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Patent GB-190126619-A (GB)
Title: The Manufacture of Camphene.
Inventor: ZIMMERMANN AUGUST
Filed: 1901-12-30
Granted: 1902-11-20
Abstract: 26,619. Zimmermann, A., [Chemische Fabrik auf Act. vorm. E. Schering]. Dec. 30. Camphenes.-Camphene, free from halogen, is produced from pinene hydrochloride, hydrobromide, or hydriodide by heating these substances with alcoholic, aqueous, or gaseous ammonia, in a closed vessel at 210‹-220‹ C. for about 20 hours. When gaseous ammonia is used, an inert material, such as peat, or cellulose, is added, and the heating is repeated several times with fresh quantities of dry ammonia gas. In all cases the camphene produced is distilled over in a current of steam. In some cases it contains about 5 per cent. of isobornyl ethyl ether, which is separated by fractional distillation. The term camphene is here used to include hydrocarbons which are formed by splitting off water from borneol or isoborneol, and which can be transformed back into borneol or isomeric borneols by hydration.
Patent GB-190202659-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and connected with Resistance Switches for Electric Circuits.
Inventor: PAGE GEORGE
Filed: 1902-02-01
Granted: 1903-01-15
Abstract: 2659. Page, G. Feb. 1. Cut-outs; switches.-Relates to resistance switches in which the resistances are automatically and slowly cut out after the main switch is closed. Means are provided for opening the switch with an over-load or under-load. Additional means may also be provided for holding the rheostat arm in any desired position with part of the resistances in the circuit. Fig. 1 shows the construction. The rheostat arm 2 is mounted loosely on the spindle 4, and its movement is checked by a dash-pot 25. The main-switch arms 7,7 are also loosely mounted, and engage with fixed contacts 5. The handle 8 carries a disc 15 on which is a pin 14 working in a slot in a lever 10 pivoted at 11. The free end is fitted with a double catch 12 adapted to engage the switch arm 7 and move it, against the pull of a spring 18, to close the switch. The lever 10 is connected by a spring with the rheostat arm 2, and so pulls it over the contacts. The arm 7 is held on by engaging with a hinged piece 19 on the armature of the under-load magnet, the catch 12 being disengaged by a tail-piece engaging a stop. The switch may be opened by hand or by failure of the current in the magnet, or by short-circuiting it, e.g. by a push, or by an overload magnet. A stop may be fitted on the rheostat arm, to prevent movement of the main switch should the rheostat strike on one of the contacts. To allow part of the resistance to be retained in the circuit, if desired, an arm 34, Fig. 5, is pivoted to the base and provided with teeth adapted to engage with a finger on the arm 2.
Patent GB-190203648-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Apparatus for Working Railway Brakes.
Inventor: MCDERMID WILLIAM FRANCIS
Filed: 1902-02-12
Granted: 1903-01-22
Abstract: 3648. McDermid, W. F., Trigg, H. C., and Bramham, W. Feb. 12. Brakes, hand. In either-side brake gear arranged so that when one handle is pulled outwards the other is moved inwards, means are provided for supporting the handles in the " off " position. The handles a, Fig. 2, are connected together by the guide c, which is controlled by the spring lever c', and each has a hook a<1> capable of engaging the corresponding rest b. The guide c may be in two parts and have the spring and pin-and-slot connection shown in Figs. 10 and 11, so that when one handle a is moved inwards the other handle is not pushed off its rest. The spring which returns the handles to their normal position, after they have been moved sideways, may be attached to the handle pivot, and moves up and down with the handles. The arrangement shown in plan in Fig. 13 is similar to that described in Specification No. 13,144, A.D. 1900. The movable guide c is in two parts ; one end of each part forms a rest b for one handle, while the other end engages and moves with the other handle. Fig. 15 shows a plan of an arrangement specially applicable to the brakes described in Specification No. 21,495, A.D. 1899, in which, when either handle a is moved sideways, a projection a' acts on an inclined portion b<2> of the rest b causing both rests, which are fixed to the cross-shaft g, to be swung clear of their respective handles.
Patent GB-190209593-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Ventilating, Perfuming and Lighting Rooms.
Inventor: BARKER REGINALD WALTER
Filed: 1902-04-25
Granted: 1903-04-25
Abstract: 9593. Barker, R. W., [Hammitt, L. H., and Braseth, O. A.]. April 25. Ventilating.-Relates to arrangements for supplying air, which may be perfumed, heated, or cooled, to boats or other structures, and consists in leading from a pipe attached to a fan a series of branches which open to the compartments to be ventilated &c. When the pipes are not required for ventilating purposes, they may be used as speaking-tubes. Fig. 1 shows the arrangement as applied to a house. The power-driven fan or blower 1 supplies the pipe 4 with air, which is carried to the several rooms of the house by branches such as 6, 13, 17. The branches are terminated by roses which may be attached to flexible connections. When the branches are in the form of chandeliers, as shown at 13, incandescent lamps may be supported thereby. For perfuming the air, any style of receptacle may be employed, as for instance, an enclosed perfumed cup, in the bottom of which an aperture opening to the air supply is closed by a suitable valve. Cocks for shutting off the air are provided, and also mouthpieces 22 with signal devices and valves when the pipes are used as speaking-tubes.
Patent GB-190212708-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Metallic Clamping Devices.
Inventor: GLARDON EDOUARD CHARLES
Filed: 1902-06-03
Granted: 1902-06-25
Abstract: 12,708. Glardon, E. C. June 3. Staples.-Metal clamps, Figs. 2 and 3, for securing the boards of packing-cases, or other wooden pieces or parts, are formed with bevelled, sharp edges to facilitate insertion across, or in line with, the grain of the wood, as shown in Fig. 1.
Patent GB-190215530-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Projection Apparatus.
Filed: 1902-07-11
Granted: 1902-12-04
Abstract: 15,530. Wise, W. L., [Williams, Brown, & Earle]. July 11. Magic-lanterns. -Relates to lanterns using an incandescent mantle supplied with a hydrocarbon vapour. The kerosene &c. is stored under pressure in a receptacle 39 by which it is supplied to the mixer, shown in section in Fig. 2, from which it passes to the burner 8 fitted with an incandescent mantle 9. The mixing-apparatus consists of a middle tube 6 to which the oil is admitted, and the outlet from which is regulated by a needle 15 which is operated by a handle 22 and sleeve 18 which engages by an inclined slot with a pin on the spindle 12. The vapour as it escapes mixes with air entering by outer pipes 2. The mixture is passed by the tube 3 and annular space 4 to the burner 8.
Patent GB-190223549-A (GB)
Title: Improved Construction of Comb.
Inventor: MONTAIN VICTOR
Filed: 1902-10-28
Granted: 1902-12-24
Abstract: 23,549. Montain, V. Oct. 28. Combs, hair.-One or more retaining-bays for the hair are formed between the teeth of combs by means of expansions thereon. They may be made when cutting the teeth, or by pressing up or flattening the teeth when softened by heat, or by expanding slits in the teeth.
Patent GB-190226097-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or connected with Reversible Cooking Slices or Tongs.
Inventor: FRIDAY RICHARD WATKINS
Filed: 1902-11-27
Granted: 1903-11-05
Abstract: 26,097. Friday, R. W. Nov. 27. Tongs, table.-Consists of two square, round, or oval plates D, E, perforated or not, and soldered to the ends of a wire handle, which is coiled at C so as to form a spring. On depressing the top part of the handle, the slices or tongs are opened. Or the jaws D, E may be fixed to two wooden handles between which a spring is inserted.
Patent GB-190226177-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Air Brakes for Motor Road Vehicles.
Inventor: LEDERMANN HANS
Filed: 1902-11-27
Granted: 1903-03-12
Abstract: 26,177. Ledermann, H. Nov. 27. Motor road vehicles.-Relates to air pressure or vacuum brakes, and consists in means for regulating the brake pressure. The brake cylinder d, Fig. 1, is capable of being put into communication with the reservoir a (which is either exhausted, or contains compressed air) by the pipe b, and the pistons in the brake cylinder then operate brakes f of any suitable construction. The communication through the pipe b is controlled by a pair of valves g, h, Fig. 3, operated by a three-armed lever acted upon by a notched bar i connected to the brake lever. The valves g, h, one of which is a supply valve and the other an outlet valve, are caused one to open and the other to close momentarily each time that a tooth of the notched bar passes the lever l. The brake pressure is determined by the number of teeth passing this lever and the consequent greater or less exhaustion or filling of the brake cylinder.
Patent GB-190305295-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Syphons for Aerated Liquids.
Inventor: CROCKER SAMUEL HENRY
Filed: 1903-03-06
Granted: 1904-02-25
Abstract: 5295. Crocker, S. H. March 6. Siphon bottles.-Siphon heads are made with valves which are opened by pressing back slides or spring pieces, and are secured in place like ordinary screw stoppers. The head A, Fig. 1, is screwed into the neck A<1>, and bears on a rubber ring a<2>. The outlet B is normally closed by a valve e, which rests against a rubber ring D and is connected by the piece e<1> to the slide F. The valve is opened by pushing the projection f and moving the slide F against the pressure of the spring f<1>. In the modification shown in Fig. 4, the valve e is connected to a spring piece e<1>. The Provisional Specification also states that the discharge tube may be made as a piece separate from the rest of the siphon head.
Patent GB-190305872-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Coin-freed Delivery Apparatus for Tickets and other Articles
Inventor: KLEIN NATHAN
Filed: 1903-03-13
Granted: 1904-02-04
Abstract: 5872. Klein, N. March 13. Sale apparatus for tickets, confectionery, and other articles. Coin action; actuating- mechanism ; delivery mechanism.-Dropped down a shoot 45, the coin connects a pair of half-pockets 11, 12 on the shafts of two wheels 10, 21, which are respectively in gear with a rack 9 and a rack 23. Accordingly, when the former rack is pulled out by a handle 2 in opposition to a spring 5, the latter rack pushes out the bottom ticket or packet 48 of a pile in a magazine 38 to a shoot 35 which leads to a tray 37. In the return movement after the coin has been discharged, a finger 18 on one-half pocket drives a finger 19 on the other. Coin-discharging mechanism.-A pair of snail cams 24, 25 turn with the wheels, and one of them lifts an arm 26 on a shaft 28, which, acting through a spring 29, lifts a second arm 30 till the coin pocket has made half a revolution. The second arm rebounding when the first drops, knocks the coin out of the pocket. In the return stroke of the racks on releasing the handle 2, the bevelled edge 47 of the first cam, Fig. 6, passes under the spring pin 27 of the arm 26, and so leaves it to be raised to the initial position by the second cam. Jamming of articles, preventing.-By the passage of the ticket or packet 48 between the toes 33 of levers 31 attached to springs, the heels 34 of the lever are brought under the next ticket to prevent it from falling in case the racks are allowed to return before the ticket &c. acted on is delivered. Money shoots; returning coin.-The lower part of the money shoot 45 is hinged to the upper part, and is linked to the actuating-rack 9 so that, in case this is pulled before the coin has reached the pocket, the coin is discharged on a return shoot 36. Empty machines, locking action of ; coin-slit closing devices.-A weight following the pile of goods sets a long lever across the entrance to the coin shoot.
Patent GB-190306777-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Instrument for Determining the Compass Course of a Ship from the True Course as Indicated on the Chart or for Determining the True Course from the Compass Course.
Inventor: JONES CHARLES PRYCE
Filed: 1903-03-24
Granted: 1904-02-04
Abstract: 6777. Jones, C. P. March 24. Bearings a n d courses, determining; compasses, magnetic.-Figs. 2 an d show in section and plan, respectively, an instrument for mechanically allowing for the compass variation in the determination of ships'bearings. A circular disc 1, with a bevelled and graduated limb, is made with a circ ular groove on its face, in which four graduated segments A, B, C, D are adapted to slide. The centre of the disc is left transparent and is fitted with cross-wires 4. To facilitate the readings, a lens 10 may be used. To determine the desired compass course, the instrument is first placed down on the chart over the true course line G-G with its N-S line true. One of the divided segments is then adjusted with its zero on the line G-G, and then, opposite the number corresponding to the variation, the compass bearing to be steered can be read off. The instrument may be used in a similar way to convert compass readings. In a modification, a straight edge is pivoted to the centre of the disc.
Patent GB-190308093-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Cooling and Ice-making Apparatus
Inventor: BAKER GEORGE SAMUEL
Filed: 1903-04-07
Granted: 1904-03-17
Abstract: 8093. Baker, G. S., and McRae, J. April 7. Cooling liquids ; ice-making.-In an apparatus for cooling brine and making ice, brine is cooled in a cylinder d by carbonic-acid gas, ammonia, or the like passed through helical or other coils c communicating at their ends with a hollow shaft b, on which the cylinder rotates. The water to be frozen on the outside of the cylinder is supplied by rollers i from troughs f, g connected together as shown, the water level being maintained constant by a float-operated valve h. The rollers i are mounted on weighted levers j. The ice is cleared from the cylinder by a knife m which may act as a shoot to a receiver o and is operated by a weight y' and a piston q, the supply and exhaust of working fluid being controlled by a valve t, the lever u of which is operated by a rod w and a weighted bell-crank lever y carrying a roller x engaging the surface of the cylinder. The knife may be made so as to rotate, while the drum is fixed. In cooling brine, the drum may be enclosed by a casing, through which the brine is passed.
Patent GB-190314189-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to the Purification of Pinene Hydrochloride
Inventor: LIENAN FRIEDRICH
Filed: 1903-06-25
Granted: 1904-06-25
Abstract: 14,189. Lienan, F., [trading as Chemische Fabrik Uerdingen, Lienan, & Co.], and Naschold, W. June 25. Pinene hydrochloride for use as artificial camphor is purified from products which render it unstable by saponifying, resinefying, and distilling under reduced pressure. Pinene hydrochloride, either raw or partially purified, is heated to, preferably, 80‹ to 100‹ C. with a saponifying-agent such as water, dilute acid, alkalies, alkaline earths, or alkali or alkaline-earth carbonates. The reaction is complete when a sample, on testing, requires no more alkali to saponify it completely than does an equal quantity of pure pinene hydrochloride. After standing, the product is separated and washed as usual. Oily substances are next resinefied by heating with concentrated sulphuric acid or the like. The product may be neutralized, and steam-distilled. In a modification, the saponified product is treated in the cold with sulphuric acid, poured upon ice, and distilled with steam. In another modification, the saponified product is mixed into a paste with sulphuric acid, and treated in a centrifugal machine to separate acid. It is then covered with water, neutralized with sodium carbonate, again treated in a centrifugal machine, and finally distilled with steam. The saponification and resinefication may be performed simultaneously by using sulphuric acid. The product from these processes may be purified further by known processes, such as sublimation or the like, but preferably distillation under reduced pressure is used. Soda or the like is preferably added before distilling.
Patent GB-190319348-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Dolls, Ornamental Figures, Models and the like.
Inventor: HARRISON GEORGE
Filed: 1903-09-08
Granted: 1903-11-05
Abstract: 19,348. Harrison, G., [Berlin - Neuroder Kunstanslalten Akt.-Ges.]. Sept. 8. Ornaments. - A collapsable representation of the skirt part of a lady's dress as worn on the figure is obtained by hinging together along edges b, Figs. 2 and 3, corresponding to the axis of the skirt, two pieces of cardboard, each cut to the shape shown at a, Fig. 3. A number of pieces of thin paper such as tissue paper, of the same shape, joined together in pairs at their bases, are attached in a similar manner to the hinges of the cardboard sections. By connecting these in alternate pairs at points e, Figs. 1 and 2, along their peripheral edges, and the exterral sectors to the cardboard, the whole may be made either to take up the shape desired by folding the cardboard pieces back on one another, or, by closing the model, to lie flat and assume a form convenient for packing. Fig. 2 is an underside view of the extended skirt and Fig. 1 a view of the same in position showing attachment to a piece of card cut in the shape of a figure.
Patent GB-190322163-A (GB)
Title: The Manufacture of Acidylderivatives of Rufigallic Acid Alkylethers.
Inventor: ZIMMERMANN AUGUST
Filed: 1903-10-14
Granted: 1904-09-22
Abstract: 22,163. Zimmermann, A., [Chemische Fabrik auf Actien vorm. E. Schering]. Oct, 14. Medicines.-Relates to the production of acidyl derivatives of rufigallic acid alkyl ethers which have good purgative effects and do not colour the urine or fµces. Acetyl derivatives are especially suitable. In examples, the preparation of acetyl and benzoyl derivatives of tetramethyl-, ethyl, or other rufigallic acid ethers is described.
Patent GB-190322780-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Mounting Mica Plates for Lamp Chimneys and other Purposes.
Inventor: MACKENZIE JOHN WILLIAM
Filed: 1903-10-21
Granted: 1903-11-26
Abstract: 22,780. Mackenzie, J. W., [Breslauer Glimmerwarenfabrik Krawutscke & Nebelung.] Oct. 21. Chimneys.-Mica plates for lamp chimneys and other purposes are mounted by folding sheet metal over the edge, and bending the whole as shown in Fig. 3 ; contiguous plates engage along their hooked edges and are retained in circular shape by the usual end rings.
Patent GB-190323126-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Heating of Handles of Velocipedes, Motor Cars, Motor Cycles, Steering Wheels and the like of Vehicles or Vessels.
Inventor: WILLIAMS ARTHUR AUGUSTUS VAUGH
Filed: 1903-10-26
Granted: 1904-09-22
Abstract: 23,126. Williams, A. A. V. Oct. 26. Steering-gear.-A vessel's steering-wheels and the like are heated by incandescent material, or by electricity, steam, or hot water and gases. In one form of apparatus, a tube 2, having a perforated end 3, is inserted in the wheel. The tube contains an inner tube perforated at its ends and holding, by means of the clips 6, a block, of slow-burning composition. In another arrangement, the hollow steering-wheel is provided with an internal partition 8, on each side of which communications are made with flexible piping 10. When an explosion motor is used, the piping may contain the water employed for cooling the cylinders, or the exhaust gas, and, with steam motors, the exhaust steam may be used. An electric resistance, placed either inside or outside the handle, may be employed in electrically-propelled vessels.
Patent GB-190327507-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Closures of Jars, Bottles and the like
Inventor: BROWN WILLIAM EDWARD
Filed: 1903-12-15
Granted: 1904-02-11
Abstract: 27,507. Brown, W. E. Dec. 17, A.D. 1902, [date applied for under Patents Act, A.D. 1901]. Stoppers.-The reck of a bottle, flask, flagon, jar, or like vessel is formed with an annular groove 2, Fig. 1, which is wider at the top than at the bottom, the top and bottom walls of the groove being substantially horizontal. The stopper 3 is also formed with an annular groove, to receive the packing-washer 4, which is preferably of rubber. The washer projects from the stopper, and its outer surface is tapered downwards, to conform to the shape of the groove 2. When inserting the stopper, the washer is deflected upwards by the neck of the vessel until it reaches the groove 2 ; the washer then springs into this groove, and secures the stopper in position. Instead of tapering the outer surface of the washer, the stopper may be formed with a tapered groove 7, Fig. 3. To facilitate the insertion of the stopper, the neck or stopper, or both, are moistened, preferably with liquid paraffin, which serves also to make the closure airtight. Instead of paraffin, water may be used. The stopper is withdrawn by a twisting action, which disengages the washer from the groove 2.
Patent GB-190400622-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or connected with Apparatus for Carburetting or Enriching Coal-gas and for like purposes
Filed: 1904-01-09
Granted: 1904-02-11
Abstract: 622. Gas Economising and Improved Light Syndicate, and McColl, J. Jan. 9. Carburetting. - In a carburetting - apparatus using wicks, cottons, or the like, from which the carburetting material is absorbed, the flow of gas is regulated by hand-operated valves, the wicks are carried in a frame which is covered by a distributing tray and a perforated plate, and means are used to prevent the deposit of naphthalene on the valves. The apparatus is of the kind described in Specifications No. 14,031, A.D. 1889, No. 18,082, A.D. 1891, and No. 14,111, A.D. 1886, and consists of an enriching chamber, containing wicks, which is arranged below a tank containing a hydrocarbon. Gas is admitted to the enriching-chamber c through valves d', the spindles d' of which work through stuffing-boxes d<3>, in the cover of the gas-inlet chamber d, and through poles in brackets d<5> fixed on a partition b separating the enriching chamber from the rest of the apparatus. Beneath the valves, which may be worked by handles d<8>, are flanged tubes b<1> of different diameters so that the flow of gas to the chamber c may be regulated. Two sight-boxes d<9>, each provided with a glass d<10> and a cap d<11>, are fixed in the cover of the chamber d so that the interior may be inspected. The wicks o are carried by an iron frame C arranged to fit in the chamber c and rest on supports C'. Partitions a divide the frame into compartments, and in each compartment a series of transverse baffle-plates is arranged. At the upper part of the frame is fitted a fluid-distributing tray formed of channelled arms which are provided with transverse branches from which the wicks are suspended. The tray is fed with carburetting- fluid by means of a dip-tube. Above the tray is a perforated plate q through which more wicks are threaded. Over the plate is a porous sheet q<1> to prevent any gas from passing over the wicks and escaping the enriching without being carburetted. To prevent the deposition of naphthalene on the valves, oil is introduced into the gas. For this purpose an oil tank is provided with a drip-cock which is fitted in the supply pipe B and fed with oil by means of a wick passing down a central tube. A modified form of distributing-tray, which may be laid above the wick-plate q, is perforated so that the size of the holes increases with the distance from the centre. The tray is supplied with hydrocarbon at the centre.