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Patent GB-190203761-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Fasteners for Driving and like Belts
Inventor: MOTTRAM HUGH
Filed: 1902-02-14
Granted: 1902-06-05
Abstract: 3761. Mottram, H. Feb. 14. Belt and hand fastenings.-A fastener A, Fig. 1, formed from a strip of metal B is forced through the belt and through a washer J ; the projecting ends are then bent down into slots C in the washer, and into the material of the belt. Fig. 6 shows a double fastener in which the bent strip is threaded through slots in a plate N. A pair of such plates and the corresponding washers F may be combined to form a fastener for butt joints.
Patent GB-190205222-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Apparatus for Washing Plates and the like.
Inventor: WEINBERG JULIUS
Filed: 1902-03-01
Granted: 1903-02-26
Abstract: 5222. Weinberg, J. March 1. Plates, dishes, pots, &c., washing.-The articles to be washed are passed through the door 4 of a cylinder 1, and piled on a disc 13. Hot water is admitted through a perforated pipe 9 and loop 3. On pulling the cord 23, three-way cocks 20, 24, connected by a spindle 25, are turned, so that water under pressure enters the left-hand cylinder while water escapes from a cylinder 45, the piston 10 rises, and the piston 11 descends. On its upward passage, the disc 13 is caused to rotate by the engagement of rollers 16 with a helical guide 17. As the plates &c. reach the top of the cylinder 1, they are lifted by rotating scoops 30 and tipped over a block x, to slide down an inclined bridge 3 and to descend on a disc 44 in a cylinder 2, from which they are removed through a door 5. A pulley 32 carrying the scoops 30 is actuated from a pulley 35 driven by means of a weighted cord c secured to a hook 43.
Patent GB-190207583-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Attachments for Automatic Couplings of Railway Carriages.
Inventor: WILLISON JOHN
Filed: 1902-03-29
Granted: 1903-02-05
Abstract: 7583. Willison, J. March 29. Couplings, automatic; buffers; draw-gear.-In combined central buffing, coupling, and draw-gear, the coupling is free to swing laterally, and is returned to its central position by the buffer or draw springs. Fig. 2 shows a plan. The turned-in ends of the strap a, bolted to the coupler shank b, bear against shoulders s on this shank, while the plates l riveted to the splayed channel-bars g attached to the vehicle form pivots for the whole strap a. The buffer spring e is arranged between the plate d and a vertical plate f embraced by the bars g, and the draw spring h is held between the plate f and the plate i. The coupler shank b, strap a, and spring e are therefore free to oscillate within the bars g, while the plate f transmits strains to the vehicle frame.
Patent GB-190209403-A (GB)
Title: Improved Arrangement for Securing the Caps of Grease Cups or Lubricators to their Bases.
Inventor: STURM PETER
Filed: 1902-04-23
Granted: 1902-06-25
Abstract: 9403. Sturm, P. April 23. Locking nuts. - Relates to means for securing the cap of a grease cup or lubricator for supplying semi-solid lubricants to its base. A spring c, secured to the base, is arranged so that it can be brought into or removed from engagement with a groove in the screw-thread of the cap, by means of a pivoted lever b. The free end of this lever is turned aside to form a handle, and the head of the lever has two faces d, e for the engagement of the spring. When the spring c is in contact with the face d, as shown in Fig. 1, the spring is in engagement with the cap, but on turning the lever so as to bring the spring into contact with the face e, the spring is withdrawn and the cap is free to be removed. In a modification, the lever is dispensed with, and an arm is secured to the spring for operating the same. In another modification, a spiral spring is employed, a spring-controlled lever being mounted to withdraw the end of the spiral spring from engagement with the cap.
Patent GB-190209588-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Hat and Stick or Umbrella Rack.
Inventor: THOMAS LLEWELLYN
Filed: 1902-04-25
Granted: 1903-04-25
Abstract: 9588. Thomas, L. April 25. Clotheshanging apparatus; brackets.-Relates to a hat, umbrella, or stick rack to be secured under a chair, seat, &c. The racks are bent from wire to the shape shown, the two sides being secured separately or being made in one piece. The dotted lines show a hat in position ; the umbrella or stick is placed on the hooks B.
Patent GB-190216710-A (GB)
Title: Improved Process of Manufacturing Adhesive Mediums.
Inventor: SCHMALFUSS GOTTFRIED
Filed: 1902-07-28
Granted: 1902-10-09
Abstract: 16,710. Schmalfuss, G. July 28. Cements.-An adhesive substance is prepared in solid or tablet form by mixing dextrin, gum arabic, or the like in the form of powder with powdered sugar or soap-powder, and compressing the mixture. A wet brush is applied to the surface of the tablet when it is required for use. Reference is made to Specification No. 23,802, A.D. 1901.
Patent GB-190218435-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Means for Protecting Seats from the Weather.
Inventor: MONTGOMERY CHRISTOPHER JOHN
Filed: 1902-08-21
Granted: 1903-07-23
Abstract: 18,435. Montgomery, C. J. Aug. 21. Covers for exposed seats; seat - backs. - Relates to covers for exposed seats, and particularly for tramcar seats provided with reversible pivoted back-rests. The cover and back-rests are connected together for simultaneous operation in either direction from a normal position maintained by springs, and the cover is adapted to form a full back-rest extending from the seat to the cross-rail of the back-rest proper. The cover F is fitted with transverse plates K formed with central bosses carrying pins E for engagement in slots D in the radial arms C of the back-rest. Extensions G, H of the cover are hinged to the plates K. The extension H is secured to a link 0 pivoted to a stop R movable in a vertical guide, and the extension G is similarly connected to a stop P. One arm C is provided with a return spring C<2>.
Patent GB-190220619-A (GB)
Title: Improved Dough Dividing and Shaping Machine.
Inventor: DIETERICH FRITZ
Filed: 1902-09-22
Granted: 1903-05-07
Abstract: 20,619. Dieterich, F. Sept. 22. Moulding dough.-Fig. 1 shows a vertical section of the machine, and Fig. 4 a top view of the press piston. The knives b, of the form shown in Fig. 4, surround the recesses f which are provided with central ridges c. The cover is provided with re- cesses g. Dough fed into the machine is shaped by the upward movement of the piston a, and is then cut into pieces of elliptical cross-section by the further independent upward movement of the knives b, which are arranged to move together with, or separately from, the piston a.
Patent GB-190222885-A (GB)
Title: Circular Saw for Sawing Hot Ingots.
Inventor: REMBAUX LEON
Filed: 1902-10-21
Granted: 1902-12-18
Abstract: 22,885. Rembaux, L. Oct. 21 Sawing.-Relates to a circular sawing-machine for sawing hot ingots. The ingot is clamped in a tubular carrier P mounted on ball bearings and is slowly rotated by worm gearing driven by the hand-wheel S. The table H which supports the carrier is fed forwards by right and left handed screws driven by bevel gearing K, a shaft J, and a hand-wheel L. The circular saw F is rotated by a pulley on the shaft C. Owing to the rotation of the carrier of the ingot as the table H advances, the ingot is cut all round. The carrier is kept cool by water circulation.
Patent GB-190227235-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Winding Machines for Balls or Cops.
Inventor: GOOD JOHN
Filed: 1902-12-10
Granted: 1903-02-19
Abstract: 27,235. Good, J., and Fairchild, J. D. Dec. 10. Balling cords, twine, &c.-Balls or cops of thread, twine, cord, &c., are wound in such a manner that the central portion or core consists of a number of superposed helical layers, Fig. 3, which are covered and bound together by windings similar to those of an ordinary ball as shown in Fig. 1. The core is wound on a slightly conical spindle 11, between a pair of removable plates or heads 14,14* which cause the ends of the core to be slightly-concave The thread is passed to the spindle through the hollow axle of a flyer 19, and is traversed by a weighted arm 28, engaging on the one hand with a traverse screw 25, and on the other with a pin 29 on the arm of the loose flyer which oscillates with the arm 28. When the core has been completed, the arm 28 is disengaged from the flyer and allowed to assume the position shown in dotted lines in Fig. 5, the head 14‹ is removed, the head 14 is slid along the spindle and the flyer is rotated by the gearing 30, 31, &c., which during the winding of the core has been disengaged. The axis of the flyer being inclined to that of the spindle as shown in Fig. 4, the outer layers are wound in the manner desired. The spindle is driven at a quick speed for winding the core and at a slower speed for winding the covering layers, the speeds being brought into operation as desired and the gearing 30, 31 being simultaneously engaged or disengaged by operating a hand-lever.
Patent GB-190228111-A (GB)
Title: A New or Improved Method of Composing and Transcribing or Transposing Cipher Messages and Apparatus therefor.
Inventor: WALSH GEORGE INVERARITY
Filed: 1902-12-19
Granted: 1903-11-19
Abstract: 28,111. Walsh, G. I. Dec. 19. Type - writers. - Cipher or code messages are composed and transposed by the aid of a type-writer with interchangeable keys c, Fig. 3, or key caps c, Fig. 8. The signs proper to the key levers are marked adjacently on the base or some other part of the type-writer. The key c, Fig. 3, is formed with a stem or shank c<1> and the key lever b is formed with a corresponding socket b<1> having an internal rib for engagement in a groove in the shank c<1>. The shank may be formed on the key lever, and the socket on the key. The cap c, Fig. 8, is formed with an annular bead c<2> and vertical slits c<3>, and is sprung upon an ordinary key b<1>. In order to prevent accidental disclosure of the code, the machine is provided with a case or cover d, Fig. 13, having a hinged front d<1> with an inclined plate e for contact with the front row of keys or caps, so that closure is impossible until these keys or caps are removed. The front row of keys is supported at the rear by a vertical partition f, which is fixed to the top of the case, and is retained by a bead f <1> on the base a.
Patent GB-190300821-A (GB)
Title: An Adjustable Head for Connecting a Camera to its Tripod
Inventor: FLIEHMANN WILLIAM HENRY
Filed: 1903-01-13
Granted: 1903-02-26
Abstract: 821. Fliehmann, W. H. Jan. 13. Tripod stands.-Relates to the head of a tripod stand containing a universal joint for connecting the camera to the tripod. The connection consists of a ball-and-socket joint, in which the ball C, Fig. 2, connected to the camera base E, consists of a hollow sphere with parts C' cut away to allow movement past the holding-down bolt I. The ball C is held in the concave recess B<2> in the tripod head by an internal hemisphere H held down by the bolt I, the washer K, and nut L. In a modification, the ball C is held down by a cap which is screwed on the head so as to cover the top of the ball.
Patent GB-190305370-A (GB)
Title: Improvement in Collar or Stock Foundations
Inventor: WEBER AARON MOSES
Filed: 1903-03-07
Granted: 1904-03-07
Abstract: 5370. Weber, A. M. March 14, A.D. 1902, [date applied for under Patents Act, A.D. 1901]. Collars; neckties; stays or stiffeners.-Relates to stiffening-foundations for garment collars and stocks, and consists in stiffening the material 6 by means of a continuous strip, which may be a reed enclosed in a suitable casing. This strip is bent to form the top and bottom bands 1, 2, the end bands 3, 4, and two sets 5, 6, of diagonal cross-bands. The strip is sewn to the fabric. The foundation may be provided with a fastening 7, 8.
Patent GB-190310690-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and connected with Blow-pipes.
Inventor: BAUER CHRISTIAN
Filed: 1903-05-11
Granted: 1903-07-16
Abstract: 10,690. Sauer, C. May 11. Blowpipes and blowpipe burners.-Relates to mouth h blowpipes for attachment to o a regulable gas supply. Means for forcing the gas supply, by directing some of the air blast into the gas reservoir, are described. In the arrangement shown in Fig. 1, the flexible gas-supply pipe r is connected to a movable nipple, which is attached to the main gas tube a of the blowpipe by a flexible ring n enclosing a fixed valve disc m. By means of the lever g, the nipple is moved to and from the disc m, to regulate or cut off the supply of gas ; it may be operated by the finger or by the lips, being adjacent to the mouthpiece c. A pilot flame is supplied with gas by the pipe o. Fig. 4 shows a modification, in which the gas-pipe connection is fixed, the supply being regulated by a flexible cap n, which may be pressed upon by a disc m on the end of the lever g. Fig. 5 shows an arrangement for forcing the gas supply by admitting part of the blast by a branch pipe, through the flexible-cap valve n, and a tube within the gas-supply pipe, to the gas reservoir, so as to expel the gas therefrom. In this case, the supply of gas is regulated by controlling the supply of air to the gas reservoir, and the pilot jet is fed from a benzine reservoir z.
Patent GB-190311404-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or connected with Eye-glasses or Pince-nez.
Inventor: PRITCHARD THOMAS HENRY
Filed: 1903-05-19
Granted: 1903-12-17
Abstract: 11,404. Pritchard, T. H. May 19. Eyeglasses.-In order that eyeglasses having rigid bridges and the plaquet adjustably mounted on the frames, may be adjusted by the use of only one hand, antifriction rollers are fitted to the plaquets. The plaquets are pivotally mounted on arms pivoted to the frame and are pressed against the nose by a spring. Lugs 3 on the lens frame carry pivoted arms 4, having extensions 6, shown in a plan view in Fig. 4, which, when the glasses are not in use, are caused to bear against the frame 1 by springs 7, which engage recesses 8. The outer ends of the arms 4 carry the plaquets, either rigidly fixed, or pivoted. In the latter case, the arms carry ears 10, which allow the plaquets a limited motion. The antifriction rollers 11, which may be cylindrical with rounded edges, or spherical, are mounted either at the ends of the plaquets, as shown in Fig. 1, or vertically at the edge, as shown in Fig. 5.
Patent GB-190311722-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Apparatus for Measuring Liquids.
Inventor: KENT WALTER GEORGE
Filed: 1903-05-22
Granted: 1904-04-21
Abstract: 11,722. Kent, W. G. May 22. Liquid meters.-The liquid is discharged from the meter by a siphon, the meter being adapted to measure trade effluents, which may contain solid matter. One leg e of the siphon surrounds the other outlet leg c and is provided with a float f, which, when the water reaches it, tends to raise the leg e, but is prevented from so doing by a catch g. When the water reaches a certain level, the float i releases this catch, by levers h, k. The outer end of the leg c is sealed by liquid, and the quick rise of the leg e starts the siphon. Counting- apparatus is actuated from the lever h.
Patent GB-190313308-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Filling Hollow Metal Bodies such as Handles for Umbrellas, and Walking-sticks and the like.
Inventor: RICHTER ALFRED
Filed: 1903-06-13
Granted: 1904-04-14
Abstract: 13,308. Richter, A. June 13. Metalwork, ornamental.-Relates to the filling of hollow metal bodies such as the handles of umbrellas, walking-sticks, and the like, for the purpose of preventing them from denting. The hollow bodies are filled with melted alum or with powdered alum which is melted by heating. On cooling, a homogeneous hard mass is formed, filling out the hollow body.
Patent GB-190313476-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Gas Generators
Inventor: DOWSON JOSEPH EMERSON
Filed: 1903-06-16
Granted: 1904-04-21
Abstract: 13,476. Dowson, J. E. June 16. Gas-producers.-In gas-generators the water supply for the production of steam is automatically controlled so that the composition of the gas remains nearly constant, and the air, which is drawn in by the suction of an engine, blower, or other means, is first heated by passing through a double casing surrounding the generator. The casing a of the generator, which is partly lined with firebrick or the like b, is surrounded by an outer casing c having an air inlet d. The annular space e contains pieces of iron &c., and may be fitted with two or more baffles. Water is supplied to a chamber g having an overflow pipe hand outlet i entering a chamber j. When air is driven into the generator by the engine, the pressure in the chamber j is reduced and water overflows into channels k in the space e. The channels k may be replaced by rings of piping with holes in the top, or by inclined planes, or the water may run over part of the casing a. If air is forced into the generator by a blower or pump, the overflow pipe h is raised sufficiently to allow the water to enter. The heated air and steam pass down a passage l to a chamber m and thence up through the fire. The gas formed escapes through a passage o to the outlet p. An overflow pipe s is provided for access of water. The lower part t of the fuel container may be a separate piece.
Patent GB-190314252-A (GB)
Title: A New or Improved Game Apparatus.
Inventor: SIMPSON DAVID COUPER
Filed: 1903-06-27
Granted: 1903-08-27
Abstract: 14,252. Simpson, D. C. June 27. Games played with balls and inclined tracks; puzzles.-A stationary inclined track a fixed in a box x has a movable track e pivoted to it at f. Balls k can roll in grooves b, g in the tracks. Openings b<2> , g<1> communicate between the two tracks. The entrance to the opening b<2> is by a slight incline b<1>. The object of the game is to manoeuvre two balls from the inside of the box to the holes g<2>. The track e has a counterpoise h to balance it.
Patent GB-190316906-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Tobacco Pipes, Cigar and Cigarette Holders and the like
Inventor: GLEICHE MAX
Filed: 1903-08-01
Granted: 1904-06-09
Abstract: 16,906. Gleiche, M. Aug. 1. Tobacco p i p e s, and cigar and cigarette holders.- The lip end of the mouthpiece is made with a curved or straight groove g, the bottom of which is widened, the lower lip f being turned up so that the lip e projects slightly over it as shown. By this arrangement, the smoke is distributed and prevented from striking against the roof of the mouth. When the mouthpiece is made of material which will not allow the lip f to be bent upwards, the slot h, Fig. 7, is made inclining down to the bore c, or an ordinary hole may be drilled in the same direction.
Patent GB-190319347-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Flying Machines and the like.
Inventor: GREEN WALTER ACWORTH
Filed: 1903-09-08
Granted: 1904-07-07
Abstract: 19,347. Green, W. A. Sept. 8. AÙrial machines. without aÙrostats.-Consists in raising and propelling flying-machines heavier than air by the use of explosives fired so as to take effect against the under surfaces of such objects. The machine described consists of wing-surfaces J, on to which are directed the products of combustion of petrol vapour and air, exploded electrically in the metal chamber A. The petrol, carried in the vessel B, descends to a carburetter from which it is sucked through a spring-controlled inlet valve into the chamber A. The spring-controlled exhaust valve F opens into the pipe G, through which the products are led to the wing-surfaces J. The first charge of vapour is introduced into the chamber by an air pump applied to the air inlet of the carburetter, and the following charges are automatically sucked in by the vacuum formed after each discharge.
Patent GB-190322134-A (GB)
Title: A Hand Protecting Device for Cycles, Motor Cycles, Motor Cars and like Vehicles.
Inventor: BROWN GEORGE
Filed: 1903-10-14
Granted: 1904-01-28
Abstract: 22,134. Brown, G. Oct. 14. Handles.-The handle-bars of cycles, motor cycles, and like vehicles are provided with a hand protector a, of papier mÔchÚ, celluloid, stiffened canvas, sheet tin, or aluminium, which is made of the curved form shown. The protector is provided with an arm c which is secured to a spring clip d, by a bolt e or by other means which permit the adjustment of the protector.
Patent GB-190327775-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Side Drums to Equalize the Tension of the Snares.
Inventor: POTTER HENRY
Filed: 1903-12-18
Granted: 1904-04-28
Abstract: 27,775. Potter, H. Dec. 18. Drums. - Equal tension in the snares of a side drum is secured by attaching brackets to the snare-screw and snare - stud, upon which are rollers. A long snare passes around these rollers, and to and fro across the snare head, the ends being hooked or otherwise fastened together to form a continuous band. Fig. 1 shows the snares B passing around pulleys C which are loose on a spindle carried by the snare-screw A, the same snares being shown in Fig. 2, at the opposite side of the drum, passing around pulleys and also around the wheel E mounted upon the snare-stud D. The ends of the continuous snare used are shown joined by a hook and eye.
Patent GB-190405122-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Driving Gear of Machines for Discharging Gas Retorts.
Inventor: WEST JOHN
Filed: 1904-03-01
Granted: 1905-01-12
Abstract: 5122. West, J. March 1. Gas retorts, discharging. Relates to means for automatically adjusting the chains effecting the reciprocation of the rake or ram of a machine for discharging gas retorts. The adjustment is effected by means of a jointed parallelogram-shaped collapsable framej, the top joint k of which is fixed to the framework of the machine, and the bottom joint l to the rake frame b. One chain e connecting the chain drum to the rake bar passes over pulleys f, f <1>, f<2> at the angular points of the frame j. The other chain h passes in the reverse direction over pulleys i, i<1>, i<2> on the frame j.
Patent GB-190406766-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Subsoiling Implement.
Inventor: CHILCOTT WILLIAM
Filed: 1904-03-21
Granted: 1904-10-13
Abstract: 6766. Chilcott, W. March 21. Cultivators.-The frame and feet or tines of an implement for moving the subsoil without turning it over or mixing it with the soil are constructed so that sets of feet may be adjustable fixed along either of the diagonals of the frame to move the earth towards the left or towards the gut. Fig. 7 is a plan of the frame with feet arranged along a diagonal C D to move the earth towards the right, and Fig 10 is a section of one of the feet. One side of each tapering foot is flat and the other curved, as shown. The points of the feet may be raised by shifting one of the bolts, by which each foot is fixed to the frame, into another hole. When the earth is to be moved towards the left, the feet shown are removed, and another set fixed along the diagonal AB, the curved sides of this set being on the opposite side to that shown. The feet may be fixed to bars running diagonally across the frame.
Patent GB-190408345-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Means for Suspending Harness.
Inventor: WRATHALL JAMES
Filed: 1904-04-12
Granted: 1904-06-09
Abstract: 8345. Wrathall, J. April 12. Hooks. - Relates to hooks for suspending harness in fire-stations, ambulance stations, &c., so that it can be released rapidly. The harness rests upon the piece B, Figs. 1 and 2, which is hinged to ore side of the spring piece A and slits over the edge of a slot C, or upon a pin C on the other side. When the harness is lifted, the piece A springs apart from the piece B, which drops and releases the harness.