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Patent GB-190115197-A (GB)
Title: Machine for Manufacturing Metallic Leashes used in Weaving.
Inventor: MILLS BENJAMIN JOSEPH BARNARD
Filed: 1901-07-26
Granted: 1902-06-19
Abstract: 15,197. Mills, B. J. B., [Guinet, E.]. July 26. Bending. - Metallic leashes used in weaving are formed by means of a wire-twisting machine, shown in plan in Fig. 1, and in cross-section in Fig. 2. Two series of rotary and longitudinallymovable spindles f, f<1> are mounted in the framing of the machine, and are driven simultaneously by means of crank-pins e, e<1> carried by bars g, g<1>, respectively connected to cranks j, j<1> on a shaft h. The spindles f, f are encircled by coiled springs. Projections 14, 15, having the form of the end loops of the leashes, are formed upon the ends of the spindles, and springs 13 serving as nippers are fitted in the projections 14. The central eyes r, Fig. 7, of the leashes are formed by means of pins r' secured within a series of recessed pinions n, which are driven simultaneously by gearing k, p from the shaft h. The torsion of the wire forming the leashes is partially regulated by means of needles 9, 10, 11, 12, secured to bars 5, 6, 7, 8, carried by a vertically-movable frame 4 ; the needles 10, 11 are situated on each side of the central eye, and the needles 9, 12 near the end loops of the leashes. Plates q are fixed to the framing, and carry a series of spring nippers u for holding the wire, and shears v, s for severing the wire between the several leashes ; the shears are actuated by means of a pedal lever x and rod 3. After the wire m, to form the leashes, has been laid round the projections 14, 15, pins r', and needles 9, 10, 11, 12, and cut by the shears, the spindles and pinions are rotated in the same direction to twist the parts near the end loops and central eyes, the parts r<11>, Fig. 7, at first being untwisted ; then the frame 4 is depressed, and the untwisted parts then receive a slight twist, as shown in Fig. 7. A pedal lever y is employed for raising the frame, which is held in its raised position by a spring catch' until this is released by a sliding rod actuated by an adjustable cam driven from the main shaft 18. After the twisting operation is effected by rotating the shaft h in one direction, a partial untwisting is effected by reversing the direction of rotation of the shaft. The amounts of rotation of the shaft in both directions are regulated by means of a rotary disc having two teeth which engage with diametrically-opposite pawls, serving to arrest the disc, first when rotating in one direction, and then when rotating in the opposite direction.
Patent GB-190116058-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Apparatus for Forcing Liquids specially suitable for Feeding Steam Boilers.
Inventor: CAILLE CHARLES
Filed: 1901-08-09
Granted: 1901-09-28
Abstract: 16,058. Caille, C. Aug. 9. Bottling.-Relates to a pump for forcing water or other liquid at any temperature into a receiver at any pressure, means being provided for the escape into the atmosphere of any vapour produced by the operation. The invention is shown applied to the feedwater pump of a steam generator, but is equally applicable to the charging pump of gasogenes and the like. The source of supply is placed at a higher level than the chamber a, Fig. 2, so that liquid flows under the action of gravity from the source through the pipe i into the chamber a, and thence through the openings o into the pump cylinder f, when the piston p is in the position shown. The vapours which arise from the liquid escape either through the pipe i or through the pipe t, which opens into the atmosphere at a higher level than the source. As the piston descends, the liquid is forced through the spring- controlled valve c and pipe g into the boiler or other receiver. The chamber a has a cylindrical extension u which guides the piston-rod m, and in a modification, a non return valve, leading from the atmosphere into the pump-cylinder, may be placed in the piston p. In the form shown in Fig. 5, the piston p has a non-return valve 2 leading from above to below the piston, and is provided with a passage 3 closed at its upper end 4. Within this passage is a pipe 5 secured to the pump-cylinder f, which communicates with the atmosphere through the pipe t and a spring-controlled non-return valve 6 opening inwards.
Patent GB-190117321-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Nut Locks.
Inventor: NASH CHESTER
Filed: 1901-08-29
Granted: 1901-10-19
Abstract: 17,321. Nash, C. March 9, [date applied for under Sec. 103 of Patents &c. Act, A.D. 1883]. Locking nuts.-The nut 5 is locked by a radially - corrugated spring washer 2 with a screw - threaded opening for the bolt. Fig. 3 shows the washer just touching the nut, and Fig. 5 shows the washer when screwed-down tight to lock it.
Patent GB-190121573-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Letting Off Motions for Weaving Looms.
Inventor: BRIGG WILLIAM
Filed: 1901-10-28
Granted: 1902-09-11
Abstract: 21,573. Brigg, W. Oct. 28. Loom let-off motions. -Relates to the letoff motion described in Specification No. 1064, A.D. 1878. The brackets 3, carrying the brake shoes 4, are mounted on studs 12 fixed to brackets 14, from which studs 16 project through holes 17 in the brackets 3. These holes are larger than the studs 16, so that the brackets 3 are free to vibrate to a limited extent. The vibrations of the brackets are controlled by springs 25, which encircle eye-bolts 22 supported by projections 20 on the brackets and passed through extensions 24 of the brackets 14.
Patent GB-190123349-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Brakes for Free Wheel Bicycles and other Velocipedes.
Inventor: GODFREY ALBERT HOWARD
Filed: 1901-11-19
Granted: 1902-10-30
Abstract: 23,349. Godfrey, A. H. Nov. 19. Brakes for bicycles, tandems, &c., fitted with free wheels, are applied by a backward movement of either thigh of the rider. A bell-crank lever g, formed with a cross-bar h adapted to be engaged by the thighs of the rider, is pivoted to a clip f on the saddle post, its rear arm being connected by an eye i to the actuating-rod j of a rim brake a, the brake shoes a<2> of which are retracted by springs k<1>.
Patent GB-190206804-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Speed Indicators
Inventor: DAHL HANS
Filed: 1902-03-20
Granted: 1902-06-19
Abstract: 6804. Dahl, H. March 20. Speed indicators. -Speed indicators for locomotives or other vehicles mounted on springs are driven from the axle, motor, or the like, by means of a flexible shaft a. In the apparatus shown in Figs. 1 and 3, a lamp h is arranged behind an aperture g in a casing f enclosing a coloured glass or transparent signal disc e, which indicates the speed to persons on the vehicle or at a distance. The disc is rotated by a sliding sleeve c of the govornor acting on a slotted arm d. A rectangular plate or other device may be used instead of the disc. For railway or other vehicles which are required to travel in both directions, motion is transmitted from the wheels or driving-mechanism to the indicator shaft by two flexible shafts, one operating in one direction, and the other when the vehicle is reversed.
Patent GB-190207057-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Air Compressing Machines.
Inventor: HILL EBENEZER
Filed: 1902-03-22
Granted: 1902-05-08
Abstract: 7057. Hill, E. March 22. Compressing.-In a two-stage steam air-compressor, in order to enable the air to be used at both pressures, for instance, for cleaning castings and for working hoists and tools, the high-pressure cylinder is automatically rendered inoperative by keeping open the inlet or the outlet valve. Fig. 4 shows the inlet valve 14, the stem of which projects into a cylinder 20 containing a spring- piston 21, which is acted upon by the air in the intermediate air reservoir 23 passing through the aperture 22, and thus allowing the valve to close when the highest limit of pressure is reached. As soon as the pressure in the reservoir falls, however, the piston is forced to the left, opens the valve, and renders the cylinder inoperative. Flanges 27, 28 on the stem 26 of the piston close the cylinder 20 at each end of the piston-stroke. The outlet valve 29, Fig. 5, has a hollow stem 30, from which air is allowed to escape through a pipe 38 by a valve 37, which is opened by a spring 39 when the air pressure in the reservoir acting through the pipe 42 falls ; the valve 29 is thus held open by the pressure on its face until the air leaking past the valve 37 accumulates again in its stem and closes it.
Patent GB-190207794-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Hames for the Collars of Horses and other Animals.
Inventor: PARKES THOMAS WILLIAM
Filed: 1902-04-03
Granted: 1903-01-29
Abstract: 7794. Parkes, T. W. April 3 Making parts of harness.-A hame is made from a length of bar rolled to the section shown in Fig. 2. The ends of the plate A and rib B are trimmed down as shown, and the bar is bent to the usual hame shape. The eye E is formed by welding on a tubular piece and afterwards forging and punching it, or by simply bending up the end as shown in Fig. 9.
Patent GB-190210081-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Apparatus for Moistening Air
Inventor: RICHTER GUSTAV
Filed: 1902-05-01
Granted: 1903-03-12
Abstract: 10,081. Richter, G. May 1. Moistening.-The apparatus is an improvement on that described in Specification No. 5678, A.D. 1901. Water is fed by a pipe b to a closed chamber a, from which it is induced through pipes r by air pressure supplied to the nozzles h from the pipe d. The nozzles may be made to swivel about the pipe d.
Patent GB-190217381-A (GB)
Title: Improved Safety Apparatus for Winding Engines
Filed: 1902-08-07
Granted: 1903-06-18
Abstract: 17,381. Siemens Bros. & Co., [Siemens & Halske Akt.-Ges.]. Aug. 7. Winding-engines.-The inclined faces of the cam blocks of the safety-apparatus for winding-engines, described in Specification No. 9970, A.D. 1902, are extended upwards so as to move the valve-gear lever into its zero position, instead of into a position for reducing the speed of the engine, and from which it had to be moved by the engineer either to stop or reverse the engine. When the blocks are not in contact with the valve mechanism, the lever is free to be moved by hand.
Patent GB-190218635-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Foster-mother.
Inventor: CATT CHARLES WILLIAM
Filed: 1902-08-25
Granted: 1903-01-29
Abstract: 18,635. Catt, C. W. Aug. 25. Foster-mothers.-Relates to the construction of a fostermother divided into two compartments, one of which is heated by hot air. The hot chamber d is fitted with a removable floor h, and is heated by a hot-air tank n having an open pipe p, beneath which is arranged a lamp o, and openings t, t in the top for the outlet of hot air. The tank is covering with a layer of flocking u. The lamp o is placed inside a casing q having a window r at one side and a door s at the other. A window z is provided in one side of the hot chamber, and an air space, such as k, is formed on two sides of the chamber. Ventilation holes l, m are provided, and also a series of holes x covered by slides y. Ventilation holes e are provided for the outer chamber c, and suitable doorways covered by sliding doors are provided for the chickens.
Patent GB-190220765-A (GB)
Title: Improved Fastening for Waist-belts, Neck-scarves, and other Flexible Bands.
Inventor: FREEDMAN LOUIS GERALD
Filed: 1902-09-23
Granted: 1902-11-13
Abstract: 20,765. Freedman, L. G. Sept. 23. Belt fastenings; necktie fastenings.- The ends of waist belts, neck scarves, and other flexible bands are secured, so that the joined portions are in- clined at an obtuse angle, by means of a fastening pro- vided with aper- tures, such as A, B, C, Fig. 3, through which the ends of the band &c. are threaded, and with one or two ornamental tongues, such as d<1>, d<2>, forming wedge-shaped spaces into which one or both ends are drawn. One end may be permanently attached by sewing.
Patent GB-190222531-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in, or in the Construction of, Metallic Waist Belts Chatelaine Hangers and other Bands and Suspenders for Personal Wear
Inventor: SPITTLE WALTER CLEMENT
Filed: 1902-10-16
Granted: 1903-04-30
Abstract: 22,531. Spittle, W. C. Oct. 16. Belts; suspenders for articles of dress.-A chain suitable for waist-belts. dress-holders, &c. is made of sheet-metal links. The link, shown in Fig. 4, consists of an ornamental panel a having at one end a short tongue b pierced with a hole b<1>. At the other end is an extended strap c connected to the link by a neck or shank c<1> and pierced with a hole c'. The length of the strap c is rather greater than the combined lengths of the panel a and tongue b. To form the chain, the strap c of each link is bent over so that the piercings b<1>, c' coincide and form a double loop d, through which the strap of the next link is threaded. The bent or folded neck c<1> and the loop d form a hinged joint by which consecutive panels are connected. In a modification, the links are connected by double or multiple joint connections of a similar nature. When the chain is used as a waist-belt, the first link is joined on to a suitable clasp or fitting e, to which is attached a hook e' which may be engaged over the loop d of the last link, or it may be hooked into the joining-up loop of any other link, making the belt adjustable for waists of different sizes.
Patent GB-190226802-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Explosives for Blasting Purposes.
Inventor: DREANY HENRY
Filed: 1902-12-04
Granted: 1903-09-17
Abstract: 26,802. Dreany, H. Dec. 4. Explosives.-A blasting-explosive is composed in the following proportions by weight :-Nitrobenzene 10 to 15 per cent. ; petrolatum (or other hydrocarbon bye-product of petroleum) 10 to 15 per cent. ; nitroglycerine 70 to 80 per cent. The strength may be reduced by the addition of sodium nitrate and of wood pulp. Preferably the nitroglycerine is first mixed with the petrolatum at a temperature of 100‹ to 110‹ F. and then the nitrobenzene is added.
Patent GB-190301062-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Electric Arc Lamps
Inventor: CAROLAN EDGAR ALFRED
Filed: 1903-01-15
Granted: 1903-11-19
Abstract: 1062. Carolan, E. A., [General Electric Co.]. Jan 15. Making parts of electric lamps. - Yokes for connecting the side rods of electric arc lamps and supporting globes and carbon-holders are made from sheet metal. Pieces are punched from sheet iron having a large body portion and two arms. The sides of the body portion are bent downwards to form flanges to give rigidity. When used as in Fig. 2 in a double globe lamp, the flanges of the double yoke D are slotted to receive projections on the end of a stem shown for securing the outer globe.
Patent GB-190303709-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Points for Overhead Conductors on Electric Tramways
Inventor: BURTON ALBERT EDWARD
Filed: 1903-02-17
Granted: 1903-12-17
Abstract: 3709. Burton, A. E., and Leach, T. J. Feb. 17. Electric railways and tramways with overhead conductors. Conductors.-Points for overhead conductors are formed of a base A, to which the conductors are connected at a, b, c, and a movable casting B pivoted at d and controlled by means of a curved slot e. The casting B has two ribs, one straight and the other slightly curved, which may connect the points a, b, as shown, or the points a, c when turned into the other position, shown in dotted lines. The ends of the wires are clamped in grooves in the base by means of grooved washers and nuts.
Patent GB-190304260-A (GB)
Title: A New or Improved Method for the Manufacture of Fuel Briquettes.
Inventor: HECKING MAX
Filed: 1903-02-23
Granted: 1903-12-17
Abstract: 4260. Hecking, M. Feb. 23. Moving-container apparatus.-The solid materials, small coal or the like, for the manufacture of briquettes, are heated while passing through a rotary drum, shown in section. Melted pitch is run in through the pipe c, with the aid of steam or compressed air, and the mixing is completed before the materials leave the drum.
Patent GB-190304317-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Apparatus for Use in Etching Metal Plates and the like.
Inventor: HOLMSTROEM JOHAN AXEL
Filed: 1903-02-24
Granted: 1903-04-23
Abstract: 4317. Holmstr÷m, J. A. Feb. 24. Etching.-Relates to apparatus for etching metal plates. The plate &c. h to be etched is placed face downwards on supports i in a box-like receptacle a having a removable lid b. The etching- liquid in the box is thrown against the plate by winged or like spreaders c on shafts d geared together outside the box by wheels e and driven by a belt f and suitable power. In a modification the winged spreaders c are replaced by perforated cylinders. In another modification, a single spreader is used, and the plate h is placed in an inclined position.
Patent GB-190304886-A (GB)
Title: A Measuring Tap.
Inventor: HIRD WILLIAM HENRY
Filed: 1903-03-03
Granted: 1903-08-13
Abstract: 4886. Hird, W. H., and Hird, J. T. March 3. Measured quantities, delivering; liquid levels, indicating-Relates to a measuring-cock, which is also adapted for giving a free delivery. A four-way cock, the passages of which are shown in the two sectional elevations, Figs. 1 and 2, supplies liquid to the measuring-vessels C, one only of these being shown. They are made of glass enclosed in metal cages S, and are provided with floating vent valves V, which control holes p. They may be of different capacities. When the plug is in the position shown, both vessels are open to the inlet. A quarter-turn in either direction discharges the contents of one of them, while a half-turn gives a free delivery. Fig. 6 shows a form in which the plug itself forms the measuring-chamber. As shown, it is in the position for giving a free delivery, but it also has a port P' by which it can be filled. A quarterturn from the filling position discharges it. In modifications, the venting-valves V are replaced by ports discharging into passages in the plug, which are thus opened and closed according to the position of the plug. In a second form, the plug may have a port opening into a gauge glass which shows the level of the liquid in the vessel whence it is drawn off.
Patent GB-190311263-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Temperture Alarms for Axle or Shaft Bearings.
Inventor: CRAWFORD JAMES SINCLAIR
Filed: 1903-05-18
Granted: 1903-06-25
Abstract: 11,263. Crawford, J. S., and Kinder, G. W. May 18. Axle - boxes and other axle bearings. -Relates to an automatic alarm for indicating the heating of axle bearings. Air passages c, in the block b on the axle a, communicate with a port d and are normally closed by a fusible substance j. Flexible tubes e, provided with metal connectors o, connect the port d with an auxiliary air pipe f, which is fitted with valves m and is connected by pipes h to the main air pipe i: This pipe i is supplied with compressed air from a cylinder k, and, when the heat of the bearing melts the substance j, the escape of air through the passages c operates an air signal which may be fitted on the engine.
Patent GB-190315152-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Power Jacks or Raising Apparatus
Inventor: BOULT ALFRED JULIUS
Filed: 1903-07-08
Granted: 1903-12-03
Abstract: 15,152. Boult, A. J., [Werdohler Stanz & Dampfhammelwerke, A. Schlesinger]. July 8. Lifting-jacks.-Relates to multiple lifting-jacks for raising locomotives and the like, and provides means for disengaging each jack from the power driving-gear, and engaging it with the hand driving- gear, or throwing it out of gear altogether independently of the other jacks. The shaft a, connected with the lifting-screw, carries a clutch i, the teeth of which can be geared with either of the clutch teeth g, h, by means of the pivoted lever m. The clutch teeth g form part of the sleeve e, driven by the hand gear, and the clutch teeth h form part of the sleeve, driven by the motor. For securing the clutch in its operative position, the lever is provided with a projection r, the bevelled faces of which abut against the bevelled faces of the spring pin s.
Patent GB-190317928-A (GB)
Title: Steering Hand Wheel for Automobiles.
Inventor: MEYERS HARRY WILMETH
Filed: 1903-08-19
Granted: 1903-10-15
Abstract: 17,928. Meyers, H. W. Jan. 30, [date applied for under Patents Act, A.D. 1901]. Motor road vehicles.-The object is to enable the steering hand-wheel to be shifted to facilitate ingress to, and egress from, the vehicle. To this end, the hand-wheel 1 is pivoted eccentrically to an arm 3 on the steering-post, and is provided with an easily-disengageable connection 7 at the centre. When this is withdrawn, the wheel can be turned into the position shown in dotted lines.
Patent GB-190323163-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Method of Washing by Steam.
Inventor: SCHREIBER LEOPOLD
Filed: 1903-10-26
Granted: 1904-09-22
Abstract: 23,163. Schreiber, L. Oct. 26. Washing, special process for.-The clothes are covered with lukewarm water which is softened by a solution of sodium carbonate. Chips of soap are then distributed over the clothes, and the whole heated by steam.
Patent GB-190328285-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Motor Cars.
Inventor: THORNTON ALFRED HORACE
Filed: 1903-12-23
Granted: 1904-12-01
Abstract: 28,285. Thornton, A. H., Shipley, A. W., and Mosley, T., [trading as Windsor Motor Car Syndicate], and Farrow, A. E. Dec. 23. Motor road vehicles.-Relates to motor cars in which are employed a petrol or other prime mover, a dynamo, a secondary battery, and a clutch, and consists in arranging these parts so that the car can be driven from the petrol or other prime mover, or by the dynamo, which in that case acts as a motor. Fig. 1 shows the arrangement in which a denotes the engines,f the dynamo, k a suitable friction clutch, l universal joints for counteracting the up and down motion of the car body, and n the rear axle connected by bevel gearing to the shaft m. Fig. 3 shows diagrammatically the electrical circuit, in which A is the dynamo, B a speed-varying and reversing controller, and C, G switches. The engine a, which is shown with four cylinders, is fitted with a device consisting of four levers or arms on a shaft which is rotated by hand. These arms operate simnltaneously, the four levers d thus depresssing the inlet valves and preventing compression in the cylinders when the car is being driven electrically. When starting the engine, the electric motor is driven by current from the cells until a certain speed has been attained, when the petrol motor alone is used. Both the petrol and the electric motor are used when the car is running on a heavy road or uphill, and on other occasions, if the switches are closed, the battery is being charged.
Patent GB-190404640-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Crane Equipment for Shipbuilding Berths.
Filed: 1904-02-25
Granted: 1904-12-31
Abstract: 4640. Moore, G. E., and Glasgow Electric Crane and Hoist Co. Feb. 25. Cranes.-A crane equipment for shipbuilding slips or berths is shown in Fig. 3. A number of uprights a on the girder principle are ranged on each side of the slip on a concrete foundation. Their lower ends are forked as at b, so that trucks can pass on each side of the berth. The uprights are joined by longitudinal members d and cross members e. The members d carry rails f on which one or more fast travelling cranes g run from end to end, and also rails h, i for jib travelling cranes j of which there may be several on either side. The structure may be roofed in if desired.
Patent GB-190415863-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Construction and Attachment of Elastic Tyres for Road Vehicles.
Inventor: SMITH MICHAEL HOLROYD
Filed: 1904-07-16
Granted: 1905-06-22
Abstract: 15,863. Smith, M. E., and Matthews, T. July 16. Tyres, elastic other than pneumatic; felloes or rims.-A sectional elastic tyre consists of rubber or like blocks A fitted in separate metal shoes B which are secured to the wheel rim by a series of radial bolts I. The sides D of the shoes overlap the rim band felloe a. The ends of the shoes abut against each other and are recessed to receive the bolts I. The threaded end of the bolt has a diametral slit, and the cap nut K is locked by means of a set-screw L, threaded in the end of the nut, engaging by its conical end in the slit of the bolt. In a modification, the shoes are arranged in pairs side by side, or each shoe may be formed to receive two rubber blocks side by side.