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Patent GB-190113794-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Street-sweeping Machines or Carts.
Inventor: FLECHTHEIM EMIL
Filed: 1901-07-06
Granted: 1901-10-12
Abstract: 13,794. Flechtheim, E. July 6. Sweeping-machines; elevating sweepings into carts and other receptacles; watering-carts.-A streetsweeping machine has a rotary crescent-shaped brush w, having rigid ends carrying driving- pulleys operated by the vehicle wheels, and a HexiMe middle part which may have a core consisting of a length of chain surrounded by one or more coils of wire. The dust or mud is delivered on to a plate p, up which it is fed by a rake or scraper r to an elevator &c., which empties its contents into a receptacle or car. The plate p and scraper r are connected to and operated by a crank k, the scraper carrying projections engaging pivoted angle-irons, which lift the scraper out of action on its downward stroke. A water tank o and sprinkling-pipe o' may be provided to lay the dust.
Patent GB-190119908-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus for Manipulating Cigar Wrappers.
Inventor: HAMMERSTEIN OSCAR
Filed: 1901-10-05
Granted: 1902-04-17
Abstract: 19,908. Hammerstein, O. March 5, [date applied for under Sec. 103 of Patents &c. Act, A.D. 1883]. Cigars and cheroots.-Fig. 1 shows a sectional elevation, and Fig. 2 a plan, of one form of the apparatus for cutting and storing cigar wrappers and the like, under tension. The tobacco leaf is placed above the suction plate a, and is cut by the Knife b, on the passage of the pivoted pressureroller k. The suction is maintained while the cutting-appliance is rotated on the pipe d, until the plate a is just over the apron g, when it falls forwards to the extent allowed by the bolts l, and the wrapper is transferred to the apron g by the suction maintained through the perforated table B. On turning the cutting-appliance back into the horizontal position, the pawl q, r, operated by the pinions and toothed sector t turns the chainwheel, and causes the portion of the apron g bearing the cut wrapper to be wound upon the roller i. Fig. 5 shows apparatus in which the suction table e<2> can be raised from the fixed cutting-knife e<3> by the treadle e<7>, and the suction in the table e<2> is automatically cut off by the valve e<24> when the wrapper is sufficiently near the apron g carried on the suction table e<22>. Fig. 6 shows a movable suction table f<1>, surrounded by a fixed cutting-knife f, and adapted to be raised by the frame f<2>, when either of the arms f<5> come in contact with the cam f <3>. The aprons G, suction rolls f <9>, and the pressure roller f<15> for cutting the wrapper, are carried on a travelling frame f The roll of cigar wrappers may be transferred to a cigar hand-rolling table, consisting of a suction table similar to the table B, with the lower roller provided with a handle for unrolling the apron as required. Fig. 7 shows an automatic cigar-rolling suction table in which the apron forms a loop d<6> between the suction roll d<9>, and the co-operating roll d' which gears with it, and is mounted on swinging arms d<5>, and is suitably maintained in the position shown.
Patent GB-190204667-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Type Setting Machines.
Filed: 1902-02-24
Granted: 1903-01-15
Abstract: 4667. Pulsometer Engineering Co., and Adcook, E. A. Feb. 24. Type, setting.-Relates to means for operating the type pushers or ejectors of type-setting machines, by power, under the control of finger keys. Fig. 1 shows an arrangement in which the end types of the rows d, in channels a, are lifted over the stops c by pushers g, and pass down the passages b. Each pusher g is operated by a lever h pivoted at i and drawn down by a spring k. On each lever h is pivoted a plate r, engaged and held in normal position by one end of a key lever t. Beneath the levers h is a plate m carried by a shaft n constantly oscillated by a rod o and eccentric p, or other suitable means. The edge of the plate m clears the plates r, when the latter are in normal position, but, when a lever t is operated by depressing its key u, it frees the corresponding plate r, which then swings on its pivot into position to be engaged by the plate m.The lever h is then lifted by the plate m and the pusher g is operated. As the lever h descends, its plate r is again engaged by the end of the lever t and returned to normal position.
Patent GB-190211711-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Manufacture and Production of Colouring Matters of the Acridine Series.
Inventor: JOHNSON JAMES YATE
Filed: 1902-05-22
Granted: 1903-03-05
Abstract: 11,711. Johnson, J. Y., [Badische Anilin & Soda Fabrik]. May 22. Dyes, artificial.-Yellow to red dye-stuffs of the acridine series are produced by heating phthalylamides, which are obtained by the action of phthalic anhydride, with m-phenylenediamine or m-toluylenediamine, or with a mixture of them, or by heating phthalic anhydride with m-phenylenediamine or m-toluylenediamine, or with a mixture of them. The reaction is carried out in the presence of condensing-agents, such as hydrochloric acid, zinc chloride, phosphoric anhydride, and the like, at a temperature of 170‹-220‹ C. Good results are obtained by using two and a half to three molecular proportions of diamine to one molecular proportion of phthalic anhydride or of phthalylamide. Either monophthalyldiamines or diphthalyldiamines, or a mixture thereof, may be used.
Patent GB-190213484-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in High Pressure Stop Valves.
Filed: 1902-06-14
Granted: 1902-08-21
Abstract: 13,484. Scotch and Irish Oxygen Co., and Carty, J. L. June 14. Lift valves; seats; spindles. - A stop valve, specially suitable for vessels containing gases, aerated liquids, oil, water, &c. under high pressure is shown in Fig. 1. The valve g has a head l engaging loosely in a recess in the screwed spindle f, and its recessed face contains a plug i fitting against a rim h in the valve seat, which is surrounded by a soft ring u contacting with the rim of the valve face. A rim k on the cap e of the casing is adapted to close against a packing- ring m when the valve is opened, and prevent leakage past the spindle. A similar rim on the top of the valve may also work against a packing- ring. A passage q in the valve closed by a disc s, which can be burst by excessive pressure, acts as a safety device. The relief passage may be closed by a spring-pressed valve, or by other means, such as an incomplete passage q, Fig. 5, in the valve. The closing-disc may be of soft metal adapted to squirt under the bursting-pressure. The valve may be modified for use as an inside valve.
Patent GB-190217131-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Apparatus for use as Condensers for Distillation and for other Heat Transferring purposes.
Inventor: CRIBB CECIL HOWARD
Filed: 1902-08-02
Granted: 1903-06-11
Abstract: 17,131. Cribb, C. H. Aug. 2. Condensers.-Relates to the construction of appliances for use as condensers in distilling operations, applicable also for any purpose involving the transference of heat between liquids or gases. The Figures show different modifications. In all cases, the vapour admitted through the inlet C passes through the narrow space between the cylinders A, B. In the form shown in Fig. 1, cooling-liquid flows, in the direction indicated by the arrows, on both sides of the vapour passage, and the vapours are made to take a spiral course by means of the wire or bead g. In the form shown in Fig. 4, cooling- liquid passed through the cylinder A overflows into the cup H. Fig. 5 shows apparatus in which the cooling-liquid flows completely around the cylinders A, B. In cases where the cooling-liquid flows over an outer surface, this may be covered with suitable fabric.
Patent GB-190219318-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or connected with Machinery for Grinding Steel and other Metallic Pens.
Inventor: MYERS ADOLPH
Filed: 1902-09-03
Granted: 1903-09-03
Abstract: 19,318. Myers, A., Myers, L., Ketley, C. B., and Wigley, P. Sept. 3. Pens, grinding. Relates to the pen-grinding machines described in Specifications No. 18,778, A.D. 1899, and No. 19,363, A.D. 1901, and consists of means for adjusting the grinding-disc and the gauge plates against which the pen points ride, and of means for steadying the endless band carrying the pens. The spindle B, Fig. 1, of the grinding-bob or disc A revolves in blocks a', of hard wood &c. in pins H<1>, H' which may be adjusted longitudinally by screws K<1>, K<2>, in bosses k<1>, k<2>. Springs k<3>, k<4> prevent the screws from being loosened by the vibration, and the pins H<1>, H' are prevented from turning by the ends of screws h<3> entering grooves in their sides. The hard steel gauge plates G', G' are adjusted and maintained in position by nuts l<1>, l<2> and springs m<1>, m<2> on their spindles, and are prevented from turning by screws g<4> entering the grooves g<3> in the spindles. The grooves g<5> enable the gauge plates to be turned over when worn. To steady the belt C carrying the pens D, it is led over a plate S, Figs. 7 and 8, on a block 0 attached to the end of the electro or permanent magnet N, up to which the pens are fed by hand along a groove q<2>. Curved guides c<2>, q<1>, Fig. 7, on the block 0 and the plate Q lead the pens up to the grinding-disc A, and minimize the vibration.
Patent GB-190221489-A (GB)
Title: A Centre Seconds Attachment by which an Ordinary Watch or Clock is Altered into a Centre Seconds Watch or Clock
Inventor: STANLEY SAMUEL
Filed: 1902-10-03
Granted: 1903-01-08
Abstract: 21,489. Stanley, S. Oct. 3. Seconds mechanism. -A centre seconds attachment for ordinary clocks and watches consists of a wheel train connecting the fourth-wheel arbor d, which usually carries the seconds hand, with the centre arbor a, the wheel b being loose on the arbor a and carrying a seconds hand c. The idle pinion f is preferably mounted on a removable platform h.
Patent GB-190227511-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Clips of Stentering and the Machines.
Filed: 1902-12-13
Granted: 1903-08-13
Abstract: 27,511. Robinson, T., Pinkerton, T., and Bradford Dyers' Association. Dec. 13. Stretching and tentering.-The ordinary clip C is provided with a removable and adjustable clipping- strip F, which may be attached as shown in Fig. 1 or Fig. 4, thus enabling the clipping-edge to be renewed while retaining the original clip C.
Patent GB-190306615-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Devices for Distributing Advices or Memoranda to Signalmen on Railways and the like.
Inventor: LANGFELDER BERTHOLD
Filed: 1903-03-21
Granted: 1903-06-04
Abstract: 6615. Langfelder, B., and Falvi, H. March 21. Controlling traffic on railways, staff and ticket systems for; instructions or advices, distributing to signalmen.-A device for distributing train advices or memoranda to signalmen is shown in Figs. 1 and 3. It consists of the tablet case A fixed on a suitable part of a locomotive or railway vehicle by the hook q which is adjustable in the slotted plate o, and the iron advice tablets B with their rings h. The hooks C fixed in sleepers adjacent to the signal cabins catch the tablets B as the train passes. The tablets may have clip springs to receive printed matter, or writing-tablets may be attached to the iron tablets B. The tablets are placed in the case so that the rings h lie flat and as many tablets are so placed as there are signalmen to be notified. A weight D or spring presses down on the tablets. One tablet is withdrawn at a time through the opening f against the action of the spring-controlled plate g, and the inclined bottom of the case A is cut out to leave a frame e with rollers so that after the lowest tablet is withdrawn, the one above takes its place with the hook ring h hanging downwards. The case A may be double with two similar parts, one to receive tablets when the travel is in one direction and the other when the travel is in the opposite direction, so that the case may be adjusted permanently.
Patent GB-190307312-A (GB)
Title: A Bookmark.
Inventor: MALLETT ALBERT CHARLES WILLIAM
Filed: 1903-03-30
Granted: 1903-06-11
Abstract: 7312. Mallett, A. C. W. March 30. Bookmarkers; leafholders; cards, greeting, menu, programme, and like.-A plate of elastic material, such as celluloid, cardboard, ivorine, o r aluminium, part of which may be a birthday or picture card, is cut or stamped to form a leafholder and bookmark with a clip for attachment to the book. The plate A is inserted between the back cover and the leaves, with the tongue b outside, and the leaf-holder d rests upon the top of the page marked, being held down by the spring piece c.
Patent GB-190315972-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Switches & Rheostats for Starting & Controlling Electric Motors.
Inventor: HUNT FREDERIC OSMOND
Filed: 1903-07-20
Granted: 1904-07-14
Abstract: 15,972. Hunt, F. O. July 20. Rheostats.-A motor starting and controlling rheostat is fitted with a number of contacts connected to various points in it and co - operating with two sets of moving contacts which are connected to the circuit terminals, variation in the resistance being thus obtained by connecting each circuit terminal to a variable number of points in the resistance. In the switch shown in Fig. 1, the rheostat contacts consist of metal strips A<1>, A<2>, B<1>, B<2>, the contact tongues C', C<2> making contact with an increasing number of the strips B', B<2> as the bar D is moved upwards on its guides E. When the bar D reaches its highest position, the resistance is short-circuited by contacts F. According to the Provisional Specification, the resistance is preferably of the wire type ; the wire is woven as a weft into a warp of asbestos &c., the strip so formed being supported on an open frame or folded up with insulated heat-conducting strips between the folds.
Patent GB-190317074-A (GB)
Title: A Process for Producing Pit-coal and Coke Briquets.
Inventor: PLATE CARL
Filed: 1903-08-05
Granted: 1904-08-05
Abstract: 17,074. Plate, C., and Lieb, J. Aug. 5. Fuel.-Coal or coke briquettes are prepared by mixing fine coal or coke with a crushed agglutinant such as resin, hard pitch (tar distillation residue), &c. The mixture is moistened with 10 or 15 per cent. of water, to which an agglutinant such as dextrin or clay may be added, and is moulded by hand, or mechanically. The briquettes are dried at a temperature which will soften the resin &c. The mixture of coal and agglutinant may also be moistened with water vapour, and the paste may be transported to the press by means of a heated hoisting-channel.
Patent GB-190317562-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Method of Railway Signalling.
Inventor: BOURGEOIS LOUIS HEDIN
Filed: 1903-08-13
Granted: 1904-02-18
Abstract: 17,562. Bourgeois, L. H., and Dargavel, A. Aug. 13. Contacts, mechanical ; signals on engines and trains. - Lamp or bell signals upon an engine or train are made from a signal cabin by means of a movable contact-bar,operating a roller and linkwork on the engine, means being provided for placing the engine apparatus out of action. The bar C, with downwardly-bent ends, can be moved vertically parallel to the rail S by bell-crank levers, shown in three positions D, D', D<2>, the end of the lower arm being attached to a horizontal rod operated from the cabin. The height to which the bar is raised determines the motion given by the roller B upon the engine to the rod A, which carries coloured lamp glasses E, F, G for the signal lamp T, and projecting teeth U for ringing the bell H. A handle, spur-wheels, and rack are shown for lifting the roller above the highest position of the bar.
Patent GB-190320479-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Connecting Rods or Pitmen.
Filed: 1903-09-23
Granted: 1903-11-05
Abstract: 20,479. Howland-Sherman Syndicate, [Sherman, C. H. Howland-]. Sept. 23. Connecting-rods and coupling-rods, locomotive, are constructed so that the distance between the centres can be kept constant. Fig. 2 is a section of the piston-rod end of a connecting-rod a. The end of the rod is forked, and each branch i, of the fork is bored for the passage of a stud bolt f screwing into a cap e, which contains one brass g. The brass can be adjusted by means of lock-nuts r on the bolts f. The other brass h is adjusted by means of a spindle screwing into the rod a, and having a hexagonal collar by which it is turned. One end of the spindle fits into a recess in the brass h. When the brass h has been set, the spindle is secured by a set-screw tapped into the rod a. Thin metal laminµ s are interposed between the brasses g and h. The crank-pin end of the rod a is forked, and a cap 9 is secured to it by stud bolts 8. To permit adjustment of the inner brass 12 it is made with wide flanges, which rest against cross-bars 16 secured to the branches 3, 4 of the fork by stud bolts 17. Thin metal laminµ are interposed between the brasses 11 and 12.
Patent GB-190322398-A (GB)
Title: New or Improved Materials or Combination of Materials to be Used in the Manufacture of Sanitary Towels Surgical Bandages and other like Articles.
Filed: 1903-10-16
Granted: 1904-07-28
Abstract: 22,398. Southall Bros. & Barclay, and Barclay, T. Oct. 16. Catamenial appliances, bandages; fabrics.- Fabrics for sanitary towels, surgical bandages, and accouchement sheets and napkins are woven or knitted partly from absorbent threads and partly from non-absorbent threads. The fabric may be knitted or woven from multiple threads, some absorbent, some non-absorbent, or it may be woven with the warp absorbent and the weft non-absorbent, or other combination of warp and weft may be used. In the tubular knitted form, the tube may be knitted one half of absorbent material and the other of non-absorbent cotton, or a double tube may be used, one layer being absorbent the other not. When the fabric is to be used for towels, it may be so woven that the middle portion is absorbent, and the fringes non-absorbent, or a wearing face of absorbent or mixed threads may be combined with a non-absorbent back.
Patent GB-190326999-A (GB)
Title: Improved Fastening Ring for Cigars and Mechanism for the Application thereof.
Inventor: DENKER OSCAR
Filed: 1903-12-09
Granted: 1904-09-15
Abstract: 26,999. Denker, O. Dec. 9. Cigars.-The covering leaf of cigars is secured by a ring m, Fig. 1, of tin plate or other material applied at the tip end, adhesive material being dispensed with. The ring is secured to the tip by making a series of indentations round its circumference, apparatus for effecting this consisting of a hollow mould b formed with radial slots, as shown in Fig. 2, to receive strips c of sheet metal pivoted on pins or a ring d extending across the slots. A ring e formed on a lever g linked to the bed-plate a of the mould surrounds the strips c, and when the cigar end with the ring m is placed in the mould, the lever is depressed to cause the strips c to indent the ring. The back edges of the strips are shaped so that the lifting of the lever causes the ring e to tilt them about their pivot ring d, thus releasing the cigar. A spring i supports the lever g in its mean position. Prior to smoking, the tip of the cigar is cut off, and the ring m is then easily released.
Patent GB-190404869-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Wireless Telegraphy.
Inventor: MARCONI GUGLIELMO
Filed: 1904-02-27
Granted: 1904-05-12
Abstract: 4869. Marconi, G. Oct. 13. A.D. 1903, [date applied for under Patents Act, A.D. 1901]. Telegraphs.-To prevent the receiver in a wireless system from being affected by thunderstorms, or any other waves than those to which it is attuned, there are provided one or more additional earth contacts. In Fig. 1, the aÙrial conductor a is adjustably connected to the inductance coil b, which is itself connected to the condenser c. The latter is connected to a suitable receiver d, such as is described in Specification No. 10,245, A.D. 1902, and the terminal e is grounded at f. The second ground connection g, preferably flexible, is made to the inductance coil at or near any node. In Fig. 3, there is a series of such syntonic circuits, each in tune with the wave transmitted, the system being grounded at the nodal points g, h, i, k, and f, the nodal points being determined by the periodicity of the wave transmitted and to be detected.
Patent GB-190425647-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or connected with Space Telegraphy
Inventor: STONE JOHN STONE
Filed: 1904-11-24
Granted: 1905-11-24
Abstract: 25,647. Stone, J. S. Nov. 25, A.D. 1903, [date applied for under Patents Act, A.D. 1901]. Telegraphs.-In apparatus for producing persistent simple harmonic oscillations as described in Specification No. 27,253, A.D. 1902, a second sonorous circuit S, C', L' is employed, resonant to the same frequency as the circuit S, C, I', L. The condenser C has a dielectric of air, but the condenser C' may have a solid dielectric, its capacity being larger relatively to the inductance L<1>. The system continues to vibrate after the spark at S ceases. Reference is made to Specification No. 25,638, A.D. 1904.
Patent GB-190426831-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Golf Balls.
Inventor: HUTCHISON ROBERT FRANK
Filed: 1904-12-09
Granted: 1905-09-21
Abstract: 26,831. Hutchison, R. F., and Hutchison, C. A. Dec. 9. Balls.-Relates to golf balls having cores composed of rubber threads, strands, or tapes wound under tension into spherical form. In order to obtain a truly spherical core, the rubber core is coated with a layer of gutta-percha, balata, or the composition described in Specification No. 11,801, A.D. 1902. The composition is applied in the form of cups or thin sheets, rendered plastic by heating, and is pressed on to the rubber core by moulds. The core formed as above is covered with a thin outer shell of vulcanized india-rubber or other highly elastic material.
Patent GB-190428314-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Covers for Rubber Tires.
Inventor: BOWERS FREDSON EUGENE
Filed: 1904-12-27
Granted: 1905-02-02
Abstract: 28,314. Bowers, F. E. Dec. 27. Tyres, pneumatic &c.-A device for protecting pneumatic and elastic tyres when not in use consists of two side rings 1 of fabric stitched to a flat strip 4 corresponding to the tread. The rings are cut radially to allow them to open, and to the inner circular edge of each ring is stitched a narrow binder strip 6 holding a series of hooks 7. The cut ends of the rings are reinforced by transverse binders 8 furnished with buckles 9 and straps 10. The case fits tyres of various sizes, and in applying it one end is placed over the tyre, the strap 10 fastened, and the tyre rotated until the case is on ; the second strap is then fastened, and a lacing- string is applied, passing over the hooks and drawing the binder strips 6 together, the lacing ends being tied when they meet.