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Patent GB-190126043-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Steel-yard Weighing Machines.
Inventor: FESTA RICCARDO
Filed: 1901-12-20
Granted: 1902-02-20
Abstract: 26,043. Festa, R. Dec. 20. Steelyard apparatus. - A steelyard appliance, specially designed for light weights and accurate weighings, is shown in Fig. 1. A casing 3 supported on legs 1, 2, which may be hinged to facilitate packing or housing, has upturned ends 4, 5, Figs. 1, 2, and 3, connected by a graduated bar 6. The end 4 is shaped so as to form a slide for a bearing-block 7, Fig. 4, for the knife-edge of the beam 8. The end 5 is slotted, and forms a guide for the free end of the beam, which has a notch 12 to engage with the top of the slot. A bar 15 on an axis 14 is pressed upwards by a spring 16, and has a slide 20 at one end connected by a pin 21 to the bearing-block. The other end of the bar has a fingerplate 18 and a slide 13 acting on the end of the beam. On depressing the fingerplate, the slide 13 first moves and releases the beam, the slide 20 then raises the bearing-block, and the weighing is carried out in the usual way.
Patent GB-190202144-A (GB)
Title: Improved Apparatus for Saturating Liquids with Gases.
Inventor: MALMENDIER CARL
Filed: 1902-01-27
Granted: 1902-08-28
Abstract: 2144. Malmendier, C., and St³hler, M. Jan. 27. Mixing gases and liquids.-The container a is supplied with gas by the pipe b, Fig. 1, and with liquid by the pipe c, the nozzle d of which is below the level of the liquid retained in the container so that the incoming jet carries up and circulates the liquid in the gas. By providing two extra vessels f, g, Fig. 5, the one with openings in the bottom, and the other with an overflow lip, the height of the level of the liquid above the orifice may be maintained constant. The nozzle d may be surrounded by another to which the gas pipe b, or a pipe communicating with the gas in the container, or both, may be connected. The nozzles may be surmounted by a mixing-nozzle l. By causing the liquid to rebound from the top of the container and to protrude below the liquid level, the entire contents of the container will be set in motion and will have the appearance of a frothing liquid Fig. 6 shows apparatus by which this may be effected.
Patent GB-190203725-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Transport Wagons for Military Purposes
Inventor: SCAMMELL ALFRED GEORGE
Filed: 1902-02-13
Granted: 1903-01-15
Abstract: 3725. Scammell, A. G. Feb. 13. Military transport wagons; ambulance wagons; seats and seat backs; poles.-Relates to military transport wagons, adapted to carry twenty-two men with rations and stores, and convertible into ambulance wagons. The platform A of the wagon has slightly raised sides A' and a higher backboard A<2>. At the front is a box B, the upper part of which is formed of four separate lockers C with hinged lids c, and the lower part of a storage locker D, to which the footboard d forms a hinged lid. A longitudinal double row of seats consisting of three sets E<1>, E<2>, E<3> of six separate lockers each, is detachably secured to the platform by brackets F, the lockers being provided with back-rests F<2> and hinged lids e. The platform has openings through which large lockers H, I are removably hung by means of iron straps i, and, when the lockers are in position, the openings are closed by doors or flaps, separate doors at the front and back being also provided in the lockers. The seats can be removed, to allow ambulance stretchers to be supported on springs H<2>, h<1>, h<2> connected to removable stanchions G on the platform. One or two poles may be employed, their rear ends m being supported by springs L between guides k to allow the necessary motion when travelling over uneven ground, and to relieve the weight on the horse's back.
Patent GB-190203731-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Apparatus for the Preparation of Drinking Water.
Inventor: HENNEBERG RUDOLF
Filed: 1902-02-13
Granted: 1903-01-22
Abstract: 3731. Henneberg, R. Feb. 13. Liquids, sterilizing. - Consists of an apparatus for the preparation of drinking-water from impure fresh water. The apparatus comprises a boiler, Fig. 4, a cooler, an aÙrating- device and filter, and two pumps, one for circulating the cooling-water, the other for pumping the water through the boiler &c. These parts are mounted together on a frame which may be carried on wheels. The boiler is of the water-tube type, and is worked at such a pressure that the water reaches a temperature of 110‹ C. The water enters at 21, and is drawn off by means of a coil dipping below the surface at 14 and passing through the water tubes. The water is thus exposed for a relatively long time to the boiler heat. By means of the pipe 38 and cock 39, the cooler and filter &c. may be sterilized by steam.
Patent GB-190207986-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or connected with Percussion Fuses for Exploding Shells.
Inventor: REICHWALD AUGUST
Filed: 1902-04-05
Granted: 1903-01-01
Abstract: 7986. Reichwald, A., [Krupp, F.]. April 5. Fuzes for projectiles. -Consists of improvements upon the invention described in Specification No. 12,172, A.D. 1901, according to which the ignition of the bursting-charge is regulated to take place when the projectile strikes the target, or only after a certain interval of time. The present invention provides a cock V, which when open, as shown, allows the flash to pass from the detonator D, by the passages R, E, to the quick burning powder K, M, and the orifice 0. The cock V, when shut, compels the ignition to pass through the block N of slow - burning powder, to the block M and orifice O.
Patent GB-190210443-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Combined Window Sash Fasteners and Roller Blind Supporters.
Inventor: SACKET EDWARD ALEXANDER
Filed: 1902-05-06
Granted: 1903-04-23
Abstract: 10,443. S a c k e t, E. A., Anderson, J. C., and Betts, G. P. May 6. Window blinds.- Brackets for supporting the rollers of window blinds are arranged in connection with attachments for securing the sashes together. A plate 1, secured to the upper sash X, is undercut with a projecting arm having a slot 3 to receive the roller axle, and arms 4 and 5 adapted to engage the plate 1. A shoulder or lug on the member 2 is arranged to prevent the bracket from slipping down too far on the plate. A hole 7 in the plate is provided with slots 7<a> arranged at an angle with the vertical. A rod 8, bent at right-angles and formed with a head consisting of a collar, cylindrical portion, and projections, is brought into engagement with this plate. The rod 8 takes into a socket in a clamp 13, secured to the bottom sash Y and, by means of a screw, the rod can be secured so as to lock the sashes together in any required position. The mouth of the socket is smaller than the crosssection of the rod, which has a reduced portion to allow the rod to be brought into engagement with the socket when the sashes are closed. A bolt is arranged to slide in slots in the clamp 13, and can be brought into engagement with one of a number of recesses in the window frame so as to lock the lower sash. By tightening up the clamp screw, the rod is forced against the bolt to secure it in the engaged or disengaged position. Another bracket 2 is secured to a plate on the opposite side of the sash, but this plate need not be formed to receive a rod 8. The plates 1 may be secured to the window framing, and the adjustment of the lower sash effected by means of the rod and clamp.
Patent GB-190218968-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in, and in the Manufacture of, Cabinet and like Catches
Inventor: JAMES JOHN JESSE
Filed: 1902-08-29
Granted: 1903-06-25
Abstract: 18,968. James, J. J., [trading as Dutson & Co.]. Aug. 29. Catches, spring.- Cabinet &c. catches are formed either of the spring-ball or leaf -spring type. Fig. 5 shows the spring-ball type, in which a is a case with an inturned end forming with the plate a<2> a bearing for the spring c. The front of the case has internal and external flanges, and receives the ball-headed bolt b. The case may be formed with a solid back, and may be closed in front by a perforated cap. The bolt is formed of hollow steel, and has a flange b<1> to act as a stop. The spring may bear inside the head or against a tapered shank b<4> secured to the back of the bolt. Fig. 15 shows the leaf-spring fastening, in which a folded spring g<1> with an inturned lip g<3> is attached to one part, and a striking-plate i may be attached to the other. The position of the parts may be reversed from that shown.
Patent GB-190223320-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Fastener for Driving Belts
Inventor: SHARPE ALFRED HORATIO BELL
Filed: 1902-10-27
Granted: 1903-10-22
Abstract: 23,320. Sharpe, A. H. B., and Foster, J. H. Oct. 27. Belt fastenings.-A fastening for square or V-shaped belts, used in cycles, motor road vehicles, lathes, &c., consists of two hooks C, Figs. 1 and 2, pivoted on the screw or rivet B in one part of the belt, and engaging over a similar screw or rivet in the other part of the belt. The hooks lie in slots in the two ends of the belt. For flat belts, two pairs of hooks are used, lying on the surface of the belt. They may be held by screws and nuts, or by screws and tapped washers driven into the belt, as shown in Fig. 5.
Patent GB-190224932-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Safety Gears for Lifts.
Inventor: STEVENS JOHN SANDERS
Filed: 1902-11-13
Granted: 1903-10-29
Abstract: 24,932. Stevens, E. C., Stevens, P. H., [Executors of Stevens, J. S.], Major, C. G., Stevens, E. C., and Stevens, P. H. Nov. 13. Safety suspending or retaining apparatus.-In Figs. 1 and 2, A is the cage of the lift suspended from two horizontal and parallel bars B. The safety gear is connected to these bars. Two guidesheaves C are mounted as shown, the suspension ropes D passing round them to the three-armed lever E. The ropes are secured to the arms E<1>, E', the two acting in opposition and preventing any movement of the lever E. The third arm E<3> projects over the top of one of the bars, and engages the tappets F secured to the cam shaft G. The shaft is mounted in bearings H, and has a gripping- cam I at each end. Should either rope break, the lever E causes the tappets F to be moved, thereby causing the cams I to engage in the guides J by means of shaft G. Modifications are described whereby more than two ropes may be used, or the safety gear may comprise two cam shafts.
Patent GB-190227368-A (GB)
Title: Improved Cake of Soap and Apparatus for Moulding it and like Plastic Materials.
Inventor: BLOXAM ARTHUR GEORGE
Filed: 1902-12-11
Granted: 1903-01-29
Abstract: 27,368. Bloxam, A. G., [Cavenaugh, R. W.]. Dec. 11. . Soaps.- Soap 15 is forced through a die-plate 6 formed with a tapered aperture 8 and fitted with a bent core rod 12 for producing a perforated bar or cake with a flat side. The die-plate is secured to the screwed nozzle of the mouth-piece 3 by a screwed collar or nut 5. The flat side facilitates the cutting of the soap into short lengths, and the perforation enables the whole cake to be used without waste.
Patent GB-190228420-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Tramway Conductors' Ticket-holders.
Inventor: DIXON ARTHUR ATKINSON
Filed: 1902-12-24
Granted: 1903-11-05
Abstract: 28,420. Dixon, A. A. Dec. 24. Tickets, issuing.-Consists of a holder for tramway and other tickets, which readily allows of their withdrawal, whilst at the same time it holds them securely when they are not required for use. A ground plate a is firmly soldered to two side plates b of an oval shape, and carries partition plates c, d, the latter being midway between the plates c. In each of the compartments so formed the ends of two helical springs e are placed to abut against the wall d, the other ends projecting beyond the partition c and being bent round to carry rollers g, under which the tickets are held, as shown, ready for withdrawal one by one. A metal closing-plate pressing upon a block of wood, or else a curved piece i, for holding the ends of the springs down, is soldered to the partition plates c to strengthen the holder. The holder may be constructed to carry two sets of tickets, instead of four as in the example illustrated. The closing-plate may be dispensed with when the curved metal piece i is used, and the springs e may be attached to the plate a so as to dispense with the partition plates c, d, although the above form of holder is preferred.
Patent GB-190228649-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus or Machinery for Drawing Wire.
Inventor: BIRRELL DANIEL STEWART
Filed: 1902-12-29
Granted: 1903-11-12
Abstract: 28,649. Birrell, D. S., Taylor, S., and Rathbone, A. Dec. 29. Grant of Patent refused. Drawing.-In a continuous wire-drawing machine, two or more sets of drawing-drums are mounted on one spindle and are driven at successivelyincreasing speeds, so that the drums for drawing the thick wire in the initial stages may be of increased diameter. Fig. 1 shows a vertical-spindle machine, the first set of drums a being keyed to a sleeve d, mounted in the table f and surrounding a spindle h on which the second set of drums bare keyed The shaft j is driven through bevel gearing, and drives the sleeve d through compound gearing k, o (only partly shown). The wire is threaded through the die-block t, and passes over guidepulleys s, q till it reaches the winding-drum i. The pulleys q dip into a tank r containing lubricant.
Patent GB-190302892-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Filing Cabinets
Inventor: SIMMONS HORACE
Filed: 1903-02-06
Granted: 1903-06-25
Abstract: 2892. Simmons, H. Feb. 6. Filing papers and documents.-A filing cabinet, applicable also for storing articles other than documents, contains a series of drawers, each of which consists of two parts a, b, hinged together at the bottom. When the drawer is pulled out, the front part b falls into a perpendicular position, giving access to its contents. A movable partition g engages in grooves h in the front part of the drawer. In closing the drawer, the front part is raised against the back part, the whole drawer then being pushed into its frame. A stop d, under the back part, which slides in a groove e in the partition f, limits the sliding motion of the drawer. The space beneath the drawers is fitted with shelves and partitions.
Patent GB-190309004-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Carriages for Overhead Railways
Inventor: REISNER OTTO
Filed: 1903-04-21
Granted: 1904-02-11
Abstract: 9004. Reisner, 0. April 21. Elevated railways ; rope railways.-Relates to carriages running on inclined overhead rails and adapted to carry loads up and down. During the motion of the carriage, the axle d of the pulley D rests upon the hooked end of a lever a. On reaching the bottom of the track, a nose a<1> of the lever a strikes a block b, whereupon the lever is forced back, and, through levers h, i, a bolt c is raised into the path of a stop o, while at the same time, the notch of a lever g under the action of a spring n, falls upon the upper end of the lever a and retains it, as shown in Fig. 1. The pulley may then descend as the rope is unwound. To return the carriage to the top of the track, the pulley carrying a load is raised until the axle, rising in the slot r, strikes a lever e, which, through a chain F, pulls down the lever g and releases the lever a, which swings under the axle d. The lever e is, at the same time, raised into contact with a lever f, which lowers the bolt c, leaving the carriage free to be drawn up the track by the rope. Near the top of the track, a bolt l, normally raised, strikes a tumbler stop m, Fig. 2, which arrests further progress. Continuing the pull on the rope then raises the pulley past the lever e, until the axle engages the nose a<1>, throws back the lever a, and raises the bolt c, the lever a being retained as before. The axle now passes the nose, and coming into contact with a lever k, the bolt l is lowered and the carriage set free to move further up the track until the bolt c engages a stop s. A stop p prevents the carriage from descending the rails, and the load may now be lowered. The bolt l is raised to its normal position by a spring k<1>, the stop m allowing the bolt to pass in the downward passage of the carriage.
Patent GB-190322608-A (GB)
Title: Tidal Elevator.
Inventor: O'LEARY CLEMENT DIETRICH
Filed: 1903-10-20
Granted: 1903-11-26
Abstract: 22,608. O'Leary, C. D. Feb. 7, [date applied for under Patents Act, A.D. 1901]. Raising liquids by tide mills. - Relates to an automatic method of raising water for irrigation and other purposes by means of the tides. The Figure shows a side elevation of the arrangement, in which H represents a buoy of suitable weight, J a bucket with a valve K in its base, and D a dam or other suitable receptacle for the water. As the filled bucket rises, due to the fall of the buoy, a hook R catches in the eye E, thus tipping the bucket as shown.
Patent GB-190328768-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or connected with Metallic Boxes.
Inventor: SAUNDERS ROWLAND
Filed: 1903-12-31
Granted: 1904-10-13
Abstract: 28,768. Saunders, R. Dec. 31. Metal, sheet, seaming and joining.-The ends of metal boxes are so secured to the bodies as to have no protruding edges or flanges, thus facilitating packing in cases for transport. In the arrangement shown in Fig. 1, the body A, having a shoulder a<1> and a flange a, is attached to the end B, having flanges b, b<1>, by compressing both sets of flanges together, the several stages of the operation being shown in Figs. 2 and 3. In the modification shown in Figs. 4 and 5, the shoulder a' is dispensed with.
Patent GB-190404345-A (GB)
Title: An Improvements in the Production of Surface for Printing from Aluminium
Inventor: HARRAP CHARLES
Filed: 1904-02-22
Granted: 1905-01-26
Abstract: 4345. H a r r a p, C., and Crawford, J. Feb. 22. Lithographic and like printing.-Relates to a method of preparing designs upon aluminium plates from photographs for printing in several colours. A photographic negative of the subject is prepared, and from it the design is obtained on a sensitized film by any known method. From this film, transfers are made with greasy ink direct upon aluminium by means of a press. The transfers are selected for the various colours of the picture, and the parts required for printing are covered with a resist of the nature of silica, sulphur, talc, or other non-metallic resist, used in dust form or as a semi-liquid aqueous mixture. Organic resists, such as lacs, used as spirit varnishes, may be used, or mixtures of metals, such as aluminium-bronze in the form of dust or of a semi-liquid aqueous mixture, with non-metallic or organic resists, may be employed. The parts of the design not required for printing are then removed by such corrosive bodies as sulphuric acid, caustic soda, caustic potash, creosote and its derivatives, oxalic acid and its acid compounds, or other suitable substances, used in weak solutions. These bodies may be used in the form of a pencil obtained by mixing them as dry powders or as solutions with a suitable chalk, clay, or plaster and water.
Patent GB-190405571-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and connected with Portable Ladders.
Inventor: TETZLAFF MAX
Filed: 1904-03-07
Granted: 1904-04-14
Abstract: 5571. Tetzlaff, M. March 7. Ladders for shops, warehouses, &c. are attached to a rod hanging from rollers running on rails, and are lifted clear of the floor, and retained in that position, by being turned through a right-angle. Two guide-rods e, f are fitted to the uprights a, b of the ladder and are formed with slots c, d, Fig. 3, in which the ends g, h of the cross-piece k at the lower end of the supporting-rod i can slide up or down. At the upper end of the rods e, f is a cross-piece l, shown in plan in Fig. 5, with an aperture m, through which a bolt p on the rod i can pass when in the position shown in Figs. 3 and 5. When the ladder is turned through a right-angle, after being lifted, it is supported by the bolt p resting on the cross piece l.
Patent GB-190405578-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Phonograph.
Inventor: MARKS GEORGE CROYDON
Filed: 1904-03-07
Granted: 1904-06-16
Abstract: 5578. Marks, G. C., [New Jersey Patent Co.]. March 7. Phonographs. - T h e machine is designed for use as an adjunct to the type-writer, and has a pivoted end gate, and is provided with repeat and control mechanism. The tapered mandrel 8, Fig. 1, is mounted on a shaft 9 which bears, at its outer end, in a bearing-cup 10 carried by the pivoted end gate 11 ; and the latter has a depending lug 12 with which a friction spring 13 engages to lock the gate in a closed position. The feed shaft 5 is driven through gearing 15 from a pulley wheel 6 mounted on a stub shaft in which the inner end of the shaft 9 bears. The clutch member 17 is operated by a yoke 18 which has a friction surface and is carried on a vertical shaft 19 which carries the arm 20 connected by a link 21 with the arm 22 of a rock-shaft 23 and operated by a finger-piece on the upper side of the frame 1. The sliding frame 31 carries the arm 32 which is supported on the guide-rod 4 by a roller 33, and to which is pivoted the arm 38 carrying the spectacle frame 39. The latter has ears 42, Fig. 3, which engage a slot 41 in the arm 32, and its movement is limited by a pin 43 which engages the notches 44 and by a finger 45 having a head 46 and which works in the slot 41. A lug 50 on the arm 32 carries the shaft 51 of the repeat mechanism, Fig. 8. When the lever 56 is turned in one direction, it swings the shaft 51 and causes the cam 54 to engage the cam 55 of the lug 50, thereby elevating the arm 32 and the frame 39, and, at the same time, disengaging the feed nut 35, Fig. 4, which engages the shaft 5 and is carried by a leaf spring 34 attached to the frame 31. The arm 32 may be thus freely moved in either direction, and is returned to position by the spring 57. When the lever 56 is turned in the other direction, besides the above action a pawl 58 on the disc 53, Figs. 4 and 8, engages teeth on the rod 4 and causes a backward displacement of the arm 32 over a few teeth. The arm 32 also carries a small gravity pawl which operates a bell.
Patent GB-190406319-A (GB)
Title: Improvements connected with Electric Conductors.
Inventor: HEANY JOHN ALLEN
Filed: 1904-03-15
Granted: 1905-03-15
Abstract: 6319. Heany, J. A. March 15. Preservative compositions.-Relates to insulating- coverings for electric conductors which are also acidproof, waterproof, and fireproof. To the bare wire a is applied a waterproof adhesive mass b consisting of an aqueous solution of ordinary glue, fish glue, and gum tragacanth, mixed with an acid, such as boracic or sulphuric acid. A covering of flocculent asbestos c is twisted on and into the adhesive mass, being enclosed by a fireproof and waterproof paste or cement d containing the abovementioned adhesive substances together with kaolin, alumina, and calcium sulphide. The coatings are caused to intermingle thoroughly as shown at the part e by heat and pressure. The insulating- material is stated not to crack nor peel off when the wire is bent or twisted.
Patent GB-190407035-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Extension or Dining Room Tables and the like.
Inventor: JENSEN PETER
Filed: 1904-03-23
Granted: 1904-05-05
Abstract: 7035. Jensen, P., [Arnesen, C.]. March 23. Tables.-The extension rails for dining-tables and the like are furnished with clampine-ironc b recessed into, and screwed on to, the separate bars, each bar having the requisite slots a, with which the clamping-irons from the adjacent bars engage. Each pair of bars is therefore clamped together by two clamps, one on each bar, at opposite ends of the rail when telescoped together, and these clamps also serve as stops to prevent the bars from being pulled quite apart. Stops of wood are provided on each broad side to prevent the bars from sliding too far the other way, and are inserted in the end of the groove where the rail slides out. The bars are also provided with the usual guide-blocks e engaging into slots or grooves c, d in adjoining bars. The edges of the bars overlapped by the clamps are preferably made narrower than the remainder of the bar, to prevent the ends of the clamps from projecting beyond the sides of the bar.