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Patent GB-190306849-A (GB)
Title: A New or Improved Process of Making Bricks or Blocks or other Cementitious Products or Artificial Stone
Inventor: HADDAN HERBERT JOHN
Filed: 1903-03-24
Granted: 1903-06-11
Abstract: 6849. Haddan, H. J., [Crozier, A. 0.]. March 24. Moulding facing bricks, blocks, &c.-A, mould a, provided with an upwardly-removable lining c, is filled with a mixture of about seven parts of sand to one part of liquid cement. These proportions are selected in order that the mixture will not set properly after being compressed by the plunger d, but only form a partially-compacted porous mass. The lining c is then removed, and a facing-composition y is filled into the space left by the lining ; a layer u of the same composition is then spread on the top of the partially-completed mass. Pressure is applied by a second plunger c, and water and cementitious matter are forced into the porous mass, which is then allowed to harden.
Patent GB-190312214-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Lock Keys.
Inventor: SCHOENBORN GUSTAV
Filed: 1903-05-28
Granted: 1903-07-02
Abstract: 12,214. Sch÷nborn, G. May 28. Keys.-The shank a of the key for a door or other lock is surrounded by a sleeve b. The shank and sleeve are, preferably, not cylindrical but flat. The key-bit d is pivoted at e, and when not in use disappears in a slit in the shank. It is brought into the operating-position and held there by the slide f, which fits exactly into the space between the upper edge of the bit and the sleeve. The keyhole required is smaller than usual, corresponding to the size and shape of the shank of the key, which renders the lock less liable to be picked.
Patent GB-190312579-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Carrier or Conveyer for Projectiles and other Loads.
Inventor: SCHNEIDER CHARLES PROSPER EUGE
Filed: 1903-06-03
Granted: 1903-07-09
Abstract: 12,579. Schneider, C. P. E. June 3. Loading-appliances.-Fig. 1 shows the element, of the device. The load is supported from the end 10 of an arm b pivoted in the end of a swinging arm a. As the arm a swings, the arm b is rotated by gearing, and the proportions of the parts are such that the point 10 describes an approximately straight line between its two extreme positions. Figs. 7 and 9 show a device, constructed on this principle, for bringing a projectile into position to be pushed into the breech of a gun. The parallel and connected arms a pivoted at o have pivoted to them at r the arm b, which is in the form of two toothed segments. These segments gear with pinions d mounted on a shaft cariying a pinion e, which gears with a fixed segment c concentric with the pivot o. The carrier q is supported by rods g, h, pivoted at 10 to the segments b and guided in sockets pivoted in the upper ends of the arms a. The weight of the arms a is balanced by springs A. In a modification, the pin 10 of one arm b is in advance of the other, the result being that, at the beginning of the movement, the point of the projectile is somewhat raised, while at the end it is somewhat depressed. Means are described to allow of the relative movements of the parts necessitated by the varying inclination of the carrier q. In a form of the invention in which the projectile is moved longitudinally from a position behind the breech, two arms a are employed, pivoted at their upper ends and connected at their lower ends by a link which they thus form three sides of a parallelogram. The carrier q is pivoted to the upper ends of two arms b, the other ends of which are pivoted to the lower ends of the two arms a. Fig. 22 shows another arrangement for the same purpose as the preceding. The arm a pivoted at o is relatively short,and the movement of the arm b is constrained by a link c hanging from a fixed pivot l. Balancing- weights may be used in all cases where required.
Patent GB-190314715-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Device for Filling Liquids into Bottles.
Inventor: MCARTHUR ROBERT
Filed: 1903-07-02
Granted: 1904-05-05
Abstract: 14,715. McArthur, R. July 2. Bottling.-In one form of a device, shown in Fig. 1, for bottling ink, liquid gum, &c., a cylinder a is connected at the top by a flexible tube with the liquid supply, and is fitted with a long nozzle b enclosing a selfclosing valve c, which is opened by the upward pressure of the bottle, the valve being fitted with a rod l which projects below the nozzle, and impinges on the bottom of the bottle, so that the valve c is raised against the spring j acting on a fixed collar i on the upper valve spindle e. The liquid passes from the nozzle through side apertures m near the bottom. The device is supported by brackets g in a vertical position against a wall f or the like. In a modification, shown in Fig. 2, the nozzle s is screwed to a tube o, which is provided with lateral openings o', and with a screw o<2> to receive the disc valve t. The device is operated by pressing the bottle neck against the flange s<1> and raising the nozzle. The closing-spring u encircles the tube o, and bears against a collar o<3>, and the gland v of a stuffing-box through which the tube o works. The nozzle is attached to the cover r of a cylinder a, to which the liquid is supplied by the coupling p and branch q. A top cover n is applied, and this and the cover r are fitted with packing- rings w. In a modification of this arrangement, the spiral spring u is replaced by an elastic band attached at the ends to hooks on the cover r and stretched over the valve t. According to the Provisional Specification, one arrangement may have a ball or other valve connected by a wire or rod and a bridge with a collar sliding on the outside of the nozzle.
Patent GB-190315330-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Machines for Pegging Boots and Shoes.
Inventor: MACKENZIE JOHN WILLIAM
Filed: 1903-07-10
Granted: 1904-07-09
Abstract: 15,330. Mackenzie, J. W., [Caron, E.]. July 10. Clutches ; stopping-gear. -In a machine for pegging boots and shoes, the main shaft 2, Fig. 3, is driven through the friction clutch 812, Fig. 3, frcm the belt pulley 81, the spring 181 tending to put the clutch in gear by acting on the sliding 4 block 84, which has an arm surrounding the boss 813 of the pulley. The bar 840 adjustably connected to the block 84 has an inclined surface in engagement with the incline 853, Figs. 3 and 15, on the bell-crank lever 85, which is connected by the spring-controlled rod 80 to a treadle. When the treadle is depressed, the clutch is put into gear, while, on the release of the treadle, the incline 853 disengages the clutch. The cam 825 on the clutch member 82 engages the roller 850 on the lever 85, and prevents the clutch from being disengaged until the awl is clear of the work. An eccentric hand-lever 842, Fig. 3, is provided to enable the machine to be stopped at any point, this lever being pivoted on the bar 840 and bearing against the boss of the lever 85. A band brake 83 is adjustably connected at one end to the pivoted block 832, and at the other end is connected to the pin 833 on the lever 85, so that it comes into action on the release of the treadle.
Patent GB-190317856-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Steam Traps.
Inventor: LEUTHESSER FRED WILLIAM
Filed: 1903-08-18
Granted: 1903-10-08
Abstract: 17,856. Leuthesser, F. W. Aug. 18. Steam traps. - Water from steam heating-apparatus or the like enters the casing A<1> by a pipe H; and causing a float C to rise, opens a discharge valve formed by the stem D and a nipple E. The removable cover B has a nipple G adapted to receive the guide stem F. Vent cocks are provided at h and i.
Patent GB-190320544-A (GB)
Title: Beer Raising Apparatus or Pump
Inventor: LEUTHOLD HEINRICH
Filed: 1903-09-24
Granted: 1904-01-14
Abstract: 20,544. Leuthold, H. Sept. 24. Beer, raising.-Comprises a device for keeping the variations in height of a water column, which controls the pressure of the air used in raising beer or other liquid, within narrow limits. As water flows from a tank a into an air vessel e, a float f rises, and a ring g upon its spindle actuates a system of levers i, k, opening a valve l, whereby water and air together are injected into the chamber e by any ordinary means, such as a waterjet apparatus m, n. As the air pressure in the chamber e increases, water is forced back into the tank a by way of a pipe d, and the float falls, a second ring h operating the levers and closing the varve l. The height of the water column controlling the pressure can be varied by having overflow openings b, c in the sides of the tank a, while the range of pressure variation is adjusted by altering the distance between the rings g, h upon the float spindle. A suitable relief valve is provided in the water conduit n, to prevent the water from flowing out of the chamber e through the pipe o when the injecting-apparatus refuses to work or the compressed air is drawn off too rapidly. A pipe p conveys the compressed air to the chamber containing the liquid to be raised.
Patent GB-190321263-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Marine Torches.
Inventor: JOHNSON ALEXANDER FREDERICK JE
Filed: 1903-10-03
Granted: 1904-07-21
Abstract: 21,263. Johnson, A. F. Jenkins-, Oct. 3. Signals, marine. - A marine torch for use in connection with life-buoys, and for other purposes, is unsealed when thrown into the water, or otherwise jerked, and the water is in consequence admitted to calcium carbide, which is contained in the torch, as well as to a phosphide well. The torch may be of a cylindrical form 1 fitted with dome-shaped ends. A cap 5 with an opening 6 to admit water to the carbide is screwed in the lower end 3 of the torch. The phosphide well 7 is fixed in the upper end 2 and receives a screw cap 8 with an opening 9 to admit water to the phosphide. A burner tube 12 is fixed in the well and communicates by a perforated tube 13 with the carbide chamber 11, which is situated in the lower part of the torch and separated by a perforated diaphragm 14 from the upper part 29 in which the gas is stored. A flexible metal rod 15 passes through the tubes 12, 13, and the lower end 16 projects through the opening in the cap 5 and is sealed by red lead or soft solder &c. The upper end 17 passes through and is secured to the part 18 of a metal seal 10 which covers the opening 9. The other part 19 of the seal, which may be stiffened to act as a lever, is bent round a ring 20 used for suspending the torch and for tearing off the seal, when the torch and life-buoy are thrown into water. To prevent any strain from acting on the seal when the torch is suspended, a wire 21 is fixed across the part 19 and its ends 22, 23 pass through loops 24, 25 fixed to the cap. A jerk or strain upon the ring causes the ends of the wire to spring out of the loops, and consequently the seal 10 and the rod are withdrawn from the body of the torch. A sleeve 26 is fixed to the interior of the cap 5, to act as a guide for the rod, and as a passage for the water to the carbide, when the seals are broken. The ring 20 may be formed with the wire 21, the loops being fixed to the seal. In this case, the ring serves only to tear off the seal.
Patent GB-190323368-A (GB)
Title: Improved Apparatus for Grinding or Re-grinding Ores and other Materials.
Inventor: SIMPKIN WILLIAM
Filed: 1903-10-28
Granted: 1904-08-11
Abstract: 23,368. Simpkin, W. Oct. 28. Supporting and adjusting bearings.-The adjustable roller d of a roller mill for grinding ores &c. is mounted in bearings e carried by a pair of curved levers e', pivoted at e<2> to the sides of the bed c of the machine and connected at the outer ends by a cross-bar h. Vertical rods f pivoted at their lower ends f<1> pass through the bars h and through split lugs e<3> on the ends of the levers, split nuts g on the lower end of the rods serving as stops for the levers. The lugs e<3> are provided with distancepieces and with bolts e<5>, and projections or grooves in the bar h engage in corresponding parts of the levers. Springs i, surrounding the rods f, bear against the bar h and against a cross-bar k adjustable on the rods by nuts f Intermediate springs are placed between the bars h, k and are preferably retained in position by bolts passing through the bars, each spring being located between four bolts.
Patent GB-190325598-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Pneumatic Tyres.
Inventor: KERR FRANK FAYERS
Filed: 1903-11-24
Granted: 1904-09-29
Abstract: 25,598. Kerr, F. F. Nov. 24. Tyres, pneumatic.- The cover c is formed as a scroll in crosssection, and is adapted to encircle the pneumatic tube two or more times. The coils are fastened together by studs f and buttonholes or their equivalents, and are provided with locking-shoulders h, i. In a modification described in connection with bent-over rims, the locking is effected by constructing the thickened inner margin d in the form of an arched ridge. A thickened tread j is provided. The tyre is mainly secured by inflation, but may be bolted to the rim in the ordinary manner.
Patent GB-190327701-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Tail Boards of Carts, Vans or the like.
Inventor: FRASER STEPHEN ANGUS
Filed: 1903-12-17
Granted: 1904-10-20
Abstract: 27,701. Fraser, S. A. Dec. 17. Tailboards. - To prevent unauthorized extraction of goods from a van or cart, the tailboard is provided with flaps or extensions, which may be drawn out or otherwise made to assume a position at right-angles thereto. The tailboard a has a divided casing b adapted to receive the flaps c, d, e when not in use. To put the flaps into operative position, the side flaps are drawn out transversely and the rear flap longitudinally until pins h engage stops, when the flaps are turned up into a vertical position and secured by hooks and eyes m, n or other devices. Ledges f, k<1> in the flaps now rest upon the tailboard. In order that the rear flap may be equal in height to that of the others, it is formed in two parts, the upper of which is adapted to slide upon the lower through pieces l, as shown in Fig. 6. Bolts o adapted to engage recesses in the tailboard may be provided. The flaps may be hinged to the tailboard, or, if desired, they may be attached to the top of the van and be adapted to be drawn down and secured to the tailboard.
Patent GB-190327966-A (GB)
Title: Improvement in the Manufacture of Hand Tufted Rugs and Carpets
Inventor: FLOWER ROBERT
Filed: 1903-12-21
Granted: 1904-03-31
Abstract: 27,966. Flower, R. Dec. 21. Rugs, carpets, &c.-In tufting by hand, a latchneedle is thrust under a weft thread W, thereby opening the latch. The tufting-thread is caught in the hook B, and the hook drawn through the weft. The needle is then advanced above the thread W. The ends of the tufting-thread are caught by the hook B, and drawn with the needle through the loop, forming a knot on the thread W.
Patent GB-190407784-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and connected with the Construction of Automobiles.
Inventor: HAUTIER CAMILLE
Filed: 1904-04-02
Granted: 1905-02-02
Abstract: 7784. Hautier, C. April 2. Motor road vehicles.-Relates to the arrangement and mounting of the motor, its appurtenances, and parts of the transmission gearing. The motor B is placed between the tank a, radiator b, and the fuel reservoir c, and is protected by a sheet-metal hood C. The starting-shaft e, circulating-pump f, air fan g, and gear boxes h, i, are placed underneath the frame A, to which the various parts are rigidly fixed.
Patent GB-190414841-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to the Regulation of Dynamo Electric Machines.
Filed: 1904-07-01
Abstract: 14,841. Allgemeine Elektricitõts-Ges. July 2, .A.D. 1903. [date applied for under Patents Act, A.D. 1901]. Void. [Published under Patents Act, A.D. 1901.] Dynamos, regulating.-Parallel iron wires G are arranged in series with the shunt winding F of a dynamo. When the voltage exceeds a predetermined maximum, part or all of the iron wire resistances will be melted, thereby diminishing the shunt-circuit current to the required value, or causing the voltage of the machine to fall to zero.
Patent GB-190415768-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Moulds used in the Manufacture of Shortbread and similar Cakes.
Inventor: SCOTT SIMON
Filed: 1904-07-15
Granted: 1905-02-02
Abstract: 15,768. Scott, S. July 15. Moulding cakes.-A mould 1, for making cakes of shortbread and the like, is mounted upon a block 3 by raised ears 2, so as to leave an air space 6. Holes are made in the bottom of the cells 7 and centre of the mould, to allow air to escape. The rim 10 terminates in a knife-edge.
Patent GB-190420885-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Alimentary Products Constituting a Phosphated Vinegar.
Inventor: COMBRET RAYMOND
Filed: 1904-09-28
Granted: 1904-12-01
Abstract: 20,885. Combret, R. Sept. 28, A.D. 1903, [date applied for under Patents Act, A.D. 1901]. Vinegar, phosphated. An alimentary product is obtained by dissolving one or more of the phosphates of calcium in vinegar. Calcium triphosphate is purified and obtained in a gelatinous soluble form, by treating with hydrochloric acid, filtering and adding an alkali, preferably pure ammonia, to the solution. Calcium biphosphate and calcium monophosphate may also be employed. The phosphates may be added during the acetic fermentation. In some cases, the phosphate is dissolved in acid and the solution is added to the vinegar.
Patent GB-190501609-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to the Treatment of Foodstuffs, more especially Cereals and their Products.
Inventor: APPLEBY JOSEPH
Filed: 1905-01-26
Granted: 1906-01-04
Abstract: 1609. Appleby, J., and Banks, A. J. Jan. 26. Food preparations; preserving flour and grain.- Cereals, flour, grain, &c. are submitted to the action of the emanation or radiations from radium or other radio-active substances, in order to mature and improve their colour, property of " strength," and keeping quality. Suitable apparatus consists of a spout A across which extend glass or metal plates B, C coated with a solution of radium bromide, protected by varnish. Air enters between the plates at F, and after passing over the radium salt is led through the pipe E to the shoot A down which the material is fed.
Patent GB-190505899-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Electric Motors.
Filed: 1905-03-21
Granted: 1906-03-15
Abstract: 5899. Mather & Platt, Hopkinson, E., and Frith, J. March 21. Motors, alternating-current; armatures; field magnets.-Relates to a polyphase induction motor, in which a number of rotors are arranged between two stators on which the polyphase windings are so arranged that moving magnetic fields progress in opposite directions in the two stators. The stators a, b, Figs. 2 and 3, which are preferably built up from superposed stampings of iron or steel having teeth d, d<1>, may be rectilinear or segmental, or may form two complete circles. The stampings may be held together on screw-threaded bolts g by means of nuts i, the bolts g being connected together by cross-stays h, which form supports for the axles of the rotors e. The rotors, which may be of any of the known forms used in induction motors and solid or tubular, rotate at simultaneously equal or unequal speeds, according as the poles of the stator are of equal -or unequal pitch as shown respectively in Figs. 3 and 5. A single set of polyphase windings may be arranged extending in one direction in one stator and bent round so as to extend in the opposite direction in the other stator. The speed of the rotors may be varied by varying the frequency of the polyphase currents in any convenient manner, or by altering the connexion of the windings by a suitable switch. The stators, if rectilinear, may be inclined to each other so that the rotors between them have different diameters.
Patent GB-190507966-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Pads for Boots, Shoes, and the like.
Inventor: TULLETT ALBERT
Filed: 1905-04-14
Granted: 1905-10-05
Abstract: 7966. Tullett, A. April 14. Sole and heel protectors.-Relates to a form of revolving pad in which the screws &c. used for attachment do not pass through the pad. A circular rubber pad a is provided with an annular flange b, which is engaged by a recess c in a rubber or leather layer d, which conforms to the shape of the heel f. A recess g is provided in the lower surface of the layer d, to receive the enlarged wearing portion n of the pad a. The upper central portion p of the pad is cut away to reduce weight, and facilitate the fixing of the pad in the layer d, which is attached to the heel by nails or screws i. The Provisional Specification states that the surface p may be solutioned with a canvas cover, to prevent splitting of the rubber. In a modification, shown in Fig. 5, a ring j, through which the screw &c. i pass, is inserted between the pad a and the layer d. In another modification, the flange b of the pad a is engaged by a ring k, Figs. 7 and 8, which is attached by screws &c. i direct to the heel f, the periphery of the pad a being flanged as at m to enclose the ring k.
Patent GB-190513710-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Miners Safety Lamps and in Apparatus connected therewith.
Inventor: WILLIAMS BENJAMIN DAVID
Filed: 1905-07-04
Granted: 1906-04-05
Abstract: 13,710. Williams, B. D. July 4. Making miners' and like safety lamps.-The detachment of the gauze cylinder D from its supporting ring or band C is prevented by casting the ring or band round the open end of the gauze. Specifications No. 13,246, A.D. 1901, No. 2800, A.D. 1902, [Abridgment Class Lamps &c.], and No. 7530, A.D. 1903, are referred to.
Patent GB-190516719-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Typewriting Machines.
Inventor: MARKS GEORGE CROYDON
Filed: 1905-08-17
Granted: 1906-04-26
Abstract: 16,719. Marks, G. C., [Underwood Typewriter Co.]. Aug. 17. Typewriters.-A typewriter is provided with a gauge movable into and out of position against the platen for squaring the leading edge of the paper on insertion. The gauge is described applied to an Underwood machine having the usual pressure rollers 5, 6, Fig. 2, carried on a rod 9 and released by means of a rock-shaft 11 and finger-piece 13. In the form shown in Figs. 2 and 3, the gauge comprises members 20, curved to pivot on the rod 9, bevelled at 26 to fit closely against the platen 1, and provided with a tail-piece 23. The member 20 is projected by the pressure on the tail-piece 23 of a spring 21 on a fixed part 22, and is retracted by the engagement against the tail-piece 23 of a pin 24 on a collar 25 on the rock-shaft 11, which pin normally holds the member 20 retracted, and moves clear of the part 23, as shown, when the finger-piece 13 is fully depressed. In a modification, shown in Fig. 8, the gauge member 29 slides on a screw 30 on the rod 9, and is actuated by engagement of the pin 31 with upper and lower bent portions 32, 33.
Patent GB-190518315-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Locks for Loose Leaf Ledgers or the like
Inventor: COAN ROBERT WILLIAM
Filed: 1906-03-12
Granted: 1906-09-27
Abstract: 18,315. Coan, R. W., and Marx, C. March 12, 1906. Fastenings; locks, key for loose-leaf ledgers. The upper tray A<1> of the ledger is provided with two bolts E which are adapted to enter the case R and be locked in any position by means of steel rollers H, which are forced by springs J to wedge between the bolts and a fixed block F in the casing. The rollers can be released from engagement by means of a key acting on the tail ends L of the roller carriers I, Fig. 3, or by a finger-piece N, Fig. 5.