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Patent GB-190200721-A (GB)
Title: Automatic Extinguisher for Oil Lamps
Inventor: GOFFIN ARTHUR
Filed: 1902-01-10
Granted: 1902-12-04
Abstract: 721. Goffin, A. Jan. 10. Extinguishing oil lamps. - Automatic extinguishers, which may be adapted to argand, duplex, and single flat-flame burners, comprise an extinguishing-flap A, Figs. 1, 2, and 3, mounted on a spindle B, and normally supported in the position shown by a cranked pin D resting on a seat S on a pivoted weight E. When the lamp is tilted or upset, the weight E swings so that the pin D falls either within the slot T or clear of the weight, the flap A being then forced over the flame by a spring F. Fig. 7 shows a modification in which the mechanism is arranged within the burner cone.
Patent GB-190202816-A (GB)
Title: Electric Battery.
Inventor: ALLISON CHARLES ARTHUR
Filed: 1902-02-04
Granted: 1902-06-05
Abstract: 2816. Allison, C. A., [Banks, W. C.]. Feb. 4. Primary batteries. -The negative electrode N, which may be of copper, is in the form of a perforated basket suspended from the cover. On this basket are porcelain strips l provided with a flange on which rests the cylindrical positive electrode Z, which may be of zinc. The electrode Z is wholly immersed in the electrolyte, and the electrode N is filled to the height shown with a depolarizing-agent D, such as the black oxide of copper, so that from one-fourth to one-sixth part of the depolarizer lies above the electrolyte. A thin layer of oil may be poured on the electrolyte, to exclude the air.
Patent GB-190207589-A (GB)
Title: Improved Machine for Shelling Peas and the like.
Inventor: KARGES ROBERT
Filed: 1902-03-29
Granted: 1902-07-31
Abstract: 7589. Karges, R. March 29. Sifting peas. - Relates to pea &c. shelling- machines in which there are two concentric sets of blades revolved at different speeds. The inner blades d are arranged diagonally or spirally on a drum c fixed on the shaft b, and may be connected to the drum by angle-irons, or formed in one with it, and may be pointed, wavy, &c. The surrounding casing preferably consists of a sieve cover g stretched over a hoop-iron frame f and secured by means of projections and pivoted screws and nuts on the meeting edges. The frame f or sieve g carries the outer blades g<1>. The shaft b and drum c are driven from a pulley n, and the frame f is carried by arms g<11> revolved on the shaft b from a pulley n<1>. The peas to be shelled are fed through h a funnel k, and the shelled peas pass through the sieve on to a conveyer l, and shells to an outlet m.
Patent GB-190207956-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Purification of Gas for Illuminating, Heating Power or similar purposes
Inventor: HILLS HORACE GASTINEAU
Filed: 1902-04-05
Granted: 1903-03-05
Abstract: 7956. Hills, H. G. April 5. Alkaline carbonates; ammonium chloride.-Coal gas is purified by contact with a solution of sodium chloride. Sodium carbonate precipitates out, and ammonium chloride forms in solution and may be separated out.
Patent GB-190214524-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Automatic Shuttling Motions of Looms for Weaving.
Filed: 1902-06-30
Granted: 1903-05-21
Abstract: 14,524. Blackburn Loom and Weaving Machinery Making Co., Rossetter, W., and Talbot, R. June 30. Loom shuttle-changing mechanism ; driving-mechanism; stop-motions.-The loom is driven at a slow speed during the changing operation, and stopped automatically when the supply of shuttles in the magazine is exhausted. The spent shuttle is ejected from the box when the lathe is in its most forward position, and the new one is inserted into the box when the lathe is in its most backward position ; and, the loom being simultaneously started at full speed, the crank shaft has about three-quarters of a revolution in which to acquire sufficient momentum to drive the shuttle properly across the shed. When the weft fails, the lever connected with the weft fork disengages a spring handle 21, which is independent of the ordinary spring handle 19, and the driving-strap is transferred from the fast pulley to an additional slowspeed pulley between the fast and loose pulleys, the tappet shaft being driven through slow-speed gearing and a friction ratchet during the changing operation. The spring handle 21, when released, moves the picking-tappet out of range of the picking-stick, and moves backwards an arm 33, the effect of which is to withdraw the pushers or projections 36 from beneath the shuttles in the magazine 39, allowing them to fall on to the supporting- rods 40 ; it also causes a spring rod 43 to engage with a worm 45, which is loose upon but rotates with the tappet shaft 8. The worm 45 now slides upon the shaft 8, until a projection thereon engages with a lever 49 and depresses a hinged plate 53, normally held upwards by a spring. When the plate 53 is depressed and the lathe approaches its forward position, the edge of the plate engages with spring pins 59 projecting from the side of the shuttle box, and causes the spent shuttle to be ejected from the box through the hinged back 62 into a shoot or receptacle 82, the hinged back being held in both the closed and open position, according to circumstances, by a spring 64. The lathe now moves backwards with its hinged back open, and, as it approaches its most backward position, the arm 33 is moved forwards by a tappet on the worm 45, whereby the lowest shuttle is moved by the pusher 36 from the magazine into the shuttle box, the spring lever 70 is moved downwards so as to close the hinged back of the box, and the spring handle 21 and the picking-tappet are moved back into their original position. So long as there is at least one shuttle in the magazine, a feeler rod 78 is depressed, and a bracket 74 on the ordinary handle 19 is held out of the path of a projection 80 on the stop-rod attached to the lathe. When the supply of shuttles in the magazine becomes exhausted, the bracket 74 is no longer raised, and the lever 19 is operated, whereby the loom is stopped.
Patent GB-190214946-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Explosion Engines.
Inventor: PORTER WILFRID HAROLD
Filed: 1902-07-04
Granted: 1903-03-12
Abstract: 14,946. Porter, W. H. July 4. Air and gas turbines. - Explosive mixture is supplied to a receiver by a pump B, and is there ignited and propels a turbine A which drives a shaft S through speed - reducing gear. The pump is driven from the shaft S through a friction clutch and controlled by the pressure in the reservoir acting on a diaphragm V'. The apparatus is suitable for motor road vehicles.
Patent GB-190216958-A (GB)
Title: Improved Flask or Bottle for Containing Compressed Air.
Inventor: HAELEN PIERRE VAN
Filed: 1902-07-31
Granted: 1902-09-04
Abstract: 16,958. Haelen, P. van. July 31. Storing under pressure.-A flask for containing air, for inflating pneumatic tyres &c., comprises two parts a, b, screwed on to a ring c a n d soldered. The discharge valve g is contained in a detachable nozzle d, and is closed by the internal pressure. It is opened, after the tube l is connected to the tyre, by screwing on the union k, which abuts against the end of the valve spindle. A modified form of valve is described. The invention is an improvement on that described in Specification No. 23,759, A.D. 1892.
Patent GB-190218597-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Skeleton Collar Frames and Fasteners for Ladies Neckwear
Inventor: GAUNT WILLIAM
Filed: 1902-08-25
Granted: 1903-07-23
Abstract: 18,597. Gaunt, W., Gaunt, J. A., and Gaunt, J. Aug. 25. Collars.-Relates to skeleton frames or supports which are covered with lace or other fine material to form collars or neck coverings for women's wear, and has for its object to make these frames without intermediate vertical supports. The frame consists of two loops a, Fig. 1, connected by uprights k, h, the whole being shaped in such a manner that the loops a tend to spring apart and are held in place by the fabric attached to them. The frame is made of a single piece of spring wire or other stiff elastic material, the ends of which are secured by clamping over them hooks m, n or other appliances, which serve for fastening the collar, as shown in the view of a complete collar in Fig. 5. Eyes for engaging the hooks m, n may be attached to the upright h,
Patent GB-190228628-A (GB)
Title: Holder for Pencils, Erasing-knifes and the like.
Inventor: SCHMITZ BENNO
Filed: 1902-12-27
Granted: 1903-11-05
Abstract: 28,628. Schmitz, B. Dec. 27. Pencil &c. holders.-A holder for a pencil, erasing-knife, &c. is formed from a tube of metal or other material. The tube is cut longitudinally into two gutters a, Fig. 2, which are joined together by means of a ring c forming a casing. From the connecting place, the edges of each gutter are cut away obliquely towards either end. At one end d of the casing, one or both gutter ends are closed by a cross-piece f; the other end h is provided with a rubber ring g, or spring device, which presses the ends of the gutters together, and a margin k, Fig. 4, may be formed in each. The pencil is held in the casing, and on pressing the ends d of the gutters together, may be adjusted for use in the open ends h.
Patent GB-190302608-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Pavement Lights, Floor Lights, and Road Lights.
Inventor: HOOKS WILLIAM JAMES
Filed: 1903-02-03
Granted: 1903-08-20
Abstract: 2608. Hooks, W. J., and Hammond, W. H. C. Feb. 3. Pavement-lights.-Relates to pavement-lights, floor-lights, and road-lights, adapted to support heavy traffic. A cast-iron frame A is fixed in cement G, and is provided with longitudinal and transverse cast-iron bars B, E, which are supported on wrought-iron plates C, D. The prisms or their equivalents are held down by a non-slipping wrought-iron tread plate F, secured by bolts Z and provided with suitable apertures to let in the light. The prisms are arranged in eight sets, the reflecting-surfaces of one set being inclined at an angle which differs by about 5‹ from that of the adjacent sets.
Patent GB-190308701-A (GB)
Title: Improved Trap for Catching Mice, Rats and the like
Inventor: HARIG JOSEPH BERNARD
Filed: 1903-04-16
Granted: 1903-09-24
Abstract: 8701. Harig, J. B. April 16. Traps for mice, rats, &c. Between the inner and outer walls of the double-walled outer vessel 1 is a covered runway 7, the entrance to which is on the other side of the trap. This runway, preferably, takes the form of a staircase with horizontal landings, and extends from the bottom to the top of the vessel. The remainder of the space between the walls is filled through the door 16 with grain or other suitable material. This bait, though visible, is inaccessible to the animal to be trapped. In the upper landing of the runway is a gravity gate, which allows the animal to pass in, but stops it from coming back. This gate is provided with arms 18, which come down behind the animal as it raises the gate and prevents it from backing out. In the inner compartment, which is entered through the opening 12, is a trap of any suitable construction ; that shown consists of a vessel with a horizontal platform 19, which platform gives way when the animal steps upon it and allows it to fall through. The platform is restored to its normal position by a counterweight, its movement being limited by stops. The inner vessel can be removed and the animal destroyed. The whole apparatus is covered by a movable top. The materials used in the construction are, preferably, wire and sheet metal.
Patent GB-190312427-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Wheels for Road Vehicles.
Inventor: ZASTROW JOSEPH VON
Filed: 1903-05-30
Granted: 1903-07-09
Abstract: 12,427. Zastrow, J. von. May 30. Felloes or rims; tyres, pneumatic &c. - Pneumatic and other elastic tyres are secured to the wheels of cycles and motor or other road vehicles by side rings a, b bolted to the felloe or attached to the spokes. A central ring i may be screwed to the felloe to strengthen the wheel.
Patent GB-190312476-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Impedances for Telephone and other Electric Circuits.
Inventor: WARREN HOWARD SAUNDERS
Filed: 1903-06-02
Granted: 1903-08-13
Abstract: 12,476. Warren, H. S., and Campbell, G. A. June 2. Telephone systems. - Re - lates to the arrangement of impedances in circuits to prevent loss of efficiency by the reflection of waves from unloaded portions of a circuit. For example, in the case of telephone circuits the subscribers' stations are connected to the trunk line through unloaded conductors and produce inefficient working. Graduated i m - pedances are inserted in the conductors to prevent such action. Fig. 1 shows one arrangement, having three graduated impedances i n each line. The main line L is provided with induction coils C. In branches such as A, B, inductances H, H<3>, H<3> are arranged, and have a diminishing or " tapering " value. Condensers k to k<4> are connected across the lines. The telephonic apparatus is shown at I, I. The inductances may be wound on separate cores, or, as shown in Fig. 3, they may be arranged on a single core, the impedance being graduated by varying the number of turns. The partitions n between the sections may be dispensed with. The condensers are connected across the coils as shown. Fig. 4 shows an arrangement in which a station T is interposed between two loaded conductors, of which C, C<2> are the last induction coils. In another arrangement, the station and its tapering impedances bridge the main conductors. Fig. 6 shows an arrangement in which the two divisions of the line L, L<2> are normally connected at a switchboard by cords S, S<2>. The station S with its tapering impedances can be connected up by moving the plugs and cords.
Patent GB-190312603-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Metallic Closures for Bottles, Jars, and the like
Inventor: HEIDE HENRY CONRAD
Filed: 1903-06-04
Granted: 1903-07-23
Abstract: 12,603. Heide, H. C., [Weissenthanner, A. L.]. June 4. Stoppers; capsules, bottle, jar, and like.-Relates to bottle, jar, and like closures of the type which consists of a sheet-metal stopper or cap made in two parts, viz., a crown portion or disc, and a fastening band flanged to overlie the crown and adapted to be bent under the shoulder on the neck of the vessel, the cap so formed being provided with a suitable packing-disc or washer. Fig. 1 shows the cap applied to a bottle, with the fastening-band 2 secured by a tongue and eye fastening 5, 6, which is disengaged to remove the closure. In the present invention, the crown portion 1, Fig. 3, is secured to the band 2, by means such as a tongue 8 on the crown passed through an eye 9 in the band 2 and bent over the upper flange of the band, so that they will not be blown apart or separated when the closure is being removed from a vessel, the contents of which are under pressure. To prevent injury to the closure or contents from corrosion of the unprotected edge of the disc 1, the edge 4 is bent upwards and over on to the upper surface of the disc, so that it will not come in contact with the packing-medium 3 or the mouth of the vessel. In a modification, the bent rim 4 is dispensed with, the crown being made, preferably, of a non-corrosive metal or alloy, such as nickel &c.
Patent GB-190314469-A (GB)
Title: Improved Device for Maintaining Out-door Seats in a Dry Condition.
Inventor: WALKER EDWARD JAMES
Filed: 1903-06-29
Granted: 1904-06-29
Abstract: 14,469. Walker, E. J. June 29. Covers for exposed seats.-A contrivance to keep outdoor seats, such as the outside seats of tramcars, dry when not occupied, removably attached to a permanent seat, if desired, consists of a flap, so hinged that it may be turned upwards about either of its two edges, while it automatically shuts down on the seat as soon as the latter is vacated. The flap may be divided so that one portion of the seat may be occupied and the other kept dry. As shown in Fig. 2, a rectangular wire frame secured to or forming a portion of a seat, is connected by a strip of webbing from its side a, a<1> to the side d, d' of a similar frame covered with waterproof material to form the cover, while two lengths of webbing connect the sides b, b<1> and c, c<1>. Thus, the cover may be turned up about either edge for a person to sit down, but as soon as the seat is vacated, a weight or spring returns the back rail to a vertical position, causing the cover to drop on to the seat. To facilitate the removal of the frame a, b<1> in settled dry weather, it may be encased in a flexible wrapper, secured under the seat at one edge by eyelets and studs and at the other edge by straps and buckles. When down, the flap e partially overlaps the flap e<1>, while to further exclude rain, a bead z is formed on the edge of the latter. Fig. 3 shows a spring device applied at the alternate hinges for automatically shutting down the flap independently of the back rail. The wire frames are replaced by sheet-metal frames o, p, connected by thin metal strips r, and by the one strip of webbing v as before. The metal strips are hinged to the frames, strained springs u, surrounding the pin of the joints, being adapted to tend to turn the strips in a direction to cause them to lie in the plane of the frame o and also in that of the framep.
Patent GB-190319704-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Collapsable Tubes or Containers.
Inventor: WITHERS JOSEPH SUTTON
Filed: 1903-09-12
Granted: 1903-11-26
Abstract: 19,704. Withers, J. S., [Horras, N.]. Sept. 12. Tubes or containers, collapsable.-A collapsable tube or container comprises a structure a, Fig. 1, a covering b, Fig. 3, and an interior skin. The structure consists of three steel rings d connected by distance-pieces f ; the distance-pieces are pivoted to parts g on the rings and are united and held in the extended position by means of springs e. On pressing the two side rings towards the centre, the distance-pieces fold inwards, and the covering b is pressed within the fold.
Patent GB-190320816-A (GB)
Title: Improved Elastic Pad for the Legs of Tables and other Pieces of Furniture
Inventor: ANSPACH THEODOR
Filed: 1903-09-28
Granted: 1903-10-29
Abstract: 20,816. Anspach, T. Sept. 28. Billiards. - Pads for the legs of billiard tables consist of rings of indiarubber or other elastic material. In the pad a, Fig. 2, is inserted a metal ring b, and a screw c passes through both rings into the leg d of the table. The bottom of the rubber ring may be rounded, but the upper surface is flat.
Patent GB-190323188-A (GB)
Title: Manufacture of Sulphurised Dyestuffs.
Inventor: IMRAY OLIVER
Filed: 1903-10-26
Granted: 1904-08-11
Abstract: 23,188. Imray, O., [Society of Chemical Industry in Basle]. Oct. 26. Dyes, artificial. - Sulphurized dye-stuffs are obtained by heating alkylated derivatives of mamidophenol with aromatic amines or phenols in the presence of sulphur or of a substance capable of parting with sulphur. They may be purified by filtering, blowing-in air, or adding common salt or an acid. In an example, dimethyl-mamidophenol, p-amidoacetanilide, and sulphur are heated to 180‹-200‹ C. until sulphuretted hydrogen is no longer evolved. When cold, the mass is pulverized, and dissolved in a solution of sodium sulphide. It dyes unmordanted cotton yellowish brown. Instead ofp-amidoacetanilide, m-toluylenediamine or p-toluidine may be used. In a modification, resorcinol is used instead of the pamidoacetanilide. The solution in alkalies or alkaline sulphides then obtained dyes unmordanted cotton brown-reddish. By treating the dyes with potassium chromate and copper sulphate, their tint is but slightly changed, but their fastness to washing is increased. Instead of sulphur, a mixture may be used either of sodium sulphide and sulphur, producing a violet-brown dye-stuff, or of sulphur chloride and sulphur, producing ah orange-brown dye-stuff. Substitution products may be used for the dimethyl-m-amidophenol, namely, dimethylamidophenolcarboxylic acid, and chloro or thio derivatives thereof, or their homologues or analogues. Other substitutes are diethyl-m-amidophenol, monomethyl - monoethyl-, methylethyl-, benzylmethyl-, and benzylethyl-m-amidophenol, each yielding a red-brown dye-stuff, and methylene-, ethylene-, benzylidene-, methyl-, and ethyl-mamidophenol, each yielding a brown-reddish dyestuff. Instead of simple alkyl-m-amidophenols, their substitution products may be used, such as the carboxylic, amido, and glycine derivative, ethers, &c , and the methane derivatives obtained by their condensation with aldehydes in acid solution. Instead of resorcinol, its substitution products may be used, such as orcinol, cresorcinol, resorcylic acid, pyrogallol, gallic acid, tannin and tanning-extracts, all forming similar brown dyestuffs, while 2.7-dioxynaphthalene yields a violetbrown dye - stuff, and pyrocatechol, creosote, hydroquinone, or m-oxybenzoic acid yield a dark brown. Sulphurized derivatives of resorcinol or its analogues may be used, such as thio-resorcinol, thio-m-amidophenol, thio - m - amidocresol, or thio-cresorcinol.
Patent GB-190325081-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Rust Prevention Compounds.
Inventor: PRATT ROBERT
Filed: 1903-11-18
Granted: 1904-10-13
Abstract: 25,081. Pratt, R. Nov. 18. Preservative compositions. - A rust-preventing composition for application to the nickelled parts of machinery &c., consists of an easily-volatile liquid, such as ether, gasoline, petrol, benzoline, resin spirit, or light naphtha, or mixtures of these, and one or more non-volatile substances such as vaseline, heavy oil, fat, wax, resin, stearine, spermaceti, and balsam. After application, the volatile part evaporates, leaving behind a thin, uniform coating of protective material, which may be removed by means of a cloth when desired.
Patent GB-190325091-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Screw Down Hot Water Taps
Inventor: BRADLEY WILLIAM
Filed: 1903-11-18
Granted: 1904-09-22
Abstract: 25,091. Bradley, W. Nov. 18. Lift valves; seats; repairing, facilitating.-Fig. 2 shows the construction of a screw-down hotwater tap in which the valve D and the seat E are both of metal. The seat E forms part of the nozzle C, and is screwed into the valve-casing against a washer F, so that it is detachable for re-facing or the like. The valve-spindle I is connected to the screw-down crosshead handle B by means of a screw J, the bead of which lies in a recess above a washer K resting on a shoulder K<1>, as shown. The pressure of the crosshead B is transmitted by a screw cap L acting on the convex head of the screw J, so that the valve adjusts itself readily on the seat. A cup-leather packing G is secured to the valve by a nut and collar H to fit in the upper tubular part of the casing. In an alternative arrangement, the spindle is formed in two abutting parts connected together, the upper connected to the crosshead, and the lower to the valve, the abutting surfaces being convex and concave respectively.
Patent GB-190325696-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Car Couplers.
Inventor: BAKER PHILIP MORRIS
Filed: 1903-11-24
Granted: 1903-12-31
Abstract: 25,696. Baker, P. M. Nov. 24. Couplings, automatic and non-automatic. - The draw-bar 3 is formed with a buffing-head 4 to which is pivoted a coupling-hook 9 with a knuckle 10 adapted to engage with a corresponding knuckle on the other vehicle. The coupling-hook 9 is normally held in the position for automatic coupling by a lever 19 and a rod which is suspended by an eye from the underside of the draw-bar, and is drawn backwards by a spring. To uncouple, the book 9 is drawn to one side by means of a shaft 22 mounted on the end of the vehicle, and provided at the top with a hand-wheel, and at the bottom with a crank 21 connected by a chain or the like 20 to the lever 19. A stop 31 limits the motion of the shaft 22. An additional means for turn the shaft 22 consists of a lever 27 pivoted in a slot in the shaft, and adapted to occupy either a horizontal or a vertical position. The hook 9 has a slot 32 and pinholes 33 for coupling with an ordinary link coupling.