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Patent GB-190208366-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Apparatus for Recording Musical Compositions.
Inventor: PREDA ERMINIO
Filed: 1902-04-10
Granted: 1903-04-09
Abstract: 8366. Lake, H. H., [Preda, E.]. April 10. Music recorders.-Relates to apparatus for recording music played upon keyboard instruments. The inner ends of the keys are connected by rods, such as 19, 20, 21, to levers 13, 14, 15, which are pivoted on rods 11, 12, and carry styles 16, 17, 18. When the keys are depressed, the styles cause a piece of carbon paper to make a mark on a travelling paper band, which passes over a roller 9. The roller 9 is driven from another roller 4, which is driven at a constant speed by a motor 6. The record is transcribed into the ordinary notation by a device shown in plan in Fig. 3. A roller 24 carries the record 1, which is drawn under the edge of a scale 30 forming part of a desk 34. The scale 30 represents a keyboard in miniature, and thus indicates the positions of the notes corresponding to the marks on the record. The lengths of the notes correspond to the lengths of the marks, and are ascertained by another scale 31 which can be moved along the former one. A feature of the invention is that the record sheet is driven at a constant speed under all circumstances, the proportion between the lengths of the marks on the record, and those on the scale 31 being ascertained by trial preliminary to transcription.
Patent GB-190208751-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Carousels or Merry-go-Rounds.
Inventor: KIPPELS BRUNO
Filed: 1902-04-15
Granted: 1903-03-12
Abstract: 8751. Kippels, B. April 15. Roundubouts.- A caroussel or merry-go-round comprises seats 10 suspended by links 11 from the ends of radiating arms 1. The arms are free to revolve on the reduced end 3<a> of a post 3 secured to a pedestal 4 and supported, when used indoors, by cross-rods 8. The arms 1 are stayed by rods 9, 2 respectively connecting their outer ends together and to a collar 6 mounted, as shown in Fig. 2, on balls 7 on a tapered sleeve 5 secured to the post 3. Cords 30 connecting the rods 2 may be used for drying clothes, carrying advertisements, &c. The roundabout is driven irom a seat 10<a> supported on rods 13, to which are adjustably secured, by bolts 16 and slots 15, as shown in Fig. 3, rods 14 fitted in slots 15<a> with friction rollers 24 serving as guides for rods 23 carrying at their lower ends pedals 25, which are adjustably secured thereto by bolts 26 fitted in slots 27. The rods 23 actuate a cranked axle 22 connected by gearing 21, 20 to a rod mounted in bearings above the rod 1 and carrying a bevel-wheel 18, which runs on a dead-wheel 17 on the post 3<a>. The collar 6 may be fitted with a bevel-wheel adapted to be driven by a motor or to drive an organ &c.
Patent GB-190210096-A (GB)
Title: Improved Unsinkable Twin-boat.
Inventor: DATTA PRASANNA KUMAR
Filed: 1902-05-01
Granted: 1903-05-01
Abstract: 10,096. Datta, P. K. May 1. Buoyancy, increasing; stability, increasing; twin vessels.-Relates to a boat or vessel for carrying passengers, animals, or cargo, or for a lifeboat, having great buoyancy and stability. The buoyancy is derived from the inclusion within the structure of the vessel, or its secure attachment thereto, of a volume of the plant sola, and the stability from a wide beam derived by constructing the vessel in two similar halves with a space between, which is bridged by a deck or platform. The deck portion between the half-hulls A, B has bundles of the dried sola plant a rigidly attached on the underside, so that, in the event of the destruction of the hulls, the deck or platform serves as a raft. The bundles a, b, of the sola are secured by wire netting.
Patent GB-190212530-A (GB)
Title: An Improvement for Wrappers and Envelopes for Postal Matter, and the like.
Inventor: LODER ERNEST JOHN
Filed: 1902-06-02
Granted: 1903-06-02
Abstract: 12,530. Loder, E. J., Tanner, W. A., Garrett, F., and Tanner, A., [trading as Tanner & Co., R. T.]. June 2. Wrappers,postal For facilitating the opening of postal and other wrappers and envelopes, the flap or other part of the wrapper or envelope is provided with a pleat B, Figs. 2 and 3. The folds of the pleat are stuck together so as to form a solid strip. A short cut B<1> is made at each side of the strip at one or both ends, to form a tab or tabs B<2>, Fig. 3, which, without projecting, may be easily grasped and pulled outwards. The edges of the pleat determine the lines along which the envelope or wrapper will be torn. The pleat is formed so as to be on the inside of the wrapper when folded. A single pleat may be used, instead of a double pleat. The wrapper is provided with the usual gummed edge A<1>.
Patent GB-190213633-A (GB)
Title: An Improvement in the Construction of Split Driving Pulleys.
Inventor: EWINS JAMES ALFRED
Filed: 1902-06-16
Granted: 1903-06-16
Abstract: 13,633. Ewins, J. A., and Shenton, A. H., [trading as Ewins & Co.]. June 16. Pulleys; mounting and securing pulleys on shafts. -Relates to split driving-pulleys, and to the means for securing them upon shafts. Each half of a pulley consists of a rim portion A<1>, A<2> connected to a boss portion B<1>, B<2> bv a web b\ b<2>. One or more screws C<1>, C<2>, D<1>, D<2> take into holes in the face of each web, and are adapted to engage corresponding slots E', E<2>, F<1>, F<2> in the opposed web. In assembling the pulley, the parts are moved relatively to each other, so that the screws come into engagement with the slots, the ends of which act as stops. The pulley is secured to the shaft by tightening the screws, holes being formed in the screw heads to receive a tool. By loosening the screws and sliding the parts of the pulley relatively to each other, the pulley is detached.
Patent GB-190217733-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Valves
Inventor: HADDAN REGINALD
Filed: 1902-08-12
Granted: 1902-10-30
Abstract: 17,733. Haddan, R., [Wallace, H. L.]. Aug. 12. Measured quantities, delivering.- Relates to wastepreventing valves which close automatically after a specified time or flow, and which are especially suitable for use as flushing valves for water closets. The double-walled valve casing 10, Figs. 2 and 3, has a longitudinal partition containing a passage 33 controlled by a perforated plug 22 and a hand-operated starting-valve 36, and connecting the exit pipe 34 with a piston chamber 11. The piston 18 is fixed to the main valve 16, which is guided in a chamber above the valve seat 15, the chamber having cut-off partitions 19, 21 which produce a main and subsidiary flush. When the starting-valve is opened, the pressure on the top of the piston is released and the piston is raised by the pressure of water from the inlet pipe 3. An aperture 26 in the piston allows a gradual passage of the water to the top of the piston, which thus closes the main valve, independently of the closing of the starting-valve. The size of this aperture can be varied by means of a spiral-edged plate 28 mounted on a pin 29. The cut-off partitions 19, 21 may be formed on the valve, or on both the valve and casing, as shown in Fig. 8, and half-rings or fillers may be placed between the partitions for high pressures, or a graduated cone 40 may be placed in the inlet pipe and a part of it removed so that the orifice is suitable for the pressure.
Patent GB-190219282-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Reversing Gear for Steam and other Engines
Inventor: LENTZ HUGO
Filed: 1902-09-02
Granted: 1903-08-20
Abstract: 19,282. Lentz, H. Sept. 2. Valve gear; eccentrics.- Relates to means of adjusting an eccentric, for reversing purposes. As shown in Figs. 1 and 2, the eccentric is mounted so that it can be rotated about a pin b, secured in lugs on the tubular shaft c. It has screw threads cut in it, engaging with similar threads on a spindle e, which is moved endwise to adjust the eccentric. The spindle e is prevented from rotating by a key f. An eccentric, such as shown, may be used to operate more than one valve.
Patent GB-190220293-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or connected with Children's Vehicles.
Inventor: SIMPSON DAVID
Filed: 1902-09-17
Granted: 1903-07-02
Abstract: 20,293. Simpson, D., and Simpson, J. J. Sept. 17. Perambulators, children's mail carts, and like vehicles.-Relates to children's vehicles of the type described in Specification No. 7268, A.D. 1894, in which there is a fixed seat, a hinged seat, and a well pivoted to the hinged seat so as to move under the fixed seat when the hinged seat is lowered. One form is shown in Fig. 3 with the hinged seat 2 lowered, and another form in Fig. 4 with the hinged seat raised. Under the fixed seat 1 is secured centrally a guide-rod 6, on which slides a runner 8 secured to the well 4. When the hinged seat is raised from its lowered position, the runner 8 is pulled out of the depression 7, Fig. 3, in the guide-rod, and the hooked projections 10 can be engaged in the front of the fixed seat to hold the hinged seat raised. In the form shown in Fig. 4, the hinged seat is normally held by stops 11 and pivoted projections 10, which are turned down by hand to allow the hinged seat to be lowered. The Provisional Specification describes a form in which the front part of the fixed seat may be hinged and may engage with the well.
Patent GB-190223904-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Portable Appliances for Punching and Cutting Metals
Filed: 1902-11-01
Granted: 1903-09-03
Abstract: 23,904. Cooke & Co., W., and Clews, W. Nov. 1. Punching; shearing.-A portable appliance for cutting wire strands, wire ropes, and other small sections by band, or for punching holes in small bars, strips, or plates, consists of an ordiuary vice to one or both jaws of which are secured yokes e, in which are secured the blade f and a die or bed f<1>, or corresponding punches, cutters, &c. The vice screw is used to obtain the necessary pressure.
Patent GB-190224411-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Articles of Clothing and in Means Employed in the Manufacture of the same.
Inventor: SNOW JOHN JAMES NOBLE
Filed: 1902-11-07
Granted: 1903-09-24
Abstract: 24,411. Snow, J. J. N., and Snow, H. C., [trading as Latimer & Co., R.]. Nov. 7. Corset-sewing mac h i n e s; folding- attachments.- R e - lates to seams for corsets &c. and to means of sewing the same. In Fig. 1, which shows one form of seam, the piece 2 with lining 1 is sewn along the line 7 to the turnedover edges 6, 5 of the front piece 4 and lining 3 respectively. As the lines 7, 10 are sewn by a machine with two needles, there is a pocket for whalebone &c. between the rows of stitches 7, 10. The pieces 4, 3 are similarly connected to the next piece of the corset. The seams are formed by a fabric-guiding device. Fig. 7 shows such a device for forming the seams as shown in Fig. 1, and Fig. 8 shows a section of the devico. Three U-shaped pieces 17, 18, 19 are supported on a stand 15 fixed by screws to the table of a sewing- machine. The seams are sewn by needles 14 working in the presser-foot 13. The piece 3 is placed between the sides 17<a>, 19<a> and 19<a>, 17<b>, forming the turned-over edge 5. The edge 6 is formed in a similar way and the pieces 1, 2 are placed between the edges 17<b>, 18<b>. Similar devices are used fcr other forms of seams. The seams described may also be used for blouses, bodices, shirts, collars, cuffs, &c.
Patent GB-190226503-A (GB)
Title: Improved Attachments for use in connection with the Lids of Trunks, Boxes and the like.
Inventor: BROOKS JOHN BOULTBEE
Filed: 1902-12-02
Granted: 1903-10-01
Abstract: 26,503. Brooks, J. B., and Holt, J. Dec. 2. Trunks are provided with means for holding open the lids. The angleplate c is placed on the inner edge of a trunk side or end, and is secured by rivets or screws c'. The flat part c' has a horizontal slot c' in which the arm d is pivoted at its end. The arm d, when extended, supports the flange b<1> of the lid b. When not in use, the arm is turned so that the projection e fits into the recess f. The outward motion of the arm is limited by the edge d<2> coming in contact with the wall c<5> of the slot. According to the Provisional Specification, a spring arm or plate may be used, with a stud adapted to engage a recess, so arranged as to act automatically, and to be disengaged by the application of pressure to the lid ; or an automatic gravity stop pivoted to the lid may be used, with a foot bearing on the edge of the trunk.
Patent GB-190301087-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Means or Apparatus for Distributing Sewage or other Liquids.
Inventor: ALLIOTT JAMES BINGHAM
Filed: 1903-01-15
Granted: 1904-01-07
Abstract: 1087. Alliott, J. B., and Moncrieff, W. D. Scott-. Jan. 15. Sewage, treating ; filtering.-Sewage is distributed uniformly over a filter by means of two vehicles connected together by ropes or chains 11 passing over pulleys 12. The vehicles are supported on wheels 10, 7, two running on parallel tracks 3, and one or two on the track or tracks 10<a>, so that, as each vehicle descends, its contents are gradually discharged over the edge 9. The feed duct discharges through the valve 13<a>, opened by the pressure of the rear end of the vehicle on the lever 14, and closed by the spring 15. Alternatively, the valve may be opened by the projecting arm of a float lever fixed in the vehicle, which, when the vehicle is full, releases the lever 14. The vehicle, when full, descends under the action of its own weight, pulling the empty bucket into position for a fresh charge. The weighted pawl 16, hinged at 17, engages the edge of the vehicle by means of a tooth 16<a>. A float lever in the vehicle lifts the pawl 16, when the vehicle is charged so allowing it to descend. The lower end of the track 10<a> may be curved upwards at 21, so that the discharged vehicle returns slightly, thus slackening the connection 11, and so aiding the starting of the charged vehicle. Baffle plates are placed in the vehicles to prevent oscillation of the liquid. The tracks for each vehicle may be arranged side-by-side at the same side of the feed duct.
Patent GB-190315713-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Apparatus for Cleaning and Polishing Windows.
Inventor: WILLIS PERCY RICHARD JULIUS
Filed: 1903-07-16
Granted: 1904-05-19
Abstract: 15,713. Willis, P. R. J., [Wille, F. W.]. July 16 Windows, cleaning. - The device shown in Fig. 1, for cleaning and polishing windows, is constructed with a tapered body 1 in order to throw the handle 2 back from the rubbing or polishing surface 3. This surface consists of a sheet of rubber or, according to the Provisional Specification, of felt or other material, which is connected at the top to a projecting piece of rubber 4 attached to the rear side 5, the two edges forming a scraping lip 6. A socket 7, formed by a sheet of galvanized iron or tin, bulged at the middle, is attached, as shown at 8, to the rear side of the body 1, to receive the holding tongue 10, Fig. 3, of a pad 11, or a brush by means of which the water is applied to the window. The pad consists of a piece of felt or other material secured between two sheets of metal, bent as shown in Fig. 3. A bent wire clamp 13 is pivoted at 12 to the handle 2. In use, the handle part is grasped by the fingers, causing the upper jaw 15 to press upon the socket 7 and secure the pad 11 or brush in position. A piece of chamois leather, for rubbing or polishing, may be secured by the clamping-jaw 15 and extended in front of the rubber 3.
Patent GB-190315924-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Method of and Means for Concentrating Ores
Filed: 1903-07-18
Granted: 1903-12-10
Abstract: 15,924. Wilfiey Ore Concentrator Syndicate, [Wilfley, A. R.]. July 18. Washing ores &c.-Ores &c., especially tailings from Wilfley or similar tables, are treated on a practically-horizontal shaking-table A covered with canvas or the like. The fine values are caught by the canvas and are washed off at intervals, but the gangue is discharged continuously while the table is being shaken. A divided trough and deflecting-shutter F is used to catch the separated products, and motion is given to the table by toggle-apparatus similar to that described in Specifications Nos. 5122 and 25,058, A.D. 1901.
Patent GB-190319337-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Sundial
Inventor: LEE JOSEPH
Filed: 1903-09-08
Granted: 1903-12-03
Abstract: 19,337. Lee, J. Sept. 8. Compasses, magnetic.-The magnet c carries a sundial d with a hinged gnomon g. The Figure shows a pocket form of the apparatus, but it may be larger, and the box a may be mounted on gimbals.
Patent GB-190320556-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Method of Increasing the Intensity of Incandescent Gas Light
Filed: 1903-09-24
Granted: 1904-09-08
Abstract: 20,556. Lake, H. H., [Ges. f³r Fliissige Gase Raoul, Pictet, & Co.]. Sept. 24. Incandescent gas burners.-In a method of increasing the intensity of incandescent gas light, the usual non-luminous .gaseous mixture passes through orifices in t h e burner to the interior of the mantle, oxygen or air rich in oxygen being led over the exterior surface of the mantle. Or the oxygen may be conducted to the interior and the gaseous mixture to the exterior of the mantle. Or the oxygen may issue through a slit in the burner so that it flows between two atmospheres of gas to the interior of the mantle. Or two concentric mantles may be employed, the gaseous mixture being conducted through a passage a, Fig. 4a, to the interior of the inner mantle, and oxygen through a passage b to the space between the mantles. Or the oxygen may be conducted to the inner mantle and the gaseous mixture to the space between the mantles. Or gas may be conducted through a passage a, Fig. 5<a>, to the inner mantle, and oxygen may issue through concentric slits at the end of passages b, the oxygen, with a surrounding stream of gas, passing into the space between the mantles. The apertures through which the gases issue are arranged so that the mantles are situated at the surfaces where the gaseous streams meet. The pressures under which the gaseous streams issue are so regulated that contact of the streams takes place only at the apertures in the mantle, diffusion of the gases being almost completely avoided. Each aperture in the mantle thus acts as a blast aperture, and the flames act only to a limited extent on the edges of the apertures which are thus enabled to withstand the highest temperature of the flame.
Patent GB-190401349-A (GB)
Title: Electromagnetic Clutch, Speed-varying, and Brake Mechanism
Inventor: FAIRWEATHER WALLACE
Filed: 1904-01-19
Granted: 1904-03-10
Abstract: 1349. Fairweather, W., [Arnold Magnetic Clutch Co.]. Jan. 19. Drawings to Specification. Lubricating.-In an electromagnetic clutch or speed accelerator, also applicable as a brake, the bearings for the shaft are preferably formed integral with a casing, which serves as an oil bath and also to exclude dust &c.
Patent GB-190402063-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Static Electrical Machines for Lighting Gas, Ether and the like.
Inventor: NEHMER HENRY
Filed: 1904-01-27
Granted: 1905-01-05
Abstract: 2063. Nehmer, H. Jan. 27. Lighting gas.-Relates to improvements in the apparatus described in Specification No. 4210, A.D. 1885. The insulating-disc b, on which the field-plates are mounted, is contained in a metal case a. The sector-carrying disc e is rotated by band by means of a milled head i, which is sunk in the concave lid of the case a. Contact is made between the rotating sectors and the field-plates by fine wires passing through the disc e. The handle k is cross-shaped, as shown in Fig. 4.
Patent GB-190404851-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Pedestal Bearings for Colliery Corves Tubs, and the like Mineral Wagons.
Inventor: OSBORN SAMUEL
Filed: 1904-02-27
Granted: 1904-12-31
Abstract: 4851. Osborn, S., and Laister, J. W. Feb. 27. Axle bearings; corves; wagons.-Relates to pedestal bearings for colliery corves, tubs, and like mineral wagons. The pedestal d, Fig. 3, is secured by bolts to the wagon, the widest end of its central tapering flange e being placed outside. Over the flange is placed the flat flanges b of the same thickness, formed at right-angles to, and at the end of, each limb of the U-shaped loop a. The flanges b are provided with open-ended slots c of the same pitch as, and of sufficient width to clear, the bolts of the pedestal. The pedestal d may be additionally formed with projections f as shown in Fig. 5. The loops may be of cast, rolled, forged, preased, or stamped metal. In some cases, they are stamped out of flat sheets and the loops afterwards bent at right-angles to the flanges, or, when forged or made from sheet metal, the loops are twisted between the flanges.
Patent GB-190405485-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to the Condensing and Cooling of Gases, Vapours and Liquids.
Inventor: BROWNE AUGUSTUS FREDERICK
Filed: 1904-03-05
Granted: 1904-08-04
Abstract: 5485. Browne, A. F., and Chandler, D. March 5. Condensers.-Liquids, gases, and vapours are cooled or condensed in apparatus provided with chambers for the evaporation of water, spread over suitable surfaces, by the heat abstracted from the substances cooled. Fig. 1 shows a vertical section of a rectangular cooling-chamber a, placed between two chambers b containing gases, vapours, or liquids to be cooled. Water from the shallow trays c is absorbed and spread over cotton-laced wire scrolls d, or screens d' or cotton curtains d'. A current of air is maintained through the chamber a, and if desirable a partial vacuum may be employed. In a modification, each of several cylindrical cooling-chambers contains a central column of water trays and laced scrolls, and is surrounded by one of a connected series of cylinders for the passage of the vapour &c. to be cooled. The water may be supplied through atomizers. Fig. 6 shows a cooling-chamber a lined with absorbent material c<1>, surrounded by the vapour &c. chamber b, which is lined externally with absorbent material c<2> and is surrounded by a jacket q. Water is supplied from the tank o by the siphon wicks m. When desirable, the forms of apparatus described above may be modified by arranging the cooling-chambers outside the chambers for the vapour &c.
Patent GB-190408897-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Mortise-locks.
Inventor: LEBUS HARRIS
Filed: 1904-04-18
Granted: 1904-05-19
Abstract: 8897. Lebus, H., and Lebus, S. April 18. Locks, key &c.-The edge plates b of morticelocks for doors, boxes, and drawers, are made with rounded ends c so that the mortices may be easily cut out by machinery.
Patent GB-190409314-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Grinding Mills
Inventor: GROSSE WILM
Filed: 1904-04-22
Granted: 1904-05-26
Abstract: 9314. Grosse, W. April 22. Sieves or sifting -surfaces, cleaning.-The concentric annular sieves in a cylindrical grinding-mill are arranged so that cleaning may be effected automatically by small balls, rolling between the sieves. Perforated radial partitions f are fixed between the outer sieve b, and the inner sieve e, to prevent the balls from wedging themselves in the angles i formed by the scoops a, which return the larger particles to be further ground. Tearing of the sieve b is thus obviated. Other radial grids g are fixed between the sieves b, e, to prevent the balls from passing out at the openings between the sieves d, e. A sieve l fixed across the discharge outlet retains any balls, which may have torn the sieve b, and escaped.