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Patent GB-190224122-A (GB)
Title: A New and Improved Arc Lamp.
Inventor: SPIES PETER HEINRICH FELIX
Filed: 1902-11-04
Granted: 1903-07-16
Abstract: 24,122. Spies, P. H. F., and Tutt, C. B. Nov. 4. Arc lamps; supporting lamps.-Consists of detailed improvements in various parts of an arc lamp in which the upper carbon is regulated by a clutch operated by a solenoid surrounding the upper carbon-holder, the movements being steadied by a dash-not. The binding-post and switch contact S, Figs. 1 and 2, is connected to the resistance S<3>, from which the current passes by a wire S' to the U-shaped support K<1> of the inner globe N and of the lower carbon-holder L. The current leaves the lamp through the upper carbon-holder E, Fig. 2, the tube D, the solenoid core C', and the arm I upon it. which arm I is connected to the regulating-soleaoid C. The various parts of the lamp are supported on a central tube A, which is made with a pocket A<1> and a sleeve A<3> provided with flanges A<2>, A', and the upper part of the lamp is enclosed in a weather proof casing R, Fig. 1. The tube A is secured in a socket B, upon which a pulley B<3> is secured to enable the lamp to be supported by a rope or cable &c. The carbon holder E, Fig. 2, which is like those described in Specification No. 11,500, A.D. 1900, is free to slide in the carrier D, to which it is connected by the clutch disc G<1> provided with a funnel-shaped extension G<2>. The piston H<3> of the dash-pot is attached to the flange A<2>, and the cylinder H<2> is connected to the arm I by a link I' and a weighted lever pivoted to the tube A. The lower end of the tube D slides in a bearing plate A<6>, between which and the flange A<4> is secured an asbestos ring. The lower carbon F<1> is held by a screw L<3>, Fig. 1, in the holder L, which may be turned over on the support K<1>, and is formed with a flexible ring like that described in Specification No. 3576, A.D.1901, [Abridgment Class Electricity, Regulating &c.], for holding the inner globe N. The casing R is made preferably of sheet metal, and is provided with apertures R<4>, R<5>, R<7> to enable the hot air to escape and to enable cold air to enter and keep cool the resistance S<3>. Spring lugs R<3> on the internal flange R<2> engage with the flange A<2> and keep the casing in position. The solenoid C is provided with an internal lining C<2>, Fig. 2, of iron or other metal. The effect of the dash-pot may be varied by removable weights H<6>.
Patent GB-190224956-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Acetylene Gas Automatic Generator.
Inventor: BARTLETT JAMES
Filed: 1902-11-13
Granted: 1903-02-05
Abstract: 24,956. Bartlett, J. Nov. 13. Acetylene. - Relates to automatic acetylene generators of the class in which the supply of water to the carbide is regulated by the movements of the gas holder. The apparatus comprises a water tank a, containing a gas holder b, and having attached to its sides two or more generating-chambers x and a tank e for supplying water thereto. Each of the generating- chambers consists of a water-jacketed vessel provided with a cover y and adapted to receive a carbide holder q, having a perforated conical bottom and a perforated pipe s extending upwards therefrom. Water is supplied from the tank e to the generating-chambers x through a valve f actuated by the gas holder, and through pipes n, o, and a perforated pipe p, extending into the pipe s of the carbide holder. The gas, as it is generated, is conducted by pipes, passing through the water jacket, to a purifier B filled with wadding, and thence through a second purifier D to the gas holder. The purifier D is fitted with a perforated plate, above which is placed coke or pumicestone and beneath it wadding and rotten stone. During consumption, the gas passes from the holder through the purifier D and another purifier K arranged in the water tank e to the supply pipe L. Fig. 5 shows the water-supply valve, which consists essentially of a tubular spindle g carrying at its lower end a leather washer t. It is kept closed by a spring until depressed by a projecting arm w on the descending gas holder. To provide a safety escape, the valve spindle g is provided with an opening h near its lower end, and an enclosing-pipe l. Another safety-escape may also be employed in connection with the generating - chamber, such device consisting of a siphon pipe Q opening into a chamber R of larger diameter. The carbide holders q are, when filled for sale, enclosed in parchment or similar covering, which is pierced at each end before inserting them into the generator.
Patent GB-190226931-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or connected with Apparatus for Cutting or Dividing into Sections Sheets of Wafer Material, Confections and the like.
Inventor: MACKENZIE HUGH WATSON
Filed: 1902-12-06
Granted: 1903-10-08
Abstract: 26,931. Mackenzie, H. W. Dec. 6. Moulding biscuits and confectionery. - An apparatus for cutting or dividing into sections sheets of wafer material, confections, and the like, consists of two frames A, B, hinged together at H and carrying punches C, D, fixed t crosspieces A', B<1> extending across the backs of the frames. The punches are in the form of open-ended chambers sharpened at the outer edges, and are arranged so that, when the frames are brought together, the punches in the one frame pass into the spaces between the punches of the other frame. Blade plates E, F, formed with cutting-edges, are fixed within the inner edges of each frame. In use, the frame B is turned down to the horizontal position, and the sheets of material from which the biscuits &c. are to be cut is placed on it, being kept in position by pins J. The frame B is then brought up against the frame A and the sections cut out, the sections carried in front of the punches of the one frame being delivered clear at the back of the other frame. The punches and blade plates may be adjustable ; and the punches may have detachable cutting-edges. The frame B may be provided with a handle, or it may be operated by a treadle or a motor.
Patent GB-190302917-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Milk Cans or Churns.
Filed: 1903-02-07
Granted: 1903-12-03
Abstract: 2917. Fellows, S. J. & E and Corker, W. H. Feb. 7. Milk cans. - The upper edge b of the lid B of a churn for the transport of milk is bent, so as to fit over the bead a on the neck of the churn, and so prevent the entrance of dust and rain.
Patent GB-190304312-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Trivets.
Inventor: JACKSON SOPHIE
Filed: 1903-02-24
Granted: 1904-02-24
Abstract: 4312. Jackson, S. Feb. 24. Trivets; supports for cooking-utensils &c.-The trivets h, Figs. 1 and 2, are carried by adjustable bars e passing into the opposite ends of a channelpiece a, which fits over the top bar of the grate. Screws or pins c hold the piece a in position. An eye k and wires j are provided for suspending a Dutch or other oven or cooking-utensil. A toasting- rack n, consisting of a pair of wire cheeks, is shown hanging from the swivel m of the eye k, and a pan i from the wires j. In a modification, Figs. 4 and 5, the bars q carrying the trivets r are adjustable in staples p on the grid o, which is covered with a plate u. This grid is secured to the top bar by a sliding jaw w and lugs v.
Patent GB-190307346-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Manufacture and Production of Cellulose Acetate.
Inventor: NEWTON HENRY EDWARD
Filed: 1903-03-30
Granted: 1904-02-18
Abstract: 7346. Newton, H. E., [Farbenfabriken vorm. F. Bayer & Co.]. March 30. Pigments.-Relates to the preparation of a cellulose acetate which is soluble in alcohol and suitable for use in making lakes. The acetate is obtained by allowing a reaction mass of cellulose, acetic anhydride, and sulphuric acid, with or without a solvent such as glacial acetic acid, to stand for about 10 hours at a temperature of from 20 to 25<c> C. mixing it with a large quantity of water, and filtering off the precipitate. The precipitated acetate may be obtained in transparent sheets by evaporation of its solutions. The sulphuric acid may be partially replaced by phosphoric acid or other strong acids.
Patent GB-190317812-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Manufacture of Bricks from Slate Waste and Lime.
Inventor: KLEFISCH LAMBERT
Filed: 1903-08-17
Granted: 1903-09-17
Abstract: 17,812. Klefisch, L., [Klefisch, J.]. Aug. 17. Bricks.-A mixture of ground slate waste and lime is moistened with a small quantity of water, and moulded into bricks, which are hardened by heating for from three to five days in a closed chamber to a temperature just below 100‹ C., and cooling slowly. If the bricks are too dry, a vessel containing water is placed in the chamber. A hard insoluble surface-layer of lime silicate or calcium hydrosilicate is formed on the surface of the brick by the drying and indurating process. Bricks for use in baking-ovens are exposed in the open air for a few days, and subjected to a dry heat of over 120‹ C.
Patent GB-190319954-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Sash Fastener.
Inventor: FREEBORN FREDERICK
Filed: 1903-09-16
Granted: 1904-02-18
Abstract: 19,954. Freeborn, F. Sept. 16. Sash fastenings.-The plate b, screwed to the lower sash a, has an upturned part to which is hinged the plate c. The hole f in the plate c engages the spring catch i, fitted in the casing g screwed to the upper sash e. The plate c is held in the horizontal position by the nut o engaging the screwed end of the pin n on the plate m, which is attached to, or forms part of, the plate b. The nut o may be attached to the plate c by a chain. In the Provisional Specification, it is stated that a pin in the plate c engages a hole in the horizontal part of the catch i, and that the pin is provided with a buffer or a rubber head.
Patent GB-190325224-A (GB)
Title: A New or Improved Sifting or Sorting Apparatus particularly applicable for Separating Seed-buds or Germs from Cocoa.
Inventor: BARRON JOSEPH
Filed: 1903-11-19
Granted: 1904-08-25
Abstract: 25,224. Barren, J., and Green, S. K. Nov. 19. Sifting cocoa &c.-Relates to a sifting-machine specially adapted for separating the seed germs from granulated cocoa nibs. The inclined sieves 5, 6 are mounted in a box 4 pivoted on a central crossshaft 3 and provided with two adjustable springs such as 15 at each end. The sieve box is actuated by a rotary polygonal cam 22 engaging a projection 23 on the box. The motion of the sieve box causes the material fed from the hopper 7 to be thrown up as it travels over the sieves 5, 6 ; the elongated germs fall endwise through the sieves, and are collected on boards 11, 13 and finally are discharged through the shoot 14, while the granulated cocoa nibs are discharged through the shoot 10. In a modification, the box 4 is supported on spring bars at the sides and ends, and is operated by a cam arranged above it.
Patent GB-190326238-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Purses, Chatelaine Bags, Hand Bags, Wristlets and similar Conveniences.
Inventor: BEK ERNST GIDEON
Filed: 1903-12-01
Granted: 1904-01-07
Abstract: 26,238. Bek, E. G. Dec. 1. Drawings to Specification. Belts; nzittens.-Belts, wristlets, and the like are provided with sovereign and half-sovereign purses, made of metal and inserted under the leather or material by means of a flange and back-plate. The flanges or back-plate may be extended to form clips for retaining pencils or other small articles. In another form, leather loops may be used for this purpose.
Patent GB-190401394-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Trawl Nets.
Inventor: DAVIDSON GEORGE
IPC: A01K73/04
Filed: 1904-01-19
Granted: 1904-12-08
Abstract: 1394. Davidson, G., and Burnett, W. Jan. 19. Trawling-gear.-In order to avoid the waste of power which takes place when otter-boards are dragged broadside-on across the sea bottom, the board is mounted in a frame which travels lengthways along the ground. The board a is pivoted at c to the frame b, and is held at any suitable angle by means of adjustable stays e. A sole-plate passes along the bottom of the frame, and shackles f, g, h are provided for the towing and head ropes, respectively. It is stated in the Provisional Specification that the angles at the upper side of the trawling-net are attached to a flexible framework of rope having floats attached so that the net is held out of contact with the ground, while weights are attached to the corresponding ropes at the lower side of the rope, if necessary. The rear end of the net may be held at a constant distance from the ground by a rope having at its end a weight.
Patent GB-190404305-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Skid Preventers for Wheels of Motor Cars and like Vehicles.
Filed: 1904-02-20
Granted: 1905-02-16
Abstract: 4305. Sainsbury's Anti-Skidders, Ltd., and Badger, J. Feb. 20. Slipping, preventing, attachments to wheels for.-Relates t o improvements on skid-preventers of the type described in Specification No. 25,374, A.D. 1902. The saddle a is attached to a tubular member b threaded externally at its upper end to engage with a sleeve f which is similarly threaded to receive a tubular nut i having a shoulder i<1>, between which, and a flanged guide g secured to the blades h, springs are held in compression. A bolt c, passing through the nut i and member b, is secured to the rim of the wheel in any desired manner. In the form shown, the bolt screws into a socket d secured to, or formed with, a strap e screwed to the felloe. The nut i may be locked, by means of a split pin passed through corresponding holes in the nut and bolt e, or by a swivelling lever or catch on the flange i<1> adapted to engage with the tubular member b or other suitable part. The blades h may be raised and maintained inoperative by inserting a pin in openings m in the member b, sleeve f, and bolt c. A modified arrangement for adjusting the blade h is shown in Fig. 5. A cranked lever n, fulcrumed on a collar p<1>, is adapted to engage with openings o in the sleeve f or member b. Circular buffers may be mounted, rotatably or otherwise, on the feet of the blades h.
Patent GB-190407064-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Mercury and other Vapour Apparatus for Converting, and Obtaining Light from, Alternating Electric Currents.
Inventor: HOLZ OTTO
Filed: 1904-03-23
Granted: 1905-03-23
Abstract: 7064. Holz, O. March 23, A.D. 1903, [date applied for under Patents Act, A.D. 1901]. Vacuum tubes.- Multiphase or single-phase alternating currents are rectified by means of mercury or other vapour lamps. In the arrangement shown in Fig. 1, the terminals of the secondary coils 12, 13 of a transformer, having primaries 14, 15 supplied with twophase currents, are connected to non- vaporizable electrodes 6-9 of a vapour lamp 1 of the shape shown. Each electrode is enclosed in a separate limb. The direct-current circuit from a cathode 10 of mercury or other vaporizable material includes an inductance coil 22 and is connected to the central points of the secondary coils 12, 13. An auxiliary vaporizable electrode 11 and the cathode 10 are connected to a source of direct-current supply 20 ; the electrodes 10, 11 are separated by a ridge 21, over which mercury is shaken to start the lamp. The coil 22 serves to reduce variations in electromotiveforce. The apparatus may be used for illuminating only. In a modification, a pear-shaped lamp is provided with six unvaporizable terminals.
Patent GB-190407481-A (GB)
Title: Process for Solidifying Petroleum and other Mineral Oils for their Application as Fuel and for Lighting Purposes.
Inventor: KUESS VICTOR JOSEPH
Filed: 1904-03-29
Granted: 1904-07-07
Abstract: 7481. Ruess, V. J. Nov. 6, A.D. 1903, [date applied for under Patents Act, A.D. 1901]. Solidifying oils.-Petroleum and other mineral oils are solidified, for use as fuel for lighting or heating, by dissolving in the oil, powdered black resin, or other resin, or hydrocarbon of the turpentine series, adding melted beef suet or other animal fat, allowing to cool with occasional stirring, adding a solution of caustic soda, and, after a time, hydrochloric acid, again adding soda solution, allowing to stand for two or three days, and cooking in a digester.
Patent GB-190407620-A (GB)
Title: Improvement in Display Stands.
Inventor: MASON FRANCIS CONDIE
Filed: 1904-03-31
Granted: 1904-05-19
Abstract: 7620. Mason, F. C. April 23, A.D. 1903, [date appliedfor under Patents Act, A.D. 1901]. Displaying; advertising.-Consists of a stand for displaying carpet-sweepers and similar articles. A base F, preferably with three feet, carries a preferably - detachable standard B in a socket E. An upper support A, adjustable on the standard by means of a screw, is provided with a series of annular loops H, through which the handles of the sweepers are passed. A lower fixed or adjustable support C is provided with slotted arms, in which spring clips Dare secured by means of bolts, the clips gripping the sweeper-handles. By adjusting either or both supports, the height and inclination of the sweepers may be altered as desired. The top of the stand may be provided with means for holding a display card, as shown, if desired.
Patent GB-190408604-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Spreading Devices for Maintaining Neck Bands, Dress Collars, Cuffs, and other Pieces of Flexible Material in an Extended State.
Inventor: LILLEY FLORENCE MARY
IPC: A41B3/08
Filed: 1904-04-14
Granted: 1904-08-25
Abstract: 8604. Lilley, F. M. April 14. Collars; cuffs; stays or stiffeners; neckbands. - R e - lates to a device for keeping in a spread state, bands or strips of fabric that are likely to crumple. Two tubular sockets, A, Fig. 2, are connected by struts A<1> to form a frame intended to lie behind the band to be distended. Double pins B are then put through the fabric on the front side and made to pass into the sockets at each end of the frame. The pins may be roughened, ribbed, or made spiral or wavy, and the tubes corrugated to prevent the pins from coming out of the tubes. The cross-piece forming the middle of a pin may itself exert a clip-action on the fabric, or have one member of a clip, which grips the fabric together with the aid of another member, mounted on one of the transverse struts of the frame. Both parts of the device are, in the latter case, on the same side of the fabric. The device may also be made solid of wire, and have eyes by which it may be sewn in position.
Patent GB-190413077-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and Mechanism for Regulating the Action and Sound of Megaphones and Gramophones.
Inventor: THOMPSON WILLIAM PHILLIPS
Filed: 1904-06-09
Granted: 1905-04-13
Abstract: 13,077. Thompson, W. P., [Aburn, S. S.]. June 9. Phonographs &c.-The objects of the invention are to regulate the intensity of the emitted soundand the pressure of the needles on the record, and also to provide means for raising and lowering the sound box, for storing needles, and for supporting the trumpet or trumpets. For regulating the intensity of the sound, two trumpets may be fitted to the sound box and one or both provided with a plunger rod H, Fig. 2, capable of closing the exits. Fig. 4, in which the sound box is shown connected to the trumpet through a U tube U, exhibits an additional adjustment. In addition to the plunger G', there is a sleeve having an aperture equal to the base of the horn A, which aperture may be brought opposite the base of the horn by rotating the arm W. Clamped on to one leg of the U tube is a band M', and fastened to this is a balance rod M<2> with an adjustable weight M<4> to regulate the pressure of the needle. The connecting-rod N with the nut N<1> is provided to adjust the distance of the sound box from the lever O. The box Q clamped to the horn is used for holding needles, and the lever O pivoted at P raises or lowers the sound box by the action of the cam S on the lug R on the balance rod M<2>. The horn or horns are mounted on universal joints.
Patent GB-190414077-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Railway Fog Signalling Apparatus
Inventor: THOMAS JOHN
Filed: 1904-06-22
Granted: 1905-04-13
Abstract: 14,077. Thomas, J. June 22. Fog and audible signals ; lamp signals ; contacts, mechanical.-For the purpose of signalling during fogs, a lever is thrown over by passing trains, and, if signals are set against the train, a bell is the train, a bell is sounded. A lamp signal is fixed near the bell and connected with it to show when the signal is pulled off. Fig. 2 is a plan of the bell C on its carriage. The wires G, G', G<2> from the signal cabin are attached to bars F, F<1>, F<2> carrying projections E, E<1>, E<2> which engage in slots D, D<1>, D' in the carriage B, which runs on guides in the frame A and moves the bell C under the hammers V, X or away from them. The carriage B is attached by wires J to a lamp signal and to a counterweighted rod which holds it at the left-hand end of its run and under the hammers. The wires H, H<1>, H<2> are attached to the bars F, F<1>, F<2> and move the ordinary semaphore signals. The pulling-off of any of these signals pulls the bell clear of the hammers. It may be locked in this position, when not required for use, by inserting a pin N in a hole B<2> in the carrier B. The train carries a plate which comes into contact with the lever R and moves it in the direction of the arrow. The lever R is loose on the shaft P, which it moves by means of the quadrant S<1>. Projections on a fast lever W on the shaft P move the loose lever V<2>, and, if a train is moving rapidly, the lever V<2> strikes the gong C. In returning under the action of counterweights, the lever X, which is pivoted to the lever W, strikes the gong. This latter action occurs for fast or slow trains. A train moving in the reverse direction does not move the shaft P. Two or more levers R may be situated at intervals along the track and connected by wires so as to give a series of single or double strokes on the bell C. The lever R may be held clear of trains, when the bell signals are not required, by inserting a pin in the quadrant S'.
Patent GB-190414559-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and connected with Fire-escape Life Saving Apparatus.
Inventor: LOEBNER ALBERT
Filed: 1904-06-28
Granted: 1904-08-04
Abstract: 14,559. L÷bner, A. June 28. Fire - escapes. - Relates to apparatus having a self-winding drum, and has for its object to render the tension of the winding- spring uniform. As the rope i is unwound from a drum o, a loose collar n is rotated through diminishing-gear r, r<1>, s, s<1>. The collar n carries an arm h to a slider g on which the outer end of a spiral spring f is attached, while the inner end is attached to the frame.
Patent GB-190416830-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Shears Clippers and the like
Inventor: NAPPER HERBERT DENDY
Filed: 1904-07-30
Granted: 1904-09-15
Abstract: 16,830. Napper, H. D. July 30. Horse clippers and the like.-The cutting-members C, C' o f shears similar to those described in Specification No. 3004, A.D. 1904, are formed with their bevelled edges D<1> at rightangles to the lower portions of the sliding plates A, A' to adapt the shears for cutting hedges efficiently as well as for cutting grass &c., the end E of each cutting-member being tapered.
Patent GB-190417071-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Fusible Plugs for Steam Generators.
Inventor: HILLER EDWARD GEORGE
Filed: 1904-08-04
Granted: 1904-09-08
Abstract: 17,071. Hiller, E. G. Aug. 4. Fusible plugs.-In fusible or safety plugs of the type shown in Fig. 1, access of the furnace gases to the cavity a is prevented by a cap or cover c, the spindle d of which is screwed into the " blow- " out " cone e. The cap is formed with a square head f for a spanner, or with a round head c', Figs. 3 and 4, having a slot c'. The spindle d may be fitted separately, as shown in Fig. 5.