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Patent GB-190014614-A (GB)
Title: Coin-freed Apparatus for Astrological Determinations.
Inventor: MOND EDWARD HARRY
Filed: 1900-08-15
Granted: 1901-06-22
Abstract: 14,614. Mond, E. H. Aug. 15. Games of chance, apparatus for.-In coin-freed apparatus for astrological determinations, the face is divided into twelve parts 1 to 12, bearing the .colours and personal significations ascribed to them by astrology, and has a sidereal dial 13 with a pointer 14 and an outside ring 15 showing the colours and symbols of the planets and the signs of the zodiac. Calculating-tables, showing the times of rising for each day of the year of the faces of the zodiac, calculated to Greenwich time, and the differences to be allowed for latitude, are wound continuously on rollers, operated by handles 18, and are exposed at openings 19 marked with short regular intervals of time. A series of handmanipulated tables 22 are situated behind openings 20 normally closed by pivoted counterweighted shutters 21. The tables 22 show the several faces occupied by the stars of great magnitude with their planetary natures, and give a short account of the supposed influences or effects of the planets &c. Spaces 29 at each opening indicate the character of the subject-matter which will appear at the opening 20 when uncovered. Actuating-mechanism.-The pointer 14 and the tables 22 are connected by a system of gearing 23 operated by a handle 24 which is turned until the reading of the pointer corresponds with the indications at the openings 19. The apparatus may be internally illuminated, and the sight openings fitted with magnifying-glasses. Coin action; coin-discharging mechanism.-A shutter 21 is opened by inserting a coin into the corresponding slot 30. The coin falls on to a lever 25 connected to the shutter and lowered on to a spring-supported stop lever 28. When the handle 24 is next operated, a studded wheel 31 depresses a spring-supported lever 27 bearing on the lever 28 so as to allow the lever 25 to descend further and slide the coin into a receptacle 26. According to the Provisional Specification, a single disc-like table may be used.
Patent GB-190016057-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Oil Filters.
Inventor: LEFEBVRE CHARLES EDWARD
Filed: 1900-09-10
Granted: 1900-11-17
Abstract: 16,057. Lefebvre, C. E. April 5, [date applied for under Sec. 103 of Patents &c. Act, A.D. 1883]. Filters ; cleansing ; heating ; settling. - Relates to oil filters, designed especially for waste lubricating-oil. The receiving and settling chamber B and the filtering and storing chamber C are separate, so that their contents may be removed independently. The vessel A in which they are contained has a cover b, in the middle of which open the lids c, c', the former overlapping the latter at c<2>. The funnel D and the filter E depend from flanges b<2> of the cover b. The funnel D reaches to near the bottom, of the chamber B, which contains water. At its upper end is a strainer e, and its lower end is surrounded by a steam coil F. The filter E comprises an imperforate upper and lower part, and a central part of wire gauze, over which cloth, held by hooks f<3>, is wrapped, and secured by cords lying in channels g'. The filter is secured by a wing nut to the valved pipe H connecting it to the chamber B, and can thus be easily removed for cleansing. Draw-off cocks and gauges are fitted to both chambers.
Patent GB-190103014-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Locks and Latches for Doors and Gates.
Inventor: WAINE DAVID
Filed: 1901-02-12
Granted: 1901-12-21
Abstract: 3014. Waine, D., [trading as Waine & Sons, J.]. Feb. 12. Locks, key; latches.-Relates to the type of fastening for doors and gates in which a single bolt is employed for both the latching and the locking operations. Fig. 1 shows a "one bolt" lock, in which the latch is operated by the turning of a handle. The bolt A, which is guided in the ordinary manner, is provided with a notch a<2> for the engagement of the key and with a projection a<3> to engage a projection c<1> on the lever or tumbler C when the bolt is shot. The follower F has arms, which engage projections e<2>, e<3> on a spring-pressed catch piece E, the front end of which is provided with a tooth e<4> to engage a tooth a<6> on the bolt, when the latter is in the latching position. A pin e<5> on the piece E engages a slot in an extension of the tumbler C. When the key is turned to shoot the bolt, the tumbler C raises the catch piece E free from the bolt, so that the latter may be shot. The bolt is retained in the shot position by the engagement of the projections a<3>, c'. After the bolt is retracted by means of the key, the spring c<6> forces the tumbler back to the normal position, thereby bringing the catch piece into engagement with the bolt, so that the whole may act as a latch. Instead of one tumbler, two or more levers or tumblers may be employed. Fig. 4 shows a double-handed or reversible lock. The keyhole H is double-ended, so that the key may be inserted at the top or bottom. The bolt A<1> is formed as a frame with duplicate notches for the engagement of the key. The bolt is guided by its fore part working in a hole in the casing, and by the back part having a slot a<8> working on the stump I. The pivoted upper tumbler C' has a projection c<1> to engage a projection a<3> on the boir, and has also a slot to engage the pin e<5> on the catch piece. The lower tumbler C<2> is pivoted on the stump I, and has a projecting arm c<7> acting on the lower part of the tumbler C<1>. When either tumbler is operated by the key, the catch piece is raised out of engagement with the bolt, permitting it to be shot into the locking position. In modifications of the latching mechanism, the catch plate is dispensed with, and the follower is provided with an arm having two projections adapted tu engage corresponding projections in the bolt when the handle is turned. When the bolt is in the locking position, the projections on the bolt cannot be engaged by the follower projections. A spiral or flat spring acts on the follower, and tends to keep the same in a central position. The bolt projections may be formed at the end of a slot, so that, when the bolt is shot, the projections on the follower arm engage the sides of this slot, and prevent the follower from being turned. Where a draw-back latch is employed, the follower is dispensed with, and a drawback knob is attached to the back part of the bolt.
Patent GB-190103308-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Buttons or Studs
Inventor: CLARK FRANCISCO
Filed: 1901-02-15
Granted: 1901-06-15
Abstract: 3308. Clark, F. Oct. 13, A.D. 1900, [date applied for under Sec. 103 of Patents &c. Act, A.D. 1883]. Studs are arranged so that the head can be turned parallel to the shank to render insertion easy. A stud comprises a head B formed with slots B<1> to receive the ends of a slotted tubular shank A<2> formed on the hollow base A. The shank A' is provided with a rectangular cross-bar A', adapted to engage either in a rectangular recess B' or in a recess B<3> having an inclined side, both recesses being formed in a plate forming part of the head. A plunger C, formed with a head C' and base C' and mounted in the shank A<2>, is pressed outwards by a spring D, so as to press the bar A<4> into one of the recesses B<2>, B<3>. Before inserting the stud, the head is turned into the position shown in dotted lines in Fig. 3 ; after insertion it is turned back, and the recess B' engaged with the bar A<4>.
Patent GB-190104303-A (GB)
Title: An Improvement in the Manufacture of Thread from Cellulose Solutions.
Inventor: IMRAY JOHN
Filed: 1901-02-28
Granted: 1901-10-19
Abstract: 4303. Imray, J., [Bronnert, E., FrÚmery, M., and Urban, J.]. Feb. 28. Threads.-In the manufacture of artificial silk threads from solutions of cellulose, the solutions are squirted into sulphuric acid containing from 30 to 65 per cent. of H3SO4. The best results are obtained at the ordinary temperature with sulphuric acid containing about 50 per cent. of H2SO4.
Patent GB-190104348-A (GB)
Title: Self Acting Vent Peg.
Inventor: ADAMS GEORGE RICHARD
Filed: 1901-03-01
Granted: 1902-02-20
Abstract: 4348. Adams, G. R. March 1. Venting jars.-A vent peg, which is adapted to admit air &c. only when the contents are being withdrawn, has a longitudinal perforation opening into a recess under a cup C, and leading from the recess is an outlet closed by a ball valve, as shown. In the modification shown in Fig. 2, a valveseating S is provided.
Patent GB-190109727-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Graphophones, Phonographs and the like.
Inventor: RUNGE WALTER C
Filed: 1901-05-10
Granted: 1901-12-07
Abstract: 9727. Runge, W. C. May 10. Phonographs; graphophones.-Relates to that type of graphophone &c. in which the stylus is attached directly to the sound trumpet without a diaphragm. The clock or other motor has one wheel B' of its train made of fibrous material, and drives the record cylinder by a belt D. The sound trumpet is non-metallic, preferably being made cf tough paper, thin fibre, or celluloid. The edges of the sheet forming the trumpet are preferably formed with metal grips or clips, which may be soldered together, the bell mouth being attached by screw clips. The trumpet is supported by a rod M terminating in a pivot point, which either rests in a crutch N<3> or in a socket pivoted to the outside of the trumpet. The bar M is held in a split socket L by pins M<1>. The small end of the trumpet is provided with a screw clip o for gripping the glass or other stylus P. The trumpet is guided by a fork K<4> carried by a lever K<2>, which slides on the rod K and has an edge K<5> for engaging with the screw J. When out of use, the trumpet and lever K<2> may be supported by the bracket S. The cylindrical record may be replaced by a disc. The Provisional Specification refers to a record support cylinder made of light tubing to fit the small end of the record, a ring being provided for the larger end of the record cylinder.
Patent GB-190110511-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Apparatus for Applying Spring Pressure to Valves of Internal Combustion Engines or Motors for Self Propelled Vehicles and for other Uses
Inventor: ROLLS CHARLES STEWART
Filed: 1901-05-21
Granted: 1902-04-03
Abstract: 10,511. Rolls, C. S., and Esterre, C. R. d'. May 21. Gas and like engines, valves for. The admission and exhaust valves c are closed by a single spring. The spring may be helical, as shown at h, Fig. 1, acting through a reversed disc g on the fulcrum f of a lever e, the forked ends of which embrace the valve stems. Or, as shown in Fig. 4, a leaf spring k may be employed. The valves are applicable to wood-vehicle motors.
Patent GB-190113567-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Pneumatic Wheels for Bicycles and other Vehicles, such as are used for Military Purposes.
Inventor: BALDREY ROBERT JOHN
Filed: 1901-07-03
Granted: 1901-12-14
Abstract: 13,567. Baldrey, R. J. July 3. Pneumatic wheels; hubs; felloes or rims; tyres, elastic other than pneumatic; tyres, non-elastic.- Relates to pneumatic wheels for vehicles such as bicycles employed in military operations. The hub P has at one end a rigid flange G, and at the other end a removable flange F secured by a nut I. U-shaped projecting pieces K are secured to the flanges, and are adapted to engage the rubbercovered pins L, which project laterally from a steel ring B. The ring has flanges E which slide between the hub flanges F, G, and thus form an enclosed space in which is placed an oval-sectioned inflatable rubber tube A. The hide or wood tyre R is of slightly-curved cross-section, and fits into a rim of which the projecting edges S are serrated to prevent slipping.
Patent GB-190115981-A (GB)
Title: A Trunk or Body Protector or Jacket for use by Divers.
Inventor: WHITE GEORGE VINCENT
Filed: 1901-08-08
Granted: 1902-02-13
Abstract: 15,981. White, G. V., and Summers, F. Aug. 8. Diving.-Relates to body protectors for use by divers under the ordinary diving dresses, an elevation and sectional plan of one form being shown in Figs. 1 and 3 respectively. The protectors consist of inner and outer shells A', A of rubbercoated canvas connected by vertical rubber ribs B, which are perforated at intervals. The edges of the shells are fixed together so that an airtight chamber is formed, into which compressed air can be forced through a valve in the pipe C. The position of the protector is adjusted by means of shoulder straps D. In a modification, the shells are made of duck, and between them horse-hair is stuffed and is secured at about every four inches, compressed air being dispensed with.
Patent GB-190118623-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Steam Generators and Evaporating Pans.
Inventor: SHEEN WILLIAM
Filed: 1901-09-18
Granted: 1902-07-31
Abstract: 18,623. Sheen, W. Sept. 18. Tubes, water. -Water tubes, in the form of shallow loops as shown at c in Fig. 2, or pockets of similar form as shown at e in Fig. 5, are fitted in the upper parts of the horizontal flues of steam boilers, or similarly in the flues of heating or boiling pans. The Provisional Specification mentions the applications to externally-fired boilers and evaporating-pans. The tubes or pockets are preferably deeper, but narrower, at their front ends than towards the rear, and they are arranged on each side of the centre so as to point downwards towards the axis of the flue; they may be riveted or welded to the flue. The pockets are connected with the water space of the boiler &c. by two holes, one at each end.
Patent GB-190200291-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Transport Baskets for Carboys or the like.
Inventor: MAUSER ALFONS
Filed: 1902-01-04
Granted: 1903-01-01
Abstract: 291. Mauser, A. Jan. 4. Carboys. - Baskets for carboys are made by securing the ends of sheet-metal strips f into upper and lower U-shaped rings c, b, the upper ring c carrying also suitable handles, and the lower one having secured to it the bottom e', which may also be formed of sheet-metal strips, or of a single sheet, as shown. The strips f are grooved longitudinally for the purpose of strengthening them, and may be of uniform width throughout, or may be made of a tapering form, by making the grooves gradually deeper from one end to the other. The edges of the strips may be caused to overlap, and be riveted together throughout the length of the basket ; or, as shown in the drawings, the strips may be arranged at some distance apart, and the lower portions of the intervals between them may be filled in by strips k, which pass through slots in the edges of the strips f, so that their upper portions lie within the edges of the strips f, and their lower portions on the outside thereof. A central strengthening-ring m is provided.
Patent GB-190202927-A (GB)
Title: Improved Low Pressure Heating Apparatus
Inventor: DIXON JOHN
Filed: 1902-02-05
Granted: 1902-03-13
Abstract: 2927. Dixon, J. Feb. 5. Heating buildings; heating water.-Relates to low-pressure heating-apparatus for warming buildings, and has for object the utilization of the condensed steam discharged from steam heaters or calorifiers used for heating water for heating- systems. The calorifier 1 is supplied with steam by the pipe 2 and heats the water, which circulates by the pipe 3 to the radiators and returns by the pipe 4. The condensed steam is led through the steam trap 5 and non-return valve 6 to the second calorifier 7, to heat its circulating water. The cold-water supply cistern 12 is common to the two circuits, and the two circuits may be combined, as by the pipe 11. The steam and water of condensation in the calorifiers do not mix with the circulating-water.
Patent GB-190203063-A (GB)
Title: A Double Acting Arc Lamp Brake for the Perfect Feedin of the Carbons, at a Uniform Rate
Inventor: CARTER FRANK
Filed: 1902-02-06
Granted: 1903-01-01
Abstract: 3063. Carter, F. Feb. 6. Arc lamps.-A brake consists of one or more pieces of metal or other hard material and a slightly-larger piece or pieces of india-rubber or other flexible substance, so that the metal surfaces come into action only when the pressure is considerable, as when the arc is struck. In the form shown, a metal disc and a rubber disc are connected by making two holes in the metal disc, one to receive a projection from the india-rubber disc, and the other to receive a supporting-pin L, which also passes through the india-rubber disc, and which is carried by an arm B, pivoted eccentrically on a rocker C, so that the edges of the discs bear against the inside of the rim D of a wheel when the rocker C is raised by a link E.
Patent GB-190203540-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Indicating Badges and Scoring Cards or Programmes for use at Whist Parties or at Dances or other Social Gatherings or Functions.
Inventor: CORNER WILLIAM
Filed: 1902-02-12
Granted: 1903-01-08
Abstract: 3540. Corner, W., and Oakes, W. G. Feb. 12. Scoring and marking.-To assist in pairing-off partners at whist parties, dances, or other gatherings, devices are made in pairs of distinctive badges, with which are combined scoring cards, programmes, menus, and pencils. The badges may consist of the cards or programmes upon which are mounted reproductions of court or plain playing-cards ; or, in place of the latter, distinctive pictures, animals, birds, or other animate or inanimate objects, numbers, or symbols may be used. Pencils for notes &c. may be attached by, if desired, an ornamental clip. In certain cases, ribbons in distinctive colours and tied to the cards may be employed.
Patent GB-190206686-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to "Switches" for Electric Motors.
Inventor: APPLETON RICHARD JAMES
Filed: 1902-03-19
Granted: 1903-02-26
Abstract: 6686. Appleton, R. J., and Oulton, J. March 19. Switches for starting motors in which the resistances are cut-out slowly, independently of the speed of the handle. In the construction shown, the handle 7 is fixed to a spindle 8 on which is fitted a disc 9 adapted to engage a detent, to hold the switch on against a spring 13 tending to return it to the "off" position. Loose on the spindle, but connected to it by a spring 19, is a sleeve 18 carrying the resistance switch lever 15 and also a wheel 21 gearing with escapement mechanism or fly-mechanism having an intermediate ratchet gearing. On turning the handle to the " on " position, the spring 19 is wound up and slowly turns the lever 15. The detent 32 for holding the handle on may be attached to the armature of an electromagnet. A separate switch 50 may be provided, to open the main circuit or the circuit of the electromagnet.
Patent GB-190207037-A (GB)
Title: Soldering Machines
Inventor: LETSON JAMES MOORE KELLY
Filed: 1902-03-22
Granted: 1902-08-21
Abstract: 7037. Lelson, J. M. K., and Burpee, F. W. March 22. Soldering.-Relates to a machine for soldering the tops and bottoms on cans, the machine being of the class in which the cans are rolled in a continuous succession along a trough of molten solder in which their lower edges are immersed. Fig. 1 shows in elevation the ends of the machine, Fig 3, a cross-section of the solder trough with a can rolling therethrough, and Fig. 10 a perspective view of the turnover guide at the leaving-end of the machine. The cans rolling from the crimper at 20<b> are engaged successively by fingers 45 of the chain 12 which runs the whole length of the machine above and below it. The groove 4<c> is provided along which the chain may run. In order that the lower edges of the cans may roll in the trough at the required angle, the bar 6 is carried in a support 7 which is adjustable vertically and at right-angles to the machine by eccentrics and levers. The edges of the cans are first rolled through an acid bath, drops being allowed to drain away. By means of a screw arrangement, the level of the fluxing-groove may be maintained, the flux being supplied by an inverted vessel. The cans are then taken by the fingers of the chain to the soldering-trough 2 arranged above a furnace. On leaving the trough, the cans enter the turnover guide-way 54, drop their surplus solder, and disengage themselves from the fingers with their bottom ends on the conveyer-band 55 by which they are removed from the machine. The piece 4 extends the whole length of the trough and is supported and aligned at intermediate points by set-screws. To allow the lower edge of the plate to expand freely, the angled portion of it is divided into sections. The standards 15, which at each end of the machine sustain the operating mechanism, support adjustable sleeves upon which the pulleys for operating the chain are supported, the chain passing round the pulleys as indicated in dotted lines. As regards the chain-fingers each has two ridges so that a finger rubs a can at two points only. The entering roll-way of the machine is formed with raised side-walls to prevent a can from being thrown out if it overrides a finger. The back portion 54<a>, Fig. 10, which slopes downwardly, is of wood. The bearings of the spindle of the driving-pulley are made adjustable.
Patent GB-190207822-A (GB)
Title: Manufacture of Sulphurised Colouring Matters.
Inventor: BLOXAM ARTHUR GEORGE
Filed: 1902-04-03
Granted: 1903-02-12
Abstract: 7822. Bloxam, A. G., [Chemische Werke vorm. H. Byk]. April 3. Dyes, artificial.-Sulphurized dyes, which yield on unmordanted cotton shades of extraordinary fastness, are produced by heating with sulphur, sodium sulphide and iron or an iron salt, or with sulphur, caustic soda and iron or an iron salt, oxy, nitro, amido, azo, azoxy, or nitroso derivatives of diphenylamine. Examples are given in which o-pdinitro-p<1>-oxydiphenylamine is heated with sodium sulphide, sulphur, ferrous sulphate, and water. The process may be carried out at a temperature rising to 130‹ or 140‹ C., and finally at 160‹-180‹ C. until the mass is dry. Alternatively, the mixture, instead of being dried, may be dissolved in water, and the dye is then precipitated by a current of air. In another process, the product obtained at about 120 C. is boiled with water, and the dye is precipitated by acidifying with hydrochloric acid.