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Patent GB-190124693-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Underframes for Motor Road Vehicles
Inventor: CROWDUS WALTER AMBROSE
Filed: 1901-12-04
Granted: 1902-02-13
Abstract: 24,693. Crowdus, W. A. Dec. 4. Motor road vehicles. -Relates chiefly to the underframe, which is shown in plan in Fig. 1 and in side elevation in Fig. 2. This comprises front and rear supports or bolsters A, A' connected by tubular side bars A', preferably reinforced by internal rods of wood such as hickory, and braced to the bolsters by oblique members A<3>. A rear view of the frame is shown in Fig. 4. The rear axle A<7> is made in separate sections mounted independently in spherical seatings a<8> in the bolster A'. One of these bearings is shown separately in section in Fig. 6. The spherical bearing is formed in a separate box A<9> at the bottom of a groove rather wider than the hangers a<8> and removable caps a'.
Patent GB-190126673-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Apparatus for the Generation and Electrolytic Application of Electric Currents.
Inventor: ELMORE FRANCIS EDWARD
Filed: 1901-12-31
Granted: 1903-01-31
Abstract: 26,673. Elmore, F. E. Dec. 31. Dynamos combined with electrolytic apparatus.- A dynamo of the unipolar type for generating large electric currents for electrolytic purposes is constructed with its armature in direct electrical connection with the anodes or cathodes of the electrolytic cell. In the arrangement shown, which may be used for electrolytically depositing copper &c., the cathodes are made in the form of concentric cylinders r, which are suspended from an iron disc e, fixed upon a vertical shaft a, capable of being rotated by bevel gearing from a horizontal shaft. The cathodes hang down into a cylindrical tank o. between a series of concentric anodes p fixed to the bottom of the tank. From the periphery of the disc e, a flange f projects downwards between the poles of a cylindrical electromagnet g, h, i, which is wound with a number of flat coils k of insulated hoop. Attached to the flange f is a cylindrical shell l, of good conducting-material, which dips into a trough m containing a fluid conductor preferably an alloy of lead and mercury, the conducting-wall of this trough being in direct electrical connection with the conducting-wall of the tank o. During the action of the apparatus, the magnet cover i exercises a lifting action on the flange f of the disc e, and thus relieves the pressure on the bearings in which the shaft a rotates. The disc e may be formed with ribs acting as fan blades to circulate air through the air spaces of the magnet and between its coils to the outlets w. After removing the cover i, the shaft a, and with it the disc e and cathodes r, may be lifted by a hydraulic cylinder underneath it, and the deposit may be pushed off the cathodes by screws t acting on annular blocks u. Alternatively, the anodes may be attached to the rotating disc, while the cathodes are kept stationary.
Patent GB-190126711-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Auxiliary Manumotive Driving Devices for Cycles and the like.
Inventor: MITCHELL JAMES
Filed: 1901-12-31
Granted: 1902-11-06
Abstract: 26,711. Mitchell, J. Dec. 31. Manumotive cycles; driving-mechanism; handlebars; forks.-Relates to improvements in the manumotive cycles described in Specification No. 18,103, A.D. 1901. In the form shown in Fig. 1, a chain-wheel connected by a clutch to the front wheel hub is driven by a chain 9 from a wheel 5 secured on an axle 4 fitted with cranks and handles 6 and mounted in a cross-tube 3 formed on a bent tube 2 which replaces the handle-bars and is clamped in the steering-post. The tube 3 is also supported by one or more stays 14 adjustably secured by nuts 16 to lugs 18 brazed to the fork crown. In a modification shown in Fig. 4, the tube 3 is supported by two stays 14<a> connecting lugs 12 formed on the tube 3 and the fork crown, and the chain gear is replaced by bevel gear comprising a shaft 23, which may be adjustable in length and which is fitted with wheels 22, 24 gearing with wheels 21, 25 on the axle 4 and hub 28 as shown. The shaft 23 is supported in bearings 26, 26<a>, 26<b>, secured to the tube 2 and the fork member. A collar 27 on the shaft 23 takes the thrust of the wheel 22. In another modification, shown in Fig. 7, the tube 3 is connected to the tube 2 by tubes 32 bent outwards and forwards so as to serve as handle-bars, the stays 14<a> are adjustable in length and are pivoted to lugs formed on the tube 3 and fork crown. In another modification, the tubes 32 are first bent downwards and outwards, and then upwards, inwards, and forwards, the upper part of each tube resting on the part adjacent to the tube 2. The gearing may be adjusted by mounting the front wheel axle in a slotted fork end like that usually fitted to the rear forks.
Patent GB-190200772-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Press and Stretcher for Wearing Apparel Fabrics and the like.
Inventor: KELLS JOHN
Filed: 1902-01-10
Granted: 1902-02-13
Abstract: 772. Kells, J. Jan. 10. Presses stretchers, garment.-Relates to a combined press and stretcher for wearing-apparel &c. The pressure is effected between two boards a, b, to the lower of which a are hinged frames f for carrying screws d by which pressure may be brought to bear upon bars c fixed on the board b. The stretching is effected by securing one end of the garment in the press while the other end is gripped by the clamp g, which is in sliding relationship with the board a and can be moved so as to stretch the article.
Patent GB-190212465-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Dredging and Excavating Apparatus
Inventor: CHAQUETTE EPHRAIEM
Filed: 1902-05-31
Granted: 1902-09-18
Abstract: 12,465. Chaquette, E. May 31. Dredgers.-Relates to dredging and excavating apparatus applicable to the deepening of bays, harbours, rivers, lakes, canals, &c. and to the excavation of canals, cuts, and other channels. The dredging-devices are in a floating form giving a longitudinal cut of desired length and width by a constant advancing movement of the excavating- devices and shaping or banking the end of the cut. The devices may be of the clam type, chain-bucket type, or other form, and the power may be electricity, steam, water, gas, compressed air, or other motive agent. A chain-bucket floating dredge is shown in Figs. 1 and 2. The dredge carriage F is adapted to move along the track b laid in the channel G near the water line. The channel G is closed at the ends. The carriage F is driven through the worm c, the pinions C<2>, C<3> and the racks d by the motor H. The excavating- apparatus I is suspended from the carriage F through the channel G in which it constantly advances. The ladder frame J can be inclined as required, and is counterbalanced by the sliding weight p mounted in the arm h<2> of the frame L. The receiving-trough M may be simple or a feeding-trough having a feed-chain. The damping- apron car P mounted on the track b<1> receives material from the trough M and delivers it to the pump C amidships. The pump C may either be on the float A or on a separate scow. The motor Q drives the apron and also the car P. A ballast car moves along a track from stern to bow as the dredge carriage moves from bow to stern, and vice versa, so as to counterbalance the carriage.
Patent GB-190214125-A (GB)
Title: A New or Improved Device for Delivering Milk.
Inventor: HITCHINGS ANNIE ELIZABETH
Filed: 1902-06-21
Granted: 1903-04-30
Abstract: 14,125. Hitchings, A. E. June 21. Milk, delivering to houses &c.-A receptacle a is hung on the inside of the door e<1>, or it may be placed on the floor ; into this receptacle is fitted an inverted funnel c, which passes partly through an aperture in the door. The milk is poured in through a funnel d which is then removed. The aperture in the door is closed by discs f, g pivoted at h, i.
Patent GB-190214596-A (GB)
Title: Improved Steam Condenser.
Inventor: NICHOLAS CHARLES EDWARD
Filed: 1902-06-30
Granted: 1903-04-30
Abstract: 14,596. Nicholas, C. E. June 30. Condensers.-Figs. 1, 2, and 3 show a condenser, mainly for high-pressure engines. The side walls consist of corrugated metal sheets B, secured to a framing, and end and top and bottom walls of wood or other material. The interior is divided by plates C, so that the steam passes through the openings B<1> at their sides. Cold water or air is caused to flow over the walls of the condenser, or it may be immersed in water.
Patent GB-190215282-A (GB)
Title: Improvements for Operating the Points of Tramways from the Car.
Inventor: CORBY ARTHUR BERTRAM
Filed: 1902-07-09
Granted: 1903-06-25
Abstract: 15,282. Corby, A, B. July 9. Points and switches. - Relates to tramway points and mechanism for operating the same from the cars. The cars carry adjustable inclined wipers, which act against vertical projecting pins connected to slides on the permanet way, the lateral movement of which h slides operates the points. Fig. 1 shows a plan of the apparatus placed on the permanent way. The slide C is connected to the tongue A of the point by a rod B, and through it passes a vertical rod D, which can be raised above the track by mechanical or electrical means, so that it may be acted on by the wipers on the car. In the arrangement shown, the rod D rests on the pin e of a bell crank E, and it is raised through the action of a rod H, bell crank G, and rod F coupled to a rocking plate J, the edge j of which fits into a recess in the rail, so that it may be depressed by the wheel of the car. The rocking plate J may be arranged vertically, in which case its upper edge forms a cam surface which is acted on by the wheel flange and moved laterally. A wiper L is mounted in a bracket K<1> in front of each of the front wheels of the car, the shank l of the wiper being connected through a slotted link M to a spring-controlled crank N, to which is attached the operating chain or cord O, these chains or cords being attached to a crank arm P on an operating-spindle, the upper end of which is fitted with a handle R moving over a notched plate S. When the car is to move in a straight course, the handle R is placed in the notch s of the plate S, and, when it is desired to turn to the right or left, the handle is placed in the right or left hand notch s<1> or s<2>. The movement of the handle R brings one of the wipers to the proper inclination for acting upon the operating-rod D, which has been raised by the action of the wheels upon the plate J, and the points are thus moved into the desired position. To prevent damage to the wipers, in case of obstruction in the points, the part k of the bracket k<1> is pivoted and controlled by a spring pin k<1> entering a notch. To prevent derailment arising from an incomplete movement of the point, a spring W and pair of trip pieces U, U<1> are mounted in conjunction with the slide C.
Patent GB-190222456-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Nose Bags.
Inventor: SAGATZ BERNHARD
Filed: 1902-10-15
Granted: 1903-08-06
Abstract: 22,456. Sagatz, B. Oct. 15. Nosebags. - To facilitate the breathing of an animal having its mouth in a nosebag, the material used is of such a mesh that air can freely pass through. The bands d are used to strengthen the sides, and, while the fabric at the parts e is close, that at the parts f is of wide mesh.
Patent GB-190222573-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Speed Indicators.
Inventor: MONTANDON FRITZ
Filed: 1902-10-16
Granted: 1903-04-30
Abstract: 22,573. Montandon, F. Oct. 16. Speed indicators.- Apparatus showing the speed, the distance travelled, and the time of the day, for use with land, aÙrial. or marine vehicles or vessels, comprises an ordinary odometer K, and an ordinary chronograph A supplemented by a dial m, M graduated to show the speed, and by a fifteen-toothed ratchet-wheel B which is moved forwards one tooth, by a pin c on a pivoted lever F, for each complete revolution of the disc C. This disc is described as being driven from the wheel, the log, or other rotating part R of the vehicle or vessel by means of an adjustable disc r<1>, a flexible connection D, and a worm and bevel gearing P,p, C<1>, but an equivalent electric or pneumatic device may be employed. Thus, for each complete revolution of the wheel C corresponding to the unit distance run by the vehicle or driving-wheel R, the hand N is actuated by the pin c and the ratchet B, the hand N remaining stationary during the number of seconds corresponding to the time taken by the wheel R in running over a fresh unit of distance. The star-wheel H of the odometer K is driven by an arm h on the spindle s ; but the odometer may be dispensed with.
Patent GB-190300194-A (GB)
Title: Artificial Food Specially Applicable for the Nourishment of the Young of Herbivorous Animals.
Inventor: BOULT ALFRED JULIUS
Filed: 1903-01-03
Granted: 1903-02-26
Abstract: 194. Boult, A. J., [McDonald, F. J., and Fay, J.]. Jan. 3. Food for animals.-Relates to a food specially adapted as a substitute for milk for feeding the young of herbivorous animals. The food consists of the refuse from rice-starch factories, known as "starch waste," treated with bicarbonate of soda and with the addition of sugar, pollard, salt, and lime.
Patent GB-190301307-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Dress or Skirt Suspenders
Inventor: ESSLINGER LUDWIG
Filed: 1903-01-19
Granted: 1903-11-19
Abstract: 1307. Esslinger, L. Jan 19. Suspenders for articles of dress.-The front part of a dress or skirt suspender consists of a stone a, Fig. 2, or several stones arranged in a setting b, or of an ornamental metal plate, and is riveted or soldered &c. to a rear plate, behind which is hidden a gripper, as shown. This consists of spring- controlled plates f, f<1> pivoted in lugs d, d', which may be soldered to, or formed by cutting and bending back portions of, the rear plate. The ends of the plates f, f<1> are bent round to engage over ribs g, g<1> on the rear plate, so as to grip any part of the clothing. In another form, Fig. 7, the rear ends of the gripper plates f, f<1> are provided with small lugs i, i<1>, in which bent levers l, l<1> are pivoted to operate the gripping-plates as before. When not in use, the levers l, l<1> can be folded down against the gripping-plates.
Patent GB-190301369-A (GB)
Title: An Appliance for Determining "Trumps" in Card Games
Inventor: BURT ROBERT VANSTONE
Filed: 1903-01-20
Granted: 1903-12-03
Abstract: 1369. Burt, R. V. Jan. 20. Card games; scoring and marking. - Relates to a device for determining trumps in card games. A square vessel A, having representations of the four suits of cards at its four corners respectively, is rotatably mounted in a casing B, and can be spun round by turning a milled head F. The vessel A is loaded with mercury, shot, &c., so that it comes to rest in such a position as to expose the representation of the trump suit through an opening in the casing B. A pivoted pointer H may be mounted in the casing B in combination with numbers, as shown, for recording the tricks.
Patent GB-190302535-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Means for Stoppering Bottles.
Inventor: LEAN WILFRID
Filed: 1903-02-03
Granted: 1903-12-03
Abstract: 2535. Lean, W. Feb. 3. Stoppers; corks, retaining ; bottles; bottling.- Relates to the stoppering o f bottles containing aerated and other fluids under pressure. The neck of a screw-stoppered bottle is formed with a groove 1 for the reception of the washer 2. The ebonite or lignum vitµ stopper 3 is provided with a collar 4, adapted to fit tightly on the washer and to cause the washer to fit tightly against the neck ; the collar 4 is preferably a portion of an approximately-spherical surface ; or it may be formed with two surfaces, one of which engages the inside edge of the washer. The collar is preferably formed above the screw 5, in order to relieve the pressure at the washer. The Provisional Specification also describes :-(1) The neck of a bottle formed with a projection on the inside adapted to engage a corresponding groove on the cork &c. stopper, and so retain the cork ; the edges of the groove may be bevelled. (2) A valve stopper is protected by a stopper support. The support may be loosely fitted or screwed into the neck of the bottle, and may consist of a sleeve shaped member, the upper portion of which may be expanded to lie adjacent to the rim of the neck. A rubber &c. washer may be inserted between the upper portion of the support and the rim of the neck. The valve stopper preferably comprises a disc forming the valve and a stem with arms for retaining the stopper in its proper position. The valve seat may be formed on the neck of the bottle or on the lower part of the stopper support. Normally the top of the stopper does not project beyond the support, and so the stopper is not liable to be opened accidentally. A groove may be formed in the neck of the bottle to facilitate the pouring off of the liquid. The valve stem may be in the form of a plate dividing the interior of the stopper support diametrically. This stem plate may be pressed upwards by a spring. (3) A machine for filling bottles fitted as above described, is provided with a projection to depress the stem plate and open the stopper valve. Liquid is delivered by the machine through one of the halves into which the stopper cup is divided, the snifting taking place through the other half. The form of contact between the valve and its seat may be varied ; both may be flat, or one concave and the other convex. The under surface of the rubber washer is preferably protected by a metal disc.
Patent GB-190308472-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Electric Motors.
Inventor: KIMBLE AUSTIN
Filed: 1903-04-14
Granted: 1903-05-21
Abstract: 8472. Kimble, A., and Betz, F. S. April 14. Field magnets.-Relates to the arrangement of field magnets for direct or alternating current motors by which eddy currents are avoided and in which the speed may be regulated as usual by means of resistances. The magnets comprise a cast-iron frame 1 formed with cores 2, 3 connected together in two groups by laminated pole-pieces 5, 6 secured by screws. The cores 2, 3 are wound by coils 7, 8 arranged to give all the cores of one set opposite polarity to those of the other set. The coils 7, 8 may be arranged in series with each other and in parallel with the main circuit 12 as shown, or they may be in parallel with each other and in series with the circuit 12, or all three circuits may be in series. The armature and commutator are of the ordinary form.
Patent GB-190311622-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Brake Shoes.
Inventor: KINZER JOHN JACOB
Filed: 1903-05-21
Granted: 1903-06-25
Abstract: 11,622. Kinzer, J. J. May 21. Brakes.-A brake shoe 1 is provided with an independent back 5, of sheet steel or other suitable material. A key 7, passing through the end and centre bearings of the block or head 6, holes 5<c> in the back, and the lug 2 of the shoe, holds the three parts together. When for use with a brake shoe having central bearing-faces, the back 5 is provided with slots 5<d>, but when there are no centre bearings these slots may be omitted, and suitable end bearings 5<e> abutting against the end bearings of the block are formed on the rear face of the back.
Patent GB-190311856-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Safety Guard for Ironing and other Machines.
Inventor: BRADFORD WILLIAM LITLER
Filed: 1903-05-25
Granted: 1904-04-28
Abstract: 11,856. Bradford, W. L. May 25. Ironing-machines.-Relates to guards for protecting the hands of persons employed in feeding ironing-machines, especially. those in which rollers revolve in concave beds. The guard-plate f is hung by the arms g from the brackets h carried by the bearings i of the roller a, so that it rises or falls with the roller. It is fastened to the arms g by the bolts j and slots k, and rests with its bottom edge against the roller. The arms g are slotted at their lower ends l, and engage with pins m on the feed-plate c, so that, as the feed-plate is moved away from the roller, the guard-plate also moves away. The slots e may be made slightly wider than the pins m, so that the feed plate moves in advance of the guard-plate.
Patent GB-190312434-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Drawing-board and Apparatus for Facilitating Graphic Methods of Calculation and the like.
Inventor: RAYMOND-BARKER EDWARD
Filed: 1903-06-02
Granted: 1904-05-05
Abstract: 12,434. Barker, E. Raymond-. June 2. Calculating-apparatus.-An apparatus for facilitating graphic methods of calculation consists of a rectangular board, one side of which is fitted with a sheet of sectional paper S, either plain or containing curves or other data which may be evaluated by means of intersecting cursor strips, and a working-surface for the plotting of curves or other temporary records, which may be erased ; the reverse side of the board may be used as an ordinary drawing-board. Two pairs of cursors C1, C3, connected by strips or threads T1, T2, may move along the sides of a frame F, hinged or clamped to the board. Each pair of cursors may be replaced by a single cursor, having a rigid strip attached to it ; or adjustable pegs or pins may be employed instead of the cursors ; in the latter case, the frame is dispensed with. The strips T1, T, act as indices to graduated scales v, h, which skirt the edge of the paper S. Between the plane of action of the strips T1, T2 and the paper S lies a sheet of transparent material, such as glass, having a mat or roughened surface, and serving as a working-surface. The working-surface may be placed in or under the frame F. A movable radial arm T3, for obtaining an angle from a quadrant inscribed on the paper S, may be provided. A groove or slot G serving as a receptacle may be formed in each side of the frame F. By means of the clamping-screws, the board may be reversed. The reverse side is fitted with scales.
Patent GB-190314296-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to the Warp Shedding Mechanism of Looms.
Inventor: SCHMITZ EMIL
Filed: 1903-06-27
Granted: 1903-08-20
Abstract: 14,296. Schmitz, E., and Kahr, E. June 27. Loom shedding-motions; dobbies; shedding-levers. -The healds &c. are connected by cords to the arms 8<c> of three-armed levers, which are turned on their axle 7, as shown in Fig. 2, according to whether the heald is required to be raised or lowered. The arms 8<a>, 8<b> of the three-armed levers are notched, and are engaged and oscillated by the ends of sliding and oscillating forks 3, which rest upon the pattern chain 4, 5. The rollers and collars of the pattern chain raise and lower the forks in the manner desired, while the common axle 1 of the forks is connected by a link 20 with an intermittently-operated crank 19. At each backward movement of the shaft 1, the arms 8<c> are brought to a horizontal position by rods 12<a>, 12<b>, which are carried by bell-crank levers connected by links 10 with the sliding axle 1. Fig. 4 shows the mechanism for obtaining an intermittent motion of the crank shaft 17. A loose arm 15 is oscillated continuously by an eccentric 13, and carries a stud or projection which engages in a gap in a plate or segment 16 fixed to the shaft ; 18 is a brake for preventing the shaft from rotating too far. The levers 3 may be provided with only one arm, instead of with two as shown.
Patent GB-190316128-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Golf Balls.
Inventor: THOMPSON WILLIAM PHILLIPS
Filed: 1903-07-21
Granted: 1904-07-21
Abstract: 16,128. Thompson, W. P. [Marston, J. B.J. July 21. Balls.-A golf ball, with an outer shell A of gutta-percha or the like, encloses a spring core. Fig. 1 shows the ball in section, and Fig. 2 is a perspective view of the core B. The core, which fits in the spherical chamber a, is composed of metal coils b, and is held under tension within the shell A. A modified form of core is shown in Fig. 3, which consists of flat spring plates or strips connected together at their opposite ends. The core may be enclosed in a thin gutta-percha casing, on which the outer shell is built up.