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Patent GB-190212416-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Tubulating Machines for Incandescent Electric Lamps.
Filed: 1902-05-31
Granted: 1903-05-21
Abstract: 12,416. British Thomson-Houston Co., [Burrows, W. R.]. May 31. Incandescent lamps.-Relates to a machine for con necting to lamp bulbs the short tubes which are sealed off after exhaustion. The bulb is held in a clamp with the dome in the annular receptacle 11. The tubeholder is mounted in a straight line above the centre of the bulb. The tube is held in the spring jaws 6, 6<a>, Fig. 4, attached to the rod 7. The rod 7 is drawn upwards by the spring 8, so that the jaws are compressed in the cone 27. Mechanism may be provided for rotating the tube-holder while the tube is being heated. The blowpipes are supported radially around the ring 13. The upper chamber in this ring supplies gas to the jets 14, and the lower chamber supplies air to the blowpipes 15. When the tube and the dome of the bulb, which has been perforated previously, are sufficiently heated, the tube is lowered by rack-and-pinion mechanism operated by hand-wheels 23, 23<a>. The two parts being welded together, the tube-holder is raised to draw out the tube and form a neck, and the valve 17 is then operated by a treadle. The valve 17 shuts off the supply of gas and air through the pipes 16, 16<a>, and supplies air through the pipe 26 to the ring 12. The ring 12 is pierced with apertures, which direct the air on to the heated parts to cool them. When the joint is cooled, the handles 23, 23<a> are turned to raise the tubeholder. At the beginning of the movement, the tube slips in the jaws 6, 6<a>, but, as soon as the rod 7 strikes the stop 8<a>, the jaws are opened, and the tube is released.
Patent GB-190216901-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Rapid Transit Railways and in Vehicles therefor.
Inventor: ROTH CHARLES EDWARD
Filed: 1902-07-30
Granted: 1903-07-16
Abstract: 16,901. Roth, C. E. July 30. Permanent way; electric railways and tramways; electric locomotives and motor vehicles.- Relates to rapid-transit railways and vehicles therefor. The supporting-rails C, guide-rails B<1>, and insulated conductor c<1>, when electric traction is used, are carried by substantially-triangular metal frames, which are held apart at suitable distances by bars B and the rails. The spaces between the frames are filled in with concrete. The vehicles are constructed with a framework of interlocked tubes g, g<1>, g<2>, f, which are extended to the axle-trucks and also carry the spring- supported guide rollers in the blocks J. The running-wheels m have double flanges and ball bearings, and are driven by electric or other motors P mounted on the axle-trucks. The motors and solenoids for applying the brakes R are controlled by the usual controllers D. Current is taken by a roller d carried on the vehicle by a link d<1>, and the guide-rails may also act as conductors. A casing F, circular in the upper part, covers the vehicle, and is extended downwards on the sides. A separable prow-shaped wind shield E, mounted on axle-trucks e<2>, e<3>, runs in front of the vehicle and contains a look-out opening e<1> and also flaring openings leading air into the longitudinal tubes of the framework, which distribute it through the vehicle for ventilation.
Patent GB-190218716-A (GB)
Title: A New or Improved Game Discus or Quoit.
Inventor: SIMONS JOSEFINE
Filed: 1902-08-26
Granted: 1902-10-23
Abstract: 18,716. Simons, J. Aug. 26. Modified quoits.- Relates to a kind of quoit which is adapted to be thrown from a rapier-shaped stick by one player and caught by a second player on a similar stick. In its simplest form, the quoit consists of a disc of metal, celluloid, &c. formed with a central hole and having its edges turned over to form strengthening-rims. Fig. 3 shows another form also provided with turnedover rims d, g, but having, in addition, a series of perforated cup-shaped depressions c. An indiarubber &c. rim, as indicated in dotted lines, may be fitted round the quoit.
Patent GB-190219894-A (GB)
Title: Process for the Manufacture of Dialkylanthrachrysone-ethers, their Nitro- and Amidosulphonic Acids.
Inventor: IMRAY OLIVER
Filed: 1902-09-11
Granted: 1903-06-25
Abstract: 19,894. Imray, O., [Farbwerke vorm. Meister, Lucius, & Br³ning]. Sept. 11. Anthrachrysone dialkyl ethers are produced by acting upon the sodium salt of anthrachrysone with a sulphuric dialkyl ester, for example, by heating it with dimethyl sulphate on a water bath until no further action takes place. The dimethyl ether crystallizes from aniline in brown-yellow laminµ melting at 280‹-285‹ C. Dinitroanthrachrysone dialkyl ether disulphonic acids are produced by sulphonating the foregoing products, for example, by heating them to about 100‹ C. with fuming sulphuric acid containing about 20 per cent. of sulphuric anhydride, and then adding nitric and sulphuric acids to the cool product, and, if necessary, gently heating. Dyes, artificial.-Diamidoanthrachrysone dialkyl ester disulphonic acids, which dye unmordanted wool in an acid bath blue shades fast to boiling dilute acids, are produced by reducing the foregoing dinitrodisulphonic acids either in acid or alkaline solutions by the usual reagents.
Patent GB-190302587-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Fireproof Floors, Ceilings and the like.
Inventor: WILMOTH WILLIAM FRANKLIN
Filed: 1903-02-03
Granted: 1903-05-21
Abstract: 2587. Wilmoth, W. F., Smith, E. I., and Golliek, S. Feb. 3. Building-blocks for floors, ceilings, vaults. Figs. 1 and 2 are two views at right-angles, showing a concrete floor 6 carried by grooved blocks 5, of cement, terra-cotta, vitrified clay, &c., supported by bent U-shaped cross-bars 4, resting on the lower flanges of the girders 1, and tie-rods 2 hooked over the upper flanges of the girders. The plaster ceiling may be applied to blocks laid level with the lower flanges of the girders, and the sides of the blocks may be bevelled to form V-shaped spaces for the reception of concrete. Hooked metal rods 16, Fig. 13, embedded in the blccks, engage with suspension rods 16, and bars 19, projecting from the end blocks, rest on the lower flanges of the girders. Fig. 15 shows an arched ceiling formed of curved blooks secured by hooked embedded rods 16 to curved metal bars 20 resting on the girders.
Patent GB-190307871-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to the Manufacture of Artificial Fuel
Filed: 1903-04-06
Granted: 1904-04-06
Abstract: 7871. Gregor, S. L., Agglament, Ltd., Yeo, F. C., and Forester, H. C. B. April 6. Fuel is formed from crushed coal, pitch, and tar, creosote oil, or the like. It is found that the amount of pitch necessary may be considerably reduced by using a larger amount of tar. Satisfactory results are obtained with 5 to 6 per cent. of pitch, 1¢ to 3 per cent. of tar, and 91 to 93 per cent. of coal. The relative proportions should vary with the quality of the coal and amount of moisture present. After thorough mixing, the materials are heated up to 700‹-800‹ F., preferably by the use of superheated steam. Before compressing the resultant mixture, it is cooled down to a temperature of 100‹-160‹ F., depending on the quality. This may be effected by a cold air blast acting on the mass as it is worked along a horizontal tube by an archimedean screw, or as it falls from shelf to shelf in a vertical cooling-chamber, under the influence of revolving arms.
Patent GB-190313082-A (GB)
Title: Rupture Appliance.
Inventor: LEES MINNIE JANE
Filed: 1903-06-11
Granted: 1903-07-23
Abstract: 13,082. Lees, M. J. June 11. Trusses; bandages.-A pad C of horse-hair or other resilient material is mounted on a canvas support B, and is kept in position over the hernia by a figure-of-eight bandage A stitched to the canvas support. The bandage is held up by a shoulder strap E.
Patent GB-190315339-A (GB)
Title: Process and Apparatus for Developing, Washing, and Fixing Photographic Films.
Inventor: HERZ MAX
Filed: 1903-07-10
Granted: 1903-08-27
Abstract: 15,339. Herz, M. July 10. Developing; fixing; washing.- Photographic films are, without the use of a darkroom, developed, fixed, and washed by means of an arrangement and a device such as that shown in Figs. 1 and 2. A hollow core a is fitted at one end with a disc b, and, at the other, with a movable disc c, thus forming a reel adapted for films of various widths. The exposed film with the light-proof covering-paper, is wound on the reel thus formed, the edges being separated by flexible strips e, which are wound liquid-tight on the core a. The free ends of the strips are secured by clips h. The liquids, which are filled through a funnel g, pass through perforations d in the core a to the coils of the film, to develop, fix, and wash it.
Patent GB-190318649-A (GB)
Title: Improved Self-gripping Tongs.
Inventor: SONNENTHAL GEORGE
Filed: 1903-08-29
Granted: 1904-06-23
Abstract: 18,649. S o n - nenthal, G., [Sonnenthal, E.]. Aug. 29. Rolling.-The jaws d of tongs or a lifting - dog for use in rolling-mills &c., slide on the grooved and inclined parts b of the body a and are connected by rods e and a crosshead f passing through the shackle h. The weight of the article z causes the jaws to grip it.
Patent GB-190320152-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Corsets
Inventor: LAWRENCE CHARLES HENRY
Filed: 1903-09-18
Granted: 1904-01-14
Abstract: 20,152. Lawrence, C. H. Sept. 18. Corsets.-Relates to means for holding the busks in position and for facilitating their removal and renewal. Each busk is placed in a pocket formed by folding over a strip C at each edge of the corset. Apertures are made for the protrusion of the studs F and eyes G of the busks. The longitudinal edge of each strip C is fastened by a strip J of tape, silk, or other material which is attached at one end to the corset, is threaded through slits H made both in the strip J and in the underlining material of the corset, and is secured at the other end by a fastening such as a button K.
Patent GB-190320908-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Duplicators.
Inventor: WESTENHOFF JULIUS
Filed: 1903-09-29
Granted: 1904-09-15
Abstract: 20,908. Westenhoff, J. Sept. 29. Copying documents.-A guiding- device attached to duplicators consists of a rule d, Fig. 1, adjustably attached by screws or other. wise to a frame e, hinged to the base, and passing underneath the printing- board, removed in Fig. 1. The frame e is so controlled by springs, that when the printing- frame c is lifted, the frame e lifts the rule d to project above the level of the surface of the printing-board, and the rule d then acts as a guide for the paper. On lowering the frame c, the frame e with the rule d is also depressed. A cross guide or rule k, Fig. 6, may also be used, one part of which is formed U-shaped to fit over the rule d, and has a tooth formed in it to engage with teeth formed in the rule d. The other part of the rule k is at right-angles to the rule d.
Patent GB-190321525-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Joint Connections for Fishing Rods or other similar purposes.
Inventor: WYERS CHARLES
Filed: 1903-10-07
Granted: 1904-08-11
Abstract: 21,525. Wyers, C., and Wyers, O., [trading as Wyers frÞres]. Oct. 7. Rods and rod fittings; ferrules for rods and the like.-Relates to a joint connection for fishing - rods and the like. A ferrule 6, Fig. 3, made to fit the top of the rod 7 and having one or more slits 8, is bound upon the rod by means of cord or wire 9. The upper end of the ferrule is shaped to receive the plugs 11, 11<a>, Fig. 2, of another ferrule attached in a similar manner to the n e x t section of the rod, and has a curved slot 15 which engages with the peg 12 formed on the plug 11. This peg is locked within the bottom portion 20 of the slot by means of a locking-ferrule 21, Fig. 4, which is slid upwards until in contact with the collar 18 and then twisted, thus causing the peg 12 to enter the horizontal slot 24 formed in the locking ferrule.
Patent GB-190400965-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Means for Fastening Tires on Vehicles-wheels.
Inventor: CONNABLE RALPH MATTHEW
Filed: 1904-01-14
Granted: 1904-02-18
Abstract: 965. Connable, R. M. Feb. 4, A.D. 1903, [date applied for under Patents Act, A.D. 1901]. Tyres, elastic other t h a n pneumatic ; building ; felloes or rims.-For securing rubber or like tyres to vehicle wheels, two liners f, g, each in the form of a transversely - split band, are placed one upon the other on a metal rim a, shrunk upon the felloe ; shouldered side-plates bare then applied loosely enough to allow the insertion of the elastic tyre C, which, on drawing the side-plates together by bolts c so as to move the bands inwardly one on the other, is pressed out against the shoulders and thus held on the wheel. In another construction, in order to press the rubber tyre outwards against the shoulders, wedge-shaped liners are inserted through holes in the side-plates between a band at the base of the elastic tyre and the rim a. In a further arrangement, the tyre is first pressed out by screw-threaded bolts working through the felloe and rim against the band at the base of the tyre. A number of liners, not necessarily wedgeshaped, are partly inserted through one of the plates b between the band and the rim, the bolts are then withdrawn, and the liners driven home.
Patent GB-190401242-A (GB)
Title: Improvement in Party Line Telephone Systems.
Inventor: DEAN WILLIAM WARREN
Filed: 1904-01-18
Granted: 1904-05-12
Abstract: 1242. Dean, W. W. June 15, A.D. 1903, [date applied for under Patents Act, A.D. 1901]. Telephone systems ; telephone calls.-Relates to party-line telephone systems in which the selective devices are of the harmonic type. At each subscriber's station is a bell of the type shown in Fig. 2. The spherical hammer 22 is carried by the flexible extension 21 of a reed ; the central portion of the reed is rendered rigid by the armature-plates 20 which play between the pole-pieces 16 of the electromagnet 15 energized by the alternating ringing. current from the exchange. The reeds at the various subscribers' stations respond to currents of various frequencies, the tuning being effected by providing each reed with a hammer of different size and weight, as shown in Fig. 8, where the reeds of the four subscribers A, B, C, D on the party line are shown. The bells are bridged across the party line in series with condensers c<4>. The common battery system is used, R<2> and R representing the line relay and cutoff relay respectively, S the line signal lamp, J, J', J<3> the multiple jacks, P<2> the calling-plug, P the answering-plug, r, r<2>, r<3> , r<4> the supervisory relays, and s<2>, s<3> the supervisory clearing lamps. In the calling-plug side of the cord circuit are inserted the selective ringing keys a, b, c, d adapted to send ringing currents of different frequencies to line from the alternating-current generators 33, 34, 35, 36 driven by a direct current shunt motor. The motor runs at constant speed, the generators 33 &c. being preferably 2, 4, 6, and 8-pole machines. The speed of the motor is maintained constant by a centrifugal governor shown detached in Fig. 4. It comprises slip rings 48, 49, and a centrifugal contact device 47, 46. A resistance 45 is placed in the field circuit of the motor, and is cut out to reduce the speed when contact occurs between the spring 47 and screw 46. In order to tune the subscribers' circuits roughly for the different frequencies, the two coils of the bell magnets may be coupled in series at some stations and in parallel at others, or the capacities c' may differ at the different stations. The arrangement of the apparatus at the subscriber's station is shown in Fig. 9, where 63 is the microphone, 69 a retardation coil, and 9 the bell magnets, with the coils coupled in series. Instead of using the metallic circuit for all the call bells, some may be grounded, enabling more subscribers to be connected to the same line.
Patent GB-190404968-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Paper Cutting Machines.
Inventor: JENSEN PETER
Filed: 1904-02-29
Granted: 1905-02-09
Abstract: 4968. Jensen, P., [Gray, N.]. Feb. 29. Cutting-machines for paper.-To reduce the effort required to bring the upper movable clamp down on to the work, the friction clamping-device, which is mounted on a shaft G, Figs. 1 and 4, and enclosed in a casing H, is supported by a spring T suspended in a fixed tube R and carrying at its lower end a forked block U and roller V. The roller V works below a guard P fixed to the casing and concentric with the shaft G. The movable clamp is made in a single piece, and can be drawn down, when the main crank shaft E is at rest, by depressing the treadle h, which is connected by a chain with a wheel fixed on the shaft G, pinions on the shaft gearing with racks which are connected by straps with the clamp. The automatic clamping is effected by a cam F on the shaft E, which cam acts on a bowl J carried by a lever I pivoted between extending lugs on the casing H, to engage one of two pivoted pawls K with ratchet rings N of the clamping-device. The rings N are mounted between friction discs 0, O<1> fixed on the shaft G, fibre washers being inserted between the rings and discs. When one of the pawls K engages the ratchet ring, clamp-shaft is rotated to bring down the clamp, springs effecting its return when released. The pawls are arranged so that one engages when the other is midway between teeth. A lever m freely mounted on the shaft G is arranged to limit the return movement of the casing, a locking-device being provided to hold the lever in various positions.
Patent GB-190408335-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Cricket Bats
Inventor: PRIVETT WALTER WILLIAM
Filed: 1904-04-11
Granted: 1905-03-16
Abstract: 8335. Privett, W. W April 11. Bats.-The top of the handle of a cricket bat is provided with a metal plug A, in order to give a better balance to the bat.
Patent GB-190411769-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Water-tube Boilers
Inventor: KOESTER JULIUS
Filed: 1904-05-21
Granted: 1905-03-30
Abstract: 11,769. K÷ster, J. May 21. Steam - generator furnaces; baffles.- Horizontal baffles m, n divide the furnace space into compartments corresponding with compartments formed in the generating - tubes. The course of the furnace gases is shown by the arrows.
Patent GB-190415256-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Steam Steering Gears for Vessels.
Inventor: BROWN ANDREW BETTS
Filed: 1904-07-08
Granted: 1905-06-01
Abstract: 15,256. Brown, A. B. July 8. Drawings to Specification. Steering-gear.-Relates to improvements on the teering-engine described in Specification No. 28,550, A.D. 1903, and consists in the use of a rotating cylindrical valve, which is moved longitudinally to start the engine, and is returned by the engine to its mid or neutral position.
Patent GB-190417722-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Artificial Hands.
Inventor: GROGAN ARCHIBALD
Filed: 1904-08-15
Granted: 1905-06-22
Abstract: 17,722. Grogan, A. Aug. 15. Hands, artificial.-The fingers of an artificial hand are jointed at 3, 4, Fig. 2, and are flexed by means of wires 5 passing through grooves or holes 6 on the palm side of the hand. The thumb is similarly operated, but has only.one joint. The wires may be provided with springs 17 and are fastened at the wrist to a thicker wire which forms the core of a Bowden cable. The fingers are returned into the straight position by means of springs 16 and wires 15 or by means of a thick rubber glove fastened around the wrist. The Bowden cable passes up the arm to an extensible band 19, Fig. 3, surrounding the chest of the wearer. The sheath is fastened to a lug 20, and the core passes through this lug to a lug 21 on the opposite end of the band. A rubber band 23 serves to restore the chest band to its normal size after being extended. The chest band is held in place by shoulder straps. A multiplying-device for increasing the relative movement of the lugs may be provided, and a set-screw or pawl may be provided at the wrist to lock the fingers in the contracted position.
Patent GB-190417984-A (GB)
Title: Improved Method of and Apparatus for Effecting the Destruction of Pathogenic Organisms in Water or other Liquids.
Inventor: GRIFFITH PATRICK GILL
Filed: 1904-08-18
Granted: 1905-06-15
Abstract: 17,984. Griffith, P. G. Aug. 18. Liquids, sterilizing. -Pathogenic organisms are destroyed in water or other liquids by heating to a temperature of 65‹-85‹ C. for a period not exceeding t w e n t y-five seconds. The water passes by a pipe alpha and branches a' i n t o a chamber B, where it passes through bent copper pipes or between bent copper plates b to a head pipe b<2>, and thence to a chamber C where it is heated by a coil of steam pipes c or similar means. It returns through a pipe C and along the outside of the plates or pipes b, thus warming the incoming water.
Patent GB-190424255-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Pneumatic Tyres.
Inventor: JENKINSON WILLIAM
Filed: 1904-11-09
Granted: 1905-09-07
Abstract: 2 4 , 2 5 5. Jenkinson, W., Jenkinson, G. E., Squier, J. W., and Smith, H. E. Nov. 9. Tyres, pneumatic.-A non-skidding cover comprises a number of crescent-shaped or other suitably-shaped pieces A of leather or the like, spiked and solutioned or otherwise transversely fastened together to present a serrated surface. The pieces are fastened to a strip B preferably of fabric and to pieces C preferably of leather by rivets, the strip B being stitched to the leather. The deeper pieces may be of metal, and the more shallow pieces may be of rubber, cork, or the like. The cover may be attached in any suitable manner to the tyre or rim.
Patent GB-190426392-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Locks or Fastenings for Trunks, Boxes, Portmanteaux and the like
Inventor: WAKELAM SAMUEL
Filed: 1904-12-05
Granted: 1905-01-12
Abstract: 26,392. Wakelam, S., Chatham, W., and Wilkes, T. Dec. 5. Locks, key ; fastenings for trunks &c. Relates to locks or fastenings for trunks, boxes, portmanteaus, bags, &c. The lid a is provided with three or more hasps e, c, f, the centre one c of which is secured by an ordinary lever or tumbler lock d, while the outer ones e,f are secured by a locking bar or bolt g which is connected or formed integrally with the bolt of the central lock d.
Patent GB-190427799-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to the Manufacture of Radiator Tubes and other Articles and in Apparatus employed therein
Inventor: BOULT ALFRED JULIUS
Filed: 1904-12-20
Granted: 1905-10-19
Abstract: 27,799. Boult, A. J., [Long Manufacturing Co.]. Dec. 20. Bending; corrugating ; soldering. -In a machine for making radiator tubes and similar articles, a strip of thin sheet metal is wound on a spool A and is crimped by rolls C. The crimped strip is then wound spirally around a mandrel or tube F held in a chuck H, the speed of winding being such as to cause a tension in the strip and partially to elongate the corrugations. The chuck is rotated by gearing from the shaft M, and the table I is traversed by a rack S and pinion R driven through bevel gearing from the same shaft. A strand V of solder is wound spirally between the convolutions of the helical strip, the strand being wound on a spool W and passed through flux in a suitable receptacle. The metal strip also passes through a bath D of suitable flux on its way to the crimping-rolls. The solder is melted as the winding proceeds by a gas flame Y placed below the mandrel.