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Patent GB-190223241-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Manufacture of Brake Pads or Blocks.
Inventor: VAL ARTHUR WILLIAM DE
Filed: 1902-10-24
Granted: 1903-08-27
Abstract: 23,241. Val, A. W. de. Oct. 24. Brakes. - Brake blocks are formed by treating a strip a of fabric with an adhesive paste or solution b, as rubber solution, and coiling the strip to form a solid cylinder ; the cylinder, pressed in moulds to the required shape, is afterwards cut up into the proper lengths.
Patent GB-190223286-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or connected with Wood Blocks for Flooring.
Filed: 1902-10-24
Granted: 1903-08-20
Abstract: 23,286. Schlentheim, L., and Diespeker, Ltd. Oct. 24. Flooring - blocks.- Wood blocks for floors are made of rhomboidal shape, as shown in Fig. 1, with inclined longitudinal grooves 7 to receive mastic or cement. The sides and ends may be of angular shape, as shown in Fig. 3, the groove 7 being dispensed with. The blocks are laid to form a herring-bone or other pattern, and interlock with one another and the mastic or bedding-cement.
Patent GB-190226185-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Printers' Chases
Inventor: MCGUIRE FRANK A
Filed: 1902-11-27
Granted: 1903-06-25
Abstract: 26,185. McGuire, F. A. Nov. 27. Chases; quoins and side and foot sticks.-The frame of the chase is formed of side and end bars 1, 2, corner blocks 7, and horizontal ledges 3. Longitudinal and transverse bars for locking up the forme are slotted as shown to engage one over another, and their ends rest and slide upon the ledges 3. The bars of each pair are moved to and from each other by screws 4 having end bearings in the blocks 7 and perforated sleeves 5 for turning them. Opposite the sleeves 5 the bars 1, 2 are cut away at 8, to permit of increased movement of the tool used in turning the screws.
Patent GB-190300625-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Means for Controlling the Distributing Valves of Steam Engines and the like.
Inventor: SZANTO ALBERT
Filed: 1903-01-09
Granted: 1903-02-19
Abstract: 625. Szßnt¾, A. Jan. 9. Valve gear.-The distributing-valve 2, Fig. 1, derives its motion from an eccentric through the rod 8, which is provided with two rollers 9, 10 to roll backwards and forwards on the cam-block 6 under the piston-like termination 5 of the valverod 3. The valve and rod are carried in the chamber 1, as shown, a spring 4 being used to depress the valve on its seat. The cam-block 6 is connected to a governor by the rod 7, so that the position of the cam shoulder may be varied to vary the supply of steam through the valve according to the speed of the engine. In a modification, two sets of valves are operated from one rod 8 by providing two sets of rollers and two cam-blocks ; the cam-blocks are arranged to open the valves alternately, and are moved in opposite directions from the governor by connecting one block to the governor-rod through a pivoted lever. In the arrangement shown in Fig. 4, the double cam-block 6 is fixed, and the rollers 11, 12 are carried on links, the upper ends of which are controlled from the governor, while the lower rollers only are worked from the engine. The movements of the valves are varied by the governor which varies the inclination of the links carrying the rollers. A Stephenson's link may be used in this arrangement for reversing the engine. An arrangement for reversing, when a single valve is used, consists of a double cam-block with the cam elevations facing each other ; the block is moved over, to work the valve by one or other of the shoulders, by means of an adjusting-lever. In the gear shown in Fig. 6, the cam is formed at the under side of the pistonlike extremity of the valve-rod 3 ; the rod 8, provided with one roller 10, slides over a fixed roller 18. The rod 8 may, however, have two rollers, the lower roller running on the plane base 1 of the valve chamber.
Patent GB-190301616-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Tilt Hammers.
Inventor: ZENSES JOHANN CARL
Filed: 1903-01-23
Granted: 1903-03-12
Abstract: 1616. Zenses, J. C. Jan. 23. Hammers, power.-A tilt hammer has the brasses 11 of the pivot 9 of the helve 10 guided in slots 12, 13 in arms 4 and cams 14 respectively. The arms are carried by a rock-shaft 2 operated by a lever 6 and a strap 7 passing over a pulley 8 so that the hammer head 15 may be moved across the face of the anvil 16 during operation. The cams 14 are supported on brackets 19 vertically adjustable on the frame 1, and are angularly adjustable by means of bolts 17 and slots 18 so that the hammer may always strike normal to the surface of the work. The hammer is shown as acting on curved work, but may be set for flat work by adjusting the slots 13 horizontally in line with the helve. The pair of arms 4 and the pair of cams 14 (only one of each being shown) are respectively connected together by bolts 5, 20. The hammer is operated by an eccentric 22 on a shaft 21 carried by a spring bracket 21<a>, the eccentric-rod being connected to one end of a spring arm 27, the other end of which passes through an eye in the hammer stem 28. The hammer is stated to be applicable for the forging of small articles, such as files, in large quantities.
Patent GB-190303288-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Illusion Devices Chiefly Designed for use in Connection with Railways for Recreation
Inventor: WELSH ADAM A
Filed: 1903-02-11
Granted: 1903-04-09
Abstract: 3288. Lake, H. H., [Welsh, A. A.]. Feb. 11. Railways for recreation.-Relates to recreation railways and similar tracks, the object being to produce scenic illusions. The invention is described as applied to a recreation railway constructed with a spiral track, two turns of which pass through a tunnel or enclosed structure built up on cross-beams &c. and mounted on suitable supports. The walls, ceilings, &c. are constructed to give scenic effects, which are heightened by the introduction of mirrors arranged at various angles. Fig. 1 shows a plan view of part of the track formed with imitation rockwork C<2>, pillars C<3>, and mirrors. Some of the mirrors D, D<1>', D<2>, D<3> are arranged nearly parallel to the track ; others E<1>, E<2>, F<1>, F<2> are placed at an angle in recesses E<3>, in which animal or other figures E<3> may be arranged. The structure is lighted by electric lamps.
Patent GB-190303844-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Dust Vans and in Bins for use in connection therewith
Inventor: STRASSER FRIEDRICH
Filed: 1903-02-18
Granted: 1903-04-23
Abstract: 3844. Strasser, F. Feb. 18. Scavengers' carts.-The cover of a dust van is provided with several sliding doors which are opened by rack-and-pinion gearing, and, in opening, withdraw the covers of the dust bins used in connection with these vans. The sliding doors k are situated beneath the cover B of the van, and the doors for each row of openings are mounted on two bars which run on rollers in brackets attached to angle-irons n at the sides of the openings. The lid b being turned back, the dust bin v is placed in the opening, the shoulder w resting on the angle-iron c, so that the turned-over end z of the sliding cover of the dust bin enters a slot in the door k, and is moved with it by the rack and pinion, which are moved by a crank handle at the side of the van.
Patent GB-190304520-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Fire-extinguishing Sprinklers.
Inventor: WILKINSON ROBERT JAMES
Filed: 1903-02-26
Granted: 1904-02-11
Abstract: 4520. Wilkinson, R. J. Feb. 26. Sprinklers, automatic; sprinkling-apparatus, non- automatic.-Sprinklers A are attached to the pipe B by T-pieces b, and have a fusible insulated part E or K which is fused automatically by heat or is removed non-automatically by switching current through it. As shown in Fig. 1, the connections I, F go to the switch and battery, which may be in another room, and the rod E is insulated at e. The fusing of this rod releases the end d<1> of the bar D, which falls and operates the valve C. In the arrangements shown in Fig. 2, the fused block K allows the nose j<1> of the lever-piece J to enter the hole a<1>. The lever J turns and allows the bar D to fall as before. The nose j<1> is insulated from the lever.
Patent GB-190304915-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Cash Checking Machine
Inventor: GUESS EDGAR
Filed: 1903-03-03
Granted: 1903-11-12
Abstract: 4915. Guess, E. March 3. Receipts, checking and recording.-In an apparatus for checking billiardroom and other cash receipts, the number of games played, or the like, is registered on a set of dials worked electrically from a switchboard in the billiard room by the attendant. Fig. 3 shows a section through the switchboard. The switch lever B is first moved to the right or left against a contact stop b. A cam b<3> on the spindle then releases the switch lever C by moving the pin f out of a slot c in a disc fixed on the spindle of the latter. The lever C can then be rotated in one direction, but is checked in its highest and lowest positions by the stops d fixed on springs, which can be depressed to release the lever. A ratchet-wheel E and spring pawl e prevent the lever from being moved backwards. During the movement, a contact-arm C<2> moves over a series of contact blocks G, H on the back of the board. Fig. 6 shows the electrical connections between the switchboard and indicator. On the front of the latter are four dials, the pointers of which are actuated by the electromagnets O<1>, O<2>, O<3>, O<4>. On starting a game of 50 up, the switch lever B is pushed over to the stop b<1>, and the switch lever C is then moved from the lowest to the highest position, completing a circuit through the electromagnet O<1> ; the dial will then register another game. At the end of the game, the lever C is turned round to the lower stop, completing a circuit through the electromagnet O<2>; both dials will then have registered another'game. If the game is 100 up, the lever B is moved on to the stop b, and the lever C moved as before. Fig. 5 shows the escapement mechanism worked by the electromagnets for moving the pointers. The spring brake m<2> is for holding the ratchet-wheel m while the pointer is being re-set to zero.
Patent GB-190314020-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and connected with Incandescent Gas Lighting Means.
Inventor: FREUDENTHAL LUDWIG
Filed: 1903-06-23
Granted: 1904-05-12
Abstract: 14,020. Freudenthal, L. June 23. Inverted incandescent gas lamps ; sun burners; reflectors.-A ceiling lamp is carried by a support b, which is divided into two chambers by a horizontal partition h, and is protected by a lining or coating of non-conducting material. The air supply enters through the apertures in one or other of the two chambers formed by the horizontal partition h, and the products of combustion escape through the apertures in the other chamber. The gas supply is controlled by a valve l operated by a rod m passing through a slot c in the support b, and a pilot-jet supply pipe o is provided.
Patent GB-190314312-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Apparatus for Trueing Emery Wheels & the like
Inventor: TRIER FRANK
Filed: 1903-06-27
Granted: 1904-05-05
Abstract: 14,312. Trier, F. June 27. Wheels, trueing.-Emery &c. wheels Ware trued by a cutter G on a spindle E, Fig. 4, carried by a holder D, which can be advanced or turned in the slide B by means of a screw F working in a slot. The slide B is moved to and fro in the frame A, Fig. 5, and across the edge of the grinding-wheel W by means of a screw C. The frame A is preferably hinged to a bracket H fixed to the rest or bracket of the grinding-apparatus, and is held rigid by tie rods S. These rods are fixed at one end to adjustable clamps F<5>, preferably with a swivelling connection. The rods S at their other end are bolted to the hood &c. J of the wheel W, or are hooked to washers or the like on the axle of the wheel.
Patent GB-190315260-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Tobacco Pipes.
Inventor: KOPPENHAGEN HENRY
Filed: 1903-07-10
Granted: 1904-01-21
Abstract: 15,260. Koppenhagen, H. July 10. Tobacco pipes.-The mouthpiece b, Fig. 1, to which a metal mount d is screwed &c., and the stem a, which has a similar mount c, are hinged at e and secured, when the pipe is closed, by a spring catch f attached to the stem, while they are released by depressing the spring f<1>. The ring d<1>, attached to the mount d, fits over a corresponding ring c<1>, attached to the mount c, making an airtight joint. A wire webbing, or gauze i is screwed on the end h of the mouthpiece, and cottonwool or other filtering-materials are placed in the cavity k of the pipe.
Patent GB-190316073-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Apparatus for Filling Siphon-bottles and like Receptacles with Liquids
Inventor: HARRISON GEORGE
Filed: 1903-07-21
Granted: 1903-09-17
Abstract: 16,073. Harrison, G., [Static Carbonating Co.]. July 21. Bottling.-Relates to apparatus for filling siphon bottles. The bottle holder is in two parts h,j, Figs. 3 and 7, hinged together, and the part h is pivoted in a block, which slides in vertical ways in a bracket c which is adjustably connected to a standard a. The bottle holder is moved so as to bring the bottle spout into the desired position in a socket 8, shown separately in Fig. 5, by means of a treadle p, the motion of which is limited by an adjustable stop r. This treadle moves the bottle-holder by means of the parts n, m, l, a spring o being interposed between the parts n, m. The socket 8 is in connection, through the pipe 15, with a supply of carbonated water, the flow being controlled by a valve 17, and, through the flexible tube 26, with a supply of a solution of mineral salts in a tank 250, the flow being controlled by a pump 18 and a spring valve 28. The socket 8, Fig. 5, may be adjusted horizontally in one direction by moving the stem 12 through the eye 10 of a bolt 14, and in another direction by moving the bolt 14 to any desired position in the slot 9 in the bracket 7 attached to the bottle holder c. The part j of the bottle holder is provided with a pivoted link 42, which is engaged with the siphon lever so as to hold it in the open position while the bottle is being filled; the link becomes disengaged from the lever when the part j is thrown back to the position shown in dotted lines in Fig. 3 to allow of the removal of the bottle. The quantity of liquid supplied by the pump is regulated by an adjustable pin 51, which limits the movement of the pump lever 22. A drip-pan 37 is shown.
Patent GB-190316860-A (GB)
Title: Novel or Improved Dies for use with Tile-presses for Making Tiles, Slabs and the like.
Inventor: PLATT FRANK
Filed: 1903-08-01
Granted: 1904-07-14
Abstract: 16,860. Platt, F., and Platt, L. Aug. 1. Moulding tiles, slabs, &c.-In order to form tiles &c. with bevelled or rounded edges, metal strips e, having inner curved or bevelled edges, are dotachably secured to, or formed in one with, the top or bottom dieplate of the moulding- press. A bevelled-edged raised portion g is formed on, or secured to, the die-plate. The lifting-rod of the press may be screwed into the bottom die-plate, and the plunger may be bolted within a socket on the top die-plate.
Patent GB-190317739-A (GB)
Title: Improved Candle Grease Guard
Inventor: PRICE CHARLES EDWARD
Filed: 1903-08-17
Granted: 1904-01-14
Abstract: 17,739. Price, C. E. Aug. 17. Candle grease-guards.- The non-conducting mica disc B, which rests upon the upper edge of the candle, is attached by rivets D to the tubular metal guide A, the overflow of grease being prevented by an upturned metal rim C secured to the edge of the disc B. The guard may be enamelled to improve its appearance.
Patent GB-190406431-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Jacks for Forcing or Pushing Pipes, Rods and the like
Inventor: FREED GEORGE FRANCIS
Filed: 1904-03-16
Granted: 1904-06-09
Abstract: 6431. Freed, G. F. June 27, A.D. 1903, [date applied for under Patents Act, A.D. 1901]. Jacks.-Consists of apparatus for forcing pipes and rods, applicable for instance for laying pipelines by forcing the pipes endwise through the soil. Upon a fixed rack-bar 1 slides a frame 2, movable by ordinary jack mechanism such as the pawls and lever shown. On the front of this frame is a V-shaped bracket 8 in which the end of the pipe &c. is held by an adjustable clamp 11, lateral movement of the pipe being thus prevented. The pipe is guided at intermediate points by V-brackets 17, which may be mounted on the rack-bar by means of tongues engaging the usual grooves 19.
Patent GB-190406882-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Charging Machines for Gas Retorts
Inventor: TOOGOOD HERBERT JOHN
Filed: 1904-03-22
Granted: 1905-02-02
Abstract: 6882. Toogood, H. J. March 22. Gas retorts, charging. In a retort - charging machine, a series of push-plates, blades, or receptacles are mounted radially and in such a manner that, during their revolution, they travel at increasing speeds, and gradually accelerate the speed of the coal as it approaches the delivery aperture. For this purpose, the plates d run loosely on a mandrel e as centre, and each plate slides through a barf mounted in a drum c, the axis of rotation of which is situated above the mandrel. The drum is preferably open at both ends, and may be held in position by three guidepulleys ; a motor with belt and sprocket gearing may be used to rotate the drum. Coal is fed on to the drum, and is swept along by the plates, which rotate with the drum, at a graduallyincreasing speed, and is finally projected at a high velocity into the retort. To increase the carrying capacity of the drum, the ports n between the blades are concave. A hinged plate p to direct the falling coal may be regulated below the feeding-opening, and a weighted flap r may be arranged so that a large piece of coal entering the machine will raise a door s and fall out at the back. A baffle-plate t may be raised by a screw v to reduce the delivery aperture, and give an upward tendency to the stream of coal.
Patent GB-190407783-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Padlocks.
Inventor: HENRY MATTHEW
Filed: 1904-04-02
Granted: 1905-02-09
Abstract: 7783. Henry, M., [Sparling, A. H.]. April 2. Padlocks.-The shackle C of the padlock is loose from the case, but is connected thereto by a short chain. The two legs D, E of the shackle are notched as shown to receive portions of the bolt F operated by a key through the levers L. The back, top 1, and sides J of the case are made in one piece, the latter forming guides for the front plate K which is slid into place after the insertion of the mechanism, and is secured by rivets N. The picking-protector, consisting of tube 0, Fig. 5, and disc P, slotted to receive the key, is attached to the front plate K by the screwed tube Q, which works loosely in the plate.
Patent GB-190408658-A (GB)
Title: Improved Means for Attaching Stoneware Filters to High Pressure Water Supply Pipes.
Inventor: GROSVENOR DONALD
Filed: 1904-04-15
Granted: 1905-02-16
Abstract: 8658. Grosvenor, D. April 15. Screw unions.-A stoneware filter A is connected to a service - pipe B by means of a nozzle C, screw threads a, c being formed in the filter and on the nozzle. A shoulder C<1> on the nozzle presses a rubber washer into a rounded space a<1> formed at the outer edge of the orifice.
Patent GB-190409880-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Umbrella Rib Retainers.
Inventor: LORRAIN JAMES GRIEVE
Filed: 1904-04-29
Granted: 1904-12-08
Abstract: 9880. Lorrain, J. G., [Climenson, W. W.]. April 29. Tassels.-A tassel for holding the ribs of umbrellas closed, consists of a tape 1, Fig. 2, folded at its middle to make a loop 6 for attachment to the umbrella stick. A stud 4 is fastened to both halves of the tape near the loop and is adapted to engage a socket 5 fastened in a similar manner near the end. To hold the umbrella closed, the part of the tassel between the fastenings is passed round the outside of the rib ends, and the fastenings are locked.
Patent GB-190410039-A (GB)
Title: Novel Cards and Blocks for Fortune-telling and other Games Educational Purposes and the like
Inventor: THOMPSON GEORGE SAMUEL
Filed: 1904-05-02
Granted: 1905-06-02
Abstract: 10,039. Thompson, G. S., and Thompson, S. May 2. Geography and astronomy, teaching.-Cards or blocks used in games are marked with astronomical and geographical maps &c., and so impart information to the players.
Patent GB-190415359-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Condensers and Heaters for Boiler Feed-water and the like.
Inventor: ENGLEITNER FRANZ
Filed: 1904-07-09
Granted: 1905-01-05
Abstract: 15,359. Engleitner, F. July 9. Condensers.-A combined condenser for steam and other gases, and a boiler &c.feedwater heater is described. The gas enters at the gland 9, Fig. 1, and, passing through the space between the tubes 1, 2, leaves the apparatus at the gland 11. The water entering the piece 13 is divided into two streams, one of which flows between the tube 1 and the outer casing 7, and the other between the tubes 2, 5. At the bottom of the tube 5 is a stopper, as shown. The water leaves the apparatus through the piece 14. In a modification, a number of tubes are combined in one casing, and the inner tube 5 is dispensed with. The gas flows through the space between the tubes 1, 2, and the water passes through the tubes 2 and round the tubes 1.
Patent GB-190418128-A (GB)
Title: Improved Press for Compressing or Compacting Empty Tin Canisters and like Refuse.
Inventor: RUNDALL FREDERICK THOMAS
Filed: 1904-08-22
Granted: 1905-07-06
Abstract: 18,128. Rundall, F. T. Aug. 22. Baling-presses.-A press for compressing empty tin canisters and like refuse into a bale consists of a casing K, provided with hinged doors L on one or more slides, and a ram J, actuated by a screw I, moved longitudinally by a nut F, Fig. 6. The nut revolves in a bearing G, and is keyed to a wheel E driven by automatic or non-automatic reversing belt gearing. To facilitate removal of the bale, the sides may slope inwards, as shown, when the door is on the top ; or, if the door is on the base, the sides slope in the opposite direction so that the bale can drop out.
Patent GB-190421916-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Car Coupling Devices.
Inventor: GREELEY CHARLES ULMER
Filed: 1904-10-11
Granted: 1904-11-17
Abstract: 21,916. Greeley, C. U. Oct. 11. Couplings, automatic.-Relates to improvements in couplers of the modified Janney type, in the locking-pins of the same, and in means for operating them from the side of the vehicle. The vertical walls B, G, Fig. 1, of the head are united by a central wall 4, which forms a solid bearing on one side of the vertically-sliding locking-pin. The pin is cut away as shown in sections in Figs. 4<a> and 4<b>, and has a shoulder 12, Figs. 4 and 5, which is engaged by the locking-arm 6 of the knuckle and thereby raised. A rounded edge 1 on the pin bears against a friction roller 5 carried by the coupler head so as to prevent binding. The knucklejoint pin 22, Fig. 7, is grooved at 24 to take a feather 25, Fig. 8, in the knuckle, and thereby rotate it, when the link 18, Fig. 6, pivoted to the crank 20 on the pin engages by means of the ring or projections 19 with a shoulder 17 on the reciprocating rod 15, which raises the locking-pin. This rod passes through an eye 13 in the pin and has an inclined end 16, Fig. 3, which rides up a projecting flange 14 on the coupler head, the other end moving in a guiding-lug 27. The coupler is thus set for automatically engaging an opposite coupler by advancing the rod 15 so as to rotate the knuckle to the open position as indicated by the dotted lines in Fig. 6, where it remains on replacing the rod to lower the locking-pin into position. Instead of an inclined end, the rod 15 may have a cranked end abutting against the coupler head so as to raise the locking-pin when the rod is turned.