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Patent GB-190227404-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Taps for Barrels and the like.
Inventor: BAKER WILLIAM
Filed: 1902-12-12
Granted: 1903-10-29
Abstract: 27,404. Baker, W., and Breakwell, C. H. Dec. 12. Connecting valves and cocks to plates; lift valves; tampering with valves and cocks, preventing.- A tap for a barrel consists of an ordinary cock A mounted on a tube a<1>, which slides in a sleeve B so that the tap can be pushed up against the barrel when not in use. The sleeve is provided with a flanged end E, for receiving the cock, and the flange is fastened to the barrel H, through an intervening washer, by means of screws. The flanged end E is closed by a hinged cover F fastened by a screw pin K, and sealed if necessary. In a modification, the cock a<2> is in the form of a cone having a longitudinal movement and actuated by a cam lever.
Patent GB-190307363-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in, and relating to, the Manufacture of Cream of Tartar.
Inventor: ROUX ULISSE
Filed: 1903-03-30
Granted: 1904-02-11
Abstract: 7363. Roux, U. March 30. Moving-beater apparatus.-In apparatus for making cream of tartar, the crude substances and the usual decolorizing and purifying materials, are mixed with water in the vessel A by a stirring- device B, consisting of vertical and horizontal bars a connected by curved strips b. The stirrer is driven in a direction opposite to that given to the liquid by the steam jets c. When tests taken at the cocks g show that the materials are thoroughly mixed, the liquid is forced out by the steam pressure through the tube h to a copper filtering-vessel F, wherein the contents are kept stirred by a rotary metal rake n.
Patent GB-190307653-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Screwdown Taps.
Inventor: FUNKENSTEIN SEVERYN ISAAC
Filed: 1903-04-02
Granted: 1904-01-28
Abstract: 7653. Funkenstein, S. I. April 2. Lift valves; spindles; casings.-In a screw-down tap, the lower part of the screw-threaded spindle C is bored out, as shown in Fig. 1. The spindle of a loose valve D works in the socket formed in the spindle C, the valve D being prevented from turning round by guides G, working in sockets H in the casing B. When the spindle C is unscrewed, the pressure of the water on the underside of the valve D causes it to lift off its seat.
Patent GB-190314099-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Manifolding-registers.
Inventor: WILLIAMS RUFUS CARTER
Filed: 1903-06-24
Granted: 1904-01-21
Abstract: 14,099. Williams, R. C. Sept. 10, A.D. 1902, [date applied for under Patents Act, A.D. 1901]. Receipts, recording. - Relates to means for feeding the original, copy, and carbon sheets in manifolding- machines, and particularly in registers for producing duplicates or triplicates, one copy of which is usually retained and the others utilized as cashier and customer tickets or slips. The casing or desk 1 is open at the rear end and partially closed at the front end. The original or ledger sheet L is in the form of a roll, which is disposed in a seat 4<a> in a removable holder 4 secured by a latch or detent 5 in the open rear end of the casing. The sheet L passes over a guide-roll 3, through a transverse slot c in the top of the casing, over a writing- tablet c', and between feed-rolls 18, which are held together by springs 20 and can be thrown out of contact by pawls 21. The copy sheets D, D' are in the form of rolls mounted on longitudinal spindles 11, and the sheets pass together through a slot in one side of the casing, between a roughened roll 12 and a presser-roll 14, transversely over the tablet c<1>, and under a tear-off straight edge formed by a lever 23 disposed over an undercut portion 19 of the casing. The rolls 12, 14 are held together by springs 15 and can be thrown out of contact by pawls 16. The sheets D, D<1> are drawn forwards by hand, and the feed is limited by means of a stop disc 12<a> on the roll 12 and a gravity pawl 30, which is tripped by a camlug 3<a> on the roll 3. The roll 12 is connected by worm gearing to one roll 18 for feeding the sheet L, which may pass to a take-up roll, as shown in Fig. 3, or may be torn off in lengths. The roll 3 is connected to the end 23<a> of the lever 23, which carries a gravity pawl 23<x> and a brake 2<y> for cooperation with gear 2 , 25 in connection with rolls 2, 2a, on which the carbon sheets C, C' are wound from gravity rolls 9 disposed in an inclined trough 10 at the front end of the casing. After an entry is made, the lever 23 is lifted to effect a slight feed of the sheets C, C' and to trip the pawl 30, and the sheets D, D' are partially withdrawn to move the stop on the disc 12 away from the pawl 30 ; then the lever 23 is returned to form the tearing edge, and the sheets D, D<1> are further withdrawn until the pawl 30 and disc 12<d> re-engage.
Patent GB-190314257-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Brackets for Windows-shade Rollers and Curtain-poles.
Inventor: FIELDHOUSE WILLIAM
Filed: 1903-06-27
Granted: 1903-08-06
Abstract: 14,257. Fieldhouse, W. Oct. 14, A.D. 1902, [date applied for under Patents Act, A.D. 1901]. Brackets; window blinds.-Relates to brackets for shade rollers and curtain poles, which may be adjusted to receive rollers or poles of different lengths. An arm b, Fig. 1, has a dovetailed groove c at the back, and slides over a metal strip a, which is screwed or otherwise fastened to the window frame. A recess g, Fig. 4, is formed in the groove at the back of the arm, and a bent plate-spring i is held in the recess. The spring projects beyond the bottom of the groove and bears against the strip, holding the arm in any desired position. An arm and its strip are mounted at each side of the window, one arm having a square and the other a round opening for the trunnions of the roller. When used for supporting a curtain pole, the arm is formed with an extension j, Fig. 5, and a recess k.
Patent GB-190324501-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Rectifying Alternating Electric Currents
Inventor: WEINTRAUB EZECHIEL
Filed: 1903-11-11
Granted: 1904-02-25
Abstract: 24,501. Weintraub, E. March 23, [date applied for under Patents Act, A.D. 1901]. Vacuum tubes.-Exhausted vessels containing mercury or like vapourproducing material are used in rectifying alternating currents. The starting is effected and the discharge maintained by an inductance connected in the circuit. Fig. 1 shows a simple arrangement. The exhausted vessel 1, which may be of glass, fused silica, or metal suitably coated, is provided with cups for holding three bodies of mercury 2, 3, 4 into which the connections 8, 9, 10 pass, a fourth electrode 5 of iron, carbon, or the like being fitted at the top. The alternating-current mains 11, 12 are connected to the electrodes 8, 10, and one of them to the electrode 9 through an inductance 14. The direct-current circuit is connected between the anode 5 and the main 12. The apparatus is started by tilting the vessel, or otherwise agitating the mercury, to give a momentary make and break of the bodies of mercury contained in the cups. Various modified forms of the vessel 1 are described. It may have from one to five mercury cups, and it may have one, two, or four upper electrodes. The arrangements of inductances and circuits are also variously modified.
Patent GB-190326147-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Universal Joints or Couplings.
Inventor: NEWMAN WILLIAM HENRY
Filed: 1903-11-30
Granted: 1904-10-20
Abstract: 26,147. Newman, W. H. Nov. 30. Locking set - screws.- Relates to universal joints or couplings for shafts and tubes, which may be clamped in any position. The ring d is screwed on conical pieces c, a setscrew being passed through the ring d into a recess in one of the pieces c. A wire ring, sprung into a groove around the ring, fits into the slot of the screw.
Patent GB-190328604-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Apparatus for Drying Fireproofing Tile and other Clay Products Preparatory to Burning.
Inventor: HENRY DAVID FORD
Filed: 1903-12-29
Granted: 1904-02-18
Abstract: 28,604. Henry, D. F. Dec. 29. Drying-kilns.-A chamber for drying tiles &c. is divided into compartments by a number of partitions 7, which spring alternately from the top and bottom, but do not reach quite across. A pair of endless conveyer chains passes through the zis-zag passage formed, over pulleys 13. The tiles &c. are placed on perforated plates 22, Fig. 8, which when loaded are picked up by arms 17, Fig. 7, depending from the chains 14. After passing through the drying-chamber, the loaded plates 22 are deposited upon trucks 23 by means of which they are transferred to the kilo. Hot air, it may be from a kiln, is admitted at 6 and passes away by the opening 5. The air may be heated by being drawn over coils of steam pipes by a fan.
Patent GB-190401351-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Sight Feed Lubricator.
Inventor: EVEREST THOMAS
Filed: 1904-01-19
Granted: 1904-10-27
Abstract: 1351. Everest, T. Jan. 19. Lubricators.-A sight-feed lubricator is constructed with a vessel or container a mounted on a support b over the visible-feed tube d which is connected to the steam pipe e. The feed tube g is shouldered at i to fit the seating and is reduced below to form the nozzle m. The tube g is slotted at l and is screwed into the cover so that it can be raised to form an ordinary regulating feed lubricator when steam is not used. A plunger n is threaded into the top of the feed tube g so as to open or close the slots l as desired. An opening with a plug p is provided for filling. A tap may be provided at the bottom for drawing off water or oil.
Patent GB-190403918-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and connected with Hoeing and like Cultivating Machines.
Inventor: KOENIG GOTTLIEB
Filed: 1904-02-16
Granted: 1904-05-26
Abstract: 3918. Koenig, G. Feb. 26, A.D. 1903, [date applied for under Patents Act, A.D. 1901]. Drawings to Specification. Portable engines.-The Specification states that a cone pulley may be fixed on the driving-shaft of a motor hoe or cultivator, so that, when the hoes are thrown out of action, the implement may be used as an ordinary engine.
Patent GB-190409652-A (GB)
Title: Combined Continuous System of Corn Grinding and Bread Making by the Moist Process.
Inventor: THOMPSON WILLIAM PHILLIPS
Filed: 1904-04-27
Granted: 1905-04-27
Abstract: 9652. Thompson, W. P., [Schweitzer, J.]. April 27. Right to Patent relinquished. Food for animals.-Bran, which has been subjected to a special treatment to remove all flour &c., is dried in suitable stoves such as those described in Specification No. 2375, A.D. 1899, [Abridgment Class Cooking &c.], or moulded into molasses cakes and used as food for animals.
Patent GB-190413515-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Method of Constructing Motor Car Bodies, Motor Cycle Fore-cars and the like Vehicles
Inventor: BAKER HENRY VINCENT
Filed: 1904-06-15
Granted: 1905-04-20
Abstract: 13,515. Baker, H. V. June 15. Bodies; carriages; coaches.- The bodies of motor cars, motorcycle fore-cars, and like vehicles are constructed of bent laths secured together by light metal plates and interposed blocks. The laths A are bent, as shown, to form a continuation of the body part E, and extend downwards to form the upper framing A<1> of the foot-piece. The lower part c of the footpiece is bent into any suitable design and secured to the lath A'. The upright support B connects the lath C to the body part. Blocks F are fitted to increase the lateral stability. The whole is bound together and rendered rigid by the attachment of aluminium or other metal plates.
Patent GB-190415822-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Appliances for the Cleaning of Grass and like Seeds.
Inventor: DONALDSON JOHN
Filed: 1904-07-16
Granted: 1905-06-08
Abstract: 15,822. Donaldson, J. July 16. Sifting seeds.-The seeds of rye-grass and the like are cleaned, or separated from dust and the seeds of hair-grass and weeds by means of an inclined rotating sieve which is provided with internal longitudinal shelves or plates and is enclosed in a casing fitted with a discharging-conveyer. The sieve consists of a framework a covered with wire cloth, the mesh of which may vary. The shelves E may be made of tin, and are mounted on the arms a<3> at each angle of the sieve. The seeds are introduced through a shoot and closing-plate at the upper end, and are discharged through a closing-plate and shoot at the lower. The weed seeds &c. are discharged by the screw conveyer I at the bottom of the casing D,
Patent GB-190416487-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Lubricating Devices for Rollers of Spinning Frames
Inventor: BRADLEY JOEL JACKSON
Filed: 1904-07-26
Granted: 1904-09-01
Abstract: 16,487. Bradley, J. J. July 26. Rollers of spinning-frames are lubricated through the front saddle A, Figs. 2 and 3, by inserting a tube F in an aperture E of its forward end. The upper end of the tube F lies flush with the top of the saddle, its lower end, with oppositely-placed notches F', fitting into an aperture N of the arbor M upon which the rollers O are journalled. The longitudinally - chambered arbor M has closed ends, but holes Q are formed through its walls through which the oil may flow to lubricate the bearing-surfaces.
Patent GB-190418159-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Horseshoes
Filed: 1904-08-22
Granted: 1904-11-17
Abstract: 18,159. Myers, J. M., and Myers Adjustable Horse Shoe Co. Aug. 22. Cottars.-A spring cottar, for securing a calk to a horse-shoe, has a bulging end c.
Patent GB-190418988-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Safety Apparatus for Tramcars and other like Vehicles.
Inventor: STANLEY ETHELBERT ADOLPHUS
Filed: 1904-09-02
Granted: 1904-12-08
Abstract: 18,988. Stanley, B. A., and Anger, J. E. Sept. 2. Steps; ingress and egress of passengers, controlling. -In a modification of the invention described in Specification No. 23,387, A.D. 1903, the collapsable gate 5, Fig. 1, is fitted with a perforated lug T, which enters the head of the barrel Q, and is secured by the spring locking-bar P. Before the gate can be extended, it must be moved into a position such that the stud 6, Fig. 2, in its axis G is above the recessed part 7, Fig. 3, of the collar G<1>. The gate 5 and the clutch Y, Fig. 2, on the axis G may then be raised by means of the treadle U, so that the lug Y' is removed from the corresponding recess in the casting X. The shaft G may then be rotated by the handle F so as to turn up the step A, which pushes up the locking- bar P. The stud 6 may be fitted so as to engage with the collar G<2>.
Patent GB-190423935-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Anchors for Tramway Rails.
Inventor: RUDMAN TREVOR INGLIS
Filed: 1904-11-05
Granted: 1905-09-07
Abstract: 23,935. Rudman, T. I. Nov. 5. Rails, securing to sleepers; sleepers.- Tramway rails are anchored in roadways in such a manner that they can be conveniently removed without disturbing the anchors or breaking up the concrete in which they are embedded. The anchor is composed of a bar A of H-section which is embedded in concrete. The upper flange a' of the anchor is severed from the web a<2> and doubled over, as shown in Fig. 1, so as to embrace the bottom flange of the raii. At the opposite side, slots a<3> are cut, in which is inserted a suitably bent locking-plate C secured by a bolt to the web of the rail.
Patent GB-190424364-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Bicycle-riding Display Apparatus.
Inventor: ALONSO-PEREZ CARLOS
Filed: 1904-11-10
Granted: 1904-12-22
Abstract: 24,364. Perez, C. Alonso-. Nov. 11, A.D. 1903, [date applied for under Patents Act, A.D. 1901]. Bicycles adapted for use by gymnasts and acrobats.-Consists of a track, and of additions to a bicycle for use therewith, adapted to project a bicycle rider through the air for a portion of the course. The track consists of two parts A, B the lower end of the part A is curved inwards in the shape of part of a circle aud the upper end terminates i n a platform. Two parallel steel guide-tracks d, Fig. 4, sufficiently far apart to allow the bicycle to pase between them, are mounted on the part A by the anglepieces c. The bicycle travels, inverted, in the air, from the part A to the part B. The curved part B is wider than the part A and is provided with a canvas cover stuffed with wool or horse-hair to deaden the shock. To prevent the bicycle from leaving the curved portion of the part A, the spindle i is elongated and carries rollers g, h, retained in position by the screw e The roller h runs on the under part of the track d so that the wheels of the bicycle are held between the track d and the floor of the structure. In a modification, the two portions of the track are joined by a third member.
Patent GB-190428532-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Process of Washing Classifying and Drying Fine Coal and in Apparatus used with the same.
Inventor: KUEPPER HEINRICH
Filed: 1904-12-28
Granted: 1905-06-22
Abstract: 28,532. K³pper, H. Dec. 28. Conveyers.-Fine coal, after being washed and separated, is delivered on to a band carried on rollers, the larger pieces falling first and forming on the band a layer on which the finer coal is afterwards deposited. The bed of coal acts as a filter, the very fine coal slime being returned for further treatment, and the water drained off. The band sags between the rollers, and the consequent alteration of direction at the rollers breaks the bed. In the apparatus shown in Fig. 1, coal from the jig or washing-engine falls into a tank 4 which is provided with a revolving discharge drum and with a door or valve 8. Through this the coarser coal falls on to a sieve 10, whence the slime and water fall into the large settling-tank 17, and the larger lumps on to the band 12. The finer coal in the tank 4 overflows into the tank 5, and thence passes down the duct 11 and falls on the bed of coal on the band. Water and slime filtering through this bed are carried by the channel 15 to the tank 17, whence the settled slime is pumped into the tank 5. The partly-dried coal is delivered into receptacles 13, whence it is carried in wagons. In the apparatus shown in Fig. 2, the coarser coal, strained in passing from the jig over the sieve 32, is delivered directly on to the band. The slime falling into the tank 36 is pumped into the settling-tank 38, whence it falls on to the coal on the band. A duct 35 leads the drainings back to the tank 36. In both cases, means are provided for using again in the jig the water from which the coal has deposited. In the first arrangement, a brush 29 is provided to clean the bands.
Patent GB-190503033-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Projectiles for Ordnance.
Inventor: STANBRIDGE HENRY
Filed: 1905-02-14
Granted: 1905-10-19
Abstract: 3033. Stanbridge, H. Feb. 14. Making ammunit i o n projectiles; forging.-The head of a projectile is formed by pushing the heated end into a die A which may have a renewable bottom a<3>. A block B, shaped as shown in Fig. 3, is placed on the portion a<5> of the die, and the head is forced on to the block B. The head is then re-heated and forced into a die which gives it a square end, as shown in Fig. 3. The collar b<4> on the block is then removed and the centre portion bored out and screw-threaded for the insertion of the fuse. The block B is formed with flanges e<1> for obturating the fuse hole, and also has circular grooves b'.
Patent GB-190504047-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Window Blind Fitting.
Inventor: HARRIS ERNEST CHARLES
Filed: 1905-02-27
Granted: 1905-07-27
Abstract: 4047. Harris, E. C. Feb. 27. Window blinds.- A fitting for the ends of roller blinds, to prevent the cord from leaving the pulley, consists of an open circular box a stamped or otherwise formed from sheet metal, provided with a central opening b for the pivot d of the roller and secured to the wall or support by lugs h. The roller pulley fits snugly within the box a, and the blind cord g passes through a slot i extending partly round the periphery of the box or through one of a series of holes similarly sit rated, so as to permit the cord to pass out vertically in whatever position the lugs h are attached to the support.
Patent GB-190506382-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Fire Lighting Materials.
Inventor: DELBEG CARLOS
Filed: 1905-03-25
Granted: 1905-12-14
Abstract: 6382. Delbeg, C., and Cnartero, J. P. March 25. Composition fuel.-Products from the extraction of resin from pines, such as turpentine, colophony, pitch, or resinous oil, are mixed with absorbent material, such as sawdust, straw, dry tinder, dry leaves, or wadding, to make firelighters. [Reference has been directed under Patents Act, 1902, to Specification No. 1731, A.D. 1856.]
Patent GB-190517634-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Weighing Apparatus.
Inventor: FOSTER ROBERT JAMES
Filed: 1905-08-31
Granted: 1906-07-12
Abstract: 17,634. Foster, R. J. Aug. 31. Weights, methods of using.-In weighing-apparatus of the type used by grocers &c., the descent of the scale pan or platform when an article is placed upon it raises the weighing-pan 2, with which are connected lifting-bars 9, 10, which successively lift weights from each of the series 3, 4, preferably pounds and ounces, until balance is obtained. The weights, which normally rest on bars 1 mounted in frames 5 carried by the scale box, are provided underneath with stepped or graduated recesses permitting them to be raised successively, or the lifting-bars themselves may be stepped. The weights may be slid along the rods 1 to a position clear of the lifting-bars, and, when a weighing is being effected, all the weights are at the same level except those lifted by the bars. A half-pound weight 14 is preferably placed with the series of ounce weights.
Patent GB-190518344-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Manufacture of Forks and Spoons.
Inventor: SZAJA HERMAN
Filed: 1905-09-11
Granted: 1906-08-16
Abstract: 18,344. Szaja, H., and G¾rski, W. Sept. 11. Spoons are made of two thin sheets a of metal of the requisite shape folded and soldered together, the intermediate space being filled with a layer b of light non-conducting material such as pasteboard. A wire may be inserted in the narrow portion of the handle.
Patent GB-190520671-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Means for Locking the Spirit, Beer, and the like Taps in Hotels, Public-houses, and similar Establishments.
Inventor: MORTIMER PHILIP
Filed: 1905-10-12
Granted: 1906-07-19
Abstract: 20,671. Mortimer, P. Oct. 12. Locking valves and cocks.-Relates to means for locking a series of spirit, beer, or the like taps, and consists of a series of hoods or fingers for covering or gripping the tap handles, connected by intermediate mechanism with a lock. One form of'the invention is shown in Fig. 4 as applied to three casks. The construction of the lock and hoods is shown in detail in Figs. 5 and 6. Each of the hoods 1 is carried loosely on a bar 9 and is adapted to clutch with a slotted disk 10 secured to the rod. Arms 5, hinged to-arms carried by the rod 9, engage the bolt 6 of the lock, when the hoods are turned down. When the arms 5 are released in the lock, the hoods 1 may be simultaneously lifted from the series of taps by the rotation of the rod 9, a handle 8 being attached thereto for this purpose. In the arrangement shown, any one or more of the taps may remain open after the others have been locked. The hoods clutch with the disks 10 only at such times as the rod 9 is turned to its locking position, so that any one or more of the hoods may remain in their raised or disengaged position. Upon the raised hood or hoods being lowered, a spring- controlled plunger 11 enters a slot 12 in the disk 10, thereby preventing the hood from being raised again. If desired, the bolt of the lock may be held back in its unlocked position by a sliding key 17, Fig. 5, the lower end of which engages a shoulder on the bolt. This device prevents accidental locking. Springs 15 retain the hoods in the raised position until released by hand. In a simpler form of the invention, the hoods are not capable of independent locking, but are rigidly secured to the bar 9.