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Patent GB-190118820-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Group-flashing Apparatus
Inventor: BREBNER ALAN
Filed: 1901-09-20
Granted: 1902-06-25
Abstract: 18,820. Brebner, A. Sept. 20. Lighthouse, signal, &c. lamps.-Relates to revolving group-flashing apparatus of the kind described in Specifications No. 18,207, A.D. 1899, and No. 6406, A.D. 1900, in which the revolving optical apparatus has three or more sides 1, 2, 3, two of which are provided with screens 4, 5, while the third side is without any screen. The apparatus is revolved by a weight-driven or other motor, and the levers 10 for actuating the screens 4, 5 are controlled by cam-wheels 9, which make one revolution for every two revolutions of the optical apparatus. Consequently, as the apparatus revolves at uniform speed, the sides 1. 2 have their respective screens 4, 5 open during one revolution and closed during the next revolution, giving with a three-sided apparatus a quadruple flashing light.
Patent GB-190122771-A (GB)
Title: A Combined Egg Lifter and Toasting Fork.
Inventor: DODSON LEONARD
Filed: 1901-11-12
Granted: 1902-11-06
Abstract: 22,771. Dodson, L., and Matthews, C. A. Nov. 12. Drawings to Specification. Advertising.-Advertisements are stamped on the hinged arms of a combined egg-lifter and toasting-fork.
Patent GB-190123257-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and connected with Time Recorders
Inventor: LLEWELLIN WILLIAM MABERLEY
Filed: 1901-11-18
Granted: 1902-11-18
Abstract: 23,257. Llewellin, W. M. Nov. 18. Time - checking apparatus for workmen. A printing- drum N, Fig. 5, containing an epi. cyclic drum 0, delivers paper R constituting the daily record forms V, shown by the lefthand half of Fig. 8, where the horizontal spaces correspond to different employees, and a minute - printing stamp is used to mark the times v<1> of arrival and departure after the hours v. These forms Z, Fig. 9, are pasted up in a guard book Y against forms for entry of the employees' names or initials v<11>, numbers w, hours and minutes of working w<1>, w<11>, rates of pay X, daily earnings X<1>, and remarks X<11>. In a modification, the record forms Z<1>, Fig. 10, may have a right-hand column Z" fot hours of work, and each weekly set may be assembled, as shown in Figs. 10 and 11, on the left-hand pages of a book in which the weekly totals are entered on the righthand pages. The numbers or names may be printed on the paper, before division into sheets, by the hand-stamp shown in Fig. 3, or by a roller press. In the band-stamp, the paper being unwound from a roller U<111> at one end of a table is wound on a roller U<1> at the other end, and is printed by bringing down a hinged frame F bearing the type F<1>. The winding-roller is used as a platen, or a separate platen can be employed. To facilitate the reading of the records and entries, a finding-frame is provided. Reference is made to Specifications No. 4653, A.D. 1882, No. 11,597, A.D. 1889, and No. 2627, A.D. 1902.
Patent GB-190124913-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Tool-holders for Turning Boring and Planing Machines.
Inventor: TZSCHABRAN PAUL
Filed: 1901-12-06
Granted: 1902-06-25
Abstract: 24,913. Tzschabran, P. Dec. 6. Tool-holders.-A tool-holder for turning, boring, and planing machines has a groove b, Fig. 1, formed in one side of the shank a to hold a curved tool c, secured in place by a side plate d and clamping- screw e. In the form shown in Fig. 4, a separate bearing-piece f and clamping-piece g, are inserted. In the form shown in Fig. 5, the pieces f, g are formed in one with a spring loop h. A groove may be formed on the opposite side of the shank to hold a second tool.
Patent GB-190200641-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Plungers or Dollies for Washing Clothes.
Inventor: BRIGGS JOSEPH
Filed: 1902-01-09
Granted: 1902-11-20
Abstract: 641. Briggs, J. Jan. 9. Washing-plungers or dollies.-The outer cone A is made from two thirds of a circular metal plate, the inner cone B being made from the remaining third. A perforated band Cis secured to the lower edge of the cone A. At their upper ends the cones are connected to overlapping cylinders H, J, which form a socket for the handle.
Patent GB-190200672-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Ship's Closets
Inventor: PRESTON EDWIN MUMFORD
Filed: 1902-01-09
Granted: 1902-12-18
Abstract: 672. Preston, E. M., and Mees, A. B. Jan. 9. Ship closets.-Figs. 3 and 4 are sections of the discharging and flushing apparatus, respectively. A trunk piston e works in a cylinder d in a chamber communicating with the basin by the trapped passage b and with the sea by the trapped passage c. The operating-lever q is pivoted at p in a weighted arm r and connected by a fixed arm o to the pistonrod g. To the arm r the rod n of the flushing-valve is also connected. This valve has a pair of seats k, !. When against the upper one, the upper end of the cylinder d is placed in communication with the sea by a pipe x, and, when against the lower, the cylinder is placed in communication with the flushing-chamber u of the basin by a pipe t. As the piston e is raised, therefore, to discharge the pan, the upper part of the cylinder d is opened to the pan, so that flushing takes place simultaneously. When the piston e is lowered to force the soil into the sea by the passage c, water enters the upper part of the cylinder d and assists the downward movement by its pressure. The pump mav be arranged horizontally, instead of vertically.
Patent GB-190208598-A (GB)
Title: Safety Suspending Apparatus for Mine and Lift Cages, Skips and the like.
Inventor: HAINSWORTH ROBINSON
Filed: 1902-04-12
Granted: 1902-06-12
Abstract: 8598. Hainsworth, R. April 12. Safety suspending or relaining apparatus for mine and lift cages, skips, &c. The hoisting- rope is connected to the joint B of toggle levers A pivoted to the upper frame of the cage &c. by links G and having their outer ends terminating in dogs D of V shape with narrow pyramidal teeth d<1>. On the breakage of the rope, the toggle is straightened by the springs H, causing the teeth d<1> to engage the guides E, and the further downward motion of the cage reinforces the action of the springs and completely straightens the toggle. The toggle is prevented from passing its straight position by stops m, n, and is retained in its normal angular position by the engagement of shoulders on the dogs D with the links G and bosses I. The levers A are connected at B by a double tenon joint in which the circular tongues a of one lever engage corresponding recesses in the other. To ensure easy working of the joints, the shoulders for the collars of the pin extend somewhat beyond the faces of the links.
Patent GB-190210094-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Manufacture of Hydroxylamine
Inventor: JOHNSON GEORGE WILLIAM
Filed: 1902-05-01
Granted: 1903-03-05
Abstract: 10,094. Johnson, G. W., [Boehringer & S÷hne, C. F.]. May 1. Hydroxylamine. - Hydroxylamine is produced by subjecting nitric acid, or a nitrate and a mineral acid, to electrolytic reduction in the presence of another acid electrolyte, such as sulphuric or hydrochloric acid. The electrolytic cell is divided by a diaphragm, and each chamber is provided with a cooling-apparatus by which the temperature is kept down to 20‹ C. The cathode chamber is provided with a stirring - apparatus. The cathode may be mercury, amalgamated metal, lead, tin, silver, nickel, bismuth, or copper. An example is given in which an amalgamated lead cathode and a pure lead anode are employed. Both chambers are charged with 50 per cent. sulphuric acid, and nitric acid is run in by a dropping-apparatus at such a rate that the evolution of hydrogen is just apparent. A current density of 1000 to 10,000 amperes per square metre is employed. The hydroxylamine produced is isolated in the form of its sulphate, or hydrochloride, in the usual manner.
Patent GB-190211675-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Cases for Blasting and Mining Cartridges
Filed: 1902-05-22
Granted: 1902-07-31
Abstract: 11,675. Miners' Safety Explosive Co., and Levett, W. May 22. Blasting cartridges.-The ignition end E of the cartridge case A is made in one piece with the case, which is closed by a screw stopper C. The end E carries a fuze-receiving neck D. When several cartridges are to be used in the same boring, the neck D is cut off from all except the outermost cartridge, which is pricked to allow the entrance of the flash from the fuze.
Patent GB-190215718-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Methods of Fastening Leggings, Boots, Shoes, and Articles of Clothing.
Inventor: STEADMAN CLIFFORD
Filed: 1902-07-15
Granted: 1903-07-15
Abstract: 15,718. Steadman, C., and Steadman, P. July 15. Strap fastenings.-Relates to fastenings for leggings, boots, shoes, and other articles of clothing. The Provisional Specification states that the fastening is also applicable to corsets. A series of loops or rings B are attached to the article A near the edge D. The overlapping edge C is formed with slits E, through which the loops B pass. The loops are then threaded with a strap F, the free end being secured by being doubled back from the top loop and again passed through one or more of the loops. One method of attaching the loops B to the edge D is shown in Fig. 5. The loops project on the inside of the legging through suitable holes, and are threaded from the bottom loop upwards by a strap which passes round the top loop and down again through the loops, between the legging and itself. It is then passed under the pieces D, C, and is threaded upwards through the outer portions of the loops. After leaving the top loop, the strap is passed between the pieces D, C, over the top of C, and down again through one or more loops. The loops may also be attached by being sewn, or by being made in the form of staples with free ends turned back on the inside of the material, or they may be fastened to a strip of metal or other substance, which is sewn on to the inside of the edge D.
Patent GB-190224996-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Construction of Steam Traps
Inventor: THOMSON GEORGE HENRY
Filed: 1902-11-14
Granted: 1903-01-01
Abstract: 24,996. Thomson, G. H. Nov. H. Steam traps.-The trap comprises the external copper or brass tube a, to which is screwed the coupling b having the valve seating b<x>, the internal adjustable rod d of iron or steel provided with the conical or spherical valve f, and the tee-piece c. The parts are so arranged that at a normal temperature the seating b<x> is at a distance from the valve f sufficient to allow air and water to escape from the steam pipe, but when the temperature is raised by the admission of steam the seating is forced against the valve and the escape of steam is prevented.
Patent GB-190225796-A (GB)
Title: Valve Operating Mechanism and Ignition Gear for Gas, Oil and Petrol Engines.
Inventor: HEWETT JOHN
Filed: 1902-11-24
Granted: 1903-04-02
Abstract: 25,796. Hewett, J., [Jong, S. de]. Nov. 24. Gas and explo sive-vapour engines -The exhaust valve D and admission valve G are worked by cam! on the shaft B one directly and the other through a bell-crank lever H. Compressior is relieved at starti n g b y holding open the valve which is workec through the lever H, by means of a cam U connected to the box M carry ing the ignition gear. When the valve is held open an insulator P in the rim of the box M is brought opposite the conductor Q, and thus breaks the igniting-circuit, allowing the engine to be easily turned bnt preventing ignition ; the box M is next adjusted so that the first ignition and those during a reduction of. speed occur late in the out-stroke, and as the speed increases the ignitions are made to occur earlier. The admission and exhaust cams may be on different shafts.
Patent GB-190300070-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Electromagnetic Apparatus in which the Armature is to be Turned into Different Positions, particularly applicable to Electromagnetic Switches.
Filed: 1903-01-01
Granted: 1903-11-26
Abstract: 70. Siemens Bros. & Co., and Ferreira, L. M. C. Jan, 1. Signalling to cabins &c. ; semaphore &c. signals ; indicators, signal.- Relates to electromagnets particularly adapted for operating railway signals, indicators, &c. The armature is preferably a hollow iron cylinder having air gaps. Figs. 1 and 3 show a switch. Coils a, b, c are wound on cores having pole-pieces a<1>, b<1>, c' and a common connection at the base. The armature c is a divided ring secured to a spindle. Loose on the spindle is a disc g carrying switch arms g<1>. Fixed on the end of the armature are pins f working in notches f<1> in the disc g and adapted to throw over the switch. Fig. 4 shows another construction, a weighted arm h tending to turn the armature into a certain position. Any desired number of poles may be employed, and the switch may have several sets of contacts.
Patent GB-190300835-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Ships and Vessels
Inventor: MANKER CAREY ALAN
Filed: 1903-01-13
Granted: 1903-03-19
Abstract: 835. Manker, C. A. Jan. 13. Screw propellers; propelling by vibrating plates; drop-keels; rudders.-Relates to a ship or vessel which is constantly lifted or buoyed up as the vessel travels, and is provided with means to prevent pitching or tossing and with means to alter in pitch the propeller blades. The ship shown in Fig. 1 has a keel 2, Fig. 7, which is adjustable vertically for elevating or lowering the propellers A and working parts carried by the keel. The hoisting-screws 4 are rotated by suitable gearing. The two propellers A are partially operated in the chamber 9, Fig. 4, of the keel, and are rotated in opposite directions. The gate 13, Fig. 4, closes the duct B when the vessel is reversed. The propeller power shaft 14, Fig. 10, is driven by suitable means, and its motion is communicated by bevel gear to the vertical shaft 17, from which the propellers are driven. The hub 24 of each propeller shaft 25, Figs. 8 and 9, is composed of two sections bolted together, and has an interior chamber 26 and radial socket arms 27 in which the shanks of the propeller blades are loosely fitted. Crank arms 29, integral with the shanks of the blades, terminate in balls 29. The sleeve 32 can slide on the auxiliary shaft 30, and is reciprocated by the rotation of the vertical shaft 37 when it is desired to rock the crank arms 29 and vary the pitch or angles of the blades. Means for rotating the vertical shafts 37 singly or in unison are shown in Fig. 10. The rudder 44 of the vessel is swung from side to side on rotating the cranks 54 by means of the shaft 52, the worm 51, and wheel 50 on the rudderpost 49. The curved plates 55, 69 are oscillated by the swinging of the pendulums 67, 79, or by hand-gear to prevent the tossing or rocking of the vessel. When the keel 2 is raised, the pockets 80 receive the propellers A. Sustaining-members 81 are secured to the underside of the hull 1. These members are inclined downwardly and rearwardly.
Patent GB-190315169-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to the Lubrication of Bearings for Shafting and the like.
Inventor: ROBERTS ARTHUR
Filed: 1903-07-09
Granted: 1904-05-05
Abstract: 15,169. Roberts, A., and Roberts, H. July 9. Plummer blocks and pedestals; lubrirating.-In lubricating the bearings of shafting h and the like, one or two rings l dip into an oil bath and rotate with the shaft in a cavity c. A chamber b formed in the cap has its lower surface inclined towards holes g, which communicate with the shaft. The rings throw off the oil upon the inclined surface. A piece k, shaped as shown, is provided to distribute the oil evenly upon the bottom of the chamber b. Transparent sides l are provided to view the level of the lubricant. The rings may be provided with holes, teeth, pegs, or other projections to throw off the lubricant. Two chambers b may be provided.
Patent GB-190320912-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Journal Lubricators.
Inventor: BOULT ALFRED JULIUS
Filed: 1903-09-29
Granted: 1903-11-19
Abstract: 20,912. Boult, A. J., [Railway Journal Lubricating Co.]. Sept. 29. Axleboxes.-The axle - box is formed with the usual brass B', wedge B<2>, and oil cavity a. The lubricating - device comprises a rectangular frame b carrying standards b<1>, which are slotted to receive bars b<3> supported by springs b<2> encircling the standards and provided with stops to prevent longitudinal movement. One or two roller supports b<4> are pivoted between the bars b<3> Each support comprises side members braced together and secured at the ends by pins or slides b<8> resting in bearings in the bars b<3>. A roller b<5>, mounted in the support and maintained in contact with the journal, serves to carry the oil from the cavity a to the journal. The roller is formed preferably of two cup-shaped stampings, riveted together and having hub portions adapted to receive cups c'. Balls c<6> are arranged between the cups c<1> and fixed and adjustable cones on a shaft c<2>, provided with angular ends fitting into the side members of the support B<4>. The balls c<6> are exposed to the oil contained in the cavity a.
Patent GB-190321017-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Explosion Engines.
Filed: 1903-09-30
Granted: 1904-09-29
Abstract: 21,017. Doyle, D., and Brush Electrical Engineering Co. Sept. 30. Throttle valves.-Engines worked by spirit or oil vapour and used for propelling road vehicles are provided with an automatic adjustable air valve 12 which communicates with the induction pipes 1, 2, through the throttle valve 6, which controls the supply of carburetted air from the pipe 3. The valve 12 permits of an increased air supply with an increase of speed, and the port 16 is not closed by a partial closing of the throttle valve. Air passes through the pipes 18 when the throttle valve is quite closed. Thus, air may enter the cylinder on every suction stroke and serves as a scavenging-charge to cool the cylinder and induction pipes and to prevent the formation of a vacuum. The lift of the valve 12 may be controlled by the screwed extension pipe 9 or by adjusting the casing 8 upon the pipe 9. Fig. 5 shows a throttle valve which controls the opening from the pipe 3, and, instead of the pipes 18, has an air port of the form shown at 24, Fig. 6, to reduce gradually the air passage 16 with that from the pipe 3. According to the Provisional Specification, the spring 13 may be above the seating 11.
Patent GB-190322521-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in School and Desks and Seats.
Inventor: BENNET JAMES DICK
Filed: 1903-10-19
Granted: 1903-11-26
Abstract: 22,521. Bennet, J. D. Oct. 19. School desks and seats.-Standards supporting school desks and seats are made in two parts, one of which is adapted to slide on the other and to enable the height of the desk or seat to be adjusted. A movable part B, Fig. 1, is fitted to slide on a base portion A, the two parts being secured by means of bolts C which pass through holes in base slots D in the movable part. A catch f<1>, on a bar F pivoted to the movable part and normally held by a spring H, engages with a series of notches E formed on the front of the base, and supports the weight of the desk or seat. When the part B is raised to its highest position, a stop I, Fig. 2, on the base, tilts the bar which may be held against the action of the spring by means of a pivoted lever J. In this position, the catch f<1> clears the notches, and allows the desk to be lowered when an inclined web K causes the lever to release the bar which is again free to engage the notches. The bolts may be tightened by means of nuts.
Patent GB-190323039-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Rail Fastenings for Railways.
Inventor: STEWART ALBERT
Filed: 1903-10-24
Granted: 1904-09-08
Abstract: 23,039. Stewart, A. Oct. 24. Chairs; rails, securing to sleepers. - A fastening for securing rails to sleepers, especially applicable to sleepers having longitudinal corrugations and to portable railways, consists of a double clip a, to engage the bottom rail flange, fitted with a shank A passing through the sleeper C and secured by means of a nut or cottar. The clip may be formed in one with the shank, as shown, or may be separate, the shank A being then screwed into it or secured by a nut or by riveting ; or the clip may be formed with a loop passing through the sleeper and taking a cottar.
Patent GB-190323256-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Casement Opening and Closing Mechanism.
Inventor: SHOWELL CHARLES
Filed: 1903-10-27
Granted: 1904-07-28
Abstract: 23,256. Showell, C. Oct. 27. Window opening and closing apparatus. - A cord pulley and worm spindle, for use in opening and closing apparatus for casements, are made as indicated in the Figures. A piece 16 formed from metal bar has a worm 6 and spindle 7, preferably undercut at 8, formed on it. Two circular discs 12, 13, having bosses 14 which are raised from the flat metal by stamping, are screwed or driven on the piece 16. The discs are secured by expanding the projecting rim 11 so that it bears against the boss of the disc 13, or by rolling the boss of the outer disc into a recess, Fig. 3, formed in the piece 16. It is stated in the Provisional Specification that the discs 12, 13 may be fastened together by a key, peg, or the like.
Patent GB-190323309-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Pop-guns and to the Discharge of Toy or Game Projectiles therefrom.
Inventor: GALE FREDERICK
Filed: 1903-10-27
Granted: 1904-01-07
Abstract: 23,309. Gale, F. Oct. 27. Pop-guns; games played with models, guns, projectiles, and targets.-A pop gun is used in a parlour &c. for projecting darts, peas, &c., at a target. The cork plug b, which fits tightly in the barrel l, is provided with a metal chamber c, in which a missile a is placed. The chamber c has fixed to it a metal shank d with an eye e for connecting the plug to the piston. The parts b, c, d, e may be formed in one piece of rubber, or of vulcanite lined with rubber. The piston k and packing j are secured to the piston-rod m by a screw i, having a ring h, to which is fastened the elastic cord connecting the ping and piston. When the plug is forced from the gun, it is stopped by the cord, but the missile a continues in its flight. The rod m may carry a lubricating-ring or rings n, and is supported in suitable bearings such as q, arranged so that the air can escape when the piston is drawn back after a stroke. The handle of the piston-rod is formed with a recess in which a number of darts can be stored. The plug b may be used as a missile.
Patent GB-190324752-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Stereoscope.
Inventor: LEZY GUSTAVE
Filed: 1903-11-13
Granted: 1904-04-21
Abstract: 24,752. LÚzy, G. Nov. 13. Stereoscopes.-The hool a and partition dare hinged so that they can be folded down when the instrument is not in use. The eye-lenses are fitted in sliding mounts so that they can be adjusted to the inter-pupil distance. The slide carrier o is mounted on, and focussed by, a lazy-tongs movement. The arms k are slotted to receive a common pivot which enables one side of the carrier o to be adjusted nearer than the other.
Patent GB-190400189-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Neck-ties.
Inventor: NOLLENBERGER CARL
Filed: 1904-01-04
Granted: 1904-03-31
Abstract: 189. Nollenberger, C. Jan. 4. Bows.-Bow-ties A are made so that fresh surfaces can be brought to the front. In the form shown in Fig. 2 the bow is reversible so that either face a or a' may be turned to the front. The bow is held together by a loop a<2>. through which is passed a stiff strip 11 having around it elastic loops 12 which prevent sideways movement of the loop a<2> and may also serve for holding in place a perforated strip, similar to 11, which serves as a means of attaching the bow to a neckband. Fig. 1 shows the piece 11 in use for holding a bow in place on a collar 13. Two separate bows may be held together by (1) an adjustable loop c', Fig. 10, having wires 13<a> which are twisted in between the bows to retain it in position, and (2) by the employment of a double loop C, C', Fig. 12; either face of either bow may be turned to the front. The dotted lines in Fig. 12 show the bows in an intermediate position during a change of face.