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Patent GB-190207720-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Stoppers for Hermetically Closing Bottles, Jars and like Vessels
Inventor: FRANCFORT ALFRED HENRY
Filed: 1902-04-02
Granted: 1902-06-25
Abstract: 7720. Francfort, A. H. April 2. Stoppers. - Relates to means for stoppering bottles, jars, &c. employed for containing liquids, jellies, or powders, and is primarily adapted for closing medicine and like bottles, the mouth flanges of which are generally concaved towards the centre. The stopper A, Fig. 4, is formed from a metal blank, Fig. 1, consisting of a cap A shaped to conform to the mouth of the vessel, and an integral strip or extension B, E, which is preferably stiffened by corrugations C. The strip is bent and folded back on itself over the cap, as shown in Fig. 4, to form hooks E, B adapted to engage under the mouth flange of the vessel. The cap is provided with one or more packing discs or layers, which may be of oork, but are preferably of a fibrous material, such as blotting-paper, saturated with stearin &c., and protected by a stratum of parchment paper or other material not affected by acid or corrosive contents &c. The cap is engaged and disengaged by pressing on the centre, so as to cause the hooks to spring outwards, as indicated in dotted lines, Fig. 4. In the case of small bottles, this action is facilitated by leaving the strip plain at the central portion d between the corrugations C. For preserve and similar jars having wider mouths, the strip may have two or more radiating arms, adapted to form hooks equally spaced around the cap. In the form shown in Fig. 10, two or more radially - movable hooks B, preferably mounted in guides g on the cap A, are provided with pins b engaged in cam-slots d<11> in the operating-disc F. The pin b may be turned over the disc. This closure is adapted for vessels the shoulders of which slope downwards from the outer edge, the hooks being drawn inwards under the shoulder by rotating the disc F in the direction of the arrow. The lever of the disc F is formed with a corrugation adapted to be engaged over the corrugation C of one of the hooks B, to secure the disc in closing position. In the form shown in Fig. 20, the cap A is secured by a hooked clip C', having laterally extending wedge-shaped indentations D, which form inclined projections on the underside of the clip, the projections exerting a wedging downward pressure on the cap as the clip is pushed into position to secure the closure.
Patent GB-190213302-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Cycle Brakes.
Inventor: CLARKE WILLIAM
Filed: 1902-06-12
Granted: 1903-04-30
Abstract: 13.302. Clarke, W., and Clarke, J. June 12. Brakes.-Relates to rim brakes, of the type shown in Fig. 1 with parts broken away, applied to the front wheel of a cycle. Each limb of a yoke A carries a brake block B, and is provided with a stud b which slides through a guide C secured by a nut c to the inwardly-projecting ears h of a clip e. The ears are stayed by lugs m, and the clip is fixed to the fork by screws g. Each limb of the yoke has a turned-in flange a, against which bears one end of a blade spring E, the other end being fixed to the clip between one of the ears h and the shoulder k. The spring may be formed of wire, or of a strip of metal.
Patent GB-190218957-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Apparatus for Automatically Compensating for Variations in the Inclination of the Trunnion-axis of Ordnance
Inventor: SCHNEIDER CHARLES PROSPER EUGE
Filed: 1902-08-28
Granted: 1902-10-23
Abstract: 18,957. Schneider, C. P. E. Aug. 28. Sights ; mountings.-In order to maintain the sights w vertical, they are carried on a ring i, which is mounted in a frame e having a weight f and pivots g, h for connecting it to a bracket b, c on the gun, the axis of the pivots being always parallel to the axis of the gun. The ring i is adjusted for range by the gear wheel l actuated by the hand-wheel n. The frame e also carries the pivoted sector p, which is operated by a gear wheel x in the same way as the wheel i is rotated. A bar s projects from the sector p, and carries a lever t adjustable on the bar by a screw u. The necessary sight elevation can hence be given by the wheel l when the range is known, or directly from the level t. In modifications, the centre of the ring i lies on the axis of the gun trunnions, and the ring is arranged to turn with the gun-elevating gear, or to be independent of it. Specifications Nos. 14,339 and 26,335, A.D. 1901, are referred to.
Patent GB-190221662-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Apparatus for Separating Oil and other Constituents from Waste Steam.
Inventor: BALCKE HANS
Filed: 1902-10-04
Granted: 1903-08-06
Abstract: 21,662. Balcke, H. Oct. 4. Exhaust, freeing from grease &c. and collecting oil from.-Exhaust steam is cooled before it passes through a filter, in order that the oil &c. may be retained therein more completely. A cooling- coil f is placed inside the filter a, so that all the steam must pass through it, as shown by the arrows. A baffle g, extending from the top in front of the outlet d, retards the escape of the steam, and gives the impurities more time to fall out and collect in the vessels e, i.
Patent GB-190223041-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in, and connected with, Brake Mechanism applicable to Velocipedes, Motor Cars and other Road Vehicles, and to other purposes
Inventor: BENNETT GEORGE EDWIN
Filed: 1902-10-22
Granted: 1904-01-22
Abstract: 23,041. Bennett, G. E. Oct. 22. Brakes.-Relates to brakes for velocipedes and other road vehicles, and especially to brakes of the type described in Specification No. 7673, A.D. 1901. A brake lever a, Fig. 1, is connected to two separate brake-actuating members g, h by a link b, toggles c, and bell cranks or wheels d. In another arrangement, shown in Fig. 3, the lever a is connected to the members g, h by a balance lever n formed with a rule joint in the middle, so that either arm can be operated independently by means of levers p formed with studs q, Fig. 4, projecting under the lever n. The arms of the lever n may be telescopically adjustable. An intermediate lever j, Fig. 2, for connecting one part of the brake-actuating member h to another part h<1>, is formed with several holes l for the attachment of the member h<1>, and is pivoted to an adjustable clip k so that the leverage can be adjusted. The two parts h, Fig. 6, of the brake connection which are carried by the steering-head and the frame respectively may be connected by a curved arm s, fixed to the one part, and a roller t on a bell-crank lever u pivoted to the frame and connected to the other part. The roller may be connected to the lever by a universal joint, or it may be connected to a flexible brake-actuating member suitably guided, or the curved arm s may be on the lever and the roller on the part h carried by the steering-head. In order to take up the slack of a flexible connection, it is passed round guide-pulleys 2, 4, 7, Figs. 9 and 10, carried by a plate x which is fixed by a bracket w tu the frame. The flexible connection is tightened by turning the plate x. In a modification, shown in Fig. 12, the flexible connection passes round pulleys 2, 4, 10, and then round a fourth pulley concentric with the pulley 2. Brake blocks 21, Fig. 16, may be connected by pins 20 to plungers 19, which work in fixed guides 18 and are connected by links 22 to flexible members g<1>, Fig. 14, enclosed in a hollow stirrup 11. The guides 18 may be formed in one with the stirrup 11 and be fixed by clips 16. Springs enclosed in the guides 18 take the brakes off. The members g<1> may be connected to the operating-member g by links 24, Fig. 17. The guides 18, Fig. 18, may be pivoted to a stirrup 11 and have wires 27 attached to them for performing other operations when the brakes are applied. In a modification shown in Fig 19, the brake block 21 is attached to springs 28 which work in converging guides 30 and are connected to the stirrup 11 by links 31 or 31<a>. The guide-tube 33, Fig. 20, of a flexible connection may terminate in a universal joint 34, and the abutment may be formed by a stirrup-shaped bracket 35 formed in one with the brake-block guides 18 and acting as a guide for the brake stirrup 11.
Patent GB-190227665-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in connection with Hand Trucks and Wheel Barrows.
Inventor: VANCE SHELDON WARD
Filed: 1902-12-15
Granted: 1903-03-12
Abstract: 27,665. Vance, S. W. Dec. 15. Hand-trucks; wheelbarrows.-Relates to hand-trucks or wheelbarrows for transferring piled bricks without handling each brick separately. In the application shown, the bricks have been piled in a wagon, Fig. 6, provided with spaced floor strips b, on which rest single rows of longitudinally-placed bricks 1 having transversely-arranged bricks 2 resting upon them. To transfer the bricks, the hand-truck c is moved so as to bring the two series of projecting arms d, m into the spaces formed between the bricks 1 and under the bricks 2. The lower arms d are fixed to the framing c<1> of the truck, and are provided with pivoted wings w, which can be simultaneously operated to project transversly from the arms under the bricks 1 by means of rods g, a transverse bar i, and levers k pivoted to the framing c<1> and connected by a transverse operating-bar l. The upper arms m are supported from parts m<1>, which slide along the framing through brackets n and are connected to a transverse bar o. This bar engages with two hooks p secured to pivoted levers r, which can be held in position by struts s when the arms m have been raised to bear under the bricks 2. The levers r have curved parts which bear on transverse rods r<1> on the framing to relieve the pivots 2 from the weight of the bricks, and they may have pivoted locking-extensions r<2> adapted to act as legs for the truck. If the bricks have been piled without using spaced floor strips b, the bricks 2 are first raised by means of the arms m and, after the wings w of the arms d have been extended, the remaining bricks 1 are placed in position by hand.
Patent GB-190228162-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Combined Filter and Solution Mixer for the Feed Water of Boilers.
Inventor: REED THOMAS ALFRED
Filed: 1902-12-20
Granted: 1903-03-19
Abstract: 28,162. Reed, T. A. Dec. 20. Feedwater, purifying.-In a vessel a, the water from the well of the condenser of the engine filters through a nest of wire-gauze cylinders l, r, h, f covered with flannel, canvas, or the like, and takes up into solution chemicals from a grid m in a central well, from which the pipes d, e lead to the feed-pumps. The central cylinder f may have a conical bottom, and a cup-shaped mouthpiece o, with or without a cock, is provided in the top of the vessel.
Patent GB-190228860-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Fittings for the Gauge Glasses of Steam Boilers and the like.
Inventor: BAILEY ALFRED JOHN
Filed: 1902-12-31
Granted: 1903-11-05
Abstract: 28,860. Bailey, A. J. Dec. 31. Gauge-glass fittings.-The glass is provided with a metal casing, slotted in front for some length above and below the water level, and having at one side a parabolic reflector in which is placed a lamp to illuminate the glass which is viewed by a lens fixed in a sliding piece which moves along the front slot. In Figs. 2 and 3, p is the lens, f the sliding holder, e the slotted metal front, and l the glass sides. A hinged reflector may be placed behind the glass to increase the illumination. In another form, the shield is of tubular glass, and a magnifying-lens is fixed in the front of the shield a lamp may or may not be used. Fig. 6 shows a form for use when no lamp is used. The sides l<1> are made of " prismatic glass, such as is shown in Fig. 7. The front is made of plain glass, and in connection with this form a magnifying-lens may be used if required.
Patent GB-190302177-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Sharpening Devices for the Band Knives of Leather Splitting Machines and the like
Inventor: QUIGLEY WILLIAM DAVID
Filed: 1903-01-29
Granted: 1903-05-14
Abstract: 2177. Quigley, W. D., and Gay, J. H. Jan. 29. Coated fabrics.-Relates to sharpening the band knives of machines for splitting linoleum &c. The travelling blade 1 is first acted on by the grindstone 2 to produce the bevel b shown in Fig. 4. The bearings for the grindstone are carried by the piece 5, which can be adjusted in inclined guides by the screw 24 and nuts 26, 27. The axis of the grindstone thus moves in a plane at right-angles to the plane of the bevel on the knife so as to maintain a constant bevel. After passing the wheel 2, the blade 1 is acted on by the sharpening-rollers 8, 9, 10 of stone or hard steel. These rollers act alternately on opposite sides of the blade. Their centres are cut back at c to prevent an injurious boss from being formed at the centre as the rollers wear. The rollers are universally mounted, their spindles being journalled in a half-ring 16 provided with a stem 28 turning in a block 29, itself provided with a stem 17 turning in the block 18, which in turn has a stem 19 turning in the support 20. The clamping. screws 30, 21 and the springs 22 to press the rollers against the blade are provided as shown.
Patent GB-190304574-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Apparatus for Automatically Regulating the Supply of Feed Water to Water Tube and other Boilers.
Filed: 1903-02-26
Granted: 1903-11-19
Abstract: 4574. Thornycroft & Co., J. I., and Bale, G. R. Feb. 26. Feedwater, supplying and coutrolling.-Relates to improvements in apparatus for regulating automatically the supply of feed to water-tube and other boilers. The apparatus is of the type wherein a feed-valve within the boiler is controlled by a float lever, the fulcrum of which is adjustable from the exterior of the boiler. In order to prevent the float from assuming such a level as to cause complete closure of the supply valve when the adjusting-mechanism has been set for maximum feed-an object which is desirable when filling the boiler for testing and other purposes-the ascent of the float beyond a predetermined level is arrested by a stop which is provided for this purpose. The stop may take various forms and be variously arranged. As shown in Fig. 2, the float lever 1 is provided with the projection 9, the length of which has been adjusted by nuts 11. In other cases, the balance weight of the float lever serves as a stop ; or a lug projecting from the boiler shell from above may be provided ; or the lug may be in the form of a bar carried by the valve casing and projecting across the lever.
Patent GB-190306548-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Appliances for Removing, by Wind Pressure Dust or Particles Caused by Drilling, Turning, Routing,& the like, also for Inflating Tyres, Balloons, Air Pillows, Bags, & the like
Inventor: CASEY EDMUND ANTHONY
Filed: 1903-03-20
Granted: 1904-02-18
Abstract: 6548. Casey, E. A., and Ayckbourn, P. W. March 20. Boring and drilling; milling; lathes.-Relates to an air pump which is applicable for expelling the dust or particles formed in drilling, turning, routing, and like operations. The piston B of the cylinder A is oscillated by the rotation of the wheel C secured on the shaft G. The shaft has a spring-clutch connection J with the driving-wheel c, which is mounted on a loose sleeve on the shaft so that raising the lever F throws the driving- wheel c and the shaft G out of engagement. The cylinder is fitted with a rubber tube D having a metal nozzle d, which is held by a clip E so as to direct the air on to the work. The crosshead of the piston-rod slides in the piece K.
Patent GB-190310817-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Motor Road Vehicles.
Inventor: HOPPER JOHN
Filed: 1903-05-12
Granted: 1904-03-17
Abstract: 10,817. Hopper, J. May 12. Spokes securing on axles.-Relates to methods of attaching the spokes to the hubs of wheels for motor road vehicles. The hub is provided with a fixed flange h having radial projections h<1> so as to form taper grooves h<2> to receive the spokes, which are held in position by the loose flange h<3> and transverse bolts passing through the flanges. The wheel runs loosely on the sleeve E and is connected to the driving-axle F by external keys G.
Patent GB-190315743-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Postal Envelopes and like Coverings
Inventor: PECK ORRIN BURTON
Filed: 1903-07-16
Granted: 1903-08-27
Abstract: 15,743. Peck, 0. B., and Peck, W. H. July 16. Envelopes &c.-Relates to means for opening letter or other envelopes or similar wrappers or coverings, and also to means for partially or wholly extracting the contents. The opener consists of a piece of thread or fibre c, preferably sewing thread, and is secured within the envelope preferably at the right-hand end. The starting end d of the opener is secured at'the lower right-hand corner of the envelope by an ancbor piece h of paper &c., and this corner portion is weakened by a cut i &c. The other end e of the opener is secured at the upper right-hand corner of the envelope, preferably by anchoring it over and through the edge of the envelope, which may be recessed to retain the end e in place. The extracter is preferably formed as a continuation of the opener, which is carried obliquely across the interior of the envelope and secured at a point p, forming a longer or shorter loop o, which is preferably lightly pasted &c. to the envelope. The loop o will travel along the edge of the contents, and such movement prevents injury to the contents.
Patent GB-190317362-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Hydrocarbon Motors.
Inventor: MACKENZIE JOHN WILLIAM
Filed: 1903-08-10
Granted: 1904-08-10
Abstract: 17,362. Mackenzie, J. W., [administrator of Despland, P. W. L. S.], and Dufour, M. W. Aug. 10. Lubricating oilengine cylinders. A number of perforations lead from an oil cavity o<1> in the cylinder wall to the interior of the cylinder.
Patent GB-190319168-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to the Manufacture of Colloidal Salts of Heavy Metals.
Inventor: ELLIS GEORGE BELOE
Filed: 1903-09-05
Granted: 1903-11-05
Abstract: 19,168. Ellis, G. B., [Chemische Fabrik von Heyden Akt.-Ges.]. Sept. 5. Benzoates ; salicylates.-Colloidal water-soluble salts of heavy metals, such as mercury, silver, iron, copper, and zinc, are obtained by conducting any ordinary wet process for the production of the ordinary insoluble salts in the presence of colloidal organic substances such as albuminous or albuminiform bodies, gums, or their derivatives. For example, a solution of colloidal water-soluble calomel is formed by mixing solutions of mercurous nitrate and sodium chloride in the presence of albuminous bodies. The solution of the colloidal salt may be separated by dialysis, and may then be evaporated to dryness or precipitated with alcohol &c. Otherwise the salt may be precipitated from the original solution by the addition of an acid and then filtered, washed with water, redissolved by neutralizing, and finally re-precipitated by alcohol &c. or by drying the solution. Examples are also given of the preparation by this method of colloidal mercuric or other salicylate from the corresponding chloride and sodium salicylate. Salts of other alkali or alkaline-earth metals may be used instead of the sodium salt mentioned above, and salts of organic acids other than salicylic acid, especially benzoic acids and their derivatives, may be treated.
Patent GB-190321251-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Brakes for Railway Wagons, Trucks and the like
Inventor: WEDDLE JOHN
Filed: 1903-10-03
Granted: 1904-02-25
Abstract: 21,251. Weddle, J. Oct. 3. Brakes.-Brakes for railway wagons and trucks are worked from either side or end. A transverse hollow weigh-bar c carries at each end hand-levers d, and levers c<1> connected to the blocks, while levers at the ends of a spindle e passing through the weigh-bar, are pivoted to slide bars f, so that by using a lever f<2> to slide one of these bars, they are both brought np into engagement with notched segments or racks f<1>, and the hand-levers are thus locked in position. If desired, only one segment need be notched. When the hand-levers are on opposite ends, or on opposite ends as well as on opposite sides of the wagon, a secondary weigh-bar and spindle, provided with a hand-lever &c., may be arranged to gear with the first-mentioned weighbar and spindle. All the band-levers move simultaneously, so that only one notched segment is necessary.
Patent GB-190323193-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Driving-mechanism for Motor Cycles, Tricycles and the like
Inventor: JONES JAMES
Filed: 1903-10-27
Granted: 1904-09-01
Abstract: 23,193. Jones, J. Oct. 27. Driving - mechanism; clutches; motor cycles.- Relates to an epicyclic two-speed gear for motor cycles, tricycles, &c. A lever f, mounted by a screw thread upon a sleeve d, is prevented from having lateral play and held against the framework of the machine. Thus, for the high gear, the operation of the lever causes longitudinal movement of the sleeve, so that the clutch part c of the belt pulley b is brought into engagement with the wheel hub a, and the gear turns as a whole. If now the lever f be slackened or allowed to move back under the tension of a spring, the clutch is disengaged and the wheel runs free. For the low gear, tightening at this stage of a band brake upon a pulley l holds the pulley and a toothed wheel k stationary, so that four wheels h in gear with internal teeth on the belt pulley and with the wheel k, carry round cheek-pieces m which are connected by pins p with the wheel hub, and low speed results. On slackening the belt upon the pulley l, the wheel again runs free. A plate o retains the cheek - pieces and spur - wheels in position. According to the Provisional Specification, in the low speed, the four spur-wheels rotate and engage eight pins bolted to the hub.
Patent GB-190324110-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Joints, Tanks and Gas Washing and Scrubbing Devices Revolving therein
Inventor: KIRKHAM HARRY
Filed: 1903-11-06
Granted: 1904-05-12
Abstract: 24,110. Kirkham, H., and Chandler, S. A. Nov. 6. Washers.-In rotary washers, the escape or "slip" of gas from compartment to compartment is prevented by the provision of a selfadjusting joint between the rotary collar-casting L and the stationary division plate B. The ring C forming the joint has radial slots for loosely connecting it to the plate B by bolts A and spring washers D, the adjacent forces of the parts being machined. In order that the usual supports or cradles for the cylindrical casing may be dispensed with, the lower parts of the side.plates J are made D-shaped or flat to rest on the bed-plate or foundation. The thin metal sheets E, between which the gas passes, are prevented from wearing loose by the substitution of bamboo washers or spacing-pieces F for the usual iron washers or equivalent devices. The bamboo washers swell slightly in the water, and hold the plates tightly, and, being smooth and small, minimize the risk of the spaced plates becoming choked by tarry or other deposits.
Patent GB-190327230-A (GB)
Title: Improved Gripping Device for Turret or Capstan Boring or Turning Tools.
Inventor: ROBERTS ARTHUR
Filed: 1903-12-12
Granted: 1904-10-27
Abstract: 27,230. Roberts, A., and Roberts, H. Dec. 12. Turrets.-The turret a of a boring and turning machine, and the slide b on which the turret rotates, have circular V or s i m i l a r-sectioned contacting parts which are pressed together and locked by means of a divided ring c and a right and left handed screw. The screw may be operated by hand or carry a lever which is free to rotate for a part of a revolution. When the slide is raised, the lever catches a stop, slackens the ring, and is returned to its normal position by a spring, and on the return of the slide, the lever again catches the stop, tightens the ring, and is then returned to its normal position.