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Patent GB-190214102-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Photographic Cameras having Two Part Beds.
Inventor: IMRAY OLIVER
Filed: 1902-06-21
Granted: 1902-09-18
Abstract: 14,102. Imray, O., [Rochester Optical & Camera Co.]. June 21. Cameras. - The baseboard of a sliding - front camera is jointed so that the front portion may be turned down when a wide-angle or short-focus lens is used. The parts 15, 16 of the baseboard are hinged together at 17, the part 15 being hinged at 10 to a part 3 of the camera body, and held in the horizontal position by slotted links 11 and pins 14. The front part 16 is held in line with the part 15 by pins 20 on spring arms engaging the links, but the pins may be sprung out of engagement to allow the front part to turn down till fingers 21 on the arms engage the part 15. As the slide 7, which carries the camera front, must be moved forward out of the guides on the part 15 to allow the front part to be turned down, a short block 24 is provided, which may be stored in the top of the camera, but is fitted into the guides on the part 15 to hold the camera front when using a short focus lens.
Patent GB-190214947-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Electric Systems
Inventor: BAUDRY CHARLES FRANCOIS
Filed: 1902-07-04
Granted: 1902-10-16
Abstract: 14,947. Baudry, C. F. Dec. 14, A.D. 1901, [date applied for under Patents Act, A.D. 1901]. Electric clocks.-Relates to means for controlling apparatus, such as electrical clocks, from a central or other point of a system, and consists in utilizing the ordinary lighting or power installation. Fig. 1 shows one arrangement in which a, b denote direct current mains and c, d branch circuits. An alternator e is placed at the controlling-station, and connected to one of the mains and to earth. The solenoid or coil k is for operating the apparatus to be controlled or actuated ; it is connected to a point h which is normally at zero potential and is connected to the wires c, d through resistances g, i. The other end of the coil k is connected to earth. On closing the switch s, the coil is energized by the alternating current. Fig. 2 shows a modified arrangement, the coil k being in the secondary of a transformer z. In alternating-current systems, the machine c is replaced by a constant-current dynamo or an alternator of low frequency, and the resistances g, i are inductive.
Patent GB-190217230-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and connected with Velocipedes.
Inventor: NISBET GEORGE ALFRED
Filed: 1902-08-05
Granted: 1902-09-25
Abstract: 17,230. Nisbet, G. A. Aug. 5. Bicycl,es; frames; saddle supports; steps; sup- ports adapted for use by ladies.-Relates to im- provements in the invention described in Specifi- cation No. 17,125, A.D. 1897. Fig. 1 shows a frame for a gentleman's bicycle comprising a square a, a<1> supported by struts a' secured to the chain stays a<3> and by uprights b, b<1> secured to plates c, c<1> carried by an upright d from the bottom bracket e. The head is secured to the upright d and bottom bracket e by a straight and a curved member as shown. Fig. 3 shows a frame for use by ladies in which the head is secured by a curved member h to a cross-tube g<2> connected by tubes g, g<1> to the bottom bracket and formed with steps g' to aid in mounting &c. The square a, a<1> is secured in front to uprights i, one of which is secured to the outer side of the chain stay f to give room for the chain, the other being secured directly to the other chain stay f<1>. The rack by which the saddle is secured is let into the surface of the plate to be clamped, instead of being made in one with it. The wire by which the cycle support is actuated is secured to a lever l, Fig. 7, pivoted to the handle-bar m and formed with a thumb-piece n. The lever can be held in a depressed position, when the support is raised by means of an arm q pivoted to the handle-bar, so that it can be turned over the lever as shown.
Patent GB-190222312-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Internal Combustion Motor for Propelling Boats & the like.
Inventor: NEW ANTHONY GEORGE
Filed: 1902-10-14
Granted: 1903-10-14
Abstract: 22,312. Now, A. G. Oct. 14. Driving-gear for boat propellers; rudders.-A gasoline engine is combined with a screw propeller in such a way that the cylinder 1 is submerged ; it is shown combined also with a rudder. The crank shaft 9 is vertical and passes up the hollow rudderpost 11 and carries clutches 26<a>, 27<a>, which may be brought into engagement with others on the bevel-wheels 23, 24 gearing with a wheel 22 connected by springs to the propeller shaft 15. The crank shaft is moved axially for this purpose by a stepped cam 52, 54, Fig. 3, worked by a sprocket-chain 56, Fig. 2, in the rudderhead. The connecting-rod has spherical bearings 6, 7 to allow for the axial movement of the crank shaft, and it is prevented from turning about its longitudinal axis by lugs on the big end. Its brasses are set up by a wedge with a set-screw at each end of it. The crank casing has a horizontal joint ; it is secured by the cylinder and a screw cap, and is prevented from leaking by drawing air into it through the hollow crank shaft and a non-return valve 73. The engin e preferably works on a fourstroke cycle and the cam 34 of the exhaust valve 4 is carried on a sleeve 36 in sliding engagement with another sleeve 37 which is driven through spur gearing 38, 39, 43, 44 from the crank shaft. The adjustable igniting contact-maker 45, 46, 47, Fig. 2, is worked from the wheel 44. This gearing, together with the flywheel 49 and gasoline reservoir 59, is contained in a casing 50. The exhaust escapes into a casing 22 formed in the body of the rudder below the water line. Oil is supplied through the stop valve 61 to the float chamber 62 of the carburetter 64 and air by the pipes 66<a>, 69, the outer of which forms the tiller. The explosive mixture passes by the pipes 31 to the engine. Access to the sparking-plug 28 is obtained by removing the cap 21 and the current is supplied by the conductor 28<a>. Starting is effected by a ratchet-lever 72.
Patent GB-190226019-A (GB)
Title: Safety Chain for Watch or like Articles
Inventor: HUNTER ROBERT
Filed: 1902-11-26
Granted: 1903-02-26
Abstract: 26,019. Hunter, R. Nov. 26. Protectors, watch and like; chains, watch.-A safety-chain for watches and like articles. The chain is provided with terminal swivels or rings B, C for attachment to the watch and to the braces &c., respectively, a metal eyelet &c. being fixed at the back or bottom part of the watch pocket for the passage of the chain to the braces &c. A sliding weight D is threaded on the chain by means of a ring E, or by means of a pendent chain and ring, and serves to return the part of the chain passing through the eyelet &c. to the braces &c., after the watch has been withdrawn and returned.
Patent GB-190226448-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Secondary or Storage Electric Batteries
Inventor: MCKINNON ERNEST CYRIL
Filed: 1902-12-01
Granted: 1903-10-08
Abstract: 26,448. McKinnon, E. C. Dec. 1. Secondary batteries.-One or more trays or receptacles C, Figs. 2, 6, and 8, are provided at the bottom of the cell A of a secondary battery to catch and retain any sediment which falls from the plates B. In the case shown in Fig. 2, the plates B rest on the inclined edges of the ebonite &c. trays C, and must be removed before the trays can be withdrawn. When one tray only is used, the plates rest on a grid &c. at the bottom. The tray may otherwise be fitted with inclined ribs c<1>, Fig. 6, strengthened by cross-pieces. The tray can then be removed at the side of the cell without disturbing the plates, which are supported from above. The ribs c<1> may be vertical and either fixed or removable, and the compartments between them may be partly covered over. In this case the tray may be of india-rubber and the crosspieces of ebonite &c, When more than one tray are employed, the upper edges may each be flanged round three sides as shown in Fig. 8. These trays are of lead, and are removed by means of hooks. Belts or ribbons may be attached to the trays to facilitate their removal as a whole, According to the Provisional Specification, the trays have ledges or end-pieces resting on suitable supports.
Patent GB-190300762-A (GB)
Title: Improved Process of and Apparatus for Clarifying Waste Liquid Extracted from Coal, Ore and the like
Inventor: BAUM FRITZ
Filed: 1903-01-12
Granted: 1903-10-15
Abstract: 762. Baum, F. Jan. 12. Travelling-band filters; filtering-media; strainers. -Coal, ore, and the like are freed from water, and the water freed from any solid admixture, bv sending the material down a shoot a having a strainer b for its bottom. The water, together with the finer particles, drops upon another strainer m, while the coarser material is delivered upon an endless perforated feeding-band g, moving over the pulleys c, d, f and having side plates h. The material is then carried under the strainer m, and serves to filter off the fine particles which come through with the water.
Patent GB-190303509-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Electrical Lamp Holders.
Inventor: SPERRYN GEORGE
Filed: 1903-02-14
Granted: 1904-01-21
Abstract: 3509. Sperryn, G., and Wood, W. H. Feb. 14. Incandescent lamps, holders for. The upper part a of a lamp-holder has an insulating-bush b screwed or otherwise secured in it, to receive a brass or other nozzle c, which is screw-threaded internally to fit a bracket or other fitting. The nozzle c is fluted longitudinally, externally, and, when in place, its inner end is expanded in the bush b, as shown, to secure the nozzle in place.
Patent GB-190304782-A (GB)
Title: Improved Air Pannel for all Kinds of Saddles used for Horses
Inventor: RUSSELL PETER ROBERTSON
Filed: 1903-03-02
Granted: 1904-03-02
Abstract: 4782. Russell, P. R. March 2. Saddles.-In pneumatic saddles for draught purposes, riding purposes, and the like, each pannel is formed with a laced slit A through which an air pad can be introduced or withdrawn. The air pad is enclosed in a laced casing B, and is composed of separate fore and rear chambers, which can be inflated through inflating-valves E and projecting tubes D. The transverse partition which separates the chambers of a riding-saddle is placed so that the leg of the rider can be pressed against either or both of the chambers.
Patent GB-190305123-A (GB)
Title: A New Game
Inventor: FRANKLIN CHARLES JAMES
Filed: 1903-03-05
Granted: 1904-02-25
Abstract: 5123. Franklin, C. J. March 5. Games played with balls and skittles.-Seven pins, of the shape shown in Fig. 1, having a wooden body B and a convex metallic base C, are placed triangularly on the floor or on a table, within a circle, as in Fig. 3. The cap A of the pin, Fig. 1, is coloured, those marked B in Fig. 3 being white, C blue, and A red. The players take sides representing white and blue, and the game consists in standing some distance from the apex of the triangle and knocking the opponent's pins out of the circle with bowls or balls, seen in section in Fig. 2. The latter have a groove around their circumference, into which is fixed a rubber ring D to act as a cushion.
Patent GB-190307024-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Tube Cleaners.
Inventor: ELLIOTT WILLIAM SWAN
Filed: 1903-03-26
Granted: 1903-09-17
Abstract: 7024. Elliott, W. S. March 26. Locking nuts.-In boiler-tube cleaners mainly of the kind described in Specification No. 513, A.D. 1900, [Abridgment Class Pipes &c.], in which the cleansing-tools are driven by a fluid-actuated turbine, the discs of a thrust bearing are adjusted by a nut 24, which is locked by a washer 28, having bent projections engaging notches in the nut, and an internal projection engaging a keyway in the shaft and held by a lock-nut 29.
Patent GB-190328402-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Incandescent Gas Burners
Inventor: KRAMER ERWIN
Filed: 1903-12-24
Granted: 1904-07-28
Abstract: 28,402. Kramer, E. Dec. 24. Incandescent gas lamps. -In an inverted incandescent gas lamp, gas is admitted by a nozzle a to a mixing-tube b, air being admitted by openings n, which are protected from draught by a ring c. The lower part of the mixing-tube is enclosed in a globe e supported by a deflecting-plate d, the effect being to raise the mixing-tube to a very high temperature when the gas is lit, ensuring complete combustion. The mixing-tube is insulated from the fitting by a ring i of non-conducting material such as porcelain or steatite. A supply of air for combustion is drawn in through the opening n and also through the bottom of the globe e. To prevent back-firing a tapered piece h is detachably secured to the end of the mixing-tuhe, and may serve also as a support for the mantle f.
Patent GB-190328801-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Woven Pile Fabrics.
Inventor: SARAFIAN HOVCEP
Filed: 1903-12-31
Granted: 1904-07-28
Abstract: 28,801. Sarafian, H. Dec. 31. Pile fabrics; rugs.-In weaving pile fabrics and Oriental rugs, a pile warp thread C of silk,worsted, or the like is used for each pair of upper and lower ground warp threads A, A' of cotton, wool, or other material. The pile warps C pass between the ground warps A, A', are looped round the lower ground warp A' forming bottom loops C', C<3>, and are looped over wires or knives to form upper loops C<2> as shown. The ground warps are crossed at every second loop C<2>, and at each crossing two binding weft threads B are inserted as shown. More or fewer weft threads may be inserted, and they may be placed differently, for instance, a single weft may be used at each crossing of the ground warps, and another weft thread passed between the ground warps midway between their crossing. The loops C<9> are cut at D to form the pile, as shown in cross-section in Fig. 4.
Patent GB-190410273-A (GB)
Title: An Improvement in connection with the Packing of Cigarettes and Tobacco in Tins.
Filed: 1904-05-04
Granted: 1904-08-25
Abstract: 10,273. Imperial Tobacco Co., and Gunn, E. H. M. May 4. Packing cigarettes and tobacco.- The cardboard cover usually placed loosely beneath the tagger-plate upon cigarettes and tobacco when packed in tins is made in the form shown at a to serve as an ashtray, and also to facilitate its withdrawal by pressing down one side.
Patent GB-190412741-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Electric Ignition Apparatus for Internal Combustion Motors.
Inventor: CROS HARVEY DU
IPC: F02N99/00
Filed: 1904-06-06
Granted: 1905-04-06
Abstract: 12,741. Du Gros, H., [Soc. Anon. des Anciens Etablissements Panhard & Levassor]. June 6. Gas and like engines, igniting in. The method of ignition permits the use of a magneto machine or battery, as desired. When the bar 7 of the switch 6 is over the contacts 10, 5, the current in the induction-coil primary 14 is supplied by the magneto machine 1, and is strong or weak according as the contacts 16 of the current-breaker are apart or in touch. When the bar 7 is over the contact 9, the current in the primary 14 is supplied by the battery or accumulator 17, and is then made and broken at 16 in the usual way, assisted by the condenser 15. When the bar 7 is over the contact 11, no current passes through the primary 14. The use of the battery is advantageous at starting, or if the magneto machine should break down. The arrangement does not permit either source to send a current through the other.
Patent GB-190420559-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Anchors.
Inventor: MAXWELL WILLIAM WARD
Filed: 1904-09-23
Granted: 1905-01-05
Abstract: 20,559. Marwell, W. W. Sept. 23. Anchors. -Consists of improvements in the anchors described in Specification No. 18,890, A.D. 1901, in which the flukes A, arms B, and shank box C are cast in one piece. The arms and box are provided with fins D, E for tripping the flukes into a holding position ; the outer surfaces of the fins D are in the same plane as the points of the flukes, but the fins E do not project so far. A strengthening-rib F, on each side of the box C, is carried some distance along the back of each arm B. The flukes are slightly spoon-shaped, with a ridge G on each outer edge of the faces which diminishes towards the point and shoulder of the fluke. The opening in the box C is just large enough to admit the shank end H, which is provided with a projection J working in a recess K by which its motion is limited. Holes L allow water to escape from the box C. The shank and head are connected by a pin M extending the whole length of the head.
Patent GB-190422131-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Steam Boilers.
Inventor: STEINMUELLER CARL HUGO
Filed: 1904-10-14
Granted: 1904-11-17
Abstract: 22,131. Steinm³ller, C. H. Oct. 14. Steam-generator furnaces; dampers; settings &c. -In the combination of the water-tube boiler a with the superheater c and the feedwater-heater d, the baffles and setting are so arranged that, by means of the dampers k, i, l, m, n, the paths of the heating-gases may be diverted so as to pass over or avoid the superheater and the feed-heater. In the boiler setting, the chamber u is provided for cleaning purposes and for utilizing the radiant beat from the chamber s.
Patent GB-190426516-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to the Manufacture of Artificial Stone Compositions.
Inventor: STAUDT JACOB
Filed: 1904-12-06
Granted: 1905-08-31
Abstract: 26,516. Staudt, J. Dec. 6. Insulating-compositions.-Relates to improvements in the well-known method of making artificial stone and insulating-compositions from sand, chalk, and other fillers, and linseed-oil varnish, which allows of the use of all those fatty and oily cementing-substances which become hard when exposed in thin layers to air and heat, such as the fats and oils, as well as their varnishes when diluted, and which consist of the glycerides of fatty acids, and also compounds of fatty acids of the group of animal and vegetable waxes related to the fats, and finally the heavy resin oils. The process consists in commencing the hardening before moulding by exposing the mixture of binder and filler in thin layers to the action of air at a suitable temperature, so as to reduce the time for the final hardening after moulding. When the proper amount of stiffening has occurred, a pungent smell is noticed, and the masses are no longer moist to the touch and can still be easily moulded. The temperatures for completing the hardening after moulding vary, but generally speaking a range of 150‹-180‹ C. is suitable. The nature of the filler also varies, e.g., for electric insulation it may consist of fine quartz sand, quartz powder, ground felspar or lime-spar, ground glass, and the like.
Patent GB-190428401-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Rotary Engines
Inventor: KEITH FINLEY CAPELL
Filed: 1904-12-27
Granted: 1905-04-20
Abstract: 28,401. Keith, F. C. Dec. 27. Annular-chamber type of rotary engines. A piston disc 17 carries two piston vanes revolving in a chamber 9, the disc being packed at the sides by flexible strips 19 bevelled at their outer edges to allow the steam pressure to act on them. Three sliding abutments 21 having ports 33<1> act as cut-off valves, and are arranged in chambers in the casing 6 and operated by rollers 28 engaging a groove in a cam 31. An annular steam chest 10 contains a disc valve 35 for each abutment, each valve having a passage 36 adapted to admit steam, and grooves 37 adapted to transfer the exhaust to an outlet 50, part of the exhaust passing through the opening 22 and a passage 49 in the abutment. One disc valve has a handle 40 for reversing, and this valve is connected by bell-crank gearing to the other valves.
Patent GB-190513601-A (GB)
Title: Process for the Recovery of Ether Vapours.
Filed: 1905-07-01
Granted: 1906-06-28
Abstract: 13,601. Soc. Jules, Jean, & Cie, and Raverat, G. July 13, 1904, [date applied for under Patents Act, 1901]. Ether.-In various industries, such as the manufacture of collodion or of artificial silk, the removal of grease or fat, or the recovery of fatty bodies, ether vapour is given off, either pure or mixed with air, alcohol, moisture, &c. The ether is recovered by separation of the vapour or mixture through vessels containing sulphuric acid of a strength between 53‹ and 66‹ BÚ., the acid being suitably cooled. The absorbed ether is then set free by addition of water in a thin stream and subsequent distillation, after decantation if desired. Specification No. 6075, A.D. 1905, is referred to.
Patent GB-190513605-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Telegraphic Systems.
Inventor: PICARD PIERRE
Filed: 1905-07-01
Granted: 1906-06-30
Abstract: 13,605. Picard, P. Dec. 27, 1904, [date applied for under Patents Act, 1901]. Telegraphs.-Two types of stations may be on the same telegraph line, one employing continuous current and the other vibratory currents, and the latter may, in the case of Hughes' apparatus or other apparatus giving equal emissions of current, be replaced by single induced currents. In Fig. 1, the station A is anti-inducted on Van Rysselburg's plan, i.e. a retarding-coil c is in series and a condenser b is placed in the side of the line; two stations of this type may communicate with ordinary Morse or Hughes' apparatus. The station B may be in series on the line as shown in Fig. 1 or in derivation as shown in Fig. 2. In either case, a vibratory current will affect the resistance of the "phonic " receiver k and the differential relay l will complote the circuit of the battery j<1> through the Hughes' or other receiver j. For transmitting, either the same induction coil may be used as indicated in Fig. 1 or the key h at its upper contact may connect the battery through a third coil affecting the coil in the line. When the station is in derivation, a single condenser m may be employed for transmission, or reception purposes. In the case of Morse apparatus, a vibrator is necessary, but with the Hughes' instrument the simple shock of the secondary coil or of a primary coil in series is sufficient.