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Patent GB-190100673-A (GB)
Title: A New or Improved Device for Automatically Igniting and Delivering Matches.
Inventor: KOTTUSCH EMANUEL
Filed: 1901-01-10
Granted: 1901-03-02
Abstract: 673. Kottusch, E. Jan. 10. Match receptacles.-A receptacle for delivering matches singly and simultaneously igniting them comprises a case a, having an inclined partition b, for supporting the matches, and a sliding frontplate j, which is normally held in its raised position by means of a spring. The plate j is provided with a press-hutton n. A stop l on the plate slides in a vertical slot q, formed in the front wall g of the case, and limits the extent of movement of the plate j. Beneath the plate j is fitted a sliding-plate i, which is normally raised by means of a spring k until a projection h on the plate t strikes the lower edge of the partition b. A match c having passed into the space between the opposite edges of the plates j, i, the plates are pressed downwards by means of the button n, and the head of the match strikes against an igniting- surface supported byan adjustable spring-controlled plate secured to one side of the case a. After passing the igniting-surface, the lighted match is discharged through a slot o into a tray p. Ashtrays or other suitable attachments may be provided.
Patent GB-190101332-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or applicable to Apparatus for Unabling Raw Cotton.
Inventor: ECROYD SAMUEL
Filed: 1901-01-21
Granted: 1901-11-23
Abstract: 1332. Ecroyd, S., and Marsden, E. E. Jan. 21. Openers &c. -Relates to improvements on the invention described in Specification No. 12,665, A.D. 1899, for unbaling raw cotton. The bale is supported in a vertical position upon a rotating base-plate a<1> carrying a vertical stem a<2>, which may pass through the centre or along one side of the bale. The stem passes loosely through a socket b<3> carrying an inclined shaft on which is a loose conical roller b provided with spikes. The larger diameter of the roller rests on the ends of the bale, and, when the latter is rotated, the fibre is stripped therefrom and conducted by a guide-plate d to a travelling apron. The guide-plate is fixed to the shaft b, and has a serrated edge, so that it will properly strip the fibre from the roller; and as the height of the bale decreases, the guide-plate and roller descend so that the latter is always in contact with the end of the bale. A stop c is provided for preventing the roller from being carried round bodily with the bale. In another arrangement, a cylindrical spiked roller is used, which is mounted in a horizontal position, and so that it can slide on a pair of vertical rods. It is rotated by means of a spiked disc which is fixed on the shaft of the roller, and engages with the end of the bale on the opposite side of the bale axis, so that the roller is driven in a direction which is opposite to that of the bale at the point at which the fibre is removed.
Patent GB-190101782-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Rolls for the Use of Assayers and Jewellers.
Inventor: CALKINS ALBERT CHAMPLIN
Filed: 1901-01-25
Granted: 1901-12-07
Abstract: 1782. Calkins, A. C., and Braun, F. W. Jan. 25. Rolling.-Rolls for the use of assayers or jewellers in rolling a bullion button or other piece of metal into foil or strips of the desired thickness comprise a frame A, in which the lower roll is journalled, the upper roll being mounted in a yoke D, pivoted on the handle shaft B<4> and pressed down by a screw E. The upper roll is driven by gearing B<2>, B<1>, and the lower roll by gearing C<3>, C<2>, C'. The upper roll has a shallow axial groove g to obtain the necessary bite on the button, which is fed over a bevel-edged plate F secured close to the rolls. A shoot G receives the foil when leaving the rolls. A spring s separates the rolls when the upper one is released.
Patent GB-190102699-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Photo-mechanical Printing
Inventor: WETHERMAN GERALD FORTESCUE
Filed: 1901-02-07
Granted: 1902-05-08
Abstract: 2699. Wetherman, G. F., and Holzhausen, G. Feb. 7. Lithographic designs on stones &c., preparing. - Relates to an improvement on the collotype procsss to render the printing-surface more permanent, and is applicable to polychrome printing. A print is taken from a negative on a plate or the like coated first with a mixture of silicate of potash, tannin, and beer, then with a sensitive layer containing gelatine, calcium chloride, chrome alum, potassium ferricyanide, zinc chloride, and bichromates of potash and ammonia. In an alternative sensitive-emulsion, potassium chloride, calcium chloride, gelatine, and bichromates of potash and ammonia are used. The print on this plate is developed in cold water, and then, when dry, etched with water, glycerine,. and ammonia. A transfer, taken from this surface in the usual way, is transferred to stone or the like, from which as many prints as required are taken. In colour printing, as many transfers as are required for the different colours are taken.
Patent GB-190103710-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or connected with the Regulation and Starting of Single Phase and Polyphase Alternate Current Motors with Magnetic Rotating Fields.
Inventor: GIRAULT PAUL JACQUES MATHURIN
Filed: 1901-02-20
Granted: 1902-01-30
Abstract: 3710. Girault, P. J. M. Feb. 20. Transformers. - Inductive resistances are introduced into the armature circuits of induction motors, for starting and controlling. The resistance may be in the form of a transformer, the secondary winding of which can be varied. Fig. 1 is a diagram showing one arrangement. a is one of the armature circuits connected to the primary winding b of a transformer, the secondary c of which can be opencircuited, or closed, by a sliding contact d. In the arrangement shown in Fig. 2, the circuit may be closed through a resistance f, which can also be cut out. Fig. 3 shows another arrangement, in which both windings are mounted on a core and the secondary is connected to a drum over which brushes m, m may be rotated to vary the inductive effect. In modified arrangements, a secondary coil may be omitted, and the effective length of the primary varied. Fig. 12 shows such an arrangement applied to a three-phase system. In other arrangements, the primary and secondary are adapted to move relatively to one another to vary the inductive effect. The conductors may have different sections, and the windings may vary in the number of turns according to circumstances.
Patent GB-190110532-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Gas Engines.
Inventor: HADDAN HERBERT JOHN
Filed: 1901-05-21
Granted: 1901-06-29
Abstract: 10,532. Haddan, H. J., [O'Donnell, P. H., [administrator of Rourk, J.]. May 21. Gas engines; furnace-gas engines.-The combustion chambers 21, 24 are separated from the cylinder 15 by a valve, and are surrounded by cylinders 27, 28 containing the air charges, which are in turn surrounded by casings 29, 30 through which the exhaust passes. The combustion chambers as shown are constructed of tubes united by headers 22, 23 ; they are used alternately, and are supplied by a double-acting gas pump 33, a pump 36 supplying the air to the cylinders 27, 28. The admission valves in the pipes 49, 50 are released by snail cams on the shaft 57, and then the air rushes through the tube 21 or 24 and mixes with the gas, and the mixture is ignited by an electric igniter at the point 65. The air charge is sufficient to flush the combustion chamber after each impulse. Two exhaust valves 59, 60 are likewise released by small cams, alternately, for the escape of the burnt gases into the chambers 29, 30.
Patent GB-190112185-A (GB)
Title: The Manufacture and Production of New Colouring Matters of the Antharacene Series.
Inventor: JOHNSON JAMES YATE
Filed: 1901-06-14
Granted: 1902-01-23
Abstract: 12,185. Johnson, J. Y., [Badische Anilin & Soda Fabrik]. June 14. Dyes, artificial.-A new sulphonic acid dye of the anthracene series, which dyes animal fibre fast blue shades and forms with reducing-agents a vat like indigo for dyeing cotton, is produced by fusing #-amidoanthraquinone sulphonic acid with caustic alkali at a temperature not exceeding 175‹ C. The melt is poured into water and boiled, whereupon the dye separates in blue flakes which are insoluble in dilute caustic alkali solution. It may be purified by recrystallization from boiling water. A sulphonic acid dye is also produced by sulphonating the blue dye obtained by fusing #-amidoanthraquinone with caustic alkali as described in Specification No. 3239, A.D. 1901. The sulphonation is effected by means of fuming sulphuric acid, containing 12 per cent. of SO3, at 130‹ C., and the dye is separated by boiling the melt with water. The product dyes animal fibre fast greenish-blue shades, and it forms a vat with caustic soda and sodium hydrosulphite solution which dyes cotton blue. The foregoing sulphonic acid dyes, when oxidized by chromic acid or the like, yield a new yellow product which is soluble in water and dyes animal fibre green-blue shades. On reduction, the oxidation product is reconverted into the original sulphonic acid dye.
Patent GB-190114290-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Covers for the Manholes and Lampholes of Drains and Sewers.
Inventor: KIRK GEORGE WILLIAM
Filed: 1901-07-13
Granted: 1902-05-22
Abstract: 14,290. Kirk, G. W. July 13. Manhole covers.-The frame D is made on the inside with an annular ledge B to receive the rim of a cover A which, when in position, closes the manhole or lamphole airtight.
Patent GB-190117478-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Centrifugal Machines.
Inventor: MACFARLANE JAMES WRIGHT
Filed: 1901-08-31
Granted: 1902-08-21
Abstract: 17,478. Macfarlane, J. W., and Robertson, A. R. Aug. 31. Drawings to Specification. Impact - wheels. - In centrifugal drying &c. machines driven by fluid pressure, two or more wheels of different diameter are used to allow additional power to be applied for getting up speed rapidly. The valves for the supply to these wheels may be controlled by the means described in Specification No. 5384, A.D. 1901.
Patent GB-190124974-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Carburetters for Use in connection with Explosion Motors.
Inventor: FRENAY HENRI NOEL
Filed: 1901-12-07
Granted: 1902-03-20
Abstract: 24,974. Frenay, H. N. Dec. 7. Gas or explosive-vapour engines, carburetting in. Oil is supplied to a vessel b through a float-controlled valve h, gauze d, plug c, and pipe a. The plug c has an axial recess c<1>, in which impurities collect. From the vessel b the oil passes to a nozzle m, with a ring i, to prevent overflow. The air current, which passes in a straight path from the inlet o to the outlet t, draws the oil from the nozzle against the roughened cone n.
Patent GB-190125790-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or connected with Collars for Shafts Axles or the like more especially applicable to Bearings
Inventor: RIEBE AUGUST
Filed: 1901-12-17
Granted: 1902-02-20
Abstract: 25,790. Riebe, A. Dec. 17. Washers.-A collar for a shaft &c. is formed by screwing a spiral spring f, through an inclined slot s in a collar b formed on the shaft, into an annular groove c.
Patent GB-190206859-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Machines for Mixing Plastic Compositions
Inventor: PEARCE JOHN HARWOOD
Filed: 1902-03-20
Granted: 1902-08-07
Abstract: 6859. Pearce, J. H. Oct. 10, A.D. 1901, [date applied for under Patents Act, A.D. 1901]. Mixing plastic compositions.-Relates to machines for incorporating powdered materials with plastic substances, particularly adapted for use in the manufacture of india-rubber. Above the rolls 2, 3, by which the powders are pressed into the plastic mass, is placed a chamber 5 fitted with oppositely-rotating mixing-worms 10, 11, which may be provided with longitudinal blades 13. The upper part of the chamber is adapted to receive the hopper 30, into which the powdered materials, sulphur, whiting, resin, &c., are charged, and from which they descend into the mixing-chamber upon the withdrawal of the slide 33. The opening in the bottom of the mixing-chamber is covered by a slide 14, which is worked to and fro by toggle mechanism from one of the worm shafts, so that the mixed powders are allowed to fall intermittently and regularly upon the plastic mass. The tar or other binding-agent is supplied by a perforated pipe 36 from the reservoir 34, which is fitted with a weighted plunger.
Patent GB-190208092-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Vehicles for Carrying and Distributing Water and other Liquids.
Filed: 1902-04-07
Granted: 1903-02-26
Abstract: 8092. Bristol Wagon and Carriage Works Co., and McDonald. J. S. April 7. Watering-carts.-In a cart for carrying and distributing water and other liquids, two or more distributing-boxes 1, Fig. 1, of a somewhat spherical shape, and each controlled by a separately operated valve, are arranged side by side in the direction of the length of the cart, so that the rate at which the liquid is distributed can be varied without altering the speed of the cart. A pair of distributing-boxes may be arranged at each side of the cart, each box being supplied from the tank 4 by a separate pipe 3. Each box is controlled by a valve, the construction of which is shown in Fig. 3. The cup or disc 5, which rests on a canvas or rubber seating above the ori6ce in the box 1, is pressed downwards by a spring 8, and is attached to a rod 9 which is connected by rods or chains &c. to a foot-lever. The valve-box 2 is supplied with liquid by a pipe 14, and can be inspected through an orifice which is closed by a door 12. Two distributing- boxes with flat contiguous sides may be attached to one valve chamber, but controlled by separate valves, or two boxes may be cast in one in the form of a sphere with a dividing - partition. Separate tanks containing different liquids may be connected to separate distributing - boxes. Fig. 6 shows a modified arrangement in which the valves 5 are placed in the tank 4 and control the pipes 3, which supply the distributing-boxes 1.
Patent GB-190209728-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Bar Fittings and the like
Inventor: FRASER WILLIAM
Filed: 1902-04-28
Granted: 1903-04-16
Abstract: 9728. Fraser, W. April 28. Beer and other beverages, raising and drawing-off. -A rectangular frame, composed of lower and upper horizontal bars G connected by rods E which work through fixed guiding-tubes D, is reciprocated by hydraulic or other fluid power, which is supplied to a piston in a cylinder L attached to the guiding-tubes by rods H. Cork-drawers, lemon squeezers, and beer pumps, or air-compressors for raising beer &c., or all three, are attached to the reciprocating frame and operated thereby. The distributing-valve M, or a pair of valves for the fluid power, is actuated by a treadle N or by a hand-lever.
Patent GB-190210992-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Devices for Dividing a Beam of Light for use in Cameras or other Optical Instruments or Apparatus
Inventor: SHEPHERD EDWARD SANGER
Filed: 1902-05-13
Granted: 1903-03-19
Abstract: 10,992. Shepherd, E. S. May 13. Reflectors.-Relates to reflectors for use in cameras and other optical instruments, designed to reflect part of the light and to transmit part of it. A thin opaque film of silver, platinum, or the like, is deposited on a surface of glass. A part of this film, corresponding to the quantity of light to be transmitted, is removed by cutting therein a series of parallel lines, or by printing thereon a resist, and etching out the required proportion of the film.
Patent GB-190213314-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Window Sashes.
Inventor: WALKER JOHN
Filed: 1902-06-12
Granted: 1903-03-12
Abstract: 13,314. Walker, J June 12. Windows. -To enable the outsides of both sashes of ordinary windows to be brought into the apartment for cleaning and other purposes, the stiles of both sashes are made in two portions a, a<1> and b, b<1>, Fig. 2. The outer parts a', b<1> have only a sliding motion, and are provided with the usual cords and weights. The inner parts a, b are attached to the outer parts by hinges k. The weather joint is formed by a bead l, l<1>, which fits into rabbets g<1> in the stiles. The beads are made in two parts, the part l above the hinge being formed on or secured to the swinging portion of the stile, and the part l<1> below the hinge to the sliding portion. When the upper sash has to be pulled down to clear obstructions before being brought in, the top rail of the sash is not jointed but formed as in ordinary sashes. A vertical groove is formed in the sliding or swinging stile to carry any water from the joint to the sill e. The sash is secured in the closed position to the sliding stiles by a fastener in which a spring plate, secured to the sliding stile, engages with a plate secured to the swinging stile.
Patent GB-190215516-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Penholders.
Inventor: SLOAN LAURENCE GUNN
Filed: 1902-07-11
Granted: 1902-08-28
Abstract: 15,516. Sloan, L. G., [Hardtmuth, L., and Hardtmuth, C.]. July 11. Penholders.-Fig. 1 shows a front view, and Fig. 2 a longitudinal section. The nib d is held against the metal lining b by the part c<3> of the lever c pivoted at e. The nib is removed by turning the lever c into the position shown in dotted lines, by means of the extension a<a>. The lining b is secured in place by the ferrule f ; it may be replaced by a barrel similar to that of an ordinary penholder.
Patent GB-190216642-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Cap or Cover for Ink-pots, Flasks, Pipe-bowls and the like.
Inventor: VUILLARD CHARLES
Filed: 1902-07-26
Granted: 1902-09-18
Abstract: 16,642. Vuillard, C. March 4, [date applied for under Patents Act, A.D. 1901]. lnkstands. - Relates to caps with double covers for inkpots, tobacco pipes, flasks, &c. Fig. 4 shows a cap a with two perforated covers d, f, provided with closing snips e, g, One or both covers may be unperforated. Fig. 10 shows the cover d provided with a rubber washer x, and without a closing snip. Fig. 12 shows a ring a with two half covers y which, when closed, are fastened together by the engagement of the knobs z.
Patent GB-190221145-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to the Deodorisation of Tar- and Mineral Oils.
Inventor: WETTER JASPEER
Filed: 1902-09-29
Granted: 1903-09-29
Abstract: 21,145. Wetter, J., [R³tgerswerk Akt.-Ges.]. Sept. 29. Tar oils ; mineral oils.-Tar oils and mineral oils, such as are used for impregnating wood &c., are deodorized by mixing them with oxides, hydroxides, or solutions of the salts of heavy metals, preferably with the addition of an alkali, and then passing steam through the oil for a considerable time. An ammoniacal copper salt is suitable. To obtain a specially viscous and darkcoloured oil, air or ozone is passed through the heated oil containing the metallic salt. or oxide. The oils thus treated contain a smaller proportion of volatile inflammable constituents.
Patent GB-190222196-A (GB)
Title: An Improvement in Gills for Tentering Machinery, or any other Machinery where Gills are required, mode of Aluminium with Nickel Silver, Steel, Brass or Aluminium Pins.
Inventor: PEASE JOHN
Filed: 1902-10-13
Granted: 1903-08-13
Abstract: 22,196. Pease, J., and Parker, J. V. Oct. 13. Combs; gill bars or fallers.-Combs, fallers, &c. are made with nickel silver, steel, brass, or aluminium pins B fixed in an aluminium foundation A.
Patent GB-190222495-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Umbrellas & Sunshades for Velocipedes
Inventor: WILKINS GEORGE
Filed: 1902-10-16
Granted: 1903-10-15
Abstract: 22,495. Wilkins, G. Oct. 16. Umbrellas, attaching to velocipedes.-The handle of an umbrella or sunshade is secured by a thumb-screw to a piece 1<a>, Fig. 1. The piece 1<a> is fixed at the end of a rod or tube 10, Fig. 6, which is attached by clips 6, 8 to a flat plate of metal or other material, this plate being secured by a clip 5<a> to the front part of the cycle. A groove or slot is formed in the upper part of the plate in which the clip 6 can move so as to incline the umbrella at any required angle, the lower clip 8 being fixed. Small slots are formed in the plate, through which straps are passed to carry the umbrella and rod when not in use.
Patent GB-190222835-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Internal Combustion Engines.
Inventor: WESTINGHOUSE GEORGE
Filed: 1902-10-20
Granted: 1903-02-05
Abstract: 22,835. Westinghouse, G. Nov. 2, A.D. 1901, [date applied for under Patents Act, A.D. 1901]. Gas and like engines.-The engine is composed of one or more pairs of tandem cylinders, one member 6 of which is single-acting and the other 11 double-acting. A four-stroke cycle is performed in each, producing three impulses in two revolutions of the crank. The invention is shown in connection with a six-cylinder engine. The lateral ignition chambers 13 are supplied and exhausted through horizontal beat valves situated in a casing between the cylinders, the chambers 17 being similarly served. The exhaust valves are worked from a shaft 41 by levers 37. Natural or producer gas may be used in the engine ; it is supplied with air from chambers 18 connected together by pipes 42. Suitable stop and mixing valves are also employed, the latter being preferably of the type described in Specification No. 13,517, A.D. 1897.
Patent GB-190226745-A (GB)
Title: An Air Tube Protecting Band for Pneumatic Tyres
Inventor: SMITH RONALD
Filed: 1902-12-04
Granted: 1903-07-09
Abstract: 26,745. Smith, R. Dec. 4. Tyres, pneumatic.- Puncture of the air tube is prevented by interposing between it and the outer cover a leather band, which may be cemented to the inside of the outer cover. In constructing the band, the bevelled ends of two strips of basil leather are cemented together, and a narrower similar strip is cemented along the middle of the first. The strips A, C are pressed together by passing between rollers, and the ends are bevelled to overlap when in position. The edges B are bevelled and the wider side of the band is placed towards the air tube, the bevelled parts lying in contact with the outer cover E.
Patent GB-190301556-A (GB)
Title: Improved Means for Traversing the Yarn Guides for Preventing the Grooving of the Rollers of Roving Spinning and like Machinery
Inventor: AINSWORTH THOMAS
Filed: 1903-01-22
Granted: 1904-01-21
Abstract: 1556. Ainsworth, T. Jan. 22. Roving and thread guides; rollers and roller heads.-Relates to a traverse motion for roving, intermediate, and ring spinning machines, for giving a more regular distribution of the wearing effect on the rollers. The traverse rod 10, Fig. 1, which is attached to a stud 8 on a lever 4, in addition to the usual traverse motion, is given a smaller and slower supplementary one. A wheel 7, gearing with a smaller wheel 2 and driven by worm gearing from the roller shaft, carries an eccentric 3 engaging the lever 4 through a slot 5 in which a stud 6 on the wheel 2 works. The stud 6, which is adjusted in position by a bolt 12 and slot 11, gives the supplementary traverse, the ordinary traverse being given by the eccentric 3.
Patent GB-190301842-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Processes of Manufacturing Wigs.
Inventor: SCHUBBERT WILHELM
Filed: 1903-01-26
Granted: 1903-03-05
Abstract: 1842. Schubbert, W. Jan. 26. Wigs &c.- The foundation of a wig, scalpette &c, is coated with a substance which readily hardens, and is held on the head so as to give it the desired shape. A solution of celluloid in acetic ether, or cautchouc or other material may be used ; or the medium may be rendered plastic with the aid of hot water &c.