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Patent GB-190209989-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or connected with Ash-ejectors.
Inventor: HOCHSTEIN LUDWIG
Filed: 1902-04-30
Granted: 1902-10-09
Abstract: 9989. Hochstein, L. April 30. Ships' ashes, discharging. - To enable the pump of an ash ejector for a ship or the like to be worked continuously, whether the ejector is in action or not, the communic a t i o n between the supply inlet e and a nozzle b leading to the ejector, or a nozzle c leading to a discharge pipe h, is controlled by cones k, i. These cones are carried by a hollow spindle having openings d, g, f a n d carrying a differential operating-piston s, the bottom of which is constantly under the action of the watersupply inlet. The supply of water to, or its discharge from, the upper side of the piston is controlled by a valve a of the form shown. In a modification, the openings g are dispensed with, and the underside of the piston projects into the outlet chamber. In another modification, both sides of the piston have the same area, and they are alternately put in communication with the exterior and the water inlet by a four-way cock. The communication between the water-supply pipe and the ejector or a discharge pipe may be controlled by two separate valves or a single three-way valve.
Patent GB-190213673-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Apparatus for Cooking Foods for Poultry Game and the like by Steam
Inventor: HUTCHINGS GEORGE JOHN
Filed: 1902-06-17
Granted: 1902-12-04
Abstract: 13,673. Hutchings, G. J. June 17, A.D. 1901, [date applied for under Patents Act, A.D. 1901]. Steam cooking-apparatus for food for poultry, game, &c. is shown in section in Fig. 1. The food is placed in a steamer B provided with an airtight cover E, a central perforated tube or steam inlet D, and a condenser space G between the cover and a perforated plate F having a return pipe I for condensed water. The boiler A is placed over a small gas or oil stove, and an airtight water reservoir J resting on the cover E or elsewhere is connected through a tap and pipe M to a spout N of the boiler, and automatically maintains the water level.
Patent GB-190214541-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Bicycle, or the like.
Inventor: AMES ERNEST
Filed: 1902-06-30
Granted: 1902-09-25
Abstract: 14,541. Ames, E., [Miller, L. J. H. Leslie-]. June 30. Bicycles; frames; brakes; steering-mechanism ; handle-bars; saddles and seats.-The frame comprises a head connected by a tube 1<a>, Fig. 1, to the bottom bracket 4, and by a tube 13 to a tube 10 which connects the bracket 4 with a lug 11 attached to forks 12 connected by forks 2 and members 1 to the bottom bracket. The seat 21 is fitted with a back-rest 22, supported by a spring 28, the lower end of which is adjustably secured on a spring 24 pivoted to the lug 11 and connected by a link 23 to the rear of the seat. The seat is pivoted in front to a bar 20, formed on a pin 19 which is adjustably secured within a tube 14 carried by the lug 11. The handle-bars 17 are secured to an axle mounted in a head 16 secured by tubes 16<a>, 18 to the frame, the axle being fitted with an arm 30 which actuates a chain passing over guide-pulleys 31 on the tube 10 and connected to cords a passed under pulleys 32 on the frame, and secured to a chain passed round a pulley 9 secured to the steering-post. The brake mechanism comprises a foot-lever 33 pivoted to a clip 34 on the tube 13 and connected by a link to a bell-crank lever 39, secured by a rod 40 to a stirrup 42 secured by bolts 43, Figs. 5, 6, and 7, to angle-plates 44 carrying brake shoes 46 and pivoted to clamps 45 on the chain stays. Bolts 48 connect the plates 44 to slots, formed in plates 49 connected by bolts &c. 58 to links 59 pivoted on the clips 45. One of the plates 49 is formed with teeth 50, which engage the lower part of the chain when it is tightened by back-pedalling, thus applying the brake. A spring 41, Fig. 1, draws the brake out of action.
Patent GB-190215966-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Construction of Presses for Molding Spools and similar Bodies
Inventor: HUBBARD EBER
Filed: 1902-07-17
Granted: 1902-10-30
Abstract: 15,966. Hubbard, E. July 17. Moulding pulp bobbins, spools, &c. -Fig. 1 shows in sectional plan, and Fig. 2 in sectional elevation, a press constructed with a fixed conical head C, a movable conical press-head E carried by a ram B, a star-shaped drainage core G, and a cylindrical group of converg- ing overlapping pressing-ptates F, which are forced inwards by the up- ward motion of the ram, and are re- tracted by springs m carried by a slotted guide-ring M. The core is made of finely- perforated metal or wire cloth stiffened by rods and a central tube, and is held by springs J<1> in a lower perforated drainage plate J. The plates F, H, J are formed with drainage perforations and grooves covered with wire cloth. Guide-ribs F<1> of the plates F slide in grooves in the heads C, E and ring M, and are parallel to radial lines through the acting edges of the plates, so that the pulp is compressed along radial lines at the period of greatest pressure when the ram is at the top of its stroke The guide-ring M is raised by bell-crank levers N, pivoted to collars on uprights D, and operated by arms of a drum E<3> fixed to the press-head E. An opening d<4> is formed in the fixed head C for the admission of pulp, and is closed by a slide valve D<4> during the pressing operation. A cover C' is detachable for the removal of the moulded article, and is secured in place by lugs C<20>.
Patent GB-190219303-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Pneumatic Gun or Rifle, particularly applicable for Military Practice.
Inventor: PICKEN JAMES
Filed: 1902-09-03
Granted: 1903-07-16
Abstract: 19,303. Picken, J. Sept. 3. Toy guns.-Relates to drop-down air guns in which the motive power is derived from a hollow plunger which travels in a cylinder and is urged forward by a spring compressed when the gun is opened. The invention consists in augmenting the volume of compressed air by the addition of one or more cylinders. In the form shown, two cylinders A, B mounted on the barrel and stock respectively, have their plungers a, b connected to levers G, H hinged at e. The plungers are locked by sears m, n engaging in notches a', b<2>. The sears m, n are kept in place by the spring-bolts p, q, which, when released simultaneously by the trigger, permit the plungers a, b to send air into the barrel and propel the bullet.
Patent GB-190305091-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or connected with Targets
Inventor: CHADWICK JOHN
Filed: 1903-03-05
Granted: 1904-03-05
Abstract: 5091. Chadwick, J. March 5. Targets.-A square frame A, carrying two targets D, or a target and dummy, is mounted on a central axle B, and balanced by a weight E at the opposite corner of the frame to the targets. After the firing of a shot, the frame is rotated through a right-angle, to lower one target below the mantlet and raise the other into view. The frame is supported in either position by levers F, which are provided with rollers G, and are connected with foot-levers I by levers and chains passing round pulleys J. The levers F are hinged at H, and are moved back into position by weights K when the foot-levers are released.
Patent GB-190308636-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Method of and Apparatus for Applying Certain Waterproofing Agents to Textile Fabrics and Garments.
Inventor: WILEY THOMAS FERNELEY
Filed: 1903-04-16
Granted: 1904-04-14
Abstract: 8636. Wiley, T. F. April 16. Waterproofing; coated fabrics. -A waterproofing- agent, such as paraffin wax, i s applied to fabrics or r garments in a finely-powdered form, and the fabrics or garments are then heated by a calendering-machine, or otherwise, to melt and distribate the wax. The powdered wax is placed in a hopper 6, and is scattered over the fabric 5 by air blasts from pipes 9 blowing across the tops of pipes 8 dipping into the wax. An adjustable screen 13 stops the heavier particles of wax.
Patent GB-190315415-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus for Removing Dust from Carding Machines.
Inventor: LIRUSSI ARTURO
Filed: 1903-07-11
Granted: 1903-10-22
Abstract: 15,415. Lirussi, A. Jan. 21, [date applied for under Patents Act, A.D. 1901]. Carding - engines. -The dust liberated in cleaning the main cylinder g, Figs. 3 and 4, and doffer h of carding- engines is drawn off through openings c in the side plates d, and passes along passages b<1> communicating with pipes e leading to ventilators, by which a suction is induced. Valves m are provided for closing the pipes e when cleaning operations are suspended. The passages b<1> are formed in pipes b terminating in plates a, which are secured by lugs to the side plates d of the machine, or the parts may be formed with the side plates. The hinged cover k of the main cylinder is raised for the application of the cleaning- rollers n, n', which revolve at a greater surface speed than the main cylinder and doffer.
Patent GB-190317564-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Junction or Inspection Boxes and like Inspection Fittings used with Electric Wiring.
Inventor: WHITE ERNEST
Filed: 1903-08-13
Granted: 1903-09-17
Abstract: 17,564. White, E., and Waldron, J. Aug. 13. Junction and test b o x e s.-Junction boxes and similar inspection fittings for use with electric wiring, such as tees, angles, crosses, &c., are made with a groove b in the face, within which is placed asbestos cord, string, twisted hemp, rubber, &c. A corresponding continuous rib on the cover fits into this groove, and, when the cover is screwed down tightly, the jointing-material renders the box A water-tight. The groove containing the jointing- material may be formed in the cover, and the rib or fillet upon the face of the box.
Patent GB-190318437-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Ironing Machines
Inventor: BARNES WILLIAM MORROW
Filed: 1903-08-26
Granted: 1904-01-28
Abstract: 18,437. Barnes, W. M. Aug. 26. Ironing-machines. -Relates to machines for ironing shirt neckbands and the like by direct pressure without lateral movement so as to prevent the neckbands from being stretched. Fig. 1 shows a front view of the machine and Fig. 2 a side view. The irons B are supported by a standard A, and are internally heated by steam supplied through pipes B'. The neckband is placed on a table C on which are layers C' of blotting-paper or other absorbent material covered with a layer of fabric c<3>. The table C is pivoted and mounted so that it can be swung on one side, be raised and lowered, and have the pressure varied with which it is brought up against the iron B. The raising and lowering may be effected by a toggle-lever D, D<4> operated by a treadle D<6>. A treadle D<9> may be provided to move the treadle D<6> at the end of the operation when it is fixed by reason of the two arms of the lever being in a straight line. The tables may be fixed and the irons be made movable.
Patent GB-190328573-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Doubling and Twisting Machines for Yarns and Threads.
Inventor: MACKIE WILLIAM ARTHUR
Filed: 1903-12-29
Granted: 1904-02-25
Abstract: 28,573. Mackie, W. A. June 27, [date applied for under Patents Act, A.D. 1901]. Doubles, preventing; rollers and roller heads.- Doubling and twisting machines are fitted with a retaining bar by means of which a broken end of yarn is prevented from catching on adjacent yarns or rolls. The yarns y, z, Fig. 1, are drawn from freely-mounted bobbins, and pass through a guide k, then completely round the upper roll m, and over the retaining bar, from which they pass vertically down through a guide e to a ring and traveller and spindle. The lower roll is continuous across the machine, and is positively driven, in the reverse of the usual direction, by a train of wheels from the main shaft. A separate upper roll, resting on the lower roll, is provided for each doubled end of yarn, and the axes of the rolls are supported and guided in extensions h, i of brackets f, which are secured to the top a of the machine and form guides for a movable bar carrying the guide k. A broken end of yarn is either taken up on the corresponding roll m or hangs freely from the retaining bar. This bar, also shown in Fig. 4, is carried by arms T pivoted to slotted plates V, which are adjustably secured to the frames by set-screws W, and straight-edged projections n on the arms bear against the frames.
Patent GB-190400128-A (GB)
Title: Improved Rack for Hairdressing and similar Implements
Inventor: DOUBNIKOFF ISIDOR
Filed: 1904-01-02
Granted: 1904-11-03
Abstract: 128. Doubnikoff, I. Jan. 2. Hair brush and comb stands and holders; shaving- appliances.-A rack for hairdressers', chiropodists', or manicurists' requisites consists of ornamental devices such as hollow hands g, adapted to carry scissors and combs as shown in Fig. 1, sockets e and clips c for razors, and ram's heads m forming spring clips for hair clippers. The spring clip is shown in sectional elevation in Fig. 3, and is formed by a flat spring s bearing against the edge t of the cross-piece o of the head m.
Patent GB-190404541-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Block or Parquetry Flooring, and similar Surfaces of Herringbone Construction.
Inventor: KAY HUGH REGINALD
Filed: 1904-02-24
Granted: 1904-12-22
Abstract: 4541. Ray, H. R. Feb. 24. Flooring; parquetry.-Blocks A, B, in "herring- " bone wood floors, dados, &c. are joined by a flat strip of metal &c. passing through horizontal slots or grooves, triangular or rectangular in plan, in the ends a, b of the blocks, and, preferably, nearer the undersides, which are dipped before laying, in a tar or similar composition. This enters side grooves or dovetailed or undercut openings in the blocks. The Provisional Specification states that there may be more than one slot in each end of the blocks.
Patent GB-190406456-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Tube for use in Dyeing Bleaching and the like Operations.
Inventor: BRANDWOOD JOHN
Filed: 1904-03-17
Granted: 1905-01-19
Abstract: 6456. Brandwood, J. March 17. Cop tubes for use in bleaching, dyeing, &c. yarns are woven of threads of suitable textile material ; the tubes are parallel-sided or tapering. During winding, or rewinding, they are supported by wooden &c. spools, which are removed before the dyeing or other operations.
Patent GB-190409741-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Tripping Mechanism for Printing Machines.
Inventor: NEWTON HENRY EDWARD
Filed: 1904-04-28
Granted: 1904-06-02
Abstract: 9741. Newton, H. E., [Hoe, R.]. April 28. Cylinder machines with plane printing-surfaces ; rotary machines.-The apparatus used to lift the impression cylinder into and out of contact with the printing-surface, more particularly in reciprocating-bed machines, has a tripping-device in which a link is formed of two parts so that it may be rigid and transmit a thrust or pull, or it may bend, in which case no thrust is transmitted. The cylinder shaft 4 is mounted in sliding bearings 3 pressed upwards by a strong spring through rods 14, and held downwards by rods 8 adjustably connected to sliding yokes 10 which have bearings on a shaft 16. This shaft is pressed downwards by blocks 18 bearing against the frame at 20, and against eccentric portions 17 on the shaft, so that, by turning the latter a short way by an arm 30, the cylinder is moved either level with or above the printing-surface, according to which way the shaft is turned and to which way the table 6 is moving. The arm 30 is actuated by a cam 22 through a lever 23, and a hinged link with two parts 26, 27 pivoted together by a pin 32. A projection 33 on the part 26, bears against the top of the part 27, preventing the link from being bent further downwards, and the link is normally kept rigid under compression partly by a spring 46 attached to the part 26 and to a lever 47 on the lever 23, and partly by the centre of the pin 32 being preferably slightly below the straight line connecting the centres of the outer ends of the link, When it is desired to keep the impression cylinder in its upward position as shown, a campiece 36 at the end of a lever 34 lifts a projecting end of the pin 32, and bends the link 26, 27 slightly upwards at the centre, so that the action of the cam 22 merely bends it further, and does not pull down the cylinder by actuating the lever 30. The stem 38 of the treadle 40 presses a lever 37 to actuate the lever 34, through a spring 41, so adjusted that the link 26, 27 will not be bent while transmitting any considerable force.
Patent GB-190411523-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Manufacture of Lime and Sand Bricks or Blocks
Inventor: STOEFFLER ERNST
Filed: 1904-05-19
Granted: 1905-01-05
Abstract: 11,523. St÷ffler, E. May 19. Bricks and building-blocks are moulded from a mixture of sand and caustic lime ground together with water or steam in open or closed vessels. The steam may be under pressure, and the vessels may be steam-jacketed. The material is hardened by steam before or after moulding, and subsequently dried in the air.
Patent GB-190412035-A (GB)
Title: Improved Expansion Steam Trap
Inventor: CLELAND JAMES
Filed: 1904-05-27
Granted: 1905-04-20
Abstract: 12,035. Cleland, J., and Stewart, J. C. May 27. Steam traps.-The expansion of a tube d of brass, iron, or other material, which forms the outlet for the condensed water, actuates the valve of the trap, which is contained in the body a. A bent arm b secured to the body is connected at one end to a rod c', as also a second rod c, which is attached to a rocking lever e pivoted at g. The other rod c is connected to a bell-crank lever h, which is pivoted on the upper end of the arm b and actuates the valve when the handle j is in the position shown. To blow through the valve, the handle is depressed to the left, thus lifting the eccentric surface k<1> from the valve spindle, and releasing the load on the valve.
Patent GB-190412505-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Collapsible Shutter or Blind
Inventor: MCMULLEN GEORGE
Filed: 1904-06-02
Granted: 1904-07-07
Abstract: 12,505. McMullen, G. June 2. Window blinds; ; window-shutters. - Collapsable lath or ventilating blinds and shutters, particularly applicable to road vehicles, have the laths a, Fig. 3, connected by links e turning on central pins c sliding in grooved bars f fixed in the frame. The pins c, d may be formed on the laths, or on caps secured thereto, as shown in Fig. 6 ; the pins c may be formed on every third, fourth, or other slat. The uppermost or any slat may be pivoted to the frame. The blind is operated by a fingerplate on a bar g suspended by links H, and may be held at any position by suitable means.
Patent GB-190418314-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Window Frames and Sashes.
Inventor: BREFFIT RICHARD
Filed: 1904-08-24
Granted: 1905-07-27
Abstract: 18,314. Breffit, R., and Breffit, W. Aug. 24. Windows.-Relates to means for balancing sliding sashes and pivoting and hinging them so that they may be turned, and to detachable cord holders. The sashes counterbalance each other by cords or chains D, Fig. 5, passed over pulleys E in the frame. The bottom rail C' and the frame rail A<2> are made deeper than usual to allow ventilation between the meeting rails. The lower sash is hinged to a sliding stile C', Fig. 1, part of the bead A<4> being also hinged and secured by a thumb-screw I. The cord on the free side is furnished with a pocket G, Fig. 7, engaging a catch H, Fig 6, on the sash. The upper sash is pivoted to sliding stiles K, Fig. 4 ; the lower sash may be pivoted in this way. According to the Provisional Specification, the lower sash carries hinges which, when the sash is raised clear of the bottom rail of the frame, engage studs on the frame so that the sash can be turned inwards ; or the lower sash may be pivoted to sliding tongues movable laterally into grooves in the frame to allow the sash to turn. Each tongue has a lip leading into a diagonal slot engaged by a pivoted bolt. As the sash is drawn down, the tongue is withdrawn into the frame and may be returned by a spring when released from the bolt.
Patent GB-190419469-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Kitchen Ranges.
Inventor: HUBBARD ARTHUR ROBERT
Filed: 1904-09-09
Granted: 1905-12-09
Abstract: 19,469. Hubbard, A. R., and Flay, R. Sept. 9. Cooking stoves and ranges; grates; boilers; ovens. -Relates to kitchen ranges in which the fireplace is fitted within a heating-chamber, the hot air from which circulates through the ovens, a special form of grate being described. The heating- chamber a is rectangular, having a semicircular front preferably closed by perforated doors and is covered by a hot-plate c. The grate consists of two shafts h, h<1>, with teeth g cast or formed helically upon them. The teeth g have convex sides, triangular in end view, the two lower sides being longer than the upper side. The shafts h, h<1> are mounted in bearings in the fireplace and can be rotated, so as to rock the fuel, by means of a handle k, they being in connection at the rear by gear-wheels j. An annular boiler n forming a fire-pot is arranged above the grate and has vertical ribs m on the inside. In order to prevent fuel from falling through the grate, a loose ring p is provided, having projections q which fit between the ribs m, other projections r being provided where necessary. The ring p is made to rise and fall simultaneously with the motion of the teeth g by cams s upon the shafts h, h<1>. The front of the fireplace is fitted with a perforated door t for the admission of air beneath the grate. The boiler is fitted with the usual circulating-pipes o, o<1>. Two or more ovens u, u<1> are arranged one above the other so as to be heated in part by hot air from the chamber a, which, after passing through the ovens, is drawn in through holes v under the firegrate. The products of combustion pass through a space. d above the fire-pot, and through the oven flues e, y, x, z to the chimney, dampers and cleaning-doors being provided where necessary. A plate-warmer w is arranged above the passage x.
Patent GB-190421371-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Receptacles for the Storage and Transport of Perishable Commodities.
Filed: 1904-10-05
Granted: 1905-09-07
Abstract: 21,371. Webster, R. W., and West & Co., H. J. Oct. 5. Milk cans. -A railway milk - delivery churn is provided with insulating - jackets b which may be filled with dry air at or below atmospheric pressure, or may have a partial vacuum formed therein. The milk may be cooled by means of ice, a freezing - mixture, or the like contained within other jackets or linings. Each insulating-jacket b is provided with a valve e closing inwards, and with a nozzle for the connection of the suction pipe of a vacuum pump. Strengthening-partitions d may be provided also. Where the lid is jacketed, a ventilation tube f is employed ; or the lid may be made of porous material through which ventilation takes place.
Patent GB-190423180-A (GB)
Title: A NEW or Improved Split Link.
Inventor: LAUGHLIN WALTER JOHN
Filed: 1904-10-27
Granted: 1905-02-02
Abstract: 23,180. Laughlin, W. J. Oct. 27. Oval-link chains.-The shearing-strain upon the rivets b, Fig. 1, connecting the two parts A, B of a split link is reduced by providing both parts with interlocking projections c, d, Fig. 3, the faces of which are substantially at right-angles to the axis of the link.
Patent GB-190425229-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or connected with the Linings or Interior Wearing Surfaces of Rotary and Semi Rotary Pumps.
Inventor: HILLIER CHARLES
Filed: 1904-11-21
Granted: 1905-10-12
Abstract: 25,229. Hillier, C., and Hillier, A. Nov. 21. Annular-chamber and oscillating - vane types.- The pump has a thin cylindrical lining 4 which is prevented from rotating by lugs and an end disc 4<a> with a recess 11 for the shaft and pressed against the vanes by a spring 6 or its equivalent ; the disc 4 is carried on the cover 8. The lining may be of material which will resist acids and permits of expansion without leakage.