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Patent GB-190122888-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and pertaining to Electric Railways.
Filed: 1901-11-12
Granted: 1902-10-16
Abstract: 22,888. Wise, W. L., [Maschinenfabrik Oerlikon]. Nov. 12. Electric locomotives and motor vehicles; conductors; collectors.-The armatures M of the propelling-motors on the train are connected in parallel or series parallel without resistances or switches to the terminals B' of the continuouscurrent generator G<1> of a motor generator. Their field windings S are connected individually or in groups through a resistance R' with the terminals B<2> of a separate continuous-current generator G<2>, which preferably also effects the excitation of the generator G' through a regulating-resistance R<2>, or a separate exciter may be used. The continuous current generators G<1>, G<2> are driven by a motor W, preferably with single-phase alternating current. The speed and torque of the propelling-motors on the vehicles are thus affected without starting-resistances by varying the terminal voltage of the generator G<1>. One or more of the vehicles in the train carry the motor generator and propelling-motors, other vehicles are provided with motors only, and some may be without motors. All the motors are controlled from the motor generator through the three conductors, for which the vehicle frames or rails may serve as one, and single motors or groups are cut in or out by switches such as J<1>, J<2>. Current may be supplied to the vehicle from overhead conductors at different potentials on different parts of the line, a lower potential being supplied at stations, crossings, &c. At such points there may be two conductors, one L<2> over the vehicle rubbed by a bow collector C<2>, and the other L<1> at the side for high potential with a pivoted arm collector C<1>. These sections of the conductor may be supplied through transformers Ts having an output adequate to the power consumed by the motor generator when running idle or under a small load. Other transformers Ti on the vehicle render the current suitable for use in the motor part W of the motor generator. The motion of the bow collector C<2> may work a switch A, which makes and breaks the two circuits on the vehicle.
Patent GB-190125208-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Electric Welding Apparatus
Inventor: BOSSHARD HENRY
Filed: 1901-12-10
Granted: 1902-11-27
Abstract: 25,208. Bosshard, H. Dec. 10. Welding ; working by electricity. -Relates to electric welding -apparatus for chains &c. The chain is placed over pulleys K, and the link to be welded is supported on the end of a rod T, which is moved to and fro in a guide G by means of a cam D operated by a hand-lever O. Other cams C, mounted on the same spindle as the cam D, work the bronze levers A, B, which are pivoted in bronze sockets E, in a slate bed enclosed in the frame L, and are fitted with adjustable copper conducting- bars J adapted to be pressed into contact with the link. The heads of the levers are cooled by circulating water through them. Current is supplied to the levers A, B from the terminals a, b of a transformer, mounted in the frame of the machine, the secondary coil S of which is formed of a single turn of laminated copper, while the primary P is divided into several sections, which may be joined up to give a variable voltage.
Patent GB-190125942-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Surface Contact Electric Railways.
Filed: 1901-12-19
Granted: 1902-02-06
Abstract: 25,942. British Thomson-Houston Co., [Potter, W. B.]. Dec. 19. Electric railways and tramways on the surface contact system. Conductors.-A casing C retains the insulating- block I, in which is mounted the conducting-support S. The lead L is connected to it by a screwed terminal N and nut B. A metal button A, forming a renewable wearing-surface for the collector, has two or more projections P, and fits in the recessed top of the support S, where it is secured by soft metal, such as lead. Holes H are formed in the projections P to receive levers or other means for extracting the button.
Patent GB-190207849-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to, the Manufacture of Sulphur Dyes.
Filed: 1902-04-03
Granted: 1903-01-08
Abstract: 7849. Lake, H. H., [Chemische Fabrik vorm. Sandoz]. April 3. Dyes, artificial.-New sulphur dyes are produced from #-naphthoquinonealphylimides of the general formula [O : OH : NR= 1 :2 :4]. which are obtained by condensation of 1 : 2-naphthoquiuone-4- sulphonic acid, or its derivatives containing a sulphonic or hydroxy group in the second nucleus of the napthalene ring, with primary aromatic amido compounds, by heating these condensation products with sulphur and alkali sulphides up to 240‹-300‹C. The condensation products of 1 : 2-naphthoquinone sulphonic acids and p-amidophenol yield olive to brownish-black dyes of little interest, but those obtained from #-oxynaphthoquinone-alphylimido or #-oxynaphthoquinonenitro- or amidoalphylimido sulphonic or carboxylic acids yield dyes of bronze to dark-brown shades of excellent fastness to acids, soap, alkalies, and light. Dyes of the most yellowish shades of bronze are obtained by employing the condensation products of 1 : 2-naphthoquinone-4-sulphonic acid and aniline sulphonic or carboxylic acids, or those of 1 : 2-naphthoquinone- 4:6, 4:7, or 4:8-disulphonic acid and aniline. When toluidines, xylidines, or cumidines, or their sulphonic acids, are employed, the condensation products yield dyes of more brownish shades ; and the darkest brown shades result when #-oxynaphthoquinone-m - amido- or mnitroalphylimido sulphonic acids, which are derived from the condensation of 1 :2-naphthoquinone-4-sulphonic acid with a m-toluylenediamine sulphonic acid or a ntnitrotoluidine-sulphonic acid, or from 1 :2-naphthoquinone disulphonic acid and a m-toluylenediamine or a m-nitrotoluidine, are employed.
Patent GB-190210155-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Wire Drawing Machines.
Inventor: BOND EDWARD SAMUEL
Filed: 1902-05-02
Granted: 1903-04-16
Abstract: 10,155. Bond, E. S. May 2. Drawing.-A continuous wire-drawing machine has two or more multiple or stepped drawing- drums, successive drums being driven at increased speeds, and the wire being drawn through two or more die holes by each drum before being led to the next drum. In the machine shown, the wire is fed to a die-plate 33, and thence passes round the steps 19, 20, and 21 of the first multiple drum and the guide-rollers 34, 35, so that the wire passes successively through three holes in the plate 33. The wire then passes over a roller 36 and through a dieplate 37 to one of the steps 23, 24, and 25 of the second drum, the remaining steps and the guiderollers 38,40 enabling it to be drawn successively through two holes in the die-plate 39. By a similar arrangement the wire is drawn through the plate 42 and four holes in the plate 44 by the steps 27, 28, 29, and 30, and the finishing-ring 31 of the third drum. The machine is shown provided with an ordinary arrangement for pointing the wire.
Patent GB-190215686-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Targets.
Inventor: DICKIE JAMES ALEXANDER
Filed: 1902-07-14
Granted: 1903-07-14
Abstract: 15,686. Dickie, J. A. July 14. Targets.-A target is made of separate movable sections, each of which, when displaced by the impact of a bullet, closes an electric circuit, and thereby operates a visual or audible indicating- device at a suitable point. In the form shown, the bull's eye, the inner, and the outer portions a, a', a<2> are made of separate pieces, the outer surfaces of which are preferably in different planes as shown. The portions a, a', a<2> may be subdivided. Each section is provided at its rear with a rod b, carrying an adjustable contact c, which operates a push switch d when the corresponding section is struck. The adjacent edges of one or both surfaces of the sections are preferably recessed, as shown at a<3>, to prevent splinters from becoming wedged between the sections. The sections are returned to their normal positions, by springs e or the like. A screw may be substituted for the contact c. The indicator may be a facsimile of the target, its sections being displaced when the corresponding sections of the target are struck.
Patent GB-190301376-A (GB)
Title: A New Organ Manual
Inventor: CALEY JOHN JAMES HENRY
Filed: 1903-01-20
Granted: 1903-02-26
Abstract: 1376. Caley, J. J. H. Jan. 20. Organs.-Relates to a device which can be placed above one of the manuals of an organ so that the keys of two manuals can be reached with one hand. It consists of a rail A fixed against the sides of the keyboard by screwed buttons C or other means, and carrying a series of pushes B which bear on the keys.
Patent GB-190306623-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Miners' Picks and like Tools.
Inventor: BEETON JOHN
Filed: 1903-03-21
Granted: 1904-02-04
Abstract: 6623. Beeton, J., and Wardall, J. March 21. Handles.-The blade b of a miner s pick or similar tool is recessed at b<1> to engage the part d of the handle socket c and is secured by a wedge a which is prevented from falling out of the socket by a pin j. The wedge may be locked in position by means of a spring-pressed toothed-lever e, Fig. 1, which is pivoted in a slot in the wedge and engages a tooth c<1> on the socket, or by a pawl e<1>, Fig. 4, pivoted in the socket and engaging the inclined end i<1> of the slot in which the releasing-lever k is pivoted, or by a sliding bolt e', Fig. 5, engaging teeth or holes on or in the wedge.
Patent GB-190306675-A (GB)
Title: Improved Carriage or Motor Car Tilting Cradle
Inventor: WEBB WILLIAM ROBERT
Filed: 1903-03-23
Granted: 1903-10-15
Abstract: 6675. Webb, W. R. March 23. Lifting-cradles.-A tilting cradle, on which a carriage or motor car can be run and then raised to facilitate examination from beneath, is described. Fig. 1 shows the apparatus in side elevation, and Fig. 2 shows it in plan. The cradle shown consists of two rails a, for the reception of the vehicle wheels, connected by transverse pieces b mounted on rockers c. The vehicle having been run on to the cradle and fixed by blocks h, blocks g are inserted under the rockers, and the cradle is tilted by means of the bandles from one side to the other. Blocks are then inserted under the rockers at the other side, and the operation repeated, blocks being successively placed first under one side and then under the other, until the carriage is raised to the requisite height.
Patent GB-190306876-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Guard for Carving and similar Forks.
Inventor: TICKNER WILLIAM JAMES
Filed: 1903-03-25
Granted: 1904-02-11
Abstract: 6876. Tickner, W. J. March 25. Carving and like forks.-Relates to a fork guard A, of steel or other metal, hinged to the fork by a rivet or screw fitting in a round hole or curved slot in the guard, and having a prop or spring B, which, when the guard is raised, grips the fork at the small or waist C. The spring may be attached to the fork, instead of to the guard.
Patent GB-190317156-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Rubber Solutions or Compounds.
Filed: 1903-08-07
Granted: 1904-08-06
Abstract: 17,156. Frankenburg, Ltd., I., Frankenburg, R. J., and Betteridge, F. H. Aug. 7. Materials for wearing-apparel.-Non-inflammable solutions are produced by mixing rubber with carbon tetrachloride, dichlor-methane, trichlor-- ethane, tetrachlor-ethane, or triclor-benzol, alone or together. The rubber may be softened with coal tar naptha or other solvent before the above solvents are added. The solutions are used for garment manufacture.
Patent GB-190324881-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Deep Sea Sounding Machines
Inventor: DOBBIE JOHN CLARK
Filed: 1903-11-16
Granted: 1904-05-12
Abstract: 24,881. Dobbie, J. C. Nov. 16. Sounding - apparatus. - In deep-sea sounding- machines of the kind described in Specification No. 9661, A.D. 1903, the casing is made in two parts which are hinged together ; and the graduated recording dial, instead of being stationary, is rotated from the winding-drum, while the pointer, or wire, stretched across, or placed alongside the dial, is stationary. The division line of the casing is carried through the bushes for the spindle of the winding-drum, each bush being made in two parts, which are attached to the upper and lower parts of the casing respectively. A bolt a<1>, which may have a sleeve surrounding it to serve as a guide for the sounding-wire, passes through the side cheeks A<2> and the hinged portion A'. The indicating-dial C is rotated by gear-wheels when placed vertically, or by a gear-wheel on the winding-drum spindle meshing with teeth, or notches, on the underside of the dial, when the latter is placed horizontally. The rim of the dial is graduated, and a pointer or stretched wire E is attached to the casing. The apparatus may be actuated by a motor or by treadles, the cranks of which are at right-angles.
Patent GB-190326244-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Clutches or Work-holders for Pipe Threading Machines.
Inventor: BORDEN BRADFORD
Filed: 1903-12-01
Granted: 1904-01-07
Abstract: 26,244. Borden, B., and Neracher, W. A. Dec. 1. Chucks for pipe-screwing machines are provided with renewable jaws, which may be adjusted to suit different pipes without stopping the machine. A toothed rim 1, Fig. 2, journal 2, and tubular shaft 3 are preferably in one piece. Jaws 4 slide in radial openings 5, and are dovetailed on to wedge pieces 12, carried by a loose collar 10, and projecting through openings 6 in the body of the chuck. The jaws are kept in place by a front plate 7, and when this plate is removed the jaws are easily accessible. The collar 10 is provided with a band carrying a slotted bar 17, in which a stud 15 is adjustably clamped. A lever 14 working on this stud effects the opening or closure of the dies, adjustment for different diameters being obtained by altering the position of the stud 15 in the bar 17.
Patent GB-190402639-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Mattress for Invalids.
Inventor: DUGAN ADA BYRON
Filed: 1904-02-03
Granted: 1904-12-08
Abstract: 2639. Dugan, A. B. Feb. 3. Mattresses.-A mattress for invalids comprises an upper hair or other mattress a, made with a hole b approximately in the centre, and a lower wire mattress c. A hole, corresponding with the hole b, is made in the spring mattress c, and is protected by rings d, e, secured by rivets, the upper one e having a depending funnel or tubular part f. A covering ring g having a narrow internal flange is provided, secured to the mattress c by wire. A waterproof sheet o, having a tubular part p lining the hole b, is placed over the mat- tress a, and a pail q is fitted to the funnel f and kept in place by prongs r. When the arrangement is not required for use, the hole is closed by a p'ate j having a central aperture k, which rests oa the ring g, and a circular plug n which fits into the aperture b as shown by dotted lines in Fig. 1. The plug n and plate j are provided with cords or handles to facilitate their removal from the hole.
Patent GB-190405392-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Railway Signalling
Inventor: REMINGTON CHARLES HENRY
Filed: 1904-03-04
Granted: 1904-06-02
Abstract: 5392. Remington, C. H. March 4. Interlocking ; accidents, signalling in case of.-Mechanism for setting the points is connected to a distant signal so that the signal only indicates " line- "clear" when the points are in one position and the apparatus is properly locked. When the switch is in the open position, or in the event of any tampering with the apparatus, or in case of accidents such as wash outs, or bridge burnings, the signal returns to " danger." The point-setting mechanism consists of the vertical signal and lamp carrying shaft, with crank 4<a> and rod 4<b>, and the lever 10 which is pivoted to the plate 3<a>, fixed on the shaft. The signal wire 11 passes over fixed guide-pulleys 6, 9, over the pulley 8, rotatably mounted on the arm 7, and is fastened to the lever 10. The wire is connected through a turn-buckle 13 and spring 12 to a crank lever 14, with counterpoise 17 and link 20 as shown, so that when the switch is closed the signal is down, but any slack in the wire allows it to go up. To alter the points, the lever 10 must be raised out of a notch, turned through a quarter revolution, and again depressed into another notch, where it is locked, leaving the wire slack and the signal up.
Patent GB-190406567-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Spring
Inventor: BROWN THOMAS
Filed: 1904-03-18
Granted: 1905-04-18
Abstract: 6567. Brown, T., and Plowman, W. March 18. Springs; leggings. -A straight spring, for leggings and similar articles, where of curved crosssection, is rendered flexible by the provision of slots in either or both edges. The slots may be of rectangular or curved shape, and when on both edges may lie opposite one another or otherwise, as shown in the Figures.
Patent GB-190408200-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Cigarette Machines.
Inventor: POLLARD EDWARD THOMAS
Filed: 1904-04-09
Granted: 1905-07-08
Abstract: 8200. Pollard, E. T., and Behrmann, E. L. April 9. Cigarette-making machines.-Relates to machines in which a continuous rod of tobacco is encased in paper and cut into lengths. Tobacco is fed by a hopper 1 on to the grooved periphery of a wheel 2, by which it is carried to a set of compressing-wheels 3,4,5, whereby, with the aid of stationary wedges 6, Fig. 2, it is formed into the desired shape, round or oval. The last wheel 5 acts upon the tobacco after it has left the wheel 2, and while on the paper-carrying belt 15, just before entering the wrapping-device 15<X> which is of ordinary construction. The compressing-wheels receive motion from the main shaft 12 through a worm 11 ; they are connected by suitable gearing and are carried by a frame 7 hinged on the shaft 8 so as to admit of being raised out of the way should the cigarette former become choked. The belt 15 passes partially round leather-covered rollers 16, 17, driven from a worm 25 on the main shaft, over a tightening roller 18, and back over the rollers 21, 22, thus securing a uniform feed. The cutting - devices Fig. 3, consists of a disc-knife 26 carried on a sleeve fixed to a rod 34 sliding in bearings 35. The knife is moved in the direction of the feed of the cigarette rod 14, by a bowl fixed to the rod 34 and kept in contact, by means of a spring, with a disc cam 37 carried by a rotating shaft 38. Simultaneously, the sliding rod 34 is oscillated, to bring the knife into its cutting-position, by a cam 40, acting on an adjustable roller 41, which is held to the cam by a spring, allowing the knife to yield should it come into contact with any hard foreign substance in the tobacco.
Patent GB-190408504-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to the Manufacture of Artificial Stone.
Inventor: GLOSSOP WILLIAM
Filed: 1904-04-13
Granted: 1905-02-09
Abstract: 8504. Glossop, W. April 13. Paving-materials.-A disinfectant or antiseptic is mixed with the usual materials in making a sanitary artificial stone for floors or paving, and for general constructive and sanitary purposes, or when making concrete floors and pavements. The lime, mortar, cement, or other binding-agent used may be similarly treated.
Patent GB-190409110-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Manufacture of Iron and Steel.
Inventor: TALBOT BENJAMIN
Filed: 1904-04-20
Granted: 1905-03-16
Abstract: 9110. Talbot, B. April 20. Open-hearth processes.-In the manufacture of iron and steel in an open-hearth furnace having two or more hearths, separated by a central bridge, the slag formed on the finished metal in one hearth is utilized for refining the metal in another hearth. If the primary hearth is used for removing the bulk of the phosphorus from the pig iron, the phosphoric slag is removed from the furnace and not allowed to flow over the dividing-bridge. In this case, the slag from the finishing-hearth may be used in the primary hearth. If the amount of phosphorus is small, or if both hearths are used as finishing-hearths, the slag may be allowed to flow from one to the other as desired. It is preferable to leave a permanent bath of metal in each hearth instead of completely emptying at the end of each heat. The separating-bridge may be cooled by water circulation.
Patent GB-190413144-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Blind for Windows and other Places.
Inventor: LABAN ARTHUR
Filed: 1904-06-10
Granted: 1905-04-13
Abstract: 13,144. Laban, A. June 10. Window blinds are made of paper or other material folded in the manner of accordion-pleating. The paper or other material a, Figs. 1 and 2, is fastened to laths b at the top and bottom. The top lath b carries two pulleys, over which pass strings e through holes f in the material. The strings are fastened to the bottom lath and the blind is pulled up as in the case of a venetian blind, the material folding upon itself. Tapes g fastened to the top and bottom laths can be used to strengthen the blind. The blind can be creased lengthwise to suit bay windows, and muslin or similar material can be used, the creases being preserved with strips of paper.
Patent GB-190416260-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Electric Controllers.
Filed: 1904-07-22
Granted: 1905-05-25
Abstract: 16,260. British Thomson-Houston Co., [General Electric Co.]. July 22. Motors, controlling.-Each end of the contactsegments of a drum controller, and especially a master - controller for train systems, printing- presses, &c., is provided with a small blow-out magnet energized only at the moment of breaking circuit. The contact-drum B carries segments C, C<1>, &c., with which engage contact-fingers K between the pivoted arc deflectors E. Clamped upon the cylindrical shell b<2> (preferably magnetic) by means of devices H are removable blow-out magnets G, one being mounted at each end of a contact-segment if contact is to be broken at both these ends. The magnet cores are of magnetic material coated with insulating-enamel, except at the tip, which is provided with a bronze &c. projection or pole tip g<1> insulated from the end of the contact-segment. The magnet coil P, Fig. 3, is connected between the shell b<2> and the pole tip g<1>, the shell being electrically connected with the contact-segment C. The controller is shown in the extreme 'on' position. Upon moving the handle anti-clockwise towards the 'off' position, the contact-face of the pole tip g<1> will make contact with the finger K, thereby energizing the blow-out magnet to blow out the arc which tends to form between the finger and the segment. Fig. 4 shows a replaceable contact-tip of conducting-material, insulated from the magnet core.