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Patent GB-190300457-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to the Manufacture of Explosives.
Filed: 1903-01-07
Granted: 1903-11-12
Abstract: 457. Kynoch, Ltd., and Cocking, A. T. Jan. 7. Explosives, such as cordite, containing nitroglycerine and guncotton, are more safely manufactured by increasing the volume of the nitroglycerine by dissolving it in alcohol, ether, or other suitable valatile solvent, which does not dissolve guncotton, before hand-mixing the ingredients. The alcohol or other liquid may be added to the guncotton or mixture of guncotton and nitroglycerine before mechanical treatment.
Patent GB-190304504-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Apparatus for Pulling Out Props in Coal Mines and the like.
Inventor: BONSALL ERNEST
Filed: 1903-02-26
Granted: 1903-12-31
Abstract: 4504. Bonsall, E., and Barnes, J. Feb. 26. Hauling out landfast objects; pulleyblocks.-Apparatus for pulling out props in coal mines and the like consists of a single chain - pulley f to take the hauling- chain, mounted in a frame and driven by hand, through spur gearing, as shown, or through worm or other gearing. Running-back is prevented by a reversible pawl m engaging a suitable part of the gearing. A pulley o serves to prevent the chain from leaving its pulley.
Patent GB-190311908-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Phonograph and Similar Records
Inventor: HARRIS VARIAN MORTIMER
Filed: 1903-05-25
Granted: 1903-06-25
Abstract: 11,908. Harris, V. M. May 25. Phonographs &c.- A thin celluloid record, which is easily collapsable for facilitating transport, fits over an expanding metal mandrel, which slides on the tapering mandrel of the phonograph. Fig. 1 shows a longitudinal section, and Fig. 4 a cross-sectional view of the mandrel. The celluloid record 2 fits on a hollow metal cylinder 3 having longitudinally-cut grooves 6, and its ends 4, 5 turned down as shown, thus forming the expanding mandrel.
Patent GB-190314306-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Envelopes.
Inventor: MACHENT HENRY
Filed: 1903-06-27
Granted: 1904-04-28
Abstract: 14,306. Machent, H., and Machent, W. June 27. Envelopes.-To detect an attempt made to open an envelope, a part F is detached from the sealing- flap B except for the points of attachment H, J, K. From the points J, K outward cuts J', K<1> are made, and from the point H a series of zig-zag cuts H<1> extend to the folding-line B'. In closing, the flap is fastened over side members C, D, which are fastened over a member E opposite the flap.
Patent GB-190315532-A (GB)
Filed: 1903-07-14
Granted: 1903-09-24
Abstract: 15,532. Electric and Ordnance Accessories Co., and Hall, R. F. July 14. Dynamos, driving.-Relates to dynamo suspension gear for use in connection with electric lighting-systems for railway carriages and the like. The dynamo a, the spindle of which has a pulley a' driven by a belt c from a pulley b<1> on an axle b, is suspended below the bogie truck by two rings h' carried from parallel shafts h<1>, h'. The latter are suspended by four links g' from a second pair of shafts f<1>, f<2>, which are supported by inverted U-shaped bracket irons e<1> bolted to longitudinal beams d, which may form part of the bogie truck. This method of suspension allows a longitudinal swinging motion of the dynamo, which motion, however, is controlled by an adjustable spring tension device, consisting of a sleeve j<5> passing over the shaft h<1> (where it is retained by a cottar pin), right and left hand screws j<2>, j<1> and a coupling j<3>, and a close-coiled spiral spring i having a hook i<2> for connecting to the underframe. Brass bushes f' and lubricating-holes are provided for the tops of the links, brass bushes h<5> for the four dynamo supports, and split portions g<3>, drawn together by pins, at the bottoms of the links.
Patent GB-190319557-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Means for Raising or Lifting Permanent Way Rails.
Inventor: WRIGHT JOHN
Filed: 1903-09-11
Granted: 1904-02-11
Abstract: 19,557. Wright, J. Sept. 11. Platelayers' tools.-An apparatus for raising or lifting permanent-way rails, is formed of three levers c, d, e pivoted at c<1>, d', e<1> between side frames b secured to a base-plate, and connected together by links f. The end of the lever c is fitted with a roller i which moves in a groove in the base-plate. This roller is covered by a plate j, and then slid under the rail to be raised ; a lever k is then applied to the end of the lever e, and power applied through the system of levers to lift the rail. The lever c is held in any position by inserting a pin h in one of the holes g.
Patent GB-190320985-A (GB)
Title: Improved Variable Cut-off Devices for Steam Engines
Inventor: FAIRWEATHER WALLACE
Filed: 1903-09-30
Granted: 1904-02-18
Abstract: 20,985. Fairweather, W., [Marine Iron Works]. Sept. 30. Valves and valve gear; marine engines.-Steam is admitted to the main valve-chests 1 through ports 25, controlled by expansion valves 7 in supplementary chests. The valves 7 are actuated by rods 8, which receive motion from the oscillating-disc 9 through links 15, connected to a pin 14 which is adjustable in the slide 13. The lever 17, for varying the position of the valves and stroke, is actuated by the rods 19 and bell crank 20, the bell crank being held in position by the rack 23. The valve-rods 8 are kept in alignment by the sleeve 16. A rocking lever 26 carries the lever 17. The arrangement is suitable for horizontal marine engines, and is applicable to other engines.
Patent GB-190321183-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Furnaces for Baking Briquettes made of Ore, Concentrate, or other Material.
Inventor: SIMPKIN WILLIAM
Filed: 1903-10-02
Granted: 1904-08-04
Abstract: 21,183. Simpkin, W. Oct. 2. Drying-furnaces or kilns.-A tunnel furnace for baking briquettes made of ore, concentrate, or other material mixed with water, lime water, or other binder, is provided with rails on which the cars run for carrying the briquettes. Projections on the sides of the cars engage with sand lutes h on the furnace walls, and so divide the furnace into two compartments. The cars are connected end to end by a suitable joint to prevent gases passing from above to below the cars. Air passes below the cars by means of ducts m on each side of the furnace, and serves to keep the undersides of the cars cool. It then passes through ducts n to the space above the cars where it mixes with air supplied under pressure through apertures o, and passes into the combustion chamber b, finally escaping to the stack through apertures p. The furnace is first filled with empty cars, and powdered coal or gas under pressure is turned into the combustion chamber b and ignited in the usual manner. When enough heat is obtained, a car carrying briquettes is introduced at the end a of the furnace, and an empty car is pushed out at the end g. This is continued until the cars reach the combustion chamber, where they are allowed to stay until they are baked. The briquettes are cooled as they leave the furnace by the currents of air, which thus become heated and promote combustion in the chamber b. The combustion chamber, and also a certain length of the furnace, are lined with firebricks and provided with expansion pockets q.
Patent GB-190324310-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Magnetic Inductors or Magneto-electric Machines.
Filed: 1903-11-09
Granted: 1904-03-17
Abstract: 24,310. Akt.-Ges. "Magneta" I' (Electrische Uhren ohne Batterie and ohne ContactÚ). Jan. 20, [date applied for under Patents Act, A.D. 1901]. Magneto-electric machines.-Consists of a magnetic inductor in.which the necessity for moving the induction coil during the operation of the inductor is obviated, because induction currents can only be generated in the coil by means of the armature oscillations. The armature core c is mounted, so as to have a certain amount of play, in a cavity b in the stationary induction coil a. Armature pole-pieces e, of segmental circular or arc-shaped cross-section, are carried across the end faces of the coil a by the core c, and their ends joined by cross-pieces f pivoted on pins g, this axis being perpendicular to those of the core c and the coil a. Each end face of the coil a has two pole-pieces or horns n, s of a magnet m in front of it so that, during the oscillation of the armature core, the dissimilar poles of the inducing- magnet are alternately connected through the stationary coil. Projections on the end pieces f are connected to one end of a reciprocating link, causing the oscillation of the inductor.
Patent GB-190324686-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Elastic Tyre Covers and the Manufacture of the same.
Inventor: GROSE JOSEPH GEORGE
Filed: 1903-11-13
Granted: 1904-10-13
Abstract: 24,686. Grose, J. G. Nov. 13. Tyres, pneumatic &c.-The cover of a pneumatic or other elastic tyre is formed of chrome leather ; a narrow strip B, Fig. 1, forms the tread and is riveted to a wider strip A which surrounds the tyre ; the wider strip being rendered inelastic along its centre by stretching on the former shown in Fig. 3. The former is a disc D, in segments, with rounded edges and having a central conical hole to take a conical plug F sliding on a screw G which may be attached to the table supporting the former. The plug is forced down by a nut H, and when the leather is fully stretched the former is clamped by means of two side rings K held together by bolts J passing through radial slots D'. The pieces of leather to form the wider strip, being joined end to end, are placed on the former while still wet from tanning, and expanded. The former is then clamped, the plug withdrawn, and the leather dried, preferably in a stove, while still on the former. When dry, the inner surface is coated several times with india-rubber solution. When the solution is dry, the strip is ' broken down' in the usual manner, and the tread, which may also be stretched, is attached by bifurcated rivets or other means. The cover is secured to the tyre by rubber solution, or it may be vulcanized on. The clamping-rings for the former may be attached thereto by screws, instead of being bolted together as described.
Patent GB-190325399-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Appliances for use in connection with Phonograph-Records.
Inventor: COWLEY FRANCIS MERRICK
Filed: 1903-11-21
Granted: 1904-10-06
Abstract: 25,399. Cowley, F. M. Nov. 21. Phonographs &c.-An appliance for protecting and marking record cylinders consists of a flanged ring c, fitted over the end of the record, as shown in Fig. 1. The flange b, Figs. 4 and 5, is of such size as not to obstruct the central opening, and may serve to position correctly the record on its mandrel. The ring may be replaced by arms or other projections to grip the record, while the flange may be made of such a depth as not to hide markings previously made on the ends of the records.
Patent GB-190325568-A (GB)
Inventor: SAWYER CHARLES BOGUE
Filed: 1903-11-23
Granted: 1904-01-07
Abstract: 25,568. Sawyer, C. B. Nov. 23. Ironing.-Round the handles of flat-irons, kettles, and the like, are sewn protecting-coverings G made of asbestos cloth, leather, canvas, etc.; on the ends of these are fixed, permanently or removably, clips which support hand-shields A. These shields may be of metal, single as shown in Fig. 3, or double as shown in Fig. 5 ; the lower shield may be perforated. A single shield may also be used, covered with asbestos cloth or other non-conducting material on its lower side.
Patent GB-190327088-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Turbines.
Inventor: THOMPSON WILLIAM PHILLIPS
Filed: 1903-12-10
Granted: 1904-03-24
Abstract: 27,088. Thompson, W. P., [Holzwarth, H.]. Dec. 10. Impact-wheels.-The hub B is fitted with converging discs A spaced apart by bolts G<1> and having peripheral blocks F, or a continuous ring, in which curved slots f are formed. The blades I are hollow and have tangs J adapted to be forced into the curved slots to hold the blades which are further secured by an encircling band K.
Patent GB-190327300-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Bedsteads
Inventor: BAGGETT FRANCIS JOHN
Filed: 1903-12-14
Granted: 1904-02-11
Abstract: 27,300. Baggett, F. J. Dec. 14. Bedsteads. - Bedsteads are ornamented by applying metallic mounts to wooden legs and pillars. A metallic mount A may be supported by a metallic mount C, and above it may be a metallic mount B. Such mounts may be perforated or embossed, or may receive, as at D, panels of wood, glass, velvet, &c.
Patent GB-190327798-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Stop-valves.
Filed: 1903-12-18
Granted: 1904-07-14
Abstract: 27,798. Hopkinson, J., Hopkinson &. Co., J., and Kilburn, R. Dec. 18. Lift valves; seats; spindles.- To avoid the usual strain on the seating floor of a screwdown valve, the valve passage C is fitted with seatings D, D<1> at its upper and lower ends respectively, and is closed by mutually tightening two valves E, N on to them. The main valve E is carried by a sleeve F, attached to a bridgepiece M, and the auxiliary valve N is carried by a spindle 0, which carries at its upper end a screwed sleeve Q attached to a hand-wheel R and gearing in the bridge M. To open the valve, the hand-wheel is rotated and the screwed sleeve first lifts the bridge M and opens the main valve. Then when the bridge is stopped by the nuts on pillars W, it causes the spindle 0 to descend and so to open the auxiliary valve N. In closing, the valve N is first lifted to its seat, and then the valve E is screwed down. To ensure this order of movement, springs may be fitted under the bridge M to help to lift it, or a locking-piece may be carried, by the pillars, under the bridge so that it can be moved sideways, to prevent the passage of a collar S through a central hole, either by hand or by cams attached to one of the pillars L. The Provisional Specification also states that the valve N may be provided with a bye-pass valve by mounting it loosely on the spindle 0, which is provided with a valve and is grooved to permit passage of steam.
Patent GB-190403187-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Articles of Clothing.
Inventor: TABBERER OSMOND
IPC: A41D23/00
Filed: 1904-02-09
Granted: 1904-12-08
Abstract: 3187. Tabberer, 0., Lorrimer, A., Tabberer, G. 0., Lorrimer, M., Shipp, F. S., Tabberer, W. H., and Ellis, J. E. Feb. 9. Shawls.-A shawl is folded about its middle line 8 to make a double thickness. In the inner layer 3 are made armholes 5, the edges of which may be bound with woven fabric 6. Sleeves may be sewn to the armholes so as to hang between the inner and outer thicknesses. The shawl is drawn round the body by a ribbon 10 which passes through a tubular sheath made either by folding over the edge 8 and sewing it down, or by stitching both layers together a short distance from the folded edge.
Patent GB-190403351-A (GB)
Title: Improved Method of Connecting Gas-pipes in a Gas-tight Manner.
Inventor: KLINGER RICHARD
Filed: 1904-02-10
Granted: 1904-03-24
Abstract: 3351. Klinger, R. Feb. 10. Spigot-and-socket joints soldered joints.-Relates to gas-pipe and like joints in which one pipe screws into another, and consists in placing a layer of solder over the screw threads, the ends of the pipes being heated so that the solder is softened, before the pipes are connected together, to ensure a gastight joint.
Patent GB-190403868-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Garment Hooks
Inventor: LAKE EMMA VASHTI
Filed: 1904-02-16
Granted: 1904-03-24
Abstract: 3868. Lake, E. V. Feb. 16. Hooks and eyes.-A hook is provided with a third eye for attaching to the garment, extending beyond the bill so that the stitches will not be accidentally cut. The wire is bent so that one eye D, Figs. 1 and 2, the base shank B, and the bill Care first formed. The wife is then bent under the shank B, back, and under the bill C to form the eye E. The wire is afterwards bent to form the second shank B, the eye D, and the hump F, the wire being finished up as a small hook H, which passes round the back end of the eye E.
Patent GB-190406822-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Furnaces.
Inventor: MURPHY JAMES
Filed: 1904-03-21
Granted: 1904-06-02
Abstract: 6822. Murphy, J. March 21. Smoke-consuming ; air, supplying; ; baffles.-In steam-generator furnaces of the kind shown, heated air is discharged from a hollow bridge 5 into the firebox above the fuel. A baffle arch 11 deflects the products of combustion, which pass over the bridge, on to a pipe 10, which is arranged along the floor of the combustion chamber and conducts air to the vertical chamber contained by the bridge. From this chamber, passages 8 lead through one wall directly to the firebox, while other side pipes 12 discharge air into the front portion of the firebox.
Patent GB-190407122-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Combination-tool for use in Shoeing Horses.
Inventor: KAS JOHANN
Filed: 1904-03-24
Granted: 1904-04-28
Abstract: 7122. Kas, J. March 24. Locking bolts.-In a detachable pin-joint for a combination hand tool for shoeing horses, a pivot v, Fig. 5, is formed at one end with an ordinary head and at the other with a groove x, to receive a springy, so fitted on a cap z that this cap may be fixed on the pin, or removed, by pressure.
Patent GB-190407703-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Railway Wagons.
Inventor: DURRANT WILLIAM THOMAS
Filed: 1904-03-31
Granted: 1905-02-02
Abstract: 7703. Durrant, W. T., and Saward, F. March 31. Wagons.-To increase the carrying capacity of railway wagons, flaps a', b<1>, c' are hinged at d to the sides a, ends b, and doors c respectively, and are held in position when in use by pins e fitting into eyes f which pass through slots in plates g. When the flaps are not in use, they hang outside the wagon, as shown by dotted lines. For securing in this pcsition, hinged flaps k are provided, slots k' in which pass over pieces and are held by pins h. Flaps which hang inside the wagon when not in use may be arranged in a similar manner.
Patent GB-190408177-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Self-acting Mules for Spinning.
Inventor: FITTON WILLIAM
Filed: 1904-04-09
Granted: 1905-02-16
Abstract: 8177. Fitton, W. April 9. Mules.-A gradual progressive movement is imparted to the taking-in rope, so that the wear due to the scrolls is spread throughout the entire length. For this purpose, the scrolls b, c, Fig. 2, are of different size, and carry between them a stud e, which, when the carriage is at the end of its outward run, is brought into a vertical position. The rope h, which is endless, passes round the scroll c, a pulley g on the stud e, the scroll b, guide-rollers n on a bracket m, and a pulley i on a stud k carried by a tightening-device on the carriage square. As the carriage is drawn in, the larger scroll b takes up slightly more rope than the scroll c, this increased length being given out on the outward run, at the end of which the tension in the two lengths h is equalized by a small portion of the rope working round the pulley g. To ensure this movement, the pulley i, also shown in Fig. 4, may rotate in one direction only, a pawl p engaging a ratchet-wheel o preventing reverse movement. The Provisional Specification states that a clip on the carriage, or a flat spring on the half pulley or block on the tightening-device, may be employed to permit progression of the rope in one direction and to prevent its reverse movement ; also, that the scrolls may be of the same size, the progression of the rope being effected as follows :-When the carriage has run out and during backing-off, the backing-off click wheel winds up a chain connecting it to a pulley on a shaft mounted on the carriage, a finger projecting from the click wheel accelerating the motion of the chain. Another pulley on the shaft is thus caused to wind up a chain connected to a clip through which the rope is passed, such clip, which swivels on a rod fixed to the carriage, being thereby caused to grip the rope and to draw it along. After backing-off, the chains are slackened, and a spiral spring, attached to the clip and the carriage, returns the clip, which in this movemen t slides freely on the rope.
Patent GB-190415965-A (GB)
Title: Improvement in the Manufacture of Skip or Basket Nails.
Inventor: FOXALL JOHN
Filed: 1904-07-19
Granted: 1905-05-25
Abstract: 15,965. Foxall, J. July 19. Casting.-The iron or steel heads 4 of bifurcated skip or basket nails are cast on the shanks.
Patent GB-190416548-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Combined Metal-cutting, Drawing, Stamping and Embossing Tools
Inventor: SINCLAIR JOHN
Filed: 1904-07-27
Granted: 1905-06-15
Abstract: 16,548. Sinclair, J. July 27. Embossing; punching ; stamping.-In apparatus for stamping out ring covers for tin canisters &c. the dies are so arranged that the discs cut out are formed into box lids &c. instead of being passed away as scrap. As the top die descends, the portion D, Fig. 2, cuts out the disc, which, by means of a spring compression ring and dies D, b<1>, d', is stamped and embossed. The ring is cut out by the portion C of the die, and shaped by means of compression rings c<2>, E and dies e', c<1>. The centre portion D of the upper die is connected to the outer portiou e<3> by a shank d' and nut e<6>. In a modification, the portion d<1> of the die D is replaced by a die F, Fig. 4, with a shank f<1> passing through the hollow shank d<7> and controlled by a spring d<10> The Provisional Specification states that two or more rings and a stamped central disc may be made in one operation.
Patent GB-190424911-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Wrapper for Rolls of Money.
Inventor: BOULT ALFRED JULIUS
Filed: 1904-11-16
Granted: 1905-11-16
Abstract: 24,911. Boult, A. J., [Fietz, E. F.]. Nov. 16. Wrappers; parcelling coins.-A wrapper for containing coins has one or more slots b to enable the contents to be counted, and is strengthened by means of a strip c, Figs. 1 and 2, of transparent material, such as gelatine or celluloid, which is pasted across the slots. Fig. 3 shows a modification in which the wrapper is made in two thicknesses, the strip c being pasted between them. Coloured discs may be placed at intervals between the coins in the wrapper to facilitate counting.
Patent GB-190426467-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Bins for use in Stores and like Places.
Inventor: WEST ARNOLD JOHN
Filed: 1904-12-05
Granted: 1905-02-23
Abstract: 26,467. West, A. J. Dec. 7, A.D. 1903, [date applied for under Pa!ents Act, A.D. 1901]. Bins.-Each bin swings by arms 14 pivoted at 15 to partitions which carry forked brackets 19 for sliding studs 20 fixed to the bin sides at the centres of curvature of the top edges thereof. To dismount the bin, the arms 14 are disconnected and the notch 21 is brought into engagement with the drop front 16 of the counter, whereupon the studs 19 can be lifted from their bearings. A sample receptacle fitting in a flanged base-plate 22 fixed to the front of the bin is formed of a frame 24 with a transparent curved front. An aperture at the back is closed by a lid 25.
Patent GB-190427812-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Pneumatic Truss for Personal Wear.
Inventor: SHERMAN JAMES JORDAN
Filed: 1904-12-20
Granted: 1905-12-14
Abstract: 27,812. Sherman, J. J. Dec. 20. Trusses.-A pneumatic truss pad consists of a metal back-plate D, the edges of which are turned over so as to hold securely in place an outer cover G, the edge of which encloses a round steel spring F. A thin rubber bladder or inner tube H is provided with a valve L projecting through the back-plate, and may be inflated by an ordinary cycle pump. The truss spring E is attached to the back-plate by means of threaded studs K. The Provisional Specification also describes a modification in which the outer cover is held in place by a flat spring provided with projections which take into slots in the upturned edge of the back-plate.