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Patent GB-190212922-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Incandescent Vapour Lamps.
Inventor: HARTMANN MAX ALFRED
Filed: 1902-06-06
Granted: 1902-11-27
Abstract: 12,922. Hartmann, M. A. June 6. Incandescent vapour lamps.-In order that only the upper end of the vaporizing-tube 1 may be heated by the flame, the tube is obliquely mounted within the annular reservoir 12 and the jackets 35, 39. The valves 13, 14, which respectively control the supply of oil to the starting-cup 2 and the supply of vapour to the burner tube 6, are simultaneously actuated by the lever 10, a tongue 15 on the end of the shaft 10 engaging with a slit in the adjacent end of the spindle 16. When the shaft 10 is turned to the " closed position, the valve 13 supplies oil to the cup 19, Fig. 2, while the valve 14 closes the passage to the burner tube 6. Upon turning the shaft 10 to the "open" position, the valve 14 is opened, and the valve 13 supplies the oil in the cup 19 to the starting-cup 2, a lever 29 on the valve covering the feed-screw 30 of the reservoir so long as the flame is alight. The vaporizing-tube 1 is packed with straight, Fig. 1, or curved, Fig. 2, thin metal bars 32, which may be readily removed for cleaning. A cushion spring 33 prevents the lamp from being pushed against the supporting-arm 34. Wind entering the perforated hood 37 is deflected downwards and outwards by the casings 38, 39, and a baffle 40 is provided on the inside of the air inlets 46. Globe holders.-The globe 41 is supported by a conical holder 42, and is secured by a resilient ring 43.
Patent GB-190215355-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to the Treatment of Sugar Cane, Sugar Beets, Bagasse, Dye Woods, and other Materials, and in Apparatus therefor.
Inventor: KESSLER FERDINAND
Filed: 1902-07-09
Granted: 1902-09-11
Abstract: 15,355. Kessler, F. July 9. Extracts.-An apparatus for use in extracting materials from dye-woods, tanning-substances, and wool, comprises a U-shaped chamber D through which the crushed or sliced substances are forced by means of archimedean screws B, C, and E, which are mounted at the inlet and outlet ends respectively. The water or solution employed for extracting the materials phases through a pipe into a jacket G' whence the liquid flows through the chamber D ; when it has flowed through about one-half the length of the chamber, the liquid is withdrawn by means of a pump M through a heater L whence it returns to the chamber through a jacket K<2>. The extract in that part of the chamber surrounding the screw B is withdrawn by means of a pump m through a jacket K<1> and heater and returned t: the chamber through a jacket K<2> ; a partial vacuum may be maintained in the upper part of the heater. The extract is finally withdrawn through a jacket N. The exhausted substance passes through apertures fitted with valves F, but a large proportion of the liquid is withdrawn from the exhausted mass, before it is discharged, by means of pumps J<1>, J', connected to jackets H', H<2> respectively. The extracted liquid is returned to the chamber through the jacket G<1>. In a modified form of the apparatus, there are two or more chambers, which may be straight instead of U-shaped, connected together.
Patent GB-190300751-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Nail or Screw for Securing Corrugated Iron.
Inventor: DAVIES JOSEPH BARTLETT
Filed: 1903-01-12
Granted: 1904-01-12
Abstract: 751. Davies, J. B. Jan. 12. Nails; wood-screws.-Relates to the heads of nails and screws for securing corrugated iron for roofing, fencing, &c. The under surface or under surface and rim of the head are covered with soft metal, such as lead. The lead may be attached by pressing or casting or by both processes combined. The shank just beneath the head may have projections or depressions to assist in holding the lead. These projections may be turned up during the pressing process. The Figures show various forms of heads with projections a<1>, a<2> and depressions a<3> for holding the lead part B.
Patent GB-190303813-A (GB)
Title: Potato Cleaning and Sizing Machine
Inventor: WILSON DAVID
Filed: 1903-02-18
Granted: 1904-02-18
Abstract: 3813. Wilson, D. Feb. 18. Screening potatoes &c.-Potatoes are fed through the hopper a, into the hexagonal-shaped riddle A, which is carried by radial arms on the slightly-inclined axis B, and rotated by hand, steam, or other power. The earth and small potatoes fall through the meshes at the upper end of the riddle; the intermediate-sized potatoes fall through the larger meshes at the lower end, upon one side of the travelling table C ; and the larger potatoes pass out of the end of the riddle upon the other side portion of the table. The potatoes are carried along by the table, and discharged into different bags or baskets. The travelling table C is constructed of parallel laths, and is divided along its length by a fixed partition. It is driven by sprocket-wheels and chain from the axis B. For filling sacks, the frame C<3> of the table is elevated, and the laths are formed with projections, to carry the potatoes up the incline. The small potatoes from the upper end of the riddle fall into an inclined wire riddle A<1>, where they are further cleaned. The machine may also be used for sizing bulbs, gravel, &c. In the Provisional Specification, a cylindrical riddle is referred to.
Patent GB-190304753-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Water Tube Boilers
Inventor: SEE HORACE
Filed: 1903-02-28
Granted: 1903-07-30
Abstract: 4753. See, H. Feb. 28. Steam-generator furnaces.-The gases from two furnaces, arranged as shown, unite at the rear and flow to the front through a flue space formed by tube walls and enclosing the central group of tubes 5. The inclined tubes at the sides are in two rows, separated by a partition 21, Fig. 1, or as arranged as shown in Fig. 5 so that the inner row forms a tube wall, to protect the outer row and enable its tubes to act as downcomers. Fig. 6 shows, diagrammatically, to a reduced scale, a modification with two steam drums, water drums and sets of vertical tubes, leaving spaces for three furnaces.
Patent GB-190306137-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Dairy Implements
Inventor: FAIRWEATHER WALLACE
Filed: 1903-03-17
Granted: 1903-10-15
Abstract: 6137. Fairweather, W., [Complete Creamery Co.]. March 17. Containers or receptacles moving-container apparatus; moving stirrer apparatus.-Relates to a machine for pasteurizing, ripening, and churning cream, and for salting and working the butter, or for any one of these operations, and also for cooling or heating. Fig. 1 shows a longitudinal section and Fig. 3 a cross-section of the machine, Fig. 9 an enlarged view of the steam &c. pipe connection, and Figs. 7 and 8 show details. The standards 2 support a rotating drum made up of wooden jacket 3 and a metal cylinder 4 with a steam and water space between them. The fluted butter-working rolls 8 mounted in bearings in the drum are connected together by toothed wheels 57, 59. The inlet pipe 19, provided with valves 21, 22, is connected through the sleeve 24 with the annular opening 17 in the hollow gudgeon 6, from which pipes 28 lead to the hollow flights 16. Steam, water, or air is thus conveyed to the space between the farther ends of the drums 3, 4, whence it returns between the drums to the lateral openings 29 leading to the annular space 18, in the gudgeon 6, connected to the exit channel 30 and pipe 31. Cream is admitted to the drum through the supply pipe 33 and central passage 32. The flights 16 may be made open at both ends, and the pipes 28 carried through them to discharge at their farther ends. Hollow rolls may be used instead of the solid rolls 8, in which case they are connected to the pipes 28 so that the heating or cooling fluid circulates through them. The door 48, secured in the frame 47 by cam-actuated sliding bolts, is provided with grooved cleats 51 to receive a screen 52, and has an opening 53, through which the buttermilk may be withdrawn after turning the pivoted plate 54. One end of the drum is provided with ring gear 55 driven by a pinion 76 on the shaft 75, which is moved longitudinally by means of the handle 83 and cam 82 to bring either of the sliding clutch members 78 into engagement with the hub 77, so that the drum is rotated either slowly or rapidly or may be stopped. The driving-pulley 62 arranged on a sleeve 63 runs loosely on the shaft 61, which may be shifted longitudinally by means of a suitable handle and cam to bring the clutch member 67 into engagement with the pulley 62 driving the pinions 60, 58<1>, and rotating the rolls 8. The loose clutch member 68 on the shaft 61 is brought into engagement with the pulley 62 by means of a cam 59 actuated by a handle 70, and drives the gear-wheels 71, 72, &c. Fig. 7 shows a thermometer 44 supported in a sleeve 45 in a tubular casing 43 of the drum 4 ; the counterweight 46 maintains the end of the thermometer in a vertical position. Fig. 8 shows a rotatable pipe 40 with a vent hole 43, which communicates with the hole 39 in the casing 36 when it is brought to its highest position during the rotation of the drum 4. The weight 42 maintains the pipe 40, in the position shown, with the opening 43 at the top.
Patent GB-190310430-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and connected with Rope-couplings.
Inventor: FRIEDRICH GUSTAV
Filed: 1903-05-07
Granted: 1904-03-03
Abstract: 10,430. Friedrich, G. May 7. Couplings especially applicable to Kirsch ropes. Conical pins a, provided with heads b, are inserted into the ends of the ropes f, and aro secured therein by conical screwed sockets c. Screwed rings e, fitting under the heads b, are connected by a screwed sleeve d.
Patent GB-190313116-A (GB)
Title: An Improvements in Printing Fabrics with Indigo.
Inventor: IMRAY OLIVER
Filed: 1903-06-11
Granted: 1904-04-14
Abstract: 13,116. Imray, O., [Farbwerke vorm. Meister Lucius, & Br³ning]. June 11. Dyeing.-In printing cotton, bleached or previously dyed alizarin red &c., or other fabrics, with indigo, the indigo is mixed with a hydrosulphite-aldehyde compound of the kind described in Specification No. 5867, A.D. 1903, and a caustic alkali. For example, an alkaline thickener composed of one of the usual gums or the like, such as " gomme industrielle," and caustic alkali, is mixed with indigo paste and the compound of formaldehyde with sodium hydrosulphite. The fabric, which needs no preparation, is printed with this mixture, and steamed &c. as usual.
Patent GB-190313435-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Manufacture of Metal Disc Wheels.
Inventor: REICHWALD AUGUST
Filed: 1903-06-16
Granted: 1904-02-25
Abstract: 13,435. Reichwald, A., [Krupp, F.]. June 16. Welding.-Disc wheels for railway carriages and the like are made by welding from three parts a, b, c in dies. The radial seam of the ring c may be welded previously in a stamping-press, and the central parts a, b may be formed in one piece. -
Patent GB-190314968-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Street Orderlies & Newspaper Stands.
Inventor: SAIGER FERDINAND JOSEPH
Filed: 1903-07-06
Granted: 1903-08-27
Abstract: 14,968. Saiger, F. J. July 6. Street orderlies.- A street orderly 1 is combined with a newspaper stand 2, and the sides of the orderly are adapted to receive cardboard or sheetmetal signs, adve rtisements, street name plates, &c. The orderly is provided with a sliding side 5 for emptying, and the refuse is inserted through openings provided with swinging doors and preferably located near the upper ends of opposite sides. The side 5 is held open by a hook 12. The sides are provided with rabbeted angle-irons 6 and transverse strips 8, 9, which serve to receive signs &c. Street name plates 13 are slid into guides and are interlocked by means of tongues 14 and notches 15. The orderly is also provided with feet 16 and a gable top.
Patent GB-190403654-A (GB)
Title: Process for Transferring Prints or Impressions upon Glass or any Smooth Surface.
Inventor: ECHIVARD PIERRE GEORGES
Filed: 1904-02-13
Granted: 1905-02-09
Abstract: 3654. Echivard, P. G. Feb. 13. Transferring designs; transfers.-In transferring typographic or lithographic prints to transparent or other surfaces of glass &c., a transfer is first formed by coating a sheet of unglued paper with gum arabic, and a layer of collodion, to which a few drops of castor oil have been added. The paper when dry is then printed on in one or more colours, and afterwards coated with a mixture of mordant and storax. This transfer sheet is then dipped into alcohol, placed upon the glass or other surface, squeegeed, and dried, then damped and pulled off, leaving the design firmly fixed to the glass. In some cases, the transfer is inked with ordinary mordant and bronzed as usual before the colour-printing is made. The glass may be coated with a layer of albumen, which is rendered insoluble by the alcohol in the transfer. The ground of a translucent proof is printed with a mordant slightly tinged, instead of mordant and storax. For opaque proofs, the transferred design is coated on the back with printing-ink of the desired colour, or with metal varnish and alcohol. The coatings of albumen, and mordant and storax are unnecessary in the latter case.
Patent GB-190408198-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Baby Comforter or Soother.
Inventor: CHAUNCEY ELIZABETH JUDITH
Filed: 1904-04-09
Granted: 1905-03-09
Abstract: 8198. Chauncey, E. J., and Chauncey, E. J. April 9. Teething pads and the like; teats.-A baby comforter consists of a flanged teat a, a shield e formed in one piece with the collar d, and the screw piece c, which is formed with a projection f and a handle h. The teat may be stuffed with any suitable material, and is firmly wedged in place between the screw piece c, the projection f, and the shield e. The piece c is perforated so as to permit the passage of air to the interior of the teat.
Patent GB-190408377-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and Apparatus for the Manufacture of Carbonic Acid Gas.
Inventor: LESLIE JAMES
Filed: 1904-04-12
Granted: 1905-02-02
Abstract: 8377. Leslie, J. April 12. Carbonic acid.-Relates to the production and purification of carbonic acid, and consists in improvements in the invention described in Specification No. 9142, A.D. 1903. The gas is obtained by burning coke or charcoal in the furnace F; when the fuel is incandescent, the damper of the chimney is closed and air is drawn in by means of the suction and force pump P. The products of combustion pass by the pipe p to the first purifier R<1>, from this by the pipe p<1> to the second purifier R<2>, and from here by the pipe p<3> to the suction end of the pump P. The pump forces them by the pipe p' to the purifier R<3>, the gases then pass by the pipes g, e to the first of the absorbers A, which contain an alkaline carbonate solution. When the solution in the first vessel A is approximately saturated, this vessel is cut out by shutting the proper valves, and the gases from the purifier R<3> are directed by the pipes g, d, e<1> into the second vessel A, and by the pipes e', e<3>, &c. to the succeeding ones. Each vessel A can be cut out in turn without stopping the process. When an absorber is cut out, it is heated gently by steam supplied to its coil E by the pipe a from the boiler B, while the valve leading to the branch k is opened, so that air and gases other than carbonic acid can be exhausted by the pump P, or preferably by a separate pump. The valve of the pipe k is then closed and that of the pipe i or i' is opened, and the vessel A is further heated to drive off the carbonic acid to the condenser C, where it is cooled and from which it passes by the pipe j to the gas holder G. The vessel A containing the regenerated carbonate can then be put into operation again. The purifiers and absorbers are provided with finely perforated diaphragms D to subdivide the gases passing through. The purifiers R', R<2> contain water supplied from the pipe q, which may have branches q<1> to supply water to the absorbers, if desired ; the vessels R<1>, R<2 >have also outflow pipes w, trapped in the drain tank w<1>. The purifier R<3> contains alkaline permanganate solution. The pressure throughout the apparatus is regulated by a blow-off pipe V<1> with safety-valve V. The pump may be actuated by steam from the boiler B, and the absorbers may be heated by the exhaust steam from the pump, supplemented from the boiler if necessary; they may be heated by jackets instead of coils. If preferred, the furnace and the sources of power and steam may be separate.
Patent GB-190409019-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Portable Savings Bank.
Inventor: THOMPSON ROBERT JOHN
Filed: 1904-04-19
Granted: 1904-06-30
Abstract: 9019. Thompson, R. J. April 19. Money boxes.-A money box or savings bank for distribution by banks to their depositors is formed with a series of compartments adapted to receive coins of different denominations, which are thus kept separate. The compartments are formed in a core which can be lifted out of the box to facilitate the counting. In the arrangement shown, the core A is secured within the casing by suitable means, such as a bolt D carried by the cover C and operated by a key E. The casing is provided with slots B<1> for the insertion of the coins, and with perforations b<1> in order that the number can be seen. Inclined spring bolts are provided to engage each orifice, and to prevent the withdrawal of coins. The flanges A<1> ... A<7> of the core are curved so as partially to surround the coins. Atc is an opening through which bills may be inserted into the inner space a.
Patent GB-190409506-A (GB)
Title: A Machine to Navigate the Air.
Inventor: PARKER THOMAS
Filed: 1904-04-26
Granted: 1905-06-26
Abstract: 9506. Parker, T. April 26. AÙrial machines with aÙrostats ; propelling and steering.-A cylindrical or other balloon is made up of alternate layers B of woven wire and varnished silk or other fabric ; its ends are stayed by aluminium or other straps C. Through one or both ends projects a driving-shaft made up of three concentric parts. The innermost shaft G<1> has fixed to its end a cone K provided with feathers on its surface to catch the wind. The other parts of the driving-shaft are in the form of sleeves Q<2>, G<3>, to each of which is fixed a wheel I, attached, by hinges J and straps, to the vanes H of the propeller. The angle of the vanes H is adjusted by moving one of the sleeves longitudinally, relatively to the other, by means of a screwed connection N, 0 on the sleeves, the outer sleeve being rotated for this purpose by gearing driven by hand or by the motor. The shafts are driven by an engine supported on a platform suspended from the balloon. A horizontal and a vertical helm may be provided for steering. Above the balloon, a lune T may be provided to allow for expansion and contraction due to changes of temperature.
Patent GB-190409996-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Apparatus for Filling Coke or other Ovens or Furnaces
Inventor: RUTHERFORD ROBERT
Filed: 1904-05-02
Granted: 1905-05-02
Abstract: 9996. Rutherford, R., and McLellan, N. May 2. Electric locomotives.-An electric car for charging furnaces, or coke and other ovens, receives power to drive the motor f from an overhead wire g, and is provided with compartments b having slides c which are actuated from the platform d by levers e. The compartments b are filled from a storage hopper h provided with a slide i. When the car is started, a projection k upon it strikes a pivoted projection m on the slide i and pushes it along, thus opening the slide until such projection occupies the position shown by the dotted lines, when the contents of the hopper are discharged into the compartments of the car. The projection m on the slide then falls into its vertical position, ready to be pushed along to close the slide when the car passes out. When the car reaches the oven, the slides c are opened and the compartment b discharged.
Patent GB-190410696-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Hat Frame Formers.
Inventor: HOWE EDWARD A
Filed: 1904-05-09
Granted: 1905-04-06
Abstract: 10,696. Howe, E. A. May 9. Bonnets.-Relates to a former for use in making the wire frames for ladies' hats. A number of curved and notched arms b are mounted, so as to swing radially, on a disc a<2>. Radial bars b<1> are pivoted to the arms b, and may be clamped in position by screws. The bars b<1> are provided with clamiping-screens f by which wire holders i are held in place. The arms b are passed through radial slots in a disc a<3>, and are held in position by spring-pressed plungers a<4> which hold the arms against the outer ends of the slots. Special wire holders l are arranged for the head-size wire. For making frames with oval crowns, additional holders k may be attached to the arms b. A crown-piece X is used for round-crown hats. In setting the former, a pattern frame is placed over the arms b, and the disc a<3> is moved down until the arms are spread to the size of the crown. This position is recorded by the movable stop a<5>. The arms b<1> and the wire holders l, i are clamped in position according to the pattern frame, and the additional holders k are arranged as required. The disc a<3> is then moved up to allow the former to collapse and so to permit the removal of the pattern hat-frame, and is afterwards returned into contact with the stop a<5>. The arms b are detachable so that they can be removed and preserved, as set, for. future use. The device is mounted on a pivoted base A<2> which may be tilted for convenience when in use.
Patent GB-190411287-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Destination or Route Indicators for Tramcars and other like Vehicles.
Inventor: WALKER GEORGE GOODALL
Filed: 1904-05-17
Granted: 1905-03-23
Abstract: 11,287. Walker, G. G. May 17. Indicators, route, for vehicles.-On a transparent sheet of celluloid, the letters &c. forming the name of the destination are left transparent and the ground is made opaque. The lettered side is then covered with a coating of translucent material, such as a sheet of celluloid, which is cemented on. The letters can be seen by day or night.
Patent GB-190413522-A (GB)
Title: Improved Toy-vehicle.
Inventor: MEYER CARL ROBERT
Filed: 1904-06-15
Granted: 1904-09-15
Abstract: 13,522. Meyer, C. R. June 15. Toy vehicles; toy perambulators; toy wheelbarrows.-Toy vehicles such as hand-carts, wheel barrows, perambulators, railway carriages, &c., are constructed with a suitably-ornamented body 1, 4, stamped out of a single sheet of metal, and with an underframe formed from a single length of wire. The underframe comprises handles 9, legs 11, back supports 15, and a bearing for the wheels 17. The body is formed with metal tongues 8, by means of which it is secured to the underframe without the use of solder.
Patent GB-190415512-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Lid for Accumulator and other Acid containing Boxes or Tanks.
Filed: 1904-07-12
Granted: 1904-08-18
Abstract: 15,512. Clark, E. J., and Hart Accumulator Co. July 12. Acids, vessels for. -The lid is made in two parts a, b separated by a rubber obturator c and fastened together by screws d. When the lid is put on and forced down, the projecting edges of the obturator c turn up as shown, gripping the sides and corners of the vessel e, thus preventing the contents from being spilled when the vessel is tilted or shaken. Grooves f and projections g on the two parts b, a further grip the rubber and prevent it stretching outwards. The vessel may be of any shape, and a new obturator may be inserted when necessary by unscrewing the parts a, b.
Patent GB-190415959-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Weather Proof Spouts, Fall Pipes, and the like for Draining & Ventilating.
Inventor: THORNTON JOHN
Filed: 1904-07-19
Granted: 1905-05-25
Abstract: 15,959. Thornton, J., and Crowther, G. H. July 19. Concrete pipes; earthenware and like pipes and tubes.-Gutter spouts, fall pipes, &c. are made of glazed earthenware or concrete. Fig. 1 shows a spout of the usual channel-section, provided with a spigot joint a. Fig. 5 shows a section of a fall pipe, which is, preferably, of semicircular section, and provided with flanges or lugs for securing it to a wall &c.