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Patent GB-190116554-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Broom Flannel and Bucket Wringer used in connection therewith.
Inventor: WATHEN ELIZABETH CLEMENS
Filed: 1901-08-17
Granted: 1902-08-14
Abstract: 16,554. Wathen, E. C. Aug. 17. Mops; mop wringers.-Fig. 2 shows a mop, and Fig. 3 a bucket-wringer for use in connection therewith. Strips of flannel D, Fig. 2, are secured to bars C carried on, a frame A attached to a handle B. The appliance is stated to be intended for use in connection with the scrubbing-brush described in Specification No. 16,555, A.D. 1901, Abridgment Class Brushing &c.]. The bucket F carries a soap holder H, and a fixed plate g and a hinged plate g<1> provided with perforated corrugated plates G, G'. To squeeze the flannel, it is placed between the two plates and the handle is pulled over into the position shown in dotted lines pressing the flannel between the plates G, G<1>. The Provisional Specification also states that the bucket may have a projecting foot-plate.
Patent GB-190118252-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Apparatus for Signalling on and Stopping Trains Independently of the Driver.
Inventor: KITTRIDGE GEORGE RICHARD
Filed: 1901-09-12
Granted: 1901-10-26
Abstract: 18,252. Kittridge, G. R. Sept. 12. Signals on engines &c. ; stopping engines &c. ; indicators and repeaters, signal.-Relates to means for shutting off steam, applying the brakes, and actuating an audible signal on a train when it runs past a signal at danger.' A bar v, pivoted on trunnions v<1> in two of the rail chairs, is provided with cheeks z carrying a weighted swinging lever w<1>, which is normally held in the vertical or operative position, as shown, by a weight b<1>. One of the lugs e<1> or f<1> of the frame has a connection d<1> with the ordinary signal-operating mechanism, by which the lever w<1> is drawn to an inclined inoperative position when the signal is put to ` line 'clear,' this movement of the lever being limited by the stop g<1>. The arm c' similarly stops the lever in the vertical position, when the signal is put to `danger.' When the lever is vertical, it is adapted to trip the arm f of the hollow rod a mounted on the engine, and thereby to release the arm g<2> on the transverse rod h from the arm g on the upper end of the rod a. The rod h has a box key, which fits on a cock i controlling the supply of steam from the ordinary steam-whistle pipe to two cylinders j, m, and to a second whistle. When the rod h is released from the arm g, it is partially rotated by the weight of its arms g<2>, h<3>, so opening the cock i, and admitting steam to the cylinders j, m, the pistons k, n of which respectively close the regulator lever l and open the brake valve o. The second whistle is also sounded to give an audible signal. The apparatus is re-set by the driver by means of the hand-wheel k<1> and the lever arm h<3>. The apparatus may be adapted to be operated from either side of the engine by providing a second cock i &c. A bell on the apparatus on the permanent way may be sounded by the movement of the apparatus to the 'line clear' position, to give a starting-signal to the driver.
Patent GB-190122882-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Air or Gas Compressors
Inventor: AULDJO LOUIS CARNEGY
Filed: 1901-11-12
Granted: 1901-12-21
Abstract: 22,882. Auldjo, L. C. Nov. 12. Compressing.-The pump is double-acting, and compresses in two stages. The inlet valves e, e<1> are fed from a common inlet h, and the end a' of the cylinder delivers into the charge drawn into the end a at about half stroke through the valve f<1>, passage k, and ports l. The two charges are expelled through the valve f and port j.
Patent GB-190204836-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Moulders' Boxes for Casting.
Filed: 1902-02-26
Granted: 1902-06-05
Abstract: 4836. Gilbert, J., and Williams & Sons, J. Feb. 26. Moulding.-A moulding-box for use in forming moulds for the casting of steel or iron ingot moulds, or for casting the ingots direct, or for the casting of pipes, &c., consists of two parts a, b hinged together and locked in the closed position by bolts f and removable blocks g. The interior is furnished with a number of snugs and top and bottom flanges, to hold in place a brickwork or clay lining on which the loam mould is formed. After drying, the mould is lowered over a core, if such is used, and the metal poured. When the metal is sufficiently set, the mould is slightly opened and withdrawn, and is then closed, and the loam mould is repaired so that it is again ready for use.
Patent GB-190210890-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Telephone Systems and Apparatus therefor.
Inventor: RUNGE WALTER C
Filed: 1902-05-12
Granted: 1903-06-12
Abstract: 10,890. Runge, W. C. May 12. Switches. - Relates to telephone systems in which the call is sent by raising the telephone from the lever, and the clearing-out signal is sent by hanging up the receiver. The subscriber's switch lever F, Fig. 2, is provided with an extra contact-block having a face F<6> of insulating-material so as to cause the spring F<5>, connected with earth, to put momentarily the line A, Fig. 1, to earth by the spring F<4>, or the line A<1> to earth by the lever F, according to the up or down motion of the lever F in calling or clearing out. The two lines A, A' are connected, at the exchange to the double jack spring E' and the socket ring E respectively. The line relay B is normally in connection with the line A through the springs E', E<2>, but, on the insertion of a plug, this circuit is broken and the line A' is connected to the relay B through the jack-sleeve E, plug-sleeve D, and spring E'. The armature B' of the relay B is provided with a detent B<2> by which the circuit of the calling-signal B<3> is kept closed until a plug is inserted, when the detent is released so that the relay is re-set. H denotes the operator's calling and apparatus key, and L the 'engaged' signal relay. The relay L has two separate coils separated by a magnetic screen M' and enclosed in magnetic sleeves. The armature L<1> controls a gap in the circuit of the 'engaged' signal L<3>, and has a second contact J' arranged in the circuit of the operator's calling-generator J, and breaks this circuit during conversation. The armature L<1> engages with a double detent L', L<7> on a spring-controlled lever carrying a contact spring L<4> connected to one circuit of the calling- plug K. The spring L' makes contact with either the spring L<5> connected to the relay or the spring L<6> connected through the key H to one circuit of the answering-plug. The coil M of the 'engaged' relay is excited when either subscriber hangs up his receiver, and causes its armature M<4> to act on a shifting-rod by which the armature L' is released and the talking-circuit broken. The circuits of the three-way plugs form the two talking-circuits, one of which includes the ' engaged ' signal relay, while the third circuit includes the releasing-magnet of the 'engaged' signal relay. In a modified form, electric detents are employed. In this case, the subscriber's lever has a heel-piece containing an insulated metal contact for closing, when the receiver is taken off, the earth circuit of the relay B and a relay at the subscriber's station. The armature of the subscriber's relay carries a swell spring by which it is moved when the lever rises or falls. The insertion of a plug at the exchange releases both relays. The exchange plug wires are divided by condensers, thus necessitating two 'engaged' relays and clearing-out signals.
Patent GB-190223609-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Weighing Apparatus specially applicable to Weigh-bridges.
Inventor: GREENHOUGH JAMES
Filed: 1902-10-29
Granted: 1903-09-10
Abstract: 23,609. Greenhough, J. Oct. 29. Compound-lever apparatus; weigh-bridges for railway vehicles.-Relates to modifications in the weigh - bridge apparatus described in Specification No. 15,666, A.D. 1894, whereby such apparatus may be employed for weighing long freight cars. Two of the main levers 1 on one side of the steelyard 18 are extended beyond the fulcra 2. The latter are beneath, while the knife-edges 3 for the straps 4 carrying the transverse beams 5 are above. These levers 1 form primary levers, and are connected by knife-edges 8 and straps 9 to a pair of intermediate levers 6 having fulcra 7, knife-edges 3<1>, and straps 4. These intermediate levers are similarly connected to end levers 10, having fulcra 11 at their extremities and knife-edges 3<11> and straps 4 on the steelyard side. The same arrangement of primary, intermediate, and end levers may be also made on the opposite side of the steelyard, and the two arrangements may be connected together or be used independently of one another by the use of a relieving-device. The number of levers and the relative positions of the fulcra and the knifeedges may be varied. In every case, the weight on the platform 12 is transmitted through the longitudinal beams 13 and the several transverse beams 5<11>, 5<1>, 5 to the different levers, and from the primary lever to knife-edges 14, links 15, bell cranks 16, supported on brackets or fulcrumed on links, and a horizontal rod to the steelyard 18.
Patent GB-190226953-A (GB)
Title: Process and Apparatus for the Therapeutic Treatment of the Human Body by Absorption through the Skin.
Inventor: LUETJE JULIUS
Filed: 1902-12-06
Granted: 1903-10-22
Abstract: 26,953. L³tje, J. Dec. 6. Treatment, special methods or systems of; medicines, administering; heating -appliances; light, treating diseases with.-The parts of the body to be treated with medicaments, for example, such as are contained in ointments or mineral baths, are enclosed in an airtight chamber, and the pressure therein raised, in order to promote the transference of the medicament through the skin. One form of apparatus consists of a bell-shaped chamber a, Fig. 1, with an elastic jointing-material b. The apparatus is strapped on, and the pressure of the air increased by means of the pump e. An electric glow-lamp with a reflector may be mounted on the outside of the chamber a, so that the part may be subjected to the action of heat, and, if the chamber is made of glass, also to the action of light. For treating a limb, the apparatus shown in Fig. 2 may be used. It is provided with a pressure gauge f, a thermometer g, and cocks h, i to let down the pressure and draw off the liquid respectively. An airtight closure is made by means of a removable cover g<1>, Fig. 4, having a groove which receives the beaded edge h<1> of a flexible collar b. The cover g<1> is jointed to the chamber a in a similar manner. In a modification, the bend of the collar is received by a groove in a flange on the chamber and secured therein by a packing-ring. For treating the whole body, a domed apparatus with a breathing-tube is used. The head of the patient may be outside the chamber, a suitable jointing-device being fitted round his neck. Instead of air, liquid may be pumped in, or a diaphragm or membrane in the wall of the chamber may be forced inwards to produce the required pressure.
Patent GB-190300610-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in connection with Winding, Doubling and Gassing Machines and the like.
Inventor: ARUNDEL HENRY BIRKBY
Filed: 1903-01-09
Granted: 1903-11-12
Abstract: 610. Arundel, H. B., and Higginson, J. Jan. 9. Winding-machines; yarns and threads, gassing. -In a winding, doubling, or gassing machine, or the hke, the thread c is guided to the cheese b, which is rotated by frictional contact with the drum a, by a guide d, pivoted at e to a bracket p, which is carried by reciprocating wires g. The lower end f of the guide d is pressed against the periphery of the cheese by a spring m, or by a weight. The cheese is mounted on a spindle at the end of a rocking lever, and, as it increases in diameter, its centre moves in the line k-k, so that the end f of the guide keeps in contact with the cheese without requiring to move appreciably. The motion of the guide d is limited by a stop o, so that the thread leaves the guide when knocking-off occurs. The spindle of the cheese may be mounted on a lever, the lower end of which is guided by a cam or inclined plane.
Patent GB-190303534-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Lamp Chimneys.
Inventor: KEMPNER STEPHAN
Filed: 1903-02-14
Granted: 1903-04-30
Abstract: 3534. Kempner, S. Feb. 14. Chimneys.-In making glass chimneys for lamps, wire netting a similar in shape to the chimney is placed in the form, and the glass is then blown into the form in the ordinary manner. The netting is thus embedded flush with the surface of the glass.
Patent GB-190307317-A (GB)
Title: Chain-press for the Manufacturing of Drops, Caramels, and the like.
Inventor: GAEBEL RICHARD
Filed: 1903-03-30
Granted: 1904-02-04
Abstract: 7317. Gaebel, R. March 30. Embossing.-In a machine for making caramels, drops, and the like, the rod of prepared caramel &c. is introduced into a tube t, and passes between two endless chains k, the links of which carry cutters which may be provided with stamp-plates bearing marks, figures, &c. The chains pass over toothed wheels z, and run upon guide-rails f forming a wedge-like or conical way, the sugar rod being thus subjected to an increasing pressure as it is carried along between the chains.
Patent GB-190310977-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Apparatus for Drilling, Screwing and Making a Pipe Connection with a Pipe or Vessel Containing Fluid or Air under Pressure.
Inventor: CLARK DAVID
Filed: 1903-05-14
Granted: 1904-04-21
Abstract: 10,977. Clark, D. May 14. Drilling; tapping.-An apparatus for drilling, tapping, and inserting a screw connection in a pipe or vessel containing fluid, air, or steam under pressure comprises a casting 9 and saddle 5, secured on the pipe 6 by a chain and bolts, and provided with a conical valve or cover 12 through which pass a number of spindles carrying the tools for performing the necessary operations and also the pipe connection 22. The spindles are arranged equidistant from the centre of the valve and are brought successively over the point of connection. The spindle 20 is shown provided with a drill tap, and an arm 17 is pivoted on the casting to receive the back centre of a ratchet brace for rotating the spindles.
Patent GB-190320151-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Manufacture and Production of Anthracene Colouring Matters.
Inventor: JOHNSON JAMES YATE
Filed: 1903-09-18
Granted: 1904-02-04
Abstract: 20,151. Johnson, J. Y., [Badische Anilin & Soda Fabrik]. Sept. 18. Dyes, artificial.-The polyhydroxyanthraquinone sulphonic acid, prepared as described in Specification No. 7394, A.D. 1903, is condensed with the sulphonic acids of aromatic amines. In one example, the sodium salt of the first-mentioned body is heated for about one hour, at a temperature of from 200‹ to 205‹ C., in an autoclave, with phosphoric anhydride and sodium sulphanilate. The resulting product is poured into water, the solution boiled, and the colouring-matter precipitated by common salt, and subsequently filtered and washed with brine. This colouring-matter dyes unmordanted wool bluish-red shades, chromemordanted wool reddish-blue shades, and aluminamordanted wool violet shades. In another example, the same sodium salt is dissolved in water along with sodium metanilate, and the mixture heated for about an hour at a temperature of about 170‹ C. It is then worked up as above. The colouring-matter obtained dyes wool somewhat redder shades than the first dyes. Other sulphonic acids may also be used.
Patent GB-190321972-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Dynamo-electric Machinery.
Inventor: MAWDSLEY JOHN HERBERT ST HILL
Filed: 1903-10-12
Granted: 1904-08-18
Abstract: 21,972. Mawdsley, J. H. St. Hill. Oct. 12. Field magnets ; sparking, preventing.-Consists in improving commutation by means of auxiliary field coils, which are closed on themselves and placed parallel to and closely over the armature coils that are undergoing commutation. In Fig. 1, the end rings 1 and bolts 2 form the auxiliary commutation coils, the bolts being in the neutral zones. The pole-pieces 4 are formed of contiguous limbs of adjacent magnets 5. In Fig. 3, the auxiliary coils 6 are similar to the field coils 3 shown in Fig. 1, but may be used with any wellknown form of field coil, or with the forms described in Specification No. 9604, A.D. 1903. In Fig. 5, the auxiliary coils consist of bolts and end rings, while the field coils are so placed that the sides 7 lie close up to the field cores, while the ends 8 lie in the neutral zone and as close as possible to the armature. The auxiliary coils may be separate ones for each pole, or they may be common to, or have parts in common for two or more poles.
Patent GB-190323768-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Gramophones.
Inventor: PARSONS CHARLES ALGERNON
Filed: 1903-11-02
Granted: 1904-10-27
Abstract: 23,768. Parsons, C. A. Nov. 2. Phonographs &c.-The needles d of gramophones &c. are supported in a socket b of such form e, Fig. 2, that the needle is jammed in the socket by the pressure between the needle and the record. For holding the needle in position when not in use, a permanent magnet f or light spring is used. The form of reproducer a shown in Fig. 1 is that described in Specification No. 10,468, A.D. 1903.
Patent GB-190324182-A (GB)
Title: An Improvement in connection with the Spindles of Spinning and Doubling Frames.
Filed: 1903-11-07
Granted: 1904-03-17
Abstract: 24,182. Lees & Co., A., and Clegg, J. W. Nov. 7. Spindle apparatus.-A bent catch i, Figs. 1 and 3, is hinged in a transverse slot h in the bottom of the bolster flange of a doubling &c. frame, and after the spindle has been stopped by hand&c., the part i<1> is made to engage a notch g in the flange of the wharve e. The spindle is thus retained in position while piecing operations are carried out. In modifications, the notch g is formed on the lower surface of the wharve, or a projection is employed instead.
Patent GB-190401979-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Frames or Chassis for Motor Road Vehicles.
Inventor: SIMMS FREDERICK RICHARD
Filed: 1904-01-26
Granted: 1904-12-22
Abstract: 1979. Simms, F. R. Jan. 26. Motor road vehicles.-Frames are constructed of wood and sheet-metal plates, the plates being shaped to form both the flitch plates and false chassis. Fig. 2 is a plan, and Fig. 3 a sectional elevation on the line 3-3 of Fig. 2. The parts b of the rolled sheet-metal plates partially enclose and are bolted to the wooden frames a, and the parts c form the false chassis upon which the motor &c. is mounted. Angle-pieces d strengthen the connection between the side frames and wooden cross-piece, and the parts c are bolted to metal cross-stays e, f.
Patent GB-190403533-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Conveyors or Transporting Means.
Inventor: BLACKETT WILLIAM CUTHBERT
Filed: 1904-02-12
Granted: 1904-09-22
Abstract: 3533. Blackett, W. C. Feb. 12. Conveyers.-Relates to conveyers, more especially for use in mines for transporting the coal from the working face to the tubs as described in Specification No. 24,167, A.D. 1902, and consists in making the trough in easily-handled sections, in mounting the tumbler frames independently of the trough, and in making the trough reversible and capable of protecting the return run of the chain. In one construction, Fig. 3, pins on one end of each trough section 1 engage sockets on the adjacent end of the next section, and are secured by keys, and the troughs are supported on trestles 7 to which they are connected by pins 9. One tumbler frame may be secured by bars 17 fitting sockets in the frame and secured at their upper ends to the roof by screws, and the other tumbler frame may be secured by an adjustable chain 20 to a beam. The reversible trough, Fig. 3, consists of two troughs placed back to back, the lower one for the time being forming the support for the upper and affording protection to the return run of the chain. At each end of the trough is secured a cross-plate such as 26 formed with pin-and-socket extensions. In modifications, the lower trough is shallower than the upper, and its side parts only may be used.
Patent GB-190403636-A (GB)
Title: Improved Process and Means for Imparting a Velvety Appearance to the Walls of Rooms, Doors, Furniture and such like.
Inventor: MUTTERER LEONHARD GOTTLIEB
Filed: 1904-02-13
Granted: 1904-09-01
Abstract: 3636. Mutterer, L. G. Feb. 13. Painting; paints, materials for.-A velvet appearance is produced on walls, doors, furniture, &c. by first coating the surface with paint and then applying wool, shearings, or fibres by means of a stretched coarse cloth on which the fibres are strewn. The woollen particles are applied to the margins, and other parts insufficiently covered, by a bellows or spray-producer. Designs are produced by stencil plates and brushes working in different directions through holes in the stencils. The paint may consist of white lead, oil which has been left standing for some time, and varnish.
Patent GB-190406848-A (GB)
Title: Improvement in Printing with Indanthrene and Flavanthrene.
Inventor: IMRAY OLIVER
Filed: 1904-03-21
Granted: 1905-01-12
Abstract: 6848. Imray, O., [Farbwerke vorm. Meister, Lucius, & Br³ning]. March 21. Dyeing.-In printing vegetable fibres with the blue and yellow dye-stuffs indanthrene and flavanthrene, the process described in Specification No. 13,116, A.D. 1903, may be applied. Use is made of the stable hydrosulphite-aldehyde and -acetone compounds described respectively in Specifications No. 5867, A.D. 1903, and No. 6216, A.D. 1904, [Abridgment Class Acids, alkalies, &c.], as reducing- agents. For example, a cold aqueous solution of the formaldehyde sodium hydrosulphite compound is stirred into an alkaline thickener, composed of British gum and caustic soda lye, and a suitable quantity of 20 per cent. indanthrene or flavanthrene paste is added. An equivalent quantity of the acetaldehyde or acetone compound may be used instead of the formaldehyde compound. The printed fabric is well dried, passed through steam at 100‹ C. free from air for a few minutes, well washed, soaped if necessary, washed, and dried.