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Patent GB-190202984-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Apparatus for use in Starting and Controlling Electric Motors.
Inventor: ADAMS ARTHUR HENRY
Filed: 1902-02-05
Granted: 1903-01-08
Abstract: 2984. Adams, A. H., and Mould, J. T. Feb. 5. Cut-outs; switches.-Relates to switches for controlling motors. The main and rheostat switches are electrically interlocked, so that the main switch cannot be closed unless all the resistances are in, while it opens with an under or over load. Figs. 1 and 2 show one construction. The rheostat arm p is mounted on a spindle k, and carries an auxiliary switch q. On the spindle is another armj, carrying an auxiliary switch l, and adapted to be moved by the operating-handle e. The arm p is connected by a spring with the arm j, and tends to follow its movemeut, but is held by a catch' y. The main switch is controlled by an electromagnet 5, the coil of which is in series with the switches l, q, and hence cannot be energized except when both these are closed. This happens when the handle e is moved on,' in which position it is held by a catch device.f. The core 4 is then raised, closing the main switch 3 and also releasing the catch y, and so allowing the rheostat arm p to cut out the resistances. The closing of the main switch also short-circuits the switch q, so that the magnet 5 continues to be excited. In case of a failure of current, the switch 3 drops and opens the circuit ; it cannot be again closed until the arm e has been moved back to the "off" position and the resistances again put in. A magnet 15 is provided to open a switch 18, 19, in case of an overload, and break the circuit of the coil 5. Lamps 25 may be used in the circuits as resistances or indicators. In a modified construction, the rheostat arm is mounted so as to fall under its own weight when released. Fig. 5 shows another modification, iu which the first auxiliary switch comprises a contact n' carried on a looselypivoted arm 42, and the arm corresponding to j which operates it is formed in two pivoted parts j<1>, j<2>.
Patent GB-190208528-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or appertaining to Swivel Shuttle Motions for Looms for Weaving.
Inventor: HOLLINGWORTH EDWARD
Filed: 1902-04-12
Granted: 1903-03-05
Abstract: 8528. Hollingworth, E., [Hutchins, G. F.]. April 12. Swivel looms. -The inner end of each swivel shuttle 8 carries a short rack b with two longer teeth a and a shorter central tooth c, which engage with the pin 7<1> of a pin - wheel 7. This wheel is secured to a pinion 5 which is mounted on a tube 6 fitted in the usual back plate 1; the pinion may be driven by means of a pinion 3 and the usual sliding rack 2. The shuttles 8 rest upon a plate 9 secured to the plate 1, and are formed with grooves to receive extensions 10<1> of the front plate 10. By this means, the swivel, shuttles can be arranged near together and spots and small figures can be woven closer together.
Patent GB-190211357-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Electricity Meters
Inventor: ANDERSON KNOWLES
Filed: 1902-05-17
Granted: 1903-05-16
Abstract: 11,357. Anderson, K. May 17. Energy meters.-In a supply meter, the movable coil 7 of an electrodyna m o m e t e r reciprocates at a rate proportional to the power passing, and the reciprocations are counted. Thedynamo- meter has stationary main-current coils 6, and the vertically- movable pressure coil 7 is hung from pulleys or arms on a shaft 12, and is balanced by a weighted arm. These parts are oscillated electrodynamically, the connections of the pressure coil 7 being reversed at the end of each swing, by a reverser 27. The oscillation is retarded by a divided circular vessel 11, fixed on the shaft 12 and partly filled with spirit or other liquid, the movement of which is retarded by the passage of air across the partition in the vessel 11 taking place only through a long thin tube, as described in Specification No. 16,225, A.D. 1900. The vessel 11 is entirely closed ; it may be either a hollow ring with a partition in its uppermost part, or a drum with a partition dipping in the liquid. The shaft 12 is supported on wheel bearings. The reverser 27 may consist of an insulating-plate rocking on bearings and carrying four projecting metal pieces to connect pairs of springs 25, supported by a stationary plate 24. The plate 27 is rocked by a weighted tumbler 29, operated by two pins on the vessel 11. As the tumbler 29 is raised, its weight, acting on the vessel 11, is balanced by one of two weighted arms 15, resting on one of two pins on the front of the vessel. The other arm 15 is then raised by an arm 41 of a lever on a shaft 36 ; the ends of this lever carry armatures 35 over two horse-shoe electromagnets, which are in circuit with the pres- sure coil 7 of the electrodynamometer and with the reverser 27, so that this supplies current to only one of the electromagnets at a time. The bearings of the shaft 36 are adjustable vertically. The shaft 36 drives the counting-mechanism of the meter. The arms 15 are carried loose on the shaft 12, or on stationary studs
Patent GB-190219904-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Rolling Stock for Mono-rail Tramways or Railways.
Inventor: EWING CHARLES
Filed: 1902-09-11
Granted: 1903-07-09
Abstract: 19,904. Ewing, C. Sept. 11. Road rollers. - Relates to single-rail rolling- stock such as those described in Specification No. 3679, A.D. 1894, [Abridgment Class Railway and tramway vehicles], and is shown applied to a traction engine. According to the Provisional Specification, the steering-wheels may be made replaceable by road wheels or a roller. The driving- wheels B are adapted to travel on the road on opposite sides of the raised single rail C. The vehicle is steered automatically by means of two steering-wheels D, of which the channel-shaped peripheries D<2> run on the single rail. The steering-wheels carry a truck E which has a bearing- spring G and a king-bolt connection F under the front part of the vehicle. In a modification, the single rail is recessed into the ground and the steering-wheels are provided with central flanges which engage in the recess.
Patent GB-190224243-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Portable Hot Air, Vapour and like Baths
Inventor: VALCKE JULES
Filed: 1902-11-05
Granted: 1903-11-05
Abstract: 24,243. Valcke, J. Nov. 5. Drawings to Specification. Vaporizers. - The Provisional Specification describes a small boiler heated by gas, petrol, &c., for supplying a medicated vapour bath. It is formed with a collapsable dome collector. The dome is screwed into place and closes an opening for introducing the hand for cleaning, or medicaments, plants, or herbs.
Patent GB-190225556-A (GB)
Title: Method for Making Clearly Soluble Caseine.
Inventor: EBERHARD OTTO
Filed: 1902-11-20
Granted: 1903-05-28
Abstract: 25,556. Eberhard, O., and Mierisch, O. Nov. 20. Casein and its compounds.-A process for making clearly-soluble casein, free from fat, consists in adding caustic soda or potash to skim or other milk (which has been obtained in the usual manner by centrifugal force, preferably at 40‹-45‹ C.), again subjecting the milk to centrifugal action until fat is no longer deposited, precipitating the casein by an acid such as diluted sulphuric acid, preferably an acid which forms soluble lime salts, such as ethylsulphuric acid, lactic acid,.or acetic acid, and then washing the precipitate and dissolving it in alkali. The processes of separating, washing, and dissolving may be repeated several times. Finally, the casein is dissolved in ammonia solution and, with or without treatment with fat solvents, such as benzene or chloroform, the solution is filtered through infusorial earth or the like. The filtrate may be used as it is for some purposes, or the casein may be precipitated from it by an acid.
Patent GB-190302761-A (GB)
Title: A New or Improved Harness for Stopping Runaway Animals, especially applicable for Big Cattle
Inventor: SOFFNER GOTTLIEB
Filed: 1903-02-05
Granted: 1903-12-31
Abstract: 2761. Soffner, G. Feb. 5. Throwing animals, harness for; halters.-For stopping runaway animals, particularly large cattle, a girth a, fastened round the body of the animal, is provided with rings b, through which pass ropss i, k, secured to the front legs. The halter has two connected rings, which pass over the horns and have chains f connected just above the nose, while the ends are joined below the head and fitted with a kind of tongs or forceps device h, through which passes the rope k to form a leading-line, the rope i being knotted thereto. By pulling the leading- rope, it is drawn.through the forceps, so that the animal's legs are pulled back and its head brought down. The forceps have points inclined towards the front and penetrating into the rope, to prevent the latter from returning, but allowing it to be pulled out. The device is released by compressing the shanks of the forceps in the manner of a pair of pincers.
Patent GB-190303760-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Automatically Indicating Weighing Scales.
Inventor: WINKLER GUSTAV GOTTLIEB FREDER
Filed: 1903-02-17
Granted: 1903-12-31
Abstract: 3760. Winkler, G. G. F. C. Feb. 17. Pendulum-weight apparatus; indicating and registering mechanism. - Consists of an automaticaly-indicating apparatus in which equally increased movements of the pointer correspond to equal variations in the load. The load P, Fig. 2, is applied by means of levers or a flexible band to a quadrant E pivoted at 0 and having arms 0 A, 0 c, in a line with perpendicular radii O E, 0 D respectively. A pin c on the arm 0 c engages in a slot b, so that the movement of the arm 0 c causes a counterpoised bar s to slide vertically in its supports g, h, and a rack d and pinion e are thus caused to move a pointer over a scale S. The arm 0 A carries a weight p for balancing the load, and, when this arm swings through an angle x, it causes a vertical movement of the rack d equal to R<1>.r.P/p.R where R<1>, r, R are the radii 0 c, 0 D, 0 A, respectively, and, since these three quantities are constant, the movement of the rack and its pointer vary as the load P. An additional pointer l and scale m may be employed, each division of the scale m indicating, preferably, the weight corresponding to a complete revolution of the other pointer. A modification is described in which the arm 0 c is in a line with the arm 0 A, the rod s then being horizontal, while the additional scale is dispensed with.
Patent GB-190304223-A (GB)
Title: Improved Clip for Fixing Sheet of Transferring Material
Inventor: FENDER FREDERICK GEORGE
Filed: 1903-02-23
Granted: 1904-02-23
Abstract: 4223. Fender, F. G., and Coleman, W. E. Feb. 23. Copying documents &c.-A clip is employed to hold a sheet of carbon paper or other transferring- material used in connection with manifold books, pads of billheads, &c. One part of the clip consists of a Z-shaped piece D of metal or other suitable material fixed to the cover C of the book &c. The other part of the clip comprises a split tubular piece E, pivoted to the piece D. The sheet A of transferring-material is bent over the top edge of the piece D, and the piece E is turned so as to clamp it in position. A projection G on the piece D assists in retaining the sheet A.
Patent GB-190314766-A (GB)
Title: Auto-motive Driving Mechanism
Inventor: SCHMID FRANZ
Filed: 1903-07-02
Granted: 1903-08-27
Abstract: 14,766. Schmid, F. July 2. Self-driving engines.-The motor has a flywheel a mounted on a driving-shaft, and symmetrically arranged on each side of the flywheel are two discs c, each having a rubber plate d at its centre. The discs carry axles e, arranged at right-angles to each other. A pair of weights 3, mounted on a rocking bar f, supported on the axle, are connected by cords h to a-fixed bar g. The weights are tilted as shown on the left side of Fig. 2, and, when in the horizontal position as shown on the right side, the weight contacting with the rubber plate is pushed outwards by the pressure of the plate and the pull of the cord, this action, it is stated, producing a continuous rotation of the device.
Patent GB-190322798-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Cement-plate Presses.
Inventor: STREULI LOUIS
Filed: 1903-10-21
Granted: 1904-02-25
Abstract: 22,798. Streuli, L. Oct. 31, A.D. 1902, [date applied for under Patents Act, A.D. 1901]. Moulding cement.-Apparatus for making uniform rhombic plates with two projecting ribs is shown. The table 1 is rotated intermittently, and has studs 19 normally resting on the angle-iron bar 21. The studs ascend the elevated part 22, Fig. 3, of the bar 21, strike against the flat springs 18, Fig. 2, of the lever 16 and force the plate 9 into the position shown in dotted lines, thus leaving the material free to fill the frame 12, Figs. 1 and 3, which surrounds the aperture 10. The plate and frame stop as the stud 19 leaves the part 22, and the slotted part 13 of the frame 12 strikes against the projecting portion 31 on the fixed plate 14. When the stud 19 again rises, it engages with the lever 24, which is pivoted at 23, and carries a roller 25 running on the plate 1 and supporting the plate 9. This plate 9 begins to move to the right again, and an empty mould 4 is gradually brought below the edge 32, which reaches nearly to the front of the hopper 8 carried by the arm 7, and the material begins to enter. In the position shown, the edges 34, 35 of the stamp head 29 give a preliminary pressing to the material, the knives 30, Fig. 4, keeping the pressure from the parts other than the edges. The plate 9 is disengaged from the studs 19 by a projecting part of the lever 24 meeting an inclined plane 26, which has a stop 36 to bring the plate 9 to rest, at the same time the plate 1 also stops for the preliminary pressing in the moulds 4, which are provided with movable bottoms 5, Figs. 1 and 3, supported by portions 27 of the framework 3. As the edges are stepped, the plates are shaped as shown in Fig. 8, and, after the stamp head is lifted, the rotation carries the materials beneath a second stamp, where they are given the final shape, indicated by the dark shading. As the plate 9 moves to the left, the frame 12 smooths the surface for the final pressing. The grates 11 necessitate the slotting of the stamp - head and knives, and, by preventing the accumulation of material on either side of the frame 12, act together with the plate 14 in ensuring uniform distribution of colour 33, Fig. 4. The framework 3 receives the guide-rods 28 of the stamphead 29.
Patent GB-190401938-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Construction of Joints of Earthenware Drain Pipes.
Inventor: LINGARD HENRY
Filed: 1904-01-26
Granted: 1904-11-24
Abstract: 1938. Lingard, H. Jan. 26. Spigot-and-socket joints.-Relates to a joint applicable to ordinary earthenware drain pipes of cylindrical or oval shape. The pipe A has a socket B provided with a grooved flange C extending about two-thirds round its periphery. The spigot of the next pipe is laid in the groove resting on the edge C<2> to which it is cemented. Liquid cement is then poured in at the gap to fill the groove, the upper part being completed by hand. In a modification, the flange C is continued right round the socket and the cement is poured through a hole in the top.
Patent GB-190406955-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Fastening Devices for Ribbon Collars and the like
Inventor: WAGNER CAROLINE EMILY GERTRUDE
Filed: 1904-03-22
Granted: 1904-04-28
Abstract: 6955. Wagner, C. B. G. March 22. Stays or stiffeners for ribbon collars &c. Relates to an invisible fastening for ribbons, collars, stocks, &c., which may take the place of featherbones or steels. The ends h, i of the ribbon are arranged about the loops b, e, and, on tightening the ends, the edge of the loop e is caught m the hook d of the part a, the ribbon being held in position by the overlapping of the sides of the two loops. Holes c, j, Figs. 4 and 5, are provided for stitching the fastening to the ribbon if necessary. Fig. 2 shows the parts h, i of the ribbon drawn through the loops from behind, so that the free ends can be tied in a bow in front. Fig. 3 shows the ends put through in the opposite direction, so that they are concealed.
Patent GB-190407025-A (GB)
Title: Attachments to Incandescent Gas Burners
Inventor: HOLBROOK WILLIAM EDWARD
Filed: 1904-03-23
Granted: 1904-08-18
Abstract: 7025. Holbrook, W. E., Holbrook, R. E., and Bibbero, M. March 23. Incandescent gas burners.-The air supply to an incandescent gas burner passes in between the tops of two cups A, B arranged to surround the air holes F in the burner tube. The supply may be regulated by screwing or sliding the lower cup up or down a gas tube D ; the cup may be locked in any position by means of a nut E. When the burner is not in use, the cups may be fitted together to protect the burner from dust.
Patent GB-190407777-A (GB)
Title: Improved Combined Pipe or Cigar Holder and Cigar Cutter applicable for Advertising Purposes.
Inventor: SCHUBERT BERNHARD FERDINAND
Filed: 1904-04-02
Granted: 1905-03-02
Abstract: 7777. Schubert, B. F., Kurtz, I. S., and Kurtz, R. April 2. Drawings to Specification. Advertising.-Advertisements are arranged at various points on a tobacco pipe or cigar holder, combined with a cigar cutter, and made to resemble a pistol in appearance.
Patent GB-190413622-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Construction of Battle Ships, Torpedo Boats, Floating Targets and Lightships
Inventor: HUNTER WILLIAM JOHN
Filed: 1904-06-16
Granted: 1905-06-16
Abstract: 13,622. Hunter, W. J. June 16. Ballasting; rolling, preventing.- Battleships, torpedo-boats, floating targets, and lightships are built with a well or chamber E below the waterline A. This chamber is perforated at the sides but closed at the top or deck D and ends C, so that water entering the chamber acts as ballast, and, by means of the deck D, gives increased steadiness and buoyancy.
Patent GB-190417155-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Magazine Photographic Cameras.
Inventor: HICKON HERBERT EDWARD
Filed: 1904-08-05
Granted: 1905-08-03
Abstract: 17,155. Hickox, H. E. Aug. 5. Cameras; trays and dishes; shutters.-A camera, adapted to receive a charge of plates and for loading in daylight, is provided with a focussing-screen and a tank for developing and fixing the negative. Fig. 2 is a horizontal section of the camera. The plates are either opaque or are carried by opaque sheaths arranged so that the sensitized surfaces are not rubbed by the adjacent plate. They are stored in a case c with a flange c', the case being introduced into the camera through the top, which is closed by a hinged lid, and are pushed towards the back of the camera by the spring d and the flanged disc c<2>. The focussing-screen h is carried by spring strips i. The manipulating-knob p<3> is attached to a shoe p. When this is pushed from the position shown in dotted lines the tip p<1> pushes the first plate into the camera proper and the pin p<4> moves back the springs i carrying the focussing- screen h, which is thus moved away from its normal position. The plate then rests on the ledge t on the top of the developing-tank. The shutter n is normally kept closed by a spring and is opened by a trigger action. After exposure, the tank is slightly moved to allow the plate to drop into the developing-tank, in which it is supported in a cradle with a perforated bottom. The tank is divided into two divisions, one for the developing and one for the fixing solutions, and is mounted in slides or on a vertical pivot. The plate is transferred from one solution to another by means of the cradle. The Provisional Specification states that notches into which a spring enters may be used to indicate the correct positions of the tank during the operations.
Patent GB-190417950-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Taps or Cocks.
Inventor: WARD FRANCIS
Filed: 1904-08-18
Granted: 1905-07-20
Abstract: 17,950. Ward, F. Aug. 18. Plug cocks; venting-cocks.-A plug cock, comprising a hollow plug N, Figs. 1 and 3, discharging axially, is constructed with a venting arrangement consisting of a separate venting-passage E<1>, Fig. 3, in the plug, which operates in conjunction with a venting-tube E, Fig. 1, passing into the vessel from which liquid is to be drawn. The vessel to be filled is held up against an adjustable collar J ; when the liquid rises to the lower end of the plug, the vent passage is closed and the flow of liquid stopped. The vent passage E<1>opens into a wide recess in the plug, the cutting-off edges of which are shown at R, S, Fig. 4. In order to assist the venting action just before opening the tap, a vent hole G is provided in the casing to open into the recess bounded by the edges R, S ; the edge R cuts off the vent hole G just as the forward edge K<2>, Figs. 3 and 4, of the discharge opening in the plug puts the liquid passage K in communication with the discharge passage through the plug, the venting then taking place solely through the passage E'. The plug is retained in the casing by a screw cap I and an interposed spring. The tap is screwed into the vessel and is secured therein by a screw nut F.
Patent GB-190422988-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Sensitized Plates for a Process of Color Photography.
Filed: 1904-10-25
Granted: 1904-12-08
Abstract: 22,988. Soc. Anon. des Plaques et Papiers Photographiques A. LumiÞre et ses fils. Dec. 17, A.D. 1903, [date applied for under Patents Act, A.D. 1901]. Sensitized plates and films; producing coloured photographs.-In sensitized plates and films for photographing in colours, screen-coatings of finelypowdered coloured grains are interposed between the sensitive coating and its support. Two coatings c, d of coloured grains finely powdered so as not to give any appreciable colour to the surface are sandwiched between two coatings p of pitchy matters and a coating v of varnish. The sensitive surface b is exposed through the plate a, and the developed plate seen by transparency shows colours complementary to those actually photographed.
Patent GB-190423184-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Means for Producing Inflammable Gas and Utilizing the same in Internal Combustion Engines.
Inventor: RUSSELL WILLIAM HENRY
Filed: 1904-10-27
Granted: 1904-12-22
Abstract: 23,184. Russell, W. H., and Russell, G. E. Oct. 27. Carburetting; mixing gases.-A gas generator,for producing inflammable gas for use in internal-combustion engines or for illuminating purposes, comprises a cylindrical vessel 1, Fig. 1, containing a quantity of absorbent material 8, coated with infusorial earth and saturated with a volatile hydrocarbon or other combustible such as naphtha, crude petroleum, alcohol, lysol, or turpentine, fed in the form of spray through an inlet 7 protected by wire gauze. Extending along the bottom of the receptacle are perforated pipes 2, to which air is supplied by way of the air-inlet pipes 3 and a controlling-valve 4. In the centre of the absorbent material 8 is suspended a deep vessel 9, of copper or brass, insulated from the vessel 1 and containing fibrous material 10 saturated with dilute acid, and a rod of zinc 12 suspended from a cap 11. Hydrogen is generated in the vessel 9 and escapes into the main vessel 1 through perforations 13. The gas passes out through the outlet 5 and cock 6, past the air-inlet cock 16, to the induction pipe 14 of the engine E. The vessel 1 may be provided with an auxiliary air-inlet 24, and is fitted with a reservoir 18 for holding a reserve supply of volatile hydrocarbon, which, in case of emergency or when starting the engine, may be fed directly to the pipe 14, the supply being controlled by means of a needle valve 25. The hydrocarbon in the vessel 18 may be admitted to the main vessel 1 by means of a valve 21 to saturate the absorbent material 8. In cold weather, the exhaust gases from the engine may be employed for warming the contents of the vessel 1. The fuel preferably used in this apparatus consists of alcohol with a small percentage of turpentine to increase the formation of ozone in the apparatus.