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Patent GB-190110526-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Means or Apparatus for Composing and Deciphering Cipher Messages.
Inventor: VALVASORI GIOVANNI BATTISTA NO
Filed: 1901-05-21
Granted: 1901-07-27
Abstract: 10,526. Valvasori, G. B. May 21. Ciphers and codes.-Relates to appliances of the kind described in Specification No. 4323, A.D. 1899, for use in writing and deciphering cipher messages, and consists of two rotary discs A, B, pivoted at x, and a rotary arm y. The disc A is marked with two rings a, b, and the disc B with three rings c, d, e. Each ring is divided into fortyfive spaces, which are marked with phrases, numbers, letters of the alphabet, &c.
Patent GB-190110629-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to the Treatment of Mineral Oils or the Distillates or Residuals thereof.
Inventor: WALLACE JOHN STEWART STEWART
Filed: 1901-05-22
Granted: 1902-04-17
Abstract: 10,629. Lake, H. H., [Stewart-Wallace, J. S.]. May 22. Mineral oils; purifying oils; treating with reagents.-Relates to the traatment of mineral oils, such as "astatki" or " goudron " a n d their distillates and residues, and has special reference to the treatment described in Specification No. 9796, -A.D. 1900. Fig. 1 shows in vertical section a form of apparatus in which the treatment may be effected. The oil mixed with water is placed in a vessel A and is therein heated and agitated by air, or steam, or both air and steam, admitted through the-perforated coil a. A saturated solution of caustic soda is run into the oil from the tank B, and, when this is mixed with the oil, a hot solution of permanganate of potash with or without an admixture of aluminium sulphate is run into the oil from the vessel B<1>. Any vapours given off are condensed in the coil. The mixture in the vessel A is allowed to settle, and then the oil, which may first be dried, is run into the still C and the residues are withdrawn and may be treated to recover any valuable products they contain. In the still, the oil is heated by and treated with superheated steam. A fractional separation of the condensed products is effected in the vessels F connected to the condenser E. The invention also comprises a treatment of the distillates, whether obtained by the aforesaid method or by other means. A solution of aluminium sulphate and sodium chloride may be mixed with the distillates and then in the vessel G a small percentage of nitric or nitrous acid may be mixed with them, the mixture being effected by agitation produced by air, or steam, or both, or by mechanical means. After this treatment, an aqueous solution of iron sulphate or other iron compound is run into the liquid, which is again agitated, and, after settlement, may be again distilled, and the resulting distillate may be heated with a weak solution of potassium permanganate and aluminium sulphate. The liquid after settlement is dried and sweetened by air.
Patent GB-190116808-A (GB)
Title: A Support or Stand for Holding Machines.
Filed: 1901-08-21
Granted: 1902-07-17
Abstract: 16,808. Phoenix Boot Machinery Co., [Keats, J.]. Aug. 21. Sewing - machine stands; driving; stopping-gear.-An adjustable stand for machines, described in connection with h a sewing-machine, comprises tubular pillar a on which telescopes the tubular upper part b. Connected to the upper part is a screw e engaging a nut f in the pillar a. The clutch, through which the machine is driven, is mounted on a stud l carried by the part b of the frame, so that the part b may be turned without disturbing the connection between the clutch and the driving-pulley of the machine. The clutch is operated by a foot lever, chain g, bell crank 1, and rod k, and comprises the pulleys m, n pressed together by the disc o carrying friction rollers. In a modification, the screw and nut are replaced by a worm, mounted in the pillar a and engaging a rack in the tube b. A set-screw q holds the parts in their adjusted position.
Patent GB-190118045-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Envelopes.
Inventor: FAIRWEATHER WALLACE
Filed: 1901-09-10
Granted: 1901-10-12
Abstract: 18,045. Fairweather, W., [Timmis, W. S., and Russell, J. T.]. Sept. 10. Envelopes are formed with thickened side edges, which may be torn off to open the envelope. The edges 12, Fig. 1, are gummed or pasted to the face of the blank ; the blank is folded across the middle, and the faces of the inturned edges 12 are stuck together. In modifications, the edges 12 are turned in as shown in section in Fig. 10, or an additional strengthening-strip of suitable material is secured between the edges, folded as described with regard to Fig. 1.
Patent GB-190121243-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Bottling Machines
Inventor: BOWSKILL THOMAS
Filed: 1901-10-23
Granted: 1902-08-28
Abstract: 21,243. Bowskill, T., and Bowskill, S. Oct. 23. Bottling; stoppering. -Relates to filling and stoppering machines for screw - stoppered bottles. The bottom of the filling-bead D is made trumpet- mouthed, and is fitted with a thick rubber washer H, which is forced upwards and expanded by the treadle-operated ring G, to permit the in- sertion of the bottle neck, and is then re- leased to form a tight joint with the neck. The mechanism for removing and reinserting the stopper consists of the sliding head K, the holder 0, and the pivoted spring-controlled gripping-jaws N, the pivot pin P of which passes through the holder into the slots M in the head K. The head is depressed to engage the jaws with the stopper head, and is rotated by a handle on its spindle L, or by a mechanically-operated shaft, to withdraw and reinsert the stopper. A spring exerts a down- ward pressure on the holder U, and other springs &c. are provided to return the parts to normal position.
Patent GB-190208784-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Rail Bonds or Connections for Electric Railways.
Inventor: THOMAS EDWARD G.
Filed: 1902-04-15
Granted: 1902-05-29
Abstract: 8784. Lake, H. H., [Thomas, E. G.]. April 15. R a i l bonds or electric couplings for the rails on electric railways are made of flexible copper strips &c. placed under the fishplates and having a portion of their length between the attaching ends bent laterally to pass i n t o or through perforations in the rails, to increase their flexibility.
Patent GB-190209685-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Compound Tramway Rails.
Inventor: MAITRE WALTER LORD LE
Filed: 1902-04-26
Granted: 1903-02-26
Abstract: 9685. Le Maitre, W. L., Parker, F. G. W., and Rhodes, E. April 26. Rails.-In compound tramway rails, in which depending s i d e flanges 2 on the wearing portion are pressed or clipped on to the head 4 of the base, the contact faces are made with vertical and horizontal grooves 5, 6 respectively, or with other oppositely-disposed grooves or corrugations.
Patent GB-190210762-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Receptacles for Carrying Perishable Articles
Inventor: HOLDER ARTHUR
Filed: 1902-05-10
Granted: 1902-08-28
Abstract: 10,762. Holder, A. May 10. Luncheon baskets &c.-Workmen's food baskets and other receptacles for carrying perishable articles are provided with ventilating - apertures in the bottom and lid and with a perforated false bottom. Figs. 5 and 8 show forms of ventilators for fitting in the bottom and lid respectively. The arrangement shown in Fig. 5 consists of a box with perforated top and bottom plates, while the upper part of that shown in Fig. 8 is made in the form of a hood beneath which are apertures as shown. Blocks K, Fig. 1, prevent the bottom of the basket from resting on the ground. The handles D of leather &c. are secured to the sides at D<1>, and passed be. tween a broad strap C and the sides of the lid. The straps C are secured at the ends to the lid, the arrangement at one side of the basket serving as a hinge for the lid. The receptacle is made of wood, leather, tin plate, or other non-porous material, or of leather board, bisketwork, or other porous material covered with non-porous material.
Patent GB-190213402-A (GB)
Title: Improved Appliances for use in Erecting Ladder Platforms
Inventor: LEIGH PERCY
Filed: 1902-06-13
Granted: 1902-07-24
Abstract: 13,402. Leigh, P. June 13. Ladders. - Platform boards t are laid on V-shaped metal strips a, which clip the sides e of the ladders and are supported by forked struts h formed with ears j j adapted to clip the sides of the ladder. Lugs f fixed to the ends of the strip a bear against a rung g of the ladder, and the loop of the strip fits loosely round a rod n attached to a plate m carrying two curved perforated parallel plates l for the attachment of the strut. The rod n is formed with an eye o for the reception of a handrail, and is formed with a web or connecting- lug s. The plate m is slotted to allow the strut to fold against the rod n. The strut is pivoted between the plates l by a bolt k, and is fastened at the required angle to support the platform in front of, or behind, the ladder by a bolt through the holes q or p.
Patent GB-190219704-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or applicable to the Felloes and Tyres of Wheeled Vehicles.
Filed: 1902-09-09
Granted: 1903-07-09
Abstract: 19,704. Whiteway, A., and Macintosh &. Co., C. Sept. 9. Felloes or rims; tyres, pneumatic &c.-The base of the tyre rests upon a ring b, Fig. 2, which is capable of being expanded within a channel shaped felloe by means of screws d. The ring b may be made in sections cut diagonally at the joints so as to overlap, or it may consist of a single flexible strip with overlapping ends. One or both sides of the felloe may be detachable. The ring b may be corrugated to prevent creeping of the tyre. Fig. 4 shows the application to a rim with turnedin edges and a solid tyre.
Patent GB-190220835-A (GB)
Title: Improved Means for Mixing and Delivering Liquids.
Filed: 1902-09-24
Granted: 1903-08-06
Abstract: 20,835. General Automatic Delivery Co., and Moser, L. J. Sept. 24. Measured quantities, delivering.-Apparatus for mixing and delivering measured quantities of liquids, especially aÙrated beverages flavoured with one of a number of syrups, is shown in Figs. 1 and 2. The delivery mechanism of the aÙrated water reservoir b is such as is described in Specification No. 24,860, A.D. 1899. When the handle is pulled over, the water in the reservoir b flows by the pipe b<1> to the spout d, and if the arm k, which slides along the shaft f, is opposite one of the projections h' on the pistons h of the syrup valves, then, by the rocking of the shaft f from the handle of the main valve, the measured quantity of syrup is delivered to the spout d. The syrup valves have double pistons so arranged that normally the space between them is open to the supply pipe i and the outflow j is closed. The piston h operated is restored to its normal position by one of the arms l<1> of the rock-shaft l at the rear of the cylinders g, on the handle being moved back. Air valves are provided in the syrup cylinders g, and regulating-valves o may be provided in the tubes j. To draw off aÙrated water alone, the sliding arm k is placed between two cylinders g.
Patent GB-190225440-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Presses for Working Metal.
Filed: 1902-11-19
Granted: 1903-01-22
Abstract: 25,440. Lake, H. H., [Krupp Grusonwerk, F.]. Nov. 19. Squirting.-A hydraulic press for squirting metals capable of becoming plastic under the action of heat, such as aluminium, lead, copper, &c., and their alloys, is provided with an auxiliary cylinder to facilitate the removal of the die from the container or pressure chamber. The die rest a is adjustably connected to the main cylinder by rods o, and has a block d supporting the holder b of the die c. The piston k of an auxiliary cylinder i is connected through a crosshead m and rods n to the container f. To allow the metal blank or block to be introduced into the chamber, the block d is drawn back sufficiently to allow the holder and die to be drawn out by a handle q. After the blank has been introduced, the parts are returned, and pressure is admitted to the upper side of the piston k to force the container against the coned outer surface of the die to make a tight joint. The main piston g carrying the squirting. plunger h is then operated to squirt the blank through the die into a strip, band, bar, wire, tube, or the like. When the plunger has completed its stroke, pressure is admitted to the lower side of the piston k to draw back the container against stops r on the rods o, separating it from the die, which can then be removed as before.
Patent GB-190227275-A (GB)
Title: A New or Improved Device for Recording and Notifying Messages, Appointments and the like.
Inventor: BRILL JOHN
Filed: 1902-12-10
Granted: 1903-10-29
Abstract: 27,275. Brill, J. Dec. 10. Memorandum appliances.-Messages or appointments can be written upon a continuous strip of paper, which is then moved so as to hide the writing, and can be inspected only by a person having be key of the desk in which it is contained. The desk or box a has an aperture c in its sloping lid b, to allow of writing upon the paper e, which passes over the fixed board g. The reserve of paper is rolled on the cylinder d, held by a spring f, and is drawn off between india-rubber covered rollers h, n, by turning an external knob on the spindle i. The writing having thus been removed from the aperture c, a ratchet-wheel and pawl k prevent its return. By unlocking the desk, and raising the lid which is hinged at m, the message can be seen on the strip e. A pointer o with handle p can be moved to show that there is a message within the desk. A modification is described in which there is only one receiving-roller h, upon which the paper is rolled. The pawl k has then to be raised and the roller unwound, to read the message.
Patent GB-190310311-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Photographic Plate-holders and the like.
Filed: 1903-05-06
Granted: 1904-02-18
Abstract: 10,311. Kodak, Ltd., [Brownell, F. A.]. May 6. Dark slides.-In the type of dark slides shown in plan in Fig. 2 and in part elevation in Fig. 3 in which the plate is inserted in a deep groove 12 in the top of the slide, which is held upside down for the purpose, and retained in it and a shallow groove. at the bottom, a spring 14 is provided to hold the plate in place. The spring has its ends inserted in recesses in the side-pieces, and tends, normally, to move away from the plate, but is made to press against it, by means of two pins 15. The pins are pressed down and rotated, so that the heads 16 of the pins engage with the screws 18, and are locked by the beading 7 of the shutter, as shown.
Patent GB-190316424-A (GB)
Title: Improved Apparatus for Spraying Disinfectants and other Liquids.
Inventor: HUTTON ARTHUR CHARLES ADOLPH
Filed: 1903-07-25
Granted: 1903-08-27
Abstract: 16,424. Hutton, A. C. A. July 25. Spray -producers. -Relates to apparatus for spraying disinfectants, perfumes, and the like. A box a, having its side b sloped so that drops of the liquid shall not fall upon it, contains a vessel q for holding the liquid, and an air pump, as shown in Fig. 1. The tube h conveying the liquid is provided with a nozzle j, which is arranged at right-angles to the air tube l with its nozzle k. The piston q of the air pump is provided with the usual leather washer, so that air may be drawn into the cylinder when the spring s forces the piston up after this has been pressed in. The flexible tube p conveys the air from the cylinder outlet pipe n to the tube l.
Patent GB-190316922-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Machines for Combing Cotton, Wool and other Fibrous Materials.
Inventor: ROSS GEORGE EDWARD
Filed: 1903-08-04
Granted: 1904-06-16
Abstract: 16,922. Ross, G. E. Aug. 4. Combing-machines for cotton, wool, &c. The top combs, which are constructed with two parallel rows of needles, have the needles of one row inclined in one direction, and those of the other row in the opposite direction. Also the needles b, soldered in rows to strips a, which are secured to the surface of the combing-cylinder, and lie in planes tangential to the cylinder, are arranged in an inclined direction, the needles of alternate rows being preferably inclined in one direction, and the needles of the remaining rows in the opposite direction.
Patent GB-190317885-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Apparatus for Ozonising Air and other Gases
Inventor: WOOD-SMITH ROBERT FRANCIS
Filed: 1903-08-18
Granted: 1904-06-16
Abstract: 17,885. Smith, R. F. Wood-. Aug. 18. Ozone.-In apparatus of the Andreoli type for ozonizing air and other gases, instead of the builtup plates hitherto used, sheet-metal plates are used having projecting points formed integral with one or both surfaces. An aluminium plate a, Fig. 3, is formed with projections b on one or both of its faces by punching or stamping holes c in it, and this is supported by distance-pieces e between micanite, glass, or other insulating-plates d upon which rest smooth metal plates f. The discharge takes place between the plates f and the points b across the dielectrics d. The points may be formed by making depressions or recesses instead of holes, these being so shaped as to provide the points.
Patent GB-190322162-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Furnace or Kiln for Roasting Finely-crushed Ore, Burning Dolomite, and for other Purposes.
Inventor: PETERSSON GUSTAV OSKAR
Filed: 1903-10-14
Granted: 1903-11-26
Abstract: 22,162. Petersson, G. O. Oct. 14. Roasting furnaces or kilns.-Relates to gaseous fuel furnaces or kilns for roasting finely-crushed ores, dolomite, &c. The furnace or kiln is, in one form, arranged as a vertical shaft a with a number of arches extending across it as shown, Fig. 2. The ore &c. is fed in from the top and falls in a zig-zag course from one arch to the next and is removed from the bottom from time to time. In one side of the furnace, beneath the lowest arch b, is an aperture e for air, which, after passing under the arch and being thereby armed, passes to the gas burner g<1> which is in connection with a chamber f on the other side of the furnace. The gas is supplied by a pipe g, which passes around the chimney k. The burnt gas passes from the chamber f between the arches b, c, across the furnace to a chamber h. This chamber, at its upper part, communicates through the space between the arches c, d, with a chamber i above the chamber f in communication with the chimney k. By using several arches and chambers in the walls, the burnt gases may be made to pass any number of times over the ore &c. The furnace may also be simplified by using only one large arch. In the walls of the kiln, sight-holes and " slice-holes " may be made, in order to reach the material in case of clogging.
Patent GB-190325493-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Individual Communion Servers for Church Use.
Inventor: FRAIN WILLIAM
Filed: 1903-11-23
Granted: 1904-10-20
Abstract: 25,493. Frain, W. Nov. 23. Trays.-Communion servers are arranged to hold separate cups for each communicant. Trays for the bread may be combined with the servers. As shown in Fig. 1, the server consists of a central column 10 carrying one or more trays 7 having holes to receive the cups 9. The trays diminish in size towards the top, and the column 10 preferably ends in a fixed or rotatory handle 11. A modified server has straight shelves 7, Fig. 4, supported by end frames 13. A back 14 and handles 11 may be provided, and a bracket attachment with castors 15 is preferably fitted to allow the server to be pushed along pew backs &c. In another modification, trays of equal size are used, separated by distance - pieces, combined with handles attached to each tray. Rings or lips may be fitted on the trays to provide recesses for the cups without cutting the material, and covers may be added to protect the top trays.
Patent GB-190406087-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Clamp Fastening for Split Adjusting Rings, Couplings Belt Pulleys, and the like.
Inventor: KOTTUSCH EMANUEL
Filed: 1904-03-12
Granted: 1904-04-14
Abstract: 6087. Kottusch, E. March 12. Mounting and securing pulleys and toothed wheels on shafts; pulleys and driving -drums; toothed wheels; shaft couplings.- The coupling sleeve, adjustable ring, or hub of a pulley for belt, rope, or toothed gearing, is formed in two parts a, b which fit together with a wedging action. The part a has a longitudinal slot f to allow a slight springing action so as to form three champing-portions fitting the shaft. The parts are held together by screws e or by bolts, the holes in the part a being slightly larger than the screws &c. In the case of pulleys or driving-wheels, no spokes are divided, only whole spokes are attached to the part a, the rim being divided along a diameter so that the free ends rest against spokes attached to the part b. In one form, perforated lugs on the free ends of the rims engage with pins placed near the ends of the corresponding spokes attached to the part b.
Patent GB-190415732-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Electric Light Fittings
Filed: 1904-07-15
Granted: 1904-09-29
Abstract: 15,732. Veritys, Ltd., and Sothcott, J. July 15. Lamp brackets.-An electric lamp support adaptable to ceiling, desk, and wall fittings or brackets, has two or more parallel rods A<1> supported vertically between plates B<1>, B<2>, Fig. 4, pivoted to plates M', M<2>, which may be attached to a wall bracket. The flexible wire leads D are gripped by the cord grip L, and pass under the pulley C' of the balance weight F and over the fixed pulley C' to the pivoted arm G. The lamp is suspended from the arm G either by a cord drop or by the flexible tubing N. When applied to desk fittings, a fixing-plate I is pivotally fixed to the plate B' as shown in Fig. 3, and when applied to ceiling fittings the plate I is attached to the upper plate B<1>.
Patent GB-190417172-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Radiators for Internal Combustion Engines.
Inventor: KITTO WILLIAM HENRY
Filed: 1904-08-05
Granted: 1905-07-06
Abstract: 17,172. Kitto, W. H., and Kitto, H. Aug. 5. Cooling water &c.-A radiator for reducing the temperature of the liquid circulated through the cylinder jackets of internal-combustion engines consists of a casing A through which the water circulates, traversed by tubes B within which metallic cores C, Fig. 4, are placed. These cores are formed preferably by rolling or curling up a crinkled sheet of metal to the requisite size, so that substantially star-shaped tubes are formed with their edges in close contact with the inside of the tubes B. In the Provisional Specification, it is stated that in connection with a motor-car it is preferred to employ a pump to circulate the water, and a fan to force air through the tubes.
Patent GB-190418567-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Steam Engines
Inventor: WALKER JOHN HINDLEY
Filed: 1904-08-27
Granted: 1904-11-24
Abstract: 18,567. Walker, J. H., [Ray, J. R.]. Aug. 27. Drawings to Specification. Steam pumps.-Relates to a duplex engine in which the steam is distributed by the pistons.
Patent GB-190419821-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Game of Skill or Puzzle and Apparatus therefor.
Inventor: THOMPSON WILLIAM PHILLIPS
Filed: 1904-09-14
Granted: 1904-10-20
Abstract: 19,821. Thompson, W. P., [Schmidt, F.]. Sept. 14. Puzzles. - The object of the puzzle is to manipulate a hollow ball c, formed with a number of flat surfaces or indentations e, into the position shown in Fig. 1. By further manipulation of the tray a, a small ball f may be passed through one of the channels d into the interior of the ball e. The flat surfaces e are formed by pressure during manufacture of the ball ; or, the surfaces may be replaced by a number of holes cut out of the ball, the holes being lined with paper. The surfaces e may be dispensed with. The various parts may be coloured.