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Patent GB-190121144-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Collapsible Awning Chair and Seat.
Inventor: SHARP JOHN
Filed: 1901-10-22
Granted: 1902-02-27
Abstract: 21,144. Sharp, J. Oct. 22. Chairs; seats.-Relates to a collapsable awning- chair or seat. The frame consists of two pairs of bars a, b, pivoted together at c and connected by crossed bars d, e. An awning frame consists of two side bars g, connected by cross-bars h, pivoted at i to the bars a and having notches g<1> which drop over a cross-bar f on the bars b. Catches or hooks k engage under the bar f, and hold the frame in position. The awning l hangs over the frame, as shown in dotted lines, or it may be connected to the bars g by rings &c. The back frame m is pivoted at n, and has cross-bars x, o, the latter of which engages a cross-bar t on the side bars p of the seat frame. The flexible back v is connected to cross-bars x, s. The whole can fold into one plane.
Patent GB-190125009-A (GB)
Title: Manufacture of Yellow to Orange-yellow Dyestuffs of the Acridine Series.
Inventor: IMRAY OLIVER
Filed: 1901-12-07
Granted: 1902-04-17
Abstract: 25,009. Imray, 0., [Farbwerke vorm. Meister, Lucius, & Br³ning]. Dec. 7. Dyes, artificial.-Basic dyes of the acridine series, which dye mordanted cotton yellow or orange-yellow shades, are produced by heating in a mineral acid solution the tetramidoditolylmethane described in Specification No. 17,971, A.D. 1889, with monochloroacetic acid under pressure at about 140‹ C. and then filtering and salting out. The product is a mixture of yellow and orange-yellow dyes, and the orange-yellow dye may be precipitated from the solution by ammonia. The yellow dye is then precipitated by addition of zinc chloride and common salt. In place of tetramidoditolylmethane, the leucoacridineyellow, or acridine yellow obtained from it by heating it with hydrochloric acid, may be employed, and in place of monochloracetic acid its alkyl salts may be used.
Patent GB-190126610-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Capsules for Medicinal and like Purposes.
Inventor: FREUND ARTHUR
Filed: 1901-12-30
Granted: 1902-02-27
Abstract: 26,610. Freund, A. Dec. 30. Capsules for dry sealing. are made in two parts, one of which, a, is formed with double walls c to receive the sides of the other part b.
Patent GB-190202032-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Separators for Drying Steam and for Extracting Oil and Grease from Exhaust Steam
Inventor: BAUM HOWARD CUMMINGS
Filed: 1902-01-25
Granted: 1902-05-15
Abstract: 2032. Baum, H. C. July 16, A.D. 1901, [date applied for under Patents Act, A.D. 1901]. Steam separators.-Relates to separating oil and water from steam. The device is shown in sectional elevation in Fig. 1, an enlarged horizontal section of the chamber 5 being shown in Fig. 3. The steam inlet 2 leads to a chamber 5 in which is a double-wedge-sectioned deflector 9 provided with forwardly-projecting ribs 39 which are adapted to hold back the liquid particles as the steam passes along to the outlet 3. The hollow deflector is filled with water or other cooling agent which is fed to the lower part of the deflector through a pipe 12 and is withdrawn from the upper part. In front of the chamber 5 is a space 4 partially divided from the chamber by a partition 6 having an outwardlyprojecting rib 7. The liquid which is separated in the space 4 and chamber 5 runs down the tubes 19, 14 and through the non-return valve 16 to the tank 15, the upper part of which communicates through the tube 21 with the outlet 3. If the liquid in the tank is allowed to accumulate, it raises the float 32, which operates the valve 26 and allows the whistle 25 to be sounded from the steampipe 23. Stop valves 17, 22, 24 and a blow-off valve are provided.
Patent GB-190203471-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in String Bats, Racquets and the like.
Inventor: BAKER JAMES ALBERT
IPC: A63B51/06
Filed: 1902-02-11
Granted: 1902-07-10
Abstract: 3471. Baker, J. A. Feb. 11. Racquets.-The string or gut &c. is laced on both sides of the frame, so as to cover it and prevent the ball from striking directly upon the frame. Fig. 1 shows one arrangement. A number of small holes 2 are drilled through the frame, and the string 3 is threaded through. In the arrangement shown in Fig. 2, the frame is bevelled and notches are formed for retaining the string ; a strip of leather or the like may be cemented on to cover the grooves &c. In Fig. 3, the frame is shown grooved longitudinally, with a string 8, to which the cross-pieces are secured, fitted therein. Studs may be employed in connection with the holes or notches, to secure the strings.
Patent GB-190205184-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Folding Tents.
Inventor: BAHRMANN FRITZ
Filed: 1902-03-01
Granted: 1902-04-17
Abstract: 5184. Bahrmann, F. March 1. Tents.-Walls w, of canvas or other fabric, are attached to rods c, which are fastened to recessed posts a by clip bolts s tightened up by nuts inside the tent. The posts may be tubular or solid, or of channelled or angular shape in section. Fig. 7 shows a method of constructing a hospital or other tent with double walls. The tent door or entrance flaps may be supported by a central and two side posts, and the upper ends of the rods c may be hinged, to allow the walls to be turned outwards for ventilation.
Patent GB-190210857-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Coal Ramming and Trasfer Apparatus for Coking-plant.
Inventor: WILCOX JOHN FLEMING
Filed: 1902-05-12
Granted: 1902-07-03
Abstract: 10,857. Wilcox, J. F. May 12. Wagons.-Relates to apparatus for ramming coal into cakes or briquettes and transferring these to coke ovens. Wheeled moulds or ramming- boxes 9 are provided with hinged sides, end doors, and a sliding bottom 15 having a rack 16 meshing with a pinion 17 on the box. The boxes are pushed backwards and forwards on side tracks 8 under a coal bin 7 having outlets 13 and rammers 14, and then transferred to a main track to charge the ovens.
Patent GB-190213646-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Construction of Brushes.
Inventor: WIENS ADOLPH RICHARD
Filed: 1902-06-16
Granted: 1902-10-09
Abstract: 13,646. Wiens, A. R. June 16. Reservoir brushes. -Relates to floorsweeping brushes in which oil or other liquid is supplied to the brushing-surface to prevent the raising of dust during sweeping. The oil &c. passes from a reservoir 22 through a channel 19 to the hollow part 12 of the stock, from which it passes through a grooved and slotted metal plate 10 to slots 7 in the part 1 of the stock. This part carries tufts 6. of absorbent bristles or the like, which are held in place in slots by corrugated bars 5 fixed by staples &c. The absorbent tufts 6 are surrounded by tufts 3 of non-absorbent bristles. The reservoir 22 is fixed to a block or cap 15, attached to the stock by a hooked part 17 and by screws. The flow of liquid is regulated by a screwed vent peg 21. The handle 24 fits into the socket 23 and has a screwed pin 28 which screws into the opening through which the liquid is introduced into the reservoir.
Patent GB-190214001-A (GB)
Title: Improvement in Electromagnetic Brakes.
Inventor: CHILDS JOSEPH GERSHOM
Filed: 1902-06-20
Granted: 1903-05-21
Abstract: 14,001. Childs, J. G. June 20. Brakes.-The brake shoes 9 are pressed against a revolving shaft 1 by the spring 4, or by a weight, and are separated by the action of the magnet 5. The magnet is mounted on one of the brake levers, and the armature 6 is connected, by the adjustable bar 7, to the other lever. In one modification, the magnet is placed between the levers, and in other modifications it is placed between the shaft and the pivot 3, either between the levers or outside one of them. The movements of the two levers are regulated by the screws 8. Horse-shoe magnets or cylindrical magnets may be employed.
Patent GB-190215324-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Device for Enabling Low Tension Lamps of High Amperage to be Employed on Electrical Distributing Circuits of any Voltage.
Inventor: KLOPFENSTEIN JOSEPH
Filed: 1902-07-09
Granted: 1903-05-28
Abstract: 15,324. Klopfenstein, J. July 9. Lighting, systems of.-Relates to arrangements by which low-tension lamps of high amperage may be employed on distributing-circuits of any voltage. In the Figure, an arrangement is shown in which both high and low tension lamps may be connected up with a circuit. The connection box A is fitted with terminals B, B<1> to which the mains are connected, and with other terminals for the branches &c. The group of lamps F is connected across the mains, and receives the full voltage. The other groups H, I, J, K, L are in series relation through the connections m<1>, m<2>, m<3>, m', and the lamps are adapted for one-fifth the voltage. In shunt with these groups is a battery of accumulators O, divided into sections as shown. With this arrangement the light in one group may be extinguished without interfering with the others, and under certain circumstances the accumulators may supply the lamps, or in other cases the accumulators may be dispensed with altogether.
Patent GB-190218830-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to the Separation of Solid Matter from Liquids or of Liquids from each other.
Inventor: REESE LOUIS CHARLES
Filed: 1902-08-27
Granted: 1903-05-14
Abstract: 18,830. Reese, L. C. Aug. 27. Extracts. - Relates to the extraction or separation of solids or liquids from liquids, and is applicable to liquids of a muddy or slushy nature. Reference is made to Specification No. 29,387, A.D. 1897, in which similar appara tus is stated to be applicable to the treatment and purification of oils. The.liquid to be treated is supplied through the pipe c to the mixer a, where it meets with the vapour of the treating-liquid supplied through the pipe d. Any uncondensed vapour passes through the pipef to the condenser g, from which the condensed liquid flows through the pipe to the distributer k in the mixer h. The liquid from the vessel a runs down the pipe d to the distributer i. Additional treating-liquid is supplied through the pipe m. The mixer h is surrounded by a heating-jacket q, or by a non-conducting coating, and is provided with draw-off pipes n, o. Agitators p, e are arranged in the vessels h, a. When the treating- liquid is heavier than the treated liquid, the pipe l is connected to the distributer i, and the pipe b to the distributer k.
Patent GB-190227561-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Brakes for Railway and similar Vehicles.
Inventor: LYNAM COPERNICUS
Filed: 1902-12-15
Granted: 1903-10-15
Abstract: 27,561. Lynam, C. Dec. 15. Brakes, particularly applicable to railway wagons, are actuated from either side and so arranged that the blocks are locked in the " on position. The rocking-lever axle g has a lever h connected by a link k to a crank-pin l on a cross-shaft fitted with an operating-lever r. The end of the link k is bent to pass over the shaft, so that, when the brakes are " on," the crank-pin, the shaft, and the upper end of the lever h are approximately in line. For holding the blocks in their off" or intermediate positions, the lever r is slotted and slides over an arm s, provided with holes, with which engages a pin on a catch lever pivoted on the back of the handle r. Opposite catch levers are connected by links and a central pivoted lever, so that both pins can be withdrawn from either side of the vehicle, and then, by operating either handle, all the brake mechanism rotates with the crossshaft to apply the brake. If desired, only one catch lever need be provided with a pin and locking-bar.
Patent GB-190304922-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Closing Devices for Jars, Bottles and the like.
Inventor: WILLIAMS FREDERICK GEORGE
Filed: 1903-03-03
Granted: 1903-10-08
Abstract: 4922. Williams, F. G. March 3. Stoppers-Relates to stoppers or closing devices for vacuum bottles, jars, and like vessels containing preserves, pickles, &c. The mouth of the vessel is closed by a disc a, preferably of metal, which is provided with a flange b adapted to bear on a packing-ring c resting on the top edge of the neck. This disc is preferably dished, as shown. When a vacuum has been formed in the bottle, a metallic cap or capsule e is screwed on the neck to secure the closing-disc by the pressure on the disc of a flange f formed at the edge of a central opening. The opening allows the disc to be held down by hand or otherwise while the cap is being screwed down, and provides a means for testing the vacuum in the vessel without removing the cap.
Patent GB-190308502-A (GB)
Title: Improved Method of and Means for Enabling a Brake to be Applied or Retracted from Either Side of a Railway Vehicle.
Filed: 1903-04-14
Granted: 1903-12-17
Abstract: 8502. Wise, W. L., [Bowman Continuous Automatic Brake Co.]. April 14. Brakes.-The guides C for the hand-levers for applying the brakes of a wagon are provided with spring or pivoted catches D, which are withdrawn from beneath the hand-levers by rods E attached to a lever on a spindle F rotated by draw-rods K. The levers, which are mounted on opposite ends of a transverse shaft beneath the wagon framing, then fall and apply the brakes on both sides. If the spring catches D are replaced by pivoted catches, the spindle F is provided with a counterweighted arm to enable it to return them to their normal positions.
Patent GB-190310257-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Centrifugal Pumps.
Filed: 1903-05-06
Granted: 1903-08-13
Abstract: 10,257. Beaumont's, Ltd., Beaumont, W., and Beaumont, J. W. S. May 6. Centrifugal pumps.-Relates to an arrangement of centrifugal pumps to adapt them to the requirements of direct-acting pumps for such purposes as hydraulic lifting, fire-extinguishing, and boiler feeding. A number of pumps are arranged on an inclined base, so that the delivery pipe of one pump becomes the suction pipe of another. The bearings are cooled by water. Fig. 1 shows a side view of the arrangement. The delivery c, and the suction of the adjacent pumps a are on the same level. The spindles of these pumps are connected by means of helical gearing, and the bearings of these spindles are cooled by means of water flowing round the pipes q from the delivery pipe g to the suction pipe e.
Patent GB-190311993-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Valve Apparatus for Bath and like uses.
Inventor: ANDREW NICHOLAS PENTREATH
Filed: 1903-05-26
Granted: 1904-03-24
Abstract: 11,993. Andrew, N. P. May 26. Mixing - valves ; actuating valves ; lift valves ; spindles; casings.-Relates to valve apparatus for mixing and regulating the supply of hot and cold water to slipper baths &c., side channels being also provided with means for regulating the mixing of hot and cold water supplied to a spray, douche, or other delivery. As shown in Fig. 1, the side channels are shown disconnected from the main supply. A main outlet c, which supplies water to a slipper bath &c. is supplied with cold water from a pipe a by way of a screw-down valve b actuated by a key d, and with hot water from a pipe g by way of a valve f. Branch pipes h, i from the hot and cold supply pipes a, g, respectively, are connected by suitable junction pieces to a spray, douche, &c. The temperature of the water leaving the spray is registered by a thermometer n provided with a protecting shield o. The thermometer is socketed in an arm m of one of the junction pieces, which is supported by a wall plate r. The supply of water to the spray is regulated by valves u, v actuated by hand-levers w, x, so arranged that, when the hot tap is opened by being turned to the left, the cold tap also opens, the handle of the hot tap abutting against the handle of the cold one. Fig. 3 shows a section of the valve u. The lever handle is attached to the square end 1 of a valve-actuating rod 2, which screws into a thread 5 on the casing and, coming into contact with a projecting cone of the valve 7, opens the valve against the action of a spring 8. A stem 10 on the valve is guided by a recess 11 in the casing. The valves b, f may be so arranged that the hot-water tap cannot be turned on without the cold.
Patent GB-190313127-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Split Collars for Shafts
Inventor: JOHNSON JAMES YATE
Filed: 1903-06-11
Granted: 1903-07-16
Abstract: 13,127. Johnson, J. Y., [Scott, R. W., and Williams, L. N. D.]. June 11. Journals.-A split collar, which may run within a bearing, is formed in two parts 2, 3, and is secured on the shaft 1 by screws 5 passing through both parts. A third screw may be employed in addition. The part 3 and the wings of the plate 2 are, preferably, all threaded for engagement with the screws 5. The parts 2, 3 are undercut, curved, or bevelled to resist thrust. The heads of the screws 5 may be notched or may be squared. If they are squared, the collar is countersunk as shown at 12, and the parts are curved in the direction shown in Fig. 3.
Patent GB-190313630-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Machines for Bending Tubes.
Filed: 1903-06-18
Granted: 1904-03-24
Abstract: 13,630. Lamson Pneumatic Tube Co., and Giles, E. L. June 18. Bending.-A machine for bending thin tubes has a grooved former 2 secured to the framing 1, in which is mounted a spur-wheel 7 driven by a pinion on a shaft 16 and to which is bolted an arm 5 carrying a block adjusted by a screw 13 to press the tube 40 into contact with the former as the wheel and arm are rotated. One end of the tube is clamped on the former by a clamp 4, the tube being preferably filled with water under pressure. The shaft is driven by open and crossed belts on pairs of fast and loose pulleys. Bevelled blocks 27, 31, adjustable on the wheel, shift the belt forks to stop the rotation of the wheel during the forward and return movements, which are started by hand. The block 27 has a buffer 34 which is brought against a stop 33 on the frame to bring the wheel to a dead stop. The former and arm can be changed to suit the size of pipe and bend.
Patent GB-190322753-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Appliance for Recording the Scores of Games and Sports
Inventor: EVANS ALFRED EDWARD
Filed: 1903-10-21
Granted: 1903-12-03
Abstract: 22,753. Evans, A. E. Oct. 21. Scoring and marking.-A strip of paper forming a series of scoring-sheets for games &c. is wound round a spool m, which is supported by pins j pressed outwards from the sides of a hollow box by springs. The strip is passed into a slot in a similar spool k. The spool k is mounted on a spindle d, which can rotate in bearings in the side of the box, the spool being fixed by three pins i to a ratchet-wheel h screwed on the spindle. A spring catch g engaging the wheel h allows the spindle to be rotated by the finger-piece e in one direction only. An opening in the hinged top allows one scoring sheet to be used, and when this is used, a fresh one is unwound from the spool m, and the used one is wound round the spool k, which at the finish contains a record of all the games. A tablet for notes may be provided on the back of the box, and provision can be made for holding a pencil. The box may be provided with a handle. The ratchet-wheel may be dispensed with, and plain rollers used.
Patent GB-190323066-A (GB)
Title: New or Improved Ferment for the Manufacture of Wine Vinegar.
Inventor: CHOTTEAU CLOTILDE
Filed: 1903-10-24
Granted: 1904-02-04
Abstract: 23,066. Chotteau, [nÚe Veldekeins], C., and Disse, E. Oct. 24. Yeast ; vinegar.-A ferment for home use in making vinegar from wine is made by pounding, mixing, and compressing fresh brewers' yeast and sugar, and keeping the compound in the form of a compressed block in a thin strip or shaving of beech wood or the like wound on itself.
Patent GB-190324960-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Window Sashes
Inventor: MOON CHARLES
Filed: 1903-11-17
Granted: 1904-02-25
Abstract: 24,960. Moon, C. Nov. 17. Window holders. - Sliding sashes are supported without counterweights at any d e s i r e d height by means of flexible bowed steel strips A secured at each end to the sash stiles. The bowed portion of the strip passes from end to end as the sash is raised and lowered.
Patent GB-190325693-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Files for Papers and the like.
Inventor: DOW EBENEZER GREIG
Filed: 1903-11-24
Granted: 1904-10-06
Abstract: 25,693. Dow, E. G. Nov. 24. Filing papers &c.-Files, more particularly of the arch-shaped type, have the rear portions c, Fig. 1, hinged at d to the base-plate b, and arched over to meet the front portions a, fixed to the baseplate. To hold the parts c with sufficient firmness in position against the parts a, the piece of wire from which they are formed is bent forwards at f and upwards at g, and the parts f are engaged by a U-shaped piece of wire h with suitable channels m. The loop g or the part h, or both, are formed with sufficient resiliency to allow the file to be opened, and in some cases the part h is formed in one piece with the base b. The whole is clamped to the board or case q by screwed studs r, formed preferably on a bent wire piece let into the board, and having nuts s provided with keyways for operating the same when it is required to take the file to pieces. The loop g forms a suitable tongue or arm by which the file is opened.
Patent GB-190400912-A (GB)
Title: Method of Filling up Cavities Produced in Steel Blocks during the Process of Casting or Cooling.
Inventor: MATZEK JULIUS
Filed: 1904-01-13
Granted: 1904-03-10
Abstract: 912. Matzek, J. Jan. 13. Castings ; working by electricity. - The cavities formed in steel castings owing to contraction while cooling are filled by fusing the hard crust and the walls of the cavities by an electric arc and pouring in molten steel.
Patent GB-190401395-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Valises applicable for use as Tents.
Inventor: CROOK ALBERT EDWIN
Filed: 1904-01-19
Granted: 1905-01-19
Abstract: 1395. Crook, A. E., [Finlay, A. C. M.]. Jan. 19. Military valises. - A valise for military kit adapted for use also as a tent is shown in Figs. 2, 3, and 5, and is constructed preferably o f waterproof canvas. Three rectangular pieces form the sides b, c and the base a, with a turned-up flap a<1> on one side. The triangular ends e, f are secured to the base a and to one side b, and are provided with A-shaped strengthening-frames l<1> and ventilating-flaps l, the whole being supported at each end by tubes g, connected by a rule joint h, and passed through hems or pockets on the ends. The tubes are attached to the rope d which passes along the top line of the tent at the junction of the sides b, c, and is secured to pegs k in the ground. The loose side c may be kept down by means of fastenings m, or the tent may be opened either by supporting this side horizontally upon sticks p or bayonets stuck vertically into the ground, or by rolling it on to the top, for which purpose there are fastenings o. The tubes g fit into sockets g<1> secured to leather pads g<2> on the base, and the kit is placed beneath the flap n which forms a pillow for sleeping.
Patent GB-190411767-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Floating Docks.
Inventor: MEHLHORN ALFRED
Filed: 1904-05-21
Granted: 1905-06-21
Abstract: 11,767. Mehlhorn, A., and Klitzing, P. von. May 21. Docks.-In order to lessen pumping and to diminish stresses while raising a floating dock, the air in the chambers a, which is compressed during the sinking operation, is allowed to force the water out of them through pipes J. Pipes 9 connected to the pipe f are fitted to allow the chambers a to communicate at times with the atmosphere.