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Patent GB-190115150-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Process for the Manufacture of an Antiseptic Containing Iodine.
Inventor: COHN MAX
Filed: 1901-07-25
Granted: 1902-06-19
Abstract: 15,150. Cohn, M. July 25. Antiseptics.-Relates to an antiseptic preparation for surgical use. Iodide of potassium and gelatine or glue &c. are dissolved in water or in an infusion of camomile or lavender, and iodine in the solid or gaseous form is added. The solution, when cool, is dried on threads, which are pulverized for use. The powder may be used to sprinkle on wounds.
Patent GB-190116190-A (GB)
Title: Improved Means for Conveying Rolling Stock from one to the other of Two Superposed Tracks.
Inventor: SCHABINGER JACOB FRIEDRICH
Filed: 1901-08-12
Granted: 1901-09-21
Abstract: 16,190. Schabinger, J. F. Aug. 12 Elevating trains to a higher level.-Relates to means for conveying rolling-stock from one to the other of two superposed tracks. The axles f are extended on both sides to take into curved guideways b, c, and pinions e on the vehicle which engage the racks a are driven or braked in any suitable way for lifting or lowering the vehicle between the tracks m, n. A central guide rail or rack i underneath the vehicle engages a fixed roller or pinion k, shortly before the guides b, c are left.
Patent GB-190120384-A (GB)
Title: Variable-pressure Electric-current Transformer.
Inventor: RITZER CONRAD JOHN
Filed: 1901-10-11
Granted: 1902-05-15
Abstract: 20,384. Bitzer, C. J. March 11, [date applied for under Sec. 103 of Patents &c. Act, A.D. 1883]. Transformers.-Relates to a variable-pressure transformer. The core 3 is of ring shape, and is wound with a primary 5. The secondary 7 is preferably a strip of copper having the upper edges bare. Over this rubs a brush 19 carried by an arm 18, which may be rotated by a handle 17 to vary the effective length. A block 8 is fitted within the ring, and is formed to allow for ventilation. The apparatus is enclosed in a case 2 fitted with terminals and a switch.
Patent GB-190124931-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Printing Machines.
Inventor: COURMONT CARLOS
Filed: 1901-12-06
Granted: 1902-11-13
Abstract: 24,931. Courmont, C. Dec. 6. Rotary machines.- Relates. to machines for printing long sheets or web on which the matter is not repeated. Fig. 1 shows a machine for printing tear-off or block calendars. An enless printing-band a is mounted on drums c, d, and carries a series of printing-plates b which print the web of paper g against the impression cylinder. The plates are inked by an ordinary inking-apparatus h. Cutting, folding, and delivery apparatus i, j, k, n of usual suitable type is provided. In a modified form of machine, the band a runs on a number of drums intermediate to the drums c, d. The band a may consist of two or more chains o carrying transverse rods p on which the printing- plates b are fixed ; or plates b may be provided for carrying the printing-plates.
Patent GB-190202132-A (GB)
Inventor: LINDEMANN OTTOCAR
Filed: 1902-01-27
Granted: 1902-03-13
Abstract: 2132. Lindemann, O., [K÷rting, E.]. Jan. 27. Heating buildings etc.; heating by steam circulation. -A steam heating-apparatus is shown in Figs. 1 and 2, and a valve for regulating the supply to the apparatus and to heating-apparatus in general is shown in Fig. 3. Steam passes from the pipe D within the channel E', through nozzles d, to the middle channels R<3> of the elements E, causing the contained air to circulate in the direction of the arrows. Condensed water passes off through the pipe C to the boiler, and a portion of the displaced air passes to the air vessel, which consists of the chambers G<1>, G', connected by a siphon pipe. The supply valve has the screw-threaded sleeve 3 and the gland 4 removable, so that the maximum lift of the valve can be varied for the same extent of rotation of the stem by using sleeves and glands having different pitches. The stuffing-box arrangement 10, 11 allows the parts to be changed during working.
Patent GB-190210421-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Regulating Device for Feeding Bottles.
Inventor: PLUCKNETT WILLIAM GEORGE
Filed: 1902-05-06
Granted: 1902-07-24
Abstract: 10,421. Plucknett, W. G. May 6. Feeding-bottles.-For the purpose of regulating the flow of liquid, a conical plug d, formed with a groove e in its base and notches f, g in its edges, is inserted in the teat b, the base of the plug being against the mouth of the bottle. The food is drawn through the passages f, g, which can be constricted by drawing the teat further on to the neck of the bottle.
Patent GB-190211758-A (GB)
Title: Improved Method of Compressing Bars of Steel and Steel-alloys
Inventor: DAELEN REINER
Filed: 1902-05-23
Granted: 1903-04-23
Abstract: 11,758. Daelen, R., and Marcotty, F. May 23. Rods and bars; rolling.-Bars of steel or steel alloys are compressed or condensed by first heating them to 800‹ or 1000‹ C. and rolling them in gapped rolls, preferably in a mill such as is described in Specification No. 14,268, A.D. 1890, till the tensile strength of the bars has been increased by about half the desired increase. The bars are then dipped into water or oil of suitable temperature, and re-heated, and the process repeated to obtain the desired degree of compression:- Molten lead, a solution of potash or borax, milk of lime, &c. may be employed in place of the water or oil.
Patent GB-190221163-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Calendering Machines.
Filed: 1902-09-29
Granted: 1902-11-20
Abstract: 21,163. Abel, C. D., [Kleinewefers S÷hne Maschinenfabrik, J.]. Sept. 29. Calendering.-The top chilled-metal cylinder f of a series of cylinders, the others of which consists of a bottom [chilled-metal cylinder a and intermediate elastic cylinders b, c, d, e, between which the fabric passes, receives an independent pressure, and is driven by chain gear at a somewhat quicker speed than the lower cylinders, to enable the fabric to obtain a certain lustre or gloss.
Patent GB-190222055-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Bottle-stoppers.
Inventor: FORSHAW JOHN
Filed: 1902-10-10
Granted: 1903-08-13
Abstract: 22,055. Forshaw, J. Oct. 10. Stoppers. - Relates to screw stoppers in which the upper parts of the shanks are adapted to receive india - rubber rings. An india-rubber ring B is kept in its place on the shank of a screw stopper A by means of grooves formed in the shank. The grooves are conical on the underside, and so do not interfere with the ring being put on the stopper; the upper edges are of the barbed form shown, and so hold the ring firmly in its place.
Patent GB-190224597-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Automatic Weighing Machines.
Inventor: CANNING ALEXANDER HASTINGS
Filed: 1902-11-10
Granted: 1903-10-15
Abstract: 24,597. Canning, A. H. Nov. 10. Automatic-feed weighers.-Fig. 3 shows the appliance, in side view, partly broken away, and Fig. 2 is a section showing the internal mechanism. The casing 1 has a recess 5 containing a bearing 6 for the beam 8, which carries the receptacle 71 at one end and a weight 9 at the other end. The feedhopper 18 has a main discharge shoot 25 and a subsidiary shoot 25<a>, containing screw conveyers 23 connected by gearing 22 to agitators 17 adapted to be rotated by friction discs 29 pressed by springs 30 against constantly-rotating pulleys 27. Crossbeams 32 mounted on supports 31<b> carry weights 36 at their ends, and have adjustable slides 40 adapted to rest on the main beam. The cross-beams have notches 38 engaging with ratchet-wheels 39 on the conveyer shaft. In operation, the material is fed by the conveyers into the receptacle until an equipoise is obtained and the beam tilts. This allows one of the cross-beams to engage with its ratchet and stop the main conveyer. The auxiliary conveyer then completes the charge, and it is then stopped by the engagement of its notched beam with the corresponding ratchet. The rising beam actuates a catch 63 and releases a frictionallydriven disc 56 connected by gearing 50 to a cam 49, which is rotated and depresses the beam against which it bears. As the receptacle descends, its two halves, which are hinged together, are drawn apart and it discharges. The operation is repeated when the beam rises and disengages the cross-beams from the ratchets.
Patent GB-190301038-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to the Manufacture of Collars or Stiffeners for Ladies' Neckwear and like uses.
Inventor: WEEKS CHESTER BENTON
Filed: 1903-01-15
Granted: 1903-10-15
Abstract: 1038. Weeks, C. B. Jan. 15. Collars; stays or stiffeners.-Relates to the stays or stiffeners for the collars of women's garments described in Specification No. 24,449, A.D. 1902. Fig. 1 shows a general view of a collar frame or stiffener. A is a piece of gauze of the required shape, and across it are laid and stitched pieces d of braided featherbone, and along the edges is stitched a frame or border f of braided featherbone, which is subsequently covered with a piece of fabric B. The characteristic feature of the invention is that there is only a single thickness of stiffening-material f at the points where the cross-pieces d meet this stiffening-material.
Patent GB-190305203-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Photographic Roll-films and Appliances connected therewith.
Inventor: PURSER HENRY FRANK
Filed: 1903-03-05
Granted: 1904-01-21
Abstract: 5203. Purser, H. F. March 5. Cameras; roller slides; sensitized films.-A focus sing-screen is attached to the end of the sensitized film of a roller slide, so that it can be readily brought into position for focussing, Thescreenismadeof some flexible material, such as parchment or matt celluloid. An example is shown in Fig. 2 of a screen c attached to the end of the film f by a gummed strip e. The extension a of the screen is attached to one of the spools. In a modification, the screen forms part of the film or its backing.
Patent GB-190309595-A (GB)
Title: Improved Apparatus for Operating the Points and Switches of Tramways.
Inventor: AMES RICHARD
Filed: 1903-04-28
Granted: 1904-04-28
Abstract: 9595. Ames, R. April 28. Points and switches; electric tramways.-C o n - sists of apparatus by means of which the driver is enabled to open and close the points, and to operate the overhead trolley switches of electric tramways, before and after passing, without leaving the driving platform or stopping the car. In the part of the apparatus fixed to the rail, Figs. 1 and 3, the levers 5, 6, when depressed by a roller attached to the car and running in the rail groove, communicate by means of intermediate link work comprising a bell-crank lever 15 and rocking shafts 17, 21 suitably connected by links a certain motion to the point-rod 18 and to the cord 22 by which the overhead switch is operated. A vertical slot in the horizontal arm of the bell-crank lever 15 enables the spring 19 normally to maintain the levers 5, 6 horizontal. Provision is made for adjustment of the amount of movement and the tension of the wire 22. Two of these arrangements are used for opening and closing the point before and after the passage of the car. In the part of the apparatus attached to the car, Fig. 6, the rod 50, worked by the driver from either end of the car, lowers or raises the fork 38 and wheel 36, according as the apparatus is required to be put in or out of action, through the medium of the toggle-levers 46, 47. A spring surrounding the fork stem presses the wheel downwards when the apparatus is in action.
Patent GB-190315865-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Motor Road Vehicles.
Inventor: GROUT CHARLES BISMARCK
Filed: 1903-07-17
Granted: 1904-06-23
Abstract: 15,865. Grout, C. B. July 17. Motor road vehicles.-Relates to a controlling- device for governing the application of power to the motive apparatus of automobiles, and more particularly for regulating the flow of the fluid by means of which a steam or other fluid-actuated engine is operated. The controlling mechanism is operated by a wheel 5, Fig. 2, loosely mounted upon the steering-rod in such a manner that it can be moved longitudinally up and down the rod without removing the hands from the steering- wheel 2 while being free to rotate with the steering- wheel. The wheel 5 is connected through a loose collar-8, rod 9, and arm 13, to the rock-shaft 14, from which the throttle valve is operated by another arm 15 and rod 16. The throttle is closed by the springs 22, 23, but can be held open to any desired extent by the successive engagement of the pawl 21 with the teeth of the rack 20 attached to the shaft 14. The throttle is released by a footlever 25, loosely mounted on the shaft 26, which also operates the brake through the rod 27, the arrangement being such that the end of the pawl 21 is pressed down, and the throttle released, before the brake comes into action. The reversing- gear is operated by another foot-lever 30 mounted fixedly to the rock-shaft 26.
Patent GB-190317800-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Scrubbing, Blacking and other like Brushes.
Inventor: MARTIN JOHN BRAY
Filed: 1903-08-17
Granted: 1903-11-19
Abstract: 17,800. Martin, J. B. Aug. 10, A.D. 1902, [date applied for under Patents Act, A.D. 1901]. Brushes combined with hand scrapers.- The back of a scrubbing, blacking, or other brush is formed at one or both ends with a V-shaped groove B, Fig. 1, forming a double scraper which can be used for scraping and removing hard substances from floors and woodwork or other places or articles during cleaning.
Patent GB-190318295-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Non-refillable Bottles.
Inventor: CHASE CHARLES DAVID
Filed: 1903-08-24
Granted: 1903-10-29
Abstract: 18,295. Chase, C. D., and Dole, E. P. Aug. 24. Stoppers; refilling, preventing and detecting.-The bottle neck A is formed with an enlarged chamber G separated from the body of the bottle by a partition H, in which an axial passage is formed to receive a tubular valve seat I shown in detail in Fig. 2. An annular flange J is formed at the lower end of the tube I, to form a seat for the lower closed end R of a reciprocating valve 0, also shown in Fig. 2. Cork packing K may be introduced between the tube I and the partition H ; or, a ground joint may be used. The lower cylindrical portion N of the tube I, Fig. 2, prevents the passage of liquid to the chamber G until the valve has moved a predetermined distance. In a modified form, the lower end of the valve 0 may be open and the upper end closed, the movement of the valve being regulated by a cross-bar placed in the upper end of the tube I. The tube I is held in place by a gauze wire cage D, which is made in two parts and locked in position by a U-shaped spring bar C, the ends of which pass through holes near the upper end of the cage D, and engage a groove or recesses B formed in the neck of the bottle. This cage guards the entrance from without to the tube I, and protects the valve 0 against fraudulent manipulation. When used for slow flowing liquids, the diameter of the bottle neck and the capacity of the chamber G may be enlarged, and when used for sticky liquids, such as sauces or wines rich in sugar, a cross-bar or radial pin may be substituted for the flange J.
Patent GB-190320227-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and connected with Tunnels and in the Method of Constructing same
Inventor: JUSTICE PHILIP MIDDLETON
Filed: 1903-09-19
Granted: 1903-10-22
Abstract: 20,227. Justice, P. M., [O'Rourke Engincering Construction Co.]. Sept. 19. Tunnels.-A tunnel is constructed beneath the bed of a waterway by permanently sinking by the pneumatic process and at the lowest level of the tunnel a vessel divided into one or more airchambers a, Fig. 1, and forming a cross-over section for the completed tunnel. The floor b is formed with working-chambers c, and air-shafts g, and the roof d weighted by a vessel e containing pig-iron. The width of the chamber a is such as to permit one or more tunnels to be formed by removing parts of the sides of the chamber and driving a shield k or the like at a slight inclination upward, while the chamber is under air pressure. The chamber a may be placed by the dredging method ; in this case, pockets r, Fig. 5, extending to the base, are afterwards closed in at the floor and roof of the chamber. In each case, the chambers beneath the floor b are finally filled with concrete, and staybolts fitted in the roof d. Bulkheads m, Fig 11, and an air-lock n, may be erected in each tunnel. The chambers a may be designed so that other tunnels may be readily formed at a later date.
Patent GB-190322507-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Electrically Controlled Hoists.
Inventor: STEVEN JOHN ALEXANDER
Filed: 1903-10-19
Granted: 1904-08-18
Abstract: 22,507. Steven, J. A. Oct. 19. Lifts, cage.-To prevent the starting of the cage of au electrically-controlled hoist or lift before the gate is closed, the switch B, C in the electric circuit remains open until the latch A, on dropping home over the ridge a, engages an arm of the switch and thus closes it.
Patent GB-190324759-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Coin Freed Vending Apparatus
Inventor: HOLLOWAY WILLIS L
Filed: 1903-11-14
Granted: 1904-11-03
Abstract: 24,759. Holloway, W. L. Nov. 14. Sale apparatus for pencils, penholders, cigars, cigarettes, &c. Storage.-The articles lie loosely together in the glazed upper part of the casing, being supported by either an arch 1, Fig. 2, which leaves a channel on one side fer their descent in single file, or by a pair of rotary notched discs 47, Fig. 4, which delivers to a channel 83. Delivery mechanism.-In the arrangement shown in Fig. 2, the bottom article in the channel is allowed to drop to an open shoot 36 by the operation of a rocking shaft 9 bearing a pair of escapement anchors 18 which normally engage it. In the arrangement shown in Fig. 4, the bottom article is cut off from its fellows and let drop by means of a sliding rake 79 and a sliding shelf 81 which are simultaneously moved in opposite directions. The shaft bearing the notched discs is operated by a ratchet lever 50 linked to the actuating key-lever 55. Actuating-mechanism.-For the operation of the rocking shaft, a lever 7 is provided, the rear end of which is expanded under the tail of the adjacent anchor while the front end carries a swing-piece 13, which, after prepayment, hangs under a cross-piece 17 on a main lever 6 behind an operating-key 11. The main lever serves for two side levers. The sliding rake and shelf are operated by a lever 71 having cross-slots 73 engaging pins thereon, and this lever is actuated by the key-lever 55 at rightangles. Springs cause the return movements. Coin action.-In the first arrangement, the coin dropping down the lower part of the shoot upsets a dog 14 so as to release the swing-piece 13. In the second arrangement, the coin occupying a pan 62, Fig. 9, overweighs a balance 59 so that it leaves a catch 67 on the key-lever 55 free to engage the slotted lever 71. Coin-discharging mechanism.-A finger 66, Fig. 8, on the key-lever overturns the coin-pan 62. Jamming of articles, preventing.-Rods 25 jointed to the escapement anchors stir up the articles at the top of the channels. Money shoots.-The lower portions of the shoots for duplicate apparatus, selling articles at two prices, diverge from a common shoot 28, Fig. 2, having a flap 33 at the groin which works with a hinged finger 31 higher up the shoot.
Patent GB-190407055-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Door and Window Alarms.
Inventor: KELLER ERNST
Filed: 1904-03-23
Granted: 1905-02-09
Abstract: 7055. Keller, E. March 23. Alarms, burglar and like.-A door or window alarm comprises a wedge f on which is fixed a bell b and a lever, with arms a, a<1>, of unequal length. On opening the door or window, the depression of the arm a lifts the arm a<1>, which presses in the push c, and sounds the bell. The alarm is thus given even if the door is opened cautiously, as but slight force is necessary to depress the arm a.
Patent GB-190407066-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Alternating Current Rectifying Apparatus.
Inventor: STEINMETZ CHARLES PROTEUS
Filed: 1904-03-23
Granted: 1905-03-23
Abstract: 7066. Steinmetz, C. P. March 23, A.D. 1903, [date applied for under Patents Act, A.D. 1901]. Drawings to Specification. Vacuum tubes for rectifying alternating currents comprise exhausted vessels, each having at one end a carbon, iron, or like electrode, and at the other end two mercury or like electrodes separated by a ridge and connected to the poles of a storage battery or other source of direct current. In a modification, several carbon or like electrodes are provided at one end of the vessel.
Patent GB-190408275-A (GB)
Title: Improved Method of and Apparatus for Hulling Rice.
Inventor: KIMBALL ROBERT EUGENE
Filed: 1904-04-11
Granted: 1904-06-23
Abstract: 8275. Kimball, R. E. April 11. Hulling rice.-The rice is fed from a hopper C into a tube A by the injector-like action of an air blast issuing from a nozzle B, and impelled by the air blast at a high speed along the graduallywidening surface a of the tube. The upper portion of the tube is cylindrical, but it changes gradually to a rectangular section with a flat smooth widening side a, the tube itself narrowing, as shown in the Figure, to spread the stream of grains into a single thickness. The surface a is inclined at a very acute angle to the cylinder axis, so that the grain is guided by this surface a on to a curved frictional retarding-surface E preferably of carborundum, which is removably attached to the tube by strips e, and on which the hulls are retarded, the inertia of the moving kernels causing them to burst out of the hulls. The curvature of the surface E preferably increases towards the exit end, and the rice may undergo the operation repeatedly.
Patent GB-190409027-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Coin Freed Machines
Inventor: EBERSON ALEXANDER ABRAHAM
Filed: 1904-04-19
Granted: 1904-07-07
Abstract: 9027. Eberson, A. A. April 19. Sale apparatus of small dimensions, for use in railway carriages, cabins, booths, &c., is made with three compartments d, h, f, Figs. 2 and 4, containing the articles b, coins c, and delivery mechanism respectively. They are all exposed by removing a plate secured by padlocks &c. Coin action; delivery mechanism.-When a coin is introduced, it falls to the bottom of the chamber f, Fig. 2, and, on depressing the finger lever g<1>, the pivoted pusher g presses the coin against the lowest article b, which is delivered through the shutter e', the coin falling into the receptacle h. In a modification, Fig. 4, the coin is arrested by a pin k<3> on a sprocket-wheel k<2> which actuates a chain, band, or other endless conveyer k. On depressing the plunger g', the sprocket-wheel k<2> is rotated, and the pushers k<1> on the belt &c. k deliver the lowermost article b.
Patent GB-190409105-A (GB)
Title: A Process for Imprinting Matter upon Photographic Negatives.
Inventor: SEARS FREDERICK WILLIAM
Filed: 1904-04-20
Granted: 1904-05-26
Abstract: 9105. Sears, F. W. April 20. Negatives, marking names and the like on.-Names, trade marks, designs, &c. are imprinted upon photographic negatives by first taking an impression in printing-ink from a litho-stone, plate, type, or the like upon the prepared surface of a transfer paper, which is then laid upon the negative so as to transfer the impression. The surface of the transfer paper is coated with gum or other substance which will leave the paper when the back is wetted. The impression is finally rubbed over with powder, and then varnished.