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Patent GB-190307191-A (GB)
Title: A New and Improved Means for Protecting Underground Cables or Conduits against being Damaged.
Inventor: RAYNER GEORGE HENRY
Filed: 1903-03-27
Granted: 1903-09-03
Abstract: 7191. Rayner, G. H., [Wilhelmi, C.]. March 27. Casings. - In order to prevent underground cables &c. from being damaged when removing the overlying materials, they are protected by one or more layers of sacks b, c, Figs. 2 and 4, filled with the coarser material thrown up when the trench was first excavated. The sacks preferably occupy the whole breadth of the trench, and are covered with the finer excavated material. They are made of a material, such as ordinary sack webbing, impregnated with cement or other hardening-agent, which does not readily decay. Other suitable receptacles of impregnated wood, papier mÔchÚ, metal, or metal webbing &c. may be used instead of sacks.
Patent GB-190307201-A (GB)
Title: A New Sprinkling Medium for Roads.
Inventor: WESTRUM LEONARD SCHADE VAN
Filed: 1903-03-27
Granted: 1903-08-13
Abstract: 7201. Westrum, L. S. van. March 27. Liquid surface-treating compositions.-A sprinkling-liquid for laying dust on roads is made by mixing an oily substance, such as petroleum, native naphtha, or any other mineral or tar oil, or the like, with water.
Patent GB-190307213-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Range Finders.
Inventor: BOULT ALFRED JULIUS
Filed: 1903-03-27
Granted: 1903-06-11
Abstract: 7213. Boult, A. J., [Warner & Swasey Co.]. March 27. Range-finders.-Relates to instruments of the depression type, in which the range is determined by the angle through which it is necessary to depress the axis of an elevated telescope, from the horizontal, to cause it to intersect the distant object. The telescope B is pivoted at b in standards a, which may have a motion in azimuth about an axis N. The tilting of the telescope is effected by a lever D, the upper end of which is forked and pivoted in standards a. This lever D carries laterally a graduated arm d<6>, upon which a small carriage G can be racked backwards and forwards. This carriage carries a stud g<1>, upon which the eyepiece end of the telescope rests, being fitted with a bar b<1> for that purpose. The lower end of the lever D is fitted with a toothed quadrant d<1>, which engages with a worm e, on which a graduated drum C is mounted. This drum is rotated by bevel gearing operated by a handle J. In use, therefore, the carriage G is first adjusted on the bar d<6> to the known height at which the instrument is to be used. The cylinder C is then rotated to direct the telescope on to the object whose distance is then read off on a spiral scale on C. The part of the spiral to be read off is indicated by a pointer, operated by a rack and toothed quadrant from a worm e'. For use near the sea, the scale d<6> is fitted with stops R, R', corresponding with the high and low water levels. Accidental tilting of the telescope is prevented by a catch T engaging with a groove b<2> in the bar b<1>.
Patent GB-190307929-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Self-driving Motors.
Inventor: ELIAS JOSEPH
Filed: 1903-04-06
Granted: 1904-07-06
Abstract: 7929. Elias, J. April 6. Self driving motors.- The engine is worked by a mixture of compressed air or water, or by water or other liquid alone. It is of the duplex kind, and has two crank shafts E joined by a connecting- rod. Each shaft has two cranks D<1> connected in pairs by beams B and piston-rods D, which pass through operating-cylinders A. Each cylinder A, Fig. 7, moves in vertical guides and has hollow extensions H, H<1> carrying pistons G, G<1> working in vertical cylinders I, I'. Each cylinder I, I' is joined by valved connections to a pressure cylinder J and to a compensating-cylinder K. An external reservoir is charged with compressed air, and is kept charged by a compressor worked by the motor. The cylinders are partly filled with water and compressed air is then admitted. The sizes of the pistons in the cylinders and the pressures are so arranged that unbalanced pressures are, it is stated, obtained on the pistons in the horizontal and vertical cylinders, so that they alternately produce a torque on the crank shafts.
Patent GB-190313112-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Fastener for Dresses, Gloves and other Articles.
Inventor: MARGETTS FREDERICK WILLIAM
Filed: 1903-06-11
Granted: 1904-04-14
Abstract: 13,112. Margetts, F. W., and Mitchell, W. L. June 11. Hooks and eyes; stud-and-eye fastenings. - Relates to fastenings for skirt waistbands, placket holes, bodices, gloves, boots and shoes, leggings, &c. The pieces A, B are sewn or otherwise secured to the parts to be fastened, or are threaded on strips of material, which are sewn to the articles. The open slot b, which engages with the shank of the stud a, is, preferably, constricted at b<1> so that the shank of the stud a is held in the slot b by the elasticity of the piece B. When the pieces A are secured to the underside of the material, the heads a pass through holes in the material. The shapes of the parts for securing the pieces A, B to the material may be altered and two hooks and eyes may be formed together, as shown in Fig. 8. It is stated in the Provisional Specification that when the fastening is used for gloves a plain or keyholeslotted eyelet may be substituted for the piece B.
Patent GB-190316072-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Jointed Connections between the Flush and Discharge Pipes to Closets and other Arms and Outlets for same
Inventor: STIDDER JAMES GEORGE
Filed: 1903-07-21
Granted: 1904-06-23
Abstract: 16,072. Stidder, J. G. July 21. Spigot-and-socket joints.-In a modification of the junction pieces for connecting pipes to. closet basins described in Specification No. 25,965, A.D. 1901, the ends of a rubber ring J scarfed at K are held together by a connecting - staple. A collar C presses on the ring fitted with lugs D, through which pass screws F. These are hooked and engage a chain or band E, so that, on tightening the thumb-screws, the ring J is pressed down upon the socket. In Fig. 6 is shown a metal socket, one end of which receives the earthenware discharge pipe, and the other end an iron or leaden pipe. Two or more slotted lugs N are provided to receive the bolts F, which are screwed to the top metal ring. The devices may be similarly used in connection with lavatories, ventilating-pipes, &c.
Patent GB-190317525-A (GB)
Title: Method of and Apparatus for Governing Elastic Fluid Turbines.
Inventor: WILKINSON JAMES
Filed: 1903-08-12
Granted: 1903-11-26
Abstract: 17,525. Wilkinson, J. Aug. 12. Turbines, governing. An electric device for governing jet-impelled elastic-fluid turbines is shown in Fig. 1. The turbine wheel 1 is driven by jets from nozzles 7, Figs. 1 and 5, controlled by rotary valves 10 which are oscillated to admit and cut off the motive fluid by electromagnetic devices 18, which are controlled by a commutator 40, Fig. 6, or by the modified commutator 40<a> driven by a governor 54 on the turbine shaft. The commutator 40 has a helical contact-piece 44, and its projections 56 are adapted to contact alternately with the upper and lower members of each pair of brushes 39, 43, connected to contacts 37, 41 in the electromagnet commutator 34. A potential conductor P, and an earth conductor N, are connected to the two commutators respectively. The arrangement is such that an electromagnet 18, Fig. 4, fixed to the commutator 34 and valve 10 is energized to oscillate backwards and forwards, and so alternately opens and closes the valve, or the valve is kept continuously open or shut if one contact is continuously touching the commutator plate. The electromagnets are connected in pairs or otherwise, and the governor commutator bas a corresponding number of contact plates, which may be helical as shown, or plain rings.
Patent GB-190324232-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Means for Regulating the Speed of Steam Turbines
Inventor: HOWORTH FRANKLIN WISE
Filed: 1903-11-07
Granted: 1903-12-31
Abstract: 24,232. Howorth, F. W., [Aktiebolaget de Lavels Angturbin]. Nov. 7. Steam turbines.-A device for slowing down the speed of a steam turbine if the governor-controlled cut-off valve acts inefficiently, through leakage or the like, is shown in the Figure. The exhaust pipe 3 contains a throttle valve 4 normally kept open by the action of a spring 13 on a piston 11 working in a cylinder 10. The cylinder communicates with the exhaust pipe, and a small aperture in the piston, or other connection allows the condenser pressure to exist, normally, on both sides of the piston. When the governor-controlled cut-off valve lever 7 moves into its closed position, and the valve leaks, the lever moves on against a rod 6 and opens an air valve 5. The air pressure then passes through a pipe 9 into the cylinder, and the throttle valve partly closes.
Patent GB-190400164-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Stoppering Bottles or other Vessels
Inventor: MATTHIAS EDWARD ALEXANDER
Filed: 1904-01-04
Granted: 1904-12-08
Abstract: 164. Matthias, E. A. Jan. 4. Stoppers.-A stopper a is adapted to be drawn down on to the neck b of a bottle &c. by a strip of metal c pivoted like a compass needle on the top of the stopper. The metal strip is adapted to engage the rim of the stopper and inclined flanges of the neck, as shown.
Patent GB-190401980-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Binding or Securing Fare Tickets and the like in Packets and Staples therefor.
Inventor: BLACK HORACE DRUMMOND
Filed: 1904-01-26
Granted: 1904-12-01
Abstract: 1980. Black, H. D. Jan. 26. StaPles. - Packets of fare tickets &c. are bound by Z- shaped staples c, which may be driven in by the machine described in Specification No. 7108, A.D. 1903.
Patent GB-190407346-A (GB)
Title: Automatic Scene-displaying Apparatus.
Inventor: MENSING CARL FREDERICK
Filed: 1904-03-28
Granted: 1904-04-28
Abstract: 7346. Mensing, C. F. April 25, A.D. 1903, [date applied for under Patents Act, A.D. 1901]. Phonographs. - Scenes are displayed automatically in conjunction with the phonographic reproduction of descriptive words by clamping them on a wheel 4, Fig. 1, the hub 10 of which is connected by a spring 12, Fig. 4, with a shaft 1 driven continuously by an electromotor 31. The wheel 4 is arrested and freed at the proper intervals by means of an electromagnet 18, controlled by the phonographic or other apparatus, and a lever 21 engaging pins 9 on the wheel and carrying a spring catch 25. At each excitation of the magnet, the armature lifts the catch 25 and lever 21, and allows the wheel to turn, the bevelled end of the catch trips against the magnet, and the lever 21 drops again in the path of the next pin 9. A lens 27 and lamp 30 are provided.
Patent GB-190409906-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Letter Presses.
Inventor: ROSENBAUM WALTER ALFRED
Filed: 1904-04-30
Granted: 1904-06-16
Abstract: 9906. Rosenbau=, W. A. May 22, A.D. 1903, [date applied fnr under Patents Act, A.D. 1901]. Copying-presses.-In a copying-press worked by fluid, preferably water, at a low pressure, the fluid is admitted to the lower ends of two cylinders 5, held in strong casings 6, fixed by bolts 3 to a bearing-plate 2 and frames 1, through a threeway cock 20, preferably operated by a long stem 21 from a handle at the upper surface of the press, and through branch pipes 18. The packed pistons 7 force upwards the loose ends of the levers 9, passing through slots 10 in the upper parts of the cylinders 5, each lever 9 bearing on a fulcrum 8 fixed to the opposite side of the opposite cylinder and having a series of sockets 12 to lift the ends of different-sized equalizing-levers 11, so that the upward pressure at the bearing 15 may be kept approximately the same in spite of the varying pressures in different mains. The pressure is transmitted through a knob 13 held on a pin 14 passing through a hole in the equalizing-lever 11, to the platen 16 in such a manner that the platen accommodates itself to any inequalities in the copying-book, and exerts a practically uniform pressure all over the surface, this result being in part attained by means of a flexible or rubber ring or cushion 17, surrounding the knob 13.
Patent GB-190415452-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Systems of Electrical Distribution.
Inventor: PECK JOHN SEDGWICK
Filed: 1904-07-11
Granted: 1904-09-29
Abstract: 15,452. Peck, J. S. Aug. 8, A.D. 1903, [date applied for under Patents Act, A.D. 1901]. Dynamos and motors combined as tranformers ; dynamos, regulating.-When a two or six &c. phase rotary converter having the separate portions of the alternating-current armature winding connected at a neutral point has self-induction included in its supply circuit to enable the direct-current voltage to be varied, such self-induction is equally distributed in both conductors of each phase in order to produce equal voltages between the slip-rings of the separate phases and to avoid the unbalancing of the voltages between the neutral conductor and the other conductors. Fig. 3 shows a rotary converter 4 supplied from a two-phase generator 1 through transformers 2, 3, reactance devices 5 being included in the circuits of the two phases. The two conductors of each phase contain coils 7, 8 of equal self-induction and arranged either on a single magnetic circuit 9 or otherwise. The series and shunt field windings 10, 11 are arranged to assist one another as is usual in the regulation of converters by means of inductive resistance. Fig. 6 shows a six-phase converter 4 fed from a three-phase star - connected transformer, the secondaries 20,21 of which are arranged in a double star system with inductance coils 19, 18 in the respective secondaries 20, 21, and a neutral conductor 24 connected to their neutral point. The three-phase transformer may otherwise be deltaconnected, the secondaries 20, 21 being in a double delta which may be connected to the converter 4 through the coils 19, 18 or may include the coils and be connected directly to the converter. The single three-phase reactance device shown in Fig. 6 may also be replaced by three single-phase devices.
Patent GB-190416406-A (GB)
Title: Acetylene-gas Generating Apparatus for Automobile Carriage Head-lamps and the like.
Inventor: DALSACE GEORGES
Filed: 1904-07-25
Granted: 1905-06-29
Abstract: 16,406. Dalsace, G. July 25. Acetylene.-In an acetylene generator, particularly applicable to automobile lamps, in which water is automatically supplied to carbide, a reservoir a, preferably square, is provided with an interior cylindrical chamber b closed at the bottom by a perforated screw plug c carrying the carbideholder. The carbide-holder comprises a flanged base d carrying a vertical pipe c perforated at e', a perforated tube f screwed to the pipe e, a flanged cover g secured to the tube f by nuts, and a cylindrical portion h held by the flanges of the base and cover. Carbide is introduced by removing the cover g, and the holder can be manipulated by a handle i. A purifying-chamber o, closed by a perforated cover p, is attached to the outlet tube m. The cover of the generator is rendered gastight by a rubber washer k, which can be jammed between the cover and a plate l by turning a nut n. Below a filling-orifice for water, closed by a perforated screw cap r, is situated a float s. Baffleplates t are provided to prevent splashing of the water.
Patent GB-190420798-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Dough Brakes.
Inventor: PRANKARD CHARLES JOHN
Filed: 1904-09-27
Granted: 1904-10-27
Abstract: 20,798. Prankard, C. J. Feb. 1, [date applied for under Patents Act, A.D. 1901]. Conveyers.-A dough break is provided with conveyers to return the dough to a dough box after each rolling operation. The conveyers are formed of canvas or like belts, connected at the edges to link chains 47, Fig. 4. Sagging is prevented by crossbars 49 and also by supporting-rollers 50. The lower conveyer 52, which receives the dough from the rollers, is guided partly round the upper one by loose sprocket-wheels, and is driven through pinions from the upper conveyer, which is driven by sprocket-wheels.
Patent GB-190426195-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Toys.
Inventor: CHRISTEN FRANZ
Filed: 1904-12-01
Granted: 1905-09-28
Abstract: 26,195. Christen, F. Dec. 1. Flying toys ; musical toys ; detonating toys; toy guns and pistols and projectors. - The feathered body a has a reduced cylindrical part c, which fits into a casing C serving as a mortar. A percussion cap is placed in the lower part d of the casing, and, when the toy is dropped on to the ground, the charge explodes and shoots the feathered body a into the air. The charge may, if desired, be exploded by a " striking-spring ;" or, the toy may be operated by a stretched spring which is released when the toy is dropped. The part a may be bored and provided with a lip to produce a whistling sound as it travels through the air ; or, it may be fitted with a parachute, or with devices to produce a rotary as well as a vertical motion. It may also carry small fireworks arranged to be discharged at a certain height.
Patent GB-190426683-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Vehicle Wheel Rims.
Inventor: SEIBERLING FRANK AUGUSTUS
Filed: 1904-12-07
Granted: 1905-01-12
Abstract: 26,683. Seiberling, F. A. Feb. 10, [date applied for under Patents Act, A.D. 1901]. Felloes or rims.-A rim which is adapted to secure either beaded or wired-on tyres consists of reversible hooked flanges 2 which are tightened in any suitable manner on a base 1, as by a nut engaging oppositely-threaded studs on adjacent ends of the bauds, or by a bolt engaging oppositely-threaded holes in the adjacent ends. The positions of the engaging ribs and recesses may be interchanged.
Patent GB-190426967-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Charges or Cartridge Holders for Magazine Rifles.
Inventor: HOLLINGS LEWIS STURGE
Filed: 1904-12-10
Granted: 1905-10-12
Abstract: 26,967. H o l - lings, L. S. Dec. 10. Ammunition receptacles.-Charges for magazine rifles are provided along the top of their sides 6, 7 with inwardly - projecting longitudinal beads or ribs 9, 10, which bear against and form runners for the cartridges.
Patent GB-190507372-A (GB)
Title: Improvement in Syphon Flushing Cisterns
Inventor: MCCORMICK WILLIAM ABRAHAM
Filed: 1905-04-07
Granted: 1906-01-25
Abstract: 7372. McCormick, W. A. April 7. Water-waste preventers, siphcn-discharge. Improvements on the apparatus described in Specification No. 9109, A.D. 1897, consist in locating the siphon in the centre of the cistern to open into a chamber C<1>. A check valve E<2> may be fitted in the plunger E, which is in one with the side M of the plunger chamber C, or in the side M. The levers may be so counterweighted as to retain the plunger E at either end of the stroke. To allow the water free access to the siphon, a space is left between the side M and the side of the cistern. Specification No. 19,774, A.D. 1900, is referred to.
Patent GB-190513194-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in connection with Portable Fans or Ventilators.
Inventor: KAISER GABRIEL
Filed: 1905-06-26
Granted: 1905-09-21
Abstract: 13,194. Kaiser, G. June 26. No Patent ,granted (Sealingfee not paid). Opera glasses; tripod stands.-A portable fan is driven by a spring motor located in a hollow casing; this casing is adapted to be fixed in objects such as opera-glasses, tripod stands, &c. In the form shown, the casing q encloses a hollow spindle b provided with a squared head f receiving the squared end of a spindle carrying a bevel pinion, which, through toothed gearing, drives the fan o. The spindle b is rotated by a spiral spring a wound up by means of a handle c, pawl e, and-ratchet d. A brake is provided, and a knob r and point s can be screwed on the casing when desired. '
Patent GB-190514540-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Pocket Transits for use in Surveying, Navigation and the like.
Inventor: VERSCHOYLE WILLIAM DENHAM
Filed: 1905-07-14
Granted: 1905-11-09
Abstract: 14,540. Verschoyle, W. D. Dec. 2, 1904, [date applied for under Patents Act, 1901]. Compasses, magnetic; altitudes, angular, measuring.-A pocket "transit" for use at sea or on land consists of a magnetic compass provided with means for readily determining the bearing and altitude of an object by one observation. The compass needle is attached to a disk F having an inclined rim F<4> on which the bearings are marked. The graduations are illuminated by light passing through a lens A<3> in the detachable cover of the compass box. A reflecting-prism D is held in a recess in a pivoted sighting-arm C by a cover D' of the furm shown, so that the distant object can be sighted and its bearing observed at the same time. A graduated arc may be arranged in front of the prism so that the image of the cross-wire J<1> indicates the altitude on this arc. The altitude is also indicated on a graduated plate B<2> by a pointer H on the arm C. The sighting-arm is made in three parts C, C', C' pivoted together as shown so that they can be folded together. The part C' has a sighting-aperture with cross-wires and the part C<1> has an aperture to fit over the prism when folded down. The part C has a recessed projection held by a detachable'yoke y on a swivel plate B of the form shown. The compass disk F is attached to the magnet by a hub F' which carries a pivot jewel supported on a pin F<5>. The disk and magnet may be clamped by a friction brake consisting of a rectangular spring frame G with loops G<2> at the ends. These loops embrace the hub F<2> and are .operated by pins projecting from the compass box. A spiritlevel J, is arranged as shown to enable the compass to be held horizontal.
Patent GB-190517637-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Pitch Indicating Attachments for Sound Reproducing Machines.
Inventor: CHISHOLM CHARLES LOGAN
Filed: 1905-08-31
Granted: 1905-11-23
Abstract: 17,637. Chisholm, C. L. Aug. 31. Phonographs. - Relates to a pointer for indicating the speed, the key, and the tempo or metronome tempo in which a record is being reproduced. By means of a screw acting on the governor and this pointer, the speed or key can be adjusted. It is stated to be of use for teaching music, and particularly absolute pitch. A preliminary adjustment of the screw 16 or 17 is first necessary, a tuning- fork being used, which enables either the scale or the pointer to be moved relatively without affecting the governor. The instrument may be adapted for use with disk or cylinder machines. Several modifications in the shape and arrangement of the indicator are given, of which two are shown in Figs. 1 and 9.
Patent GB-190522139-A (GB)
Title: Method of and Means for Treating Material such as Foiled Paper, Foiled Parchment and the like, so as to render the same more suitable for Electrical purposes.
Inventor: MANSBRIDGE GEORGE FREDERICK
Filed: 1905-10-31
Granted: 1906-10-18
Abstract: 22,139. Mansbridge, G. F. Oct. 31. Resistances ; testing.-Paper, parchment, or the like, which has been covered on one or both sides with metallic foil for use in electric condensers or resistances, is treated so that one foiled surface is completely isolated from the other surface, whether foiled or not, by subjecting the material to an electric current sufficient to break down the metal round the defective places and thus render them non-conducting. A machine for doing this is shown in Fig. 1. Insulated rollers, brushes, or the like are connected to one pole of the battery b, and a similar roller c is connected to the other pole, the foiled paper passing from the reel d between the rollers to a second reel. The machine may be combined with a machine for rolling condensers and the like. To increase the current and slow the discharge during the short-circuit, the condenser e and resistance f are placed in series across the battery terminals, and a relay g may be arranged to ring a bell and call the attendant's attention to the break in the foil surface.