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Patent GB-190304356-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Store Service Apparatus.
Filed: 1903-02-24
Granted: 1903-05-14
Abstract: 4356. Lamson Store Service Co., [Lamson Consolidated Store Service Co.]. Feb. 24. Coin and small-parcel transferring apparatus.- Relates to systems having a suspended wire track for a carrier on wheels, which is propelled from either end by pulling out a bight from a cord. From an end piece B, which, by a ring B<2>, Fig. 5, with set-screw is secured to a crosshead B<3> at the bottom of two ceiling hangers B<4>, the wire A forming the track extends to the end piece E, Fig. 9, of a single hanger, but, instead of being fastened thereto as to the bracket B by a pin B<1>, Fig. 5, it passes obliquely through, as shown, and is continued obliquely to a staple in the ceiling. Brackets B<6>, containing guide-pulleys for the propelling- cord G, are held out from the end pieces by parallel rods and are connected by tie-rods B<7> to a cross-piece B<11> or collar upon the hangers. The tie-rods are adjustably clamped by nuts B<10> in split sockets B<8>. Sockets D upon the end pieces hold india-rubber cushions D' and pairs of spring jaws D<2> to receive and retain the carrier. The propelling-cord G making a central bight between the forward brackets has its ends attached to a pulleyblock H, which is pulled down to throw out the bight by means of a handle having a universal joint.
Patent GB-190308043-A (GB)
Title: A New or Improved Label Holder for Railway Waggons and the like.
Inventor: JOHNS IVOR MATTHEW
Filed: 1903-04-07
Granted: 1903-06-04
Abstract: 8043. Johns, I. M., and Johns, R. S. April 7. Label holders.- A base strip a has an under part b furnished with holes c for attach ing the holder to the vehicle, and carries upwardlyprojecting arms, of which the end arms e are preferably shorter than the intermediate ones g, between which the label is interlaced.
Patent GB-190308061-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and connected with Filters.
Inventor: MEHNERT OTTO
Filed: 1903-04-07
Granted: 1904-03-24
Abstract: 8061. Mehnert, O., and Pape, P. April 7. Travelling - band filters ; pneumatic filters.- Liquids, especially the waste liquids from paper and cellulose manufactories, are filtered in a tank a, in which a cylinder c is rotated by means of an endless band of filtering - material, e.g. webbing, felt, &c., passing round it. At the upper part is a tightening arrangement d, adjustable by screws s. The lateral screws e, f serve for pressing the device i against the sides of the cylinder and against the material, e.g. rubber, of which d is composed. An airtight joint with the end covers of the cylinder, is effected by rings of rubber or the like. The filter is started by running fresh water into the cylinder up to a level determined by the float z, and then opening a valve in a telescopic pipe leading out of one of the covers, allowing water to run out, and thus rarefying the air in the cylinder. The residue passes off on the band g between pressing-rollers, is scraped off, and removed on another endless band.
Patent GB-190310967-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Organs, Harmoniums, and the like.
Inventor: BRAKE ALFRED
Filed: 1903-05-14
Granted: 1904-03-17
Abstract: 10,967. Brake, A. May 14. Organs, harmoniums, and like instruments.-The soundboard or table F is not grooved but is provided with leather coverings or seatings E for the hinged pallets A, which are hollow and open along the centre of the side adapted to come in contact with the table or the table covering. The pallet is closed by the spring D or by one or more spiral springs. The bottom b may have inlets K, above which is the relief or auxiliary pallet L, pivoted at M and operated by the detent O. The relief valve may be on the outside, guided by a looped wire and closed by the spring D. A lazy-tongs device may connect the ends of the pallet to pull them down simultaneously. Pallets larger than the necessary valve opening may be used in the bellows. To enable the feeder P, Fig. 3, to operate at increased speed, the small auxiliary reservoir R in direct communication with the main reservoir is coupled to the feeder to expand during the discharge and to contract during the refilling with air of the feeder.
Patent GB-190312046-A (GB)
Title: Improved Process and Apparatus for Bleaching Wheat, Flour, and the like,
Inventor: LEETHAM SIDNEY
Filed: 1903-05-27
Granted: 1904-05-05
Abstract: 12,046. Leetham, S. May 27. Moving - stirrer apparatus.-Relates to apparatus wherein wheat, flour, &c. may be bleached by a gaseous agent, such as ozone, or ozonized air. In Fig. 1, a box a is used, through which the material, aided by a stirrer f, is made to flow.
Patent GB-190312651-A (GB)
Title: Grooving and Cutting Apparatus for use in the Manufacture of Earthenware Sanitary Pipes, Cable Conduits, or the like.
Inventor: STANLEY REGINALD
Filed: 1903-06-04
Granted: 1904-06-04
Abstract: 12,651. Stanley, R. June 4. Moulding pipes, conduits for electric conductors, &c.-Parallel or spiral grooves are formed in the sockets of sanitary pipes, cable conduits, and the like by means of rings 8 moving outwards between fixed horizontal partitions, as described in Specification No. 18,308, A.D. 1902. The rings are connected externally, and are moved eccentrically by four radial arms 14 having rollers placed spirally on their inner ends and engaging projections on a vertically-reciprocating spindle 10. These projections may be in the same or different planes, and the spindle 10 may rotate. The edge of the pipe is trimmed by means of cutters 38 adjustable in a standard 36 hinged to a rotating ring 35 provided with a ball bearing.
Patent GB-190315493-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Manufacture and Production of Colouring Matter Lakes.
Inventor: JOHNSON JAMES YATE
Filed: 1903-07-13
Granted: 1904-05-12
Abstract: 15,493. Johnson, J. Y., [Badische Anilin & Soda Fabrik]. July 13. Pigments.-Colouring-matter lakes are prepared by mixing such insoluble azo colouring-matters as have a soft, oily or resinous consistence or which at a temperature of about 100‹ C. are soft or liquid, with dry and finely-ground heavy spar, kaolin, alumina, or other usual substratum. Among colouring- matters which are suitable are those prepared from crude xylidine, #-naphthol, xylidene-azocresol or azophenol, or o-toluidineazophenol, or azo-p-cresol. The paste obtained may be directly employed, or dried. The ultimate shade only develops when the lake is dry. Any compound which conduces to the liquefaction of the azo colouring-matters may be added, such as alkali salts of higher fatty acids, phenols, acetine, glycerine, aniline, &c. These matters will enable other azo colouring-matters which do not melt at about 100‹ C. to be used, such as anilineazophenol and crude toluidineazo- #-naphthol. To the easily-melting azo colouring- matters, other azo colouring-matters, even though solid and melting at comparatively high temperatures, may be added, such as anilineazo-#-naphthol, rosidine, &c. These mixtures are easily liquefied. Instead of the substrata mentioned, or in addition thereto, coloured bodies, such as minium or vermilion, can be used, or such artificial colouring- matter lakes as have been produced as above, with or without the aid of a precipitating-agent. The following are examples :-(1) The colouring- matter prepared from diazotized " return xylidine, that is, crude xylidine which has been technically freed from m-xylidine and p-xylidine, and p-cresol or #-naphthol is mixed with finely-ground heavy spar, to form an intensely-yellow or brilliant-red lake. (2) The colouring-matter obtained from #-naphthol as in (1) with rosindone, is heated on the water-bath until liquefied, and then mixed with finely-ground heavy spar and water. When dry, this lake is intensely yellow-red. (3) Finelyground heavy spar, lithol red, and crystallized barium chloride are boiled with water. To the mixture is added the colouring-matter obtained from #-naphthol as in (1), previously melted on a waterbath. The lake formed is intensely red. (4) The colouring-matter obtained from crude xylidene and #-naphthol is mixed with sodium ricinoleate, heated, and finely-ground heavy spar added. An intense and fiery red lake is obtained. If an equal weight of the colouring-matter obtained from crude diazotized toluidine and phenol be used instead of the previous colouring-matter, a yellow lake is obtained. (5) Anilineazophenol is melted by steam with sodium ricinoleate, and finelyground heavy spar and water stirred therein. A yellow lake results. (6) A mixture of crude toluidine-azo-#-naphthol and aniline is heated on the boiling water-bath, and mixed with a paste prepared from finely-ground heavy spar and water. The lake obtained is red.
Patent GB-190318015-A (GB)
Title: Improved Machine for Tentering Fabrics.
Inventor: MILLS BENJAMIN JOSEPH BARNARD
Filed: 1903-08-20
Granted: 1904-06-30
Abstract: 18,015. Mills, B. J. B., [Ratignier, M., and Renaud, M. Clerc-]. Aug. 20. Stretching and lentering.-The selvages of the fabric are gripped by nippers i, Figs. 1, 2, and 3, which are mounted on, and directly over, the hinge pins x of chains a, b passing round sprocket-wheels c and drums d and round a series of rollers m, n for dragging the warp at an angle to the weft in opposite directions alternately. The wheels c and drums d are carried by parallel frames g, h, one of which is adjustable laterally on carriages r, and the distance between the series of rollers m, n can be regulated by mounting them on adjustable .carriages s. To regulate the divergence of the chains, the drums d and guide-rollers pare adjustably mounted in the frames g, h. The lower nippers u, Figs. 2 and 3, are carried by brackets v on the hinge-pins x, and the upper nippers i are pivoted to the brackets v and normally pressed down bv springs y. Discs fixed to the wheels c and drums d act on the tails 5 of the upper nippers, to open them for releasing and admitting the selvages. The roller l, from which the fabric is drawn, is mounted on a pivot o, to facilitate the feeding of the fabric with the weft at right-angles to the chains. To counteract deviations of the weft threads from this position, and thereby avoid excessive tension on these threads and probable breakage, one of the series of rollers m, n, Fig. 5, may be mounted in a frame adjustable longitudinally by a rack and pinion and laterally by a screw k, and the rollers n are made smaller in diameter than the rollers m so as to reduce the strain on the weft threads at those parts where the warp is dragged from its normal position to the greatest extent. The fabric, when released from the chains, passes through a drying-apparatus, where it is required to be stretched in both directions, and to prevent the longitudinal tension from being transmitted to the part of the fabric being tentered, a guide-roller h and brake roller r are arranged in front of the drying cylinder f or apparatus, the fabric being drawn between the rollers.
Patent GB-190318828-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Sand-molding Machines.
Inventor: COOPER HARRY CLIFFORD
Filed: 1903-09-01
Granted: 1904-09-22
Abstract: 18,828. Cooper, H. C. Sept. 1. Measured quantities, delivering.- A moulding machine is provided with means for measuring out a desired quantity of sand, and delivering it to a flask or box. The sand is contained in a hopper and is delivered by a forwardly-directed spout j into the measuring-box c, which is open at the top and is closed below by a sliding-bottom p. The box is moved to and fro on rollers f by a fluid-pressure cylinder k. The partition h forms the rear wall of the sand box ; the part behind the machine forms a counterbalance and is closed on top to prevent the flow of sand from the hopper. After the box has been filled, fluid is admitted to the cylinder k, to push it forwards over the moulding-box b. By means of a projection 4, the valve lever x is pushed to one side as the box moves forwards, and the valve u is placed so that fluid is admitted to the cylinder q to open the sliding-bottom p, which runs on rollers. When the bottom is fully open, the lug 6 strikes the lever 8 and trips the valvelever. The valve u is then reversed by the weight 5 and the bottom is closed. As the box c returns to be re-filled, a striker 9 removes the surplus sand.
Patent GB-190319902-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Automatic Railway Signalling.
Inventor: IRVING ERNEST COPELAND
Filed: 1903-09-15
Granted: 1904-07-21
Abstract: 19,902. Irving, E. C., and O'Donnell, J. P. Sept. 15. Signalling between trains.-In an automatic block system, in which the signal requires to be moved into both the danger and safety positions, fluid pressure is alternately applied to, and released from, either side of the piston or diaphragm which operates the signal. The pressure is controlled by valve devices operated by a train entering and leaving an insulated section of the track comprising an electric ciruit, or by the train operating electric treadles, or the valves may be controlled by pueumatic means. In the method shown, the valvechamber is connected on one side of the flexible diaphragm 3, Fig. 2, by the pipe 19, to the outlet pipe of the electromagnet valve device 17, described in Specification No. 6553, A.D. 1901. The other side of the valve chamber is connected by pipe 16 to the outlet pipe of an electromagnetic cut-off valve, 13, described in Specification No. 3078, A.D. 1903. Plates 5, 6 attached to the diaphragm carry respectively a rod 4,pivoted to the lever 10 connected to the lower end of the rod 11, actuating the signal, and a rod 7, moving in a guide 8. The inlet ports of valve devices 13, 17 are connected by pipes 14, 18 to the main pipe 15 supplying compressed air. When no train is on the track between the insulating-blocks 28, 28a, Fig. 1, current passes from the battery 29, rail 27, wire 31, magnet 24, and wire 30, back to battery. The relay 23 being thus attracted completes the relay circuit through the battery 21 and valve devices 13, 17, which are so arranged that in this position, air is forced to the left side of the diaphragm and exhausted from the other, thus lowering the semaphore arm. While a train is on the insulated section, the battery 29 is short-circuited and the relay 23 not attracted. The valve devices 13, 17 are thus reversed and the semaphore signal raised.
Patent GB-190320313-A (GB)
Title: Process for the Production of a Porous, Hard Electrode Mass, Insoluble in Alkalies, from Metallic Oxides or Metallic Powders.
Inventor: WEDEKIND GUSTAV ADOLF
Filed: 1903-09-21
Granted: 1904-04-21
Abstract: 20,313. Wedekind, G. A., and P÷rscke, H. P. R. L. Sept. 21. Plates or electrodes.-Consists of an electrode, insoluble in alkalies, for primary or secondary batteries. Copper oxide is made into a pulp by means of cupric-chloride solution, and finely divided metallic copper is stirred into the mass as well, if desired, whereby cuprous chloride is formed. The pulp may be moulded into shape, or placed directly into supports or holders which have previously had a rough galvanic coating of metal, or else rubbed on to a copper plate similarly treated, and the whole heated for some time to 100‹ C. to expel moisture, when the pulp will set to a solid, porous mass. The plate may then be used directly for alkali batteries, or else subjected to electrolysis to eliminate the oxygen and chlorine, using it as an anode, and then oxidized again by heat or electrolysis in the usual way. Any other suitable metallic oxide with its corresponding chloride and metal may be used.
Patent GB-190323652-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Electric Meters
Filed: 1903-10-31
Granted: 1904-10-20
Abstract: 23,652. Soc. Anon. des Ateliers de MÚcanique de PrÚcision de Territet. Nov. 10, A.D. 19U2, [date applied for under Patents Act, A.D. 1901]. Registering duration of electric current.-A meter for registering the time during which an alternating current is supplied has a conductive disc d carried by a spindle e<1> between bearings on supports f,f<1>. The disc is revolved by induction in a short air gap between the poles of an electromagnet b, the core of which is a straight plate, extended and bent under the coil b so that its free end stands vertically, parallel to the disc d. A straight iron plate h is supported near the coil b and disc d by a pin clamped adjustably in a support g. The electromagnet b is connected as a shunt so that the disc d is driven while any] current is being supplied. A screw thread on the spindle e' drives a counter l, supported on pillars below a window in a cover n.
Patent GB-190323827-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Chemical Fire Engines.
Inventor: WILLIAMSON HELEN RICHARDSON
Filed: 1903-11-03
Granted: 1904-09-29
Abstract: 23,827. Williamson, H. R., and Lewis, W. Nov. 3. Extincteurs.- The bottle 10, containing suitable chemicals, is carried on a central bracket 9, being supported on one side by a screw 11, which is advanced by the handle 13 to break the bottle. The discharge pipe 8 reaches nearly to the bottom of the copper vessel 4 containing water.
Patent GB-190324429-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Liquid Fillers or Distributers.
Inventor: MALLOCH JOSEPH NIVEN
Filed: 1903-11-11
Granted: 1904-09-15
Abstract: 24,429. Malloch, J. N. Nov. 11. Inkstands.- Fig. 1 shows an ink or colour distributer. The bottle a is of clear glass, the part a<1> being contracted to provide a hand-grip. Glass tubes c, d of the shape shown are inserted through holes in a rubber stopper b. The flow of ink &c. from the tube c when the bottle is inclined is controlled by placing the thumb upon the end of the tube d or by an air valve placed at the end d'. The tube o may be drawn out to a fine point for filling fountain pens &c. The modified stopper shown in section in Fig. 3 is made of metal and fitted with a rubber ring f. A metal tube g is soldered to the stopper and communicates with the interior of the bottle by the two holes h, h<1>. The thumb is placed upon the end g<1> and the ink &c. flows from the opposite end. A tube having holes corresponding to the holes h, h<1> may be fitted inside the tube g. By turning this inner tube, the bottle is closed.
Patent GB-190328355-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Trolley Arms for Electric Traction.
Inventor: ROBERTSON CHARLES BORNSIDE
Filed: 1903-12-24
Granted: 1904-03-03
Abstract: 28,355. Robertson, C. B. Dec. 24. Collectors.-Relates to an automatic device for preventing the trolley arms, used in electric traction, from rising when the trolley-wheel jumps the conductor, and also for drawing it downwards. Fig. 1 shows a side elevation of the mechanism, the case of the cover being removed. Fig. 2 shows a transverse section. A spindle 7 fixed to the casing 6 forms an axial bearing-support for the wheels 8, 11, which rotate freely on each other. A strong spring 9 is attached at one end 9<a> to the bearing 7, and at the other end to the wheel 8, while a weaker spring 12 is attached at the end 12<b> to the smaller wheel and at the other end 8<d> to the larger wheel. The trolley rope 10 extends through a hole in the rim of the large wheel, and is attached to the small wheel. The large wheel is provided with a ring 12<c> having internal ratchetteeth adapted to be engaged by a pawl 13, which is normally held out of engagement by the spring 13<a>, and carried by the small wheel. The large wheel is controlled by a pawl 14 fixed to the casing and having an eye 14<a> through which the trolley rope passes. Normally the small wheeren free to move, its spring keeping the rope taut. When the trolley-wheel jumps the conductor, the small wheel rapidly rotates, and the pawl flies outward and locks the small wheel to the large one. The sudden stop produced jerks the pawl 14 upwards thus completing an alarm circuit 16 and liberating the large wheel. The strong spring then comes into action and draws the trolley pole downwards.
Patent GB-190401297-A (GB)
Title: Improved Manufacture of Aluminium Vessels or Utensils.
Inventor: RAVERI GUISEPPE
Filed: 1904-01-18
Granted: 1904-02-18
Abstract: 1297. Raveri, G. Jan. 18. Making milk cans and hollow-ware.-Cooking- utensils, milk cans, &c., are cast in aluminium and are afterwards hammered or rolled to increase the density and durability.
Patent GB-190406764-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Skid Preventers for Wheels of Motor Cars, Cycles and like Vehicles.
Filed: 1904-03-21
Granted: 1905-01-26
Abstract: 6764. Govan, A., and Sainbury's Anti- Skidders, Ltd. March 21. Slipping, preventing, attachments to wheels for.- Relates to skid-preventers of the type described in Specification No. 25,374, A.D. 1902. A blade or bar g, slotted to fit over a pin e carried by a bracket a, c secured to the felloe b, is formed with arms g<1> which are resilienty connected, by.springs h, to the arms i of a supplementary bracket i<1> secured to the bracket a. For adjusting the blade g to the tread, the flange c of the bracket is slotted, and has a serrated edge c' to engage with a similar edge c<2> formed on the bracket i<1> or other convenient part. A plate j covered with rubber, leather, or like material, and carried by a suitable bracket, is interposed between the blade and the tyre.
Patent GB-190407545-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Dumb-bells.
Inventor: MACKENZIE ALEXANDER WOODCOCK
Filed: 1904-03-30
Granted: 1905-02-23
Abstract: 7545. Mackenzie, A. W., and Ross, J. March 30. Dumb-bells.-An elastic-grip dumb-bell is formed by an inflated india-rubber or other tube a, encased in a canvas or other non-flexible material d, and weighted at the ends by hollow metallic balls e. A valve c is fitted at one end of the tube a for inflation and deflation. The inner tube may be dispensed with, the casing then consisting of two layers of canvas cemented together with india-rubber solution.
Patent GB-190408322-A (GB)
Title: Improvement in Self Heating Hydrocarbon Gas Generator.
Inventor: TWOMBLY WILLARD IRVING
Filed: 1904-04-11
Granted: 1904-07-14
Abstract: 8322. Twombly, W. I. April 11. Vapour burners.-A perforated or wire-gauze burner drum or cylinder 8 is disposed within a coiled pipe 1 through which kerosene, petroleum, or like hydrocarbon is passed for conversion into "gas." The end of the drum 8 near the inlet end 3 of the pipe 1 is closed by a screw plug 22. The other end 27 of the drum is open and flared, and is supplied with " gas " from the pipe 1 through a needle valve 9 in an outlet portion 4 connected with consuming-apparatus. The drum is adjusted by sliding in the coils, and has frictional contact with the coils, or is maintained by collars or washers. The coils are heated in the first place by liquid fuel placed in a receptacle 31. The drum may be omitted, the flame then impinging directly upon the coils.
Patent GB-190408571-A (GB)
Title: Improved Points for Tramways, Railways, and the like.
Inventor: TOOGOOD HERBERT JOHN
Filed: 1904-04-14
Granted: 1905-04-06
Abstract: 8571. Toogood, H. J. April 14. Points and switches. - Relates to points for use on railways, tramways, and the like, and consists in making the points in two parts which move vertically instead of horizontally and thus prevent stones or other foreign matter from impeding their action. Fig. 1 shows a plan view of a tramway facing point and Figs. 3 and 4 sectional views along the line A-B of Fig. 1. The two points C, one of which is shown detached in Fig. 5, are placed in cavities in the frame E so as to be capable of movement vertically. Slots F are formed in the points, in which the cross-bolts G, operated by the links H, are adapted to work. As the links are reciprocated by any known mechanism, the action of the bolts G on the slots F cause one or other of the points to rise to the level of the rail tread and the other one to fall clear of the wheel flanges, as shown in Figs. 3 and 4. By these means, a continuous groove and tread is formed for either of the lines JK or JL. The sides of the points and cavities, where convenient, are serrated, the serrations becoming larger as they descend, so as to allow dirt to pass downwards. lf desired, only one of the two points C need be used. The Provisional Specification states that the horizontally-moved point could be retained, but with a reduced travel, the vertically moving points being placed in front of it.