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Patent GB-190217513-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and connected with the Handling or Moving and Sorting of Merchandise and Particularly with the Loading and Unloading of Ships or other Vessels
Inventor: FRANCIS JAMES EDWARD
Filed: 1902-08-08
Granted: 1903-08-08
Abstract: 17,513. Francis, J. E. Aug. 8. Drawings to Specification. Sorting.-Consists of an improved method of, and apparatus for, handling or moving and sorting merchandize, especially in connection with loading and unloading ships. A platform, either movable or fixed, is arranged over a number of conveyers, and on it goods from the hold of a vessel, say, are deposited and sorted so as to be placed on the appropriate conveyers, which carry them to the warehouse, wagon, or other destination.
Patent GB-190217826-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Injectors.
Inventor: BROOKE ROBERT GRUNDY
Filed: 1902-08-13
Granted: 1903-06-25
Abstract: 17,826. Brooke, R. G. Aug. 13. Injectors.-To facilitate cleansing, the injector casing is split along a line E-E, Fig. 2, which turns to one side to leave in one piece the socket for the usual steam cone and spindle (not shown). The valves 1 and 2 thus formed are each fitted with lugs by which they are bolted together. The part 4<a>, of the combining-tube may be made in one piece, and grooved on the outside to engage with a flange 9<a>. The two valves 1, 2 of the casing may be secured together by a nut 14, Fig. 6, which forces the coned end of the pipe 13 on to the coned ends of the delivery tubes. A nut may similarly abut against a coned shoulder, or the cones may be approximated by bolts and flanges. In the modification shown in Fig. 11, the mixing and delivery tubes are made integral and coned exteriorly to engage with an axial conical hole formed in the split valves of the casing. The combined tube is forced on to its seats by bolts 33 connecting the flanges 34, 35. In another modification, the steam cone and part of the com- bining-tube are made separate from the injector body, and are grooved externally to engage with a retaining-flange.
Patent GB-190219284-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Signalling Apparatus.
Inventor: MEAD JAMES ROBERT
Filed: 1902-09-02
Granted: 1902-11-20
Abstract: 19,284. Mead, J. R., and Robinson, A. B. Sept. 2. Signals, flag and indicator or visible. -Relates to signalling-apparatus f o r use, according to flag code, in signalling from shore to vessels at sea, or on vessels, &c., the objects being to enable the signals t o b e displayed effectively in any desired direction, and to obviate fluttering. The frame 2 of the apparatus is pivotally mounted on the base-plate 1, and is also pivoted at the top in a crosshead secured by guys 9, so that it can be turned to display the signals 25 in the required direction. A pi n 11, adapted to engage in the recesses 12 in the base-plate, enables the frame to be secured in the position in which it is set. The frame is provided with an operating-drum 14 and blocks 15 for the endless halyards 13, to which are secured a number of open-ended signal carriers, each consisting of top and bottom cross-bars 17, 18, which are notched at the ends for engagement with the guide-rods 20, and are grooved to receive the interchangeable signal frames 24. The signals 25 consist of a covering of canvas, bunting, &c., of different colours and designs according to the code, applied to the frames 24 ; or the ordinary signal flags may be attached to the frames, preferably by sewing them to the textile covering. The signals are raised and lowered by rotating the drum 14, and, while one signal is being displayed, a second signal may be set on the other side of the apparatus.
Patent GB-190222403-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or connected with what are known as Trapped Gullies, more particularly Trapped Yard Gullies.
Inventor: ROGERS THOMAS WILLIAM
Filed: 1902-10-15
Granted: 1903-08-20
Abstract: 22,403. Rogers, T. W. Oct. 15. Gully traps.-Relates, more particularly, to yard gullies for receiving the discharge from baths, sinks, &c. The various down-pipes pass vertically through the grid, which is in two parts b, b<1> fitting together by a rabbeted joint b<2>. The part b is removable, and the part b<1> is preferably fixed, to serve for holding in position the discharge pipes c. The upper edge a' of the gully is raised to prevent splashing, and a flange a' may be provided as a support or surface finish. The trapped portion d is fitted with a cleansing-opening furnished with a cover g. The box a may fit into an ordinary gully.
Patent GB-190224474-A (GB)
Title: Automatic Railway Wagon and Carriage Coupler
Inventor: CLARK JAMES
Filed: 1902-11-08
Granted: 1903-07-30
Abstract: 24,474. Clark, J. Nov. 8. Couplings, automatic.-The coupling-link E, Fig. 1, is supported by a forked link D pivoted at c to a lever C on a transverse shaft B. When the wagons meet, the link E strikes the end of the adjacent wagon, and causes the link D to draw from the recess g<1> in the bracket G a locking-bolt f which is withdrawn into the boss of the lever C, so that the link E falls into the coupling- hook of the adjacent wagon. The locking-bolt f<2> forms part of a forked rod f passing over and pivoted to the link D. To prevent the link E from jumping back on the impact of the wagons, a steel fork J, shown in plan in Fig. 7, is attached to the link D so as to bear upon the underside of the coupling-hook of the adjacent wagon. When the wagons are on a curve, one of the prongs of the fork bears against the side of the coupling- hook and serves as a guide. One end of the shaft B is fitted with a spiral spring, which prevents the locking-bolt f<2> from moving laterally out of the recess g<1>, and is also fitted at each end with a handle, which enables the shaft B to be moved in its bearings when it is necessary to let the coupling-chain fall into an inoperative position. The lateral motion of the shaft compresses the spiral spring, moving the locking-bolt f<2> out of the recess g<1>, and causing the coupling-link to fall under the buffer beam.
Patent GB-190301596-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Cooling, Condensing and Radiating Apparatus.
Filed: 1903-01-22
Granted: 1903-11-26
Abstract: 1596. Albany Manufacturing Co., and Lamplough, F. Jan. 22. Condensers.-The enlarged ends of a number of tubes a are forced into hexagonal or other shapes such as can fill the whole of a plane leaving no intermediate spaces. The tubes may also be stamped into heavy longitudinal flutes. The hexagonal ends are placed in contact and brazed or soldered together into a block of a suitable shape. They are then fitted into the back and front of the tank or casing b, the metal of which is cut out to fit them tightly, the joints being brazed or soldered. Air passing through the tubes condenses the water or other liquid.
Patent GB-190306431-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Inflated Cushions and the like for Beds, Pillows, Surgical Appliances, Harness and Saddlery Linings and Pads and the like.
Inventor: AULTON EMMA MARGARET
Filed: 1903-03-20
Granted: 1904-01-14
Abstract: 6431. Aulton, E. M. March 20. Pads; bandages; ankle supports; trusses; kneecaps for personal wear; shields and guards.- Pneumatic pads are provided for surgical appliances and other purposes. Fig. 4 shows the pads applied to a false horse collar. Rubber bags C are contained in separate compartments a, arranged to suit the anatomy of the person or animal, permitting of pressure being applied to or removed from a particular spot. The bags have rubber valves D which are inserted through holes in flaps B and the flaps pushed into the compartments. Moulded rubber hock-caps, Fig. 5, for applying pressure to thorough-pins, spavins, and the like in horses, retaining dressings in place, &c., are laced to the limb, and the compartments a' are solutioned to the cap in the required positions. The valve D may extend outside the compartment as shown. Rubber horse-boots, Figs. 10 and 14, for supporting joints and the like, preventing sprains, &c., have pneumatic compartments a<1> arranged as required. The boots are secured by lacing and straps G<xx>. Caps, Fig. 11, with pneumatic compartments a' are used to cover the heels of the animal in the stable to prevent capped elbows. The pads are also applied to surgical appliances, such as trusses, bandages, knee-caps, and ankle-boots, for the treatment of sprains and the like in human beings, in which case their covers may be of linen or woollen or other material. Fig. 16 shows a perforated rubber ankle-boot having an inflated bag a'. Figs. 17 and 17<a> respectively represent bandages for applying pressure to a particular spot, or removing it therefrom, as in the case of a vaccination shield.
Patent GB-190310895-A (GB)
Title: Collapsible Card-board-box.
Inventor: BRETT JOSEPH
Filed: 1903-05-13
Granted: 1903-09-17
Abstract: 10,895. Brett, J., and Robinson, E. May 13. Folding boxes of cardboard for cakes &c.are formed from a blank, which is cut and scored as shown in Fig. 2. The back c and front b have flaps g, g<1>, which engage in slits h in the ends d, e. The cover f has flaps i, which pass within the ends d, e, and a flap k having tongues l, which engage in slits m in the front b. A tape or like handle n may be secured to the back c.
Patent GB-190311640-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Steam Generator Flue Tubes.
Inventor: BOWER THOMAS FLETCHER
Filed: 1903-05-21
Granted: 1903-08-27
Abstract: 11,640. Bower, T. F. May 21. Plates, securing tubes to.-Relates to means for securing the ends of conical flue tubes to the heads of a boiler. The flue tube has its intake end larger than its discharge end 3. On the discharge end is a sleeve firmly secured to it and adapted to fit an opening in the rear head of the boiler. At the other end 2 of the flue, a sleeve 5 is screwed in and a reinforce band 6 fixed outside. Each end is secured to the corresponding head by lock-nuts 7, 8, which bear on opposite sides of the heads.
Patent GB-190312113-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Firing Mechanism for Ships' Guns.
Inventor: MARKHOF LUDWIG JOSEF MAUTNER R
Filed: 1903-05-27
Granted: 1904-01-21
Abstract: 12,113. Markhof, L. J. Mautner, Ritter von. May 27. Ordnance, discharging by means external to breech mechanism.-Relates to electrical mechanism for automatically firing a gun when it reaches the required elevation, provided it has been correctly trained. Fig. 1 shows a vertical section of the device for closing the firing-circuit when the gun reaches the proper elevation, Fig. 7 a side elevation of the device for preventing the discharge except when the firing-mechanism has become operative, and Fig. 9 shows the electrical connections. When the required elevation is attained, a sphere 6, Fig. 1, guided between bars 5 in a casing 3, rolls against a spring 10, and presses it against a piece 11, thereby completing the firing-circuit through a firing-device z, Fig. 9, provided the trigger 29 has been pulled so as to make contact between pieces 30, 31. The casing 3, Fig. 1, is pivoted to a frame 2, vertically suspended from a rod 1 secured parallel to the gun axis, and the bars 5 are elevated for range by a screw 18 engaging in a pivoted nut 17 on the casing. The sphere 6 may be put out of action by a screw 14. A second sphere 15 for indicating when the gun attains the required elevation is mounted outside the casing. The revolutions of the screw 18 may be registered by a pin-wheel 23, with which a nose on a ring 22 on the screw 18 engages, or by an index connected to the casing and working over the helically-divided conical surface of the operating-wheel 20. The trigger 29 is arranged on the rear and of the sight bar, and is pulled when the gun is correctly trained. The trigger, when released, makes contact with a spring 36, Figs. 7 and 9, connected through an electromagnet 33 with the spring 10, so that, if contact is made between the spring 10 and the piece 11 before the trigger is pulled, the armature 32 of the electromagnet 33 locks the trigger until contact is broken between the spring 10 and the piece 11. In order to prevent discharge, unless it occurs immediately the firing-circuit is closed, an electromagnet 41, its armature 44, and an adjustable contact-piece 43 are arranged in the firing-circuit so that, when the firing-circuit is closed, the spring end 42 of the armature is caused to slide gradually off the contact-pieces 43, thereby breaking the firing- circuit. The trigger, when released, raises the armature 44 to the initial position.
Patent GB-190315714-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Window Holders for Sliding Sashes
Inventor: AINLEY GEORGE
Filed: 1903-07-16
Granted: 1904-05-19
Abstract: 15,714. Ainley, G. July 16. Window holders.- A bolt C having a projection E slides in a metal casing A, which is attached to the meeting-rail of the bottom sash, with a lip F on the inner edge. The sashes are held by pushing the bolt C into holes in a metal plate attached to the upper sash stile, and giving it a quarter-turn to fit the projection E into the head of the T-slot D.
Patent GB-190315759-A (GB)
Title: Improvement in Waist Belts.
Inventor: KLUGE ALBERT
Filed: 1903-07-16
Granted: 1904-07-16
Abstract: 15,759. Kluge, A. July 16. Belts.-Waistbelts for blouses or jackets are provided with a vertical strips attached to a hook h fastened by sewing &c. to the band b of the belt. By means of a safety-pin passing through the strip s, the belt is kept pointed downwards. The band b of the belt may be formed in one piece.
Patent GB-190318282-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Thread Brakes for Warp Drums of Drum Printing Machines
Inventor: SCHMIDT FRANZ
Filed: 1903-08-24
Granted: 1904-06-30
Abstract: 18,282. Schmidt, F. Aug. 24. Printing yarns.-A warp-printing drum 3 is provided with a roughened brake roller 4 common to all the threads 2. The roller 4 may be loaded by weights 13 hung on terminal pulleys, or by sliding weights 12 on levers 11, or by adjustable springs, or otherwise. The threads 2 pass from the cops &c. 1 through eyes or mails 6 and over guide-bars 7, 8 to the roller 4, and thence over a guide-bar 9 and through eyes 10 to the drum 3. The guide-bars 7, 8, 9 may be stationary or mounted to rotate, or may be replaced by eyes, or may be dispensed with, and instead the threads may be given one or more turns round the roller 4.
Patent GB-190319276-A (GB)
Title: Improvements connected with Furnace Firebridges and Adjoining Parts of Steam Generators.
Inventor: BROWN GEORGE WILLIAM
Filed: 1903-09-07
Granted: 1903-10-08
Abstract: 19,276. Brown, G. W., and Norton, G. M. Sept. 7. Firebridges; smoke-consuming.-In steam-generator furnaces, particularly those in which small coal or refuse is burnt, means are provided for conducting air from the ashpit to the space beyond the firebridge. Figs. 1 and 3 show, in elevation and plan respectively, the air-conduits as they traverse the firebridge c. Groups of pipes k are fitted with dampers p operated from the front. The pipes are provided with lengths h<1>, g<1>, which have additional apertures g' on their undersurfaces.
Patent GB-190320021-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Treatment of Trade Effluents
Inventor: TURNER JOHN
Filed: 1903-09-17
Granted: 1904-08-11
Abstract: 20,021. Turner, J. Sept. 17. Foul waters, treating; precipitants.-To precipitate solid matters from trade effluents, soap, such as resin soap, preferably in solution, or fats and alkali are added. The mixture is agitated, and treated with an acid or a metallic salt such as aluminium sulphate. Air for oxidation purposes may be blown through the mixture or through the effluent previous to treatment.
Patent GB-190321659-A (GB)
Title: A Perforated Cake Tin
Inventor: HAYNES CHARLES WILLIAM
Filed: 1903-10-08
Granted: 1904-06-23
Abstract: 21,659. Haynes, C. W. Oct. 8. Baking-tins for cakes are provided with a false bottom B which is perforated and rests on a ledge on the inside of the tin, the surface A of the tin between the two bottoms being also perforated. A plain plate may be substituted for the perforated one if desired.
Patent GB-190323623-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Padlock Fastenings of Curb Bracelets and the like
Inventor: LANCELOTT GEORGE ERNEST
Filed: 1903-10-31
Granted: 1903-12-03
Abstract: 23,623. Lancelott, G. E. Oct 31. Jewellery fastenings; bracelets.-Relates to padlocks for fastening curb bracelets &c. When the padlock is closed, the rounded end f<2> presses against a projection c<5> formed on the side of the sliding piece c, thereby moving it longitudinally against the action of the spring E and allowing the projection c<5> to enter the slot f The padlock is unfastened by pressing the piece c<3>. The box a<1>, which contains the spring E, is made of sheet metal, and has a continuation a<2> which is fastened to one of the side-plates of the padlock.
Patent GB-190324242-A (GB)
Title: An Automatic Vent for Casks, Tanks, Jars or other Vessels
Inventor: RICHARDS WILLIAM
Filed: 1903-11-09
Granted: 1904-10-27
Abstract: 24,242. Richards, W. Nov. 9. Venting jars &c.-Relates to a vent peg which consists of a metal tube A, screwed into the jar by its part F, and in which is a ball B pressed against a rubber seating C by the spring E. The ball B operates against the spring E in response to any vacuum caused in the jar or other vessel. A screwed ring D keeps the seating C in position.
Patent GB-190325718-A (GB)
Title: Improved Means for Simultaneously Fastening or Unfastening the Doors of Railway Carriages
Inventor: MACDONALD WILLIAM JOHN BLACK
Filed: 1903-11-25
Granted: 1904-09-29
Abstract: 25,718. Macdonald, W. J. B. Nov. 25. Doors, locking simultaneously. - Railway carriage doors are simultaneously f a s tened or unfastened from the guard's van or engine by means of bolts B, pivoted at C and connected by wires, rods, chains, or cords, which may be enclosed in piping, to an operating- lever N P at one end, and to a pivoted bar K L at the other. The bolt B works behind a metal plate D and is projected across the edge of the door, which is protected by a plate F. The wires &c. are fitted with springs S at the ends of the carriages, and are coupled between the carriages by links, hooks, &c. with screw bolts and balls for tightening. The direct or return wires &c. are crossed between carriages which have doors opening in opposite directions. A wheel and pulleys may be used instead of the lever KL.
Patent GB-190403910-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Rotary Engines.
Inventor: FORD ANDREW FRANCIS
Filed: 1904-02-16
Granted: 1904-05-19
Abstract: 3910. Ford, A. F., and Schluting, W. Feb. 16. Annular-chamber type of rotary engines. The casing C has a central recessed part D, through which passes a piston disc G fitted with packing- rings H. Three wedge-shaped piston vanes I are mounted on projections on the periphery of the piston disc, and rotate in the annular chamber O. Two oppositely-arranged rocking abutments U are mounted on axles V<1>, and have external crank arms connected through springs to a common reversing- lever. As the piston vanes pass the abutments, they rock against the action of the springs. Two rotary valves P control the supply of steam to duplicate ports S<1>, S<3>, and the valves have external crank arms connected to the reversing-lever which actuates the abutments.
Patent GB-190412638-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Draught Regulators for Steam Boiler Furnaces.
Inventor: COURTOT LOUIS
Filed: 1904-06-03
Granted: 1905-04-27
Abstract: 12,638. Courtot, L. June 3. Pistons.-Relates to the diaphragm of a pressurecontrolled draught - regulator steam boiler. The shape of the diaphragm c in extreme positions is shown by full and dotted lines, and the normal shape of the portion c<2> is that assumed by the corresponding annular part of any resilient diaphragm under pressure, so that, when pressure acts in the regulator, no deformation occurs before the rod e commences to rise.
Patent GB-190414716-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Counting Frame or Apparatus.
Inventor: WOLODARSKY HIRSH
Filed: 1904-06-30
Granted: 1905-05-04
Abstract: 14,716. Wolodarsky, H. June 30. Calculating-apparatus.-A money-reckoner consists of a frame a having parallel wires, one for each denomination, and each having on it as many sliding beads c as there are units in its denomination. These beads may be made to represent coins, and the frame may either be made wider at the " shillings" wire d or have only ten beads on this wire and another wire for half-sovereigns.
Patent GB-190417027-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Water and other Liquid Meters
Inventor: STERN HUGO
IPC: G01F1/06
Filed: 1904-08-03
Granted: 1905-06-08
Abstract: 17,027. Stern, H. Aug. 3. Counting-apparatus.-Rotary liquid meters are provided with counting and cost-indicating apparatus, in which rotating discs carry the numbers under perforations in the cover-plate. Figs. 1, 2, and 3 show a meter in which the water passes through the strainer 13 and rotates a vane wheel b, which through toothed gearing actuates a toothed wheel m carrying a tappet n. This tappet moves a wheel o mounted on a spindle p, upon which is also fixed a wheel q having one tooth only, and also the units disc j. The wheel q at every revolution turns the wheel r to the extent of one tooth. The spindle s of the wheel r also carries a single-tooth wheel and the tens disc j<1>. Similarly, the hundreds disc is operated. To indicate the cost, a second series of discs 3, 7 may be used, as shown in Fig. 6. The wheel q operates a wheel 2 having twelve teeth. The disc 3 is fixed on the spindle 1 of the wheel 2, and on the same spindle is also fixed a single-toothed wheel 4 gearing with a wheel 5 having twenty teeth and fixed to a spindle carrying the shillings disc 7. The wheel 2 may be raised upon its spindle against the action of a spring 8, whereby it is taken out of gear with the wheel q, when the discs 3, 7 may be turned back again to zero. As an alternative, there may be two sets of figures upon each disc, the upper set indicating the amount consumed, while the lower set indicates the cost. To prevent damage by frost, thin metal diaphragms 9, secured in sockets 10, are provided in the side walls of the meter. The diaphragms deflect to allow for expansion.
Patent GB-190420273-A (GB)
Title: Process for the Production of a Stable Non-alcoholic Solution of Iron-peptone or Iron-manganese-peptone.
Inventor: BROMHEAD SAMUEL SIDNEY
Filed: 1904-09-20
Granted: 1904-11-24
Abstract: 20,273. Bromhead, S. S., [Chemische Fabrik Helfenberg]. Sept. 20. Peptones.-Relates to the preparation of non- alcoholic solutions of iron-peptones and ironmanganese-peptones suitable for use as medicines in cases of chlorosis, anµmia, and the like. A solution of ferrum peptonatum, or ferromanganese peptonatum, slightly acidified with hydrochloric acid, is cooled to 0‹ C. and impregnated with carbon dioxide under pressure. The solution is then kept in airtight bottles for some months. An unstable combination of peptone and carbonic acid forms. The carbonic acid tends to preserve the liquid from decomposition.