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Patent GB-190015443-A (GB)
Title: Manufacture of Sheets of Flexible Elastic Material which cannot readily be Punctured.
Inventor: TAVERNIER LOUIS FERDINAND
Filed: 1900-08-30
Granted: 1901-01-12
Abstract: 15,443. Tavernier, L. F., [Belledin, V. E.]. Aug. 30. Tyres, pneumatic, covers for. Flexible elastic sheets, which cannot readily be punctured, are made by treating cowhide, in condition for making parchment, with petroleum, a mineral or fatty oil, and an alkaline silicate solution successively. The sheets are cut into strips, and given a circular trough form by rolling ; they are immersed in benzene for some hours to harden them, and sterilized in a chloride-of-lime bath. After drying, the strips are attached to canvas or other material by immersing them in a caoutchouc solution for half an hour, and vulcanizing.
Patent GB-190106246-A (GB)
Title: Process for the Application of a Metallic Coating to Plates and other Rigid Bodies of any Desired Material, Framed or otherwise, for Permanent Photographs.
Filed: 1901-03-25
Granted: 1901-12-07
Abstract: 6246. Ahrle, C. P. H., and Metalline- Platten-Ges. March 25. Sensitized plates and films; printing-paper.-Relates to a method of applying a metallic coating to plates or other supports for the sensitized film. The surface of the plate is first covered with a varnish, which, when dry, is polished smooth. The varnish is then coated with a filtered solution of albumen and honey, which is sprinkled with metallic powder, and, when dry, hardened with alcohol. The sensitized coating is then applied in the usual way. The plate is then exposed under a negative and fixed.
Patent GB-190123231-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Taps or Faucets.
Inventor: CURTIS CHARLES
Filed: 1901-11-16
Granted: 1902-02-27
Abstract: 23,231. Lake, H. H., [Curtis, C.]. Nov. 16. Mixing-valves.-Relates to a tap or faucet for supplying hot and cold water either separately or mixed for baths, lavatory basins, &c. as shown in Figs. 1, 2, and 3. A cold-water chamber 3 and hot-water chamber 4 are attached to a central mixing- chamber 1, and are fitted with valves 9 closed by springs 16 or by the water pressure. The valve spindles 12 may have squared ends, as shown, working in recesses in the chambers and serving to guide rollers 26, which work on the edge of an astuating-cam 17. The cam is fitted on a spindle 18 which has a handle 20 and pointer 21 working over an indicating-plate 22. The cam is shaped as shown, so that either valve may be opened alone, or both may be opened simultaneously. A stop 29 on the cam spindle abutting against a stop 27 on the casing limits the rotation of the cam. The outlet pipe 2 projects into the casing to cause the hot and cold water to mix more intimately. A modification adapted for shower baths has a cam 17, Fig. 11, with an additional projection 170 which prevents the hot water from being turned on alone by slightly opening the cold-water valve. Plugs 10 at the ends of the casing allow the valves to be inserted and adjusted.
Patent GB-190123280-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Manufacture of Enamelled Vessels
Inventor: ALLISON CHARLES ARTHUR
Filed: 1901-11-18
Granted: 1902-03-06
Abstract: 23,280. Allison, C.A., [Dubuque Enamelling Co.]. Nov. 18. Bottles.-An army canteen, or other vessel, is made of enamelled sheet metal sections, and the finished article is coated with enamel, both inside and out, and fired at a high temperature to cause the enamel to fuse, and fill up all the joints and cracks. Fig. 1 shows a canteen formed of a ring A<2>, a spout A<3>, secured to the ring by turning a flange a<6> outwards, and flanged sides A, A<4>, which are fastened to the ring by turning inwards the flanges a<4> over the flanged edges of the ring. The overlapping edges of the ring may be riveted together, or secured by a folded or welted joint, and the edges of the spout may be secured in the same manner. Ears riveted to the ring carry loops for the strap. Water, coffee, or the like can be boiled in the vessel, and it can be cleansed thoroughly of sour milk &c.
Patent GB-190200788-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Concentration of Sulphuric Acid or the like
Filed: 1902-01-10
Granted: 1902-11-20
Abstract: 788. Dreyfus, S., and Clayton Aniline Co. Jan. 10. Concentrating sulphuric acid.-The acid vapours given off during the concentration, unmixed with other gases or fumes, are used to effect a preliminary beating or concentration of the incoming weak acid on its way to be concentrated. For this purpose, the vapours are led, without suction, into the lower part of a tower, down which the weak acid is caused to flow. The invention may be used with concentrating-apparatus of the kind described in Specification No. 11,544, A.D. 1898.
Patent GB-190201416-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus for Preventing Vacuum in Boilers
Inventor: NIELSEN VICTOR
Filed: 1902-01-18
Granted: 1903-01-08
Abstract: 1416. Nielsen, V. Jan. 18. Vacuum-destroying devices. - A valve D, loaded by an adjustable spring, is fitted in a casing which is attached at L to the main steam pipe of a boiler. When the fires are drawn, and the steam within the boiler condenses, the valve opens to admit air.
Patent GB-190205425-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Trolley Heads for Electric Traction.
Inventor: WALKER JOHN HENRY
Filed: 1902-03-04
Granted: 1902-12-18
Abstract: 5425. Walker, J. H. March 4. Electric railways and tramways with overhead conductors. Collectors.-The fork or "harp" which holds the trolley wheel on the end of the pole is in two parts A, B, riveted together, with spring arms for the bearing at - - one end and a socket C at the other for attachment to the pole. Each half may be in one piece, as shown in Fig. 1, or built up of plates and wires B', C', D<1>, socketed and riveted together, as shown in Fig. 5. The arms &c. are curved to act as guards. The spring fork carries the caps 13 in which the spindle is held by pins 14, 15. Inside each cup is a spring washer secured by its topthickened edge a<3> and having a central spring portion a<1> and a stud a<4> to bear on the trolleywheel to transmit the current. An oil receptacle 30 is formed in the trolley wheel, and communicates with the bearing, which is fitted with a coil and filled with graphite between the bushes 33, 35 in the wheel and on the spindle, respectively.
Patent GB-190213676-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Door and like Holders.
Inventor: BEGBIE ALEXANDER
Filed: 1902-06-17
Granted: 1903-05-28
Abstract: 13,676. Begbie, A., and Begbie, E. H. June 17. Windows; window holders.- Relates to a door holder which may be also used to prevent the rattling of windows &c. A tube A, adapted for attachment to the bottom of the door, encloses telescopic tubes F, G, the tube G having at the lower end an india-rubber or other nipple H, and at the other end a collar G<1>. Surrounding the tube G is a spring E, which tends to raise the nipple, and surrounding the tube F is a more powerful spring D, which, when pressed downwards by a block C<1>, serves to lower the nipple. The block is secured in place by a knob C which can be turned to engage with one of the notches in a slot in the tube or casing A in which it moves. The casing may be provided with a collar to hold the block. Several modifications are described :-(1) The block C<1> may be secured by a pawl and ratchet, or (2) the nipple may be actuated by a long rod loosely attached to it, the rod being secured in position in any of several ways described. Some of the parts may be dispensed with, the remainder being differently arranged and actuated.
Patent GB-190217677-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Method of Advertising.
Inventor: TIDDEMAN PHILIP JOHNSTONE SPEN
Filed: 1902-08-12
Granted: 1903-03-19
Abstract: 17,677. Tiddeman, P. J. S. Aug. 12. Drawings to Specification. Kinetoscopes.-Pictures for advertising purposes are placed suitably apart on a hoarding located near a railway line or road, and some distance in front are placed two screens provided with apertures, so that persons going at a certain speed along the line or road will, on the principle of the kinematograph, observe the pictures through the apertures as if they were continuous.
Patent GB-190217714-A (GB)
Title: A New or Improved Dirigible Mortar-boat
Inventor: FISCHHABER MANFRED
Filed: 1902-08-12
Granted: 1903-06-25
Abstract: 17,714. Fischhaber, M. Aug. 12. Steering from outside vessel.-In dirigible gunboats for harbour defence, a mortar M is pivoted in a well T arranged between the water-tight compartments B, B', the vessel being propelled by a screw P driven by an electric or other motor housed in the chamber B<1>, and steered from the shore by an electric cable K passing through a tube R beneath the keel.
Patent GB-190224003-A (GB)
Title: Improved Method of Securing Hooks and Eyes to Strips of Fabric to Form Dress Fasteners and the like.
Inventor: SEHLBACH HUGO
Filed: 1902-11-03
Granted: 1903-05-28
Abstract: 24,003. Sehlbach, H., and Whiting, T., [trading as Sehlbach & Whiting]. Nov. 3. Hooks and eyes.-The heads of the hooks Band eyes C pass through holes in the seams F of two strips of fabric G, H, folded double or into three, as shown in the Figure. The bases or shanks of the hooks and eyes are formed with long transverse slots D. Two rows of stitching secure the hooks and eyes to the strips G, H, the stitches of one row I passing over the bent portions and along the slots D, and those of the other row J passing over the necks or legs of the hooks and eyes. In some cases, more than two rows of stitching are used. The dress material is fastened between the flaps K, L.
Patent GB-190227161-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Electricity Meters.
Inventor: EVANS WILLIAM EDWARD
Filed: 1902-12-09
Granted: 1903-10-29
Abstract: 27,161. Evans. W. E., [Allgemeine Elecricitõts Ges.]. Dec. 9. Energy meters.- In order to obtain separate registration of energy used during certain hours of the day, an ordinary supply meter Z<1> is provided with a contact - maker a to close an auxiliary circuit once in a definite number of revolutions, t h i s circuit being otherwise completed during the prescribed hours through contacts on a clock K. During these hours the currents passed by the contact-maker a cause an electromagnet R in the auxiliary circuit to operate an armature and an auxiliary registering-mechanism Z<2>.
Patent GB-190228387-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Impact Ore Pulverizers.
Filed: 1902-12-23
Granted: 1903-12-17
Abstract: 28,387. Thame, J., and Oliver Mill Co. Dec. 23. Sifting and separating ores, apparatus for, combined with impact pulverizers. Revolving-beaters t<1> hurl the ore against the armour-plate h, and the air-blast created by the revolving- beaters t<1> carries the broken ore and dust towards a pair of inclined sieves, the upper coarse one or " grizzly " g<2> being fixed, the lower finer sieve k being pivoted, and having a spring buffer k<2>, so that a jigging action may be communicated to it by the ore itself, or by a cam-mechanism k<3>. The graded broken ore passing through the lower sieve k is delivered from the apparatus by a screw-conveyer v<1>, the larger pieces falling back from the inclined sieves to the beaters again. The dust is carried away by means of the air-blast, into a collecting- chamber x<3> by two pipes x<1>, x<2> having regulating-valves y', y'. The air-blast also assists in keeping the sieve meshes clean.
Patent GB-190302626-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Drilling & Boring Machines
Inventor: OLDFIELD TOM
Filed: 1903-02-04
Granted: 1904-02-04
Abstract: 2626. Oldfield, T., and Schofield, J. A. Feb. 4. Boring and drilling.-A machine for boring and drilling marine-boiler shells, columns, and other large cylindrical bodies has a bed A on which are one or more adjustable columns B. Each column carries a saddle D with one or more drill spindles C mounted in a slide K, which can be traversed along guides parallel to the bed, so that holes may be drilled in a zig-zag pattern without adjusting the column along the bed. The guides are in the form of pillars F, one carried by a slide G swivelling on the other which swivels on the saddle, so that the drill spindle may be inclined in a vertical plane. The slide K is operated by a screw R and a hand-wheel S. To enable the operator to control the machine, a platform lift 1 is arranged on guides 3 carried by arms 4, 5 on the column. While on the platform, the operator can turn a square shaft 25 by a hand-wheel 27 to cause the column to be adjusted along the bed, or can turn a shaft 7 by a lever 6 to cause the platform to rise or fall. The column is adjusted by power derived from a shaft on the column carrying a reversing crown train with friction clutches, which are actuated through a shaft 30 geared to the shaft 25. The screw 2 for raising and lowering the platform is driven from the column shaft through a shaft 19 and a reversing train 20, with friction clutches controlled by the shaft 7. Friction clutches are also used for moving the saddles on the columns.
Patent GB-190306349-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Expanding or Contracting Pulleys, Sheaves or Wheels for the Transmission of Power
Inventor: ARTER AUGUSTUS CLIFFORD
Filed: 1903-03-19
Granted: 1904-01-28
Abstract: 6349. Arter, A. C. March 19. Pulleys and driving - drums. - Relates to expanding and contracting belt pulleys, sheaves, or wheels. The pulley is formed of two flanges a, b having radial slots f which receive the guiding - ends of the segmental driving-surface e. The flange a is screwed to a central boss c, and the flange b is secured to a collar d. The segments e are connected by links h to a flange on a sleeeve g which is loose on the boss c and has a partial rack i. The radial position of the segments e is determined by the position of the sleeve g which is moved, through the rack i, by a pinion j mounted on a shaft k provided with a long pitch screw. The free end of the screw shaft k engages with a nut attached to or formed in a sliding block m feathered on to the main shaft. The block may be moved by a fork engaging in a circumferential groove o or by hydraulic or other power.
Patent GB-190310752-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Thread Guides for Preparing and Spinning Machines, Including Mules.
Filed: 1903-05-12
Granted: 1904-01-28
Abstract: 10,752. Lees & Co., A., and Clegg, R. May 12. Thread guides for mules and other spinning and preparing machinery. Behind the vertical slots 4 in the usual guide-plate 3, Fig. 2, for guiding the yarns while passing from the creel to the drawing-rollers, a horizontal wire or other guard 5 is soldered &c. at such a distance from the plate 3 as to allow any dirt to fall through.
Patent GB-190311283-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Taps for Casks and the like.
Inventor: BANK LEOPOLD ARNOLD
Filed: 1903-05-18
Granted: 1903-07-02
Abstract: 11,283. Bank, L. A. May 18. Lift valves ; piston valves.-Relates to a tap for wine casks &c. The body 1, Fig. 2, with the usual passage 2 is provided with a nozzle 6. The passage 2 is enlarged at its front end to form a cylindrical chamber 3, which is fitted with a cork lining 4 threaded at its front part to receive the screwed shank 9, Fig. 3, of a plug 8. The unscrewed part of the plug closely fits in the plain part of the lining 4, so as to close the ends of the passages 2, 7.
Patent GB-190313097-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Exercising Apparatus
Inventor: OTTO ROBERT
Filed: 1903-06-11
Granted: 1903-08-27
Abstract: 13,097. Otto, R. June 11. Exercising - apparatus. - A pulling - apparatus actuated by the feet or hands is adapted to overcome the resistance of a brake keyed upon a shaft b. Cords h are attached at g to pulleys e, f, which are geared to the shaft b by ratchet-wheels and adapted to turn through nearly 180‹ during the downward motion of the pedals &c. Each pulley can run freely in one direction, and is provided with a counterweight, which raises the pedal or handle connected to it to the original position, after the force exerted by the hand or foot has been removed. In the foot apparatus, the ropes h are attached directly to the pulleys e, f, but, when hand grips are used, a longer stroke is necessary, and the ropes are passed round intermediate pulleys n and attached to the frame at m. The counterweights may be replaced by springs, if desired, and a liquid brake may be used instead of the weight-loaded brake shown.
Patent GB-190317787-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Pipe Union
Inventor: SIMPSON JOHN
Filed: 1903-08-17
Granted: 1903-10-01
Abstract: 17,787. Simpson, J. Aug. 17. Screw unions for connoting bends, elbow-pieces, and the like to valves and cocks. The elbow B is formed with a turned conical end D having a shoulder d, and the screwed neck C of the valve A is bored internally to receive this end. The nut F is slipped over the end B and collar d, and the split ring E, of the sect'oi shown, is sprung into place. On screwing up the nut, the ring E is wedged between the oc'aical face F<l> and the collar d. '
Patent GB-190319131-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Manhole and Inspection Covers
Inventor: ADAMS SAMUEL HENRY
Filed: 1903-09-05
Granted: 1904-07-07
Abstract: 19,131. Adams, S. H. Sept. 5. Manholes. -To facilitate the removal of the cover b, levers c are attached to it and raised by keys e. The lever shown in Fig. 3 is forked so that it serves also to lock the cover. In this case the key is formed with a shoulder, so that in the crossed position it cannot be withdrawn. The frame may be formed with a groove for a sand or other joint and a pipe for draining it.
Patent GB-190319541-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Manufacture of Waterproof Paper and the like.
Inventor: HARRISON GEORGE
Filed: 1903-09-10
Granted: 1904-08-04
Abstract: 19,541. Harrison, G., [Vellumoid Paper Co.]. Sept. 10. Paper, waterproofing, acidproofing, toughening, and greaseproof, rendering.-The paper or the like is treated first on one face with a glutinous material, e.g., glue, gelatine, or size, while the other face remains exposed to the air. This may be done by floating the paper upon a hot bath of the material. The other face of the paper is then treated, preferably by immersing the paper altogether in the bath. By this process, in steps, the air or gases in the paper &c. escape from it and do not obstruct absorption. The paper is next passed between rolls to remove the surplus material, it is then immersed in a bath of formaldehyde to render the glutinous material insoluble. After the excess of formaldehyde has been removed the paper is dried, washed in water, dried again, and calendered.
Patent GB-190319888-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Tool and Back Rest Holders.
Inventor: HANSON BENGT MAGNUS WILHELM
Filed: 1903-09-15
Granted: 1903-10-22
Abstract: 19,888. Hanson, B. M. W. Sept. 25, A.D. 1902, [date applied for under Patents Act, A.D. 1901]. Tool-holders; lathes.-A combined tool and steadyrest holder for the turret of a lathe or a "screw "machine" &c. is shown in the Figures. Four or any other number of posts 12, 13, 14, 15 are secured in a base-plate 8, the posts 12, 13, 14 only being shown screwed and slotted to receive the tools 20, 21 and the rests 34, 35. The shank 9 of the baseplate is preferably hollow to receive the work W, and a yoke-plate 17 secured by screws on the free ends of the posts. Each tool fits into a groove in a clamp 23, and, along with the clamp, is fixed between nuts 32, or between a nut and one end of the slot 19, being adjusted radially by a screw 29. The rests 34, 35 are preferably, tapered, and along with correspondingly-grooved collars 38, are fixed between nuts, or a nut and one end of a slot 36.
Patent GB-190319962-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Means of Evaporation for the Concentration or Condensation of Saccharine, Syrups, Brine, or other Fluids.
Inventor: MEYER FREDERICK
Filed: 1903-09-16
Granted: 1903-10-22
Abstract: 19,962. Meyer, F., [Meyer, J. W., and - Arbuckle, J. W.]. Sept. 16. Concentrating brine, saccharine liquids and syrups, &c.-Liquid, supplied through the pipe E, is distributed in the form of spray by the sparger D, which it causes to rotate slowly. The spray falls through a series of tubes F which are heated by steam admitted through. the pipe W and discharged through the pipe X. When necessary, the liquid is returned through the sparger D by the pump N. From the vessel A, the liquid passes through the pipe G to the sparger D<1> in a second similar vessel B, and the vapour passes through the pipe L to heat the tubes H. Any suitable number of vessels such as A and B are employed., The operation may be conducted at ordinary, or at reduced, pressure.
Patent GB-190320377-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Fire-escape.
Inventor: WILLIS PERCY RICHARD JULIUS
Filed: 1903-09-22
Granted: 1904-07-28
Abstract: 20,377. Willis, P. R. J., [Cormier, F. S., Richard, A. D., Gaudet, E. T., and Sherry, J. P.]. Sept. 22. Tables.-The fire-escape shown is fitted with a top for use as a table. The basket and suspending- beam 27 are housed beneath the top when not in use.
Patent GB-190322817-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Pouring Attachments or Fittings for Petrol-cans and other Vessels for Containing Liquids
Inventor: PURSER WALTER
Filed: 1903-10-22
Granted: 1904-09-29
Abstract: 22,817. Purser, W., and Purser, W. W. Oct. 22. Bungs and bungholes.-The invention is described with reference to a nozzle for petrol cans and consists in providing a pipe for the admission and escape of air. The ferrule a, Fig. 3, with a flange a<1> resting upon the top of the can b, is screwed to receive the cap c, and has a coned internal sleeve e forming an air chamber f, with which the air pipe d communicates. The coned nozzle g slides in the sleeve c, and when drawn out fits tightly. The enlargement g<1> prevents the nozzle from dropping into the can. In the modification shown in Fig. 6, the ferrule a is open at the bottom, and, when the tube g is drawn out, the opening is closed by the collar g<1> or enlarged end of the tube. The tube may have lugs i resting upon the annular shoulder j, or lugs or a flange on the interior of the ferrule a may be engaged by the enlarged mouth of the nozzle. A wire-gauze disc k may be fitted in the nozzle. The nozzle may be fixed instead of sliding.
Patent GB-190324581-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Portable Electric Fan.
Inventor: MARGOWSKI MAX
Filed: 1903-11-12
Granted: 1904-07-07
Abstract: 24,581. Margowski, M. Nov. 12. Motors combined with centrifugal fans. Port. able electric fans are made so as to pack into small compass, and are fitted with stands. The motor is fitted in a case A, Fig. 2, having at one end a contact-plug B or equivalent connection so as to be used with a lamp socket. From the other end projects the motor spindle C, which carries two two-tongued blades D attached by a tongue and slot in one engaging a slot and tongue in the other, as shown in Figs. 3 and 4, so that the blades may be moved from a coincident position to a rightangled one, this motion being used to lock the blades on the spindle, the end of which is shaped, as shown in Figs. 5 and 6, with a neck c' and a flat shoulder c. A guard is formed of wire U-loops L, the inner ends of which are stepped in sockets N in the casing the other ends being looped round a wire ring 0 ; one of the loops L<1> is closed round the ring to attach it permanently. The casing is attached to the motor by set-screws P, which are preferably bored to admit oil to the bearings and are fitted with spring valves to exclude dust. To enable the fan to stand on a table or the like, legs J are pivoted thereto so as to fold up against the case which may be grooved to take them.