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Patent GB-190210518-A (GB)
Title: A Game
Inventor: KING ARTHUR EUSTACE WINGFIELD
Filed: 1902-05-07
Granted: 1902-06-12
Abstract: 10,518. King, A. E. W., Neill, S. B., and Jennings, W. St. J. May 7. Golf; games played with discs and striking- appliances.-Relates to a game, resembling golf, played with discs and striking-appliances on a table or apparatus shown in Fig. 1. A represents a piece of flexible material, such as American cloth, secured in a frame B. The side members of the frame are removable to facilitate the rolling up of the apparatus. A line C is painted to indicate the course. Numbered spots D surrounded by circles E are painted over the course, and raised obstructions or " bunkers " are fixed between the spots. The discs are placed on the starting-point G, and have to be knocked from spot to spot in consecutive order. The player who first gets his disc on the last spot wins the game. The Specification gives a list of the rules to be observed.
Patent GB-190211361-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Gauge Glass Protectors
Inventor: BAILEY SIR WILLIAM HENRY
Filed: 1902-05-17
Granted: 1903-03-19
Abstract: 11,361. Bailey, Sir W. H., and Bailey, A. J. May 17. Gauge-glass fittings.-A protector consisting of a slotted cylinder of glass, or other transparent material, of the form shown in section in Fig. 3, or of flat panes on three sides in a frame as shown in Fig. 5, is supported between the gland nuts of the gauge glass by means of coned or recessed supports f, i. These supports are slotted to pass over the gauge glass, and one of them is screwed into the ring or frame of the protector as shown.
Patent GB-190214546-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Tunnelling Shield and Machine.
Inventor: EDWARDS DAVID REES
Filed: 1902-06-30
Granted: 1903-05-14
Abstract: 14,546. Edwards, D. R. June 30. Tunnelling shield and machine. The shield is made in longitudinal sections J, dovetailed or otherwise secured together, and each section can be advanced independently by a hydraulic ram I, shown in rear view in Fig. 2. The face is removed by a revolving cutter head provided with rollers A to bear on the cutting or other edge of the shield or on the strata, and with ploughs C for lifting the dÚbris. The cutters B may be placed on the bar R, and also on the tie rods W, D. The cutter head is carried by a horizontal shaft H driven by an engine L, which also drives elevators F to lift the debris. A reversible shoot T receives the spoil, and delivers it into trucks U on either side. All this machinery may be mounted on a column X, or on a trolley which may carry a water tank.
Patent GB-190215669-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Apparatus for Atomizing or Spraying Liquids.
Inventor: LOCKWOOD RHODES
Filed: 1902-07-14
Granted: 1902-09-25
Abstract: 15,669. Lake, H. H., [Lockwood, R.]. July 14. Spray-producers, collapsable. An ordinary rubber bulb A, fitted with a check valve, has a sleeve C of hard rubber, metal, &c. secured in the mouth. The liquid container D slides in this sleeve, and has a planed portion at the bottom, which serves to retain the container and to form a tight joint when the container is pulled out for use. The mouth of the container is fitted with a screw cap E having a nozzle F. A tube H depends from the nozzle and dips into the liquid in the container, and an air tube J, ooncentric with the tube H, opens into the bulb. A grooved conical nozzle K on the tube J has an outlet, which registers with the outlet in the nozzle F. Air is admitted to the container through a perforation e in the cap. Upon pressing the bulb, the air is forced through the nozzle K, and the liquid is raised up the tube H. The liquid encounters the air, and is delivered as a fine spray through the outlet in the nozzle F. When out of use, the container is pushed within the bulb, and a cap may be placed over the nozzle F.
Patent GB-190224043-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Toothed Wheels.
Inventor: DARLING JOHN WILLIAM
Filed: 1902-11-04
Granted: 1903-09-10
Abstract: 24,043. Darling, J. W., and Sellers, H. Nov. 4. Toothed gearing.-To eliminate play between the engaging teeth of spur, bevel, or worm wheels, and to reduce the noise and wear of the teeth, a toothed plate B, Fig. 2, is secured by screws C to the side of the wheel A in a position such that the backs of the teeth on the plate are in contact with the backs of the teeth on the pinion D with which the wheel A engages. The plate is adjustable on the boss of the wheel A. In a modified form the plate B, Fig. 3, has slots F to receive a projection G on the wheel A, and is held in the engaging position by spiral springs E fitting over pins ti and pressing against the disc. A coiled or curved plate spring secured to the boss of the wheel A and pressing against a pin projecting from the plate B may be used instead of the arrangement shown in Fig. 3. The invention is similarly applied to bevel and worm wheels.
Patent GB-190225516-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Non-refillable Bottles and like Vessels.
Inventor: SOUTTER ALEXANDER
Filed: 1902-11-20
Granted: 1903-11-20
Abstract: 25,516. Soutter, A. Nov. 20. Stoppers; refilling, preventing.-Relates to means for preventing the refilling of wine, spirit, and like bottles or other vessels. The neck is formed with a tapered seat b for the conical valve e, or other suitable valve, and, above this seat, with two internal shoulders and an annular recess d. The valve e is formed with notches g on its upper end, and is also notched at its apex, to facilitate the admission of air when the liquid is being poured out, its diameter being less than that of the neck at the internal shoulders, so that it can be dropped to its seat. A frame of soft metal, consisting of upper and lower rings m, k and a central solid disc or partition r, all connected by two or more inwardly-bowed legs p, is inserted above the valve until the ring k bears on the lower internal shoulder c, and is secured in position by expanding the ring m into the recess d, as shown, this frame serving to prevent tampering with the valve. The mouth of the vessel is closed by an ordinary cork s, which may be wired and capsuled. On inserting the cork, the air in the neck is compressed above the valve, and holds the latter on its seat. When the cork is withdrawn, the contents can be poured out, but the re-introduction of liquid is prevented by the valve.
Patent GB-190301937-A (GB)
Title: New or Improved Method of Manufacturing Foods.
Inventor: BAMBERG GODFREY
Filed: 1903-01-27
Granted: 1904-01-21
Abstract: 1937. Bamberg, G. Jan. 27. Chocolate preparations.-In a process for obtaining milk in a dry granular form, the layers of condensed milk which are formed upon a central core of condensed milk and icing-sugar may be alternated with layers of chocolate, which is introduced into the heated mixing-vessel as powder alternately with condensed milk, the granules being dried before the addition of each layer.
Patent GB-190303270-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and connected with the Manufacture of Glass Articles and the like and Apparatus therefor.
Inventor: SIEVERT PAUL THEODOR
Filed: 1903-02-11
Granted: 1904-01-21
Abstract: 3270. Sievert, P. T. Feb. 11. Drawings to Specification. Slabs.-Glass plates, slabs, or tablets are formed by blowing and drawing out a triangular or other hollow prism of glass in a mould built up of three or more separable sides, and then breaking the prism up at the corners. For this purpose, the corners are blown out very thin, or in some cases, are blown through, the slabs and the like being severed entirely in the mould.
Patent GB-190308142-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Explosion and other Engines or Motors
Inventor: JAMES THOMAS SPENCER
Filed: 1903-04-08
Granted: 1904-03-10
Abstract: 8142. James, T. S. April 8. Driving-gear; valve gear; pistons; flywheels; cylinders; casings. - The piston b of a steam, explosion, or other engine carries a cam c on two arms b<1> projecting through slots in the cylinder walls. The flywheel d has a pin d<3> which engages the cam c and is extended to form a casing d<1> working on bearings d' and carrying cams for working the distributing- valves. Fig. 1 shows the invention applied to a steam engine. The admission valves e<1> are opened by cams e<2> and closed by cams of adjustable length to vary the cut off which engage the levers g<4>. The exhaust valves f<1> are opened by cams f<2> and closed by springs.
Patent GB-190311368-A (GB)
Title: Improved Rail Holding Railway Chair
Inventor: COLES GEORGE JAMES
Filed: 1903-05-19
Granted: 1903-07-09
Abstract: 11,368. Coles, G. J. May 19. Chairs; rail joints.-The rails D are gripped between pivoted steel holders A, shaped to embrace the web and flange of the rail, and mounted on pins C in slotted cast bases or chairs B. Joint chairs are provided with two pairs of pivoted holders A, as shown in Fig. 3, which may be locked by keys fitted through the chair ends and under the holders.
Patent GB-190311503-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Appliances for Supporting Shelves and other Devices in Shop-window Dressing and other like purposes
Inventor: RICKABY ARTHUR EDGAR
Filed: 1903-05-20
Granted: 1904-05-12
Abstract: 11,503. Rickaby, A. E. May 20. Bracks.-An adjustable bracket for supporting shelves and the like for shop-window dressing, show, and similar purposes consists of one or more vertical bars A having notches B, each bar having a socket C wholly or partly surrounding it. On the inside of the socket are one or more projections D, which can engage with the notches B. On the other side of the socket C is placed a thumb-screw, or a wedge-shaped or other cottar or pin, which, when inserted, holds the socket in engagement with the standard A. To adjust the position of the shelf, the pin is removed, and the socket moved to the position shown in Fig. 3, when it can slide on the standard. The socket C is provided with an arm or bracket E to support the shelf or the like. The Provisional Specification states also that the standard may have two or more sets of notches on different faces, which may be at the same or different elevations and intervals, and that the bracket may be secured by inserting a wedge between the socket and standard.
Patent GB-190314765-A (GB)
Title: Improved Means for Stowing Ships' Anchors
Inventor: KIDD JOSEPH
Filed: 1903-07-02
Granted: 1903-08-27
Abstract: 14,765. Kidd, J. July 2. Anchors; hawse-pipes.-Consists of means for stowing anchors. The lower end of the hawsepipe 3 is connected to the inclined neck of a casting 4, secured by flanges to the inside of the plating, and having a horizontal pocket 2. In use, the longer members 9 of the flukes rest in the pocket 2, and their shorter members close the entrance to the pocket and hawse-pipe. The fender strake 11, Fig. 1, projects beyond the anchor, and the pocket may be deep enough to allow of its being fitted with a cover.
Patent GB-190316793-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Water-supply Fittings for Institution and other Baths and the like
Inventor: TWYFORD THOMAS WILLIAM
Filed: 1903-07-31
Granted: 1904-06-02
Abstract: 16,793. Twyford, T. W. July 31. Actuating valves and cocks.-Relates to valves for baths, lavatories, and the like, which are valves operated by removable key s kept in the possession of an attendant, and consists (1) in providing stops in the cover of the valve-box so that the attendant cannot turn on a supply of hot water before tepid water has been run into the bath, and so that the hot water cannot be turned full on without removing the key and re-inserting it ; (2) in operating the hot and cold water valves by cams mounted on a single spindle. (1) Fig. 6 shows the valve-operating spindle a provided with the flanged socket b which has two slots b<3>, b<4> to allow of the passage of the projection e<1> on the key e. The flange of this socket rests on the outside of the cover-plate of the valve-box, as shown in Fig. 8. It is slotted to allow of the passage of the key, and has a pointer attached. The stop f attached to the cover c ensures the key moving in one direction only. When the projection on this key has moved from below the slot c<3> in the cover-plate to the position below the slot c<4>, tepid water flows into the bath, and the stop g being forced back against the pressure of the spring g<1>, prevents further travel of the key ; the latter being withdrawn, the stop is forced back by the spring across the opening, and the key has to be re-inserted in the slot c<3> to turn the hot water full on. (2) The hot and cold water valves o, p are opened against spring or water pressure by a cam q mounted on the spindle a, as shown in Fig. 3. Both valves discharge into the mixing-chamber m which leads to the bath by the passage m<1>. In order that the valves may be acted upon in proper sequence and proportion, the cam q comprises two cams, one formed of plates q<1> attached to the sides of the other cam q<4>. Fig. 4 shows the shape of the cams, of which the plates q<1> actuate the valve p, and the cam q<4> actuates the valve o, as shown.
Patent GB-190317795-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Engine Governors.
Inventor: KUHLEWIND CORNELIUS
Filed: 1903-08-17
Granted: 1903-09-17
Abstract: 17,795. Kuhlewind, C. Aug. 17. Stop gear.-In a combined centrifugal and inertia governor, provided with means for quickly stopping an engine, the valve-rod 2, Fig. 1, is in two parts, the lower of which 23, is kept in contact with the upper part by a weighted lever 26. A second weighted lever 28 for closing the throttle valve is normally held out of action by a catch fitted with a knob or handle 32 and a prong 42, which is engaged by the rod 33 when the belt flies off the governor pulley 36, thus allowing the two blocks 37 forming the circumference of the pulley, and which are attached to a spring band 38, and connected by links 39 to the rod 33, to be pushed outwards by the spring 41.
Patent GB-190322450-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Casement Stays
Filed: 1903-10-17
Granted: 1904-08-11
Abstract: 22,450. Tonks, Ltd., and Sparks, W. Oct. 17. Stays.-A stay for casements opening outwards is so arranged that no part of the stay projects into the room when the casement is open. The plate a, screwed to the casement b, has a slot a<2>, in the upper part of which are a number of conical recesses c. The stay d, pivoted to the frame e, has a headed pin f, projecting through the slot a<2>, and carrying the sliding gravity knob g, the lower end of which is adapted to engage the recesses c. A spiral spring may be placed around the pin f to press the knob g downwards. In fixing the stay to a casement opening inwards, the plate a and arm dare arranged below the bottom edge of the casement.
Patent GB-190326770-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Machines for Manufacturing Envelopes and the like.
Inventor: BOULT ALFRED JULIUS
Filed: 1903-12-07
Granted: 1904-02-11
Abstract: 26,770. Boult, A. J., [D³nnebier, M. R.]. Dec. 7. Feeding s h e e t s.- Relates to a machine for making envelopes, paper bags, &c., in which the folding and gumming is performed by a set of rollers. A device for separately guiding the blanks to the rolls is included and also a device for adjusting the machine to envelopes of different sizes. The rolls are driven by bevel wheels from a longitudinal shaft d, geared with the main shaft c. The blanks z, already gummed, rest on a plate 1, Fig. 1, supported by a projection 2 and a setscrew 3, carried by a slide 4. This slide travels in a guide 5 on a bottom-plate 6 and is forced forward by a weight 7, lever 8, and rod 9, pressing the blanks against a curved plate 10. The side flaps of the blanks rest against angle-bars which are adjusted to fit exactly the angle between the flaps by means of racks moved in opposite directions by a toothed wheel between them. A lever travelling over a divided sector is attached to the wheel, to enable the angle-bars to be exactly adjusted. The first blank is removed from the pile by a suction pipe attached to a rotating pipe 20, Fig. 4, connected with an air pump driven by the main shaft. The suction pipe is moved by a lever 26 and cam 27 on the roll spindle 28. The upper edges of the blanks rest against a spindle 29, and the second and remaining blanks are held back by a spring 31. As the suction pipe swings inwards, the blank is released from it and is seized by revolving hook - shaped feeders. These slightly bend the blank and place its top corner against the roll 35, which is a hollow cylinder provided with a recess. The top of the blank enters this recess, and, as the roll rotates, is bent down by the edge of the spring 36 and is guided between the rolls and delivered to the next pair. When the end 38 of the recess has passed the paper, the rear part of the spring 36 presses the paper against the lower roll. The blank is thus held for a short time only by the front corner, and is then straightened by two fingers 40 mounted on a spindle 41, supported by a curved plate 10. A lever 43, also on the spindle 41, is held by a spring against a cam 44. The blank is brought to rest by the fingers, which enter the corners between the top and side flaps, while the spring 36 slides on the corner of the blank. A projection on the cam then throws back the arm 43, the fingers at the same time entering recesses on the lower roll, thus releasing the blank which advances over the bridge 47 to the folding-rolls.
Patent GB-190404028-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Blasting Compounds.
Filed: 1904-02-17
Granted: 1904-12-15
Abstract: 4028. Hargreaves, A. F., and Curtis's & Harvey. Feb. 17. Explosives.-For waterproofing and protecting the crystals from abrasion in blasting-agents containing potassium chlorate, ordinary blasting- gelatine is used instead of non-explosive materials. In a particular case a mixture is made of 78 parts of potassium chlorate and 22 of di-nitrotoluene. To 75 parts of this mixture is added 25 of blasting- gelatine consisting of 90 per cent. of nitro-glycerine and 10 per cent. of collodion cotton. The keeping qualities are improved by adding about 3 per cent. of wood meal. In the Provisional Specification it is stated that mono-nitro-naphthalene may replace the di-nitrotoluene.
Patent GB-190406074-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Pipe Joint.
Inventor: SAUNDERS SAMUEL
Filed: 1904-03-12
Granted: 1905-01-12
Abstract: 6074. Saunders, S. March 12. Flange joints; couplings, disconnectible. - In forming a fluid-tight joint for copper and other hard-metal pipes, the pipe ends are made with flexible flanges thinned down to a knife-edge, as shown at a. The sections are secured by any suitable device, such as the screw union shown in Fig. 3. A method of connecting such a flange joint to a T-piece is shown in Fig. 4.
Patent GB-190409605-A (GB)
Title: Combined Buffer and Coupling for Railway Wagons.
Inventor: PATTERSON ANTHONY
Filed: 1904-04-27
Granted: 1905-02-23
Abstract: 9605. Patterson, A. April 27. Buffers; couplings, automatic.-Relates to central buffer couplings for wagons employed on railways in the yards of iron and steel works and the like and in collieries and other mines. The coupling- hook a, Figs. 1 and 2, has an inclined nose so as to ride up the claw h formed in the opposite buffer, and is pivoted to a draw-bar c, round which is placed a spring e. A stud a' formed on the hook keeps it in position for coupling. The claw h is rounded off in plan and elevation as shown, so as to guide the hook to a central position. A hole k in the hook facilitates uncoupling.
Patent GB-190413930-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Sand-moulding Machines.
Inventor: SCIPLE HENRY MADISON
Filed: 1904-06-20
Granted: 1905-08-19
Abstract: 13,930. Sciple, H. M., and Ross, M. L. June 20. Casting and moulding.- Moulds for producing screw - threaded articles are designed to prevent the formation of fins. To produce a female - threaded article, a pattern c, having the screw thread required, is placed in the upper portion d' of a h o l l o w revoluble screwed stem d having the same pitched screw as the pattern c and working in a nut e. The stem is held in its upper position, for forming a mould or core, by the lower spring stop m entering the lower recess k, and sand is rammed in the pattern c and in the print mould f, which is pivoted in halves on the pin f <1>. An easily - removable ribbed part b, entering a recess in a fixed shaft a, supports the sand. When the handle i is turned, the bevelwheels g, h cause the stem d and the pattern c to revolve and descend until the pattern is clear of the sand when the upper stop m enters the upper recess k in the stem d. To produce male-threaded articles, a machine of the type shown in Fig. 2 may be used, and more than one mould may be produced at a time by arranging several spindles d to be driven from a central spindle n. The patterns c may be formed in one with the shafts d working in tapped holes in a moulding-plate e' or in separate nuts.
Patent GB-190414791-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Hatchets
Inventor: DUDSON THOMAS
Filed: 1904-07-01
Granted: 1905-03-23
Abstract: 14,791. Dudson, T. July 1. Axes.-The cutting-edge B of a hatchet is made detachable from the blade A, to which it is firmly locked by bevelled edges K and the countersunk screws M. A parallel or dovetailed tongue on the cutting-edge entering a recess in the blade and secured with countersunk screws may also be used, and the Provisional Specification states that the blade and edge may be of different qualities of materials.
Patent GB-190415160-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Apparatus for Collecting and Hoisting Bulk Material
Inventor: SIEURIN PAUL WILHELM
Filed: 1904-07-06
Granted: 1904-10-20
Abstract: 15,160. Sieurin, P. W. July 6. Unoloading; skips ; winches.- Consists of improvements in the apparatus described i n Specification No. 18,344, A.D. 1902, for unloading coal, grain, or other materials in bulk from the hold of a ship &c., and relates to the means for anchoring the scoop-hauling rope in the hold, to the scoop, and to the hauling and hoisting winch. The chain 16, to the links of which the outhaul sheave 18 is anchored, is carried under the ceiling and down the side of the hold, instead of being led direct from the edge of the hatch to the bottom corner of the hold, and it is thus possible to anchor the sheave 18 further into the hold. Hooks, shackles, &c. may be used instead of the chain 16. The scoop or skip, Fig. 2, has a hinged digging-edge 12, to which is secured an arm 10 connected by a chain 5, ring 5<a>, and chains 3, to the bail 4. Thus, on hoisting the scoop by a line secured to the ring 5<a>, the plate 12 turns up and closes the scoop. Alternative holes 11 are provided for the hauling- line to allow of varying the angle of the digging- edge 12. The hauling-drum and the hoisting- drum are mounted on a common shaft, but are relatively adjustable so that the working length of one line may be altered independently of that of the other line. In one form, Fig. 4, the drums consist of loose sleeves 23 on a barrel 19 fast on the shaft and formed with end flanges 27. The sleeves are coupled to the barrel 19 as required by means of rings 25 slidingly keyed on the barrel 19 and fitted with pins 30 adapted to engage holes in the flanges 27. In a modification, Fig. 6, the one drum 19 fast on the shaft is partly covered by a loose sleeve 23 forming the other drum, and coupled to it by means of spring-pressed bolts 26 carried in a sleeve 25, and passing through slots in the sleeve 23 into slots 29 in the drum 19. Disengagement is effected by a movement of the ring 25 to the left, when the bolts 26 are forced up the inclined ends of the slots 29. In other modifications, the drums are separate, both being loose and fitted with clutches, or one only loose. In all cases, the loose drum is preferably fitted with a brake.
Patent GB-190420982-A (GB)
Title: A Fly Catcher.
Inventor: PICKTHALL ELLEN ROGERSON
Filed: 1904-09-30
Granted: 1905-08-03
Abstract: 20,982. Pickthall, E. R. Sept. 30. Traps for flies. A fly-catcher is made of card in the shape of a butterfly or the like. It is folded double and the outside appropriately coloured. To the inside are attached three tapes, to which is fastened a piece of twine for suspension. The tapes and inner side of the card are covered with an adhesive substance.