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Patent GB-190114404-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Electric Switches
Inventor: PINCKARD WILLIAM PEYTON
Filed: 1901-07-15
Granted: 1901-08-17
Abstract: 14,404. Lake, H. H., [Pinckard, W. P.]. July 15. Switches, particularly adapted for incandescent lamps having a plurality of filaments, by which such filaments can be placed in parallel or series or with only one filament in the circuit. The contacts are so arranged that contact is rapidly broken at the main contacts before the branch circuits are broken in order to minimize arcing. Figs. 1 and 2 show one construction, and also a diagram of the connections for lamps with two filaments. c, d are the main contacts connected to the line-wires, and e,f are posts carrying contact-arms g, h adapted to be forced against the contacts c, d by a cam-piece m suitably mounted on the spindle i, which is permanently connected to the post f. The contact s, having an extension v, is connected to one terminal of the lamps, the post e is connected to another terminal, and the contact u to the third. Another contact t is connected to the contact u. The spindle i carries a contact-lever r adapted to rub over the contacts, and also an insulated worm w adapted in one position to force a contact y fixed to the post e against the contact s to place the filaments in parallel. The contact-springs g, h are notched to receive the corners of the cam and give a snap action. In a modified construction, in order to dispense with the extension v, the springs g, h are arranged at different heights from the base, and the cam m has two opposite corners rounded so that it may turn directly from u to s. Fig. 4 shows the base portion of a lamp with the socket and connections. The cap of the lamp is fitted with an outer ring contact 3, an annular contact 5, and a central contact 4, the socket being fitted with corresponding contacts 6, 7, 8.
Patent GB-190115382-A (GB)
Title: A Time Indicating Device which is Specially Adapted for Use in Public Houses and other Places.
Inventor: POLLOCK JAMES
Filed: 1901-07-30
Granted: 1902-07-30
Abstract: 15,382. Pollock, J. July 30. Signals, time-alarm, for use in public-houses. An announcement to indicate closing time or the like is illuminated, and an alarm sounded. When the circuit is completed by a clock, electric lamps b in a casing a throw light through a translucent front c, which is formed of two plates of glass, one plate d being plain and having the worcing on it, the other e being silvered very slightly at the back. so as to constitute a mirror, while at the same time allowing the light from the lamps to show through. If desired, a sheet of paper having wording cut out of it may be inserted between the two glass plates and to enhance the mirror effect the mirror or blackboard g may be put behind the lamps. A clock t, provided with a notched disc u which can be set to any desired hour to actuate a contact lever v, completes the circuit of an electric bell, and the attraction of the hammer l sets free a spring switch m, which presses a spring bridge n between the terminals o, p of the lamp circuit. Thus the bell rings only so long as the clock allows, but the lamps are kept alight until the switch m is pulled by a cord s into engagement again with the hammer. Advertisements may be put on, above, below, or around the glass c, in addition to the time-indicating notice, and devices or figures can be shown instead of, or in conjunction with, the wording. If desired, the clock may be made to ring an alarm, and to show a notice on the face of the mirror once every hour or every quarter of an hour. To this end, by having a number of arms arranged at intervals apart on a drum y, which is secured to the minute spindle of the clock, aud also a number of levers and contact rods z with mercury cups z<1>, and also one set of coloured electric lamps for each arm, differently-coloured lights may be made to show through the mirror.
Patent GB-190117630-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Automatic Fastening for 'Made' Neck-ties.
Inventor: MAY CHARLES EMMANUEL
Filed: 1901-09-03
Granted: 1902-08-14
Abstract: 17,630. May, C. E. Sept. 3. Necktie retainers. -The neck band A is continued through the knot B of a made necktie, and contains a bent or coiled flat steel spring C, adapted to support the tie and grip the collar D.
Patent GB-190117709-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Steam Boilers or Generators
Inventor: COWLEY CHARLES RAMSEY
Filed: 1901-09-04
Granted: 1901-12-07
Abstract: 17,709. Lake, H. H., [Cowley, C. R., and Cooper, H. C.]. Sept. 4. Multitubular boilers; water-circulation, promoting; sediment-collectors; joints.-Fig. 1 shows a longitudinal section of a multitubular boiler consisting of two superposed generating-sections a, the upper of which is connected to a steam and water drum c. The invention is, however, equally applicable to boilers having any number of generating-sections. A diaphragm f ensures an efficient circulation in the direction indicated by the arrows, this circulation being further promoted by tubes f<2> closed at their lower ends but provided with openings as shown. These tubes act as sedimentcollectors. The feedwater is supplied at e. Fig. 2 shows a modification, in which the two end plates, the tubes, and the part f<3> of the diaphragm f can be removed together from the shell. The front plate is bolted to the flanged shell in the ordinary way, but the back plate is secured in the manner shown in Figs. 2 and 3, to allow of expansion and contraction. A channel a<40> is bored out of the shell and end plate to receive a packing-ring of V- section, which spans the joint and is held in place by a ring, bolted to the plate a<4>. The bolt heads may be protected from the fire by a ring a<44>.
Patent GB-190123695-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Process of Dyeing Piece Goods with Sulphur Dyes.
Inventor: URQUHART RIDLEY JAMES
Filed: 1901-11-22
Granted: 1902-09-25
Abstract: 23,695. Urquhart, R. J., [Chemische Fabriken vorm. Weiler-ter Meer]. Nov. 22. Dyeing.-In the process of dyeing piece goods with sulphur dyes on the jigger, the edges of the pieces are prevented from becoming discoloured by keeping them constantly wet by the application of cold liquids, such as water, a solution of sodium sulphide, a solution of the dye-stuff, or diluted dyeing-liquor. The liquid is preferably distributed over the edges of the unwinding roll of fabric by means of spraying-nozzles D connected in pairs with supply-pipes D' and suspended by adjustable clips from crossbars F<1>. The uniform distribution of the liquid is assisted by means of rollers G, covered with elastic and absorbent material, and arranged so as to bear against the edges of the roll of fabric. It is also advantageous (1) to reduce the temperature of the dyeing-bath to 80‹-90‹ C., (2) to increase the quantity of alkali in the bath, and (3) to add to the bath Turkey-red oil or other agent for facilitating the permeation of the goods by the dye.
Patent GB-190125912-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Friction Clutch
Inventor: WAIT ROBERT
Filed: 1901-12-19
Granted: 1902-02-27
Abstract: 25,912. Wait, R. Dec. 19. Clutches.-Two friction segments c, expanded in the shell g by right-and-left hand screws, are centrally pivoted on a two-armed driver a fixed to the shaft. The pivot holes in the driver may be elongated to allow the segments to move radially, or the segments may be hollowed as at c', Fig. 3.
Patent GB-190126378-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Float and Rafts or the like Constructed Therewith.
Inventor: ERBES FELIX
Filed: 1901-12-24
Granted: 1902-02-20
Abstract: 26,378. Erbes, F. Dec. 24. Rafts.-The construction of rafts, ferries, and the like for military purposes is effected by securing poles, Fig. 8, boards, Fig. 9, ladders, and the like to two or more inflated waterproof bags a, which, when deflated, may be easily packed and transported on horseback or otherwise.
Patent GB-190200498-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Machines for Mixing and Raising Dough.
Inventor: HOUSE WILLIAM
Filed: 1902-01-07
Granted: 1902-04-17
Abstract: 498. House, W., and House, J. J. Jan. 7. Moving-beater apparatus for mixing and kneading dough. Consists of a trough 8 and a rotating frame composed of longitudinal bars 10<b> and beads 10, 10<a>. The bars are rounded on the side nearest the axis, and the heads are bevelled at 10<c> on their inner faces. The spindle of a crank-handle 9 is passed through one end of the trough and screwed into the head 10<a>; the other head is supported on a fixed pin. This arrangement allows of the frame being readily removed. The heads may support more than two bars and the frame may be rotated by gearing. When the frame is removed, a transverse partition may be clamped in the trough, to form a compartment for raising the dough.
Patent GB-190207410-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Measuring Devices.
Inventor: PARKINSON RICHARD
Filed: 1902-03-27
Granted: 1903-03-26
Abstract: 7410. Parkinson, R., and Scholes, J. March 27. Contour and profile gauges.-This measuring and drafting device, which is described in connection with the drafting of the pattern of a boot and shoe upper from the last without having to draft the pattern on paper with the aid of elaborate scales, and may be used for other drafting purposes, such as producing patterns for dress-making, model or wood patterns, and the like, comprises an arrangement of slotted metal plates or slide bars and flexible steel tapes. For drafting a riding- boot upper from the last, Fig. 8, the foot centre bar A and the leg centre bar B, C, D are set by the screws E, Fig. 1, or by the quadrant E<x>, Fig. 9, slotted girth bars H are mounted to move freely on the bars A, B, C, D, the tape S is passed through swivel loops Q on the slides P, and the tapes O, N through swivel loops K on the ends of the girth bars H. Each of the parts S, 0, N, H, A, B, C, D is marked in inches, and the bar A is also marked with the scale corresponding to the usual " sizes" or " standards " of boot and shoe measures. The toe edge girth bar H<a> is temporarily fixed by a set-screw, the next bar Hx is moved until the swivel loop of the bar comes opposite the mark on the tape S representing the required measurement from the swivel loop Q of the bar H<a>, and the swivel loop is clamped to the tape. Similarly, each of the swivel loops Q is in turn adjusted and clamped upon the tape S, giving the " location points" for the top and front of the intended boot upper. After the bottom and back " location points" have been determined along the tapes 0, N, the slides P are adjusted along their respective bars H according to the girth measurements, which are taken from the loops K to the loops Q. The tape 0 is then set to the " spring " of the foot, and the girth bars H are clamped by the screws I to the bars A, B, C, D, causing the tapes to give the natural form and outline of the foot and leg. The outline of the tapes S, 0, N and the girth bars H will then give the draft either for the entire upper and for any part thereof. Rules are given for arriving at the drafting measurements from the boot last for the foot part, and from the leg itself for the leg part. The rules for last making being known, the foot measurements may be taken direct from the foot instead of from the boot last.
Patent GB-190207909-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Bottle Closing Devices.
Inventor: HOLT CHARLES
Filed: 1902-04-04
Granted: 1903-03-05
Abstract: 7909. Holt, C. April 4. Stoppers; refilling, preventing.- The tube 1, adapted to be fixed in the neck of the bottle, is provided with seats for the ball valves 3, 10, which serve to prevent refilling, the valve 10 acting as afloat valve. The valves are protected from tampering &c. by the laterally channelled or perforated cap 11, fixed in the upper end of the tube. The tube is provided with a packing- washer 15, and with a cap 12, which surrounds the mouth of the bottle. The mouth of the tube is normally closed by a removable cap 17 of wood &c. For bottles having necks which widen inwards, as shown, the tube 1 is formed with three spring arms 4, the inturned ends 5 of which engage with the grooved plug or wedge 7, to lock the tube against withdrawal. When inserting the tube, the wedge is pushed inwards against the action of its spring 6, and the arms are pressed together and held by the sliding ring 14 to permit them to enter the neck. During the insertion of the tube, the ring 14 is engaged and held by the neck, as shown, so freeing the arms, when they expand outwards and permit the wedge to be forced between them by its spring. For straighter or inwardly-tapering necks, this locking-mechanism is omitted, the tube being secured by cork packing, cement, and a thin metal ring inserted above the flange 16, which, in this case, bears on an internal flange on the neck. The cap 17 is also replaced by a suitable stopper.
Patent GB-190215688-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Ladies' and like Fans
Inventor: ETTLINGER JOSEPH
Filed: 1902-07-14
Granted: 1902-08-28
Abstract: 15,688. Ettlinger, J. July 14. Fans.-Fansare provided with a hollow handle a, so that the fan part b can be wholly or partly drawn back into the handle. A spring] may be attached to the two outer strips of the fan, so that it will be automatically [open when it is pushed out of the handle.
Patent GB-190216087-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and in connection with Apparatus for Drying Wool and other Fibres or like Materials.
Filed: 1902-07-19
Granted: 1902-09-11
Abstract: 16,087. White, J. F., Holt, E., Priestman, T., and Carding and Combing Machine Makers. July 19. Drying wool &c. -Relates to con- veyers for wool or other fibre-drying apparatus such as that described in Specification No. 6699, A.D. 1901. A fan c forces air through a heater e or through a bye - pass into a pipe f, which en- closes the double- mouthed outlet g<1> of the feed-hopper i. The current of air carries the wool along, and dis- charges it into a compartment of the drying - chamber a or into a second hopper l, from whence it passes through a door l<1> on to the carriers b.
Patent GB-190220421-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Ironing Machines
Filed: 1902-09-18
Granted: 1902-11-13
Abstract: 20,421. Lake, H. H., [Barnes & Erb Co.]. Sept. 18. Ironing-machines.-Relates particularly to apparatus for ironing the underlying portions of garments having overlapping parts. The table A, Fig. 1, carried by a sleeve on the standard B, is raised into contact with the ironing-surface C by the sliding-block D operated by the toggle joint E. A metal plate M<1>, Fig. 4, is inserted between the folds of the garment so as to cover or underly the whole of the two parts, such as the halves of the bosom of an open-fronted shirt; the underlying part M is perforated. In a modification, the underlying part is narrow, as in Fig. 5, and is tapered to an edge to prevent creasing. Such plates may be used with other ironing-machines or with hand irons.
Patent GB-190221197-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Burners for Liquid Fuel
Inventor: SPIEL JOHANNES
Filed: 1902-09-29
Granted: 1903-08-20
Abstract: 21,197. Spiel, J. Sept. 29. Vapour burners. -Relates to burners for incandescent lighting and heating. The vapour issues from the nozzle k of the vaporizing - tube i into a chamber l, where it is mixed with air entering through openings v in a cone g, and afterwards ignited at the perforations in the sides of casing h carrying the fork for supporting the mantle. A ring z is fitted at the lower part of the casing h for transferring the heat of the flame to the cone g and thence to vaporizing-tube i, to which the oil is conveyed under pressure by a tube t. The nozzle k is controlled by a spindle m passing downward a through the tube t and adjusted from below by a handle b, which, when rotated, is raised or lowered by a pin o working in a slot in the end of the tube t. A wire network i<1> is placed inside the tube i to prevent unvaporized oil from issuing through the nozzle k.
Patent GB-190226348-A (GB)
Title: Adjustable Drawing Support for Attachment to School Desks
Inventor: RADCLIFFE LEWIS CHARLES
Filed: 1902-11-29
Granted: 1903-01-29
Abstract: 26,348. Radcliffe, L. C. Nov. 29 School desks.-Relates to an attachment to school desks for supporting drawing-copies. A long rail is supported by two verticals rule-jointed at A. By means of flanged sockets in which the verticals slide and a sliding bolt, the rail may be supported at any given height. The rails and supports may fold as indicated in Figs. 3 and 4. Instead of using a sliding bolt, the verticals may be held in position by cross-pins and sockets.
Patent GB-190226658-A (GB)
Title: Improved Means for Guiding Tramway Vehicles and their Trolley Wheels at Rail and Conductor Points
Inventor: HOLMES ARTHUR HENRY
Filed: 1902-12-03
Granted: 1903-10-29
Abstract: 26,658. Holmes, A. H., and Holmes, H. W. Dec. 3. Electric tramways ; points and switches.-Relates to a method of guiding tramway vehicles from the vehicle iteelf, and to automatic trolley - line switches for electric tramways. The tramway points are made fixed, as shown in Figs. 1 and 2, with a deep groove upon one side of each point, one being on the main line and the other on the branch line. By depressing one of the two foot-levers K<3>, a rod H is depressed into one of these grooves, thus guining the vehicle in the required direction. The frog or switch of the overhead trolley wire is not placed directly over the rail points, but further on, as shown in Fig. 5, so that the trolley pole is deflected to the left when the car moves to the right or on the branch line, and to the right on the other line. Fig. 8 shows a view of the underside of the frog, and Fig. 9 a side elevation. The point P is mounted at P' so as to be easily movedbetween the two stops 0<1>, and is connected at its other end to the arms R, R, which turn about the pivots R<2>, R<3>. When the trolley wheel requires to pass on to the wire O<2> or 0<3>, it automatically pulls the pivot P into the required position. A modification is shown in which the end of the point P opposite to the pivot P' is left free without the locking arrangement R, R<1>, R<5>.
Patent GB-190228196-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Hydraulic Presses for Pressing and Moulding Dry or Semi-dry Bricks or Slabs.
Inventor: MILAN FREDERICK
Filed: 1902-12-22
Granted: 1903-12-17
Abstract: 28,196. Milan, F., and Morton, J. Dec. 22. Moulding bricks, blocks, and slabs.-A hydraulic moulding- machine consists of two hydraulic presses a, b, Fig. 1, the pistons of which carry plungers c<1>, d<1>, designed respectively for pressing the material into the moulds e', and for ejecting the finished articles. The material may be fed into the moulds by hoppers carried by endless chains, and tilted, when over the moulds, by stops or fingers ; scrapers or plates connected to these chains push the articles to one side of the machine when discharged from the moulds. In one form, the ends of the presses a, b communicate with valve - boxes i<1>, j<1>, k<1>, l<1>, each containing an inlet valve A, Fig. 2, and an outlet valve B. The inlet valve in the valvebox i<1>, Fig. 1, and the outlet valve in the valve-box j<1> are operated, respectively, by levers m, n<1>, connected by a link m<11> and to an eccentric q<1> on the operating-shaft s ; the outlet valve in the box i<1> and the inlet valve in the box j<1> are similarly operated from an eccentric on the shaft s, the eccentrics being arranged so that, when the inlet valve in one valve-box is opened, the outlet valve is closed. In the same manner, the admission or discharge of water to or from the press b may be controlled by a shaft v. The plungers and moulds are heated by steam.
Patent GB-190301742-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Mechanism for Raising Railway Carriage Windows and the like
Inventor: BELL ALLEN
Filed: 1903-01-24
Granted: 1903-11-26
Abstract: 1742. Bell, A., Haigh, J. P., and Bell, R. K. Jan. 24. Windows, sliding. Railway-carriage and like sliding windows are provided with a spring arrangement for raising them. The sash A is connected by metal tapes or the like H, H' to a spring barrel enclosed in a casing C fixed to the top of the window frame. When the sash is lowered, the spring is wound up, and the barrel is locked by a pawl engaging a ratchet-wheel. To allow the sash to be raised again by the spring, the pawl is released by means of a lever K connected to a knob L.
Patent GB-190302099-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Phonographs, Graphophones, or like Sound Recording and Reproducing Instruments, and in Records therefor.
Inventor: CLIFTON WILLIAM ERNEST
Filed: 1903-01-28
Granted: 1904-01-07
Abstract: 2099. Clifton, W. E., and Oaksford, B. Jan. 28. Phonographs. - Records formed on shells of celluloid or the like are strengthened by a lining of plaster of Paris &c. The record shell B is placed on a conical mandrel A, and the plaster is poured into the space between them through holes H in the inturned flange. It is stated in the Provisional Specification that the reproducer is applied to the record with considerable spring pressure.
Patent GB-190303622-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Twist Lace Machines.
Inventor: MILLS BENJAMIN JOSEPH BARNARD
Filed: 1903-02-16
Granted: 1904-01-21
Abstract: 3622. Mills, B. J. B., [Pocheron, A., and Cellery, F.]. Feb. 16. Lace machine.-The catch-bars c, c<1> are fixed to longitudinal tubes g, g<1>, which impart stiffness and which are carried by the arms h, h<1> pivoted at e, e<1> to the rods j, j<1>. The latter are jointed to the arms k, k<1> depending from a common axle. The edges of the catch-bar fingers are circular arcs struck from the centres e, e<1> ; the nibs i, i<1> are of a similar shape, which allows the use of a smaller carriage with a shorter travel, permitting a greater speed of working, and also allows the catch-bars to engage and disengage gradually. The arms ,j, j<1> are operated by cams which are at the dead points as the catch-bars engage or disengage the nibs i, i<1>. The comb bars are arcs of circles struck from the centre of the axle referred to. As a carriage travels across the combs, the catch-bar which moves it is lifted up by a stationary cam l. Simultaneously the opposite catch-bar running on the cam l commences to engage. By the time the first catch-bar reaches the end of its travel, it is wholly disengaged, and the carriage is being moved by the second catch-bar alone.
Patent GB-190306917-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Machinery or Apparatus for Cleaning Casks and the like.
Inventor: GIBBINS JOHN
Filed: 1903-03-25
Granted: 1903-11-19
Abstract: 6917. Gibbins, J. March 25. Cleansing casks.-The casks 12 to be cleansed are carried on a frame 23, which moves in guides on the standards 31, the frame being counterweighted, as shown. At the base of the frame is an opening corresponding with the mouth of the cask, and for smaller casks this opening may be fitted with rings. The cock is secured in position by a screw and hand-wheel 25. Underneath the frame 23 are brushes or other cleansing-devices 11, carried on the upper movable part 8 of a vertical shaft, which is rotated by suitable gearing. The side brushes are connected by links 13, 13<a> with a fixed collar 14 and a movable collar 15, which may be moved upwards or downwards on the part 8 of the shaft to expand or collapse the brushes, by means of a pivoted lever 18, which engages with a grooved collar 17 and is actuated by a screw 20. Springs 21, or their equivalents, may be also used to collapse the brushes. The cask being lowered over the collapsed brushes, the latter are expanded so as to brush the interior of the cask, which is sprinkled by heated water through a pipe 26, which communicates with an overhead tank and with a steam pipe 30.