which is more nearly closed may be provided. The instrument is applicable to synchronizing on polyphase as well as single phase systems, and may be used for phase indication on electric distribution systems.
Patent GB-190300131-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Printing Machines.
Inventor: THOMPSON WILLIAM PHILLIPS
Filed: 1903-01-02
Granted: 1903-10-01
Abstract: 131. Thompson. W. P., [Tellschow, Gebr.]. Jan. 2. Rotary machines.-Relates to arrangements -for stopping the impression cylinder befure each revolution, in machines with constantly-rotating forme cylinders, so that the sheets may be placed in the proper position for printing. The stoppage is for a fraction of a revolution, instead of for a whole revolution, as in the machines described in Specification No. 5998, A.D. 1899. The circumference of the forme cylinder is made larger than that of the impression cylinder by an amount corresponding to the minimum time required for laying on the sheets. The forme cylinder F, and impression cylinder D, are driven by toothed gearing from the main driving-wheel 1. On the toothed wheel 6 of the impression cylinder is a pin 7, which engages in a fork 8 mounted on a pivot 9. The fork is rocked by cams 10, 11, mounted on a shaft 5 which is driven at the same speed as the forme cylinder. Some of the teeth on the wheel 6 are filed away. When the machine starts, the forme cylinder begins to rotate, but the impression cylinder remains stationary. The fork 8, actuated by the cams, then brings the wheel 6 into engagement with the forme cylinder-wheel 3 ; the impression cylinder then rotates, and the sheet is printed. At the end of the printing, the fork again moves into position to catch the pin 7, and the wheels 3 and 6 are disengaged, in consequence of the missing teeth, until the fork again moves them into engagement.
Patent GB-190315528-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Shuttles for Looms for Weaving.
Inventor: BROGDEN SAMUEL
Filed: 1903-07-14
Granted: 1904-05-26
Abstract: 15,528. Brogden, S. July 14. Loom shuttles.-A device to facilitate the threading of a shuttle comprises a short metal tube d secured in the shuttle end. The weft from the cop is guided down a horn projecting from the tube, and into the tube through a longitudinal slit on the side farthest from the shuttle eye c. The weft passes along the tuba, and is guided, through a slit f on the side next the eye and down a sawgate b in the shuttle wall, into the eye c. The weft is prevented from leaving the tube d by means of a cross-pin g, which is placed a little higher than the entrance slit and over which the weft passes. Instead of the pin g, the wood of the shuttle may be left to form a raised guiding- surface.
Patent GB-190317911-A (GB)
Title: Curio Cabinet.
Inventor: FORD SAMUEL JAMES
Filed: 1903-08-19
Granted: 1904-07-28
Abstract: 17,911. Ford, S. J. Aug. 19. Displaying.-A cabinet for holding and exhibiting curios and other articles is fitted with two tiers d, e of drawers or trays, which are brought into view successively by means of chains k effecting vertical movement, and a chain t effecting horizontal movement from the one tier to the other over adjustable rail bridges. The drawers are provided at the bottom corners with grooved rollers q for engagement by beaded spring brackets or projections r on the chains k. The chains k pass over sprocket-wheels f, g on spindles h, i connected by spur-wheels j at the top and by crossed chains n at the bottom. The chain t is provided with curved arms v for pushing the drawers, and passes over adjustable sprocket-wheels. The upper front wheel is driven by means of a shaft w and bevel-pinion x from a bevel-wheel y, which is loose on an upper spindle h carrying a fast ratchet-wheel z. The parts y, z are alternately actuated by means of two pawls E, F on a rocking shaft A actuated by a crank C. The rail bridges are adjusted by thumb-screws or otherwise on a movable dividing wall. The top bridges are carried by springs which are forced outwards by the front top drawer in its upward movement.
Patent GB-190327626-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Manufacture of Porous Bricks or Blocks
Inventor: HERSCHBACH HEINRICH
Filed: 1903-12-16
Granted: 1904-02-04
Abstract: 27,626. Herschbach, H. Dec. 16. Bricks; building-blocks. - Porous bricks and building-blocks are made by mixing three parts of volcanic sand with one part of powdered blastfurnace slag and one of water, the mass being compressed in iron moulds. The bricks are dried for two or three weeks on boards, and are then stacked and exposed to the atmosphere for several months. In dry weather, the bricks are sprayed with water.
Patent GB-190400382-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or connected with Condensers for Optical Lanterns
Inventor: WRENCH ALFRED
Filed: 1904-01-06
Granted: 1904-09-01
Abstract: 382. Wrench, A. Jan. 6. Magic-lanterns.- To avoid undue stresses, due to expansion or contraction, and to allow lenses of different t h i c k - nesses to be used, a condenser for an optical lantern has a spring distancepiece e arranged between its lenses c, d which are pressed against flanges g, f on the cup b and the tube a.
Patent GB-190403889-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Devices for Cutting and Winding Paper, Fabrics and the like
Inventor: POST WILHELMINE MATHILDE JULIE CORDELIA MELINKA
Filed: 1904-02-16
Granted: 1904-12-22
Abstract: 3889. Lake, H. H., [Post, W. M. J. C. M.]. Feb. 16. Winding.-In a machine for cutting paper, fabric, &c. in web form while it is being wound into rolls, the displacement of the winding-on roll, resulting from its increase in diameter, is caused to adjust the position of the cutter shaft, or of the roll itself. Very thin discs are employed as cutters, the necessary stiffness being obtained by running them at a high speed. In the form shown in Figs. 3 and 4, the shaft 6 of the winding-on roll 6 x is supported in the frame 13, pivoted at c to the standard a. The rolls 6<x> rests upon, and may be driven by, the roller 12 in fixed bearings. The pressure roll 5 is mounted in a swinging frame, comprising a shaft 1 and two plates 2, which also support the guide-rollers 3, 4. As the winding-on roll increases in size, it lifts the pressure roll 5 and thereby partially rotates the shaft 1, causing the teeth 2<x> on the plates 2 to turn the pinion 7 and shaft b carrying a cam-surface 9. A weight supported by the cord 10 gives the necessary pressure between rolls 5, 6<x>, which pressure is increased as the cord 10 is wound upon the cam 9 by the rotation of the shaft 1. The cutting-discs 14 are supported on a swing frame 15, having adjustable bars 17 carrying antifriction rollers 18 which bear on the cam-surface 2<xx> of the plates 2. The rollers 18 are caused to bear firmly on the cam by a weight 16 carried by the frame 15. The shape of the cam 2<x> <x> is such as to maintain the cutting- disc so as to make cuts of depth about equal to the thickness of the web. The position of the cutting-discs may be initially regulated by worm gearing 21, 20 engaging a screw d on the bar 17 Cutting should take place at a point in about that half part of the circumference of the winding-on roll which contacts with the friction roll 12. The shaft 1 may have a ratchet device which prevents the pressure roll from sinking into any irregularities which may occur in the roll 6<x>. A modification is described in which the roll 6<x> is displaced by a cam arrangement, in place of the cutting-discs being moved. Paper rolls, produced as above, may be used in telegraphy, cigarette-making, &c.
Patent GB-190404874-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Trolley Poles for Cars Electrically Propelled on the Overhead System
Inventor: KILBOURN WASHINGTON HARRY
Filed: 1904-02-27
Granted: 1905-01-26
Abstract: 4874. Kilbourn, W. H., and Flower, A. D. Feb. 27. Electric railways and tramways with overhead wires. Collectors.-Consists of means for supporting trolley poles and for arresting their rapid upward motion. The movable and fixed members a, b of the base are provided with interlocking shouldeis 4, 5, 6, and enclose a circular chamber containing oil. The movable base b holds the trolley pole supporting- piece c on the bearing c'. On one side of this bearing extends a framework e holding springs g which are joined to a link i connected pivotally to the piece c and running by a roller on guides.; in such a manner as to exert an upward thrust on the pole by the action of the springs. A cylinder f, swung on trunnions f between the portions of the framework e, has a piston m pivotally connected to the trolley pole. If the trolley pole is suddenly released, the piston m forces oil or other fluid through a duct f<4>, and the pressure shuts a valve f <6> wbich prevents flow of liquid into a storage chamber f <3>, thus arresting the pole. A slow rate of motion of the piston m does not however cause sufficient pressure to close the valve. A duct (not shown) may be employed to lead fluid which may get to the left of the piston back to the storage chamber. The chamber f may be dispensed with, and flow of fluid from one side of the piston to the other be controlled by a valve normally kept open by a spring, which is not shut by only slight variations. The Provisional Specification mentions that the circular chamber in the base may be used as a reservoir, and the duct leading to it may be regulated in size by a screw.