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Patent GB-190215326-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Letter Boxes.
Inventor: ZOOZMANN GEORG
Filed: 1902-07-09
Granted: 1902-10-23
Abstract: 15,326. Zoozmann, G., [trading as Fuhrmann, G.], and Schulze, P. July 9. Mail bags and cases.-A private letter-box a adapted for insertion into a Post Office box b to receive the mail pertaining to the owner, has an opening in the inner end through which the letters are inserted which, when the box is being withdrawn, is closed automatically by a flexible cover c which slides in grooves d in the sides. The cover is at the same time locked automatically, thus preventing the messenger from tampering with the contents. The cover has a projection e at one end which moves in a slit in the top of the box, a false top v being provided underneath to prevent the obstruction of the letters through the slit. When the opening is uncovered and the box inserted, as shown in Fig. 1, a spring catch g which is suitably secured to the top side of the compartment brides over the projection e and engages with it. Thus, when the box is withdrawn, the catch g arrests the cover and closes it, the cover when closed being fastened automatically by a spring catch h which snaps into position behind a strengthening-batten c<1> on the cover. A wedge n<1> on a spring-pivoted lever lowers the catch h automatically and unfastens the cover when the door k is opened.
Patent GB-190220052-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Method of Packing Double Jet Acetylene Gas Burners.
Inventor: BRAY JOHN WILLIAM
Filed: 1902-09-13
Granted: 1902-11-06
Abstract: 20,052. Bray, J. W. Sept. 13. Packing gas burners.-Double-jet acetylene gas burners are packed so as to preserve their nozzles F, by spacing them by means of a strip of metal B, wedged between the arms, and securing a number so spaced in the corner of the box by a block D. They may be packed in one row instead of two.
Patent GB-190222729-A (GB)
Title: The Manufacture of Improved Products or Materials for use in Lieu of Leather, Raw Hide, Ivory and other Materials, in the Manufacture of Various Articles.
Inventor: MARTER CAESAR
Filed: 1902-10-18
Granted: 1903-10-15
Abstract: 22,729. Marter, C., Hanbury, J. D., and Gardner, C. S. Oct. 18. Balls.-Relates to the production of substitutes for leather, raw hide, ivory, &c. for the manufacture of billiard balls, golf balls, &c. Waste leather or raw hide is reduced to fibre or powder, and treated with steam or boiling water so as to produce a gelatinous or pasty mass, which is pressed to eliminate the water and is moulded into the required form. The material may be coloured by aniline dyes, or may be bleached with sodium or potassium peroxide. The bleached material closely resembles ivory. A flexible material is prepared by dissolving alum and salt in the steam or boiling water which is injected into the comminuted mass. The artificial leather so produced can be curried with tallow and oiled. To produce a material impervious to water, a solution of shellac in wood naphtha &c. is applied to the comminuted leather before the application of the steam. When using raw hide, the substance is boiled with a solution of alum, and zinc sulphate or common salt is afterwards added to the liquid. The material is removed, and is moulded into shape. By the use of a larger quantity of sulphate of zinc &c., a white material is obtained resembling ivory. Golf balls are made from comminuted raw hide mixed with cork powder, treated with steam or boiling water, and moulded. The ball so made is covered with a thin coating of gutta-percha solution, and, after this is dry, the ball is placed in hot water and again pressed in a mould. It is finally painted.
Patent GB-190225724-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in connection with Moulds for Rubber Teats.
Inventor: DOWELL JOHN
Filed: 1902-11-22
Granted: 1903-11-05
Abstract: 25,724. Dowell, J. Nov. 22. Teuts.-Relates to the manufacture of glass or other moulds for use in making rubber teats with or without internal grooves, ribs, or serrations. The matrix or mould a, in which the teat mould b is blown, cast, or otherwise formed, is made in a Lumber of sections, which are hinged &c., as at d, to a base c, so that they can be closed together to receive the glass or other material, and opened to permit the removal of the finished mould b. The opening and closing of the mould a may be effected by a ring or collar e, adapted to engage with the conical exterior of the sections a, or with inclined paths formed in the sections, so that the sections are closed by raising the collar, and opened when the collar is lowered. The collar is preferably connected to the sections by links, chains, springs. &c. f, and provided with handles g. The collar may be replaced by a nut or ring adapted to engage with a spiral incline on the sections, or the ring or collar may have a helicoidal under surface adapted to engage with a similar helicoidal path, or a series of inclines, on the base-plate, so that, when the ring or collar is rotated, it is also movel vertically to open or close the mould sections a.
Patent GB-190228230-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Apparatus for Loading, more particularly Vessels at Sea while in Motion.
Inventor: HONECK FRANK
Filed: 1902-12-22
Granted: 1903-12-22
Abstract: 28,230. Honeck, F., and Hopkins, R. H. Dec. 22. Lifeboats; rafts.-A shell, used for containing coal &c. in transhipping such material at sea, can be used also as a life raft or lifeboat. The shell is of torpedo shape and comprises an air chamber 7 at the nose end and a chamber 11 fitted with a water-tight door 14.
Patent GB-190304418-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Motor-cycles.
Inventor: ACCLES JAMES GEORGE
Filed: 1903-02-25
Granted: 1903-12-31
Abstract: 4418. Accles, J. G., Veulle, F. H. de, and Starley, W. Feb. 25. Driving-mechanism; motor cycles.- Relates to variable-speed mechanism, for motor cycles, enclosed in a dustproof case. The motion is transmitted from the motor shaft L to the worm D and the worm-wheel E, which is in rigid connection with the chain driving-wheel, but is connected to the shaft K, carrying the pedal cranks, through a free-wheel clutch. The motor shaft L carries a sleeve N, and can be connected directly to the end O of the worm shaft by means of the wedge keys P and conical sliding plug P', operated by a forked lever carried by the shaft P<2> and embracing the ring P<5>. The change-speed gear consists of a spur-wheel R formed with or secured to the sleeve N, and gearing with the wheel R<1> connected to the wheel R', which gears with the wheel R<3>. The change-gear is brought into action by sliding the plug P' into connection with the wheel R<3> through the medium of the wedge keys P<a>. By making connection in this manner, the rotation of the worm-wheel by pedalling can be made to cause the motor shaft to rotate at a high apeed to facilitate the restarting of the motor.
Patent GB-190306935-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Arrangements for Regulating the Flexion of Springs.
Inventor: GEHRE MAX
Filed: 1903-03-25
Granted: 1903-05-28
Abstract: 6935. Gehre, M. March 25. Pressure gauges. -T h e deflections of springs in measuring - instruments are regulated by the employment of adjustable stops or screws b or curved plates, so that the deflection may not be directly proportional to the pressure. The spring a, when bending, bears in succession against the stops b or against the curved edge of the plate.
Patent GB-190308465-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Printing Presses.
Inventor: MILLS BENJAMIN JOSEPH BARNARD
Filed: 1903-04-14
Granted: 1904-02-25
Abstract: 8465. Mills, B. J. B., [Aluminium Press Co.]. April 14. Rotary machines; lithographic and like printing. -Relates to means for moving the printing- cylinders into and out of printing relation with the impression cylinders, particularly applicable to planographic colour-printmg machines. In the arrangement shown, the printing-cylinders 4 are moved to and away from the impression cylinder 3 by rotating their eccentric bearings 5 by means of toothed segments 6 and rack-bars 7. The bars 7 at each side of the machine are connected to levers 11 pivoted on the fixed framing and having rollers 34 which are operated by a cam 26 on the end of the cylinder 3. The cams 26 at opposite sides of the machine are fixed on the ends of a shaft 27 journalled in the cylinder. An arm 30 on the shaft 27 is acted upon by a spring rod 32 which holds the cam 26 in either its inner or outer position against a stop 28 or a stop 29. When the cam 26 is in its outer position, as shown in Fig. 3, the rollers 34 roll on its inner surface, and the bars 7 &c. are operated to move the cylinders 4 into printing position. When the cam 26 is in its inner position, the rollers 34 roll over its outer surface and the cylinders 4 are moved out of printing position. When the cylinders 4 are in printing position, the levers 11 are locked by means of a projection 13 on each lever formed with a Ing 14 engaged by a hook or latch 16 pivoted on the framing. On the latch 16 is a pivoted piece 20, which is engaged by a roller 35 on the cam 26 to move the latch out of engagement with the lug 14 just before the cam engages the roller 34. The cams 26 are moved from one position to the other by means of a cam arm 38 engaging the roller 35. There may be a cam-arm 38 at each side of the machine, or at one side only. The cam-arm 38 is pivoted at 37 and is passed inwardly by a spring rod 43. It is held in its outer position against a stop 40 by a latch 45 engaging a projection 42, and, when freed by the latch, it is moved by the spring 43 to its inner position against a stop 41. An arm 48 projects from the shaft 37 of the cam 38 and is provided with a pin engaging a slot in the end of a rod 50 connected to a lever 66 linked to a lever which may be operated, when desired, by a foot-rod or treadle projecting through the foot-plate of the machine. A cam 77 and an arm 75 on the lever 66 prevents the operation at an undesirable time. The downward movement of the rod 50 raises the cam-arm 38. On the rod 50 is a projection connected by a link 58 to a pivoted pawl carrier 57, having a pawl 56 en gaging a ratchet-wheel attached to a cam 53. The cam 53 engages a roller 62 on the latch 45, and has alternate high and low parts, the high parts holding the latch 45 away from the projection 42, and the low parts permitting it to be moved into engagement by the spring 64. At each operation of the rod 50, the cam is moved one step, to move the latch 45 into or out of engaging position, according to whether it was previously out of, or in, engagement.
Patent GB-190308599-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Filtering Apparatus.
Inventor: BITARD PIERRE
Filed: 1903-04-15
Granted: 1903-07-09
Abstract: 8599. Bitard, P. Oct. 22, A.D. 1902, [date applied for under Patents Act A.D. 1901]. Bag filters.-Fig. 2 shows a sectional plan, and Fig. 5 a crosssection of the apparatus. Wine or other liquid is forced through the pipe F and connecting pipes H to a series of frames, each of which consists of telescopically - connected perforated tubes K and is surrounded by a bag A'. Air and gases are withdrawn from the bags by pipes J connected to the suction pipe C. The bags are separated from each other, and from the sides of the chamber D, by wire trellises Q. The filtered wine is drawn off through a pipe in the top. The chamber D is mounted on wheels G ; it is drained by means of the cock s<1>.
Patent GB-190310115-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Photographic Development Apparatus.
Inventor: BROWN LOUIS
Filed: 1903-05-04
Granted: 1903-08-13
Abstract: 10,115. Brown, L. May 4. Dark rooms; developing; trays and dishes.- Relates to a changing and developing box. A case is formed, in which the sides a<5>, a<6> and one end a<3> are hinged to a base and contain internally lighttight bags b<2>, b<3>, attached to the sides and to an internal framing a<8>. The top of the framing is provided with a ruby &c. screen b and a slide lid a<7>. The longitudinal supports c carry a pivoted rocking-table, on which the developing-tray c<4> can be placed. The supports d receive a light-tight box d<2> for the plates or films after removal from the holders. The lower part of the case is fitted with a removable grooved deep tray e for fixing &c. The ends of the case are provided with sscuring-straps.
Patent GB-190313105-A (GB)
Title: Improvement in Tire Fasteners.
Inventor: CONNABLE RALPH MATTHEW
Filed: 1903-06-11
Granted: 1903-07-16
Abstract: 13,105. Connable, R. M. Aug. 9, A.D. 1902, [date applied for under Patents Act, A.D. 1901]. Tyres, elastic other than pneumatic.- Relates to rubber &c. tyres seated in channel rims and secured by tie-wires &c., and comprises means for pressing the tyre outwards against the tie-wire or other retaining- means, and, at the same time, gripping it to prevent creeping. These consist of serrated plugs e or serrated segments e<1>, as shown, respectively, in Fig. 2 and in Figs. 4 and 5, seated in recesses in the rim and felloe and adjustable by means of screws g passing through the felloe.
Patent GB-190317813-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Toy Balloons.
Inventor: MESZAROS BELA GEZA
Filed: 1903-08-17
Granted: 1903-11-05
Abstract: 17,813. MÞszÓros, B. G., and Weber, G. Aug. 17. Toy balloons.-Relates to balloons having the form of human beings, birds, or animals, when inflated. Fig. 2 shows a balloon in the form of a bird. The balloon may be inflated at b<1>, or filled at the orifice a' with air or a lighter gas. Feathers c are fastened to the body d', which may be painted. Fig. 6 shows a balloon constructed to represent a man, the part i made of cardboard being loosely attached to a balloon h<1>, which, when inflated, forms the head.
Patent GB-190319091-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and connected with Pneumatic Tyres.
Inventor: COOPER THOMAS JAMES
Filed: 1903-09-04
Granted: 1903-12-31
Abstract: 19,091. Cooper, T. J., and Smith, J. D. Sept. 4. Tyres, pneumatic.-To avoid complete collapse of a punctured pneumatic tyre, the tyre is made with a solid partition of soft rubber. Fig. 1 shows the partition 11 separating the two chambers 15, 15<a>, which are both inflated through the nozzle 17, Fig. 2, and are provided with separate valves 20. The tyre is strengthened in the usual way by means of canvas 14, and the covering 12 is thickened at the tread and is thinned off at the sides where it is supported by the rim. The tyre is attached to a metal rim by cavities 21, Fig. 1, which fit on projections in the rim and prevent creeping of the tyre, or to a wooden rim by bolts which are cemented to, or embedded in, the tyre, and bolted to the rim.
Patent GB-190324418-A (GB)
Title: Lubricating Devices for Vehicle Axles.
Inventor: SUEUR PHILIP LE
Filed: 1903-11-10
Granted: 1904-09-22
Abstract: 24,418. Le Sueur, P. Nov. 10. Axle-boxes; axle-caps; lubricating; securing on axles.-Relates to the construction of axle-boxes and axle-caps to act as lubricators for thin, thick, or solid lubricant, especially in hot climates. The axle 1, Fig. 1, is tapered to fit an axle-box 2 but does not extend to the outer end of the box. The axle-box has an inturned lip 5 and is externally threaded to receive a flanged cap 10. The cap 10 is recessed at 15 to receive a leather &c. washer 13 which is also secured by pins 14. The cap and washer have perforations 12, 16, normally closed by the lip 5, through which oil can be inserted when the cap has been slightly turned. A bolt 7, passing through the central opening in the cap, secures the wheel and is locked by a pressure block 17 and spring 18. The bolt has a perforated flange 8 which acts to close or open the oil-supply passage. Solid grease may be supplied by removing the bolt. Spring and plain washers 20, 19, held in a case 21 on the axle, are employed to hold the inner end of the axle-box. In a modified form, a projection and lip is formed on the end of the axle-box, which is closed by an endpiece having a central hole to receive the screw bolt and a hole forming an oil passage diametrically opposite the projection. The cap screws on over the projection and bolt head so as to form an extra oil chamber. The cap has an oil perforation which is closed by the lip on the projection when screwed up. The edge of the cap is also notched to receive a spring finger fixed in the hub. The end of the axle may also be recessed to extend the oil capacity.
Patent GB-190328009-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Locks and Latches.
Inventor: ADAMS ROBERT
Filed: 1903-12-21
Granted: 1904-11-24
Abstract: 28,009. Adams. R. Dec. 21. Locks, key; sash and casement fastenings.- Relates to a lock suitable for roll-top desks, bags, windows, show cases, and the like. The sliding latch bolt d, provided with the catch pieces d<1>, is arranged in the case a, and is actuated by the slider g, operated by a key. Spring tumblers h<1>, Fig. 1, are provided to engage with slots h in the slider g, and prevent the motion thereof till they are raised by the key. An extra tumbler h<2> limits the forward motion of the bolt which is controlled by the spring e. The bolt d may be provided with a spring catch to hold it open, the catch being released by an external push bolt or pin. In a modification, instead of the sliding bolt d, a pivoted latch bolt i, Fig. 4, is used actuated by a similar slider g and controlled by the spring e. In a further modification, the slider g is placed parallel to the bolt and engages with an arm k on the bolt, Fig. 5. In place of the slider g, an eccentric l, Fig. 7, engaging with the arm k and controlled by the spring tumblers m, may be used. In a modification, the tumblers are dispensed with, and the eccentric is adapted to be turned by a squared key, or by a spindle fitted with handles. The arm k is then provided with a spring catch to retain it in position which yields to the eccentric or is otherwise released. The lock may be combined with an arrangement of catches and rods whereby the locking of the desk lid causes the simultaneous locking of the drawers.
Patent GB-190400331-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Stoves
Inventor: WHITEHEAD ARTHUR ERNEST
Filed: 1904-01-06
Granted: 1904-11-17
Abstract: 331. Whitehead, A. E., and McCheyne, H. J. Jan. 6. Grates; hoods.-Relates to a pivotally-mounted grate or firebox which may be turned so that its back is brought to the front of the fireplace to form a screen. The firebox c is supported by horizontal pivots d working in bearings e on the frame a. By pulling up the bottom f of the firebox, the back g, which may be ornamented, is brought to the front and closes the fireplace. A hood h, pivoted at i, fits tightly in the opening over the firebox, and may be adjusted so as to ventilate the room when the firebox is not in use, or to regulate the draught.
Patent GB-190401384-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Elastic Tyres for Vehicles.
Inventor: MCARDLE EUGENE FRANCIS
Filed: 1904-01-19
Granted: 1904-06-02
Abstract: 1384. McArdle, E. F. Jan. 19. Tyres, elastic other than pneumatic.-The tyre is secured in the rim A by one or more wires or bands C, C<1>, extending round the tyre and closely surrounded by coils D of wire embedded therein. When the tyre is moulded in straight strips, cores of the same diameter as the retaining-wires are placed in the mould and surrounded by the coils. When a circular mould is employed, the tyre is formed with the endless wire or wires therein.
Patent GB-190403797-A (GB)
Inventor: RECK ANDERS BORCH
Filed: 1904-02-15
Granted: 1905-02-09
Abstract: 3797. Reck, A. B. Feb. 15. Heating buildings etc.; heating water. -In a hot water heating - apparatus in which the circulation is increased by the introduction of steam into the rising -water pipe, the condensation of part of the steam so introduced is effected b the cooled water returning from the radiators. A tank C, into which the water from the radiators flows through the pipe N<2>, is connected to the separator S, and with the rising-water pipe M at a point immediately below the delivery end of the steam pipe s. The separator S is in communication with the steam generator E through the overflow pipe f. When the water is heated by the heater H, the water level in the separator will rise, and steam in the upper part will pass over into the vessel C and be condensed. The delivery end of the pipe N<2> is arranged at a higher level than the water in the tank C. In a modification, the tank C is open to the atmosphere, and the pipes A, N<2> then open below the water level.
Patent GB-190406417-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and connected with Cartridge Feeding Mechanism for Machine Guns.
Inventor: SCHWARZLOSE ANDREAS WILHELM
Filed: 1904-03-16
Granted: 1905-06-16
Abstract: 6417. Sohwarzlose, A. W. March 16. Machine guns.-Consists of a cartridge-feeding device, and is shown as applied to a toggle-link breech. Fig. 2 is a vertical longitudinal section and Fig. 11 a right-hand side view of the feeding-device with the breech open. The feeding-device consists of two parts, the feeding-wheel 1 and the locking-slide 2. The cartridges in the belt are engaged by the teeth 6, 7, which feed the cartridges in as the controlling-wheel 5 is turned by means of inclines 12, 13 on the reciprocating breech-block b. The cartridges are drawn from the belt 30 by a hook 23 on the receding breechblock engaging with the flange of the uppermost cartridge, which is drawn to the rear and dropped into the position shown in Figs. 2 and 13 with the bullet between the teeth 7 and the rear end between the teeth 8. As the breech-block continues to move to the rear the incline 12 engages the wheel 5, and moves it to the left by about two-thirds of the pitch of the teeth and so lifts the loose cartridge on to the tongue 26 in line with the barrel, the rear end of the cartridge being supported by the tongue 27. The cartridge is then in position for being pushed into the chamber by the forwardly-moving breech-block, the feed-wheel 5 being turned to the left about one-third of the pitch by the incline 13 on the rear end of the breech-block. The next cartridge on the belt is thus brought with its flange behind the hook 23, which withdraws it from the belt at the next rearward motion of the block. The tongue 20 of the sliding detent 2, Fig. 11, is moved forward, to retain the controlling-wheel 5 in its position after the action of the incline 12, by the nose 18 of the hand-lever e engaging with the lug 19 on the detent 2, towards the end of the rearward motion of the breech-block. After the action of the incline 13 in the forward motion of the breech-block, the nose 21 of the hand-lever e pushes back the detent 2 and disengages the tongue 20, the tongue 22 then locking the wheel 5.
Patent GB-190407148-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Mining Strut.
Inventor: SOMMER FRIEDRICH
Filed: 1904-03-24
Granted: 1905-02-02
Abstract: 7148. Sommer, F. March 24. Strutting.-A mining-strut of the kind described in Specification No. 23,176, A.D. 1902, consists of two telescopic members, formed in some cases from profile iron bars, adjustably connected by means of a clamping-device which gives under excessive pressure. In Figs. 1 and 2, a cylindrical strut a of wood or metal, or of wood cased with metal, is inserted in a pipe c, and may be adjusted therein by means of a clamping-collar b, resting on the top of the pipe c, and split to receive a tightening-screw d. The member c may be built up of a series of longitudinally-flanged segments riveted together. In Figs. 6 and 7, the telescopic members a, c are made of channel-iron, tie-bands f being secured round the outer member c in order to guide the inner member a, which is adjustably secured by means of a clamping-collar b resting on the top of the member c. Shoes of cast iron or other material may be riveted to the top and bottom of the strut, in order to increase the supporting-surface. The telescopic members may be made from channel-iron, the flanges of the outer members being bent inwards to receive the outwardly-turned flanges of the inner member, tiebands being dispensed with, or the members may be of V-section, the inner member being guided by means of tie-bands riveted to the outer member. In the case of very strong struts, a number of bars may be riveted together to form the telescopic members. In struts made of profile iron, the clamping-collar may be replaced by other clamping- devices.