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Patent GB-190308908-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Air Pump Mechanism for Automatic mobiles and similar Purposes.
Inventor: WHITE ROLLIN HENRY
Filed: 1903-04-20
Granted: 1903-07-09
Abstract: 8908. White, R. H. April 21, A.D. 1902, [date applied for under Patents Act, A.D. 1901]. Liquid -fuel fittings.-An air pump A, for supplying air to the fuel tank D of a motor vehicle, is mounted on trunnions at A' and connected by spring-jointed links and levers to a foot-operated rod B, by means of which it is brought into engagement with a pin E<2> on the engine crosshead. Normally, it is held out of gear by springs. A combined stop and relief valve, for controlling the passage of air from the pump, is provided at C. Fig. 3 is a separate view of the valve in section. The stop valve C' is operated by a hand-wheel, and, as it closes, it acts, by means of a rod C<5>, to open the spring relief valve C<2>. The valve C<2> may be positively operated by the valve C' instead of being closed by a spring.
Patent GB-190312186-A (GB)
Title: Improved Process for the Treatment of Metallic Zinc.
Inventor: GUEHRS PAUL
Filed: 1903-05-28
Granted: 1904-03-31
Abstract: 12,186. G³hrs, P., and G³brs, A. May 28. Alloys; zinc.-In coating iron with zinc, casting zinc, and other operations involving the use of molten zinc, the formation of hard zinc and of the oxides is prevented by the addition of aluminium and bismuth. Preferably about 0À5 per cent. of aluminium and 0À2 of bismuth are used. The metals may be added direct to the molten zinc, or in the form of a rich alloy containing about 20 parts of zinc, 20 of aluminium, and 5 of bismuth.
Patent GB-190314554-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to the Treatment of Gums and Resins and the Preparation of Varnishes.
Inventor: TERRISSE HENRI
Filed: 1903-06-30
Granted: 1904-04-14
Abstract: 14,554. Terrisse, E. June 30. Varnishes.-Amber, and the hard and semi-hard resins known as copals, are dissolved without being melted in siccative oils, for the preparation of varnishes. The resin is dissolved in either phenol, a mixture of phenol and cresol, or naphthalene, under pressure, at a temperature of 250‹-290‹ C., and the solvent is distilled off with or without a previous addition of linseed, poppy-seed, or other oil, the operation being concluded under reduced pressure at 280‹ C. The varnish is completed by adding standoli (thick linseed oil), spirit of turpentine, and a siccative. The Provisional Specification also describes varnishes prepared by dissolving resins under like conditions in essences, e.g. light essence of camphor, essence of aspic, petroleum, toluene, &c. One of these, prepared from Angola gum and essence of camphor, is especially suitable for insulating electric apparatus. It may be diluted with petroleum ether, and be rendered more elastic by the addition of caoutchouc. Varnishes are also obtained by adding ground resin to a liquid prepared by adding molten resin to linseed oil, as also to a hot solution of ester of colophony (prepared with glycerine) in linseed oil ; and, in the latter case, linseed or a mixture of linseed and wood oil, is added to the solution.
Patent GB-190319045-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Method of and Apparatus for Securing Collars upon Shafting and for analogous purposes.
Filed: 1903-09-04
Granted: 1904-07-07
Abstract: 19,045. Hetherington & Sons, J., and Dowding, J. F. Sept: 4. Stamping. - Relates to fixing collars and nuts on shafting, studs, tubes, and bolts, by forcing metal, by means of dies, from the collars or nuts into grooves formed on the shafting &c. It is especially suitable for securing a collar c, Fig. 5, on a light tubular shaft a, for which purpose two shallow grooves b are turned in the shaft. These grooves are filled with metal from the collar c by means of a pair of dies placed one on each side of the collar, and then applying sufficient pressure. The dies are bored to fit the ends of the shaft, and have each a sharp annular edge e, Fig. 6, these edges being placed in contact with the collar.
Patent GB-190320042-A (GB)
Title: Improved Fire Cheek or Fire Brick for Domestic Stoves and Ranges
Inventor: PARKER HENRY
Filed: 1903-09-17
Granted: 1904-07-21
Abstract: 20,042. Parker, H., and Baker, W. H. Sept. 17. Grates. - C o nsists in forming the fire cheeks or bricks for the lining of domestic stoves and kitchen ranges in two parts A, B, Fig. 1, having between them a serpentine passage, formed by projections E. Air from the ashpit passes into the passage, becomes heated, and finally passes through a lateral opening H, and over the oven or boiler J, where it mixes with the unconsumed gases from the fire.
Patent GB-190322894-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Liquid Composition for Cleaning and Polishing Metals
Inventor: THESTRUP NILS
Filed: 1903-10-22
Granted: 1903-12-17
Abstract: 22,894. Thestrup, N. Oct. 22. Polishing -liquids.-A liquid composition for cleaning and polishing metals consists of one or more acids or sour salts, a metallic salt or organic material, or both of these and a cleansing powder, such as kieselguhr, made up in water, oil, or any liquid or mixture of liquids. Suitable materials are tartaric, citric, and other non-poisonous acids ; cream of tartar, sour salts of lemon, the sour sulphates and sour sulphites, and other non-poisonous sour salts ; metallic salts, such as the chlorides of calcium, magnesium, sodium, &c., and organic materials such as wood, peat, mechanical pulp, &c.
Patent GB-190323412-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Apparatus for Controlling Air Pressure or Supply.
Inventor: STEPHENS ROBERT ERNEST
Filed: 1903-10-29
Granted: 1903-12-03
Abstract: 23,412. Stephens, R. E., and Jackson, A. Oct. 29. Beer, raising and drawing - - off. - Relates to apparatus for automatically controlling an electric motor driving an air-compressor for raising liquids such as beer. The motor c, Fig. 1, is placed in circuit with h a mercury switch e operated by an electromagnet g placed in a shunt circuit, which is opened and closed by a contact-arm m operated by a pressure-gauge tube l or by a thermostatic arrangement. The apparatus is enclosed in a casing a, and a roller n on the arm m makes contact with an adjustable segment o, Fig. 3, carried b y t h e cover of the case. The circuit is completed through spring contacts k<1>, k on the cover and case respectively, and through a lamp or other indicator h. When the pressure reaches a limit depending upon the adjustment of the contact o, the roller n leaves the contact o and thus breaks the circuit through the electromagnet g. A spring v then opens the motor switch e. The armature s of the electromagnet is connected to the movable contact u of the switch by an insulating-rod t and a lever t<1>. The mercury cup is covered in by a conical insulating-cover w, which prevents accidental spilling.
Patent GB-190324859-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Securing Studs, Solitaires, Movable Buttons, and Fasteners, to Linen, Cloth, Paper, Cardboard and other Fabrics
Inventor: KNIGHT FREDERICK WILLIAM
Filed: 1903-11-16
Granted: 1904-10-06
Abstract: 24,859. Knight, F. W. Nov. 16. Paper-fasteners.-A stud is passed through holes punched in the papers, and is retained by the clip C, Fig. 1, of india-rubber, linen, or other material, provided with two holes which, on being stretched, can pass over the head of the stud. Figs. 6 and 11 show the method of employing the clip.
Patent GB-190327988-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Printing or Marking Machines.
Inventor: BOULT ALFRED JULIUS
Filed: 1903-12-21
Granted: 1904-03-24
Abstract: 27,988. Boult, A. J., [Troy Laundry Machinery Co]. Dec. 21. Platen presses; numbering apparatus; inking -apparatus. - Machines for printing distinguishing - marks, numbers, &c. In the casing A, A<1>, A<2> is pivoted at B<1> a lever B, having an arm B<2> with a bifurcated end carrying the printing-discs D and a downward extension B<3> at an angle to the upper arm B'. On the extension B<3> is fixed a slotted plate E' engaging and operating a lever E<4> which engages the stem E<8> of the platen E<10>. When the lever B<3>, B<2> is operated, by the lever B<7>, B<9> connected to a treadle &c., the printing discs D are moved downwards and the platen E'‹ is simultaneously moved upwards. A spring F returns the lever &c. to normal position. The discs Dare mounted on a shaft journalled in the arm B<2>, and each disc is formed with a series of teeth D<2>, Fig. 4, bearing printing-numbers or characters on their peripheries. On the side of each disc is a toothed wheel D<1> engaged by the tooth H<1> of a retaining-pawl H, which slides in cross-pieces H<3>, H<4> in the casing. Each disc is formed with notches, one of which is engaged by a spring-pressed pin G<3> in the shaft, so that any disc not held by its retaining-pawl H will rotate with the shaft. On one end of the shaft, outside the casing, is a milled head for turning it. Index wheels C are provided on a shaft J<4>, formed with recesses and projections so that they may gear with the teeth of the discs D. The projections are marked with index characters, corresponding with the printing-characters, and so arranged that the row visible through the opening C<2> in the casing is the same as the line in printing position. The ends of the pawls H are engaged by plungers I<1>, of which there is one for each pawl, and the depression of a plunger moves the corresponding pawl, against the pressure of the spring H<5>, to disengage it from the wheel D'. This wheel D' and its disc D<2> may then be set as required by rotating the shaft G, the remaining discs being held by their pawls H. Springs I<2> return the plungers I'. The printing-characters are inked by a roller J in levers pivoted at J<2> on the casing and operated by the shaft J<4>. The roller J travels over the curved face of an ink reservoir J<5> provided with apertures J<6> for the escape of ink. A plate J<7> is formed with openings through which the characters pass when printing.
Patent GB-190417236-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Posts for Electric Conductors, Lamps, Trolley Lines and the like
Inventor: WELLER JOHN LAING
Filed: 1904-08-06
Granted: 1904-10-13
Abstract: 17,236. Weller, J. L. Aug. 6. P o s t s.-Lamp posts, telegraph and like posts, and posts for trolley lines and the like are formed of cement or concrete A and provided with strengthening- bars B, which increase in cross-section towards the base. These bars may be made by welding a thin rod b<3> to a thicker rod b<2>, and so on, the rods being parallel or taper as desired, or by placing against a thin rod extending from top to bottom of the post a second rod which does not quite reach the top, and against this another rod which is still shorter, and so on till the strengthening- piece is finished. The ends of the rods are preferably bent or enlarged to prevent slipping, and the pole may be of any shape desired. Bolts C, doubly spurred at the inner end, are set into the concrete for holding the arm C<1>, and climbing-rods D hooked at each end, as at d, d<1>, are placed alternately on opposite sides of the post all the way up.
Patent GB-190418009-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Waist Belts
Inventor: MARTIN PATRICK ALPHONSUS
Filed: 1904-08-19
Granted: 1905-06-15
Abstract: 18,009. Martin, P. A. Aug. 19. Belts.-In belts for personal wear of the type in which component lengths are connected by securing their ends to metallic rings, the rings are replaced by lengths of curb or similar chain. Figs. 1 and 2 show the elevation and plan of a portion of a belt constructed according to the invention. The end parts of each of the belt segments are slit longitudinally into a series of tabs e which correspond in number to the links d<1> of the connecting-chain and are respectively threaded through the said links. The ends e<1> are folded back and secured by stitching or riveting. Additional links f may depend below the lower edge of the belt, and articles be suspended therefrom by the use of a snap-hook g.
Patent GB-190420963-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Typewriters or like Machines
Inventor: CLARK WILLIAM
Filed: 1904-09-29
Granted: 1904-11-03
Abstract: 20,963. Clark, W., [Underwood Typewriter Co.]. Sept. 29. Type-writers and like machines.-Relates to means for supporting extra a wide carriages in type - writers or like machines. The rear of the carriage B is supported by, and travels on, a rod A<3> secured to lugs A'. The front of the carriage B is provided with a rail B<1> carrying three or more rollers F, which are spaced so that there are always two between tracks A', A<2> extending across the machine. The rollers F have ball bearings G on cones E, E<1> on bolts D secured in lugs B<2> on the rail B'. One bolt D is secured directly to its lug B<2>, whereas the others are adjustably secured by screwing eccentrically into adjustable headed bushings C. Sagging of the shift-rail H is prevented by providing a stiffening- frame J attached by bent-over lugs or ears J<1>. The shift-frame I may be attached to the shiftrail H by similar lugs or ears.
Patent GB-190423987-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Sash Stops or Guards.
Inventor: WEEKS WILLIAM
Filed: 1904-11-05
Granted: 1905-11-02
Abstract: 23,987. Weeks, W. Nov. 5. Window holders; windows, stops for. A sash stop or guard, applicable for limiting the relative movement of sliding sashes, or locking them when closed, consists of a quadrantal stop d pivoted atf to a plate a and housed in a recess c in the upper sash. A broad face m is provided to bear on the lower sash, and stops g, o may be added to limit the open and closed positions respectively of the stop d. A sliding bolt i engages recesses h, q in the stop and locks it when open or closed. The stop d may be pivoted so that it closes by gravity when released from the bolt i.
Patent GB-190424304-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and connected with Pneumatic Tyres and Wheel Rims.
Inventor: BUTLER JOSEPH
Filed: 1904-11-10
Granted: 1905-07-27
Abstract: 24,304. Butler, J. Nov. 10. Tyres, pneumatic; felloes or rims.-Puncture and side slip are prevented by extending the rim c outwards to embrace the walls of the outer cover b, only the tread b<3> projecting beyond. Segments s of the rim are removable to allow of the tyre being placed in position, and the outer cover is secured by flanges c', c<2> taking over corresponding projections b<1>, b<2> formed on the tyre The overlapping edges and fluted joint b<4> of the outer cover render the use of a separate air tube unnecessary, and, in case of puncture, the cover is made strong enough to prevent the rim from coming into contact with the ground. In the Provisional Specification, tyres formed in two sections are described, and it is stated that, with hollow rims, air passages may be provided to keep the tyres cool.
Patent GB-190424780-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Combing Machine Attachment.
Inventor: SACK AUGUST ALBERT
Filed: 1904-11-15
Granted: 1904-12-15
Abstract: 24,780. Sack, A. A. Nov. 15. Combing-machines.-Means are provided between the large and small comb circles for depressing the fibres between the teeth. The device consists of a shoe 25, having an upturned toe 27 and carried by an adjustable vertical pin 22, in the bifurcated end of the arm 20. The arm 20 is bent at right-angles and adjustably fixed to the fixed ring of the small comb circle or to the bed-plate.
Patent GB-190425105-A (GB)
Title: Improved Device for Distinguishing between the Poles of an Electric Circuit.
Inventor: PRESTED HENRY GEORGE
Filed: 1904-11-18
Granted: 1905-01-12
Abstract: 25,105. Prested, H. G. Nov. 18. Direction of currents, indicating.-The poles in an electric circuit are identified by immersing in some suitable electrolyte, such as dilute sulphuric acid, two clean pieces b of some oxidizable metal, such as lead, which are set in an insulating- handle or ebonite disc c and are fitted with appliances, such as clamping- nuts e, for connecting to the circuit terminals. On passing the current, the positive electrode becomes discoloured.
Patent GB-190426078-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to "Annular Basin for Gasometers".
Inventor: SCHEUSS MICHAEL
Filed: 1904-11-30
Granted: 1905-02-16
Abstract: 26,078. Scheuss, M. Dec. 3, A.D. 1903, [date applied for under Patents Act, A.D. 1901]. Warehouses.-A storage room is built below a gasometer. The ceiling o of the substructure m may be provided with girders q, and is covered with the sealing-liquid p in the basin of the gasometer.
Patent GB-190502924-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Wrenches.
Inventor: HANEKE LOUIS
Filed: 1905-02-13
Granted: 1905-05-18
Abstract: 2924. Haneke, L. Feb. 13. Spanners.-In the fixed jaw 3 is pivoted a bar 7 provided with teeth engaging with teeth on the back of a jaw 6 sliding on the shank A so as to lock it in any position. To the shank is fixed a yoke 8 in which is pivoted a thumb-lever 12 normally pressed against the bar by a spring 13 screwed or riveted to it and pressing against a pin 15 fixed in the yoke. To adjust the movable jaw, the lever is pressed by the thumb so as to admit of the release of the locking-bar by means of a spring 16.
Patent GB-190509832-A (GB)
Title: A New or Improved Process of Manufacturing Paper.
Inventor: HEYS WILLIAM GEORGE
Filed: 1905-05-10
Granted: 1905-11-09
Abstract: 9832. Heys, W. G., [General-Direction der Grafen Hugo, Lazy, Arthur Henckel von Donnersmarck-Beuthen]. May 10. Processes; boiling.-Logs or billets-of wood are boiled with soda lye before being ground to pulp. The pulp so obtained may be used to make paper, pasteboard, or cardboard, either alone or mixed with other suitable materials.
Patent GB-190510721-A (GB)
Title: A New or Improved Recording Gas Calorimeter.
Inventor: BEASLEY CLIFFORD HOWELL
Filed: 1905-05-23
Granted: 1906-03-15
Abstract: 10,721. Beasley, C. H. May.23. Calorimeters.-An apparatus for recording the calorific value of gases comprises a U-shaped or other tube A, of metal or glass, connected at the upper ends with two tanks B, B' and filled with h water, oil, or other fluid. One limb A<1> is surrounded by a flue C, which may be provided externally with heat-radiating ribs, and is heated by a burner arranged to consume the gas to be tested. The difference in level of the liquids in the tanks alters the position of floats F<1>, F<2>, connected to pulleys H, H<1> on an axle I, and so alters the inclination of a pointer K working over a paper band S which is driven by clock-work or other mechanism T. The movement of the pointer K is stated to be proportional' to the number of calories given out by the gas.
Patent GB-190511765-A (GB)
Title: Improvements connected with Screens for use in Isochromatic or other Photography.
Inventor: STADDON HARRY ERNEST
Filed: 1905-06-05
Granted: 1906-02-15
Abstract: 11,765. Staddon, H. E. June 5. Lens fittings; screens; producing photographs of special character.- Isochromatic screens are formed of a strip of 'gelatin or like material tinted in various colours in the same or varying degrees of density, and mounted on rollers suitably arranged in relation to the lens. By using a suitably tinted part of the strip, a perfect vignetting of the subject may be obtained on the negative. Two or, more such screens may be used in combination. Fig. 2 shows a multi-coloured screen 11 mounted on rollers 10 within boxes 7, which are carried by a bracket 1 secured to the lens casing 3. Fig. 6 shows two such screens 11, 11<a>, the rollers 10 of one screen being secured in ears 13 on the bracket 1, while the other screen is mounted as shown in Fig. 2 but outside and parallel with the first screen. By rotation of a milled knob on the rollers 10, the required part of the screen can be brought into use.
Patent GB-190517364-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Coffee Urns.
Inventor: HEIBEL HENRY
Filed: 1905-08-28
Granted: 1906-05-24
Abstract: 17,364. Heibel, H. Sept. 1, 1904, [date applied for under Patents Act, 1901]. Urns.-The apparatus consists essentially of an outer vessel A, capable of supplying hot water to inner beverage container D, from which it is separated by an air chamber, whereby the water may be boiled without boiling the coffee and the temperature of the latter may be regulated by permitting circulation of the air. In order to heat the water, there is arranged below the bottom a<1> of the outer vessel a coil of pipe c<3>, the ends of which communicate with the water chamber, one at a higher level than the other as at c<8> to maintain circulation, and this end is also connected to a water supply by the pipe c<1>. The coil is heated by the burner c<5>. A pipe K communicating with the lower part of the chamber A serves to supply hot water to the usual coffee bag in the vessel D. For drawing off the coffee, there is a pipe e, with stopcock e', connected with the bottom of the vessel D by the boring h and a hollow screw e<1>. To protect it from the hot water, the pipe e is encased in a larger pipe H, which forms an air chamber round it, in communication with the air chamber surrounding the vessel D, by the pipe h<3> and holes h<4> in the stuffing-box so as to permit circulation. Pipes o, o<3> provided with cocks, by means of which hot air may be allowed to escape and cool air admitted so as to regulate the temperature, are arranged as shown. The usual gauges e<2>, j<1>, cock j for drawing off hot water, and relief valve A', are provided.
Patent GB-190519002-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Heel Breasting Machines used in Boot and Shoe Manufacture.
Inventor: JACKSON WALTER
Filed: 1905-09-20
Granted: 1906-05-31
Abstract: 19,002. Jackson, W., and Pochin, H. N., [trading as Jackson & Pochin]. Sept. 20. Heels.-In a heel-breasting machine, a table 1 is arranged to rotate eccentrically with reference to the shaft 4 upon an axis inclined to it. The heels 43, Fig. 4, are clamped by screws 19 to plates 11 pivoted at 13 to slides 12, which move in grooves 10 in the table 1. As the table 1 is rotated by worm gearing under the control of the operator, the heel comes in contact with a rotating cutter 5 on the shaft 4, and is cut away to an extent determined by the form of an interchangeable cam 45, which is attached to the slide 12 and kept in engagement with a fixed roller 47 by springs 39. The inclination of the plate 11 may be altered by a nut 16. The heels may be secured against stops of the kind described in Specification No. 2649, A.D. 1903.
Patent GB-190519035-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Insulating Material.
Filed: 1905-09-20
Granted: 1906-06-14
Abstract: 19,035. British Thomson - Houston Co., [General Electric Co.]. Sept. 20. Insulating-compositions.-An insulating-material, which has also the properties of resisting heat and moisture, is made from a fibrous material, such as asbestos or slagwool, mixed with flint or silica and calcium hydrate, magnesium oxide, or brucite, and then subjected to pressure steam to form a silicate in situ.