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Patent GB-190117114-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Mounting of the Drums of Centrifugal Machines and other Rapidly-rotating Parts.
Inventor: SHARPLES PHILIP M
Filed: 1901-08-26
Granted: 1901-11-16
Abstract: 17,114. Sharples, P. M. Aug. 26. Ball bearings.-Relates to the mounting of the drums of centrifugal machines and other rapidlyrotating parts, and comprises a yielding bearing, a flexible spindle or couplings, and a friction steadying device. A coned sleeve 13, secured to the upper end of the spindle section 12, bears upon a ring of balls enclosed in a flange ring 16 which is fitted in a chamber in the framing 7. The balls are surrounded, by a ring 19, which rests upon another ring 20, and is pressed against the flanged ring 16 by springs 22 bearing upon an adjustable disc 21. Another ring 24, likewise supported on springs and kept central by a ring 25, serves to support the balls. The edge of the ring 19 is coned, and the ring 20 is cupped to correspond ; thus the bearing is able to move sideways to a small extent by the movement of both rings together, resisted by friction against the flanged ring 16, and to a further extent by a wedging action of the upper ring upon the lower, which is resisted by the springs 22. The steadying device consists of a light ring 45, preferably of wood, which fits loosely over the hollow feed pipes 40 at the bottom of the drum. This ring is loosely enclosed in a sleeve 42, fixed round the feed nozzle 3 in the bottom of the fixed casing, against the upper flange of which it is pressed by springs to set up a frictional resistance to movement.
Patent GB-190117966-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Apparatus for Propelling and Steering Aeronautical Machines
Inventor: JONES JAMES
Filed: 1901-09-09
Granted: 1902-07-03
Abstract: 17,966. Jones, J., and Jones, C. F. Sept. 9. AÙrial machines with aÙrostats.-The car C is supported from the aÙrostat A, and carries above it a hollow shaft D to which the rudder G is pivoted. The rudder yoke lines h pass through the shaft to a roller i operated by a hand-wheel I. The propeller is mounted on a sleeve E revolving on the shaft D and operated by a motor K or a treadle M. The propeller is made up of bent rods f<1>, radiating from a boss to which sails f are attached. The supporting-cords b, b of the car may be varied in length, to alter the inclination of the propeller shaft.
Patent GB-190119088-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Electric Igniting Devices for Explosion Motors
Inventor: MAUGUIN PIERRE MARIUS
Filed: 1901-09-24
Granted: 1902-08-28
Abstract: 19,088. Mauguin, P. M. Sept. 24. Gas and like engines, igniting in. A sparking- plug comprises a plate c in metallic contact with one terminal i and insulated from the other terminal a which passes through it by layers of mica d, and by washers of mica h which are squeezed between the head b, the plate c, and washer by the nut. The head b carries a piece of platinum j.
Patent GB-190201297-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Portable Apparatus for Placing Cop Tubes upon the Spindles of Mules, Twiners, Ring-frames and other similar Machines.
Inventor: JAGGER ELI
Filed: 1902-01-17
Granted: 1902-03-06
Abstract: 1297. Jagger, E. Jan. 17. Tube-applying apparatus for mules, twiners, ring frames, &c. Relates to improvements on the inventions described in Specifications No. 8728, A.D. 1886, and No. 3654, A.D. 1888, and consists in certain details of construction whereby the apparatus is rendered lighter and can be produced at less cost &c. The handles are each formed by folding a strip of sheet metal about two strips of sheet steel i, Fig. 5, bending the folded strip into a loop, and soldering to the inside thereof a semi circular sheet-metal piece k. The ends l, m of the casing b, Fig. 3, are formed by stamping from sheet metal. The end m is soldered in position, while l is secured by screws, to facilitate the insertion and removal of the tube barrel f. Each end is pressed into the shape shown, and has soldered to it a support p for a bush r, in which the pivots t, s of the barrel may revolve. The ends u, v, Fig. 7, of the tube barrel f are also stamped of the form shown, from sheet metal. The core h is soldered to a corrugated cone 5, which is soldered to a disc x secured by bolts 3 to the inner edges of the end u, both the disc and cone being formed with apertures into which the pivot pin t is soldered. The core h can, therefore, be removed with the disc x by releasing the screws 3. To the end v and to one another, as shown, are soldered the drum 10, which forms a bearing for the core h, the two parts g, g<1> of the cam or escapement mechanism for intermittently rotating the barrel, and the inner dish-shaped piece 14, which, with the end 13, carries the pivot pin s, all the parts, except the pivot pins, being formed by stamping from sheet metal.
Patent GB-190203364-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Manufacture of Artificial Stone Building-blocks Bricks and the like
Inventor: MARKS GEORGE CROYDON
Filed: 1902-02-10
Granted: 1902-12-11
Abstract: 3364. Marks, G. C., [Frerichs, C.]. Feb. 10. Bricks, building-blocks, &c.-Glazed calcareous sandstone and like blocks &c. are produced by thoroughly mixing the materials, such as lime and sand, and moulding the mixture into blocks &c., which are hardened by steam, coated with glazing- material, and burned at a temperature high enough to fuse the silicate of lime. The preliminary hardening treatment by steam may be sufficient only to render the mass capable of being easily worked by hand. The blocks may be subjected to a preliminary burning process, at a high tempera- ture, after treatment with steam, to produce the necessary rigidity, and may afterwards be glazed and burned at a lower temperature.
Patent GB-190204254-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Electric Cells or Batteries
Filed: 1902-02-19
Granted: 1902-11-27
Abstract: 4254. L a k e , H. H., [Soc. Anon. "Le "Carbone"]. Feb. 19. Primary batteries. -The depolarizer C is contained in a porous conducting - vessel B, which is attached to the electrode A by elastic bands b<1> so that it can be readily detached for the renewal of the depolarizer.
Patent GB-190204801-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to the Manipulation of Surgical and Dental Chairs and Similar Appliances.
Inventor: NEWTON PHILIP ARTHUR
Filed: 1902-02-25
Granted: 1902-06-05
Abstract: 4801. Newton, P. A., [Consolidated Dental Manufacturing Co.]. Feb. 25. Governors combined with brakes.-Relates to a speed-regulating device for use with a dental chair. As the chair seat descends, a ring 25 is rotated and pivoted weighted arms 59, 60 fly outwards and cause the brake blocks 61, 62 to engage the inner side of a casing, and so check the speed of descent of the chair seat.
Patent GB-190209273-A (GB)
Title: A Folding Umbrella.
Inventor: EKELUND JOHN ANDREW
Filed: 1902-04-22
Granted: 1902-07-10
Abstract: 9273. Ekelund, J. A. April 22. Folding umbrellas ; compact, making; joints ; ribs; sticks; stretchers.-The umbrella is composed of three sections A, B, C, which may be readily attached to one another or disjointed, in which case the umbrella, occupying a small space, may be carried in a valise. The sections are secured to each other by short internal tubes, and by slots on the section, which engage with corresponding lugs. For instance, as regards the section B, the lug and slot are shown at F<1>. For fixing the sections, projecting spring pieces, such as P, are provided, suitable slits being provided for their operation. To the sliding sleeve Q is pivotally attached the brace R, the other end being hinged to the ribs. The ribs are also secured to a fixed collar. A second sleeve 8 is adapted to slide upon the rod A, the brace T being attached to the sleeve and to the ribs. To the sliding collar n is secured the covering of the umbrella. To fold the umbrella, the lower sleeve is released and is pulled downwards, then the upper sleeve is released and pushed upwards until it is in contact with the collar fixed on the rod.
Patent GB-190210140-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Chain Mattresses and the like.
Inventor: REINHOLD HERMANN
Filed: 1902-05-02
Granted: 1902-07-10
Abstract: 10,140. Reinhold, H. May 2. Mattresses &c.-In chain mattress surfaces the mesh is made up of links, each consisting of an eye and hook. The longitudinal sides a of the meshes are connected to the diagonal ends b by special eyed hooks, the shanks c', d' of which are in a line with the diagonal ends. The hooked eye c' has a depression e to separate the two hooks which engage it.
Patent GB-190218160-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in connection with Stage and Platform Appliances for Producing Scenic and other Displays.
Inventor: STOLL OSWALD
Filed: 1902-08-18
Granted: 1903-11-18
Abstract: 18,160. Stoll, O. Aug. 18. Theatrical appliances.-Scenic and other effects are produced on a stage or platform formed in two or more concentric sections mounted on rollers, guides, &c. so as to revolve separately in either direction. The rollers &c. may be carried by the platforms, or be omitted. Motion is transmitted directly to the sectional platforms from separate motors m through spur or friction gearing, or by belt gearing driven by a main engine.
Patent GB-190222012-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Lever-fasteners for Wearing Apparel and other Purposes.
Inventor: OSWALD EMMY
Filed: 1902-10-09
Granted: 1903-10-01
Abstract: 22,012. Oswald, E. Oct. 9. Hooks and eyes; spring-lever fastenings.-A lever a, pivoted to a baseplate b, is held either in the upright or the closeddown position by a spring. The base-plate is sewn to one part e of the garment, and the lever a is put through a hole in the other part d, and is then pressed down, as shown in Fig. 4. Fig. 5 shows three levers mounted on an elongated base-plate, the fastener being suitable for attaching a skirt to a bodice. As the levers are put through three separate holes, the fastener cannot turn round, so that it is not necessary to sew it on. Fig. 6 shows a set of eyes which may be used with the fastener shown in Fig. 5. In the modification shown in Fig. 7, two levers a are employed ; these levers are of ornamental form, so that the fastener resembles a buckle or clasp.
Patent GB-190226669-A (GB)
Title: Process for Producing Patterns on Furs.
Inventor: MILLS BENJAMIN JOSEPH BARNARD
Filed: 1902-12-03
Granted: 1903-10-01
Abstract: 26,669. Mills, B. J. B., [Lacourbat, P.]. Dec. 3. Dyeing.-Consists in producing patterns on furs and skins by applying a plate, sheet, or fabric, which is perforated with holes forming the desired pattern, to the whole surface of the skin, and drawing tufts of hair through the holes, the tufts then being dyed or else having resists or discharges applied to them. The furs may either be white, or else previously dyed before being treated as above.
Patent GB-190300443-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Carriers for Use on Overhead Rails.
Filed: 1903-01-07
Granted: 1903-11-12
Abstract: 443. Armstrong, Whitworth, & Co., Sir W. G., and Newitt, L. Jan. 7. Elevated railways.-A carrier or runner for use on overhead rails, for the transport of heavy fittings from one part to another of a ship or shop, is formed of a pair of arms a, b crossed and pivoted at c. The upper ends of the arms carry rollers d, which run on the inverted T or rails e, while the lower ends may be linked together by an attachment f to which the weight may be hung. The weight tends to close the arms together, and stops a<1>, b<1> are provided to prevent the rail from being gripped. A. pin may be passed through holes g to fix the arms.
Patent GB-190301034-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Attachment for Umbrellas
Inventor: FERROUSSAT HENRY PETER
Filed: 1903-01-15
Granted: 1903-02-19
Abstract: 1034. Ferroussat, H. P. Jan. 15. Umbrellas, detachable flaps for.-To protect the body and legs of the user of an umbrella, a curtain and an apron are provided for suspension from the ribs of the umbrella. In Fig. 1, the apron is shown at t and the curtain at d. The curtain is hemmed along its edges, and may be provided with eyeleted holes, such as f, h, for hanging from hooks on the umbrella. An elastic band stretching from edge to edge is also supplied. The free vertical edge of the apron engages with a hook on the opposing edge of the curtain. When the apron is not required, it is gathered up along a band which is secured out of the way. The folding of the curtain may be facilitated by fitting a flap o webbing with a hook near the centre of its upper edge and turning it inwards, so that the hook is inside the curtain. The apron is then drawn up and gathered along its band, and eyelets of the curtain placed over the hook of the webbing, after which it is rolled up. In some instances, the curtain, when unhooked, is gathered up on a tape in the upper edge of the curtain.
Patent GB-190313448-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Spanner
Inventor: TEMPLE ROBERT
Filed: 1903-06-16
Granted: 1904-05-19
Abstract: 13,448. Temple, R. June 16. Spanners.-A box spanner a with a screw-and-nut adjustment c is rotated in the oscillated handle b by a double-ended pawl d, either end of which is kept in operation by a spring-pressed pin f.
Patent GB-190317203-A (GB)
Title: Improved Grain-drying Means.
Inventor: LILES LA FAYETTE WASHINGTON
Filed: 1903-08-07
Granted: 1904-08-06
Abstract: 17,203. Liles, La F. W. Aug. 7, A.D. 1902, [date applied for under Patents Act, A.D. 1901]. Granaries.-Grain is dried and cooled in granaries, store houses, grain cars, and other places by air admitted to a series of perforated pipes 3, 4 arranged as shown and connected together by unions 1, 2. Air at atmospheric pressure enters at the external screened ends of arms x, or one of these arms is connected to a blower for supplying air under pressure. Stay-rods 8 with tensionadjusting nuts 9 are provided.
Patent GB-190319907-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Holders for Cheese and the like.
Inventor: EKLUND ISAK ISRAELSON
Filed: 1903-09-15
Granted: 1904-07-14
Abstract: 19,907. Eklund, I. I. Sept. 15. Ch e e s e cutters. - Pieces of cheese or similar substances are held between two or more jaws 4, provided with teeth, hooks, or the like, and adjustably supported on a base - plate 1. To guard the fingers while cutting, a plate. 2, which may fold down over the plate 1 and be held by the jaws 4 when the appliance is not in use, is hinged to one end of the base-plate. The guard-plate preferably pivots only to a limited extent, and has a handle on its outside. Handles may also be provided elsewhere. The jaws are extended as by lazy-tongs links 3 with one set of pivots 6 sliding in slots 7. A spring 8, pressing on the links 3, tends automatically to move the jaws together.
Patent GB-190321948-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Chains for Stentering and Analogous Machines.
Inventor: GEBAUER JULIUS
Filed: 1903-10-12
Granted: 1904-08-11
Abstract: 21,948. Gebauer, J. Oct. 12. Driving and like chains.-Chains for stentering and analogous machines are, to permit of movement in either a vertical or a horizontal direction, formed of links a, Fig. 1, which are connected together by ball-and-socket joints b or of links a, Fig. 4, which are connected together by intermediate pieces d, jointed to the alternate links by vertical and horizontal pins f, e, respectively.
Patent GB-190322391-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Holder for Spanners, and the like.
Inventor: CONTAL CAMILLE
Filed: 1903-10-16
Granted: 1904-01-07
Abstract: 22,391. Contal, C. Dec. 4, A.D. 1902, [date appliedfor under Patents Act, A.D. 1901]. Spanners; handles.- In the handle shown in Fig. 3 for a box-key or other tool, a sleeve 3, with oppositely-inclined teeth on its upper and lower faces, is loosely mounted on the top end 1 of a barrel 2, the teeth engaging teeth on a fixed crown-piece 5 and on a loosely - mounted box 4, which is pressed downwards by a spring 12. A polygonal ring 14 may be slid along the angular circumferences o the sleeve 3, box 4, and piece 5, to connect the sleeve with either or both of the parts 4, 5, so that the barrel 2 is rotated in either direction or is oscillated when the box 4 is oscillated by means of the bar 22. One end of this bar is bent and reduced at 24 to pass through the slot 28, leading into the hole 27 in the box, to allow the bar to be turned into a position parallel to the barrel. The lower end of the barrel receives the square end of a tool-carrier 17 which may be fitted with a universal joint, on which may be placed a box spanner 18, or other tool.
Patent GB-190322397-A (GB)
Title: New or Improved Combined Package or Goods Labels and Post Cards
Filed: 1903-10-16
Granted: 1904-08-11
Abstract: 22,397. Kenrick & Jefferson, and Jefferson, F. Oct. 16. Postcards.-To facilitate the return of empty packing cases or boxes, a forwarding and a return label are together combined with a postcard for notifying the consignors of the return of the cases. A piece of cardboard with rounded corners is perforated in one half b, and the other half a is printed as a return label, the back c of the postcard portion being printed on as an ordinary forwarding label. The card board is then bent over at the centre, Fig. 2, and is nailed or tacked on to the packing-case &c. When the postcard portion is torn off, an already-addressed return label remains. In a modification, the combined labels are perforated as shown in Fig. 5, and are folded at the dotted line so as to bring the address side of the postcard b on to the extension a. A forwarding luggage or goods label, having a perforated postcard portion, and a separate return label, either of card or paper, may be superposed on one another, and their side edges may be secnred together by an adhesive substance. The return label may be backed with gum &c. for securing it to the goods, in which case the perforations in the upper card may be dispensed with. The invention is also shown applied to a compound tie-on label which is doubled at the middle line of perforations and the ends secured by a manilla &c. tag and eyelet. The postcard may be used as an acknowledgment of goods received.
Patent GB-190403590-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Means for Controlling Electric Motors
Filed: 1904-02-12
Granted: 1904-12-15
Abstract: 3590. British Thomson-Houston Co., [General Electric Co.]. Feb. 12. Dynamos, synchronazing; motors, controlling.- Small motors, which require to be given impulses of long or short duration in either direction, as, for example, those employed to manipulate the governor of the prime mover in the synchronizing of alternating-current machines, are controlled by means of the switch shown in Fig. 2. The switch comprises three flexible flat springs b arranged between two sets of contacts c, c<1> and connected at the top by a strip b<1> of insulating-material, which is provided with a handle B. On bending the springs b into contact with one or other set of terminals c, c', Fig. 3, the connections of the armature M are enlarged, while those of the field F are reversed. The motor is stopped by merely releasing the handle, and consequently the entire attention of the operator may be devoted to the synchronism indicator.
Patent GB-190405170-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Apparatus for Expressing the Moisture from Peat and similar Humid Materials.
Inventor: HIGGINBOTTOM ALBERT HOWARD
Filed: 1904-03-02
Granted: 1905-02-02
Abstract: 5170. Higginbottom, A. H., and Lennox, A. B. March 2. D r y i n g peat &c.-Peat or similar material is carried on a travelling band against the surface of a drum, whereby the moisture is squeezed out. The band e is composed of wooden boards g mounted on a chain or chains f. One or more of the pulleys c on which the band runs may be adjustable by a screw w, in order to regulate the tension. The squeezing- drum h, which may have extended flanges, is also mounted in adjustable bearings, a string v being provided so that the drum can yield if stones or excess of material have to be passed. It has a driving-belt running over fast and loose pulleys on the axle m, which axle carries a cog-wheel n, gearing with a wheel o on the axle p. Rollers u may be provided to press the band against the drum h. The peat is fed from a hopper on to the horizontal part of the band q and, after passing between the squeezing-surfaces, is left on the drum, from which a scraper s removes and diverts it into a shoot. A scraper t removes anything left on the band.
Patent GB-190408726-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Weft Replenishing or Bobbin Changing Mechanism for Looms
Inventor: SPOERRE HANS
Filed: 1904-04-16
Granted: 1904-07-28
Abstract: 8726. Sp÷rri, H. April 16. L o o m shuttles, changing bobbins in, automatically. - I n automatic looms in which full weft bobbins are pushed singly out of a magazine into the shuttle in the shuttle box which is below the magazine at the beat-up, so that the empty bobbin is ejected through an opening in the bottom of the shuttle, and the full bobbin is held by a spring in the shuttle, the magazine b is mounted above the breast beam with its bottom end c turned towards the lay. A verticallyadjustable be dplate is mounted above the breast beam, and on it is fitted a slide which may be adjusted in a direction longitudinally of the breast beam. The magazine is mounted on the slide so that it may be moved in the direction of the warp threads. The magazine may thus be adjusted in three directions at right-angles. The points of the bobbin spindles are guided in a narrow channel in one side of the magazine, and the bases of the spindles lie one upon the other in a channel between angle-bars on the other side. One of the angle-bars may be adjusted to suit different bobbins. The bobbin-changing mechanism is carried by the magazine fixings, and comprises a shaft 10, Fig. 8, which is partially rotated in the direction of the arrow by suitable mechanism when a full bobbin is to be inserted, so that, through an arm 11 and rod 13, a catch 15 is raised, releasing a cranked lever 18 pivoted at 16. A spring 22, Fig. 14, presses against an arm 39, which in turn acts on a pivoted lever 19 passing through a slot in the lever 18, so that, when the lever 18 is released, it is moved into the position shown in dotted lines. The arm 39 is swung out, turning a pin 23 to which it is fixed, and lowering a projecting arm 24. A striker is mounted on the lay so that it may be adjusted vertically and backwards or forwards, and, when the lay beats up, the striker comes in contact with the arm 24, carrying it forward, and through an arm 27 rocking a spindle 26, so as to cause the bobbin hammer 28 to press the lowest bobbin 32 into the shuttle below. A spring-controlled catch 30 normally holds the lowest bobbin in the magazine. When the striker carries forward the arm 24, the arm 39 is moved away from the lever 19, so that the lever 18 is free to swing back and be caught again by the catch 15. When the lay moves back, the bobbin hammer 28 is raised by a spring 50, Fig. 8. When the lever 18 swings towards the lay, its free projecting end 20 moves across the shuttle-race, and, if the shuttle is not properly in the box, it stops the lever 18, and no change of bobbin can take place. The bobbin-changing mechanism may be fitted to existing looms, and, since the shuttle box does act web the vertical part of the magazine it may be applied to overpick looms.