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Patent GB-190216727-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Portable or Table Telephone Instruments
Inventor: ERICSSON LARS MAGNUS
Filed: 1902-07-28
Granted: 1902-09-25
Abstract: 16,727. Ericsson, L. M. July 28. Telephones.-Relates to portable or table telephone instruments adapted for use in installations arranged on the central battery system. The central portion 1 is carried by feet 2 held together by the ring 6. A vertical rod 9 supports the hook switch 8 which carries the hand microphone. A screw 10, screw-threaded at both ends, is screwed into the part 15, and a nut 14 holds in place the coupling-box, ring 13, and gripping-plates 11, 12. The part 15 is formed with a notch 16 to receive the stop-pin 17 on the spring-tensioned rod 9. The coupling-box is closed by a cover 19, which carries the switch springs 20, 21, 23. When the microphone is placed on the hooks, the rod 9 depresses the spring 20, and causes it to make contact with the spring 23, instead of with the spring 21. The cover 19 is provided on the lower side with terminal screws 30 and with two rings 31, 32. The cord containing the line conductors is drawn through one of the rings, and the cord connected with the hand microphone is drawn through the other.
Patent GB-190218672-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Rotary Crane.
Inventor: BALKHAUS ALBRECHT
Filed: 1902-08-25
Granted: 1903-07-16
Abstract: 18,672. Balkhaus, A., and Kronberg, O. Aug. 25. Cranes.-Consists of means for automatically slueing a crane jib. Pivoted to the jib at n is a grooved chain-sector l, m connected by chains to sheaves i, k fixed on the crane post. Fixed to the sector l, m is an arm o, which can be raised by a block on the lifting-rope, and falls by its own weight. The chains are wound in opposite directions on the sheaves i, k, and the jib is thus slued in one direction on raising and returned on lowering. The collars e<1> by which the jib is mounted on the crane post run on ball bearings, and the jib is detachably connected to them by dovetail sockets.
Patent GB-190220389-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Bag Handles to be Applied to Market or String Bags.
Inventor: BUECHLER WILLIAM
Filed: 1902-09-18
Granted: 1903-06-11
Abstract: 20,389. B³chler, W. Sept. 18. Bags.-Handles for market or string bags are formed by machine crocheting string or other material in flat lengths, Fig. 1, which are then cut into suitable lengths, each length being passed through two wire loops or rings A, Fig. 2, and the ends B being afterwards sewn together, one part being enclosed within the other, as shown in Fig. 2, and the edges C of the enclosing part being sewn together.
Patent GB-190221141-A (GB)
Title: Wall Framing for Portable or Permanent Buildings.
Inventor: MOSELEY JAMES WARD
Filed: 1902-09-29
Granted: 1902-12-18
Abstract: 21,141. Moseley, J. W., and Macnab, T. P. Sept. 29. Walls; partitions; portable buildings.-Steel uprights G of I-shape in section are inserted between top and bottom shoes or slotted brackets E, and wood struts S are secured between the uprights by angular bolts or staples F<1>, F. Boards B are nailed to the struts, galvanized-steel plates P are nailed to the boards, and the joints of the plates are covered by stiles Wand rails W<1>. The window frames H are secured within the standards G, and non-conducting air spaces are left in the walls. The inside of the wall may be boarded, painted, papered, or otherwise finished.
Patent GB-190226484-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Variable Speed Mechanism.
Inventor: RAPER CHARLES VINCENT
IPC: F16H9/08
Filed: 1902-12-02
Granted: 1903-12-02
Abstract: 26,484. Raper, C. V. Dec. 2. Lathes.-Relates to variable-speed mechanism for lathes and other machine tools &c. A shaft A, driven from a line shaft through fast and loose pulleys E, E<1> or reversing gearing, is connected to a shaft B by belt or chain gearing. A cone pulley C fixed to the shaft B drives, through a belt c, a similar pulley D loosely mounted on the shaft A. An epicyclic train of wheels a, d, d', e' is arranged within the pulley D. The wheel a is fixed to the shaft A, and the wheels d, d<1>, which gear with each other, are mounted on the pulleyD. The last wheel e<1> of the train is integral with a sleeve e of a driving-pulley E<4> loosely mounted on the shaft A. The belt c is shifted so as to vary the speed of the driving-pulley E', by suitable means, such as flanged pulleys g<1>, g<2>, pivoted to a bracket G' operated by a screw g, rotated by chain &c. gearing or a rack and pinion &c. The shifting- device is guided between rods g<2> so as to maintain a constant tension on the belt c. Bevel gearing may be employed to obtain the differential motion of the pulley E'. such gearing being enclosed in the pulley D, or in a cage.
Patent GB-190227501-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Relative Feed Mechanism for Use in the Manufacture of Asphalte or the like.
Inventor: RYAN THOMAS
Filed: 1902-12-13
Granted: 1903-10-15
Abstract: 27,501. Ryan, T. Dec. 13. Mixing in definite proportions.-Relates to means for feeding in definite proportions tar or the like and gravel or granular materials to mixing- machines of the kind described in Specification No. 5835, A.D. 1902. Tar is supplied by a pipe a fitted with oppositely-arting slide valves b, b<1> actuated by a lever e on the spindle of a double tumbler hopper c, which receives the gravel and is tilted from one side to the other. A sliding weight g on a graduated rod h of the hopper regulates the amount of gravel, and loose rings i may be inserted in the tar pipe to reduce the supply. A steam jacket l surrounds the tar pipe, and springs j may be provided to assist in actuating the valves.
Patent GB-190309034-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Shackle
Inventor: HUDSON DAVID ROSSER
Filed: 1903-04-22
Granted: 1903-07-23
Abstract: 9034. Hudaon, D. R. April 22. Couplings, non- automatic.-To prevent the pin of an ordinary D coupling for trams or corves from being g jolted upwards, it is provided with a collar B having a part C removed to form a keyway for a lug F, the end upper portion of which is vertically flush with the edge of the hole. The end lower portion of the lug is cut away, and the pin, having been lowered upon the upper arm of the D, is turned so that the collar comes under the lug, which thus prevents the pin from being jerked out.
Patent GB-190309574-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Construction of Moulds for Brick Making Machinery and the like.
Filed: 1903-04-28
Granted: 1903-06-11
Abstract: 9574. Sutcliffe, Speakman, & Co., and Sutcliffe, E. R. April 28. Moulding bricks.-Relates to hardened - steel liners for moulds of brick-making machines, especially rotary machines. The side liners 61, Figs. 1 and 3, are formed with lugs, which engage recesses in the end liners 62 and project into recesses 71 in the table. Packing-pieces 67, introduced at the other end of the liners, bear on the lugs on the liners and are held in place by plates 60 screwed to the table. Plunger guides 68 are secured by countersunk bolts beneath the liners ; corner brackets 69, formed with the table, support the plungers when not in use. The liners, when worn, may be inverted and reversed.
Patent GB-190310688-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Copy-holders.
Inventor: TOWLE FELIX SYLVESTER
Filed: 1903-05-11
Granted: 1903-06-18
Abstract: 10,688. Towle, F. S. Nov. 20, A.D. 1902, [date applied for under Patents Act, A.D. 1901]. Calendars. - The copy-holder shown is provided with two slots through which a strip calendar is threaded.
Patent GB-190310810-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Coke Drawing Machine.
Filed: 1903-05-12
Granted: 1904-05-12
Abstract: 10,810. Hebb, J. A., and Hebb Patents Co. May 12. Coking.-In coke-drawing apparatus, means for raising and lowering the rake beam, which is given a horizontal motion in either direction, are described. The movable carriage A supports the main shaft 4, which continuously drives the vertical shaft 7. The beam 27 is given a horizontal motion by the pinions 25 and rack 26. The shaft 24 is rotated in either direction by causing one of two friction sleeves, in spline engagement with it, to engage with the corresponding one of two friction drunks, constantly rotated in opposite directions by the bevel-wheel 38. The inner end of the beam 27 is raised and lowered by the screw 61, working through the nut 62, which nut forms part of the framework 67, supporting the beam 27 between rollers 65, 66. The screw 61 is actuated by bevel gearing 59, 60 connected to the shaft 47. On this shaft 47 is a bevel-wheel 48 in mesh with wheels 49, 50, loosely mounted on the shaft 7, but adapted to be set in motion separately, by moving the clutch 52 in one direction cr the other. This clutch is moved by a lever 53, secured to the shaft 54, which is provided with a hand-lever. The beam 27 is provided with a rake of any suitable shape. Specifications Nos. 10,808 and 10,809, A.U. 1903, are mentioned.
Patent GB-190326952-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Tobacco Pipes
Inventor: TAYLOR EDGAR WILLMOTT
Filed: 1903-12-09
Granted: 1904-10-13
Abstract: 26,952. Taylor, E. W. Dec. 9. Tobacco pipes.-New pipes are seasoned by a mechanical or artificial smoking apparatus. The pipe is attached by means of rubber tubing d to a rubber bulb a, Fig. 1, or to a bellows or collapsable sac k, Fig. 3, distended by a spring between hinged metallic plates l, or to a small metallic cylinder f provided with finger-grip pieces f <1> a thumb-piece h on a piston-rod i, and a piston g pressed outwards by a spring j, each appliance being provided with outlet and inlet valves b, c. In modifications, the inlet valves are dispensed with. Bellows without valves, and with only one admission aperture for air, may be used.
Patent GB-190400772-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Switches or Points for Railways, Tramways and the like.
Inventor: SMITH ALBERT JAMES
Filed: 1904-01-12
Granted: 1904-12-01
Abstract: 772. Smith, A. J. Jan. 12. Points and switches; conductors, switches for. Comprises mechanism for operating railway and tramway switches and conductor switches from the cars. The Figures show a tramway point, the main casting a of which is formed with an inner box d and chambers 2, m, g for containing the mechanism. The point tongue b is pivoted at c and it is connected by a rod r to a pivoted plate q, which is coupled by a rod x and crank arm 3 to a cam 4. The point tongue is normally held closed by a detent l engaging a tooth on the plate q, which detent is coupled by a rod k and crank arm j to a cam h. When the detent is released, by lowering a rod on the car to act on the cam h, the point is opened by the action of a spring w, being again closed by the action of a flanged wheel on the cam 4. The rod r acts on the point tongue through a spring u, ferrule t, and collar 36, the operating spring w encircling the spring u and acting against a washer v. Fig. 6 shows one arrangement of the operating-bar on the car. The rod 18, which carries the guide-roller 19, for engaging the guide slot f, and also an operating arm 20, is lowered by a spring 24 in a casing 21 and is raised by a foot lever 13 and held by a spring detent 16, 17. The cam 4 may be operated by flanges formed on the insides of the car wheels, or by flanged rollers carried on spring arms. These flanges or rollers travel a little above the level of the point rails which are formed with raised portions 6, with which the flanges or rollers make contact when depressing the cams 4. For operating the conductor switches, a cord 33 having an interposed spring 34, is led from the plate q over suitable pulleys to the switch. For draining away mud, water, &c., the point slot communicates with the central chamber which has a drainage opening 8.
Patent GB-190415271-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Apparatus for Burning Liquid Fuel.
Inventor: KERMODE JOHN JONATHAN
Filed: 1904-07-08
Granted: 1905-05-25
Abstract: 15,271. Kermode, J. J. July 8. Liquid-fuel fittings. -Relates to apparatus for heating liquid fuel by steam, water being employed to prevent an undue rise of temperature. The steam (live or exhaust) is passed through a coiled pipe 5, which may be immersed in the oil, as shown in Fig. 1, or in the water, as shown in Figs. 2 and 3. With the arrangement shown in Fig. 1, a water jacket surrounds the oil vessel. In Fig. 2, the oil vessel is annular, surrounding the water vessel. In Fig. 3, the oil is passed through an outer coil 8, surrounding the steam coil and immersed in the heated water. Filtering-apparatus 2, Fig. 1, or 2<a>, Fig. 2, may be fitted to the apparatus. The pressure of the oil may be regulated by a relief valve 11, and its level by a float valve, as shown in Fig. 1. Fig. 2 shows the apparatus mounted above the oil-supply pump.
Patent GB-190415394-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Manufacture of Pile Carpets.
Inventor: ENGEL JULIUS
Filed: 1904-07-09
Granted: 1904-09-15
Abstract: 15,394. Engel, J. July 9. Carpets.-In weaving pile carpets, a thick and soft material is used for the ground wefts c, which lie below the filling-warps a and are bound in by the binding-warps d. The thick wefts c serve to support the wefts b holding down the pile tufts. Hair yarn is preferably used for the wefts c, since its rough surface increases the desired resilient effect, and the hair-yarn wefts absorb any moisture on the floor, so that it does not penetrate to the surface of the carpet.
Patent GB-190417270-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Sprinkler or Distributer for Liquids, Semi-liquids and Pulverulent Materials.
Inventor: FRANCE GERALD ASHBURNER
Filed: 1904-08-08
Granted: 1904-09-22
Abstract: 17,270. France, G. A. Aug. 8, Powder distributers.- Consists of a box with a perforated removable lid for distributing pulverulent materials. The box is formed as shown in the Figure, and the perforation in the lid is covered with a pivoted slide c.
Patent GB-190423828-A (GB)
Title: Improved Terminal for Electrical Apparatus.
Inventor: PRESTED HENRY GEORGE
Filed: 1904-11-03
Granted: 1904-12-08
Abstract: 23,828. Prested, H. G. Nov. 3. Connections.-Terminals for batteries are made by arranging a bayonet cap d, Fig. 1, with a groove q in which the wire may be twisted and soldered so that connection with the binding-post a may be made merely by pressing on the cap, against the resilience of the rubber washer f, and giving it a turn so as to engage it with the pins c. A thumbpiece i made of ebonite or the like, or made in one with the cap, fits on the screw pin h. In another form, shown in Fig. 2, slots l are provided in the head, through which the pins c can pass, but on the head being turned the pins engage in the grooves m and so secure the cap. If desired, the rubber pad n may be replaced by a helical spring.
Patent GB-190427940-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Steam Generators applicable for Motor Vehicles, Motor Boats, and the like.
Inventor: GERAKI CONSTANTIN DEMETER
Filed: 1904-12-21
Granted: 1905-02-09
Abstract: 27,940. GÚraki, C. D. Dec. 21 Water-tube boilers for motor vehicles, motor boats, torpedo boats, and the like. Figs. 1 and 2 show longitudinal and transverse sections respectively of one of the elements. The header m is fitted above and below with vertical field-tubes f, f<1>, and is formed with bored passages b, b<1> which communicate at the ends through openings e, c<1>. The circulating tubes h<1> of the lower set of tubes f<1> are connected to a feed-inlet pipe g<1> and those of the upper set to a steam-outlet pipe g. The pipe g<1> is provided at the rear end with a bell-mouth for receiving the return current of water coming through the opening c'. The normal level of the water is indicated by the line N-W. In the modification shown in Fig. 3, the pipe g' is closed at the rear end and is supplied with water through a nozzle o. The tubes h, h<1> are held central by radial ribs p, Fig. 5 ; or they may be carried to the end of the tubes f, f<1> and formed with slots or perforations.
Patent GB-190500047-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Magnetic Compasses.
Inventor: WILKE FERDINAND
Filed: 1905-01-02
Granted: 1905-04-13
Abstract: 47. Wilke, F. Jan. 2. Compasses, magnetic.-To avoid deviation errors, a compass card is fitted with a compound magnet, which is shown in plan in Fig. 3, and is built up of a number of ring-shaped elements or magnets, each of which, as shown by Fig. 3, is made up of a halfring e<1> of magnetized steel and a similar half-ring e<2> of soft iron. The abutting ends are secured by flanges of aluminium &c.
Patent GB-190500421-A (GB)
Title: Improvement in Padlocks
Inventor: GLOVER RICHARD THOMAS
Filed: 1905-01-09
Granted: 1905-09-14
Abstract: 421. Glover, R. T. Jan. 9. Locks, key; keys; padlocks.-Relates to padlocks for coin-freed gas meters and to means for retaining the bow in the open position until released by the proper key. In addition to the ordinary locking- mechanism A, B, there is placed in the case the circular spring-controlled strip F, adapted to slide between the rim of the case and guide-pins J, and to take into the recess E on the hinge portion C of the bow when the latter is opened. To lock the bow the strip F is first withdrawn by means of an extra bit on the key, which engages with the lug K on the strip. The metal piece L, shaped to correspond to the ordinary bits of the key, is placed before the lug K. The device is also applicable to ordinary locks, the locking-strip, as described in the Provisional Specification, engaging a slot in the bolt.
Patent GB-190503287-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Beam Weighing Scales.
Inventor: JORDAN WILLIS HERBERT
Filed: 1905-02-16
Granted: 1905-08-17
Abstract: 3287. Jordan, W. H. Feb. 16. Weighing-apparatus combined with coin-freed indicating-mechanism; platform machines.-On a weight being applied to the platform, the rod 2 is depressed and the long arm 22 of a steelyard rises. It is brought to its horizontal position again by sliding the poise 45 with its pinions along the bar 22, the pinion 44 engaging with the fixed rack 42 and the pinion 43 operating the rack 40 and pinion 39. Thereby the rack 41 is carried downwards, and, when a penny is inserted in the shoot 66, the end of a wire 68 is forced downwards, raising a detent on the weighted plate 70 from a projection on the rod 56 and allowing the latter to fall and with it the rack 59, the latter operating the pinion 90 on the indicating shaft. Alteration of load on the platform raises or lowers the weighted end of the lever 32, moves the rods 78, 81, and presses the pin 84 against the wire 85. The wire 85 raises the pin 122 on a pivoted plate, freeing a detent on the plate from a pin 124 and allowing the latter pin and its rack 59 to rise under the action of the weighted segment 88. A similar effect is brought about by moving the poise on the steelyard.
Patent GB-190513933-A (GB)
Title: Improved Device for Placing Driving and like Belts on Pullies.
Inventor: MOTTRAM HUGH
Filed: 1905-07-06
Granted: 1905-09-07
Abstract: 13,933. Mottram, H. July 6. Bands, placing on pulleys.-In a device for placing belts on moving pulleys, a jaw I has a shank B which swivels in a part A set at an angle at the end of a wooden pole. The upper lip of the jaw is shorter than the lower jaw, the inner faces of both jaws being convex. A guide-piece C under the bottom lip is provided to bear against the pulley K. The shank B is secured in position by the metal washer E, leather &c. washer D, and split pin F.
Patent GB-190515875-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Change-speed Gear for Cycles and the like
Inventor: RADFORD WILLIAM
Filed: 1905-08-03
Granted: 1906-04-19
Abstract: 15,875. Radford, W., and Fisher, W. T. Aug. 3. Variable-speed gearing for cycles &c. Fig. 2 shows a three-speed gear. For the low or normal speed, as shown, a freely-mounted clutch ring j engages teeth m, k upon the hub and the planet-wheel carrier e, c' respectively. The hub is thus driven at the same speed as the chain-wheel through the carrier. by moving the sleeve h<2> to the right until the fixed sun pinion g engages the larger planet-wheels a, a higher intermediate speed is obtained, while, if the sleeve is moved still farther until the fixed pinion h is in gear with the planet-wheels b, the hub is driven at the highest speed through the ring of teeth f. The wheels a are carried by studs upon the driving- element e, the wheels b being mounted alternately with the wheels a upon pins b<1> connecting the plate c<1> and the part e. The sleeve h<2> is mounted upon a squared or angular portion of the spindle. A spring p<3> returns the parts to low-speed position. On removal of the footstep and the lefthand adjusting-cone, the spindle and the gear elements may be removed bodily from the hub, while, by dispensing with one sun pinion and the corresponding set of planet-wheels, a two-speed driving-hub is obtained.
Patent GB-190519417-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Spring Tyre for Vehicle Wheels
Inventor: THOMSON JOHN
Filed: 1905-09-26
Granted: 1906-09-20
Abstract: 19,417. Thomson, J. Sept. 26. Spring wheels ; tyres, elastic other than pneumatic.- Relates to spring wheels in which the tread is separated from the rim by a number of radial spiral springs. The springs are formed with a loop, and carry a circumferential band between the tread and rim to prevent lateral displacement. The base a, Figs. 1 and 2, of the spring is rectangular in plan, and is bent to fit the rim b. The loops d, Figs. 2 and 4. which vary in form, are successively set in opposition to hold the spring steel band e, and the turn may be enlarged to be of less curvature and so reduce the tendency to break. The band e may be continuous with its ends rigidly or slidably connected, or may be made in sliding sections, or, as in Fig. 9, two sectional bands may be used in contact, the ends of the sections being bent and staggered as shown to preserve rigidity. The springs may be further secured by circumferential bands or wires encircling their bases ; they may carry two or more loops for the accommodation of more than one band, and they may be enclosed in an elastic cover.
Patent GB-190520525-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Removable Cover for Governess Cars, Waggonettes, Brakes and the like.
Inventor: GILLESPIE GEORGE URE
Filed: 1905-10-11
Granted: 1906-06-07
Abstract: 20,525. Gillespie, G. U. Oct. 11. Windows.-A removable cover for governess cars, wagonettes, brakes, &c. is formed with windows k in the sides and with a front window l adapted to fold inside the vehicle and to be retained in its raised position by a catch l<2>.
Patent GB-190522847-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Furnace for Consuming Rubbish and other Matter not easily Consumed.
Inventor: SELF HARRY
Filed: 1905-11-07
Granted: 1906-09-27
Abstract: 22,847. Self, H. Nov. 7. Refuse-consuming furnaces; air supply, heating. -In a furnace for consuming rubbish and other matter where a large quantity of slag is left, the waste heat of the slag is utilized for heating the air supply. In the form shown in Fig. 2, the door of the slag chamber 2 is kept closed and a hinged or sliding grate 1 discharges the slag into a truck 3 having a grating 4 and supplied with a forced draught through a pipe 7. In a modification, shown in Fig. 4, an opening is left in, or a pipe is connected to, the slag chamber 2, and air is drawn through the hot slag and forced through a pipe 5 to a hollow grate.
Patent GB-190600369-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Ticket Racks or Pigeon Holes
Inventor: MUELLER GEORGES
Filed: 1906-01-05
Granted: 1906-04-26
Abstract: 369. M³ller, G. Jan. 5. Ticket cases.- Ticket racks and pigeonholes of the kind described in Specification No. 8533, A.D. 1895, [Abridgment Class Registering &c, are so constructed that the tickets can be inserted at the front in any quantity. The rack consists of a back-plate a and a base-plate b of known form, attached to a door or other support by means of a triangular piece of wood l. Partitions c are provided, connected by a metallic band e, and a front band f of rolled iron which serves to support the closing- piece h and retain the tickets when the latter is removed. The closing-piece is formed of a metallic plate resting in a groove g in the piece f and held in place by mortises engaging with springs j so that it can be removed for the insertion of tickets. The breadth of the plate b is such that the tickets lie in a sloping position, as shown by the dotted lines k.