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Patent GB-190202902-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Window Cleaning Seat or Balcony
Inventor: BRADSHAW CHARLES CHAMPION
Filed: 1902-02-05
Granted: 1902-12-24
Abstract: 2902. Bradshaw, C. C. Feb. 5. Windows, cleaning.-In order to enable seats and balconies of the kind described in Specification No. 19,382, A.D. 1901, [Abridgment Class Buildings &c.], to be extended to fit windows of different widths, the laths or bars a<1>, a<2>, d, e, d<x>, e<x> of the seat and back are arranged to slide telescopically. The laths d, e are fixed to bearing-blocks j, which rest on the sill and may project down over the window frame into the room. The hinged back b is supported in a vertical position by chains or rods c, and may be provided with a hinged extension.
Patent GB-190203757-A (GB)
Title: New or Improved Appliance for Treating Horses' Legs with Water or other Fluid.
Inventor: STUDLEY JOHN TATCHELL
Filed: 1902-02-13
Granted: 1902-03-27
Abstract: 3757. Studley, J. T. Feb. 13. Animals, washing.-Relates to an appliance for treating horses' legs with water &c. The water &c. is supplied by a flexible pipe B to a distributing- nozzle A fixed on the horse's back, this nozzle, having four outlet pipes which deliver the water &c. through flexible pipes C to perforated rings d surrounding the horse's legs. Each outlet pipe is provided with a cock for regulating the supply.
Patent GB-190210536-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or connected with Curtain Poles Rods or the like.
Inventor: VOURET CHARLES ALPHONSE
Filed: 1902-05-07
Granted: 1903-03-19
Abstract: 10,536. Vouret, C. A. May 7. Curtains, drawing and suspending. - A curtain pole or rod is made of a thin outer sheet of soft metal and an interior sheet of hard metal, with or without a wooden core. The two metal sheets are simultaneously drawn to the required section, and their edges are turned over in a groove in the core, as shown.
Patent GB-190217658-A (GB)
Title: Tobacco Stripping Machines.
Inventor: FRANKENBERG FREDERICK GEORGE
Filed: 1902-08-12
Granted: 1903-01-22
Abstract: 17,658. Frankenberg, F. G. Aug. 12 Tobacco.-Relates to tobaccostripping machines. Fig. 2 shows a front elevation, and Fig. 5 a longitudinal section. Fig. 7 shows on an enlarged scale the knives and associated appliances. The shaft C driven from the main shaft B carries cranks C<2>, C<3> connected by pitmans C<4> with blocks D<2> secured to the levers D by bolts passing through slots D'. The levers D, pivoted in lugs A<4>, are provided with slots D<4> carrying sliding blocks made up of the parts D<5>, D<6> secured by bolts D', and carry bolts D<8> to which are pivoted gripping- fingers E. The outer ends of the grippers E are connected by links E' to the bolts D' in the parts D<5>, which are normally depressed by springs connected to the levers D, but are raised at intervals to close the grippers E, by means of adjustable rods F connected by springs F' to the spring-held levers G operated by the rotary cams H. The overlapping rotary blades K<3>, K<4>, adjustably mounted on shafts K supported in adjustable spring-held bearings, are provided with recesses K<3> which combine in pairs gradually to embrace and then release the stems of leaves placed between them. Leaves piled on the tables L<4> are fed over the guiding-fingers L<9>. The shafts M, adjustably coupled to the shafts K, carry fingers M<2> adapted to engage bell-crank levers N', which are carried by shafts N<5>, operate the sets of inclined rods N<2>, and ring the alarm bells N<10> when the upper arms reach their lowest points and the fingers N<4> close the space between the guiding- fingers L<9>. The fingers M<3> serve to support the leaf when it falls into the machine ; the stem rests in the space formed by the overlapping of the parts K<5>, its end is seized by the fingers E on the swinging levers D, and the stripped leaves fall upon rotary brushes P<1>, which throw them on to the conveyer P<4>. The small conveyer P<10> carries any odd pieces of leaf or other articles which fall upon it to the front of the machine. The stems, when released by the gripping-fingers E, fall upon the conveyer P<9>. The fingers E are cleaned by the rotary brushes Q<1>.
Patent GB-190218420-A (GB)
Title: Improved Electric Heater for Liquids.
Inventor: BRIGGS FRANK HERBERT
Filed: 1902-08-21
Granted: 1903-08-21
Abstract: 18,420. Briggs, F. H. Aug. 21. Heating liquids.- Water or other liquid is heated in a glass vessel 1, having an inlet pipe 6 and a siphon or other outlet p i p e 5, by an electric current passing through leads 11, 12, terminals 7, 8, plate or wire e electrodes 9, 10, and a small thickness of the liquid. In heating water, a filter 4 may be arranged in the inlet or outlet pipe. The cylinder 1 is cemented watertight to the base-plate 3 of porcelain or other non - conductor. In a modification, a float is used to bring the elec. trodes closer together as the level of the liquid rises in the vessel 1.
Patent GB-190218675-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Book Shelves or Cases.
Inventor: GILL HENRY JOSEPH
Filed: 1902-08-25
Granted: 1903-06-18
Abstract: 18,675. Gill, H. J. Aug. 25. Book cases and shelves.-In order to economize space, the shelves of a bookcase which are intended for the smaller sized books are provided with hinged or pivoted cases A half the depth of the shelves. Old and shabby books may be placed behind the cases A.
Patent GB-190219218-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Steam Traps
Inventor: POOLE WILLIAM JOHN
Filed: 1902-09-02
Granted: 1903-07-09
Abstract: 19,218. Poole, W. J. Sept. 2. Steam traps.-In a steam trap, having an inverted bell-float E carrying a central valve spindle guided by a pipe B dipping from the steam outlet, an aperture A is provided to admit steam to the space about the valve D and its seat C. The invention may be applied to the traps described in Specifications Nos. 5938 and 11,801, A.D. 1901, and having means to cause the valve to grind on its seat after closing. In applying the invention to a trap of the kind described in Specification No. 17,281, A.D. 1902, an opening is formed through the main discharge pipe and the inner tube.
Patent GB-190222516-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Steam Traps.
Inventor: DAY COLIN GEORGE
Filed: 1902-10-16
Granted: 1902-12-18
Abstract: 22,516. Day, C. G. Oct. 16. Steam traps. - The vessel to be drained is connected to the inlet b of the trap casing a, and the inlet d is connected to a steam supply or is open to the atmosphere. T h e inlets b, d are governed by t h e piston valve g, which, in turn, is controlled by the float m and associated mechanism. The rod l having upper and lower stops n, o for the float is connected to the pivoted lever k, which is connected to the piston-valve stem.
Patent GB-190223752-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Printers' Inking and Damping Rollers.
Inventor: MEWBURN GEORGE RICHMOND
Filed: 1902-10-30
Granted: 1903-10-29
Abstract: 23,752. Mewburn, G. R., [Turner, A. W.]. Oct. 30. Inking rollers, making ; lithographic damping- apparatus.-A pneumatic inking or damping roller for use in letterpress, lithographic, or other printing, has an india-rubber tube or bag e secured between flanges b, on a spindle a, and washers f which are forced against the outer ends of the tube or bag by means of nuts d. A covering g of calf-skin or other suitable material surrounds the tube or bag e. An air passage h is formed in the spindle, and its inner end is covered by a rubber band j. When the roller is required for use, the tube or bag e is inflated to the desired extent by means of a pump attached temporarily to the spindle at k. In a modification, shown in Fig. 2, the spindle a is hollow and internally threaded to receive threaded bars a<1>, a<2>, one of which is hollow to allow air to pass into the spindle ; flanges b<1>, b<2>, preferably dished, are screwed on the bars a<1>, a<2>, and the flange b<1> presses a washer o against one end of a rubber tube j, which surrounds one end of the spindle and covers an air inlet m. In another modification, the air passage in the spindle registers with an aperture formed in one of the collars, this collar being surrounded by a rubber tube. When the inking- rollers are used in colour-printing, the outer skins require to be changed with the inks.
Patent GB-190224576-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in & connected with Telephone Party Line System on Telephone Exchanges Working on Central Battery System.
Inventor: OPPENHEIMER HERMANN
Filed: 1902-11-10
Granted: 1903-11-05
Abstract: 24,576. Oppenheimer, H., [Akt.-Ges. Mix & Genest]. Nov. 10. Indicators or annunciators. - Relates to party line telephone systems in which a battery at the exchange takes the place of all the local batteries. The calling up of the subscribers by the exchange is effected either by direct or alternating current. Each station on the line is provided with an indicator consisting of an arrow-head normally held in the horizontal position by the action of an electromagnet, The arrow-head drops in front of a disc when the circuit is opened. Fig. 5 shows a bell combined with an indicator. The bell consists of an electromagnet p with a soft iron core, the armature of which is formed by a permanent magnet a which is brought into a certain position by a continuous current proceeding from the exchange so as to show the signal " disengaged." The movement of the permanent magnet when the signalling-line is interrupted gives the converse signal. With the permanent magnet is united the hammer q of the bell, the stem of the hammer being intersected by a soft iron portion b which acts as the armature of the calling-electromagnet c and hinders the movement of the stem when the calling-current is too great. The alternating current employed for ringing is derived from a generator through a transformer, and is superposed on the continuous current.
Patent GB-190226423-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Chronographs.
Inventor: HOOKHAM GEORGE
Filed: 1902-12-01
Granted: 1903-11-26
Abstract: 26,423. Hookham, G. Dec. 1. Chronographs.-Relates, particularly, to chronographs in which the centre seconds' hand does not fly back to zero after the completion of an observation, but simply travels forwards at the ordinary rate and is stopped or finishing at the revolution. To reduce the time of waiting till the hand a is again at zero, the gearing is such as to give a revolution in 30 seconds or less, and to count whole minutes up to 60 an additional small dial and hand b are provided. The escapement used with this construction beats tenths or other intervals, according to the subdivision of the dial.
Patent GB-190227536-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Apparatus for Heating Air.
Inventor: RUSSELL HERBERT CHARLES
Filed: 1902-12-13
Granted: 1903-11-05
Abstract: 27,536. Russell, H. C. Dec. 13. Air -heating stoves.-The air to be heated passes, on its way from an inlet E to an outlet F, successively over and under baffles C, placed between two concentric cylinders A and B which enclose the fireplace H. F i r e - brick linings are employed for the fireplace H, the inner cylinder B, and the cover through which the chimney J passes. In a modification, Fig. 3, two partitions C<1> are continued up to meet corresponding partitions M' in the air jacket of a conical hood M. Corresponding to the partitions M<1> are partitions L<1> in the air jacket K round the flue J. The partitions L<1> terminate near or at the cover of the air jacket K.
Patent GB-190227861-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Electric Arc Lamps.
Inventor: GROSS OTTO
Filed: 1902-12-17
Granted: 1903-12-17
Abstract: 27,861. Gross, O. Dec. 17. Arc Lamps.-The arc is formed at the lower ends of inclined carbons, fed by a motor under the control of a shunt coil which also strikes the arc. When the lamp is on open circuit, the armature of the shunt coil S<1>, shown in plan in Fig. 3, is pulled downwards and rotates the spindle j<1> by means of the lever l, thereby lifting a contact-piece m<1>, so as to put the series coil S into the main circuit, and raising the arm n and the rod o, Fig. 4, a pin o<5> upon which causes the slotted piece p and linkwork q to rotate the striker A on its spindle q<1> until it is beneath the carbons. Simultaneously, the carbons are enabled to fall in their tubular holders a, b, Fig. 1, by the withdrawal of grooved wheels, normally pressing upon them, which are carried by bellcrank levers operated by the arms o<3> of the adjustable cross-head o<1>. The contact-piece m<1> and striker now return, and feeding is effected by the shunt coil throwing in the series coil, with its motor arrangement consisting of the armature C and bent lever j, pivoted loosely on the spindle j<1>, and having a depending link i actuating an annular ring h<2> provided with a pawl for driving a ratchetwheel on the spindle g<1>. By means of bevel-wheels and shafts f, the motion is transmitted to grooved feed-wheels d, which bear on the carbon through slots in the tubes. Chain and sprocket gearing for the same purpose is also described, with two broad feeding drums or wheels mounted upon the same spindle. In a modification for series working, the series coil is normally in circuit, and there is a feeding-coil for operating the motor when the arc resistance is high.
Patent GB-190300969-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Cross Winding Frames and the like.
Inventor: THOMPSON WILLIAM PHILLIPS
Filed: 1903-01-14
Granted: 1903-12-03
Abstract: 969. Thompson, W. P., [Wegmann & Co.]. Jan. 14. Winding or spooling machines; stop-motions.- Relates to winding frames or machines having several separate spooling arrangements, the guiding of the thread being regulated while the machine is running. Two shafts 4, 5, Figs. 1 and 2, are mounted on standards 3 and coupled by a clutch 45, the end of the shaft 5 being formed as a bobbin core or spindle. The shaft 4 is driven from the main shaft 8 by worm gearing, and, in the position shown, both shafts rotate. The threads from the bobbins 30, which are furnished with weighted cord brakes, pass through guides 58 and then back round measuring-wheels 31, which they turn, and are then reeled on bobbins on the shaft 5. Extended hubs 32 of the measuring- wheels 31, furnished with worms, communicate their motion by the wheels 33, 36 and worm 35 to the graduated measuring-wheel 37, which shows the length of yarn wound from the bobbins. Levers 39 which turn with this wheel encounter the arms 59 of a double-armed lever, the other arm of which withdraws a projection 40 from the projection 41 on one of the arms of a three-armed lever. A spring 43 causes another arm 42 to move backwards. The third arm 44 releases the clutch 45, uncoupling the shafts 5 &c. and stopping the bobbin spindle shaft. A swinging piece 46 is simultaneously turned by a pin on the rising arm 41 so that the thread-guide pin 41 is displaced, and the tension on the yarn or thread diminished, while contact-pins 60 lift the threadguides 53 away from the bobbins. A spring- mounted roller 49, pressing against the bobbins, prevents them from escaping. To remove the bobbins, the lever carrying the roller is brought into a vertical position, and is held there by a pin, snapping into a recess of the flyer frame 50. The guides 53 are reciprocated by the levers 55, mounted on the thread-guide shaft 51, and actuated by a heart cam 21. To regulate the speed of the thread-guide while the machine is running, a regulating-screw 17, Fig. 3, is turned, and the lever 16 displaced, the tapering loose belt pulley 10, Figs. 2 and 3, driven frem the fast pulley 9 by pins 12 and forked guides 13, being driven along the shaft 8. The speeds of the pulley 26, cogwheels 24, 25, which are mounted on adjustable pins, cam-disc 20, and guides 53 are thus altered while the bobbin speed remains the same. A number of these appliances with separate measuring- arrangements may be used, and the levers 39 adjusted to the measuring-disc 37 to give an earlier or later stoppage of the winding-apparatus. To accelerate the movement of the thread, the taper belt pulley 10 may be moved out of the pulley 9, the belt travelling automatically to the highest point of the pulley.
Patent GB-190307511-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Snap Hooks.
Inventor: HUBBARD RICHARD WHORTON
Filed: 1903-03-31
Granted: 1903-05-14
Abstract: 7511. Hubbard, R. W. March 31. Hooks.-A snap-hook is formed of a single piece of wire bent as shown. The shank, which is composed of two parallel wires, is enclosed by a shell B, and at the ends of the shank the wire is bent to form loops d, the cross-bar of the loop d having preferably a sleeve g to receive a belt &c. The hook proper b has also a loop c. A tongue C, secured at one end between the shank and the shell B, has a curve k, which passes through the loop c, and a depending part l, which enters the loop f. The tongue yields, to permit the insertion of a ring into the hook, and then snaps back, the depending part l holding the ring in position.
Patent GB-190308208-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Folding or Collapsible Cardboard Box
Inventor: THOMPSON SAMUEL MAXWELL
Filed: 1903-04-09
Granted: 1903-10-15
Abstract: 8208. Thompson, S. M. April 9. Cardboard boxes. -Fig. 1 shows the blank in dotted lines, and the method of folding. Each of the corners b, c, d, e is provided with a cardboard strap a, secured by cement, stitches, or staples h. The ends of the straps are turned in, or distance-pieces g are inserted, to form slots f, into which are passed the tongues i, j on the ends of the box. The corners b, c and d, e may or may not meet when the box is folded. In a modification, the two side edges of the blank are turned down outwardly, forming strengthening-straps, beneath which the tongues i, j are slipped. Fig. 6 shows the blank for forming the lid. The strips l, m, n, o are pivoted by eyelets p, and, when the sides are turned dcwn, form angle-pieces.
Patent GB-190309087-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Coking Ovens
Inventor: WOLTERS GUSTAV
IPC: C10B5/10
Filed: 1903-04-22
Granted: 1903-06-11
Abstract: 9087. Wolters, G. April 22. Coking. - Uniform heating of ovens with alternately - operated regenerators is secured by arranging the heating - flues communicating with each regenerator in contact with the flues of the other. Fig. 1 shows longitudinal sections through the oven, and Fig. 3 is a cross-section. Gas mains 1<1>, 2<1> supply flues 1, 2, each having communications c, f with alternate flues of the vertical series 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, &c. formed in the oven walls b<2>. Alternate vertical flues communicate by passages d, b with flues d', b<1> and passages leading to the regenerators e, a. When gas from the main 1<1> is burnt in the flues 3, 5, 7, &c., the products pass to the regenerator a. Alternately with these, the main 2<1>, the flues 4, 6, 8, &c., and the regenerator e are employed.
Patent GB-190310366-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in, and Apparatus for, the Manufacture of Moulded or Embossed Panels and the like.
Inventor: PALMER THOMAS JOHN
Filed: 1903-05-07
Granted: 1904-03-24
Abstract: 10,366. Palmer, T. J. May 7. Moulding panels; moulding pulp.-Relates to means for pressing panels and the like for decorative, advertising, and other purposes, from paper pulp. Liquid waterproof and fireproof pulp is transferred from a vat H, Fig. 1, by a frame B, the base of which is formed with openings C, through which the pulp flows, the openings being then closed by plungers D carried by a perforated plate E and guided by a plate F. The frame is then placed over a pattern-plate A, Fig. 6, between walls J, and the pulp discharged by raising the plungers. Pressure is applied by a ram N, and moisture escapes through layers of felt or wire gauze K, n, or perforated bars L, Fig. 7, laid on small bars M and covered with felt; openings j are also made in the walls J. A channelled plate P, Fig. 8, with or without perforations, may be placed against the face of the ram with the channels uppermost. A cushion Q, of resilient material, is also provided to prevent pulp from passing up the sides. The plates A, P may be interchanged, and pulp may be pumped to the space beneath the ram, or through perforations in the walls J or plate P. The walls J may be mounted on springs j<2>, so that they may be depressed, during pressing, by a flange on the ram N or plate P, and be secured by catches V and levers W.
Patent GB-190312905-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Apparatus for the Sweeping and Watering of Public Streets and Roads.
Inventor: DIGGLE RICHARD
Filed: 1903-06-09
Granted: 1904-03-31
Abstract: 12,905. Diggle, R., and Newton, W. J. June 9. Watering-carts.-A combined road sweeper and watering cart consists of a tank or barrel A, Fig. 1, mounted on a sweeping-machine, the water being pumped from the tank through the pipe C by a pump B operated by the eccentrics G. The distributing-pipe D is fitted with an air vessel F and with split plug nozzles E, Fig. 3, which throw the water in front of the brush.
Patent GB-190313670-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to the Firing Mechanism of Breech Loading Ordnance
Inventor: DAWSON ARTHUR TREVOR
Filed: 1903-06-18
Granted: 1904-05-19
Abstract: 13,670. Dawson, A. T., and Buckham, G. T. June 18. Breech mechanism. - Relates to the application of electric or percussion locks, or a combination of both, to slide boxes of the kind described in Specification No. 10,606, A.D. 1896, and to an extractor for primers. Figs. 2 and 4 show the slide box B, with guides 131, B<2>, which are engaged by the lever K hinged to the lock E. The pin F is sharply drawn back a short distance by the shoulder K<2>, engaging the lend B<x> of the guide B<1>, causing the end of the lever to act on the projection F<1>, on the casing of the striker F ; the lug K<3> engages the guide B<2> and completes the withdrawal. A percussive lock may be applied to the same slide box ; a projection on the front end of the casing of the striker engages the inclined part of the guide B<2> directly, and the striking-pin is thus retracted a greater distance. Another arrangement is shown in Fig. 9, the quick preliminary motion of the electric pin being obtained by the projection K<4> engaging the recess B<5> in the guide ; the projection on the percussive lock is of greater width than the recess B<5>. Fig. 11 shows a combined electric and percussive lock applied to a slide box, the lever K and guides B<6> being arranged to give the requisite motions. Fig. 13 shows the extractor commencing its action ; the lug O<3> is engaged by the bevel on the lock E, and a small wedging motion given to the end O<1> of the extractor, which then receives a quick turning movement to eject the primer. The retaining-catch P, which may be fixed as shown in either Fig. 13 or Fig. 4, is lifted by the end of the extractor engaging the projection P<3> on the catch.
Patent GB-190315347-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in connection with Waste Water Closets and the like.
Filed: 1903-07-11
Granted: 1904-04-14
Abstract: 15,347. Place & Sons, J., and Place, W. H. July 11. Closets flushed with waste water.- In a closet of the kind described in Specification No. 26,495, A.D. 1902, the outlet from the basin a is placed at the extreme back, the rear wall b dropping perpendicularly to the bottom of the outlet c. To prevent soiling of the basin in front of the outlet, a channel e, containing water, is provided.