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Patent GB-190105880-A (GB)
Title: Manufacture of Black Sulphurised Dyestuffs Directly Dyeing Cotton
Inventor: IMRAY OLIVER
Filed: 1901-03-20
Granted: 1902-01-16
Abstract: 5880. Imray, O., [Farbwerke vorm. Meister, Lucius, & Br³ning]. March 20. Dyes, artificial.-Sulphurized dyes which dye unmordanted cotton are produced from certain compounds containing halogens instead of nitro, amido, or sulphonic groups, by heating them with sulphur and an alkali sulphide to 160‹ to 190‹ C. The halogen compounds mentioned in the claim are the chloronitrophenol sulphonic acid and the dichloronitrophenol which are obtained by treating with nitric acid an aqueous solution of the mono- and di-chlorophenol sulphonic acids formed by chlorination of p-phenol sulphonic acid. The dye produced from the first of these halogen compounds is used in alkali sulphide solution, and yields a deep black shade, and the dye obtained from the second halogen compound yields a greenblack shade which becomes deep black on subsequent treatment with copper salts. Dichlorophenol sulphonic acid itself yields a deep blackbrown dye.
Patent GB-190107692-A (GB)
Title: Combination Measuring Instrument.
Inventor: BUTRICK GEORGE HENRY
Filed: 1901-04-15
Granted: 1902-04-15
Abstract: 7692. Butrick, G. H. April 15. Calliper and like gauges.-A pair of true bars having each a square-set end-piece can slide on one another through yokes clamped one to each and can be held against sliding by clamping one to both. The bars are graduated and a screw between the yokes gives a fine adjustment. When the end-pieces are furnished with points, a beam compass is obtained. Contour and profile gauges.-With one of the bars reversed laterally, a square for a shoulder is formed. Cask and like gauges.-Longitudinal reversal gives a depth gauge.
Patent GB-190109257-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Fire-extinguishing Sprinklers
Inventor: DAVIES GEORGE
Filed: 1901-05-04
Granted: 1901-07-20
Abstract: 9257. Davies, G., [International Sprinkler Co.]. May 4. Sprinklers, automatic.-Relates to the nozzle and valve of an automatic sprinkler. The valve 3, Fig. 1, is supported by two levers 4 and 5, arranged so that they support the valve when their ends are connected by the soldered plates 8, 9, but collapse when the soldered joint of the plates 8 and 9 is melted by the heat of the fire. A revoluble distributer 10 is mounted on the head of the screw 6. On the upper face of the distributer are two concentric flanges 12 and 13, in the former of which are inclined slots, which cause the disc to rotate when they are struck by the water jet. There are also perforations 14 for the distribution of the water. The nozzle may also be fixed in an inverted position.
Patent GB-190122971-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Automatic Couplings for Railway and like Vehicles
Inventor: GLOSSOP GEORGE
Filed: 1901-11-13
Granted: 1902-11-13
Abstract: 22,971. Glossop, G. Nov. 13. Couplings, automatic.-Each vehicle has a spring draw-bar A terminating in a fork D, D' with curved surfaces E, E<1> and hooks F, F<1>. On bringing two vehicles together, the surfaces E, E' engage and the draw-bars are turned, and when the hooks F, F<1> are interlocked the springs C return the draw-bars to their original positions as in Fig. 4. A collar H with a depending arm G is arranged so that the draw-bar turns with it but is free to slide. Uncoupling is effected by sliding the guided bar K until a projection on it engages the arm G and rotates the draw-bar sufficiently to allow the two vehicles to be drawn apart. The bar K has notches for receiving the weighted locking arm L. In a modification, the fork D, D<1> is mounted to turn on the draw-bar. Couplings, non-automatic.-Hooks may be provided on the draw-bars or forks for receiving the end links of a chain.
Patent GB-190124698-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Brakes, Chiefly Designed for use in connection with Motor Vehicles.
Inventor: CROWDUS WALTER AMBROSE
Filed: 1901-12-04
Granted: 1902-02-20
Abstract: 24,698. Crowdus, W. A. Dec. 4. Motor road vehicdes. - Relates to band brakes especially applicable to motor vehicles, but applicable also to any shaft which rotates in both directions. To the ends of the brake band 3 metal plates 5 are secured, such metal plates being made with lateral lugs 6 which, when the brake is released, rest at both sides against shoulders or ledges 7 on the fixed bracket 8. In this bracket is supported a shoe 10 furnished with rollers 11, which, by means of an eccentric 12, can be forced into contact with the brake strap so as to cause it to engage with the drum 2. Whenever this happens, the band winds up tightly on the drum, whichever way the shaft may be turning. The eccentric is operated by a rod 16, in which springs may be interposed so as to prevent a skidding pressure from being put on the brake.
Patent GB-190125169-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Cutting Machine for Picture and Photograph Mounts and the like
Inventor: LOWTHIME DAVID ABRAHAM
Filed: 1901-12-10
Granted: 1902-11-13
Abstract: 25,169. Lowthime, D. A. Dec. 10. Cutting - machines for picture and photograph mounts &c.-The cutter d is the exact width of the side of the opening to be cut, and the angles at its ends are cut off and sharpened to the bevel of the cut which is required to be made in the cardboard. It is secured to a plate c, mounted in inclined guidesb, which may be fixed or adjustable, and is raised and lowered by a rack-and-pinion arrangement f<1>, operated by a handle h &c. Adjustable stops are provided on the frame b to limit the descent of the knife, and adjustable guides l, k on the table a to regulate the position of the cardboard to be cut.
Patent GB-190200380-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Contact Shoes for Electric Railways.
Inventor: BROWN WILLIAM MILTON
Filed: 1902-01-06
Granted: 1902-02-20
Abstract: 380. Brown, W. M. Jan. 6. Electric railways and tramways on a road-contact system. Relates to improvements in the contact shoe described in Specification No. 9070, A.D. 1898. Collectors.-Between the metallic contact strip B and the wooden or other carrier A are interposed a number of separate blocks C of soft spongy rubber or other elastic material. They are seated between cap plates D and are secured to the strip and carrier by headed bolts F, E which are seated in recesses in the blocks.
Patent GB-190202635-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Safety Valves
Inventor: COCKBURN GEORGE
Filed: 1902-02-01
Granted: 1902-12-24
Abstract: 2635. Cockburn, G. Feb. 1. Safety-valves; alarms, high-pressure.- A compound safety-valve for steam generators working under high pressure is shown in Fig. 2. The lower end of the tubular valve A normally rests on a feat A' in the casing C, and the upper end forms a seat for the auxiliary valve B. Both valves are closed by the pressure of the spring H or by a dead-weight load, and, as the weight of the valves is balanced by an adjustable counterweight J on a lever I engaging with the tubular valve, an excess of pressure lifts both valves and steam escapes at the outlet E. Still greater pressure then lifts the auxiliary valve, and the subsequent discharge into the atmosphere acts as an alarm.
Patent GB-190204355-A (GB)
Title: Pneumatic Dispatch Apparatus.
Inventor: TAISEY FRED REDALPH
Filed: 1902-02-20
Granted: 1902-05-15
Abstract: 4355. Taisey, F. R. Feb. 20. Pneumatic despatch apparatus. -As the advancing carrier 14 sweeps past the ratchet lever 25, the latter operates a switch ahead, if the recess 50 in the cushion end 48 of the carrier is shallow enough to apply the pawl 36 to the ratchet d i s c 27, carriers with recesses of different depths being used for the different switches. A latch on the lever, engaging the lug 38 on the pawl, keeps the latter in action, against the disengaging tendency of a spring 40, until the former falls back again to a stop. When the carrier is switched into an ascending branch, a valve ahead of the switch is closed to divert the air pressure into the branch.
Patent GB-190208444-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Gas and Water Regulating Valves for Water Heaters.
Inventor: EWART JOHN WILLIAM
Filed: 1902-04-11
Granted: 1903-01-08
Abstract: 8444. Ewart, J. W., and Ewart, G. H. April 11. Hinged valves.-A combined gas and water regulating-valve for water heaters is shown in Fig. 2. A casing a with a water inlet c and outlet d and a similar casing b for the gas supply have a common spindle g, carrying a hinged flap valve j and a heavy disc valve m loosely mounted on an arm k on the spindle. When the water supply is turned on, the water valve is raised and causes the spindle to open the gas valve m. The valve closes automatically when the water supply is cut off. In a modification, the water valve l, Fig. 4, is carried by an arm l<2> on the spindle g and its seat is surrounded by a perforated cylindrical casing n. Vertically-arranged valves are closed by springs.
Patent GB-190209197-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Capo d'Astro Attachments for Guitars and such like Musical Instruments.
Inventor: KAPPELER ERNEST ROBERT
Filed: 1902-04-21
Granted: 1903-02-19
Abstract: 9197. Kappeler, E. R. April 21. Banjoes, guitars, and like instruments.-The invention relates to a capo tasto. The neck of the instrument is slotted, the slot being partially closed by plates 3 between which a narrow space is left. Between the plates there slides an npright block 6, consisting of two plates screwed together. The block is held friction-tight against the plates 3 by a spring, and it carries a lever 11 which is pivoted at 12 and acted on by a spring 9 tending to retain it in the position shown in Fig. 3. The lever acts upon uprights 13 which carry the bar 14 of the capo tasto, and is operated by a link 15 provided with a loop 19 through which the left thumb of the player passes. The capo tasto thus moves automatically with the player's hand. The normal position is shown in Fig. 3, the bar 14 being out of action, but when it is desired to bring it into operation, as shown in Fig. 2, the link 15 is pushed up and locked iu position by a notch 20. Modifications of the device are described in the Specification.
Patent GB-190213899-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Protectors or Safety Shields for Water Gauge Glasses.
Inventor: WINN CHARLES REGINALD
Filed: 1902-06-19
Granted: 1903-05-28
Abstract: 13,899. Winn, C. R., and Mousley, A. June 19. Water levels, indicating.-Relates to improvements on the invention described in Specification No. 7304, A.D. 1896. The glazed angle-frame A of the water gauge-glass protector is made in one piece to receive the glass sides C, which have bevelled edges and are held in place by ledges a<3> and spring wedges e<3> on a thumb-clip E pivoted to the frame A at e<1>. The clips consist of parts B which are< >hinged at b<2> to the frame A, and to which are pivoted thumb-clips B' with slots to engage studs a<2> on the frame. The top and bottom clips may be connected by a casing b<5> having perforations b<6>. A four-sided protector may be used consisting of two angle-frames, one of which is hinged to the other and takes the place of the clip members B. The pivots b<2> may be arranged at the top and bottom, and slightly projected so as to reduce the width of the joint. In a three-sided protector an angle-frame is hinged to a frame consisting of a single side. The wedges e' may be solid, and the glasses C supported by carved springs.
Patent GB-190214572-A (GB)
Title: Improved Lightning Arrester for Electrical Installations
Filed: 1902-06-30
Granted: 1902-09-04
Abstract: 14,572. Siemens Bros. & Co., [Siemens & Halske Akt.-Ges.]. June 30. Lightning - arresters &c.-Relates to a lightning-arrester for protecting an installation from the effects of atmospheric electrical discharges or from internal high potential. A number of metal plates a are superposed between two terminals and insulated from one another. The plates have projecting portions b on one or both faces.
Patent GB-190214848-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Convertible Braces and Belts.
Inventor: WECHSLER ISAAC
Filed: 1902-07-03
Granted: 1902-09-04
Abstract: 14,848. Wechsler, I. Dec. 14, A.D. 1901, [date applied for under Patents Act, A.D. 1901]. Belts; braces.-Relates to an article which can be worn either as braces or as a belt. It consists of two straps, Figs. 1 and 2, held together by two rings, one of which 8 is shown separately in Fig. 4, and pivoted by a rivet 11 which is passed through the straps and through cross-bars 9, 10 in the rings. The clips 14 serve for fastening the straps together when worn as a belt. The clip 22 serves for suspending the rear tabs.
Patent GB-190215350-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Arc Lamps.
Inventor: THOMPSON WILLIAM PHILLIPS
Filed: 1902-07-09
Granted: 1903-05-14
Abstract: 15,350. Thompson, W. P., [Toerring, C. J.]. July 9. Arc lamps.-An enclosedarc clutch lamp is arranged as shown. The frame consists of a top plate A, a socket A<4>, a slotted tube B, a base-plate C, a casing C<2>, an insulated plate C<3>, and two insulated uprights depending from the base-plate C to carry an insulated tripping-plate H and an arm H<3>, supporting the lower carbon. An external casing and globe, not shown, are also provided. The base-plate C is ground to fit the edge of the arcenclosing globe I, which is supported by a central foot in a wire yoke, not shown. The yoke has eyes engaging two horizontal screws on the edge of the base-plate C, and has spring coils formed in its limbs, about a horizontal axis, so that the coils can lie against the globe I. Access of air to the arc is limited by making the tripping-plate H nearly of the same diameter as the globe I, and by providing a movable clutch tube F, or part of a tube, within the frame tube B, to obstruct the slot in this ; otherwise this slot may be covered by an outside shield. The clutch tube F is slotted at the side away from the slot in the frame tube B, and may carry a collar fitting in the lower end of the frame tube. The upper carbon is inserted in a slotted conical socket G, attached to a weight, a cross-piece G<3> which projects through the slot in the clutch tube F, a ring which slides between the tubes F, B, and a terminal G<6>, which projects through the slot in the frame tube B, and is connected by a flexible conductor to one end of two series coils, D, on the plate C<3>. The clutch is a ring secured with intervening insulation on a plate, which is weighted at one end F<5>, and is pivoted at the other to an arm of the clutch tube F. The clutch tube F is connected by a chain, secured on a pulley E<7>, to a movable dash-pot E<4>, a link E<3>, and a plate carrying the cores of the series solenoids D. The piston of the dash-pot is supported on an arm E<1> of the frame tube B. The lower carbon is connected through its supports and two resistances 5, carried on the top-plate A, to one of the lamp terminals ; the resistances may be coiled on porcelain cylinders, and one is provided with a sliding connecting- ring.
Patent GB-190217803-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Window Blind Fixtures.
Inventor: SIRCOLOMB FRANK EDWIN
Filed: 1902-08-13
Granted: 1903-06-25
Abstract: 17,803. Sircolomb, F. E. Aug. 13. Window blinds.-The rollers D of spring and other blinds E are carried in hangers F, G sus- pended by cord H, so that the blind can be ad- justed bodily. The hanger G is provided with a keyhole slot f, to receive a headed pin g on the roller. The hanger F is provided with spring flanges h, to bind against a flat projection a on the roller, and a slot i, to receive the projection a, which is formed with a notch b to engage over the edge of the slot i. The cord H is doubled and passed through pulleys, eyes, or other guides d on the window frame, and is secured at the ends through, preferably, four holes c in the hangers, and retained by a hook &c. e on the window frame.
Patent GB-190219613-A (GB)
Title: Improvement in the Construction of Rim and Mortice Locks, and Latches.
Inventor: BEARDS DAVID
Filed: 1902-09-08
Granted: 1903-08-13
Abstract: 19,613. Beards, D., Beards, E., Beards, D., and Beards, A., [trading as Beards & Sons, D.]. Sept. 8. Locks, key; latches.-A sliding plate A is attached to the pin D on which the crank B and bolt H also work, and has a turned-up lug A<2>, engaged by the follower G. An oblong slot E, working on a pin F, limits the motion of the plate A and the bolt, and prevents the spring J from forcing the crank B out of position when the bolt is removed.
Patent GB-190225296-A (GB)
Title: Improved Cuff Holders
Inventor: ZINDORF MATTHIAS PATRICK
Filed: 1902-11-18
Granted: 1903-04-16
Abstract: 25,296. Zindorf, M. P. Nov. 18. Cuff suspenders.-Consists of two appliances for preventing respectively longitudinal and lateral movements of the cuff on the arm. Fig. 1 shows a top view and Fig. 2 an underside view of the appliance, for preventing longitudinal movement of the cuff. It consists of a strip of metal which is fastened to the coat sleeves by a double-pronged safety-pin 3 and a pointed tongue 6. A spring tongue 7 ia struck up from the strip, and has its free end covered with a rubber pad 9. The cuff is inserted to any desired extent under the tongue 7, and is held thereby. Fig. 4 shows the appliance for preventing sideways movement of the cuff. It consists of a metal strip 13 folded, as shown, to form a spring piece 15 provided with teeth 16, which grip and hold the cuff between the pieces 13, 15. The piece 15 may be forced down by a lever 17, 23. The appliance is fastened to the coat sleeve by a safety-pin 21.
Patent GB-190228786-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Machines for Washing or Rinsing Bottles or similar Articles.
Inventor: BARKER GEORGE
Filed: 1902-12-30
Granted: 1903-03-05
Abstract: 28,786. Barker, G., [Gallagher, B.]. Dec. 30. Bottles &c., washing.-Fig. 1 shows a side view of the apparatus, and Figs. 4 and 5 vertical and horizontal sections of the upper central portion. The bottles are placed over the jets 5, which are arranged in rows on the rotatable frame 2. The bottle necks rest upon radially-grooved rubber washers. The frame 2 is secured by the nut 7 to the shaft 6, which is journalled in the base 8, and pressed downwards by the spring 15 sealed between the block 10 and a nut. Half the jets 5 communicate with the port 14, the rest with the port 14<1>. Either port is brought over the water inlet 13 by rotating the frame 2.
Patent GB-190302059-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Lock-up Device for Cycles and other Wheeled Vehicles.
Inventor: KELSEY SAVILE HERBERT
Filed: 1903-01-28
Granted: 1904-01-14
Abstract: 2059. Kelsey, S. H. Jan. 28. Wheels, locking while standing.-A device for securing vehicles outside a building can be operated from within the building. The lock A comprises two jaws. one of which is integral with a rod B, while the other is pivoted thereto. Part of the rod B is filed away to accommodate the shank of the pivoted jaw in the locked position. The jaws having been closed round part of a vehicle, the rod B is drawn into a tube D, communicating with the interior of the building, until the jaws rest against the tube. The rod is locked in this position by arranging the hinged part H thereof behind a staple I. The part of the rod between the filed portion and the hinge may be flexible. The Provisional Specification describes the lock as being kept closed by a wire or chain connected thereto and engaging a hook within the building. It states that springs may be so arranged that, on releasing the wire, the shank of the locking-portion would shoot out of the hole in the wall ; and that the user of a lock might be supplied with a check which, on insertion in a corresponding hole outside the wall, would ring a bell and indicate the wire required to be unhooked.
Patent GB-190303229-A (GB)
Title: A Device for Holding and Delivering Matches.
Inventor: MCGREGOR ALEXANDER JAMIESON
Filed: 1903-02-11
Granted: 1904-01-14
Abstract: 3229. McGregor, A. J. Feb. 11. Match receptacles; match-striking surfaces. - A device for holding and delivering matches has a match raiser and means c o m - bined with it whereby the matches are automatically delivered. The holder a, Fig. 4, is provided with a pedestal b and a chamber c, having an inclined bottom so that the matches c<1> will fall down to the centre of the holder, where there is a cross-slot in which slides a verticallymoving match raiser d, normally pressed upwards by the spring h but capable of being depressed by the downward movement of the levers j. The lower ends of the levers i are joined by the pin k, which passes through a hole in the match raiser and slides in guide-slots k<2>, Fig. 3, in the pedestal b. The raising and delivering mechanism is shown in Figs. 5 and 6. The plates n, n<1> have their upper ends bevelled to form a groove n<2> for the match to rest in. The bent lever p, centered at r, has its upper end cut away and pressed outwards by the spring s, and is provided with a head p<1>, whilst the other end has a pin p<3> which works through the slot q in the plate n and the slot q<1> in the guide-plate e. The striker m, Fig. 3, consists of a bent spring secured to the holder a at one end and carrying at its other end a striking surface. When the match raiser d is depressed by the levers and pin k, the matches c<1> accumulate over the slot in the bottom of the chamber c, so that, when the spring h is released, the rising match raiser catches a match in the groove n<2> and lifts it to a position opposite the slot l in the holder. At this point, the pin p<3> strikes against the top of the slot q<1> and jerks the long arm of the leverp forwards, so that the head p' moves the match along the groove n<2> and partially out of the slot l. On withdrawing the match with the fingers, it is rubbed against the striker m, thus lighting it. To facilitate the arrangement of the matches, one or two guard plates u may be used. In another form, partly shown in Figs. 9 and 10, a movable holder works on a fixed match raiser. The match-delivery lever p, working between the plates d<2>, d', is centered at r and has an upper bead p' and, at its lower end, an inclined plane p<2>. A spring s<2> of special shape is fixed at one end to the guard u and, at its other end, bears on a projection s<5> on the guard. The pin k, which is raised and lowered by the holder, works in the slot q<2>, and, when the holder is depressed, the pin strikes the lever p', thus pushing forward the head p<1>, which moves the match out of the groove n<2>. Match-striking rollers are described, which may be spirally cut so that, when the match is pulled out, it turns the rollers slightly ; or the rollers may be turned automatically by mechanism each time a match is withdrawn.
Patent GB-190305390-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in connection with Fittings for Teats, Soothers, and the like.
Inventor: RAINES GEORGE
Filed: 1903-03-07
Granted: 1904-01-07
Abstract: 5390. Raines, G. March 7. T e ats.-The disc or shield b of a soother or teat a has a central hole smaller in diameter than the inner end of the teat, which end is flanged or beaded so that it cannot be pulled through the hole. The ring or other holder c is attached to a loop or to ears d on the disc b, the ears being spaced and shaped to allow of the introduction of the teat The disc and the loop may be slotted to facilitate insertion of the teat and ring, respectively, and, when made of xylonite, vulcanite, or the like, the slots may be afterwarls closed. The ears d may be similarly provided with slots.