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Patent GB-190225255-A (GB)
Title: Propeller Controlling Devices for Submarine Boats.
Inventor: LAKE SIMON
Filed: 1902-11-18
Granted: 1903-08-13
Abstract: 25,255. Lake, S. Nov. 18. ; Air and gas engine propulsion, systems of; screw propellers.-Consists of propeller-controlling devices for a submarine boat propelled by an explosion engine when on the surface, and by an electric motor when submerged. The propeller shaft is driven at a uniform speed of highest efficiency, and the speed and direction of pro- - pulsion are controlled by the use of a reversing- propeller, Fig. 3 the blades of which can be turned about their pivots f by pins j on a sleeve k engaging in slotted arms i fixed to the blades. The sleeve k is fixed to a hollow shaft l, which is connected to the common piston - rod of two hydraulic pistons working in a cylinder or cylinders, the ends of which are connected by pipes 16, 17 to the ends of a cylinder 4, Fig. 4, mounted in the conning-tower. These cylinders and their connecting-pipes are filled with liquid, so that a movement of the piston 6 causes a corresponding movement of the propeller blades. The piston 6 is connected to a piston 5 working in a cylinder, to and from the ends of which air under pressure can be admitted or exhausted, to move the pistons, by means of three-way valves 12, 13. These valves, and the plain valves 18, 19 controlling the ends of the cylinder 4, are connected to a common rod 21, and are normally held in their central closed position by springs. The pistons and propeller blades are moved one way or the other by moving the common handle 24 in the appropriate direction, and they remain fixed when the valves, on the handle 24 being released, return to their central position. An extension of the piston-rod 7 carries a pointer moving over a suitable scale. Slight modifications in the means for carrying the invention into practical effect are indicated.
Patent GB-190226698-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Coverings for Pulleys.
Inventor: BLEICHER WOLDEMAR
Filed: 1902-12-03
Granted: 1903-03-05
Abstract: 26,698. Bleicher, W. Dec. 3. Pulleys, coverings for. The covering consists of a band composed of strips of leather a strung upon steel wires or strips d, and its ends are drawn together by screws h. The strips are each notched at the centre and bevelled at the ends; the outermost series of strips are separated by distance-pieces f.
Patent GB-190303392-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Sliding Shutters or Covers for Vehicles.
Inventor: BOOTH JOSEPH
Filed: 1903-02-13
Granted: 1904-01-07
Abstract: 3392. Booth, J. Feb. 13. Covers, cart, wagon, van, and like; weather screens. -A cart, wagon, van, or like closed vehicle is provided with a permanent roof and ends, and with flexible sides i, Fig. 1, which work up and down in grooves in the end frames c and can be stowed away in the roof or in the floor. Either of the sides i can also be drawn out through slots at the top of the side frames and be held in the inclined position shown by stays m so as to serve as a weather screen. The flexible sides consist of bevelled wooden slats o, Fig. 5, fastened together by thin metal bands or wires p, and provided with canvas or other tapes q let into grooves in the slats.
Patent GB-190306778-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Apparatus relating to Fish Culture.
Inventor: FEILDING JOHN BASIL
Filed: 1903-03-24
Granted: 1904-01-28
Abstract: 6778. Fielding, J. B. March 24. Fish culture ; fish tanks. -Relates to an automatic fish hatchery and fry planter and a vessel for carrying live fish. Figs. 3 and 4 show longitudinal and transverse sectional elevations of the combined hatchery and planter. The framework of the vessel is constructed of wood pieces 1 and the sides of perforated zinc plates 1<1>, the vessel being adapted to hold a series of perforated zinc trays 2 in which the eggs are placed. When placed in the water, it floats so that the portion below the floating board 3 is submerged ; the upper part has a lid 4 through which the trays are inserted. The triangular piece 6 wards off leaves and the like which come down the stream. When the fish are hatched, the lids of the trays 2 are removed, and the fish fall over the sides into the lower part of the box. The fish are released through the hinged end 5, when sufficiently mature. Fig. 9 shows a sectional elevation of a square box with a pyramidal top, which is suitable for the carriage of live fish. The box is made of wood lined with zinc and has a wood-framed perforated-zinc lid. Rockers 11 are fitted under the box so as to oscillate it during conveyance and thus ensure a maximum of aÙration of the water. It is arranged so that the wood becomes soaked with water, the ensuing surface evaporation keeping the vessel cool. The edges of the case are covered with metal in order to strengthen it.
Patent GB-190307773-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Secondary Batteries.
Inventor: EKSTROMER EDWARD CHRISTOPHER
Filed: 1903-04-03
Granted: 1904-07-02
Abstract: 7773. Ekstromer, E. C., and Lloyd, G. H. April 3. Secondary batteries.-A secondary battery plate is constructed with a foundation or body A of animal wool or hair, which is felted with the fibres lying as far as possible transversely to the surface of the plate and is saturated with the usual lead oxides or other active material. The wool &c. may be arranged in layers on each side of a core or web of lead, antimonial lead, or other suitable metal wires or bars B connected to the outer conducting- frame C. The plate is stiffened by mixing the active material with china clay &c. The saturation of the body with the active material is carried out under increased or reduced pressure.
Patent GB-190309624-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Airtight Boxes or Cases for Containing Provisions and the like.
Inventor: BERNAT HENRI
Filed: 1903-04-28
Granted: 1904-03-03
Abstract: 9624. Bernat, H., and Julien, A. April 28. Airtight metal boxes or cases for preserving provisions &c. are rendered capable of being refilled when empty. The cylindrical box, open at one end, has a flanged cover b and a similar flanged part c enclosing the lower half of the box. An india-rubber ring d is placed between the two flanges. The hollow ring f of semi-elliptical section, divided into two equal parts by a hinge, presses the flanges against the india-rubber ring when the ends are drawn together by a suitable fastening, such as a bent lever.
Patent GB-190310244-A (GB)
Title: Cloak, Convertible into a Float, Hammock Bed or Stretcher
Inventor: HALLER PHILIP
Filed: 1903-05-05
Granted: 1903-11-19
Abstract: 10,244. Haller, P., and Ellis, J. T. May 5. Litters, ambulance.-Relates to a cloak convertible into a stretcher, hammock, bed, or float, for use by military men, travellers, and sportsmen, and also by ladies and gentlemen for cycling, driving, motoring, fishing, golfing, shooting, and walking. An approximately-circular cloak is formed from a Y-shaped body piece a and two wings b, in waterproof cloth, macintosh, leather, &c. The opening down the front terminates in a neck opening, which is finished off with a stand, fall, roll, or storm collar. The wings are provided with hand holes and protecting flaps c. A lattice d, e, formed of three longitudinal and three cross strips of webbing or leather, is provided on the inside of the back, and two cross strips f, divided centrally and provided with clasps, are provided on the inside of the front. The ends of the cross strips are looped, to receive hammock ropes or stretcher poles. The lateral longitudinal strips of lattice are extended to form arm slings. The lattice is covered by lining, which forms a series of expanding pleat pockets, which may be filled with hay, straw, grass, &c., to form a mattress. A large pocket is provided on each side of the front opening. The lining may cover india-rubber &c. airtight and water-tight pouches, to form bed or float. The lining is pleated close to the lower border at g and strengthened by loops terminating the three longitudinal lattice strips, and pleats h are formed by facings on each side below the lower strip f, to receive stretcher or hammock traverses. The wings b serve as coverings for the bed, stretcher, or hammock.
Patent GB-190312768-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Metallic Railway Ties or Sleepers.
Inventor: SEITZ CHARLES SUMNER
Filed: 1903-06-06
Granted: 1903-07-16
Abstract: 12,768. Seitz, C. S. Nov. 14, A.D. 1902, [date applied for under Patents Act, A.D. 1901]. Sleepers or ties f o r railways are formed as metallic troughs 1, the sides of which may be cut away at 4 for lightness. The ends of the sleepers are provided with laterally-projecting seats 5 for the rails, which are formed by bending down cut portions of the sides, thus forming shaped recesses to receive the rails. The rails are secured in any lateral position in these recesses by sliding clamps 10, shaped as shown in Fig. 4, to fit over the sides of the sleeper, and provided with inclined parts 11, 12 to engage the rail flange. These clamps may be adjusted, to vary the gauge of the rails, by means of bolts passing through the slots 13, and they are also secured to the sleeper by vertical bolts 18, which may be long enough to pass through bridge timbers &c. The sleepers are slotted at 2 to provide drainage when filled with ballast, or to receive and form anchor pieces when on a cement foundation. The inclined parts 11 of the clamps 10 are recessed at 16 to fit over the fish bolts at the rail joints.
Patent GB-190313276-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in, or connected with, Out-door Seats.
Inventor: BOND CHARLES ACTON
Filed: 1903-06-13
Granted: 1904-04-14
Abstract: 13,276. Bond, C. A., and Bond, H. June 13 Seats and seat backs.-To ensure that a dry surface is always obtainable upon omnibus seats, the seat is provided with a revolving surface A composed of a number of wooden, metal, papier mÔchÚ, or other slats a connected by flexible bands or linked connections b which move over the seat proper c. Rollers e may be provided at the front and rear edges of the seat and may be mounted in the side pieces of the seat frame. Projections may be provided on the surface A for moving it into the desired position, or, where reversible backs are fitted, the surface may have a pivotal connection d' with the back so that the surface is moved on reversing the back. Where the seats are designed to hold more than one person, a separate revolving surface is provided for each person. The revolving surface may be applied to existing seats. The Provisional Specification also states that the seats proper may be grooved to form guideways for the revolving surface.
Patent GB-190313682-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Manufacture of Glue and Gelatine from Bones.
Inventor: HILBERT HERMANN
Filed: 1903-06-19
Granted: 1903-07-23
Abstract: 13,682. Hilbert, H. June 19. Glue; gelatine.-In extracting glue and gelatine from bones by boiling, a colourless product is obtained by stirring into the liquid containing the bone flour bleaching-agents such as sulphurous acid, sulphites, or bisulphites, with other acids or with other sulphurous or hydrosulphurous compounds, nascent hydrogen, hydrogen peroxide, and the like. The carbon dioxide, which is produced when acids are employed, is led off, and the glue and gelatine gradually extracted by boiling at atmospheric or higher pressure. The residual bone flour is separated off by filtration &c., and, if desired, again subjected to the process.
Patent GB-190314930-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Couplings for Colliery Trams or Corves.
Inventor: THOMAS GEORGE
Filed: 1903-07-06
Granted: 1903-08-13
Abstract: 14,930. Thomas, G., and Bond, J. July 6. Couplings, non- automatic.- o prevent the pin of an ordinary D- coupling for trams or corves from being jerked out, the ring B has a flattened part C adapted to pass through the jaws of a lug D suitably fixed to the upper arm of the D. When within the eye F, the ring, which is of greater diameter than the distance between the jaws, is turned, and so locks the pin. In one modification, the ring has V-grooves engaging with a corresponding lug, and, in a second, an open ring is used and its meeting ends have chisel-shaped edges engaging with rectangular chisel-edged jaws formed on the lug.
Patent GB-190319822-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Machines for Making Thread or Yarn Sample Cards.
Inventor: WILKINSON ALFRED
Filed: 1903-09-15
Granted: 1904-10-15
Abstract: 19,822. Wilkinson, A. Sept. 15. Winding-machines.-Relates to the attachment of the thread or yarn to the cards, or other foundation sheets, in making thread or yarn sample cards, as with the machine described in Specification No. 26,220, A.D. 1902. The machine is driven by the handle 10, Figs. 1 and 2, which, with the eccentric 8 to which it is attached, rotates upon the axis 6. Rotation of the eccentric 8 operates the gumming-pad 4 when the loose lever 60 on the shaft 7 is coupled by the milled-head screw 61 to the part 62 of the lever 63, itself rigidly secured by the set-screw 64 to the rocking shaft 7. The dabber 4, which is the full width of the card, is alternately charged with adhesive in the vessel 9 and brought into contact with the yarn wound on the card mounted on the cylinder 2, so as to secure them together. The cylinder 2 is rotated, between the applications of adhesive, by the movements of the shaft 7 in depressing the dabber 4. This causes the arm 21 to strike the tail of the lever 15 so as to actuate, through the pawl 14, the ratchet-wheel 12. This drives the cylinder-shaft 6, preferably through the friction disc 18, the use of which allows the cylinder to be set in any position. The yarn is wound on the card by rotating the handle 10 in the opposite direction, the pawl 40, Fig. 3, engaging with the notched collar 42 fixed to the shaft 6. The lever 60 is previously uncoupled from the lever 63, so that the eccentric 8 does not operate the shaft 7. In winding, any knot in the yarn presses on the feeling-pins 30, between which the threads pass, thus raising the arm 39 and allowing the weighted end 37 of the pawl 14, hitherto supported by the cord 35 attached to the lever 36, to fall. The pawl 14 engages with the ratchetwheel 12 and the resulting retardation of the shaft 6 by the friction disc 18, under the pressure of the spring 20, indicates the pressure of the knot. Before winding, the stop stud 50 is moved into the position 50<a> so as to limit the movement of the lever 15. The cut ends of the threads, previous to glueing, are drawn under the coils of yarn.
Patent GB-190328511-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Hypodermic Syringes
Inventor: KARST CARL OTTO WILLIAM
Filed: 1903-12-28
Granted: 1904-02-04
Abstract: 28,511. Karst, C. O. W. Dec. 28. Syringes; disinfecting.-The glass piston 4 of the syringe has a longitudinal perforation 5, and works in the lower graduated part of the glass cylinder 1, the upper part 8 being funnel-shaped and adapted to be closed by the thickened portion x of the piston, on the descent of the same. The piston is reduced below the part x for a portion of its length, and an antiseptic liquid may be introduced into the space y, an annular projection 7 of the piston having flat sides to enable the piston to be readily grasped and depressed in the cylinder. The base 2 of the cylinder is arched upwards, the lower end 6 of the piston being correspondingly shaped. The outwardly-extending flange 3 of the base 2 allows the cylinder to be stood upright on a table while it is being charged with the injection liquid.
Patent GB-190401293-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and connected with Photographic Developing and like Apparatus
Inventor: DORR GEORGE HENRY
Filed: 1904-01-18
Granted: 1904-03-10
Abstract: 1293. Dorr, G. H. Jan. 18. Developing; fixing; dark boxes.-Photographic plates to be developed and fixed are mounted on the sides of discs which are rotated so as to immerse the plates in the solution. A dark box is used to transfer the plates from the camera to the developing - apparatus. Fig. 2 is a cross - section of the developing - apparatus, and Fig. 3 is a side view. The plates are held on the sides of the discs d by tongues o bent over, and a spring p pressing up against the plate, the spring being designed to facilitate insertion and removal of the plates. The discs are mounted on an axis e furnished with an external crank f by which the discs are rotated to immerse the plates in succession in the solution in the lower half a of the casing. The solutions are introduced by the light-trapped funnel r and are drawn off by a tap with a lighttrap v. The dark box y, Fig. 4, consists of a chamber capable of containing the developing-apparatus and dark slide, or the like, with sleeves for introducing the hands for manipulating the plates, and windows for guiding the movements of the hands.
Patent GB-190403425-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and connected with the Cooling and Charging of Explosion Engines or Motors.
Inventor: SPENCER ALFRED JAMES CAPE
Filed: 1904-02-11
Granted: 1904-10-20
Abstract: 3425. Spencer, A. J. C. Feb. 11. Gas and explosive - vapour engines, cooling cylinders and heating charge in. To cool the cylinders of explosion engines, and at the same time heat the charge, a chamber b partly or completely surrounds the cylinder. Gases from the carburetter enter the chamber at c, and pass to the cylinder through the valve e and passage d. If preferred, the chamber may be used in conjunction with a series of coiled tubes, arranged around the cylinder, and through which a part or the whole of the gases may be led, or the ordinary water-cooling chamber may be adapted to receive the gases.
Patent GB-190415880-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Safety Guards for Collar and Shirt Ironing Machines and the like.
Inventor: EDEN GEORGE
Filed: 1904-07-18
Granted: 1905-01-26
Abstract: 15,880. Eden, G. July 18. Ironing-machines.-The foot starting-lever of an ironing-machine is constructed of two parts 24, 9, Fig. 7, hinged together at o and normally locked to move as a whole. Should the finger-guard of the machine move towards the roller, the locking- mechanism is thrown out of action, and one part of the lever, being released, allows a spring to shift the driving-belts, and reverse the motion of the roller and table of the machine. The footplate 9 consists of a bell-crank lever, one end 28 of which is normally retained by a roller 27 fitted between the limbs of a stirrup piece 26 pivoted on a lug 25 on the piece 24. Depression of the lever moves the belt-shifter 14 through the medium of the lever 11 against the action of the spring 30, Fig. 1, and starts the machine. Any motion of the finger-guard towards the roller is communicated through the lever 19 and the connecting-rod 22 to the releasing-lever 20, the free end of which lifts the piece 26 and the roller 27, so that it no longer retains the end 28 of the foot-plate. The levers 24, 11 are thus released, and are then moved by the spring 30, which reverses the motion of the machine so that the table 3 comes away from the roller. When the foot pressure is removed, the end 28 is returned to its former position by a spring 31, the rounded form of the end allowing it to pass the locking-roller. The machine is driven by open and crossed belts engaging the fast and loose pulleys 6, 7, 8 as usual. The finger-guard proper is conveniently fitted with springs 33 (which may be connected by a longitudinal piece 33<a>), or may be provided with a hinged strip 34, Fig. 6, controlled by springs 38, the purpose of such addition being to cause the articles returned by the reversal of the machine to pass under the guard instead of curling around the roller.
Patent GB-190417000-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Electro-magnetic Relays.
Inventor: TYER EDWARD
Filed: 1904-08-03
Granted: 1905-06-22
Abstract: 17,000. Tyer, E., Hollins, F. T., and Leake, F. W. Aug. 3. Relays. - Relates .to electromagnetic relays adapted to close or open one or other of two or more circuits according to the strength of the current received. In the form shown in the Figure, a strong current causes the attraction of both armatures b, c, and a weak current attracts the armature b only. When a weak current passes, contact is made at b, b<1>, but if a strong current passes, the screw f, tipped with insulating material, rocks the lever d and withdraws the contact b<1> before contact is made at c, c<1>. Separate electromagnets may be used for the armatures b, c.
Patent GB-190418167-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Machines for Attaching Braid or Binding to Mats.
Filed: 1904-08-22
Granted: 1905-06-29
Abstract: 18,167. Hodder, A. E., and Warp-Pile Weaving Co. Aug. 22. Mat-sewing machines ; lockstitch shuttle sewing- machines ; braiding ; binding edges ; feed ; needle-driving guiding materials ; presser feet ; worksupports.-Relates to machines for attaching braid or binding to coir-yarn and other mats. The mat is placed on a table B and the braid is fed between it and an edge B'. A. frame F, carried by arms E<2> which are slidingly mounted on a shaft E, is provided on its under surface with teeth F'. This frame is pressed on to the mat and secured in position by a screw F<3>. The mat, together with the frame, is fed by teeth on arms G<1>, carried on a frame actuated longitudinally and vertically by cams. The needle-bar slides in inclined guides C' and is actuated by a cam-plate D'. The shuttle is mounted in a race L', Fig. 4, and is driven by a driver K<1> which is oscillated through gearing by a rack reciprocated by a crank and levers. The shuttle-race is carried by a spindle M' which may be moved longitudinally away from the driver for the removal of the shuttle.
Patent GB-190420115-A (GB)
Title: Adjustable School Desk for use of Children or Adults.
Inventor: HUME JOHN HEPBURN
Filed: 1904-09-19
Granted: 1905-03-16
Abstract: 20,115. Hume, J. H. Sept. 19. School desks and seats.- Relates to school desks adj ustable for either children or adults. The desks may be single or dual with frameworks of wood or iron or other metal. Fig. 1 shows a single desk of wood, in which the footrail b may be adjusted in either of the grooves c cut in the wood, and the seat a in any of the grooves d. The seat a comprises two parts, the lower part which engages in the grooves d, and the upper part which is hinged to the lower part and adapted to be rotated to rest against the seat back. The lower part is cut with a semicircular front to allow more room for the scholar when standing, and is also provided with a sliding bolt e which, when pushed outwards, engages in a slot beneath the grooves, thus locking the seat in position.
Patent GB-190423882-A (GB)
Title: A New or Improved Method and Means to serve as an Advertisement, Toy, Game or the like.
Inventor: MANNING WALTER ERNEST
Filed: 1904-11-04
Granted: 1905-04-06
Abstract: 23,882. Manning, W. E. Nov. 4. Puzzles; zoetropes.-Relates to a means for advertising, which may also be used as a toy, game, or puzzle, or as a picture displayer. Fig. 1 shows a back-plate, transparent or otherwise, on which advertisement, picture, puzzle, or other printed or coloured matter is impressed, printed, cut out, or otherwise arranged. A disc, shown in Fig. 2, with slots or perforations, is fixed in front of the plate so that it can be rotated to display the matter on the plates. The arrangement may be worked by hand, or mounted on a bicycle, or otherwise displayed.
Patent GB-190425927-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Rod or Support for Mantles used for Incandescent Gas Lighting.
Inventor: PEGDEN HARRY FORREST
Filed: 1904-11-29
Granted: 1905-03-23
Abstract: 25,927. P e g - den, H. F. Nov. 29. Incandescent gas lamps. - The mantle rod A is formed with an enlarged conical or arrow-shaped head B of refractory material, wire gauze, or coiled wire.