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Patent GB-190107425-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Fastening Device for Attaching Together Objects or Parts of an Object in a Releasable Manner.
Inventor: WREDE CAROLUS
Filed: 1901-04-10
Granted: 1902-02-06
Abstract: 7425. Wrede, C. April 10. Ironing. - Relates to a device for attaching together objects or parts of an object in a releasable manner. Fig. 3 shows the invention as applied in attaching the handle to the base of a smoothing-iron. The base is provided with recesses covered by plates having T-shaped slots. T-headed pins b on the handle are adapted to enter the broad portion of the slots and are then shifted to the narrow end. A pin i on the end of a spring d attached to the handle is adapted to enter the slot and prevent the withdrawal of the pins b. A clip may be provided to secure the spring d and prevent withdrawal of the pin i. The pin i or spring d may be provided with a knob or finger ring.
Patent GB-190108715-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Apparatus for Heating Air and the like.
Inventor: WEBER FREDERICK CHRISTIAN
Filed: 1901-04-27
Granted: 1901-06-22
Abstract: 8715. Weber, F. C. April 27. Air-heating stoves, for heating or reheating compressed air used for engines and for other purposes. Supported above the fireplace are the parts comprising the passages or channels for heating the air, namely, the supporting shell 14, the outer shell 15, the top cover or enclosing portion 16, and the interior removable section 17. The supporting shell 14 is cylindrical, and is provided with top and bottom flanges for bolting the cover to and resting on the furnace 8 respectively. The inlet pipe 22 communicates with the annular chamber 21, which has its connection with the passage 20 constructed by the annular rib 23. The wall 34 tapers less than the wall 37, and the cross sectional area of any one channel is not, as a whole, less than that of the one preceding it. The stuffing-box 24 allows for the expansion of the outer shell and prevents air leakage. The horizontal portion 26 of the top cover is provided with ports 31, Fig. 3, and openings 32 which register with the openings 42, allow a portion of the combustion products to pass through.
Patent GB-190112224-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Gearing and Free Wheel Mechanism for Cycles.
Inventor: CORDNER ROBERT ALLEN
Filed: 1901-06-15
Granted: 1902-05-15
Abstract: 12,224. Cordner, R. A. June 15. Driving-mechanims; clutches. -Relates to two- speed gear which allows of coasting. A sleeve b, mounted free to slide on the hub a, is formed with teeth e engaging with pinions h gearing also with internal teeh i formed on the hub and carried by pins g secured to a flange f<1> formed on the chain- wheel f, which is mounted in ball bearings k in the spoke flange j. The sleeve b can be slid so that teeth b<1> on one end engage teeth a on the hub, as shown in the lower part of Fig. 1, and give the low speed, or so that teeth b<2> on the other end engage with teeth r' on a fixed casing r as shown in the upper part of Fig. 1, and give the high speed, or in an intermediate position for coasting by an appliance of the type described in Specification No. 24,703, A.D. 1899, and comprising a disc c mounted in ball bearings on the sleeve b, fitted with pins p moving in inclined slots in the casing r and actuated by a pin m, which projects into a hollow arm n, which can be slid along a slot in the casing r by suitable mechanism.
Patent GB-190114197-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or Appertaining to Drum Winding Machines
Inventor: BOWER RICHARD
Filed: 1901-07-12
Granted: 1902-07-12
Abstract: 14,197. Bower, R., and Mitchell, B., [administratrix of Mitchell, S.]. July 12. Winding-machines.-In adapting ordinary drum winding-machines to the winding of cross-wound cheeses on flangeless tubes, bobbins, &c. on both sides of the machine, the two traverse bars c, d are mounted, the one in front, and the other above or slightly to the rear of the series of drums b, and are reciprocated by a grooved cam e on the drum shaft. The yarns are passed through fixed guides n, m to guide-hooks h, i on the traverse bars, the guides h, i being formed by bending wire &c. into the form shown, so that the yarns will be delivered close to the nip of the winding-drums and the cheeses being wound.
Patent GB-190121581-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Brakes for Vehicles.
Inventor: JOHNSON JOHN
Filed: 1901-10-28
Granted: 1902-10-16
Abstract: 21,581. Johnson, J., and Johnson, J. R. Oct. 28. Brakes. - Relates to either-side brakes of the type described in Specification No. 5257, A.D. 1899, and consists chiefly of means for connecting the releasing-handles, and for indicating the position of the brake blocks. The brake shaft 2, connected to the blocks A in the manner shown, carries an adjustable cam d<1> engaged by a cam d on the stud 5 to which the brake lever D is attached. The second brake lever D<1> operates the shaft 2 directly, and the lost motion allowed by the key-and-slot mechanism, shown in Fig. 4<a>, permits the application of the brakes by hand independently from either side of the vehicle, or allows them to be operated by pneumatic or other power. The brake levers are operated as shown, or they may be controlled by springs or by weighted or spring bands. The brakes are held " on " by the pivoted pawls or levers H, which engage one of the teeth of the pivoted racks F passing through links G. The brakes fall off by lifting one of the pawls H, which are connected by the rod K, levers K', K<3>, and transverse shaft L and move together. Levers 0 at each end of the shaft 2 are connected by rods m, m' to pointers M, which indicate the position of the blocks A on the index plates N.
Patent GB-190122776-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in "Call Bells"
Inventor: LEES HENRY
Filed: 1901-11-12
Granted: 1902-09-18
Abstract: 22,776. Lees, H. Nov. 12. Call bells.-A bell B is fixed under the top of a table H<3>, and is rung by one or more push-buttons D under the edge of the table. The push works counterbalanced clappers F hanging from the frame A.
Patent GB-190125277-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Equilibrium Slide-Valves.
Inventor: KRUNTSCHAK WOLDEMAR
Filed: 1901-12-11
Granted: 1902-11-06
Abstract: 25,277. Kruntschak, W. Dec. 11. Slide valves. -Relates to equilibrium slide valves The slide frame a at the back of the slide valve is connected to a thin flexible plate h, which bears over the greater part of its surface against the valve-chest cover b, and is secured all round its edges by being gripped between the cover and the flange of the valve-chest. The plate h is free only at the grooves or recesses i, at which points the slide frame a is fixed to the plate h by bars c, which are screwed to ribs on the frame.
Patent GB-190125351-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Wood Working Machinery with Rotary Cutters.
Inventor: WADKIN JOSEPH WILLIAM
Filed: 1901-12-12
Granted: 1902-12-04
Abstract: 25,351. Wadkin, J. W. Dec. 12. Sawing.-Relates to a wood-working machine in which the cutter-spindle and the work-table are adjustable in any direction, the machine being also convertible into a band-sawing machine. Trenching, tenoning, dovetailing, and fluting are mentioned as applications of the machine. The cutter-spindle B is mounted on the end of a radial arm A centered on the driving-pulley shaft 1. The cutter-spindle head 7 is revoluble on an axis parallel to the radial arm A, and the spindle can also be displaced lengthwise, by a parallel bar 15. The end of the arm A is supported by an adjustable strap 28 from a bracket 31. The work-table C, Fig. 4, is adjustable by a rack and pinion 37, 44 on the slides 38, and transversely by rollers 41 running on rails. The whole table top can be raised by a screw J actuated by an external spindle through bevel gearing 75, 74. Finally the pedestal H of the table has flanged wheels 91 which run on rails on the foundation-plate K. There is a chuck on one end of the spindle B to receive drills, tangcutters, and mortise bits. When the machine is used as a band saw, one pulley is mounted on the cutter-spindle, and the other below the table.
Patent GB-190202098-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Lathe Auxiliary Appliance.
Inventor: CROKER SAMUEL HARBORD
Filed: 1902-01-27
Granted: 1902-11-27
Abstract: 2098. Croker, S. H., and Barnes, J. W. Jan. 27. Dividing-apparatus.-A dividing-apparatus for lathes consists of a worm B on a spindle C engaging teeth on a faceplate A or on a wormwheel on the mandrel. The spindle C is mounted in a sleeve D pivoted at E on a block F and moving in guides H, the worm being pressed into engagement by a screw J acting through a spring K. An interchangeable division plate L is mounted on the sleeve, the index pin N being carried by a slotted arm M radially adjustable on the spindle C to engage any row of holes on the division plate. The block F has fixed and adjustable V-blocks Q, O to clamp it to the lathe bed. The worm and pivot E may be mounted on a slide on the block F so that they may be adjusted in the direction of the arrow to suit various sizes of faceplates or worm-wheels. The apparatus may be used with a drilling, milling, or grinding attachment, 'particularly such as that described in Specification No. 1613, A.D. 1901, to cut wheels, milling- cutters, &c.
Patent GB-190204807-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Steam Generators.
Inventor: MCMULLAN WILLIAM SANDS
Filed: 1902-02-25
Granted: 1902-10-02
Abstract: 4807. McMullan, W. S. May 16, A.D. 1901, [date applied for under Patents Act, A.D. 1901]. Sectional boilers. -Relates to boilers constructed of a series of flat castmetal sections with openings and passages which, when the sections are assembled, constitute a central firebox and fuelstorage space and tortuous flues. Fig. 2 is a side elevation, partly in section on a plane to one side of the centre ; Fig. 3 is a part sectional plan, the plane of section being towards the top ; and Fig. 5 is a transverse section showing one of the central sections in elevation. The firebox e' extends across the boiler between water legs at the sides, and it also extends backwards to a hollow partition d' formed in the second section from the rear. Above it, at the centre, is a space e', into which fuel is charged through a door b<1> at the front, and above it, at the sides, are two flue spaces traversed by water tubes e<5>, depending partitions e<6> separating these side spaces from the central fuel space. Above the side spaces are flues e<3>, e<4>. The fire gases, rising at each side among the tubes e<5>, pass to the rear, and then traverse the flues e', e<3> in succession, as shown by arrows in Fig. 2. A steam drum extends along the top of the boiler and communicates with all the sections as shown in Fig. 2. Water drums extend along each side near the bottom and communicate with all the sections, as shown in Figs. 3 and 5.
Patent GB-190210999-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Governors.
Inventor: ARMSTRONG EDWIN JAMES
Filed: 1902-05-13
Granted: 1902-07-10
Abstract: 10,999. Armstrong, E. J. May 13. Eccentrics.-In connection with a centrifugal governor, the eccentric C is pivoted to a carrier or flywheel B and adjusted by means of an arm D.
Patent GB-190214912-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Levels and other Surveying Instruments
Inventor: FULFORD JOHN HARDWICK
Filed: 1902-07-04
Granted: 1903-05-14
Abstract: 14,912. Fulford, J. H. July 4. Surveying - instruments ; levels.-In levels and other instruments, the levelling- screws C are made with spherical ends which rest upon screw plugs D, which can be adjusted for wear. Conical covers E may be fitted to the plugs.
Patent GB-190216392-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Cash Registers
Filed: 1902-07-23
Granted: 1903-07-23
Abstract: 16,392. Wood, M. G., and Auto-Check, Ltd. July 23. Receipts, checking and recording.-A cash register is arranged so that the salesman enters the amount of a purchase on a strip of paper exposed beneath a slit in the case, and then the operation of the mechanism allows the customer to view the entry through another slit. Fig. 1 shows a plan, and Fig. 3 an elevation of the apparatus with part of the case broken away. The paper strip is wound from one roll G on to another roll, each roll being carried on a pin E attached to a collar working on a vertical rod D. Fig. 1 shows the entry visible to the customer at the slit C, but the rolls can be rotated by means of a knob K attached to a rod J fixed to the collar carrying the rolls. The knob K moves in a semicircular slot L in the case, and thus brings the rolls into the dotted position shown in Fig. 1, where the strip is visible through the salesman's slit B. Any suitable gearing between the rolls and rod D provides that the paper strip shall move the requisite small amount at each movement of the knob K. A spring may be used to ensure that the strip may be exposed at either the slit B or the slit C, as desired, when in its normal position. In a modification, the knob K moves in a vertical slot in the side of the case. In another modification, the movement of the rolls is effected by drawing out the till, and in a further modification, the register may operate the till or conversely. In this case, the collar carrying the pins E has a toothed quadrant attached, which engages with a rack fixed rigidly to the till. A spring catch may be used in connection with the till to ensure that the till shall not be capable of withdrawal until it has been first quite closed.
Patent GB-190216646-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and connected with Blast-furnaces.
Inventor: KEYLING LUDWIG
Filed: 1902-07-26
Granted: 1903-05-21
Abstract: 16,646. Keyling, L. July 26. Fumes, treating.- Water is sprayed in the top of a blast furnace for cooling the issuing gases, extinguishing flame and sparks, and for keeping the ashes back. As shown, water is delivered from a nozzle c on to a plate b placed in the chamber h, the plate being larger than the throat of the furnace and being suspended by rods d. In a modification, the plate is hollow and supplied with water which issues from nozzles round its edge. The trough e and pipe g lead away water and ash.
Patent GB-190226056-A (GB)
Title: Improved Apparatus for use in connection with Fire Arms for Instruction in Aiming and for other purposes.
Inventor: KELAART EDWARD FREDERICK
Filed: 1902-11-26
Granted: 1903-10-08
Abstract: 26,056. Kelaart, E. F. Nov. 26. Rifle and gunnery practice, teaching.-Mounted between the sights b, c, of a gun a on a bar e carried by the sights, i= a tube f, containing at its rear end a lamp g. Lenses and cross-wires are mounted in front of the lamp. The novice trains the gun on the target, the light from the lamp being obscured. The light is then turned on, and a spot of light appears on the target at the point at which the gun was really aimed, showing the error, if any, in the aiming. The fore-sight c, Fig. 4, is formed so as not to intercept the beam of light from the tube. The back-sight is secured in any position by a set-screw d, Fig. 1. For rifle instruction, sights are provided on the tube f, which is fitted on a rifle stock in place of the barrel. The Provisional Specification states also that the lamp and tube may be employed for aiming in the dark with sporting and other guns.
Patent GB-190226580-A (GB)
Title: A New or Improved Method and Apparatus for Tensioning Reciprocated Rods Ropes and the like for Driving Pumps and other purposes
Inventor: EISENHARDT GEORG
Filed: 1902-12-02
Granted: 1903-10-01
Abstract: 26,580. Eisenhardt, G. Dec. 2. Pumps rods.-Relates to a method of tensioning reciprocating rod systems, ropes, chains, and the like, and is stated to be specially applicable for rods or ropes operating single-acting pump pistons. Fig. 1 shows the application to a lift pump. The upper and lower ends of the rope or other flexible link a are connected by a rod to the pistons f, g working in the cylinders b, c. These cylinders have the same stroke and diameter, and are connected to an accumulator h or other source of fluid pressure. The flexible link is thus always kept taut without increasing the resistance to the piston of the pump. Fig. 2 shows a modification in which the link a is connected to a wheel instead of directly to the piston. In large pumps, the tension is taken off the link during the upward motion and put on again on the downwards stroke by the upper piston being made to race in front of the lower one.
Patent GB-190301316-A (GB)
Title: Convertible Spade and Hoe or Scraper
Inventor: LAERBERG ARNOLD
Filed: 1903-01-19
Granted: 1903-07-16
Abstract: 1316. Laerberg, A., and Prangemeier, C. Jan. 19. Hand-scrapers.-Relates to a hand implement which may be converted for use as a spade or as a hoe or scraper. Fig. 3 shows the implement in perspective with the blade d turned into position for use as a hoe or scraper. A slotted bar b is secured to the handle a by means of a tubular socket, and has a slotted ring e secured on its outer end. The tool d is pivoted at f and can be turned into the position shown in Fig. 3 or into alignment with the bar b for use as a spade. In the latter position, the tool is held by a bolt k passed through the bar b and through a hole in the shank of the tool. A sliding sleeve g is provided, the end of which abuts against the ring e and secures the tool d when used as a hoe or scraper. The sleeve g is fastened by means of a bolt c passed through the sleeve and bar b and secured by a nut screwed on its end. The bolt e and nut may be attached by short chains to the sleeve g to prevent them from being lost.
Patent GB-190306609-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Measuring and Protracting Rule.
Inventor: WARREN SAM
Filed: 1903-03-21
Granted: 1903-04-30
Abstract: 6609. Warren, S. March 21. Measures of length.-An instrument for use in laying-off lengths and angles consists of two rules a, b connected by a pivot pin c. A stretcher e is pivoted to the rule b, and adjustably clamped to the rule a by a grooved pin j, adapted to slide in a groove i and clamped by one of the sliding catches n in keyholes g, h. The back and edges of the rule a are graduated in units of length or otherwise, while its front has angular graduations o. The sides and edges of the rule b and the stretcher e are also graduated. When the rule is folded up, the pin j is placed in the holes d, h. The pin c may be replaced by a joint which enables one rule to be turned over to form a try-square, the two parts being held in position by a pin on one part engaging a hole in the other part. When the rule is short, a second keyhole is not required.
Patent GB-190307139-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Alternating Electric Current Motors.
Inventor: CAROLAN EDGAR ALFRED
Filed: 1903-03-27
Granted: 1904-03-26
Abstract: 7139. Carolan, E. A., [General Electric Co.]. March 27. Armatures; motors, controlling. -Relates to self - starting single - phase alternating - current motors. The windings are so arranged that the motor can be started either as a series motor or a repulsion motor, and subseqnently ron, by operating a switch, with the secondary winding supplying current to the primary winding in a three-phase relation. In the diagram, Fig. 1, the motor, which is supplied from the single-phase circuit A, B, is provided with a primary winding P, shown as a three-phase star-connected winding, the secondary member S having a squirrel-cage or similar winding W and also a winding D similar to that of a direct-current machine and connected to a commutator K. The controller C is arranged to produce the desired connections. Fig. 2 shows the starting position, the coils a, c of the primary and part of the ring or drum winding d being in series, and a resistance R being also included in the circuit, portions of which resistance are successively cut out. In the running position, Fig. 3, the primary coils a, c are directly connected to the mains A, B, and the three brushes d, e, f of the secondary are connected to the primary windings, preferably at intermediate points. In a modified arrangement, Fig. 4, the motor is adapted to start as a repulsion motor, the brushes d, f being connected through a resistance. On throwing the switch E, the motor is connected, as in Fig. 3. The commutator brushes may be connected to a separate winding in inductive relation to the main winding P, instead of to intermediate points in the winding P.
Patent GB-190308306-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Lace Fasteners.
Inventor: LEOPOLD FREDERICK WILLIAM
Filed: 1903-04-09
Granted: 1903-05-21
Abstract: 8306. Leopold, F. W. April 9. Lacing-fastenings. -Relates to a fastening for securing the ends of laces on shoes, gloves, corsets, &c. The fastening is formed as a hook c having lips e, f chamfered either way to guide the lace on to a securing-pin d. The fastening &c. lips may be one piece of metal to which the pin is attached, or the lips may be made of plastic material.
Patent GB-190310462-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Stud and like Fastenings.
Inventor: SCHEIDIG FRIEDRICH
Filed: 1903-05-08
Granted: 1904-03-31
Abstract: 10,462. Scheidig, r. May 8. Attachmentsfor buttons, studs, and the like; shirts. -The wire attachment a, Fig. 1, has a spring opening b for engaging the neck c<1> of a stud or button c. It is secured to the shirt, cuff, or other garment by means of the eyes d, or by other means, such as the safety-pin e, Fig. 2. Fig. 3 shows a modification forming a closed ring. The strip a, Fig. 1<a>, is of semicircular section, and clasps the edge of the stud or button c. Fig. 4 shows a modification adapted to embrace the head of a stud or button.
Patent GB-190314097-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Apparatus for Loading or Ballasting Ships or Vessels
Inventor: RICHES TOM HURRY
Filed: 1903-06-24
Granted: 1904-05-05
Abstract: 14,097. Riches, T. H. June 24. Ballasting.-Relates to apparatus of the kind in which the truck &c. containing the ballast is tipped to discharge the material into a shoot, and consists of means for facilitating the screening of the material in its passage through the apparatus. The truck &c. is tipped by a tipping-frame D into a cradle shoot B, which is then raised or lowered into alignment with the adjustable shoot C. In the bottom of the shoot B is arranged the screen, and the separated dust &c, is conveyed away to a bin or container arranged near the tip structure, so that scattering of this material on the deck of the ship, and the consequent labour of clearing up &c. are avoided. The shoot C may be adjustable in guides F or may form part of the cradle B. The cradle B may be counterbalanced, so as to rise to the tipping-frame D when empty. The tipping- frame is, preferably, operated by rams or motors of different sizes, so that one or more may be used according to the weight to be tipped.
Patent GB-190314285-A (GB)
Title: Dress Suspender.
Inventor: BARTH THEODOR
Filed: 1903-06-27
Granted: 1903-09-17
Abstract: 14,285. Barth, T. June 27. Suspenders for articles of dress.- Relates to an appliance for holding up a lady's dress during wear. Cords b, c run through eyes 1... 6 on a belt a which is worn underneath the dress. The ends f, g of the cords are attached to a hook h, which engages with a n eye i on the dress, and other cords k, m acting in a similar way on the dress are also connected to the cords b, c. The free ends of the cords b, c lie in the opening of the dress, and pass through a clip d, so that, by pulling on the cords and running the clip up towards the belt, the dress may be held np to any desired extent.
Patent GB-190314868-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Pocket Grip for Holding Safely in Position Fountain Pens, Pencils and such like.
Inventor: SETTEN JOHN WILLIAM
Filed: 1903-07-04
Granted: 1904-05-05
Abstract: 14,868. Setten, J. W. July 4. Penholders; pencil holders.-A pocket grip or holder for supporting a fountain pen, pencil, or the like safely in position in a waistcoat or other pocket, may consist of a suitably-curved spring blade c, with outwardly-turned point c, attached to the article d by a split spring ring a, so that the edge of the pocket may be firmly held between the article d, and the blade c. The holder is made in one piece of metal, preferably sheet steel, and the split ring can accommodate itself in size to grip pens of slightly-differing diameters.