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Patent GB-190209794-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Reservoir Brushes and the like.
Inventor: INGRAM ROBERT
Filed: 1902-04-28
Granted: 1902-06-12
Abstract: 9794. Ingram, R., and Ingram, A. H. B. April 28. Reservoir brushes; flexible rubbers.-The bristles b of a brush, or the material of a pad, are supplied with liquid from a reservoir k formed by the stock of the brush &c. The reservoir has a cover g, which carries a funnel j and is hinged at i to the ledge e. Rubber packing f is placed between the cover and ledge. The lid c, when closed, presses on the funnel and thus presses the cover on its seat. The liquid passes through the tubes l to the space x behind the spreader w and thence passes between and along the bristles. The plate or spreader w may be dispensed with. The tubes l are fitted with plugs m which may be raised, to allow the liquid to flow, by pressing on the button q in a hole in the lid. This button is formed on the end of a lever p hinged at t to the cover and at t<1> to the vertically-sliding piece carrying the plugs.
Patent GB-190211073-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Means for Controlling Electric Circuits.
Filed: 1902-05-14
Granted: 1902-07-24
Abstract: 11,073. British Thomson-Houston Co., [Wood, J. J.]. May 14. Electric railways a n d tramways.- Relates to means for controlling from a central station the supply of energy to a series of line circuits, particularly applicable to electric railway service where several lines are fed from a central power station. In each feeder is provided a switch controlled from the central station either mechanically or electrically, suitable indicators being provided a t t h e station. Fig. 1 shows the preferred arrangement. A generator A supplies current to the feeder c through a circuit-breaker B. Switches D are arranged in the feeders and are controlled from the operating panel C at the central station. The switches D are preferably of the construction described in Specification No. 11,072, A.D. 1902, [Abridgment Class Electricity, Regulating &c.], and are thrown by placing the plug j fitted on a flexible conductor 14 into one or other of the sockets h or i. Should a short circuit occur on one of the lines, the circuit-breaker B opens and all the lines are disconnected. The operator then puts the plug j into the sockets i to throw all the switches D successively into the off position. The circuitbreaker B is then closed and the operator proceeds to place the plug j in the sockets h to open the switches successively until the defective line is connected, when the circuit-breaker again opens. The operator then cuts out this line and proceeds to connect up the others. Fig. 4 shows a crosssection of the panel C and shows the magnets f<1>, g' for operating the indicating plate q which is partly visible through an opening u<1> in a plate u bearing a number to indicate the line with which it corresponds. A spring t is provided for holding the stem s of the indicating-plate in position.
Patent GB-190215545-A (GB)
Title: A New or Improved Felted Material for use as Driving and similar Belting, applicable also for other purposes.
Inventor: REDDAWAY FRANK
Filed: 1902-07-12
Granted: 1903-06-11
Abstract: 15,545. Reddaway, F. July 12. Felted fabrics.-Woven woollen cloth which has been felted, or woollen felt, is saturated with a mixture of oil or fat and a gum, such as gum kauri. The oil used is preferably linseed oil, but, according to the Provisional Specification, a mixture of vegetable and animal oils, or mineral oils may be used. In preparing the composition, a specified proportion of tallow is added to the oil, and to this the gum boiled in a further quantity of the oil is added. The superfluous composition is removed from the fabric by pressing between rollers &c. The fabric, when dry, is again rolled, and then heated. The finished material may be used as a substitute for leather for driving-belts and other purposes.
Patent GB-190215608-A (GB)
Title: Improved Sun or Weather Bonnet or Shield for Horses and the like.
Inventor: BIUCCHI BASIL
Filed: 1902-07-12
Granted: 1903-07-11
Abstract: 15,608. Biucchi, B. July 12. Sun and weather screens.-A sun or weather screen a for the neck and head of a horse or other animal is made of pliable material, such as leather, for protection against rain, snow, &c., and of any textile fabric or straw plaiting for protection against the sun. The device is suitably attached by straps or the like b, and is worn either under or over the bridle. Suitable coverings c may be provided for the ears, and the portion of the screen for the head may be detachable from that for the neck. The Provisional Specification states that the sun screen is provided with a conveniently-constructed frame in order to allow a free passage of air between the bonnet and the skin of the animal.
Patent GB-190216380-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Means for Checking and Locking Shuttles in Looms for Weaving.
Inventor: MILLS FRANCIS ARTHUR
Filed: 1902-07-23
Granted: 1902-10-16
Abstract: 16,380. Mills, F. A. July 23. Looms, checking shuttles in.-A strap 7 extends from a stud 15, fixed to the shuttle box 4, to one end 9 of a bell-crank lever 11, which is pivoted to the lay ; the strap passes round the picker 19. The arm 10 of the lever 11 presses against the back of the swell lever 5 pivoted to the shuttle box. When the shuttle enters the box, it forces back the lever 5, which rocks the lever 11 and causes the strap 7 to tighten over the picker, and the shuttle is stopped and locked in position temporarily. The length of the strap is adjustable by means of a sliding- attachment or clip 16.
Patent GB-190218587-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Oxyhydrogen Blow-pipes
Inventor: JOTTRAND FELIX
Filed: 1902-08-23
Granted: 1903-07-02
Abstract: 18,587. Jottrand, F. Aug. 23. Blowpipe burners.- Oxyhydrogen blowpipes are constructed with an injector nozzle 11, through which oxygen or gas at high pressure is delivered into a suction chamber 4 communicating, by means of a small opening 10, with the supply pipe of gas at a low pressure. The low-pressure gas is thus drawn in by the inductive action of the high-pressure gas, and the forcing back of the former is prevented. The gases are delivered into a mixing- chamber 1, which is preferably tapered towards the burner nozzle 12.
Patent GB-190221035-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Prepayment Meters.
Inventor: LONG ERNEST
Filed: 1902-09-27
Granted: 1903-07-09
Abstract: 21,035. Long, E. Sept. 27. Electricity, supplying, in general; gas meters; fraud, preventing.-To prevent the use of metal discs in lieu of coins, bent tokens which will pass through a correspondingly - shaped entrance slot are provided for purchase and use by the consumer. The form of the tokens may be the simple hook shown, or a sigmoid or sinuous shape.
Patent GB-190222013-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Machine for Printing Counting and Delivering Tickets.
Filed: 1902-10-09
Granted: 1902-12-04
Abstract: 22,013. Soc. Anon. L'Appareil Controleur. Oct. 23, A.D. 1901, [date applied for under Patents Act, A.D. 1901]. Tickets, issuing; counting-apparatus.-A number of printing &c. mechanisms, each for a different class of ticket, are placed side by side on a table a. Fig. 1 is a section of the apparatus, showing one of the printing &c. mechanisms, which is similar to all the others. Printing and numbering formes or arrangements e,f are carried by a pair of discs d on a shaft d' in bearings in the frame c. The printing-arrangement e is for permanent matter and for the date, which is changed by hand, the other arrangement f being for consecutive numbering. The shaft d<1> is driven bv a chain v from the shaft x. An impression roller j is located beneath the discs d. The paper &c. strip p passes from a reel 12 round a feed-roller k, between it and a pressure roller t, and thence between the printing-rollers d, j and out between a pair of cutters, of which 8 is the movable blade. The roller k is driven intermittently so as to feed the strip only during the printing-operation, by a gearwheel o and a segmental gear n driven by gears l, m from the shaft d<1>. During its intervals of rest, the roller k is held by a notched disc q, engaged by a disc r, having a recess s, which permits of the intermittent movements of the disc q and roller k. On the chain-wheel u is a crank-pin connected by a rod 4 with a lever 5 pivoted also to a rod 6 which actuates the arm 10 of the counting-mechanism 11. The units wheel of the number-printing mechanism is advanced one step at each revolution by an arm g engaging the fixed stop h. The shaft x has a sprocket-wheel w for the chain v of each printing-mechanism, and each wheel w is fixed to a disc w<1> rotating freely on the shaft. On each disc w<1> is a pair of clutch pins adapted to be engaged by a clutch member y, longitudinally movable on but rotating with the shaft..Each member y may be operated by a handlever z<2> on a shaft z<1> having an arm z engaging the member y. The shaft x may be driven by a hand-crank, and is also normally driven by an electromotor which is switched into circuit each time one of the levers z<2> is operated. This is effected by an arm z<3> on each shaft z<1> engaging a pin and moving a bar 16 carrying an electric contact-piece 17, which is inserted between contacts 18. At the end of a revolution, the shaft x is stopped by a latch 3 engaging a notch in the corresponding disc w<1>, and this latch is disengaged by an arm on the corresponding shaft z<1> and connected to it by a link 2, each time a hand-lever z<2> is operated to start the shaft. The cutter 8 is actuated by engagement with a notch in the rod 6.
Patent GB-190226389-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Method of Exhausting Gases and Vapors and Apparatus therefor
Inventor: SCHUETZE PAUL
Filed: 1902-11-29
Granted: 1903-01-22
Abstract: 26,389. Sch³tze, P. Nov. 29. Exhausting.-Gases and vapours are drawn into the vessel 2 containing liquid through the valve 12, and expelled through the valve 13 by the pulsations of the liquid. The movement of the liquid is controlled by a float 5, 6, which closes a valve leading to an exhausting-pump and opens a valve to the atmosphere, and vice versÔ.
Patent GB-190304607-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Method of and Apparatus for Advertising.
Inventor: MELLOY JOHN
Filed: 1903-02-27
Granted: 1903-12-31
Abstract: 4607. Melloy, J. Feb. 27. Advertising.-A captive balloon, kite, or other aerial appliance supports a framework C, carrying rollers E, on which are wound canvas &c. sheets with the advertisements thereon. The rollers are intermittently rotated by clockwork or electric motors F, thus displaying one or more advertisements at a time through openings in the frame U. Rows of electric or other lamps with powerful reflectors are provided on both sides of each roller. The insulated copper conductor for the motors and lamps is wound into the supporting-rope J, and communicates with a dynamo &c. on board ship or on land, where a suitable winch is provided by which the appliance may be drawn down to change the advertisements &c. The Provisional Specification states that the advertisements may be partly transparent and stand on a dark ground, and also that the insulated conductor may be separate from the supporting-rope.
Patent GB-190306419-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Manufacture of Indoxyl and Indoxylic Acid
Inventor: JOHNSON JAMES YATE
Filed: 1903-03-19
Granted: 1904-01-07
Abstract: 6419. Johnson. J. Y., [Badische Anilin & Soda Fabrik]. March 19. Dyes, artificial.-Indoxyl and indoxylic acid are prepared by evaporating in vacuo either an aqueous solution of a mixture of an alkali-metal salt of phenyl-glycocoll-o-carboxylic acid with caustic alkali, or a mixture of the said two compounds in the presence of water. and then further heating the mixture to 200‹ or 250‹ C. until the formation of the indoxyl or indoxylic acid ceases. The yield is about 90 per cent. of that theoretically possible.
Patent GB-190311941-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus for Displaying Advertisements.
Inventor: BUHLMANN EMIL
Filed: 1903-05-25
Granted: 1904-01-07
Abstract: 11,941. Buhlmann, E. May 25. Advertising.-Relates to apparatus for displaying advertisements &c. upon a screen, the characters being exposed progressively. Pictures or letters are placed on a transparent screen carried by a box a preferably black inside, provided with gas lamps b, b<1>, b<2> or other source of light, round which the cylinder c rotates. The cylinder is provided with steps d, d<1>, d<2>, which expose the light, and hence the letters, step by step as the cylinder revolves, a whole letter or the down-stroke of a letter being exposed at each step, as desired. A cylinder with rectangular slots may be used, if it is desired to make the single letters or characters appear and disappear again after the following one has appeared. When long words or sentences are to be shown, they are distributed between several rollers, situated side by side, each roller stopping when its part of the word or sentence has been uncovered.
Patent GB-190312083-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Method and Apparatus for Agitating the Contents of Electrolytic Cells or Effecting Systematic Transference of Portions of the Contents from one Cell to another.
Inventor: ASHCROFT EDGAR ARTHUR
Filed: 1903-05-27
Granted: 1903-12-17
Abstract: 12,083. Ashcroft, E. A. May 27. Alkaline hydrates.-Relates to a method of circulating or agitating the electrolyte and intermediate electrode of liquid metal, particularly with reference to the employment of fused lead in the production of caustic soda. The electrolytic cell A, Fig. 1, containing an electrolyte B, such as fused sodium chloride, has a central carbon anode C and a cathode D of molten lead. At the centre of the cell base, an electromagnet E with a concentric iron pot attached thereto is placed so that the magnetic lines of force cut the radial current lines at right-angles, whereby the liquid contents are given a motion of rotation. The cell A is connected by two tangential passages H with a second electrolytic cell F, containing an electrolyte G, such as fused caustic soda, with a nickel cathode J and an anode D of sodium lead alloy. The electrolyte in the second cell is rotated in the same direction as in the first by the electromagnet K, thereby producing circulation of the intermediate liquid electrode throughout both cells. The circulation of the liquid electrode D may be increased by placing one end of one pipe H at the centre of the liquid electrode in the cell A, the other end being situated at the periphery of the same electrode in the cell F ; the other pipe H is fitted similarly, one end of the pipe being at the centre of the electrode, in the cell F, the other at the periphery in the cell A. In a modification, the two cells A, F, Fig. 4, have at their junction a baffle-plate L, and in place of two electromagnets, one of the poles of a horse-shoe magnet is similarly fitted beneath each cell, the baffle-plate causing the rotating liquid electrode in one cell to circulate into the next.
Patent GB-190317271-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Typewriting Machines
Inventor: MOYA HIDALGO
Filed: 1903-08-08
Granted: 1904-08-04
Abstract: 17,271. Moya, H., [known as Moya, D.]. March 4, [date applied for under Patents Act, A.D. 1901]. Type-writers.-Relates to type-writers in which the types or characters are arranged in circumferential and longitudinal rows on a rotary carrier, and are brought into printing position by rotation of the carrier and a relative movement of the carrier and the paper roll, and comprises means for actuating the type-carrier to obtain angular and longitudinal motions, and to give the printing- stroke, and means for shifting the paper roll transversely along the type-carrier. In the machine shown in plan and section, respectively, in Figs. 1 and 2, the type-carrier A is provided with eightyfour characters in six circumferential rows and fourteen longitudinal rows, and there are two sets B, B<1> of character key-levers, fourteen in each set, all of which effect differential angular motion of the carrier, by means of a cam E, or its equivalent, loose on the carrier shaft F, and provided with a clutch actuated from the levers B, B', and also swing a frame J, in which the shaft F is mounted, to effect the printing-stroke. The cam E may comprise one or more helical or inclined rods, fins, or recesses, and is shown as formed with two grooves or recesses correspondingly engaged by tines of forked spring - returned levers D actuated by frames C depressed by the levers B, B<1>. Other tines j<2> of the levers D engage in slots j<1> of the frame J. The clutch comprises a movable member f<1> normally held in engagement with a fixed member by a spring. The member f<1> is connected with the rack or disc f<2> fast on the shaft F, and is provided with a foot f<4> capable of sliding on the shaft F. A shipping-lever f<7> is supported by the foot f<4>, and depressed by an arm f<9> of a pivoted spring-returned frame f<10>, which extends under all the levers B, B', and is stepped to time the release of the cam E from the shaft F. The lever f is provided with a bolt f <12> for engagement with the rack or disc f<2> to lock the shaft F. The paper roll G is movable transversely into three positions for effecting selection of alternate circumferential rows of characters, and the longitudinal movement of the carrier A brings the alternate rows into selective position. The papercarriage is mounted on a pivoted frame g actuated by means of a link g<2>, a bell crank lever g<3>, and a key-lever g<4> provided with two upper stops, the frame g being provided with the third or lower stop. The longitudinal movement of the carrier A is effected by means of the levers of the set B', which engage a slotted pivoted frame H, and swing a cam arm h against a cam h<1> carried by a pivoted fork h<2> straddling the shaft F below the carrier A, which is pressed downwards by a spring a. The escapement-mechanism for spacing comprises a rack 6 and a spring pawl 12 provided with a nose 11 and actuated from a rocking shaft K, which is controlled by a spacing-key k<2>, and also carries a frame k' for control by the levers B, B<1>.
Patent GB-190319878-A (GB)
Title: Improvements connected with Lamp Holders for Cycles
Inventor: FRANK ALBERT
Filed: 1903-09-15
Granted: 1903-12-17
Abstract: 19,878. Frank, A. Sept. 15. Lamp brackets, velocipede. The upright end of the holder a is secured against the back-plate g of the anti-vibration device e, e<1> of the clamp or bracket f by means of a thumb-screw c, which passes through, and draws together, cross-bars b, b<1> carried by links d, d<1> attached to the device e, e<1>.
Patent GB-190320258-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Pistons
Inventor: HEIDENSOHN CARL
Filed: 1903-09-21
Granted: 1904-03-24
Abstract: 20,258. Heidensohn, C. Sept. 21. Pistons.-Metal packing-rings 2, 3 are formed with bevelled edges, against which the steam acts, and so presses the rings against the cylinder. The split or cut in each ring is made so that the ends form a step joint. The rings are preferably hollowed out internally at the part 8. The packing-rings shown in Fig. 2 are split circumferentially, so that the steam expands only their outer parts.
Patent GB-190320679-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Methods of Manufacturing Glass-ware.
Inventor: ARBOGAST JOHN IGNATIUS
Filed: 1903-09-25
Granted: 1904-04-21
Abstract: 20,679. Arbogast, J. I., Arbogast, C. V., Arbogast, F. J., Arbogast, P. R., and Arbogast, F. L. Sept. 30, A.D. 1902, [date applied for under Patents Act, A.D. 1901]. Glass-furnaces.-In the manufacture of glass-ware, blanks,such as shown in Fig. 2, are formed in a preliminary mould, Fig. 1, and are then placed on the pins m, of the endless-chain conveyer M, Fig. 3, which, when operated by the handle 0 on the sprocket N, carries them in succession through the gasheated reheating furnace I, from the cooler to the hotter end of the furnace. The reheated blanks are withdrawn through the opening L in the furnace, and, if necessary, may be further heated in a glory-hole furnace, before they are finally blown in the finishing mould, Figs. 5 and 6. The chain M may have two or more series of pins m, or two or more chains may be employed, so that the blanks are conveyed through the furnace in pairs or groups.
Patent GB-190322444-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Valve Gear for Fluid Pressure Engines.
Filed: 1903-10-17
Granted: 1904-09-08
Abstract: 22,444. Elliott, W., and Elliott & Garrood. Oct. 17. Valves and valve gear.-The Figure shows a single-acting engine suitable for fishing-vessels. The distributing piston valve B is hollow and has two working heads B<2>, B<3>. The steam enters the cylinder through the openings B' and the port C. The bellcrank lever G<1>, which operates the valve in the manner shown, is mounted on a rocking shaft, the position of which may be varied by a handlever or otherwise. To reverse the engine, the rocking shaft is lowered by pushing the lever F<2> towards the engine, or by other means. This brings the head B<2> into operation. Several cylinders may be placed side by side and operated by one common rocking shaft. Other valves having two working parts or faces may be used instead of piston valves.
Patent GB-190327678-A (GB)
Title: An Improvement in Appliances for Threading Needles
Inventor: HOLDER THOMAS
Filed: 1903-12-17
Granted: 1904-09-29
Abstract: 27,678. Holder, T. Dec. 17. Needle-threaders.-In a needle-threader of the type described in Specification No. 18,593, A.D. 1901, a slot is cut through the needle hole B and the thread hole D, through which the thread passes when the needle is withdrawn. Additional holes B<1>, B<11> are also provided to suit different-sized needles.
Patent GB-190401272-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Apparatus for Raising Submerged Objects.
Inventor: BOULT ALFRED JULIUS
Filed: 1904-01-18
Granted: 1904-11-17
Abstract: 1272. Boult, A. J., [Cecchi, L.]. Jan. 18. Sunken objects, raising; buoys.-Consists in a bag of waterproof canvas or other material to be attached to the object to be raised, fitted with apparatus for inflating it and emptying it of air or other gas. The Figure shows the apparatus, the envelope or bag a being fitted with a plate b on which are mounted the cocks c, r. A tube d connects the cock c with a compressed-air supply. The cock r is controlled by a rope, so that the gas may be discharged from the apparatus when submerged. A. network g of fibrous material or metal surrounds the bag and supports a clip x, operated by cords z for clamping a rope or chain attached to the submerged object in order to raise it. An automatic valve l is fitted to the apparatus to allow the gas to escape as the bag rises.