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Patent GB-190205550-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Seats Exposed to the Weather including those on the Tops of Omnibuses, Tramcars, and the like, or on Ships, or in Open Places, such as Public Parks or Private Gardens
Inventor: PULLEYNE COLET CRESSWELL
Filed: 1902-03-06
Granted: 1903-01-29
Abstract: 5550. Pulleyne, C. C. March 6. Seats.-In a reversible seat for the tops of omnibuses and other exposed places, the seat is provided with a central axle C or with pins projecting from the centre of each end. The axle fits into vertical slots E in the transverse bars F of the seat standards. Pins D project lengthwise from each corner of the seat. Plates G are attached by pivots H to the bars F. Links K are pivoted at one end to the plates and are attached at the other end by pins L and slots M to stops N, which are pivoted to the standards. The upper ends of these stops support the pins D on the seats. The lower ends of the stops are weighted so that they always tend to regain their normal positions. To reverse the seat, the outer edge is raised, the axle thereby slightly rotating the plates G. The stops N are thus pulled from under the pins D, allowing the seat to be turned completely over. The stops regain their normal position directly the lifting of the seat ceases, and allow the pins to pass upwards but prevent downward motion. In a modification, the links and plates are dispensed with. The axle is carried by open brackets R, Fig. 2, with inclined sides, the brackets being attached to the standards. The seat is raised in an upward inclined direction, the pins thus being brought clear of the stops, so that the seat may be rotated as before. The seats are formed of rectangular frames A to which are attached laths B of wood, iron, steel, aluminium, or other material. They may also be made solid, and, whether solid or otherwise, may be perforated with holes, and provided with a central aperture to reduce the surface exposed. Drainage channels, sloping alternately to opposite ends of the seat, are arranged between the laths, and discharge the water through holes at the ends of the seat. The seats may be fitted with fixed or swing backs. In seats for two or more persons, each alloted space is fitted with a separate appliance, so as to render the seats independent of one another.
Patent GB-190206391-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and in the Manufacture of Adhesive Stay or Fastening Strips used in Box Making and the like.
Inventor: BROOKES ALFRED GEORGE
Filed: 1902-03-15
Granted: 1903-03-12
Abstract: 6391. Brookes, A. G., [Knowlton, M. D., and Beach, F. H.]. March 15. Bending.- Paper and similar strips requiring to be bent along a middle longitudinal line, are coated on one side with a stiffening-substance 2, Figs. 7, 8, and 9, which may be adhesive or otherwise, and the substance is then removed completely or partially along lines 3 which are intended as the folding-lines. The stiffening-substance may be also applied in strips leaving the folding-lines uncovered with it. An adhesive may be applied at the back of the strip. The piece thus treated is then cut into strips each having a longitudinal folding-line, and the strips are formed into rolls for use. Strips thns formed are adapted to bend readily along the folding-line when passed through au ordinary folding-apparatus.
Patent GB-190212526-A (GB)
Title: A New or Improved Means for Suspending Pictures, Mirrors and the like Articles
Inventor: ALTER HEINRICH
Filed: 1902-06-02
Granted: 1903-04-16
Abstract: 12,526. Alter, H. June 2. Drawings to Specification. Oval-link chains for hanging pictures &c. The chains are made with every tenth link round, instead of oval or rectangular, to facilitate counting the links when adjusting the chain at each side of the picture.
Patent GB-190213442-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Photometers or Apparatus for Measuring the Intensity of Light.
Inventor: FRISBY WILLIAM
Filed: 1902-06-13
Granted: 1903-05-14
Abstract: 13,442. Frisby, W. June 13. Photometers.-The light to be tested is placed at E, and focussed by a reflector F upon a light sensitive cell A of selenium &c. in a voltaic circuit. The current variation, which thus depends upon the radiating power of the source of light, is indicated upon a dial C. A screen H hinged at I may be raised to throw the cell out of action. Any usual measuring-instrument, suitably connected up, may be employed. The index C may be used to trace a curve on a clock-driven chart.
Patent GB-190214054-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Manufacture of Artificial Fuel
Inventor: HECKING MAX
Filed: 1902-06-20
Granted: 1902-07-24
Abstract: 14,054. Hecking, M. June 20. Fuel.-Coal and pitch for making briquettes are mixed and conveyed to a revolving horizontal heating drum provided with ordinary means for feeding the material forward, and heating-gases of any desired temperature above the melting-point of the pitch are passed through the drum in the same direction as the material. The gases and vapours leaving the heating-drum are preferably utilized for preliminarily heating the material during mixing. The heating is regulated so that the material leaves the drum at a temperature between 80‹ and 150‹ C., ready to be made into briquettes.
Patent GB-190215596-A (GB)
Inventor: CAMPBELL JOHN
Filed: 1902-07-12
Granted: 1902-09-25
Abstract: 15,596. Campbell, J. Oct. 17, A.D. 1901, [date applied for under Patents Act, 1901]. Hoof-pads.-A pad for horses having corns &c. consists of a rubber part b attached to a leather &c, sole-plate a by cementing and stitching &c. The three-quarter shoe used rests on the leather part with its heels on the recessed part b<1>. The part b on the side facing the leather has recesses c, which communicate with one another at c<2>. Air vents are made at c
Patent GB-190218776-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Mechanical Movements Chiefly Designed for Nut Making and other Machinery
Inventor: BURDICT ORRIN CLARK
Filed: 1902-08-26
Granted: 1903-04-23
Abstract: 18,776. Burdict, O. C. Aug. 26. Forging; gearing, driving.-Mechanism for converting rotary into reciprocating motion, with a dwell at one or both ends of the stroke, is described with reference to a machine for forming nut blanks. The driving-shaft B has a crank d<1> for operating a slide D', and eccentrics F for operating a slide E<1> carrying a crowning-punch E, which is required to remain at rest in the forming- die C while a blank cut off from a bar c by a punch D on the slide D<1> is pressed against the punch E and crowned. During the crowning, the slide E' bears against abutments J on the bed A, but after the punch D has been withdrawn, the slide and crowning-punch are moved forwards by the eccentrics F, to eject the crowned blank. The eccentric-straps aro connected to the slide E<1> by rods G passing freely through blocks g<1> pivoted on the slide, the rods having adjustable collars H, H<1>. The rearmost position of the slide E' is adjusted by varying the number of washers k' between bearing-plates j and the abutments J, so that the slide reaches this position before the eccentrics complete their stroke. The slide then remains at rest while springs on the rods are compressed, and till the collars H<1> again engage the blocks g', when the slide moves forwards. Additional springs may be inserted between the collars H' and the blocks if a dwell is required at each end of the stroke of the eccentrics, or the first-mentioned springs may be placed against the collars H<1> if the dwell is required at the inner end of the stroke, the abutments being arranged to correspond.
Patent GB-190220201-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Mechanical Cashiers and other like Registers
Inventor: MILLS BENJAMIN JOSEPH BARNARD
Filed: 1902-09-16
Granted: 1903-09-10
Abstract: 20,201. Mills, B. J. B., [Fairchild, C.]. Sept. 16. Receipts, checking and recording; calculating- apparatus.-Relates principally to the machines described in Specifications No. 2130, A.D. 1902, and No. 23,367, A.D. 1898. Parallel shafts 4 ending in dials 2, respectively, for, say, farthings, pence, units and tens of shillings, units, tens, &c. of pounds, are turned in one direction by ratchet driving-gear, which is operated by spur-racks 6 in gear with loose spur pinions 5 attached to ratchet pinions 7. The driving occurs when the racks are shifted back by cams 30 after they have been pulled to the right by springs. The racks, having shoulders 16, are normally held to the left by wards 18 on shafts beneath them, but sets of transverse slides 12 with single lugs 13 are provided for each rack, which, when shifted by keys 14, disengage the wards and limit the displacement of the racks according to the values of the keys. The construction and action of the carrying-mechanism between one shaft and the next is as follows :- The left-hand displacements of the racks are determined by the stepped ends of bails 28 on shafts 33, and, when a dial shaft completes a revolution, a cam 31 on it sets the bails corresponding to the adjacent receiving-dial, so that the associated rack can take both steps, the bail being held off till this motion is complete by means of a dog 36 pivoted on it, which drops behind it into a notch 39 in a fixed bar 40, an overlying pin 41 limiting the drop. To allow the additional motion, the rack-shifting cams 30 act through spring-held bell cranks 25, which yield only when carrying is not being effected. As a rack takes the second step 29, its incline 42 lifts the distance-piece 36, so as to let the bail prop return to normal position when the rack returns to the ward 18 after the cam has passed the bell crank. With zero showing by the dials, conically - headed pins 52 with springs in sockets fast to the shafts 4 engage pits 54 in the frame-plate, but, after any partial rotation, the inner ends of these pins protrude in the path of pins 50 on loose pinions 49 so that, by turning all the latter simultaneously by means of a rack, the dials are brought to zero again. The driving -pins 50 are bevelled, and slide in against springs, when the other pin s must pass them in the adding operation. The racks are operated by a spurwheel 47 having a crank-handle 45, and, to prevent carrying occurring after the dials have been zeroized, the dogs 36 are prevented from dropping by trippers 61 on a common shaft 60, which, being provided with an arm 58, is rocked by a cam 55 attached to the rack-turning wheels 47.
Patent GB-190221167-A (GB)
Title: Improved Method of Fixing or Securing Wire Woven Mattresses to Iron Ends.
Inventor: MYER HORATIO
Filed: 1902-09-29
Granted: 1903-07-30
Abstract: 21,167. Myer, H. Sept. 29. Mattresses.-Each end of a woven wire nuttress is secured between a double or folded strip A, Figs. 1 and 2, and a single strip B, Fig. 1, riveted to the strip A, or a double strip B, Fig 2, enclosing the strip A. The strips serve for attachment to the usual angle-irons or other parts of a bedstead, and the strain is distributed uniformly throughout the width.
Patent GB-190222831-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Casks and like Vessels.
Inventor: JOHNSON THOMAS WILDERS
Filed: 1902-10-20
Granted: 1903-09-03
Abstract: 22,831. Johnson, T. W. Oct. 20. Wood casks.-Relates to improvements in the invention described in Specification No. 18,567 A.D. 1901. The heads of wood casks, barrels, and like vessels are jointed to the staves by serrations or tongues &c., on the head engaging in recesses in the staves, as shown in the Figures. In a modification, the projections take the form of a screw thread, this arrangement being especially applicable in the case of lined casks, so that the head may be screwed home to the lining; or it may be used to enlarge or diminish the size of the cask. In another modification, the serrations form intermittent projections round the edge of the head, and, where more than one broken flange is used, the projections of one flange may coincide with the gaps in the next. These broken flanges may be set in inclined or curved grooves in the staves, so that the heads may be adjusted in position.
Patent GB-190224325-A (GB)
Title: Improved Apparatus for Use in Testing Electric Lamps.
Inventor: WILSON REGINALD PAGE
Filed: 1902-11-06
Granted: 1903-11-06
Abstract: 24,325. Wilson, R. P., and Harding- ham, G. G. M. Nov. 6. Photometers.-In apparatus for testing electric lamps to ascertain their candle-power, energy-consumption, and efficiency, the lamp E is placed in a holder a arranged to slide on the table of a photometer having a standard lamp B and screen A. The current from the lead i passes through the lamp E, the sliding contact h, one of the fixed contact-plates e, resistance g, lead l, and coil o of watt-meter C. The coil n of the watt-meter is in shunt with the terminals of the lamp. The lamp E with its contact h is moved along the table till the standard illumination is obtained at A, and the efficiency is then read off on the scale d. By bringing the contact h over the end plate e, the current consumed by the lamp may be read off on the scale c.
Patent GB-190228863-A (GB)
Title: An Improvement in Turnbuckles for Screwed Tie Rods and Stays
Inventor: HUGHES THOMAS ALFRED
Filed: 1902-12-31
Granted: 1903-11-26
Abstract: 28,863. Hughes, T. A. Dec. 31. Making tie-rods and tie - rod connections; welding-Turn-buckles for connecting the screwed ends of ten sion rods or stays are made of two nuts A connected by bars B of crescent shape in section. The perforated ends of the bars fit over pins on the nuts, and the parts are riveted together and welded.
Patent GB-190301375-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to the Cooling of Liquids.
Inventor: BRAYSHAY ARTHUR EDWIN
Filed: 1903-01-20
Granted: 1903-11-26
Abstract: 1375. Brayshay, A. E., and Lehmann, r. W. B. Jan. 20. Jugs; bottles; decanters; drinking-vessels.-Relates to means for keeping beer, wine, spirits, lemonade, milk, water, &c. cool during hot weather, and for like purposes. To this end, chambers or pockets, to receive ice, are made in jugs, bottles, decanters, tumblers, bowls, &c. The pockets or chambers may penetrate or surround the liquid to be cooled, and they may be closed by a screw cap or plug &c. Ice vessels may be formed on the undersides of the lids of vessels, as shown in Fig. 5, so that, when the lid is closed, they dip into the liquid. Any materials, such as aluminium, glass, earthenware, &c., may be used ; or the cap may be made of aluminium, and the body of earthenware &c.
Patent GB-190303767-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Brake Shoes and in the Manufacture of the same.
Inventor: SARGENT WILLIAM DURHAM
Filed: 1903-02-17
Granted: 1903-06-11
Abstract: 3767. Sargent, W. D. Feb. 17. Casting.-In making brake shoes such as are used on railway vehicles, soft cast metal is cast round a number of blocks f, Fig. 6, made partly of soft "expanded metal" and partly of hard cast metal, as described for complete brake shoes in Specification No. 18,110, A.D. 1897, [Abridgment Class Mechanism &c.]. The blocks f are made by placing pieces of the expanded metal e, Fig. 3, in hollows b, Fig. 1, in an iron mould a, and then pouring the molten hard metal into the mould through a perforated plate c. The expanded metal is placed in the mould with the strands of adjacent pieces at right-angles to each other. The blocks f are formed as truncated pyramids, as shown in Fig. 4, in order that they may be held securely by the body of the shoe. They become chilled in the casting, and can be stored or transhipped without liability to rust. They are annealed again in making the complete shoe, which may be done in an ordinary foundry.
Patent GB-190308054-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Brushes for Electric Machines.
Inventor: MCLEAN MATTHEW ADAM
Filed: 1903-04-07
Granted: 1904-02-04
Abstract: 8054. McLean, M. A. April 7. Brushes and brush-holders.-Relates particularly to carbon brushes for leading current to and from the commutator, and consists of a device whereby a good contact is maintained between the brush and its holder without the use of screws, bolts, or the like, and which permits of a ready removal or insertion of the carbon. The carbon 1, preferably rectangular, projects beyond its metal box or holder 2 on to the commutator (not shown), the box being connected in the usual way to the remaining part of the holder, or rocker of the machine. A flexible band 3 of fine plaited copper wire is fastened to the box 2 by a rivet 4, or by soldering, or both, and passed between projections 7 on a metal plate 6 of high resistance, these being bent round as shown by the dotted lines, Fig. 2, to hold the plate attached to the band. The plate 6 is preferably of the same section as the carbon, and slides up and down in the holder with it, a spring 5 pressing on the plate and keeping the band 3 in contact with the carbon. The highresistance plate 6 serves to protect the band from the rubbing of the spring, and prevents any appreciable current being passed through the said spring or springs, the resilience of which tends to reduce the chatter of the brush owing to inequalities on the commutator surface. The box 2 is preferably cut away, as shown at 8, to allow the spring to maintain the carbon in contact with the commutator as the brush becomes shortened by wear. A new carbon is inserted by lifting the spring 5, and removing the plate 6 with the attached band 3. The plate 6 may be a mere rectangular strip seated on the band and pressed against it by the spring.
Patent GB-190308985-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Bottles or other Receptacles and Stoppers therefor
Inventor: JUSTICE PHILIP MIDDLETON
Filed: 1903-04-21
Granted: 1903-07-16
Abstract: 8985. Justice, P. M., [United States Fibre Stopper Co.]. April 21. Stoppers; bottle &c. necks, making.-The neck of the bottle or other receptacle is made slightly flaring from X to W, Fig. 3, and of substantially uniform diameter from X to Y, the latter part being formed with a left-handed screw-thread 1, which is of uniform thickness at its base throughout its length, but increases in depth inwardly. To make this thread, the neck is first formed with the part Y, X in continuity with the conical part W, X, and, after the neck has been softened, the screwthreaded mandrel 2 is screwed in to form the thread. The stopper 4, Fig. 4, preferably, consists of a plug of compressed fibrous material, the fibres of which are disposed longitudinally throughout the greater part of its length. The stopper is inserted in the neck with a rotary and longitudinal thrust, the thread 1 forming its own path or channel in the stopper, and serving to retain it in position. The stopper may be withdrawn by an ordinary right-handed corkscrew, by continuing the rotation of the latter after it has been fully inserted in the stopper.
Patent GB-190309457-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Portmanteaus.
Inventor: TRAMASEUR GEORGE
Filed: 1903-04-27
Granted: 1904-02-25
Abstract: 9457. Tramaseur, G. April 27. Portmanteaus.-Relates to means for increasing the strength and portability of a portmanteau and for holding the portmanteau closed without locking it. The corners of the overlapping half of the portmanteau are protected by shield-plates c having central bosses c<1>, and metal hinges d with shieldplates are fitted at the ends of the leather hinge at the bottom of the portmanteau. The ordinary double handle is replaced by a single central handle a. The portmanteau may be held closed by clip fastenings b.
Patent GB-190311968-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Feed Water Heaters, Condensers and similar Vessels.
Inventor: SHORE WILLIAM
Filed: 1903-05-26
Granted: 1904-05-26
Abstract: 11,968. Shore, W. May 26. Feedwater, heating.-Helical metallic strips d, which serve as baffles, are fitted to the tubes of feedwater - heaters, The Figure shows the strips applied to apparatus of the kind described in Specification No. 3343, A.D. 1893.
Patent GB-190312480-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Microphones.
Inventor: BARTHELEMY EDMOND EMILE ALEXAN
Filed: 1903-06-02
Granted: 1904-05-12
Abstract: 12,480. Barthelemy, E. E. A. June 2. Telephones.-A microphone, for use in telephony, is constructed to avoid (1) spitting or cracklings due to secondary vibrations of the diaphragm, (2) direct contact between the diaphragm and the receiver for the granular material, and (3) escape of the granular material. The box a, on which is screwed the cover b, is provided with terminals f, g, connecting respectively with the diaphragm e and an insulated carbon plate h. Arranged round the centre of the diaphragm e are a number of carbon cups k, which are in contact with the plate h, but the upper edges of which do not reach the diaphragm e. The cups h are crowned with rings l of elastic material which press against the diaphragm e and serve to keep the granular material m in the cups k. Such rings l admit of the instrument being adjusted by screwing in the cover b. The bottoms of the cups hare undulated to ensure better contact with the granular material.
Patent GB-190321247-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Cooking Ranges.
Filed: 1903-10-03
Granted: 1903-11-05
Abstract: 21,247. Brown's Foundry Co., and Brown, J. Oct. 3. Cooking stoves and ranges; trivets.-The bottom of the grate is adjustable vertically, in order to vary the size of the fire ; the firebars are also adjustable, and mechanism is provided for keeping the trivet always on a level with the grate bottom. The top ends of the vertical front bars a are secured to a horizontal top bar b and the bottom ends to a bottom bar c, the top and bottom bars being each provided with projections or studs. To fix the firebars in position, the lower projections are placed one in each slot e<1> of channelirons e on each side of the grate ; and the upper projections are placed in the slots f<1>. Or the upper projections may be placed in the slots f<2>, the front vertical bars then taking a raised position as shown by the dotted lines b<2>, c<3>, to accommodate the raised height of the bottom firegrate. The grate bottom g is cast or formed in one piece, slotted at the centre and on the outward end so as to admit of the ends of the fire bars moving through or between the vertical firebars. Two studs g<2> project from the sides and rest in slots in the side castings which form bearings. To secure the grate in a raised position, the rack k is engaged by the pawl m. To bring the trivet n to the level of the grate bottom, the studs, two of which are cast on each side are passed inside the slot e<1> and the trivet brought down horizontally until the front studs rest upon the notches e<3>, which are found most suitable. The fall door o is placed in position in a similar way. When held in a vertical position, the lugs o<3> pass through slots e<4> and the studs o' rest on bearings e<5>. An additional door formed with similar studs and a corresponding slot in the channel-piece e, may be provided. This, which also may act as a trivet, when placed in position forms a close fire.
Patent GB-190328045-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Ratchet Braces.
Inventor: HILL ROBERT
Filed: 1903-12-21
Granted: 1904-03-24
Abstract: 28,045. Hill, R. Dec. 21. Braces. - T h e handle a of a ratchet brace is pivoted at e, preferably out of its longitudinal axis, in a slot in the head d, and is formed with a pawl c to engage the ratchet-wheel b. The hole in the wheel b and the corresponding part of the drillholder h are angular. A spring j for pressing the pawl c towards the wheel b may be used.
Patent GB-190401397-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Crane and Operating Mechanism therefor, for use upon Traction Engines and the like.
Inventor: WATKINS JOHN ERNEST
Filed: 1904-01-19
Granted: 1904-03-10
Abstract: 1397. Watkins, J. E. Jan. 19. Cranes. - Consists of a crane and hoisting-gear therefor for traction - engines and the like to facilitate loading and unloading wagons &c. A jib 1, pivoted at 2 to the rear of the engine, is supported from the awning or cover by a stay 8, and is fitted with a lever 5 by which it can be slewed. The hoisting-rope is wound on a shaft 15 fitted with chaeks 30, and rotated through a clutch 26 and gearing from a shaft 20. This shaft 20 carries a friction wheel 21, and is mounted in a bracket pivoted on the shaft 15 immediately over the flywheel, with which the wheel 21 can he thrown into engagement by depressing the lever 23 against the action of a spring. The lever can also be moved about a pivot 28 to operate the clutch 26.