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Patent GB-190119500-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Means for Maintaining in a Heated Condition Decoctions of Coffee and Tea or other Liquids.
Inventor: BOYES EBENEZER
Filed: 1901-09-30
Granted: 1902-08-21
Abstract: 19,500. Boyes, E. Sept. 30. Water-heaters, gas and oil.-Relates to means for maintaining in a heated condition decoctions of coffee and tea or other liquids, and consists of a heating apparatus for a single jug or vessel comprising a circular open-topped water-boiler and means for heating and supporting the boiler. One form of heating-apparatus is shown in Fig. 2. The water-boiler a is provided at its upper part with the annular flange-like trough a' adapted to receive the packing-ring b which serves to form a seat for the jug e and to constitute a steamtight joint between the boiler a and the flange of the jug or other vessel. The cylindrical or conical metal shell c serves as a stand or support for the boiler and as a shield for the gas, spirit, or other heating flame. The bottom edge of the stand is formed with a curl c<4> to leave an insulating air space above the top of the table or counter f. In a modified apparatus, the flange or trough a<1> of the boiler projects inwards instead of outwards, and the upper part of the casing c forms one of the sides of the trough a<1>. The base-plate c<2> is also formed separate from the casing c, and is provided with supporting feet. In another form of heater, the casing c takes the form of a band to which are fixed legs at their lower ends, cranked and spread out to form feet.
Patent GB-190120346-A (GB)
Title: New or Improved Lifting Jack and Stand for Motor and other Carriages.
Inventor: LEES ALFRED
Filed: 1901-10-11
Granted: 1901-11-30
Abstract: 20,346. Lees, A. Oct. 11. Jacks.-Consists of an improved lifting-jack and stand for motor and other carriages. A pair of lifting-bars d, mounted in a frame comprising two uprights a, is raised by means of arms f on a shaft g operated by a bar k inserted into a mortice wheel on the shaft. The bars d are retained in their raised position by pawls e, and they may be extensible as shown in Fig. 6.
Patent GB-190121469-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Apparatus for Dispensing Aerated Liquids
Inventor: HUCKS WILLIAM
Filed: 1901-10-25
Granted: 1902-09-04
Abstract: 21,469. Hucks, W. Oct. 25. AÙrated beverages, drawing.off.-Relates to valve apparatus for dispensing aerated liquids, of the kind described in Specifications Nos. 5908 and 7654, A.D. 1901. The bottle or other receptacle B is held in a U-shaped yoke E pivoted to arms b brancbing from the handle A. The handle has a plate F' which closes the opening in the chamber F, and the pressure of the bottle mouth on a flexible cap C raises the cap and opens the valve D. The filled bottle is removed. and emptied into a glass or other receptacle.
Patent GB-190122860-A (GB)
Title: A Combined Trousers Stretcher and Presser
Inventor: HIBBERT BENJAMIN
Filed: 1901-11-12
Granted: 1902-11-12
Abstract: 22,860. Hibbert, B. Nov. 12. Trouser presses; trouser creasers; trouser stretchers.-The appliance, Figs. 1 and 2, has a leg D so that it stands like an easel. It consists of two frames A, B, pivoted together at F and adapted to be engaged with each other at their upper ends by a rack L. A cord H prevents the two frames from falling too far apart. Lodged against projections on the frame B is a thin board C, which by reason of its size is forced into the curved outline shown in Fig. 1. Attached to the upper end of the frame A is a cloth 0, which is engaged at its lower end with a clamp J when the frame A is in the position shown in dotted lines in Fig. 1, so that the cloth 0 becomes stretched when the frame A is turned close up to the frame B, and serves to press any trousers which lie between it and the board C. If the trousers are to be stretched as well as pressed, they are gripped at one end by the clamp J, and the other end is gripped by the operator and pulled over the top of one of the frames, while the two frames are being closed together. If the cloth O be now moistened with water and placed in front of a fire, the moisture will freshen up the material of which the trousers are made, will remove bagginess, and will crease the trousers.
Patent GB-190123551-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to the Manufacture of Photographic Films.
Filed: 1901-11-20
Granted: 1903-02-20
Abstract: 23,551. Soc. Anon. des Produits Photographiques M-Y. Nov. 20. Sensitized films.-Relates to sensitized films capable of being stripped from their supports. The paper or like support is first coated with a layer of gum or resin, a solution of dammar gum in benzene being mentioned as suitable. The gelatine film contains a certain amount of glycerine or the like, which is washed out in processes of developing, fixing, &c. The film thereupon detaches itself from its support. The sensitive coating is applied to the gelatine film. Starch, barium sulphate, or the like is added to the gelatine film or to the sensitized coating for the purpose of removing irregularities. To prevent the reproduction of the grain of the paper, it may be coated with gum lac, or a coating of barium sulphate and alumed gelatine glazed by calendering may be applied.
Patent GB-190201629-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Undulating Pleasure Railways and to Boats adapted to Travel thereon and to be Passed Under or Through Water.
Inventor: CARPENTER LEWIS ALEXANDER
Filed: 1902-01-21
Granted: 1902-02-27
Abstract: 1629. Carpenter, L. A., and Mahony, S. Jan. 21. Water chutes.-An open boat a, Fig. 3, is suspended by rods n from trolleys j running on an overhead railway, and during part of its course is caused to pass under water contained in a tank. The boat is provided with pointed bows and a fixed or adjustable shield e in front, which throws the water up so that it passes over the heads of the occupants in the boat. The railway may be of an undulating character, the boat being raised to the highest point by an elevator, and being allowed to descend a steep incline to give it sufficient momentum to carry it through the water. The boat may be dragged through the water, if necessary, and guard rails are provided to prevent the trolley wheels from leaving the main rails during the passage through the water.
Patent GB-190210550-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Dressing Tables
Inventor: MELTON FREDERICK ARTHUR
Filed: 1902-05-08
Granted: 1902-09-25
Abstract: 10,550. Melton, F. A. May 8. Tables. - Relates to a toilet or dressing table. The centre mirror is fixed, and the two side mirrors 2 are carried by one of three hinged straps, another of which is secured on the end of a rod 3 which bears in sockets secured to the back of the table. One of the sockets is provided with a thumbscrew. The side mirrors can be raised or lowered, or turned about a vertical axis to form a triple mirror.
Patent GB-190212817-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Electric Switches.
Inventor: MERCIER MAUNSELL
Filed: 1902-06-05
Granted: 1903-05-28
Abstract: 12,817. Mercier, M., and Andrews, W. O. June 5. Switches.-Porcelain pockets containing the terminals are provided with openings on opposite sides, and an S-shaped lever with metal end pieces makes contact between the terminal pieces in the pockets. The object is to prevent arcing between the terminals, or between the metal parts and the terminals. A double-pole singlebreak switch is shown in Figs. 4 and 5. The leads or mains are connected to terminals having spring contacts 21, 22 between a spring clip, which the metal end pieces 18 of the switch lever enter, thus closing the circuit. Each main is led through a hole 6 in the wall of the pocket, and connected with its terminal piece by binding- screws 25, 25. A coil spring is provided for giving a quick-break contact. In a single-pole doublebreak switch, the lever is of conducting-material. For a single-break single-pole switch, one pocket is sufficient ; the switch lever forms part of the circuit, and is used as the other terminal for the main. The porcelain base may have walls and a cover of the same material or the wall may only extend in front of the openings of the pockets. Instead of the walls being formed in piece with the base, a porcelain cover with deep sides may be used to cover up the parts upon the base. The porcelain pockets and their covers may also be in one piece, or the pockets may form part of the base and be provided with detachable caps.
Patent GB-190213154-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in & connected with Electro-magnetic Annunciators for Telephonic, or similar Purposes.
Inventor: OPPENHEIMER HERMANN
Filed: 1902-06-10
Granted: 1903-04-16
Abstract: 13,154. Oppenheimer, H., [Akt.-Ges. Mix & Genest]. June 10. Indicators or annunciators. - Electromagnetic annunciators for use on telephone switchboards &c. are connected directly to the subscriber's line, and are of the type described in Specification No. 8275, A.D. 1898, in which a visual sign is employed. A magnet coil b coupled to the line is arranged on one member of a U-shaped core a. An armature is pivoted to the other member, the centre of gravity of the armature passing through the pivot d. The armature is made in two parts, an iron part c to which is attached a brass shank e. The shank e carries a pin g adapted to engage one arm h of a pivoted lever, the other arm i of which carries the visual sign l. The arm i is slightly heavier than the arm h, so as to tend to withdraw the sign from behind the aperture m. When the magnet is energized, the armature c turns on its pivot, and the lever is operated so as to bring the sign behind the aperture.
Patent GB-190218759-A (GB)
Title: Improved Igniting Device for Explosion Motors.
Inventor: FAURE CHARLES
Filed: 1902-08-26
Granted: 1902-12-18
Abstract: 18,759. Faure, C. Aug. 26. Gas and like engines, igniting in, valve gear for. The exhaust-valve cam B is mounted on one side of a wheel c, and a roller f for operating the igniter contact rod o on the other side. The wheel is enclosed in a casing h. The rod o and contact spring are mounted on an adjustable ring i for timing the ignition.
Patent GB-190223593-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Apparatus for Drying Sand and the like.
Inventor: WALKER JOHN GEORGE
Filed: 1902-10-29
Granted: 1903-09-17
Abstract: 23,593. Walker, J. G., and Newton, J. Oct. 29. Drying-furnaces.-Sand and like materials are dried in a pan B set in brickwork A above a furnace I, heated by solid, liquid, or gaseous fuel, steam, or other means. Scrapers G, attached to radial arms on a rotating shaft H, serve to agitate the material and bring it into contact with the sides and bottom of the pan. The steam or vapour from the drying sand is withdrawn from the hood or canopy 0 covering the pan B by a fan or blower. A flue for the escape of the heated gases from the furnace is shown at K.
Patent GB-190225723-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Propellers for Aerial Purposes.
Inventor: GROOMBRIDGE CHARLES
Filed: 1902-11-22
Granted: 1903-10-29
Abstract: 25,723. Groombridge, C., and South, W. A. Nov. 22. AÙrial machines with aÙrostats ; aerial machines without aÙrostats ; propelling.-Flying-machines or balloons are propelled by piddle-wheels arranged in pairs and working in either horizontal or vertical planes. Each paddle-wheel consists of two rectangular frames e, Fig. 1, turning on pivots k at the ends of arms n, n' and each carrying two hinged paddles. The arms n are fixed to a shaft m mounted in a framework l and driven by bevel gearing r from the shaft s of a motor. The frames e are kept at right-angles to the direction of progress by chain or bevel gearing connected to fixed chain or bevel wheels q. Each paddle consists of two blades a, b, Fig. 5, hinged together at f and prevented from opening away from one another more than a certain distance by a stop g. Each blade consists of an oblong frame with fabric stretched over it. The blade a is fixed to a bar c pivoted to crossbars d on the frame e, and is feathered by the action of a spring j connected by a strap i to a disc h<1> on the bar c. When the paddle is advancing, the blade b folds up against the blade a, but, when it is returning, the blade b catches the air and causes the blade a to turn into an active position. The paddles may be arranged on a flying-machine as shown in Fig. 9. The framework in which the paddles are mounted may be hinged to the rest of the framework, as shown in Fig. 11, so that its inclination can be adjusted by ropes wand a winch y.
Patent GB-190228050-A (GB)
Title: A New or Improved Sole Plate for Tramway and other Rail Joints.
Inventor: AMES RICHARD
Filed: 1902-12-19
Granted: 1903-01-29
Abstract: 28,050. Ames, R. Dec. 19. Rail joints; chairs.-Sole-plates for tramway and other rail joints are secured to the rails by the bolts g and the clips or clamps j which engage the rail flanges and the inclined surfaces d under the sole-plates. The bolts g lie in recesses f in the top of the plate, and their nuts are secured by cottars p or locknuts. The underside of the plate is formed as a box girder with loops h and flanges or with a vertical perforated web, the openings thus left in either case being packed with concrete, which forms keys or bonds to anchor the rail and to prevent creep.
Patent GB-190301191-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Fire Escapes and Suspension of Doors, Ladders, Scaffolds, Curtains and the like
Inventor: WEAVERS EDWARD
Filed: 1903-01-17
Granted: 1903-11-19
Abstract: 1191. Weavers, E. Jan. 17. Ladders.-A pair of tubes b, carried round a building, support a trolley d, to which is attached a ladder, which can thus be moved round the building and provide access to windows. A ladder-elevator combination can also be suspended in the same way by a swivel joint and nut, and be adapted for cars, life-lines, &c. The framework of the ladder has an endless chain running round it over the pulleys k, l. This chain is worked by a ratchet and pawl, and supports the elevator car m. A band-brake device can be attached, and the elevator secured to the ground at any point by the screw jack u. The ladder is housed in recesses in the building. This arrangement can be used for window cleaning &c.
Patent GB-190303487-A (GB)
Title: Improvement in Apparatus for Rendering Possible Breathing in Atmosphere Containing Smoke or Injurious Gases
Inventor: LOEB BERNHARD
Filed: 1903-02-13
Granted: 1903-04-09
Abstract: 3487. Loeb, B. Feb. 13. Respirators.-Relates to an apparatus which may be strapped on the back, for rendering air fit for breathing in an atmosphere containing smoke or injurious gases. The air drawn from the atmosphere passes through a series of filters and washing- devices before reaching the mouth &c. for breathing. The arrangement is shown diagrammatically in Fig. 26. The smoky air enters at 61, and passes first through a wool filter 63, then successively through dry filters 64, 65, then through a washing- apparatus 66 to an elastic breathing-bag 67, and then to a filter 68 and through another washer 69 to the mouthpiece 62. The breath exaled passes by a pipe 70 into the breathing-bag 67, whence it returns through the devices 68, 69, where it is deprived of carbonic acid and other impurities, so that it can be breathed over again. Oxygen may be introduced into the air stream at 68, being supplied from a cylinder 71 through an expansion vessel 72. Pure air from outside may be introduced by a hose pipe connected at 64. Fig. 2 shows, in section, the construction of the dry filters and washers. The layers of filtering- material are made up in the form of a cartridge 10, which is secured into the top of the container 14. The filtering-material contains an alkaline substance to absorb carbonic-acid gas. The air entering by the pipe g ascends through the filter, and passes by the pipe i to the washer m, then down through the cone n to the washer p, then up between the cones n, s, and through the washer c to the mouth tube. The construction of the washers is shown at p. The air passes out between two discs into the surrounding liquid, which is preferably glycerine, the arrangement of the two discs being such that the viscous liquid does not flow in between them. The amount of oxygen admitted from the cylinder is regulated by a tap by hand.
Patent GB-190306707-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Balls more particularly Golf Balls and the like
Inventor: PAINTER KENYON VICKERS
Filed: 1903-03-23
Granted: 1903-05-14
Abstract: 6707. Painter, K. V. Oct. 13, A.D. 1902, [date applied for under Patents Act, A.D. 1901]. Balls for golf and like games are composed of one or more pieces of spongy or porous indiarubber, around which strips of rubber 2, Fig. 1, are wound under tension to compress the spongy india-rubber. A covering 3 of paper or other material is then applied. A solid or hollow core may be used at the centre of the india-rubber, which may be adapted to give the requisite weight to the ball.
Patent GB-190307855-A (GB)
Title: A Process for the Manufacture of Metal Articles of Wolfram and Lead.
Inventor: POLTE EUGEN
Filed: 1903-04-04
Granted: 1903-05-28
Abstract: 7855. Polte, E. April 4. Alloys or intimate mixtures of wolfram and lead for use in the manufacture of ammunition, or for other purposes. Purified wolfram and the lead, both granulated or otherwise finely divided, are incorporated by drop hammers, rollers, mortar or ball mills, &c., and the resulting mass is given the desired shape by pressure in a cold or warm condition.
Patent GB-190308971-A (GB)
Title: Means for Electrically Heating Curling Irons and the like
Inventor: SHEPHERD MURRAY
Filed: 1903-04-21
Granted: 1904-04-21
Abstract: 8971. Shepherd, M. April 21. Hair-curling appliances. - Electrically-heated curling-tongs comprise a hollow member 1 containing a resisting-material, which consists of a mixture of iron borings, graphite, and native manganese oxide. The other member 2 is a metal strip joined to the member 1 by a pivot 3. Current is conveyed through the resistance material by the bare ends the of insulated wires 9, 10 carried in the handle 7, the contacts for supplying the current being the portion 19 at the end of the metal sleeve 12 and the metal piece 15. The ordinary lighting-circuit is utilized by means of a device 20, having one end adapted to be inserted into a lamp socket and the other end adapted to receive a lamp bulb. The central contacts 23, 25 are connected to contact-plates 29, 30, respectively. These contact-plates have openings to receive the contacts of the curling-tongs and are normally connected by a metal ball 31 pressed into contact by a spring 32, so that the lamp circuit is completed. When the contact 15 of the curling-tongs is first inserted into the opening of the contact-plate 29, the ball 31 is pushed aside and the circuit broken ; the further insertion of the holder 7 brings the contact 15 against the plate 30 and the contact 19 against the plate 29, so that the circuit is completed through the curling- tongs heater and lamp in series.
Patent GB-190309539-A (GB)
Title: Coin Banks
Inventor: FAIRWEATHER WALLACE
Filed: 1903-04-28
Granted: 1903-08-13
Abstract: 9539. Fairweather, W., [Burns Co., W. F.]. April 28. Money and cash boxes.-Relates to means for preventing the extraction of coins. A coin is inserted through a slit 30, and falls down a shoot 28 on to a tilting plate 22 having wings 23, 26. Normally, a counterbalance weight 29 keeps the plate horizontal, the wing 23 closing the slit 24 in the partition 16. When the plate is tilted by the weight of the coin, the slot 24 is uncovered, as shown in Fig. 2, and the wing 26 obstructs the shoot 28. The coin falls through the slot 24 into the storage box, and it is impossible by reversing, or inserting a tool, to remove a coin through the slots 24, 30.
Patent GB-190318973-A (GB)
Title: A New Parlour Game and Puzzle.
Inventor: PARR JAMES EDWARD
Filed: 1903-09-03
Granted: 1904-03-03
Abstract: 18,973. Parr, J. E. Sept. 3. Games played with balls and boxes; puzzles.-In a parlour game and puzzle, in which it is required to work a number of differently coloured balls into allotted compartments, a shallow rectangular wooden or metal box a, having a glass top, is divided by longitudinal and transverse partitions a<3>, a<4>, so as to form compartments d<1>, d<2>, d<3>, and a ball race as shown. Holes a<5>, in the partition a', are adapted to be opened or closed by a slide b, operated by a handle b', corresponding holes being formed in the slide, so that the balls can be returned to the race at any time during the game. The entrances to the various compartments are guarded by wedge - shaped gates e, on which projecting portions e' are formed. The gates are placed in pairs, as shown, pivotally mounted on pins e<3>, and kept upright by means of bearing-studs e<4>. The gates are opened by the balls striking against the projecting parts e'.
Patent GB-190319011-A (GB)
Title: Combined Cover and Marker for Magazines, Pamphlets and the like.
Inventor: MANN WILLIAM
Filed: 1903-09-03
Granted: 1904-07-07
Abstract: 19,011. Mann, W. Sept. 3. Bookmarkers; bookbinding.-A flap C is attached to, or formed with, a limp cover A, B, for a magazine, pamphlet, or the like, so that its free end may be inserted between the leaves of the magazine to act as a marker.
Patent GB-190322643-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Brush Holders for Dynamo Electric Machines.
Inventor: THOMPSON MILTON ELLSWORTH
Filed: 1903-10-20
Granted: 1903-11-26
Abstract: 22,643. Thompson, M. E. Oct. 20. Brush-holders. - A brush-holder for dynamoelectric machines consists essentially of a metal plate 3, provided with lugs 7, 18 to receive studs 10 on the carbon brush 8 and with a strong spring 14 and cam lever 15 by means of which it is clamped to the fixed rectangular stud 1. The studs 10 are yoked together at their upper ends, and are surrounded by springs 11, placed between the upper lugs 7 and the metal carrier 9 so as to force the brush down against the commutator. The spring 14, a flexible lead 13 positively connecting the carrier 9 and the plate 3, and a spring latch 16 engaging under the yoke 12 to hold the brush in the raised position are secured together to the plate 3 by screws 17. The holder is placed on one or other side of the stud 1 according to the direction of rotation of the commutator. Any desired number of holders and brushes may be secured on the one stud 1.
Patent GB-190325497-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Releasing Device for Fire Hose and the like.
Inventor: HEYWOOD EDWARD
Filed: 1903-11-23
Granted: 1904-09-29
Abstract: 25,497. Heywood, E. Nov. 23. Hose and other flexible pipes.-Relates to rolled coils of hose held together by a strap passed through the centre and buckled over the windings. This strap a is divided, and the two ends a<1>, a' thus formed are overlapped and held together by a thong c threaded through slots b. The thong c is connected to the strap, as by the rivet which secures the strap d, used for fastening the coil to a pipe. To release the hose, the thong is withdrawn from the slots, preferably by pulling a tag e with a finger-ring e<1> which may be connected to it.