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Patent GB-190121583-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Mounting or Securing Card Clothing on Metal Drums or Rollers used in Carding Machines.
Inventor: JONES ERNEST
Filed: 1901-10-28
Granted: 1902-10-02
Abstract: 21,583. Jones, E., and White, D. Oct. 28. Carding-engines.-Relates to means for securing card clothing on metal drums or rollers used in carding-engines. Strips of metal 3, having projecting pointed teeth 4, are secured in longitudinal, spiral, or otherwise arranged grooves cut in the drum, and, as the fillet 5 is applied to the drum, it is secured by reason of the teeth 4 penetrating the foundation from behind. Circumferential grooves 6 with corresponding toothed strips 7 are arranged near the ends of the drum for holding the fillet firmly at these parts, the grooves and toothed strips 7 being deeper than the strips 3, to allow of the latter crossing the strips 7 as shown in Fig. 6 ; 11 are metal plates which are screwed to the drum for holding the ends of the fillet. The strips are secured in the grooves by pressing, rolling, or other suitable means.
Patent GB-190124027-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Machines for Dividing Textile Fabrics into Required Widths.
Inventor: CONRAD WILLIAM B
Filed: 1901-11-26
Granted: 1902-01-02
Abstract: 24,027. Conrad, W. B., and Cameron, J. A. Nov. 26. Cutting-machines for fabrics.-Webs of fabric for making handkerchiefs or other articles are divided into longitudinal strips by apparatus such as that shown in Fig. 5. The web is fed over a rod 16 and roller 13 to a table 10. It passes between adjustable guides on the table, and under a spring roller 24, which is adapted to be lifted by sliding arms 31 for the insertion of the web. The roller 24 serves as a tension or straightening roll, and from it the web passes between feed-rollers 36, 37, the roller 37 being pressed downwards by springs, and being adapted to be lifted by pivoted levers 40, which are operated by wedges moving along a bar 45. The rollers 36, 37 are in gear with one another, and the former is rotated by belt gearing. Located between the roller 24 and the rollers 36, 37 is the knife 54, by which the fabric is cut, it being adjustably mounted on a cross-bar. The separated webs are wound on rolls 14 carried on shafts 15, which are mounted at one end on swivel bearings to facilitate the removal of the fabric.
Patent GB-190200360-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Contact Devices for Electric Railways
Inventor: WETMORE EARL PORTER
Filed: 1902-01-06
Granted: 1902-03-20
Abstract: 360. Wetmore, E. P. Jan. 6. Electric railways and tramways on a road-contact system with switches operated by magnets on the vehicle. Conductors ; switches.-The bared end of a loop of the conductor H is embraced by a spring clip g attached to the removable switch box and electrically connected to the movable contact D'. The loop is held by an insulating-block L. A number of contact studs can thus be detachably connected without disturbing the feeder.
Patent GB-190202125-A (GB)
Title: Improved Electric Measuring Apparatus with Movable Spools.
Inventor: FRANKE RUDOLF
Filed: 1902-01-27
Granted: 1903-01-01
Abstract: 2125. Franke, R. Jan 27. Electromagnetic meters.-A measuring-instrument has a circular movable coil c supported in brackets e on a non-magnetic ring r and a stand f. The coil turns in hemispherical cavities in two polepieces, not shown, which are screwed into or otherwise attached to the ring r, and it surrounds a spherical core k, carried by two screws t in the ring r.
Patent GB-190203055-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Saddle Bars
Inventor: BRIDGE WILLIAM WALTER
Filed: 1902-02-06
Granted: 1903-02-05
Abstract: 3055. Bridge, W. W., and Heath, C. Feb. 6. Stirrup straps, suspending, safety saddlebars for. The stirrup strap is hung on the bars C, D pivoted to projections B on the base-plate A, so that they may open outwards as shown. A spring E normally holds the bars closed. For additional security a lever F may be arranged to fold down over the bars C, D.
Patent GB-190208745-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Bottle-sealing Devices
Inventor: KALLING LEWIS
Filed: 1902-04-15
Granted: 1902-06-19
Abstract: 8745. Kalling, L. April 15. Capsuling bottles; stoppers.- Relates to bottle-sealing caps of the kind described in Specification No. 12,649, A.D. 1896, in which the cap is beaded to form an internal annular groove adapted to receive a packing- washer, the bead being flattened out in applying the cap so as to compress the washer between the cap and the neck. In the present invention, the cap 2, Fig. 4, is formed with a cylindrical wall 4, the inner diameter of which is larger than the exterior of the bottle neck. The washer 5 is inserted in the open end of the cap, and the edge 6 of the wall 4 is then turned in, as shown in Fig. 5, to secure the washer in position. The washer is vulcanized after it has been secured. In applying the cap, the whole annular wall 4 is reduced in diameter, so as tocompress the washer and form a tight joint with the neck.
Patent GB-190209137-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Apparatus for Administering Anaesthetics
Inventor: HATCH STANLEY RICHARD
Filed: 1902-04-19
Granted: 1903-04-02
Abstract: 9137. Hatch, S. R. April 19. Anµsthetics, administering; inhalers.- An inhaler or face piece comprises a front portion a having a pneumatic rim, and a back portion d adapted to be secured by a bayonet joint over a cylindrical part c in which is removably secured a diaphragm f of absorbent fabric distended over a frame g, g<1> fitting against stops in the part c. The part d carries a funnel i fitted with a stopper and leading to a dropping- nozzle j arranged near the diaphragm, and terminates in a tube e which may be fitted with either a sliding cylindrical plug having a longitudinally-tapering groove, or a valve such as that described in Specification No. 13,890, A.D. 1900.
Patent GB-190213544-A (GB)
Title: An Improved device for Instantaneously Releasing Horses from Vehicles.
Inventor: SZABADY VICTOR
Filed: 1902-06-14
Granted: 1902-11-13
Abstract: 13,544. Szabady, V. June 14. Harness attachments; runaway or fallen horses, releasing.-Relates to means for instantaneously releasing horses from vehicles, and is shown in plan applied to a two-horse carriage in Fig. 3. On each side of the pole P, a cylindrical tube 3 is secured to the splinter-bar S by a clip 4, and in the ends of the tubes slide the traceholders 6. The helical springs 5 press the trace-holders outwards, but their displacement is normally prevented by extensions 7, of which the eyeleted ends 8 receive pins 9 passed transversely through the tubes and clips. The pins are connected, by levers 13 pivoted at 16 to the forecarriage, to a vertical bar 11, which can be slid by the driver to withdraw the pins and release the trace-holders. The connections at the forward end of the pole are simultaneously released by means of the bar 11, belt 14, and pins 9<a>. In the application to a one - horse carriage, shown in Fig. 5, the shafts are normally held by pins 9 in sockets 3 against the action of springs 5.
Patent GB-190214973-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Dies and Stamping-press Tools.
Inventor: HIGGINSON GEORGE
Filed: 1902-07-04
Granted: 1903-07-02
Abstract: 14,973. Higginson, G., Graham, J. N., and Croft, D. E. July 4. Stamping; shearing.-A machine for making valves for the covers of hermetically-sealed cans &c. is shown in Fig. 1. The upper and lower tools a, s are recessed to receive the rings e, y, which are pressed outwards by springs f, 4, the lower ring being guided on the former 7 and by the pins 3, while the upper ring e is provided with a crossbar h. This cross-bar moves in a slot k<1> in the upper former or die k, and carries a punch g which passes through a hole in the die k. In the recesses 10, 14, in the former 7 and ring y, are arranged jaws 11, forced apart by the india-rubber plug 13, and closed by the inclined ends 15 of the grooves 14 to indent the plates as shown at 24, Fig. 4, and thereby fix the two plates 22, 23 together. In operation, a plate is placed between the upper and lower tools, and another is passed through the hole 21 in the block s and ring y. As the tools approach, the punch g makes a burred hole 22<a> in the plate 22. The plate is gripped between the rings e, y, the springs f, 4 are compressed, the plate is sheared between the cutting-edges b, t, then the plate 23 is sheared between the cutting-edges 2, 9 of the ring y and former 7, and, finally, the indentations 24 are made.
Patent GB-190219066-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Manufacture of Certain Articles of Shaft Furniture for Vehicles.
Inventor: NEALE ROWLAND WARWICK
Filed: 1902-08-30
Granted: 1903-07-09
Abstract: 19,066. Neale, R. W. Aug. 30. Harness attachments; shafts.-Shaft stops and loops, for traps, carriages, dog-carts, and other vehicles, are made from brass or other metal strips, sheet-metal blanks, or flat wire, bent into shape. The stops comprise a loop a, with parts c, d provided with screw holes and having their upper surfaces rounded and their lower surfaces shaped to the shaft. The part c may be bent back and arranged above or below the part d, or it may be omitted. Instead of being formed with a loop, one end of the strip, blank, or wire may be turned up, or a separate piece, which may be made of round wire, may be provided, having a screwthreaded shank fitting any of a series of holes in a straight strip which is screwed to the shaft. The shaft loops may be either double, Fig. 10, or single, and a base-plate may be interposed between them and the shaft.
Patent GB-190223255-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Apparatus for use in Electric Telegraphy or the like.
Inventor: JACOBS CHARLES MARK
Filed: 1902-10-24
Granted: 1903-09-24
Abstract: 23,255. Jacobs, C. M., and Nicholson, A. H. Oct. 24. Signals, electric. -Relates to relays and switches for use in selective systems of signalling and telegraphy in which three conductors, or two-line wires and earth, are used. In this system, twelve working g currents or combinations are used, to each of which one relay responds exclusively. In six of these, the current flows through one conductor and returns by another, the third being idle ; in the other six, the current flows through one conductor and divides itself between the other two as return conductors. The switch shown in Fig. 6 enables any one of the twelve working-currents to be sent from the battery to the triple line. There are five concentric series of twelve contact-segments h, h<1>, &c., mounted on an insulating-disc i, and five contactfingers k, k<1>, &c. are adapted to be brought into contact with the segments h, h<1>, &c. on any one of twelve radial lines. The battery is connected to the fingers k, k<4>, and the three conductors to the fingers k<1>, k<2>, k<3>. The contact-pieces are cross-connected in various combinations as shown. Fig. 1 shows a relay for selective reception of the signal. The coil b is carried by the pole of a permanent magnet a, and the coil b<1> energizes a soft-iron core c. Independent armatures d<1>, d<2> are carried on the non-magnetic tongue d. The armature d' is normally attracted by the magnet a against the tension of a spring f, the relay contact at e being broken. In the case of a relay to receive one of the six currents aforesaid in which one conductor remains idle, the bobbin b carries two windings 4, 4<1>, Fig. 4, and the bobbin b<1> the third winding 5. A current from conductor 1 returning through conductor 2 neutralizes the magnet a and releases the tongue d, but any other current either strengthens the magnet a or energizes the electromagnet c, in which case the relay does not respond. Where the relay is to respond to one of the six currents in which all three conductors are used, the windings 4, 4<1> are on the bobbin b<1>, and the winding 5 on the bobbin b. The relay responds to a current proceeding from 3 and dividing through 1 and 2 as return conductors. The coil 5 then neutralizes the permanent magnet, and the coils 4, 4<1> being wound oppositely on the soft-iron core neutralize one another. The relay does not respond to any other current. The tongue may be pivoted so as to be acted upon differentially by the two magnets, in which case the spring may hold the armature d' away from the permanent magnet, which is strengthened by the working - current. Instead of the " star " grouping shown in Fig. 4, the "mesh" grouping, Fig. 5, may be employed.
Patent GB-190223643-A (GB)
Title: Improved Method of and Apparatus for Combing and Polishing Fibre.
Inventor: PARFITT GEORGE JOHN TOM JELLEY
Filed: 1902-10-29
Granted: 1903-09-03
Abstract: 23,643. Parfitt, G. J. T. J. Oct. 29. Heckling-machines ; fibres,polishing.-Fibres are combed and polished by apparatus constructed with endless travelling belts 13, which grip the fibres projecting over the edge of the feeding- table 26 and present them to the action of two or more endless travelling bands 5 of brushes, or steel or other polishing-material. The fibres are thus subjected simultaneously to a crosswise and endwise action. The bands 5 pass round rollers 4, and a roller of one band is driven directly by a belt and drives a roller of the other band by grooved friction pulleys. Pulleys 6 carried by adjustable arms keep the bands taut. The belts 13, which travel approximately at right-angles to the bands, pass round pulleys 12, and may be formed of wires, two wires being employed on the upper pulleys and three wires on the lower pulleys. The adjacent portions of the belts 13 travel between spring-controlled guides 24, which are carried by brackets 25, and cause the belts to take a yielding grip of the fibres. Pulleys similar to the pulleys 6 keep the bands taut, and one of the pulleys 12 is driven by spur gearing 16, 15, and worm gearing 19, 18, from a belt pulley. One band 5 may be replaced by a roller or drum, and the belts 13 by a wheel or other device fitted with automatic grips for holding the fibres during polishing.
Patent GB-190224321-A (GB)
Title: Improved Means for Indicating Stopping and Motion of Railway Trains.
Inventor: HARPER WALTER L
Filed: 1902-11-06
Granted: 1903-05-07
Abstract: 24,321. Harper, W. L., and Reece, L. Nov. 6. Signals on engines; lamp signale; indicating movements of trains.-A single rotary lantern, with a number of differently-coloured lights, is mounted on the rear vehicle of the train, and is driven from the axle. When the train is standing, it shows a red light to the rear, and, when the train is in motion, the lantern revolves and shows a succession of colours, thereby indicating the speed. A casing 1 with a number of bull's-eyes encloses a lamp carried by the bracket 5, and is mounted on the shaft 3 so that it can be reversed when the train runs back. The shaft 3 is driven through an epicyclic train of bevel-wheels, of which the wheel 21 is fixed in the casing 7, and a vertical shaft 30 and worm gear 33 on an axle. A sliding spring bearing 36 carries the shaft 30, and a ratchet lever 34 serves to throw out the worm gear. A weighted arm 13 is geared into the epicyclic train, and serves to turn the lamp shaft, when the train stops, so that the red light shows at the rear.
Patent GB-190226876-A (GB)
Title: An Improved System for the Electrical Transmission of Type Recorded Messages
Filed: 1902-12-05
Granted: 1903-10-15
Abstract: 26,876. Steljes, W. S., and Typewriting Telegraph Corporation. Dec. 5. Telegraphs.-In a transmitter of the kind used in the Wheatstone A B C system, the alternating- current generator a, Fig. 1, is driven by an electric or other motor k. The receiver which prints the messages is of the kind described in Specifications No. 15,445, A.D. 1895, and No. 11,278, A.D. 1898, and is designed to print the letter when the current from the transmitter ceases. The pointerp of the transmitter is mounted on an axis n driven from the motor axis c by worm gearing l. The alternating currents are taken from the generator a by rings and brushes e. The speed of the motor k is regulated by centrifugal force, which, when the speed exceeds a certain amount, bends the spring s outwards and shunts the motor current through a resistance r'. The Provisional Specification states that an arrangement for synchronizing the transmitter and receiver is employed.
Patent GB-190227562-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Pulsating Vacuum Milking Machines.
Inventor: SHIELS ALEXANDER
Filed: 1902-12-15
Granted: 1903-10-15
Abstract: 27,562. Shiels, A. Dec. 15. Cow - milkers. - In apparatus for producing the pulsations in vacuum milking- machines, the plunger D described in Specification No. 28,888, A.D. 1897, is made partly hollow, and is operated by the rod g of a piston f working in a cylinder e, and controlled by a piston or like valve m. The hollow part a has a triangular, pearshaped, or other opening b. The piston-rod g is provided with an arm i which engages with collars j, k on the spindle l of the piston or like valve m. The valve casing n is connected with the milk pail t or other receptacle, in which a vacuum is maintained, so that, when the valve m is moved downwards, suction takes place through the port p and air rushes in through the port o and drives the piston f to the top of its stroke ; when the arm i strikes the collar j, and the valve is reversed, the piston descends. The collars j, k may have rubber cushions or springs r, s, and a milk trap may be arranged below the open end of the pulsator cylinder C.
Patent GB-190303734-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Ships' Governors
Inventor: JOERGENSEN CARL CHRISTIAN THEO
Filed: 1903-02-17
Granted: 1904-01-21
Abstract: 3734. J÷rgensen, C. C. T. Feb. 17. Marine governors.-The throttle valve is actuated by a cord g attached to a collar c on the shaft b, which passes through the sides of the vessel, below the propeller shaft, and carries two blades e. These blades rise and fall with the movements of the vessel's stern, their normal working position being horizontal. The shaft b, supported at its ends by bearings l provided with stuffing-boxes, carries balance weights d to accelerate the motion of the valve when the vanes enter the water. The movement of the vanes may be limited.
Patent GB-190307237-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Device for Cutting Cheese, Butter, Soap and other Suitable Materials, Substances or the like.
Inventor: LORD JOHN EDWIN
Filed: 1903-03-28
Granted: 1904-02-04
Abstract: 7237. Lord, J. E., and Haigh, J. A. March 28. Soaps, cutting for sale. The soap D is supported either on a marble or like slab C or directly on the hollow base-plate A, both of which are provided with longitudinal slits. On the upright F is pivoted an arm G, one extremity of which bears upon a flat spring K, fastened to the baseplate, the other end being provided with a handle L. Instead of the spring K, a spiral spring, fixed to the base and back end of the arm G, may be employed. The cutter, consisting of a knifeblade, strip of steel, or, preferably, of a piece of wire H, is looped at each end, and fits over a button or projection G<2> at one extremity of the arm G, the other end of the wire being attached to a screwed pin I passing through a hole in the other end of the arm and tightened by the nut J. When a wire is employed, the overlapping ends for the loops are soldered together to prevent slipping. Alternatively, the wire may be attached to two fixed points on the arm and, instead of being inclined to the top portion it, may be parallel thereto. In the Provisional Specification it is stated that the arm G may be extensible and also capable of being raised and lowered to suit different sizes of soap &c.
Patent GB-190309003-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Apparatus for Securing and Releasing Chains or Halters in Stables and the like
Inventor: HEINSS GUSTAV
Filed: 1903-04-21
Granted: 1903-06-04
Abstract: 9003. Heinss, G. April 21. Stable fittings.-A ring i at the end of a halter or chain is looped over a retaining-bar c, which is pivoted to a wall plate b, and is secured in a vertical position, with the ring in a recess m in the wall plate, by a pivoted hook f. The bar c is released in case of fire by lifting the hook f. Several hooks may be operated simultaneously by crank arms h on a cross-shaft g passing through the stall.
Patent GB-190321851-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Telephone Attachments
Inventor: HADDOCK WILLIAM STANLEY
Filed: 1903-10-10
Granted: 1903-11-12
Abstract: 21,851. Haddock, W. S. Oct. 10. Telephones.-Relates to a telephone attachment adapted for closing the transmitter and supporting the receiver, while communication is r e - tained. The plate 1 is formed with an overhanging flange 2 to receive the trumpet 4 of the transmitter, and at its lower end the plate is provided with straps 5, which embrace the receiver 6. The inner face of the plate 1 may be provided with a lining 8 of felt or the like. During temporary non-use of the instrument, the receiver may thus be supported in such a way that the transmitter is sealed.
Patent GB-190325237-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Trusses for the Heart.
Inventor: ABEE ERNST
Filed: 1903-11-19
Granted: 1904-02-25
Abstract: 25,237. AbÚe, E. Nov. 19. Trusses for the heart. Two detachable pneumatic pads b, c, inflated through tubes d, having cocks e, are attached by snaps and eyelets h, i to the body belt, three lower eyelets i being provided for each pad to allow adjustment of the inclination of the pad. Two straps and buckles are provided at the back of the belt to adjust its tightness.
Patent GB-190326000-A (GB)
Title: Improved Fire Lighter
Inventor: FEARNHEAD JOSEPH
Filed: 1903-11-28
Granted: 1904-10-27
Abstract: 26,000. Fearnhead, J. Nov. 28. Candles of the form shown, made of tallow, wax, or other inflammable material a, and containing a wick b, are employed for lighting fires.
Patent GB-190326752-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Joints for Tramway Rails and the like purposes.
Inventor: TRIPPETT JOSEPH
Filed: 1903-12-07
Granted: 1904-10-27
Abstract: 26,752. Trippett, J. Dec. 7. Rail joints; rails, securing to sleepers.-Joints for tramway rails and like purposes are formed by means of fishplates a, b shaped to fit against the head, web, and flanges of the rails and provided with inner jaws or recesses for containing solid, hollow, or spring keys e. One or more keys e may be used, and molten lead, white metal; or other alloy may be run through holes h, into the joint around and between the keys. Pockets may be formed along the recess to contain keys, packings, or pads of hard wood, lead, &c. or spikes may be formed along the recess to enter those keys when the joint is screwed up. The fishplates are preferably cast of steel, and provided with strengthening-ribs f and bosses g for the nuts and bolt heads. The bottom parts of the fishplates may be shaped to grip the rail on to an inverted rail piece or anchor, as shown in Fig. 6.
Patent GB-190404100-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Railway Sleeper and Means for Attaching Rails thereto.
Inventor: MCELFATRICK SAMUEL
Filed: 1904-02-18
Granted: 1904-05-12
Abstract: 4100. McElfatrick, S. Feb. 19, A.D. 1903, [date applied for under Patents Act, A.D. 1901]. Rails, securing to sleepers; sleepers.-Relates to a metallic railway sleeper which is adapted to hold the rails in position without the use of chairs. Fig. 1 shows a perspective view of the sleeper with the rails attached. The upper vertical web of the sleeper has two slots in it, as shown in Fig. 4, into which the rails fit easily. To secure the rails in position, a fastening-bar 9 is used, one for each rail. This bar is fixed to the web 1 by a bolt 10, and is shaped to fit over the rail flange. Upon one side of the bar a clamping-block 11 is secured so as to fill the space between the rail web and shoulder 6. This block may be adjustably fastened to the bar 9 by means of a tapered pin which will permit the same to be moved to a limited extent longitudinally in order to compensate for wear. In a modification, the bars 9 are made longer so as to contact at their inner ends, and so form a strainer bar for clamping the rails in position without the use of the block 11.