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Patent GB-190208682-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Art of Cleaning Wool or other Animal Fibres.
Inventor: MAERTENS EMILE
Filed: 1902-04-14
Granted: 1902-05-15
Abstract: 8682. Maertens, E. April 14. Grease and oil, removing.-Consists in a process of degreasing wool and other animal fibres by means of volatile solvents. In order to prevent or correct the emulsification of the solvent with the natural soaps or potash compounds present on the fibre, and with the water present or used for its removal from the fibre, the said soaps or potash compounds are either removed before the treatment with the solvent, or are decomposed or transformed by means of suitable agents. When the potash soaps are to be removed as such, the wool or the like is subjected to a preliminary treatment with water or solutions of potash salts, and, after freeing it from the bulk of the liquid, it is rinsed with water or with an acid or saline solution, before being extracted by the solvent. When the potash soaps are to be transformed or decomposed on the fibre, a saline or acid solution is employed, e.g., an aqueous solution of chloride of sodium, sulphate of sodium, bisulphate of sodium, oxalic acid, sulphuric acid, or muriatic acid. These substances may be used either separately or together. After extracting the wool in the usual manner, and expressing the bulk of the solvent, the residual solvent is removed, preferably by mean of water or an aqueous solution of one of the salts or acids previously mentioned.
Patent GB-190212753-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Fanlight Openers and Casement Stays.
Filed: 1902-06-04
Granted: 1903-03-12
Abstract: 12,753. Tonks, Ltd., and Sparks, W. June 4. Window opening and closing apparatus. - Relates to telescopic stays for fanlights and casement windows. In the case of fanlights, the stay is used as an opener, and the form preferred is a screw c passing through a nut e in a tube a. The screw is jointed to the frame of the fanlight d, and the tube to the fixed frame b, or vice versÔ. The nut e is furnished with teeth like a spur - pinion, into which pins on the face of the pulley f gear. Worm gearing or other equivalent mechanism may be used. By means of a band h passing round the pulley f, the nut can be rotated from below and the stay lengthened or shortened. For a casement window, the screw is dispensed with, and two telescopic tubes, which may be clamped in any position by a set-screw, are used.
Patent GB-190215215-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Pumps.
Inventor: DEIS PHILIP HENRY
Filed: 1902-07-08
Granted: 1902-09-25
Abstract: 15,215. Deis, P. H. July 8. Actuating pumps by pendulum motors operated electrically and otherwise. Within a tank a containing water is tightly fixed a vertical sleeve g surrounding a hole in the bottom of the tank through which the barrel b passes. A float v, preferably tapered as shown, and normally in its raised position, slides on the sleeve g, and is connected by arms x to the bucket rod j, which is operated from the crank segment d<1> of a shaft b<1>. A heavy pendulum is fixed to the shaft, and is kept in motion by an electromagnetic device which comprises solenoids h<1> acting on plungers connected to arms of the shaft b<1>, the rocking switch j<1>, which controls the solenoid circuits, being operated by the plungers on their down-strokes. Fig. 3 shows the bucket l and its valve and the valvecasing p for the suction valve s. An ordinary weight-actuated escapement may be used instead of the electromagnetic device.
Patent GB-190217792-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus for Exhibiting Advertisements Photographs and the like in Rotation and Automatically.
Inventor: TAMPIER LOUIS ALPHONSE
Filed: 1902-08-13
Granted: 1903-07-23
Abstract: 17,792. Tampier, L. A. Aug. 13. Advertising; displaying.-A series of advertisements, placards, photographs, pictures, &c. to be displayed in succession are placed in rigid frames a, Figs. 1 ard 2, which are hung by pins A at their upper corners in side grooves B, C forming the upper and lower parts of two endless tracks B, D, C, E at the sides of the frames a. The pins A of the front frame a of the upper set are held by two toothed wheels I, which are fast on the one shaft and are prevented from rotating freely by blade springs j bearing on hexagonal pieces attached to the sides of the wheels I. At the sides of the vertical parts D, E of the endless grooves are arranged endless chains F, G provided with tappets and moving over pulleys H<1>, H<2>, H<3>, and H<4>, any of which may be driven by any suitable motor. When corresponding tappets on the two chains strike the teeth of the wheels I which support the foremost frame a, the wheels I are turned to release this frame. The released frame is carried down on the tappets and deposited at the front of the lower set of frames a, the tappets passing on to engage with and raise the frame at the back of this set. The frame so raised is deposited at the back of the upper set. The apparatus is placed in a box having a window or opening arranged in front of one of the sets of frames a.
Patent GB-190218105-A (GB)
Title: A Spoon Holder also applicable for Holding other Articles.
Inventor: GEE HARRY THOMAS PAGE
Filed: 1902-08-18
Granted: 1903-08-18
Abstract: 18,105. Gee, H. T. P. Aug. 18. Spoon rests or holders.-Relates to a device for holding spoons, brushes, and other articles over cans, jars, and other vessels in such a position that the materials on' the spoons &c. run back into the vessels. In one form, wire A, Fig. 3, after being bent around a tin can, is bent outwardly at one end B and formed into a loop or eye E, so that the spoon can be supported by the loop and the edge of the can, the free end being sometimes bent back so as to clip the beading G of the can between it and the portion A. In some cases, wire ribbon bent around the can and formed similarly with an eye at one end, may be employd. The holding-device may be fixed similarly in an external groove in a jar. In another form, the end portions of the wire loop E, Fig. 4, or eye for supporting the spoon are bent with their free ends K engaging under the inner edge of the can. The free ends of the loop may be shaped as shown in Fig. 6, and then press against the outside of the can. The holding- device may be hung from the edge of the can. The upper turned-down portion K and the lower circular portion of the holder may be connected by coiled wire or by a vertical spring to allow for adjustment.
Patent GB-190221299-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus for Recording and Indicating the Score of Players in such Games as Table Tennis, Lawn Tennis and the like.
Inventor: SMITH ARTHUR KINGDON
Filed: 1902-09-30
Granted: 1902-11-20
Abstract: 21,299. Smith, A. K. Sept. 30. Scoring and marking.-Relates to apparatus for recording the score in such games as lawn tennis, table tennis, &c. In the arrangement shown in Fig. 1, two dials are provided, the upper half of each being marked to show points and the lower half to show games, and the scoring being effected by revoluble pointers. Openings above are adapted to receive the names of the players or the colours of their clubs, and a pointer placed between them can be turned either way to indicate the "server." In a modification, the pointers are mounted so as to slide in longitudinal slots, the numerals &c. being arranged in straight lines.
Patent GB-190223337-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Combined Heat Interchanger and Water Vapouriser for use in connection with Gas Producers.
Inventor: FOWLER CHARLES HOWARD
Filed: 1902-10-27
Granted: 1903-09-10
Abstract: 23,337. Moon, H. Oct. 24. Cleansing-compositions. - A mixture of copper chloride, hydrochloric acid, potato flour or other fecula, soap, water, rape or other fatty oil, and creosote, is used for cleansing railway carriages, urinals, &c. When used on iron or steel surfaces, copper is deposited. After the use of the composition, the surface may be wiped with cotton-seed or other slow-drying oil, to leave it bright and glossy.
Patent GB-190302658-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Trivets
Inventor: HARMAN CHARLES
Filed: 1903-02-04
Granted: 1903-12-10
Abstract: 2658. Harman, C. Feb. 4. Trivets.-A trivet, designed for use with stoves or fireplaces having vertical front bars, is provided, on the underside, with an adjustable angle-bracket d, having a laterally-extending enlargement f to prevent the leg of the bracket from passing between the bars. The top plate a is provided with claws b, adapted to engage the top bar of the front, and may be fitted with a handle c. The anglebracket d is attached by means of a thumb-nut e, so that it may be adjusted to suit different grates. The enlargement f, which may be of circular or other shape, is either fixed, as shown in Fig. 1, or may be adjustable, being in this case carried by a screw working in the leg d, as shown in Fig. 3. The leg usually projects slightly forwards, so as to bear against the vertical bars of the grate when these are behind the front of the top bar.
Patent GB-190304168-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Method of and Means for Obtaining Uni-directional Current from a Single-phase or Poly-phase Alternating Current Source.
Inventor: HEWITT PETER COOPER
Filed: 1903-02-21
Granted: 1903-05-21
Abstract: 4168. Hewitt, P. C. Oct. 30, A.D. 1902, [date appliedfor under Patents Act, A.D. 1901]. Vacuum tubes.-Relates to the utilizing of a vapour path for converting alternating currents, either single or polyphase, into direct currents. Fig. 1 shows an arrangement for converting a three-phase current. The vapour lamp 1 is fitted with a mercury negative electrode 9 and three positive electrodes 2, 3, 4. The latter are connected by the conductors 12, 13, 14 to a source 11 of alternating current, and the negative electrode 9 to the neutral point 15. Included in the circuit are the direct-current translators 17. A high starting electromotive force is obtained by a transformer 22 connected to an electrolytic interrupter 24, or by other suitable means. With this arrangement, after starting the current flows successively from the positive electrodes, a reversal being prevented by the "reluctance" of the negative electrode. A source of positive electromotive force may be constantly applied to prevent a breakdown of the negative reluctance. Fig. 4 shows the arrangement for converting a singlephase current; 47 is a direct-current generator, and 48 is a reactance for giving a suitable starting electromotive force by means of an interrupter 49.
Patent GB-190305351-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Gauge for Indicating the Depth of Water in the Tenders or Tanks of Locomotive Engines.
Inventor: COLE THOMAS
Filed: 1903-03-07
Granted: 1904-01-07
Abstract: 5351. Cole, T. March 7. Water levels, indicating.-The level of water in a locomotive tank or tender is indicated by a float on a pivoted arm, the movement of which is suitably indicated. The arm D carries the float E and is pivoted at 1 in bearings in supports 7. As the float moves, the cam C attached to the arm causes the rod F resting upon it to rise or fall in guides formed by the tube A and slotted pieces 2, 2<1>, and its extremity thus indicates the depth on a scale G carried by the bracket H. A fork B supports the tube, and stops 3, 3<1> on the cam make contact with it at the points 5, 5<1> in the limiting positions. Wires, cords, chains, rods, or gearing may also be used to transmit motion from the arm, and a modification is described in which a chain attached to the arm on the opposite side of the pivot to the float passes over a pulley and has a weight suspended from its end.
Patent GB-190305770-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus for Concentrating Liquids
Inventor: WACHE ALFRED JULES JOSEPH
Filed: 1903-03-12
Granted: 1904-02-18
Abstract: 5770. WachÚ, A. J. J., and Locoge, E. F. G. E. March 12. Evaporators; vaccuum apparatus; multiple-effect apparatus; liquids, circulating.-In a modified form of the apparatus described in Specification No. 14,199, A.D. 1899, liquid, such as brine, from an open evaporating-pan is sucked up a tube of increasing bore, provided with an air inlet, into an upper chamber or separator, whence it descends, through a pipe provided with a foot-valve, i n t o a chamber from which the overflow p a s s e s back into the original pan, or, when the apparatus is arranged for multiple-effect, into an adjacent evaporating-pan. The pans are heated by fire or by tubular steam-heaters. Fig. 3 shows multipleeffect apparatus. A partial vacuum, produced by the condenser G, causes the liquid from the evaporating-pan A' to rise up the conical tube C', which is provided with an air-inlet cock R. The liquid descends from the separator D<1> through the valved pipe E<1> to a chamber, whence it flows into the second pan A<2>, which is provided with a suction tube C<2> leading to a separator D<2>.
Patent GB-190306120-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Looms for Weaving.
Inventor: THOMPSON CHARLES
Filed: 1903-03-17
Granted: 1904-01-28
Abstract: 6120. Thompson, C. March 17. Looms, checking shuttles and pickers in.-When the shuttle enters the box, the picker is driven between, and checked by blade springs 3, Fig. 1, bolted to a bracket 1 fixed to the bottom of the box, and is finally stopped by a spring or rubber buffer 7. Pressure is removed from the picker before the next pick by the shuttle entering between the springs 3. In the arrangement shown in Fig. 2, when the shuttle is picked, the picker 14 strikes, and is checked by, a leather pad 13 resting on the spindle 8 and carried by a bent lever 9 which is pivoted at the front of the box. The end 11 of the lever 9 is connected by a spiral spring to a fixed point on the lay, or to a like lever at the opposite side of the loom. The end 11 may be connected by a strap 15 to a pad or loop of leather 16 on the picking-spindle. Looms, reversal of, preventing.-The top shaft 17 is prevented from being turned back beyond the bottom centre by a pivoted catch 21 engaging in a notch 19 in a disc 18 fixed to the shaft.
Patent GB-190307097-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and connected with Vehicle Wheels for use on Road or Rail.
Inventor: HEWITSON THOMAS MARK
Filed: 1903-03-27
Granted: 1904-02-25
Abstract: 7097. Hewitson, T. M. March 27. Road - and - rail wheels. - In order that railway trucks and carriages may travel on ordinary roads, and r o a d vehicles on rails, a segmental channel tyre B is provided, and the rabbet of the wheel is filled with blocks or grading b<1>. The segments may be dovetailed together, or they may be bolted to each other or to the wheel through lugs b<6>, or crossclamps may be used. The tread may be extended in width, or a wider thread may be riveted to the channel segments, which may be in two or more parts circumferentially. In the case of road wheels to be used on rails, the tyre B is provided with a flange.
Patent GB-190307284-A (GB)
Title: Device for Preventing Draughts and any Introduction of Dust and Damp beneath Doors.
Inventor: GHIGNY ADOLPHE
Filed: 1903-03-28
Granted: 1904-01-28
Abstract: 7284. Ghigny, A. March 28. Draught, dust, and weather excluders.-A strip of woodj, carrying projections, is attached to the bottom of the door, and a strip a, with corresponding projections, slides on screws p, which press against springs n placed. in slots. The end i passes through a slot in a metal plate fastened to the hanging stile of the door, and the spring h presses against a plate on the other edge. On closing the door, the end i presses against the door post, the strip a moves longitudinally, and the chamfers on the projecting pieces b, k cause it to move downwards, so that the felt is pressed against the floor.
Patent GB-190307897-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Pulverizing Mills for the Treatment of Ores and the like
Inventor: ELSPASS JOHN HENRY
Filed: 1903-04-06
Granted: 1903-07-02
Abstract: 7897. Elspass, J. H. April 6. Amalgamating.-Relates to the construction of a pulverizing-mill for ores and the like, having amalgamating-apparatus combined with it. The framework consists of a number of, preferably four, pairs of inclined standards 6, 7 suitably braced together. Each standard is formed with guideways for boxes 23 in which the ends of the shafts 22 are journalled. The shafts 22 carry rollers 21 which work in conjunction with a steel die-ring 20 mounted in the bottom of a rotary annular pan or mortar 14. Ploughs are suspended over the mortar 14 and between the rollers 21, and are so shaped as to direct the material to be crushed towards the rollers and to direct the light crushed material towards a screen 32 arranged around the outer edge of the mortar. The material which passes through the screen passes over an amalgamating-plate 33<a> to a trough 33, from which it is discharged through the outlet 33<c>. The bottom of the mortar 14 is formed in the stepped and inclined manner indicated in Fig. 1. An inclined flange 37 is formed on the inner periphery of the mortar 14 to catch any material which may drop from the rollers 21 as they rotate. The mortar is supported on a suitable number of conical bearing- rollers 12 mounted on shafts in bearings 9, 13, and is driven by a pinion, not shown in Fig. 1, gearing with a gear ring 14<a> on the underside of the mortar. The blocks 23 carrying the shafts 22 of the rollers 21 are pressed downwards by springs 24 housed in the standards 6, 7. The upper ends of the springs 24 bear against cross-pieces 25 sliding in the standards 6, 7. Pressure is placed upon the cross-pieces 25 by a spider 26 mounted loosely on a central shaft 27 having a nut 28 on its upper end bearing on the top of the spider 26. In a modification, a separate pressure screw working through a fixed cross-bar is provided for each cross-piece 25. Guide-rings 39 on the mortar engage corresponding rings 38 fixed to the frame. Each roller 21 is composed of a tyre 21<c> with bevelled inner periphery engaging two discs 21<a>, with corresponding bevelled peripheries, sliding on the shaft 22 and secured together by screws 21<d>.
Patent GB-190308661-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Railway Carriage and other Windows and to the Mode and Means for Operating the same.
Inventor: MAITRE JOHN BRACHE LE
Filed: 1903-04-16
Granted: 1904-02-04
Abstract: 8661. Le Maitre, J. B. April 16. Windows.-The sliding windows of cabs, landaus, and other vehicles are counterbalanced, and are opened and closed by handles connected to the sashes directly or by means of endless chains. The window shown in Fig. 1 is attached to the endless chain C<1>, and is operated by means of the handles H, attached to the chain C and working in the slot o in the door. The chains run on pulleys t<1>, t<2>, t<3>, t<4>. The window is guided by a rod G<3> and is counterbalanced and held in any position by a weight W, suspended by a chain C<2> and guided by rods G<1>, G<2> passing through it. In a modification, the handle H is attached to a vertical endless chain extending from the top to the bottom of the frame, or the chain may be omitted, the window being lifted and lowered by means of a handle on the top of the sash. The frame may be hinged so as to turn downwards. According to the Provisional Specification, the spurs by which the chains C<1> are attached to the windows are similar to those described in Specification No. 23,383, A.D. 1902.
Patent GB-190310534-A (GB)
Title: Locking Device with Alarm for Sliding Drawers and the like.
Inventor: VOELKER HEINRICH
Filed: 1903-05-08
Granted: 1903-07-09
Abstract: 10,534. V÷lker, H. May 8. Alarms, burglar and like.-Relates to a fastening and alarm device for preventing unauthorized opening of sliding drawers such as shop-tills. A bolt c, sliding in guides in a plate a secured to the side of the drawer, is pressed by a spring so that, when the drawer is opened slightly, its reduced end engages in a hole or slot h formed in a plate g secured above the drawer, and prevents further motion. The movement of the bolt brings a recess n opposite a spring-pressed pin m, and allows the pin to move out of engagement with clockwork which actuates the clapper o of an alarm bell p. To enable the drawer to be opened by an authorized person, the bolt c is retracted by means of a lever d until a spring-pressed catch f engages a notch r on the bolt and holds it out of action. On again closing the drawer, an incline s formed on an extended portion of the catch f engages a roller k carried by a fixed arm i, and again sets the bolt.
Patent GB-190313689-A (GB)
Title: Improved Method of and Means for Draining and Aerating Agricultural Land, and Soil under Glass.
Inventor: GILMOUR THOMAS
Filed: 1903-06-19
Granted: 1904-04-21
Abstract: 13,689. Gilmour, T. June 19. Earthenware and like pipes.-For the purpose of draining and aerating agricultural land and soil under glass, drainage pipes are perforated. Fig.2 shows a cross-section of one form of tile pipe provided with holes or slots B. Preferably, notches are made in the ends, so as to form holes between adjacent tiles when they are placed in position. Fig. 4 shows another form, in which the separate top E is formed with transverse ribs F. Notches may be formed along the upper edge of the lower part D, and the upper part E may be made flat, or with longitudinal ribs or projections to prevent lateral displacement. Any number of holes may be made in any position.
Patent GB-190328102-A (GB)
Title: Boat's Chock.
Inventor: LEMM IRVING ARTHUR
Filed: 1903-12-22
Granted: 1904-04-07
Abstract: 28,102. Lemm, I. A. Dec. 22. Boat-supporting gear.-Relates to supporting- chocks from which the boat may be quickly released. The fixed portion 2 of each chock is fitted with rollers 10 for supporting the sliding portion 3 having a " check " 6 with inwardly-turned edges which slide in the grooves 8. The portions 2, 3 are secured in the position shown in Fig. 1 by causing the latch 15 to engage in a notch in the end of the rod 12. On withdrawing the locking- pin 16 and releasing the latch, the movable portion 3, assisted by the weight of the boat, slides into the position shown in Fig. 3.
Patent GB-190405971-A (GB)
Title: Milling Cutters
Inventor: DOWDING JAMES FRANCIS
Filed: 1904-03-11
Granted: 1905-03-09
Abstract: 5971. Dowding, J. F. March 11. Milling. - Cutters are made in segments to enable them to be secured on mandrels without removing the latter from the machines. The parts of the cutters are laterally adjustable to vary the width of cutting-face to compensate for side wear. In the construction shown in Fig. 1, the cutter is formed in two parts secured together by keys c, fixed in the part a of the cutter. The cutter is secured on the mandrel by a key, between nuts, or a nut and collar. Lateral adjustment is effected by placing thin balf-collars on opposite sides of the mandrel against the corresponding portions of the cutter. In other forms, the segments are secured by right and left hand screws working in nuts in the segments, or are annular and secured in dovetail grooves by segmental clamping-rings on split bosses.
Patent GB-190408721-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Stirrups.
Inventor: TEGENER FRANZ
Filed: 1904-04-15
Granted: 1905-03-16
Abstract: 8721. Tegener, F. April 15. Hooks.-A safety stirrup, which is attached to its carrier by hooks, is prevented from becoming disengaged too easily by means of spring pins e fitted in the apertures of the hooks.
Patent GB-190416576-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Coal Mining.
Inventor: BATES SIDNEY
Filed: 1904-07-27
Granted: 1905-05-18
Abstract: 16,576. Bates, S. July 27. Roads aud ways, arrangement of.-In winning coal seams which are not sufficiently thick to allow the ordinary corves to run within the depth of the seam, a shallow wagon e is traversed along the face c by means of an endless rope g and may discharge into a corve d running in a haulage way b. The haulage ways b are cut at comparatively great intervals, the object of the invention being to reduce the number of ways ordinarily used under such circumstances. The rope g passes over pulleys h carried by supports g, and may be operated by a handle g or other means. Rails f are arranged to bridge the haulage way b, and the wagon e is provided with slides in the bottom. Two or more wagons may be coupled together as shown in Fig. 4, the pulley h being driven by a handle r and suitable gearing. When the face is of considerable length, two or more haulage ways may be employed.