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Patent GB-190121614-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Method of and Means for Constructing Roadways, Pavements, Floors, and the like.
Inventor: PORTER CYRUS KINNE
Filed: 1901-10-28
Granted: 1902-10-09
Abstract: 21,614. Porter, C. K. Oct. 28. Paving.-Roadways, pavements, and the like are made of polygonal blocks 1 having enlarged hollow bases and grooves 6 connected by vents 5 with the central cavities. The kerbs consist of blocks 8 with curved upper surfaces 9, vertical sides 10, enlarged bases 11, and draining-channels 12. The blocks 8 are laid first, and then a foundation 13 of broken stone and cement, which is covered by a bed 14 of cement or other hard-setting plastic material into which the bases of the blocks 1 are allowed to sink. The grooves 6 and the channels between the blocks are filled with cement, asphalt, or the like.
Patent GB-190124812-A (GB)
Title: Improved Means for Signalling between Drivers on Electrically Propelled Railway Trains.
Filed: 1901-12-05
Granted: 1902-04-10
Abstract: 24,812. British Thomson-Houston Co., [Potter, W. B.]. Dec. 5. Signals on engines or trains, on electric railways and tramways, are arranged so that the drivers or motor men may know the position to which the controller has been placed by the driver in the front vehicle. Drop annunciators E<1>, E', &c. are connected in series throughout the train with contacts G<1>, G<2>, &c. swept over by the controller handle H, to which current may be supplied through a resistance L and switch M from the trolley circuit. The circuit to the coil operating the first annunciator may contain an audible signal N. Separate drops E<10>, E<11> show the position of the reversing-switch handle D. The drops may be restored by hand, or automatically, when the circuit is broken.
Patent GB-190126155-A (GB)
Title: Improved Apparatus for Treating Fibres, Fabrics or the like with Bleaching Dyeing or like Liquors.
Inventor: IMRAY OLIVER
Filed: 1901-12-21
Granted: 1902-03-06
Abstract: 26,155. Imray, O., [Roesch & Cie., C.]. Dec. 21. Fibres, treating with liquids; yarns, finishing.- Relates to apparatus for treating fibres or the like with bleaching, dyeing, or like liquors, in which the liquors are made to pass in continually-changing directions through the goods to be treated, after the manner described in Specification No. 13,375, A.D. 1901. The cylindrical perforated vessel a, rotatably mounted in an outer receptacle c, is fitted with a central perforated tube h, communicating with a chamber f in the bottom of the apparatus. The chamber f and a second chamber g, formed by an enlargement of the side of the receptacle c, are connected with the circulating pump, whereby, as the vessel a is rotated, the liquid is circulated through the material in a continually-changing radial direction.
Patent GB-190200842-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Flag Staffs, Masts and the like.
Inventor: URSUM GEORG
Filed: 1902-01-11
Granted: 1902-03-06
Abstract: 842. Ursum, G. Jan. 11. Posts; flagstaffs. - Flagstaffs and other posts are formed of metal tubular sections fitting together. The parts are shouldered, as at a<3>, a<4>, and plain or ornamental extended portions b<2> may be formed on the outer portions.
Patent GB-190202171-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and connected with Canteens for Army or Tourists' Use.
Inventor: KEARNS THOMAS
Filed: 1902-01-27
Granted: 1902-05-15
Abstract: 2171. Kearns, T., and Coin, I. C. Jan. 27. Flasks; water bottles.-Relates to canteens for army or tourists' use. To enable the vessel to be filled from a shallow stream &c. without disturbing sediment, it is provided with a pump cylinder and piston 3, 11, by means of which the water can be drawn through the valves 10, 16 and ports 14 i n t o the vessel. The outer end of the cylinder may also be fitted with a filter, which may consist of strainer discs 24, 25 and a fibrous filling 23, inserted in the cup or thimble 5 screwed on the lip 4 of the cylinder. The outer end of the thimble may be fitted with a removable stopper or cap. The piston-rod 12 is provided with a swivelling- head 30, having a ring 19 for attaching the vessel to the shoulder strap or belt, and serving also for operating the piston. When not in use, the pistonrod is fixed in position by a suitable connection, such as a screwed stem 18 on the head 30 engaging in a screwed socket 17 in the rim of the vessel. The outlet neck 2 is closed by a cork or other suitable stopper.
Patent GB-190202481-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Machines for the Manufacture of Bottle Capsules.
Inventor: MOENKEMOELLER FRIEDRICH
Filed: 1902-01-30
Granted: 1903-01-30
Abstract: 2481. M÷nkem÷ller, F. Jan. 30. Stamping; drawing.-Relates to machines for making bottle capsules from a strip of tin plate or tin foil. The blank is incised by the stamp a acting in conjunction with the ring k, drawn and formed by the series of stamps or dies b<1>-b<7> acting in conjunction with the rings l<1>-l<7>, and cut off by the stamp c acting in conjunction with the cutting-ring m, the finished capsule being discharged through the opening D. Between the operations of the stamps, each blank is moved from one stamp to the next in succession, the transfer of all the blanks being effected simultaneously by the feed-carriage Z, which is provided with sockets s<1>-s<9> adapted to receive the blanks from the rings k, l<1>, &c., and to convey them to the next stamps. The operative parts are all actuated from the shaft W. The stamps are adjustable in all directions on the plunger head S, actuated by the cranks k, and are fitted with ejecting-rods d, which are actuated by the cams e, through the rods g, T, h, to remove the blanks from the stamps as the latter rise. When released by the cams e, the rods d are raised by the springs i. The feed-carriage Z is actuated by the cam p<2> through the lever n. The ejecting- rods r<1>-r<9> are actuated by springs B, to transfer the blanks from the rings k, l<1>, &c. to the sockets of the feed-carriage, the downward movement of these rods being effected by the eccentrics t through the levers and rods u, v, w, x, y, z, U. Adjustable stops d, q, A are provided to limit the movements of the reciprocating parts.
Patent GB-190213757-A (GB)
Title: A Process or Method of Utilizing the Heat Contained in Waste Gases from Blast Furnaces and the like.
Inventor: FEENY VICTOR FALLON
Filed: 1902-06-17
Granted: 1902-07-31
Abstract: 13,757. Feeny, V. F., [Abwõrme-Kraftmaschinen-Ges.]. June 17. Vapour engines.-The waste gases from blast furnaces and the like are utilized for heating a vaporizer employed for generating vapour from fluids having low boiling points, such as ammonia, sulphurous acid, carbonic acid, or the like. The vapours produced are employed in vapour engines.
Patent GB-190222488-A (GB)
Title: Improved Trousers Stretcher and Presser Combined
Inventor: HANSING FREDERICK
Filed: 1902-10-16
Granted: 1903-09-03
Abstract: 22,488. Hansing, F., and Naunton, W. Oct. 16. Trouser presses; trouser stretchers.-The combined stretcher and press shown in Fig. 2, is constructed with a bottom board a having extensible ends b, Figs. 2 and 3, connected to it by sliding bars c and springs d. The two ends g, g<1> of the top board are detached, and are connected to the ends of the bottom board by notched bolts e, and clamped to it by clamping thumb-levers i, Figs. 1 and 4. The clamping-levers are pivoted on plates h fixed to the end pieces g. In use, the trousers are first clamped under the end pieces g, g<1>; the top board, which is hinged near the middle, is then pressed down upon the trousers and secured by a central bolt and clamping-lever as shown. The ends of the top board pass under the plates h on the extensible end pieces. The boards may be lined with cloth to protect the trousers. Screws may be used instead of the clamping-levers.
Patent GB-190223973-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Lamp Chimney Holders.
Inventor: HIGGINS ALBERT LORING
Filed: 1902-11-03
Granted: 1903-02-19
Abstract: 23,973. Higgins, A. L. Nov. 3. Chimney holders.- The spring clamping- arms 2 of the holder have openings to receive frictional blocks 3 of the form shown. An auxiliary clamping - plate may be placed over the outer head of each block 3 where it is desired to exert considerable friction, as in railway or binnacle lamps. The inner depending tongue may be dispensed with and a doubled-headed button-shaped or a screw-threaded block used. The outer head of the block may be dispensed with. The frictiun blocks may be secured by auxiliary arms or clamps to the main clamping-arms, the upper face of each clamp being preferably rounded to prevent the lower edge of the chimney from catching it. Tongues may be formed on the clamping arms to engage the rear surfaces of enlarged heads on the frictional blocks
Patent GB-190225652-A (GB)
Title: A Coin-freed Apparatus for Delivering Reserved Seat Tickets and the like
Inventor: COTEAU GASTON BELLIN DU
Filed: 1902-11-21
Granted: 1903-11-21
Abstract: 25,652. Du Coteau, G. B. Nov. 21. Indicators, " engaged."-For enabling passengers by rail to reserve seats or berths, indicators are affixed, from which, after insertion of a penny and a sixpenny piece, a metal ticket or tally giving the number of the carriage, compartment, and seat is withdrawn, exposing the word " engaged." Reinsertion of the tally when no longer wanted, restores the sixpence, which ensures the reinsertion. The removal of the tally may, instead of showing the word " engaged," leave a space for the insertion of a reserving ticket or coupon supplied with the travelling - ticket. Fig. 5 is a vertical section of the mechanism in a case 1 upon a wall plate 2. Fig. 8 is a plan. Fig. 14 shows modifications. Beneath apertures 8, 9, separate straight shoots 24, 25 are provided for the penny and sixpence, both rocking on a shaft 26 in a frame 23, which is screwed to the case. The tally is latched by the noses of pallets 28, 29 hinged to the coin shoots, and is set free by pressing the shoots back at the top, for which purpose a pushpiece 40 on a spring 41 is provided, bearing a pivoted cross-bar 39. The released tally is partly ejected by a spring lever 52, or, as shown in Fig. 14, by a spring slide. The coins kept in the shoots by fixed pins 33, 34 cover holes into which enter pins 37, 38 on the cross-bar of the push-piece. When the tally has been withdrawn, it spring 45 throws the coin shoots clear of the fixed pins, and the coins drop to brackets 42, but the tally, when re-inserted, re.sets the shoots by pushing back the pallets so that the coins drop off the brackets. The penny is caught by a receptacle. but the sixpence is delivered by a shoot 47. The ejecting-lever or slide drives a ratchet counting-disc to show the number of times the apparatus has been used. To prevent a passenger from obtaining the sixpences from several indicators by partial insertion and removal of his own tally, the check-pawl of the counting-disc acts on a spring lever which turns a pivoted shelf 16 to the stop bracket. The sixpence is accordingly retained in the apparatus till the check-pawl has snapped behind the passing tooth, which action only occurs if the tally is inserted far enough to be caught again by the pallets, and so to require another payment for escaping detection. The case 1, having two small feet to enter notches in the wall plate 2, is secured by a sliding vertical spring bolt 12 engaging a flange 16 by a bevelled lip 15. The bolt being bent at right-angles and at the bottom can be drawn by a key with pipe fitting a stud. The mechanism is located in a kind of box 23 connected by screws to the case 1. The apparatus contains a reserve tally for use if a passenger forgets to replace the one delivered to him.
Patent GB-190303200-A (GB)
Title: A New and Improved Method of Obtaining Measurements from Divided Scales
Inventor: LOVE WILLIAM
Filed: 1903-02-10
Granted: 1904-02-10
Abstract: 3200. Love, W. Feb. 10. Protractors.-To facilitate reading and setting, the arm G is fitted with three detents K, K<1>, K<11>, which engage with the radial division lines of the protractor scale. The detent K, shown in section in Fig. 3, is mounted on a stud F so as to be capable of a sliding motion through one degree of the scale. The inner end abuts against a wedgeshaped scale and slide S by means of which, the detent K being engaged with one of the divisions, the arm G can be set to the fraction of a degree. Thumb-slides P are provided to throw the detents out of action.
Patent GB-190313902-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Portable Stalls for Horses and like Animals.
Inventor: STITZER DAVID
Filed: 1903-06-22
Granted: 1903-10-08
Abstract: 13,902. Stitzer, D., and McCormick, J. B. June 22. Stables, portable. Corner-posts A carry a telescopic portion A<1> and a contact-point A<3> threaded therein for fixing the post against the roof of a building or railway car. Sides, consisting of boards B secured between clamping-strips B', are fixed by blocks B<4>, shown in Fig. 2, having hooks B<3>, which engage in recesses C<3> of collars C adjustably fixed upon the posts. The ends D consist of boards fixed together by caps D<2>, shown in Fig. 3, each provided with a telescopic frame D<5>, which is fixed by set-screws D<7> and formed with a hook D<6> engaging with the collars C.
Patent GB-190317438-A (GB)
Title: Safety Apparatus for Locomotives
Inventor: BARBERIE JOHN
Filed: 1903-08-11
Granted: 1904-06-02
Abstract: 17,438. Barberie, J. Aug. 11. Stopping engines and trains.-Safety apparatus carried by a steam or electric locomotive acts to stop the train automatically should the driver fail to notice a danger signal, or necessitates the partial closing of the throttle &c. when such a signal is passed with design. Fig. 5 shows a perspective view of part of a steam locomotive with the cab removed. A frame f capable of swinging in a horizontal plane has a removable brittle rod f mounted between the fixed member f and the movable member f<4> connected to the spring rod h. If the signal is unnoticed, a semaphore arm s on the side of the track shatters the rod f<5> and releases the pivoted member f<4>, allowing the spring h<2> to raise the rod h so as to open the valve h<4>. The piston-rod of the cylinder e, to which steam is thus supplied, closes the throttle d, and at the same time steam from this cylinder depresses the valve e<9>, Figs. 5 and 7, to vent the train-pipe and apply the brakes. The train cannot be started until a new rod f<5> is fitted. If the signal is noticed, the driver may, by supplying steam to one end of the cylinder b, swing the frame clear of the semaphore by means of the piston-rod b<3>, crank b<4>, shaft b<5>, bevel gear i<2>, i<3>, but the throttle must be partly closed before this can be done.
Patent GB-190319519-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Atmospheric Gas-burners
Inventor: GROSS FRITZ
Filed: 1903-09-10
Granted: 1904-07-14
Abstract: 19,519. Gross, F. Sept. 10. Gas valves hinged valves.-To prevent flashing- back in the burners of incandescent gas lamps, a flap valve is placed in the tube a of the lamp above the gas jet. This valve is normally open and consists of two flaps d of aluminium or the like, hung on pivots d<1> and weighted at e, or, instead of weights, springs may be used. When a lamp flashes baek, a pressure arises above the flaps and causes them to close, thus preventing the flame from travelling back to the inlet nozzle.
Patent GB-190319985-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Typewriting Machines.
Inventor: EVANS WILLIAM EDWARD
Filed: 1903-09-16
Granted: 1904-09-16
Abstract: 19,985. Evans, W. E., [Union Schreibmaschinen-Ges.]. Sept. 16. Type-writers.-The machine has a type cylinder, and an index requiring only small movements of the hand for setting the cylinder and making the impression. The type cylinder w is mounted on the end of a shaft g extending some distance from the operating knob or handle d, so that only a small movement of the knob is necessary to depress the cylinder to ink the types and impress them on to the platen. The shaft g is journalled in a rectangular frame i pivoted at q in a U-shaped member b pivoted at e<3> to a second U-shaped member e pivoted at e<1> on the framing x, y. The member b is hung on links c, so that the frame i, and with it the type cylinder, may be moved backward and forward, by means of the knob d. The type cylinder is rotated by means of a pinion n on the shaft g engaged by a rack-bar z movable longitudinally in the frame i, and attached to a slide o carrying the knob d. On the end of the bar z is a pointer h moving over an index r; and the types are finally positioned, as the frame : i is depressed, by a knife-edge on the frame i engaging one of the notches in a comb plate k, and by a toothed wheel on the sbaft g engaging a knife-edge m. The raising of the frame i &c. is assisted by a spring f carrying a roller running on the base-plate. As the knob d makes only small movements, the movement of the pointer h and the size of the index plate r may be increased by the interposition of a pantograph or multiplying arrangement between the knob and the pointer. Fig. 4 shows an arrangement in which the pointer or finger on the rack-bar z is movable vertically in the tubular joint 9 of a pantograph having a fixed pivot at 9<1> and carrying the index printer at h<1> movable over the index plate R. In another arrangement, the bar z is connected to an intermediate point on a pendent rod, pivoted at its upper end, and having its lower end moving over a curved index.
Patent GB-190325706-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus applicable for Burning Liquid Fuel.
Inventor: CUNNINGHAM WILLIAM
Filed: 1903-12-18
Granted: 1904-12-15
Abstract: 25,706. Cunningham, W. Dec. 18. Moulding. - Apparatus for heating moulds consists of a liquid-fuel burner of special construction enclosed in a sheet-iron casing having outlets at the top as shown in Fig. 5 for the escape of gaseous products. The whole apparatus is pushed up inside the mould.
Patent GB-190326501-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Pantographs for Mechanical Embroidering
Inventor: TRAUTMANN MAX
Filed: 1903-12-03
Granted: 1904-12-03
Abstract: 26,501. Trautmann, M. Dec. 3. Embroidery-machines.-Relates to a pantograph for moving the frame in an embroidery-machine. To keep the outer and inner bars 5, 6, 7, 8, Fig. 1, of the parallelogram, as well as the embroidery frame 18, always parallel to the longitudinal axis of the pantograph, the latter is mounted by holes in the bar 8, on a pivot 15 in a piece 16, which can slide in a groove in the bar 11 and is fixed by the screw 14. For enlarging and reducing, the pin 15 engages holes in the upper and lower part, respectively, of the bar 8, and the piece 16 is clamped against graduations on the bar 11 corresponding to the hole occupied by the pin 15. The position of the bar 11 can be adjusted by the screw 13, and the bar 19 holding the embroidery frame 18 slides in a sleeve on the bar 7, to which it is held by a screw 20 until the centre of the frame is opposite the needle. The pattern 24 is then adjusted on the slide 23, so that the pencil 21 shall be immediately over its centre. The pencil can be raised or lowered in its mountings by means of a screw.
Patent GB-190402048-A (GB)
Title: Improved Gauge Glass Protector.
Filed: 1904-01-27
Granted: 1904-03-03
Abstract: 2048. McKay, O. S., and Paragon Gauge Glass Protector Ltd. Jan. 27. Gauge-glass fittings. - A proteetor for gauge glasses consists of a cylindrical casing with a front part a having a thick glass window c. and a back part a' with inclined slots and a reflecting- surface to produce the appearance shown and so enable the height of the water to be more easily read. The parts a, a' are hinged together at a', and have divided collars b to engage the ends of the gauge - glass nuts. The whole fitting can be rotated about the gauge glass.
Patent GB-190405701-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in, and relating to, Foundry Core-making Machines.
Inventor: PHILLIPS JOHN WILLIAM
Filed: 1904-03-08
Granted: 1905-03-02
Abstract: 5701. Phillips, J. W., and Holt, S. March 8. Moulding. - Core - making machines of the plunger core-forming type are constructed with frames of reduced height having open bases, without under tables. The rack and pinion are situated at one side of the machine, and have improved operating-mechanism and arrangement of slides and supports. The mould c, Fig. 2, depends from a table b supported by the open frame a arranged with feet l, Fig. 3, instead of a base-plate. The plunger f is coupled to a projection on the rack d which slides on a T-shaped guide e, having a hollow stem to provide for bolting to the frame. A chain attached to an eye r, passes over a pulley s and supports a counterbalance. The pinion shaft g is supported in bosses u, close to the pinion to minimize springing, forming part of a bearing t connected to the frame by flanges v, and formed to enclose the pinion except at the rack opening w. The shaft and its parts may be fitted complete before attaching to the frame. A hand-lever 1 pivoted on the shaft g, is linked to a treadle 2 and carries a pawl engaging a ratchet-wheel 8 provided with a combined detent and brake 3. The lever 1 is pushed back till a finger 15 on the pivoted handle 17 engages a stop 14, the pawl riding on the teeth. On the forward stroke, the treadle is also used and the ratchet-wheel rotates the pinion shaft. When the required length of core is produced by successive oscillations of the lever 1, a stop on the fywheel i engages an arm k carried by the frame. The handle 17 is turned to allow the finger to clear the stop, further backward motion of the lever causing the free end of the pawl to release the detent, and to brake the return motion of the rack and plunger.
Patent GB-190406738-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Anti-friction Mechanism for Railway Trucks and other Vehicles.
Inventor: CROSS WILLIAM
Filed: 1904-03-19
Granted: 1905-03-09
Abstract: 6738. Cross, W., [Rinuy, L.]. March 19. Axle bearings; axle bearings, lubricating.-Relates to arrangements o f antifriction wheels for transmitting the load of railway trucks and other vehicles to the running-wheel axles. Antifriction wheels g, Figs. 1 and 2, are carried by the axle f mounted in a bearing-box e in the horn-plates b secured to the underframe a of the wagon. The wheels g bear on the ends of the journal of the axle h, the middle of the journal being embraced by a guide-box k connected by bolts l to the ends of a plate m, packing-pieces n of wood being interposed. A laminated bearing spring o is clamped to the middle of the plate k, strap plates p binding the bearing- boxes e, k and the spring o together. To prevent the wheels g from being tilted when the main axle h is moved sideways, a thrust wheel r is mounted between them on a stad q fixed to the plate m and fitting into a recess in the top of the guide-box k. The boxes e, k are divided horizontally, and lubricated through their respective cups s, t. Shields of vulcanized fibre u are fitted in recesses v of the guide-box k to retain lubricant and exclude dust. In Fig. 4, the thrust wbeel r' is mounted on a pin w fixed in a lug y of the guide-box k. To ensure true rolling contact betwten the roller r, and the shoulder of the axle h when it is displaced, their surfaces are part cones the apexes of which meet at the point where the axis of the axle h would be intercepted by the vertical axis of the roller r'.