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Patent GB-190317630-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or Additions to the Socket Joints of Metallic Telegraph Poles and other like Poles.
Filed: 1903-08-14
Granted: 1904-06-09
Abstract: 17,630. Bullers, Ltd., and Chambers, E. J. Aug. 14. Posts. - Relates to the socket joints of metallic telegraph and other like poles of the kind described in S p e c ification No. 2373, A.D. 1895, and consists in providing an "adapter" a, Fig. 3, with external conical surfaces a<1>, a' for fitting the conical seatings b<1>, b<2> on the base b or larger sections of the poles, and with internal conical surfaces a<3>, a<4>, for engaging those c', c' of the upper pole sections c. In this way a much smaller upper section c may be used than would be required to fit the primary seatings b<1>, b', while the adapter may be removed, when desired, for introducing a larger pole section c.
Patent GB-190317845-A (GB)
Title: Improved Safety Strap for Hansom Cabs or other Vehicles
Inventor: DICKSON WILLIAM
Filed: 1903-08-18
Granted: 1904-07-07
Abstract: 17,845. Dickson, W. Aug. 18. Body supports for ensuring safety of passengers.- Double straps D are fitted in cabs and like vehicles to prevent passengers from being thrown, in the event of the horse stumbling &c. The.straps are, attached by swivels C and spiral springs B to eyes A, one on each side of the vehicle, and may be adjusted to the required tightness by eyelets and studs F, or by other means.
Patent GB-190317905-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus for Effecting Permanent Disinfection or Sterilisation.
Inventor: SIMUNDT PERCY
Filed: 1903-08-18
Granted: 1903-11-05
Abstract: 17,905. Simundt, P. Aug. 18. Disinfecting, trays.-A case or capsule having a perforated cover and containing a volatile disinfectant is attached to surgical instrument cabinets and trays, or may be adapted to act as a cover, to telephone mouthpieces, or may be used to sterilize casks for containing alimentary products. Fig. 1 shows the application of the invention to a sterilizer for surgical instruments &c. The cap or receptacle d containing disinfectant material i is formed with an indent e upon which a perforated lid h is secured by a screw f. The cap is screwed on to a boss projecting from the bottom of the tray b which is provided with a grating k and a tightly-fitting lid m. Fig. 3 shows the application of two such caps d<1>, d<2> to a cabinet for surgical instruments, bandages, dressings, &c., and Fig. 4 shows the cap arranged as a cover to the mouthpiece u of a telephone.! In a modification applied to trays or cases for surgical instruments, the receptacle is supported on a shelf in the tray, or is formed of sufficient size to fit into the tray as a lining. The bottom of the receptacle may carry a water chamber for moistening the disinfectant, the water being admitted by unscrewing the screw f a sufficient distance to uncover an opening in a tube communicating with the water chamber.
Patent GB-190319118-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Hackling Flax and in Apparatus therefor.
Inventor: EVES JOSHUA VALENTINE
Filed: 1903-09-05
Granted: 1904-08-11
Abstract: 19,118. Eves, J. V. Sept. 5. Heckling. - The complete heckling and ending of flax is effected in a heckling - machine fitted with a breaking-appliance consisting of arms k, Fig. 16, carried by an adjustable bracket K secured to the delivery ends of the reciprocating channels H. As the strick approaches the end of the channel, the attendant turns it over the arms k and round a pin M secured to a rod m adjustably mounted in a stationary stand N, Fig. 17, and holds it until broken by the upward movement of the channel, the broken ends being placed on tipper stools 0 carried by a swivel bracket n on the stand N. The holders then pass along extended transverse channels, and the strick is acted upon by hand heckles prior to being reversed and again passed through the machine. The hand heckles are constructed with several rows of pins A, Fig. 1, secured to a base a terminating in handles, and a stripping-grid, consisting of bars A<1> passing between the rows of pins A and secured to end-pieces B, is normally held at the bottom of the pins by springs C on studs D fixed to the pieces B, but may be pressed forward to strip the pins by applying the thumb to the studs D. A row of coarse pins G are arranged at the side of the base A for preliminary rough heckling. Similar heckle tools, which may be secured to the sheet of the machine to act finally on the strick and dispense with hand heckling, are provided with stripping-grids terminating in runners moving in, and operated by, cam-guides, or the strippers may fall by gravity when the sheet passes round the lower roller, arms projecting from the base limiting their descent. In the latter case, the stripping-bars may move independently of one another. An auxiliary machine provided with a row of heckles such as are described above may be arranged in line with the main machine, or to act on the strick as the holders pass along the transverse channel. According to the Provisional Specification, verticallypivoted holder carriers are employed which may be rotated through half a revolution so as to bring either side of the strick opposite to the operative. Also, a spreading-appliance is employed to spread out the flax in the holders and distribute the fibres uniformly over the heckle pins. Such an appliance may be constructed with pivoted levers arranged to elongate a comb, or a coiled spring, preferably flattened, may be employed, the convolutions, which in some cases are provided with pins, being caused to enter between the fibres, and the spring then elongated.
Patent GB-190320056-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Automatic Fire Extinguishing Appliances.
Inventor: MORRIS EDWARD BRIAN LAWLER
Filed: 1903-09-17
Granted: 1903-10-22
Abstract: 20,056. Morris, E. B. L. Sept. 17. Lift valves; leakage, preventing; seats. - The valve b of an automatic sprinkler supported by a solder strut c as usual is cupped, and between the valve and its seat is placed a stiff but elastic disc d, preferably of gun-metal or phosphor bronze, and preferably also a disc e of parchment. These become slightly cupped by the pressure of the water. The object is to keep the valve tightly closed.
Patent GB-190323311-A (GB)
Title: Improved Methods of Holding the Lids of Tea-pots Kettles and like Articles in Position.
Inventor: HOLLAND EDWIN WALTER
Filed: 1903-10-27
Granted: 1904-09-08
Abstract: 23,311. Holland, E. W. Oct. 27. Tea-pots &c.-A contrivance for preventing the lids of tea-pots, kettles, and the like, from failing off, consists of a clip A with piercings a', through which slides a flat spring c. The clip A may be either sprung over or riveted to the handle of the tea-pot or kettle. The spring is formed with a curl c<1> at the end which holds the lid down, the other end c<2> being turned up to prevent the spring from slipping out of the clip. The spring may be of any shape, and be formed with a part c<3> so that the spring may be lifted by the thumb for the removal of the lid.
Patent GB-190323721-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Cylinders for Piston Pumps and Piston Air Compressors.
Inventor: KISER LEWIS CASS
Filed: 1903-11-02
Granted: 1904-11-02
Abstract: 23,721. Kiser, L. C. Nov. 2. Piston pumps.-An annular chamber C, formed at each end of the cylinder, communicates with the interior of the cylinder through a recess c in the cover. Inlet and outlet pipes, fitted with ball or other valves, are screwed into the cylinder, and open into the annular chamber.
Patent GB-190328725-A (GB)
Title: A New or Improved Letter or like Reference File.
Inventor: HAGYARD JOHN
Filed: 1903-12-31
Granted: 1904-11-03
Abstract: 2 8 , 7 2 5. Hagyard, J., and Dennis, E. T. W. Dec. 31. Filing papers &c.-When filing papers between dividing or index sheets, the papers are numbered consecutively, from 1 to 1000, for example, and the index sheets from 1 to 100. The hundreds digit on the papers is then mentally disregarded, and all sheets, such as 2, 102, 202, 302, &c., with the same units and tens digits, would be put in the compartment marked with those digits, as indicated in Fig. 1, the letters being thereby divided into groups of ten. More than 1000 letters may be filed by having separate files for each thousand, or by mentally disregarding the thousands digit also. The index divisions or sheets may be assembled in groups of 25 or more to form sections, one edge being stepped and numbered as shown in Fig. 1 or, the outer edges of the sheets may be cut away one half the length or more, alternately at the top and bottom of the sheets, and numbered towards the centre as shown in Fig. 2.
Patent GB-190400258-A (GB)
Title: Fastening for Adjustable Backs of Loose-leafed Books.
Inventor: HULQUIST ANDREW DANIEL
Filed: 1904-01-05
Granted: 1904-09-15
Abstract: 258. Hulquist, A. D. Jan. 5. Filing papers &c. -A fastening- device for looseleaf books comprises a corrugated or screwed bolt E attached to the clamping - plate D of one of the covers, and a casing I, attached to the other clamping- plate C, and having an opening in which the bolt E works, and is fixed in any required position by gravity catches N. The casing I is partially filled with blocks J, K having a central opening for the bolt, and inclined guideways M for the rhombohedral locking-dogs N, the faces 0 of which are corrugated to engage the bolt. When the book is turned over the dogs N slide away from, and release, the bolt. The bolt is attached to the plate D by a screw thread F and nut G, and its head H is enlarged to limit the distance to which the plates C, D can be separated. To give the plates C, D a normal tendency to separate, telescopic tubes, containing compressed springs, are secured between the plates.
Patent GB-190402781-A (GB)
Title: Drying Fish by Heated Air.
Inventor: ROSS JOHN MILNER
Filed: 1904-02-04
Granted: 1904-06-09
Abstract: 2781. Ross, J. M. Feb. 4. Drying fish.-The fish to be treated are sus- pended from cross-bars a in a chamber, shown in cross-section by Fig. 2, through which hot air passes from a perforated supply pipe A to a similar discharge pipe B. The air may be circulated by a fan.
Patent GB-190408231-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Cigarette Cigar and like Cases
Inventor: SCHOENLING FRANZ
Filed: 1904-04-09
Granted: 1905-04-08
Abstract: 8231. Sch÷nling, F. April 9. Cigar and cigarette cases.-The case a is cut away at one corner as shown in Fig. 1 and the two flaps d, e, Fig. 2, are hinged to the case at f, g. Holes k, l in the flaps d, e engage with the pins n, m fixed to the push-spring o, Fig. 1, and keep the flaps closed, as shown in Fig. 4, against the action of the springs i. A pushbutton p connected to the spring o releases the flaps when required.
Patent GB-190411023-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Polar Plotting Paper
Inventor: HORSBURGH ELLICE MARTIN
Filed: 1904-05-13
Granted: 1904-09-01
Abstract: 11,023. Horaburgh, E. M. May 13. Calculating-apparatus.-A mathematical chart or " polar plotting-paper " is marked with a series of concentric circles and radial lines as shown. The radial lines set off angles made with the prime radius in radians and parts ; or in degrees, a scale of conversion into the contrary method of measurement being provided in each case. On the prime radius, and on that perpendicular to it, as diameters, circles C, D are described so as to cut off, on the radii, lengths proportional to the cosines and sines of the angles they make with the prime radius ; the diameters are divided decimally.
Patent GB-190411269-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Paper Machines.
Inventor: COLEMAN DENNIS
Filed: 1904-05-16
Granted: 1905-04-06
Abstract: 11,269. Coleman, D. May 16. Paper machines.-In machines of the Fourdrinier type, water is removed from the press rolls 1, 2 by means of a strip of rubber or other suitable material attached to the edge of the trough 16, the said strip pressing very lightly against the lower roll 2 at every point, collecting the moisture and removing any particles of dirt from the roll. The doctor roll is thus dispensed with, and, to keep the felt in contact with the undersurface of the lower roll 2, the roll 8 is raised to the position shown. The felt is washed for one hour in every twelve, and during washing, a waah-roll 18, covered with rubber or made of brass or wood, is brought into contact with the felt at the point where it touches the lower roll. The bearings of the wash-roll 18 consist of blocks which may be caused to slide in guides by means of screws actuated by bevel gearing from a shaft running parallel with the axis of the roller. The felt passes through the press rolls 1, 2, and round the rolls 4,5, 7, 8,10, 11, 12, 13, as shown. The roller 11 is also mounted in adjustable bearings and serves to adjust the tension of the felt.
Patent GB-190413412-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Link Belting
Inventor: WHITTLE JOHN WILLIAM
Filed: 1904-06-14
Granted: 1905-04-20
Abstract: 13,412. Whittle, J. W. June 14. Leather chains.-A driving belt or chain is composed of outer links a of leather &c. connected by metal links b. The connecting metal pieces b have pins b<1> at each end, to fit in holes in the leather links, which lie on each side and are retained together when in position by screws or rivets d, passing between the ends of the connecting-pieces. One or more links may be taken out to shorten the belt by withdrawals of the corresponding screws or rivets d. The leather links may be shaped to fit the groove of a pulley. Wider belts are constructed by disposing the above-described arrangement in double or multiple rows and connecting by screws or rivets extending the whole width of the belt.
Patent GB-190415490-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Folding Frame for Fishing Nets.
Filed: 1904-07-12
Granted: 1905-05-11
Abstract: 15,490. Allcock & Co., S., and Allcock, S. July 12. Landing - nets.- The frame of the net is constructed of three lengths A<1>, A<2>, A<3> of U- shaped steel, hinged together as shown in Fig. 3. When required for use, the two ends are forced into the socket B, thus forming a triangular framework upon which the net is mounted. Small wire loops C<1>, C<2>, C<3> are provided to facilitate fixing the net on the frame.
Patent GB-190416404-A (GB)
Title: Dough Divider.
Inventor: HOUTEN FRANK HENRY VAN
Filed: 1904-07-25
Granted: 1904-09-22
Abstract: 16,404. Houten, F. H. van. July 25. 3foulding d o u g h &c. - In apparatus for delivering dough or other plastic material in portions of uniform weight, the dough passes from a hopper B, Fig. 1, into a rectangular channel below, and is forced by a plunger D into a series of measuring receptacles or chambers carried by a cylindrical head C, the chambers being arranged diametrically opposite each other, and the head C intermittently rotated through half a revolution, so that one series of chambers is discharged while the opposite set is charged. The plunger D is drawn back by rods d having slotted ends d' to receive a pin e at the upper ends of the levers E, which are vibrated by a rod F from a shaft f<1> driven through spur gearing from the driving-shaft G. The plunger is advanced by a weight H attached to the end of a chain h<1>, passing over the pulley h' and connected to a cross-shaft h extending between the rods d. A blade I, actuated by rods i from levers i<1>, closes the outlet from the hopper B at the beginning of the inward stroke of the plunger. Projections i<3> on the levers E work in slots i<2> in the levers i<1>, the portions i<4> of the slots being curved to allow the levers E to continue their motion. The head C receives motion from a chain L passing over a loose wheel K having pawls which engage with teeth on the head C, one end of the chain being connected to a crank M on the shaft f<1>, and the other end to a weight l. The measuring-chambers are formed in a transverse channel extending diametrically through the head C, Fig. 3 and 4, and are separated by removable partitions N. Each receptacle contains two removable curved heads or followers O connected together by screws Q passing into pinion screws Q<1>, so that, when dough is forced into one set of receptacles, the heads O are pushed back and the opposite set discharged. The movements of the heads are limited by the projections o, and the capacities of all the receptacles are adjusted simultaneously by a rack R, actuated by a screw T and gearing with the sleeves Q.
Patent GB-190421876-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Hook and Eye Fastenings.
Inventor: VICKERS EVELYN DUNBAR
Filed: 1904-10-11
Granted: 1904-11-17
Abstract: 21,876. Vickers, E. D. Oct. 11. Hooks and eyes.-To prevent accidental unfastening of a hook- and-eye fastening, the hook, preferably made from a single piece of wire, is formed with a spring tongue c which presses against the underside of the beak e. Fig. 3 shows the hook portion made in two parts, loosely pivoted together by the loops g, j.
Patent GB-190423366-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or Additions to the Materials Employed in the Manufacture of Percussion Caps, Detonators, Igniters and the like for the Ignition or Detonation of Explosives.
Filed: 1904-10-29
Granted: 1905-09-14
Abstract: 23,366. King's Norton Metal Co., Bayliss, T. A., and Brownsdon, H. W. Oct. 29. Explosives.-In a priming-composition, aluminium or other metallic powder is added to the substances usually employed. The powder is applied to sensitive compositions by varnishing the latter with shellac varnish containing the metallic powder in suspension. To ensure complete combustion, it may be necessary to add potassium chlorate or other oxidizing-agent to the composition. When applied to primers containing gunpowder, or any of the guncotton-nitro-glycerine explosives, the powdered metals may be added as before, or may be intimately mixed with the composition, or the composition may be varnished and the powder dusted on. The powder may be applied to sheets of paper by means of varnish, or it may be replaced, or supplemented, by discs of thin aluminium foil.
Patent GB-190424651-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Trousers-Stretchers and Suspenders
Inventor: HOLMER ANDERS
Filed: 1904-11-14
Granted: 1905-03-23
Abstract: 24,651. Holmer, A. Nov. 30, A.D. 1903, [date applied for under Patents Act, A.D. 1901]. Trouser stretchers; suspenders for articles of dress.-A trouser stretcher, adapted to suspend the trousers, is formed of spring wire 1 bent as shown, the shape of the wire admitting of alteration by opening out the curved portions to secure uniformity of stretching power. One of the stretchers is inserted into each leg of the trousers, and the latter may then be suspended by the middle loop of the wire and stretched by their own weight. They may be slung across a bar 8 and stretched additionally in a longitudinal direction by a weight 6 with a grooved periphery 7, sprung into the middle loop of the wire 1 as shown. The ends of the wire are bent inwards to form hand-loops 2.
Patent GB-190425603-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Carburettors for Internal Combustion Engines.
Inventor: MERRITT FRANCIS LANE
Filed: 1904-11-24
Granted: 1905-11-23
Abstract: 25,603. Merritt, F. L. Nov. 24. Gas or explosivevapour engines, carburetting in. A carburetter is shown in Fig. 1 in which the jacket b surrounds the body a, into the lower part of which is screwed a plate d having hollow projections e, a sheet of gauze, and a drain-pipe l to carry off any unvaporized matter. The exhaust from the engine passes into the jacket b at e and heats the discs d and its projections, thus causing any fuel previously atomized which comes into contact with them to become vaporized. The disc may have a shoulder instead of a screw joint, and the projections on its surface may be of various forms, those shown in the Specification including concentric, spiral, and zig-zag radial projections of a peculiar form.
Patent GB-190428093-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or connected with Carburetters for Internal Combustion Engines and the like.
Filed: 1904-12-22
Granted: 1905-10-26
Abstract: 28,093. Mo-Car Syndicate, and Napier, J. S. Dec. 22. Gas or explosivevapour engines, carburetting in, and products, expelling. A cylindrical chamber A has projecting from its base a fine nozzle B having a conical end B<1>. Fitting the chamber A is an air-controlling valve C having a perforated flange C' at its base closely fitting the the nozzle B. When the engine is at rest, a spring D holds the flange C' on a level with the base of the conical part of the nozzle. When the engine is running slowly, the air is drawn in through the perforated flange, but, as the speed increases, the valve C rises, and air passes between the flange and the conical end of the nozzle. Below the induction branch F is a washer G which is held down by stops J and forms an abutment for the spring H resisting the outward movement of the valve C. Above the induction branch is a cylindrical throttle valve K secured to a rod L which has at its base a spraying-cone M. The throttle valve is adjusted in the usual way by the governor, but can be pushed by hand below the induction branch to depress the washer G and valve C so that the port N is uncovered to a)low air to pass and flush the cylinder At the same time, the fine nozzle is closed by the cone M. This carburetter may be jacketed.
Patent GB-190500209-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Electro-magnetically Controlled Fluid-pressure Motors.
Inventor: MALAN ERNEST DE MERINDOL
Filed: 1905-01-04
Granted: 1905-10-05
Abstract: 209. Malan, E. de M. Jan. 4. Valves and valve-gear.-The auxiliary valves of the fluid-actuated valve-gear of motors which may be used to operate signals and points on railways are electro-magnetically controlled, an arrangement being provided for preventing the reversal of the main valve should the idle electro-magnet become accidentally energized. The main valve 5 is connected to pistons 6, 7, which move in cylinders 8, 9 communicating with the atmosphere and with the valve chest 10 by passages 36, 37 and with the cylindrical chamber 15 by pipes 26, 27. The fluid supply to the cylinders 8, 9 is controlled by electromagnetically-actuated valves 11, 12. The chamber 15 contains a double piston 17, 18 which is normally held in the central position by springs 24, 25. Leakage grooves 22, 23 put the outer ends of the cylinders in communication with the atmosphere when the piston is in either end position. In Fig. 1, the valve 11 is shown raised. The motive fluid passing through passages 36, 26 presses the piston to the right. Should the magnet become accidentally energized, the fluid would not press on the piston 7 but would flow away to the atmosphere through the pipe 27 and the groove 23. In a modification, the chamber 15 is dispensed with and extensions are provided to chambers 8, 9 in which slide plates pressed inwardly by springs. The nuts on the pistons 6, 7 press on these plates when the pistons are held in the central position. Leakage grooves are provided in the cylinders 8, 9, the action being as described above. In another arrangement, the pistons 6, 7 are held in the central position by fluid-actuated pistons contained in the extension chambers. According to the Provisional Specification, the desired exhaust to the atmosphere or return pipe may be provided by electromagnetically-operated valves, the magnets being connected up in series or in parallel with the other electro-magnets.