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Patent GB-190110615-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Music-sheets for Mechanical Musical Instruments.
Filed: 1901-05-22
Granted: 1901-06-29
Abstract: 10,615. Lake, H. H., [Aeolian Co.]. May 22. Drawings to Specification. Automatic instruments.-The invention relates to tune-sheets which are more especially applicable to the mechanical operation of pianos. In order to produce a legato or sostenuto effect, the perforations in the tune-sheet are lengthened, when necessary, so that their rear end of each overlaps to a greater or less extent the leading ends of the succeeding note or notes. The note is thus prolonged beyond its ordinary time.
Patent GB-190111832-A (GB)
Title: Process for the Production of Highly Carburized Steel.
Inventor: DIETRICH RICHARD
Filed: 1901-06-10
Granted: 1901-10-05
Abstract: 11,832. Dietrich, R. June 10. Materials for purifying and refining; crucible cast steel.-A highly-carburized steel may be produced by pouring molten iron or steel into a vessel supplied with tar, or other carburizing-substance, which becomes liquid when heated. Pieces of highly-carburized steel, suitable for use in making crucible steel, may be obtained in a similar manner.
Patent GB-190114502-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Nippers, Pliers and similar Tools.
Inventor: BERNARD WILLIAM ALEXANDER
Filed: 1901-07-16
Granted: 1901-08-24
Abstract: 14,502. Bernard, W. A. July 16. Pliers, cutters, and nippers.-One limb of pliers, nippers, &c., comprising the handle A and jaw C made in one piece, is recessed into the other limb B, D by corresponding recesses K, and is connected thereto by a projection c fitting into.a recess d and by rivets or screws &c. G fixed to plates E and passing through holes R, S. Nipping-jaws miy be formed at 0, and cutters at l, m. The jaws C, D may be cutting-jaws.
Patent GB-190115909-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to the Electrodes of Electrical Accumulators
Inventor: JAMES REGINALD WILLIAM
Filed: 1901-08-07
Granted: 1901-10-05
Abstract: 15,909. James, R. W., [Heilmann, J. J.]. Aug. 7. Secondary batteries.-Relates to the provision of a protective envelope for the active material of the electrode, and particularly for electrodes of the kind described in Specification No. 13,656, A.D. 1900. This envelope is formed as a sheath, and is made directly on the electrode by lace looms of any type, and generally by any machines employed for the production of similar sheaths in the textile industry. Any material capable of being made into threads may be employed, e.g. glass, caoutchouc, metal, wool, and ebonite. To prevent the active material from falling out, the ends of the sheaths are closed by lead rings.
Patent GB-190116801-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Receptacles for Holding Coal and the like.
Inventor: PEASE ANNA MARIA
Filed: 1901-08-21
Granted: 1901-11-16
Abstract: 16,801. Pease, A. M. Aug. 21. Coal scuttles.-Relates to coal receptacles for use in sick rooms. The oval-shaped receptacle a, having handles b and feet c, is lined with rubber or other yielding material d, to deaden the sound of the coal.
Patent GB-190123432-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Pipes, Cigar Holders and Cigarette Holders.
Inventor: POITEL EMILE
Filed: 1901-11-19
Granted: 1901-12-21
Abstract: 23,432. Poitel, E. Nov. 19. Tobacco pipes and cigar and cigarette holders.- The stem of the pipe or holder is built up of a series of chambers A, B, provided with obliqne holes a, b and furnished with wads of cotton wool. The mouthpiece d may be furnished with a strengthening-band D. A suitable receptacle A<1> for the end of a cigar or cigarette is fitted to the holder.
Patent GB-190124039-A (GB)
Title: New or Improved Moveable Letter Advertising Devices
Inventor: KNOBLICH THEODOR
Filed: 1901-11-26
Granted: 1902-10-30
Abstract: 24,039. Knoblich, T. Nov. 26. Advertising ; letters. -Letters a, forming advertisements and pivoted on a tablet p, are adapted to be oscillated by apparatus such as that shown in Fig. 3. The spindles of the letters are provided with cranks c having pins d which engage in slits in slides s actuated through escapements f by a clockwork or other motor. The letters may also be oscillated by means of a cam, and, instead of being oscillated, they may be moved vertically by a cam movement. The tablet p may be transparent, and the device may be illuminated, or the letters may consist of incandescent lamps.
Patent GB-190200215-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Life-saving Floats.
Inventor: SCUPHOLM JOSEPH HARPHAM
Filed: 1902-01-03
Granted: 1902-02-20
Abstract: 215. Seupholm, J. H. Jan. 3. Rafts.-A life-saving float, a number of which are joined together to form a raft, consists of one or more inflatable rubber or other tubular parts a having inflating-valves and enclosed in a cork or cork and wood outer cover b, which may be of semicircular section and secured in place by laces. Life-lines may be provided round the float. The cover consists, preferably, of cork slabs f arranged between wood strips g, which may have spaces between them to give a good hand or foot hold.
Patent GB-190202135-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Carburettors for Internal Combustion Engines and the like.
Inventor: EUDELIN MAURICE AUGUSTE
Filed: 1902-01-27
Granted: 1902-08-07
Abstract: 2135. Eudelin, M. A. Jan. 27. Gas or explosive-vapour engines, carburetting in. Oil is supplied to a spacious chamber e with a large inlet valve f and a comparatively-small outlet g. The suction of the motor piston draws the oil through the small orifices l in the cap j, the valve f serving as a piston to expel the oil forcibly. The cap j is provided with an arm k of V-section over each orifice l. The oil crosses the path of the air current entering at m. The carburetting is controlled by a valve p, which opens the port o as it closes the ports u, and vice versÔ. The sprayer may be in the form of one or two flexible discs a', b<1>, c', Figs. 3 and 4. The carburetter has a heating-jacket c, which may be situated around the sprayer, and there may be a bye-pass at the valve f to fill the chamber e at starting.
Patent GB-190203628-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Ball Collector Especially for Use in connection with Table Tennis and other Games
Inventor: UNGLEY WILLIAM THOMAS
Filed: 1902-02-12
Granted: 1903-01-15
Abstract: 3628. Ungley, W. T. Feb. 12. Balls. - Relates to a device for collecting balls, when playing tennis and other games. The device consists of a cylinder a formed by bending a wire b spirally and forming the ends into bearings for a central spindle f attached to a handle g. Rubber-covered bars h are attached to the cylinder a. The cylinder is rolled along until the ball j is forced by one of the bars h between the spirals of the wire b into the cylinder, from which it is taken by hand.
Patent GB-190204943-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Railway Signalling Apparatus.
Inventor: THOMAS JOHN
Filed: 1902-02-27
Granted: 1902-12-24
Abstract: 4943. Thomas, J. Feb. 27. Wire &c. compensators.-The operating- wire K of the signal is passed over the draught pulley M on the cabin lever L, and connected to the sliding rack G, from which is suspended a compensating-weight J. The rack G works through guides B on the bracket A, and is adapted to be locked by the weighted lever D during the operation of the signal. The lever D has a pin F in the path of the rod I connected to the lever L. In operation, when the lever L is actuated to lower the signal, it first raises the rod I and releases the lever D, allowing the latter lever to lock the rack G, so that. on the continuation of the stroke of the lever L, the signal is lowered. On the return movement, the rod I disengages the lever D from the rack at the end of the stroke, leaving the rack free to compensate the connection for changes of temperature. For short-distance signals, the action of the draught pulley M in increasing the travel of the wire K may be counteracted by passing the wire round a pulley on the signal arm, and fastening the end of the wire to the signal post.
Patent GB-190205340-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Heated Air Forced Draught Apparatus for the Combustion of Fuel and Fuel Gases and for the Prevention of Smoke in all Kinds of Furnaces.
Inventor: MACMILLAN COLIN CAMPBELL
Filed: 1902-03-04
Granted: 1903-02-12
Abstract: 5340. Macmillan, C. C. March 4. Air, supplying ; smoke, preventing and consuming.- In boiler and other furnaces, the air supply is forced by steam jets o, fans, or blowers, through the pipes k, which are heated by the waste or flue gases. The pipes k have expansion joints n to prevent distortion, and cleaning-doors x for the removal of clinker &c. These pipes discharge into the distributing-box a or hollow dead plate provided with the hinged doors or valves b, c, controlling the outlets for the heated air to the top and bottom of the furnace. The doors b, c are adjusted through the levers d, e from the wrist plate f and handle g, or from the oil dash-pot mechanism u. A check valve is fixed in the return pipe w of the dash-pot, and the piston is pierced with a small hole j. When the furnace door y is opened, the wedge-shaped end of the rod i is acted upon by the door, and the wrist-plate f is turned so that the door or valve b is opened and the door or valve c closed. The dash-pot then gradually closes the door b and opens the door c. The distributing-box a is also provided with small conical holes h for the inlet in front of cold air.
Patent GB-190206830-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Coin-freed Game of Skill.
Inventor: PESSERS HENRY JOHN GERARD
Filed: 1902-03-20
Granted: 1902-05-08
Abstract: 6830. Pessers, H. J. G., and Klein, H. March 20. Games of skill, apparatus for.-Relates to improvements on the inventions described in Specifications No. 19,610, A.D. 1899, and Nos. 10,614 and 23,431, A.D. 1900. A ball c, released by the insertion of a coin in a slot s, is impelled by a spring-raised lever j between guides f, g, and falls into one of the pockets 1 .... 7. The horizontal row of pockets 2, 3, 4 communicate with a shoot leading to a hole p, through which the ball returns to the projector. The horizontal row of pockets 5, 6, 7 lead to a space behind a hole o, through which the ball is prevented from passing until a coin is inserted in the slot s. The pockets 2, 3, 4 may be dispensed with. Coin action; delivery mechanism.-The pocket 1 leads to a shoot k, into which projects the arm y of a detent y<2> pivoted to a spring-closed slide h, which, when pulled out, allows a check to fall from a column v through a hole w<2> into a shoot v<1> leading to a platform n.
Patent GB-190212920-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Hollow Interlocking Building Blocks and in the Method of Producing same.
Inventor: FORBES JOHN GILBERT
Filed: 1902-06-06
Granted: 1903-06-06
Abstract: 12,920. Forbes, J. G. June 6. Building-blocks ; moulding building- blocks.- H o l l o w concrete building- blocks A are moulded with interlocking ribs band recesses a and grooves d, d' for the reception of keys or cement, and are filled in with concrete or the like when laid in position. Fig. 4 shows a mould B, core C, and a loose pressing-ring or plate F for moulding the concrete A into shape. The mould and core rest on a plate D on a ram E controlled by hand, or automatically by levers. An upper ram H, worked by hydraulic or other power, carries rods g with catches g<1> adapted to engage with bevelled heads or projections g<2> of the mould and core. When the upper ram is raised, the mould and core are lifted by the rods g, and the block is left on the plate D. Loose pattern plates may be inserted in the mould, and the system may be duplicated to produce more than one block at time. In ejecting the moulded block, the mould and core may be held stationary, and the other parts moved.
Patent GB-190214417-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Lay-caps, or Loose-reed Mechanism.
Inventor: ZORAWSKI GUSTAV VON
Filed: 1902-06-25
Granted: 1902-09-11
Abstract: 14,417. Z¾rawski, G. von. June 25. Loom lays ; loose - reed motions. - The lay cap is made in two parts 1, 2, hinged together ; the upper part of the reed fits within a recess 11, formed in the part 1. A shaft 5, carrying hooks 6, is mounted in bearings 4 in the part 1, and is actuated by the crank from which the lay is operated. Catches 10, on the part 2, engage with the hooks 6, when the shaft is rocked by means of the crank, and the part 2 is thereby held when the reed is pressed against the fabric and during the return of the lay ; at other times the part 2 is free. A spring limits the extent of movement of the hinged part 2.
Patent GB-190217086-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Centrifugal Governors for Engines or Motors
Inventor: JONES ALLEN PARRY
Filed: 1902-08-01
Granted: 1903-06-18
Abstract: 17,086. Jones, A. P., [Compagnie Duplex]. Aug. 1. Centrifugal governors.-To increase the sensitiveness of a centrifugal governor for a steam or explosion engine, turbine, or other motor, the weights are pivoted on the governor arms, and are connected together by springs acting between the pivots and the centres of gravity of the weights. In the bell-crank lever governor, Figs. 1 and 10, the weights are pivoted at f, f<1> to the bell-crank levers D, D<1>, pivoted at e, e<1>, and are connected by springs h, h<1>, but the arrangement may be inverted or the weights may hang below the pivots f, f<1>. The ends d, d<1> of the levers D, D<1> may be fixed and the pivots e, e<1> movable, or the weights may be pivoted at f, f<1>, Fig. 8, to a weighted governor, the arms of which may be provided with separate pivots as shown, or with one common upper and one common lower pivot, or the weights may be hinged to extensions of the lower pair of arms D, D<1>.
Patent GB-190220897-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Corset Shields
Inventor: BUCKLEY CHARLES WILLIAM
Filed: 1902-09-25
Granted: 1903-08-13
Abstract: 20,897. Buckley, C. W. Sept. 25. Corsets.-Relates to corset shields, and consists in substituting for the ordinary steel stiffeners others made of aluminium or of steel plated with aluminium, so as to prevent the underclothing from becoming discoloured by rust. The stiffeners are preferably arranged as shown in the Figure, three parallel stiffeners a being united by two diagonally-placed stiffeners b.
Patent GB-190224097-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Ventilated Boots and Shoes.
Inventor: KENNEDY JOHN ERNEST
Filed: 1902-11-04
Granted: 1903-10-08
Abstract: 24,097. Kennedy, J. E. Nov. 4. Check valves; hinged valves. - Fig. 5 shows the construction of a flap valve which is applied to the heel of a boot or shoe provided with an elastic chamber r acting as a pump, in the act of walking, for drawing air in for the purpose of ventilation. The flap x is pivoted or suspended to a perforated seat w which is carried by partitions u, v secured in a tube t by a cap z. A removable whistle may be inserted in the tube to indicate the proper working of the apparatus.
Patent GB-190226478-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Machines suitable for Weighing and Mixing Chaft and Corn and other Materials.
Inventor: HOPKINS WILLIAM
Filed: 1902-12-01
Granted: 1903-10-29
Abstract: 26,478. Hopkins, W. Dec. 1. Weighing - apparatus combined with mixing- appliances.- In an apparatus for weighing-out and mixing chaff and corn &c., the frame a carries on knife-edges c<1> a pair of balance beams c, which support at one end the discs b connected by radial diaphragms b<2> on the shaft b<1>, and the counterbalance c<2> at the other. The discs b carry lugs d midway between the diaphragms; as the weigher revolves, one of the lugs d passes beneath a pivoted catch d<1> and comes against a spring stop d<3>; it is caught by the catch d<1> and held until the chaff fed into the weigherfrom the delivery hopper, which is not shown but which may have an arrangement for closing its mouth while the weigher rotates, is sufficient to overbalance the weight c<2>, when the weigher falls, and the lug d, being freed, rotates and discharges its contents. When this happens, a pin on one of the discs trips the releasing-gear of an ordinary cornweigher f. A charge of chaff and corn thus falls into the mixer g, from which the mixture is subsequently shot into a suitable receptacle.
Patent GB-190227346-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Machinery for "Pulling" or "Plucking" Rabbit Skins.
Inventor: MILLS THOMAS CHAMBERS
Filed: 1902-12-11
Granted: 1903-09-10
Abstract: 27,346. Mills, T. C. Dec. 11. Cleaning fibres and the like.-A machine for pulling or plucking and cleansing, or removing grease from, rabbit or other skin furs, is arranged on a frame 1, 2, 3. The plucking-drum 23, driven by a belt from the shaft 19, comprises end plates and pins 25 carrying circular rubber sleeves 26. The sleeves are pressed outwards, by a packing-block or sleeve, and compressed so as to present a number of curved resilient surfaces. Brackets 28, loosely mounted on the drum spindle, and connected by a bar 50, have slots to take a piece 35 carrying, in brackets at its end, a spindle 36 provided with fluted metal or fluted or plain rubber sleeves which may be interchangeable. This spindle can be raised or lowered by a screw 37, and it can be rocked on the drum spindle 22 by a screw 30. The bracket can be locked to the frame by bolts passing through curved slots 32, and screws 39 serve further to steady the piece 35. A table 8 is adjustably linked to a hand-lever 5, on a loosely-mounted spindle 4, by which it can be reciprocated on slides 9. Fluted rollers 12, 13, which receive motion from the shaft 19 through the pulley 17, are caused to rotate in the same direction by toothed wheels 14, 15, 16. The table being in the position shown in Fig. 1, a skin is held in front of it with the fur surface towards the fluted rollers ; on moving the table . forward, the rubber-covered spindle 11 bends the skin and presses it between the fluted rollers on to the surface of the drum, which beats the fur surface against the sleeve on the spindle 36. The skin is drawn up by the roller 13, 12 in conjunction with the rubber-covered spindle 10 supported above the table. A fan 40 is provided to take off the hair and dust. As shown in Fig. 5, the plucking surface may be formed by an endless leather band 41, having projecting flexible ridges, or blocks 45 of rubber &c., having their outer surfaces inclined, may be interposed between the sleeves 26, and, as shown in Fig. 6, the holes through which the pins 25 pass may be enlarged. The fur may be successively acted upon by the metal and rubber sleeves of the spindle 36 and the various forms of the plucking-surface described. The Provisional Specification described both a rubber and a fluted metal roller as being arranged to work with the plucking drum, and states that, in certain cases, the metal roller may be covered with soft material, also that the band 41 may be of American cloth or other material.
Patent GB-190228335-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Device for Lubricating the Wheels of Vehicles
Inventor: TUXFORD GEORGE LEFEVRE
Filed: 1902-12-23
Granted: 1903-08-27
Abstract: 28,335. Tuxford, G. L., and Wild, T. O. Dec. 23. Lubricating; axlecaps.-The oil-hole i in the cap a<1> is closed by the plug h mounted on the curved spring a. The spring a is guided by the slots b working over the pin c, and by the clip piece d engaging a vertical rod.
Patent GB-190228870-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in High Speed Navigable Vessels.
Inventor: DICKIE JAMES
Filed: 1902-12-31
Granted: 1903-12-31
Abstract: 28,870. Dickie, J. Dec. 31. Propelling by screw propellers.- For obtaining a high speed, a number of hulls a<1>, a<2>, a<3> of narrow beam braced together, as shown, have torpedoshaped protuberances d which carry the propellers at their ends.
Patent GB-190303291-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Window Sashes.
Inventor: STURGES WALTER SIMEON
Filed: 1903-02-11
Granted: 1903-04-23
Abstract: 3291. Sturges, W. S. Feb. 11. Windows.-Relates to means fcr supporting sliding sashes without the use of weights. Spring ball catches, Fig. 5, are fitted at the centre e of each stile of the window frame and engage recesses i, Fig. 4, formed in the sash stiles and in metal plates b secured thereto. Any number of recesses may be made, each having an incline d to facilitate the entry of the ball catch. Leather or other material may be fitted to the holes to deaden the sound of the catches. The catches may be fitted to the sashes and the plates b to the window frames.
Patent GB-190303957-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Electric Fittings.
Inventor: WOODYER ALBERT EDWIN
Filed: 1903-02-19
Granted: 1903-12-31
Abstract: 3957. Woodyer, A. E., and Mayner, E. W. Feb. 19. Incandescent lamps, holders for, with switches. A double-pole switch is shown, applicable to high voltage systems, for use in conjunction with a number of lampholders united together in a single ball or globe coupling. A spindle e, carrying two copper pins f, rotates between the two parts a, b of insulating-material held together by a case c, and so makes contact with the spring pieces g, h connected with the leads. The operating-handle d is not rigidly connected with the spindle e, but has a certain amount of free play, and in switching off, a projection on a spring k engages the spindle, and drives the spindle forwards independently of the handle, causing a quick break. The leads are held in saw-cuts in the terminals i and clamped by means of screws. The contacts m in the bayonet socket n project and fit into corresponding depressions o in the lamp top, or vice versÔ, or ordinary plunger contacts may be used if desired. When rigid contacts are employed as shown, a screwed ring p serves for adjusting and tightening the bayonet socket. A single-pole switch with a single contact-pin may be used, and, in all cases, large air gaps or positive walls of porcelain or the like are provided between all points between which sparking could occur.
Patent GB-190310724-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Steam Traps.
Inventor: BROOKE ROBERT GRUNDY
Filed: 1903-05-11
Granted: 1904-03-17
Abstract: 10,724. Brooke, R. G. May 11. Actuating lift valves; seats.-In steam traps worked by expansion, by floats, or otherwise, and especially in traps of the kind described in Specification No. 6148, A.D, 1900, [Abridgment Class Heating], the' water-discharge valve is provided with a supplementary valve or plug, in order to check the discharge when the main valve is slightly open, and to reduce vibration. A compound valve, consisting of a main water-discharge valve, is so arranged that the main valve will be moved away from its seat to some extent before the supplementary valve has moved from its seat sufficiently to allow water to rush past it. When the main valve moves to close the discharge opening, the supplementary valve moves to a position in which it checks the rush of water or steam while the main valve is still some distance from its seat. Fig. 1 shows a steam trap of the kind described in the Specification referred to above, in which a conical supplementary valve 8 is formed on an outwardly-projecting extension 9 of the main conical valve 1, both valves having their seats in a bush screwed through the division wall 4. The face of the supplementary valve and its seat are so inclined to the axis of the valve that the valve 8 opens to a less extent than the valve 1 when the compound valve moves longitudinally. The valve extension 9 passes into a hollow spindle 15, which is provided with an annular shield 19 to prevent issuing fluid from entering the stuffing-box 16. The contraction of the expansion tube 6 actuates a lever 17, which acts on the spindle 15 and pushes the compound valve off its seats. Fig. 3 shows another arrangement for use in steam traps in which the fluid pressure acts to force the discharge valve off its seat. The supplementary valve may have its face inclined or parallel to the axis of the compound valve. The supplementary valve face and its seat may be inclined to each other, or its seat may be doubly-coned, so as to be partly parallel and partly inclined to the valve face. Fig. 9 shows a modification in which the supplementary valve is made separate, and mounted on the stem 9 of the main valve, so that the main valve may open slightly before a collar 21 on the stem 9 bears upon the supplementary valve and causes it to open.