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Patent GB-190221998-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or connected with Bolts or Fastenings for Doors or the like.
Inventor: FAGES EMILE
Filed: 1902-10-09
Granted: 1903-02-05
Abstract: 21,998. Fages, E. Oct. 29, A.D. 1901, [date applied for under Patents Act, A.D. 1901]. Sliding bolts; latches.-A latch or bolt for a door &c. is provided with means whereby the door can be bolted at the top and bottom as well as at the side so as to prevent it from being broken open. A stirrup or clamp b is secured to the rear end of the latch bolt a by means of screws &c., and to ears on this stirrup are pivoted links c. The other end of each of the links is pivoted to a socket d clamped or screwed to a rod e working in guides and taking into a bolt g. The motion of the bolt a is transferred to the bolts g by means of the links, and upon shooting or retracting the bolt a, the bolts g are simultaneously shot into or withdrawn from staples or sockets h, i in the door frame and the floor. In modifications, the links are curved and work between guide-studs, or they may be slotted to engage guide-studs. The stirrup can be arranged so as to control a number of bolts for securing the door at the top and bottom.
Patent GB-190222824-A (GB)
Title: Manufacture of a New Sulphurised Dyestuff.
Inventor: IMRAY OLIVER
Filed: 1902-10-20
Granted: 1903-09-17
Abstract: 22,824. Imray, O., [Farbwerke vorm. Meister, Lucius, & Br³ning]. Oct. 20. Dyes, artificial.-A blue-black sulphuretted dyestuff, differing from that described in the French Specification No. 315,669, is produced by oxidizing a mixture of p-amido-p-oxydiphenylamine and phenol with a ferricyanide, hypochlorite, &c., and heating the oxidation product with sulphur, sodium sulphide, and water, and a little common salt, or with an alkali polysulphide. The mass may be used directly for dyeing, or the dye-stuff may be separated by air or acids. The product becomes more greenish-blue-black if the operation is conducted at a higher temperature. The Specification refers also to the French Specifications Nos. 284,387 and 304,884, and to the German Specification No. 116,337.
Patent GB-190228536-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Cartridge Boxes and similar Receptacles, and in the Manufacture thereof.
Inventor: BERNHUBER LEO
Filed: 1902-12-24
Granted: 1903-03-19
Abstract: 28,536. Bernhuber, L. Dec. 24. Knapsacks. - The material from which the receptacles are constructed is made by glueing sticks of cane between sheets of paper, or sheets of fabric covered with paper, to form a stiffening, and then glueing raw hide to one or both sides of the stiffening, all glueing operations being performed under pressure. The stiffening is bent into box-shape before the hide is attached, so that the joint 3 of the hide on the outside does not come opposite to the joint 4 on the inside.
Patent GB-190301178-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Facsimile or Autograph Telegraph Systems.
Inventor: BOULT ALFRED JULIUS
Filed: 1903-01-16
Granted: 1903-04-02
Abstract: 1178. Boult, A. J., [Gruhn, E. K.]. Jan. 16. Telegraphs.-Relates to a form of autograph or facsimile telegraph transmitter, in which line currents varying in power are used, the variations being obtained by resistances in circuit of the parts corresponding to the two rectilinear motions. Fig. shows an elevation of the moving parts. The pencil b is attached to a bar c able to rotate on a pivot d, which is mounted in a block e sliding between guides f. The pivot spindle d carries a cross-bar, to which insulated crossing rods g are attached. The ends of the rods g are connected by a resistance h, in the form of an arc, which moves over a contact rod l. The resistance h may be in the form of a carbon rod tapering from each end to the centre, or of a wire spiral having coils of varying diameter, or of wire varying in thickness, so that the resistance per unit length decreases towards the ends. Two such arrangements may be employed for the two rectilinear motions. or, as shown in the Figure, a curved contact bar k may be caused to travel over a resistance bar m. The bars and resistances are arranged in two circuits connecting a battery to two separate lines, a common earth being employed.
Patent GB-190302650-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Pneumatic Fluid-elevators or Pumps.
Inventor: BOULT ALFRED JULIUS
Filed: 1903-02-04
Granted: 1903-04-23
Abstract: 2650. Boult. A. J., [Montenegro y Van Halen, A.]. Feb. 4. Direct air-pressure apparatus.-Relates to apparatus of the kind m which the water &c. is admitted to a chamber through a foot suction valve, and discharged therefrom by admitting air under pressure and simultaneously closing the air outlet. The spindles of the air admission and exhaust valves 6, 7, Fig. 7, have a limited vertical motion in a slide 12 vertically movable by a float lever 14, the valve 7 being normally held in its highest position in the slide 12 by a weighted lever 18. The lever 14 is retained in its extreme highest and lowest positions by hooks 24, 25, Fig. 9, which are pulled out of action alternately, by a lever 27 operated by means of two floats. One of these floats is fixed at the lower end of a tube 28 pivoted to the lever and reaching nearly to the bottom of the chamber, and the other slides on the tube. In operation, on the chamber becoming full, the lever 27 rises and disengages the hook 25 from the lever 14, which rises smartly, closing the exhaust valve 7 and opening the admission valve 6. A similar action takes place when the chamber becomes nearly empty. The valve gear is so arranged that, during the motion from one extreme position to the other, both valves are closed at once for a short interval.
Patent GB-190302893-A (GB)
Title: A Waterproof Coat especially adapted for Tramway and Motor Car Drivers.
Inventor: SEAMAN JOHN EZEKIEL
Filed: 1903-02-07
Granted: 1903-10-01
Abstract: 2893. Seaman, J. E., and Jamieson, A. Feb. 7. Waterproof coats, capes, and aprons.-A waterproof coat, adapted for use by tramcar and motorcar drivers, is formed with a closed front which, while protecting the driver, allows him perfect freedom and ample ventilation. It consists of a fore part A cut in one piece, to which a collar B is attached, the collar being fastened at the back by means of a strap and buckle C or any other suitable fastener. The back of the coat is cut in two pieces D, E with sufficient cloth left to lap over, this lap extending from the collar to the bottom of the armhole, when a cape is worn, and as low as the seat when no cape is worn. The lower part thus forms an apron open at the back to any desired width, thereby securing sufficient ventilation. The sleeves are fitted with inner elastic cuffs F, and are faced with leather on the underside. The front of the coat is lined with woollen cloth or other suitable material. The coat may be made with a fixed or detachable circular cape, which, if detachable, is fastened to the collar by means of spring buttons or fasteners G.
Patent GB-190304159-A (GB)
Title: Improved Metallic Window Frame.
Inventor: EATON ROBERT GEORGE WILLIAM
Filed: 1903-02-21
Granted: 1903-08-06
Abstract: 4159. Baton, R. G. W. Feb. 21. Glazing roofs ; windows.-A slot is cut in the web of a T-iron bar, moulding, or glazing-bar A, and the ends of cross-bars B,C are cut away and formed with wedgeshaped tenons which are inserted through the slot so as to abut against one another, and are fixed by riveting the ends.
Patent GB-190304480-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Flash Light Apparatus
Inventor: SUSANKA LEOPOLD
Filed: 1903-02-25
Granted: 1903-03-26
Abstract: 4480. Susanka, L. Feb. 25. Lamps, actinic.- Relates to a flash light for photographic exposures fitted with devices for catching the fumes. A hood f is supported by a yoke g and connected to the peripheries of the hinged lid band the frame a. The flash powder is placed in a receptacle at i on the hinged bottom c, which is held back by a thread k passing over the flash powder, against the action of the springs h. When the powder is ignited, the thread is burnt through, and the bottom c is raised by the springs h, driving the fumes before it into the bag f.
Patent GB-190305081-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Galvanic Batteries
Inventor: JACOBSON ALEX JOHANNES
Filed: 1903-03-04
Granted: 1903-05-07
Abstract: 5081. Jacobson, A. J. March 4. Dry batteries. - Each cell consists of a zinc or other metallic cylinder a enclosing a carbon electrode c. The intervening spaces between the electrodes are filled with blotting-paper or like absorbent material b. The cells are shown in their inverted position, and are separated from one another and from the casing d by asphalt or like insulating-material e, which is also used to cover one end of the casing and cells. The open ends of the zinc electrode cylinders are closed by suitable removable covers or lids f fitting into insulating cup-shaped rings g slid over and upon the upper edges of the cylinders ; or a common cover may be used for all the cells. The batteries are kept dry until required for use, when the blotting-paper &c. is soaked with any suitable electrolyte, such as ammonia solution. The rings g prevent shortcircuiting of the cells by any overflowing of the electrolyte.
Patent GB-190305120-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Resilient Wheels for Vehicles
Inventor: GARE THOMAS
Filed: 1903-03-05
Granted: 1904-03-03
Abstract: 5120. Gare, T. March 5. Disc wheels; wooden wheels; / felloes or rims; packing, elastic; tyres, elastic other than pneumatic. - The rim or corresponding part of a wheel is formed of zig-zag shape, and an india - rubber, leather, or like band is interposed between it and the tyre. In the disc wheel shown in Fig. 1, diamondshaped wooden pieces a are fitted into a hub f formed in two parts, and are held between rings h. The tyre is formed of wedge-shaped pieces c held between rings d, and rests upon a resilient band b placed round the pieces a. Metal strips k are let into the tyre along the tread. The metal tyre m, Fig. 3, of an ordinary form of wheel is secured to a zig-zag rim M by bolts n or the like, which pass through resilient blocks l. In modifications, the blocks may be of wood, and may rest on resilient material interposed between them and the rim, and the metal tyre may be dispensed with.
Patent GB-190308485-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Time Tables and other Indexed Books or Publications.
Inventor: HEMMINGS RALPH LONGBOTTOM
Filed: 1903-04-14
Granted: 1904-01-28
Abstract: 8485. Hemmings, R. L. April 14. Indexing.-Relates to indexed books, suitable for timetables &c. in which the necessity of a separate index is obviated. The leaves or sheets are stepped, and on the projecting edge of each sheet or series of sheets is printed a summary of the matter contained thereon. The cover of the book may be used on its inside as a first sheet. Each projecting leaf edge is of a different colour from the others or from those adjacent to it. In the modification shown in Fig. 3, the book is divided into sections, each section having its own series of leaves cut in graduated sizes. The top, bottom, and side edges of the leaves or portions of the same may be made to project beyond the edges of adjacent leaves in a similar manner, or the corners only of the sheets may be stepped to provide spaces for an index. When a single leaf of any particular size is insufficient to contain all the subject-matter, two or more sheets of the same size may be employed.
Patent GB-190311167-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Cap Spinning, Doubling and Twisting Machinery.
Filed: 1903-05-16
Granted: 1904-03-17
Abstract: 11,167. Firth, W., and Gaunt, Ltd., t. May 16. Spindle apparatus.- To obtain smoother yarns in cap frames an incomplete or crescent - shaped sheet-metal &c. ring 6 is placed at the bottom of the cap 3. The ring has a projecting lip 7, the top 8 of which projects slightly into the cap. The yarn passes under the bottom rim of the cap and then up and over the top of the ring 6. The ends 12 of the space or break 14 are round at the top to facilitate the yarn passing this space.
Patent GB-190311734-A (GB)
Title: Improved Method of Stiffening Toecaps and Heels of Boots and Shoes, Legs of Long Boots and Leggings.
Inventor: CAVE-BROWNE-CAVE HENRY WILMOT
Filed: 1903-05-22
Granted: 1903-07-02
Abstract: 11,734. Cave, H. W. Cave-Browne-. May 22. Leggings.-Relates to a method of stiffening parts of boots, shoes, and leggings. For the stiffening-material, sheets of celluloid, xylonite, pyroxylin, or the like are employed, the material being rendered soft, pliable, and easily moulded by treatment with spirits of wine, methylated spirit with or without camphor, acetone, amyl acetate, methylated ether, or like solvent. This treatment may be effected by soaking the sheets in, damping them with, or exposing them to the natural vapour of, the solvent, with a closed partitioned vessel adapted to prevent the sheets from touching each other, and to prevent evaporation of the solvent. For leggings, the material is placed between the leather and the lining. The boot, shoe, or legging is made up in the ordinary way, the stitches being taken through the celluloid &c. when necessary. The softened material may also be cemented to the leather by celluloid solution &c. After a time, depending on the thickness of the layer, the celluloid becomes firm and elastic. When only a thin layer of stiffening is required, the material may be applied in the form of a solution.
Patent GB-190313420-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Fireboxes.
Inventor: GREAVEN LOUIS
Filed: 1903-06-16
Granted: 1903-12-31
Abstract: 13,420. Greaven, L. June 16. Steam-generator fireboxes.-A firebox, in which provision is made for freedom of expansion, while the use of stay bolts is avoided, is constructed of vertical water tubes connecting one or more water foundation rings, a hollow door frame, and the water and steam space of the boiler. A crown sheet 8, which is made in one piece with the upper part 9 9 of the firebox shell, is secured to the side covering plates 10, by bolt connections 11 which engage oval holes. A hollow foundation ring 13, which is either made in one piece or has its underside closed by a separate bottom plate 20, Fig. 6, supports the grate, and is connected with the crown sheet by means of vertical tubes 14. The door 15 is provided with a hollow door-frame 16, from which water tubes lead to the water and steam space, and to the foundation ring. A " throat plate " 17 affords a socket for the upper ends of the connecting water tubes which constitute the front side of the firebox. Between the tubes and the covering plate is inserted a refractory wall 18 of firebrick or asbestos slabs. Where fireboxes are narrow between the frames and wider at the top, the side tubes are bent to the curve of the side sheet, and secured by being expanded in the crown sheet and beaded in the foundation ring. The firebox may be adapted to a locomotive boiler, especially when liquid fuel is employed.
Patent GB-190313678-A (GB)
Title: Drying Timber
Inventor: GRAY ALEXANDER
Filed: 1903-06-19
Granted: 1904-05-19
Abstract: 13,678. Gray, A. June 19. Drying timber &c.-To ensure uniform drying and prevent warping, the material is alternately heated uniformly and subjected to a vacuum in a uniformly-heated closed vessel, preferably having a steam jacket.
Patent GB-190319474-A (GB)
Title: Portable Waterproof Paper Circular Turkish and Vapour Bath.
Inventor: PRENTICE JAMES
Filed: 1903-09-10
Granted: 1904-07-07
Abstract: 19,474. Prentice, J. Sept. 10. Baths. - A portable waterproof Turkish or vapour bath is made by rolling into a cylinder A a sheet of stiff waterproof paper such as " Willes- "den" waterproof paper, the ends being retained by fasteners. A cloth covering B having an adjustable aperture D for the neck is then placed over the user, who sits in a chair inside the cylinder. The cover may be kept taut by weights E.
Patent GB-190321307-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Driving and Transmission Mechanism for Motor-cars.
Inventor: WEHRLE XAVIER
Filed: 1903-10-03
Granted: 1903-12-31
Abstract: 21,307. WehrlÚ, X. April 10, [date applied for under Patents Act, A.D. 1901]. Motor road vehicles.-Relates to means whereby the steering-wheels of motor cars may be used as driving-wheels. The sbaft f, Fig. 1, connected to the differential gear, rotates in a piece a, which is secured to the springs b and carries a bracket c. The piece d supporting the axle i of the wheel is pivoted between the arms of the bracket c, and is connected to the steering-gear by means of a crank q. The spindle g, rotating in the bracket d and carrying the pinion i, is connected to the shaft f through a ball-and-socket joint o. The internallytoothed rim j is secured to the wheel, and driven by the pinion i. A brake band n can be applied to the exterior of this rim, the fixed point of the band being a pin p in the bracket d.
Patent GB-190327303-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Padlocks.
Inventor: MILLS HENRY
Filed: 1903-12-14
Granted: 1904-10-20
Abstract: 27,303. Mills, H., and Stringer, F. J., [trading as Mills Bros.]. Dec. 14. Padlocks. - Relates to a padlock in which the shackle is locked at the inner instead of the outer end. In the form shown in Fig. 2, the lower part of the sliding shackle A, which is guided by the stump g engaging in the slot h, is forked as shown in Fig. 5, the upper plate E being secured by the rivet f. The sliding bolt F, Fig. 6, which is pressed by the spring n and guided by the stump g, slides in the fork of the shackle A. When the shackle A is pressed downwards against the action of the spring r, the piece k presses back the bolt F until the projection m slips over the top of the piece k. The padlock is unfastened by drawing back the bolt F by means of the key. The bolt F may be arranged to be shot both ways by the key. The piece d, which closes the gap b<1> in the shackle A, also prevents the entry of dust &c. The case C is made in two similar halves, Fig. 3. In the form shown in Fig. 9, when the pivoted shackle G is pressed into its closed position, against the pressure of the spring g<1>, the stump c<1> is disengaged from the slots d in the tumbler or tumblers K, thus allowing the tumblers to be pressed down by the spring e<1> until the projections f<1> strike the stump c<1>. The inner end of the shackle may be adapted to be operated by the key.
Patent GB-190404128-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Appliances for Transporting Supplies to and from Ships at Sea.
Inventor: LEUE GEORG
Filed: 1904-02-18
Granted: 1905-02-18
Abstract: 4128. Leue, G. Feb. 18. Loading and unloading; conveyers.-Relates to endless-rope conveyers for the above purpose, and consists of means for preventing variations in tension in the rope due to the relative movement of the vessels. On the vessel where the rope is driven, it is passed over a series of pulleys, of which one set, mounted on a shaft 13, is movable towards the other set under the pull of the rope and against the thrust of a plunger 23 connected to the shaft 13 and acted on by compressed air or by steam &c. The cylinder in which the plunger moves is fitted with a safety-valve 29 and a pressure gauge, and, in the pipe supplying the pressure fluid is a three-way cock 32, which plunger opens when near the end of its outward stroke to allow escape of pressure-fluid, and which is returned by a spring to its former position on the return of the plunger consequent on the reduction of pressure.
Patent GB-190406779-A (GB)
Title: Improved Means for use in Controlling the Speed of Internal Combustion Engines, and the Combination with Means for such Purpose of Means for use in Regulating the Quality of Explosive Mixture under Varying Speeds.
Filed: 1904-03-21
Granted: 1905-02-09
Abstract: 6779. Wolseley Tool & Motor Car Co., Austin, H., and Remington, A. A. March 21. Gas and explosive-vapour engines, carburetting and governing in. Combustible mixtures are drawn through the ports c, c' and the passage F, from the mix. ing-chamber, formed below the partition f in the adjustable cylindrical valve D. The air and fuel enter the mixing - chamber through the passage G and spraying nozzle a, respectively. The supply of mixture through the ports c, c', and the air supply to the mixing-chamber are regulated by the controlling-valve D, the position of which is adjusted by the engine suction acting on the underside of the piston B. The underside of the piston communicates with the induction passage F through ports g, g<1>, h in the casing A and valve respectively. When automatically regulating the air and mixture supplies, the back of the piston is open to the atmosphere through the port j. This port may, however, be closed, if it is desired to work non-automatically. The position of the valve may be varied by regulating the position of the adjusting-spring b, or by the hand or otherwise operated arm shown in Fig. 2. A modification is described in which the piston is replaced by a flexible diaphragm, the opposite sides of which may be placed in communication with the atmosphere, when working non-automatically by means of a bye-pass. A second slight modification is described in which the piston Bandits working chamber are dispensed with, the valve being used to regulate automatically the air and mixture supplies by means of a governor. The device may be used to control the mixture supply only.
Patent GB-190409946-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or in connection with the Lubrication of Wool in the Manufacture thereof into Yarn or Cloth.
Inventor: CROSFIELD JOSEPH JOHN
Filed: 1904-04-30
Granted: 1905-03-23
Abstract: 9946. Crosfield, J. J., and Markel, K. E. April 30. Lubricating fibres.-Ricimoleic acid, either alone or mixed with other materials, e.g., olive or neatsfoot oil, is employed for lubricating wool prior to carding, combing, and spinning.
Patent GB-190410971-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Cut Out for Silencers of Internal Explosion Engines.
Inventor: SHARPE NATHAN WILLIAM HORATIO
Filed: 1904-05-12
Granted: 1905-04-13
Abstract: 10,971. Sharpe, N. W. H. May 12. Exhaust - silencers.-A device for cutting an exhaust-silencer out of use when desired consists of a valve E, Fig. 1, actuated by a rod F. When the valve is shifted so as to uncover the port D, the gases pass direct into the atmosphere. A spring G normally closes the valve.
Patent GB-190412913-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Couplings for Railway Vehicles.
Inventor: COLES GEORGE JAMES
Filed: 1904-06-07
Granted: 1905-04-13
Abstract: 12,913. Coles, G. J. June 7. Couplings, disconnectible.-The brake pipes of railway vehicles are coupled automatically at the same time as the vehicles are coupled together. Figs. 1 and 2 show the means employed for this purpose in connection with the automatic couplings described in Specification No. 19,275, A.D. 1903, [Abridgment Class Railway &c. vehicles]. The parts a, a<1> by which the vehicles are coupled are provided with pipe spigots d, d' and sockets c, c<1> forming extensions of the branch passages f, g, f<1>, g<1>, which are in communication with the flexible connections k, k<1> leading from the brake pipes. When the vehicles come together for coupling, the spigot d enters the socket c<1>, and the spigot d<1> enters the socket c. When the vehicles are uncoupled, the opening in front of each socket is closed by a flap or other valve m, m<1>, which is kept closed by the pressure of air in the pipes. The spigot, as it approaches the socket, opens the valve, as shown. The inner end of each socket is also closed by a flap or other valve n, n' opening inwards, which, when the vehicles are uncoupled, is closed by the air pressure in the pipes. When the vehicles are coupled, the air released from the pipe of the adjacent vehicle by the opening of the valve m or m<1> opens the valve n or n<1> so as to establish communication between the coupled pipes. As the valves n, n<1> open in opposite directions, one of them will always be opened by the flow of air in the coupled pipes, whichever of the vehicles may happen to be the nearer to the source of compressed air. Instead of the spigot-and-socket joint, the spigot may be arranged to enter an opening packed with an indiarubber ring, or the spigot may slide within an expanding aperture or collar. The pipe connections may be made on the side faces of the coupling parts a, a<1> instead of at the ends as shown.