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Patent GB-190220829-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Coin-controlled Machines.
Inventor: KLEIST EUGENE DE
Filed: 1902-09-24
Granted: 1903-09-24
Abstract: 20,829. Kleist, E. de. Sept. 24. Actuating - mechanism ; musical instruments.- Relates to means for circuiting and uncircuiting an electromotor which actuates goods-delivery mechanism, or the rotary pin barrel of an automatic piano with pneumatic action or other mechanism. Coin action.-Figs. 4 and 6. The coin drops from a shoot into the tapering pocket C' and bridges the gap between two metal sides d, which are separated by two insulating-sides d<1>, d<2>. Coin-discharging mechanism.-Figs. 1, 4, and 6. The iosulating-side d<1> of the coin pocket turns on a pivot e, and a finger f, which is bent round from it to a slot f<2>, in the opposite side d, ejects the coin. This action occurs when a lever N to which the pivoted side is connected by a rod 0 is operated on its fulcrum n, Fig. 1, in opposition to the pull of a spring p. The operation is due to the rotation of a pin-wheel H, which is driven by a lever J with pawl i to make pins h<3> on its reverse face wipe a long pin o<1> on the lever. The ratchet-lever J is operated at each revolution of the tune-barrel by the passage of a lug thereon under an intermediate lever K. Thus, by providing the wheel with half as many wiping-pins as driven-pins, the barrel is allowed two revolutions, and, with other ratios, more revolutions. Money shoots fraud, preventing.-Figs. 1 and 7. In order to prevent the pocket f from being clogged by depositing several coins at a time, the shoot C is provided with a bye-pass R and a switch R'. The rock-shaft r of the switch has an arm r<1> engaged by an arm r<2> on the movable board of a bellows S, which is normally expanded by a spring s and is connected by a pipe t, Fig. 1, to the wind chest T of the instrument. When one coin has been dropped down the shoot, the instrument, set in operation, exhausts the air from the wind chest, and the bellows accordingly collapses, with the effect of tilting the switch so that it directs other coins to the bye-pass.
Patent GB-190300180-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Steam Valves.
Inventor: SIMPKIN WILLIAM
Filed: 1903-01-03
Granted: 1903-11-05
Abstract: 180. Simpkin, W. Jan. 3. Lift valves; check valves.-Relates to a combined equalizing and stop valve. A valve n is guided by ribs n<1> to move relatively to its spindle i, on which a steamtight piston t is mounted to work in a short cylinder o bored out of the body of the valve n and closed by a fixed screw cap r. The upper part of the spindle is threaded so that the valve may be screwed down on to its seat by the hand-wheel k, which moves the spindle through a nut h carried by the yoke f on the cover e of the valve casing, in which passages c, d lead to the boiler and steam main respectively. The spindle passes through guides at v, l, the upper guide l forming part of the cover e and being fitted with a steamtight stuffing-box and gland m. In the event of the pressure in the steam main exceeding that in the boiler, the valve automatically closes.
Patent GB-190304929-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Water-closets.
Inventor: DRAYSON WALTER BROWN HARVEY
Filed: 1903-03-03
Granted: 1903-04-30
Abstract: 4929. Drayson, W. B. H. March 3. Wash-out closets.-In closets having the basin supported on cantilever brackets, the basin a, of earthenware, is connected to a lead trap i by a flange joint j, which is hidden in the front by a flange or curtain o. The trap, which may have an earthenware lining k, is secured by bolts l, Fig. 3, let into recesses in the basin and passing through curved slots in the flange j to allow the position of the trap to be adjusted laterally.
Patent GB-190312956-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Electric Switches or Cut-outs, particularly adapted for Arc Lamp Circuits.
Inventor: CAROLAN EDGAR ALFRED
Filed: 1903-06-09
Granted: 1904-05-26
Abstract: 12,956. Carolan, E. A., [General Electric Co.]. June 9. Supporting lamps.-In an arc-lamp hanger, the switch contacts 13, 13<1>, 10, 10<1>, Fig. 3, for the current and lamp leads, are mounted in a recess 6 under an insulating cover-plate 33, Fig. 1, on the upper sloping face of a porcelain block 2, wbich carries the lamp hook 32 and is secured within a metallic bell 1 by a metallic retaining-plate 4 and screws 5. The recess 6 is open at the lower end for the reception of the switch plug 8, and has projecting upwards into it four conducting-posts 11, 11<1>, 17, 17<1> so disposed as to be enclosed in four separate compartments when the plug 8 is in place. The contacts 10, 10<1> consist of spiral springs, and the contacts 13, 13<1> of U-shaped metal pieces having horizontal top and bottom parts 14, 15, connected by a vertical web 16 and fitted with springs 19 which tend to turn their upper ends inwards round the pivot posts 17, 17<1>. When the plug is withdrawn, the contacts 13, 13<1> bear against and are connected by projections on a metal piece lying between them and secured by a screw 23, the current leads being then connected together directly. The plug is hollowed out underneath to slide over this central metal piece, and carries contact-plates 25, 25', for connecting the contacts 10, 10<1>, 13, 13<1> in pairs as shown in Fig. 3, the lamp being then in circuit. The leads are connected to screws 12, 18 on the lower projecting ends of the posts 17, 17<1>, and the bell 1 is fitted with a bracket 26 for connection to the cross-arm 27, and with a supporting-bolt 28, insulator 29, and clamp 30.
Patent GB-190313715-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Ventilators.
Inventor: EDWARDS WALTER
Filed: 1903-06-19
Granted: 1903-10-15
Abstract: 13,715. Edwards, W. June 19. Ventilators.-A ventilator consists of a metal box b, fixed in an opening of the outer wall a near the ceiling, containing a loose inner box c, to the inclined end d of which the mica or metal valve e is hinged. Air passes from the room through a grid and opening past the bottom of the flap e, and out, as shown by the arrows. Any inrush of outside air is checked by the plate l, and is then guided by the inclined sides n of the box c, Fig. 3, to the valve e. The valve can be kept upon its seat by the leverf actuated by the cord g, the spring h serving to restore it to its original position.
Patent GB-190322564-A (GB)
Title: Method of Obtaining the Synchronous Running of a Phonograph and a Kinematograph when Recording and Reproducing Speaking, Living Pictures.
Inventor: MESSTER OSKAR
Filed: 1903-10-19
Granted: 1904-03-31
Abstract: 22,564. Messter, O. Oct. 19. Kinematographs.-Relates to means for obtaining the synchronous running of a kinematograph and a phonograph. Three points in the armature windings of each of the motors are connected by means of slip rings and brushes as shown in Fig. 1.
Patent GB-190324042-A (GB)
Title: Improved Photographic Magazine Camera.
Inventor: FICHTNER FRIEDRICH AUGUST
Filed: 1903-11-05
Granted: 1903-12-10
Abstract: 24,042. Fichtner, F. A. Nov. 5. Cameras.-A magazine camera in which the lens is adjustable in directions parallel to the sensitive plate, comprises two parts, the lens-carrying portion a, Fig. 1, and the magazine portion c. Guide-pieces e in the part c are fitted with slides f extending across the entire width of the part c. At each end of the slides f are angle-pieces g, which serve as guides for the vertical displacement of the part a, and are attached to that part by screws i which slide in the slot h of the angle-piece g. In this way, the part a is adjustable vertically in the angle-piece g, and horizontally in the guides e.
Patent GB-190324277-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Method of and Means for Crushing and Stamping Ores.
Inventor: ANDERSON JAMES CALDWELL
Filed: 1903-11-09
Granted: 1904-04-14
Abstract: 24,277. Anderson, J. C. Nov. 9. Fluid-pressure hammers.-The stamp stems of hammers for crushing ores are lifted by a rocking beam on a rock-shaft actuated from the piston-rod K of a hydraulic cylinder F, Fig. 7. The hydraulic apparatus has a main valve cylinder Z and an auxiliary valve cylinder E, Fig. 9. Tappets on a vertical shaft connected with the piston-rod K actuate a rod P connecting cranks 0 on each end of the valve-rod N, which opens a port W, or a port X in the rotating and reciprocating cylindrical valve M, to the pressure water, and so causes endlong motion of the valve M, whereby the main valve G, Fig. 7, is rotated by a crank S. Inlet and exhaust ports a, a<1>, and b, b<1> in the cylindrical main valve G register with ports I, H, Fig. 7, leading to the cylinder, pressure water being supplied and exhausted through nipples T, U. The combined apparatus is suitable for using accumulated water from mountain streams as the motive power when ores are pulverized at the mine.
Patent GB-190400206-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Bottle Filling Apparatus.
Inventor: GOLDMAN SIGMUND
Filed: 1904-01-04
Granted: 1904-11-03
Abstract: 206. Goldman, S., [Cron Ges., C.]. Jan. 4. Bottling.-A filling-nozzle, for bottling liquids against a back pressure, is formed with two passages E, C, controlled by a cock F. The passage E communicates with the bottom of the liquid reservoir B, Fig. 6, while the passage C communicates with the gas above the liquid. A bend E<3> is formed in the passage E, to act as a liquid trap and prevent waste of liquid when the nozzle is withdrawn from the bottle. The plug F is formed with a hole adapted to register with the two portions of the passage E, and a groove E' adapted to connect the two parts of the passage C. In operation, when the plug F is turned, it first opens the passage C, thus providing equal pressures in the bottle and reservoir, and then the passage E, allowing liquid to enter the bottle at E'. When the bottle is full of liquid, the gas which escapes from the neck passes up the passage E, but cannot pass the liquid trap E<3> ; this gas escapes when the cock is closed and the bottle removed.
Patent GB-190400476-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to the Supplying of Liquids to Steam Generators.
Inventor: BARKER WILLIAM BENJAMIN
Filed: 1904-01-08
Granted: 1904-12-22
Abstract: 476. Barker, W. B. Jan. 8. Feedwater, supplying ; washing out.-The liquid admitted to a vessel is allowed to fall by gravity into the boiler by the automatic opening of the vessel to the steam space of the boiler. The vessel with its fittings is shown in vertical section. The inlet d for the water to the vessel is controlled by the valve b which opens when the pressure below it is removed. The outlet e to the boiler is similarly fitted with a valve. Steam is admitted to the vessel and allowed to escape therefrom by the pipe f<1> which, fitted with a central transverse diaphragm and formed with suitable purts h, is contained within the oscillating sleeve g which is constructed with ports corresponding to those in the pipe. The oscillation of the sleeve is effected by the float j, the movement of which by the rise and fall of the water in the vessel is controlled by the weighted lever l<1> and by the float s. The fall of the lever l<1> is regulated by the contact of the arm l with the perforated tray o<1> which, placed immediately below the water-inlet, is capable of rising and falling upon the studs p. The wire t of the float s is provided with the projection u such that when the float has sunk the projection enters a recess v in the sleeve g and prevents its oscillation. Assuming the vessel to be empty, the liquid enters by gravity and fills the dish o<1>, a portion of the liquid being retained therein. The rising of the float j brings the tooth q upon the sleeve g above the pawl r which is upon the weighted lever l<1> and prevents the oscillation of the sleeve until the weighted lever falls through the rise of the dish o which is in contact with the arm l. The sleeve being in this position, steam is admitted to the vessel from the boiler. The water consequently falls into the boiler by gravity. The lightening of the dish o' permits the float j to be released. The float falling closes the inlet steam port and opens the exhaust port to the escape-end of the pipe f<1>, whereupon the pressure is lowered and a supply of liquid allowed to enter the vessel. The apparatus may feed several boilers if desired. To expedite the exhausting of the vessel, a passage may be provided in one of the guides p, the passage being uncovered on the rising of the dish o<1>.
Patent GB-190400876-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Apparatus for Separating Heavy and Light Particles from Granular Materials, Cereals, Seeds, Wheat, Grits, Semolina, Middlings and the like, also applicable for the Separation of Ores and Minerals.
Inventor: HIGGINBOTTOM JAMES
Filed: 1904-01-13
Granted: 1904-12-08
Abstract: 876. Higginbottom, J. Jan. 13. Separating grain, flour, &c. by upward currents of air so as to obtain several distinct separations by one passage of the separating-current. In a sieve purifier for separating granular substances, grain, semolina, middlings, and the like, a moving sieve M is attached to a moving tray 0 as described in Specification No. 14,711, A.D. 1888, the nozzles described in the prior Specification being replaced by the arrangement shown. A fan N draws air and other substances with it through the openings D ; these openings widen at D<2> so that the current is checked and the heavier portion of the matters in the air rise no higher, but ultimately find their way through the openings J on to the tray O, whence they are delivered as desired. The air and lighter matters pass through the flexible connection U and the fixed passage Q into the chamber R, where the suspended matter is deposited and removed by the conveyer S. The flexible connection may be dispensed with. Modifications without sieves and others for separating the substance into more than three portions in a similar manner are also described.
Patent GB-190402080-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Construction of Sluice or Gate Valves
Inventor: RHODES BENJAMIN
Filed: 1904-01-27
Granted: 1904-12-22
Abstract: 2080. Rhodes, B. Jan. 27. Sliding valves; actuating valves.-The sluice valve, shown in Fig. 1, is constructed of two parts C connected by links A to the screw spindle B, so that, in closing, the parts C are forced apart against their seats, and in opening are drawn inwards. The seats, as shown, may be raised from the casing, or flush therewith. In the latter case, a spring D is interposed between the parts C to maintain the valve parts against their seats, and prevent access of dirt to the faces. In a modification, the valve is actuated by a worm and toothed quadrant, the valve being attached to the quadrant by links.
Patent GB-190407082-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Flat-stripping Motion applicable to Carding Engines
Inventor: KEARTON GEORGE
Filed: 1904-03-24
Granted: 1904-12-31
Abstract: 7082. Kearton, G. March 24. Carding - engines. - Revolving - flat carding-engines are provided with a stationary stripping-bar p and an oscillating stripping-bar m actuated by a sprocket-wheel c, mounted on the shaft which carries the discs round which the flats pass, having teeth with angular sloping sides, which engage with a bowl d, and thus oscillate the parts d', e, j, l, l<2> and the stripping-bar m. The lever e is pivoted at e<x>, and the arm e<1> is provided with a weight e'. The link j is fitted to the stud f on the lever e, and to the stud k, bolted on the lever l. This lever l is fastened to the stud l<1>, carried on the bracket g<1>. A bracket l<2>, bolted to the stud l<1>, carries one end of the stripping - bar m, the opposite end of which is carried by a similar stud and bracket. In its downward movement, the wire on the bar m passes through the wire of the revolving flat b<1>, and then through the wire of the stationary stripping-bar p. In returning to its original position, the stripped fibre &c. is transferred from the movable to the stationary stripper. To prevent the rotation of the wheel c on the disc shaft a<1>, a projection a<3> on a bracket a<2>, secured to the shaft a<1>, engages with a projection c<3> on the sprocket-wheel c.
Patent GB-190413171-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Machine for Extracting Oil from the Rind of Limes and other Citrus Fruits.
Inventor: HUNTER ROBERT GLENDOUNNING
Filed: 1904-06-10
Granted: 1904-07-14
Abstract: 13,171. Hunter, R. G. June 10. Essential oils; extracting oils.-Oils are extracted from the rind of limes and other citrus fruit by means of apparatus wherein the fruit is rolled between plates which are adapted to puncture the rinds. The fruit is placed in the hopper 3, whence it rolls between partitions 4 into the holes 11, 12 of the feeders 9, 10 respectively. The bars 7, 8 attached to these feeders are alternately raised and lowered by means of the levers 31, 32 and 33, 34, which are actuated by the links 27, 29 and rods 25, 26 respectively. The rods 25, 26 are connected to straps on eccentrics (of which one 23 is shown) on the shafts 13, 15. The fruit is thus discharged into the hopper 5, whence it rolls down the tube 6 into the space between the extractor plates 39, 43, Fig. 4. One 39 of these is formed with vertical spaces, through which the fruit drops after being rolled between the plates The oil drains through the perforated trough 53 into the trough 54, the fruit rolling off into the receptacle 55. The bars 35, 36 working in the guides 37, 38 are attached to straps on the eccentrics 21, 22 and 21<a>, 22<a>, the said straps being capable of lateral movement. One 35 of these bars is rigidly attached to the plate 43. The other 36 slides in guides 46 attached to the plate 39, giving it a vertical motion equal and opposite to that of the plate 43. A pin 49 on the bar 36 works in a slot in the middle of the lever 48, while an arm 50, fixed to the plate 39 at one end, has a pin 51 at the other end working in a slot at the end of the lever 50. The fruit is thus rolled into the discharging-spaces in the plate 39, in virtue of the horizontal traverse of the plate 39 being longer than that of the plate 43. The shaft 13 is driven by mechanism attached to the crankpin 20 and is coupled with the shaft 15 in the ordinary way with the cranks at the ends of the shafts at right-angles to each other.
Patent GB-190413475-A (GB)
Title: Improvement connected with Locks.
Inventor: HORSEY JOHN GEORGE
Filed: 1904-06-14
Granted: 1905-04-20
Abstract: 13,475. Horsey, J. G. June 14. Locks, key keys.-After the ordinary bolt has been shot, another bolt is moved to the back of it to prevent the ordinary bolt from being forced back by means of a jemmy &c. After the key has raised the ordinary bolt A, further rotation of it operates the sliding plate D and thus causes the pin K to move in the slot L and to turn the pivoted bolt F about the pin J until the part U bears against the raised part 8 of the bolt A. Ordinary levers and tumblers control the action of the bolt A and of the sliding plate D. The two sets of tumblers may be differently arranged, in which case two keys, or a single key having two bitts, are used.
Patent GB-190413871-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Pile-Fabrics.
Inventor: KLEUTGEN FRANZ
Filed: 1904-06-18
Granted: 1904-08-18
Abstract: 13,871. Kleutgen, F. June 18. Pile fabrics.-In pile fabrics with coarse-thread pile, especially in those in which the pile threads are fastened into an already - prepared ground fabric b by embroidering with a suitable hollow needle or otherwise, the pile loops a are arranged in straight rows, and between the rows are made rows of sewing or stitching n with a sewing- machine, so that the parts of the pile threads at the back of the fabric are securely fastened to the ground fabric. A lining c may be applied to the back, being secured thereto by the sewing. In this case, the sewing may be carried out as shown in Fig. 5, so that the pile threads are not directly secured to the ground fabric, but are held fast between the ground fabric b and the lining c by the upper and lower threads l, m of the sewing- machine. When woven pile fabrics, such as Axminster, are employed, the filling-warps and the heavy under-wefts may be dispensed with, and the fabrics woven with only pile-binding warps and wefts. Fabrics made in this manner may also be provided with linings.
Patent GB-190418587-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Devices for Training Young Trees
Inventor: CHALIGNE-MASSARD JULES AUGUSTE
Filed: 1904-08-27
Granted: 1905-01-12
Abstract: 18,587. Massard, J. A. J. ChalignÚ. Dec. 17, A.D. 1903, [date applied for under Patents Act, A.D. 1901]. Plants, supporting and training.- Young trees are connected to their supports by means of removable appliances which yield as the trees grow thicker. Each fastening consists of two metal bands, one of which is shown in Fig. 1. This band b, a, c is made of thin malleable metal and of the form shown, rings e of rubber or other material being placed between the slots k and slits l. The softened ends of a narrower and shorter band of tempered steel, which is also fitted with rubber rings, are passed through the slots k and bent round as shown at d, Fig. 4. The appliance is passed round the tree h and support g as shown, and one end is passed through a slot m in the other end and bent round. The slits l coincide and permit of the crossing of the band b, a, c. Nails or screws may be passed through the holes o. The band b, a, c is made wide at x so that it may not be weakened by the slits l.
Patent GB-190423686-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Acetylene Lamps and Burners.
Inventor: KAMM LEO
Filed: 1904-11-02
Granted: 1905-09-07
Abstract: 23,686. Kamm, L. Nov. 2. Acetylene lamps; reflectors.-In lamps having a series of burners on a common supply pipe, as described in Specification No. 25,011, A.D. 1902, each burner is provided with a separate screw tap or valve d for adjusting or extinguishing the flame. To enable the centre of a large reflector j to be brought on a level with the flame, a notch is made in the edge to contain the supply pipe a. The Provisional Specification states that the lamp is specially designed for projecting and enlarging lanterns.
Patent GB-190424951-A (GB)
Title: A New or Improved Medical Electric and Magnetic Appliance
Inventor: COOKE TOM
Filed: 1904-11-17
Granted: 1904-12-22
Abstract: 24,951. Cooke, T., and Cooke, J. R. Nov. 17. Electric walking-sticks. -A walking-stick is provided with a dry cell, a self-induction coil, and a spring contact, contact being made when the stick is pressed on the ground and broken when the stick is raised. A spring ferrule is also provided to lessen the jar produced when the stick meets the ground. The stick consists of two parts 2<a>, 2<b> which telescope into one another, the motion being limited by a screw 25 which slides in two vertical slots in the part 2<b>. A spring 10 is inserted between the parts 2<a>, 2<b>, tending to separate them and thus to open the contacts 5. When contact is made, a current flows from the battery 3 through the self-induction coil 8, contact 5, and the wire 9 into the metal handle 4, and back through the spring 6. When the contact is broken, by raising the stick, a shock will be experienced by the person holding the handle. The battery is introduced into the stick through a hole 18 in the metal part 4, which is closed by the sliding cover 22. A telescopic spring ferrule 15 is placed at the lower extremity of the part 2<b>. A slight modification is described for applying the device to the feet.
Patent GB-190425629-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Fly-catcher.
Inventor: KETZSCHER ALWIN
IPC: A01M1/16
Filed: 1904-11-24
Granted: 1904-12-31
Abstract: 25,629. Ketzscher, A. Nov. 24. Bobbin holders &c.-Inside the casing of a flycatcher are fixed two vertical partitions d, between which slides a box a containing the coiled band c. This band passes through a slot in the bottom of the box a, through a viscous substance b, and out through a slot e at the bottom of the case. When the band c is drawn out, the box a is pressed down on the viscous substance b, thereby pressing it against the band c.
Patent GB-190503438-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to the Manufacture of Candles and the like.
Inventor: HAASE ALEXANDER
Filed: 1905-02-18
Granted: 1905-05-04
Abstract: 3438. Haase, A. Feb. 18. Candles; tapers.-The wicks are wholly or partially coated or impregnated with a solution of celluloid in acetone, in order to facilitate lighting.