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Patent GB-190205019-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or connected with Propelling and Steering Apparatus for Boats, Ships, and the like.
Inventor: HEATHORN THOMAS BRIDGES
Filed: 1902-02-27
Granted: 1903-02-27
Abstract: 5019. Heathorn, T. B. Feb. 27. Propelling and steering by vibrating plates or fins. -Relates to propelling and steering apparatus for boats, ships, and the like of the type described in Specifications No. 20,177, A.D. 1894, and No. 2335. A.D. 1898, in which the vessel is propelled and steered by a compound vibrating stern rudder or plate c, and consists, principally, in connecting the actuating motor or mechanism with the propeller by a universal or Hooke's joint d. Hand gear, comprising the crown-wheel w and worm gearing, is used to control the central position of the vibrating rudder or propeller c, by sliding the sleeve e longitudinally, and the lever l secured to the sleeve e and connected to the motor or hand gearing causes, by its rocking, the oscillation of the rudder or propeller. The shafts a and the sleeve e are screw-threaded.
Patent GB-190208210-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Holders for Rolls or Continuous Lengths of Tickets, Labels or the like.
Inventor: GRUNDIG CARL
Filed: 1902-04-08
Granted: 1902-08-14
Abstract: 8210. Grundig, C. April 8. Tickets, issuing. - One or more holders for rolled lengths of tickets or labels are placed in a carrier, and are each formed with one or more slots b, through which the tickets may be drawn. A retaining - device. such as a tongue of metala, oraguide-plate or sheete, preferably of transparent material, is provided with each holder. The guide-plates are cut away as at f, and also the holder as at d, these parts being also cut away, if desired, where the tongues a are employed. Teeth or cutting-edges may be formed on the tongues.
Patent GB-190208221-A (GB)
Title: Improved Borders particularly adapted for the Manufacture of Picture Frames and similar Articles
Inventor: WISKOTT MAX
Filed: 1902-04-08
Granted: 1902-05-15
Abstract: 8221. Wiskott, M. April 8. Picture frames.-Hollow borders or framing, particularly for making detachable picture frames and similar articles, are formed by folding or bending strips of strong paper, cardboard, papier-mÔchÚ, celluloid, metal, &c. into the form shown in section in Fig. 2, comprising faces 1, 2, 3, 4, and a turnedover edge 5 for attachment to the part 1. Strips 19, 20 are attached, to form a retaining-groove for the picture. The borders are cut into lengths, and also along inclined lines 6-7, Fig. 1, leaving the rear parts 1 intact. The cut parts are placed one within or against the other, and clamps are passed through the parts and bent over, or preferably, metal strips 9, Fig. 1, are passed through slots 8 in the parts and fastened by means of terminal tongues 11 and slots 10. Frames for advertisement plates are mentioned.
Patent GB-190210729-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Preserving Yeast and in Apparatus therefor.
Inventor: WYERS WILLIAM HENRY
Filed: 1902-05-09
Granted: 1903-08-08
Abstract: 10,729. Wyers, W. H. May 9. Yeast.-Relates to the preservation of yeast. Fig. 8 shows in plan an arrangement of apparatus. The yeast is forced by an air-compressor 7 from a tank 5 into a filter-press 9. The yeast which collects on the filter plates is broken up into small pieces and spread in thin layers on trays placed in tiers in a skeleton trolley which is run into a drying- chamber k, where it is dried by filtered air which has been heated by a furnace s and is drawn in and through the chamber by fans q, t. If the air is sufficiently dry and warm, it may be drawn in at the door and not be passed through the furnace. Trays containing material for drying the air may be provided. The dried yeast is packed in airtight receptacles.
Patent GB-190211420-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Metal Furniture with Wooden or like Fillings or Panels.
Inventor: ARNOLD LOUIS
Filed: 1902-05-17
Granted: 1902-11-27
Abstract: 11,420. Arnold, L., and Arnold, C., [trading as Eisenm÷bel-Fabrik Schorndorf, L. & C. Arnold], and Schmid, G. May 17. Panels.-Relates to furniture having metallic frames and wood fillings or panels. The fillings b, b<1> are secured to the frames a by countersunk screws d engaging the edge of the panel, or by short screws c passing through flanges on the panels. The panels b<1> have also small flanges overlapping the back of the frame bars.
Patent GB-190213163-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Puncture-Proof Pneumatic Tyre for the Wheels of Cycles and other Vehicles.
Inventor: HASTINGS GEORGE HENRY
Filed: 1902-06-10
Granted: 1903-05-14
Abstract: 13,163. Hastings, G. H. June 10. Tyres, pneumatic.- Single-tube tyres, or the outer covers of detachable tyres, for the wheels of cycles, motor cars, and other vehicles are protected by securing within the tread part a broad flatsectioned band a of whalebone.
Patent GB-190220083-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to the Manufacture of Fire Lighters.
Inventor: OTWOROWSKI MAXIMILIAN
Filed: 1902-09-13
Granted: 1903-07-16
Abstract: 20,083. Otworowski, M., and Sobotka, E. Sept. 13. Firelighters.-Shavings or sticks of wood are impregnated in a hot pulp composed of starch, tar naphtha, and yellow resin-in stated proportions, and afterwards combined with peat dust. Suitably-. shaped pieces of the resultant material are enveloped by layers of wood or like fibre and jute fibre in perpendicular directions, and are finally plunged into a clear solution of yellow resin.
Patent GB-190222816-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Cocks or Valves for Gas Lamps
Inventor: PODMORE ARTHUR EDWARD
Filed: 1902-10-20
Granted: 1903-10-15
Abstract: 22,816. Podmore, A. E., and Thomas, J. Oct. 20. Gas valves and cocks.-Relates to cocks or v a l v e s suitable for use with lamps having a flash light or a climbing-light igniting-arrangement, or with lamps having a cluster of burners and in which it is desired that either all the burners shall be alight or only one or some of them. A cylindrical body a is formed with a flat face c and ports e, f, ,g communicating with the supply nipple h, the igniting-burner nipple i and the main-burner nipple k respectively. Against the face c works gas-tight the face d of a hollow valve-piece b provided with ports v, w, and a screwed cap m. The valve-piece b is held in position by a spring stud n, which is prevented from rotating by a screw t entering a slot u therein. By the lamplighters' torch moving an arm 3 on the hollow piece b upwards, the igniting-jet is first put into communication with the supply, then both the igniting-jet and the main burner, and afterwards the main burner only. Two stops y, z are shown, but, when the valve is used in connection with a cluster of burners, other means may be provided to show the required intermediate positions.
Patent GB-190224585-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Game
Inventor: NOBLE JAMES WILLIAM
Filed: 1902-11-10
Granted: 1903-05-07
Abstract: 24,585. Noble, J. W., and Antrobus, G. Nov. 10. Games played with rollers and cues.-A piece e, Fig. 3, preferably of a cylindrical shape with rounded ends, is propelled along a table from a baulk line at either end with a cue, the object being to shoot the piece through one of the holes b in the bridge a. The bridge is supported by the feet c on a table which is marked out in a rectangle d ; near the bridge a second rectangle f is marked out, which must be cleared by the piece e at each shot, to score. The holes in the bridge are marked with various numbers for the purpose of scoring. The game may be played on a cloth marked out with lines, as described.
Patent GB-190303871-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Devices for Separating Stones and other Impurities from Coffee, Grain, Peas, Beans and the like.
Inventor: THOMPSON WILLIAM PHILLIPS
Filed: 1903-02-18
Granted: 1903-06-11
Abstract: 3871. Thompson, W. P., [Roberti, J. Hustinx-.]. Feb. 18. Separating grain, coffee, &c.-Relates to the construction of a shaking- apparatus for separating heavy and light impurities from coffee, peas, beans, grain, and the like. Fig. 3 shows the shaking- tray in plan. The bottom of the tray slopes downwards from W to V, and is reciprocated in a direction right and left of Fig. 3. The material is fed from a hopper into the spaces marked 1, and travels through the channels 2, 3, 4, 5. The heavy impurities, such as stones, collect at the side of the tray, and may be removed periodically by opening the slides p. The coffee passes up the tray in the direction of the arrows to the outlets r, while the lighter impurities are separated by the triangular projections i and pass to the lower part of the tray. The partitions shown and the projeciont g are all made the same height as the sides of the tray for separating the heavy impurities, while the projections i are of less height and serve to propel the coffee forward, and allow the light impurities to pass over them to the lower side of the tray.
Patent GB-190307681-A (GB)
Title: Method and Apparatus for Producing Circulation of Water in the Jackets of Water-jacketed Apparatus.
Inventor: RECK ANDERS BORCH
Filed: 1903-04-02
Granted: 1903-06-04
Abstract: 7681. Reck, A. B. April 2. Vertical boilers; water-circulation, promoting.- Steam is generated in a boiler employed for supplying hot water to cooking-apparatus. The steam generated in the main rising pipe b separates from the water in the receiver c, and, being condensed in a tank i, returns to the boiler.
Patent GB-190308198-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Fountain Pens.
Inventor: REISERT EDUARD
Filed: 1903-04-08
Granted: 1904-02-25
Abstract: 8198. Reisert, E. April 8. Pens, reservoir. Relates to arrangements for protruding and withdrawing the pen through an aperture in the holder, and for opening and closing the aperture to admit of the protrusion or withdrawal. The ink is contained in a tube a, Fig. 1, inside which is a rod b carrying the pen c. A pin f at the upper end of the rod works in a spiral slot in a sleeve d and also in a straight groove g in the tube a. A spindle h secured to the sleeve d passes up through a stopper q screwed into the top of the tube a, and is connected to a hollow knob i. The tube a is contained in an outer tube m, and the bottom of these tubes are partly closed by segments k, n, each of which is greater than a semicircle. When the pen is withdrawn, the segments lie opposite one another and so close the end of the pen. In order to cause the segments to overlie one another and so open the aperture when the pen is to be protruded, a pin w on the stopper q engages a recess in the knob i, so that on turning the knob round through 180‹, the tube a is turned also, thus opening the aperture l. The knob is then pulled in a direction away from the body of the pen so as to disengage the pin w. The knob is then rotated and the sleeve d with its curved slot causes the pen to to be protruded. A reverse movement withdraws the pen, the knob is pushed into engagement with the pin w, and a further rotation of the knob closes the orifice. To ensure the correct amounts of rotation, a pin on the inside of the knob engages with a groove s, Figs. 1, 2, on the stopper y. The groove runs in a plane at rightangles to the axis of the pen for half the circumference, then runs for a short distance x parallel to the axis, and then runs spirally. While the pin travels in the first part of the groove, the pen is not protruded, but the aperture l, Fig. 1 is opened. When the pin moves along the part x, the pen w, is disengaged, while as the pin moves along the spiral part, the pen is protruded. The knob i is connected to the spindle h by a screw t, the point of which may slide in a groove u in the spindle. When the aperture l is open, the ink is prevented from coming out by a stopper c<1> on the rod b. The Provisional Specification describes also a modification in which the projection of the pen is effected by pulling the knob in a direction away from the holder. The bar carrying the pen and the cap are each provided with a rack, the two racks gearing with, and on opposite sides of, a pinion mounted in the ink tube.
Patent GB-190312462-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Apparatus for Perforating Tape for Automatic Telegraph Instruments or for the like purposes.
Inventor: GELL JOHN
Filed: 1903-06-02
Granted: 1903-08-27
Abstract: 12,462. Gell, J. June 2. Telegraphs.-Relates to a machine operated by a type-writer keyboard for perforating tape for automatic telegraph instruments or for like purposes. The sequence of operations in the machine is as follows :-A check or stop pin 22<a>, 22<b>, 22<c>, or 22<d>, Fig. 3, is thrust across the path of the feed-girder 13 to arrest its setting action. The tape-feed setting-magnet 23 is then energized, and the feed-meshanism is set ready for action by pulling the end of the girder 13 against the stop through levers 25, 28, 29. The perforating magnet 49, Fig. 2, is then energized and the punches 7, 7x are thereby operated. The perforating magnet is next de-energized, and the punches allowed to rise. Then the feed-setting magnets are de-energized, allowing the spring 14, Fig. 3, to pull back the bar 13 and turn the feedwheel through the lever 16 and pawl 12. Each pin 22<b> &c. measures the feed for a different number of spaces, and the pins are actuated from the keyboard, by selecting-combs such as 4, Fig. 2, which lift one of the bars a so that it acts through a system of levers on the appropriate pin. There are three rows of punches 7x, 7, 7x. The central row punches the feed-holes at equal intervals, and the outer rows punch the holes representing the letter, at different distances depending en the letter to be represented. The distances are determined by interlocking one or more of the punches in each row with the slide 41, which is actuated by the electromagnet 49. The interlocking bars 42 are actuated from the bars a through levers 44, 45 ; the bars a being raised by selecting combs 4 actuated by the keys. The feed-punches are actuated by shoulders on the letter punches. Pneumatic apparatus may be used instead of electromagnets to actuate the parts of the mechanism.
Patent GB-190313074-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in, and relating to Coinfreed Electric Shocking Machines
Inventor: HEINZE HORATIO JOHN
Filed: 1903-06-11
Granted: 1904-05-19
Abstract: 13,074. Heinze, H. J. June 11. Coin action.-A coin is inserted in a shoot H, Fig. 4, carrying a pawl F, and, by engaging a pin F<2> on the pawl, throws the latter into engagement with a cog-wheel E. If the pawl engages the edge of a tooth, then, on turning the spindle D by way of a handle, the shoot H, pivoted at H<3>, gives slightly against the action of a spring I until the pawl falls into its proper position. Electricity, administering.-The revolving-wheel E carries a pin F<1> into contact with a spring connected to G, completing the electric circuit of the coil, and, at the same time, pulling out the draw tube B of the induction coil by means of a rack B<1> attached to the tube. The intensity of shock, obtained by gripping the handle attached to the spindle D, and another fixed handle joined to the wire A<3>, is thus regulated, a further regulator consisting of a coiled resistance L, over which a spring arm M may be moved. A cord S, Fig. 3, carrying a bead or the like S', passes over a drum R on the spindle D, the bead actuating an indicating-device V, the readings thus corresponding to the rotation of the spindle D and thus to the length of tube B drawn out. The device V may be in the form of a monkey, bear, man, &c., which ascends a rod U, or it may be pivoted and ascend in a serrated or other irregular groove or against pins in the indicator dial, so as to have a zig-zag, swaying, or rocking movement. In another modification, a toothed wheel, gearing with the rack B<1>, carries an arm, which registers the movement on a circular scale, the arm carrying a device such as a horse, cycle, train, boat, motor car, &c. In a third form, the cog-wheel E is replaced by a toothed segment carrying a forked lever, so that as the spindle D is rotated, the forked end of the lever pulls out the draw tube B by engaging a stud thereon, while the other end transmits the motion to another lever which moves the index up a scale. In another form, Fig. 5, the two handles are movable, and a cord Y, attached to wheels X, X, passes round pulleys Y', Y<2>, Y<3>, and so draws out the tube B on actuating either or both of the handles. Registers.-A separate indicator is provided for each handle, and is actuated by a bead S<1> as before. In all cases, a suitable stop is provided for limiting the rotation of the handles. In the Provisional Specification it is stated that any number of handles, dials, and indicating devices, may be used in a single machine.
Patent GB-190315868-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Safety Apparatus for Miners' Cages and the like.
Inventor: WILLIAMS WALTER EDWARD
Filed: 1903-07-17
Granted: 1904-05-19
Abstract: 15,868. Williams, W. E. July 17. Safety-suspending apparatus for miners' cages and the like. Gripping jaws, through which the guide-ropes pass, are formed by the bevelled ends f<3> of short levers f<1> and long levers F pivoted together at f<2> and to the cage at f, f<1>. The long arms of the levers F are connected by pins d to a plate D connected by chains E to the winding-rope, and thus normally raised against the action of springs c. In the event of the rope breaking, the springs force the gripping-levers into a horizontal position, where their jaws close on the guide ropes.
Patent GB-190318605-A (GB)
Title: Improved Cycle Brake.
Inventor: HOLLAND-LETZ AUGUST FERDINAND
Filed: 1903-08-28
Granted: 1903-10-01
Abstract: 18,605. Letz, A. F. Holland-. Aug. 28. Brakes. - Locking- mechanism is fitted to the brake lever of a cycle so that the brake may either be used in the ordinary manner or may be locked on the wheel. The brake lever b, Fig. 4, is attached to the brake rod k, and held on the handle-bar or the frame by the clip a in the usual way. Another clip c holds a ratchet d passing through a slot in the lever. The teeth d' of the ratchet engage with the trigger e' when in locking position. A spring f holds the trigger-piece in either position.
Patent GB-190319875-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Revolving Chimney Cowls, Ventilators, Sky-light Turrets and the like
Inventor: CHAMPESME PIERRE EUGENE JOSEPH
Filed: 1903-09-15
Granted: 1904-09-15
Abstract: 19,875. Champesme, P. E. J. A. April 27, [date applied for under Patents Act, A.D. 1901]. Chimney and ventilating - s h a f t tops.-Relates to wind-directed chimney c o w I s, ventilators, s k y - light turrets, and the like, and more particularly to a method of mounting them on ball bearings. Fig. 1 shows an elevation of a chimney cowl, partly in section. A flat iron frame c is riveted to the chimney top a. Upon the flat part d is fixed, by means of screw bolts e, a vertical shaft f tapering to a point h at the top. The cowl is formed of three parts j, j<1>, j<11>, connected by angleirons k, k<1>, and is surmounted by a vane l, upon which the wind acts. To the hood is connected a sleeve m, the screwed upper end of which receives a cap o containing balls p. The cap is furnished with a collar q, containing a hole large enough to admit the shaft but not the balls. The lower part of a sleeve m has a ball bearing, the balls being kept in position by a collar s. The cowl thus revolves on two rows of balls p, r. The cowl may be removed from the spindle by simply lifting it, the balls p, r being kept in place by collars q, s. A collar prevents smoke and soot from entering the bearings.
Patent GB-190319908-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Railway Sleepers
Inventor: TEEL FRANKLIN LIVINGSTON
Filed: 1903-09-16
Granted: 1904-07-21
Abstract: 19,908. Teel, F. L. Sept. 16. Sleepers; rails, securing to sleepers.-Sleepers are formed of metal troughs the sides of which are recessed to receive the rails, the ends being closed to prevent movement in the ballast. Figs. 1 and 2 show one form of sleeper formed of two metal troughs 1, 2, the inner sides 7, 8 of which are higher than the outer ones 3, 4, and are secured together by bolts 12 passing through long slots. The sides 7, 8 are recessed at 9 to receive the rails, one end of each recess being undercut to fit over the rail flange. After the rails have been placed in the recesses, the two parts of the sleeper are slid in opposite directions to bring the undercut parts of the recesses over the rail flanges. The sides 3, 4 may be turned over to form flanges 15 provided with projections 16 for abutting against the sides of the rails and thus holding them in position. One of the troughs may be replaced by a slotted and recessed plate 18 placed against the inside or the outside of the higher plate 7 of the trough, as shown in Figs. 3 and 4. Holes 17 are formed in the bottoms of the sleepers for drainage purposes.
Patent GB-190320397-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Screw Cutting Stocks and Dies.
Inventor: VORBACH JOHN
Filed: 1903-09-22
Granted: 1904-09-01
Abstract: 20,397. Vorbach, J. Sept. 22. Stocks and dies.-A link is hinged to a projection h on an eccentrically-grooved plate for adjusting the screwing-dies c in a stock a, and carries a screw k which bears against a block l on the stock and prevents the easing-back of the cutters. When an article is threaded, the look-nut e is slackened, the link j lifted to clear the block l, and the plate rotated to retract the cutters. When the same dies are used for cutting two sizes of threads, the block l rotates on the handle b, is provided with a fixing-screw, and has both a face and an arm for engaging the screw k.
Patent GB-190321197-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Motive Power Apparatus for use with Compressed Air or other Elastic Fluid under Pressure
Inventor: MOLAS JEAN
Filed: 1903-10-02
Granted: 1904-09-01
Abstract: 21,197. Molas, J., and Knudsen, H. Oct. 2. Air-compressing engines; central-valve engines.- Compressed air and other fluids at a very high pressure are reduced to a working pressure economically by making them compress air up to the working pressure during their expansion. The invention also comprises a single-acting compound engine for using the reduced-pressure fluid. In the compressor, the high-pressure fluid enters a measuring chamber 4 by a pipe 3 and valve 1, and forces the piston 5 and the pistons 8, which are attached to it, to the left. Air enters the cylinders 6, 7 through the annular valves 11, 12, and, at the end of the stroke, the spindle 29 of the valve 10 comes in contact with the stop 30 and the high-pressure fluid flows past the valve to the left-hand sides of the pistons 8, 9. The expanded fluid and compressed air from the cylinders 6, 7 are expelled through a pipe 37 to the low-pressure reservoir, and the heat generated by the compression is absorbed by the expansion. The valve 1 is worked by a tappet on the prolongation 22 of the valve 10, which is closed by fluid pressure. The compound motor is similar in construction to the compressor, and comprises a cylinder 4 and only one larger cylinder 6, which is open to the atmosphere, at its right-hand end. The annular exhaust valve is worked by the piston 8.
Patent GB-190321708-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Post Cards.
Inventor: CUBBIN WILLIAM COTTIER
Filed: 1903-10-09
Granted: 1904-04-28
Abstract: 21,708. Cubbin, W. C. Oct. 9. Postcards. - An oval or other hole a is stamped out of the side of the address face upon which writing is permitted, the edges of the hole being pressed out sufficiently to allow a photograph to be held behind the hole. Another photograph, picture, or sheet of coloured paper is gummed to the back of the card, sufficient being left ungummed, to allow the other photograph to be inserted behind the hole a. A gummed strip may be arranged round the edges of the back of the card to protect the photograph &c. In another arrangement, the photograph or paper b is the same size as the card c, the two parts being secured together over the greater part of their adjacent surfaces. A part is left unsecured to permit the photograph to be placed behind the hole a, and the gummed edge f is afterwards stuck down ; or only the end of the card may be left unsecured and provided with a gummed edge.