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Patent GB-190007678-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Automatic Letter-writing Telegraph.
Inventor: POLLAK ANTON
Filed: 1900-04-25
Granted: 1901-03-16
Abstract: 7678. Pollßk, A., Virßg, J., Egger, J., and Silberstein, F. April 25. Telegraphs.-Relates to a system of telegraphy in which perforated code signals are automatically transmitted and reproduced at the receiving-station in the form of written characters. The apparatus is described for use when an alphabet of forward or open loops only is employed, or when the alphabet includes backward or closed loops ; in the latter case the code signals are divided between two lines, so as to produce two motions, preferably at rightangles, at the receiving-station. This form is described with two separate circuits, and also with the second circuit superimposed on the two arms of the first circuit arranged in parallel by means of inductance coils. Fig. 4 shows a tape perforated to produce the characters shown in Fig. 3, representing the first six letters of the German alphabet. Fig. 5 shows the apparatus employed. 1 is a split battery connected to earth or return at O, and having the various cells connected to the insulated sections 7, 8, 9, and 10 of the rotating contact drum. The strip 11 passes over the drum, and brushes 12 complete the line circuit whenever a perforation allows contact with the drum. Inductances 17 and condensers 18 are employed, both fixed and variable, when necessary for balancing the line. The receiver may be in the form of a telephone 13 with mirror attached for reflecting the light on to a sensitive travelling strip, or a siphon recorder or other apparatus may be employed.
Patent GB-190102466-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Operating Lever for Motor Vehicles.
Inventor: DAKIN BENJAMIN EDWARD
Filed: 1901-02-05
Granted: 1901-03-30
Abstract: 2466. Dakin, B. E., and Prescott, F. M. Feb. 5. Motor road vehicles.-Relates to mechanism to be attached to the operating-lever of a motor vehicle for locking and releasing the lever. The lever is held by a detent 37 engaging with a segmental rack 2 attached to a plate 1 secured to the frame or body of the vehicle. The detent 37 can be disengaged by a push-pin 38, which can be removed, when desired, so as to leave the handle locked. On the plate 1 is a block 3 forming a segmental guide in which can be adjusted a slide 5 carrying a bell 18 and bearing on its face numerals or characters for setting the apparatus for prescribed speeds. The slide 5 can be locked in its various positions by a bolt 7, which can be released only by a special key of wedge-like form. The bell is sounded by an arm 16, and the lever is prevented from moving further, when adjusted to give the prescribed speed. The lever is also furnished with a spring arm 41 capable of engaging a projection 43 at a position short of the limiting position, and with a bell 19 provided with a finger push-pin 24, whereby the bell may be sounded either when the lever is at rest or is being adjusted.
Patent GB-190102847-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Composition for the Manufacture of Soap for use in Sea-water.
Inventor: BAPTISTINE-BLANC-RAYNAUD LOUIS
Filed: 1901-02-09
Granted: 1901-07-27
Abstract: 2847. Raynaud [nÚe Blanc], Veuve L. M. B. Feb. 9. Soaps.-A sea-water soap is produced from caustic soda, salt water, water from the rivers Foux and Nartubi, and coco oil.
Patent GB-190104394-A (GB)
Title: A New Parlor Game, adapted to Illustrate the Action of Troops in the Field During a Campaign.
Inventor: CUMMINS RANDOLPH
Filed: 1901-03-01
Granted: 1901-04-13
Abstract: 4394. Cummins, R. March 1. War games.-A board is constructed, as shown in Fig. 1, to represent a number of intersecting roads, towns, and impassible country, and is divided into two parts by a river A B or other frontier line. Spaces at opposite corners are marked to represent the capitals of the two countries. Pieces representing infantry, cavalry, and sometimes artillery are placed upon the board, and are movable according to certain rules. Each player is also provided with counters representing war funds, and flags may be used to indicate the capture of towns &c. When opposing pieces have reached positions in which they are supposed to commence a battle, or attack a city, the result of the engagement is determined by throwing dice, and payments are made thereon.
Patent GB-190107576-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Electric Signalling.
Filed: 1901-04-12
Granted: 1901-12-14
Abstract: 7576. Thomson, A. T. M., and Thomson-Davis Telephone System, Ltd. April 12. Signals, electric-lamp.-Relates to arrangements in telephone or other signalling systems, by which two or more electric lamps b, c can be arranged behind a screen, so as to illuminate that screen in sections or combination of sections, or in distinct colours or combination of colours. The lamps are shown in two parallel relay armature circuits with battery j. Each relay coil circuit forms a metal and earth connection with the signalling station, so that, by means of keys w, x, y, the circuits can be closed singly or in combination.
Patent GB-190111239-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Gas and Oil Engines.
Inventor: MELHUISH ALFRED GEORGE
Filed: 1901-05-31
Granted: 1902-04-10
Abstract: 11,239. Melhuish, A.G. May 31. Gas and explosive-vapour engines. -The charge is admitted through ports 2 uncovered by the piston at the end of its outstroke and arranged tangentially to give the charge a whirling motion to prevent it from mixing with the exhaust. The pressure in the cylinder is reduced, to allow the mixture to enter, by placing a relief valve 7 between the port 2 and the exhaust valve 4, or by momentarily opening the exhaust valve on the out - stroke. The residual exhaust is expelled, and the charge compressed on the in-stroke.
Patent GB-190112590-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Calculating Machines.
Inventor: TRINKS FRANZ
Filed: 1901-06-20
Granted: 1901-09-07
Abstract: 12,590. Trinks, F. June 20. Calculating-apparatus.-Relates to improvements in machines of the kind described in Specification No. 19,762, A.D. 1900. The elementary products of the sum of several products are shown by wheels e, which are in gear with the totalizing- wheels d, but are put out of gear while the carrying occurs, and are set to zero after each product is obtained. The ungearing for each revolution of the actuating-wheels a is performed mechanically as shown. Counting - apparatua. - The carrying - device between each pair of additional wheels e consists of a lever k, which is operated positively as shown and which bears a pawl l to act on pins p on the tens wheel. Normally the pawl hangs clear of the pins, but, when a pin r on it is wiped by a pin n on the units wheel, it is set for action, the flexible finger m being put to the other side of an abutment stud o on the lever.
Patent GB-190114261-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Die-heads for Screwing Machines.
Inventor: MEISCHNER FRIEDRICH AUGUST
Filed: 1901-07-12
Granted: 1901-10-12
Abstract: 14,261. Meischner, F. A. July 12. Screwing.-A die-head for screwing-machines has prismatic chasers with straight cutting-edges on two or more sides of the prism, so that the chaser may be used at least twice without re-grinding. In the form shown, the chaser a has cutting-edges on opposite sides b, c. A suitable number of chasers, shown as four, are mounted in the heads f of pins g, socketed in the head h and rocked to disengage the chasers from the work. The rear ends of the pins g have curved levers m secured to them by pins o, the levers being rocked by a cone x, sliding on the shaft i on which the head is screwed. The levers have set-screws r with toothed heads s and spring locking-pins t to regulate the depth of cut. The work being screwed enters a central aperture k in the shaft i, or engages a loose pin therein, pushing back a cross-pin y at some determined point, thus moving back the cone x in which the cross-pin is fixed, and allowing the levers to be rocked by plate springs to disengage the chasers from the work.
Patent GB-190115389-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and connected with Machines for Cutting Cardboard or other Material for Mounting Photographs and the like
Filed: 1901-07-30
Granted: 1902-05-29
Abstract: 15,389. Dorman, W. H., and Dorman & Co., W. H. July 30. Cutting-machines for cardboard &c.-Relates to a machine for cutting square or ether shaped apertures in cardboard &c. for picture and photograph mounts, the edges of the apertures being bevelled. A machine is described for cutting a square aperture. A knife is provided for each edge to be cut, and opposite edges are cut simultaneously. The knives b<3> are mounted in inclined carriers e on adjustable carriages e<1>, and are held in the raised position by springs. Levers e<3> rest on the upper ends of the carriers e, and are depressed, when the cut is made, by a pivoted bar f which is raised and lowered by a rack-and-pinion arrangement operated by a weighted lever. When two opposite edges of the aperture have been cut, the bar f is turned through a right-angle, and the alternate edges are cut by a second depression of the bar. The cardboard is laid on a suitable bed b<1>, its position being regulated by adjustable guides i<x>, and is clamped thereon by a removable spring plate d, which is connected with the stem d<5> of the bar f by a pin-and-slot arrangement. A spring catch is provided whereby, when the first cut has been made, the bar f is prevented from rising sufficiently high to remove the spring pressure from the plate d while the bar is being turned into position for making the second cut. The presser plate is in two parts, connected by springs d<2> and separated by a slot d<3> through which the cutting- knives pass. When the apparatus is constructed to cut hexagonal or octagonal apertures, alternate knives are operated simultaneously.
Patent GB-190117467-A (GB)
Title: Improved Apparatus for Ventilating Apartments or Circulating Air therein
Inventor: KEITH JAMES
Filed: 1901-08-31
Granted: 1902-07-24
Abstract: 17,467. Keith, J., and Wardle, W. W. Aug. 31. Forced ventilation of apartments by the combination of a centrifugal fan with passages or chambers receiving an oscillating, punkah like action. Fig. 1 shows a diagrammatic sectional elevation of a fan c at the base of a shaft h in combination with the rocking drum or chamber d having longitudinal air outlets e. The swinging door i in one position divides the air inlet from the outlet of the apartment, and in another position closes the inlet, so that the fan merely circulates air in the apartment. The rocking movement of the drum may be effected by bevel gearing and crank levers from the fan. In the modification of the air-distribution chamber shown in Fig. 5, the air escapes by passages n oscillated punkah-wise by hand or by mechanical means. Instead of passages, a single oscillating board, for deflecting the air from the longitudinal outlet from the chamber, may be used. In a further modification, the distributing- chamber takes the form of an openwork cylinder suspended in such a way as to be collapsed and moved to the end of the room when not in use.
Patent GB-190118593-A (GB)
Title: An Appliance for Threading Needles.
Inventor: RIGNALL WILLIAM BLAKE
Filed: 1901-09-17
Granted: 1902-08-14
Abstract: 18,593. Rignall, W. B. Sept. 17. Needle - threaders. - A threader, which does not require the use of sight for its operation, comprises a rod A having a hole B for the needle head crossed by a hole D for the threading-hook E carried by an arm which is normally held outwards, as shown, by a spring. The thread is placed on the hook E in a slot M. The threader may be slightly modified, to adapt i for sewing-machine needles.
Patent GB-190123400-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Equipment of Electrically Propelled Cars.
Filed: 1901-11-19
Granted: 1902-10-23
Abstract: 23,400. Siemens Bros. & Co., [Lydall, F.]. Nov. 19. Electric locomotives and motor vehicles. -Relates to the equipment of cars propelled by electric c motors worked by singlephase alternating currents supplied by a line conductor, and consists in a method of varying the electromotive force applied to the motor armatures by employing a greater or less number of the field coils. In the diagram, A', A<2> denotes the armatures, and F<1>, F' the field coils, the several sections of which are capable of being energized by current supplied through the cut - o u t barrel CB and electromagnetic switches s<1> ... s'. These switches, along with the solenoids s<5> s<6> for actuating the reversing-barrel RB are actuated by current supplied by the car wires 1 ... 6 under the control of one or other of the motor controllers me. These are each made in two parts, one B<2> for operating the reversing gear, and the other B' for operating the switches s<1> ... s<4> by which the several sections of the field coils are put in or out of action. The cut-out barrel is designed so that either motor can be completely isolated, and is mechanically interlocked with the reversing- barrel so that it can be moved only when the latter is " off."
Patent GB-190200610-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to the Consumption of Smoke and the Production of Forced Draught in the Furnaces of Steam Boilers.
Inventor: HAMILTON HUGH
Filed: 1902-01-09
Granted: 1902-02-27
Abstract: 610. Hamilton, H., [Hamilton, J.]. Jan. 9. Smoke-consuming; blast apparatus.- The consumption of smoke and the production of forced draught in the furnace of a steam boiler, such as that shown in the Figure, are brought about by deflecting the smoke from the uptake A into the pipe C, and by injecting steam or compressed air, or a mixture of both, into the pipe E, so that the smoke or smoke and air are returned into the ashbox F below the grate F<1>. The damper B regulates the smoke, the valve D<1> the steam from the steam space to the nozzle, and the valves H<1>, I<1>, the air admitted to the furnace. The plugs G allow the pipes to be cleaned.
Patent GB-190207618-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Machines for Producing Acetylene Gas.
Inventor: LAW JAMES
Filed: 1902-04-01
Granted: 1903-01-29
Abstract: 7618. Law, J., and Law, J. April 1. Acetylene.-Relates to apparatus in which water is supplied to the carbide. Two generators A, which are mounted at the sides of the gas holder at a slight incline, in order to facilitate escape of all water from them when the doors K are opened, are each filled with a water-supply cock D and a gas-exit cock C. The levers of these cocks are connected together by a link C<1>, and the lever F of the cock C is provided with a projection H, which prevents the door K from being opened until the lever F has been raised and the water and gas cocks have been thereby closed. The doors are hinged at P, and are clamped in position by screws L passing through hinged bridles M.
Patent GB-190210478-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and connected with Lace Making Machines.
Inventor: STEEL MATTHEW
Filed: 1902-05-07
Granted: 1903-04-09
Abstract: 10,478. Steel, M., and Hannah, H. May 7. Lace machines.-Relates to the fine-spool cams of double-spool lace machines, and has for its object the working out of the fine spool from the solid cloth without the aid of a half-lift and with - out specially-cut cards. The improved cams have cam surfaces formed either on their edges or faces. Figs. 1 to 5 show edge cams of the old kind, and Figs. 1<a> to 5<a> show the corresponding improved cams, the alterations being shown in dotted lines. Figs. 6 to 10 show old face cams, and Figs. 6<a> to 10<a> show the corresponding new cams ; the lowest parts of the cams are marked 1, a rise of one gait 2, a rise of two gaits 3, and a rise of three gaits 4.
Patent GB-190210500-A (GB)
Title: A Combination Chest and Bed
Inventor: CHRISTIE ARCHIBALD REID
Filed: 1902-05-07
Granted: 1903-03-12
Abstract: 10,500. Christie, A. R. May 7. Boxes convertible into bedsteads.-Relates to a sham chest of drawers which may be converted into a bedstead. To the base, which may have a drawer c or be formed as a box, are hinged the front board f and the back d. When unfolded, the board f and the back are supported by hinged legs, held extended by stays or brackets. The bedding may be placed in the drawer or box.
Patent GB-190218494-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to the Manufacture of Glass Mirrors.
Inventor: EVANS WILLIAM EDWARD
Filed: 1902-08-22
Granted: 1902-10-30
Abstract: 18,494. Evans, W. E. Aug. 22. Ornamenting glass surfaces. - The reflecting- coating of a mirror is removed in any desired pattern left uncovered by a protective layer, by attacking it with the vapour given off from a solvent carried in an absorbent sheet. The sheets may be prepared by dipping sheets of unsized paper in diluted nitric acid, placing them between many sheets of dry paper, and leaving the pile under pressure for a week or two. A sheet thus prepared is applied to the coating of the mirror for a short time, and the product is rubbed off. Well-defined edges are thus obtained, without undercutting. The protective layer may be applied as described in Specification No. 1459, A.D. 1901.
Patent GB-190220933-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Varnishes
Inventor: TUESCHEL GUSTAV
Filed: 1902-09-25
Granted: 1902-12-04
Abstract: 20,933. T³schel, G. Sept. 25. Varnishes; polishing-liquids.-Relates to compositions for use as varnishes and polishing- liquids. The compositions are for special purposes, such as the polishing of furniture, the varnishing of pianos, billiard tables, wood carvings, oil paintings, mirrors, and carriages, and for use by gilders. The compositions consist of several of the following ingredients :-Gum benzoin, camphor, sulphuric ether, methylated spirits, shellac, gum sandarac, Venice turpentine, gum mastic, lavender oil, colophony, French gallipot, ochre, sandal-wood extract, dissolved rubber, and dragon's blood.
Patent GB-190222058-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Covering of Rollers Used in Machines for Preparing and Spinning Cotton, Worsted, and other Fibrous Substances
Inventor: MITCHELL ROBERT JOHN CHADWICK
Filed: 1902-10-10
Granted: 1902-12-11
Abstract: 22,058. Mitchell, R. J. C. Oct. 10. Rollers.-Relates to the covering of rollers. A seamless tube is produced by felting and milling woollen or similar fibres upon a suitable metal cylinder or rod. The hard and felted tube is then cut into suitable lengths and applied to the roller to be covered. It may be cemented thereto or shrunk thereon by being applied in a wet state and afterwards dried. The surface of the felted cover may be turned in a lathe, smoothed, and polished, and coated, if desired, with a waterproof varnish, or a solution of india-rubber.
Patent GB-190226155-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Manufacture of Golf Balls.
Inventor: HILLMAN WILLIAM
Filed: 1902-11-27
Granted: 1903-10-01
Abstract: 26,155. Hillman, W. Nov. 27. Balls for golf. Thin sheet india-rubber is cut into strips, which are twisted to form a hard irregular core a, Fig. 1. This is covered with plastic gutta-percha b, and the whole is solidified and shaped under pressure. Fig. 2 shows a ball in which a layer a of twisted rubber is interposed between gutta-percha shells b, b<1>. A ball may also be made of twisted rubber intimately mixed with gutta-percha.
Patent GB-190300761-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Iron-structures
Inventor: KULHANEK JAN
Filed: 1903-01-12
Granted: 1903-11-12
Abstract: 761. Kulhanek, J. Jan. 12. Posts.-Temporary or other posts are built up from detachable triangular or square elements or sections, shown in Figs. 3 and 6, made of flat or angle-iron bars, with round and slotted bolt-holes in each side. Fig. 7 shows a girder applicable as a column or the like, built of such sections and flat bars a; angle-bars are used in the flanges when two girders are used together.
Patent GB-190302140-A (GB)
Title: Self Fixing Metal Shield for Protecting the Bottoms of Trousers
Inventor: LESTER HENRY CHARLES
Filed: 1903-01-29
Granted: 1903-12-03
Abstract: 2140. Lester, H. C. Jan. 29. Trouser protectors.-A trouser protector for the inside of the bottoms of the legs consists of a small metal shield secured in the cloth by teeth or projections which pass through the material and are clenched.
Patent GB-190302355-A (GB)
Title: An Improvement in or in connection with the Fire Grates of Steam Boiler and other Furnaces.
Inventor: GOMERSALL ALFRED
Filed: 1903-01-31
Granted: 1903-03-26
Abstract: 2355. Gomersall, A., Onions, F. W., and Pawson, J. Jan. 31. Grates; air-supply, regulating.-The grate of a steam-boiler or other furnace is cast in short arched sections a, with the bars b arranged longitudinally as shown. Above the back end of the dead-plate g is the stationary perforated plate e, which works in combination with the movable perforated plate f to constitute a hit-and-miss valve or damper for the air supplied to the arched grate. The air damper is operated by any suitable gear.
Patent GB-190304420-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Process of Treating Refuse Soap Suds.
Inventor: TURNER SAMUEL
Filed: 1903-02-25
Granted: 1904-02-25
Abstract: 4420. Turner, S., and Turner, J., [trading as Turner, J.]. Feb. 25. Foul waters, treating; aÙrating; precipitating.- Refuse, soap-suds run off from washing bowls, milling, fulling, and other washing or finishing machines &c. used for washing and otherwise treating wool, silk, and other fibrous substances, yarns or textile goods, &c., are rendered innocuous and the grease and oil are extracted. The hot suds are first run through a small tank to allow sand &c. to deposit, and water is added, when necessary, to reduce the specific gravity. On reaching the separating-tank the liquid is subjected to the action of finely-divided currents of cold air supplied through perforated pipes, to reduce the temperature and oxidize the contained matters. When cold suds are treated, ordinary atmospheric air is used. A quantity of soot, fine soil, &c. may be added to facilitate the separation of the solids from the liquid. Hydrochloric or sulphuric acid, or a solution of a suitable salt or oxide, e.g. ferric sulphate, is added to crack the sud, and the currents of airare maintained for some time. After standing, the liquid is run off and neutralized by passage over limestone or by the addition of alkali, and is discharged. The solids are filtered, packed in bags, and the grease &c. are extracted by pressure. In cold weather jets of steam may be used in addition to the air jets in the settling-tank. When metallic salts or oxides are used for cracking the suds, acids may subsequently be added.
Patent GB-190310682-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Settling or Filtering Tanks and the like.
Inventor: FARRELL FRANK JAMES
Filed: 1903-05-11
Granted: 1904-04-21
Abstract: 10,682. Farrell, F. J. May 11. Decanting a n d settling; tank filters.-A settling or filtering tank, especially suitable for use with watersoftening apparatus, is constructed with inclined trays a down which the precipitated matter slides to a discharge gutter D. At either end of the tank are wedgeshaped compartments, of which the one having its apex at the top receives the inflowing water. Baffleplates E divert the flow of the water to the higher parts of the trays a. The water flows back over the uppermost tray, which may support a filtering-layer of wool, wood, or the like, and away over a sill F. The pipes g serve for the discharge of any air entering with or in the water. The trays may also be arranged to slope upwardly from the inlet compartment to the outlet compartment.