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Patent GB-190224339-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Apparatus for Loading and Unloading Ships or Vessels
Inventor: HARRISON GEORGE
Filed: 1902-11-06
Granted: 1903-02-05
Abstract: 24,339. Harrison, G., [Selleck, W. J.]. Nov.6. Loading and unloading; cranes.-Relates to floating-apparatus for loading and unloading ships or other vessels, particularly applicable for transferring coal from a barge or lighter to a ship, and consists of pontoons spaced a distance apart slightly greater than the length of the largest barge used, and carrying the ends of a truss for supporting travelling cranes from which buckets &c. are operated to transfer the coal &c. from a barge placed between the pontoons, to the ship. The two pontoons or floats A', A<2>, Fig. 1, are connected at the bottom by a structure A, preferably formed hollow to receive ballast for varying the submergence of the pontoons. Standards B', B<2> mounted upon the pontoons carry a bridge B comprising a top portion b, Fig. 3, and depending side portions b<1>, b<2>. A travelling crane D is supported on tracks d', d<2> carried on the inner surfaces of the side portions of the bridge, and is propelled by means of a fixed cable E extending the length of the bridge and passing over a drum e mounted on the crane and rotated by a motor e<1>. The bucket J' is supported by a rope F passing round a drum f rotated by a motor f<1>, the opening and closing of the bucket being controlled by another rope F<2>. The motors e', f<1> are governed by controllers E', F<1>. Each side portion of the bridge is provided with a pair of tracks h<1>, h<2> on which run wheels H<1>, H<2> carrying straps h, to the lower ends of which a hopper H is attached. A shoot h<3> is secured to the lower end of the hopper, preferably so as to be rotated with respect to the hopper. The coal &c. is delivered from the shoot to an endless conveyer, which conveys it to the desired part of the ship. The conveyer may be supported by straps from the hopper, the end opposite the straps being provided with a supporting-truck; the conveyer may be propelled by a motor on a shaft suspended in the conveyer frame, an endless belt passing over the shaft receiving the coal &c. from the shoot. Boilers M<1>, M<2> within the pontoons supply steam to the engines m<1>, m<2>, which operate dynamos G', G<2> in connection with the controllers and motors. Two or more cranes with separate buckets, and two or more hoppers may be used. The apparatus is placed adjacent to the ship to be coaled, and the coal barge or lighter C is placed between the pontoons so as to float over the submerged portion A. The hopper and conveyer being in position, the bucket filled with coal is raised and the crane run along the bridge till the bucket is over the hopper, when it is opened, and the coal passes through the shoot to the conveyer, which delivers it at the desired part of the ship. The conveyer is dispensed with when the coal &c. is delivered at points alongside of the ship adjacent to the barge. The apparatus may be used for transferring coal and other materials from barges to a wharf &c.
Patent GB-190301137-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Mounting Machines, chiefly designed for use in the Preparation of Color Cards
Inventor: WHITE WILLIAM JOHN
Filed: 1903-01-16
Granted: 1903-06-04
Abstract: 1137. Lake, H. H., [White, W. J.]. Jan. 16. Colours, systems of.-Relates to a machine for mounting small slips upon a card, and is specially adapted for the manufacture of colour cards used by paint manufacturers, a slip receptacle C is provided with a number of adjustable divisions D forming compartments in which the slips are all arranged in piles in the required position for affixing to the mount card. A number of plungers E<1> feed the piles of strips up to the top of the receptacle as required. The plungers E<1> are attached by a plate E' of yielding material, to a base E having a slow-feed mechanism connected with it and operated in such a way as to press the slips against the mounting card, and then relieve the pressure while the card remains pressed on the top of the receptacle C. The mounting card is placed by hand in a platen M and held firmly by arms p on a rock-sbaft q which may be clamped in position The platen is first operated to bring the card against the paste form J, having blocks so adjusted as to apply paste to the portions of the mount which register with compartments of the casing. C containing slips to be attached to the mount. The platen M is then carried by an arm M<1> on the shaft M' over the receptacle C; during this movement the platen M is given a halfrevolution, as shown by the dotted lines, so that the platen will be pressed evenly upon the receptacle C and held there while the plungers E<1> are raised and withdrawn as already described. The pasting-rollers K, which are supplied by the rollers shown from the paste trough L<2>, are carried by links from oscillating arms K<2>, which are operated to give the form J a coating of paste before each movement of the platen M. The Specification describes an arrangement of gearing for actuating the various parts in the order described above. The gearing is controlled by a clutch of any suitable construction which is actuated to start the machine by the attendant and is automaticilly operated to throw the gearing out of action after each completed cycle of the operations of the machine.
Patent GB-190301863-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Shaving Dishes or Bowls
Inventor: RAVIGNEAUX POL
Filed: 1903-01-26
Granted: 1903-11-26
Abstract: 1863. Ravigneaux, P. Jan. 26. Shaving appliances.-The soap c is contained in the hollow pedestal b of a shaving-cup a, and is forced upwards against a bevelled opening d in the bottom of the cup, preferably by a recessed screw plug g. Side openings in the pedestal allow air to come in contact with the soap, and thereby prevent any escaping water from dissolving the soap. In a modification, the soap bears against a projecting rim round the opening d, and an elastic washer is fitted in the plug g behind the soap.
Patent GB-190302687-A (GB)
Title: Improved Means applicable for use in Transmitting Motion to or from Mechanism Contained in a Case or Chamber.
Inventor: BIRNBAUM ISIDORE BERNARD
Filed: 1903-02-04
Granted: 1903-11-05
Abstract: 2687. Birnbaum, I. B., [Telephon Fabrik Akt.-Ges. vorm. J. Berliner]. Feb. 4. Signals, audible and indicator or visible.-Relates to means for transmitting motion to or from mechanism enclosed in a case or chamber, and is particularly applicable where the casing is made dust and fluid proof to protect the mechanism from the action of dust, gases, damp, &c. Figs. 1 and 2 show the invention as applied in connection with an electric bell, but the device may be also be applied to alarms, signalling-apparatus, &c. and, according to the Provisional Specification, to registering-apparatus. The mechanism comprises a bifurcated lever b pivoted to a casting b<3>, secured to the casing A and carrying the armature b<5> of the electromagnet b<6>. An aperture a<1> in the casing A and casting b<3> is closed by a flexible disc or diaphragm D. The motion of the lever b is transmitted by means of a lever C, which is pivoted to the lever b at c<2> and carries the bell hammer c<3>. The edges of an aperture in the disc D engage grooves in the lever C. The arrangement is such that the disc engages the lever at its centre, or point of minimum movement.
Patent GB-190303617-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Linotype Machines.
Inventor: MCGOWAN HORACE
Filed: 1903-02-16
Granted: 1903-04-23
Abstract: 3617. McGowan, K. Feb. 16. Linotype machines.-Relates to means for preventing transposition of the spacers in the assembly box owing to the proximity of their magazine to the assembly point. To secure a slight delay in the delivery of the spacers; the cam which effects their release is modified so as to act a little later than those which operate the matrix escapements. Fig. 1 shows one of the last-mentioned cams in its carriage. The cam for releasing the spacers may have the cam-face extended integrally, or an adjustable extension c, Fig. 2, may be employed, the tongue d of which enters a slot g in the cam.
Patent GB-190303698-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Manufacture of Electrodes of Arc Lamps
Inventor: LILIENFELD DOCTOR MAURICE
Filed: 1903-02-17
Granted: 1903-04-30
Abstract: 3698. Lilienfeld, M. Feb. 17. Arc lamps, electrodes for. Metals or metallic compounds, to be introduced into electrodes for increasing and colouring the light, are mixed with the binding-material before this is added to the carbon powder in the manufacture of the electrodes, in order that they may be distributed uniformly through the mixture. Metallic compounds may be used which combine chemically with the binding- material. Thus, sodium hydrate or lime may be heated with tar, resin, or pitch, to saponify it ; the product may be mixed with additional binding- material. Powdered metals, fluorides, chlorides, borates, borides, silicates, silicides, carbides, or other compounds may be mixed with the melted binding- material.
Patent GB-190309424-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Shell-fuses.
Inventor: HATHAWAY GEORGE MALTBY
Filed: 1903-04-25
Granted: 1903-06-04
Abstract: 9424. Hathaway, G. M. April 25. Fuzes for projectiles.-Relates to percussion f u z e s for attachment to the bases of projectiles, and consists in providing the hammer b with a flange b<1>, which, normally, projects into the annular space formed between the cap holder c and the body a and holds the hammer at safe, until the projectile is discharged from the gun, when the hammer moves rearwards and the fuze is armed,
Patent GB-190310320-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Umbrellas and Sunshades.
Inventor: KRONENBERG RUDOLF
Filed: 1903-05-06
Granted: 1904-03-03
Abstract: 10,320. Kronenberg, R. May 6. Umbrellas and walking-sticks combined.-Relates to an umbrella or sunshade having a thin tubular metal stick, which can be converted into a walking. stick of ordinary appearance. A shoulder b, Fig. 6, is formed on the umbrella stick, against which a crown-piece c, carrying the ribs d, is adapted to bear. The crown-piece c terminates in a socketpiece, over which a cap e may be slipped and secured by a rivet or screw. The edges of the cover are nipped between the crown-piece c and the cap e. The crown is maintained in its position on the stick by a sleeve g, adapted to be forced up against the crown by a screw-ferrule h. To convert the umbrella &c. into a walking stick, the ferrule h and sleeve g are removed, and the whole frame drawn off the stick ; a tube is then placed over the thin portion a of the stick, the sleeve g is replaced, and the ferrule screwed up so as to hold the whole together.
Patent GB-190311731-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Bag Fastenings
Filed: 1903-05-22
Granted: 1904-03-24
Abstract: 11,731. Wolfsky & Co., Atkinson, H. J., and Grigg, F. W. May 22. Fastenings for bags. Tongues e, which are carried on the pivots of the rings c, and are either fixed to the rings or engage them by means of slotted extensions f, project in front of the part b of the frame of the bag when the handle d is raised. The tongues may engage adjacent slots in the two parts a, b of the frame, so as to be invisible.
Patent GB-190312406-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Clocks and Watches.
Inventor: SGHERLANO GIOVANNI
Filed: 1903-05-30
Granted: 1903-07-16
Abstract: 12,406. Sgherlino, G. May 30. Clock and watch cases; dials; going-trains; motionwork. -The case and dial are sectorshaped, and the hands jump back to the left again to begin a new hour or day. The minute-hand D<2> is driven from the second arbor of an ordinary train B, M, through a train composed of a mutilated wheel a, a toothed sector A, an incomplete wheel d, and an equal wheel D. When the sector has reached the extreme lefthand position and consequently the band the extreme right-hand position, the gap in the driver d allows them to be thrown back by a spring r acting on the sector. A projection on the sector then comes against an odd tooth F which is in the middle of the gap but is not in the plane of the sector. Another rotation of the sector to the left is accordingly recommenced by this odd tooth, and is continued by the ordinary teeth. The hour-hand j<1> turns with a sector j, which is driven from the same arbor as the minute-hand by the reducing- gear consisting of a pinion h, wheel H, and small wheel i. The small wheel is mutilated to let the sector escape to the left under the action of a coiled spring R, but has a side tooth G to bring it into gear again, as in the case of the minute-hand.
Patent GB-190313102-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Processes of Making Pigments.
Inventor: ARMBRUSTER WILLIAM JOSEPH
Filed: 1903-06-11
Granted: 1903-08-06
Abstract: 13,102. Armbruster, W. J., and Morton, J. June 11. Pigments.-A pigment consisting of a mixture of zinc hydrate and barium sulphate is prepared by successively, or simultaneously, precipitating these ingredients from solutions of zinc, barium hydrate, and the sulphate of, preferably, an alkali metal. For example, solutions of barium hydrate and zinc nitrate are first mixed together in molecular proportions, and sodium sulphate is subsequently added. Other soluble salts of zinc may be used, but, in the case of the sulphate, it must not be added until after the precipitation of the barium sulphate. Sulphate of alumina may be used instead of an alkaline sulphate. Additional equivalents of barium solution may be introduced in other than hydrate form, but barium sulphide must not be added until after the precipitations of the zinc hydrate. The zinc hydrate in the composition may be converted into zinc oxide by calcination. Strontium may be substituted for barium in the process.
Patent GB-190314247-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Electric Resistances.
Inventor: KRAMER HANS VON
Filed: 1903-06-27
Granted: 1904-06-27
Abstract: 14,247. Kramer, H. von. June 27. Resistances.-A baked composition resistance consists of a body A of resistant material, a core B of sand, clay, or equivalent material, end layers E of more conductive material, and carbon blocks D, all enclosed by a coating G of refractory non-conducting material, a sheet of mica H, and insulating-caps J. The carbon blocks D carry terminal screws C. The conductive layers E fit convex ends formed on the resistant material A, in order that the current may spread uniformly through the resistance. The resistant composition A may consist of clay, plumbago, carbon powder, and water glass or alum. The layers E consist chiefly of highly conductive carbon. The non - conducting coating G may consist of clay, brick-dust, alum or borax, and plumbago. The caps J consist of firebrick dust and water glass. The parts A, E are first formed in a tube with a core rod, and are provided with the coating G in a mould, in which the whole is pressed hydraulically, enclosed air passing into the core B ; the resistance is then baked at 600‹ F. for several days.
Patent GB-190316614-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Terminals for Cornice Poles, or other Rods or Tubes
Inventor: LUCAS THOMAS SMART
Filed: 1903-07-28
Granted: 1904-01-28
Abstract: 16,614. Lucas, T. S. July 28. Metalwork, ornamental.-Terminals for cornice poles and other rods or tubes are formed of sheetmetal sections secured at the top by a metal star 20 and at the bottom-by an expanding band 13 fitting in or over the end of the pole &c. The prongs of the star 20 are passed through slots in the sections and turned over. The band 13 is slotted and bent outwards for receiving tail-pieces 15, which are turned over at 16 ; or the band may be run through slots in the tail-pieces ; or the tailpieces may be similarly connected to a split or other ring or ferrule. Preferably, the ends 17 of the band are turned outwards to give a better grip upon the inside of a tube. The sections fit closely or are beaded, and the joint edges may be pierced or cut to a fancy pattern 23.
Patent GB-190316753-A (GB)
Title: Improved Fingerstall or Cap.
Inventor: ANDERSSEN JOHANNES
Filed: 1903-07-30
Granted: 1903-10-22
Abstract: 16,753. Anderssen, J. July 30. Finger shields for use in sewing.-Relates to a finger-stall or cap which is used to increase the friction which the finger is required to produce in various operations. The cap 1, Fig. 2, is made of india-rubber, and is formed with two or more points or tongues 2, any of which may be underneath in use. The cap may be made of other material, in which case rubber tougues 2 are attached. For use by tailors and others in sewing, the tongues 2 are provided with small holes as shown in Fig. 3.
Patent GB-190317721-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or connected with Coin Freed Electricity Meters.
Inventor: BEAUMONT FREDERICK JOHN
Filed: 1903-08-15
Granted: 1904-03-10
Abstract: 17,721. Beaumont, F. J. Aug. 15. Electricity, supplying in general electric lighting. -By turning the cam 25 in the clockwise direction, a switch 29 is set to contacts 30 and a spring is wound up. This reverses the cam as fast as allowed by the electric meter which drives a worm 19 through a train of wheels and ratchet gear. The arrangement of contacts is equivalent to that described in Specification No. 17,523, A.D. 1897, and the cam has two steps, so that the light is diminished before being cut off. On the axis of the cam is an index of the amount of unconsumed current. Actuating-mechanism. -The initial turning is given to the cam by means of a friction ratchet 11 having a connecting-rod 8 from a crank-pin on a disc 6 which is in gear with a turning-knob. The feed is made variable by providing a number of holes for the crank-pin. Coin action; coin-discharging mechanism ; fraud, preventing.-The coin, if not so small as to drop through a slot f in a sleeve, Fig. 3, connects a radial channel 4<a> on a gear wheel 32 with a channel 4 on a disc 2 attached to the turning-knob 5. At half a revolution, the coin encounters a stop 31, Fig. 1, and drops out of the channels on releasing the knob. The disc is then turned back to a stop.
Patent GB-190322981-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Welding by Electricity and Apparatus therefor.
Inventor: HARMATTA JOHANN
Filed: 1903-10-23
Granted: 1904-08-25
Abstract: 22,981. Harmatts, J. Oct. 23. Welding; working by electricity.-Thin sheet metal is welded between electrodes, which exert a continuous pressure upon the work, and pitting or perforation due to arcing is avoided. Fig. 7 shows a form of apparatus for forming a continuous weld. Exchangeable roller electrodes g, h are mounted in adjustable forks carried by the conductors c, d. The roller g is rotatable either by hand alone, or by hand and power combined, and its supporting-fork is formed with a rack at n meshing with a pinion provided with a pressure lever r. Fig. 8 shows a form of apparatus for producing small circular welds at intervals. The electrodes are in the form of pins, and the upper pin a is pressed on the lower by a yoke s and hand-lever t.
Patent GB-190400778-A (GB)
Title: A New or Improved Device for Discharging the Contents of Collapsible Tubes.
Inventor: BROWN FREDERICK
Filed: 1904-01-12
Granted: 1904-12-01
Abstract: 778. Brown, F., and Liebenrood, F. R. B. Jan.12. Tubes or containers, collapsable.-A device for discharging the contents of collapsable tubes or containers, Fig. 1, comprises a ribbed roller 1, provided with a milled head 5, and a yielding bed 3, between which the tube is forced by turning the head 5. A modification is shown in Fig. 4, in which two fluted rollers 1, 6, the ribs of which gear together, are employed, both rollers being furnished with a milled head if necessary. In a further modification, the rollers 1, 6 are mounted in segmental slots in lugs secured to a flexible housing, the latter acting as a spring and pressing the two rollers together. The rollers 1, 6 may be formed of metal, vulcanized fibre, india-rubber, or other material. The device may be furnished with additional rollers to assist in coiling the exhausted tube, or, in the latter modification, the tube may be secured by its extremity in a slot in the upper roller and wound thereon as it is emptied.
Patent GB-190402356-A (GB)
Title: Improved Means or Appliance for Increasing the Circulation in Water Heating Apparatus
Inventor: PORTA GIANBATTISTA
Filed: 1904-01-30
Granted: 1904-06-02
Abstract: 2356. Porta, G. Jan. 30. Heating water.- To increase the circulation in water-heating a p- paratus, a jet of steam and water is discharged from a tube T into a pipe R for conveying water to or from the heating-appa- ratus. The tube T extends nearly to the top of the chamber P which should be exposed to the furnace gases, and receives water from the heating system through a pipe U having a check valve V.
Patent GB-190406987-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Surface Condensers.
Inventor: WEIR WILLIAM
Filed: 1904-03-23
Granted: 1905-01-26
Abstract: 6987. Weir, W. March 23. Steam turbines.-Relates to surface condensers for steam turbines and consists in improvements on the condensers described in Specification No. 11,846, A.D. 1896, [Abridgment Class Distilling &c.]. A surface condenser consisting of a cylindrical casing with horizontal water tubes is fitted at its lowest part with a drawing-off tube A by means of which the water of condensation is maintained at a constant level, the lower cooling-tubes being immersed in it. In order that the cooler water may be drawn from beneath the upper layer of hotter water, the tube A is surrounded by a tube B which projects above it. The tube B may be surmounted by a cowl in order to prevent hot water of condensation from dropping into the tube A.
Patent GB-190414660-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Water-tube Boilers.
Inventor: BARRUS GEORGE HALE
Filed: 1904-06-29
Granted: 1904-09-01
Abstract: 14,660. Barrus, G. H. June 29. Water-tube boilers.-In boilers of the type illustrated, the transverse settling-drum 6, of large dimensions, is placed between the steam and water drum 2 and the upper end of the rear stack of headers 5. The arrangements are such that the whole body of water in circulation, including the feed which enters by the pipe 10, passes through the settling-chamber before reaching the tubes.
Patent GB-190416795-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Cooking Utensils for Vegetables and other Articles.
Inventor: CHARLES MARY ANN
Filed: 1904-07-30
Granted: 1905-06-29
Abstract: 16,795. Charles, M. A. July 30. Saucepans &c.- A perforated receptacle for containing vegetables within a saucepan can also be used as a strainer. It consists of a perforated vessel provided with vertical grooves c and one or more annular grooves d. Projections on the cover e fit into the vertical grooves, and enable the cover to be pressed down for straining. At the same time, the projections are capable of being turned into the annular groove d so that the vessel may then be lifted by means of a handle f attached to the cover.