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Patent GB-190120996-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Machines for Driving Slugs, Nails or Brads for Boots and Shoes
Filed: 1901-10-19
Granted: 1902-08-28
Abstract: 20,996. Gave & Sons, J., and Cave, A. Oct. 19. Nails.-In a machine for driving slugs, nails, or brads into boots and shoes, a wire d, from which the nails are cut, is fed between a roller e<1> and a feed - wheel e mounted on a pin in a fitting e<3>, against which abuts an adjusting-screw e<6>, engaging a lug on a back-plate e<5> carrying the roller e<1>. The upper part of the fitting e<3> engages a guide slot in a bracket a', and is operated to cause the wire to enter one of a series of recesses in a rotary carrier disc i, by a bell-crank lever e<8> of the form shown, pivoted to a bracket h<6> on a block h<4> reciprocated in a guide h<5> by an eccentric h<2> on the main shaft c. To the feed-wheel e is connected a ratchet - wheel operated by a series of pawls h mounted on a slotted lever h<1> connected to the bracket h<6> by a rod h<7>. The carrier disc i is rotated, so as to eut off a nail and carry it round to a plunger j, by a pawl k<1> pivoted to the side block h<4> and engaging ratchet teeth k on the carrier, backward movement being prevented by a spring pad pressing on the under surface of the disc i. The wire is fed to the carrier through a die or guide i‹ having a removable hardened block i* at the bottom. A V-notch is cut at the bottom of the wire, before it is fed to the carrier disc, by a cutter m fixed to the block h<4>.
Patent GB-190124809-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Electric Brakes.
Filed: 1901-12-05
Granted: 1902-12-04
Abstract: 24,809. British Thomson-Houston Co., [Potter, W. B.]. Dec. 5. Electric locomotives and motor vehicles.-Relates to electric brakes in which current from an auxiliary source is used to hold the brakes set when the cars slow down or stop, so that the motors, running as generators, do not supply the current required. Fig. 3 shows a general diagram of the connections and switches for a single motor ; in this Figure the armature is marked A, field coil B, brake C, trolley E, reversing-switch D, power and braking controller K, blow-out magnet G, auxiliary source of current H, and switch therefor I. The contacts on the right of the controller K are for power, and those on the left for braking. Seven braking portions are shown, in the first six of which the motor running as a generator supplies current through the regulating - resistances to operate the brakes and charge the battery. In the seventh position, shown separately in Fig. 5, the armature A is short-circuited, the field B is grounded, and the reversing-switch I sends current from the battery H through the brake C. This reversing-switch I is operated at the seventh position by a tappet on the main controller through a lever and links as shown in Fig. 5, or through an arm on its axis when it is in the form of a drum, in which form it is indicated in Fig. 3; a spring in either case returns it.
Patent GB-190204059-A (GB)
Title: Chair Back Adjuster
Inventor: ALLARD MAURICE REGINALD
Filed: 1902-02-18
Granted: 1902-10-23
Abstract: 4059. Allard, M. R., and Ellmore & Son, W. T. Feb. 18. Chairs.-Relates to means for adjusting the backs of arm-chairs. Two toothed racks A are pivoted to the back and engaged with pins on the arms.
Patent GB-190206032-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Fireproof Ceilings and Floors
Inventor: BREMER AUGUST
Filed: 1902-03-11
Granted: 1902-04-17
Abstract: 6032. Bremer, A. March 11. Ceilings; floors.-Hollow bricks a are arranged with spaces between them for the reception of tension rods d, e, and are connected by tubular or other cores c of cement or other fireproof material. The spaces are filled in with mortar, to produce a fire and sound proof floor or ceiling. Distance pieces or blocks f are interposed between the bricks, and the cores prevent the entrance of mortar into the bricks.
Patent GB-190206882-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Means for Supplying Oil or Spirit to Internal Combustion Engines
Inventor: NICHOLSON VICTOR RALPH
Filed: 1902-03-20
Granted: 1903-02-05
Abstract: 6882. Nicholson, V. R. March 20. Gas or explosive-vapour engines, valves for. The valve e for admitting oil or spirit to the engine from the pipe b has a sleeve terminating in a spring piston g and lateral orifices d<1>. The suction of the motor piston tends to open the valve, and the issuing oil mixes with the air entering through the port o. The pipe b terminates in a funnel n by means of which spirit may be admitted to the engine at starting.
Patent GB-190209800-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Switch or Ringing-keys for Telephone Switchboards
Inventor: ERICSSON LARS MAGNUS
Filed: 1902-04-28
Granted: 1902-06-19
Abstract: 9800. Ericsson, L. M. April 28. Switches.-Relates to a switch key or ringing-key for telephone switchboards, so arranged that a subscriber can be called for an automatically - controlled period. A spring operating through a dashpot device serves to restore the switch slowly. Figs. 1 and 3 show a construction. The lever or handle 5 carries fingers 6, 7, 8 adapted to engage springs 11 &c. The finger 8 carries an extension 9 adapted to engage a piston-rod 19. The piston is forced down against the action of a spring 20, which returns it slowly, small apertures 21 being provided for the passage of the oil or other suitable liquid contained in the cylinder.
Patent GB-190213184-A (GB)
Title: Appliances for Recording the Number of Games of Pyramids or the like Played.
Inventor: MARSHALL EBENEZER ROYDEN
Filed: 1902-06-10
Granted: 1903-02-19
Abstract: 13,184. Marshall, E. R. June 10. Billiards and like games; scoring and marking.- Relates to an appliance for recording the number of games of pyramids &c. played, by indicating how often the "triangle". or like appliance for assembling the balls is used. The "triangle" 1, Fig. 2, is formed with flanges 2, 3, 4 on its sides, so that it cannot be lifted without disturbing the balls. One side 5 is fitted with a hinge with a spring 6, and, when released by pressing a pushpiece 16, rises so that the triangle can be slid off the " pyramid" of balls. Fig. 4 shows the mechanism used for registering the number of times the appliance is used. A hook 8 on the door 5 engages a spring latch 9, which is depressed so as to free the hook when an arm 17 carried by a sliding rod 15 connected to the push-piece is moved inwards. The arm 17 carries a projection acting on the curved part 19 of the latch, and raises its tail-end against the action of the spring 12. Each movement of the rod 15 actuates a recording-device 27 by means of a balanced pawl 22, and also trips the striker 30 of a bell 32. The recording. mechanism is only accessible when a door is opened. In addition to being locked, the door may be fixed by soldering &c. The invention is stated to be applicable to frames of various forms for assembling balls.
Patent GB-190213994-A (GB)
Title: An Adjustable Stand or Support for use in Making Wreaths, and the like.
Inventor: BARKER TOM JACKSON
Filed: 1902-06-20
Granted: 1902-08-21
Abstract: 13,994. Barker, T. J., Barker, F., and Barker, C. June 20. Wreaths.-A support for the foundation G of a wreath or the like, while the flowers are being attached, consists of a floor or table stand A carrying a vertic ally - adjustable tube or rod B, on which is a freelyrevoluble plate D, carrying three or more jointed arms E with spikes at the outer ends to hold the foundation.
Patent GB-190216618-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Waste Oil Purifier.
Filed: 1902-07-26
Granted: 1902-09-18
Abstract: 16,618. Barratt, S. H. H., and United Asbestos Co. July 26. Purifying oils; fatty oils.-Relates to the purification of waste oil of any description. The oil is poured over the plate d, and passes through perforations near the edge into the space a' heated by the coil g, whence it flows through a strainer and filter into the chamber b. The filter consists of asbestos o and cloth n pressed between perforated plates m, p. The discharge pipe r, fitted with a cock s, is screw-threaded to receive the nut q, which is removed when the filtering-medium is changed. In a modification, an outer heating- jacket is used in place of the coil g.
Patent GB-190216990-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Road Vehicles.
Inventor: WAKLEY EDWARD
Filed: 1902-07-31
Granted: 1903-06-11
Abstract: 16,990. Wakley, E. July 31. Cabs; carriages.-A four-wheeled vehicle, such as a cab, carriage, or the like, is constructed as shown in Fig. 1 with hinged or sliding doors B in the front of the body, to which access is given by a platform C. The roof is extended to form a cover D for the platform. Seats are placed at the back of the interior of the vehicle, and one or more seats are placed in the corners behind the doors B.
Patent GB-190217067-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Shuttles for Looms.
Inventor: FERREIRA EDUARDO GOMES
Filed: 1902-08-01
Granted: 1902-12-04
Abstract: 17,067. Ferreira, E. G. Aug. 1. Loom shuttles.-A passage 1, formed in the head of the shuttle A, extends from the extremity of the usual cavity B, towards the tip of the shuttle, and then turns backwards to the eye 3. A V-shaped slit 7 forms a communication between the upper part of this passage and the upper surface of the shuttle. The sides m, n, and p make acute-angled edges with the upper face of the shuttle. The passages and slits, as described above, may be formed in a separate piece of light metal, such as aluminium, inserted in the shuttle.
Patent GB-190217579-A (GB)
Title: Improved Artificial Building Materials.
Inventor: MILLS BENJAMIN JOSEPH BARNARD
Filed: 1902-08-11
Granted: 1903-07-02
Abstract: 17,579. Mills, B. J. B., [Seigle, A.]. Aug. 11. Building-blocks; paving-blocks; tiles.-Artificial stone, formed by combining 90 parts of sand, 7 of lime, and 3 parts of metallic oxides, under steam pressure, is moulded into building and like blocks for staircases, drains, sewers, paving, roofing-tiles, and kennel stones. The materials are packed in the mould round a skeleton or trussing formed of metal chips or shavings interlaced with wire which has first been oxidized. Products so formed are hardened by steaming them for ten hours or more in a closed chamber. Part of the lime may be re- placed by iron or other suitable oxides. For surfaces exposed to wear, oxidized cast or chrome- iron filings or granules may be added to the mould. The iron skeletons may be coated with oxidizable metals, and oxides, borates, or silicates of lead, potassium, or sodium, or boracic acid may be mixed with the mass to form silico-borates, which are afterwards fused by heating the blocks &c. to produce vitrification.
Patent GB-190218952-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Steam- or Gas-Turbines.
Inventor: STUMPF JOHANN
Filed: 1902-08-28
Granted: 1903-08-06
Abstract: 18,952. Stumpf, J. Aug. 28. Steam &c. turbines.-Relates to steam or gas turbines of the impact-wheel type, and consists in arrangements for regulating the running of the turbines by cutting out one or more of the wheels and allowing them to run idle. A multiple-expansion turbine composed of a number of wheels of the Pelton type arranged in a stepped casing, has one or more bye-pass pipes for leading the exhaust steam to the condenser, and so cutting out some of the wheels. In a modification having three wheels b, Fig. 2, surrounded by rings of guide-buckets g<1>, h<1>, the buckets are mounted on slides k<1> having actuating-levers m<1>, so that one or more pairs of buckets can be slid sideways to allow the steam to pass more directly to the condenser.
Patent GB-190222080-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Pneumatic Lifters of Apparatus for Feeding Flexible Sheets to the Tape Drums, or their Equivalent, of Printing and other Machines dealing therewith.
Inventor: CLEATHERO EDWARD THOMAS
Filed: 1902-10-10
Granted: 1903-08-13
Abstract: 22,080. Cleathero, B. T. Oct. 10. Feeding sheets.-Relates to the sheet-lifters of pneumatic apparatus for feeding sheets to printing and other machines. For lifting and separating thin sheets, the month 8 of the lifter 1 preferably has a greater curvature than it has for thick sheets. The curvature is made adjustable, so that the same lifter may be used for sheets of various thicknesses, by resilient plates 3 attached by means of lugs 4 at the ends of the mouth 8. These plates are adjustable by screws 7 in lugs 6 on the lifter. The lifter is connected, as usual, to an air-suction device. The mouth 8 and plates 3 are faced with rubber 9. Fig. 1 shows the plates adjusted for thin sheets, and Fig. 3 for sheets of maximum thickness. The plates may be fixed by screws 5, as shown, or they may be hinged and spring pressed, or otherwise attached.
Patent GB-190227941-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Internal Combustion Engines.
Inventor: RILEY ALFRED JOHN
Filed: 1902-12-18
Granted: 1903-11-12
Abstract: 27,941. Riley, A. J., and Warry, J. Dec. 18. Gas or explosive-vapour engines for motor cars are arranged to use paraffin or petroleum. Carburetting-apparatus and vaporizers; governing. -A vaporizer coil A, Fig. 1, and a burner coil B are enclosed in a casing C, and oil is supplied to them from chambers D, E in which the oil is maintained under pressure. In the arrangement shown, the pressure is maintained by a pump F, supplied from a tank G and discharging into the chamber D which is connected to the chamber E by a pipe and reducing. valve d. Surplus oil is returned to the tank through a pipe and valve e'. The jet from the burner nipple b<1> is broken up by a diametral rod b in the casing. The vaporized oil is led to a nozzle H controlled by a needle valve L, operated by levers M<2>, M', Fig. 3, and a cam M on the engine cam shaft. The pivot M<3> of the lever M<1> is adjusted by a conical sleeve M<4>, on which rests an arm carrying the pivot, the sleeve being moved longitudinally by a governor to control the opening of the needle valve. The nozzle discharges into a mixing-chamber J, into which air is drawn by the vapour, the mixture being admitted to the engine by a valve K. Igniting.-A tube, the end of which is heated by the burner, may be used to effect ignition, or, in petrol and like motors, a sparking-plug N, Fig. 4, may be inserted in a chamber 0 on a tube P connected with the cylinder. The distance of the sparking-points from the cylinder may be adjusted by nuts N<1>, and a switch provided in the electrical circuit to cut out the usual contactbreaker and close the circuit thus producing continuous sparking at the plug. The switch may be opened and an ordinary plug used to start the engine.
Patent GB-190228830-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Resonance Device applicable to Mandolines, Banjos, and similar Stringed Musical Instruments.
Inventor: GLAESEL EWALD
Filed: 1902-12-30
Granted: 1903-06-04
Abstract: 28,830. Glaesel, E. Dec. 30. Banjoes, guitars, mandolins, and like instruments.-A soundboard a, made of wood or other substance strengthened by cross-strips c, and provided, if necessary, with a sound hole b, is carried in a fillet which runs round the inside of the body of the instrument, and is connected with the belly by vertical fillets. Any number of such soundboards may be used.
Patent GB-190301091-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Process of Generating Water Gas.
Inventor: CLAUSS FELIX
Filed: 1903-01-15
Granted: 1903-11-12
Abstract: 1091. Clauss, F. Jan. 15. Gas-producers.-Carbonaceous dust is fed into the producer through a tube e, by means of a feeding-screw d. Steam or water under pressure is supplied through a pipe a, and compressed air through a pipe b. The mixing occurs in various ways as shown in Figs. 1 to 4. The chamber f is heated externally. Liquid hydrocarbons or liquids containing them may be used instead of carbonaceous dust. Reference is made to Specifications No. 8239, A.D. 1899, and No. 1090, A.D. 1903.
Patent GB-190303126-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Nut Locks.
Inventor: MULVANE ALBERT REGINALD
Filed: 1903-02-10
Granted: 1903-05-07
Abstract: 3126. Mulvane, A. R. Feb. 10. Locking nuts.-The nut 11 of a rail joint &c. is locked by the washers 5, 9. The washer 5 is prevented from turning by bearing against the edge of the recess in the fishplate 3 or against the rail foot, or by being recessed in the work, if of wood. The washer 5 is provided with a pawl which fits into an inclined recess, as shown. The part 8 of the pawl is flush with the face of the washer, and the part 7 projects so as to engage with ratchet teeth 12 on the second washer 9. The nut is fixed to the washer 9 by fitting in a recess 10.
Patent GB-190306139-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Photographic Printing Apparatus
Inventor: HERMAN REINHOLD
Filed: 1903-03-17
Granted: 1903-12-03
Abstract: 6139. Herman, R. Nov. 3, A.D. 1902, [date applied for under Patents Act, A.D. 1901]. Copying documents, drawings, and the like.-Relates to apparatus for reproducing drawings, printed matter, and the like by artificial light. The tracing or negative from which the print is to be taken along with the sensitive paper is wrapped round a glass cylinder, the whole being kept in position by a flap or apron fastened by clamps. Fig. 1 shows an apparatus with two cylinders, one of which, 6, is shown in the horizontal position, in which the negative and sensitive paper is applied and fastened by the flap 17. The cylinder is then turned into the vertical position as at 5, ready for the exposure, which is made by lowering the electric lamp 83 down the middle of the cylinder and raising it up again. The descent is controlled by a dash-pot arrangement consisting of a piston in a cylinder at 38, with an adjustable valve to regulate the rate of flow of a fluid from one side of the piston to the other. The lamp is raised by a handle and gearing 96, 99. The rope 65 connected to the piston-rod of the dash-pot passes over a guide-pulley 72 and winds on to a small pulley on the axis 85, the suspending wires of the lamp being wound on larger pulleys on the same axis. The movement of the lamp is thereby multiplied. After an exposure of one cylinder has been made, the arm 70 with the lamp is turned round, and the lamp is then lowered into the other cylinder which has meantime been turned into the vertical position. A projecting arm 66 on the rope 65 strikes the arm of a cut-out switch 117 when the lamp is at its greatest height, and cuts it out of circuit. When the lamp is lowered, the arm 66 strikes the arm of a resistance switch 130 and throws one of two resistances in the box 151 into circuit with the lamp. Flat springs are combined with the apron 17 to make it stand up out of the way when the sheets of paper are being placed on the cylinder.
Patent GB-190308084-A (GB)
Title: Ornamented Embroidery and Process for the Manufacture of the same.
Inventor: BUFF ERNEST ULRICH
Filed: 1903-04-07
Granted: 1904-02-25
Abstract: 8084. Buff, E. U. April 7. Embroidery.-In the ornamentation of embroidery by the application of tinsel ornaments, spangles, artificial gems, imitation jewellery, &c., the ornaments, instead of being attached direct to the emboidery, are situated behind perforations in the embroidery, to which they are secured by peices of fabric or material at the back. The embroidery is formed upon a corrodible substance or material, which is removed by etching &c. after the ornaments have been applied. The fabric applied to the back of the embroidery may be first sewed or stitched partly round the places where the ornaments are to be attached, the ornaments being then inserted and the stitching completed round the ornaments. After the removal of the corrodible material, the applied fabric is cut away round the ornaments. Fig. 2 shows an imitation gem b secured by a piece of fabric c in a pocket or eye a in the embroidery.
Patent GB-190318163-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Fire-lighters.
Inventor: BOWETT WILLIAM
Filed: 1903-08-22
Granted: 1904-06-23
Abstract: 18,163. Bowett, W. Aug. 22. Firelighters.- A framework firelighter has a grid top, and one or more legs b, preferably placed between the bars a, forming the top. The firelighter is secured together by wire d, and shavings c are placed between the bars a, as shown. The whole is then dipped into resin.
Patent GB-190319220-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus for Generating Water or like Gas from Small and Dust Coal.
Inventor: WESSELSKY LUDWIG
Filed: 1903-09-07
Granted: 1904-09-07
Abstract: 19,220. Wesselsky, L. Sept. 7. Gas-producers.- To enable coal dust or small nuts to be thoroughly consumed in a gas producer, the greater part of the coal in the shoot is supported on an upper floor 2, Fig. 1, inside the generator 1, and is thereby separated from the coal which is being burnt. The coal not supported by the floor rests on the top ring 6 of a stepped grate 5 which may be circular or of other shape. As the consumption proceeds, the coal falls by its own weight. Water may be supplied at an inlet 9, and the steam which is generated in a space 8 is conducted by a pipe 7 into a chamber 11 beneath the grate. The same pipe 7 carries off the gases generated. A siphon pipe 10 serves as an overflow for the water in the steam. In a modification, the floor is replaced by a bell-shaped body, the interior of which serves as a conductor for the gases formed. In another modification, a funnel-shaped coal shoot 2, Fig. 3, takes the place of the upper floor, and the top of the grate 5 is in the form of a disc 6. The shoot is fitted with a steam-generating space 8 which is provided with a water pipe 9 and a steam pipe 7. In a third modification the coal shoot is perpendicular and of uniform cross-section, but the inside of the generator narrows below the mouth of the shoot. The steam chamber is formed at the bottom, and is only separated from the upper part of the generator by the narrowing of the walls. The shoot is movable in a vertical direction to adjust the position for feeding. The Provisional Specification states that this type of generator may be used as a furnace if a grate is provided across the space where the walls are narrowest ; the steam chamber acts as an ashpit.
Patent GB-190319411-A (GB)
Title: Improved Mechanism for Automatically Igniting Matches at Predetermined Times.
Inventor: COLEMAN EMIL MAXIMILIAN GOLTER
Filed: 1903-09-09
Granted: 1903-10-29
Abstract: 19,411. Coleman, E. M. G. Sept. 9. Clocks combined with firelighters.-An ordinary alarm clock is mounted, as shown, on an adjustable stand with a match-striking appliance, the trigger 6 of which is released by a tappet 5 formed by extending the winding - handle of the alarm mechanism. When the alarm goes off, the trigger is released and a bolt shoots forwards, carrying a match, which is ignited as it passes over the striking-surface.
Patent GB-190320284-A (GB)
Title: Decorative Table Mats and Doyleys for Dessert and like purposes.
Inventor: SENNETT HENRY ROBERT
Filed: 1903-09-21
Granted: 1903-12-31
Abstract: 20,284. Sennett, H. R. Sept. 21. Mats. - Ornamental mats or doyleys for decorating dinner or supper tables, and for like purposes, are formed of artificial leaves, sprays, flowers, fruits, and the like, made of paper, fabric, or other material, and preferably with wire stems. The stems b, Fig. 1, are crossed and secured to a small fabric or other centre-piece c. The stems b, Fig. 3, are arranged around a large centre-piece c. The stems b, Fig. 4, are twisted together to form a centre.
Patent GB-190321116-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and appertaining to Propelling Vessels.
Inventor: JOHNSTON GEORGE WILLIAM
Filed: 1903-10-01
Granted: 1904-08-04
Abstract: 21,116. Johnston, G. W. Oct. 1. Propelling by screw propellers and water jets.-Vibration in vessels is reduced, and the wash on canal banks is minimized by fitting a screw propeller centrally i the stem of each vessel just above the keel, and surrounding it by a casing C, which is circular in crosssection at the stem, and gradually spreads out round the bottom and sides of the vessel, and terminates at the cross-section of the hull of maximum area forming a long curved slot D. The water in the casing is forced backwards by the propeller in comparatively thin streams.