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Patent GB-190222382-A (GB)
Title: A New or Improved Process of Producing Moulded Articles from Fibrous Material.
Inventor: STREHLI JOHN WILLIAM
Filed: 1902-10-14
Granted: 1903-03-12
Abstract: 22,382. Strehli, J. W. Oct. 14. Wood substitutes.-A composition, which may be pressed to form in heated moulds, consists of vulcanized fibrous cellulose mixed with powdered resin, gum, shellac, or other fusible substance ; powdered slaked lime, oil, fatty substances, tallow, waterproofing or fireproofing substances, or pigments may also be added. The fibrous material may be cotton, hemp, manilla, or tow, or finelydivided leaves, wood shavings, excelsior, sawdust, wood pulp, straw, grass waste, paper, corn stalks, bagasse, jute, or other vegetable substances. It is vulcanized with zinc, tin, calcium, magnesium, or aluminium chlorides, or with sulphuric acid, and may be washed and treated with a glycerine or sugar solution to soften the fibres ; it is then dried, before admixture of the resin &c. The moulded composition is hard and tough, and may be used as a substitute for wood, for making pulleys, friction wheels, kegs, barrels, pails, mouldings, hollow-ware, or other articles.
Patent GB-190228621-A (GB)
Title: Method of and Apparatus for Rendering Putrefaction Products from Corpses Innocuous.
Inventor: ZALARSKI WIKTOR
Filed: 1902-12-27
Granted: 1903-04-02
Abstract: 28,621. Zalarski, W. Dec 27. Disinfecting; coffins. -Relates to means for rendering innocuous the putrefaction products from corpses enclosed in coffins, so that a coffin can be opened without danger. The coffin is sealed by a cover 1 secured by screws 2, such cover carrying or being adapted to receive a pump 3 by which air, or disinfectant or inflammable vapour, can be forced into the coffin. The cock 6 is then opened, and the vapours are led by pipes 7, 9 into a disinfectant contained in a chamber 8, any uncondensed vapours escaping by a cork 10 and being destroyed by passing over a flame, as shown. The chamber 8 is provided with a draw-off cock 11 and a hermetically-closed lid 12.
Patent GB-190303482-A (GB)
Title: An Improvement in the Manufacture of Compressed Coffee
Inventor: GOW WILLIAM
Filed: 1903-02-13
Granted: 1903-12-10
Abstract: 3482. Gow, W. Feb. 13. Coffee preparations.-Freshly-roasted coffee is ground and mixed with glucose dissolved in water or spirit, and the mixture is compressed into cakes or tablets, which may have division lines to. facilitate the breaking off of the quantity required for use. A dry preparation of milk, sweetened or not with saccharine, may be added to the mixture. The beverage is prepared by treating the tablets with boiling water.
Patent GB-190304674-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Apparatus for Ramming or Packing Ballast under Railway Sleepers.
Inventor: COLLET ALBERT
Filed: 1903-02-27
Granted: 1904-02-11
Abstract: 4674. Collet, A. Feb. 27. Packing, tools for.-Relates to apparatus for mechanically packing ballast under railway sleepers, the apparatus being of the kind described in Specification No. 3653, A.D. 1903. Fig. 2 shows a longitudinal section of the apparatus. When in use, the apparatus is held so that the shaft B, which is driven by a suitable motor, is approximately horizontal. This shaft B has loosely mounted upon it a screw D of large pitch, which, in revolving, raises the rod E against the spring G and then ireleases it. This screw D is thrown into and out of gear with the shaft B, as desired, by means of the clutch f, lever g and handle i. When the screw D liberates the rod E, the spring G causes it to strike the rammer L a rapid blow. The strong spring I has for its object to deaden the shock of the rod E. The spring t disengages the clutch f when the handle i is liberated. By placing the shoe M on the ballast, the repeated blows of the rod E pack it tightly under the sleepers.
Patent GB-190305480-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Electric Gas-lighters.
Inventor: BOULT ALFRED JULIUS
Filed: 1903-03-09
Granted: 1904-01-07
Abstract: 5480. Boult, A. J., [Electric Contact Co.]. March 9. Lighting gas.- Relates to an electric gas lighter, in which a platinum or other filament 19 is made incandescent by means of a battery 16 contained in a metal casing 17, which serves as a handle. On to the casing is screwed a spun shell 1 prolonged into a tube 2, the top of which has a screw-thread 3 to receive a tip 20. The tube 2 contains a contact-button 4 supported by an insulator 5 and connected with a conductor 6, which passes through an insulating-block 7 to a terminal 8. A spring 9 is attached to the screw 8, and presses against a pin or other offset 10 carried by a push-button 11. The piece 11 is forked round the tube 2, which thus acts as a guide. A. spring 15 attached to a button 13 makes permanent contact with one pole of the battery, the other being connected to the casing 17. On pressing in the button 11, contact is made through the spring 9 between the battery and conductor 6, thus completing the circuit through the filament 19. The ends of the springs 9, 15 are so formed as to rub over the buttons when contact is made, and so preserve a clean surface. The outer casing 17 may be dispensed with, and the shell 1 screwed on to the top of the battery. The battery may be supported in the case by a spring 18.
Patent GB-190314133-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to the Feet of Teapots and other Vessels for Containing Hot Liquids.
Inventor: RIDGE JOSEPH
Filed: 1903-06-25
Granted: 1903-10-29
Abstract: 14,133. Ridge, J. June 25. Jugs.-In order to prevent the transmission of heat through the feet of a hotwater jug to the tray or table upon which the vessel stands, the two metallic parts C', C<2> of the foot are separated by a collar or plate A, of wood, vulcanite, or other non-conducting material, having on each side a projecting axis B<1>, B<2>, on which the parts C', C' are cast or otherwise secured. The parts B<1>, B' are made larger towards their outer ends so as to hold the metal parts C<1>, C' securely in position ; or they may be formed with collars, grooves, or recesses ; or the parts C', C<2> may be secured by means of pins. The upper metal part C' is soldered to the bottom of the jug, and the lower end of the non- conducting part B<2> comes into contact with the tray or table. When applied to a circular base, the non-conductor is of annular form with an external collar.
Patent GB-190319246-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Duplicators.
Inventor: NUSCH FERDINAND
Filed: 1903-09-07
Granted: 1904-08-25
Abstract: 19,246. Nusch, F., [Westenhoff & Co.]. Sept. 7. Copying documents; type-writers.-A stencil copying-press or duplicator comprises a baseplate 1, Fig. 2, to which a stencil frame consisting of frames, 2, 3 secured together by clamps 12, is hinged by means of a joint 4. An inclined inking- plate 6 furnished with guides 9, is rigidly secured to supports 5 located in sockets in the hinge joint 4. The upper end of the inking-plate 6 is curved forward and provided with two springs 8, with the extremities of which projections 11 on the frame of the inking-roller 10 engage. After rolling the stencil sheet, the roller 10 is passed to the upper end of the inking-plate where it engages the springs 8, and its weight causes the stencil frame to be automatically lifted for the removal of the printed sheet. The Provisional Specification states that in forming stencil sheets for this apparatus, a backing sheet of strong paper or the like, impressed to give it the appearance of linen, is used instead of the usual silk and oiled sheets, thus preventing the complete cutting-out of closed letters
Patent GB-190323612-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Protective Cover or Guard for Grinding Wheel, Buffing Wheel and like Plates.
Filed: 1903-10-31
Granted: 1904-09-15
Abstract: 23,612. Waterhouse, C., Bowett, J. A., and Luke & Spencer. Oct. 31. Disc and wheel apparatus.-The thin sheet metal, papier mÔchÚ, wire gauze, or other covers described in Specification No. 23.611, A.D. 1903, are made to enclose also the nuts by which the emery or buffing wheels are secured to the rotating spindles. The cover e, Fig. 1, may be secured by screws j at its periphery, or by a single screw at its centre passing into the spindle end, or by both, and modifications described in the above-mentioned Specification are also applicable to this. Fig. 12 shows a cover i to be used when the emery wheel is held between the clamping-plates by friction.
Patent GB-190323666-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or connected with Ink Distributing Rollers of Printing Machines.
Inventor: ILLINGWORTH ARTHUR
Filed: 1903-10-31
Granted: 1903-12-03
Abstract: 23,666. Illingworth, A. Oct. 31. Inking-apparatus.-Relates to a method of preventing the damage done to inking - rollers or wavers when struck by the inking-table while moving in the reverse direction to the latter. A coiled spring f, Fig. 4, is fixed at one end to a casing d which is supported by the pin c<2>, fixed to a collar c on the end of the roller shaft a. The casing d is kept from revolving by the forked extension d<2> engaging with a fixed pin e. On the inner end of the spring, a hook g is formed, which can engage with a hook g<1> on the pin c<2>. As the table moves forward under the roller b, it turns the roller in the direction shown by the arrow h, and therefore does not wind up the spring. But, on the table returning, the roller is moved in the direction shown by the arrow h<1>, the pawls or hooks engage, and the spring is wound up. When the table leaves the roller, the spring reverses the direction of revolution of the roller, which is then revolving in the same direction as the table when the latter in its forward motion strikes the roller. Various modifications may be made, the bar e may be fixed to the casing d, and be prevented from turning by engaging with a slot in the framework Also one end of the spring may be fixed to a revolving plate l, carrying a pawl, which may engage with a ratchet-wheel n.
Patent GB-190324322-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Pneumatic Tyres
Inventor: KILLEN EDWARD BRICE
Filed: 1903-11-10
Granted: 1904-11-10
Abstract: 24,322. Killen, E. B. Nov. 10. Tyres, pneumatic; felloes or rims.-Relates to protected pneumatic tyres for the wheels of motor cars, omnibuses, traction engines, and other heavy vehicles, and to driving-wheels for motors and other machinery when insulation of the parts is important. The tyre cover B has beaded edges which are secured to the felloes by means of side rings B<1> and transverse bolts. In the periphery of the cover is formed a channel which beds on the circumferential rib of a wooden strip A, the cover being attached to the strip by means of a metal ring A<2> and radial bolts A<3>. The wooden strip lines a cover A<4> of which the side flanges are connected to the tyre cover B by flexible bands A'. A noiseless tread C is secured to the cover A<4>, and may be provided externally either with a rubber ring or the like, or with rubber studs which are secured to the cover by their enlarged bases. When an inner air tube is employed, it is preferably one which is made airtight mechanically to allow the interior to be readily inspected. A toothed driving- wheel may be attached to the wooden strip A by transverse bolts C' which also secure the tread C in position.
Patent GB-190325970-A (GB)
Title: Improved Current Collector for use in Stud-contact Systems of Electric Traction
Inventor: GRIFFITHS WILLIAM
Filed: 1903-11-27
Granted: 1904-11-24
Abstract: 25,970. Griffiths, W., and Bedell, B. H. Nov. 27. Collectors.-Relates to a current collector, of the kind described in Specification No. 21,974, A.D. 1901, for use on stud-contact systems of electric traction, and consists in making the collector of a number of contacting pieces connected together in the form of a chain. The object of this construction is to prevent momentary parting of the collector and the stud-heads due to the vibration and oscillation of the car. Fig. 1 shows a side elevation, part being in section, of one form of the collector, in which a denotes the check plates between which the members work and which constitute an elongated pole of an electromagnet carried by the car, b iron extensions of the pole of the magnet, c slotted iron pieces suspended by the springs e, and g iron links connected to the parts c by pin joints and provided with a contacting foot h. When a car fitted with such a chaincollector runs over a stud i, the links will in succession be drawn downwards to make contact with the stud-head, and, after passing, will be lifted by the springs e, the action being similar to that of the collector described in Specification No. 21,974, A.D. 1901. This form of the collector, it is stated, also reduces the eddy currents induced in the parts due to the motion of the car. Fig. 2 shows a slight modification, in which the form of the links g is modified, and the slotted pieces c are dispensed with.
Patent GB-190400458-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Centrifugal Separating Apparatus
Inventor: SEGER EBERHARD
Filed: 1904-01-07
Granted: 1904-03-03
Abstract: 458. Seger, E. Jan. 7. Hydro-extractors.-One or more bucket-wheels b, provided with curved open vanes, are fitted in a case a, which is mounted on a central rotating shaft c. During the rotation of the latter, the bucket-wheels are caused to rotate by the action of centrifugal force on the mixture of solid and liquid which is introduced through a central passage d in the shaft c. On passing by channels f from the passage d to the bucket-wheels, the solid constituents of the mixture are deposited on the walls of the cases a, and subsequently moved by the scraper ends of the vanes to vertical slits l in the cases, through which they escape into the outer collecting-vessel p. The liquid flows past the edges of the buckets and the wheel-ends r to an outlet m. In the form of the apparatus shown in Fig. 1, the ends of the spindles h of the buckets roll on the inside of the rims of wheels k which are concentric with the shaft c. In the modification shown in Fig. 3 the bucket-wheels bare mounted on horizontal axes.
Patent GB-190402673-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Non-refillable Bottles.
Inventor: DAYKIN SIMON JAMES
Filed: 1904-02-03
Granted: 1904-03-17
Abstract: 2673. Daykin, S. J. Feb. 3. Bottles; stoppers; refilling, preventing. -Relates to bottle stoppers to be used in connection with an ordinary stopper in order to prevent refilling of the bottle, and to filter the liquid as poured out. The bottle neck is formed with a seat 25, Fig. 1, upon which rests a tubular plug 10, Figs. 1 and 4, the plug being held in place by a split packing-ring 17. The plug is formed with a valve seat 11, and with holes for supporting a strap 23, upon which is mounted a filter 24. A valve 20 is normally kept seated by a spring 22, which presses against the strap 23. The valve stem is guided by an opening 15 in a strip 13 attached to the plug 10. The valve 20 opens when the bottle is inverted, the fluid pressure overcoming the action of the spring. The filter 24 prevents the valve from being tampered with.
Patent GB-190405285-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Combined Towel Airer and Radiator.
Inventor: EWART JOHN WILLIAM
Filed: 1904-03-03
Granted: 1905-01-05
Abstract: 5285. Ewart, J. W. March 3. Gas stoves.-A combined towel airer and radiator comprises an annular vertical boiler A connected to a chamber B by tubes C, C<1>. The boiler is heated by a burner F, supplied with air through a ring of holes H and with gas from a pipe G. The inner tube D constitutes a flue. Steam can leave the boiler through a hole E, and, with the products of combustion, escape through a cap I. A hole J is made for lighting the burner.
Patent GB-190407673-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Wickless Stoves for Hydrocarbon Oils and Spirits.
Inventor: BERNIER AIME
Filed: 1904-03-31
Granted: 1905-03-30
Abstract: 7673. Bernier, A. March 31. Vapour burners. -In an oil and spirit stove, specially adapted for petroleum, the oil is vaporized in a coiled tube situated over the burner, which is in the form of a U-shaped chamber, the vapour mixing with air at the top of one arm before being burnt at the top of the other arm. An oil reservoir a is connected by a regulating-valve c and fine tube b to the vaporizing-coil d, and the vapour issuing from a nozzle f mixes with air at the top of the arm g and passes to the arm e, where it is burnt over a wire cloth held by a ring p. The reservoir a is provided with a filling-cap h and with a central outlet tube, in which is a pointed rod i for controlling the supply of oil. The tube b is fitted with an inspection cap m and a number of metal rods n, which moderste the flow and also facilitate cleaning. The burner is ignited by heating the coil d for a few seconds. The stove is stated to be applicable for heating an incandescent mantle, for water or air heating systems, or for cooking purposes.
Patent GB-190408711-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Phonographs or the like and Coin-freed Mechanism therefor.
Inventor: CANDA LEO
Filed: 1904-04-15
Granted: 1905-03-30
Abstract: 8711. Canda, L. April 15. Phonographs, coin-freed. A mechanism, in which the coin acts as a link in the hand winding- gear, permits the reproduction of part only of the record at a time. The coin-trough 15, Fig. 1, with a toothed sector 12 connected to it, is mounted loosely upon the shaft 14 to which the handle 13 and the disc 16 are fixed. The disc and trough are provided with suitable projections for engaging the coin between them, and the disc is connected by a link to a shaft 19. The sector 12 is conneeted by the wheel 11 to the main shaft 8 of the driving- mechanism. The shaft 8 has two tappets 33, 34, Fig. 5, which act upon a lever 26 connected to a brake-lever acting on the governor disc. The shaft 19 has a tappet 20 which normally holds the secondary brake-lever 24, in opposition to the spring 25. Another tappet 21 on the shaft 19 acts upon a lever 36, Fig. 7, to raise the nut 37 and release the sound box from the leading screw, when the spring 22 forces it back to the starting point, where an inclined plane presses the nut back on to the screw. On turning the handle 13, the tappet 33 releases the primary brake, but the tappet 20 allows the spring 25 to apply the secondary brake 24 during the winding. On releasing the handle, the spring 18 brings back the disc 16, removes the brake 24, and the reproduction commences and continues until the tappet 34 comes round and again applies the primary brake. The mechanism then stops, and can only be started by a fresh operation of the handle.
Patent GB-190413406-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Relief Valves for Cylinders and the like
Inventor: CLERK DUGALD
Filed: 1904-06-14
Granted: 1905-04-13
Abstract: 13,406. Clerk, D., [Schreidt, F.]. June 14. Actuating valves and cocks; check valves; safetyvalves; casings.- Relates to valves for the automatic drainingof steam cylinders and for like purposes, having reference particularly to the type of valve described in Specification No. 12,736, A.D. 1902, [Abridgment Class Steam engines]. In the valve shown in Fig. 1, the casing a has an inlet branch b, connected to the cylinder, and an outlet branch c, connected to an auxiliary check valve, as shown, or directly to a waste pipe. The casing is formed as a valve seating at d, upon which is placed the valve e. The tubular stem / forms part of the valve and terminates in a disc g of larger area than the valve e. The disc is formed with a flange h, with small perforations i around the part adjacent to the disc. The disc and flange fit into the upper part of the casing, which is of smaller diameter than the central portion. When the valve e is seated, the perforations i are just below the narrow part of the casing. As long as steam is in the casing, the valve remains closed, as the steam can pass through the perforations. Should water accumulate, however, the small holes throttle the flow through the flange, and the pressure on the under surface of the disc g more than counterbalances the pressure on the valve e, so that the latter is lifted and allows the water to escape. As soon as the water has escaped, the steam confined above the disc forces the valve on to its seat again. The spindle m permits of the raising of the valve by hand. On rotating the spindle, the projecting piece n bears upon the disc and lifts the valve. The annular flange l forms a stop limiting the upward movement of the valve. In a modification, the flange h is made without perforations. Large holes are made in the spindle, which is carried upwards to fit into the stop flange. The water-throttling perforations are made in the upper part of the spindle, the action being the same as in the form shown in Fig. 1. In another modification, the disc is hollow, both the upper and lower walls being perforated. Should any water get through the lower perforations, the pressure in the chamber would be insufficient to force it through the upper perforations. In a further modification, the disc is placed on the stem of the valve in such a position that, when the valve is seated, it stands below the contracted part of the casing a very small distance so as to throttle the passage of water between the casing and the disc. In such a case, the disc is provided with guiding- webs. When necessary, the auxiliary check valve may be attached so as to prevent air or water from having access to the cylinder when the pressure therein is low. The stem 5 of the valve z is guided in a web 6. Normally, the check valve is kept closed by the helical spring 4.
Patent GB-190413410-A (GB)
Title: Improvements applicable to Kettles, Cans, Teapots, and the like.
Inventor: WEBSTER WILLIAM HUMPHREY
Filed: 1904-06-14
Granted: 1905-04-20
Abstract: 13,410. Webster, W. H. June 14. Tea-pots ; strainers.-A tea-pot or like vessel is pro vided with a cover and spout, as described in Specification No. 12,075, A.D. 1904, [Abridgment Class Hollowware]. The cover is made in one piece and may be stamped seamless, or maybe made from a sheet-metal stamping, of the shape indicated in Fig. 12. A tea-pot made in this manner is shown in Fig. 6. Besides the spout opening, a second hole is provided in the top of the vessel which is provided with a lid. Fig. 7 shows a perforated metal strainer intended for use with such a spout ; it is provided with a wire hook 2 which engages with the lip of the spout and keeps the strainer in position. In other forms of attachment, the hook is replaced by a fixed or detachable knob. The strainers are intended for use with a vessel of any material whatever, provided the contour of the spout is of a suitable shape.
Patent GB-190414344-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Chain Holding Devices for Chain Welding Machines.
Inventor: MUELLER RUDOLF
Filed: 1904-06-25
Granted: 1905-05-11
Abstract: 14,344. M³ller, R. June 25. Welding. - F o r chain-welding machines, a chainholding device, consisting of a tube d mounted in a pivoted ball race c and having a hinged portion d and a bell-crank lever h, is provided to hold the links while being welded. To weld an open link i to a piece of chain, one end of the chain is put into the tube d. The link f of this chain is placed upon a web e and around the projection e', the cover d<1>, hinged at dll, being turned back, and the lever h being in the position shown by dotted lines. The cover d' is then brought back by the handles k<1> so that a crossweb g enters the space between the link f<1> and the link f <11> and holds them firmly in position. The heated link i is then put into the link f<1>, the bellcrank lever h turned up by means of the handles k so as to grip the link i, and the tube is moved in the ball race so as to bring the link i over the die a of the welding-machine. The link can be removed, twisted round, and again placed on the die, to finish welding, by means of the ball race c. After finishing the welding of the link i, the cover d' is turned up, the bell-crank lever is released, and the chain re-mounted ready for welding another link.