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Patent GB-190303611-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Curbs Fenders and the like.
Inventor: OSTINS GEORGE FREDERICK
Filed: 1903-02-16
Granted: 1903-10-29
Abstract: 3611. Ostins, G. F., [trading as Hall & Co., J.]. Feb. 16 Fenders.-Fenders are provided with receptacles for coal, fuel, waste paper, &c. at one or both ends. A coal box or cabinet b, Fig. 2, is formed with pins d adapted to enter holes in the top of a fender or curb, and may also be supported by a corner foot e and an extension f to which a dog c may be attached. In a modification, the box b<1>, Fig. 3, may be secured to a plate a' extending from a curb a having no side pieces ; in other forms, the boxes may be attached by hook and eye or dovetail connections. The lids or covers of the boxes may be upholstered or fashioned to serve as seats.
Patent GB-190304032-A (GB)
Title: A New or Improved Apparatus for Lighting and Extinguishing from a Distance Gas Lights Furnished with By-pass Jets
Inventor: FRIEDRICH AUGUST
Filed: 1903-02-20
Granted: 1903-06-11
Abstract: 4032. Friedrich, A. Feb. 20. Gas valves; actuating valves; liquid-seal valves.- Relates to an arrangement for automatically lighting gas lamps furnished with a bye-pass jet as the pressure in the gas mains is increased, and extinguishing them as it is diminished. Above a nipple b screwing on to the gas pipe works a bell c, which is furnished with a slide socket d closed at its upper end and provided with lateral openings g. The gas reaches the interior of the bell through lateral openings e in the nipple, which also has a small passage f leading to the interior of the bell. The slide socket passes into the body h of the mixing-tube p. An annular groove i inside the body is surmounted by a chamber k from which an opening l lead to the burner. An opening leads from the groove i by a passage m to the by e-pass jet. The bell is loaded by disc weights o. The normal day pressure in the gas mains is not sufficient to raise the bell, which rests on the nipple and prevents the gas from entering the socket except through the small passage f. The lateral openings are then opposite the groove i so that gas supplies the bye-pass jet. When the pressure is increased in the evening, the bell is raised and gas passes to the burner and is lighted by the bye-pass jet, which is then extinguished as the openings g are no longer in connection with the groove i. When the pressure falls the bell drops, and the bye-pass is re-lighted from the main flame, the latter being then extinguished.
Patent GB-190305192-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Roller Cleaning Devices for Spinning Machines.
Inventor: HARRISON GEORGE
Filed: 1903-03-05
Granted: 1903-05-21
Abstract: 5192. Harrison, G., [Maheu, V.]. March 5. Rollers and roller heads.-The rollers A, B, C are cleaned by means of a double conical roller D, which rests upon them and is automatically traversed from side to side of the machine. The roller is hollow, and contains a loose rod F carrying a weight G. When the roller is in the position shown in Fig. 1, it is automatically traversed to the right by the revolution of the rollers A, B, C until the projecting end of the rod F engages with a stop K on the frame, when the rod is moved longitudinally so as to displace the weight G and cause the roller to tilt in the opposite direction. The rod F now projects at the opposite end of the roller, which is traversed from right to left until the rod comes in contact with a stop K on the opposite side of the frame, when the reversal is effected as before.
Patent GB-190305990-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Vertical Heaters for use in Briquette Making, and like, Machinery.
Inventor: MIDDLETON ROBERT
Filed: 1903-03-16
Granted: 1904-01-28
Abstract: 5990. Middleton, R. March 16. Moving-stirrer apparatus; framing.-The base and lower part of the sides of a vertical mixing- apparatus for briquette-making materials containing pitch and the like are steam-jacketed, and steam pockets and pipes project across the vessel between the stirring-knives. Steam enters the jacket A', A', A', Figs. 1 and 2, of the containing-vessel G<2> by the pipe N, condensed water escaping by the pipe O. Above the jacket are the internal heating-arrangements B, consisting of cross-tubes, close-ended projecting tubes, and pockets, Fig. 6, all receiving steam from T-shaped connections to vertical pipes, having an air-escape valve at the top to assist initial circulation. The knives C on the shaft D may be removable with the pipes B in place, or the reverse, and bearings are furnished in a girder F across the open top and by the footstep H attached to girders J, which support the beater on the frame R, and also carry cross-girders M for the driving-train shown, which ends in a bevel-wheel D<1> on the shaft with teeth facing downwards. A small escape of steam through a gland around the shaft effects lubrication, and the lowest knife is immediately above the double bottom. Materials are fed in at the open top, and withdrawn through the aperture A<3> regulated by the sliding door E with screw, worm-wheel, and rack operating-gear P, P<1>, P', P<3>.
Patent GB-190306955-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or connected with Cycle Frames.
Inventor: MESSENGER THOMAS
Filed: 1903-03-26
Granted: 1904-02-11
Abstract: 6955. Messenger, T. March 26. Frames.-A lady's cycle is provided with a tube or rod which may be raised to give the diamond frame ; the means for securing the tube in place may be applied for coupling other tubes and rods. The tube may extend from the seat pillar to the head, or it may be divided into two lengths a<1>, a<2>. The part a<1> has an open slot crossed by a pin, and also a stud h projecting through bayonet slots in a sleeve d. The part a<2> being raised, the part a' is turned up, so that its pin engages a hook l. The sleeve d is then slightly turned, slid along over the hook, and finally locked by the stud h. According to the Provisional Specification, the hook is sometimes provided with a screwed shank passing through a female screw in the plugged end of its tube a<2>.
Patent GB-190308992-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Apparatus for Spinning and Doubling.
Inventor: MONCRIEFF ROBERT WIGHTON
Filed: 1903-04-21
Granted: 1904-02-25
Abstract: 8992. Moncrieff, R. W. April 21. Spindde apparatus.- Flyer arms, employed in the manner described in Specifications Nos. 13,860 and 13,861, A.D. 1901, are made of wire bent into the form of coils a, Fig. 2, the ends of which are carried divergently upwards to form the arms b, c having the usual eyes b<1>, c<1>. The coil a fits tightly on the periphery of the disc d, or in a groove d' thereon. Notches are sometimes also made in the disc d, in which the arms b, c engage.
Patent GB-190309182-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Receivers, Condensors, and similar Vessels such as are used in connection with Nitric-acid and other Chemical-manufacturing Plants and for analogous Purposes
Inventor: ROUND WILLIAM
Filed: 1903-04-23
Granted: 1904-03-03
Abstract: 9182. Round, W. April 23. Jars and like vessels.-Consists in forming receivers, condensers, or similar vessels employed in the manufacture of nitric, hydrochloric, and other acids, &c. in two parts a, b, Fig. 1, and arranging a liquid seal, such as of water, sulphuric acid, mercury, or other heavy liquid between them. The vessels, made preferably of enamelled metal, such as iron, or of earthenware, fireclay, ur the like, have outlets a<1> for the condensed liquid, and the covers b have inlets b<1> for the vapours, and, if desired, a charging-hole b<2> closed by a plug b<3>. The outer wall c' of the liquid-seal channel is preferably higher than the inner one c<2>, to prevent the seal from being blown out. The above construction admits of a number of vessels being made with interchangeable parts, so that a broken part may be readily replaced. Various forms of liquid seals may be used, and, if the vessels are exposed to considerable heat, the two sections may be luted or otherwise connected, to prevent the contents from escaping. When a high internal pressure is developed, the bottom part may have two or more concentric channels, and the lid a corresponding number of inverted channels, thus forming a series of concentric water or liquid seals.
Patent GB-190311469-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Hoists
Inventor: TAYLOR CHARLES WILLIAM ALEXAND
Filed: 1903-05-20
Granted: 1904-04-21
Abstract: 11,469. Taylor, C. W. A., and Storey, J. May 20. Hoists.-Relates to hoists for ashes &c., of the kind in which a shaft carrying a winding barrel for the hoisting-rope is rotated by steam &c. pressure acting on a piston connected by a rope or chain wound on a second barrel on the shaft, and consists of improvements in the hoisting-gear and in the valve gear. This second chain &c. J, instead of being wound on the shaft C, is anchored at 0 and passes thence under a sheave on the piston, over a sheave I on the shaft C, under a sheave on a tensioning weight and back to the fixed point O. A winding barrel for the chain J is thus dispensed with and a doubled speed of the shaft C obtained. By increasing the diameter of the hoisting-sheave E, a corresponding further increase of the hoisting- speed is obtained. The tensioning weight slides loosely in a cylinder parallel to the steam &c. cylinder. The bottom cylinder cover may be held down by springs to prevent damage should the hoisting-rope break. The admission and exhaust valve P, which may be either a piston or slide valve, is moved automatically to end the travel of the hoist at a predetermined point, by the engagement of a lever Z actuated by a screwed extension of the shaft C, with adjustable stops X, Y on the valve-spindle. A hand-lever is connected to one of these stops, so that the valve also serves to start the motion in either direction.
Patent GB-190316189-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Mudguards for Velocipedes.
Inventor: NEINENS JACOB
Filed: 1903-07-22
Granted: 1903-08-27
Abstract: 16,189. Neinens, J. July 22. Guards, mud.-A mud guard for bicycles, tricycles, and the like is made in three parts c, e, f, which can be telescoped together and then folded against a plate a fixed to the forks. The part c is attached by a hinge d to a plate p, which is slid up to the top of the plate a before folding: The guard is held, when folded, by a catch k and is supported, when in use, by a spring g and also by a spring-supported plate h, which acts as a scraper.
Patent GB-190328312-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Turbines.
Inventor: BEVIS RESTAL RATSEY
Filed: 1903-12-24
Granted: 1904-12-23
Abstract: 28,312. Bevis, R. R., and Gibson, J. H. Dec. 24. Impact-wheels. - A reversible elastic-fluid turbine is shown in Figs. 2 and 3, and a detail of one half of the turbine is shown in Fig. 4. The piston drum o has rows of semicircular buckets o<1> adapted to be acted on by jets from nozzles f, f<1> in a cylindrical sleeve e. An outer cylindrical partition i contains ports i<1>, i<2> communicating with steam chambers c-c<3> in the casing and with the ports f<1>. The exhaust steam passes through passages g and the chambers c<1>, c<3> to the rows of buckets in turn and finally to the exhaust chamber d. The ports f are used to propel in one direction and the ports f<1> for reversing, either the sleeve e or the partition i, or both, being rotatable so as to bring either set, wholly or partially, into operation. A reversing- gear for the sleeve has a shaft t<1>, Fig. 2, adapted to operate, by means of screw gearing, a system of links connected to a spindle r<1> an arm on which rotates the sleeve. Packing-rings prevent leakage.
Patent GB-190401332-A (GB)
Title: A Draught and Dust Preventer
Inventor: CUNLIFFE JOHN JAMES
Filed: 1904-01-19
Granted: 1904-04-21
Abstract: 1332. Cunliffe, J. J., and Gunhouse, F. G. Jan. 19. Draught and dust excluders.-The excluder B, Fig. 4, is mounted on a rocking lever C in a rabbeted wooden or metal plinth A, Fig. 1, fixed to the inside bottom rail of the door. A chain on the door frame raises the end F of the lever when the door is closed, thus lowering the excluder. Upon opening the door, the chain is slackened, and the spring E, or the rubber ring I, Fig. 1, carried by a crank J at the end of the lever and fixed to the plinth by a hook, forces down the end of the lever and raises the excluder.
Patent GB-190403788-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Direct Acting Steam Pumps
Inventor: HONEGGER GUSTAV
Filed: 1904-02-15
Granted: 1904-08-18
Abstract: 3788. Honegger, G. Feb. 15. Steam pumps. - In direct-acting steam pumps working expansively, the load is diminished during the second half of the stroke by opening the suction side of the pump to the air vessel ; three ways of doing this are described. In the arrangement shown in Fig. 1, the pump piston 2 is hollow and forms the cylinders for two plungers 5, 6 fixed to the covers 4. The pistons draw water through the valves 17 and expel it through valves 11 into the air vessel 12. At the beginning of a stroke, water is drawn into the interior cf the piston at one side through ports 13 or 14 and 15, and expelled at the end through ports 8 or 9 and 10 into the air vessel. In the middle of the stroke, the port 10 is closed by the piston, and the two ends of the cylinder intercommunicate through the ports 13 14, 15. During the last part of the stroke, the delivery side of the interior of the piston is open to the suction pipe 16 and the suction side receives water from the air vessel. In a modification, the passage 10 extends to the top of the air vessel, which contains a perforated float, and the pipe 16 is open to the atmosphere, so that only air enters the piston. In another modification, the piston is of reduced diameter in the middle and works through a fixed abutment in the middle of the cylinder instead of being hollow; the plungers 5, 6 are thus dispensed with.
Patent GB-190403924-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Standards Tap-bars and Brackets for use in connection with Shop-fitting and other like uses.
Inventor: HAYNES HARRY
Filed: 1904-02-16
Granted: 1905-02-16
Abstract: 3924. Haynes, H. Feb. 16. Brackets.-In order to keep shelves horizontal when carrying weighty articles, without using packing, a pinhole and adjustable pin B are provided at the bottom end of the bracket b, Fig. 1, as well as at the top end, and holes c receive pins in the standard a. The holes are oval-shaped to permit movement of the pins in one direction during adjustment. The bracket may be made with a pair of cheeks, Fig. 3, and one set-screw D at the bottom, or the old form of brackets, Fig. 2, may be made adjustable by the screw C.
Patent GB-190404628-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Water Closets.
Inventor: SHANKS JOHN
Filed: 1904-02-25
Granted: 1904-12-31
Abstract: 4628. Shanks, J. Feb. 25. Valve closets; discharge valves and fittings.-The valveoperating mechanism of a valve closet is contained in a pillar-like casing which can be placed on either side of the closet, and the discharge connections are so arranged as to enable the closet to be placed in several positions. The axle A' of the discharge valve A, Fig. 1, enters the casing B, and is there connected to the lever C<3>, Fig. 2, a pin C<2> on which engages with a slot C' in a plate C connected to a plunger B<1> fitted with a handle B', or attached to a hand-lever B<3>. A weight C<4> ensures the closing of the valve on the handle being released, and a set-pin D<1> prevents any rebound. The supply valve E, which is of the self-closing type, is actuated by a lever E<1> against which the plate C strikes. When sea-water or water containing grit is used, the valve E is closed by a spring, or connected to the plunger B<1> to ensure closing. The inlet E<4> and outlet E<5> are made on the same level, so that the valve can be placed on the other side and the one substituted for the other. A storm or check valve F<5>, Fig. 1, may be added. The pedestal may be made with three openings, one at the bottom and one on each side. A discharge pipe F<4> is fitted in one of them, and the other two are closed by plates F<2>, F<3> attached to the sole-plate F. The dotted lines F<6> represent other positions of the discharge pipe. The bottom opening may be dispensed with. In a modification, shown in Fig. 4, the closet pedestal fits over a part of the sole-plate F with three apertures, into one of which the discharge pipe F<4> is fitted, the other being closed by plates F<3>, or the sole-plate and discharge pipe are made in one piece, the opening being in any position desired. The invention is stated to be specially applicable to ship closets.
Patent GB-190404758-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Level.
Inventor: LOEFFELHARDT KARL
Filed: 1904-02-26
Granted: 1904-05-05
Abstract: 4758. L÷fflehardt, K. Feb. 26. Levels.-An ordinary level is provided with an upwardly-projecting hook at each end, by means of which it may be suspended from a string while levelling surfaces.
Patent GB-190405176-A (GB)
Title: An Improvement in Screw-cutting Lathes.
Inventor: URBAHN AUGUST
Filed: 1904-03-02
Granted: 1904-05-05
Abstract: 5176. Urbahn, A. March 2. Lathes -A worm-wheel a, Fig. 1, meshes with the leading-screw, and is carried by a bracket from the saddle. A pointer on the fixed stud of the worm-wheel, in connection with a peg c inserted in a hole in the rim of the worm-wheel, the holes corresponding in number and position with the teeth of the latter, indicates the proper time for engaging the saddle with the leading-screw, and chalk marks are dispensed with.
Patent GB-190405268-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Trade Price Tickets and Labels.
Inventor: ADAMS ALFRED EDWARD
Filed: 1904-03-03
Granted: 1904-04-07
Abstract: 5268. Adams, A. E., and Adams, F. A. March 3. Price tickets.-On price tickets and labels of any suitable size are printed or otherwise marked the names of the particular articles to which they refer, and space is left on each for the inscription of the price of the goods by rubber stamps.
Patent GB-190408344-A (GB)
Title: A Ham Holder.
Inventor: HIPKINS WILLIAM EDWARD
Filed: 1904-04-12
Granted: 1904-05-12
Abstract: 8344. Hipkins, W. E., and Campbell, D. April 12. Displaying. - In order to hold a ham while it is being cut or displayed in a grocer's shop, or other place, and to obviate the use of skewers, the ham board has skewed to it a #- shaped metal frame A, having a cord b knotted through one of the upturned ends, to be passed o v e r the ham and fastened to a hook a<1> in the other end. Or the board may be adapted to hold several hams.
Patent GB-190409367-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Burners for Incandescent Gas Lighting.
Inventor: ANDERSON DAVID
Filed: 1904-04-23
Granted: 1905-03-16
Abstract: 9367. Anderson, D. April 23. Incandescent gas lamps; anti-vibration devices.- Spiral springs c support the burner d<1> and mixing- chamber d separately from the supply nipple c. The springs e screw into pillars a<1> supporting the gallery a and into the mixing-tube d, or they may be fixed by studs screwed into the pillar and mixing-tube. When applied to inverted burners, a plate of refractory material is fixed under the springs to protect them from the heat.
Patent GB-190413457-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Elastic Fluid Turbines.
Inventor: IMRAY OLIVER
Filed: 1904-06-14
Granted: 1904-07-14
Abstract: 13,457. Imray, O., [Sturgeon, J. C.]. June 14. Impact wheels.-A multiple-expansion turbine is shown in Figs. 1 and 3. A drum H is rotatably mounted on a shaft H<1>, and its periphery is formed as a series of stepped cones, each having a set of curved or straight blades I. The blades are adapted to be acted on by steam jets from sets of inclined passages e in truncated conical rings E fixed to the casing A and acting as partitions between the sets of blades. The supply pipe S<2> is fitted with a throttle valve S<1> mounted on a cranked spindle S connected to an eccentric p. The throw of the eccentric is varied by a governor P of ordinary construction, so that the valve is adjusted to admit the required steam supply, which is admitted intermittently or in puffs. Pipes L connect some of the steam chambers to chambers K at one end of the casing and containing balancing pistons J<1>. In a modification, the turbine is shaped like a stepped pulley.
Patent GB-190414381-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Filter Elements.
Inventor: KIEFER KARL
Filed: 1904-06-25
Granted: 1904-08-25
Abstract: 14,381. Kiefer, K. June 25. Moulding pulp.-An hydraulic press is used in making filtering - elements of paper pulp. The cylinder C above the top B of the piston is halffilled with liquid pulp, and wire screens S<1>, S are placed on the top. It is then filled up with the pulp and closed by a lid T, and the piston is forced up to compress the pulp into the required shape, a space being formed for a hollow metal hub with projecting flanges by the fixed cylinder E and raised and depressed portions B<1>, T<1> of the piston top and the lid respectively. The lid is turned back and a hub, grasping a wire screen A between its flanges, is placed in position. The element is removed from the press by means of a lifter O. rotating about a centre and carrying a hook 4, which can pass down through the hollow hub and lift the element and the movable top B of the piston to carry them round to a reversed position at the side of the press. The piston top may be returned to the piston cylinder by hand.
Patent GB-190417080-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Magnetic Compasses.
Inventor: MORRALL ABEL EDGAR
Filed: 1904-08-04
Granted: 1905-08-03
Abstract: 17,080. Morrall, A. E. Aug. 4. Compasses, magnetic. -A non- magnetic needle b, t o indicate the true north, has an aperture c to facilitate its adjustment for variation, on a graduated disc a fixed to the compass needle. The Provisional Specification states that the pointer may also be used to indicate any desired compass bearing
Patent GB-190426786-A (GB)
Title: Improved Means for Rendering the Insulation of Electric Conductors Fireproff.
Inventor: HARDINGHAM GEORGE GATTON MELHU
Filed: 1904-12-08
Granted: 1905-10-12
Abstract: 26,786. Hardingham, G. G. M., [Felten & Guilleaume Carlswerk Akt.-Ges.]. Dec. 8. Conductors, insulating.-After insulating a conductor in any known manner, one or more layers of paper are applied, and then an asbestos braiding, winding, or the like. The asbestos covering may be rendered dense by passing the cable through a bath of asbestos, asbestos and glue, or asbestos and gelatine, or by coating the cable with a pulp of these preparations. Talc or other fireproof material may be substituted for asbestos. The paper employed is preferably pure manilla or parchmented paper, or paper containing animal glue, resin glue, or tannic glue. The paper may be applied in the form of pulp and then treated with the glue, or it may be impregnated with any fireproofing- substances.
Patent GB-190426800-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Sliding Windows for Carriages.
Inventor: BONGARTZ ANDREAS
Filed: 1904-12-08
Granted: 1905-09-21
Abstract: 26,800. Bongartz, A. Dec. 8. Windows.-Sliding carriage windows a are raised to any desired position by means of lazy-tongs levers b, d actuated by a handle 'k, Fig. 4, connected to a spindle q carrying a link l which is connected through a link i, lever h, and links f, c to the lower links d of the lazy-tongs. By rotation of the handle k, the window can be raised or lowered; it is held by a spring-actuated bolt n, Fig. 4, fitted to the handle k and engaging with the teeth of a fixed wheel m.
Patent GB-190500804-A (GB)
Title: Concrete Junction-slab having Tie-wings.
Inventor: KIEFER ADOLF
Filed: 1905-01-16
Granted: 1905-08-10
Abstract: 804. Kiefer, A. Jan. 16. Slabs for floors and ceilings. Horizontally perforated concrete slabs a, Fig. 1, are provided with two sloping edges a<2> and an embedded sheet b of wire netting, the ends of which project from the slab and are bent up as shown. When the slabs are being fixed, these bent edges overlap and are embedded in the wedge d of junction-cement, which is further reinforced by an iron bar c.