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Patent GB-190217340-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Straw Bruising and Cleaning Attachments for Thrashing Machines.
Inventor: KIRBY GEORGE CLARVIS
Filed: 1902-08-07
Granted: 1903-06-11
Abstract: 17,340. Kirby, G. C. Aug. 7. Sifting and separating straw and grain.-Relates to the construction of a straw bruising and clean- ing machine adapted to be used in connection with a thrashing o r other suitable machine. The machine is mounted on an independent wheeled frame, and when at work is attached to the thrash- ing-machine by links M, M<1>. The straw is re- ceived by a hopper C from the straw shakers of the thrashing-machine and passes to chopping and bruising rollers A, B of ordinary construction. The bruised straw falls upon a coarse sieve F which separates all grain and dirt and delivers the bruised straw at the end of the machine. The grain and dirt fall into the bottom shoe G fitted with a blower H and riddle I, by means of which the grain is separated and cleaned. The moving parts of the machine are all driven by belt gearing from suitable parts of the thrashing or other machine.
Patent GB-190220230-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Electric Railway Signals
Inventor: BASS CHARLES P
Filed: 1902-09-16
Granted: 1903-07-16
Abstract: 20,230. Bass, C. P., and West, T. B. Sept. 16. Electric railways, signalling on; signalling and communicating between trains; lamp signals; contacts, electric.-Relates to an automatic signalling- system for trolley railways. The track is divided into block sections, and each car, as it enters a section, illuminates a lamp signal at the opposite end of the section, a number of such signals being provided corresponding to the number of cars which may be in the same section at the same time. On leaving the section, each car extinguishes one of the signals, the driver of a car approaching from the opposite direction being thus informed whether the section is occupied, and, if occupied, of the number of cars in it. Figs. 3 and 4 show the apparatus as arranged to permit three cars to be in the same section at the same time. As each car enters the section at the opposite end from that shown in Fig. 4, its trolley C actuates a switch lever or connector similar to 3<k>, so completing a circuit through the lead 5 and the electromagnet 6. The armature of the electromagnet is provided with a pawl adapted to rotate the drum 23, Fig. 3, which is provided with a stepped contact-plate 25. On the first impulse from the magnet 6, the plate 25 is brought into contact with the contact 29<c>, illuminating the first pair of lamps 9<a>, 9<b>. If a second car enters the section before the first leaves it, the plate 25 is moved a further step, and engages the second contact 29<b>, so illuminating the second pair of lamps 10<a>, 10<b>. Similarly, for the third car, the circuit of the lamps 11<a>, 11<b> is closed at the contact 29<a>. When a car leaves the section, its trolley C actuates the connector 4<k>, and completes the circuit of the electromagnet 8, which rotates the drum 23 in the opposite direction, and extinguisbes one pair of the lamps, all the lamps being extinguished when the section is clear. The connector 3<k> serves to energize the magnet 6 at the opposite end of the section, when actuated by a car entering the section from the right. The connectors are normally held in middle position by springs. The lamp 17<c> is illuminated momentarily when the connector is actuated by the trolley, to show that the circuits are in order.
Patent GB-190222537-A (GB)
Title: Process of Producing Maltose Syrups and Sugars.
Inventor: DURYEA CHESTER BURNELL
Filed: 1902-10-16
Granted: 1903-02-05
Abstract: 22,537. Duryea, C. B. Oct. 16. Maltose.-Starchy material is treated with acid so as to convert it into what is known as thin boiling or modified starch, which is diluted to about 16‹ BÚ., by means of water. The liquid is mixed with a small quantity of hydrochloric acid, heated for some time under a steam pressure of about three atmospheres, and then cooled to about 70‹ C., and very neatly neutralized by means of weak caustic soda or other suitable alkali. Malt or malt extract is added, in two stages, the liquid being cooled down to about 61<0> C. after the first addition. The resulting wort may be purified and concentrated in the usual way. The thin boiling or modified starch may be obtained by means of the process described in Specification No. 11,442, A.D. 1901, [Abridgment Class Starch &c.].
Patent GB-190228656-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Substance or Method for Preventing the Formation of Dust and Mud in the Streets and the like.
Inventor: BUETTNER FRANZ
Filed: 1902-12-29
Granted: 1903-03-12
Abstract: 28,656. B³ttner, F. Dec. 29. Liquids, distributing.-The dust and mud are converted into a compact mass, insoluble in water, by impregnating them with a solution of asphalt in vaseline, oil, and naphtha or residue of naphtha, or with one of the substances used separately.
Patent GB-190302939-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Vulcanization of Rubber
Inventor: GRAY CHRISTIAN HAMILTON
IPC: B29C43/22
Filed: 1903-02-07
Granted: 1903-03-26
Abstract: 2939. Gray, C. H. Feb. 7. Mats.-India-rubber E for door mats is vulcanized by passage between a continuously-travelling band C and a revolving drum A, against which the band C is pressed by one or more additional rollers B, while the rubber is heated, to cause vulcanization, by the drum A or a jacket F ; the additional rollers B may also be heated. The jacket F may be dispensed with. The surface of the drum A may be shaped, or it may carry moulds, to receive or mould the rubber. Each roller B is supported by sliding bearings, springs, and adjusting-screws B<4>. The band C may travel around three supporting-rollers D, which may be adjustable ; or it may be passed around the drum A and only one supporting-roller, which is placed at some distance to the right of the drum A.
Patent GB-190303885-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Dampers Chiefly Designed for Stoves and the like.
Inventor: CUTTEN LEWIN FRANK
Filed: 1903-02-18
Granted: 1903-04-23
Abstract: 3885. Cutten, L. F. Feb. 18. Valves.-Relates to means for preventing distortion in rotary sleeve dampers. In the form shown in Fig. 1, the damper 10, which is provided with an opening 12 similar to an opening in the pipe 7, is strengthened by circumferential and longitudinal straps 15, 16. The handle 13 is screwed through both straps into the body of the damper. In Fig. 6, the handle consists of a roller 18 carried by a bail 19, which is flattened at the ends and secured to the strap 15. Instead of the straps 15, 16, the damper may be formed with beads 15', 16<1>, Fig. 3.
Patent GB-190306745-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Appliances or Toys for Imparting Motion to Objects such as Toy Soldiers and the like.
Inventor: DUFFEK ARTHUR
Filed: 1903-03-23
Granted: 1903-05-14
Abstract: 6745. Abel, C. D., [Duffek, A.]. March 23. Mechanical toys.-Relates to modifications in the appliance described in Specification No. 9614, A.D. 1902, for imparting movements to toy soldiers or the like, the object being to enable the movements to be executed in a more precise and uniform manner. The tongues 3, Figs. 1 and 2, which project from the frame A to carry the toy figures, are provided with turned-up abutments a, and with split tubular pins b, upon which the figures are mounted by means of tubular eyes o on their bases. The frame A may be provided with the tubular eyes, and the figures with the pivot pins. The bases of the figures have a thickened part or shoulder v, roughened underneath to afford friction between the figures and the supporting surface. The figures are thus maintained upright, and an increased contact and friction surface obtained, which ensures precision of movement.
Patent GB-190308601-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and in the Manufacture of Grinding and Polishing Wheels.
Inventor: EGLI ALBERT FURRER
Filed: 1903-04-15
Granted: 1904-03-31
Abstract: 8601. Egli, A. F. April 15. Wheels and tools, composition of.-A composition for making an elastic grinding and polishing wheel, suitable for completely grinding and polishing metallic objects, after preliminary grinding, is obtained by adding to 1 part of heated emery, 1/5 part of hot thick oil, 1/20 part of finely comminuted cork, 1/1000 part of comminuted hemp, 1/10 part of Paris red, and 1/10 part of levigated emery, with continuous heating and stirring. The mass is cooled, moulded or shaped, subjected to a pressure of from 80 to 100 atmospheres, and finally fired in a hot furnace.
Patent GB-190309088-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Contact-makers for Electrical Recording Turnstiles.
Inventor: MARSH ALBERT
Filed: 1903-04-22
Granted: 1904-03-24
Abstract: 9088. Marsh, A. April 22. Turnstiles; counting-apparatus.-In a contactmaker for an electrically registering turnstile, or similar registering apparatus, the shaft B, Fig. 1, is coupled to the spindle of the turnstile, and carries, within the casing C, a metal contact-piece A, which is loose upon it, and has arms a corresponding to the arms of the turnstile and fitted with insulating-blocks a<1> upon one side. A pin b<1>, passing through a hole in the shaft B, drives these arms by pressing on the pins a<2>, whereby slight reverse motion of the turnstile will not affect the contact-piece. When the spring arm D<1> has ridden up on to the insulating-block and has passed on to the arm a, the circuit between the positive and negative arms D, D<1> is completed. In the modification shown in Fig. 4, there are two parallel arms H, each bearing curved metal contact-pieces Z, and, as the piece A is rotated between them, the pins a<3> make contact, a spring G, normally, keeping the circuit broken. The arms a may also operate a mechanical counter f, F, Fig. 1.
Patent GB-190310799-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to the Welding of Metals.
Inventor: JAUBERT GEORGE FRANCOIS
Filed: 1903-05-12
Granted: 1903-07-02
Abstract: 10,799. Jaubert, G. F. May 12. Welding.-In the welding of metals without the use of a flux, a blowpipe flame of the necessary high temperature is obtained by the use of carburetted oxygen, burnt with oxygen in the usual oxyhydrogen blowpipe. The oxygen is carburetted by passing it through petroleum essence, benzene, alcohol, ether, acetone, or other easilyvaporized combustible liquid contained in a suitable carburetter. The flame obtained in this manner allows sheets of iron to be welded by simple fusion. Air, poor gas, oil gas, or acetylene may be used instead of oxygen.
Patent GB-190311421-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or connected with Gas or Oil Engines.
Inventor: MELHUISH ALFRED GEORGE
Filed: 1903-05-19
Granted: 1904-04-21
Abstract: 11,421. Molhuish, A. G. May 19. Exhaust-silencers.-Products of combustion are withdrawn silently from the cylinders C of fourstroke cycle gas and oil engines through a condenser F by means of a pump D, and if desired, air which is compressed in the crank chamber K may enter the cylinder through a pipe J to flush it at the end of both outstrokes, the vacuum in the condenser at the end of the suction stroke causing a combustible charge to enter the cylinder. The invention is applicable to motors for velocipedes and other road vehicles.
Patent GB-190314170-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Starting Means for Gas or Vapour Electric Apparatus, such as Mercury Vapour Lamps for Lighting or other purposes.
Inventor: TALL FREDERICK WILLIAM LE
Filed: 1903-06-25
Granted: 1904-05-05
Abstract: 14,170. Le Tall, F. W., [Cooper-Hewitt Electric Co.]. June 25. Vacuum tubes.-To break down the starting- reluctance at the negative electrode of apparatus of the mercury-vapour lamp type, an auxiliary electromotive-force is applied through the walls of the container by means of starting-bands or supplemental electrodes, the breaking down being timed by varying the phase difference between the main and auxiliary electromotive-forces or by other means for varying the timing of the auxiliary electromotive-force. The auxiliary electromotive force for the starting-band 4 may be obtained from the secondary 12, Fig. 1, of a transformer, the primary 9 of which is in series with an inductance 11 and resistance 10, or with condensers, between the mains 7, 8 ; the value of the auxiliary electromotive-force is adjusted by means of a switch 13, and the phase by the inductance 11 &c. In another airangement, the main and auxiliary electromotive-forces are obtained from two phases of a three phase generator, the primary 9 being in one of these phases and the secondary 12 in series with an adjustable spark-gap which determines the phase at which the apparatus starts. A synchronously-running commutator may also be used in the primary or secondary circuit of the transformer for this purpose. This arrangement is also applicable in the case in which the auxiliary electromotive-force is obtained from a directcurrent source. The auxiliary electromotive-force may be derived from any available source, and, if properly timed, may be applied to a supplemental electrode 23 as shown in Fig. 4 ; this diagram shows the derivation of the auxiliary electromotiveforce from an auto transformer 24 connected between the mains 7, 8. The electrode 23 may consist of condenser plates on the inside and outside of the container, the inner one being fitted with a discharge point.
Patent GB-190314705-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Studs, Solitaires, Buttons, and the like.
Inventor: MORTON THOMAS
Filed: 1903-07-02
Granted: 1904-04-28
Abstract: 14,705. Morton, T. July 2. Studs and solitaires ; buttons. - A two-part stud or button is made with a spiral coil fixed to the front face of the base. The spiral coil 7, Figs. 1 and 2, is held at its outer edge by a ring 9, its inner end rising and lying close to the stem 11. By pushing the stem through the buttonhole and rotating it, the coil worms itself over the material, until it is fixed between one of the largest coils and the base of the stud.
Patent GB-190317691-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Gladstone and like Bags
Inventor: HOLT WALTER BURBANK
Filed: 1903-08-15
Granted: 1904-06-09
Abstract: 17,691. Holt, W. B., and Watton, A. W. Aug. 15. Portmanteaus &c. -The internal partitions and handles of Gladstone and like bags are made detachable, enabling a number of bags of different sizes to be nested together. The partition a is hinged by straps b passing through eyes, under the pivot pins, or through slit leather or other pieces c, o.i the body of the bag. The straps may be secured by buckles, or may be used in conjunction with the straps e on one side of the bag. The detachable handle may be held by split rings, or by claws of engaging metal fittings g. Other means may be adopted for detachably securing the partition and handle.
Patent GB-190404406-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Dress Stand Figure or Dummy for use in Dressmaking.
Inventor: WALKER JANET
Filed: 1904-02-22
Granted: 1904-03-31
Abstract: 4406. Walker, J. Feb. 22. Lay-figure and like stands suitable for dressmakers and capable of being adjusted to any size and shape of figure. Fig. 1 shows a dummy for receiving bodices or linings which have been fitted on the subject on which the outer materials are to be mounted or draped. A core consisting of two telescopic oval tubes A, A' is fixed to a base-plate A<2>, the upper part terminating in an enlarged cap on which are loosely mounted spiral springs A<3>, A<4> forming the shoulder and neck portions respectively. Springs A<5> are placed in front of the core, and in some cases at the sides thereof under the arm-pits and at the hips. The base-plate is provided with a hole for allowing the height of the core to be varied, and is preferably covered with soft material. The model is padded with a mixture of kapok and coco-nut fibre &c. enclosed within an outer skin B sewed or otherwise fastened to the base-plate and provided with hooks and eyes or buttons down either the front or back. A number of outer coverings of different sizes and types are employed to suit different figures. The arms are made in two sections joined at the elbow, each section being divided into compartments, and they are attached to the body piece by the aid of adjustable pins D engaging one of a number of bars E' on metal discs E which are attached to the arm pieces for not more than half their depth. Dummies may be similarly constructed for fitting skirts in addition to, or without, bodices, and also for mens' clothing.
Patent GB-190409907-A (GB)
Title: An Improvement in Phonograph & Gramophone Sound Boxes
Inventor: FISCHER ALEX
Filed: 1904-04-30
Granted: 1905-05-30
Abstract: 9907. Fischer, A. April 30. Phonographs. - A stylus bar d, carrying at its middle point the stylus e, is attached at both ends to the diaphragm b of the sound reproducing or recording instrument. In Fig. 1, the stylus bar d is shown attached to two " domes " c which are placed at points trisecting a diameter of the diaphragm. These "domes" may be circular, elliptical, spider-shaped, &c. Preferably two sound-collecting holes are employed, actuated under the division points and leading into the sound exit tube f which should be parallel to the stylus bar d. Two such sound-boxes, each with a stylus bar, may be employed, the middle points of the two stylus bars being connected by another bar which carries at its middle point the stylus. These two sound-boxes have a common sound exit tube parallel to the three stylus bars.
Patent GB-190411651-A (GB)
Title: A Portable Insulated Support for Double Wire Electric Lines
Inventor: COLLET ALBERT
Filed: 1904-05-20
Granted: 1904-07-14
Abstract: 11,651. Collet, A. Aug. 4, A.D. 1903, [date applied for under Patents Act, A.D. 1901J. Reel carriages for; posts.- Relates to a portable insulated support, to be called " Scasol," for double-wire electric lines for transmitting power or for electric lighting, and to be used with a trolley or the like. It consists of a pair of double posts or ladders a, b, each having at the bottom a foot formed of a tubular sliding rod, and near the bottom a pair of removable rods hooked on the rungs of the two ladders and carrying a reel for the wire. The ladders are joined at their upper parts by metal heads d, e, and pins f secured by cottars on the outsides and by a wooden insulating-frame g on the insides. Each pin carries a pulley h over which passes a flexible steel cable hooked to a conducting-wire. The other end of a conducting-wire is held by a hook i engagine in chapes j also carried by the pins f. The tension of the wires is effected by ratchet winches k carried by cheeks l surrounding one leg of the support and hooking on to the other, to the latter of which they are removably secured by collars p united by a stirrup q which can be turned round the leg. The winch is operated by a pawl-lever (not shown), and is provided with a catch o to prevent back movement. Flexible conductors provided with pins at their ends electrically connect the ends of the various sections of line on either side of the support. A metal cone v, enamelled to form a reflector, is placed above the support, and is provided with a cluster of incandescent lamps w. It also serves as a protection from the weather. The frame g has a pin terminating in a ring x to receive a guy-rope, if one is necessary. When not required for use, the supports may be folded together.
Patent GB-190413905-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Automobile Fire Extinguishing Apparatus
Inventor: MERRYWEATHER JAMES COMPTON
Filed: 1904-06-20
Granted: 1905-04-27
Abstract: 13,905. Merryweather, J. C. June 20. Fire-engine8.-A chemical engine of the type described in Specification No. 23,947, A.D. 1899, is combined with an automobile steam fire-engine of the type described in Specification No. 27,671, A.D. 1896. An extincteur A, fitted with valves B, is placed in a compartment in front of the vehicle, and is connected by a pipe C to a hydraulic hose reel D. Access is obtained to the casing E of the acid bottle by the removal of the driver's footboard. Two chemical cylinders, placed side by side, may be used.
Patent GB-190426232-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Winding Machines for Yarn & other Materials
Inventor: WARDWELL SIMON WILLARD
Filed: 1904-12-02
Granted: 1905-02-02
Abstract: 26,232. Wardwell, S. W. Dec. 2. Winding-machines.-In machines for winding yarn and other materials, means are provided for automatically regulating the pressure of the thread-guide on the wound mass or package and also the tension of the yarn as the package increases in diameter. In the arrangement shown in Fig. 1, the swinging frame h carrying the thread - guide is adjustably connected with a weighted lever a, and the movable part of a gridiron tension device d is connected with a second weighted lever c, which is pivoted upon the first by the bent end of the rod i which connects it with the swinging frame h. The effect of this arrangement is that both of the weighted arms are raised as the package increases in diameter, whereby the pressure on the package and the tension on the thread are automatically diminished. The invention is also described as applied to a machine having a thread guide mounted on a sliding rod instead of on a pivoted frame h, and to a machine in which the package as it is wound moves away from the fixed thread-guide.
Patent GB-190429319-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Safety Tanks or Vessels Used in Filtering or for other purposes
Inventor: WESTERBORG NELSON WILLEM VAN
Filed: 1904-12-31
Granted: 1905-06-01
Abstract: 29,319. Westerborg, N. W. van. Dec. 31. Safety-valves.- Tanks for filtering benzine and other liquids of low flashing-point are fitted with a safety-valve consisting of a hollow cone t with inward projections u with which engage spring clips v attached to a cover w. Beneath is a disc 1 with a packing-ring fitting into a cylindrical extension of the cone t, and provided with lugs 3 engaging with the end of the clips v, so that, if the pressure in the tank increases, the clips v are forced from the projections u and the valve opens. A cock is also placed in the tube through which the liquid enters the tank, and is provided with a weighted arm, which, when released by the fusing of an alloy holding together two portions of the supporting-wire falls, thus closing the cock.
Patent GB-190502146-A (GB)
Title: Improvement in Computing Rules and Scales.
Inventor: WATSON JOHN
Filed: 1905-02-03
Granted: 1905-11-09
Abstract: 2146. Watson, J. Feb. 3. Computing-scales are graduated in such a way that lengths, corresponding to equal volumes, or lengths corresponding to volumes in any determined ratio, can be obtained for cylindric and prismatic bodies of different sectional areas. The graduations consist of longitudinal and transverse lines and specially determined curves. The scale shown is for determining the ratios of the lengths of prisms of similar cross sectional shape, but of different areas. Distances along a b represent the dimensions or end areas of prisms, and the distances g o, i, p, &c. represent the lengths of prisms of equal volumes. The successive curves are similarly determined, and any number may be inserted. Another scale shows the ratios of the lengths of square prisms to cylinders of less sectional area but of equal volumes, distances along a b representing the ends of square prisms, and distances along c d the diameters of cylinders. Scales may be similarly determined for dealing with hollow cylinders and prisms of dissimilar shapes.
Patent GB-190503179-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Alloys.
Filed: 1905-02-15
Granted: 1906-02-01
Abstract: 3179. Soc. Anon. " La NÚo-MÚtallurgie." March 18, 1904, [date applied for under Patents Act, 1901]. Casting, treating iron for. An alloy containing manganese, aluminium, and silicon is mixed with iron intended for use in producing castings.