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Patent GB-190120497-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Cable Terminal Boxes for Electricity Supply Purposes
Inventor: WILKINSON GEORGE
Filed: 1901-10-14
Granted: 1902-05-22
Abstract: 20,497. Wilkinson, G. Oct. 14. Couplings.-A junction box for electric mains is formed of a case through which the main and branch leads are passed. The outer sheathing a is earthed to the box by being spread out and compressed by a washer b. In the case of concentric conductors, each ring f, k is stepped down and spread. The spread rings are gripped by metal collars e, g, j, l, of which g, l form connections. The branches s, t are connected to collars, and all the parts are separated by insulating-washers. A round wooden peg is passed through the washers to the end of the concentric cable. The series is closed by a spring washer w, and a plug disc which is fixed by a cross-pin, screws, &c. The branches are connected to the mains by fuses. The fuses are separated by an insulating-material, and the box is filled up to the fuses with insulating-material. The case may be lined with corrugated paper &c. A clamp frame formed of a loop with a screw plunger at one end may be employed to compress the washers &c., or, when the spring washer is inserted first, the spring washer may be compressed by a screw clip inserted through the washer. The clip has a fixing and releasing arm.
Patent GB-190120746-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Traps for Drains and the like
Inventor: PLATT NIKOLAUS
Filed: 1901-10-16
Granted: 1901-11-16
Abstract: 20,746. Platt, N. Oct. 16. Traps.-The inlet c and outlet b, connected by a flange d, are made separate from the bend a, to which they are secured by a screw s and a hasp h.
Patent GB-190120984-A (GB)
Title: Improved Machine for Measuring Ribbon and the like into Lengths.
Inventor: KOHN BRUNO
Filed: 1901-10-19
Granted: 1901-11-30
Abstract: 20,984. Kohn, B. Oct. 19. Measuring.-Ribbons and the like are measured into lengths by apparatus such as that shown in Fig. 1. The ribbon c to be measured is passed between the rollers a, b, and the end is attached to a roller r, which is preferably in frictional gear with the roller a. The roller a is actuated by clockwork, the motive spring of which is carried on a spindle f having a crank or arm g provided with a handle h by which the spring is wound. When the arm, which is normally connected with the pinion l of the clockwork by a spring pawl i, is in the vertical position shown in dotted lines, the spring is unwound, and the apparatus is at rest. To set the apparatus at work, the pawl i is withdrawn, and the arm is turned in the direction of the arrow A to the number on the dial corresponding with the length to be measured. When the desired length of ribbon has been measured, the arm has returned with a pinion l to the original, or zero, position, when it may ring a bell, and is arrested by a stop. A scissors, one blade of which is fixed, is then actuated to cut off the length. The roller b is adapted to be lifted to insert the ribbon.
Patent GB-190121638-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Hat Cases.
Inventor: BOISE ALFONSE ROSETTE DU
Filed: 1901-10-28
Granted: 1901-12-31
Abstract: 21,638. Du Boise, A. R. April 8, [date applied for under Sec. 103 of Patents &c. Act, A.D. 1883]. Displaying and storing hats. The hats are placed on shelves in a case 1 the front of which is formed of a semi-cylindrical sheet of glass 2, which can be rotated through a semicircle about an axis 4 so as to open or close the case. The shelves are carried by slides 6 provided with pins 22, which are connected by slotted levers and links with pins 13 on the ends of the rotating front, so that, when the front is opened and closed the slides 6 carrying the hat shelves are automatically moved outwards and inwards respectively. The rotating front is made to fit closely so as to exclude dust from the case.
Patent GB-190121925-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Pneumatic Tyres.
Inventor: BARLOW EDWARD HOVENDON
Filed: 1901-10-31
Granted: 1901-12-21
Abstract: 21,925. Barlow, E. H., and Waldy, A. F. Oct. 31. Tyres, pneumatic.- Within the ordinary air tube a lies a secondary air tube c, which can be inflated through a separate valve d when the ordinary air tube becomes punctured. The valve d passes through the wall of the ordinary tube, and clamps it to the wall of the secondary tube, to g i v e a airtight joint.
Patent GB-190123226-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Abrasive Wheels or the like
Inventor: HYDE DAVID BLISS
Filed: 1901-11-16
Granted: 1902-05-01
Abstract: 23,226. Hyde, D. B. Nov. 16. Wheels, composition of.-The wheel consists of two or more annular or like sections 2, 3, 4, 5, differing as to the character of the abrasive material, so that, when the outer ring wears down, a wheel of a different character is obtained. Different materials may be used, or the same material with different degrees of coarseness &c. The sections may have interlocking teeth 8, Fig. 4.
Patent GB-190125230-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in, or relating to, the Manufacture or Production of Carriage Lamps.
Inventor: GOODWIN FELIX
Filed: 1901-12-11
Granted: 1902-06-12
Abstract: 25,230. Goodwin, F., [trading as Wyncott &Son]. Dec. 11. Carriage lamps. -The body part a of the lamp is made from sheet metal or from wire, and is independent of the glazed frames or hezels, and the top b and the bottom c are made from flanged sheet-metal stampings or traylike caps, which are dropped on to or over the top and bottom ends of the body d, and are secured by riveting or by rolled, beading, or other joints, with or without the use of solder. In Figs. 1 and 3, a sheet-metal body is shown made in two parts a, a<10>, and the hood d and the handle h may be respectively secured to the top and bottom b, c by joints such as d<1>. The openings a<2> are subsequently fitted with separate frames or bezels carrying the glazings.
Patent GB-190125998-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or in connection with Steam Carts
Filed: 1901-12-20
Granted: 1902-11-27
Abstract: 25,998. Mann, J. H., and Mann's Patent Steam Cart and Wagron Co. Dec. 20. Motor road vehicles.-Relates to steam carts. The boiler, as shown in Fig. 1, is of the locomotive type, with the firing hole b in the firebox side, and the sides of the firebox shell extend upwards and rearwards to support various shaft bearings. These comprise the crank shaft d, the first-motion shaft g, the second-motion shaft i, and also hornplates for the bearings of the main axle l. The road wheels m, m<1>, as shown in Fig. 2, are placed outside the rearward extension of the firebox plates, so as to allow room for the bottom of the cart body to be dropped at n' as shown. The cart body may be mounted so that it can be tilted about a shaft s. The rear road wheels are driven through two-speed spur gear and differential gear o, provision also being made if desired for driving a winding-dram p.
Patent GB-190202514-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and connected with Fenders or Guards for Tramway Cars and like Vehicles.
Inventor: GIBB WILLIAM
Filed: 1902-01-31
Granted: 1903-01-15
Abstract: 2514. Gibb, W., Napier, J. L., and Webster, W. K. Jan. 31. Obstruction - removers for tramcars &c. Fig. 2 shows the parts in the normal or inoperative position. To the cross-bar D, mounted in a frame secured to the axle-boxes, are fixed depending levers C<1> fixed to the upper bar C of the netted cradle and pivoted to the arms E. The levers C' have pins C<2> which engage slots in the links J<1>, while rollers K are fitted at the sides, and a roller H at the front, of the cradle, to the front bar B of which is fitted an inflatable rubber tube B<1>. The parts assume the position shown in dotted lines when an obstruction is encountered, being pressed back in opposition to the springs M, N'. Fenders of this construction may be operated by a swinging gate.
Patent GB-190206321-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Mechanical Wind Operated Musical Instruments.
Inventor: FIEDLER CARL EMIL
Filed: 1902-03-14
Granted: 1902-08-07
Abstract: 6321. Fiedler, C. E. March 14. Automatic instruments.-A circular tune-sheet 3 is rotated by a toothed wheel with which it is held in engagement by a clip or loop. It is made with downwardly-extending projections, which hare stamped out of the metal and actuate pallet levers 12, and the pallets 16 control reeds carried in plates 35. The plates are held by spring clips 36 against their supports 17, which are suitably out away to form wind channels. Other levers 20 sound gongs 21, and others, again, shown at 22, also operated by the tune-sheet, operate hinged flaps 23 in the casing serving as swell shutters. The sounds emitted by the reeds can be further modified by arms 34, which bear against them and are actuated from the tune-sheet by levers 28, 32 and a rod 31. The instrument operates by vacuum and the reservoir bellows 38 has a roller valve 39 on its movable board 40 for preventing excessive exhaustion. The valve is connected to the casing by a link 42, which assumes an oblique position when the board 40 rises, and thus draws the valve aside.
Patent GB-190207171-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Furnaces.
Inventor: KENT HENRY EDMUND
Filed: 1902-03-24
Granted: 1903-02-19
Abstract: 7171. Kent, H. E., and Campbell, D. March 24. Gas producer furnaces.-Fuel, such as coal, coke, peat, shale, lignite, asphalt, wood, or the like, is burnt in a chamber A around a central perforated tube, or chequer-work shaft C, in the base of which a steam jet is delivered by the pipe D. The products of combustion form, with the steam, a highlyinflammable mixture, which is carried off by the tube F and delivered into the boiler furnace G, into an ore-smelting oven, or other place where the heat is to be utilized, being ignited by the flame from a liquid-fuel injector I, which also induces a supply of air. Additional inducing-jets of steam may be introduced into the tube F by means of the pipes D<1>.
Patent GB-190211492-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Sheet Carrying Devices for Printing and Analogous Machines.
Inventor: NEWTON HENRY EDWARD
Filed: 1902-05-20
Granted: 1902-06-25
Abstract: 11,492. Newton, H. E., [Hoe, R.]. May 20. Delivery apparatus; cutting- apparatus ; rotary machines.-Relates to sheet-carrying devices for printing and analogous machines, and to means for removing the sheet from the carrier for delivery &c. Fig. 2 shows an elevation, and Fig. 4 a transverse section of a sheet - carrying cylinder 3 arranged as a cutting and delivery cylinder. The sheets are cut by'blades on the cylinder 2, co-operating with the grooved cutting-blocks 5 on the cylinder 3. The sheets are held to the cylinder by air suction through perforations 7 communicating with longitudinal chambers 6. These chambers 6 communicate with an annular groove 13 in a fixed head or disc 8, and air is exhausted from the groove 13 by means of a pipe 16 connected to a fan or the like. At the point where the sheets are to be released the groove 13 is provided with an adjustable curved block which fills the groove, so that, as the chambers 6 pass this block, they are cut off from the groove and the sheet is released. The block is adjustable by a set-screw passing through a curved slot in the head 8. The sheets are stripped from the cylinder by strippers 33, and pass on to the delivery table. Further to assist in removing the sheets from the cylinder, fingers 36, pivoted at 37, are projected through slots 35. The fingers are operated by a cam 41, and are withdrawn by spring rods 43. The invention may be applied to cylinders other than cutting-cylinders, and also to sheet carriers of other than cylindrical form, which do not move in a circular path.
Patent GB-190212746-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Apparatus for Discharging Inclined Gas Retorts.
Inventor: HERRING WALTER RALPH
Filed: 1902-06-04
Granted: 1903-05-14
Abstract: 12,746. Herring, W. R. June 4. Gas retorts, discharging. Apparatus for facilitating the removal of the coal stop from, and its replacement in, the mouthpiece of the retort, for receiving and directing the coke into the coke conveyer or through a hole in the floor, and for preventing the dropping of tar and coke from the open mouthpiece of the retort, comprises a vertical shoot G and an inclined shoot H, mounted on a body A running on guide-rails and propelled either by simple traversing-gear W, U, X, Y or by hand. A rail R is provided for supporting the hand tools used for operating the retort door and for supporting the coal stop T, a screen Q catches any tar or coke dropping from the opened mouthpiece, and a pivoted flap C, operated by levers E, F, deflects the coke either into the vertical shoot G and the coke conveyer M or into the inclined shoot H and the opening O in the floor. The shoot G may be formed with flap doors hinged at P to permit of the movement of a tilting-plate N, by which the coke may be discharged clear of the floor-plate into the conveyer trough in either a forward or a backward direction. The apparatus shown in Figs. 1 and 2 is for discharging the upper tier of retorts, a similar apparatus with a shorter body being used for discharging the middle tier, while the apparatus for discharging the lower tier consists of a short vertical shoot with a fixed inclined plate for directing the descent of the coke.
Patent GB-190213124-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Cranks for Bicycles, Tricycles and the like.
Inventor: BOULT WILFRID SWANWICK
Filed: 1902-06-09
Granted: 1903-06-09
Abstract: 13,124. Boult, W. S. June 9. Cranks; pedals.-Relates to means for enabling the rider of a bicycle, tricycle, or the like to vary the length of the cranks without removing his feet from the pedals. In the form shown in Figs. 1 and 5, applied to the left-hand crank and pedal with parts removed, the crank A has a slot B along the sides of which are teeth B<1>, and the pedal pin G is connected to a sleeve C adapted to slide along the crank. Within the sleeve are pivoted two pawls D, which are pressed by springs J so that the ends D<2> normally engage the teeth B<1> and fix the pedal pin. The pawls are rigidly connected to arms E which work between the sleeve and a flange F on the pedal F<1>, and this flange has apertures through which can be pressed projections H<1> formed on spring catches H secured within the flange. When either of these catches is pressed by the rider's foot, the projection engages one of the arms E, and, by releasing the corresponding pawl D from the tooth B<1>, allows the sleeve and pedal to fall under the action of gravity, and thereby either lengthen or shorten the crank, according to whether it was in its lowest or highest position when the catch was pressed. The bent end D<3> of each pawl prevents the pedal and sleeve from falling too far before the projection releases the arm. In modifications, the ends of each pawl may act on the teeth on opposite sides of the slot ; the teeth may be formed on the outside of the crank, which may be either solid or slotted ; and the two pawls may be replaced by a single pawl.
Patent GB-190218674-A (GB)
Title: Improved Hair-pin
Inventor: SEFTON-JONES HERBERT
Filed: 1902-08-25
Granted: 1902-11-06
Abstract: 18,674. Jones, H. Sefton-, [Nielsen, N. C.]. Aug. 25. Hairpins are made of a straight or wavy piece of wire with one or more spiral twists b and a hook or other suitable form of head c.
Patent GB-190225372-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Catches or Snap-fastenings for Jewel and other Cases, Boxes and the like
Inventor: TAYLOR HARRY WILLIAM
Filed: 1902-11-19
Granted: 1903-09-10
Abstract: 25,372. Taylor, H. W. Nov. 19. Fastenings for jewel cases and other boxes and cases consist of two parts a, b, each preferably formed from one piece of sheet metal. The part a has a bent spring tongue a', having a bent-up end a' and a hole c which engages over the stud or projection d formed on the part b. In a modification, the spring tongue is provided with one or more projections which snap into holes in the part b.
Patent GB-190226518-A (GB)
Title: Window Blind Bracket.
Inventor: BARKER JOHN CURRY
Filed: 1902-12-02
Granted: 1903-02-19
Abstract: 26,518. Barker, J. C., and Hawkes, W. H. Dec. 2. Window blinds, brackets for. The parts a, a<1> having bearings b, c are pivoted at f to arms g, which are adjustably pivoted at i to the window frame. By means of the screw i and washer k, the arms g may be secured in their adjusted position. A pin t gives further security.
Patent GB-190228865-A (GB)
Title: An Apparatus for Applying a Capsule of Sealing Wax to Bottles, Jars and the like.
Inventor: MCNAIR ALEXANDER
Filed: 1902-12-31
Granted: 1903-07-30
Abstract: 28,865. McNair, A. Dec. 31. Oil and spirit stoves; gas stoves. -Relates to stoves for use out of doors for melting sealing-wax for bottles. The sealing-wax is melted in a pan A supported in a chamber C which contains a lamp B. The top of the chamber is covered over up to the edges of the pan A by a plate D bent over at the edges and secured to the chamber by studs so as to leave space for the escape of products of combustion, for which holes are also made in the top of the casing at H. The cover D prevents wax from splashing over on to the lamp. E is a hinged lid, and G are air holes. The lamp may be secured to the chamber C by pins fitting in bayonet slots. When portability is not a consideration the wax may be heated by gas.
Patent GB-190305883-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Corn Seed and Manure Drills.
Inventor: REEVES HENRY
Filed: 1903-03-13
Granted: 1904-02-04
Abstract: 5883. Reeves, H. March 13. Manuring; seeds, sowing.-Relates to the driving- mechanism and means of adjustment for the shaft of the distributer, and to the means for mounting and operating the coulter arms of seed and manure drills. The coulter arms are pivoted at B<1> to clips B fixed to a shaft A having a groove at A', into which a corresponding projection on one part of the clip B fits. The clips B may be adjusted in position along the shaft A, but cannot turn round upon it. The shaft A is secured in brackets C depending from the frame. Arms F attached to the coulter arms are connected by means of a socket and spring to the lifting-bar D connected by a link to the shorter end of the lifting-lever I. The lifting-bar D is guided by arms E pivoted to the brackets C at points over the pivots B<1>, so that the arms E move parallel to the coulter arms. The intermediate gear-wheel for driving the shaft L of the distributer is carried by a bracket K connected by a rod J to the lifting-bar D. The inclination of the arms E, J is such that, when the bar D is raised, the bracket K is moved to throw the distributing-mechanism out of gear. The connection between the rod J and bracket K consists of a spring M so that the gearing of the distributing- mechanism may be thrown out of action at any time against the pressure of the spring M. The quantity of seed or manure to be distributed is regulated by the adjustment of the shaft L carrying the feed-rollers. The shaft L is adjusted by means of a compound lever formed in two parts, both mounted on the same fulcrum and attached together by a spring connection. One of the parts is provided with an operating-handle and the other part is provided with a clutch block engaging a collar on the shaft L. The arrangement described enables the shaft L to be adjusted without crushing any of the seed in the hopper.
Patent GB-190307536-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Weighing Apparatus.
Inventor: RICHARDSON HENRY
Filed: 1903-04-01
Granted: 1904-03-31
Abstract: 7536. Richardson, H., and Holm, A. April 1. Steelyard apparatus.-Consists in a construction of sliding counterpoise which facilitates the taking of readings and the determination of minute differences of weight. Whem the approximate weight is obtained by sliding the poise along, a pawl h is dropped into the corresponding notch on the beam, thus indicating the major units, say pounds. Fractions of a pound, and the exact adjustment, are obtained by turning the poise c on its threaded sleeve b, an index hand on the sleeve b indicating the amount turned. For very small fractions, a smaller poise working on the same sleeve may be used. A modification in described in which the cylinder c is reduced to a ring, from a groove in which a weight is suspended by a cord. The ring is adjusted on the sleeve as before.
Patent GB-190308714-A (GB)
Title: Safety Automatic Locking Gear for Doors of Railway and other Carriages, Cars, and the like
Inventor: BENNETT ERNEST HENRY
Filed: 1903-04-17
Granted: 1904-02-25
Abstract: 8714. Bennett, E. H. April 17. Doors, locking simultaneously.-Relates to apparatus for automatically locking and unlocking the doors of railway and other carriages, cars, and the like, the doors being locked while the train &c. is in motion, and unlocked by the slowing down of the train. The axle 1 carries a fixed collar 2 and a. sliding collar 3 ; single or compound flexible strips 4, provided with weights 5, connect one collar to the other. A pivoted lever 6 is forked at one end to engage the collar 3, and at the opposite end is connected by links 8 to crank-arms 9 on shafts 10, which run along each side of the carriage beneath the frame and are provided with counterweighted slotted arms 13 which carry bolts 16 passing through the bed 19 and engaging brackets 18 secured to the doors 17. In operation, the weighted strips 4 act like an engine ball governor and operate the bolts 16. The edges of the bolts and brackets are rounded, so that the door may be locked by shutting it sharply when the train is in motion, the slots in the arms 13 allowing the bolts to descend slightly. According to the Provisional Specification, the balance weights may be replaced by springs.
Patent GB-190311872-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Compositor's Galleys.
Inventor: ESSON JOHN
Filed: 1903-05-25
Granted: 1903-08-13
Abstract: 11,872. Esson, J., and Esson, C. C. May 25. Galleys; monotype and like machines.-Galleys for use in monotype and like machines are formed with a movable head or end-piece C, Fig. 3. The head is provided with taper studs C<2>, Figs. 3 and 4, which fit in slots a<2>, Fig. 1, in the ends of the side bars A, A<1>, of the galley. When the type has been deposited in the galley, the head is removed from that end of the galley which it occupies, and is placed in slots at the other end, thus bringing the type into the proper position for use. Changing the type from one galley to another, with its attendant danger of " pieing," is thus avoided.
Patent GB-190320498-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Furnace Grates
Inventor: HADDAN HERBERT JOHN
Filed: 1903-09-23
Granted: 1903-10-29
Abstract: 20,498. Haddan, H. J., [Casanovas, J.]. Sept. 23. Firebars and grates.-At the sides of the furnace are placed firebars sloping sharply upwards, which may, as in Fig. 1, be perpendicular to the ordinary bars and comparatively small and set close together ; or, as in Fig. 3, they may be ordinary bars made deeper and with sloping tops ; or auxiliary bars, as shown in Figs. 2 and 5, may be fitted into recesses at the side of the wall. Fuel is thus prevented from lodging at the sides and is burned more readily. The furnace is adapted for coal of different sizes by the use of grates with variable spaces between them as shown in Figs. 7 and 8. Here the firebars are constructed with distance pieces fixed as bosses on their sides in such a manner that, by turning alternate bars end for end, the spacing may be varied, the bosses bearing either against the sides of the adjacent bars or against each other.
Patent GB-190324149-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Filters
Inventor: LOFFLER OSWALD
Filed: 1903-11-06
Granted: 1904-01-14
Abstract: 24,149. Loffler, O., a n d Weidle, W. Nov. 6. Pneumatic filters.-The filtering-chamber consists of two plates a of filtering-material, pressed together over a washer or packing-ring b, by means of frames, preferably perforated and encasing the filter. In a cylindrical form for pocket use, the tube, which passes through an aperture in the packing-ring to the suction pipe, is fixed in a grooved metal ring k, which presses the ring b against the wall of the casing. The casing may be unscrewed at d for cleansing and other purposes.