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Patent GB-190218423-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Subaqueous Tunnel Construction.
Inventor: O'ROURKE JOHN FRANCIS
Filed: 1902-08-21
Granted: 1902-11-13
Abstract: 18,423. O'Rourke, J. F. Aug. 21. Tunnels and tunnelling.-Relates to the construction of tunnels, especially in rapid and deep water and on treacherous material. Tubular lengths a of the tunnel are closed at their ends by removable bulkheads e, and built into a sustaining-vessel, which may consist of sides b, plates c, and a bottom m. The vessel is ballasted with h concrete, and sunk in place with its ends on or in cribs or caissons k, which have been sunk in the silt &c. in the river bed. The tunnel may be laid in a trench, and piled at the bottom if required, concrete being placed round it. The crib or caisson is shown with side retaining-walls i, but these may be omitted or pneumatic caissons used. The joint between the lengths can be made by half-flanges g and by filling with concrete. Access to the tube and to the space m below it is afforded by shafts d.
Patent GB-190222725-A (GB)
Title: A New or Improved Letter or Paper File or Clip.
Inventor: GROSS JEROME
Filed: 1902-10-18
Granted: 1902-11-20
Abstract: 22,725. Gross, J. Oct. 18. Filing papers.-Fig. 1 shows a perspeotive view, and Fig. 2 a side view of a letter &c. clip. The papers are secured between the plate band the part h<1>, which is carried by side arms f running through grooves g. The plate b is hinged to the base a at b<1>, and is provided with a pin c bearing on a flat spring d.
Patent GB-190225734-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Road Transport Vehicles for Oil and the like.
Inventor: DAVIES THOMAS
Filed: 1902-11-22
Granted: 1903-05-28
Abstract: 25,734. Davies, T. April 23, [date applied for under Patents Act, A.D. 1901]. Tank carts and wagons; bodies; u n d e r c a rriages.- Relates to tank vehicles for oil and other liquids. The tank A is riveted to side plates B provided on their lower edges with angle-irons D, the side plates and angle irons forming girders which have their rear ends connected to a curved projecting buffer M. The front ends of the girders are bent round and riveted to the upper circle plate F, and support the driver's seat K with its appliances. The girders rest on the fore - carriage H and the springs 6, and are connected together at intervals by iron plates N, which are strengthened by angle-irons 3 and are provided with wooden strips 4 forming a bearing for the tank. In a modification, longitudinal wooden bearers are fixed under the side plates B, and elastic material is inserted between the side plates and spring scrolls E to prevent vibration Each of the two chambers of the tank has a manhole W, in which is a perforated cylinder Y having a strainer X along the base, whereby splashing and the entrance of solid bodies are prevented during the operation of filling the tank. The draw-off nozzles are supported by brackets P, and have taps S which are formed with recesses R adapted to receive the square-headed handles T for turning the taps in the fixed covers U. Each cover has a projection Z which limits the amount of rotation of the tap by engaging in a partial circular groove z in the tap.
Patent GB-190302282-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Steam Boilers.
Inventor: KOMAREK FRANZ XAVER
Filed: 1903-01-30
Granted: 1903-10-29
Abstract: 2282. Komarek, F. X. Jan. 30. Water-tube boilers.-The boiler shown in Figs. 1 and 2 comprises two sets of coiled water tubes A, arranged one within the other and having their ends connected to one or more steam and water collectors B. The coils of the outer set are wound close together to form the walls of the fire-chamber. At one side of the grate, the coils project outwards and form an opening D for stoking the fire. A coil C for superheating the steam forms the upper part of the boiler.
Patent GB-190304243-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Non-refillable Bottle.
Inventor: WHITELAW JOHN
Filed: 1903-02-23
Granted: 1903-11-19
Abstract: 4243. Whitelaw, J. Feb. 23.] Refilling, preventing ; stoppers. - In the construction of a non- refillable bottle, the neck of the bottle is formed with spiral passages A for the outward passage of the contents. A non- return valve B, of a thimble or bowl shape, is placed at the base of the neck, and is retained in position loosely, on a short finger D extending downwards from a corkcased glass plug E, which is forced down tightly into the neck. The spiral outlet passages may be made in the glass plug only, or in the plug and in the bottle neck. In the upright position shown, the valve B prevents the entrance of liquid to the bottle. Should the bottle be inverted, any liquid forced in remains in the spirals, and the imprisoned air prevents the entrance of liquid to the bottle. If placed on its side, an " air-lock " is formed in the spiral passages.
Patent GB-190304451-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Devices for Tapping Corked Bottles and the like
Inventor: SHERRARD JOSEPH ALFRED
Filed: 1903-02-25
Granted: 1903-04-30
Abstract: 4451. Sherrard, J. A. Oct. 17, A.D. 1902, [date applied for under Patents Act, A.D. 1901]. Emptying bottles &c. - Relates to means for tapping closed or corked bottles or other receptacles containing aerated or still liquids, such as champagne, ale, &c. The tap consists of a tubular conduit a having a pointed end 2 and a spiral cutting rib or screw-thread 3 for insertion through the cork. A discharge cock 4 is provided a the other end of the tap, and a packing- washer a<2> is mounted below a flange a<1> on the tap, tu make a tight joint. The tap is also formed with a lateral branch 6 in communication with the liquid conduit 5 of the tap, or, as shown, with an annular passage surrounding the conduit. The branch 6 is provided with an inwardly-opening valve 7, and is adapted to be connected to a collapsable ball or other pump b, by means of which air can be forced into the bottle when the cock 4 is closed, to provide a pressure for discharging the contents. The tap may thus be used for aerating ale, porter, &c., so that a portion can be withdrawn without impairing the remainder, or for restoring the pressure on champagne when a portion has been withdrawn. In a modification, the point 2 of the tap is removable, and can be replaced by a tube which extends to the bottom of a bottle or carboy.
Patent GB-190306176-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Safety Devices for Elevators.
Inventor: MEECH ALFRED HARRISON
Filed: 1903-03-17
Granted: 1903-05-07
Abstract: 6176. Meech, A. H. March 17. Safety suspending or retaining apparatus.-Relates to safety-devices in which a brake is applied either by the attendant, or automatically on the breaking of one or more of the hoisting-ropes. Fig. 1 shows an elevation and Fig. 4 a bottom plan view of the car. The brakes 49, one on each side of the car, are operated by pistons 44 supplied with compressed air from a reservoir 40. The connection between each pair of brake blocks 49 and its piston comprises the toggles 46 and levers 47, and the brake blocks are normally held clear of the rail, cable, or the like 51 with which they coact, by springs 55. Air is admitted to the pistons 44, to apply the brakes, by either of the hand-actuated valves 59 or 69, or by the automatic valve 82. The valve 59, which is intended for the use of the attendant, is a three-way valve and by it air can be also exhausted from the brake cylinder. The simpler valve 69 for the use of passengers serves as an admission valve only. To each of the hoisting-ropes is connected a lever 74, pivoted at 73 and having its outer end, which is urged upwards by a spring, connected by a chain 79 to an arm 78. The spindle of the valve 82 has a common connection to all the arms 78, so that when any one of the hoisting-ropes breaks, the valve 82 is opened to apply the brakes. The reservoir 40 is supplied from a main fixed reservoir into which air is pumped by an electrically-actuated compressor. The motor is controlled, so as to keep the air pressure at a predetermined maximum, by means of a spring-actuated piston exposed to the air pressure and connected to a switch in the motor circuit and to the arm of the starting resistance. The spring 55 of each brake piston surrounds a hollow extension of the piston, and bears at one end against a collar 54 thereon and at the other against a fixed collar 53. Holes in the hollow extension allow of the ready passage of the air to the face of the piston. In a modification, the levers 47 are of the first order, and their long ends are acted on by both the toggle and a spring.
Patent GB-190307765-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Lifting Forks or Grabs for use in Stacking Hay and the like.
Inventor: JONES DAVID
Filed: 1903-04-03
Granted: 1903-05-28
Abstract: 7765. Jones, D., Jones, D. O., and Jones, R. T. April 3. Grabs.-Relates to the construction of lifting- forks or grabs for use in stacking hay and the like. The forks g are adjustably bolted to arms e pivoted on bolts c, which also serve to secure a sleeve b to the bar a. A rope r is secured at each end to the bar a and is also passed over the pulleys l, m, as shown. The grab is lifted by a link p secured to the bar a. The forks are opened to release the load by pulling on the rope r.
Patent GB-190309734-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Automatic Couplings for Railway and other Vehicles
Inventor: GAYER ERNEST CONWAY
Filed: 1903-04-29
Granted: 1904-03-17
Abstract: 9734. Gayer, E. C. April 29. Couplings, automatic and non - atomatic; buffers; draw-gear.- Automatic couplings are attached to a movable draw-bar, which acts upon levers connected to the buffers. They are adapted for use with ordinary couplings; and additional emergency couplings are provided. The hook a is pivoted on a vertical pin on the arm b, This arm is hinged to the draw-bar c, being retained horizontal by a pin b'. The draw-bar can move longitudinally, vertically, and sideways. The side movement is controlled by a weighted bell-crank lever c<3> or a spring, and the bar is held, normally, horizontal by a spring. Levers d, d<1>, pivoted at one end to the sides of the vehicle, pass through, or are pivoted to, the draw-bar, and are connected at their opposite ends to the rods e of spring-controlled pistons in the buffer boxes. The rods e may be connected directly to the buffers. Any movement of the draw-bar thus results in a movement of the buffers of approximately twice its extent. One buffer only may be thus acted upon, the other working as a dummy. The tail-piece h of the hook passes through a slot in the arm b, and can be locked in the coupling position by a pivoted or sliding catch j or a spring-controlled bolt. The catch j is raised, to release the hook, by a chain k, which is connected to a crank on a transverse rod k<2> having handles k<3> at each end which may engage racks k<6>. When two vehicles meet, the hooks slide over one another and engage under the influence of the weighted levers. A hook a<2> is provided on the arm b for use with an ordinary coupling ; it is brought into the operative position by turning down the arm after the pin b' has been removed. Fig. 9 shows the coupling combined with a central buffer. The levers o, fulcrumed on the buffer box p, bear at their free ends against thimbles q on the spring-controlled buffer rods q<1>. A spring n<1> may be provided to take any jerks on the draw-bar, or a spring may act on the lug n<2> as shown in Figs. 13 and 15. The buffer can be turned down, when ordinary couplings are used, by removing the pins u and drawing the part s forwards, for which purpose slots are formed in its socketed ends. A hook w, Figs. 13 and 15, pivoted on one side of the buffer and adapted to engage a notch on the adjacent buffer, acts as an emergency coupling. An arm on the hook is connected, by a chain w<3>, to a crank on the rod k<2>. A lever x, carrying a projection to disengage the hook on the other vehicle, is similarly connected to the rod k<2> by a chain x<2>, so that, by actuating the handle k<3>, the central and emergency couplings are both released. The emergency coupling can be mounted on a frame between one of the side buffers and the central coupling first described. A link y, shown in plan in Fig. 17, which is fastened by a pin, may replace the hook w. The Provisional Specification states that the coupling is disengaged from the side of the vehicle by a lever, which is linked to the arm of the hook.
Patent GB-190310793-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Points or Switches for Railways.
Inventor: LARSEN HANS PETER
Filed: 1903-05-12
Granted: 1904-04-21
Abstract: 10,793. Larsen, H. P. May 12. Points and switches.-Relates to railway points or switches and consists in making them so that they can be easily replaced when necessary. Fig. 3 shows a sectional elevation taken through the heel of a point switch, to which the invention has been applied. In the Figure, a is the heel, b a cast-iron block in which the heel works and which forms, along with the hardened steel plate f, the support for the point switch, c the rails, which help to keep the plate f in position, and h a conical brass or other metal ring. The ring h can be turned in the plate f and kept fixed in a definite position by the screw i. The hole in the ring is formed oval at the top, and circular at the bottom, as shown in Fig. 4, while the shoulder k on the heel a is made oval at the bottom, the size and shape corresponding to the upper edge of the hole in the ring h, and circular at the top, the diameter of which is equal to the smallest diameter of the oval hole in the ring h. To take the point switch out, the screw i is taken out and the ring h turned through a right-angle when the heel can pass freely through it. If desired, the ring h can be similarly detachable from the plate f.
Patent GB-190316383-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Construction of Switchback Roadway.
Inventor: DUTRIEU HELENE
Filed: 1903-07-24
Granted: 1903-09-03
Abstract: 16,383. Dutrieu, H. April 17, [date applied for under Patents Act, A.D. 1901]. Tracks for sporting purposes; railways for recreation.-Relates to a switchback roadway which is formed with gaps, as shown in Fig. 1, over which the vehicle or the like is carried by momentum. The track is filled in or made open of wood or metal, and is supported on metal framing b. To lessen or avoid shock in taking the track after passing the gap, the inclination of the track beyond the gap is made tangential, or nearly so, to the curve described by the vehicle at that point, and the curved position e of the track is also mounted on springs; the surface at e may be covered with loose material, such as earth, dry sand, sawdust, or the like. The track also is widened at the part e in order to allow some deviation from the centre line of the track ; the centre line of the track is marked out to assist the rider in keeping to the track, Cars, tricycles, bicycles, motor-cycles, mono-cycles, or other vehicles may be used on the roadway.
Patent GB-190321533-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or appertaining to Boilers for Hot-water Heating Apparatus.
Inventor: PEMBERTON WILLIAM
Filed: 1903-10-07
Granted: 1904-08-11
Abstract: 21,533. Pemberton, W., and Dyson, J. Oct. 7. Heating w a t e r.-Relates to boilers for hotwater-heating apparatus. To utilize fully the heat of the gases, the flue-pipe 6 is passed tortuously through the water-chamber 4 which may be connected with the main boiler 2 or be used independently thereof. Suitable joints, bends, and cleaning-holes are provided in the flue-pipe.
Patent GB-190327339-A (GB)
Title: The Manufacture of various Articles, from the Waste of Wood Grinding Mills and Paper and Cellulose Factories.
Inventor: PASS ERNEST DE
Filed: 1903-12-14
Granted: 1904-03-17
Abstract: 27,339. De Pass, E., [Gaertner, C.]. Dec, 14. Papier mÔchÚ; waste products, treatment and utilization of.-Papier mÔchÚ goods, such as reliefs, friezes, figures, and ornaments, are made from waste products formed in wood-grinding mills, and paper and cellulose factories. The mould, or model, is covered with woven fabrics, such as canvas, which is pressed close to the mould, a paste made from the waste material is applied to the backing by a brush, and after a time the whole is unrolled from the mould. The pulp may be applied directly to the mould, and backed by a felting-material, such as a long-fibred paper pulp, hair, asbestos, or a sheet of paper or paper felt, the two layers being removed from the mould together. The waste material may be used for making linoleum-like floor coverings, and wall and ceiling facings of the lincrusta type, by mixing the heated, moist pulp with a hot paste of oxidized linseed oil, resin, and turpentine. The proportions preferred are, linoxyn 100 parts, resin 35 parts, turpentine 4 parts, waste pulp 150 parts, and 25 per cent. of water. Floor coverings are made by applying this mass to a backing and working it into sheets. For wall and ceiling facings, the mass is spread over the moist surface of a mould, a backing of paper applied, and the whole allowed to stand. The moulded sheet is then unrolled from the mould and dried.
Patent GB-190407452-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Catalytic Processes and in Apparatus therefor.
Inventor: GRAETZEL ADOLPH VON
Filed: 1904-03-29
Granted: 1905-03-02
Abstract: 7452. Grõtzel, A. von. March 29. Sulphuric acid is obtained from sulphurous acid by catalytic action, particularly of ferrosilicon, suitably freed from impurities, as by nitric acid, in the presence of water and under the influence of an electric current. Oxygen is supplied by admitting air or by electrolysis of the water. Sulphurous acid or a gaseous mixture passes by the pipe g through the cover of the cylindrical vessel a. There is a spray pipe h for water, air being admitted if desired through the pipe i. The contact mass d lies on the incorrodible grate or sieve c and in a non-conducting lining b, which may be of terra-cotta or the like, and through the walls of which project the electrodes e, f, suitably packed against leakage. The electrodes should be of material not attacked by sulphuric acid, such as carbon, lead, cast iron, &c. If, however, the acid is intended for certain special purposes, such as the manufacture of fertilizers, the electrodes may be of materials, the sulphates of which do not lower the value of the product. An outlet l is provided for the sulphuric acid. The apparatus is suitably protected from excess in pressure.
Patent GB-190409441-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Kinetoscopes and like Apparatus.
Inventor: ARMAT THOMAS
Filed: 1904-04-25
Granted: 1904-07-14
Abstract: 9441. Armat, T. April 25. Kinematographs, kinetoscopes, and the like.- Relates to a compact form of kinetoscope applicable also as a kinematograph. The apparatus comprises a narrow circular or hexagonal casing B, Fig. 5, which encloses the operating-mechanism and a narrow inner case c just wide enough to receive the film. On the rim of the case, a detachable mounting for an objective lens D is fitted. Light is admitted through a ground-glass window H in the outer case, and reflected by the surface I towards the objective opening. The window may be coloured amber or light blue to produce a sunlight or moonlight effect, and the surface I is of white cardboard or china. A mirror may be attached at a suitable angle outside the window H, to reflect light through. The endless film, which is contained in the lower portion of the inner case, in loose folds, is fed by a toothed roller L, Fig. 7, over guides G in front of the objective opening. The proper tension is supplied by friction strips K which are pressed against the film by springs k and, extending over the roller K, ensure its engagement with the film. The intermittent motion is produced by a star-wheel M, which is driven by pins n on a disc N. The latter is mounted on a spindle 0 and driven through gear-wheels by an external crank. The pins n and the segments n<1> alternately rotate and lock the feed-wheel L. A sector shutter S, Fig. 5, fixed to the other end of the spindle 0, obstructs the light while the film is in motion., The portion J, which carries the lens and the tension device, is hinged to permit the removal or exchange of films, and on the underside is mounted a shutter, having an aperture equal to the size of one picture, which can be adjusted in accordance with the pictures on the film. When the apparatus is used for projecting pictures, the objective lens is replaced by a projecting-lens, the window H removed, and the reflecting-plate I replaced by a mirror. The apparatus is arranged in the bottom of a case which is also provided with a motor, an electric lamp, and a ground-glass plate on to which the pictures are projected. If this plate is on the side of the case, a mirror is arranged to deflect the rays suitably.
Patent GB-190410270-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Manufacture of Shields for Guns.
Inventor: HADFIELD ROBERT ABBOTT
Filed: 1904-05-04
Granted: 1905-03-09
Abstract: 10,270. Hadfield, R. A., and Jack, A. G. M. May 4. Mountings, shields for. The general form of a shield obtained by casting instead of by forging is shown. The gun port 2, sight openings 3, and the rear edges of the shield are strengthened by beadings 6, 7. Preferably the nickel-chromium steel described in Specification No. 16,132, A.D. 1901, [Abridgment Class Iron &c.]. is used, and the shield may be annealed or toughened and hardened in the manner described in Specifications Nos. 16,131 and 16,133, A.D. 1901, [Abridgment Class Iron &c.].
Patent GB-190411043-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Fire Extinguishing Devices.
Inventor: FIDDES JAMES
Filed: 1904-05-13
Granted: 1904-10-13
Abstract: 11,043. Fiddes, J., and Watt, J. F. May 13. Indicators or annunciators.- Relates to improvements on the inventions described in Specifications Nos. 2772 and 2772<A>, A.D. 1904, [Abridgment Class Fire, Extinction &c. of], and consists in applying a pressure gauge, Fig. 1, to the air tubing g, so that, on escape of air, the rotation of the pointer u of the gauge completes an electric-bell circuit through the piece t connected to the insulated terminal t<1> on the outside of the case, and the shutter of the gauge exposes the word " Fire." Each floor &c. of a building may have its corresponding gauge, so that the fire may be readily located.
Patent GB-190413973-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Garment Supporters.
Inventor: COPELAND JAMES CAREY
Filed: 1904-06-20
Granted: 1904-09-22
Abstract: 13,973. Copeland, J. C. June 20. Suspenders for articles of dress.- Relates to clips particularly applicable as stocking suspenders but applicable also for other purposes such as holding napkins and towels and as skirt grips for suspending the skirt and preventing it from sagging apart from the blouse. Fig. 4 shows one form in open position, and Fig. 5 shows the same closed. It consists of a U -shaped frame 2, 3, the legs 3 of which are bent downwardly and inwardly to form additional legs 4. A slotted plate 7 for attaching the appliance to corsets, corset covers and other articles is engaged in the bends 8 of the legs 3, 4. On the free end of the legs 4 is pivoted a plate 12, on which is a sliding piece 14 which, in the closed position, is slid downwards to be engaged behind the bends 6 of the legs 4. In the modification shown in Fig. 9, the plate 7 is replaced by loops 20 formed on the legs, and the gripping is effected between a cross-bar 21 of the frame and the upper edge of a plate 26 pivoted to the free ends of the legs 19 and having projecting pieces 31 which, in the closed position, are engaged behind bends 24 of the legs 19. The hooks 27 serve for engagement with loops formed on the skirt. The legs may be helically twisted at the bends 32. The plate 26 may have parts cut away in an ornamental pattern.