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Patent GB-190223730-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or connected with Controlling and Reversing Gear for Motor Launches.
Inventor: BURGOINE ALFRED CHARLES
Filed: 1902-10-30
Granted: 1903-10-15
Abstract: 23,730. Burgroine, A. C. Oct. 30. Driving-gear for, screw propellers.-Relates to controlling and reversing gear, in which a single lever is connected to a friction driving-clutch, the throttle valve, ignition, or other controlling device, and to propeller-reversing apparatus, the clutch being engaged before the propeller blades are set to their full pitch. The motor shaft b carries a coned flywheel b<1> adapted to engage the coned disc c', which is mounted to rotate with and slide on the propeller shaft c and is operated by the strap d connected to the arms d<2> of a bell crank d* with an arm d<4> having on its underside a camsurface d<7> and notch d<8> and on its upper side notches d<9>, d<10> for receiving the bolt f on the pivoted lever f. The blades of the propeller are set by moving the collars c<6> attached to the shaft c by means of a collar g, which receives the studs f<5> on the forked lever f. When this lever is in the central position with the bolt f<4> engaging the central notch d<9>, the roller f<3> engages the notch d<8> and the arm d<4> of the bell crank d<o> is lifted so that the clutch is free. At the same time, the propeller is feathered, and the throttle valve &c., which is connected to the spring e<3> by a guided rope, is shut. On moving the lever f to the left or right so as to engage one of the end notches d<9>, the arm d<4>-is lowered and the members of the clutch are thrown into gear, the throttle valve &c. is operated, and the blades of the propeller are set for ahead or astern motion. The intermediate notches d<10> provide for working at reduced power with the blades partly feathered. In the modification shown in Fig. 6, the cam d<7> and notch d<8> are formed on the upper side of the arm d<4> of the bell crank d*, the vertical arms d<3> of which have set-screws bearing against the loose collar d<2> to release the members b<2>, c<1> of the clutch which are normally engaged by the spring e'. The rack bar d<9*> is independent of the arm d<4>. The operating- lever f is linked to the collar h<4> loosely mounted in the sleeve h<2> attached to the reversing-shaft h.
Patent GB-190224940-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Apparatus for Rolling Sheet Metal
Inventor: STROMBORG FRITZ OSCAR
Filed: 1902-11-13
Granted: 1903-11-13
Abstract: 24,940. Stromborg, F. O. Nov. 13, A.D. 1901, [date applied for under Patents Act, A.D. 1901]. Rolling.-An apparatus for returning sheets or packs of sheets to the front of a two-high mill consists of track sections 7, 9 forming a complete track from the rear to the front of the rollers 1, 2. The sheets are fed between endless chains 10, 11 and curved guide-bars 12, the chain 10 being outside and the chain 11 inside its guide-bar. The upper sprocket-wheels 15,19 over which the chains pass are geared together and driven by chain gearing from the shaft 14. Arms 27 are provided on the chains to engage the sheets which are fed to the rolls from a roller table 37. Fingers 44 on a shaft 41 can be depressed by a handle 43 to engage the track section 7 so that the sheets are fed on to the fingers, which are then tilted to allow the sheets to slide into a counterweighted fork 46, which tilts and deposits them on to the table so that the sheets are reversed end for end. The fork may be depressed so that the sheets are guided from the fingers on to the floor, if they are to be removed from the mill. In a modification, the guide-bars and chains are replaced by two sets of shafts with feeding-discs between which the sheets pass, the outer set being spring-mounted to accommodate packs of various thicknesses.
Patent GB-190226340-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Means for Preventing Bottles from being Fraudulently Refilled
Inventor: KOHLER EDWARD
Filed: 1902-11-29
Granted: 1903-11-26
Abstract: 26,340. Kohler, E., and Ridout, E. J. Nov. 29. Stoppers; refilling, preventing.-A tube a, Fig. 2, having a flange a<1>, is clamped on to a bottle neck by a cap e, as shown. The lower end of the tube is narrowed to form a seating a<2> for a valve b, which may be corrugated or provided with ears b<1> to guide it in the tube. To prevent the valve from being tampered with, a double disc c of the form shown in Fig. 3, constructed to allow liquid to pass, is fixed higher up in the tube, the whole being closed by a cork. The tube, valve, and disc may be made of metal, earthenware, china, glass, or other suitable substance.
Patent GB-190227382-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Devices for Application to Umbrellas Parasols and other Portable Objects for Producing Air Currents.
Inventor: BLAVETTE JULES VICTOR DESIRE
Filed: 1902-12-11
Granted: 1903-03-12
Abstract: 27,382. Blavette, J. V. D. Dec. 11. Umbrellas and walking- sticks combined with aircompressing apparatus. An air-current generator is combined with portable objects, such as umbrellas, parasols, sticks, &c., or to objects of utility or necessity carried by hand and forming part of a ladies' toilette. As applied to the slide of an umbrella, the elastic bulb draws in air through the valvular opening N and discharges it through a suitable passage D and orifice T. On sliding downwards the upper part of the bulb, liquid or solid perfume can be introduced into the handle through the holes O and the current of air perfumed. In a modification, the central channel is formed of an inserted tube.
Patent GB-190228895-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Combined Ruler Measure and Square.
Inventor: RAMSAY THOMAS
Filed: 1902-12-31
Granted: 1903-12-31
Abstract: 28,895. Ramsay, T. Dec. 31. Rulers; squares.-An instrument for enabling equidistant lines to be ruled, and for use as a square, consists of a graduated glass tube 1, in which is pivoted a weighted vertical pointer 10, and a part 2 which is screwed into one end of the tube 1 so as to have its edge at right-angles thereto. The other end of the tube 1 is closed by a plug, carrying a pivot 8 on which the pointer 10 is mounted so as to register with equidistant longitudinal graduations 5 marked on the inside or outside of the tube 1. By making the pointer 10 register with successive graduations, equidistant lines may be ruled. In a modification, the body of the ruler is made of wood, one end being provided with a short glass tube containing the pointer 10. In the Provisional Specification it is stated that the part 2 is carried on a pivot, secured in the ruler so that the ruler can be rolled without turning the part 2.
Patent GB-190300535-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Folding Mail Carts
Inventor: SCOFIELD ALBERT
Filed: 1903-01-08
Granted: 1903-11-26
Abstract: 535. Scofield, A., and Spurge, R. M., [trading as Boys & Spurge]. Jan. 8. Children's mail carts.-The back a of a folding mail cart is pivoted at its lower end to the sides c of the frame, and is attached at the top by a folding joint e, or a rack, to the cross-bar d. It is held in the closed position by a catch f. The legrest g, hinged at g<1> to the stay p, is moved by a hand lever or levers k, the limiting positions of which are defined by hooks or stops l. When the lever is moved, studs or rollers s on the leg-rest slide in the slot r. The arm m is mounted on the bar n, which is pivoted at the ends q, t.
Patent GB-190303759-A (GB)
Title: Lamp House for Mines
Inventor: PIEPENBRING EMIL
Filed: 1903-02-17
Granted: 1903-04-02
Abstract: 3759. Piepenbring, E. Feb. 17. Lamp stations.-Relates to a lamp house for mines arranged so that the lamps are made ready for use in such a manner that the prescribed sequence of operations must be adhered to. The Figure shows a plan, in which A is the store and issuing room, B<1>, B<2>, B<3> cleaning and repairing rooms, and C a filling-room. The lamps are taken on trucks w from room A over unlocking-magnets m, and the parts are placed in order on boxes or trucks w<1>, for cleaning, repair, &c., these boxes being passed round the work-tables, on which they are guided by a raised ledge or by rails.
Patent GB-190306247-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to the Treatment of Concrete and the like, whereby the Setting of the same after Mixture may be Arrested.
Inventor: MAGENS JUERGEN HINRICH
Filed: 1903-03-18
Granted: 1904-03-17
Abstract: 6247. Magens, J. H. March 18. Cements; concretes; mortars.-Cement, concrete, mortar, or the like is frozen to prevent it from setting when made, so that it may be stored or transported. The material is thawed when ready for use, and may be applied as a substitute for ordinary mortar.
Patent GB-190306549-A (GB)
Title: Improved Embrocation to Cure Splints Infleunza and Broken Knees in Horses and Cattle and the like.
Inventor: HOLLINGSWORTH GEORGE
Filed: 1903-03-20
Granted: 1903-10-29
Abstract: 6549. Hollingsworth, G. March 20. Embrocations. - A compound containing oil of turpentine, petroleum jelly, or vaseline, dilute acetic acid and serum is used in veterinary practice as an embrocation for treating splints, over- 'reaches," spring sinews,' ring bone, sore shoulders and backs, cuts, bruises, and broken knees, influenza, &c., and for blistering horses. It is also stated to be used to disperse swellings and to promote growth of hair on bald places.
Patent GB-190310004-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Treatment of Russian Oil of Turpentine and similar Products and of Benzine or Petroleum Spirit, for the Purpose of Removing their Disagreeable Odour.
Inventor: HEBER EDUARD
Filed: 1903-05-02
Granted: 1904-03-24
Abstract: 10,004. Heber, E. May 2. Purifying oils; turpentine.-Russian oil of turpentine and similar products, and benzine or petroleum spirit, are purified by treatment, at a low temperature, with a solution of a permanganate, chromic acid, or a persulphate. The turpentine &c. is, preferably, first brought in contact with lime in the known manner, and is distilled with aqueous vapour.
Patent GB-190310494-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Stop Valves and the like.
Inventor: HAMILTON JAMES BAILLIE
Filed: 1903-05-08
Granted: 1904-03-10
Abstract: 10,494. Hamilton, J. B. May 8. Seats; casings. - A removable seat for a stop, safety, or other lift valve consists of a ring 4, Fig. 1, of phosphor-bronze &c., provided with saw-cuts 5 in its lower part, to enable it to be sprung into the opening in the partition 2 of the casing. The opening is made with an upper conical part 6 and a lower outwardlyflaring conical or curved part 7.
Patent GB-190316938-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Fishing-rod Reels or Winches and such like.
Inventor: MACILWAINE JOHN BEDELL STANFOR
Filed: 1903-08-04
Granted: 1904-06-16
Abstract: 16,938. MacIlwaine, J. B. S. Aug. 4. Reels and winches, rod.-Relates to improvements in fishing-rod reels or winches and the like, and consists in attaching the handle so that it is thrown out of action when the line is running out, and also in the application o f a brake. Fig. 1 shows a sectional elevation of the reel which comprises a front plate a, free to revolve in a ring c, held to the back plate b by the pieces d, a bobbin f, mounted on an axle h, one end of which is fixed to the back plate b, and a handle q. The usual check, comprising the spring n, catch o, and ratchet wheel p, may be attached if desired. The handle is made hollow so as to work on the tube r, and has a spring-controlled rod v attached to it. One face of the bobbin f has a ring of recesses m, into which the end of the rod v fits when the handle is pressed inwards, and thus connects the handle to the bobbin. Springs l, y are placed between the plate a and the bobbin f, so that, when the outer plate is pressed, a brake action is set up.
Patent GB-190319709-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Wood Curtain Poles for Bay Windows
Inventor: WEST JOHN BENJAMIN
Filed: 1903-09-14
Granted: 1904-07-07
Abstract: 19,709. West, J. B. Sept. 14. Curtains, suspending.-Two or more parts of a curtain pole are jointed together by means of section pieces so that the whole may be adjusted to fit a bay window. One part C is mitred at c<1>, rounded at c<2>, and hollowed, as at c<3>, to receive the rounded end a<1> of the section A, which is formed with a slot or saw-cut as far as the line a<2> to receive a screw-plate D. This plate passes through a slot c<5> and aperture c<4>, formed in the part C, and is fixed by a nut E. The other part B of the pole is joined to the section A by screws H, J.
Patent GB-190325849-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Electric Rheostats
Filed: 1903-11-26
Granted: 1904-09-29
Abstract: 25,849. British Thomson-Houston Co., [General Electric Co.]. Nov. 26. Rheostats.-By the movement of a single handle, the resistance can be cut in, first in large units, and then in small steps for accurate adjustment. Two sets of resistances are connected to contactpieces arranged preferably in circular rows. The resistances connecting the inner contact-pieces 3 are arranged so as to subdivide the larger resistances between the outer studs 2. An arm 9, carrying an insulated contact bridge 10, can revolve in a bearing formed by a groove in a collar fixed to the base-plate round the shaft 5 of the handle. The shaft carries a brush 15 bearing on the contacts 3, and a finger 13 arranged to co-operate with a stud 16 on the arm 9. A second finger 14 is fixed to the shaft so as to meet the stud in a position diametrically opposite the first finger. The shaft 5, and one of the outer contacts 2, are connected respectively to the terminals 19, 18 of the rheostat. When the bridge 10 and brush 15 make contact with the studs 22 and 23 respectively, the resistance is zero. On turning the handle in the clockwise direction, resistance is cut in until, when the brush is on the piece 3 opposite 23, the current has two parallel paths each through half of the inner resistances. Further movement of the handle causes the arm 9 to revolve, and the outer resistances are cut in, till the resistance is slightly in excess of that desired, when the reversal of the movement of the handle causes the cutting-out of the inner resistances, so that an accurate adjustment can be made. A similar method is followed if resistance has to be cut out. The base-plate on which the contact-pieces are fixed is made of soapstone or other insulating-material, and is carried on the top of the box containing the resistances.
Patent GB-190325978-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Steam-turbines
Inventor: TAPLIN ALBERT JOHN
Filed: 1903-11-27
Granted: 1904-03-03
Abstract: 25,978. Taplin, A. J. May 27, [date applied for under Patents Act, A.D. 1901]. Propelling and steering by screw propellers.- Consists in impact-wheels, suitable for propelling ships, which may be combined with screw propellers so as to be applicable for steering ships. The casing E of each impact-wheel is made with side-plates E' and a curved periphery E<3>. Each wheel consists of quadrants R mounted on a notched hub Q, and separated by bars S bolted to the quadrants and slotted at their outer ends to receive a ring T on which is mounted a series of interlocking and transversely-arranged blade wheels U, the alternate wheels being oppositely arranged. Each impact-wheel casing has two laterally-arranged pipes K which serve alternatively for steam and exhaust pipes. The pipes K have branch pipes L, L<1> leading to the boiler and condensing-chamber respectively, and the branch pipes are controlled by valves N. The two branches of each pipe are fitted with oppositely-arranged valves mounted on a common spindle n operated by a hand-wheel O. The impact-wheels are respectively connected to two oppositely-arranged screw propellers A, which are stated, when used singly, to steer the ship according to the wheel in use. The steering can be varied by using both propellers rotating in unison or in opposition.
Patent GB-190327392-A (GB)
Title: Electricity Meters
Inventor: REVILLIOD ISAAC OCTAVE
Filed: 1903-12-14
Granted: 1904-03-03
Abstract: 27,392. Revilliod, I. O. Dec. 15, A.D. 1902, [date applied for under Patents Act, A.D. 1901]. E l e c t romagnets. -A motor meter is provided with a field magnet of the form shown at A, or of rectangular form with consequent poles at the middle of two sides. The magnet has pole faces curved to fit a rotor C, and may be slotted at G to receive a few turns of a thick conductor ; it may also carry an exciting- coil E, or be permanently magnetized. A soft-iron core I is adjustable within the rotor.
Patent GB-190400784-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to the Closing of the Entrances to the Nests of Domestic Fowls and other Birds.
Inventor: NEWARK ALBERT VICTOR
Filed: 1904-01-12
Granted: 1904-11-10
Abstract: 784. Newark, A. V. Jan. 12. Nests; traps.-In order that egg-eating fowls, pigeons, and other birds may be detected and birds identified with their eggs, means are provided for automatically closing the entrance to a nest when a bird enters. Fig. 1 is a sectional view of a hen's nest. A passage-way b is attached to, or connected with, the nest-box a, and is fitted with a hinged or pivoted platform c normally held up by a weight or a spring k and connected with hinged catches i in contact with projections i<1> on the sliding door f. When a hen steps on the platform, the catches i are moved and the door falls. The door may fall on to elastic cushions, and a piece of elastic l or other means may be provided to assist the movement. When the door is raised by means of the hole m, the bevelled catches i pass under the bevelled projections i<1> and hold it up. The passageway is formed of slats b<1>, and the box a is provided with a lid a'. The door f is fitted with a stop to limit its movement, and its lower edge is arched so as not to damage the bird's tail. In a modification, the door is formed of weighted canvas or other flexible material through eyelets in which vertical cords pass, and it is held up by means of a hinged rod passing under a cone attached to the string by which it is lifted. This string may be connected to a hinged rod so as to raise a flag or other signal when the door falls.
Patent GB-190403237-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Gas-compressing Pumps for Refrigerating Machines.
Filed: 1904-02-09
Granted: 1904-03-10
Abstract: 3237. Christiansen, A. J. G., and Aktieselskabet J. P. E. Tuxen & Hammerich's Maskinfabriker. Feb. 9. Drawings to Specification. Stuffing-boxes.-In a gas-compresssng pump for refrigerating-machines, in which the crank rotates in a closed chamber, the weight of the driving- pulley and the pull of the driving-belt are received by a rigid bearing in order to prevent the stuffing- box packing, and gland from wearing oval, and so becoming leaky. The stuffing-box is extended to form a bearing for the flywheel or pulley, the extended boss of which may be keyed to the shaft and carry a loose pulley. To adjust the nuts of the gland, a box-key may be introduced through holes in the boss of the wheel and outside washers, or when the gland screws into the stuffing-box, keys may be temporarily inserted through the holes in the boss and washer into holes in the gland, which may then be rotated by turning the pulley.
Patent GB-190412707-A (GB)
Title: Process for the Production of Electrical Resistance Bodies from Amorphous or Crystalline Carbide of Silicon or Boron, or of Silicon or other like suitable Materials.
Inventor: THOMPSON WILLIAM PHILLIPS
Filed: 1904-06-04
Granted: 1905-02-02
Abstract: 12,707. Thompson, W. P., [Chemische Elektrische Fabrik "Prometheus" Ges.]. June 4. Silicon or other like material is converted from the powdered condition into coherent bodies at a temperature below its fusing-point, preferably by heating in an electric resistance furnace. The mechanical strength of the product may be increased by dipping it in difficultly-fusible enamel and re-heating, or by adding to the raw materials a flux, such as boric acid, felspar, or borax.
Patent GB-190417659-A (GB)
Title: Appliances for Hanging Curtains and the like.
Inventor: KAEMPER HUGO
Filed: 1904-08-13
Granted: 1904-09-15
Abstract: 17,659. Kõmper, H. Aug. 13. Curtains, drawing and suspending.-Relates to means for securing single or double curtain rods to ordinary wall pegs or brackets, and for suspending and drawing the curtains. The curtain rods are secured by clamps x, y, Fig. 1, each of which consists of a side cheek a, Fig. 3, and a bottom plate c provided with a clamping-screw b. The upper part of the cheek has lateral wings d, the lower edges of which are hollowed out to fit over a double rod. When a single rod is employed the end of the rod is placed through a hole in the cheek. The rods h, Fig. 1, are first laid over the pegs g, the clamps are then adjusted, and the screws b, Fig. 3, are forced up against the pegs. The upper end of the cheek carries either a double bracket supporting two cord pulleys upon horizontal axes, or a single bracket supporting a pulley upon a vertical axis. The cord is thus supported above the rod or rods. For connecting the wire to the curtains, a wire loop k, Fig. 9, which slides on the rod, has two hook-shaped upper ends l to which the cord is secured by twisting or looping. A lower hook m engages the loop of the curtain. The rods may be telescopic, or formed with an S-shaped bend to allow the curtains on the same rod to overlap. The cord pulleys may also be situated below the rods, the latter being then clamped from below against the pegs. The other supporting-devices consist of loops which slide on the rods and are provided with double open hooks which engage the loops of the curtain.
Patent GB-190420346-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Cigarette Papers.
Inventor: MAFFUNIADES ALEXANDER JOHN
Filed: 1904-09-21
Granted: 1905-09-21
Abstract: 20,346. Maffaniades, A. J. Sept. 21. Cigarette papers.-Cigarette papers D made in the form of a book have a perforated edge so that they may readily be detached. The paper is left ungummed to render it hygienic, and, when rolled to form a cigarette E, has its perforated edge H left uppermost so that, on being moistened and pressed down, the edge adheres sufficiently on account of its roughness.
Patent GB-190424568-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or connected with Automatic Cut Off Valves.
Inventor: HUEBNER JOSEF
Filed: 1904-11-12
Granted: 1904-12-15
Abstract: 24,568. H³bner, J., and Mayer, I. Nov. 12. Valves, closing with rush of fluid; leakage, detecting. - An arrangement of valves is shown in Fig. 1 adapted to enable an automatic valve f to close in case of pipe-fracture or leakage on the engine side. The steam flows to the engine b through two stop valves d<1>, d connected by a pipe c. The automatic valve f closes against the underside of the seat of the stop valved'. An annular depression s in the casing of the valve f serves to retain water of condensation. During normal action, steam leaks past the loosely-fitting pistonpart r of the valve f, into the chamber e underneath, and thence along the pipe g and past the valve h into the engine b. In the event of fracture of the pipe c, or of a leakage, the increased velocity of flow causes a reduction of pressure above the valve f at n, so that the valve f is closed by the pressure underneath in the chamber e. A valve i in the blow-off pipe k euables the action of the automatic valve to be tested. The sensitiveness of the action can be increased by throttling the pipe g by means of a screw valve o, or by a check valve-closing with the rush of fluid-the lift of which is adjusted by a screw.
Patent GB-190429642-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Manufacture & Construction of Pummels, such as used in Bedsteads Knobs, Fender Supports, Door or Shutter Knobs or other like purposes
Inventor: PHILLIPS SYDNEY
Filed: 1904-12-31
Granted: 1906-01-31
Abstract: 29,642. Phillips, S. Dec. 31. Metal, sheet, seaming and joining.-In a method of attaching knobs to bedsteads, fenders, doors, shutters, and the like, the neck A of the knob is formed with a flange a and the pummel B with serrations at d and an eyeleting-flange b, which, after the pummel is inserted within the flange a, is bent over as shown in Fig. 3. The pummel is afterwards tapped. The eyeleting-part may, if desired, be separate, and a bushing may be used.