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Patent GB-190201196-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Coin-freed Games of Skill.
Inventor: JOFEH JOHN
Filed: 1902-01-16
Granted: 1902-12-11
Abstract: 1196. Jofeh, J. Jan. 16. Spirometers.-Relates to a lung-testing and game apparatus for the use of one or two persons. In a glazed casing is mounted a pictorial scene preferably having a hill upon which one or more figures, cyclists b, or motor carriages, are propelled. A pair of inclined bars c are mounted behind the scene to support carriage d carrying the model cyclists. The carriages are attached to cords s passing over pulleys e<1>, r<1> to the spindles g, g<1> of turbines f, f<1> operated by air jets issuing from nozzles h, h<1> connected by rubber or other flexible pipes i to external mouthpieces. In a modification, the turbines and nozzles are mounted on the carriages d and are connected by band gearing to the front cycle wheels, or cords, fixed at their upper ends, are wound on to the turbine axles. One or more obstacles such as models of windmills, turnstiles, opening and closing gates, and a policeman p with waving arms may be operated by the falling coin or some part of the actuating-mechanism. The arms of the policemam p may be connected to cranks on the spindles of the pulleys r'. Each carriage d is normally locked by a pin m on a weighted lever n, and is freed by a coin dropped into a pocket l in the carriage. If the coin reaches the shoot o<2>, it is returned to the operator or delivers a prize, if the apparatus is arranged for use by one person only. The coin pocket may be carried by a weighted locking-lever pivoted to the carriage, the coin being discharged by one of two pins on the rail c. When the apparatus is arranged for use by two persons, there are two shoots o<2> which deliver the coins to two carriers w on a pivoted arm held centrally by a spring w<1> and operated through trigger mechanism and connections x, by the carriage which reaches the top of the hill first, so as to trip the winner's coin into a slot which causes the coin to be returned or a prize delivered.
Patent GB-190206428-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Motor Road Vehicles
Inventor: CHABOCHE MARIE EDMOND PHILBERT
Filed: 1902-03-15
Granted: 1903-03-14
Abstract: 6428. Chaboche, M. E. P. March 15. Instantaneous gene- rators.-R e l a t es to steam-propelled road vehicles, and comprises chiefly means for en- suring a proper supply of air to the burners for heating the boiler, which shall be inde- pendent of wind, also a construction of alcohol or petroleum burners, and means for automatically regulating the supply of f u e l so as to prevent the boiler from being overheated. Fig. 3 shows the generator in section, the arrow 5 showing the direction in which the vehicle travels. The generator is of the instantaneous type and is composed of a sinuous tube. It is heated by burners 2 fixed to a perforated plate 3. Air, admitted through perforated plates and flues 6, enters the chamber 7, into which air can also enter at 8, and thence passes into a chamber 9. This communicates with end chambers, one on each side of the boiler, which communicate freely with each other by a chamber 12 into which air can enter at 13, and the end chambers communicate with the space beneath the burners and with the flue 16 above them. The arrangement is completed by linings 20, 21 and an inspection door 22.
Patent GB-190206863-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Spring Wheels for Autocars and other Vehicles
Inventor: PROUVOST ALPHONSE
Filed: 1902-03-20
Granted: 1902-06-12
Abstract: 6863. Prouvost, A. March 20. Spring wheels; hubs; felloes or rims; packing, sound-absorbing; spokes.-Relates to spring wheels of the type described in Specification No. 17,483, A.D. 1901, in which each curved spring spoke has its middle part secured to the rim, and its opposite ends connected to opposite sides of the hub. In the improved form, the looped ends 4, 4<1> of the spokes 6 surround pivots 5, 5' which respectively connect the central plate 3 of the hub to opposite side-plates 2, 2<1>. The middle part of each spoke is secured by a clamp 8 to a steel ring 9, which is supported by wood or like blocks 10 on the rim 11.
Patent GB-190212472-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Grain-dividing Mechanism for Harvesting Machines.
Inventor: STEWARD JOHN F.
Filed: 1902-05-31
Granted: 1902-07-03
Abstract: 12,472. Lake, H. H., [Steward, J. F.]. May 31. Harvesting - machines.-Relates to the construction of a grain divider, which can be folded back into the position shown in Fig. 3, to reduce the width of the machine for storage or transport purposes. The divider bar E is secured to the rear sill B of the grain platform, and to a casting D secured to the finger-bar C. A post H is secured to the bar E. The divider board I is secured to a point G pivoted at g to the forward ends of a pair of arms F, F<1> pivoted to ears on the casting D. A removable bolt i<3> is employed to lock the divider in its operative and folded positions. In the former position, the bolt i<3> is passed through a hole h<1> in the post H and through a hole i<2> in the divider board I. In the latter position, shown in Fig. 3, the bolt i<3> is passed through holes in the bar F<1> and post H.
Patent GB-190213751-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Perforated Music Sheets.
Filed: 1902-06-17
Granted: 1902-08-21
Abstract: 13,751. Lake, H. H., [Aeolian Co.]. June 17. Automatic instruments; printing music.-A tune-sheet for an automatic musical instrument is printed with as much of the staff notation, music words, &c. as would enable a song or other composition to be sung or followed.
Patent GB-190216711-A (GB)
Title: An Improvement in Electrical Conductors.
Filed: 1902-07-28
Granted: 1903-07-23
Abstract: 16,711. Siemens Bros. & Co. and Dieselhorst, W. July 28. Conductors, preserving. - Copper conductors which are insulated with a material containing sulphur are protected from the action of the sulphur by means of a wrapping of tinfoil, tinned lead, or other suitable metal which does not injure the insulating-material. The conductors may be tinned before the application of the wrapping.
Patent GB-190221170-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Paper-folding Machines.
Inventor: SCHILLING GEORG
Filed: 1902-09-29
Granted: 1903-07-30
Abstract: 21,170. Schilling, G. Sept. 29. Folding paper; delivery apparatus.-Relates to a machine for folding newspaper or book sheets, which may be coupled to the printing-press, so that the printed sheets are delivered on to the folding-table. The machine contains three folding- devices, each of which consists of a pair of rotating rollers. Two pairs a, b, Fig. 5, are parallel to one another and in one plane, while the third pair c', c<2> are situated between and above the other two, in a transverse direction. The folding-devices are provided with knives t, f, s. Above the folding- devices is arranged a slotted table d. The newspapers are printed double, the sheets being divided before passing on to the folding-table. One of the sheets, owing to the way in which the double sheet is printed, has to be inverted before being folded. The two sheets are first brought into their proper positions by automatically-working fingers I, II, III. The folding-knife s then presses the edge of the right-hand sheet between the rollers c\ c<2>. The sheet passes between the rollers, and is brought by the endless belts e over the folding-device b, the sheet being thus inverted and ready for folding. The two sheets are then folded simultaneously by the devices a, b and the knives f, t. In order to be clear of the table while the sheets are being delivered from the press, the folding-knives are arranged as shown in Fig. 2. As the knife s swings into a horizontal position, its pivot g<1> receives also a downward motion, which carries it through the slot in the table. When the apparatus is used for folding single newspapers or book sheets, the knife t, Fig. 5, is put out of action, and the first folding is effected by the rollers c', c<2>, and the second by the rollers b. In a modification, a pusher i, Fig. 9, shifts one half of the sheet forwards to bring it between rollers, which effect its inversion. The sheet is directed by guidepieces z<1>, z<2> and guide-rollers w<1>, w<2>. In other arrangements, one or both guide-rollers and one guide-piece are dispensed with, the rollers being arranged at an angle.
Patent GB-190224552-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Wood-splitting Machinery.
Inventor: CLERK ARCHIBALD BROWN
Filed: 1902-11-10
Granted: 1903-09-17
Abstract: 24,552. Clerk, A. B., Hill, F. J., and Herbert, W. Nov. 10. Cutting - up, splitting, and slicing.-Figs. 1, 2, and 3 show a machine for splitting firewood and the like. The driving- shaft has a crank by which the blocks F are reciprocated in guides E, E. These blocks are flanged at G, and bolted together, and are preferably made in one with the knife-holders K, M. The holder K carries two splitting - knives L, L , placed at right-angles to one another, and the holder M carries a single knife N for splitting blocks which are too wide to enter the feedtrough P. The knives L pass through slots in the plate U, which is adjustable vertically by means of a screw W, to suit the depth of the blocks to be cut. The plate is carried by a slide V, which moves between guides on the framing. The blocks are placed in the trough by hand, and are fed by toothed rollers s, s' rotated intermittently by the means shown in Fig. 2. On the spindles of the rollers are grooved wheels a, a<1>, with which gear pawls c, c', carried by the levers b, b<1>. The levers b, b<1> are connected by a link, and are rocked by an adjustable pin in the crank-disc n. A pawl e prevents the backward movement of the rollers. The top roller is pressed downwards by a spring. When the block is being split it rests at one side against a metal-faced block of india-rubber; let into a recess in one side of the trough P. In one modification, the feed-rollers are driven by wormgear from a spindle, which is rotated by a friction pawl, as described above. In another the feeding is effected by serrated plates, reciprocating in slots in the plate U, and the bottom of the trough.
Patent GB-190300776-A (GB)
Title: Improved Method of and Apparatus for Making Glass Facing Tiles, Slabs or the like.
Inventor: GRAHAM EDWARD
Filed: 1903-01-12
Granted: 1904-01-12
Abstract: 776. Simpson, E. G., Simpson, F. C., and Reynolds, W. J. Jan. 12. Facing - tiles ; slabs. -Relates to means for attaching granite chippings, coal breeze, &c. to curved or flat glass facing- tiles, slabs, or the like, to facilitate attachment to walls or ceilings. The glass articles 3, Fig. 1, are conveyed through a heated chamber 1 by an endless band or wires 6, and are carried by rollers 9, shaped as shown in Fig. 3, over or under a coating roller 8. The roller 8 dips into a trough containing an adhesive material, and is provided with end flanges 24, Fig. 2, and with an adjustable scraper 25 for regulating the amount of material applied to the glass articles. The articles are then guided by rollers 9, 12, Fig. 1, and a cushioned roller 13 on to an endless band or wires 14, which carry the articles under a hopper 15 for supplying the granite chippings &c. to the articles and thence discharge them from the apparatus. The surplus chippings &c. are conveyed away by a belt or the like, or a hopper 21. The chippings &c. are conveyed to the hopper 15 by an endless band 16, preferably of corrugated metal, from the feeding-hopper 15<a> fitted with a drum 19 having slots or holes for supplying fixed quantities of material, the drum 19 working in conjunction with a fixed screen 17 and a fixed block 18. The rollers 9 are driven by belt and worm gearing at a faster peripheral speed than the band 6, and the other revolving parts of the apparatus are driven by belt gearing, as shown.
Patent GB-190306787-A (GB)
Title: Improved Joint for Sewer Pipes and the like.
Inventor: MOORE GEORGE TIGHE
Filed: 1903-03-24
Granted: 1904-01-28
Abstract: 6787. Moore, G. T. March 24. Spigot - and - socket joints. - Relates t o joints for sewer and like pipes, and consists in means for preventing the packing from shifting out of the joint. The socket end of the pipe is made with a circular groove, which, when the pipes are in position, comes opposite a similar groove f in the spigot of the next pipe, as shown in Fig. 2. By means of a hole g in the socket, this annular space is filled with liquid cement or other binding-material h, which is prevented from leaving the joint by rubber rings fitting into recesses on the spigot.
Patent GB-190307676-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Telephonic Systems and in the Disposition of the Apparatus Employed therein.
Inventor: WILSON REGINALD PAGE
Filed: 1903-04-02
Granted: 1904-03-10
Abstract: 7676. Wilson, R. P. April 2. Telephone systems; telephone calls.-In a centralbattery multiple switchboard telephone system, the work is automatically and evenly distributed amongst the operators by placing calling signal lamps as well as jacks in each section for every subscriber and connecting the lamps in succession by means of a commutator or switches. The intermediate distributing-frame is dispensed with, the line wires i being brought directly from the main distributing -frame to the multiple jacks. Only one calling-line and cut off relay F is required for each subscriber. The apparatus above the dotted line A is such as is ordinarily used, that below is the additional apparatus required for a four-section board. The lamps are connected through a plugboard H to the bars of a commutator K, and thence by the brush L to the battery f and the armature d of the relay F. The commutator is rotated by an electric or other motor N with a speed-regulating device. The plug-board and speed regulator are under the control of the manager, who can thus vary the work done by each section and the number of operative sections. An important feature is that the subscriber's call, if not dealt with on one section, is repeated on the next, and so on.
Patent GB-190309326-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Nuts and Bolts.
Inventor: AMBERSON LINTON CLYDE
Filed: 1903-04-24
Granted: 1903-07-09
Abstract: 9326. Amberson, L. C. April 24. Locking nuts.-The bolt 1, of which 2 is the head, is provided with two intersecting spiral grooves 3, 4, being right-handed and left-handed, respectively. The nut is formed in two sections 5, 8, the engaging-surfaces of which have interlocking grooves 9. These sections are provided with curved runners 7, engaging with the grooves 3, 4, respectively. To fasten the nut, the section 5 is turned with a wrench, compressing the spring washer 11, and the section 8 is turned by hand into such a position that the two parts will lock together when the part 5 is released. The nut will then be locked on the bolt by reason of the runners acting in the grooves 3, 4.
Patent GB-190315165-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Arrangement for Lifting Covers used as Protections of the Contents of Tins and other Receptacles.
Inventor: STECHMANN GARLEF HEINRICH
Filed: 1903-07-09
Granted: 1904-05-12
Abstract: 15,165. Stechmann, G. H., [trading as Kriegsfeld & Co., B.]. July 9. Bottles, jars, and like vessels.-Paper, cardboard, or other covers for protecting the contents are provided with one or more tags 1, 1<a>, cut or punched from the paper &c., by which the covers may be handled.
Patent GB-190316236-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Anti Vibratory Devices for Cycles and other Vehicles, Railway Carriages, Seats and the like.
Inventor: DUFFY JAMES JOSEPH
Filed: 1903-07-23
Granted: 1904-06-23
Abstract: 16,236. Duffy, J. J. July 23. Springs, bearing; seals.-Relates to anti-vibration, devices for cycles and other vehicles, seats, &c., and comprises improvements upon the invention described in Specification No. 26,397, A.D. 1901, whereby the use of a coiled expansion spring is obviated, while means are provided for attaching the device without necessitating an alteration of the connected parts, such as a cycle fork and the wheel-hub spindle. The device is formed of a flat metal strip bent round at each end into an oval form, as shown in Fig. 1, the ends a<1> being arranged to form a splayed or inclined butt joint close to one of the curves. To prevent the lower longer limb a<4> from being pressed up against the opposite side, a rubber block or a coiled spring b<1>, or a flat spring b<2>, may be inserted, as shown in Fig. 9, in connection with a spring applied between the handle-bar K and the stem ; two or more of these devices may be used in this position. For attaching this device to existing articles, ears C, F are provided upon the oval and bent in at rightangles, as shown in Fig. 4, in connection with a spring similar to those described in the prior Specification. If desired, a hinge joint may be formed at one end of the spring.
Patent GB-190322085-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Purifying and Deodorizing Oils and Fatty Matters
Inventor: GODARD CHARLES
Filed: 1903-10-13
Granted: 1903-12-10
Abstract: 22,085. Godard, C. Oct. 16, A.D. 1902, [date applied for under Patents Act, A.D. 1901]. Fats and fatty oils ; soaps.-Fats and fatty oils, such as cocoa oil, are purified by agitation with silicate of soda at a suitable temperature. The silicated soap deposited may be used in soap making. The neutral oil or fat is separated, and, when necessary, filtered and bleached, it is finally deodorized by treatment with steam under pressure in the apparatus shown in Fig. 1. The liquid fat or oil introduced through the pipe 4 flows through the perforated plates 2, meeting an upward current of steam supplied through the pipe 9. The arrangement of the perforations in the plate 2 is preferably quincuncial, as indicated in Fig. 2.
Patent GB-190407226-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Shop Window Display Cards.
Inventor: CAVEN ARTHUR WINTON
Filed: 1904-03-25
Granted: 1905-02-02
Abstract: 7226. Caven, A. W. March 25. Advertising; displaying.-Display cards, carrying information, advertisements, &c. are formed with slots C<1>, C<2>, C, or indentations to engage with the lugs A' on supports for boots, shoes, and other articles. The card is placed between the boot &c. and the support A, the slots allowing the card to be adjusted for various sized boots &c.
Patent GB-190411827-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Display Racks for Merchandise.
Inventor: DURKEE EUGENE WINSLOW
Filed: 1904-05-24
Granted: 1904-06-30
Abstract: 11,827. Durkee, E. W. Oct. 19, A.D. 1903, [date applied for under Patents Act, A.D. 1901]. Displaying and storing.-Relates to a revoluble rack or stand for displaying boxes of standard size, containing packages of spices and other merchandise, just as received from the shipper or manufacturer. A hexagonal top d, having three long and three short sides and provided with a moulding d' round the edges, is secured to a flange c mounted upon a standard b mounted in a metal base a, the moulding being connected by uprights f with brackets e<1> cast with or secured to a threelegged spider e, the hub of which fits over the standard and is kept in place by a pin 2. The boxes are supported by triangular brackets h fixed by screws 5 to the uprights f, each comprising a web 3 for the bottom edge of the box, a depending flange 4, converging ribs 6 parallel to those on the opposite upright, and a central lug 7. The underside may be provided with depending lugs 8 situated on opposite sides of the lug 7 for holding the top of the box in position, or stringers 9, Fig. 5, extending between adjacent brackets may be employed. A box is placed in the rack with its lid or cover outermost, to facilitate display of the contents, or, if kept closed, the cover may be provided with a label facsimile of the contents.
Patent GB-190412982-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus for Delivering Checks or Tickets to the Public and Recording the Number and Value of same.
Inventor: CARTNER THOMAS HENRY
Filed: 1904-06-08
Granted: 1905-07-08
Abstract: 12,982. Cartner, T. H., and Warby, J. L. June 8. Checks and tokens, issuing; tickets, issuing.- The apparatus has two vertical tubes a, Fig. 4, shown in section, which contain the circular metal checks or tickets band are provided at the base with openings for sliding the bottom checks out by the fingers or ejecting slides l provided with full-stroke ratchets and pawls n, o. As the metal check issues, it makes circuit at the end of its movement between spring flanged plates c, or, in the case of a non-conducting ticket, forces one of these plates against a fixed stop, in either case completing an electric circuit containing an electromagnetic counting-apparatus and an indicating- dial, Fig. 8, with hands and scales to show the number of checks issued in shillings and pounds, and other adjustable hands p for marking given positions of the registering-hands.
Patent GB-190414049-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Machines for Fleshing Hides
Inventor: LOMBARD WALTER EDWIN
Filed: 1904-06-21
Granted: 1904-07-21
Abstract: 14,049. Lombard, W. E., and Luce, E.T. June 21. Hides and skins, raw, treating.-In a machine for fleshing hides as described in Specification No. 12,215, A.D. 1903, means are provided for unhairing and fleshing simultaneously. For removing the hair, a second knife cylinder 90 is mounted beneath the bed-roll 12 in the ends of the arms 91. These arms are pivoted at 92, and connected at their lower ends to screw rods 93 adjustably mounted in brackets 94. Adjustable stops 97 are provided to limit the inward motion of the cylinder 90, but the cylinder may yield to inequalities of the hide by means of springs on the rods 93. A second bed-roll 98, to co-operate with the cylinder 90, is mounted on extensions 99 of the arms 23 which carry the fleshing-roller 22. The cylinder 90 is rotated, at a slower speed than the fleshing-roller, by means of a chain 101.
Patent GB-190415063-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Tools for Cutting and Expanding Steam Pipe Boiler Tubes or the like.
Inventor: SHACKELFORD EDGAR
Filed: 1904-07-05
Granted: 1904-10-20
Abstract: 15,063. Shackelford, E., and Webster, N. July 5. Tube expanders &c.-The body a of a tool for cutting steam pipes is made with a chamber b, part of which c contains a cutter d on a shaft e carried in a block f, which is supported and moved radially by a lever g, pivoted at h and acted on by a screw i and a bevelled block m suspended against the end n of the lever by a screw in a slot l. The tool is placed in the tube x, and a collar s is slid along to w and fixed by a set-screw. The part a is rotated by the ratchet wrench v, and the cutter is forced against the tube by the screw i. Rollers o are journalled between recesses p in the part a and the head pieces q. Instead of a block m, a conepointed screw i may be used. For smoothing the interior of the tube, the cutter d is replaced by a plain-faced roller, and, for ridging thin tubes, it is in the form of a double cone.
Patent GB-190417199-A (GB)
Title: Uniform Coating of Cylinders with Deposit Forming Liquids.
Inventor: MERTENS EDUARD
Filed: 1904-08-05
Granted: 1905-02-16
Abstract: 17,199. Mertens, E. Aug. 5. Coating surfaces with liquids; lacquering.-A wiping-device for use in methods of uniformly coating surfaces with liquids, as in lacquering, photography, and the ceramic industry, is moved simultaneously in the direction of the axis of the rotating cylinder, or it may be rotated with the cylinder, while sliding along it. The device is applicable in cases where the cylinders, in addition to rotating, receive other motions. The wiping- device a is preferably placed obliquely to the axis of the cylinder c. The German Specification No. 125,917 is referred to.