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Patent GB-190214773-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus for Controlling from a Distance Electromotors Serving to Actuate Ships' Rudders, Sluice Gates, Swing Bridges, and the like.
Filed: 1902-07-02
Granted: 1902-09-04
Abstract: 14,773. Siemens Bros. & Co., [Siemens & Halske Akt.-Ges.]. July 2. Steering-gear. - Relates to apparatus for controlling at a distance electromotors actuating ships' rudders, the principal objects being to ensure a considerable torque on starting and an energetic braking action when stopping, without detrimental sparking at the switch contacts. Fig. 1 illustrates the principle of the invention. On the one hand, a portion of the field winding 6, 8 of the motor is so arranged in parallel with a part of the starting-resistance 4, 7 that it is short-circuited when the lever 3 of the starting-switch is in its final position. On the other hand, the armature 9 of the motor is arranged to be short-circuited by the commutator switch 2 when the said starting-lever is in its commencing position. Fig. 2 shows the general arrangement of the apparatus. The starting- switch 1 has the contacts of its resistances 4, 7 arranged double on the inner surface of a cylinder, and its lever 3 is in mechanical connection with the commutator switch 2, which consists of four pairs of half-rings 11 acted on by carbon brushes 12. Both switches are operated simultaneously by an auxiliary motor 13. The circuit of this auxiliary motor contains a cut-out 14, which is opened by an electromagnet in the armature circuit of the main motor when the armature current exceeds a predetermined amount during braking. When the circuit of the auxiliary motor is broken, the commutator switch is returned to its central position by a device consisting of a cam 15, upon which bears a roller 17 carried by a lever 16, acted on by a strong spring 19. The auxiliary motor is controlled by a capstan wheel 20, actuating a switch 26 through the medium of an arm 21, engaging with a camgroove in a loose sleeve 24 in connection with the switch lever 25.
Patent GB-190219317-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Game Apparatus.
Inventor: CORDWELL JOHN
Filed: 1902-09-03
Granted: 1903-04-02
Abstract: 19,317. Cordwell, J. Sept. 3. Games played with missiles and targets.- Several imitation tobacco pipes &c. a are pivoted so that they can be knocked over by missiles. Each pipe &c. is formed with a heavy base b, which is pivoted at one end on a rod d mounted in brackets e, so that, when the pipe is knocked over, the centre of gravity of the base falls well over the centre of support. A cord j serves for pulling the pipes &c. into an upright position.
Patent GB-190219701-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Apparatus for Dyeing Slivers wound into Tops or Cheeses.
Inventor: JUSTICE PHILIP MIDDLETON
Filed: 1902-09-09
Granted: 1902-11-13
Abstract: 19,701. Justice, P. M., [Hanson, C. M.]. Sept. 9. Dyeing -Relates to centrifugal apparatus for dyeing slivers wound into tops or cheeses, especially wool slivers. The apparatus consists of a circular tank A, fitted with a partial inclined floor B resting on wings C, in which is rotatably mounted a wheel E having an open centre and radial partitions forming pockets. This wheel supports a circle of perforated cans G, adapted to receive the tops or cheeses and having perforated central tubes F communicating with the pockets of the wheel. The cans G are provided with covers G<1> and false bottoms G<2>, capable of being secured together by spring books G<3>. During the operation of the machine the cans are not only revolved with the wheel E, but they are also turned upon their axes. For this purpose, the covers are provided with square shafts H passing upwards through the hubs of a series of ratchetwheels H<1>, supported by a wheel K and actuated by an arrangement of spring hooks H', carried by the strap of a fixed eccentric D', Fig. 2. When only a small quantity of liquor is used, it is drawn upwards into the tubes F and carried outwards through the tops by centrifugal action ; in this case the central opening in the top of the wheel E may be closed by a plate S. When a larger quantity of liquor is used, it is thrown outwards from the centre of the apparatus through the perforated cans, in addition to being drawn up into the perforated tubes. To prevent the liquor from passing through the spaces between the cans, guard-plates L are provided, made alternately wide and narrow, as shown in Fig. 3. While the liquor is returning to the centre of the apparatus, its rotation is stopped by the wings U.
Patent GB-190220242-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and connected with Incandescent Mantles.
Inventor: OFFENBERG MOSES
Filed: 1902-09-16
Granted: 1902-11-20
Abstract: 20,242. Offenberg, M. Sept. 16. Incandescent gas &c. lamps.-The fabric a of the mantles is formed with projecting loops b or the like. As shown in Fig. 6, the outer ends of the loops may be cut to form projecting threads, the cut being preferably effected in such a manner that the fibres of the thread are somewhat loose at the cut ends b<1>.
Patent GB-190221559-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Hasps and Staples.
Inventor: SMITH EDWIN JOSEPH
Filed: 1902-10-03
Granted: 1903-09-24
Abstract: 21,559. Smith, E. J. Oct. 3. Fastenings; door fastenings.-The hasp and staple of a door &c. fastening are so arranged that the attachment screws are hidden when the hasp is in the locking position. The plate a, to which the hasp f is hinged, is formed with turned-up edges b to receive a plate c for covering the attachment screws. The plate c has a tongue through which a screw passes for securing the plate, the head of this screw being covered by the hasp when in the locking position. The holes for the attachment screws of the staple plate g are so placed that the heads of the screws are covered by the hasp when in the locking position.
Patent GB-190228020-A (GB)
Title: Improved Means of Attaching Zinc and other Tiles or Plates to Roofing and other Surfaces.
Inventor: BROCKMAN JOHN WILLIAM
Filed: 1902-12-19
Granted: 1903-10-22
Abstract: 28,020. Brockman, J. W., and Greaves, H. Dec. 19. Roofs. -Relates to a method of attaching zinc and other overlapping tiles, also applicable to other forms. The head A of a tile is pierced to receive the screw-pointed hook B attached to the boarding C. The foot D of the tile above is provided with a clip E engaging with the hook B. In a modification, the hook B is replaced by an eye-bolt, and the clip C by a hook.
Patent GB-190228558-A (GB)
Title: Improved Internal Combustion Engine for Cycles.
Inventor: LEPAPE HIPPOLYTE
Filed: 1902-12-24
Granted: 1903-10-22
Abstract: 28,558. Lepape, H. Dec. 24. Motor cycles.-In two-stroke cycle engines for velocipedes employing a separate pump which finisbes its compressing stroke by the time the power piston has performed about one-third of its in-stroke, the axes of the pump b and cylinder a are placed at 60‹ to each other, with the pump in advance, and their pistons are connected respectively to opposite cranks. Fig. 2 shows the engine mounted upon the frame of a bicycle by clips r, r<1>, s ; it is applicable, however, to other vehicles.
Patent GB-190303159-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Machine for Bending and Stretching Leather for the Manufacture of Boots and Shoes.
Inventor: COUSIN PIERRE
Filed: 1903-02-10
Granted: 1904-01-07
Abstract: 3159. Cousin, P. Feb. 10. Bending.-Relates to a machine which is especially intended for bending and stretching leather for the manufacture of boot and shoe uppers, but which may be used for any kind of bending of leather. Two racks h, which slide in grooves between standards a-b and c-d, are connected to a templet o by catch bolts p, and are driven by pinions gearing with cog-wheels k carried on an axle l, which also carries a flywheel m turned by a handle n. A ratchet-wheel v, controlled by two dogs w, is carried on an axle t, which is driven by another flywheel u and carries also pinions s engaging with two racks r connected to a bar q sliding between the standards a-b and c-d. During the process of stretching the leather, it is held in jaws a' fixed to the upper ends of four screw rods y, carried by the bar q, the rods being grooved so as not to turn, and adjusted by ring nuts z. Adjustable cheeks b<1> are fitted on either side of pivoted supports, which are counterbalanced by a weight f<1>, the cheeks b<1> being moved parallel to the templet o. Slides g<1> are retained at a fixed height by sliding between squares l<1>, and their distance apart is regulated by screws h<1> which engage with a nut on the slides g', each screw having a right and left hand thread. The pieces of leather to be bent are placed flat on the upper edges of the slides g<1>, and the templet o lowered so as to fold the leather double and press it between the slides g<1>, and then between the cheeks b<1> until the leather is in contact with the bar q. The latter is then lowered, and the free back piece of the leather folded over the upper edge of the templet, Fig. 5, and seized by one of the jaws a<1>, after which the hand-wheels z are operated to stretch the leather. The bar q then rises until the cheeks b<1> again touch the slides g', the templet with its envelope of leather just entering the slides g<1>, and while in this position a second templet carries another piece of leather into the slides g<1> until it comes into contact with the first templet o. The support q is then lowered and bolts m<1> are withdrawn, to allow the support d' carrying one of the cheeks b<1> to open, and the templet o is removed, the leather being left on the templet till dry.
Patent GB-190304983-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Points and Crossings for Tramways and Railways.
Inventor: HADFIELD ROBERT ABBOTT
Filed: 1903-03-03
Granted: 1903-01-28
Abstract: 4983. Hadfield, R. A., and Brown, P. B. March 3. Crossings; points.-Relates to a method of constructing points or crossings for electric and other railways and tramways, so that, when portions become worn, they can be easily renewed. The construction is of the same type as that described in the Specification No. 14,511, A.D. 1902. The invention is specially applicable to open points and crossings, either new or old. Fig. 2 is a plan view, and Fig. 3 a sectional elevation, along the line C-D of Fig. 2, of a crossing with the renewable wearing portion attached. The crossing is built up of a continuous rail a and two shorter rails b, that are scarfed to fit against the rail a, as shown in the sectional view, the rails being fixed at the required angles by wedges d and distance-pieces g. The heads of the rails are cut away between the lines 1-1, 2-2 so as to form a recess to receive the removable wearing piece k, which is shaped to form a continuation of the heads of the rails a, b, b<1>. This piece k is secured to the base-plate c by bolts, and, when thus fixed, the bottom edges and ends are luted up with clay and fusible metal s run in to fill up the spaces left empty. The renewable part k is made of manganese steel, and, when worn, can be easily and quickly renewed.
Patent GB-190305597-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Processes for Case Hardening Iron and Steel.
Inventor: MARKS GEORGE CROYDON
Filed: 1903-03-10
Granted: 1904-01-21
Abstract: 5597. Marks, G. C., [Lamargese, C.]. March 10. Case-hardening.-A mixture of charcoal and lampblack is used. Preferably, it is made by carbonizing the bark of wild pine or other resinous woods in closed receptacles.
Patent GB-190318010-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Galvanic Batteries.
Inventor: FIEDLER LOTHAR
Filed: 1903-08-20
Granted: 1904-08-18
Abstract: 18,010. Fiedler, L., and Gerard, F. J. Aug. 20. Plates; secondary batteries.-Cathodes of either primary or secondary batteries are made of an alloy of zinc and antimony, with or without a small proportion of manganese amalgamated with mercury, and may be cast, rolled, or formed either by compressing a mixture of the powdered alloy with mercury, or by electrodepositing the alloy upon a woven, serrated, or perforated matrix of non-corrodible metal, such as steel, bronzes, &c. which have previously been amalgamated. The electrolytic bath is prepared either by dissolving the zinc-antimony-manganese alloy in sulphuric acid and adding mercury sulphate and excess of sulphuric acid to the solution, or by mixing together solutions of the sulphates of the four metals. In a form of dry battery, the powdered alloy, saturated with mercury, is contained in a tray b of non-corrodible metal, such as lead, at the bottom of a papier-mÔchÚ, or other cell a. On this are placed a layer of pulverized glass &c. e saturated with sulphuric acid or other electrolyte, a perforated anode f composed of lead or manganese dioxide, layers of powdered glass e', water-tight insulating-materials h, h<1>, such as pitch, resin. &c. with vent-holes i, m, and absorbent insulating- material j such as, for example, sawdust. For transport purposes, the electrolyte may be in the condition of a jelly. The Provisional Specification states that (1) the layer e may be replaced by a corrugated and perforated sheet of vulcanite &c., and (2) several pairs of elements may be arranged in the same cell.
Patent GB-190319352-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Pneumatic and like Railway Signalling Apparatus.
Inventor: O'DONNELL JOHN PATRICK
Filed: 1903-09-08
Granted: 1904-08-11
Abstract: 19,352. O'Donnell, J. P., and Irving, E. C. Sept. 8. Semaphore signals; controlling and locking signals; interlocking.-The relay valves used in pneumatic and like railway signalling-apparatus, such as are described in Specification No. 183, A.D. 1900, are provided with means to prevent leakage of compressed air from the main inlet to the indication cylinder, or part to be operated, and so prevent a false indication or movement. The valves are operated by a diaphragm attached to the foot of the rod 22, and are provided with an additional exhaust port, or ports 25 or a port and a passage, arranged between the inlet and outlet passages 8, 13, to intercept the leakage. The piston valve 21 works in the exhaust chamber 4, and controls the movement of the valve 19 and the passage 26 in the valve 17 by the conical part 29. The valves 14, 16 control the admission of air from the inlet port and passage 8, 9 to the outlets 12, 13. In a modified construction of relay valve, the piston 21 is formed in one with the valve 19, and the webs 15 on the main inlet valve 14 are arranged so as to enter the exhaust passage 26 in the valve 17. In a further modification, the valves 14, 16 are poppet valves, and the additional exhaust port is situated between the valves 14, 16 when in their normal position.
Patent GB-190322078-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to the Breech Mechanism of Ordnance.
Inventor: DAWSON ARTHUR TREVOR
Filed: 1903-10-13
Granted: 1904-10-13
Abstract: 22,078. Dawson, A. T., and Buckham, G. T. Oct. 13. Ordnance breech mechanism. - Relates to the firing. gear, and to a safety device, for breech actions of the nature described in Specification No. 15,088, A.D. 1893. Fig. 5 is a horizontal section of the action, and Fig. 8 a vertical section showing the striker in itlocked position. A camshaft f<9> rocked by a lanyard or handle connected with the lever f x, carries a cam f<10>, and tooth f<11>; the tooth acts upon a spring-controlled "slipblock " f pivoted by a pin f<4> to a plate f<3>, forming an extension of the striker F, and draws back the striker to the position shown in Fig. 8, in which the block slips over the tooth and the striker is released. The cam f<10> acts against the spring- case f, slightly compressing the spring F<1>, so that when released the spring acts in both directions and causes the case f to act against the cam and return the shaft f 9 to its normal position; the striker may be cocked and released any number of times by pulling the lanyard or firing handle. After discharge, the nose of the striker is retracted within the breech-screw B, by the engagement of a pin f<13> on a block f<14>, pivoted to a rearward extension of the spring-case with a slot f<15> in the plate f<3>. The striker may be locked by causing a catch F<5> on a safety lever F' to enter a notch F<6> in the plate f <3>. A spring-controlled firing-handle for actuating the lever f <x> may be hinged to the guardplate of the gun, its motion being limited by stops. The breech-operating lever D may be carried by the upper end of the shaft D<2>.
Patent GB-190326262-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Furniture Handles, Knobs, Pulls, and like Fittings,
Inventor: TOWER DANIEL WEBSTER
Filed: 1903-12-01
Granted: 1904-03-31
Abstract: 26,262. Tower, D. W. Dec. 1. Locking bolts, nuts, and washers.-In devices for securing handles, pulls, knobs, and similar fittings to furniture &c., a pull 11, Fig. 5, engages with a screw 3 which extends through an opening 2 in the front of a drawer or similar structure. The base of the head 4 of the screw has a flange 5 provided witb a series of projections or pins 7 which engage with a series of notches or recesses on the surface of a washer 8 provided with spurs or prongs 9. The corrugations prevent the screw from working loose, the spurs 9 being embedded in the wood. In the case of a knob, rotation is prevented by a dished washer 15, Fig. 1, having prongs 16 which are embedded in the wood. A non- circular boss 13 on the handle fits into a corresponding aperture in the washer, the sides 17 of the aperture extending to the front of the drawer to prevent crushing of the washer. The washer is made of iron, steel, or other cheap metal, and is covered by a brass or other washer held in place by a flange at the rear of the knob.
Patent GB-190328080-A (GB)
Title: A New or Improved Card Game.
Inventor: JONES JAMES PAULINUS
Filed: 1903-12-22
Granted: 1904-10-13
Abstract: 28,080. Jones, J. P. Dec. 22. Drawings to Specification. Card games.-The game is intended to illustrate international tariff problems. Ten cards are provided, each having on one side a national flag and on the other a list of tariffs, and fifty other cards each representing goods to different values, e.g., woollen goods ú100. The players buy and sell by means of counters representing money, paying or receiving tariffs according to the scale printed on the tariff cards.
Patent GB-190404708-A (GB)
Title: Improved Mode of Making Coke and Apparatus to be used therefor.
Inventor: SETTLE TOM
Filed: 1904-02-26
Granted: 1904-12-31
Abstract: 4708. Settle, T., and Padfield, W. A. Feb. 26. Coking.-In order to produce coke of variable density, an oven is charged periodically from the top with small quantities of powdered coal. An incandescent pile is formed inside the oven having an outer layer of uncoked coal. The Figure shows in section an oven with a suitable reciprocating charging-device. This latter consists of a vertical rod C passing through a hopper D and charging- aperture A into the oven, and carrying two cones B of which the upper one is adjustable. At the top of the pile, a species of crater is formed in wh ich the tar largely distile, and a quantity of gas is evolve d which passes out by an ascension-pipe E, together with the liquid products. It is stated that this gas may be used for lighting or heating purposes without purification.
Patent GB-190406265-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Governors for Engines.
Inventor: ALLISON CHARLES ARTHUR
Filed: 1904-03-15
Granted: 1904-04-21
Abstract: 6265. Allison, C. A., [Hooven, Owens, Rentschler Co.]. March 15. Centrifugal governors.-The sleeve 2 of a centrifugal governor, which is primarily intended for steam turbines, is moved axially on the governor spindle 1 by two bell cranks each having two arms 12 engaging between collars 11 on the sleeve 2, and two arms 9 engaging between collars 6 on the centrifugal weights 5. The weights 5 are loosely mounted on a spindle 4 passing loosely through the governor spindle 1, and move outwards under the action of centrifugal force and against the action of springs 8 confined by caps 7, which screw on to the spindle 4, and pass loosely through holes in the casing. The cover 3 of the casing is keyed on to the spindle 1. Guiding-rollers 18 carried by tne casing project between guides 17 on the weights 5. The sleeve 2 has prongs 15 which engage with prongs on a collar 14 secured to the spindle. In order to reduce friction balls are inserted in grooves in the prongs. The balls may be prevented from escaping by thin plates secured to the ends of the prongs.
Patent GB-190410551-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Arrangement of Electric Motors in or on Electrically Driven Vehicles.
Inventor: KRIZIK FRANZ
Filed: 1904-05-07
Granted: 1905-03-09
Abstract: 10,551. Krizik, F. May 7. Electric locomotives and motor vehicles. - Relates to the arrangements of motors or axles in electric railways and tram ways whereby the available spaced is m o r e efficiently utilized, and greater power may be employed. Two electric motors M', M<2> are located one on each side of the driving-axle A, each driving one common wheel. The motion is communicated through toothed-wheel, speed-reducing gearing. A single motor constructed with two armatures may also be employed.
Patent GB-190412664-A (GB)
Title: A New Preparation or Solution for use in Laying Dust on Roadways and for like purposes
Inventor: FITZSIMONS FREDERICK JOHN
Filed: 1904-06-04
Granted: 1905-06-01
Abstract: 12,664. Fitzsimons, F. J. June 4. Liquid surface-treating compositions for laying dust. Sand is fluxed with soda &c., and the resulting silicious material is dissolved in water. The solution is mixed with the water used for watering the roads &c. Sometimes lime is mixed with the sand and soda.
Patent GB-190412724-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in, and in the Manufacture of, Tubular Handles such as are used for Frypans and other Culinary Utensils and the like.
Filed: 1904-06-06
Granted: 1905-04-06
Abstract: 12,724. Sankey & Sons, J., and Sankey, G. H. June 6. Pans; handles.-In making tubular handles for frying-pans or other culinary utensils or the like, a sheet-metal blank is made into a tubular form A<1>, with a longitudinal joint c, as shown in Figs. 5 and 6. The spread portion which is riveted to the pan is next made. A tubular plug a<1> is inserted in the tube A', leaving a clearance space d, Fig. 5, the plug having a joint b diametrically opposite to the joint c. The end d of the tube A' is then bent over as shown in Fig. 11. The bent-over portion is then brought to a welding-heat and moulded into the spread.out form shown in Figs. 12 and 13. A hole is made in the opposite end of the handle for hanging up the pan. In Fig. 5 the tube is left hollow at this end. Fig. 15 shows a form of handle with the end made solid as in the case of the spread-out portion, and in which a hole is punched.
Patent GB-190413454-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Valve-reseating Tool applicable to other purposes.
Inventor: FORREST ROBERT
Filed: 1904-06-14
Granted: 1904-07-14
Abstract: 13,454. Forrest, R. July 14. Drills and cutters ; tool-holders; milling.- A re-seating tool for valves consists of a shank a provided with a square end c to which are attached a circular bevelled cutter e and a circular block f by means of a screw i or otherwise. A cutter of suitable size is fixed to the spindle, and the whole is then rotated by means of a ratchet brace &c. The tool may be used for milling or drilling purposes.
Patent GB-190418150-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Night Commode.
Inventor: ARMANI ARMIDA
Filed: 1904-08-22
Granted: 1904-09-22
Abstract: 18,150. Armani, A. Aug. 22. Commodes. - Chamber - pots are hermetically closed by placing them in a cabinet comprising a case a and hinged lid d. The bottom b and lid d are bevelled so that, on inserting the utensil, it is enclosed between them as shown. The necessary yielding of the lid is obtained by constructing the bearing c as shown in Fig. 4, in which a metal sleeve f<1> ia surrounded by an india-rubber ring g<1>. In the modification shown in Fig. 4, the lid d<1> is covered with some elastic material, and is connected to the sides by pivoted arms m\ so that the closure takes place on simply pressing the vessel against the edge o', the descent of the pivoted bottom b<1> being checked by a stop q<1>. The provision of a bar p<1> Fig. 4, supported by the sides, or a handle i, Fig. 1, attached to the lid, renders the device portable.