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Patent GB-190208875-A (GB)
Title: Improved Construction of Flying Apparatus for use on Stages of Theatres and the like.
Inventor: KIRBY GEORGE
Filed: 1902-04-16
Granted: 1902-06-25
Abstract: 8875. Kirby, G. April 16. Theatrical appliances.-Fig. 3 shows an arrangement for suspending a single artiste by means of a wire K wound on a multiple drum D operated by a cord S. A rubber cord or spring F, fixed at the lower end and wound on the drum D, balances the weight of the artiste. The wire K passes between guide-rollers of a traveller N, which is mounted on a stretched wire U and is moved by an endless band Y passing round a ribbed pulley Z, which is rotated by a crossed endless cord passing round pulleys a, d. Two artistes may be raised simultaneously by a combination of drums on the same axle, and one winding-drum may be mounted loosely on the axle, and be fastened to a fixed drum by bolts, thus allowing the length of wire to be varied. Fig. 11 shows a traveller supported by a detachable wire U extending from the front to the back of the stage. The front end of the wire U is fastened by a pin i to a fixed bracket f held in position by stays. The wire K is attached to the belt or dress of the performer by a hook, catch, or clamp.
Patent GB-190212409-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Gas Burners Especially Adapted for use with Incandescence Mantles
Inventor: WIEDERHOLD OSCAR
Filed: 1902-05-31
Granted: 1902-09-04
Abstract: 12,409. Wiederhold, O. Nov. 4, A.D. 1901, [date applied for under Patents Act, A.D. 1901]. Gas valves and cocks. - T h e gas supply entering the mixing tube h of the incandescent burner through the central aperture o in the disc e is controlled by screwing the sleeve d so as more or less to close the aperture o by the cone b, the sleeve being then secured by a nut f.
Patent GB-190219635-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and in connection with the Propellers employed in Beating Engines for the Manufacture of Paper.
Inventor: PICARD GEORGES DAVID
Filed: 1902-09-08
Granted: 1903-07-02
Abstract: 19,635. Picard, G. D. Sept. 8. Pulping-engines. -Relates to the propellers used for circulating the material in a heating-engine. Fig. 4 shows the propeller c, which consists of a number of bladed sections set in the manner shown. That end of the propeller which is nearest to the outer side of the trough a may have more blades than the other end. The propeller is carried by arms h fixed to the shaft f, which has arms i provided with weights k to counterbalance the propeller. The weights may be attached to ropes running over pulleys on the shaft f. A hand-lever g fixed to the shaft may be used for raising and lowering the propeller. The propeller is driven from the pulley e by toothed gearing n, m. When an annular trough a is used with a propeller c and knife roller b on each side, the gearing and counterbalancing-mechanism are placed in the centre
Patent GB-190226006-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or connected with the Discharging of Barges, Lighters, and other Cargo Vessels.
Inventor: MORLEY RICHARD
Filed: 1902-11-26
Granted: 1903-03-19
Abstract: 26,006. Morley, R., and Morley, J. Nov. 26. Drawings to Specification. Barges; colliers. - Vessels, including barges, lighters, and colliers, are made with a conveyer trough, which runs along the floor, and contains a conveyer which discharges at one end into a vertical elevator. Before loading, the trough is covered by plates, which, during unloading, are removed one by one, beginning with that nearest the elevator.
Patent GB-190312578-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Electric Dry Battery adapted to be used in connection with Hat or Head Bands.
Inventor: GESSMANN GUSTAV WILHELM
Filed: 1903-06-03
Granted: 1904-03-10
Abstract: 12,578. Gessmann, G. W. June 3. Electric appliances.-A strip of zinc z, Fig. 1, is stamped with bosses a to serve as negative poles, and is pierced with slits b, through which are passed projecting portions of silver plates d which are stamped with bosses i, Fig. 8. The silver plates are insulated from the zinc plate by a strip of fabric f, impregnated with calciumchloride. The bosses are filled with silver chloride mixed with sulphur to act as a depolarizing-material which is covered over with a pervious fabric impregnated with calcium-chloride. The whole strip is then covered with silk glued on to the zinc over a piece of pressed linen and a band of unimpregnated blotting-paper.
Patent GB-190312618-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Appliances for Collecting Electricity from a Slotted Conduit for the Working of Electric Tramcars.
Inventor: HEWER FRANK
Filed: 1903-06-04
Granted: 1904-06-02
Abstract: 12,618. Hewer, F. June 4. Electric railways and tramways on the conduit system. Collectors or ploughs for tramcars &c. are constructed and detachably mounted so as to prevent serious damage in case of jamming &c., and they are provided with fixed or non-flexible safetyfuses. The plough B is carried in guides A secured in brackets a pivoted on bars a<1> and held in working position against stops a<3> by springs a'. In a modification, the brackets are drawn together by a central spring and the stops are formed by spring pieces. In the event of an excessive strain, the guides A are formed apart and the plough B is released. Fig. 3 shows an elevation of the plough, and Fig. 6 a section on the line x-x. The head b is formed of two parts b<x> yieldingly bolted to the shank b<1>, so that in the event of excessive strain it is released from the shank. The conductors U pass through the head b and shank b<1> to terminals c fixed on the carrier D, being kept apart by distance-pieces b<2>. The carrier D is formed of two slabs d of insulating-material bolted to the bottom of the shank b<1>, sheets of rubber or other insulating material d' being inserted between them and between the slabs and the conductors C and the shank b<1>, and the conductors being preferably arranged on opposite sides of the sheet d<2>. To each slab d is secured a support e on which is pivoted an arm e<1> carrying the shoe E. The fuzes F are fixed between the pivot supports e and the terminals c.
Patent GB-190313152-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Construction of Gates and Hinges therefor.
Inventor: PEEL WILLIAM
Filed: 1903-06-12
Granted: 1904-05-19
Abstract: 13,152. Peel, W. June 12. Gates.-A gate is formed of double top and bottom rails 2,4, vertical ties, and diagonal struts 6 secured by bolts at the crossings and by wedges 11. Intermediate rails may be used, and suitablyshaped serrated metal bolts may be substituted for the wedges.
Patent GB-190315744-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Sphygmographs.
Inventor: FAHRNEY WILLIAM HENRY
Filed: 1903-07-16
Granted: 1904-01-28
Abstract: 15,744. Fahrney, W. H. July 16. Sphygmographs.-The movements of the pulse are caused to produce variations in an electric circuit, which, either directly or through an induction coil, are conveyed to a solenoid working a recording-needle. A record is made on a strip of paper which passes through a chemical bath, such as potassium iodide, the steeped paper completing a circuit between the needle and a metallic drum over which the paper is led. Fig. 7 shows the part of the instrument which is placed on the pulsating artery. The button 10, carried by a stem 7, normally pressed downwards by a spring 9, is connected to a variable resistance, consisting of a quantity of granulated carbon contained in an elastic tube 5, supported by a stem 3. The stems 3, 7 and the casing, are in the same circuit, the resistance of which is varied by the action of the pulse transmitted to the column of granulated carbon. The sleeve 13 screws on to the casing 1, and both the top edge of the sleeve and the casing are graduated so that the position of the sleeve for any given patient may be noted. Fig. 6 shows, in diagrammatic view, the arrangements of the circuits. The stem 3 is connected by the lines 17, 18 to one pole of the battery 19, and the stem 7 by the lines 20, 22 to the other pole. The line 20 forms the primary coil of the induction coil 21, the secondary coil of which is connected to the solenoid 25. The core of this solenoid carries the needle 27, which presses on the strip of paper 29 passing over the roller 28. A current passes between the needle and roller when the contact 31 is brought against the contact 37 by the action of the magnet 39 on its armature 32, and this magnet is energized by the closure of the switch 41, shown in both Figs. 6 and 7. The attraction of the armature 32 also frees a flyer 45, which liberates the clockwork of the roller 28. The needle is connected to the core of the solenoid through a lever, rock-shaft, pulley, and adjustable chain, its return being effected by a spring on the rock-shaft. In the alternative form, the induction coil 21 is omitted, and the lines 20, 22 pass directly to the poles of the solenoid 25.
Patent GB-190319609-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Portable Apparatus for Heating Water and other Liquids
Inventor: SWEET ANDREW
Filed: 1903-09-11
Granted: 1904-08-04
Abstract: 19,609. Sweet, A. Sept. 11. Water-heaters, gas.-Fig. 1 shows a portable or partly submerged gas-heating apparatus, a modification of that described in Specification Neo. 14,300, A.D. 1887, intended especially for heating baths, but also for heating liquids in general. An annular burner E having a small lower and a large upper ring is used, the combustion products taking the course indicated by the arrows and escaping by the outlet G. The water or other liquid circulates through the coils shown, entering by the inlets I at the bottom and escaping by the outlet F at the top.
Patent GB-190326466-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Apparatus for use with Bacteria Beds and the like.
Inventor: DOULTON HENRY LEWIS
Filed: 1903-12-03
Granted: 1904-10-20
Abstract: 26,466. Doulton, H. L., and Pleace, R. J. Dec. 3. Sewage, treating; bacteriological processes filtering ; tanks for.-Sewage or the like for intermittent distribution to several bacteria beds is collected in the chamber K from which it is periodically discharged by means of the siphon J into the tank B. Exits G, E, &c. to the different beds are arranged in a circle at the bottom of the tank, and communication is opened to them successively through an aperture H in a plate A, which revolves intermittently, being driven by means of bevel-wheels P, Q from a ratchet-wheel M actuated by a float L in the chamber K. Sewage is discharged from the bed A', Fig. 4, through apertures B' into the chamber C', from which it is passed away by the siphon D'. The siphon is of a type in which air is compressed, and it is operated by release of the air through the valve H<1>, which is opened by the rise of a float K<1> in the chamber G', to which liquid is admitted slowly through the valve O<1> from the bed A'. The discharge through the siphon D<1> causes suction in the siphon Q<1>, which is connected to it at R<1> and empties the chamber G'. The Provisional Specification states that the discharge from the chamber G<1> may be assisted by the action of levers worked by the float K<1>.
Patent GB-190401721-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to an Automatic-feeding Device for Miners, & Quarrymen's Ratchet Boring Drills.
Inventor: CHAMPION CECIL HENRY
Filed: 1904-01-23
Granted: 1904-11-24
Abstract: 1721. Champion, C. H. Jan. 23. Rock-drills, rotary. The rear end of the ratchet barrel of a rotary rock drill is so constructed that the barrel may, when required, be allowed to rotate so as to reduce or stop the feed of the drill. A stud b, formed integrally with a cap c which is fixed to a ratchet barrel a in any suitable manner, is coned at its extremity b<1>, and has formed on it a squared part d on which a conical ring e may slide. The conical end b<1> is centered in a bell-socket h rotatably secured to the stud b by means of setscrews i, the ends of which enter an annular groove i<1>. The mouth of the bell-socket h is coned at h<1>, and a claw foot k, pivoted at k, may serve to pre. vent rotation of the bell-socket. When the full feed of the drill is required, the ring e is forced into the conical mouth h<1> by means of a winged nut g, and the barrel a is thus made to form part of the bellsocket h and is prevented from rotating. When the nut g and cone e are slackened, the barrel a may rotate more or less, thereby lessening or stopping the feed of the drill.
Patent GB-190403917-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Apparatus for Cooling Milk.
Inventor: SCHLUETER EDUARD
Filed: 1904-02-16
Granted: 1904-06-09
Abstract: 3917. Schl³ter, E. June 27, A.D. 1903, [date applied for under Patents Act, A.D. 1901]. Cooling liquids.-Milk flows from the perforated receptacle d at the top of the apparatus on to an inverted dished plate f having at the outer edge a series of oppositely-bent teeth g. These distribute the milk on to the inner and outer sides of the closely-wound coil b of a compression cooling- apparatus, whence it passes downwards in continuous sheets to the receptacle k. The continuity of the sheets is preserved by bars of triangular section secured in the recesses on each side of the coil, as shown in Fig. 3. The apparatus is surrounded by a casing i, open at the top and provided, if desired, with a non-conducting covering.
Patent GB-190409917-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Machinery for Disintegrating, Grinding, Granulating and the like, and Separating, Wood, Bark, Cork or other Materials.
Inventor: CAVENAGH MALCOLM PRINCE
Filed: 1904-04-30
Granted: 1905-03-02
Abstract: 9917. Cavenagh, M. P. April 30. Separating bark &c. - Bark, cork, and wood, &c. are fed in a divided state to a disintegrator &c. by a hopper 3 and carried by the worm to the opening 4 through which they fall into the chamber 7 where the draught, preferably from the disintegrator, draws them down the channel 13, while any heavier materials such as stones, nails, pieces of bark, &c., too large to be treated, fall out through the opening 9. The shutters 5, 10 control the sizes of the openings 4, 9 and afford means for regulating the draught. The return draught from the disintegrator, or, if necessary, a fan, may be used to increase the effect.
Patent GB-190415194-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Fasteners for Securing Magazines, Periodicals, and other Publications Issued in Pamphlet Form to Tables, Reading Cases, and the like.
Inventor: LAMBERT ARTHUR WRENN
Filed: 1904-07-07
Granted: 1905-05-11
Abstract: 15,194. Lambert, A. W. July 7. Filing papers; newspaper holders.-A holder suitable for securing to tables or desks by brackets B, B<1> consists of a rod A furnished with end pieces C, C' recessed to receive a flat rod E. A screw F is provided with a notched collar G, allowing entry of the end of the bar E and then, by turning, locking it in position. The end pieces of the bar are formed at unequal distances from the edges so that, by reversal, the bar may accommodate a stitched magazine as in Fig. 4 or a stabbed magazine as in Fig. 5. The rod A may turn in its bearings so as to allow the magazine to lie as shown in Fig. 5. Instead of the rod being mounted in bearings on a table &c., it may be mounted within a case or holder 0, being connected thereto by metal bands &c. passing around reduced parts of the rod as shown in Fig. 5.
Patent GB-190415270-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Apparatus for Burning Liquid Fuel.
Inventor: KERMODE JOHN JONATHAN
Filed: 1904-07-08
Granted: 1905-05-25
Abstract: 15,270. Kermode, J. J. July 8. Liquid-fuel fittings.-In steam-boiler furnaces provided with liquid-fuel burners, such as those described in Specification No. 15,269, A.D. 1904, and in the boilers of which steam is required to be raised very quickly to the desired pressure, as in the case of torpedo-boat boilers and fire-engine boilers, the burners are adapted to be supplied with air, coal gas, or oxygen, under pressure, until the steam in the boiler reaches the required pressure, when the air or gas supply is shut off and steam is turned on. The Figure shows a fireengine boiler and furnace with the liquid-fuel fittings applied thereto. The steam inlet 3 of the burner 2 is connected by means of the pipe 10 with the boiler, and by means of pipe 8 with an air or gas reservoir, which is arranged within one of the oil tanks 5, and held in position by a stand 5<a> and bracket 5<b>, the object of so arranging the reservoir being to prevent its temperature from rising. The supply of gas to the burner is regulated by a valve within the fitting 6<a>. The reservoir may be re-filled through the inlet 6<c>. Oil is fed to the burners through the pipe 14.
Patent GB-190415371-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Incandescent Gas Burners.
Inventor: ATTENBOROUGH EDWARD
Filed: 1904-07-09
Granted: 1905-05-11
Abstract: 15,371. Attenborough, E. July 9. Incandescent gas burners; lighting; chimneyholders. - The bunsen tube A has an internal conoidal lining B resting on projections A<2>. The upper part C of the burner is carried by a tube D telescoping over the bunsen tube and provided with a flange which fits the gallery E. The rod F is carried in a split socket F<2> on the sleeve F<1>, which fits over the upper part C of the burner. Two rods with a crossrod sprung into recesses at their tops may be substituted for the rod F. The pilot tube J is carried in a socket H connected by a tube H<1> to the cock casing G, a screw H' serving to regulate the pilot flame. Instead of using the screw H<2>, the tube J may be made revoluble in the socket H and provided with a lateral opening to correspond to the tube H<1>. The gallery E is prevented from turning by a projection K engaging a slot in its base.
Patent GB-190415418-A (GB)
Title: Manufacture or Production of a Nitro-1-diazo-2-oxynaphthalene-sulphonic Acid or Sulphonic Acid of the Nitro-naphthalene-1-2-diazo-oxide.
Inventor: SHILLITO THOMAS RICHARD
Filed: 1904-07-11
Granted: 1905-05-04
Abstract: 15,418. Shillito, T. R., [Aniline Colour and Extract Works]. July 11. Nitro-1-diazo-2-naphthalene-4-sulphonic acid is produced by nitrating the stable diazo compound obtained from 1-amido-2-naphthalene-4-sulphonic acid as described in Specification No. 10,235, A.D. 1904. In an example, the nitration is performed by a mixture of sulphuric and nitric acids. Dyes, artificial. - The nitro-diazo compound described above can be used for making azo dyes.
Patent GB-190417256-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Acetylene Gas Generating Apparatus.
Inventor: HILL MARY
Filed: 1904-08-08
Granted: 1905-04-27
Abstract: 17,256. Hill, M., and Hill, J. H. Aug. 8. Acetylene.-A generator is constructed by arranging a gas bell B in a water tank A, fitted with a lip a<1> for introducing water by hand, and with a cock a for filling from the mains. The tank is furnished at the bottom with a purifier N and with three generator cylinders C<1> which are divided as shown in Fig. 4, so that one set of three may be cleaned while the others are in use. The carbide is held in containers D, d which are introduced into the generating-chambers, the hinged doors being closed so as to be gastight by swing bars and hand-screws, Figs. 1 and 4. Water is admitted to the carbide from the tank A through the pipes F, the cock F<1>, and the automatic screwdown valves G, g, the leather diaphragms of which are moved on to and away from their seats, as the bell rises and falls, by the roller feet P', P<3> on the rod P engaging the arms g'. The gas generated passes through the pipe J', Fig. 2, is washed by the water in the tank A, is cooled as it passes down the pipe K, condensed matter being collected in the chamber D, and then passes to the gas main n<3> through the purifier N, which contains a layer of coke and charcoal, a layer of chloride of lime and kieselguhr, a layer of calcium chloride, and, finally, a layer of cottonwool. Drain pipes and cocks a<3>, L<1>, n<5> are supplied for the tank, condenser, and purifier respectively. The pipe leading in to the generating-chamber is attached by means of a connection which is screwed on to a tube held in the wall of the chamber by convex and concave washers.
Patent GB-190420663-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Ladies' Dress Bodices, Blouses and the like and in Means for Maintaining the Shape of the Collars thereof.
Inventor: TOMKINS MARY ANN
Filed: 1904-09-26
Granted: 1905-07-27
Abstract: 20,663. Tomkins, M. A. Sept. 26. Collars of ladies' dress bodices, blouses, &c. are stiffened by attaching wire frames 3 by means of the safety-pin parts 2, or, if the frames are plain, by stitching them in pockets &c.
Patent GB-190421180-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Device for Retaining Studs, Buttons, and the like in Position on Garments.
Inventor: POUNDS THOMAS
Filed: 1904-10-03
Granted: 1904-11-03
Abstract: 21,180. Pounds, T. Oct. 3. Buttons; studs; unfastening, preventing.-A device for preventing accidental unfastening of button, stud, and like fastenings consists of a ring a, Fig. 1, of springy wire or other material, having two loops b which overlap slightly as shown. In operation, the ring is pinched until it assumes the form shown in dotted lines, it is then passed over the button or stud d, Fig. 2, and springs outwards to grip the shank, thus preventing the head d from slipping through the buttonhole e.
Patent GB-190425272-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Apparatus for Circulating Liquids in Tanks.
Inventor: DUNTON GEORGE EDWARD
Filed: 1904-11-21
Granted: 1905-02-09
Abstract: 25,272. Dunton, G. E. Nov. 25, A.D. 1903, [date applied for under Patents Act, A.D. 1901 ]. Mixing liquids.-Relates to apparatus for agitating, mixing, and circulating liquids in tanks and other receptacles. As applied to an electrolytic vat containing anodes 2, Figs. 1 and 2, and cathodes 3, pumps 6, 7 are provided with discharge tubes 10, 14, respectively, having inwardlyprojecting nozzles 11, 12, 13, 15, 16, 17 arranged alternately as shown. The nozzles decrease in size as they recede from the pumps, so that an even discharge of the liquid takes place. The suction pipes of the pumps extend nearly to the bottom of the vat, leaving any sediment undisturbed ; the arrows indicate the circulation of the liquid. If desired, a single pump with two suction pipes may be employed.
Patent GB-190429340-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Ejector Condensers
Inventor: BECKETT EDWARD HENRY
Filed: 1904-12-31
Granted: 1905-02-23
Abstract: 29,340. Beckett, E. H. Dec. 31. Ejector condensers.-A non-return valve is placed at the discharge outlet of a condenser in order to prevent water from rushing back into the condenser and exhaust pipe. Any form of valve may be used. In Fig. 1, a float valve V, placed in the discharge tank E, is shown fitted to the condenser A.
Patent GB-190502073-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Gloves.
Inventor: RICHARDSON JAMES
Filed: 1905-02-02
Granted: 1905-09-21
Abstract: 2073. Richardson, J., and Marr, A. Feb. 2. - Gloves. - Waterproof gloves for domestic use are made in two pieces, one of which is shown in Fig. 1. The glove is first made up from a suitable textile fabric and the parts cemented or otherwise joined together. The glove is then placed on a tree and dipped several times into a waterproofing-composition until a layer of the required thickness is obtained. The glove may be waterproofed both inside and out and the coating may be effected by spraying, brushing, &c. When the dipping method is employed, the tree may be hollow and steam-heated to facilitate drying. The glove may be made directly from waterproof material, if required. The gauntlet wrist may be fastened by a clip, strap, or india-rubber ring.
Patent GB-190502170-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Manufacture of Probes for use in Uterine Aural and Nasal Probing and Cleansing and also for Probing and Cleansing Wounds.
Inventor: TRUDGETT HERBERT LLOYD
Filed: 1905-02-03
Granted: 1905-11-02
Abstract: 2170. Trudgett, H. L. Feb. 3. Cleaning bottles. - An appliance for cleaning bottles consists of a stem split into two parts a, b, which are pivoted together at c. The two parts may be separated for the insertion of cottonwool &c., and are held together by being screwed into a handle d. In modifications, a bayonet-joint may replace the screw handle, or the two parts may be pivoted near the handle and held together by a screw cap at the end.