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Patent GB-190226647-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Electric Recording Instruments.
Inventor: CAROLAN EDGAR ALFRED
Filed: 1902-12-03
Granted: 1903-11-12
Abstract: 26,647. Carolan, E. A., [General Electric Co.]. Dec. 3. Registering observations by instruments.-In a recording instrument, a paper strip passes from a reel 3 to a reel 3<a>, being fed by means of pins 4<a> on the clock-driven drum 4. The paper is preferably chemically prepared by means of iron salts, or starch and potassium bromide. The needle 2 bears an electrode 2<a> which constitutes a path for an induction-coil discharge from the metal plate 2<b> to the paper direct, or to one of a series of insulated plates or wires 9<a>, Figs. 3 and 5, which terminate in discharge-points 10. The points 10 are arranged in a straight line, and are spaced equally, the wires 9<a> being spaced in accordance with the calibration curve of the instrument. Specially-ruled paper is thus dispensed with. A tube 6 carrying ink from a fountain 7 is periodically brought into contact with the paper by an electromagnet 8, thus indicating time intervals on the strip. The perforations made by the sparks in ordinary paper may serve as a record.
Patent GB-190226977-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Brakes for Cycles and other Vehicles
Inventor: CARLONI CARLO
Filed: 1902-12-06
Granted: 1903-06-04
Abstract: 26,977. Lake,H. H., [Carloni, C.]. Dec. 6. Brakes for cycles &c. In the form shown as applied to a bicycle in Fig. 1, brake shoes i made of buff leather are secured to the forked rear ends of a lever g attached to plates pivoted to the connecting-holts h of clips r, the two parts of each of which are hooked together at p. The lever g is actuated by a rod e screwing into a nut f pivoted to the lever g and formed at its upper end with a collar, which bears on a clip secured to the bottom member. A spring presses the brake out of action. A flexible member a, secured to the rod e and guided by a sleeve d on the head, is secured to a rod mounted free to rotate, but not to slide, in a bracket m clamped on a pull-up lever c pivoted to the handle-bars. The brake can be instantaneously applied by actuating the lever c, as usual, or can be applied and then left on by rotating the member a by means of a disc b, thus causing the nut f and lever g to advance up the screwed rod e. In a modification, shown in Fig. 4, the bracket m is secured to a bell-crank lever y connected by a link u with the lever c. In another form, shown in Fig. 5, the bracket m is secured to a lever c provided with a rod k leading to a front-wheel brake. In another modification, the member a connects a short rod pivoted to the lever g with a screw o, Fig. 6, mounted free to slide but not to rotate in the bracket m and actuated by a nut n secured to the disc b.
Patent GB-190303005-A (GB)
Title: Improvement in Street Gullies
Inventor: EXLEY JOSEPH
Filed: 1903-02-09
Granted: 1903-05-28
Abstract: 3005. Exley, J. Feb. 9. Gully traps.-The rod-eye C is closed by a flap D which may be bolted down. The chamber F is made integral with the trap body, and fitted with a cover G, held down by a cross-bar I. This cover is locked with a key. The opening C may be closed by a screw plug.
Patent GB-190308238-A (GB)
Title: A New or Improved Portable Swing
Inventor: CUBISON FREDERICK HENRY MARSH
Filed: 1903-04-09
Granted: 1903-05-21
Abstract: 8238. Cubison, F. H. M., and Nowell, E. J. April 9. Swings.-A portable swing, constructed to fold up into a small compass, comprises four supports a, Fig. 2, fixed in pairs to rule-joints c, which carry a revolving cross-bar d. The cross-bar may be mounted in ball bearings. The supports are fitted with two base-plates b, running across from side to side to give rigidity to the swing, and the supports are held in the open position by hooks j, as shown. The seat g, which is jointed at h to fold up, and is secured in the open position by hooks, is suspended by irons or supports from the cross-bar d. To assist the occupant in working the swing, a rope l is provided, attached to a lever k on the cross-bar d. The lever, which is hinged at m, Fig. 4, to the bar d to fold back, is fixed ready for use by a hook-and-eye fitting n, as shown in Fig. 4. Two levers k may be used, one on each side of the cross-bar d. A swinging hammock may be substituted for the seat. The rule-joints may be applied to trestles.
Patent GB-190312419-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to the Manufacture of Sulphuric Anhydride.
Inventor: THOMPSON WILLIAM PHILLIPS
IPC: C01B17/80
Filed: 1903-05-30
Granted: 1904-05-26
Abstract: 12,419. Thompson, W. P., [Wischin, G.]. May 30. Sulphuric anhydride.-In the contact process for making sulphuric anhydride from sulphurous acid and air or oxygen, the space containing the active material is arranged in two sections. The gases pass first through an outer comparatively thin section, exposed to the cooling section of the air, and then through a thicker section enclosed by the first section. The two sections may be separated by a space filled with the reacting gases or with stagnant air &c. By this process the gases are cooled during the first portion of their path, where the action is vigorous, and warmed during the second portion, where the action is slow. The cooling effect may be graduated either by making the outer section conical, or by coating it with non-conducting material, which gradually increases in thickness towards the end. A similar result may be obtained by gradually increasing the quantity of contact material towards the end of the first section. In the arrangement shown in Fig. 1, the gases pass from pipes 3 down a thin annular contact space 1, up a thicker space 2, and out through a tube 5. In a modification, the gases pass from the space 1 up an empty space between the spaces 1 and 2, down the space 2, and up a central space to the outlet. The gases may be caused by an annular plate to pass under the space 2 and back to the intermediate space. In another arrangement, the annular second section is jacketed inside and outside by thin sections. The gases pass down the thin sections, and up the thicker second section. In the form shown in Fig. 4, the gases pass down the section 1, and up the space between and then down, a number of tubes containing contact matter and arranged in a tube-plate 7 Perforated plates 6 surrounding the tubes may be provided to distribute the gases equally. In some cases the gases are passed through contact matter before reaching the chamber 1. This contact matter is arranged so that an equal transmission of heat from all parts of it is possible. The gases, or a part of them, may be passed through conduits exposed to the atmosphere and arranged between the sections 1, 2. These conduits may be heated.
Patent GB-190312706-A (GB)
Title: An Improvement in Flexible Metallic Tubing for Armouring Insulated Electrical Conductors and in Apparatus for its Manufacture.
Inventor: BOWLEY WILLIAM HENRY KANZON
Filed: 1903-06-05
Granted: 1904-06-02
Abstract: 12,706. Bowley, W. H. K. June 5. Bending; corrugating.-Relates to improvements in the flexible metallic tubing and the apparatus for making the same described in Specification No. 15,192, A.D. 1890. The tubing is intended for armouring insulated electric conductors, and is formed of two corrugated strips j, j<1>, wound upon a mandrel so that the strips overlap as shown at a, b in either Fig. 3 or Fig. 4, whereby there are at all parts at least two thicknesses of protecting- metal. A metal strip j is drawn from a reel i, preferably passing through a bath of lubricant, over a guide-pulley l, and between a set of corrugating-rollers h, where it is partly corrugated. It then passes one or more times round a drum f, over a guide-wheel f<1>, and through a second set of corrugating-rollers h<1>, parallel to the set h, where the corrugation is completed, and from which it again passes over the drum f, and thence under and over guide-rollers k, k<2> to the coiling-mandrel e. The second metal strip j<1> which is employed leaves the reel i<1>, also passing preferably through a bath of lubricant, and is led over a roller m and between a pair of corrugating-rollers h', from which it passes round the drum f, or round a similar drum. Leaving the drum it passes beneath and above guide rollers k<1>, k' to the coiling-mandrel. The. rollers k, k<1> are so arranged that the two strips j, j<1> are caused to come together and partially overlap one another at the roller k<2> just before they reach the coiling-mandrel. The mandrel is driven in unison with the drum f.
Patent GB-190321842-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to the Manufacture of a Binding Material or Plastic Composition for use in the Production of Moulded Articles or for other purposes
Inventor: GROTE LUDWIG
Filed: 1903-10-10
Granted: 1905-01-10
Abstract: 21,842. Grote, L., and Perry, E. Oct. 10. Cements.-To produce a material for binding organic or inorganic pulverizable material, a concentrated solution of magnesium hypochlorite, obtained by treating chlorinated lime, mixed with water, with magnesium sulphate, is mixed with finely-divided vegetable gum, preferably tragacanth, in the proportion of 10 parts of gum to 200 of the liquid. After standing for from twelve to twenty-four hours, the gelatinous mass is driven through sieves of coarse and fine meshes by means of a hard brush, until a slimy substance has formed ; this is mixed with an alkaline silicate, preferably the double silicate of sodium and potassium, in the proportion of 10 to 25 parts by weight of silicate to 210 parts of the gelatinous mass.
Patent GB-190325618-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Couplings for Railway and Tramway Rolling-stock
Inventor: SATCHWELL EBENEZER
Filed: 1903-11-24
Granted: 1904-02-04
Abstract: 25,618. Satchwell, E. Nov. 24. Couplings, automatic.-In an improvement in the couplings described in Specification No. 6433, A.D. 1903, the couplings at the respective ends of a vehicle are similar, and are inclined in opposite directions. A hollow bracket b projects from a plate a bolted to the draw-bar. The part d<3> of a hook, pivoted within the bracket, extends into a gap in the bracket, and its shank may be connected by a chain to a spring f attached to the vehicle. When two vehicles come together, the parts d<3> interlock automatically. They are disconnected, from the side of the vehicle, by means of a lever g<2>, connected to the hooks by a sliding bar g<1> and a chain g. The coupling may be rendered inoperative by securing the sliding bar in the position for uncoupling.
Patent GB-190328183-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Electrically Actuated Musical Instruments.
Inventor: DICKSON WILLIAM KENNEDY-LAURIE
Filed: 1903-12-22
Granted: 1904-12-15
Abstract: 28,183. Dickson, W. K. L. Dec. 22. Automatic instruments. - Electrical devices for actuating musical instruments are shown. In the arrangement shown in Fig. 2, frictional contact m a y be made between a rotating roller b and a strap s by a quadrant i pivoted to an iron lever, the other end j of which acts as the armature of an electromagnet m. One end of the strap s is secured to an actuating hammer-bar f, and the other to the quadrant i or to the hammer-bar frame. The quadrant and hammerbar carry auxiliary armatures y, z, and, when the hammer stroke nears completion, the strap is released and the stroke is completed by the attraction between the hammer-bar armature z and the electromagnet. A metal band 2 keeps the strap s away from the roller b when the quadrant i is out of action. Fig. 4 shows another arrangement, in which a rotating shaft a carries an iron disc armature for each key. Between these discs are mounted loosely circular magnets 5, having concentric coils recessed in them. The armatures may be backed with insulating-material, and the magnets are insulated from the shaft. Each coil is connected to the rim of its magnet and to the shaft, and each magnet is connected to a hammer-bar 25 as shown. A secondary coil 31 short-circuits each magnet coil when the hammer stroke nears completion, and causes the stroke to be finished by attracting the secondary armature 34 attached to the magnet. The hammer bears upon a spring lever 26, the position of which is adjustable, as shown, or otherwise. In a modification of this form of actuation, the magnets are fixed to the rotating shaft and attract curved armatures which move the hammers. The Provisional Specification states that the secondary armature may be attached to the hammer-bar. To avoid sparking at the record, a relay device may be used, Fig. 11 showing one arrangement, in which an iron contact-arm 68 is fixed to an iron ring 83 carried by a split tube 71. The contact-arm, which rests on the record 13, is surrounded by a coil 66, and a spring arm 72 with an iron end 73 is fixed to the supporting ring 83, and closes the actuating circuit when the contact-arm 68 is magnetized. In another arrangement, the local current energizes an electromagnet, the armature of which, when attracted, closes the actuating circuit. The arm 68 may be replaced by a spring pin, or by the arrangement shown in Fig. 12, in which the record 13 passes over the guides 75 and the rubber-coated roller 76. A roller 82 presses against the spring-held sector 78, causing the end 81 to make contact with a roller 41, when the roller 82 touches the roller 76.
Patent GB-190413939-A (GB)
Title: Improved Means for Sharpening and Disinfecting the Blades of Clipper Shears of all kinds.
Inventor: BENSO LUIGI
Filed: 1904-06-20
Granted: 1904-09-08
Abstract: 13,939. Benso, L., and Serra, G. June 20. Drawings to Specification. Disinfectants.-A combined sharpening and disinfecting paste for use on the blades of clipper-shears is composed of fine emery powder and a small quantity of carbolic acid, mercury bichloride in powder or solution, or other antiseptic.
Patent GB-190417323-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Window Blinds.
Inventor: LANSDELL WALTER EDWARD
Filed: 1904-08-08
Granted: 1905-06-08
Abstract: 17,323. Lansdell, W. E. Aug. 8. Window blinds.-Blinds of the kind employed in the windows of railway carriages are provided with shanks and knobs on the ends of the bottom rail with the view of preventing the blind from slipping away from the guides in the frame. Each guide e, Figs. 2 and 3, consists of a longitudinally-slotted tube, one edge of the slot having upwardly-inclined recesses f. Fig. 3 shows the bottom rail b, the shank d and head c, which is larger than the recess f
Patent GB-190419111-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Combination Bedsteads
Inventor: BESWICK ARCHIBALD
Filed: 1904-09-05
Granted: 1905-01-26
Abstract: 19,111. Beswick, A. Sept. 5. Bedsteads; mattresses.-The side-rails of the bedstead are dispensed with, the mattress frame a being provided with dovetails b which fit into sockets c formed on, or attached to, the head and foot ends of the bedsteads.
Patent GB-190420480-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Cocoa, Chocolate or Preparations of same.
Inventor: WILLIAMSON HENRY
Filed: 1904-09-22
Granted: 1905-09-22
Abstract: 20,480. Williamson, H. Sept. 22. Cocoa preparations.-A small quantity of caffeine, theine, or salts thereof is added to cocoa, chocolate, and preparations thereof, for use as a food or beverage, in order to give restorative or stimulant properties.
Patent GB-190421583-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to the Manufacture of Bread.
Inventor: BUGG OWEN THOMAS
Filed: 1904-10-07
Granted: 1904-12-22
Abstract: 21,583. Bugg, O. T. Oct. 7. Drawings to Specification. Pans.-Bread-baking pans are made with closelyfitting lids, which may be provided with holes for examination of the dough.
Patent GB-190422026-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Non-slipping Puncture Proof Covers for Vehicle Pneumatic Tyres.
Inventor: LATIMER OLIVE
Filed: 1904-10-13
Granted: 1905-09-28
Abstract: 22,026. Latimer, O., [trading as Standard Motor Tyre and Rubber Manufacturing Co.]. Oct. 13. Tyres, pneumatic.-A protective non-slipping cover for pneumatic tyres comprises cross-pieces of rouud wire or bands of metal or other suitable material b threaded or looped on to flexible wires or bands a. When the tyre is to be completely covered, as shown in Fig. 3, each of the crosspieces is preferably made in three pieces d, the ends of which are halved and loosely riveted together. The flexible bands or wires a may be of wire, leather, catgut, or the like, and may have means for adjusting their lengths.
Patent GB-190425718-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Sensitized Plates for a Process of Color Photography.
Filed: 1904-11-25
Granted: 1905-01-05
Abstract: 25,718. Soc. Anon. des Plaques et Papiers Photographiques A. LumiÞre et ses fils. Jan. 13, [date applied for under Patents Act, A.D. 1901]. Sensitized plates and films; producing coloured photographs; transparencies.-In sensitized plates and films for use in colour photography, a layer of fine coloured particles is placed between the sensitive coating and the transparent support. In Specification No. 22,988, A.D. 1904, two distinct layers, one of one colour and the other of another colour were described as superimposed. The present invention is an improvement on that described in the above Specification, in that any number of colours, already mixed in one uniform layer, may be used without auy superposition.
Patent GB-190426403-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or in connection with Basement Structures for Buildings and other similar Places.
Inventor: ROBINSON CHARLES GEORGE
Filed: 1904-12-05
Granted: 1905-11-23
Abstract: 26,403. Robinson, C. G., and Kershaw, J. Dec. 5. Basements. - To provide g r e a t e r floor space and better lighting in basements, iron or steel or masonry columns a are supported on bearers d on extended concrete foundations c, and beams f, carryi n g stanchions e, are secured to the columns by crossrails or cantilevers g. Windows k and pavement-lights l admit light to the first basement and well j, and refractors n direct the light to the sub-basement. The stanchions and beams are filled in or faced with masonry, brickwork, concrete, or asphalt.
Patent GB-190427860-A (GB)
Title: Forming Tank for Accumulator Elements.
Inventor: GARDINER WILLIAM
Filed: 1904-12-20
Granted: 1905-02-16
Abstract: 27,860. Gardiner, W. Dec. 20. Secondary batteries.-Relates to "forming" tanks for a number of accumulator elements. The tank is made of stout planks &c. coated on the inside with paraffin or similar dressing. The electrodes or grids are supported on strips B, B<1> of glass or other insulator, and are kept in position by glass knobs b, b<1> fixed to the sides of the tank and by insulating-strips b<2> at the top. The strips b<2> fit in shallow grooves in the walls on each side of the knob b<1>; these grooves allow free circulation of the electrolyte. Dummy electrodes 0, perforated or shaped as desired, are placed half-way between each two electrodes and fit in other grooves in the walls. Each of the dummies is connected to a suitable strip D of lead &c. by means of a lateral lug d turned into the strip. while the electrodes have each a vertical lug E which may be clamped to an arm e of the conductor E<1>. The "forming" current is supplied to these two conductors D, E<1>, If desired, any of the electrodes may be unclamped. lifted, and examined during the process.
Patent GB-190428315-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Pneumatic Tires, Hose and other Flexible Pipes.
Inventor: MARKS ARTHUR HUDSON
Filed: 1904-12-27
Granted: 1905-07-20
Abstract: 28,315. Marks, A. H. Dec. 27. Tyres, pneumatic.-Outer covers of pneumatic tyres, hose, and other flexible pipes are constructed of layers of fabric arranged so that the layer with the greatest degree of elasticity is innermost, each succeeding layer having a smaller degree of elasticity than the preceding. This result is obtained by using fabrics 4, 3, 2, 1, Fig. 2, of different weave, or by cutting the fabric of the innermost layer at 45 degrees, and each succeeding layer at a greater angle ; or, by using fabric comprising the plies a, b, Fig. 6, and by varying the angle of crossing, layers 12, 11, 10, 9 of different degrees of elasticity are produced. The exterior 17 of each tyre is formed of rubber.
Patent GB-190512545-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Apparatus for Washing Textile Fabrics and the like.
Inventor: SHUTTLEWORTH HERBERT HENRY
Filed: 1905-06-17
Granted: 1906-03-29
Abstract: 12,545. Shuttleworth, H. H., and Shuttleworth, T. S. June 17. Washing-machines.-The materials are repeatedly squeezed or beaten between a revolving drum and a curved surface or block arranged in an endless channel in which the liquid and materials circulate, the dirty liquid being thrown out of the apparatus as it is withdrawn from the materials. A tank a of wood, iron, &c. has a longitudinal partition b and is supplied with water or cleansing-liquor from an inlet a'. The materials pass between a drum c, provided with battens or beaters e, and a wedgelike block f of wood &c., where they are squeezed and beaten by the battens e. The liquid, with the loose dirt, on leaving this constricted space, is stated to be projected upwards, striking and passing through a grating h, so escaping to a trough i, while the materials fall back into the circulating- channel. The respective paths are shown by dotted lines h<1>, h<2>. This action is continued until the dirt is removed, fresh liquid being fed through the pipe a<1> continuously, or at intervals, as desired. Finally, the endless brattice j, which swings about its upper roller j<1> as centre, is lowered into the trough and the materials are floated on to it and lifted and passed towards and through the wring- ing-rollers k. A splash box encloses the upper part of the drum, and in it is fitted the grating h, adjustably if desired.
Patent GB-190513629-A (GB)
Title: Ironing Machine
Inventor: ANDREE WILLIAM EDWARD
Filed: 1905-07-03
Granted: 1905-12-30
Abstract: 13,629. AndrÚe, W. E. July 3. Clutches; converting rotary into reciprocating m o - tion. - Mechanism for automatically raising and lowering the table of an ironing-m a c h i n e contains a clutch, shown in Fig. 21. The plate 120, fixed to the tableraising eccentric 116, carries a spring-held pawl 121 with projecting arms 124, 125. A stop 126, suitably operated, permits or prevents the engagement with the pawl of a roller 123 attached to the face of the spur-wheel 119. The stop when lowered prevents the rotation of the eccentric at one or other of its extreme positions. A projection, engaging with a shoulder, prevents the eccentric from rotating in advance of the spur-wheel. Another similar clutch has a greater number of rollers and arms. For converting rotary into reciprocating motion, a revolving pinion gears with pins on a bar provided with suitable guides and stops. The bar consequently rises when on one side of the pinion and descends when on the other.
Patent GB-190513804-A (GB)
Title: The Manufacture of Polyazo Colours.
Inventor: RANDFORD ROBERT BOLTON
Filed: 1905-07-04
Granted: 1906-02-15
Abstract: 13,804. Rans ord, R. B., [Cassella & Co., L.]. July 4. Dyes, artificial.-Disazo dyes are formed by combining 1 : 2-diamino-5-naphthol-7-sulphonic acid in acid solution with two molecular parts of a dye produced by combining a diazoaldehyde with a dye component, such as a naphthol mono or disulphonic acid or a dioxynaphthalene sulphonic acid. The dyes so produced have the formulawhere R represents an aromatic radicle and X a phenol or amine. They may be combined in alkaline solution with oue molecular part of a diazo compound to form trisazo dyes which dye cotton yellowish-scarlet shades. In examples, 1 : 2-diamino-5-naphthol-7-sulphonic acid is combined with either two molecular parts of the dye obtained from m-diazobenzaldehyde and 2 :6- naphthol sulphonic acid, or with a mixture of equal molecular parts of the dyes obtained from m-diazobenzaldehyde and 2 : 6-, and 1 : 5-naphthol sulphonic acids. The products are boiled, then made strongly acid, again boiled, and filtered. After washing, they are dissolved in water and soda, and combined with diazotized aniline or its homologues.