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Patent GB-190206342-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Game.
Inventor: BUNKER HENRY
Filed: 1902-03-14
Granted: 1902-04-24
Abstract: 6342. Bunker, H. March 14. Games played with balls and projectors,-Relates to an indoor or outdoor game. Uprights b fixed to a board or in the ground carry wires c, d, a series of hooks g being carried by the upper one c so as to rest against the lower one. Rests i are provided to receive balls j, which are projected upwards by pivoted strikers m, n, o operated by striking the end with a mallet, the fist, &c. Prizes are hung on the hooks, the object of the game being to cause the ball to drive the corresponding hook over the wire c. The number of hooks &c. corresponds to the number of players.
Patent GB-190208921-A (GB)
Title: Improvements appertaining to Means for Operating the Brakes of Road Vehicles and the Steering Mechanism and Valve Gear of Motor Cars and the like.
Inventor: WHITAKER FEATHER
Filed: 1902-04-17
Granted: 1903-03-19
Abstract: 8921. Whitaker, F. April 17. Leather-sewing machines.-Relates to means for operating the brakes of road vehicles and the like, in which force is transmitted along a flexible wire moving within a coiled-wire sheath. The sheath a is encased in a leather or like cover b, which is pressed into position by the presser-wheel c of a sewing-machine, and is stitched by the needle f as the sheath and cover are guided through the machine by the wheel d. The edges b<1> are afterwards cut away or trimmed.
Patent GB-190210640-A (GB)
Title: Improved Apparatus for Feeding Fruit-cleaning Machines
Inventor: DUCKWORTH CALEB
Filed: 1902-05-09
Granted: 1903-03-26
Abstract: 10,640. Duckworth, C. May 9. Currants, raisins, &c., cleaning. -Apparatus for feeding currants, sultanas, raisins, or other fruit, into cleaning - machines, such as that described in Specification No. 11,140, A.D. 1896, is shown in elevation in Fig. 1. A hopper g is fitted in a rim d<x> on a worm - wheel d, which meshes with a worm e provided with a driving-pulley f, and is mounted by means of a boss c in a rim b on a plate or frame a secured over the feed opening of the machine. The boss c is bored out to form a fruit passage, and is fitted with a removable perforated plate corresponding to the size of fruit. Arms or rods k for breaking up lumps or fruit in the hopper are provided on a sheath j, which is fitted on a squared portion of a pillar i fixed by means of a screw i<x> in a boss on a cross-bar or bracket h fixed under the plate a.
Patent GB-190211164-A (GB)
Title: Process for Acetylising Cellulose and Materials Containing Cellulose.
Inventor: LEDERER LEONHARD
Filed: 1902-05-15
Granted: 1903-04-23
Abstract: 11,164. Lederer, L. May 15. Yarns, treating with liquids. - Cellulose and materials containing it are acetylized by acting upon them with acetic anhydride and a small quantity of sulphuric acid, an acid sulphate, or other mineral acid. By subjecting cellulose materials, such as yarn made from cotton, linen, or other vegetable fibre, to the action of the foregoing acetylizing mixture for a few minutes and then washing out the acid, a layer of cellulose acetate is produced upon the material.
Patent GB-190228125-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Shedding Mechanism for Looms for Weaving.
Inventor: STAFFORD GEORGE WILLIAM
Filed: 1902-12-20
Granted: 1903-03-19
Abstract: 28,125. Stafford, G. W. Jan. 2, [date applied for under Patents Act, A.D. 1901]. Loom dobbies.-A double-acting dobby has a series of hooks g, g<1> adapted to engage with upper and lower lifting-knives b, b<1>, which may be actuated in the usual way by aT-lever b<3>. There are also employed, in conjunction with each pair of hooks g, g<1>, two holding-arms h, h<1> for holding the corresponding heald in a raised position during two or more successive picks, and the hooks and arms are all pivoted to a slide k connected to the heald. The arms h, h<1> are formed with curved extensions h<4>, h<5> and shoulders to engage with holding-bars i, i<1>. The hooks g, g<1> and arms h, h<1> are controlled by needles m, m<1> and pattern-levers n ; the needle m has projections at m', m<3> to engage with the hook g and its holding-arm h respectively, and the needle m<1> has projections at m<4>, m<5> to engage with the hook g<1> and arm h<1> respectively. The curved extensions h<4>, h<5> ride upon the bars i, i<1>, as the corresponding slide travels, so as to allow the shoulders on the holding-arms to miss the projections on the needles. This arrangement enables the bars i, i<1> to be placed close to the needles.
Patent GB-190300489-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Pneumatic Suspension Wheels.
Inventor: WEIR PRESTON
Filed: 1903-01-08
Granted: 1903-11-19
Abstract: 489. Weir, P. Jan. 8. Pneumatic wheels.-Relates to improvements in pneumatic suspension wheels such as are described tn Specification No. 24,839 A.D. 1894, and is represented in the Figures as applied to a suspension wheel, in which the air tube is interposed between annular casings of the form described in Specification No. 25,872, A.D. 1902. To facilitate the replacement of the pneumatic tube, the outer casing c is provided with an oval aperture f, through which the tube can be inserted or withdrawn, and which is closed by a pair of plates g, h, threaded on the valve-stem. The inner plate g is passed obliquely through the aperture, while the other plate remains outside, so that, when drawn together by a lock-nut i, they overlap and grip the edges of the aperture. The suspension ring may consist of a thin rubber tube a' closed at both ends and inserted within a canvas cover a<2> having open ends a<3>, Fig. 7. These ends may be closed by gathering in and tying up at a<5>, while the portions extending beyond are turned back so that, when the tube has been placed in position by taking the ends round between the casingsin opposite directions and inflated, the opposite ends will closely abut. According to the Provisional Specification, each projecting canvas end is turned inwards, one side being folded over the end of the rubber tube and the other tucked in beside it, so that the tube has three laps on one side and only one on the other.
Patent GB-190303776-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Cricketing Gloves.
Inventor: COW PETER BRUSEY
Filed: 1903-02-17
Granted: 1904-01-14
Abstract: 3776. Cow, P. B. Feb. 17. Drawings to Specification. Gloves. - The backs of cricketing-gloves are covered with vulcanized india-rubber provided with solid or hollow pneumatic projections at short distances apart. The back of each glove . is moulded in one piece, with proper divisions for the fingers.
Patent GB-190304950-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Carbine Hooks, or Hooks having a Spring or Pivotted Closing Piece.
Inventor: ADLER SAMUEL
Filed: 1903-03-03
Granted: 1903-05-14
Abstract: 4950. Adler, S. March 3. Hooks.-The closing-piece of a carbine hook is arranged so that it may be held in the open position. Figs. 1 and 2 show the invention as applied to sleeve-links. A bar c attached to the spring closing-device a is provided with an arrow-shaped head d. On pressing in the piece a, this head slides past the limb b, and springs into a notch f in the limb so as to retain the hook in the open position. By pressing the head d away from the limb, the piece a is released and springs back to the closed position. In another arrangement, the limb is provided with a wedge-shaped projection behind which the head d engages to retain the hook in the open position. In the case where the closing-piece is pivoted to the limb and controlled by a spring, the limb has wedge-shaped inclines formed thereon in place of the wedge-shaped projection. The locking-bar may be forked, the two arms c<1>,Figs. 9 and 10, being formed with projections to engage behind a catch h<1> on the limb so as to retain the hook either in the closed or open position. According to the constructicn shown in Figs. 11 and 12, the hook is split longitudinally or formed of two parts i forced together by spring action, the locking - bar passing through a loop k. This loop has a central contraction, and the bar is retained on either side of this contracted portion according to whether the hook is in the open or closed position, or the contracted portion of the loop may be dispensed with and the bar provided with notches to engage the limb members. In a modification, the bar is formed with or fixed to the limb and engages a loop in the closing-piece.
Patent GB-190306794-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Liquid Fuel Burners Chiefly Intended for use on Motor Cars.
Inventor: BROUGH HARRY
Filed: 1903-03-24
Granted: 1904-01-28
Abstract: 6794. Brough, H. March 24. Vapour burners, chiefly for use on motor cars, consist of a cylindrical body and two opposite arms with parallel branches. Mixed fuel and air are passed into the cylindrical body through the iron-gauze or perforated plate k. The steel branch tubes e are preferably screwed into "pops" or bosses on the arms b and on the body, and are formed with slits or small holes g on their upper surface. Their outer ends are stopped by brass plugs which expand and fit tightly when heated.
Patent GB-190307612-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and connected with Conduits for Underground Electric Conductors.
Filed: 1903-04-01
Granted: 1904-02-25
Abstract: 7612. Pocklington, F. A., and Simplified Underground Conductor Co. April 1. Conduits.-Conduits for underground electric conductors are arranged with detachable sides &c. adapted to be built up in sit¹. The conductors are supported in special bridge-pieces, which prevent them from being displaced. The invention is particularly applicable to conductors having non- insulating coverings, as described in Specification No. 3935, A.D. 1901. In the arrangement shown in Fig. 3, the sides A, A<1> and bottom A' of the conduit are provided with mortice joints e, and are held together by spring bearers F. In a modification, wedges are inserted between the bearers and one or both sides. In another modification, in which wooden bearers and wedges are used, the sides of the bearers extend only part way up the conduit. The bearers F may be used as sleeves to connect the lengths of conduit. The joints of the parts of the conduit are arranged to break joint with each other. The conduit is closed by a cover H supported by shoulders formed on the sides and covered by cement &c. J. The conductors are placed in sockets formed in bridges B, and are held in place by wedges or keys D fitting in grooves d as shown. The bridges are supported clear of the bottom of the conduit, in angular or other grooves formed in the sides. They are inserted obliquely, and are then turned into the grooves, or, instead, vertical grooves leading to the grooves a may be provided. When stout bridges are used, they are cut away at opposite angles, to permit them to be turned to engage the grooves. In a modification, arranged for a single conductor, the conductor rests in a pear-shaped socket having inturned upper edges to engage the key D. The bridges may be formed with grooves to engage ribs formed on the sides of the conduits.
Patent GB-190309714-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Sieve Nozzles for use with Vessels for Inflammable Liquids.
Inventor: GRUENWALD KARL
Filed: 1903-04-29
Granted: 1903-06-11
Abstract: 9714. Gr³nwald, K. April 29. Bottles, jars, and like vessels.-Relates to sieve nozzles for attachment to bottles for explosive liquids. The sieve is in direct contact with the outer atmosphere, and is connected to the necks of the bottles, Fig. 1 shows the nozzle a attached to the bottle b.
Patent GB-190309813-A (GB)
Title: Automatic Registering Weighing Apparatus.
Inventor: POLTE EUGEN
Filed: 1903-04-30
Granted: 1903-11-12
Abstract: 9813. Polte, E. April 30. Automatic-feed weighers; bearings.-The hopper 3, Figs. 1 and 2, is provided with baffle-plates 4, which regulate the flow of material on to the single cut-off quadrant 5, provided at its front part, which passes underneath the cut off brush 6, with one or more after-flow openings. From a four-armed lever 7 are suspended the weight frame 14 and the drum 11, the latter of which is carried by a spindle 10 in a frame 8 with a tie-rod 9 at the bottom and bearings at the top. The drum is divided into two or more equal compartments by partitions 12, and has metal brake strips 13 extending right along the drum, so that, when it revolves, the material impinges against these, and gradually brings the drum to rest. The frame 14 carries certain weights, and picks up others as it tilts, in succession, according to the heights of stands 15, thus overcoming the inertia of the weights gradually, and producing a quick action. The action of the apparatus is controlled by means of the single rocking lever 17 provided with two guide-catches 17<a>, 17<b> actuated by stops 18, 19 on the lever 20, and the locking-bar 21 and tappet 22. On the release of the contact-face 17<a>, the first weight is picked up, and the quadrant 5 is closed, except the after-flow openings. On the release of the contact face 17b, the second weight is picked up, and the quadrant 5 completely shut off, the upward curve of the lever arm 17 deadening the movement of the drum between the two release positions. When the lever 17 strikes the tappet 22, the locking-bar 21, which has retained the drum in the intake position during charging, is released. The framework 1, 2 and the metal casing, which encloses the quadrant 5, cut-off 6, hopper, and drum, keep the rest of the apparatus free from dust. The spindle 10 and tie-rod 9 project through suitable slotted openings in the casing. The hemispherical form of the cup 25, Fig. 4, facilitates its exact adjustment relative to the knife-edge, while the screw 26 retains it in its position after adjustment. The counter guides may be of the form shown in Figs. 6 and 7, the distance-rods 28 fitting into notched studs 27, one of which is on the suspension rod of the drum and the other on the frame, as shown in Fig. 2, the four notches being in a horizontal plane when the balance is in the zero position. The rods 29, 30 hold the guide-rods together. The rocking lever 17 may be of the form shown in Fig. 8, when by means of the adjustable contact-face 17<b> the second release can be advanced or retarded. The two weighings, corresponding to a complete revolution of the drum 11, are recorded by any ordinary mechanism 40, Fig. 2, operated by means of a cam 36 on the drum shaft, which rocks a lever 38 twice for each revolution.
Patent GB-190312149-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Aerial Machines.
Inventor: BOOTH HENRY SHEPLEY
Filed: 1903-05-28
Granted: 1904-05-26
Abstract: 12,149. Booth, H. S. May 28. AÙrial machines without aÙrostats ; parachutes.- The moving surfaces, by means of which an aerial machine is propelled, are operated by a force which can be temporarily increased. In the form shown in elevation in Figs. 1 and 2, the motor F rotates a shaft f<1> connected by a clutch f<4> to a pulley f<2>, which drives a pulley f mounted on a free-wheel clutch on the shaft d'. A frame loosely pivoted on the shaft d<1> carries cranks E<2>, Figs. 1 and 6, which are parallel to cranks E on the shaft d<1>, and the cranks E, E' are connected by framing d carrying a series of air surfaces C, each of which is formed of a silk strip D, Fig. 6, secured along one edge by a wire, the other free edge being prevented from passing upwards beyond a horizontal position by other wires. The shaft d' is provided with auxiliary cranks n connected to the piston of an auxiliary motor N<1> so that a charge can be compressed into this motor and exploded to give increased force and velocity to the downwardly-descending surfaces C, the freewheel clutch on the shaft d' being arranged to permit this. When the clutch f<4> is thrown out of gear, the motor F gives increased rotation to a horizontal flywheel K, which steadies the whole machine and which can be employed to give increased velocity to the surfaces C when starting or at other times. The motor N' may be fitted with a valve on the exhaust pipe, so that, when the motor is out of action and the valve is closed, the compressed air in the cylinder acts as a spring, or the motor may be replaced by springs. The framing d can be turned into an inclined position by means of cords d<3>, and the steering-rudders M can be rotated completely round their vertical spindles by means of cords m. The fixed air surfaces B are similar to the moving air surfaces C, and act as a parachute. The air surfaces may be arranged longitudinally or transversely, and may be placed one above the other. In the form shown in Fig. 7 separate sets of moving air surfaces D can be inclined by the contact of rollers g<1> with friction plates g<2> when moved into the path of the rollers
Patent GB-190314154-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or connected with Swivelling or Hinged Joints for Gas Brackets or Pendants and the like.
Filed: 1903-06-25
Granted: 1904-04-28
Abstract: 14,154. Cuttell, T. L., and Antivibration Incandescent Lighting Co. June 25. Gasaliers; gas brackets.-In a swivel joint for gas pendants or brackets and the like, the stationary gas-supply pipe 1 is connected to the vertical hollow plug 2, the casing 3 of which carries a horizontal plug 4, which has an external casing 5 to which the pendent arm 6 is attached. The casing 3 is provided with a drum 7, around which passes a band 8. One end of the band is attached to a projecting lug 9 formed on the casing 5, the other end being provided with a set-screw 10 passing through the lug. The strap may thus be tightened on the drum so that the pendent arm remains in any position in which it is placed. In the case of heavy pendants, the arm may be provided with a balance weight on the opposite side of the casing 5.
Patent GB-190315654-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Vice Boxes and the like.
Inventor: RUSTON BENJAMIN
Filed: 1903-07-15
Granted: 1904-06-30
Abstract: 15,654. Ruston, B., and Ruston, G. W. July 15. Screw sockets.-To facilitate repairs, vice boxes and similar screw sockets are formed of flanged portions m, Fig. 1, with lugs so that they can be bolted together and with a helical groove A cut inside the socket. A squareended thread N, Fig. 3, is inserted in the groove, and the end G of the socket is secured by means of an encircling-ring.
Patent GB-190317501-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Couplings for Railway Waggons and other similar Vehicles.
Inventor: PARROTT GEORGE
Filed: 1903-08-12
Granted: 1904-07-07
Abstract: 17,501. Parrott, G. Aug. 12. Couplings, non-automatic for wagons and like vehicles. The coupling-link is fitted to be actuated by a fork on a transverse shaft having a handlever at each side. The lower link e, Figs. 2 and 3, is balanced on a spindle f, carried by the upper, so as to hang vertically when uncoupled. A transverse shaft a, having side levers b, carries fork arms l, which, on rising, bear against sleeves g, fitted loose on the spindle f outside the link e. The link rises, remaining vertical until tipped over, to engage the next hook, by the tension of a chain or hinged rod attached to the tail of the link and to the shaft a or the frame. The coupling-link e is long enough to swing over its own hook d when uncoupled.
Patent GB-190319251-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Electric Telegraphy
Inventor: BROWN SIDNEY GEORGE
Filed: 1903-09-07
Granted: 1904-09-07
Abstract: 19,251. Brown, S. G. Sept. 7. Telegraphs. - In working duplexed cable lines with curb transmitters, the cable is momentarily earthed before the curb current is sent, and is afterwards freed instead of being earthed. Fig. 1 shows the transmitter. A cam disc a operates the lever b connected to line. An agate projection b<1> transmits movement from the lever b to the contact lever c, which is connected to one terminal of the battery and bears contacts c<1>, c<2> coacting with the fixed contacts d, e which are connected to line and earth respectively. The other battery terminal is connected to the lever f which bears a contact f<4> and a contact spring f <1>. In the position shown in Fig. 1, the negative pole of the battery is connected to line at c', d and the positive pole to earth at f<4>, e. When the cam portion a<1> comes opposite the roller, the battery contact is broken at c', d and the spring f<1> is flexed by the contact b<2> while contact remains unbroken at f<4>, e. The line is consequently earthed. When the cam a<2> reaches the roller, the spring f<1> comes against a stop f<3> and the lever f is moved sufficiently to break contact at f<4>. At the same time, contact is made at c<2>, e, the battery connections with line and earth being thus reversed. The freeing of the cable after the curb, that is, during the return of the contact levers, is effected by a cam g<1>, Fig. 4, on the shaft of the transmitter, the cam actuating a contact lever h in series with the cable C. Reference is made to Specifications No. 24,450, A.D. 1899, and No. 3221, A.D. 1904.
Patent GB-190327928-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to the Waterproofing of Bricks, Stone, and the like Porous Materials.
Inventor: FARNHAM NEAL
Filed: 1903-12-19
Granted: 1904-01-21
Abstract: 27,928. Farnham, N. Dec. 19. Waterproofing brick, stone, and similar surfaces. Melted paraffin or the like is applied to the heated surface, and the superfluous paraffin is removed by sand applied with an air blast.
Patent GB-190328069-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Gang Ploughs.
Inventor: MORPHY JAMES
Filed: 1903-12-21
Granted: 1904-06-02
Abstract: 28,069. Morphy, J. Dec. 21. Ploughs.-Relates to the means for mounting and adjusting the position of the furrow wheel of gang ploughs while the implement is at work, and also to the provision of a scraper for the furrow wheel. The shares D are attached in any ordinary manner to the two side bars A of the frame of the implement. The land wheel B is carried on a cranked axle, and its position is controlled by a hand-lever E<1> and ordinary connections. The furrow wheel C is mounted on the cranked end f of an axle F. The axle F can be rocked to adjust the depth of work by means of a lever H connected by a link g<1> to an arm G provided with a pin sliding in a groove in the axle F so that the latter can be moved transversely of the implement without impeding the action of the lever H. The axle F is adjusted to alter the position of the furrow wheel C so that a wide or narrow furrow can be turned by the following arrangement :-A bracket I is fixed to the cranked end f of the axle F, and is provided with a pivot which is in alignment with the axis of the axle F. A lever K pivoted in a bracket k is connected to this pivot in the bracket I and is employed by the ploughman to adjust the position of the furrow wheel when the implement is at work. The lever K is provided with a spring tooth to engage a notched quadrant L and lock the lever K in any position. A rod J carrying a scraper for the furrow wheel is adjustably secured in the bracket I on the crank f.
Patent GB-190328308-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in, and in the Means of Connecting, the Candle-tubes of Carriage Lamps
Inventor: GOODWIN FELIX
Filed: 1903-12-24
Granted: 1904-09-01
Abstract: 28,308. Goodwin, F., [trading as Wyncott & Son]. Dec. 24. Carriage lamps.-In a carriage lamp, the upper part a<1> of the candle-tube a which enters the socket b is coated or cased with copper, brass, or other soft metal or alloy. A smoother introduction of the tube is thus ensured, and the corrosion of the sur faces in position prevented. The brass &c. c may be applied as a thin sheet casing, or by electrodeposition or other method ; or the upper part of the tube may be made of brass or copper. An annular groove f is formed below the upper part a<1>, and the tube is held in position by a spring finger e<2> attached to the socket b, a tooth e<3> on the finger engaging the groove f. The usual oval sleeve d which fits in the lamp bracket is provided with a slot d' to allow the spring finger to be drawn back to release the candle-tube. The tube can thus be disconnected in any position.