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Patent GB-190217741-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Apparatus for Indicating the Levels or Quantities of Liquid in Tanks and other Receptacles.
Filed: 1902-08-12
Granted: 1902-09-18
Abstract: 17,741. Wise, W. L., [Washington, G.]. Aug. 12. Liquid levels, indicating.-A socket 3, fitted into the head of the tank or other receptacle, holds a transparent closed tube 7, in which the head of a rod 10 rises and falls as the height of the liquid gives more or less support to a long weight 11 at the bottom of the rod, and so relieves a spring 12 bearing up against the head.
Patent GB-190219862-A (GB)
Title: A Contrivance for the Ventilation of Unhealthful Works, Mills and Manufactories
Inventor: FISHER THOMAS
Filed: 1902-09-11
Granted: 1903-07-02
Abstract: 19,862. Fisher, T. Sept. 11. Air, drawing-off, methods of.-Tin-plate, copper, or other works, mills, or factories are ventilated by ejecting steam into the chimneys or into speciallyconstructed flues or pipes. A pipe, such as D, communicates with the boilers or steam pipes, and is provided with one or more nozzles A discharging into the chimney. When there are no chimneys, the pipes D are arranged at the lower ends of flues having enlarged mouths and fitted in the roof. Regulating or stop valves B may be fitted to the pipes. A pipe K with a valve E may be employed for removing the condensed water from the steam pipes.
Patent GB-190221068-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Apparatus for Proving Preserving Cans and other Vessels to be Air Tight or otherwise
Inventor: WALLER WILLIAM
Filed: 1902-09-27
Granted: 1903-01-15
Abstract: 21,068. Waller, W., and Ellis, H. T. Flowers-, [trading as Waller & Co., W.]. Sept. 27. Testing cans and the like for airtightness. The inverted can is placed upon the rubber pad b on the disc a, and a piston valve g in the tube f is drawn back from the branch l, which connects with an air exhauster. The air pressure in the can is accordingly reduced, and the valve is allowed to close under the action of the spring k. A vacuum gauge connected to the branch m above the valve then shows whether the vacuum is maintained or not.
Patent GB-190222718-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Means for Packing Breakable Articles.
Inventor: DUCART WILLY
Filed: 1902-10-18
Granted: 1902-11-20
Abstract: 22,718. Ducart, W. Oct. 18. Packing bottles &c.-Fragile articles, such as pots, glasses, bottles, &c. are inserted in holes in supports b, c in the box or cover, the material f from the hole being turned up normal to the surface and bound with an elastic band of steel wire g.
Patent GB-190301370-A (GB)
Title: Improvement in "Dry Seats"
Inventor: FOXON SAMUEL
Filed: 1903-01-20
Granted: 1904-01-14
Abstract: 1370. Foxon, S. Jan. 20. Seats. - Relates to a reversible seat for outdoor use, fitted with a guard to keep it dry. The framework, shown in Fig. 2, carries a fixed guard E, and has two holes D, into which the ends of the spindle B, Fig. 1, fit. The part A of the seat is pivoted on the spindle B, and has a flap C hinged to it, which hangs just behind the front bar of the frame and rests against the guard E. The front edge of the part A projects beyond the flap C, and rests on the front bar of the frame. In this position, the seat C is kept perfectly dry. For use, the front edge of the part A is lifted, and turned right over to rest on the back bar of the frame, when the hinged seat C will lie on it with the dry side uppermost. The part A is made short enough towards the rear to allow the back edge to clear the back bar, and also to clear the front bar when in its working position. A metal bar is attached to the underside of the back edge, of such a weight that, when the seat C is vacated, the bar helps to overbalance the frame A, and return the whole apparatus to its original position.
Patent GB-190303375-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Folding Tops or Hoods for Vehicles.
Inventor: TEMPLE WILLIAM TEMPLE
Filed: 1903-02-12
Granted: 1903-05-07
Abstract: 3375. Temple, W. T., and Temple, E. Y. Feb. 12. Hoods, roofs, and weather screens; seats and seat backs.-Relates to the framework of a hood which can be folded into a receptacle behind the seat. The framework is shown extended in Figs. 1 and 2, partially folded in Fig. 3, and completely folded in Fig. 5. Behind the seat 10 is fixed a receptacle 10<c> provided with vertical side guides b<1> along which slide blocks on a frame 12, adapted to be moved vertically by means of a rack 12<d>, chain gearing 17<c> and a handle 18<a> placed under the seat. An arch 11 has a hinged connection c with the top of the frame, and is secured in its extended position by a catch c<1>. The arch is connected by hinged bars 16<a>, 16 capable of folding downwards, to a second arch 13 which has side extensions 13<b> capable of folding inwards about the hinges d. Each of the side rails of the seat consists of a fixed member 10<g> and a hinged member 10<h>, the hinged member being normally locked in position by a catch o' to form a guide between the two members, along which the enlarged lower end p<2>, Fig. 9, of the side extension 13<b> can slide into position and can be fixed there by a bolt r. The arch 13 is connected by hinged bars 15<a>, 15 capable of folding downwards, to the front arch 14, having side extensions 14<b> which have hinged connections g to the sideextensions 13<b> and which fold inwards about the hinges e. The handle 18<a> normally lies entirely under the seat, but it can be drawn forwards so as to engage the ribs s<1> inside the tube 18 with corresponding ribs s formed on the front end of the spindle 18<b> carrying the lower wheel of the chain gearing 17<c>. The receptacle is normally closed by a hinged lid 10<d>.
Patent GB-190304322-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Valve Gates.
Inventor: LONDE MOSES LA
Filed: 1903-02-24
Granted: 1903-05-14
Abstract: 4322. La Londe, M., and La Riviere, O. A. Feb. 24. Sliding-valves.-Relates to gate valves, and consists in constructing them in two parts, viz., the valve body, Fig. 2, and a neck, Fig. 3, each adapted to be cast from a single piece. Fig. 5 shows a vertical section of the two parts fitted together. The body 1 has grooved parts 2 to fit the ribs of the casing, a central passage 3 for the operating- stem, and a recessed part 4 in which the neck 8 is loosely fitted, being held in position by pins 10. The corners 5 of the recess 4 are bulged out to fit corresponding recesses 9 in the neck 8. The head of the operating-stem is screwed into the neck 8.
Patent GB-190307306-A (GB)
Title: Improved Filtering Apparatus.
Inventor: VAUGHAN JAMES MALLORY
Filed: 1903-03-30
Granted: 1903-05-21
Abstract: 7306. Vaughan, J. M. March 29, A.D. 1902, [date applied for under Patents Act, A.D. 1901]. Filters; cleansing.- A cylindrical filter 4, preferably of stone, is located within a tank 3, so as to rotate therein, impurities being removed by contact with the cleaner 10. Motion is given by the waterwheel 5, supplied with water bv the branch 13 of the distributing-pipe 12. Filtered water is delivered by the tube 7 into the receptacle 8, unfiltered water being prevented from entering by the flange 9. The tank 3 has a valved outlet 11 for discharge of sediment into the casing 1 within which the tank is contained.
Patent GB-190309959-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Fire Proof Doors and Door-frames.
Inventor: CRAWFORD WILLIAM
Filed: 1903-05-02
Granted: 1904-04-07
Abstract: 9959. Crawford, W. May 2. Doors and door frames.-A fireproof metal sliding door A, preferably hung on rollers, engages in tho closed position with grooves c<1> on the top, bottom, and one side of the door frame, and its bent outer edge a engages in a recess C<2> on the other side of the frame. The door may be secured by a projection thereon engaging in a slot in the frame, and secured by a bolt or catch.
Patent GB-190310809-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Coke Drawing and Conveying Machine.
Filed: 1903-05-12
Granted: 1904-05-12
Abstract: 10,809. Hebb, J. A., and Hebb Patents Co. May 12. Coking.-A conveying-apparatus for a combined coke-drawing and conveying machine consists of a movable structure, provided with a turntable carrying a rake, adapted to be extended into, and withdrawn from, the oven, to empty the contents therefrom. The conveying-apparatus comprises two parts C, D, arranged at right-angles to one another and connected by a shoot 99. Each conveyer consists of an endless apron of slats 81, 81<1>, secured upon sprocket chains 84, 84<1>. These chains pass round sprocket-wheels carried by shafts 85, 86, 91, 92. The chains are driven by sprocketwheels 90, 96, which are so arranged that the conveyer C is driven more slowly than the conveyer D. The coke, withdrawn by the rake 31, passes along the conveyer C and shoot 99, to the conveyer D. The slats in the conveyer D are slightly separated to allow dust to pass through them and thence to the dust-shoot 105. Side screens 100 connect with a hopper 101 to prevent the coke from falling off the conveyers. The supporting-framework for the conveyer D is, preferably, pivoted so that its inclination may be varied as desired. Specification No. 10,811, A.D. 1903, is mentioned.
Patent GB-190311038-A (GB)
Title: Automatic Cooling Apparatus for use in connection with Fermenting Operations.
Inventor: ROUGEMONT WALTER VON
Filed: 1903-05-14
Granted: 1903-07-23
Abstract: 11,038. Rougemont, W. von. May 14. Thermometers, used in connection with apparatus for automatically preventing the undue rise of temperature of liquids in fermentation vats. The thermometer b consists of a stem and bulb filled with mercury, into which passes a wire u connected to a terminal d. The other terminal d<1> is mounted on a screw head r which carries a contactpin s. By means of this screw head, the thermometer may be set to close the circuit at any temperature. A scale is affixed to enable the temperature to be read off.
Patent GB-190316682-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Centrifugal Separators for Honey and the like
Inventor: BULLMER ANDREAS
Filed: 1903-07-29
Granted: 1903-10-08
Abstract: 16,682. Bullmer, A. R. July 29. Honey extractors. -To obviate the employment of a central shaft, the basket b is supported below by a central foot bearing g, and, in the centre of the detachable spider c, is a prismatic hole f to receive a corresponding stud d, which is mounted in a bearing in the hinged cover a<1>, and carries one of the bevel-wheels e, the other bevel-wheel being carried by a shaft e<1> mounted on the cover a<1>.
Patent GB-190317148-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Bath Chairs & Hammocks.
Inventor: HORNE MARY COULTMAN
Filed: 1903-08-07
Granted: 1904-06-23
Abstract: 17,148. Horne, M. C. Aug. 7. Invalid carriages.-A Bath chair is provided with a hammock a, which is suspended betweeu the pushing-handle n and the top cross-bar of a jointed or rigid framework, the arrangement being such that the chair can be converted into a reclining couch when required. The fremework is braced by rigid struts m and by an adjustable lateral strut between uprights k. The lower ends of the struts m are sometimes pivoted, the other ends engaging ratchet-teeth, as in Fig. 5, or hooking into eyes on the uprights k. The hammock has attachment straps d, Fig. 1, secured to doubledover ends b, which may be strengthened by leather or other binding. A bolster o is provided at the head.
Patent GB-190318467-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Automatic Weighing Machines for Coal and like Substances.
Inventor: NORTON BERTRAM
Filed: 1903-08-27
Granted: 1904-08-25
Abstract: 18,467. Norton, B. Aug. 27. Automatic-feed weighers.-In automatic weighing- machines for coal &c. of the type described in Specification No. 13,005, A.D. 1903, two doors 30 are placed on axles 31 going through the coal box 1 and carrying counterbalance weights 32. These doors are opened and closed through cams 29 keyed to axles 28, short levers 27, and the crosshead 26, according as the rod 24, passing through guides 25 on the side of the box, is lifted or depressed. The box 1 is suspended from the rectangular beam frame 2 by the knife-edge 3, and the beam frame is poised on the knife-edge 6, the weight of the box and its accessories being balanced by the weight 5. Fig. 1 shows the apparatus just after the coal has been discharged. To prepare for the next weighing, an attendant lifts the pawl 43, thus allowing the weight 5 to pull down the frame 2, and press back the trigger 16, which, turning on the pin 17 in the main frame 7, acts on the levers 19, 20, driving down the flat head 23 and the rod 24 and thus closing the doors of the box. When the frame 2 falls, the end 44 is held by the swing catch 41 on the weight 37, and is retained until sufficient coal or other material has fallen into the box from the hopper 8 to turn the weight 37 about its knife-edges 38 on the standards 39, and allow the frame 2 to pull up the lever 33, by means of the rod 35 and the nut and washer 36, and raise the crosshead 26, when the doors open and the box is discharged. At the same time, the curved end 14 of the beam 2 presses back the trigger 16, and an attendant secures it by dropping the pawl 43 ; the flat head 23 is slotted to give the lever 20, attached to the trigger, sufficient play to allow this to take place. The opening 9 in the hopper 8 is controlled by a slide 10 attached to the frame 7 by the bent lever 11, which is pivoted at 12 on both sides, and actuated by the motion of the beam frame 2 through the levers 13. The rod 35 cannot press the lever 33 down, as the former passes freely through a slot in the beam frame 2. A registering-device 42 is placed on the top of the frame, and is connected to one arm of the lever 11, and, by throwing the pawl 43 back and locking it, the machine is caused to work automatically as long as coal is supplied to the hopper.
Patent GB-190320833-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Gas Cooking Stoves.
Inventor: GROSSE GEORGE
Filed: 1903-09-28
Granted: 1903-10-29
Abstract: 20,833. Grosse, G. Sept. 28. Gas cooking-stoves.-To prevent loss of heat by radiation, and to prevent the entry of vermin into the oven, two loosely-fitting plates A, C, perforated at their front and back edges respectively, rest on the top of the lining. The lower plate A has a baffle B, consisting of a short piece of angle-iron. The outlet D to the chimney is provided with a perforated plate or gauze.
Patent GB-190321235-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Wrenches.
Inventor: WILLIAMS JOHN THOMAS
Filed: 1903-10-03
Granted: 1904-07-28
Abstract: 21,235. Williams, J. T. Oct. 3. Wrenches; pliers. -The adjustment of a wrench or tongs for pipes, nuts, &c. is effected by moving the pivot pin d, which is fixed to the shank of one jaw e, from one to another of the notches c' in the edge of the shank of the other jaw a or leading out of a slot c in the same. The notches may be shaped so as to retain the pin d, or a spring such as i may be used for this purpose. The jaw e may consist of a bent sheet of metal with a block h between its ends.
Patent GB-190327908-A (GB)
Title: A New or Improved Combination Household Dust Bin or Refuse Bin or Receptacle and Sifter.
Inventor: PETTER JAMES HENRY JOHN BRANSC
Filed: 1903-12-19
Granted: 1904-10-20
Abstract: 27,908. Petter, J. H. J. B. Dec. 19. Cinder sifters.-A volute or nautilusshaped cage sieve C is mounted on an axle D in the rim of a refuse bin A. The cover being removed, ashes are thrown in at the mouth C\ and sifted by turning the handle D'. To prevent turning in the wrong direction, a projection c and pawl x are provided. The sieve may also be of cylindrical or other shape, and be fitted with a door for the intrcduction of cinders.
Patent GB-190328047-A (GB)
Title: Improved Appliance for Operating Punching or like Machines and Presses.
Inventor: ELLIS GEORGE BELOE
Filed: 1903-12-21
Granted: 1904-10-27
Abstract: 28,047. Ellis, G. B., [Weston, T. A.]. Dec. 21. Cutting. - Relates to an arrangement of levers for cutting and the like. Levers a, b, Fig. 1, pivoted at c are bifurcated except at the operative ends f, g. Projections h, Figs. 1 and 4, on the lever b embrace projections j on the lever a. The lever b is stayed by a stud k passing through slots in the lever a, which carries a stud m against which screws s bear forming a lateral adjustment for the lever. The operative ends of the levers are brought together by thrusting the studs k, m apart. In the arrangement shown, a cam o on the stud k bears against a roller on the stud m, the cam o being recessed to receive a tommy-bar r, or being formed in one piece with the latter. A pin t in one of the projections j enters a groove in the cam o, and serves to separate the ends f, g on a reversal of the motion of the cam. In a modification, the roller on the stud m is eccentrically mounted to provide for the adjustment of the distance between the ends f, g ; or two cams may be used for this purpose. In a further modification, the studs are thrust apart by a toggle operated by a rack and pinion.
Patent GB-190403876-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Collapsible Casings.
Inventor: SCHAFER FREDERICK WILLIAM
Filed: 1904-02-16
Granted: 1904-04-07
Abstract: 3876. Schafer, F. W., [Yawman & Erbe]. Feb. 16. Filing papers &c.-Boxes and cases, which may be folded flat for packing &c., are secured ready for use by springing the hooked ends C<2> of pieces C on one wall or flap B<2> over the edges C<3> of pieces C' on the adjacent wall A. The parts C', C<3> need not be readily separable as they are only intended for securing the casing ready for use. Connections formed with easily-separable parts may, however, be employed.
Patent GB-190406330-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Holders for Strips or Rolls of Paper or the like Divided into Sections by Rows of Perforations.
Inventor: GRUENDIG CARL
Filed: 1904-03-15
Granted: 1904-04-21
Abstract: 6330. Gr³ndig, C. March 15. Boxes and cases for labels.-Relates to holders b for strips or rolls a of paper, labels, &c. divided into sections by rows of perforations. When the surface printed on is outside, the paper is first bent round the pin g or a suitable p: ejection on the parts d or b, and then passes over the edges e, f. It is arranged that a row of perforations will be at the edge e at the same moment that the foremost row of perforations is behind the edge f, the length of the label holder corresponding to the length of one label, or the sum of the lengths of several uniformly long labels. The unwinding is thus interrupted with a jerk, which indicates the moment to detach the foremost label. The front of the label holder is made of transparent material. When the paper is wound up with its printed surface outside, the pin g is dispensed with.
Patent GB-190416293-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Garden Shears and like Shears.
Inventor: HIBBARD JOHN
Filed: 1904-07-23
Granted: 1905-05-11
Abstract: 16,293. Hibbard, J. July 23. Making shears.-The lower blade A of garden, branch, and like shears is formed with a bevelled edge C which is serrated as at B by the percussive action of a machine-driven chisel or by a hand-operated chisel. The teeth are slightly bevelled off upon the face side. Both blades may be serrated.
Patent GB-190419577-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or connected with Fittings for Windows and the like.
Inventor: HAMILTON WILLIAM LINDSAY
Filed: 1904-09-10
Granted: 1905-07-13
Abstract: 19,577. Hamilton, W. L. Sept. 10. Windows, swivelling-sliding. The sash cord F is attached to a slipper G provided with a tapered shoe H engaging with a corresponding recess in a plate E let into the sash stile. A channel J terminating in a cylindrical casing K is formed on the plate E, the casing K corresponding to a hole M in the slipper G when the sash is closed. A bolt R, provided with a collar S and screwed end T, rides in the casing K and serves, by the engagement of the collar S with the sides of the casing, to keep the plate E and slipper G together. When the sash is in the lowered position, so that it can swivel inwards on hinges fixed to the side, the bolt R corresponds to a hole N into which the end T cm be screwed, bringing the collar S level with the channel J so that the sash can open, the slipper G being at the same time held to the window frame. In a modification, shown in Figs. 14 and 15, the locking- bolt is formed with a flattened shank R<1> and provided at its end with lugs T, T<1> which pass into an aperture in the bracket N, and, when partly turned, bear against inclined surfaces N', locking the slipper G to the window frame. The Provisional Specification also states that the upper surface of the plate E may be toothed to gear with a wheel mounted on a slipper connected to a pinion which meshes with a rack locking-bolt adapted to engage with an aperture in the framework.
Patent GB-190423275-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Mechanical Piano Players.
Inventor: LOGAN HUMPHREY THOMAS
Filed: 1904-10-28
Granted: 1905-10-19
Abstract: 23,275. Logan, H. T. Oct. 28. Automatic instruments.-To regulate the speed of the music-roll after the metronome lever has been set, and to return the lever to its original position when the incidental variation in time ends, the plate A, carrying a rack A<3> to engage with a projection B<1> on the metronome lever B, is mounted on the end of the pivoted spring lever A<1>. The engagement and disengagement of the levers A<1>, B are effected by the arm E or similar means. The springs C and the stops D ensure that the plate A returns to its mid-position, and the lever B to its set position. The invention is applicable to other levers, such as those varying the intensity of the notes.
Patent GB-190423687-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Portable Searchlights.
Inventor: KAMM LEO
Filed: 1904-11-02
Granted: 1905-11-02
Abstract: 23,687. Kamm, L. Nov. 2. Signals, lamp and flash.-A shutter for signalling by means of a special search-light described consists of laths w<3> having pinions w' which are actuated by a spring-controlled rack w<5>. For operating this from a distance, a bellows x is provided and connected by a tube to a bellows y<1> adapted to be operated by hand or by foot.
Patent GB-190426007-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Apparatus for Moulding, Shaping or Compressing Dough and like Plastic Materials.
Inventor: CALLOW JOHN
Filed: 1904-11-29
Granted: 1905-11-23
Abstract: 26,007. Callow, J. Nov. 29. Moulding dough &c.- Dough or like material placed on a band L and passing under a hood M is cut by a revolving knife N, the cut pieces being separated by a partition O. The trough A in which the dough is rolled consists of a vertical side B, with an outer wall C sloping towards the other side at the bottom. The trough may be tapering and through its whole length revolves a band E with flexible ribs F-the side C may also have ribs-which act on the skin of the dough and draw it down. Fig. 7 shows one side of the trough replaced by a revolving canvas band. Fig. 2 illustrates a modification in which two rollers J, J<1> form the side and also help to shape the dough. The roller J<1> is fast on the shaft K', which is driven by spur gearing k, k<2>, k<3>, but the second roller J is loose on the shaft and driven from it by gearing k<4>, k<5>, k<6>, k<7> so that its speed may be varied. One or more rams or presser-boards G, Fig. 3, are used to give top pressure to the dough, being suspended from rods g fixed to cranks g<5> on crank discs g<1>, g<2>, or driven by means of an eccentric from the bottom shaft H<1>. In a modification, a double-armed rocking lever actuates pressureboards forced into contact with the sides by springs.