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Patent GB-190210118-A (GB)
Title: A New or Improved Turner.
Inventor: STUNGO SOLOMON
Filed: 1902-05-02
Granted: 1903-01-15
Abstract: 10,118. Stungo, S., and Michaelson, I. May 2. Finger-stalls of india-rubber &c. fluted or grooved or with pyramidal projections are used for turning over leaves of books &c.
Patent GB-190210654-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Ventilators for Railway and other Carriages.
Inventor: COLEMAN FREDERIK HENRICK WALTE
Filed: 1902-05-09
Granted: 1903-02-19
Abstract: 10,654. Coleman, F. H. W. May 9. Ventilating.- The application to railway carriages is described. A funnel a fitted to the locomotive or front vehicle delivers air through the pipes and connections shown to a distributing-tube g connected to the pressure channel h extending half the width of the vehicle. The fresh air enters the vehicle through slots k, the foul air being extracted through the channel i by the exhauster l.
Patent GB-190215576-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Train Controlling Apparatus
Inventor: BOULT ALFRED JULIUS
Filed: 1902-07-12
Granted: 1902-10-02
Abstract: 15,576. Boult, A. J., [Price, J. D., and Miller, A. C.]. July 12. Stopping engines and trains.-Relates to traincontrolling apparatus more particularly for use on electric railways. One of the track rails a is electrically continuous, and the other is divided into block sections a<1> by insulation a'. A t h i r d rail, trolley-wire, or other conductor b is divided into corresponding insulated sections, while a fourth rail c or other suitable conductor, serving as an electric main, is electrically continuous, and connected by the lead d' to the generator D, which is also connected by the lead d to the rail a. The conductor c is connected through resistances f to the advance ends of the rail sections a', and through the switches g<1> to the advance end of the rail sections b, the switches g<1> being controlled by electromagnets h connected to the rail a and to the rear ends of the rail sections a'. The apparatus C on the train comprises preferably a shoe or brush l<4>, adapted to make contact with the rail b, and connected in parallel through the motor l<1> on one of the axles of the motor car and the electromagnet l<11> to one of the wheels l, which runs on the rail a, the motor circuit including a controller l<6>. The armature l<12> of the electromagnet l<11> is connected to the valve l<13>, which closes the vent m<1> of the brake pipe m when the electromagnet l<11> is energized. The brake mechanism m<3> is of the ordinary construction, in which the brake is applied by venting the air from the train pipe. When a train is in a particular section, and the section in advance is unoccupied, the electromagnet h of the advance section is energized by current from the generator D through the conductor c, resistance f, rail section a<1>, electromagnet h, and rail a, so closing the switch g<1>, and connecting the conductor c to the rail b in the occupied section. In this case, the current from the conductor c flows through the section b, the contact shoe or brush l<4>, motor l<1> and electromagnet l<11>, and wheel l to the rail a, the motor l<1> being thus supplied with current, while the brake valve l<13> is kept closed by the electromagnet l<11>. If the section in advance is occupied, the electromagnet h of that section is short-circuited through the train wheels, and permits its switch g' to open, as shown, so cutting off the current from the rail b of the section occupied by the following train, which is consequently stopped by the failure of the current to its motor, and by the application of the brakes. A manually-operated lever l<7>, connected to the lead of the shoe l<4>, and provided with a shoe l<9> adapted to be moved into contact with the conductor c, enables the train to be advanced under control, even when the section in advance is occupied. The rail c may be replaced by an insulated feeder or main, in which case the lever l<7> and its connections would be dispensed with.
Patent GB-190218620-A (GB)
Title: A Coupling Shackle for Coupling Underground Tubs, Trams, or other Vehicles in and about Mines.
Inventor: WOLSTENHOLME MATTHEW
Filed: 1902-08-25
Granted: 1903-07-02
Abstract: 18,620. Wolstenholme, M. Aug. 25. Couplings, non-automatic.-A coupling or shackle for colliery and like tubs, trams, &c. consists of a fork A of fine, strong, and ductile cast steel, to which the drag-link C is attached by passing it through the hole a and welding it. The pin D has on its lower end a cross-piece c, which passes through the oval hole o in the lower part of the fork A and is then turned at right-angles to the longest axis of the oval, and is secured by a link B passed over the ridge or hook r on the upper part of the fork. The ridge r and the link B prevent the pin from turning round and rising in the fork A.
Patent GB-190221069-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Appliances for Sampling and Testing Butter.
Inventor: CARROLL THOMAS
Filed: 1902-09-27
Granted: 1903-08-20
Abstract: 21,069. Carroll, T. Sept. 27. Butter, sampling. The cylindrical part a of the sampler and its handle b, which are both made of thin metal or stiff material with cutting-edges, are forced into the butter, and the sleeve c pushed forward so that the shutters d cut off the sample enclosed in the cylindrical part a. There may be only one shutter, so arranged that after cutting off one end of the plug of butter, it may be turned round to cut off the other, or the shutters may be mounted upon a pivoted arm.
Patent GB-190221253-A (GB)
Title: A Combination Game Played on a Board with Movable Pieces
Inventor: MCLEOD ANDREW
Filed: 1902-09-30
Granted: 1902-12-24
Abstract: 21,253. McLeod, A. Jan. 16, [date applied for under Patents Act, A.D. 1901]. Games played with boards and pieces.-Relates to a board game played with movable pieces. The board is provided with a number of holes adapted to receive marbles, cubes, discs, &c. The players are each provided with a number of distinctly-marked marbles &c., and, in turn, place one in a hole, the object being to obtain a prearranged number in an unbroken line. A piece called a joker may be placed in the central or other hole, and may be counted by any player if his pieces are in line with it. Fig. 2 shows a board with 111 holes. The board is formed with a duplicate part which serves to hold the men prior to play and also acts as a lid to keep the pieces in position ; six pieces distinctly marked are provided for each player, in addition to the "joker."
Patent GB-190222525-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Driving Gear for Cycles and other Vehicles
Inventor: ROWLEY JOHN JAMES
Filed: 1902-10-16
Granted: 1903-08-20
Abstract: 22,525. Rowley, J. J. Oct. 16. Driving-mechanism; clutches; cranks.-Consists of a free-wheel arrangement which permits of forward-driving and of back-pedalling. The hub a of the driving-wheel is formed with a drum b, and the chain-wheel e is fixed upon a sleeve c. A crank f on this sleeve is connected by curved links or friction segments g, h to a bell-crank lever i pivoted on a loose disc ; the arrangement is duplicated on the other side of the disc with the crank formed on the cone c' of the sleeve and projecting in the opposite direction to the crank f. Fig. 1 shows the free-wheel position, all the segments being out of contact with the drum ; when the chain-wheel is rotated in the direction of the arrow, the segments g, g<1> bind against the drum ; when it is rotated in the opposite direction, the segments h, h<1> come into action. The friction segments may, as shown in Fig. 2, be of V-section and engage in grooves in leather linings secured in a shell l which is held in the drum of a ring l<2> ; the centre of the ring may be filled in by a disc of celluloid. Toothed segments adapted to engage with toothed rings in the drum may be used. If back-pedalling is not required, the segments h, h may be replaced by links which do not come into contact with the drum. A spring q, Fig. 2, adapted to bear on the boss of the bellcrank lever may be employed to return the disc to the proper position for free-wheeling. The same Figure also shows a spring m introduced into the back-pedalling segments h for the purpose of deadening shock. Instead of this, as shown in Figs. 7 and 8, the chain-wheel on the crank axle may be driven through a spring arrangement.
Patent GB-190224748-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Tailings Wheel Elevator.
Inventor: HURST GEORGE HENRY
Filed: 1902-11-11
Granted: 1903-03-19
Abstract: 24,748. Hurst, G. H. Nov. 11. Bucket elevator apparatus. - An elevator for raising battery tailings, slimes, water, &c. consists of a wheel which is built up of wooden spokes D, Figs. 1 and 3, and a double conical rim round a central iron hub B. Two sets of segments H attached to the spokes D support an inner iron or wooden casing, which is flush with the larger segments H but projects beyond the others to form a lip. Angle-shaped pieces M of iron or wood are placed on the casing G with one set of ends flush with the lip, but with the other set projecting at the larger side of the wheel. An outer casing K and a flange or ledge V are placed over the pieces M. Means for driving the wheel, such as a belt or rope pulley E, are provided. In the working of the wheel, the pulp or other liquid to be raised flows over the ledge V at the bottom into the space between the casings G, K, and is stated to move across this space continuously as the wheel rotates, until it is discharged over the lip at the top of the wheel. The wheel may be fitted with additional sets of pieces M and outer casings and ledges when more than one class of ore &c. is to be raised, and the lips of the several inner casings are made to project unequally, so that each ore is delivered into a separate launder or pipe.
Patent GB-190226037-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Electric Railways on Surface Contact or like Systems
Inventor: CAROLAN EDGAR ALFRED
Filed: 1902-11-26
Granted: 1903-10-22
Abstract: 26,037. Carolan, E. A., [General Electric Co.]. Nov. 26. Electric railways and tramways.-Relates to a surface contact system for electric railways and tramways, and a system of heating and lighting the cars from this supply and an auxiliary battery. In the diagrammatic sketch, K is the controller switch, L the lighting-circuit, H the heating- circuit, M a motor, F the supply feeder, and E a storage battery. As the car passes along, the energy is supplied from the contact studs C, C', &c., and returns to the studs D, D<1>, &c., and then through the circuits of the switches A, A', &c. to the service rails. The switches are thus closed and energy supplied while the car is passing. To start the car initially, the switch controller K is moved to position 1, when the battery E closes the curresponding contact A, and energy is then supplied through the skate to the circuits 14, 15, thus actuating the motor, the return currents passing back through the stud D and wheel w. When the switch K is in positions 2, 3, 4, the return takes place entirely through the stud D, and the battery receives the full current from the motors. The resistance R<2> is to prevent the short-circuiting of the battery when the controller switch is moved from position 1 to position 2. The charge of the battery can be regulated by closing the switch S<4> and varying the resistance R. By means of the switches S<2>, S<3>, the heating-coils may be placed in series or in parallel with the battery, according as it is desired to charge it heavily or not. The lighting-circuit is placed across the terminals of the battery so as to be independent of the position of the contact switches A A<1>, &c.
Patent GB-190228475-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Locks and Fastenings.
Inventor: CAMPBELL JOHN SMALLEY
Filed: 1902-12-24
Granted: 1903-03-12
Abstract: 28,475. Campbell, J. S. Dec. 24. Locks, key; fastenings.-A lock, suitable for boxes, drawers, cabinets, portmanteaus, bags, cigar and cigarette cases, purses, &c., is so arranged that it may be converted into an ordinary spring-push fastening. Figs. 4 and 5 show a lock suitable for a desk, despatch box, jewel case, cabinet, &c. A tube a is provided with a flange to engage a shoulder in a socket e or an adjustable tube s secured within the socket e, and has also an internal flange, which acts as a seat for a slotted disc, plate, or dummy keyhole d. Within the tube a is a tube b closed at the top by a plug k, which is slotted or perforated to form a keyhole. Within the tube b is located a push tube or rod c. The inner ends of the tubes a, b, c lie flush with the base-plate f, and the tubes a, b are retained in the socket by means of a pivoted latch l or other suitable means. A spring catch m, pivoted to the plate f, is formed with a latch piece o to engage the hasp or striking plate o<1>. This catch is guided by a pin p, but can be turned out of the way when it is desired to withdraw the tubes. To release the catch, a key g, Fig. 12, is inserted in the dummy keyhole d, which is turned until it is brought into line with the keyhole in the tube b. The key is passed through these holes, and is employed to push down the tube c, which presses the catch out of engagement with the plate o<1>. By turning the latch l out of engagement with the tubes a, b, the device is converted into a fastening, and can be operated by pressing down the tube a. The tubes may be withdrawn readily to enable the tube provided with the keyhole plug k to be changed. This plug may be formed in a cap provided with steps to engage corresponding steps in the tube b, so that the cap may be changed without changing the tube. Instead of the flange on the tube a and the engaging shoulder in the socket e or tube s, the tubes a, b may be formed at the bottom with flanges to engage a guide-pin, and the latch l adapted to enter a slot in the tubes to retain them within the socket. In another arrangement, the tube c is dispensed with, and the key acts directly upon the catch. The tube a carries the dummy keyhole at the top, and carries at the lower end a plate perforated to form the actual keyhole.
Patent GB-190300331-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Sick-bed Chairs.
Inventor: MOORE DANIEL MCFARLAN
Filed: 1903-01-06
Granted: 1903-02-26
Abstract: 331. Moore, D. M. Jan. 6. Commons.-Relates to a folding chair or commode to be used on a bed. The chair is formed of four parts 2, 3, 4, 5, hinged together at 6. The hinge pins can be readily withdrawn to allow the parts to come asunder for cleaning. The parts are folded as shown in Fig. 2, the cleat 8 preventing the parts 4, 5 from coming into alignment. The folded chair being placed under the invalid, the part 2 is raised and the whole is secured in the open position shown in Fig. 3, by stays 10 hinged at 11 and having hook-and-eye fastenings 12, 13.
Patent GB-190301303-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or connected with the Packing of Hats
Inventor: GLAISTER GEORGE
Filed: 1903-01-19
Granted: 1904-01-14
Abstract: 1303. Glaister, G. Jan. 19. Drawings to Specification. Hat-boxes.-A pair of tapes are fastened across the box to support the hat.
Patent GB-190302200-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Process for the Manufacture of Ammonium Formate or Ammonia
Inventor: SCHLUTIUS JOHANNES
Filed: 1903-01-29
Granted: 1903-06-11
Abstract: 2200. Schlutius, J. Jan. 29. Formates.-Ammonium formate is obtained by exposing a gas containing hydrogen, nitrogen, and carbon monoxide, or a mixture of gases, or of gas and steam, or of gas and air, to silent or brush electrical discharges in the presence of a porous catalytic body, such as spongy platinum. A suitable gas to use is Dowson or water gas. The temperature should be allowed to rise above 80‹ C.
Patent GB-190310393-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to the Floors of Dwelling Houses.
Inventor: MACK OTTO
Filed: 1903-05-07
Granted: 1904-03-31
Abstract: 10,393. Mack, C. May 7. Sound deadening compositions. - A fireproof, waterproof, and sound-deadening composition, for jointless floors of dwelling rooms, is made of a mixture of pulverized calcined gypsum and granulated cork, stirred with water into a semi-liquid paste. As an example, 1 part of cork may be mixed with 50 parts of calcined gypsum.
Patent GB-190311030-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Acetylene and other Gas Generators.
Inventor: HOWORTH FRANKLIN WISE
Filed: 1903-05-14
Granted: 1903-06-25
Abstract: 11,030. Howorth, F. W., [Webb, H. W.]. May 14. Acetylene.-Relates to gas generators especially applicable for the production of acetylene for automobile and similar lamps &c. requiring large quantities of gas. A generator comprises a rectangular water chamber 1, which is fitted with a feed-opening 34 having a strainer (not shown) and a cap 35 formed with an opening 37, and which surrounds a cylindrical carbide chamber 2 having recessed screw-threaded ends 10 adapted to be closed by screw caps 3 formed with projecting heads 8 to receive a wrench and carrying packing 6. Perforations 15 formed in the chamber 2 below a plate 12 which is just raised from the bottom by indentations 13, connect the chamber 2 with a basin 16 secured below the chamber 2 and fitted with a valve 18 having passages 20, 21 leading into the basin, a passage 19 leading into the chamber 1, and a passage 22 leading to a tube 17 which passes through the chambers and is formed with a hole 29. A rod 27 having a pointed head 26 adapted to close the passage 19, screws in the tube 17, a capillary space being left between the rod 27 and tube 17. Passages 30, 31 opening above a filter holder 39 lead the gas to a valved nozzle 32. In operation, when the valves 33, 18 are opened, water entering the chamber 2 under the plate 12, the gas produced escaping through the nozzle 32 to the lamp. If the valve 33 only is closed, the gas forces back the water and escapes through the chamber 1 and opening 37. If the valve 18 is also closed the water &c. escapes up the tube 17 to the hole 29.
Patent GB-190314997-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Mechanism for Accentuating one or more Notes in Mechanically-actuated Musical Apparatus.
Inventor: PAGE SYDNEY ELLIOTT
Filed: 1903-07-06
Granted: 1903-08-06
Abstract: 14,997. Page, S. E., [Aeolian Co.]. July 6. Automatic instruments. - To accentuate single notes, or ranges of notes, in instruments for playing pianos and other musical instruments, or in mechanism incorporated in pianos &c. for playing them, apparatus with manually actuated pins, shown in Figs. 3, 5, and 6, or with slide-valve mechanism, shown in Figs. 15, 16, and 21, is employed to increase the pneumatic force for one or more of the operating pneumatics. The accent-controlling pins b are placed in front of the sheet-operating rollers and are depressed by the control lever c pivoted to the slide d. A series of pins is depressed by turning the lever c to bring down one of the arms c<1> of the lever. An index or finger is provided upon the sliding support d. The pins b control the valves f to open or close the wind passages g, which control the pneumatic h and the valve h<1>. High tension is applied through the passage h<11> to the operating passage j<1>, when the valve k rises by the operation of its pneumatic k<1>, and is prevented from drawing air from the wind-chest through the passage l, l<11> by the closing of the valve l<1>. In a modified form, an elongated slide valve is used covering pneumatic ports for the accenting pneumatics h, h<1>, and, in a further modification, the slide valve is short and the accenting is produced by applying suction to ports corresponding to the notes to be accented. The suction causes bellows-pneumatics to operate rods to directly actuate the valves which connect the high-tension wind with the secondary pneumatics that control the note. In the modification shown in Figs. 15, 16, and 21, the slide valve x and its connections are arranged beneath the trackerboard and music rolls, and the motion of the handlever w is less than that of the index finger e'. The valve x-slides in the case y having ports y' for the notes. These ports y' communicate with the accenting pneumatics by the pipes y<11>. To connect all the ports y<1> either above or below the piston valve x with atmosphere or suction at will, the ends of the case y have openings z and caps z' in communication with suction pipes. Each cap z<1> constitutes a valve, which is pressed downwards and guided in its movements by the pivoted spring arm z<111>. A convenient control of the valves z' is by two levers 20 within one of the front boards of the instrument, and each controlled by two buttons 21. Automatic devices independent of the operator may control the accentuation of the notes, instead of the control being manual, and pressure can be used instead of tension or suction.
Patent GB-190315925-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Method of and Means for Concentrating Ores.
Filed: 1903-07-18
Granted: 1903-12-10
Abstract: 15,925. Wilfley Ore Concentrator Syndicate, [Wilfley, A. R.]. July 18. Washing ores. -In vanners, suitable for tailings from Wilfley or like tables, a concentrating - surface moves in one direction and is shaken in the same or other direction, so as to give a progressive movement to some portions of the material treated. In the apparatus shown, the two movements are at rightangles, the tailings are discharged at the side of the belt, and the fine values are retained until they are washed off into the concentrator box 25 by a spraying-pipe 26. The endless belt 6 is carried by a frame B, which is shaken by a Wilfley toggle-motion giving an accelerating out-stroke and retarding return motion, while the belt is slowly traversed by the worm gear 11 and chain 15. The frame B is carried by rockers 1 with screws for adjusting its inclination. Mounted on the belt is a series of troughs 7, which are closed at one end only and are lined with canvas or the like at the bottom. The canvas retains the fine values while tailings work out at the open end of the trough. Pulp and water are fed from the longitudinal troughs placed over the belt.
Patent GB-190317765-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Cash Tills and Registers
Inventor: MAYES JOHN
Filed: 1903-08-17
Granted: 1904-08-17
Abstract: 17,765. Mayes, J. Aug. 17. Receipts, checking and recording.-In an autographic register combined with a till, the operation of opening the till sounds an alarm and rotates the circular disc upon which the record is made. The hinged lid B of the till A is shown thrown open in Fig. 3, and has at its centre a stud C upon which two discs E can revolve freely. The upper disc is small, and the lower one large and provided with a ratchet-wheel G, the circular recording-disc of paper, cardboard, celluloid or the like which is clamped between them having concentric circles which are displayed as cash columns through a suitable aperture in the lid. A padlock may be passed through the hole D in the upper end of the stud to prevent removal of the recording-disc. After recording, the till is opened by pressing in the knob H, whereby the projecting edge of the bolt I is carried free of a latch plate, and the spring L forces outwards the bolt J, so that its curved extremity r may press against the edge s and wedge the lid open. Simultaneously the pawl K rotates the ratchet-wheel G by one step and upon forcing the lid down both bolts are automatically returned. The spring-held pawl N acts as a detent for the ratchet-wheel, and also as a source of motion for the hammer of a bell M. The pencil may bang from a support O.
Patent GB-190320322-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Means for Operating Fire-escapes.
Inventor: KAISER JUSTUS
Filed: 1903-09-21
Granted: 1904-01-21
Abstract: 20,322. Kaiser, J. Sept. 21. Fire-escapes.-An engine operated by compressed air, compressed carbonic acid, or the like is employed, instead of manual labour, for extending a fire-escape ladder. The winding-drum for extending the ladder is connected by wheel gearing 1, 2, 3 to the shaft b of the engine a. The admission of the operating-medium from the reservoir d to the engine is regulated by a cock e preferably closed, when the ladder is completely extended, by a projection on the ladder striking the cock lever.