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Patent GB-190216857-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Firelighter.
Inventor: SMILES ARTHUR
Filed: 1902-07-30
Granted: 1903-06-25
Abstract: 16,857. Smiles, A. July 30. Firelighters.- Flat cardboard frames for firelighters have chips or sticks nailed to them, and are then dipped into resin or oil and covered with sawdust. Figs. 2 and 3 show the e cardboard a and chips b, between which may be pieces of shaving e to assist ignition. Apertures d in the cardboard for draught purposes may be utilized for advertisements.
Patent GB-190224651-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Bearing and Driving Devices for Centrifugal Machines and other Rotary Apparatus.
Inventor: OHLSSON OLOF
Filed: 1902-11-10
Granted: 1903-01-22
Abstract: 24,651. Ohlsson, O. Nov. 10. Bearings; driving.-The drum is supported in a single bearing placed close up to its bottom and arranged to rock about the points at which the driving - power is imparted to the spindle. As shown in Fig. 1, the stem 2 of the drum 1 fit into and drives frictionally a bush 3, which runs in a ball bearing composed of balls 4 and rings 5 mounted in a box 6. The box 6 rests upon a spherical surface 12 in the bottom of a chamber in the frame, and is free to rock under the control of springs 8. The driving- spindle 9 is screwed into the lower end of the stem, and is here shown formed with a worm in gear with a wormwheel 10, but other methods of driving may be employed. In a modification, the stem 2 is shorter and the spindle 9 is screwed into the closed lower end of the bush 3.
Patent GB-190300621-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Gas Burners.
Inventor: BRACHHAUSEN GUSTAV ADOLF
Filed: 1903-01-09
Granted: 1903-06-18
Abstract: 621. Brachhausen, G. A. Oct. 18, A.D. 1902, [date applied for under Patents Act, A.D. 1907]. Gas burners.-Relates to means for regulating the flow of gas to gas burners. The tubular body A of the regulator has an internal thread at its lower end for attachment to the gas pipe, and an external thread to receive a sleeve B, which may carry the mantle rod or like fixture. The bore of the body A above the thread is contracted.or tapered, and has a cap or cross-plate A<6> at the top. A slit A<8> in the plate is arranged so as to cross at right-angles a slit A<7> in the tapered upper portion of the body A. A regulating-sleeve C screwed on to the body A has a contracted portion C<2> adapted for engagement with the upper part A<5> of the piece A. The inner wall C<3> of the upper part of the contracted portion A<5> is at right-angles to the plate A<6>. On screwing the sleeve C down, the slits A<7>, A<8> are gradually closed, thus diminishing the orifice for the escapr of gas. In a modification, the contracted portion of the tube A is concave and its upper part cylindrical, the outer edge of the plate A<6> being bevelled and engaged by a ridge at the upper part of the sleeve, which is screwed upwards when it is desired to close the slits. Instead of the body A of the regulator being fixed, it may be movable, and the sleeve C fixed.
Patent GB-190302247-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Construction of Goal Posts used in Playing the Game of "Polo" and the like.
Inventor: EVANS FRANCIS WILLIAM ERNEST
Filed: 1903-01-30
Granted: 1903-04-16
Abstract: 2247. Evans, F. W. E. Jan. 30. Goals for games; polo.-The goal post shown in Fig. 1, for polo and like games, is constructed so as to be readily broken, and d consists of a number of separable parts which can be readily packed into a small compass. The steel or other tubular base B is driven firmly into the ground, and the next portion D, which is made of yellow pine or other easily-breakable material, is secured to the tube B b y a bayonet joint. The upper end of the portion D is connected by a bayonet joint to a socket-piece F, in which is secured the bamboo, cane, or other upper member E. The post is covered by a covering C of textile material supported at the top and bottom by means of hoops K, K<1>. The lower hoop is drawn np into the forked ends of the radial arms R screwed or riveted to the socketpiece F, and the upper hoop is supported in hooks H carried on a wooden block T resting on the collar S<2> of the screw-pin S. The pin S screws into a cap e' on the top of the member E, so that the cover C can be stretched tight. The socketpiece F may be made in two portions with flanges; or, it may consist of a single piece split longitudinally and provided with flanges for tightening it up by bolts ; or, it may be made solid. This post is most liable to be broken at the point d', but the broken part is readily removed from the socket F and tube B.
Patent GB-190307149-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Lace for Boots Shoes and other Articles
Inventor: DENNISON JAMES MATTHEW
Filed: 1903-03-27
Granted: 1903-07-16
Abstract: 7149. Dennison, J. M. March 27. Laces.-A lace for boots, shoes, and other articles is made with a loop b at one end.
Patent GB-190308132-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Sound Signalling Apparatus.
Inventor: LALANNE VICTOR
Filed: 1903-04-08
Granted: 1903-06-11
Abstract: 8132. Lalanne, V. April 8. Fog and like horns.-A reed or other instrument f is sounded by air from a fan g, which is driven by a coiled spring in a barrel d when a brake o on an intermediate shaft k<1> is withdrawn. The spring is wound by hand or foot power. Fig. 1 is a plan of the apparatus, which is contained in a covered box, on wheels, and provided with a winding handle a. This is geared at b<1>, to a shaft c, attached to the inner end of the coiled spring, reverse motion being prevented by a ratchet-wheel and a stationary pawl e'. The outer end of the spring is attached to the barrel d, which drives a pinion on a shaft i<1>, connected by belts, pulleys and the shaft k<1> to the fan g. The band brake o is releasable by a handle o<2>. In a modification, a brake block is carried by a sliding rod, acted on by a helical spring, and may be withdrawn by a handlever. The apparatus is especially applicable for use on sailing ships.
Patent GB-190312688-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Work Tables, for Machine Tools
Inventor: ELWELL HOWARD PARSONS
Filed: 1903-06-05
Granted: 1903-08-20
Abstract: 12,688. Elwell, H. P. June 5. Punching; tables.-A roller table, which facilitates the handling or feeding of large plates, bars, &c. in punching or other metal-working machines, consists of a bed 12 on which are cross-tracks 13 of channel-iron, each provided with a carriage 14. Each of the carriages comprises pairs of grooved rollers 15, running on the edges of the cross-tracks, and journalled on spindles 21 secured in blocks 17. The blocks are adjustably secured on a rod 16, passing through holes in the blocks at right-angles to the spindles 21. On the rod 16 are journalled rollers 24, on which the work rests. The bed 12 is provided with screwed feet entering tubular sockets in the foundations 32, and provided with nuts 33 by which the level of the work relatively to the machine may be adjusted. The rollers 24 may be set close together to support angle-iron. The rollers 15, 24 may be provided with roller bearings, the rollers 34, Fig. 7, of which rotate on pins 37 on cage rings 36.
Patent GB-190315425-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Process for Sterilization and Purification of Potable and Residuary Waters.
Inventor: DUYK MAURICE
Filed: 1903-07-11
Granted: 1903-10-08
Abstract: 15,425. Duyk, M. July 11, A.D. 1902, [date applied for under Patents Act, A.D. 1901]. Foul waters, treating; precipitants and deodorants. -Solutions of sodium hypochlorite and ferric chloride are mixed and added to impure water, the precipitated ferric oxide &c. being removed by filtration. Potassium or calcium hypochlorite, ferrous chloride, or manganese, aluminium, or magnesium chlorides or sulphates may be employed.
Patent GB-190403638-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to the Dobby or Shedding Mechanism of Looms for Weaving
Inventor: HOLLINGWORTH EDWARD
Filed: 1904-02-13
Granted: 1905-01-05
Abstract: 3638. Hollingworth, E., [Crompton & Knowles Loom Works]. Feb. 13. Loom dobbies.-Firstly, to prevent wear of the indicator levers 7, Figs. 3 and 4, the latter are raised at each extreme position of the rocker lever 15 by a rod 22 raised and lowered by link mechanism &c. 24, 25, 27, &c., and are allowed to fall by gravity on the pins 5, 6 at each intermediate position of the lever 15. Leaf springs 31 are preferably combined with the rod 22 to bear on and hold down the pattern bars 4 in their recesses on the pattern cylinder. The levers 7 are provided with enlarged portions 7<1>, arranged alternately, the thickness of the levers being cut or reduced between these enlarged portions, which drop on the pattern pins. Particular levers 7 which are not required to be used are raised by hand, and a rod 32 removably supported on brackets 33 secured to the transverse supporting-bar 10 is inserted under the extensions or hooks 33 on the levers 7, thus keeping the latter raised out of their operative positions. The levers 7 are guided by pins on the bar 10. Secondly, the hook latches 12 when not in use are held in inoperative positions. The lower grate 20, Figs. 3, 4, and 7, has connected therewith an upper part 20<1> provided with an upward extension by which it may be swung on its pivots, projections 20<1111> on the upper section 20<1> being thus moved away from the upper ends of short intermediate bars 20<b>. The required hook latches 12 are then moved up between the bars 20<111>, 20<b>, and are held in raised and inoperative positions by side extensions 20<a> on the bars 20<111>. The upper grate is constructed in a similar manner. The improvements may be applied when using single or double index pattern chains.
Patent GB-190404137-A (GB)
Title: An Improvement relating to the Charging of Internal Combustion Engines.
Inventor: LINDEMANN OTTOCAR
Filed: 1904-02-18
Granted: 1904-03-31
Abstract: 4137. Lindemann, O., [Korting Akt.-Ges. Gebr.]. Feb. 18. Gas and l i k e engines, pumps for. To enable the composition of the combustible mixture to be varied, the pistons of the air and gas pumps are given variable travels. The air and gas pumps are respectively driven through rods s, s<1> attached to the oscillating threearmed lever r, v, actuated by the crank k and a connecting-rod. The travel of the pistons is varied by the hand-operated rod p which moves the parallel rods s, s' in guides over the curved portions of the arms u, t, v and u<1>, t<1>, v respectively, the stroke of one pump increasing while the other decreases. The pumps may be arranged so that the stroke of one only is varied.
Patent GB-190406235-A (GB)
Title: Process for Preserving Eggs.
Inventor: LOENHOLDT VALDEMAR
Filed: 1904-03-14
Granted: 1904-12-15
Abstract: 6235. L÷nholdt, V. March 14. Preserving eggs. - Eggs are coated first with a layer of gelatine, and, when dry, with one of enamel-lac.
Patent GB-190410568-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Photographic Enlarging Apparatus.
Inventor: HUGHES WILLIAM CHARLES
Filed: 1904-05-07
Granted: 1904-06-23
Abstract: 10,568. Hughes, W. C. May 7. Enlarging; cameras ; lamps, actinic.-A photographic enlarging apparatus c o mprises an independent base, carrying suitable fittings for lighting - arrangements, and a body or casing adapted to fit upon the base, together with means for holding and focussing the sensitized paper. The edges of the base-piece A are bent to form rabbets B', flanges, and a circular rim D, to receive the lower edges of the casing J. Burners G, G<1>, Fig. 8, fitted to the bas e A, pass through holes X, X<1> in the diaphragm V when the casing J is placed in position. In the back and front of the casing J are openings K, L, having guides 0, N, to receive respectively a negative b, and a slide M or a suitable reflecting-surface a. The casing J is also provided with inspection glasses S', walls T, T', air openings V<1>, and chimneys Z. An ordinary camera c, or its equivalent, is placed in front of the opening K and throws an image upon a ground glass or other screen j, Fig. 10, carried by the holder i upon telescopic sliding supports e having inclined pieces for receiving trestle legs h, h. The sensitized paper is supported by uprights k, Fig. 10, adapted to slide in grooves l on the lower part of the holder i, and provided with clamps m for engaging grooves n on the upper part of the holder.
Patent GB-190412943-A (GB)
Title: New or Improved Apparatus for Bevelling or Rounding the Edges of the Roving Holes in the Sockets of Flyers employed in Slubbing, Roving, and like Machines, and Holes in other Round Surfaces
Filed: 1904-06-08
Granted: 1904-10-27
Abstract: 12,943. Bodden & Son, W., and Ashton, F. June 8. Boring and drilling.-In a machine for bevelling or rounding the edges of the roving holes in the sockets of flyers for slubbing, roving, and like machines, and holes in otber round surfaces, the pillar a, Fig. 4, of the work-holder, moved on the frame b by a handle a<2> and adjusted by a setscrew a<5>, is provided with a boss a' on which rests a ferrule c<2> pinned to a tube c with a collar c', a spring d fitting in a hole in which prevents rotation. The upper end of a rod e passing through the tube c engages a nut e<1> fixed to the pillar a, and the lower end is inserted in the inner extremity of the flyer socket, the other extremity of which rests on a stud f on a bracket g, adjusted by a cam j. One of the flyer legs may be held by a piece k fitted on an arm k<1> clipped to the tube c. The cutter 2, Fig. 1, is revolved by a pulley 3 in the headstock 1 which is moved rectangularly and radially by a handle 5 secured to the slide 4 provided with projections 6, 9. The former of these slides in a groove in the plate 8 which has a projection 14 oscillating in the bridge 15 and is provided with a cap 16, and the latter 9 is moved by a screw 12 in a slot 10 in the plate 11 to vary the diameter of the sockets the difference between the centres of the projections 9, 6 being indicated by a pointer 13. Set-screws 17 are fitted to the bridge to steady the flyer.
Patent GB-190416628-A (GB)
Title: Improved Means for Connecting Valves in Pipes or the like.
Inventor: BROOKS ROBERT ALEXANDER
Filed: 1904-07-28
Granted: 1904-12-22
Abstract: 16,628. Brooks, R. A. July 28. Couplings with valves.-In underground service or other pipes fitted with valve - controlled couplings, the entire valve may be removed from or inserted into the pipe without disturbing the pipe connections. Fig. 1 is a vertical section of a well showing an underground waste cock or valve, Fig. 2 is a section of the valve, Fig. 5 is a section taken on the line 5-5, Fig. 2, and Fig. 6 is a plan view of the locking-cam. The pipes A, A<1>, which are permanently connected to the receptacle B, register with the inlet and outlet pipes thereof. The faces of the valve-casing are recessed and the edges are flanged slightly to receive a resilient packing C, which is apertured to correspond with the orifices, so as to make a tight joint. The casing B is provided with oppositelydirected tapered arms b<2>, which are milled on the underside. Carried on the stem. D is the double oblong-shaped cam E which has inclined camsurfaces e adapted to wedge beneath the arms b<2>, thus forcing the valve-casing into the receptacle. To enable the cam E to be operated when in positions not readily accessible, as shown in Fig. 1, a central sleeve integral with the cam is provided with a slot e<1> and tongue e<2> to receive the ends f<1> of the key F and thus permit the cam to be reversely rotated to release the valve-casing from the receptacle. A recess g and apertures d', g<2> in the casing serve to drain the fluid from the valve when the latter is closedIn a modified construction for securing the valve in the receptacle, the upper end of the latter is internally threaded to receive a plug passing over the valve-stem D. In another modification, the lower end of the valve-casing is threaded to receive an angular nut, which bears against the underside of the receptacle.
Patent GB-190418482-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Bridle and in the Manufacture of the same.
Inventor: BEARD FRANCIS JAMES
Filed: 1904-08-26
Granted: 1905-05-11
Abstract: 18,482. Beard, F. J., [trading as Brodhurst & Co., V.]. Aug. 26. Bits.- The side cheeks of the bit are constructed to take a sliding mouthpiece formed integrally with an eye at each end. In the arrangement shown in Fig. 1, each side cheek is formed with a gap 6 in which is fitted a nickel or other non-rusting tube 9 on which the mouthpiece 1 slides. This tube is secured in place by a pin 10, which is passed down a central hole from the top of the cheek and may be fixed in position by riveting the cheek over its top or by squeezing the metal of the cheek into depressions 18, 19 in the pin. The central hole in the cheek is closed by a preferably conical non- rusting plug 12. When the tube 9 is square in cross-section, its ends are inclined to fit inclined slots in the cheek, and the ends of a cylindrical tube may be sunk into recesses in the cheek, in which case the pin 10 may be dispensed with. Sometimes the pin 10 has a non-rusting tube drawn over it, when the tube 9 is not required. In the modification shown in Fig. 18, the tube 9 is fitted over projecting pins 23, 24 on the cheek, the bow 22 being elongated to facilitate the insertion of the tube, and afterwards forced into its normal shape.
Patent GB-190421637-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and in relation to Stereoscopes and the like.
Filed: 1904-10-08
Granted: 1905-08-24
Abstract: 21,637. Bath, S. H., and Rotary Photographic Co. Oct. 8. Stereoscopes.-Portable stereoscopes are made to fold up into book form. On one or both of the, flaps hinged to the middle part or back 2, are turned up sides 3 which form the book edges when closed. To the front edge is hinged the shaped lens-carrier 6 having turned-over edges to take the laterally-sliding lens holders 8. To the middle of this flap is hinged the field screen 10, with folded edges 11 to take a sliding extension 12, which has a foot 13, to engage a catch 14 on the opposite flap, or the slide 12 may fit in a groove in the flap, to hold the whole firm when in use. A flap 15 on the screen engages a catch 16 on the lens-carrier 6. The side edge, of the second flap are turned over to form guides 17 for a sliding view-carrier 18. the folded edges 19 of which retain the views. The view-carrier is hinged so as to fold flat. A catch secures the stereoscope when folded.
Patent GB-190421976-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Blocking Presses.
Inventor: LOCK WILLIAM HENRY
Filed: 1904-10-12
Granted: 1905-09-07
Abstract: 21,976. Lock, W. H., and Powell, D. T. Oct. 12. Bronzing; embossing.-In apparatus for blocking with gold or other powder, adaptable also for use with leaf or foil, the work table is slidably and adjustably mounted under an inverted forme on a vertically-moving frame, and may carry the grease and powder rollers attached to it, or the powder &c. rollers are carried by a frame sliding in guides attached to the bed of the inverted forme, and are merely reciprocated by the work table. Means for inspecting the forme, enclosing the powder rollers, and actuating the grease rollers &c. are described. The forme 5, Fig. 2, is attached by a V-slide to its base. The work-holder 6 slides horizontally on the toggle-actuated vertically-slidable frame 8 the motion being limited by stops 43, 45, and is adjusted vertically by a wedge 13. It may carry the brackets 23, between which are mounted, in spring- controlled bearings, the plush-covered or other suitable powder rollers, enclosed as far as possible in a dustproof case 28, the bearings being covered by dustproof plates 30. The brackets 23 also carry the grease roller 27, so actuated by the bell crank 31, 32 and spring stop 33, controlled by stops 34, 35, that the grease roller is in contact with the forme on the forward motion of the work-holder and out of contact during the backward motion. The rollers 26, 27 are provided with friction or other gears at each end, which co-act with the lower edges of the vertically-adjustable guides 39 to drive the rollers, and adjust the pressure between them and the forme. The guides 39 are also provided with slots 38 engaging with pins 37 on the forme, which may therefore be conveniently slid out and turned up for inspection &c. In a modified form, shown in Fig. 5, the powder and grease rollers &c. are carried by a frame 46 supported slidably by outer grooves 47 in the adjustable guides, and the frame 46 is only coupled to the holder 6 by thumb-screws 49 working in vertical slots 50, so that the frame 46 receives a horizontal motion onlyand is readily detachable when another colour is to be used or when the machine is to be used for foil, leaf, &c. The forme may also be a roller or other type of surface, and its details and heater may be similar to those described in Specification No. 21,765, A.D. 1901.
Patent GB-190422358-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Process for the Manufacture of Chocolate.
Inventor: PROVOYEUR JULES
Filed: 1904-10-17
Granted: 1904-11-17
Abstract: 22,358. Provoyeur, J. Oct. 17. Chocolate.-In making a granular chocolate, capable of being dissolved without boiling, the cocoa and sugar are separately brought to the condition necessary for granulation, when they are rapidly mixed together. Before admixture, either the cocoa or the sugar, or both, may be in a liquid condition, and boiling or otherwise. The resultant mass is disintegrated into granules, or it may be moulded into tablets before or after disintegration.
Patent GB-190423975-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Manufacture of Razors.
Inventor: HAMMERSTEIN CARL
Filed: 1904-11-05
Granted: 1905-03-30
Abstract: 23,975. Hammerstein, C. Nov. 5, A.D. 1903, [date applied for under Patents Act, A.D. 1901]. Making razors.-Razor blades are made in the same form as hollow-ground blades by passing a metal band f, Fig. 6, coiled on a holder g, through a stove i and a hardening-bath h, and then between guiding-rollers a. The cutter s then separates the band into blades of the requisite length, and one corner of each blade b is rounded off as shown in Fig. 2 by grinding. The blades are fixed in a longitudinal slot of a back or holder by clamping, soldering, or cementing. The back may be made of steel or vulcanized rubber, horn, and the like.
Patent GB-190428194-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to the Rollers of Window Blinds.
Inventor: PATERSON CHARLES
Filed: 1904-12-23
Granted: 1905-11-02
Abstract: 28,194. Paterson, C. Dec. 23. Window blinds.-Relates to blind rollers provided with frictional arrangements for retaining the blind at a desired height. A blind roller a is formed with a hollow part b which receives a loose spindle c, fitting in a rectangular socket in the bracket e and carrying at its inner end a sleeve j. Secured to the blind roller is another sleeve l which can rotate freely on the spindle c. A helical spring m' fits frictionally on the contracted parts of the sleeves, and is so arranged that, when the blind is pulled down, it tightens upon the sleeves and will hold the blind in any position, whereas, when the winding-cord g is pulled, the spring is partially uncoiled and releases the sleeves. The pulley is made in two parts, an annulus f<1> and a disc f<2> attached to a hollow boss f<3>.
Patent GB-190428535-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Cornice Poles and Rings for Poles to Facilate the Drawing of Curtains thereon.
Inventor: REES WILLIAM ALFRED
Filed: 1904-12-28
Granted: 1905-11-30
Abstract: 28,535. Rees, W. A. Dec. 28. Curtains, drawing and suspending. -Curtain poles are formed in two parts, namely, a rod P and supporting-lath W mortised into the rod. Curtain rings R to be used with this pole may have a portion cut away, or, if complete rings are used, a part of the lath W is cut away as shown in Fig. 4. The rod P or rings R may be metal-covered. To facilitate drawing the curtain, the rings may be connected by an adjustable cord C passed through eyes in metal plates E fixed in the rings. The poles may be modified so as to serve as " railway " action" poles by the insertion of an open-bottomed tube T in either of the parts P, W, or by a suitablyshaped strip secured to the lath W close to the rod P ; runners for such poles are formed as in Fig. 3 with holes a for the attachment of auxiliary cords.