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Patent GB-190207345-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Machinery for Purifying and Cleaning Chaff and other Light or Pulverized Material
Inventor: DIBBS JOHN
Filed: 1902-03-26
Granted: 1903-02-12
Abstract: 7345. Dibbs, J. March 26. Sifting and separating chaff.-Relates to machines for separating dust, dirt, and fibrous matter from chaff or chopped hay and other light or pulverized material. The apparatus is shown in plan in Fig. 3, and in vertical section in Fig. 1. The chaff &c. is fed into the hopper J and is directed by inclined boards 1, 2, 3, 4 on to the surface of a cylindrical screen N mounted on a shaft M and driven by a belt R from the shaft of the exhaust fan Y. The screen is of fine woven wire or silk &c., of such mesh as to prevent fine seeds or other feeding- material from passing through it. The screen is open at its ends, which pass through openings in the walls f<1>, f<2>, and thus communicate with the passages G, H leading to the chamber I in which the fan is placed. Dust &c. drawn through the meshes of the screen passes away to the fan Y and outlet Z. The heaviest particles are collected in the passages G, H. The aspirated chaff passes to a hopper or shoot K, below which may be placed one or more sieves or riddles. A brush 9 cleans the external surface of the screen. A rotary brush, or a sweeping-medium such as felt, may be em- ployed, and may be mounted internally instead of externally. Several cylinders N may be connected to independent fans.
Patent GB-190208771-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to the Packing and Manipulation of Photographic Plates and Cut Films or Sheets.
Inventor: JOB LEONARD KINGWILL
Filed: 1902-04-15
Granted: 1903-02-19
Abstract: 8771. Job, L. K. April 15. Change boxes.- Relates to a method of packing plates or films in cardboard or like sheaths, s o that they can be transferred to and from the camera in daylight. In Fig. 2 a packet of plates or films is shown in position in the camera. Each cardboard sheath consists of a frame b, an opaque back e, and a hinged shutter c which is dropped by a selecting-device into the position shown just before an exposure is made. After the first exposure has been made, the front sheath is dropped and also the shutter of the second sheath. All the sheaths are connected together by tags f, by which the whole bundle is removed from the packet after all exposures have been made. The selecting-device described consists of displaced notches in the edges of the sheaths. The plates &c. are packed in their sheaths with connected tags, ready for insertion in the camera after removal of the wrapper.
Patent GB-190211103-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Automatic Candle-extinguisher.
Inventor: GRIFFITHS DAVID
Filed: 1902-05-14
Granted: 1903-04-16
Abstract: 11,103. Griffiths, D., Thomas, C., and Lewis, D. May 14. Candle extinguishers. - The extinguisher is placed on the candle so that the latter is extinguished after a predetermined length of candle has been consumed. A metal ring A has lugs B through which pass the ends c, c<1> of a spring wire C. The ends of the wire serve as pivots for the halves D, D<1> of a cone-shaped extinguisher which has a flat base. When the wire ring C is compressed by hand, the device may be slipped over the candle, the latter being gripped between the flat bases of the halves of the extinguisher. When the candle has burned below the level of the pivots, the halves D, D' will be caused to turn into the vertical position by the spring wire, forming a complete cone over the wick and extinguishing the flame. Instead of a single spring C, one may be arranged on each side of the candle. The two springs may be joined by cross-bars, the ring A being dispensed with.
Patent GB-190214148-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Seals for Newspapers, Books, and other Publications.
Inventor: CIRJEAN EUGENE
Filed: 1902-06-21
Granted: 1903-06-20
Abstract: 14,148. Cirjean, E. June 21. Seals and sealing; wrappers, postal. Relates to seals for newspapers, p a mphlets, magazines, books, &c. A metal strip a, Fig. 1, which may be corrugated as at c, is bent so as to clasp the edges of the pamphlet &c., the edges b of the strip being bent to form nippers. A tapered tongue may be punched out of one side of the strip, and, after passing through the paper and an opening in the other side of the strip, may be bent or riveted over. The seal may be made up of two strips, or a single strip bent over, and a rivet &c. passing through the pamphlet &c. and the strips. In the arrangement shown in Fig. 12, a strip or band a is threaded through a hole j in the publication, and is then bent so that the parts k, l overlap. The strip is weakened at the bend by a hole n, so that the seal can be easily broken. The band may pass through two holes in the publication instead of over the edge. Fig. 16 shows a seal made of a strip a of paper, cardboard, leather, cloth, celluloid, &c., which is coated with glue at the ends so that it may be affixed to the publication. The seal may have a row or rows of perforations s, so that it may be readily broken. In another arrangement, a strip may be threaded through an opening in the publication, and the ends of the strip glued together, or secured by a metal wire. In the seal shown in Fig. 22, the strip a is provided with raised parts z, y, which engage a hole in the publication, and are glued together ; the raised parts may be replaced by a plug. Another form of seal is shown in an unfolded position in Fig. 26. A paper strip a is folded about the edge of the publication, and a bent wire clasp or staple is forced through the holes 6, 7 and 9, 10 in the strip and through a perforation in the publication, the free ends of the clasp then being bent over. To break the seal, the strip is torn along the line of perforations 4. The part 12 of the strip may be of convenient width, to allow an address to be written thereon so that the seal may serve as a wrapper. One or more seals can be employed upon the same newspaper, book, &c.
Patent GB-190216690-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Air-compressors.
Inventor: RHINE GEORGE WASHINGTON
Filed: 1902-07-28
Granted: 1903-07-23
Abstract: 16,690. Rhine, G. W. Jan. 8, [date applied for under Patents Act, A.D. 1901]. Drawings to Specification. Lubricating air compressors. The base of the compressor forms an air and oil reservoir from which the oil is forced into the cylinders by the air pressure.
Patent GB-190221375-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Methods of Laying Insulated Cables Under Conditions of Cold, and in Apparatus therefor.
Inventor: ZAPF GEORG
Filed: 1902-10-01
Granted: 1903-06-25
Abstract: 21,375. Zapf, G. Oct. 1. Cables, heating during laying.-In order to prevent the insulation of cables from being damaged during laying at low temperatures, the insulation being then brittle, hot air, gas, or steam produced by means of a portable furnace is introduced into the space enclosed by the annular coiled cable immediately before or during laying. This space may be the interior of a drum, or may be enclosed by coiled rings of the cable. In either case the space is closed by a covering of canvas, paper, &c.
Patent GB-190223008-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Apparatus for Increasing the Stability of Floating Vessels.
Inventor: KEETMAN THEODOR
Filed: 1902-10-22
Granted: 1902-11-27
Abstract: 23,008. Keetman, T. Oct. 22. Pontoons; mooring.-To minimize the oscillations of crane-carrying pontoons, and of other floating vessels which are required to remain at rest at one place for a considerable time, a number of weights G, connected by chains or ropes K to winding-gear on the pontoon or vessel P, are sunk to the bottom of the water in such manner that the chains are just kept taut.
Patent GB-190227782-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Apparatus for the Manufacture of Tubing
Filed: 1902-12-16
Granted: 1903-06-04
Abstract: 27,782. Lake, H. H., [National Tube Co.]. Dec. 16. Making tubes.-Butt-welded tubes arc made from skelps of sufficient length to form more than one standard length of tubing, the skelps 35 being suitably charged into one end of the furnace 1 and withdrawn at the other end 3 through a welding-bell 12 by the aid of a draw-bench 8, which slides or is pivoted so that the bell may be brought opposite any particular skelp. The tube is slightly cooled as it leaves the bell to prevent undue stretching during the drawing of the long length, nozzles 14 being mounted on the bench close to the bell and supplied with air or water. The welded tube is delivered at a rolling heat into a trough 16, whence it is fed between sizing-rolls 18 to a trough 19 in which it is severed into standard lengths by a saw 21 mounted in a swinging frame 30, and passing across the trough in a slot 22. The sections are then successively fed by positively-driven rollers through skew finishing-rolls. The tube may be cut into lengths in the trough 16, and additional saws may be arranged at each end of the trough 19 to cut off the crop ends. The levers for controlling the saw and the feedrollers may be mounted near the furnace end of the trough 16.
Patent GB-190228339-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Regulating Apparatus for Refrigerating Compartments.
Inventor: ROLLINS ROBERT WARDELL
Filed: 1902-12-23
Granted: 1903-07-23
Abstract: 28,339. Rollins, R. W. Dec. 23. Drawings to Specification. Thermostats.-In refrigerating-apparatus, a thermostat is preferably used, which may consist of a bent strip of metal which, on expanding by reason of a rise in temperature, makes an electrical circuit which controls the valve for admitting the refrigerating-fluid ; or, instead of a strip of metal, the thermostat may consist of a column of mercury, which on expanding serves to make contact with an electrode at the top.
Patent GB-190300238-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Boilers or Steam Generators, applicable also for Evaporating or Distilling Liquids.
Inventor: VILLIERS EDWARD CECIL
Filed: 1903-01-05
Granted: 1903-12-31
Abstract: 238. Villiers, E. C., and Smith, W. H. Jan. 5. Tube-plates.-Relates to detachable connections for tube-plates whereby the tubes can be withdrawn bodily for cleaning, repairing, &c. The invention is described as applied to the fire-tubes of a multitubular boiler. The rear tube-plate may be bolted to the face of a flat ring secured to an inturned flange on the boiler shell, as in Fig. 1 ; or it may be bolted direct to the inner face of the flange, as in Fig. 5. The joint is made tight with asbestos or other suitable packing, and may be protected from the heat of the combustion products by a covering of firebrick, fireclay, asbestos, or the like. In another method, Fig. 2, the plate is flanged and formed with interrupted screw threads, which interlock with similar threads on the boiler shell. The front tube-plate may be secured, as shown in Fig. 6, or it may be bolted to an angle-iron ring detachably secured to the inside of the boiler shell, as in Fig. 7. An additional ring Q, screwed into the end of the shell, bears against the edge of the angle-ring. Both rings are preferably made in three pieces to facilitate removal, the ends being scarfed in any suitable manner. The diameters of the tube-plates are made unequal, to enable the smaller plate to pass clear through the opening in the front end of the boiler shell. According to the Provisional Specification, the tubes can be cleaned while the fire is alight by introducing a brush through ports in circular plates fitted in the door frames of the baffle chambers. These circular plates can be revolved in order to bring the ports, which are arranged radially, in a single row, opposite the ends of the tubes. Each port can be closed by a shutter.
Patent GB-190302957-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Seats for Vehicles.
Inventor: JOHNSTON ABNER
Filed: 1903-02-07
Granted: 1903-05-28
Abstract: 2957. Johnston, A., and Collins, C. L. Feb. 7. Cabs; carriages; balancing on axle; seats. - Relates to adjustable seats for the drivers of hansom cabs, buggies, and other twowheeled vehicles, whereby the vehicles can be balanced. The seat A slides on the top of the support B, and is guided by a flange a and by a bar j which passes through a groove in the support and is secured to the seat. A strengthening-plate b is fastened under the seat, and is provided with toothed racks c in which engage toothed segments d carried on a spindle e turned by means of the handle h. Means for locking the seat in its adjusted positions are provided, and preferably consist of a toothed bracket in which engages a spring-pressed pawl g.
Patent GB-190304249-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Apparatus for Burning Liquid Fuel in Furnaces.
Inventor: LINDEMANN OTTOCAR
Filed: 1903-02-23
Granted: 1903-04-16
Abstract: 4249. Lindemann, O., [Korting, E.]. Feb. 23. Liquid-fuel fittings.-Relates to arrangements for burning oil in short furnaces. The oil is injected into the furnace through a spreading-nozzle c, Fig. 1, in the middle of the air-supply pipe d, and is distributed by impinging against a fixed surface b. In a modification, Fig. 3, the surface b is carried by a water tube r depending from the roof of the firebox. This modification permits the use of ordinary fire bars for coal-firing. The accompanying Figs. 1 and 3 show the arrangements as applied to a locomotive firebox.
Patent GB-190307553-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Spinning Mules and the like
Inventor: PARK JAMES HENRY
Filed: 1903-04-01
Granted: 1904-03-31
Abstract: 7553. Park, J. H., and Barton, W. April 1. Mules and twiners.-The space passed over by the faller stop c is guarded by a piece of sheet metal b, b<1>, wbich is curved as shown and hinged to a bracket a fixed to a boss D on the faller shaft A. Figs. 2 and 3 show respectively the positions of the guard when spinning and winding.
Patent GB-190310199-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Writing Tablets
Inventor: DORR JOHN PHINNEY
Filed: 1903-05-05
Granted: 1903-06-18
Abstract: 10,199. Dorr, J. P. May 5. Writing-cases.-Relates to a writing-tablet, consisting of a writing-board A, Fig. 2, made of wood and provided with guiding-lines and a semicylindrical seat 1 carrying a paper roll 2. This seat extends across the board A, and a slot 3 in its bottom, aligns with a slot 4 in the board. The paper from the roll passes through these slots 3, 4, through another slot 5 in the board, and along the upper surface is fixed by a presser-bar or cutter 9. The cutter has bevelled edges for severing paper, and may be divided for use as a measuring-instrument. It is held adjacent to the seat, by springs on either side of the board, and may easily be removed to enable any feed of paper to be obtained after a sheet has been severed. The roll is secured by stops, fixed to the board at the ends of the seat, or the open ends of the seat may be closed,and by a U-shaped clip 7<a> having inwardly bent ends 7 for entering notches 8 in the seat. To protect the paper beneath the board, a flexible bottom 12 is secured permanently to one end of the board and removably attached to the other end 12<a>. The corners of the board have rubber cushions 11 underneath. A cover 13 may be used for enclosing the seat and the roll.
Patent GB-190311177-A (GB)
Title: Novel or Improved Machines for use in Making the Bodies of Tea-cups, Tea-pots, Basins, Vases and other Hollow Ceramic-ware.
Inventor: KINSEY JAMES
Filed: 1903-05-16
Granted: 1904-05-16
Abstract: 11,177. Kinsey, J., and Kinsey, J. T. May 16. Pottery.-Tea-cups, tea-pots, jugs, basins, vases, and other hollow-ware are formed by running slip from a tank g, Fig. 1, into plaster moulds j carried by "churns" k mounted on spindles on a shaft o. The supply of slip is controlled by valves b fitted in a casing f and actuated singly or collectively by hand, and passes by troughs to the moulds. When the slip has settled, the shaft o and moulds are rotated by releasing a spring catch l, and discharge the surplus slip into a tank p, whence it is raised by a pump s to a strainer in the tank g. The moulds now uppermost are next filled in the same manner, and the castings fired when dry. The " churns " and valves may be fitted on each side of the apparatus, and the whole may be portable. According to the Provisional Specification, the valves may be mounted on a pipe instead of in the casing f.
Patent GB-190312068-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or applicable to Gas-burners used for "Gassing" Yarns or Threads
Inventor: SHAW LEES
Filed: 1903-05-27
Granted: 1904-04-14
Abstract: 12,068. Shaw, L. May 27. Gas burners.-The slit in the enlarged top a of the outer tube b of a bunsen burner for gassing yarns and threads is curved in a vertical plane to prevent knots &c. in the passing yarn from wiping out the flame. Notches at the lower end of the tube b are engaged by pins on the inner tube to prevent the slit from turning out of the plane of the yarn.
Patent GB-190316174-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Fire-extinguishers.
Inventor: SCHAEFER EDWARD
Filed: 1903-07-22
Granted: 1903-08-27
Abstract: 16,174. Schaefer, E. July 22. Extincteurs. - An extincteur for hand use or mounted on wheels consists of a tank 1 with a screwdown cover 2, from which a chemical bottle is suspended by means of arms 11, projections 14, and a baseplate 18 pivoted at 17 and engaging a lug 20. The seal 25 is broken by forcing in a plunger 21 having a serrated inner end. The contents of the tank are discharged through a nozzle 7 and a connection 6. Rubber packing- pieces 5, 28 are provided, so that the apparatus is air and water tight ; the plunger spring is wholly outside the tank.
Patent GB-190317435-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Speed Indicators for Cycles, Motor Cars and other Vehicles.
Inventor: REED WILLIAM GEORGE CHARLES
Filed: 1903-08-11
Granted: 1904-06-16
Abstract: 17,435. Reed, W. G. C. Aug. 11. Speed indicators.-The indicators are of the type described in Specification No. 22,687, A.D. 1898. Figs. 1. 2, and 3 show an indicator for cycles ; it is fixed inside the wheel by a clip n, embracing the hub, and a spring piece o, which is pressed against the rim, and has slots in the ends to fit over the spokes. A weight a slides in the prismatic tube b, and its centrifugal force is balanced by a spring c. Connected to the weight is a taped, wound on a roller e, to each side of which is fixed a rollerf. Over the rollers f and other rollers h pass tapes g, one marked with units and the other with tens. Between the rollers h is a small roller j with a tape i attached to the spring k which serves to keep the tapes g stretched. The figures are seen through a glazed opening l. In the motor-car indicator shown in Figs. 6 and 7, a disc p carrying the indicator mechanism is mounted on a spindle q revolving in bearings in a frame t fixed to the car. A pulley r, driven from one of the axles by a belt, is fixed to the spindle. The motion of the weight a in the tube b is controlled by a spring c, through the medium of a tape z, cam y, roller x, and tape w. A tape d attached to the weight passes over a guide-roller 1, and actuates the visible indicator, which is of the same type as in the previouslydescribed apparatus. The cover-plate over the marked tape g is removed in Fig. 6. There may be two sets of figures, with a properly-sized pulley to use with each set. The springs c, k are.enclosed loosely in tubes u, v, to diminish the effects of vibration.
Patent GB-190322513-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Writing Desks.
Inventor: GOEBEL BERNHARD
Filed: 1903-10-19
Granted: 1903-11-19
Abstract: 22,513. G÷bel, B. Oct. 19. Filing papers.-A writing desk or table is provided with inclined, lateral chests 10, 11 containing drawers in which records &c. may be arranged alphabetically.
Patent GB-190328620-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Pump:
Inventor: MORRICE GEORGE
Filed: 1903-12-30
Granted: 1904-11-03
Abstract: 28,620. Morrice, G., and Grim, C. G. Dec. 30. Mine pumps; pipes. -Consists of a doubleacting piston pump, suitable for use in deep mining operations, which can be readily converted into a single-acting pump so as to allow of repairs being made to the valves without suspending the operation of the pump. When working normally, the four cocks 14, 15, 16, 17 are all open, and water is delivered into the delivery pipe 9 at every stroke of the piston 2. By closing two of these cocks, however, such as 14, 16, the water is no longer able to gain access to the underside of the piston, and the pump is rendered single-acting. Blow-off cocks 18, 19 are provided to enable the water in the inoperative part of the pump to escape, and access can then be had to the valves on removing the valve-casings 4.
Patent GB-190409861-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Manufacture and Production of Colouring Matter Lakes.
Inventor: JOHNSON JAMES YATE
Filed: 1904-04-29
Granted: 1905-03-09
Abstract: 9861. Johnson, J. Y., [Badische Anilin & Soda Fabrik]. April 29. Dyes, artificial.-Relates to improvements on the process for producing lakes of acid colouring- matters and basic aluminium salts described in Specification No. 9674, A.D. 1904. The colouring- matter is treated while hot with a basic bariumaluminium or a lead-aluminium sulphate or other salt containing between one sixth and one twentyfourth part of the acid necessary to form neutral salts. In examples, the preparation of lakes of Naphthol yellow S, Eosin L A, Patent blue A, and Fuchsine S is described. The basic salts may be prepared either before or after mixing with the colouring - matters. The barium salts of the colouring- matters may be used, the proportion of barium in the basic salts being reduced correspondingly. The lakes may contain any indifferent substrata.
Patent GB-190411480-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Swings, such as are used for Children or Young People.
Inventor: SYKES FRANCIS
Filed: 1904-05-19
Granted: 1904-12-15
Abstract: 11,480. Sykes, F. May 19. Swings.-A swing is constructed with a folding frame so as to be portable, and the swinging is effected by a frame acted on by a lever which is actuated by a cord. The supporting-frame is formed of two hinged legs S, the upper parts being bolted together in the position shown in Figs. 1 and 2. When the swing is in use, the upper parts are held in position by bolts d, but are turned down on their hinges H for packing, and are then connected by bolts passing through holes w. The legs S are tied together by cross-bars C, are supported by sockets 0 in a base-frame B, and are strengthened by struts T, hinged to brackets P on the base, and bolted to the legs S. When not in use, the struts are bolted to the sides of the sockets O on the base B. The ropes n, which support the seat, are swung by a frame F, hinged to the top bar C, and acted on by a lever L operated by a cord m<1>. The cord m<1> is guided by a pulley K, and is operated by hand or by a treadle R.
Patent GB-190412661-A (GB)
Title: An Improvement for Handles of Bats, Clubs and the like, used in Sports
Inventor: CURBISHLEY EDWIN LOUIS
Filed: 1904-06-04
Granted: 1905-04-13
Abstract: 12,661. Curbishley, B. L June 4. Drawings to Specification. Compound fabrics for covering the handle3 of cricket bats and clubs for games. The fabrics are formed by connecting sheet rubber to cloth coated with rubbar. The material is cut into strips, which are then connected to other cloth strips, the whole being vulcanized.