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Patent GB-190116457-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Windlasses and Capstans for use on Board Ship.
Inventor: KELLY ALEXANDER
Filed: 1901-08-16
Granted: 1901-09-14
Abstract: 16,457. Kelly A., and Kansen, C. D. B. Aug. 16. Winches, arrangement of ; war-ships. - The windlasses for working the anchor cables, with their gearing and engines, are placed under the lower deck or below the water line. The cables are led from the upper deck through pipes J to the windlasses. The windlasses B and engines A are controlled by shafts E', F<1>, which have handwheels both below and on deck. A capstan H on the upper deck has its shaft G detachably geared to the engine. The three windlasses B are driven through worm gearing and clutches from the engines. The invention is shown as applied to a war-vessel.
Patent GB-190116950-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Electric Switches and to Combinations of the same with Wall Plugs and the like
Inventor: MARSH THOMAS HERBERT
Filed: 1901-08-23
Granted: 1902-07-03
Abstract: 16,950. Marsh, T. H., and Lucas, O. D. Aug. 23. Couplings; switches.-The switching-mechanism comprises a drum 17 mounted within a block or base 13 and carrying a bridging-piece adapted to connect plunger contacts 8, 9. The drum 17 is formed with ratchet teeth, so that it may be rotated by means of a pawl 23 carried by a push-rod 24 sliding in the base. The drum is formed with an extension 27 having four faces, with one of which a spring is adapted to engage to give a snap action. The switch may be fitted in the base and socket portion of a wall plug, Fig. 3, which is provided with terminals and with sockets 3, 4, adapted to receive the plungers and the plug 10.
Patent GB-190118413-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Safety Devices for Projectile Fuses.
Inventor: RUEGG WERNER
Filed: 1901-09-14
Granted: 1901-11-16
Abstract: 18,413. Ruegg, W. Sept. 14. Fuzes for projectiles.-Cross-sections at rightangles to each other are shown. The exploding- hammer 0 is held at safe by a ring or block of gunpowder K, which supports the hammer by a rod L. When the projectile is discharged from the gun, the priming-hammer F compresses its holding- springs H, advances on the point J, and ignites the ring or block K, which is soon consumed and leaves the exploding-hammer 0 free. A piston formed on the rod L produces a tight joint while the ring or block K is being consumed. A safety device for use during transport is provided by a pin X on the casing A which stands in front of a pin X<1> on the priming-hammer F so long as the fuze is in the "dead" position.
Patent GB-190118470-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Window Sashes and Frames.
Inventor: MARTIN JAMES WILLIAM
Filed: 1901-09-16
Granted: 1902-01-16
Abstract: 18,470. Martin, J. W. Sept. 16. Windows; draught &c. excluders.-Relates to pivoted-sliding sashes adapted to be turned or reversed for cleaning and repairs. The sashes C are connected to sliding stiles B by conical pivots and sockets E, F, which can be separated by tilting the sash at one side. Tongues D are inserted in grooves in the sash and sliding stiles to hold them together and exclude draughts.
Patent GB-190122826-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to the Manufacture of Cushions, Busts, and other Stuffed Articles from Flexible Enveloping Material and Sawdust or Similar stuffing.
Inventor: LAMBERT WILHELM
Filed: 1901-11-12
Granted: 1902-10-09
Abstract: 22,826. Lambert, W., and Matas, J. Nov. 12. Ironing.-Cushions, busts, &c. for tailors' ironing-pads &c. are made of a flexible covering stuffed with sawdust, peat fibre, cork granules, &c. For this purpose, sheets of linen &c. d of suitable shape are laid over moulds b and stitched to the edges thereof. The moulds have projections f which are placed in guides g in a press. The stuffing-material is placed on the lower mould and compressed by means of the screw e. The edges of the covers d are then sewn together while still in the mould. The cushion is removed and suitably finished off at the meeting edges.
Patent GB-190201330-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Valves for Cylinders for Carbonic Acid and other Fluid under Pressure.
Inventor: BISCHOFF GUSTAV
Filed: 1902-01-17
Granted: 1903-01-01
Abstract: 1330. Bischoff, G. Jan. 17. Gas valves.- Valves for cylinders for containing carbonic-acid gas or other fluid under pressure are made with a rim b on the seat or valve disc, engaging with packing in an annular groove a in the valve disc or seat.
Patent GB-190202795-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Stoppering Bottles and Jars
Inventor: BIESEL JOHN
Filed: 1902-02-04
Granted: 1902-05-15
Abstract: 2795. Biesel, J. Feb. 4. Stoppers. - The e neck 2 of a bottle, fruit jar, &c., is formed with two vertical recesses 3 terminating in inclined shoulders 4, and is closed by the stopper 6, which is formed with offset t projections 7 adapted to pass through the recesses 3 and to bear on the shoulders 4. The stopper 6 is provided with a packing-washer 8, and is secured in position by the fastening-stopper 11, which is formed with lugs 12 adapted to pass down through the recesses 3 and to be turned, by rotating the stopper 11, into the annular recess 5 in the neck. The stopper 11 is also formed with a central aperture 15, to enable it to be passed over the lugs 10 and stem 9 of the stopper 6.
Patent GB-190203949-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Process for Preserving Eggs.
Filed: 1902-02-15
Granted: 1903-02-14
Abstract: 3949. Lake, H. H., [Aktieselskabet "Pro- "gress"]. Feb. 15. Preserving eggs.-Eggs are preserved by immersing them in warm water and then allowing them to cool in a cold solution of salt and sodium silicate.
Patent GB-190205475-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Methods of, and Apparatus for Coating Cloth and the like with Tar, Paint, Oil or other Composition.
Inventor: INGLIS JEFFREY
Filed: 1902-03-05
Granted: 1903-02-05
Abstract: 5475. Inglis, J. March 5. Waterproofing twine.-In coating twine &c. with tar, paint, oil, or other composition, the coating- material is fed from a trough 12 by an endless band 15 to the upper roller of two pressing-rollers 10, covered with absorbent material, between which the twine &c. 11 passes. The band 15 passes over a guide-roller 14, and a tightening-roller or similar device 16.
Patent GB-190209211-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to the Manufacture of Linoleum or like Material.
Inventor: MENSIK JOSEF
Filed: 1902-04-21
Granted: 1903-02-12
Abstract: 9211. Mensik, J. April 21. Coated fabrics.-Linoleum or like material is formed by dissolving an albuminous substance, such as caseine, glue, gelatine, &c. in a solution of a hygroscopic salt, such as chloride of magnesium &c., and then coagulating with extract of oak wood, the compound being mixed with resin or fat soap, or both, and with cork meal or dust, and then with formaldehyde, and finally rolled into plates or blocks and applied to a suitable backing.
Patent GB-190209540-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Rotary Motors.
Inventor: CRINON HENRI GAETON
Filed: 1902-04-24
Granted: 1903-04-23
Abstract: 9540. Crinon, H. G. April 24. Disc-engine type. - A rotary explosion engine has a spherical chamber a with a median partition b, and contains a conical piston disc e, which is slotted to engage with the partition. The piston disc works on a ball joint g, with projecting arms h which engage and drive cranks k on the shafts l. A pump p driven by the engine forces the explosive mixture through a pipe r into one of two similar explosion chambers s arranged on opposite sides of the partition and used for forward and reversed running, respectively. The reversing-cock 9 and the duplicate exhaust valves, not shown, are actuated by one hand-lever.
Patent GB-190209621-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Means for Hermetically Closing Tins, Containing Food, or the like.
Inventor: BLACKMORE FRANCIS ERNEST
Filed: 1902-04-25
Granted: 1902-07-24
Abstract: 9621. Blackmore, F. E. April 25. Cans and canisters.-Relates to means for closing food tins hermetically. A valve box A with an internal valve is formed on the tin in such a way that the air within the tin may be withdrawn by suitable exhausting-apparatus. The valve a with a rubber or other suitable surface is prevented from rising and blocking the aperture b in the tin by reason of the wire gauze above it. After exhaustion, the aperture b is closed by solder.
Patent GB-190213503-A (GB)
Title: Improved Means for Lubricating Vehicle Wheel Axles.
Inventor: PEART ALPHEUS AUGUSTUS
Filed: 1902-06-14
Granted: 1903-05-14
Abstract: 13,503. Peart, A. A. June 14. Lubricating. - The axle - cap A is perforated as shown at c, in order to admit a tubular carrier C for lubricant. The carrier is formed with a socket B open at its forward end to take the spring I and the cap H, so that the carrier for lubricant may be pressed into place by securing the cap M as by a bayonet joint to the flange K upon the face of the axle-cap. Lubricant is prevented from escaping through the aperture c by means of the flexible washer E.
Patent GB-190215671-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Machines for Passing Ribbon or Tape through Insertion for Garments or the like.
Inventor: GROTTA DAVID
Filed: 1902-07-14
Granted: 1902-10-23
Abstract: 15,671. Grotta, D. July 14. Bodkins.-Relates to machines for passing ribbon or tape through insertion for corsets and other undergarments, &c. The insertion O<4> passes over a roller D formed with spurs D<2> adapted to engage every other hole through which the ribbon &c. is to pass. Extending round the roller through the centres of the spurs is a groove in which the point of a curved threading-needle K<1> is adapted to rest. The bottom of the groove is stepped, each portion terminating in a cam surface a, the end b of which is above the surface of the roller. Thus, as the roller D rotates, carrying the insertion along with it, the needle is vibrated by engagement with the cams a, so as to pass upwardly through the holes engaged by the spurs as shown in Fig. 1, and downwardly through the alternate holes. The needle is mounted in two clamps J, I, of which the former is fixed and the latter pivoted to allow of the needle's vibration. The insertion is supplied from a roll mounted at the right-hand end of the machine, and a roller E mounted in a pivoted frame and grooved to clear the spurs D<2> holds it down on the roller D. The needle is hollow to receive the ribbon &c., which enters it at K<2> from a reel, not shown. When a sufficient quantity of insertion is threaded on the needle the clamps are undone, and the insertion pushed towards the left-hand end of the needle, and, together with the ribbon &c., wound off on a receiving roller, not shown.
Patent GB-190223143-A (GB)
Title: Improved Extensible Bed or Couch.
Inventor: PINIEC-MALLET ADRIAN DE
Filed: 1902-10-23
Granted: 1902-12-24
Abstract: 23,143. Mallet, A. de Piniec-. Oct. 23. Bedsteads.-Relates to extensible bedsteads or couches. The main portion consists of two end frames bent from angle-irons connected by cross-bars by bent side angleirons 2, 3 and longtudinal bars 7, the whole being braced together as shown. The wire bottom is permanently connected to the top end-bars 4, 5. The extending portion consists of two angle-iron end-bars and legs 13<1>, 12, 12<1> connected by bent side angleirons 9, 9 and rod 7, and braced together as shown. The inner ends of the bars 13<1> have rollers 12, which run on the flanged cross-bars 8 on the main end frames. Movable catches 14 and stops 15 limit the extension but allow of separation of the parts. The extension frame is shorter and lower than the main frame, and nests into it when pushed in, the surface of the extension passing below the surface of the main part, and the inner bent side bar 9 passing over the side bar 3 of the fixed part When the parts are extended, a slightly thicker mattress is used on the extension part.
Patent GB-190225310-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Rotary Stencil Printing Apparatus.
Inventor: BROWN SUMMERS
Filed: 1902-11-18
Granted: 1903-03-12
Abstract: 25,310. Brown, S. Nov. 18. Copying documents.-In rotary stencil printing-apparatus, the stencil-carrying drum is formed of a perforated metal sheet f fixed on a ring g and disc g<1>, or on rings g at both ends. In the ring g is secured a disc i. The disc g<1> is fixed by a screw k to a short shaft l journalled in an open bearing c, in one of the standards a, and on this shaft is fixed a wheel m gearing with a wheel having an adjustable crank handle for rotating it and the drum. The stencil sheet and ink pad are passed round the sheet f, and are fixed at the flattened part 12 of the drum by strips 15. A tube t is passed through the disc i, and is stepped at one end in the boss of the disc g<1>. In the other end is fixed a perforated plug w having a square portion engaging the open bearing c, and held therein by a screw e. On this plug is fixed an ink reservoir y<1>,and a tapfor regulating the flow of ink to the tube t. The ink . passes through perforations u, or small depending tubes fixed in the sbaft t, to a perforated pan 3, and to an ink-distributing brush 4. The resilient impression roller 6 is on a shaft 8 journalled in a bracket 7 fixed in a position by a central adjusting screw 9 and nut 10. One end of the drum is marked with a scale which moves over a fixed pointer, to assist in feeding the sneets at the proper position.
Patent GB-190227475-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Coin Operated Apparatus for Administering Electric Shocks.
Inventor: HAWKES WARWICK CLIFFORD
Filed: 1902-12-12
Granted: 1903-10-15
Abstract: 27,475. Hawkes, W. C., Mouflet, F., and Taylor, T. E. Dec. 12. Electricity, administering; actuating-mechanism ; coin action; coin-discharging mechanism.-A penny inserted in a slot falls down a shoot b<3> into a pocket c<1>, in a pivoted lever c, in the form of a box divided by a transverse partition having a hole closed by a check valve when the lever c is in the position shown. The coin tilts the lever c, and the check valve opens and allows liquid formerly in the right end to flow into the non-depressed left end of the box. A pivoted fork d straddling the lever c turns with the lever, and its arm d' keeps the coin in the open-sided inclined-bottomed pocket c<1>. The arm d<2> has a contact flange d<3>, which is raised above a spring contact e. When the operator pulls the handles g forwards against the action of a spring g<2>, a lever arm g<3> is raised and slides against the pivoted lever f, a catch f<1> on which moves the flange d' into contact with the contact spring e. At the same time, the arm d' is raised and the penny released, and continued motion causes the adjustable stop d<5> to tilt the lever c slightly. The hook on the arm f engages with the flange d<3>, and the liquid in the box commences to flow back through a small hole in the check valve, till the lever c is returned to its original position, carrying with it, by means of a stop d<4>, the fork d, so that the flange d<3> breaks contact with the spring e. The contact of the flange d<3> and spring e closes the primary circuit of an induction coil, in the secondary circuit of which are the handles g. The arm g<3> is connected by a link to a collar fixed on a brass tube, which is gradually withdrawn from the soft-iron core of the coil by the motion of the arm g<3>, thus increasing the intensity of the secondary circuit. When the lever c is first rocked, an adjustable stop on it raises the lever o' so that the lug o<2> enters the groove n<3> in a bracket on the sliding plate n. This lever o' is moved by a slotted lever actuated by a pin on the collar of the brass tube, and therefore from the handles g, and slides the plate n. Projections n<2> on the plate n act on projections l<3> on the pivoted skittles l to overturn these in succession, thus indicating the intensity of the electric shock. When the handles are released, they are returned by a spring g<2>. The plate n is returned by a spring n<4>, the skittles erect themselves by their own weight, and the lug o<2> drops from the groove n<3>. In the Provisional Specification it is stated that the skittles may be held upright by magnets in the slide, so as to fall when the magnets are removed from under them.
Patent GB-190301224-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Lathes.
Inventor: BOULT ALFRED JULIUS
Filed: 1903-01-17
Granted: 1903-04-02
Abstract: 1224. Boult, A. J., [Milwaukee Machine Tool Co.]. Jan. 17. Lathes. - The slide-rest B is formed with a depressed web b so that it may pass under the faceplate, allowing the turret in a turret lathe to be brought close up to the work. The web has ways b<2> to receive the foot d or the crossslide D, which travels on ways on the front part b<1> of the slide-rest. The foot is provided with a clamping or steady plate d'. The bed is formed with a depression to accommodate the web.
Patent GB-190301234-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Burners for Incandescent Gas Lamps.
Inventor: GRAETZ MAX
Filed: 1903-01-17
Granted: 1903-11-19
Abstract: 1234. Graetz, M. Jan. 17. Incandescent gas lamps ; antivibration devices; globes.-In an inverted incandescent gas burner, the upper end of the mantle is at the same height as the mouth of the burner. Around the mouth b, Fig. 1, is placed a ring r for holding the mantle, and around the ring is placed the neck of a protecting-glass, two annular spaces o, o<1>, being formed, for the escape of products of combustion The escape area being small, the gases are throttled and the heating of the mantle augmented. The glass is provided with air holes at its lower part. The mantle a is fixed in a groove d<1> formed in a sleeve d, out of which are pinched springs f, Fig. 3, bent inwards. The lower edges of the springs rest on the upper edge of the ring r, Fig. 1, and tend to keep the mantle from vibration. In a modification, the ring r, Fig. 4, has its upper edge bent inwards to facilitate the fixing and removing of the sleeve d.
Patent GB-190310399-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Gas Burners
Inventor: GUIMARAES JULIO
Filed: 1903-05-07
Granted: 1903-06-18
Abstract: 10,399. Guimaraes, J. May 7. Gas lamps.-A ring burner g communicates by means of two branch pipes with a tube f closed at the top and enveloping a gas - supply pipe e, which is perforated at the upper end and formed along a part of its length into a a coil d. Concentric with the pipe e is a casing b having its upper part stepped to form enlargements l, k, i. Air for purposes of combustion passes through apertures c in the lower part of the casing, and apertures o, n, m in the steps. Inverted cups p, q, having central apertures for the passage of the flame, are placed upon the steps l, k. The step i supports a glass cylinder r, within which is fitted a chimney s with a bell mouth t.
Patent GB-190311632-A (GB)
Title: Utilising the Heat of Chemical Reaction for Heating Fluid.
Inventor: LANG ALBERT
Filed: 1903-05-21
Granted: 1904-04-07
Abstract: 11,632. Lang, A. May 21. Heating liquids.-A vessel c, containing chemically-reacting material i, is closed by a lid h and immersed in the fluid to be heated. The vessel, the walls of which are made of thin well-conducting material such as aluminium, copper and the like. may be supported in the cover b of an outer vessel a, or be suspended by a hook from the cover or side thereof. In other arrangements, the vessel c is provided with supporting-legs, which rest on the bottom of the vessel a. A slow ignition fuze k may be employed to ignite the reacting material.
Patent GB-190318194-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Cash Holder
Inventor: LANDAU BERNHARD
Filed: 1903-08-22
Granted: 1904-06-23
Abstract: 18,194. Landau, B. Aug. 22. Coin holders.-A cash holder consists of a number of grooved plates f, the grooves h of which extend to one edge of the plates, and are of a breadth equal to the diameter of the coins, the places for the coins being so numbered, that as the coins are successively withdrawn, numbers become visible, indicating the number of coins remaining in the holder. A number of plates f, with coins of the same denomination, are supported by the shoulders d, Fig. 2, of the box c, leaving a space g, by which the lowest plate f can be withdrawn. The holder shown is intended for coins of a decimal monetary system, and for this reason the grooves h, hold ten coins and the box c holds ten plates f Boxes c, each containing a different class of coin, are enclosed in a larger box a, and a number of these larger boxes may be inserted in the compartments of a rack, the rear sides of which are numbered, so that on the removal of a box, a number indicating the number of remaining boxes appears.
Patent GB-190319522-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Rotary Electric Machines.
Inventor: CHITTY HENRY
Filed: 1903-09-10
Granted: 1904-07-07
Abstract: 19,522. Chitty, H. Sept. 10. Armatures; commutators; cooling; field magnets. -Consists of end-plates, constructed to secure cooling and ventilation, for the rotary parts of dynamoelectric machines and the like. The end-plates, as applied to a direct-current dynamo, are shown at 9, Fig. 1, and enlarged in Fig. 2. The armature 3 is built up on a spider 4, which carries the end-plates 9, attached to it by saddle pins 10. Each of the plates consists of an inner ring 11, carrying outer radial ribs 12, joined by a metal web 13, the web forming the outer face of the plate. A number of fingers 15, some of them being prolongations of the ribs, extend outwards radially from the web, and between them lie the armature windings 6. The web has holes 16, through which air is sucked by the rotation, and outer holes 17 where the air is expelled and driven between and through the windings. At the same time, the passage of air through the spider 4 to the ventilating-holes in the armature core is not interfered with. The commutator 7 is also mounted on a spider to secure free access of air. In other cases, the fingers 15 may be dispensed with, or the number varied.
Patent GB-190320288-A (GB)
Title: A New or Improved Method of Producing Dull Coloured Impressions on Metal Plates
Inventor: BROOKES ALFRED GEORGE
Filed: 1903-09-21
Granted: 1904-06-02
Abstract: 20,288. Brookes, A. G., [Berliner Blechemballage-Fabrik Gerson]. Sept. 21. Printing on metal plates; lithographic and like printing.-Relates to a method of producing dull coloured impressions on metal plates or like sheets, such that japanning or varnishing may be dispensed with. The whole or part of the surface of the plate is first covered or printed with a granulated priming or ground colour. This is applied, either directly or by transfer, to the plate in a printing- press by repeated impressions from a granulated lithographic stone, or an aluminium, zinc, or other granulated plate. The other colour or colours required for the design are printed on the ground colour by the usual colour printing plates.
Patent GB-190322952-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Automatic Tramway Points.
Inventor: RADFORD RICHARD HEBER
Filed: 1903-10-23
Granted: 1904-09-08
Abstract: 22,952. Radford, R. H. Oct. 23. Points and switches.-Relates to automatic points for street railways and tramways, in which the tongue is returned to normal position after the passage of the vehicle as described in Specification No. 1987, A.D. 1886, and consists in means for lessening the noise of such return. The bolt a secured to the tongue e, and passing through the buffer d, spring c, and buffer-casing b, is fitted outside this last with a collared nut f formed with a recess for a rubber washer h, which, when the tongue is returned by the spring c, takes most of the impact. The nut f, when adjusted, is locked by a nut g. Alternatively, the bolt a passes to one side of the buffer casing and is thus shorter and can be more readily fitted.