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Patent GB-190107302-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Steam Road Rollers.
Inventor: BOULT ALFRED JULIUS
Filed: 1901-04-09
Granted: 1901-06-01
Abstract: 7302. Boult, A. J., [Scholl, J., Longenecker, C. K., and Heisler, C. L.]. April 9. Road rollers.-Relates to a steam road roller which may also be used for drawing vehicles &c. The main frame consists of two side sheet-steel plates 1, reduced at the front so as to form a neck carrying a post 5 to which a yoke 4, carrying the front roll 2, is pivoted. The rear traction-wheels 7 are mounted on an axle having bearings in the side walls 1. The roller 2 is made in three sections, and the side walls are preferably made in two sections separable at the axis of the rear wheels. A horizontal boiler is arranged between the side plates and beneath a cover-plate through which tbestack 11 extends. A tank and fuel box 12, the top of which forms the driver's platform, are arranged between the side plates, while an auxiliary tank 13 is suspended from them or a bottom connecting them beneath the boiler. The horizontal driving-engine 14 is mounted on the top of the frame. The cranks on the shaft 15 are quartered, the eccentrics being arranged between and protected by them. The bearings of the transmitting-wheels are carried by the side plates, the wheels being arranged largely within the frame. The lower ends of the yoke 4 are provided with ears 27 connected by links 28 to a centrally-pivoted lever extending through slots in the side plates. A steering steam cylinder 30 operates a rod 33 having an enlarged head 34 connected by a link 35 and a pin 36 to one side of the yoke 4. The stem of the slide valve of this cylinder is connected to a trick lever 37 pivoted on the one band to the head 34 and on the other to a nut on a hand-operated rod 40 mounted in a bearing 41 and carrying a hand steering-wheel 42. If the front wheel is deflected by striking an obstacle, the slide valve is automatically adjusted so as to cause the return of the roller. The steering-piston has a rear rod extending into a hydraulic dash-pot and having a plunger or pistonlike head. The rear ends of the dash-pot and steering cylinders are connected by a pipe having a check valve to allow water to pass to the dashpot but prevent its return. An auxiliary yoke 46 may be provided. A draw-bar 47, connected to the fuel box 12 and to the main frame by a plate 48 and bar 49, is provided, and has eyes to receive bolts.
Patent GB-190107598-A (GB)
Title: An Expanding Boring Cutter.
Inventor: TAYLOR WILLIAM
Filed: 1901-04-13
Granted: 1901-11-09
Abstract: 7598. Taylor, W., and Doherty, W. April 13. Cutters.-An expanding cutter for use in a boring- bar a is made in two parts d, e, preferably wedgeshaped, and clamped together by screws g, passing through slots f. The parts are expanded by a screw j to adapt the cutter to bore holes of various sizes, the screw engaging a thread on the part d and being held longitudinally by a screw k on the part e. The parts may be held in sliding contact by a dovetail projection on one engaging a corresponding groove on the other.
Patent GB-190108231-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Harrows, with Spring Tines.
Inventor: REID WILLIAM
Filed: 1901-04-22
Granted: 1902-04-10
Abstract: 8231. Reid, W., and Simpson, A. April 22. Harrows; cultivators.-Relates to harrows having spring tines bolted to tubular cross-bars. The cross-bars are drilled with two sets of holes, so that the tines can be arranged at different distances apart, to adapt the implement for cultivating clean land or weedy land. The holes belonging to one set are marked, as by painting, to distinguish them from the other set, so that unskilled labour may be employed in adjusting the tines.
Patent GB-190111734-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Scissors.
Inventor: URQUHART RIDLEY JAMES
Filed: 1901-06-08
Granted: 1902-04-10
Abstract: 11,734. Urquhart, R. J., [Voelkel, Dr.]. June 8. Scissors are rendered safer by forming beads a on the extremities of the blades, and by curving the inner sides of the handles e.
Patent GB-190120541-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Boots.
Inventor: COTTON WILLIAM
Filed: 1901-10-14
Granted: 1902-07-24
Abstract: 20,541. Cotton, W. Oct. 14. Lacing-fastenings.-The upper of a top or other boot, is formed with side flaps b, d and with lace or strap holes as described in Specification No. 4463, A.D. 1900. One end of the fastening strap or lace a is secured to the inside of the inner quarter, and the other end is adjustably secured to a buckle c inside the flap d, and passes through an extra hole b<2> in the upper, and an eye a<2> in a strap a', adapted to engage a buckle e. The adjustable free end of the lace may be passed through additional holes c<1>, c<2>, c<3>, c<4>, and c<5>, as shown in Fig. 4. The lace may be long enough to pass once round the upper, and, in the case of a top boot, the strap a<1> may pass twice round the upper, and an additional strap and buckle may be provided at the top. When an elastic strap is used, the buckle e may be replaced by a stud.
Patent GB-190121175-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Governors for Explosion Engines.
Inventor: HAEGER CARL FREDRIK AUGUST
Filed: 1901-10-22
Granted: 1901-12-07
Abstract: 21,175. Hõger, C. F. A. Oct. 22. Inertia or impact governors.-The governor is so constructed that it is not influenced by the movement or position of the engine. A weight W, pivoted through its centre of gravity on a pin T and depressed by a spring lever D on to an incline P, is caused to hit or miss the end A of the rod C, which may be the oil pump of an oil engine or the gas valve of a gas engine, according to the speed with which it engages the shoulder X on the incline. The incline may be adjusted by a screw S and nuts m to vary the speed of the engine while it is running.
Patent GB-190200728-A (GB)
Title: Improved Bottom for Hoffmann Kiln.
Inventor: INGHAM WILLIAM
Filed: 1902-01-10
Granted: 1902-03-13
Abstract: 728. Ingham, W., and Langton, B. Jan. 10. Kilns.-The bottom of each chamber of a round, square, or oblong Hoffmann kiln for burning bricks, pipes, quarries, earthenware, and the like, has chequered holes F or elongated apertures G communicating with longitudinal passages H having side extensions or perforated walls. Dampers control the passage of the gas from the passages H to cross-flues J leading to a main flue K connected by a flue L with the chimney.
Patent GB-190203061-A (GB)
Title: Improved Automatic Shunt Coil Core for Arc Lamps.
Inventor: CARTER ALBERT ERNEST
Filed: 1902-02-06
Granted: 1902-12-04
Abstract: 3061. Carter, A. E. Feb. 6. Cut-outs in arc lamps. A cut-out lever I is operated by a core B, arranged to be raised by a shunt solenoid H, and connected with the regulating-lever C of the lamp by a vertical slot A and a pin. The core B hangs on the regulating- lever C, except when it is raised by excessive electric pressure on the solenoid H ; if raised sufficiently, the core B lifts the cut-out lever I, to make contact at E, closing a resistant circuit through a retaining-coil G, in parallel to the lamp, whereupon the core B falls on the regulating-lever C again. The main object is to avoid closing the parallel circuit when the arc is in operation.
Patent GB-190206295-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Brakes for Electric Tram-cars and like Vehicles.
Inventor: TRUBE GUSTAVE ADOLPH
Filed: 1902-03-14
Granted: 1903-03-12
Abstract: 6295. Trube, G. A., and Chapman, W. March 14. Electric locomotives and motor vehicles.-Relates to electric tramcars having wheel brake shoes which are set when the rail shoes are magnetized and comprises means for holding down the rail shoes when the car is stopped and for reversing the fields of the motor magnets should the car start to run backwards. A pull on the rod 30, Fig. 1, causes the connected cams 27 to lock the telescopic rods 2 and thereby hold the shoes 1 against the rails even when their residual magnetism has vanished. The cams may be controlled by an electromagnet, and the application to a " maximum traction " truck is described. Fig. 4 shows a modification with toggle-levers 44 pivoted to a slide 46. When the centres 45, 47 are in line, the brakes are locked and can only be released by lifting the slide 46. Fig. 5 shows a switch for reversing automatically the field of the electric motor 57. The motor shaft 76 carries a worm 77 at the ends of which are spring-pressed plates #0. The end 82 of the pivoted switch 75 engages one of the plates 80 when the car is running forwards and the other when it starts to run backwards and thereby reverses the field of the magnet coils 59.
Patent GB-190209292-A (GB)
Title: Improved Passengers' Signal for Directing the Driver of a Cab, Carriage or other Vehicle.
Inventor: LIVINGSTON WILLIAM LEONARD
Filed: 1902-04-22
Granted: 1903-04-02
Abstract: 9292. Livingston, W. L., and Marshall, C. W. April 22. Signalling or communicating with driver. - Relates to means for enabling a passenger inside a carriage or other vehicle to signal instructions to the driver. O n each side of the roof of the hansom.cab, shown in front elevation in Fig. 3, is fixed a bell d which can be sounded by a disc b carried on a pivoted lever a operated by means of the rope c. A plate of instructions regarding the signals necessary for turning or stopping is fixed inside the vehicle near each rope. The discs may be painted in conspicuous colours to act also as sight indicators. In a modification applicable to broughams, the signalling-apparatus may be fixed to the dashboard.
Patent GB-190209817-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to the Pattern Chain Mechanism of Looms for Weaving
Inventor: HOLLINGWORTH EDWARD
Filed: 1902-04-29
Granted: 1903-04-16
Abstract: 9817. Hollingworth, E., [Cowan, A. S., and McGuiness, B. F.]. April 29. Loom change-box motions; pattern chains; dobbies.-An auxiliary or multiplier pattern - chain mechanism is employed in connection with the ordinary box and multiplier pattern-chain mechanisms for the purpose of allowing certain bars of the box pattern chain to be repeated, as desired. Two pin-wheels 8 and 9, each with one pin, are splined on a sleeve 7 mounted on a shaft 5, driven by gearing 4, 3, from a shaft 2. These pin-wheels actuate, respectively, two star-wheels 12 and 13, the wheel 12 being secured to a box pattern-chain cylinder 11, mounted loosely on a shaft 10, while the wheel 13 has a hub 13<1> secured to the shaft 10. The hub 14<1> of the ordinary multiplier patternchain cylinder 14 is mounted loosely on shaft 10, and so also is the hub 15<1> of the second or auxiliary cylinder 15. A hub 18, with annular groove 18<1>, is secured to a sliding key 19, which traverses the shaft 10 and has a projection 19<1> passing through open-ended slots 20 formed in the juxtaposed ends of the hubs 14<1>, 15<1>, and registering with one. another. Resting upon the pattern chain of the cylinder 11 are three levers 23 connected to the drop-box mechanism, a lever 25 connected to the pin-wheel 9, and a lever 33 connected to the key 19. The lever 25 is connected by a link 26 to a three-armed lever 27, one arm of which actuates a sliding rod 30 carrying a forked arm 31 engaging with an annular groove 9<1> in the hub of the wheel 9. When the pin-wheel 9 is moved into engagement with the star-wheel 13, the cylinder 14 is rotated if the projection 19<1> is in engagement with one of the slots in the hub 14<1>, and the cylinder 15 is rotated if the projection engages with one of the slots in the hub 15'. The lever 33 is connected by a link 33<1> to a three - armed lever 34, one arm of which actuates a sliding rod 38 carrying a forked arm 39 engaging with the groove 18<1>. Pivoted levers 41 and 46 resting upon the pattern chains of the cylinders 14 and 15, respectively, are connected by rods 43 and 45 to the ends of a lever 44 which is pivoted at 47 to a three-armed lever 48. The uppermost arm of lever 48 engages with a collar 51 secured to a sliding rod 52, which carries a forked arm 53 serving to displace the pin-wheel 8 laterally. The motions of the cylinder 11 are, therefore, controlled from either multiplier mechanisms, and either multiplier mechanism is controlled from the box pattern-chain cylinder. In a modification, the lever 25 is dispensed with, and the lever 33 is controlled by means of pattern surfaces of three different sizes.
Patent GB-190214178-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Gas Fittings particularly applicable for Incandescent Gas Lighting.
Inventor: BOULT ALFRED JULIUS
Filed: 1902-06-23
Granted: 1902-12-18
Abstract: 14,178. Boult, A. J., [Compton, M. D.]. June 23. Incandescent gas burners.-In the construction shown in Figs. 1 and 2, the gas nozzle 1 is supplemented by a sleeve 2 . which is adjustable on the nozzle 1 to vary the size of the annular gas outlet formed between the sharp edge of the neck 3 and the spherical, ovoid, or other spreader 4 screwed upon the stalk 5. In the construction shown in Fig. 6, the variation in the size of the annular gas outlet is effected by mounting the spreader 4 on a collar 9 adjustable upon the nozzle 1. The shape of the mixing-tube 7 may be varied, but the air inlets 8 are made sufficiently large to admit the maximum quantity of air required by the burner.
Patent GB-190214678-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Razor-blade Stropping Device.
Inventor: KAMPFE FREDERICK
Filed: 1902-07-01
Granted: 1902-08-14
Abstract: 14,678. Kampfe, F., Kampfe, R., and Kampfe, O. July 1. Sharpening.-Relates to a razorstropping device. The razor blade G is fitted to the holder F fixed to a sleeve C<1> which carries a toothedwheel C. The sleeve turns freely on a rod D, which is pivoted at a to a handle shaped at J, J<1> for convenience in handling. The wheel C engages with a toothed segmental rack R, fixed to the handle, and the rod is kept parallel to the plane of the handle by a piece E which passes through the slot e and carries a roller bearing on the back of the handle. The axis of the holder F is inclined to that of the rod D, as shown In using the device, the handle is drawn to and fro, which has the effect of reversing the position of the blade G on the stop S at each end of the stroke, as shown by the dotted lines.
Patent GB-190227620-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in, and relating to, Velocipedes and other Road Vehicles.
Inventor: MUNRO ROBERT
Filed: 1902-12-15
Granted: 1903-10-15
Abstract: 27,620. Munro, R. Dec. 15. Handles ; brakes.-Relates to rotating handles for operating a brake or for any like purpose. The outer portion r of the handle is fixed to a sleeve c, which is formed with an inclined surface c<1> and engages a similar surface b<1> on a sleeve b on the handle-bar. Or the sleeve b may be constructed with a helicoidal surface and carry the sleeve c at its end. A tubular member d is inserted in the handle-bar, and has a recessed flange f which may take balls g. On rotating the outer portion r, the member d is pushed outwards, a washer i being constrained to move in the same direction by a helical spring in the member d. The power-transmitting device employed is preferably that described in Bowden's Specification No. 25,325, A.D. 1896, the inextensible member l of which is attached to a nipple k arranged in a slot in the washer i, while the incompressible member m bears against a cupped or hollow washer n held in position by a screw or a shoulder within the handle-bar.
Patent GB-190304526-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in connection with the Opening of Preserved Provision Tins
Inventor: GROOM ALFRED
Filed: 1903-02-26
Granted: 1903-03-26
Abstract: 4526. Groom, A. Feb. 26. C a n s, opening; cans.-In that class of tin in which, for opening, a strip can be detached by a key applied to a tag at the end of the scored-off strip, the upper edge of the tag d is carried up into the upper edge of the strip c, and does not, as usual, enter it with the "kink" e, shown in dotted lines. By this means, the whole of the strip is removed when opening the tin. Further, to prevent the contents from flowing out when the tin is opened, and to facilitate the parting of the metal along the scored line b, the line b is situated as far below the top of the tin as the edge of the rim of the lid.
Patent GB-190305168-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Adjustable Pendants for Hanging Lamps and other Objects.
Inventor: SHAW EDWARD JOHN
Filed: 1903-03-05
Granted: 1903-07-09
Abstract: 5168. Shaw, E. J. March 5. Supporting lamps.- The balance weights of the pendant described in Specification No. 1495, A.D. 1903, and other double-pulley pendants for supporting lamps, are replaced by a flat spiral spring g, which is coiled round the axle c or the pulley b. One end of the spring is fastened to the axle or pulley, the other end being secured to a bar h or other stationary part of the support. The spring is coiled in the opposite direction to the flexible connection f which supports the lamp.
Patent GB-190305608-A (GB)
Title: Automatic Exposure Device for Photographic Apparatus.
Inventor: RICHTER MAX JOHANNES
Filed: 1903-03-10
Granted: 1904-02-04
Abstract: 5608. Richter, M. J. March 10. Exposures, determining.-A photographic shutter is opened and closed by an electromagnet, the circuit of which is closed by a switch actuated by clockwork, the time of exposure being varied to suit the light by means of an electric circuit containing a selenium resistance. The disc f which acts as the switch has a pin v, which makes contact with a fixed spring to open the shutter and then with the lever G to close the shutter. The disc f is rotated at a uniform speed by clockwork controlled by a brake governor or regulator p, and the angular position of the lever 6 is changed by an electric current controlled by the action of the light on a selenium resistance. The current in the selenium circuit passes round a coil 1, which rotates an armature 12 mounted on an eccentric axis 11 inside the coil. This armature is connected by gearing to a counterbalance lever 10 and also to the lever 6, so that, when the current varies in the coil 1, the angle of the lever 6 is changed and thereby the time interval between the two contacts which open and close the shutter.
Patent GB-190306387-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Method of and Apparatus for Cleansing Waste and other Gases.
Inventor: KRATOCHVIL EMIL
Filed: 1903-03-19
Granted: 1903-06-04
Abstract: 6387. Kratochvil, E. March 19. Smoke and fumes, treating.-Blast-furnace gases, producer gas, smoke, chimney gases and the like are purified in a washer consisting of discs 2, with projecting pins mounted on a shaft 1 in a casing 4, and acting to scatter water which is delivered against them by pipes 3. The gases enter the casing at 5 and pass away at 6.
Patent GB-190312495-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Throttle Valves for Steam Engine Governors.
Inventor: ALLEN WILLIAM HENRY
Filed: 1903-06-02
Granted: 1904-04-07
Abstract: 12,495. Allen, W. H., and Allen, R. W. June 2. Throttle valves ; piston valves ; equilibrium valves; casings.-A throttle valve is constructed of a tubular chamber a, Fig. 1, closed at one end and connected at the open end to the cylinder of a steam engine; the chamber a is surrounded by a coaxial chamber b, provided with an inlet steam pipe and connected to the chamber a by a cylindrical vertical passage c, the outer ends of which are closed by removable cover plates a'. The admission of steam from the chamber b to the chamber a is controlled by means of two balanced piston valves d, a section of which is shown in Fig. 2, each valve consisting of a hollow cylinder closed at one end and provided with ports d<2> tapering towards the closed end of the cylinder; the stem of the valve is moved up or down by a lever on a spindle e, which is acted on by the governor. When the stem of the valves d is raised, steam passes through the ports d' to the chamber a, and when the stem is lowered the steam is gradually cut off. The valve and casing are both made of cast iron so that all the parts expand and contract equally.
Patent GB-190313950-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Drawing Boards and the like.
Inventor: LIVINGSTONE DANIEL
Filed: 1903-06-23
Granted: 1904-04-21
Abstract: 13,950. Livingstone, D., and Living- stone, F. June 23. Drawing boards a r e constructed of millboard, or other light material, and provided on one or both sides with diagonally-disposed wires, which serve to secure drawing- sheets or copies. The ends of the wires 12 may be secured behind the boards 10, or between the layers of material forming the board.
Patent GB-190314532-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Zithers.
Inventor: HUBER GEORGE
Filed: 1903-06-30
Granted: 1903-09-24
Abstract: 14,532. Huber, G. June 30. Zithers.-In front of the sounding-board band below the strings c are arranged hammers e on the shaft d. These hammers have upwardly-extending slotted arms that are engaged by the keys h pivoted on the shaft g, when the keys are depressed. The transverse rail j limits the downstroke of the keys h. The keys may be thrown back to expose the hammers. A cover conceals the hammers and the forward portion of the strings, but is slotted to expose the keys.
Patent GB-190318951-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Cess Pools, Surface Drains and the like and Apparatus for Evacuating same.
Inventor: PIAT ALFRED
Filed: 1903-09-02
Granted: 1903-11-05
Abstract: 18,951. Piat, A. Sept. 6, A.D. 1902, [date applied for under Patents Act, A.D. 1901]. Scavengers' carts.-The metal drain reservoir R is provided with an iron rod z to allow of its being easily raised by the hooks F. On being raised by a winch on the mud cart, the rod y is engaged by the hooks E pivoted at the end of balanced arms B, and these hooks being connected to the winch chain N, the reservoir, on further winding, is inverted to the position shown by the dotted lines, and thus emptied into the tank V.
Patent GB-190319416-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Cuff Protector
Inventor: VANHEEMS MARTIN WILLIAM
Filed: 1903-09-09
Granted: 1904-06-16
Abstract: 19,416. Vanheems, M. W. Sept. 9. Cuff protectors.-Means are provided for locking the protector on the cuff, as an alternative to the method described in Specification No. 12,172, A.D. 1903. The flap C is folded down and stuck with mucilage, forming a strap F, which is inserted in the pocket E, formed by folding the flap B.
Patent GB-190323036-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Appliance for Cleaning and Sweeping Lawns, Bowling Greens, Golf Greens and the like.
Inventor: CHADWICK FREDERICK
Filed: 1903-10-24
Granted: 1904-08-18
Abstract: 23,036. Chadwick, F. Oct. 24. Lawns and the like, removing leaves and the like from.-An appliance for removing worm casts, leaves, and other debris from lawns, bowling greens, golf greens, &c. consists of a frame provided with metal scrapers and an adjustable brush. Fig. 1 is a plan of the apparatus with the cover removed. Two runners a are connected by an end-piece b and a stay c placed above them. Any number of zinc or other scrapers e, and a brush f, which is adjusted by means of screws g, are attached to the frame. A cover fits under the stay c and is secured by buttons i. The apparatus is drawn about by means of cords. When the lawn or green has been dressed with soil, the brush f is shifted to the front of the frame.