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Patent GB-190118314-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Means fo Measuring the Energy of Three-phase Alternating Current Circuits.
Inventor: CONRAD FRANK
Filed: 1901-09-13
Granted: 1902-08-28
Abstract: 18,314. Conrad, F. Feb. 14, [date applied for under Sec. 103 of Patents &c. Act, A.D. 1883]. Energy meters for three-phase alternating currents. Two single-phase meters of any suitable type are connected to one indicating, recording, or integrating mechanism, which shows the sum of their separate effects. In Fig. 2, two induction motor meters are shown, having disc armatures on one spindle, with a registering- mechanism 15, connections being made to three supply mains 30, 31, 32 and a neutral main 33. The pressure windings 12 of the upper and lower meters are respectively connected between two supply mains 30, 32 and the neutral main 33. The current windings 11 are supplied from transformers 35, 36 on the same two supply mains 30, 32 respectively, and from a transformer 37 on the third supply main 31, both windings 11 being placed in series with the secondary of the transformer 37 by a connection 38. Pressure transformers may be used, if necessary, and the current transformers may be omitted, but, when all the current transformers are omitted, each meter has two series coils ; one coil in each meter is in the mains 30, 32 respectively, while the other coils are in series in the third main 31. Similar electric connections are described for use on six wires which make delta connections between three main current transformers and three supply mains, without any neutral main ; the pressure windings of the meters are connected independently to the terminals of two of the main transformers.
Patent GB-190118862-A (GB)
Title: Aeronautical Machine.
Inventor: TUCKFIELD CHARLES
Filed: 1901-09-21
Granted: 1902-12-20
Abstract: 18,862. Tuckfield, C. Sept. 21. Drawings to Specification. Signal, aÙronautical.-A A flying-machine operated by an endless cord or electric current from the ground carries a semaphore or flash light for signalling.
Patent GB-190120253-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to the Manufacture of Articles Formed from Plastic and similar Substances.
Inventor: GRAY CHRISTIAN HAMILTON
Filed: 1901-10-10
Granted: 1902-09-04
Abstract: 20,253. Gray, C. H. Oct. 10. Painting and varnishing.-Golf balls or other articles moulded from gutta-percha, vulcanite, vulcanite fibre, celluloid, or other plastic substances are consolidated and coated by immersion in paint, varnish, or other liquid under pressure.
Patent GB-190126665-A (GB)
Title: A Polishing Iron for White Buckskin Breeches.
Inventor: PEAKE THOMAS
Filed: 1901-12-31
Granted: 1902-05-01
Abstract: 26,665. Peake, T. Dec. 31. Ironing.-A hand-iron for polishing white buckskin breeches is constructed as shown in perspective in Fig. 1.
Patent GB-190201344-A (GB)
Title: An Electric Switch.
Inventor: HIGGINSON GEORGE
Filed: 1902-01-17
Granted: 1902-02-27
Abstract: 1344. Higginson, G. Jan. 17. Switches are arranged so that, on turning the handle continuously in either direction, the circuit is alternately opened and closed. The base a is formed with raised cheeks b, and carries the fixed contacts d. The bridging-contact consists of a strip of metal l, l, bent to W-form and fitted with two pins sliding in a groove. The pins carry rollers f, adapted to be engaged by a camshaped opening g in a disc h carrying the handle. The limbs l of the strip carry rollers m, which run against the sides of the cheeks b, and so give a quick make and break.
Patent GB-190202373-A (GB)
Title: Rack for Plates, Dishes, Cups and the like.
Inventor: WEST CHARLES
Filed: 1902-01-29
Granted: 1903-01-01
Abstract: 2373. West, C. Jan. 29. Racks, house. Frames comprising extended sides b, c and cross-rails g are hinged together at the top and retained by chains or the like h, and rods f are fitted in the rails g and extend beyond the top rail. Plates, dishes, and the like are placed between the rods f, and cups, tumblers, and the like on the free ends of the rods. The rack may be made non-folding ; or it may be made to open far enough to receive an intermediate frame to form a double rack. A tray or drainage channels may be provided.
Patent GB-190206624-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Manufacture of Solid Projectiles.
Inventor: BURROWS HENRY
Filed: 1902-03-18
Granted: 1903-01-22
Abstract: 6624. Burrows, H. March 18. Casting.-Relates to cast-iron projectiles such as are used for practice purposes, and consists in casting them entirely in chill, in the mould shown, instead of casting them wholly or partly in sand.
Patent GB-190206675-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or connected with the Shuttle-box Operating Mechanism of Looms for Weaving.
Inventor: HOLLINGWORTH EDWARD
Filed: 1902-03-19
Granted: 1903-03-05
Abstract: 6675. Hollingworth, E., [Bardsley, H.]. March 19. Loom change-box motions.-Relates to change-box motions in which the box actuating lever 9 is operated by means of mutilated pinions 4 engaging with the toothed portions 3 of a master gear-wheel 2, each pinion being furnished with a diametricallyarranged lever 12, which serves as a movable starting tooth for its pinion and is controlled by the pattern mechanism. The number of pinions employed varies according to the number of shuttle cells. Fig. 1 represents a motion for shuttle boxes with six cells, there being three pinions, one of which is connected to a lever 9<1>, and the other two to a lever 9" pivoted to the lever 9<1> and forming a compound lever 9 therewith. When the weft-fork mechanism has indicated failure or breakage of weft, the further operation of the pinions is prevented automatically. This may be effected by means of a rotary spider 15 having arms adapted to enter the spaces between the toothed portions 3 of the wheel 2, and to hold the levers 12 out of contact with starting-teeth 3<1> on the wheel 2. The spider is caused to rotate with the wheel 2 by teeth or enlargements 3<111> on the latter, and is mounted on a longitudinally-movable sleeve fitted concentrically within a sleeve on the wheel 2. The spider may be moved into or out of engagement with the levers 12 by means of an oscillating lever connected to the weft-fork mechanism.
Patent GB-190207084-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or applicable to Platen Printing Presses.
Inventor: PILZ OTTO
Filed: 1902-03-22
Granted: 1902-05-01
Abstract: 7084. Pilz, O. March 22. Platen presses.- Relates to a guard for preventing injury to the attendant. The guardplate plate D is curved to conform with the upper surface of the platen A, and is attached to a bar E having short arms at its ends pivoted on the ends of arms F fixed on the sides of the platen. A short arm G, projecting from one or both ends of the bar E, engages a cam - piece H attached to one or both of the rods C by which the platen is actuated. When the platen is open, as in Fig. 4, the guard is close to the upper surface of the platen, and, when the platen moves up to the bed, the guard is lifted, as shown in Fig. 3. In a modification, the arm G is pivoted to a rod sliding through an eye swivelling on the side of the platen, and when the platen moves up to the bed, the end of this rod engages a fixed projection on the framing and lifts the guard D.
Patent GB-190208647-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or connected with Railway Fog-signalling Apparatus.
Inventor: PLEASANCE JOSEPH HERBERT
Filed: 1902-04-14
Granted: 1903-04-09
Abstract: 8647. Pleasance, J. H. April 14. Fog and audible signals signals on engines; contacts, mechanical ; signals, lamp.-A trip-lever i, having a removable extension i<3>, is mounted on the engine under control of springs j, its upper end having a flexible connection k<1> with the hammer of a bell k. The bell is operated by the engagement of the extension i<3> with vertical projections d<1> on the permanent way. The projections d<1>, which are provided with antifriction rollers d<2>, are formed on each end of horizontal bars d, so that they serve for engines which may be run tender foremost, or, in lieu of such arrangement, a bell-operating lever i may be provided on each side of the engine. Three bars d are employed for each semaphore signal. The first bar is fixed in position, and gives a warning signal. The second and third bars are mounted in guides transversely to the track, and can be drawn into inoperative position, against the action of springs, by means of levers in the cabin. When the line is blocked, the second bar is drawn to inoperative position and the third bar left operative, while when the line is clear the second bar is left in operative position and the third bar is made inoperative, thus informing the driver of the state of the line. A starting-bell operated by the signalman is arranged near the post. The Provisional Specification also states that a signal light may be employed in addition to the starting-bell, and be made to disappear when the bell is rung.
Patent GB-190210459-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Controllers for Electric Motors
Inventor: HADDAN HERBERT JOHN
Filed: 1902-05-06
Granted: 1903-04-30
Abstract: 10,459. Haddan, H. J., [Bergman, D.]. May 6. Loading-appliances.-Electric motors, particularly such as are employed for operating ammunition hoists, are provided with controlling-devices of such a character that the motors can only be started with the consent of the attendants at two controlling points, e.g., the loading and unloading stations, but can be stopped from either. Fig. 1 shows the arrangement in its simplest form. The motor d is provided with an ordinary form of starter c, which is actuated by a solenoid e arranged in a shunt circuit ; this circuit also includes the two attendants' switches a, b, both of which must be closed before the motor can start. The switches a, b may be such that they automatically cut out the motor in case of interruption in the working, or a third switch may be introduced for this purpose. To further protect the motor, the switches a, b may be arranged so as to interrupt the motor circuit simultaneously with that of the solenoid e, as shown in Fig. 4. These switches may also close signalling-circuits containing lamps, bells, or other signals h, i, arranged at the two controlling-points.
Patent GB-190210510-A (GB)
Title: Improved Means for Rendering Washable, Paper which has been Printed or Treated with Water Colours.
Inventor: SANDERSON HAROLD WILLIAM
Filed: 1902-05-07
Granted: 1902-08-21
Abstract: 10,510. Sanderson, H. W., and Humphrey, E. E. May 7. Advertising.-In order to render washable, advertisement sheets, or other paper which has been printed or treated with water colours, the paper is subjected to the action of a solution of formaldehyde, tannin, chromic acid, or a chromate, or the vapour of formaldehyde.
Patent GB-190211090-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Ornamental Stitching or Embroidery Machines.
Inventor: GEGAUF FRIEDRICH
Filed: 1902-05-14
Granted: 1903-04-16
Abstract: 11,090. Gegauf, F. May 14. Embroidery; hem-stitching machines ornamentalsewing machines; feed; presser-feet; work-supports. -A plate 20 is pivoted at one end to a link, while it is moved vertically and horizontally at its other end by arms 16, 17 projecting from shafts 14, 15, the former of which is tubular and surrounds the latter. The shafts are oscillated by cam-gearing from the main shaft. The plate 20 has a recess which is closed by a cover-plate 31 and contains a train of wheels 29, 27, 25 for rotating a circular elastic feed-ring 23 by a handle 30. The feed-ring is carried by the wheel 25, and lies under the work, which is supported by the head 33 of a pin 32 projecting upwards from the shuttle race into the hollow of the feed-ring. A circular presser-foot keeps the work in contact with the support.
Patent GB-190211905-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Door and Gate Latches
Inventor: CASTLEDEN REVEREND GEORGE
Filed: 1902-05-24
Granted: 1903-03-26
Abstract: 11,905. Castleden, G., and Studd, J. May 24. Latches are so arranged that the dropping or sagging of the doors or gates to which they are attached does not interfere with the action. The pivoted bolt or latch a is arranged so that the head c tends to rise by gravity into engagement with the catch d secured to the door &c. post. The latch is operated to release the head from engagement with the catch by a follower f fixed to the knob spindle e. A stop piece k, pivoted to the frame plate b, can be turned down to engage the latch and prevent its disengagement from the catch. In a modification, the latch is operated by a lifting-lever instead of the spindle and follower, and, in place of the catch d, a recess is formed in the door post, the recess being provided with an inclined striking-plate. Duplicate pivot holes m, n for the latch and stop piece are provided, so that the latch may be applicable to right and left handed doors &c.
Patent GB-190213187-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Street Sweepers.
Inventor: HANSBURY PETER RAMBO
Filed: 1902-06-10
Granted: 1902-12-18
Abstract: 13,187. Hansbury, P. R. June 10. Sweeping-machines; elevating sweepings into receptacles.-Beneath the body a of a street sweeper, having axles a' carrying wheels a<3>, is mounted a conveyer casing b communicating at one end with a dust and dirt receptacle b<2>. To the bottom of this casing is hinged a brush holder c, having an inclined bottom c<4>. A shaft c<5>, mounted in the sides c<3>, carries two cylindrical brushes c<6>, geared as shown to a a shaft d<5> carrying four brushes e and supported by pivoted bars d<2> shaped as shown, connected by a turn-buckle device <<P> to the carrier c, and adjusted to bring the brushes into or out of action by a screwthreaded spindle h having a handle h<4> and bearing on a bar g<7> connecting the bars d<2>. A triangular brush f, supported by rods f<2>, is arranged opposite the space between the two front central brushes, brushes f<3> are fixed to the outwardly-curved parts c<8> of the carrier c, and brushes r are arranged at the sides. The vehicle is steered by a handle g<4> on a spindle g<2> carrying a pinion g<3> gearing with a wheel g fixed to the front axle a<2>. The conveyer consists of endless bands i<5> having transverse strips i<6> and passing over a roller j and wheels i<2>, i<4> on the shafts i, i<3>, the shaft i being geared to the rear axle a'. A shaft k<3> operated by an electric or other motor, is geared to the rear axle a<2> and the brush shaft c'. Each rotary brush preferably has a solid core n<4>, Fig. 4, with a metal casing n<5> on its periphery having longitudinal grooves n<6> to receive pieces o carrying the bristles. The brushes f<3> may be held in place by angular clamps.
Patent GB-190215217-A (GB)
Title: A New or Improved Non-refillable Bottle.
Inventor: MCCULLOCH LESLIE ROYAL
Filed: 1902-07-08
Granted: 1902-09-04
Abstract: 15,217. McCulloch, L. R. July 8. Stoppers; cork, retaining refilling, preventing.- The neck b, Fig. 1, is enlarged at its upper part d, and is formed with an undercut shoulder f, and an external shoulder h, which may be grooved, to receive the packing - washer j. Beneath the shoulder h is a groove i, the bottom of which is scratched with a diamond &c. After the cork c is inserted in the neck b, a cap k having inwardlyprojecting tongues is placed over the neck and pressed down on the washer j, until the tongues l spring under the shoulder f. The bottle is opened by breaking off the neck extension d at the groove i. In the form shown in Fig. 3, the cork c is provided with projecting tongues o, which spring into the recess n, the contraction q in the neck limiting the insertion of the cork. The cork is covered with a metal disc r, to prevent it from being picked out. The neck is grooved and scratched at s, where it is broken off to open the bottle. The neck may be thickened above the recess n, as shown in dotted lines.
Patent GB-190215729-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or connected with Leggings
Inventor: RUSSELL CHARLES WESLEY
Filed: 1902-07-15
Granted: 1903-06-04
Abstract: 15,729. Russell, C. W. July 15. Leggings and gaiters.- Sets of parallel slots B, C are formed in the underlying part A of the legging and opposite to the straps H attached to the edge of the overlying part G. On the underside of the part A are sewn pieces of leather E so as to cover the slots B, C, and d to each of these pieces E is attached a buckle F so as to lie in the slot C. The straps H are engaged with the slots B, C, and with the buckles F in the manner shown. In a modification, the strips E are sewn to the outer face of the legging, in which case they themselves are slotted and the buckle is attached to the body of the legging itself.
Patent GB-190220193-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Folding or Collapsible Boxes.
Filed: 1902-09-16
Granted: 1903-07-30
Abstract: 20,193. Britannia Folding Box Co., and Spence, R. Sept. 16. Folding-boxes.-Folding or collapsable boxes are made from blanks of paper, cardboard, leatherboard, &c., creased and cut as shown in Fig. 2. Fig. 1 shows the finished box. The parts B, C, D form the lid. bottom, and sides respectively. The extensions D', D<2> overlap and form the rear wall, the slot D' engaging the cut D<5>. The parts D<9>, D<10>, C' form the front wall of the box, the slots D<7>, D" engaging with the cuts C<3>, C<4>. The lid B is formed on an extension C', and is provided with flaps B<1>. The Provisional Specification states that the extension C' may carry a lid or part of a lid, adapted to engage by means of tongues and slits with the lid formed on the extension C<1>.
Patent GB-190220357-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Scrubbing Machines.
Inventor: GOSSACK THOMAS
Filed: 1902-09-18
Granted: 1902-11-13
Abstract: 20,357. Gossack, T. Sept. 18. Buildings and the like, cleaning.-Four brushes 25 are carried by arms 23 connected to a sleeve 20, which slides on and rotates with a sleeve 18 carrying a bevel-wheel 19 gearing with a bevel-wheel 10 on the shaft 5 of wheels 6, 7, so that the sleeve 20 and arms 23 rotate when the machine is moved. A wheel 13 is mounted between arms 11 secured to sleeves 8, 9. The sleeve 20 is raised or lowered by a collar 26 operated by a lever 31, which is held in any required position by a rack 40 on the handle 16. The removable reservoir 41 is provided with a spigot 42<1> for the discharge of water upon the floor during the scrubbing operation.
Patent GB-190223921-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Thrashing Machines
Inventor: LENZ GEORG JOHANN
Filed: 1902-11-01
Granted: 1903-10-31
Abstract: 23,921. Lenz, G. J. Nov. 1. Sifting grain.- In a thrashing-machine the grain is sorted by a cylindrical drum composed of adjustable tapering bars of oval, oviform, or similar cross-section. On the end of each bar 1 is a crank 3 which engages with a notch in the toothed ring 4. When this ring is rotated by means of a pinion 6 operated by a key, the bars are turned about their longitudinal axes, and the space between them thus increased. Rings are inserted in the drum to stiffen it and to guide the different qualities of grain into the shoots.
Patent GB-190301048-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Methods of or Devices for Stoppering Receptacles for Preserved Foods and other like uses.
Inventor: GINET FRANCOIS
Filed: 1903-01-15
Granted: 1903-04-16
Abstract: 1048. Ginet, F. Jan. 15. Stoppers. - Relates to a cover or lid for a jar or bottle for contain. ing and preserving food and for other like uses. A split ring f is placed round the mouth of the jar, and has a flange h, which engages underneath the flange or ridge b round the mouth of the jar. Tongues i on the ring f are passed through openings o in a cap or cover e, which is placed over the mouth of the bottle and secured by turning down the tongues i. Tongues i at each end of the split ring f are passed through the same hole in the cover, so that the ring clasps the neck of the jar securely. A rubber, cork, or other washer d is placed in the bottom of the cover e.
Patent GB-190302719-A (GB)
Title: Manufacture of Mooring Chain.
Inventor: HATTON GEORGE
Filed: 1903-02-05
Granted: 1903-12-10
Abstract: 2719. Hatton, G. Feb. 5. Rolling.-Relates to the method of making square link mooring-chains. The bloom is first rolled down to a bar of uniform section slightly larger than that required, and is afterwards passed through a rolling-mill in which the rollers B, C, Fig. 7, are recessed at D, E respectively so as to roll the bar A into thick portions a<1> separated by reduced portions a<2>. The rolled bars may be of a length suitable for one link or may be in long lengths which are cut up into the lengths for each link. Fig. 3 shows the length required for one link, and Fig. 2 shows the length bent to a link ready for welding.
Patent GB-190307068-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Sliver and like Cans.
Inventor: SMITH WILLIAM
Filed: 1903-03-27
Granted: 1904-01-28
Abstract: 7068. Smith, W., and Fish, W. March 27. Sliver cans.-The bottom 1 of the can is flanged or cup-shaped, and is inserted inside the cylindrical portion with the flanges 3 downwards. It is strengthened by an inner metal ring 4 and an outer one 5, having their bottom edges flush with the bottom edge of the flange 3. The rings 4, 5, the flange 3, and the can body are secured together by rivets 6, the joints being then sweated together with solder.
Patent GB-190310820-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Rotary Engines.
Inventor: TREESE ALBERT LEROY
Filed: 1903-05-12
Granted: 1903-07-09
Abstract: 10,820. Treese, A. L. May 17, A.D. 1902, [date applied for under Patents Act, A.D. 1901]. Revolving-cylinder type of engines, driven by steam, explosive gas, compressed air, or other fluid pressure. The engine has a rotary casing 17, Fig. 1, with four cylinders 16, containing pistons, working on an eccentric pin 36. The casing has a rotary valve chest 22, with an extension 26, forming a journal, and containing a rotary disc valve 23, Fig. 4. The valve has a hollow spindle 28 for the supply of steam, which passes through orifices 29 in the spindle and through a port 24 in the valve to the cylinder ports 19. The valve has a recess 25 for the exhaust, and a reversing- handle 32.
Patent GB-190313300-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and connected with the Lighting of Binnacle Tops or Helmets for Ships' Compasses.
Inventor: ANGUS THOMAS SANDERSON
Filed: 1903-06-13
Granted: 1904-05-05
Abstract: 13,300. Angus, T. S. June 13. Binnacles. - The binnacle top or helmet a, Fig. 1, of a ship's azimuth compass c is provided with an upper glazed opening e and with a rear opening and hinged cover f for mirror adjustment, and one or both lamp holders g are provided with a screen h and tube i for directing the light upon that part of the compass card which is below the azimuth mirror d. The binnacle top, shown in Fig. 3, is provided with only one lamp holder g, and with a glazed, hinged or other top q, a side opening and cover f for adjustment, and a direct-view opening r at the rear, the mirror d serving to form an image of the card.
Patent GB-190314737-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Roller Bearing.
Inventor: COUSEN ALFRED
Filed: 1903-07-02
Granted: 1904-04-28
Abstract: 14,737. Cousen, A. July 2. Axle-boxes.-Relates to roller bearings for the wheels of buggies, trucks, and wagons, and for army and other uses, the bearing being constructed to retain a quantity of oil for lubrication. The fixed spindle b, about which the hub a of the wheel rotates, is provided with rollers c, d, kept in position by conical washers f, the collar h, and the nut i. Felt washers k prevent the escape of oil, and render the bearing dust-proof. By withdrawing the screw l, oil may be fed to the chamber m.
Patent GB-190314977-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Gas Taps or Regulators for Incandescent Burners
Filed: 1903-07-06
Granted: 1904-04-21
Abstract: 14,977. Harper & Co., J., and Retallack, C. July 6 Actuated gas cocks.- The quantity of gas passing through an incandescent burner may be regulated by means of a cock consisting of a sliding cone provided with an aperture and adapted to fit over a fixed pin e. The cone g is formed on the end of a hollow cylinder f, which is inserted in a recess d in the gas passage, and may be moved up or down, to engage with the pin e, by means of a stud k. The stud is screwed into the cylinder and passes through a spiral slot i which is formed in the casing a and covered by a cap l attached to the stud.