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Patent GB-190008439-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Intercommunication by means of Electromechanical Type-writing or Printing Instruments.
Inventor: RICHARDSON SPENCER WELLES
Filed: 1900-05-08
Granted: 1901-06-08
Abstract: 8439. Richardson, S. W., and Elliott, R. P. May 8. Type-writers. - Relates to arranging electromechanical type-writers for use in printing-telegraphs. Fig. 1 shows the current arrangements by which four polarized relays o, p, q, r, controlled in various combinations by means of keys, can operate one or more of the magnets a ... h in the armature circuits of the polarized relays. The keys are arranged in rows, and are provided with contact springs, 55, 56, either in single or multiple pairs to complete one or more relay circuits. Each bank of keys is also provided with one or more sets of battery contact bars 38, 39 so as to operate the relays with + or - currents. When used as a telegraph, the relays are connected to the lines 1, 2, 3, 4, but, when used as an electro-mechanical type-writer, these are connected to bars 80, 81 provided with a common return 82. The magnets a ... h operate the selecting-devices of a typewriter such as a Hammond to bring any desired type to the printing-position and cause the same to be registered.
Patent GB-190011286-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Pulping and Kneading Machine
Inventor: WURSTER CASIMIR
Filed: 1900-06-21
Granted: 1901-04-27
Abstract: 11,286. Wurster, C. June 21. Mills and apparatus.-Relates more especially to machines for pulping old paper such as consist of troughs in which are situated shafts carrying pulping and propelling blades. In order to sift or separate out bodies too large, hard, or elastic, each trough is divided up into a series of compartments by diaphragms, which, however, do not completely cross the troughs. In Figs. 2 and 4, two arrangements are shown in cross-section. In Fig. 2, ribs a are cast with the troughs or secured to the walls thereof, each rib being shaped in such a way as to leave a narrow space between the inner edges and the propeller shaft b. In Fig. 4, the partitions c take the form of circular discs keyed or otherwise fastened on the shafts, peripheral spaces being left. By perforating the discs, a further sifting action can be obtained.
Patent GB-190012743-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Method of and Apparatus for the Local Application of Electrical Treatment to the Human Body.
Inventor: BEHRENDT HERRMAN
Filed: 1900-07-14
Granted: 1901-05-18
Abstract: 12,743. Behrendt, H. July 14. Electricity, administering.-Local electrical treatment of the human body is effected by means of apparatus through which there is a static discharge, and from which air is exhausted so that the apparatus adheres like a cupping-glass and the blood is drawn to the surface and subjected directly to the light and ozone produced. A suitable form of apparatus consists of a cup or bowl a, shaped at the mouth to conform to the part treated, and provided with terminals c, d connected by wires f, g to an influence machine &c., and a passage e preferably through a handle b connected by rubber tubing to an air pump.
Patent GB-190013421-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Cushions or Pads.
Inventor: BANKS THOMAS
Filed: 1900-07-25
Granted: 1901-05-25
Abstract: 13,421. Banks, T. July 25. Seats and seat backs.-Relates to a cushion or pad to be applied to the backs &c.of tramcar seats. The cushion is of rubber &c., and is preferably hollow and has a hole c to allow air to enter or escape slowly. The cushion is fixed by loops or clips a engaging holes d and secured by screws a<1> or by a suitable frame screwed to the seat and lapping over the edges of the cushion. When used out of doors, the cushions may be waterproofed with oilcloth &c., and the frame may be coated with waterproof paint &c.
Patent GB-190101011-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus for Testing Electric Meters
Inventor: NERO PEDRO DARIO DEL
Filed: 1901-01-15
Granted: 1901-05-11
Abstract: 1011. Del Nero, P. D., and Camino, J. Jan. 15. Resistances.-The correctness of the indications of a supply meter is checked by connecting a definite resistance in circuit with it for a measured time such that the meter should indicate one e division of its dial, if the supply pressure is correet. The resistance mav be arranged in a perforated non - inflammable case C, provided with a cap A to fit a lamp holder; or a liquid resistance may be used. A table may be provided showing the proper times, for different pressures and meter constants.
Patent GB-190106552-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Pneumatic Apparatus for Operating Railway Signals, Points and the like.
Inventor: DODGSON FRANK LEMONT
Filed: 1901-03-28
Granted: 1902-03-27
Abstract: 6552. Dodgson, F. L. March 28. Semaphore &c. signals; signalling &c. between trains; contacts, electric.-Relates to pneumatic apparatus for operating railway signals, points, crossing-gates, &c. The compressed air or other working-fluid is supplied at relatively high pressure to the distributing-main 18, to minimize the reduction in pressure caused by the working of a signal &c., and to provide for leakage, while, to obviate the risk of disarrangement of the delicately adjusted valve mechanisms or other parts required for high pressure working, and to minimize the condensation of contained moisture on the expansion of the working fluid, the signal &c. is operated by air &c. at a comparatively low pressure, supplied through a reducing valve 20 from the main 18 to the working reservoir 12. The invention is illustrated as applied to a block signal controlled by an electric track circuit. The valve 10, which controls the supply from the reservoir 12 to the operating cylinder 13 of the signal, is held open by an electromagnet in the circuit 15, 16, 17, so long as the corresponding track section is clear, this circuit being completed by the armature 17 of the electromagnet 6 in the track circuit 7, 8. When the section is occupied, the battery of the track circuit is short-circuited, the circuit 15, 16 is broken at the armature 17, and the valve 10 is closed by a spring &c., thereby opening the cylinder 13 to exhaust, and allowing the signal to go to 'danger'.
Patent GB-190110524-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Photographic Fabrics and Process for Preparing Improved Photographic Fabrics.
Inventor: PAGE SYDNEY ELLIOTT
Filed: 1901-05-21
Granted: 1901-08-17
Abstract: 10,524. Page, S. E., [Grenier Art Co.]. May 21. Printing-paper &c.-Fabrics, paper, and other materials are prepared for the reception of the sensitizing-material for printing by impregnating with a solution of Irish moss, citric acid, and ammonium chloride, and then drying. 120 grammes of Irish moss are gradually heated to boiling-point in 32 litres of water ; 16 litres of the extract are strained, and poured on to 160 grammes of citric acid, to which is added 40 grammes of ammonium chloride. Silk is impregnated by immersing it for a few minutes in a flat sheet in the solution, and then drying. The invention is for use in the production of tapestries, portraits, and decorative designs on fabrics.
Patent GB-190116282-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Clamping Devices for Paper Cutting Machines.
Inventor: GRAY NIEL
Filed: 1901-08-13
Granted: 1901-12-14
Abstract: 16,282. Gray, N. Aug. 13. Cutting-machines for paper.-The clamp is raised and lowered by a rack-and-pinion arrangement, the pinions being mounted on a shaft e, which carries a pair of levers f and a loose recessed worm-wheel C. The wheel C is operated by a worm D and hand-wheel l, and is provided with internal projections i for engaging with the levers f. The clamp may be balanced by weights or springs, and, in order to prevent the wheel C from being rotated too far when raising the clamp, or the levers f from striking the opposite sides of the projections i when the clamp is lowered by power, the teeth of the wheel C are cut away from a portion of the circumference as shown at m, the wheel and worm being caused to engage with one another, when it is desired to lower the clamp by hand, by means of a spring F on the frame, which engages with a pin E on the wheel.
Patent GB-190117647-A (GB)
Title: A New or Improved Coffee Concentrate and Process for Making the same
Inventor: KATO SATORI
Filed: 1901-09-03
Granted: 1901-10-05
Abstract: 17,647. Kato, S. Sept. 3. Essential oils; fats.-In a process for making a coffee preparation, fats are removed from the pulverized roasted coffee by pressure, and the volatile oil by distillation.
Patent GB-190203635-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Magazine Hammers for Driving Tacks and the like
Filed: 1902-02-12
Granted: 1902-05-15
Abstract: 3635. Automatic Hammer Co. and Stromdahl, A. Feb. 12. Nailing, hand tools for; combination tools.-The tool is for lasting boots &c., and comprises a tack driver, a hammer, pincers, and a tack extractor. The handles A, A' are hinged together at g and prolonged to form gripping-jaws a, a'. One handle has a claw at the end to act as a tack extractor. The nails or tacks are placed in the hopper B, and are deflected towards the race-way C, C' by the wings C<2>. On arriving at the bottom of the race-way, the end tack is forced laterally into the driver passage h<3>, Fig. 4, by a blade e<2> on the finger E. The driver bar I forces the tack past the supporting-spring s into the work. The driver bar I is actuated by the piece H, which is normally forced down so as to project beyond the head D by a helical spring enclosed within the part D<3> of the head and acting on the end of the rack h. On delivering a blow with the tool, so as to force the piece H, Fig. 8, into the hammer head D, the rack h moves upwards and urges the driver bar I downwards by means of the pinion J on the spindle f On this spindle is fixed a disc with an inclined rim f<1>, which acts as a cam to force the piece E outwards by bearing against the projection e<1>. A spring e<5> on the supporting-arm e<3> of the finger E brings the finger back so as to force the next tack through the opening k into position. Should clogging occur, the defective tack may be removed by a bradawl &c. inserted in the notch c' after the finger has been drawn out and turned aside. The cam f<1>, Fig. 9, preferably has a swing- ing disc f<2> normally held in the position shown by a spring and by a pin f engaging a slot. When the cam turns in the direction of the arrow, the projection e<1> slides on the level surface of the disc till it is drawn in suddenly at the point f<7>. On the reverse swing of the cam, the projection forces the disc aside and rides up the incline f<1>. The piece H can be held up within the head D by the pivoted catch.
Patent GB-190208780-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Cultivating Machinery
Inventor: ALLEN SAMUEL LEEDS
Filed: 1902-04-15
Granted: 1902-07-17
Abstract: 8780. Allen, S. L. Jan. 14, [date applied for under Patents Act, A.D. 1901]. Cultivators specially adapted for cultivating land around trees. The main axle 2 is supported on wheels 3. An arched frame 1 is provided on the ends of the axle 2. The tool frame 4 is partially supported by arms 9, 9, pivoted at 10, 10 to the frame 1. Extensions 11, 11 of the tool frame may be clamped, in any adjusted position, to the frame 4 by means of clamps 12, 12. The extensions 11, 11 work in guides and are supported at their outer ends by bars 14 pivoted to the arms 9. Fenders 18 are secured to the bars 14 to prevent branches of trees from becoming entangled in the machine. The frame 4 is further supported by an intermediate frame 5 pivoted at 8 to brackets 7, 7 on the frame 1. The frame 5 is connected by a link to an arm 41 on a sleeve 39 on the main axle 2. A hand-lever is secured to the sleeve and is employed for adjusting the depth of work or for raising the tools out of the ground. The lever is provided with a spring pawl adapted to engage a quadrant 40 formed on a bar 36, which is bolted at one end to the axle 2 and pivoted at the other end on the bolt 8. The draught pole 25 is pivoted at 27 to the frame 1, and its rear end is connected by a link to a bent adjusting-lever pivoted on the seat frame and adapted to engage a quadrant 29 secured on the seat frame. The seat frame 24 is also pivoted to the frame 1 at 27, and is supported by a rigid brace 20 bolted at 21 to the axle 2. When the machine is intended to operate beneath the boughs of trees, the draught pole and seat standard can be removed and fixed near one side of the machine. In this position an additional brace rod is fixed to the frame 1 and to the brace 34 of the pole and a draught beam is secured to the brace. A double-tree is secured to the beam at one side of the pole 25 and a single-tree at the other side, so that the machine may be worked with three horses.
Patent GB-190210255-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Tobacco Pipes.
Inventor: FIELD WALTER
Filed: 1902-05-03
Granted: 1903-03-26
Abstract: 10,255. Field, W., and Halle, A. S. May 3. Tobacco pipes.-The pipe is provided with a sliding piece e, which closes the mouthpiece b<2> and the bowl opening d when the pipe is out of use. An opening n, closed by a screw cap o, may also be provided. The piece e can be removed for cleaning purposes.
Patent GB-190222652-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Railway Sleepers of Concrete or similar Mouldable Material.
Inventor: SCHOUBOE NIELS CHRISTIAN
Filed: 1902-10-17
Granted: 1903-01-01
Abstract: 22,652. Schouboe, N. C. Oct. 17. Sleepers of concrete or similar mouldable material have plugs of wood or equivalent material a cast in to receive the spikes or screws. To prevent bursting, the are surrounded by a basket or cylinder d of iron wire, expanded metal, perforated iron plate, skeleton metal frames, or the like. The upper and lower parts of the sleeper may be provided with plates b, c of those materials, and the edges may be similarly protected or covered by light angle-iron. Bed-plates of elastic material may be placed under the rails. The plugs a may be impregnated to resist wet, or may be sunk below the surface and protected by asphalt &c.
Patent GB-190226401-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Belt with Exchangeable Buckles.
Inventor: DAHL BERTHA
Filed: 1902-11-29
Granted: 1903-12-29
Abstract: 26,401. Dahl, B. Nov. 29. Buckles; fastenings, attaching. - Buckles care provided with safetypins d for removable attachment to waistbelts b, and the corresponding loops a are made in the form of safety-pins.
Patent GB-190228366-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Bobbin Setting Frames or Bobbin Filling Machines for Axminster or Moquette Carpet Looms
Inventor: SMITH WILLIAM HENRY
Filed: 1902-12-23
Granted: 1903-04-09
Abstract: 28,366. Smith, W. H., and Cooper, T. Dec. 23. Yarns, warping; warp beams.-The bobbins a, for holding the pile yarns in Axminster or Moquette carpet looms, are filled in a machine which stops automatically when the required amount of yarn has been wound on the bobbins. The bobbin a is connected to the rotary cups b by means of a wire c inserted in a longitudinal groove in the bobbin and through apertures in the cups. A pinion m on the cup spindle b' is driven by toothed gearing l, k, h, g from a shaft d carrying a loose pulley f having a flange which engages with a friction disc e controlled by a clutch lever 1. The automatic stoppage of the machine is effected by means comprising a single-toothed wheel n keyed to the spindle b<2> and engaging with the teeth p of a star-wheel 9 supporting a sprocketwheel r and chain s. This chain may have a stud s' on one of its links, and the number of links on the chain depends upon the number of rotations to be made by the spindle b<2>, or, in other words, upon the amount of yarn to be wound on the bobbin. A lever t pivoted at t<2> rests on the cham and supports a link u, which is detachably held between the jaws of a pair of spring levers v, v<1> forming part of a stop lever V having a curved end engaging with the wheel n. The lever V is connected by means of a link w, lever x, and link y to a slide z. The ordinary connecting-rod 7 between the knee-block levers is connected to a lever 4 pivoted at 8 to the lever 1 and having a catch 5 which is in engagement with the lever 1 when the machine is running. When the required amount of yarn has been wound on the bobbin, the link u is raised by the stud s<2>, and, consequently, the lever V stops the wheel n, and the catch 5 and lever 4 are disengaged from the lever 1 by means of the slide z.
Patent GB-190301994-A (GB)
Title: Improved Process and Apparatus for Generating Producer Gases.
Inventor: JAHNS FRIEDRICH
Filed: 1903-01-27
Granted: 1904-01-14
Abstract: 1994. Jahns, F. Jan. 27. Gas-producers. - The continuous generation from poor, or bituminous, or slag-producing coal of producer gas containing little or no tar is effected by arranging the producers in series so that they may be successively charged, ignited allowed to burn out without recharging, disconnected from the series, emptied, and again charged and connected into the series. Two oppositelydirected channels a, b are provided in each of the common partition walls, the one channel a establishing communication, when the valve c is open, between the lower part of one producer and the upper part of the adjacent producer, and the other channel b establishing communication between the lower part of the second producer and the upper part of the first. The producer I being charged with fuel, the valves c and the charging aperture are closed, the gas outlet h and the ashpit door e for admitting air are opened, and the charge is ignited. After some time the ashpit door of producer II is opened, and the valve c of the channel a which connects the lower part of producer I with the upper part of producer II is also opened, and the charge in producer II is ignited. From producer II the gases pass down through channel a and up through producer I, whence they pass out with the gases of producer I, into the gas main g. Similarly, producer III is ignited, and, subsequently, producer IV, the gases passing through producers III, II, and I. The coked layer of material in producer I by this time yields gases poor in tar, but fixes or renders permanent the incoming gases from the other producers of the series. Finally, the gas outlet g of producer II is opened, and producer I is either disconnected or it is connected behind producer II and allowed to burn out, after which producer II takes the place of producer I, and producer I, when recharged, takes the place of producer IV. Gases rich in hydrogen may be produced by means of water vapour, which is introduced either as moisture in the charge or with the air required for combustion. In a modification, the communication between each set of four producers is effected through a common centrally-arranged channel, and in a second modification, suitable for small or portable installations, three elliptical chambers, built up of segments of fireclay, are arranged around a central connecting channel, to which air is supplied by a small tube. The gases from all the producer chambers then enter, and are " fixed " in, a determined producer chamber.
Patent GB-190303613-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to a Combined Oil Vapour Stove and Illuminating Appliance.
Inventor: TYERS FREDERICK
Filed: 1903-02-16
Granted: 1904-01-07
Abstract: 3613. Tyers, F. Feb. 16. Soldering and brazing.-Relates to the oil-vapour stoves described in Specification No. 22,497, A.D. 1893, the object being to render them better applicable for brazing and soldering purposes and applicable also for lighting purposes. Instead of the " cowl " or short chimney previously described as surrounding the burner, an adjustable deflector A, formed of a lining of asbestos board or like material in a foundation of sheet metal, and having attached beneath it a renewable metal piece C, is held over the burner by a vertical stalk A<1> sliding in a socket B' and held in position by a screw B<2>, and serves to spread and direct the flame when used for heating purposes. The oil-vaporizing coil E passes round a sleeve D, through which passes the non-luminous flame from the burner beneath, and which is enlarged and recessed annularly to form an oil well. Or such a well may be formed as a separate piece, the top of which may be made removable for cleaning purposes. Crude oil passes down the pipe G and through the channel F<3> and ducts F<4> in the lid to the well. The channel F<3> may have a hinged cover for cleaning purposes. The non-luminous flame passes through the sleeve D and oil well and, taking up this crude oil, becomes luminous. The reservoir H may be mounted side by side with the burner on a frame I, so that the supply pipe J may be disconnected at the union J<1> and removed with the vaporizing-coil and burner. The crude-oil reservoir may also be connected with the oil well F<1> and detachably mounted on the frame I.
Patent GB-190307651-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Manufacture of Cardboard and similar Boxes or Cases for Cigarettes and various other Articles.
Inventor: GILLETT SAMUEL WALKEY
Filed: 1903-04-02
Granted: 1903-05-14
Abstract: 7651. Gillett, S. W., [Carbone, T. L.]. April 2. Cigarette boxes.- The box is made from a single sheet of cardboard or like material, shaped as in Fig. 1, which is cut along the lines 1, 1, and bent along the dotted lines. When folded, the part 2 forms the bottom and the parts 3 the sides of an outer case. The overlapping- parts 4, 5, forming the top and end respectively, are glued together. The parts 6, 8 form an inner case hinged along the line 7, which is capable of being partially withdrawn from the outer case, as shown in Fig. 4, to enable the contents to be easily removed. A slight projection 9 forms a thumb-piece for opening the box.
Patent GB-190314764-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Balls more particularly Golf Balls and the like
Inventor: PAINTER KENYON VICKERS
Filed: 1903-07-02
Granted: 1903-09-17
Abstract: 14,764. Painter, K. V. July 2. Balls for golf are made with a solid core 1 of gutta-percha, metal, hardrubber, or clay. The core is surrounded by a covering 2 of crude rough rubber known as pure para gum. The rubber is produced in sheets or blocks of uneven surface, and is more or less porous and so forms numerous air cells when assembled round the core. Strips of rubber 3 are wound under high tension round the covering 2, compressing it into small compass. An outside shell 4 is formed of gutta-percha or other suitable material. In a modification, a hollow core of rubber, celluloid, gutta-percha, paper, metal, or other material may be used ; or the ball may be formed without any central core other than the crude rubber 2. Crude or rough rubber may be used in the manufacture of balls other than those for golf.
Patent GB-190316012-A (GB)
Title: A Transparent Door for Domestic Ovens.
Inventor: GARDNER CATHERINE CLARA
Filed: 1903-07-20
Granted: 1903-08-20
Abstract: 16,012. Gardner, C. C. July 20. Doors.-Oven doors are provided with inspection openings. A rectangular frame A, into which a sheet B of non-fusible glass slides, has the top part C of the frame pivoted at D and rounded at E, so as to close down after the glass is inserted. The door is preferably dished outwardly.