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Patent GB-190300270-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Means for Preventing the Warping of the Wooden Mounts of Half Tone Blocks, Electrotypes and the like
Inventor: NORMAN CARL FREDERIK MUSZAEUS
Filed: 1903-01-05
Granted: 1903-11-05
Abstract: 270. Norman, C. F. M. Jan. 5. Printing-surfaces.-Wooden mounts of half-tone blocks, electrotypes, and the like may be prevented from warping by having tubes of steel or other hard material passed through holes drilled in the mount parallel to the surface and across the grain, as shown in Fig. 1, in which b, b represent the tubes and a the block or slab. Any number of tubes may be used, according to requirements, the holes being made large enough to allow the tubes to fit moderately easily, to permit of the expansion and contraction of the wood without cracking.
Patent GB-190300736-A (GB)
Title: Improved Rotary Abrasive Cutter, for Shaping the Heels & Edges of Boots & Shoes and other purposes.
Inventor: ROBINSON OWEN
Filed: 1903-01-12
Granted: 1903-11-12
Abstract: 736. Robinson, O. Jan. 12. Cutting-machines for leather &c. - Relates to a rotary cutter for paring and abrading parts of boots &c. and for general use. The cutter is made from a block of steel a, with teeth cut out of its peripheral surface in the form of a double spiral, the teeth having cross cuts c to facilitate ventilation. The teeth are " staggered" with respect to each other, but together act upon the whole surface of the work, and, as the cutter revolves, it tends to keep the work against the work-rest.
Patent GB-190301543-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Gas Burners and Mantles
Inventor: HELPS GEORGE
Filed: 1903-01-22
Granted: 1903-12-31
Abstract: 1543. Helps, G. Jan. 22. Incandescent gas burners. - Relates to a form of incandescent gas burner in which the gas issues from between a series of deflectors, or through a series of holes, the burner being shaped to get the desired shape of flame. Baffles and similar appliances for mixing, methods of air-supplying, and a method of attaching mantles for inverted burners are also described. In one form, Fig. 1, the burner tube a is perforated and surrounded by a series of burner cones, producing a cylindrical flame. A mantle d is supported by loops formed to fit over the pins f in a holder e, which is perforated and has a slide on top to regulate the flow of burnt gases from inside the mantle. The burnt gases pass away through two passages g, whilst the air supply to the burner is through slits in two cylindrical slides l. One of these is turned by a rack and pinion m to regulate the opening. The air passes from them by passages to h, whilst the gas supply is from j to the nipple i. To mix the gases well, baffles may be used in the burner tube, or a space may be left between the burner tubes and the cones. Other forms of cone may be used and slits may be formed in the burner tube. Another form of burner is shown in Fig. 17, where a separate gas supply is used for the upper and lower portions, and the gas issues through holes or slits between the cones t.
Patent GB-190303133-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Steam Traps
Inventor: WARRINER ROBERT
Filed: 1903-02-10
Granted: 1903-10-22
Abstract: 3133. Warriner, R. Feb. 10. Steam traps.-A valve i at the bottom end of the discharge pipe h is operated by a float o placed in a vessel a, into which the water of condensation passes. The flanged cover b, having an inlet c, and an outlet d connected to the pipe h, forms with the sides of the vessel a an annular space f. The valve i, shown enlarged in Figs. 3, 4, and 5, has a central passage m, and is operated through a bifurcated lever k, pivoted at one end to the pipe h and connected at the other end to a stud l. Water of condensation, entering by the inlet c and annular space f, at first lifts the float, closing the valve i. As the water accumulates, it flows over the sides of the float g, which is open at the top, causing it in time to sink and open the valve i. Recesses n are formed in the lower end of the pipe h round the valve i.
Patent GB-190303842-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Cigar box
Inventor: HEYMANN MAX
Filed: 1903-02-18
Granted: 1903-04-09
Abstract: 3842. Heymann, M. Feb. 18. Cigar boxes.-A cigar box a is provided with a false bottom b, which is pressed upwards by means of springs c or elastic bands. Before lifting the cover, the false bottom c is fixed in position by turning the disc h, by means of an exterior handle, causing the rods f, 9 to press the movable end pieces e towards the centre of the box. The pieces e may be faced with rubber &c.
Patent GB-190304134-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Wire Drawing Machines.
Inventor: BOND EDWARD SAMUEL
Filed: 1903-02-21
Granted: 1903-04-09
Abstract: 4134. Bond, E. S. Feb. 21. Drawing.-A continuous wiredrawing machine, particularly of the type described in Specification No. 10,155, A.D. 1902, is provided with pointing, threading, and lubricating arrangements for the wire. The stepped drawing-drums 29, 33, 37 are driven at successivelyincreasing speeds from a hoiizontal shaft, the first two having threading-blocks 32, 36 and the third a finishing drawing-drum 41. The wire is fed as indicated by the arrow 42, and passes through a die-plate 43 to the drum 29, and thence over a guide-roller 44 to another hole in the die-plate, the first drum and the guide-rollers 44, 45 effecting three passes through the die-plate 43, after which the wire passes over a guide-roller 46 and is drawn through a die-plate 47 and twice through a die-plate 49. The wire then passes over a roller 51, and is drawn through a die-plate 52 and three times through a die-plate 54. The wire is pointed by drawing it between grooved rolls 58 by the aid of nippers 80, the roll grooves being tapered so that the rolls may be adjusted by a hand-wheel 64 to present an opening sufficiently large to allow the wire to be passed through to a stop 63, after which the rolls are rotated to diminish the opening, so that the wire may be reduced. The pointed wire is then passed through the die-plate 43, and a sufficient length drawn by nippers let into the block 32 and acting through an opening in the side of the block. The operation is then repeated for each pass till the wire has left the plate 49, after which it is pointed by the aid of a die 79 and the nippers 80 to allow it to be passed through the plate 52 and to be attached to a slotted peg 77, Fig. 8, placed in one of a number of holes of the drum 37, so that the threading of the wire may be completed through the plate 54. The block 36 has a pair of nippers for use with the plate 49. The blocks 32, 36 have lugs engaging arms on the vertical spindles on which the blocks are loosely mounted, the blocks being rotated by the arms. In order to produce a slackness in the wire to release the grippers in the block 32, eccentrics placed between the lugs and the arms are turned by squared heads 73 to separate the lugs and arms and then to allow them to close together. The lubricating-device, Fig. 11, consists of a receptacle 81, through which the wire passes, supplied with lubricant by a pipe 82, connected to service pipes 83, which are fitted with taps 84 so that the supply can be shut off and water admitted from pipes 86 to wash out the receptacles. Nozzles 88 may discharge water upon the drums to keep the wire cool, the wire passing through india-rubber &c. wipers 89 to remove the water. Tubular guides 91 for the wire may be used.
Patent GB-190309571-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Storage Batteries.
Inventor: FELDKAMP FREDERICK ANTHONY
Filed: 1903-04-28
Granted: 1903-12-31
Abstract: 9571. Feldkamp, F. A. April 28. Secondary batteries.- To reduce the weight and increase the lift of a cell, especially for automobiles, the usual grids are replaced by thin sheets of metal, metal foil, or other suitable material the active material is attached by means of tissue or porous fabric, and a special separator and a special method of connecting the plates together are employed. The lead sheets 4 are of about 01 inch in thickness, and are surrounded by the covering 6, which may be of parchment, paper linen, felt, asbestos fabric &c., and in size is double the area of the plate, so as to bend around it on one edge, as at 8 or 9. The active material 7 has been previously applied to the inner surface of the fabric, either by pasting the latter over with the red lead &c. or litharge, according to whether the plate is to be positive or negative, or by repeatedly dipping it into a lead-salt solution, and then placing it between zinc sheets or covering it with zinc powder. In the latter case the plates are then formed electrolytically. The whole is then stitched with threads 11 in a sewing machine, and a number of holes, five being given as an example, are made through the combined electrode. This prepared electrode is dipped first in a bath of dilute sulphuric acid, then in water, and then in a solution of ammonia. Between each pair of electrodes is a separator 14 formed of plaited cane or wood strips. The electrodes and separators are arranged alternately, with a separator at each end, and insulating- tubes 21 are passed through the holes. Through each insulating-tube and each insulating en 1 plate 15 passes a rod 22 screwed at one end into a metal, e.g. aluminium, plate 17, while its head rests in a countersunk opening in the opposite metal plate. The whole fits closely within a rubber or like cell or case 1. The ends 5 of all the positive plates 4 are connected up to one terminal at one side of the cell, and all the negative ones to another at the other side.
Patent GB-190315319-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to the Treatment of Fish, Fish Refuse and the like.
Inventor: SANDISON WILLIAM MUNRO
Filed: 1903-07-10
Granted: 1904-07-09
Abstract: 15,319. Sandison, W. M. July 10. Manures.-In the manufacture of manure from fish and fish refuse, the oil and watery constituents are mechanically separated from the solid, which are then dried to form manure. The fish &c. delivered by the shoot A<1> into the pan A, in which it is boiled and agitated, and the liquor diluted. The liquid is decanted by the pipes A<3>, and the solid remainder passed into a channel B and thence into a centrifugal separator C of the non perforateddrum type. Oil is skimmed off and conveyed by the pipe c to a vessel F, whence, after heating and settling, it is run into barrels &c. Water passes into the casing and then by the pipe c' to the vessel E ; it may then be run to waste or used again in various ways. The solid residue in the separator is discharged into a hopper D' and dried in the apparatus D.
Patent GB-190317261-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Toy Guns.
Inventor: ZINCK JOHANNES LOUIS FERDINAND
Filed: 1903-08-08
Granted: 1903-10-01
Abstract: 17,261. Zinck, J. L. F., [trading as Zinck, H. L.]. Aug. 8. Toy cannon.-Relates to toy guns made to imitate recoil artillery guns. The upper portion b of the gun carriage can rotate horizontally about a pin a. The gun can move longitudinally on the carriage b, but cannot be taken off. Parallel to the gun a pipe c is arranged in imitation of the brake cylinder of a real gun, and this is surrounded by a spring d. The spring d is fixed at its rear end to the carriage b, and at its forward end to the pipe c. The gun can be moved backwards either by hand or by a cartridge being exploded in it, and, after firing, is brought back to its original position by the spring d. A firing-device f is provided at the breech end of the gun, to enable small cartridges to be introduced and exploded. A folding or fixed shield g is provided, and the gun can be moved horizontally and vertically by means of a handwheel and toothed gearing.
Patent GB-190321479-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Gas Regulating Means.
Inventor: FREDERICK EDWIN ELMER
Filed: 1903-10-06
Granted: 1903-11-12
Abstract: 21,479. Frederick, E. E. April 9, [date applied for under Patents Act, A.D. 1901]. Gas valves and cocks; actuating valves and cocks. - The size of the gas-supply orifice 14 in incandescent-burner and other gas apparatus is varied, to suit variations in the pressure of the gas, by means of the needle-like extension 16 of a plug valve 15, which is raised or lowered as desired by a lever 19. The lever 19 terminates at its inner end in a ball or knob 21, which enters a recess in the plug 15 having a flaring mouth 17, and the lever pivots on a spherical enlargement 20, which is held gas-tight in the socket, with sufficient friction to retain it in the desired position, by a bifurcated cap 22 secured by a set-screw 25. The valve may be utilized for turning down the light, and the needle may be formed so as to provide a small bye-pass when the valve is closed.
Patent GB-190400080-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Illuminated Signs
Inventor: CLARK ROBERT WILLIAM
Filed: 1904-01-01
Granted: 1904-02-04
Abstract: 80. Clark, R. W. Jan. 1. Advertising; signs.- Consists in means for directing part of the light for illuminating transparent signs against a display sign, advertising matter, goods in a shop window, &c. A transparent sign 4 is fitted in the front wall 3 of a casing projecting from the back wall A, the lower part 6 of which receives goods, advertising-matter, &c. Electric lamps 12 are connected by socket standards to a reflecting- plate 7, carrying gudgeons 8 projecting through the ends of the casing, one of the gudgeons being fitted with a thumb-nut 10. A reflector 5 is placed so as to direct the light both towards the sign 4 and the space 6, and by turning the plate 7 the amount of light thrown on each may be varied. The device is particularly designed for use in connection with a place of business upon a street corner.
Patent GB-190400657-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Driving and Steering Mechanism for Motor Road Vehicles.
Inventor: BERNHARDT OTTO THEODOR
Filed: 1904-01-11
Granted: 1904-10-27
Abstract: 657. Bernhardt, O. T. Jan. 11. Motor road vehicles.-In order to enable the steering-wheels of a motor car to be used also as driving-wheels, the driving-shaft C, Fig. 1, is connected to the hub e through a universal joint g placed at the vertical swivelling-axis of the wheel. The ball joint works in a socket formed in the end of the fixed or bearing-axle a, and pivoted upon the pins x, which are formed upon this axle, is a swivel c, Fig. 3, the two parts of which are held together by the ball bearings d supportiog the hub e. The weight of the vehicle is thus transmitted from the bearing-axle a through the swivel c and ball bearings d to the hub e, so that no weight is borne by the driving-axle itself. The steering-link is connected to a lug formed on the swivel c.
Patent GB-190404478-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to the Manufacture of Refractory Articles
Inventor: BACH JEAN
Filed: 1904-02-23
Granted: 1904-05-05
Abstract: 4478. Bach, J. Feb. 23. Firebricks; slabs.-Pure aluminium hydrate is mixed with pulverized quartz or fireclay, moulded into bricks or slabs, and finally burned. In an example given, 100 parts by weight of the hydrate are mixed with 12 of quartz or 8 of fireclay. Other hydrates, giving suitable oxides, may be used.
Patent GB-190405045-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Furnaces especially applicable for Burning Tan and like Fuel.
Inventor: MYERS DAVID MOFFAT
Filed: 1904-03-01
Granted: 1904-05-12
Abstract: 5045. Myers, D. M. March 2, A.D. 1903, [date applied for under Patents Act, A.D. 1901]. Steam-generator &c. furnaces ; mechanical stoking. -Relates to steam boiler and other furnaces burning spent tan, dye-wood chips, extract-wood chips, bagasse, wood shavings, or the like. The furnace U, of which only one half is shown in vertical section, is provided with two stepped grates g, arranged symmetrically on each side of the centre and fed with fuel from the side hoppers H by means of rotating blades c. These pass at one part of their rotation between a row of teeth p, capable of being adjusted bodily to vary the feed. The bars of the grates g are supported one above the other by feet at the ends, leaving spaces through which air is passed either by natural or forced draught. At the bottom of the grates g is a small moving grate n for the discharge of the ashes in the ashpit P. The arch A covering the furnace reverberates the heat on to the spent tan &c. as it passes over the dead-plate d. Inspection openings are provided at the top as shown at e.
Patent GB-190407786-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Stop Valves.
Filed: 1904-04-02
Granted: 1905-02-02
Abstract: 7786. Hopkinson, J., Hopkinson & Co., J., and Kilburn, R. April 2. Sliding valves.-Relates to parallel slide stop valves of the kind in which two valve discs are pressed against opposite seat faces by an interposed spring, as shown in Fig. 1. The two valve discs A, Figs. 1 and 2, are connected to the spindle B by means of projections a, preferably annular, which engage in curved grooves on opposite sides of the spindle. To prevent the undue spreading of the valve discs when the valve is opened, two or more retainers D are used, ears d from the retainers passing over and engaging the outer rims d<1> of the discs. The discs are also provided with annular projections H, enclosing the spring F, and enclosed by a ring G, having ears g adapted to rest on the valve casing to support the valve when lying on its side. The ring G is prevented from rotating by lugs g<1> which engage with the valve spindle, as shown. In a modification, the spindle is screwed or otherwise attached to a ring between the valve discs, the discs being supported and retained by means of inwardly-flanged rings screwed on the inner ring.
Patent GB-190410239-A (GB)
Title: Motor Cycle Flexible Drive and Power Transmitter
Inventor: BARKER ALFRED JOSEPH
Filed: 1904-05-04
Granted: 1905-05-04
Abstract: 10,239. Barker, A. J., and Westwood, C. May 4. Motor road vehicles.-Relates to continuouslyvariable speed and reversing-gearing and elastic transmission mechanism for motor cycles and the like. The face of the disc b mounted on the motor shaft is roughened, and engages with and drives a roller c of hard rubber, soft metal, or similar yielding material mounted on the spindle d, which is connected to the road driving-wheel through a flexible wire shaft and another similar friction gear. The bearing f in which the spindle d rotates is pivotally mounted in order that the roller c may engage with or be disengaged from the disc, the roller being engaged by depression of the foot-pedals g. The roller is traversed along the face of the disc, for the purpose of varying the speed and reversing, by an arrangement of links connected to the handlej.
Patent GB-190411372-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Method of and Means for Planning Decorations for Application to Walls, Ceilings, Floors or other Surfaces.
Inventor: NESBITT JOHN ROBINSON
Filed: 1904-05-17
Granted: 1904-06-30
Abstract: 11,372. Nesbitt, J. R. May 17. Ornamenting.- In planning decorations for walls, ceilings, floors, or the like, a plan of the surface to be decorated is divided into a number of squares b, c, each side to represent one foot, say, and upon these are fastened small squares d of cardboard, each having a portion of the design upon it. These squares of cardboard represent, on the same scale as the complete plan, the sheets of material used in decorating, and thus the number of sheets required and their disposition are known. The design is preferably such that the parts d are interchangeable, as shown in the Figure, so that the design may be varied.
Patent GB-190411864-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Ventilating Devices.
Inventor: PERKINS CAROLINE ELIZABETH
Filed: 1904-05-24
Granted: 1905-03-30
Abstract: 11,864. Perkins, C. E. May 24. Coated fabrics.-For ventilating tarpaulins and other coverings, a hole A<1> is made in the material, and over this is fitted a flap or shield C of oiled canvas, india-rubber, &c. separated from the material of the cover by a distance-piece B of metal, rubber, wood, or other suitable material. The parts may be secured by stitching, as shown in Fig. 1, and the hole may be protected by an eyelet A<2>. In the arrangement shown in Fig. 3, the distance-piece is in the form of a flanged ring, the lower part of which is cut away to leave an opening for the passage of air, as shown by the arrow E. The cap C<1> screws on the distance-piece. In the arrangement shown in Fig. 5, a separate distance-piece is dispensed with, the shield C<2>, which is stitched to the material of the covering, being of sufficient stiffness, to stand away from the material. In another form, the shield is of metal covered with leather &c.
Patent GB-190412680-A (GB)
Title: New Open Work Apparatus for Knitting Machines.
Inventor: FELIX CORPELET
Filed: 1904-06-04
Abstract: 12,680. Corpelet, F., and DuprÚ, A., [trading as Soc. F. Corpelet et A. DuprÚ]. Aug. 22, A.D. 1903, [date applied for under Patents Act, A.D. 1901]. Void. [Published under Patents Act, A.D. 1901.J Straight-bar knitting-machines.-Relates to the rapid automatic production of openwork courses. A set of loop transferrers l one to each needle slide in a bed m and are operated on by punched steel plates p which are employed in place of jacquard cards. The plates are linked together and come over a hollow jacquard cylinder o, the bearings of which slide in horizontal guides q. The bed m carrying a presser bar has a downward extension operated by a lever k and is pivoted to arms h which rock to withdraw the points l after they have received the loops from the corresponding needles. At each course worked, a grooved counter or pattern drum carrying bits determining the occurrence of openwork courses is moved a step forward until one of the bits is in a position to lift a lever capable of bringing a number of special openwork cams on a shaft, into operative relation with their respective levers. An openwork course is then made as follows :-A lever s rotates a notched wheel f and brings a fresh card opposite the loop transferrers l. The drum o carried by a lever t is then brought forward and the selected point l enter the corresponding loops. The shaft i then rocks and the loops are removed. A lever u then acts on an edge cam v on the shaft i to shog the latter and the points l a distance of one or more needles, after which the transferred loops are placed on the needles covered by the new position of the points l. As an alternative, or in addition to shogging the latter, the machine needle bar may be made movable. Openwork courses are made in the same time as ordinary courses, the formation of the loops being accelerated so as to leave time for their subsequent transference.
Patent GB-190418421-A (GB)
Title: Improvement in Card Holders and Card Displayers.
Inventor: KARLE JOHN DANIEL
Filed: 1904-08-25
Granted: 1904-09-29
Abstract: 18,421. Karle, J. D. Aug. 25. Card games. - A card holder or displayer is shown in elevation in Fig. 1, and in plan in Fig. 3. A plate d is pivoted to a backplate and handle b c at the point e. The cards are placed in the space f, and are pressed against the back plate b by the points m, o attached to the springs l, n respectively. The cards are supported by a projection g upon the plate b, and, upon the plate d being turned to the right, are fanned out by the action of a spring finger j, k and a notched arc p. A pin s engaging a slot t in the plate b limits the movement of the plate d.