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Patent GB-190227323-A (GB)
Inventor: CLARKE THOMAS
Filed: 1902-12-11
Granted: 1903-03-05
Abstract: 27,323. Clarke , T., and Harvey, J. Dec.11. Tyres, pneumatic etc.; tyres, non- elastic; felloes or rims. - Relates to means for attaching easily-detachable elastic tyres to wheel rims. The felloe A has s a central flange B, on to which is shrunk a rather wider metal tyre D, and to the sides of the felloe curved plates E, with overlapping ends, are secured by transversely-placed bolts F. The elastic tyre G is provided with thickened edges G<x>, which engage under the metal tyre D and under ribs E<x > formed on the curved plates. If the elastic tyre becomes damaged, the curved plates are removed with it to allow the wheel to run on the metal tyre D. The flange B and the periphery of the felloe may form part of the metal tyre, and the flange may be wedge-sectioned.
Patent GB-190301600-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in connection with Files for Documents and in Fittings for the same.
Inventor: DAEGEL ERNST
Filed: 1903-01-22
Granted: 1903-12-03
Abstract: 1600. Daegel, E. Jan. 22. Filing papers and documents.-A thin metal strip a, Figs. 1 and 2, is passed through holes in the portfolio or file cover b, the documents or other papers being threaded on to the projecting ends c. A metal binding-plate f is then passed on to the ends c, the latter being then bent down flat and secured by sliding catches or runners g. The runners may slide on guides h stamped or otherwise formed upon the binding-plate, and may have indentations i for the thumb or finger of the operator. The sliding movements of the runners are limited by projections j on the ends of the guides. Bridge-pieces k may be formed on the binding-plate adjacent to each strip end, these ends being held firmly between the runners and the bridge-pieces when the file is closed. The runners have raised parts l to facilitate the action. The runners may also be fitted with pins, knobs, or projections which slide in slots or grooves in the binding-plate. Linen, paper, or like strips d, e are pasted on the cover over the metal strip, and another strip is preferably employed between the plate f and the filed papers. In applying the arrangement to a hinge type of file cover, as shown in Fig. 3, the metal strip is passed between the folded parts of one flap of a hinge-piece or interleaf m secured to the file cover by staples or otherwise. A reinforcing strip n of paper, linen, thin metal, or the like is also provided within the flap. The binding-plate is secured to the other flap of the hinge-piece, its ends being passed through slots therein. In some cases, one slider is used instead of two. The Provisional Specification states that the covers may be made with folded ears or collapsable centres to admit of their being expanded to suit the increasing number of documents filed.
Patent GB-190301931-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Mashing Apparatus.
Inventor: SELG OTTO
Filed: 1903-01-27
Granted: 1903-04-09
Abstract: 1931. Selg, O. Jan. 27. Moving:beater apparatu8.-A mash tun is provided with mixing-apparatus, consisting of a rotary shaft n carrying arms n' to which curved crossarms n<3> are fixed. The stirring is mainly effected by chains o, o<1>, attached directly to these arms or to inclined bolts n<4> on them.
Patent GB-190303604-A (GB)
Title: Repeating Magazine Rifles Operated at Will Automatically or by Hand.
Inventor: MONDRAGON MANUEL
Filed: 1903-02-16
Granted: 1903-05-21
Abstract: 3604. Mondragron, M. Feb. 16. Ammunition receptacles. -Chargers for magazines of repeating guns. The clip 4 is provided with openings 5, 6 for engagement with a lever hook on the gun to hold the clip in position for " cut off " and magazine loading.
Patent GB-190307011-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Sash Locks.
Inventor: MILLER JOHN DOUGLASS
Filed: 1903-03-26
Granted: 1903-05-14
Abstract: 7011. Miller, J. D. March 26. Windows; window blinds.-Relates to fastenings or window holders for sliding sashes, window blinds, and the like, specially for use in passenger railway cars. The bolt casing is made in two parts 1, 2 screwed together and provided with front plates 4, 5 having respectively recesses and projections to fit together when the casing is secured to the sash frame by screws passing through the holes 7. Ribs 8 are provided on each part, those on the part 2 fitting behind the front plate 4 when the parts are placed together. The bolt is provided at the rear with arms 11, 12 ; the arm 12 has recesses 13 to pass over webs 14 which divide the casing into two compartments 6,10 to receive respectively the bolt and a spring 15 which is secured to a pin 16 and tends to draw the bolt forward into a number of recesses formed in the sash &c. The rod 21 carries a wedge 24 at one end to withdraw the bolt by acting against the arm 12, and at the opposite end has a push-button 22 and a square or rectangular part passing through an extension 19 on the escutcheon 18 which is screwed to the front of the sash frame. A pin 23 meeting the part 19 limits the outward motion of the rod 21.
Patent GB-190308439-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Sand-paper or like Abrading Material for use in Abrading Machines
Inventor: NASH JOHN MILTON
Filed: 1903-04-14
Granted: 1904-02-25
Abstract: 8439. Nash, J. M. April 14. Emery, sand, and like cloth and paper; sandpaperi n g. - A brading- material, consisting of strips of sandpaper A or equivalent glued, pasted, or otherwise secured to a continuous backing- sheet B of cloth, paper, &c., is supplied to abrading- machines of the class described in Specification No. 8310, A.D. 1901. The sheet is split back from one end, as required, along the division lines of the strips A to form a series of abrading-fingers, which when worn are cut away.
Patent GB-190309342-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Spectacles and Eyeglasses.
Inventor: TOITOT LEON
Filed: 1903-04-24
Granted: 1903-06-11
Abstract: 9342. Toitot, L. April 24. - Spectacles and eyeglasses.-The frames of spectacles are formed from strips cut out of sheet metal bent to shape as shown by Figs. 3, 4, and 6. Halves of the lugs and eyes are thus formed in one piece with the bridge, Figs. 3 and 4 ; or the eyes may be thus made in one piece, Fig. 6.
Patent GB-190313344-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Steam Boiler Furnaces.
Inventor: GALLAGHER GEORGE FRANCIS
Filed: 1903-06-15
Granted: 1904-06-02
Abstract: 13,344. Gallagher, G. F. June 15. Steam-generator furnaces; smoke-consuming; soot and ashes, preventing lodgment of. -Air, which has been heated in passing through channels in the furnace walls, is discharged into the firebox at the bridge wall, and front and top walls. The bridgewall 5 has pairs of uniform air - supply openings 8, 12, 16, 17, 13, 9 facing the front, each pair being supplied by separate channels leading from the front and rear of the furnace. Air - supply passages 18, 19 in the side walls discharge into the front of the firebox. Other airsupply passages 21, 22 are arranged in the top wall between the boilers. Fig. 5 shows an arrangement of a single boiler in which steam-discharge pipes 33, arranged one behind each of the separate openings 26, 29, 27, serve to blow out soot and ashes from the openings and to prevent their lodgment there.
Patent GB-190317415-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Method of and Apparatus for the Formation of Blocks of Guncotton.
Inventor: BELL GEORGE WILSON
Filed: 1903-08-11
Granted: 1904-07-28
Abstract: 17,415. Bell, G. W Aug. 11. Moulding explosives.-Long guncotton blocks are formed in the apparatus shown in Figs. 1 and 2 consisting of three H-section, open-ended, perforated moulds a, fastened together by clips e and surrounded by an airtight casing b slung on trunnions and provided with extension pieces c fitting in recesses in the ends d of the casing. The mould is supported by projections f formed on two longitudinal ribs g, on which rest lugs k of the two component parts of a jacket h secured together, and to the mould, by bolts passing through the lugs. Two pistons l, m, fitting in the extension pieces and actuated by hydraulic rams n, o, are provided with hollow piston-rods p, q, the former carrying non-return valves r, and the latter opening behind the perforated inner wall of the piston m on which is secured a sheet of wire gauze. The apparatus is exhausted by the pump 1, Fig. 1, through the tube y and piston-rod q ; the cock x is opened to allow the mixture of guncotton and water to flow in from the vessel w, air and excess of water are extracted, and the rams forced inwards, the pump being worked the whole time. The cock 8 is closed and the cock x opened to allow water to enter the chamber, the covers d are unfastened, and the pistons l, m removed, the former taking with it the extension piece bolted to the adjacent cover. The casing is swung into a horizontal position, the remaining extension piece removed, and the mould withdrawn. The casing b may be provided with a separate valved connection for admitting air into the mould, and compressed air may be used in the supply vessel, the guncotton pulp being fed from a tank 9 connected by a valved pipe 10 with the vessel w. The moulding-chamber may be fitted with a distributing-device, rotated by bevel gearing, or by the pulp itself, consisting of a screw propeller 11, Fig. 4, placed in a chamber 12 formed in the piston, the front wall being perforated and provided with a non-return valve r. A second distributer 22, arranged to travel backwards, may be secured to a screwed spindle 24, connected with the hollow spindle 23 by a feather and slot, and engaging in a nut carried by the piston. Long thin blocks are produced by the liner or double jacket shown in Fig. 5, carried in the casing b and fastened together by lugs 26, which form recesses to receive the ribs g, Fig. 2. The blocks may be formed with coned or other shaped ends by so arranging the pistons, and the moulds may be placed horizontally. The suction pipes may be connected to a common pipe, and the pistons may be provided with mechanical means for giving a slight pressure only, in which case they are not made airtight.
Patent GB-190318448-A (GB)
Title: A Machine or Apparatus for Filling Hollow Metal or other Ornamental or Plain Handles of Fancy or other Articles for Personal use with Cement for Attaching to their Tangs, and an Improved Cement for use with same.
Inventor: MYATT WILLIAM JAMES
Filed: 1903-08-27
Granted: 1904-06-30
Abstract: 18,448. Myatt, W. J. Aug. 27. Vessels discharged by pistons.-Relates to apparatus for filling hollow metal or other handles with cement so that the tangs of knives, forks, button-hooks, manicure sets, brushes, mirrors, &c. may be inserted in and securely attached to them. To a support a, Fig. 1, is attached a table b, which may be adjusted by a screwed rod c<3> and handle c<4> and clamped by a screw pin c<5>. Sliding in the support a is a rod e with teeth e<3>, to which is secured by a screw h<3>, Fig. 3, a plunger h provided with a leather washer h<2> which fits a nozzle d<2> screwed in a funnel d. The funnel d is clamped by a pin b<3> to a boss on the table b, and contains the cement. A recess d<3> in the nozzle d' allows the handle to surround the nozzle. The plunger h is driven by a pinion f and handle f<2> or by a lever, and is returned by a spring g. Two or more plungers and funnels may be used, the handles being carried on a travelling band or rotating table.
Patent GB-190319394-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Venetian Blinds.
Inventor: SPEARMAN GEORGE LINTON
Filed: 1903-09-09
Granted: 1904-07-14
Abstract: 19,394. Spearman, G. L., and Cleaver, F. W. Sept. 9. Window blinds.-Venetian blinds are provided with two sets of cords c, c<1>, one for use in drawing the blinds in the usual way so that the laths are collected at the bottom of the blind, and the other for use in drawing the blinds so as to cause some of the laths to collect at the top. The blinds are suspended in the usual way by tapes d from rollers e in the board a. The cords c' pass over pulleys b, b, down the slots in the laths, and are attached to one of the middle laths x. The cord is attached to the lath x by fixing to the underside of a lath a slotted plate, the slot in which prevents the knot on the cord c<1> passing through, but is sufficiently large to allow the ordinary cord c to work freely. The cords c, c' are of different colours to render the free ends distinguishable.
Patent GB-190320603-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Cycle Brakes.
Inventor: HINES JAMES
Filed: 1903-09-25
Granted: 1904-08-18
Abstract: 20,603. Hines, J. Sept. 25. Brakes, rim. In a back - pedalling brake for cycles, a duplex trip lever a is fitted on the end o f a rotatable spindle b which is mounted in the bracket c of a clip d fixed on one of the back stays e. The spindle is adjustable in the bracket, and is secured by means of a set-screw passing through the collar f, Fig. 2, which is formed with a projection f<2> to engage a notch in the clip bracket c. A slotted lever g formed on the piece f is adjustably connected to the stirrup h of the brake. In a modification, a chain or wire attached to the brake stirrup may be connected to a pulley fixed on the spindle b. The lever a carries at each side a spring-controlled trip arm a' ; these are connected by a pin a<4>, and allow the crank k to pass in the forward stroke, but in back-pedalling, the pressure on the arm a' actuates the brake by turning the lever a about its pivot b. The maximum brake pressure is obtained when the crank rests on both arms a<1>, as when the pedal is used as a support in dismounting. To prevent the clip from turning on the stay e, a curved plate m, Fig. 2, is tightened on to the opposite stay e<1> by means of a screw l<1>, secured by a lock-nut n.
Patent GB-190328086-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Construction of Opening Skylights.
Inventor: STONE FREDERICK ROBERT
Filed: 1903-12-22
Granted: 1904-01-28
Abstract: 28,086. Stone, F. R., and Simkiss, H. Dec. 22. Windows. - Relates to a method of hinging skylights so as to make them watertight. The frame b, which is attached to the roof a, is bent in the form of a circle so as to act as a bearing for the outer frame c. One end of the frame c is also made of a circular form, the other end being fastened to the light. The two ends of the hinge are plugged as at d. Water flowing over the hinge is received in the trough formed by the frame c.
Patent GB-190403308-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Propellers or Fans
Inventor: VOJACEK LADISLAV
Filed: 1904-02-10
Granted: 1904-06-16
Abstract: 3308. Vojßcek, L. Feb. 10. Centrifugal pumps.-Backdraughts are prevented by arranging the suction orifices eccentrically to the driving - shafts. Fig. 1 shows the application to paddles 6, 7, 8, 9, driven by epicyclic gearing from, and with half the velocity of, the shaft 1, while Fig. 4 shows a high-pressure fan with straight blades attached to the driving-shaft 1. The area and position of each suction orifice is determined experimentally. The strips or slides 30, Fig. 6, are rolled back or opened until a neutral point is reached when the fluid will not flow. A line drawn through these points forms the periphery of the suction orifice which will produce the maximum efficiency.
Patent GB-190405059-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Underground Pipe-lines used for Conveying Steam or other Fluid or Gas from a Central Plant or Station, or Point of Generation, to Different Parts of a City, for Heat and Power.
Inventor: ALLISON CHARLES ARTHUR
Filed: 1904-03-01
Granted: 1905-03-01
Abstract: 5059. Allison, C. A., [American District Steam Co.]. March 1. Expansion joints.-Relates to joints for steam &c. pipes, and consists in an apparatus which allows of the expansion of the sections of the pipes by placing opposing ends in a casing to which they are attached by corrugated diaphragms. Fig. 2 shows part of the joint in which the sleeves A<3>, A' are attached to the sections of the pipe, and enter in the sides a<2> of a casing. A ferrule A<5> is bolted to the sleeve A<3> and projects into the other sleeve to prevent water from entering the casing and interfering with the operation of the diaphragms ; a hole is made in the upper part to allow of the passage of the steam to the casing. A ring a<13> is bolted to the sleeve A<4>, which grips one end of the corrugated diaphragm A<6> in a similar manner to that shown for the opposite diaphragm in which also shows the radial wedgeshaped plates A<7> placed behind the diaphragm for supporting it. The plates slide in grooves formed by the junction of the various parts, to allow of free movement of the pipe ends. Apertures a<14> are made in the casing to allow of branch pipes being fitted. Fig. 1 shows a joint in which only one diaphragm is used. The joints are enclosed by brackets secured to longitudinal bars and to the heads a<2>, thereby holding the casing against longitudinal movement. In the modification shown in in Fig. 7, the flange a<5> of the preferred form is dispensed with, and the corrugated diaphragms have the radial plates on both sides. The plates are stiffened with radial ribs and are provided with flanges or toes a<23>, shown in Fig. 11, to bear against the walls of the grooves in which they are mounted. The casing is strengthened with a " spider " a<25> shown in Fig. 12. The joints are anchored by means of masonry at A<9>, shown in Fig. 13, and, should steam be admitted to the pipes before the cement is hardened, an additional anchorage a<17> may be provided.
Patent GB-190405508-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Guiding Device for Bicycles Motorcycles and the like.
Inventor: BUELOW JOACHIM VON
Filed: 1904-03-07
Granted: 1905-03-07
Abstract: 5508. B³low, J. von. March 7. Bicycles ; steering-mechanism frames. - In a bicycle, motor cycle, or the like, the ordinary handle-bar is dispensed with, and the steering- wheel is controlled by means of the saddle b and a back and arm rest a both fixed to a shaft c, which turns in bearings e,f and is connected to the steering-pillar by bevel gearing. The upper members of the frame and the steering-pillar are telescopically-adjustable for varying the height of the saddle. The steering-pillar is hinged at r, s so that the front wheel can be folded over the frame. The pillar, when extended, is secured by a clip t. The back-rest a may also be foldable about a joint v.
Patent GB-190408081-A (GB)
Title: An Expanding Window Guard for the use of Window Cleaners and the like.
Inventor: RODDICK JOHNSTONE SMITH
Filed: 1904-04-08
Granted: 1905-03-09
Abstract: 8081. Roddick, J. S., and Boyd, T. J. April 8. Window guards.-An adjustable and detachable window guard consists of side bars A, A<1>, encircling each other at their adjacent ends, to which are hinged two or more expanding cross-bars B secured by screws h<1>. The upper and lower ends of the side bars are bent inwards and hooked over staples in the frame or wall, and secured by collars F. The guard may be formed of flat or round bars or tubes.
Patent GB-190408354-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Navigational Sounding Apparatus.
Inventor: GILLIE JOHN WILSON
Filed: 1904-04-12
Granted: 1904-12-31
Abstract: 8354. Gillie, J. W. April 12. Sounding-apparatus.-Relates to apparatus of the kind in which water is forced into a tube against the pressure of air confined therein, and to a reel, with automatic clutch and brake, for use in raising aud lowering such apparatus. Fig. 1 shows the depth recorder, in which a tapering tube 9, made preferably of celluloid, is mounted in a metal cage provided with loops at the top and bottom for attaching the line and sinker respectively. The open top of the tube bears against a screw plug 4, the latter having holes 12, 13, Fig. 2, so arranged that the only entrance for the water is along the space between the screw threads of the plug and socket. A graduated scale 10 is fastened. inside the tube. It is made preferably with its lower end tapering to point, so that the effective bore of the tube is stillfurther diminished at the top as compared with the bottom, and therefore equalizes the graduations. The reel, Figs. 5 and 6, is provided with a brake-disc 17, working on a threaded part of the spindle 18, and having a ratchet 19 engaging with a pawl 20 fixed to the frame. When the handle is turned in the direction of the arrow, the brake-disc is prevented from following, and accordingly moves laterally away from the reel and leaves the latter free to let the line out. When the handle is turned back, the disc is caused to move up again till it grips the reel and winds in the line.
Patent GB-190411593-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Apparatus for Straightening Tubes, Rods, Axles, Rails and the like.
Inventor: HEER OTTO
Filed: 1904-05-20
Granted: 1904-07-14
Abstract: 11,593. Heer, O. May 20. Straightening.-T u b e s, rods, axles, rails, and the like are straightened in machines adjustable, from either end as required, without stopping the machine. The work a, Fig. 1, to be straightened is supported on blocks e and is hammered by an eccentric sector c pivoted to a sliding block b reciprocated by an eccentric. Rods d are pivoted to the sector c and to suspensionlinks r, and serve to adjust the depth of the acting- portion of the sector. The blocks e are separately adjustable by rods f, f<1> and slide on a bed g which rests on inclines k, adjustable to raise or lower the bed by a right and left hand screw h driven through bevel gearing from hand-wheels i. The shape of the face of the sector corresponds to the form of the work. In a modification, the sector acts through a block l, Fig. 4. connected to the sector as shown, and having a pin working in a slot n in the framing. It is then only necessary to change the block l to suit the work to be straightened.
Patent GB-190414579-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Pumps for Liquids and Fluids.
Inventor: STEEN THEODOR
Filed: 1904-06-28
Granted: 1904-08-25
Abstract: 14,579. Steen, T. June 28. Piston pumps; pumps combined with air and gas compressing or exhausting apparatus.-Relates to a combined liquid and air pump in which the same barrel is employed for both liquid and air, the liquid being contained on one side of the piston and the air on the other ; by this means, the heating of the barrel due to the compression of the gas is avoided and the piston is effectively lubricated. One form of the pump is shown in Fig. 1. The liquid enters the air-suction chamber e and passes through the usual valve into the left-hand side i of the barrel, whence it passes to the air vessel f and delivery pipe m, while the air enters the right-hand side r of the barrel through the valve n and passes out through the valve s. The piston is constructed in the form shown in the Figure, so that the working space i is small relatively to the working space r and the relative quantities of liquid and air delivered by the pump are regulated accordingly.
Patent GB-190421997-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Bottle Stopping Device.
Inventor: WEST GEORG
Filed: 1904-10-12
Granted: 1904-11-17
Abstract: 21,997. West, G. Oct. 12. Stoppers; capsules; opening bottles. -Relates to a screw-cap stopper, either closed at the top, or having an internal shoulder below which a disc of cork &c. is placed. An annular projection on the top of the cap is formed with notches e, and holes l are drilled in a lower flange r. A knife or a rod may be inserted in the notches or holes respectively to turn the cap. In a modification, the holes may be formed in the annular projection on the top of the cap. A pack thread, wire, &c. may be passed through the notches or holes and fixed by a seal to the bottle.
Patent GB-190423985-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Hinges.
Inventor: GRUENWALD PAUL
Filed: 1904-11-05
Granted: 1904-12-08
Abstract: 23,985. Gr³nwald, P., and Gr³nwald, R. Nov. 5. Hinges.-Relates to an adjustable lower hinge for doors and windows. The hinge pin d, Fig. 2, has its lower end screwthreaded, and is moved up and down by turning the nut g, which is mounted in a recess in the socket c and rotated by means of a wrench or of pins inserted in radial holes or slots h. Rotation of the pin d is prevented by a step f on its lower end engaging a similar step of the fixed head b ; or by a nose f<1>, Fig. 9, of the hinge pin sliding in the groove formed by rolling the hinge socket c.