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Patent GB-190116709-A (GB)
Title: Navigation Recording Apparatus.
Inventor: HORN AUGUST PAUL
Filed: 1901-08-20
Granted: 1902-07-10
Abstract: 16,709. Horn, A. P. Aug. 20. Drawings to Specification. Speed indicators ; revolution-direction indicators. -A photographic record is obtained from the speed and revolution-direction indicators of a ship's engine by providing them with a cord connection to an eyelet in a slot in a plate over a sheet of sensitized paper. The eyelet and consequently the spot of light passing through it, is thus shifted a greater or less distance to the right or left. A concertina blind covers the slot to the right and left of the eyelet.
Patent GB-190117805-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to the Purification of Air.
Inventor: HARRIS JOSIAH
Filed: 1901-09-05
Granted: 1902-09-04
Abstract: 17,805. Harris, J. Sept. 5. Ozone.-Relates to a device for purifying and ozonizing the air in hospitals, barracks, factories, houses, railway carriages, and other buildings or structures. Across a ventilating-aperture, the box H with its accessories is placed such that a fan A draws in air and passes it through, if desired, an asbestos filtering frame C and over one or more pairs of reticulated metal screens D, E, which, provided with sparking points, are respectively connected to the terminals of a suitable Tesla coil. The latter is connected to a transformer and switch. The air passing the screens is ozonized and sterilized, and may be conveyed to the desired localities by a suitable conduit, such as shown at K.
Patent GB-190121764-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Vapour-burning Apparatus.
Inventor: KITSON ARTHUR
Filed: 1901-10-29
Granted: 1902-10-09
Abstract: 21,764. Kitson, A. Oct. 29. Vapour burners.-The cleaning - needle 1 is mounted upon a block 2 provided with helical teeth to engage with the worm 3, and with a slot 10 to receive the end of the pin 9, the slot being so inclined as to cause the block and cleaning-needle to move longitudinally when rotated by the worm 3. The parts 15, 14 are shaped to serve as a valve, and the portion of the needle which enters the orifice 11 is preferably cylindrical so as not to enlarge the orifice. Modified rack and pinion or worm and pinion devices may be substituted for the worm 3 and the inclined teeth on the block 2.
Patent GB-190200149-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Means for Treating the Cuticle Surrounding the Finger-nails of the Human Hand.
Inventor: LYONS MARY
Filed: 1902-01-02
Granted: 1902-02-27
Abstract: 149. Lyons, M. Jan. 2. Manicuring-appliances.-Relates to means for treating the cuticle surrounding the finger nails. The finger is laid on the slide 10, which is held forward in a cylindrical casing by the spring 13, and is reciprocated under the rubber. This consists of a concave india-rubber block, covered with chamois leather, held by a spring 9 and spring plate 5, which is adjustably clamped in the slotted end-plate 2 by the nut 6. The chamois leather 7 is attached to the plate 5 and to the casing by the ring 8. A flange 4 on the back-plate is used for treating the epidermis, and the casing may be held on a rod clamped to a table.
Patent GB-190200452-A (GB)
Title: An Improvement in Electrical Ignition Apparatus for Internal Combustion Engines.
Filed: 1902-01-07
Granted: 1902-11-06
Abstract: 452. Abel, C. D., [Soc. Anon. des Anciens Etablissements Panhard et Levassor]. Jan. 7. Switches.- Brushes F made of a coil of wire gauze are carried in radial tubes E on an adjustable sleeve A and pressed by springs E against a revolving cylinder B of insulating-material carrying a conductor C. The brushes are connected to the different cylinders on an internalcombustion engine.
Patent GB-190214490-A (GB)
Title: Holder for Cigar-ash, Tobacco Ash and the like,
Inventor: TURTON ALICE MAUD
Filed: 1902-06-30
Granted: 1903-06-04
Abstract: 14,490. Turton, A. M. June 30. Ash receptacles forming part of vehicles.-The receptacle is made with a movable part to facilitate emptying. The movable part may be hinged as shown or may slide, and springs C or other means may be used normally to hold the part closed. The Provisional Specification describes a modification in which the tray has a duct leading to the outside of the vehicle.
Patent GB-190215029-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Life Guards for Tramcars and other Electrically Propelled Vehicles.
Inventor: SIMM WILLIAM
Filed: 1902-07-05
Granted: 1903-06-04
Abstract: 15,029. Simm, W. July 5. Electric motor vehicles. - The life - guard or obstruction-remover on a tramcar or other electrically-propelled vehicle is operated by electromagnetic means, and is arranged to apply the brakes or to short-circuit the motor automatically. The counterweighted fender or guard A, Fig. 1, is upheld by solenoids E, through which the current passes to the controller I and the motor. When the motor is stopped by the controller I, the fender A drops, the motion being accelerated, if desired, by springs g surrounding the cores of the solenoids, which cores are hinged to the side bars of the fender A. The feeler K is connected by a link l to a switch M, Fig. 3, arranged in series between the controller I and the motor. The switch M is preferably of the spring tumbler type with a rapid make and break, and an extension of its axis is provided with a fast arm n and a loose arm o, the arm n having a lateral pin p<1> bearing on the arm o. When the feeler K, Fig. 1, is thrown backwards, the arm o is lifted and lifts the arms n, M, Fig. 3, which are thrown over by the tumbler spring and thus cut out the line circuit until the driver makes it again by means of the handler p. When the switch arm M is thrown over, it makes contact with a stop connected to a wire which short-circuits the motor and has in its length a resistance or an electric brake. As the momentum of the car carries it forwards, the motor becomes a generator, the resistance in the short-circuit preventing it from becoming too hot. The brake may be of the slipper type, which is engaged with the rails by electromagnetic means. According to another arrangement, the solenoids E, Fig. 1, and the controller. I may be connected in parallel to the contacts of a switch having two insulated but connected arms M, Fig. 3. The second or auxiliary arm is connected permanently to a short-circuiting wire arranged in parallel with the short circuit, described above, of the motor. By this means, the fender is kept up when the motor is topped by the driver's hand-switch, but is dropped when the feeler is thrown back. Other suitable circuits may be adopted.
Patent GB-190215346-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Magnetic Clutches
Filed: 1902-07-09
Granted: 1903-05-14
Abstract: 15,346. Lake, H. H., [General Electric Co.]. July 9. Motors, gearing for. - Relates to magnetic clutches described as applied to an electric motor. A fixed spider 10 carries an iron ring 9, recessed to receive the magnetizing-coil 11, which is secured by a wedge-shaped faceplate 9<a> and screws. The movable parts 6, 6<a> of the clutch are connected respectively to the motor shaft 2 and to the shaft 1 to be driven. Blocks 7 of maple wood or other friction material, held in place by wires 8 secured by soldering, form a friction surface acting against the face of the part 6<a>. An air gap is left between the fixed and movable members of the clutch, and, in a modified form, the air gap remains constant whether the clutch is in, or out of, action. The stationary ring is cup-shaped and recessed to carry the coil, and has a central bore to receive a cylindrical stem on the part 6<a>, the shaft of which has sufficient end play to bring the clutch into, and out of, operation. The force imparted to the driven shaft may be varied by varying the current in the coils. The parts may be composed partly of iron.
Patent GB-190216238-A (GB)
Title: The Manufacture or Production of a New Titanous Chloride.
Filed: 1902-07-22
Granted: 1903-06-04
Abstract: 16,238. Spence, H., and Spence & Sons, P. July 22. Chlorine, obtaining electrolytically. The cathode cell contains a solution of the known titanium chloride (TiCl4), and the anode cell a dilute solution, e.g., of hydrochloric acid. The two compartments are separated by a porous diaphragm. The process is continued until a solution of a new titanium chloride (TiCl3) is obtained. The chlorine given off is collected.
Patent GB-190216674-A (GB)
Title: Ornamental Hand Coverings
Inventor: DOEPPENSCHMITT PHILIPP
Filed: 1902-07-28
Granted: 1902-10-09
Abstract: 16,674. D÷ppenschmitt, P. July 28. Gloves; mittens.-Relates to personal ornaments to be worn on the hands with or without ordinary gloves, and consists in making them from a network of wire of precious metals in the form of gloves or mittens. Jewels or other ornaments may be attached to them. Fig. 1 shows one form of the invention.
Patent GB-190218906-A (GB)
Title: A New or Improved Parlour Football Apparatus.
Inventor: AIRS JOHN
Filed: 1902-08-28
Granted: 1903-07-02
Abstract: 18,906. Airs, J., and Mirfin, H. Aug. 28. Games played with balls, models, &c.-A table a having sloping edges b is slotted at c from end to end, and is covered with billiard cloth &c. Men d a r e mounted by one leg d<1> on pins e cranked at f and fitting into carriages g sliding in guides h beneath the slots c. Each pin e is attached at f to an endless cord i kept stretched by a spring and passing over pulleys k at each end of the table. The alternate pulleys at each end can be rotated by a handle l and bevel gearing m or other means, so that half the men are controlled from each end of the table. The men d are run backwards and forwards, and, by a sudden reversal of motion, are caused partly to rotate, with the pins e and kick a ball o. The rotation of the pins is limited by stops. Each of the goal-keepers p, Fig. 5, is mounted on a pivoted arm r by a pin passing through a slot t in the table, and can be moved from side to side in front of the goal-posts w by a handle u.
Patent GB-190220216-A (GB)
Title: Improved Construction of Machine for Washing or Sterilizing Pulp or other Material.
Inventor: WICKHAM DENNIS
Filed: 1902-09-16
Granted: 1903-08-20
Abstract: 20,216. Wickham, D. Sept. 16. Disinfecting &c. -Relates to apparatus for washing or sterilizing pulp or other material generally used to form filtering - media for beer &c. The material is placed in the vessel A which is then charged with water. The hollow perforated shaft F is rotated, and water or steam is admitted through one or other of the two pipes M, and the materials are caused to circulate by the action of the propeller S. Water flows away through the straining-cylinder U and the outlet X.
Patent GB-190306415-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Electric Indicators
Inventor: SADLER EDWARD
Filed: 1903-03-19
Granted: 1904-02-04
Abstract: 6415. Sadler, E. March 19. Indicators or annunciators for electric bells and the like, in which the indication is visible until reset by the next call, are provided also with a vibrating indicator. A frame a, Figs. 1, 2, and 5, with lugs a' for attachment, carries the calling- electromagnet U with free soft-iron core D, pivoted at d<1> and with arms E, which can rock between the ends of the soft-iron core B of the resetting-electromagnet A and stops e<2>. A collar b<3>, or stops b<4>, c<3> may be used to prevent too great attraction by the resetting coil. The indicator F, Fig. 3, consisting of differently-coloured bands f<1>, f<2>, is carried by arms on the core D, and is seen through apertures g<1> of the cylindrical surface G. A main circuit is described containing three resetting-coils in series and the three corresponding calling-coils in parallel, so that an indication is given when both coils of a pair are energized, and the windings being similar, the arms are repelled. Energization of the coil A alone resets the indicator. Modifications are described in which the coils A are placed in a local circuit operated by a relay. Fig. 5 shows suspended from a hook H' an armature H<1>, carrying an indicator-disc H which will vibrate for some time after momentary energization of the coil C. Such indicators may be used on board ship, or in railway stations or signal-boxes.
Patent GB-190308160-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Draw-off Tap for Bottles and the like
Inventor: GARTEN HERMANN
Filed: 1903-04-08
Granted: 1903-06-25
Abstract: 8160. Garten, H. April 8. Emptying bottles; corkscrews. - Relates to a combined tap b and corkscrew a by means of which, when inserted into the bottle cork as shown, liquids, which are frothy or are under pressure, may be poured out without loss. The liquid enters the tap through the opening f. After emptying the bottle, the tap is used as a handle to withdraw the cork.
Patent GB-190309853-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Navigational Sounding Machines.
Filed: 1903-05-01
Granted: 1904-03-03
Abstract: 9853. Clark, F. W., and Kelvin & James White. May 1. Sounding-apparatus.-Fig. shows a front view of a machine adapted to be operated either by band or by a motor. The drum B, preferably of the Kelvin-White pattern, is made with a sprocketwheel C, which may be driven from a sprocket pinion on the shaft of a motor L, connection being made by a friction clutch operated by the lever I. During lowering, the motor may be shunted to act as an electric brake.
Patent GB-190313717-A (GB)
Title: An Apparatus to be Attached to Motor Cars and other Vehicles for Exhibiting Visibly and Continuously the Speed at which they are Running and for Preserving a Permanent Record of such Speed.
Inventor: FOWLER ARCHIBALD ROBERT
Filed: 1903-06-19
Granted: 1904-06-16
Abstract: 13,717. Fowler, A. R., and Hanson, J. T. June 19. Speed indicators.-One of a series of numbered discs is brought into sight according to the speed at the instant, and a permanent record is made by a pricker on the discs on a paper tape which is being uniformly unwound off a reel. The discs A are arranged one behind the other and mounted on lever stems A<1>, pivoted to a bracket A<2> and guided between partitions B. A governor spindle 3 is driven from the rotating spindle O through the bevel gearing L, M, and carries a sliding sleeve 5 which is connected by rods F to radial sections F<1> hinged to a fixed collar at the top of the spindle. A radial bar E, formed with a head with sockets 7 which are guided on uprights 8, is also attached to this sleeve 5. From the sockets 7 branches 9 project having bearings for a roller D, which is provided with a pinion 10 to gear with a rack 11 so that it is forced to rotate as it rises with the arms 9 and the sleeve 5. A cam-surface consisting of three curves, as shown, is formed on each upright lever at a certain height, so that when the sleeve 5 rises to this height the roller D pushes out that lever the disc of which indicates the corresponding speed. The lever is retained so that the disc is visible, by the catch 16, until it is released owing to the next lever being thrown forward, the latter being held in its turn. A marker G on the disc A records the speed on a paper tape H, which is unwound from a reel 17 and, passing round a roller 18, is nipped between rollers I, J and pulled off the reel by the former, which is driven by clockwork.
Patent GB-190317268-A (GB)
Title: Improvement in or relating to Hats and the like.
Inventor: PADMORE GEORGE
Filed: 1903-08-08
Granted: 1904-06-09
Abstract: 17,268. Padmore, G. Aug. 8. Knitting hats and other head coverings.-Seamless hats and caps are first made by knitting and are subsequently reduced to a required size by milling, brushing, or like felting operation. A tubular piece A is first knitted and on to one half of one end is knitted a continuation A' of triangular or semicircular shape to which is then knitted a piece A<2> of similar shape which is subsequently attached to the main part by linking &c. so as to produce what is known as a similar article. A brim B, a peak, or ear flaps may be knitted to the other end of the hat, cr a brim part may be knitted separately and be afterwards joined to the part A. In order to make the edges to be joined of equal width, the narrower piece is stretched by hot-pressing it while placed on a suitable shape.
Patent GB-190319303-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and in the Production of Parts of Cycle Frames.
Inventor: POUNTNEY HENRY EDWARD
Filed: 1903-09-08
Granted: 1904-08-04
Abstract: 19,303. Pountney, H. E. Sept. 8. Frames.-The lugs of safety and other cycle frames are formed integral with the tubular parts. In forming a steering- socket lug, for example, the top tube, slightly turned up at its forward end, is sawed or divided for a distance into two halves a', a<5>, Fig. 3, which are flattened out into plates as shown in Fig. 4, and then shaped to form a socket e, Fig. 6. A shallow dished ring g is now placed or sprung over the upper end of the socket, and, by expanding this end into the ring, as shown in Fig. 9, the parts are secured and a seating for the usual halfball race is formed. The joint d between the two halves of the socket, and the joints between the socket and ring are brazed. If necessary, the tube end may be butted at any part to give the requisite strength to points such as the junctions c. The lower steering-lug may be similarly fashioned, as may also the lug which connects the curved staybar of ladies' cycle frames with the seat pillar, the ring being in this case unnecessary. In forming the crown lug of a seat pillar, as shown in Figs. 10 and 13, the plates a<4>, a<5>, upon the rear end of the top tube, are provided with extensions s<3>, which are shaped into ears for the attachment of the upper ends of the back fork, the body portions of the plates being curved to form the socket e.
Patent GB-190325390-A (GB)
Title: A Process for Preparing Photographic Printing Paper or the like.
Inventor: HOFFSUEMMER IGNAZ
Filed: 1903-11-21
Granted: 1904-02-04
Abstract: 25,390. Hoffs³mmer, I. Nov. 21. Printing-paper and the like.-Paper or other tissue or fabric is first coated with a solution of celluloid (zapone) before being coated with the sensitive emulsion. The celluloid is dissolved in acetate of amyl, acetone, amyl alcohol, or other suitable solvent.
Patent GB-190406158-A (GB)
Title: A Portable Sanitary Pan for Removing Nightsoil or other Refuse.
Inventor: BENNETT SAMUEL GREEN
Filed: 1904-03-14
Granted: 1905-02-16
Abstract: 6158. Bennett, S. G. March 14. Nightsoil carts.-A portable sanitary pan or trolley for collecting nightsoil or other refuse from wheelbarrows is constructed of wood, the corners being dovetailed or secured by angle-pieces a, and the bottom formed of boards, grooved and tongued, or covered with sheet iron or steel to prevent leakage. The wheels b are mounted in forks g secured to brackets k by a screwed spindle h. The brackets k overspread the wheels so as to protect them from the soil, and are hollow and open below so that, by turning a lever i or hand-wheel, the body of the trolley can be lowered on to the ground for convenience of loading. The sides of the trolley are preferably made low, or the whole of one side may be hinged, as shown at c. When the trolley is loaded, the soil can be placed on a cart, or the trolley can be drawn away either attached to a cart by the steering-bar m or drawn by a horse attached to the spindle h of the front wheel. A hole fitted with a plug is provided to facilitate cleansing. The apparatus may be made of iron or steel.
Patent GB-190407418-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Hydrometer for use with Electric Storage Batteries.
Inventor: HUTTON JOSEPH
Filed: 1904-03-29
Granted: 1905-02-09
Abstract: 7418. Hutton, J. March 29. Hydrometers.-A duplicate scale C is provided on the upper part of the stem, which projects above the edge of the cell F. The reading is indicated by a pointer D attached to a hollow watertight float E, made of celluloid, glass, or other suitable material, which rests on the surface of the liquid B and partially or wholly surrounds the stem of the hydrometer A. The improvements are specially applicable to hydrometers for use with electric storage batteries.
Patent GB-190411829-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Ring Spinning Frames.
Filed: 1904-05-24
Granted: 1905-05-18
Abstract: 11,829. Hamel Akt. - Ges., C., and Sch³tte, A. W. May 24. Mules and twiners; rollers and roller heads; spindle apparatus.-Relates to spinning-machines of the type having a vertically-reciprocating drafting-gear as described in Specifications No. 2628, A.U. 1876, and No. 3683, A.D. 1878. The drawing-rollers a are mounted on a girder b carried by a sleeve d which is reciprocated along a rod d' by means of a chain e. The roving passes from the spindles i over feed-rollers l, l<1> to the drawing- rollers, which, during their upward movement, deliver a length of yarn corresponding to the distance traversed. While this length is being twisted by the rotating spindle n, the ring rail z is kept stationary at the bottom of the chase. The winding of the twisted yarn on to the cop, which is built upwards, is effected during the downward movement of the drafting-gear, the lifting-rail then being reciprocated in the usual manner ; simultaneously, the drawing-rollers deliver a short length of yarn corresponding to the "supplementary "delivery" in mules. To keep the tension in the thread uniform when winding the first layers of the cop, a sleeve w, Fig. 2, of the same diameter as the body of the cop is fitted to the spindle and revolves with it ; for the commencement of the cop, the sleeve is made to project a little above the fixed position of the ring rail during the spinning period, so as to take up any winding that occurs. As the ring rail rises, the layers wound on the sleeve slide off and are laid on to the cop. The sleeve is actuated by a rod q, connected to the ring rail z, levers s, v, and link t. A stop is arranged on the frame to throw the lever s out of action and to render the sleeve inoperative as soon as the greatest diameter of the cop is reached.
Patent GB-190413965-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Decorative Plates, Sign Boards and the like
Inventor: OTT THEODORE
Filed: 1904-06-20
Granted: 1905-06-20
Abstract: 13,965. Ott, T. June 20. Ornamenting m e t a l surfaces.- Signboards, wall decorations, and the like are made by backing a mosaic a, of variously coloured and shaped glasses, with a metal insertion c of tin foil or the like, formed with projections or recesses b for reflecting light at particular places. When the glass surface a is flat, Fig. 18, the reflecting effect of the recess b in the metal surface may be further increased by placing transparent material f of various colours on the metal surface. The metal c is protected by an insulating-layer d of wax, asphalt, tar, oil, fat, or the like, while suitable cementing-material, such as gypsum, cement, putty, or the like, holds the glass pieces together and forms a support for the whole.
Patent GB-190414528-A (GB)
Title: Lamp Reflectors or Shades.
Inventor: MYGATT OTIS ANGELO
Filed: 1904-06-28
Granted: 1904-09-22
Abstract: 14,528. Mygatt, O. A. June 28. Reflectors. - Relates to glass reflectors or shades reflecting and distributing light by means of prismatic faces formed in the glass by moulding. The lower part of a reflector has prismatic faces 1, Fig. 4, arranged radially so that they totally reflect the light in the manner shown in Fig. 1, the rays passing out at the mouth of the reflector owing to the inclination of the prisms. At the upper part of the reflector 5, the faces are circumferentially arranged and serve to diffuse or distribute the light which passes through the glass. Prisms of the forms shown in Figs. 5 and 7 are used for this part, the paths of light rays being indicated in the Figures. To avoid increasing the size of the prisms as the diameter of the reflector becomes greater, they may be made more numerous, and ornamental effects can be produced by arrangements of bands of reflecting and distributing prisms. Flutings may also be formed on the glass, and the interior as well as the exterior surface may have prismatic faces or flutings.