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Patent GB-190112408-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Static Rectifiers and other Electrical Apparatus for Producing or Maintaining Continuous or Unidirectional Discharges
Inventor: KINRAIDE THOMAS BURTON
Filed: 1901-06-18
Granted: 1901-07-20
Abstract: 12,408. Kinraide, T. B. June 18. Condensers; converting al!ernating and direct currents ; spark - gap apparatus; switches. - The object is to obtain a uni-directional discharge though the source of energy be alternating. The one electrode a is formed with the point b, Fig. 2, projecting through a perforation c in an insulating- plate or shield d. The other electrode e consists of a disc f with its edges turned inwardly as shown. Fig. 3 shows a simple arrangement for obtaining an uni-directional current through the translators k supplied from an induction coil h. Fig. 1 shows a machine for obtaining a uniduection or continuous discharge from the main terminals a<1>, e<1>, and for charging a condenser. Induction coils 10, 12, 13, shown diagrammatically, are mounted on the base, and the secondaries are connected to the electrodes a, e as shown. The primaries are supplied with current from a battery 14 through the mercury interrupter shown, condensers 15, 16, 17 being connected to the circuits as required. The plungers m<5>, m<6>, m<7>, which are operated from a motor m<9>, may be arranged to dip into the mercury simultaneously or independently, according to the character of the discharge required. Electrodes of the kind described are fitted in connection with Leyden jars, to obtain a continuous instead of an oscillating discharge.
Patent GB-190113373-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Float Valves.
Inventor: MURRAY ALEXANDER WILCONSON
Filed: 1901-07-01
Granted: 1901-10-26
Abstract: 13,373. Murray, A. W. July 1. Float valves.-A float valve adapted for the flushing tank of a water-closet or the like is shown in Fig. 1. The valve casing 13 screws on to the end of the supply pipe 7 and has a number of discharge passages 19, Figs. 1 and 3, which are normally closed by the disc-valve 17 and which, cause a silent discharge on to the exterior of the pipe. The disc-valve is covered with a heavy washer 22 and has a central perforation 18 which allows water to pass into the chamber above the valve to press the valve on to its seat. An extension 23 from the top of the valve casing is normally closed by a cap 25 which is actuated by the balanced extension 30 of the float lever 27. When the float drops, the cap is raised allowing the water to escape from the top of the valve, and the pressure in the supply pipe raises the valve, and the cistern is refilled.
Patent GB-190122529-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Locks.
Inventor: MAITRE JOHN BRACHE LE
Filed: 1901-11-08
Granted: 1902-10-23
Abstract: 22,529. Le Maitre, J. B. Nov. 8. Locks, key; latches; sliding bolts.-Alocking-bolt B is mounted in guides on a plate P secured to the inside of a door, and is adapted to engage a staple . attached to the door post. An extension affixed to the bolt is enclosed in the lock casing, and is provided with one or more projections or teeth b<1> for the engagement of the key. A pivoted lever l<1>, pressed by a spring S', is provided with a projection l<2> adapted to engage notches formed behind each tooth. To lock or unlock the bolt completely, the key has to be turned the same number of times as there are projections b<1>, the lever l<1> being raised by the key clear of the notch previous to the operation of the bolt. In another arrangement, the bolt B is formed with a rack in gear with a pinion operating a rack on a second bolt arranged to lock the door to the other door post. In some cases, the lock can only be operated on the inside, the keyhole not extending through the door. This arrangement is also described as applied to a portmanteau, and is applicable to boxes and bags. The two bolts may each be provided with projections operated by the one key. In other arrangements, a sliding bolt or lifting- latch is formed with an extension having a socket or staple adapted to receive the bolt of a lock secured to a door. The Provisional Specification describes a lock in which a spring-controlled bolt is provided with projections having an arch-shaped slot between them. The slot is engaged by a lever or levers or tumblers pivoted on the key pin and provided with an opening or openings to receive projections on the key. When turning the key, the lever or tumbler is moved into engagement with the bolt projections to operate the bolt.
Patent GB-190123353-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Milking Apparatus.
Inventor: LAWRENCE WILLIAM HENRY
Filed: 1901-11-19
Granted: 1902-11-13
Abstract: 23,353. Lawrence, W. H., and Kennedy, R. Nov. 19. Cow-milkers.- Relates to apparatus for milking cows by means of pulsating suction. The apparatus comprises a vacuum-producing apparatus, a vacuum - regulating apparatus, a vacuum storage receptacle, a milk receptacle, a pulsation-producing apparatus, and teat-cups and connections. In Fig. 1, a<1> is the vacuum-producing apparatus, which may be an ejector of any ordinary construction, with which is employed a pressure-reducing valve a' so as to maintain a maximum vacuum at the ejector. a represents the main pipe having branches b leading to the milk receptacles c, and also branches leading to vacuum storage receptacles d, d'. A vacuum regulator e is arranged in the pipe a to prevent the vacuum acting in the teat cups from exceeding a given maximum, and, if necessary, to admit air to reduce the degree of vacuum. The regulator is of special construction, and contains two concentric valves, the inner one of which is weighted. The valves act under the influence of the vacuum and the atmospheric pressure, first of all to cut off connection with the ejector a<1>, and then, if necessary, to admit air. The vacuumregulating device may be placed, as shown in Fig. 1, to regulate the vacuum in all the teat cups, or it may be placed in any other position to regulate the vacuum in a portion only of the system. The milk receptacle c is preferably conical, and the cover is provided with a handle h of the shape shown, having extensions in which the teat cups may be suspended when not in use. The cover of the receptacle c carries the pulsating device, and also an inspection device made of glass or other transparent material through which the flow of milk can be observed. The pulsating device is of the type described in Specification No. 6129, A.D. 1896, and consists of a cylinder having a chest beneath it containing valves or ports, and of a piston reciprocating in the cylinder and operating to bring two sets of ports alternately into communication with each other and thus effect the pulsations of vacuum. The piston is reciprocated by variations of pressure on its ends, and the variations are controlled by a disc valve, oscillated by a crank actuated by a pivoted lever reciprocated by the movement of the piston itself. The teat cup consists of an outer and an inner sleeve united together at the mouth of the cup. The inner sleeve is made thin, so that it will stretch to admit the cow's teat. The outer sleeve is made thicker, but with V-shaped grooves at each end, to allow the intermediate part of the sleeve to collapse and expand with variations in the pressure within the cup. To prevent the teat from blocking the discharge orifice of the cup, an overflow cup is placed in the bottom of the teat cup. The teat dips into the overflow cup, and is thus immersed in milk during the milking operation. The whole system of apparatus may be mounted on a motor or other vehicle so as to be transportable.
Patent GB-190125889-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Corset Busks.
Inventor: NOTTELLE PAUL
Filed: 1901-12-18
Granted: 1902-07-03
Abstract: 25,889. Nottelle, P. Dec. 18. Corsets.-In place of the usual widened bases, corset busks Bare provided with strips L fixed at any suitable angle to their lower ends.
Patent GB-190201126-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Methods of Generating Electrical Energy.
Inventor: WASSILIEFF ALEXANDRE
Filed: 1902-01-15
Granted: 1902-12-04
Abstract: 1126. Wassilieff, A. Jan. 15. Primary batteries.-Relates to batteries in which a series of electrodes are partly immersed in one continuous liquid, and consists in imparting motion to some or all of the electrodes, or to the liquid, or to both. The Figure shows pairs of electrodes of copper c and zinc z mounted on an insulated part b of a shaft a adapted to be rocked or rotated by a handle m.
Patent GB-190213572-A (GB)
Title: A New or Improved Electrically Operated Hammer
Inventor: STOCKS HARRY BENWELL
Filed: 1902-06-16
Granted: 1903-05-21
Abstract: 13,572. Stocks, H. B., and Bingham, T. M. de. June 16. Percussive tools. - An electric percussive tool for chipping, caulking, riveting, &c. has an iron or steel plunger A moving in a non-magnetic casing B on which are two solenoids C, D, each less in length than the plunger. The plunger is reciprocated to strike the tool I by the alternate energizing of the solenoids, the necessary contacts being made by a sliding block L having a rod K with a collar J, with which the plunger engages at each end of its stroke to shift the block from a contact H to a contact G or vice versÔ, the block remaining in contact with a contactblock M. The contacts G, H are connected to the solenoids, and a stopping and starting switch N is provided in the main circuit.
Patent GB-190214933-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Smoke Consumers for Domestic Fire-places.
Inventor: GIESSMANN MAX CARL JOHANN GOTT
Filed: 1902-07-04
Granted: 1903-05-14
Abstract: 14,933. Glessmann, M. C. J. G. July 4. Smoke-consuming.-In the case of kitchen ranges, the structure shown in Fig. 2 is secured to the front of the boiler against the flue which passes below it. It consists of the semicircular mouthpiece c, trough a, and depending plate h, secured by screws to the boiler, together with the detachable shell d supported upon projections f and secured by screws g. The shell is protected on the outside with ribs or projections. Smoke conbined with atmospheric air descends behind the outer shell and the mouthpiece, then passing through the fuel to the chimney. In the case of other fireplaces, a flue is provided near the bottom of the grate, and the device connectel therewith as described above.
Patent GB-190218480-A (GB)
Title: Improved Swift or Reel for Holding and Facilitating the Unwinding of Hanks or Skeins.
Inventor: POURE GEORGES
Filed: 1902-08-22
Granted: 1903-08-20
Abstract: 18,480. Poure, G. Aug. 22. Swifts ; skein holders.- The holder is made entirely of metal. The arms G are forced into segments of radial tubes b, b<1>, b<2>, which are pressed in discs B mounted upon a rod having projecting ends or trunnions, or upon a tube which can be strung upon a rod for unwinding purposes. The apparatus is used in winding and stocking frames &c.
Patent GB-190219012-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Automatic or Coin-freed Delivery Apparatus for Liquids.
Inventor: MARX HEINRICH
Filed: 1902-08-29
Granted: 1903-07-30
Abstract: 19,012. Marx, H. Aug. 29. Bottles ; stoppers.-Relates to coin-freed apparatus for the sale of beverages &c. The liquid is contained in bottles, one of which can be emptied after each prepayment, though it cannot be removed from the apparatus, the contents being taken by a removable tumbler or other open vessel. Each bottle has a stopper v attached to a ratchet rod w, which catches against a stirrup u, but can be disengaged by a hook y. A telescopic mouthpiece s' is used with this stopper, to drop by gravity towards the receiving tumbler.
Patent GB-190300894-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Treatment of Cotton Fabric for Imparting a Silk or Wool-like Appearance thereto
Inventor: EDLICH PAUL
Filed: 1903-01-13
Granted: 1903-02-26
Abstract: 894. Edlich, P. Jan. 13. Washing.-In treating cotton fabrics to imitate silk or woollen fabrics, the material is fed from a table a and passes through a stentering-device A, a mercerizing-trough B, over pressing-rollers i, i<1>, k, k, through a second stentering-device C, and finally through a rinsing-trough as shown, in which it is squirted on both sides to remove he mercerizing lye.
Patent GB-190301450-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Lubricators; to Facilitate the Insertion of same into Axleboxes of Railway & Tramway Vehicles.
Inventor: LADDS JAMES OSWALD
Filed: 1903-01-21
Granted: 1903-10-22
Abstract: 1450. Ladds, J. O. Jan. 21. Axle-boxes, lubricating. - The lubricator is flexible, to facilitate its insertion in and removal from the axle-box. It consists of a number of curved sheet-metal plates A having pads C and wicks through which the lubricant rises by capillary attraction. The extended parts A' are connected together by springs B with rivets and washers, or the springs B', Fig. 6, may be attached to lugs A'. Another means of flexibly connecting the plates A consists in inserting a spiral spring in tubes formed along the edges of the plates. The lubricator is held against the journal by springs D attached to the base-plates F, which are joined by springs G in a similar manner to the plates A. The plates E, F are punched with central holes, having flanges over which the ends of the springs D are sprung. The loop F<1> serves to withdraw the lubricator from the axle-box.
Patent GB-190301755-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Manufacture of Sulphuric Anhydride.
Inventor: GARROWAY WILLIAM
Filed: 1903-01-24
Granted: 1904-01-23
Abstract: 1755. Garroway, W. Jan. 24. Ozone.-Cooled air at a pressure of 10 atmospheres is forced through a tube a, and a longitudinal chamber or cylinder A, formed of iron lined with a dielectric in which there are attached on either side 500 platinum points b, connected up to the two poles of a transformer B giving a pressure up to 8000 volts, so as to produce a series of intermittent electric discharges. The ozonized air and nitrogen oxides produced pass through a valve C and are used for the manufacture of sulphuric anhydride.
Patent GB-190303454-A (GB)
Title: Improved Apparatus for Closing in an Air-tight Manner Vessels Containing Preserves, Natural History Specimens and other Substances.
Filed: 1903-02-13
Granted: 1904-01-28
Abstract: 3454. Wise, W. L., [Nathan, L.]. Feb. 13. Bottling. - Relates to a method of hermetically closing vessels containing pre serves, natural-history specimens, &c. The vessel 9 together with a joinling - disc and cover is placed on a platform 8, which can be raised or lowered by means of a pistonrod 7 working in a press cylinder 3 connected to a receiver 4 filled with glycerine &c. The piston 7 is raised by connecting the receiver 4 to a chamber of compressed air. The platform 8, when raised, bears airtightly against downward projections on a vacuum chamber 14, suitably supported. A vacuum is produced in the chamber, and the cover of the vessel 9 is pressed down by a plunger, which is depressed against the action of a spring by means of a system of levers actuated by a cord or rod 23 connected to a treadle 22. Compressed air, or air at atmospberic pressure is then admitted to the chamber 14, the platform 8 is lowered by connecting the receiver 4 to the atmosphere, and the vessel 9 is removed. A slide valve or multiple way cock 26 is provided for connecting the receiver 4 with a compressed-air chamber, for connecting the chamber 14 with a vacuum chamber, and for connecting the receiver 4 and the chamber 14 to the atmosphere. Two or more vessels may be closed at once.
Patent GB-190307178-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Cooker
Inventor: BADLEY JAMES ALFRED
Filed: 1903-03-27
Granted: 1903-08-20
Abstract: 7178. Badley, J. A. March 27. Saucepans and cooking- kettles.-The saucepan a contains the vegetable cooker b, the sides of which are perforated at c. Water may be pressed out of the vegetables, when cooked, by means of the presser d. Within the vessel b fits the steamer e for puddings, potatoes, &c. On top is fitted the steamer g for meat, fish, &c. The bottom of the vessel g has an aperture h, surrounded by the flange j and covered by the plate i. The meat &c. is placed on the perforated bottom k, which has handles for its removal. Fig. 2 shows another vessel l which may be fitted into the steamer e. It has no bottom, but has a flange which supports the perforated vessel n. The perforated plate o can be removed by the handles p.
Patent GB-190308127-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Means or Apparatus for Carburetting Air for Lighting, Heating, Motive and other purposes.
Filed: 1903-04-08
Granted: 1904-03-17
Abstract: 8127. Fietz (Preliminary) Syndicate, and Grist, C. J. April 8. Carburetting; mixing gases.-To prevent the carburetting-mixture described in Specification No. 22,690, A.D. 1902, from becoming chilled or solidified by the absorption of heat by the compressed air, it is stored in a receptacle w at some distance from the carburetter a, to which it is supplied by a nozzle t, a glass inspection tube s, and a number of small tubes y, by which it is distributed over the coiled layers of absorbent tubing l, through which the compressed air from the pipe j passes. The tubing l consists of cotton-wick hose or other absorbent material, and is kept to the required shape by a central spirally-wound core m. The layers of coils are so arranged that each alternative layer will conduct the air passing through it spirally from the circumference towards the centre, while the intermediate layers will conduct the air back from the centre towards the circumference of their respective layers. The carburetted air issues by the pipe k, and may be diluted by air supplied by the pipe q. Any waste carburetting material escapes below the perforated partition f, and is drawn off through the cock h.
Patent GB-190318413-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Portable Roofs for Sheds, Pavilions, Freight Cars, Stacks of Grain, and the like.
Inventor: MORRIS WALTER
Filed: 1903-08-26
Granted: 1903-10-15
Abstract: 18,413. Morris, W. Aug. 26. Plates.-Portable roofs, coverings or awnings for outbuildings, pavilions, freight cars, stacks of grain, &c. are constructed of flanged overlapping interlocking plates 1, 2 connected by short bolts 5, which are fixed to the side flanges 3 of the plates 1, pass through holes in the flanges 4 of the plates 2, and are provided with tightening-nuts 7. For an ordinary ridge or couple roof, flanges 8, 10 of the plates 1, 2 make the joints at the ridge watertight, and flanges 9 at the lower ends of the plates cover the side joints. Tubular supporting eye-rods 13, 14, 15 are passed through holes in the flanges 3, 4 and end posts, and are fitted with nuts. The plates can be packed one within another for transport. For awnings, the upper edges of the plates are detachably secured to the wall or side of the building. Fig. 8 shows a portable roof for a round stack or small pavilion constructed of overlapping flanged sectors 1, connected by the bolts and nuts 5, 7. A conical hood is secured at the apex by a vertical bolt, nut and washer.
Patent GB-190324007-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Swinging Chairs.
Inventor: COSSMANN MAX
Filed: 1903-11-05
Granted: 1904-01-07
Abstract: 24,007. Cossmann, M. Nov. 5. Chairs.-Relates to a swinging chair which may be converted by the occupant into a couch or invalid's chair. The chair consists of bars 1, 3, 5, connected by cross-rails 7, 8, 9, 10, over which is stretched the cloth which is looped round the back cross-rail 8 and sewn together at the edge 13. The back bars 3 are connected by pivots 14 to the seat bars 1, and are prolonged below the pivots. The prolongations are pivoted to struts 17 which are also pivoted to links 19 pivoted to the seat bars. The lower ends of the links are connected by pivoted struts 23 to the leg-rest bars 5. Bars 47 are swung on the pivots 61 of the links, and may be drawn tightly against the struts 17 by bolts 11 fitted with wing-nuts so that the chair frame may be held in any position. The chair is suspended by links 28, 29 from studs 32 which are fixed in the middle frame standards 36 by wing-nuts 34. The frame is stayed by a cross-rail 38 and struts 39, 40. The bottom rails 43 are provided with stiffeners 49. Arm-rests 55, 57, 59 are provided on the framing. Plates 51 prevent the chair from sinking into soft ground. To convert the chair from an ordinary to an invalid's chair, the nuts on the bolts 11 are loosened and the occupant leans back while pressing with his feet against the foot-rest. The back and leg rest bars move nearly through a rightangle, until the bars 17 come against the seat bars 1, or until the edges of the links 19 come against the bolts 11. Other locking-devices besides that shown may be employed, such as a peg which engages in holes in the links and the struts 17. The links 19 may also be prolonged above the seat, and connected by bars parallel to the seat to the back bars 3.
Patent GB-190327394-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Steam Generators.
Inventor: IMRAY OLIVER
Filed: 1903-12-14
Granted: 1904-01-21
Abstract: 27,394. Imray, 0 , [Stirling Co.]. Dec. 14. Watertube boilers.-Relates to boilers in which inclined water tubes are connected to vertical front and rear headers having mounted above them one or more transverse steam and water drums. Certain headers are extended d o w nwards as far as, or below the level of, the firegrate, and h a v e water boxes 8 connected by nipples 9 to the upper parts of the water legs 5 so formed. The upcurrent headers 13, and the pipes 12 connecting these headers to the drum 11, are of large cross-section. In a modification, the front and rear headers are the same size, and one row only of tubes 12 connect the headers 13 to the drum 11.
Patent GB-190327987-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Shaft Hangers or Supports.
Inventor: LEVALLEY CHRISTOPHER WARREN
Filed: 1903-12-21
Granted: 1904-01-21
Abstract: 27,987. Levalley, C. W. Feb. 18, [date applied for under Patents Act, A.D. 1901]. Adjusting bearings; hangers; pedestals.-Relates to adjustable bearings for line shafting and is shown applied to a hanger. The side-bars 1 are secured to the ceiling, and similar bars 2 are bolted to them at a suitable height by bolts 12. This arrangement allows the bearing to be roughly adjusted. Cross-pieces 3, 4 carry the bearing, which may be finely adjusted by the screw devices 5 of any usual construction. The distance between the ends 14 of the bars 2 is sufficient to allow the passage of the shaft. The bearing may be lubricated by an oil cup 8 or any other means, The cross-bar 9 further strengthens the hanger. The hanger may be inverted and screwed to the floor to form a support to the shaft.
Patent GB-190400291-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Electric Incandescent Lamp.
Inventor: REGNART CHARLES CLARE
Filed: 1904-01-05
Granted: 1904-02-11
Abstract: 291. Regnart, C. C. Jan. 5. Incandescent lamps; supporting lamps.-An imitation candle lamp is provided wit h a long glass stem c integral with or cemented to the bulb a, and having the ordinary cap e at its lower end. A length of opal glass tube g surrounds the stem and preferably a small portion of the bulb as shown. The bulb is shaped as shown and may be tinted or fluted to assist the imitation.
Patent GB-190403170-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Fertilizer and Process for Making the same.
Inventor: LAER NORBERT VAN
Filed: 1904-02-09
Granted: 1904-10-20
Abstract: 3170. Laer, N. van. Feb. 9. Manures.-To obtain a fertilizer from pressed yeast, it is treated with chemical fertilizing-agents, which cause liquefaction and fermentation. The nitrates of sodium and potassium are mentioned, and other salts of these metals or of magnesium, phosphorus, and ammonium are suitable. Soot may be added during fermentation, and the product is treated with unslaked lime with or without mineral superphosphates, e.g., calcium superphosphate. The manure is dried, if necessary, and disintegrated and screened.