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Patent GB-190206689-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and connected with Road Travelling Wheels of Motor Vehicles.
Inventor: RICHARDSON SAM THOMAS
Filed: 1902-03-19
Granted: 1903-02-26
Abstract: 6689. Richardson, S. T., and Price, R. March 19. Bolts and washers.-Relates to means for securing a motor-driven gear-wheel to the wooden spokes of a travelling wheel of a motor road vehicle. In the form shown in Figs. 1 and 3, the gear-wheel A is secured to the spokes B by eyebolts C, each of which comprises a thin wide part c<1> bent round a spoke, and two semi-cylindrical screwed ends c<3>, c<4> adapted to pass through a hole in the gear-wheel to receive a screw-nut E. The intermediate tapered parts c<5> are fitted with a correspondingly-shaped collar or washer which, on screwing up the nut E, tightens the eye-bolt on to the spoke. In modifications, a peg F may pass through the spoke and the part c'; the eye-bolt may be split at the middle point of the part c<1> ; and each end of the eye-bolt may be a screwed cylindrical bolt which projects through a corresponding hole in the gear-wheel. Fig. 6 shows the bolt formed as a hook c<10> on to which fits a collar D' adapted to take against the bolt B when the nut E is screwed up.
Patent GB-190210941-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Venetian or such like Blinds
Inventor: GOVER HENRY CHARLES
Filed: 1902-05-13
Granted: 1903-04-09
Abstract: 10,941. Gover, H. C. May 13. Window blinds. - Relates to venetian blinds in which the aths are collected at the top. The laths are connected by shoes d<1> to alternate rivets c<1> of chains which work in grooved tubes or grooves at the sides .of the window. When the blind is pulled up, the tube or grooves hold the links of the chain in line until they reach the top, when they reach an open part of the tube and fall to the right or left, as indicated in Fig. 7. The grooves in the tubes are set aside at e, above which point the laths collect. At this point-a spring finger is pivoted. This finger supports the laths by means of the rivets c', until it is displaced successively by pulling down the laths. The usual tilting-arrangement is used.
Patent GB-190211770-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Dyeing and Embossing Hat Bodies and in Apparatus therefor.
Inventor: RANSFORD ROBERT BOLTON
Filed: 1902-05-23
Granted: 1903-03-26
Abstract: 11,770. Ransford, R. B., [Mehler, J., and Rey, J. M.]. May 23. Embossing.-Hat bodies are dyed by placing them between two perforated metal forms d, f and forcing the dye liquor through the entire thickness of the felt by means of a circulating-pump k, connected with the vat a by a pipe h and with the interior of the form d by a pipe j. Embossed or relief designs may be produced at the same time by placing between every two hat bodies a form of metal or india-rubber cut out to the required design, the upper form f being similarly cut out.
Patent GB-190213320-A (GB)
Title: Bee-hive
Inventor: REID ALEXANDER
Filed: 1902-06-12
Granted: 1903-03-19
Abstract: 13,320. Reid, A. June 12. Beehives.-Relates to the construction of a hive, and to detail improvements in connection therewith. Fig. 3 shows a view of a hive with the front removed and with the roof, which is hinged, shown in its raised position and supported by a stay F<2> pivoted at J and connected by a pin I<2> with a block G<2> on the hive body. The sides A, which are also removable to facilitate manipulation of the frames, are provided with grooves u for supporting three tiers of frames. A nucleus hive having a separate alighting-board and entrance is arranged at the back of the main hive. An alighting- board is arranged beneath the hive, with an opening communicating by a passage with the back of that part of the hive in which the frames are placed. An opening covered with perforated zinc is made in the front part of the floor board, and serves the purpose of a ventilator and front entrance. Removable pieces of wood are provided for closing or regulating this opening. A covered passage with queen and drone traps leads from this front entrance to a removable shutter L<2>, so that the top part of the hive can be used for swarm-catching. The frames are formed with a saw cut in the top for the insertion of the comb foundation, which is then secured by a metal clamp. The top and bottom bars of the frames are grooved for the insertion of dividing-strips of wood, so that the honey can be taken out in the form of sections. The side bars of the frames are prolonged below the bottom bar, to afford a bee space when the frames are resting either on, the bottom board or on the top of one another.
Patent GB-190222707-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Vices of Linotype Machines.
Inventor: LOCK WILLIAM HENRY
Filed: 1902-10-18
Granted: 1903-08-27
Abstract: 22,707. Lock, W. H., [Mergenthaler Linntype Co.]. Oct. 18. Linotype machines.-Means for adjusting the movable vice jaw of a Mergenthaler or similar linotype machine is shown. The movable jaw is connected to a graduated slide or bar C, and also to a circumferentially-toothed rod A passing through a support m<3> and locked by means of a toothed pin B movable vertically in the support m<3>. The teeth on the lower part of the pin B are cut away so that the rod A is disengaged without lifting the pin entirely from the support m<3>. The pin B is operated by means of a rock-shaft E provided with a handle and a crank-arm E connected by a link D to the pin, and the jaw is set by sliding the bar C in or out.
Patent GB-190223853-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Automatic Musical Instruments.
Inventor: DICKSON WILLIAM KENNEDY-LAURIE
Filed: 1902-10-31
Granted: 1903-10-29
Abstract: 23,853. Dickson, W. K. L. Oct. 31. Automatic instruments.-Music is automatically produced from the strings or wires of harps, zithers, and the like, or from other sound-producers such as bells and gongs, by means of a moving music record and dropping pellets or other suitable particles falling through the perforations in the music sheet or record. In the stringed instrument shown in Figs. 1 and 2, the pellets i employed to strike the inclined wires a are carried in the hopper d, to which they are fed continuously from the trough q by an elevator screw r. The fluted drum g carries the pellets round, and delivers them to the tubes m when the perforations in the music sheet l pass over the openings k. The fluted drum carries collars, which divide the drum into sections corresponding to the pairs of wires a for the notes. The music rollers may be actuated by a handle or other means, and the feed-drum may be driven from one of the music rollers. To modulate the sound, the graduated shield 3 consisting of several layers of muslin, silk, or the like is moved over the wires by the handle 8 or by a pedal or other convenient means ; or, instead of graduating the thickness of the muslin &c., a single piece to be stretched to varying degrees may be employed. The shutter 9 controlled by the handle 10 closes the openings k at the bottom of the hopper. In a modification, the pellets are pushed along a grooved table, and are dropped on to the strings by the music record. According to the Provisional Specification, the pellets may be replaced by mercury, the shutter at the bottom of the feed-hopper may be opened by a governor when the instrument is in operation, and the instrument may be actuated by an electromotor, clockwork, a falling weight, or a pedal.
Patent GB-190226422-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Apparatus for Heating Tar, Pitch, Bitumen, or other similar Material.
Inventor: JENNINGS THOMAS JOHN
Filed: 1902-12-01
Granted: 1903-10-01
Abstract: 26,422. Jennings, T. J., and Pownall, P. E. Dec. 1. Cauldrons, asphalt and like. - Apparatus for boiling tar, pitch, bitumen, or other similar material comprises a casing b having a chimney d and a fire grate c and containing a pan a in which the material is placed. To secure more even heating of the pan and more complete consumption of the gases from the fire, one or more baffle-plates e, e<1> are placed in the space between the casing and the pan.
Patent GB-190300184-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Concentrating Ores and Apparatus therefor.
Inventor: ELMORE ALEXANDER STANLEY
Filed: 1903-01-03
Granted: 1903-12-03
Abstract: 184. Elmore, A. S. Jan. 3. Washing ores &c.-Relates to the oil process of concentrating ores, especially oxidizable ores, such as tellurides. The pulp of ore and water is circulated through rotary pumps c or similar appliances and vessels f, and thereby mixed with oil &c. admitted through pipes d. A layer of oil is maintained on the tops of these and other vessels by partitions h to prevent access of air. The overflow from these vessels f is led by troughs i to settling-vessels k, whence the oil and mineral flow over the edge at n through a launder to the receptacle o, while water and tailings pass from the bottom through a pipe m to a second mixing-set, or to waste. Preferably the oil is heated prior to separation from the mineral by steam-jacketing the launder, but it may be thinned by a volatile solvent. Separation is effected in a centrifugal separator p or in a filter-press. If the oil has been heated, it is cooled before re-use, preferably by blowing cold air through it, and this may be done by admitting cold air at q' to the pipe, which delivers oil from the separator to the storage tank q.
Patent GB-190303069-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Apparatus for Mechanically Milking Animals.
Inventor: PADFIELD CHRISTOPHER SAMSON
Filed: 1903-02-09
Granted: 1903-12-10
Abstract: 3069. Padfield, C. S. Feb. 9. Cow-milkers.-Relates to machines in which the teats of the animals are pressed between moving rollers and stationary plates. A rectangular frame a is hinged at a<1> to an adjustable bracket c<1> provided with antifriction rollers c<2> and a balanced and pivoted catch c, the lower end of which enters holes b<2> in the supporting-standard b. The frame a is maintained in a horizontal position by a spring d. On the ends of two transverse spindles e are rigid discs f, in which are rotatably mounted the ends of several rollers g. The rollers may be mounted at the outer ends of spring-controlled arms or curved springs, the inner ends of which are pivoted to the discs or fixed to blocks on them, respectively. One of the spindles e is mounted in blocks j, which slide in slots in the frame a and are adjusted by means of a ratchet bar k or other device. Bevel-wheels on the ends of the spindles e are rotated in opposite directions by bevel-pinions carried by a shaft mounted at the side of the frame a and rotated by means of a handle. The two pairs of teats are pressed between the rollers g and curved adjustable plates m, which may be controlled by springs. The plates m and rollers g are covered with rubber or other yielding material. The frame carries guards n to protect and support the udder, and other guards to cover the bevel-gear or any other part of the apparatus. Fig. 5 shows a form of roller g which may be easily removed, a spring g<3> and spindle g<1> being fitted into a recess at each end. The bottom of the milk pan p, which is carried by flanges on the depending ends a<6> of the frame, is curved to prevent spilling of the milk. The standard b may be mounted on a flat-bottomed milk pan, which is provided with a guard to prevent splashing ; or the feet b<1> may be provided with wheels or rollers.
Patent GB-190306018-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Handle for Interchangeable Garden Tools.
Inventor: MAGEE WILLIAM VICTOR
Filed: 1903-03-16
Granted: 1903-05-07
Abstract: 6018. Magee, W. V. March 15, A.D. 1902, [date applied for under Fatents Act, A.D. 1901]. Gardening appliances; hoes, hand; rakes, hand.- A handle for various garden tools, shown in Fig. 3 as applied to a potato-hoe blade and in Fig. 5 to a rake, is provided with a goose-necked portion B, and a depending member B'. The latter is cut out upon its inner surface with a shoulder D and a seat-portion D<1>. The tool blade is formed with a recess g to fit the shoulder D, and is fixed to the handle by the spring clamping-bar E, which fits against the seat-portion D' and is held by the setscrews F and H.
Patent GB-190307983-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or connected with the Electrical Insulation of Metal Pieces.
Inventor: DAVY WILLIAM JAMES
Filed: 1903-04-06
Granted: 1904-02-11
Abstract: 7983. Davy, W. J. April 6. Insulation. -Relates to the insulation of attached metal pieces. The Figure shows the invention as applied to a terminal. The metal parts a, b are secured together by a bolt e, on which is threaded a metal washer c fitting inside an enlarged hole in the plate a so as to leave an air space between it and the bolt, and dished to receive insulating mica washers f backed by a metal washer. The parts a, b are also separated by washers f as shown.
Patent GB-190308655-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Clamp for Railroad Rails.
Inventor: WHITE ANDREW M
Filed: 1903-04-16
Granted: 1903-07-16
Abstract: 8655. White, A. M. April 16. Rail joints.-Relates to a clamp, embodying simultaneously the salient features of a rail chair and fishplates. Three views of the clamp are shown. The side 4 is made at the upper face to lie flush with the rail-head, thus preventing battering of the rail ends, and flattening of the car wheels. This also reduces the noise and vibration incident to wheels passing over rail joints. The side 2 works on a joint, and Fig. 3 shows it turned clear for placing under the rail.
Patent GB-190317966-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Apparatus for the Manufacture of Lace and like Fabrics.
Inventor: BIRKIN THOMAS ISAAC
Filed: 1903-08-19
Granted: 1903-09-24
Abstract: 17,966. Birkin, T. I., Birkin, R. L., and Birkin, C. W., [trading as Birkin & Co.]., [MalhÞre freres]. Aug. 19. Braiding - machines; lace and lace -making.- Relates to improvements on the machine described in Specification No. 11,411, A.D. 1894. The beaters b at or about the place where cluny spots &c. are to be made are supported at their upper ends by separators a which prevent the beaters from being pulled together. To prevent the threads from sticking together and becoming entangled, they pass over supports h arranged as near to the spindle f as possible. When two threads cross, the supports h cause the tension to increase, and consequently break any fibres which may be causing the crossing threads to stick together.
Patent GB-190319173-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Wall Plugs or the like
Inventor: HADDAN REGINALD
Filed: 1903-09-05
Granted: 1904-01-14
Abstract: 19,173. Haddan, R., [Sainte, A.]. Sept. 5. Nails, sockets for; dowel pins.-The wall plug a, which is adapted for insertion into a socket d, is bored in part along its longitudinal axis to form a recess b for the reception of a tapering plug c, slits e being also formed at the rear end, so that when the plug a is inserted as shown in Fig. 2, and driven home to the position shown in Fig. 3, the plug c, which abuts against the rear of the recess d, or against a hard surface placed therein, will expand the rear part of the plug a, thus securely fastening it. The plug a may be of any section, and, to prevent splitting, a groove may be formed in it at the ends of the slits e, or perforations may be formed through it at the ends of the slits.
Patent GB-190320094-A (GB)
Title: An Appliance for use in Germinating Seeds
Inventor: PROCTOR JOHN
Filed: 1903-09-18
Granted: 1904-08-18
Abstract: 20,094. Proctor, J. Sept. 18. Germination, assisting.-An appliance for use in germinating seeds consists of an adjustable bracket for supporting boards and the like (on which pots, boxes, seed frames, &c. are placed) over the hotwater pipes of hot-houses, conservatories, &c. Fig. 1 shows the shape of the bracket, which consists of two separable parts made of band iron. The yoke 1, which is placed on the hot-water pipe, is provided with forked ends 2, 3 adjustable in recesses in the vertical ends of the head 4.
Patent GB-190321691-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Shutter Operating Attachments for Photographic Cameras.
Inventor: MULHOLLAN WILLIAM EDWARD
Filed: 1903-10-08
Granted: 1904-08-11
Abstract: 21,691. Mulhollan, W. E. Oct. 8. Shutters.-In a clockwork device which can be removably attached, to any camera for the purpose of automatically operating the shutter at a predetermined time, the winding-post 10, Fig. 3, extends oat through the easing A, and carries a pointer 11, Fig. 2. The pointer is turned to point to one of the divisions 13 on the graduated dial 12 according to the time desired to elapse before the shutter is operated, and so winds up the clockwork B to the desired extent. When the pointer arrives at the division marked " snap " the stud 16, Figs. 3 and 4, on the axis of the winding-post 10 engages the foot 22 of the lock lever 17, forcing it against the tension of its spring 20, and carrying the head 18 of the lever out of engagement with the locking-hook section 25 of the pivoted lever arm 24. The latter is urged by the spring 24<a> to operate the shutter either by moving a lever arm 27 as in Fig. 1, or by depressing a button, or by squeezing a rubber ball against the fixed arm 23, the casing A- being suitably attached according to the mode of operating the shutter. Simultaneously, a pin 26<a> on the arm 24 actuates a spring hammer to sound a bell or gong, and the clockwork stops when the pointer 11 arrives at the division marked "stop " on the dial.
Patent GB-190322262-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Shirt Cuffs.
Inventor: PATTINSON JOSEPH WILLIAM
Filed: 1903-10-15
Granted: 1904-08-04
Abstract: 22,262. Pattinson, J. W. Oct. 15. Shirt cuffs. - A means for attaching shirt cuffs to the wristbands of shirts consists of a tab c which is attached to or formed with the cuff a, and provided with a buttonhole to engage on a stud or button on the wristband b. By this means, the cuff may be readily reversed, and either edge a', a<2> exposed.
Patent GB-190324381-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Gauge and Scribing Tool
Inventor: BARNETT DANIEL MITCHELL
Filed: 1903-11-10
Granted: 1904-06-23
Abstract: 24,381. Barnett, D. M. Nov. 10. Contour and profile gauges.-In a gauge for carpenters and plasterers, and for taking the profile of faces &c., a number of needles or rods A are capable of sliding, and of being secured, when adjusted, between the base of the frame B and a plate D. The plate E on the plate D has forked ends engaging the uprights of the frame B, and is depressed by a flat spring and a screw C. The needle ends may be bent at right-angles and pointed, and used for setting-out mitre and other angles &c. ; two needles may be used for describing circles, or the needles may be graduated and one edge of the plate D numbered with the numbers of the wires, to permit of the reading-off and reproduction of any contour.
Patent GB-190324415-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Separating Liquids of Different Density.
Filed: 1903-11-10
Granted: 1904-01-28
Abstract: 24,415. Niclausse, J.. and Niclausse, A. April 27, [date applied for under Patents Act, A.D. 1901]. Decanting.-An apparatus for separating liquids of different densities, specially applicable to the separation of lubricating-oils from condensed water intended to be used as feedwater, is constructed as follows :-In a form for use inside the boiler, Fig. 1, the water passes in the direction of the arrows. The oil rises in the compartments g, travels through the orifices h towards the pipe i, and is withdrawn through the pipe l. Suitable forms for use outside the boiler are also described.
Patent GB-190405108-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Means for Fastening and Closing Boxes and other Receptacles.
Inventor: LEHMANN ERNST PAUL
Filed: 1904-03-01
Granted: 1904-06-16
Abstract: 5108. Lehmann, E. P. March 1. Fastenings for boxes &c. The cord, band, or strap b, Fig. 2, is passed through holes e in one side of the box a, over the lid c, and in and out of holes f, g in the opposite side. The ends are fastened to the handle d, which may be placed beneath the cord, as shown in Fig. 2, or the cord may be secured to the box or lid by hooks, buttons, or lugs. In the modification shown in Fig. 4, the cord passes also through holes h in the remaining sides of the box, and crosses the corners of the lid. In another modification, a single string is used, fastened at one end to one side of the box, and at the other end to the handle d. Two or more of such single strings may be used.
Patent GB-190408917-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Petrol Gauge and Tank Filler for Motor Cars
Inventor: DAVISON AUGUSTINE CAMPBELL
Filed: 1904-04-19
Granted: 1905-02-16
Abstract: 8917. Davison, A. C. April 19. Liquid levels, indicating.-In a combined petrollevel indicator and tank filler for a motor car, the petrol tank j, Fig. 1, placed underneath the driver's seat, communicates with the rectangular or semicircular funnel d by means of a metal tube i and gauge glass h. The funnel is attached to the dashboard, as shown, and is fitted with a hinged lid and gauze strainer. The joints between the ends of the gauge glass and the funnel and tube i are made in the manner shown in Fig. 2, with washers k, k<1> of cork or other suitable material, the joints being tightened by means of a nut l screwed into the end of the gauge-glass protector. The end of the tube i is tightened against a similar washer.
Patent GB-190409685-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Gas Burners
Filed: 1904-04-27
Granted: 1904-09-15
Abstract: 9685. Alliance Industrielle Soc. Anon. May 5, A.D. 1903, [date applied for under Patents Act, A.D. 1901]. Incandescent gas burners. -The gas-supply pipe 1, Fig. 1, has a flaring mouth 2, into which nozzles 5, for admitting compressed air, are screwed at a suitable angle to give a whirling movement to the gas and air, about equal volumes of gas and compressed air being supplied, a larger quantity of air being drawn in through holes 7. The mixture may then pass through a narrowed part 8 of the mixing-chamber 6, which part is omitted if air of very low pressure only is used, past an inverted conical divider 9, to fixed mixing-vanes 10,11, which whirl the gas in opposite directions, and still further intimately mix it, after which the gas passes out through the gauze 13 with sufficient pressure to horizontally expand or spread the flame to a slight degree.
Patent GB-190410668-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Mattresses.
Inventor: HETZEL GREGOR
Filed: 1904-05-09
Granted: 1904-06-09
Abstract: 10,668. Hetzel, G. May 9. Matresses.-The head part of the mattress may be raised and fixed in any desired position, so that bolsters may in some cases be dispensed with. The whole mattress is supported on a fixed frame P, above which is supported a divided frame J, the two parts of which are hinged together. The longer part of the upper frame is connected by guide-bolts K with the fixed frame, the shorter part being similarly connected to an adjustable frame H. A roller F, attached near the centre of the frame H, rests on a lifting-bar A which is firmly attached to a shaft D mounted in the frame P. When the shaft is rotated by a detachable key, the bar A is raised, carrying with it the frame H and the upper part of the mattress. The bar is held in position by pawls and ratchet-wheels at the ends of the shaft. The roller F is held against the bar by a sliding piece E. The mattress M may be supported by springs L which rest on belts attached to the frames P, H ; or the springs may be arranged between the frames P, H, J.
Patent GB-190416419-A (GB)
Title: A New or Improved Process for Treating Steel and Armour Plates
Inventor: ENGELS EWALD
Filed: 1904-07-25
Granted: 1904-09-08
Abstract: 16,419. Engels, E. March 21, [date applied for under Patents Act, A.D. 1901]. Tempering.-Steel, armour plates, shot, and shell are toughened by the following treatments :-Heating to incandescence in presence of oxygen or oxygen-yielding material, such as manganese dioxide, cooling in a molten-lead or other bath, then cementation at a lower temperature on the face to be hardened, quenching in oil, and finally annealing at a still lower temperature. The annealing may be dispensed with, or may be followed by quenching in water by the usual douche or immersion methods. Also, mechanical working may be done on the hot or cold metal before cementation, or after annealing, or at buth stages.