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Patent GB-190228292-A (GB)
Title: Improved Pencil Sheath Adapted to Operate as a Cigarette Maker.
Inventor: GEISLER GERHARD CHRISTIAN
Filed: 1902-12-22
Granted: 1903-02-12
Abstract: 28,292. Geisler, G. C., and Thomson, A. T. M. Dec. 22. Pencil holders.-Relates to a combined pencil holder and cigarette maker. Fig. 6 shows a side view partly in section, and Figs. 4 and 5 sectional views of alternative forms of sheath. The pencil is secured to a piece d provided with an outer ring, which slides in the open-sided sheath a. When the pencil is pushed inwards, the point is protected. To make a cigarette, the pencil is as fully withdrawn as possible, the sheath is filled with tobacco, and a paper, and, if desired, a mouthpiecee, wrapped round the outside; the pencil is then pushed in, when the tobacco and paper are expelled together in the form of a cigarette. A stop f is provided to limit the movement. The ring &c. d may be omitted, when the end of the pencil serves as the ejecting- piston.
Patent GB-190301436-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Projectile for Sporting Purposes and Games
Inventor: SCHROEDEL JOHANN GEORG
Filed: 1903-01-20
Granted: 1903-03-26
Abstract: 1436. Schr÷del, J. G., [trading as Nurnberger Spielfabrik]. Jan. 20. Archery; darts.-Relates to self-recording arrows or darts. The dart a carries a double-cupped india-rubber head b, the outer cup being scalloped to prevent it from adhering to the target, while the inner cup carries an adhesive pellet c. Upon striking the target i, the pellet is left sticking, while the dart drops to the ground.
Patent GB-190305317-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Syphon Flushing Cisterns
Inventor: KOLSTER HEINRICH
Filed: 1903-03-06
Granted: 1903-04-16
Abstract: 5317. Kolster, H. March 6. Water-waste preventers, siphon-discharge. The siphons of flushing-cisterns are caused to act by depressing the float to raise the water level. On pulling the chain i, the float h, connected to the inlet cock g, is depressed, and its volume causes the water level to rise suddenly, and the siphon, consisting of the bell d and pipe c, is made to discharge. In a modification, an ordinary twolegged siphon is employed.
Patent GB-190308543-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Steerage Horse Hoes.
Inventor: CARNE THOMAS ANGWIN
Filed: 1903-04-15
Granted: 1903-12-31
Abstract: 8543. Carne, T. A. April 15. Hoes, horse.-Relates to detail improvements. The tine frame C is connected to the main frame B of the implement by loops D<1>, D<2> capable of a sliding movement. The tine frame C is steered by means of a lever A connected to the frames B, C. The main axle is adjustable in height to regulate the pitch of the hoe blades, by means of clips E<1>, E<2> movable on the vertical standards F<1>, F<2> of the supporting-wheels.
Patent GB-190310097-A (GB)
Title: Safety Apparatus for Ships' Holds and Apparatus to be used therewith.
Inventor: SCOTT RICHARD CLARKSON
Filed: 1903-05-04
Granted: 1904-05-04
Abstract: 10,097. Scott, R. C. May 4. Ladders. - Consists of a ladder for use in ships' holds comprising steps secured to sidebars or L,J, or channelsection, having corrugations c, Fig. 1, in their edges, which provide grips for the hands. The side bars b, Figs. 1 and 3, are attached to the coaming by angle-irons, as shown. The steps of the ladder have projections f, g, on each side of the tread, one projection being formed of diamond-section to prevent rotation and the other projection having a lefthanded screw thread, which screws into the side bar b, and is locked by the nut h. At intervals are pivoted bars i secured together by chain j, attached to the coaming so that the bars i will not fall below the horizontal. Springs l are provided in the chain to deaden the blow caused by falling on the bars i. A collapsable cradle formed on bars o, p is placed at the head of the ladder. The side bars may be beaded instead of corrugated as shown. The ladder is stated to be applicable to fireescapes.
Patent GB-190314587-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Buckles.
Inventor: MITCHELL JAMES EDWARD
Filed: 1903-06-30
Granted: 1903-08-06
Abstract: 14,587. Mitchell, J. E. June 30. B u c k l e s.-The buckle has no movable parts, and consists of a frame A with cross-bars E, f. The bar E is thinner than the side bars D, and forms with the front bar B a wedge-shaped opening e. The bar B has an acute binding- edge b', which bears against the strap F. The keeper bar c, which holds the free end of the strap, has an oblique inner face m, the lower edge n of which bites on the strap.
Patent GB-190315974-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Folding and Measuring Machines
Inventor: HACKING WILLIAM HENRY
Filed: 1903-07-20
Granted: 1904-07-20
Abstract: 15,974. Hacking, W. H. July 20. Folding and measuring. -The brackets g carrying the folding - blades a, a<1>are mounted on side bars c, which are pivoted at their centres to swing levers b and hinged at their lower ends to brackets d<3> capable of sliding in vertical guides d<1>. The bars c are oscillated from adjustable crank-pins e', which are mounted on screws e<2> connected by bevel gearing to effect their simultaneous adjustment for producing a fold d o f required length. The tilting of the brackets g for the blades to pass under the grip-rails h, h<1> is effected by bars g<2> connected to studs simultaneously adjustable, by means of screws k<2> and bevel gearing, along slotted extensions d' on the brackets d<3> according to the length of fold. The grip-rails are secured to brackets hinged to carriers h<3>, which are adjustable towards and away from each other by screws h<4>, and secured, when set, by bolts h<9> projecting through slots h<7> in the frame. Cams m feathered on the shaft l and movable with the carriers h<3> act through rods h<8> to raise and lower the grip-rails alternately as required. The cloth is folded on a flat table, or on a concave table such as is described in Specification No. 15,078, A.D. 1903, which is pressed upwards by weights or springs as usual, and according to the Provisional Specification, the flat table is provided with curved or bevelled strips arranged in slots in the table below the grip-rails, such strips engaging slots in, so as to move with, the carriers h<3>.
Patent GB-190318092-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Fireproofing Compounds, and in the Art of Making the same.
Inventor: FERRELL JOSEPH LYBRAND
Filed: 1903-08-21
Granted: 1904-06-23
Abstract: 18,092. Ferrell, J. L. Aug. 21. Fireproof coverings and compositions.-Relates to the invention described in Specification No. 830, A.D. 1902, and consists in the addition of a dibasic organic acid, such as oxalic acid, to low-grade aluminium-sulphate solutions, so that, after mixture in an iron vessel, the wood or similar cellular substance is not stained by the composition.
Patent GB-190318249-A (GB)
Title: Improved Method of and Means for Moulding Hollow Objects in Plastic Material.
Inventor: SUTTON GEORGE
Filed: 1903-08-24
Granted: 1904-07-14
Abstract: 18,249. Sutton, G., [Lecomte, E. J.]. Aug. 24. Tunnels.- Hollow objects are moulded in plastic materials by inflating a flexible bag of the required shape placed in the mass, so that the material is forced by hydraulic o r pneumatic pressure into contact with the interior of the mould. Excess of moisture may be removed by lining the mould or covering the bag with a filter cloth, and the bag may be held, during filling, by ligatures or ties corresponding in length to the thickness of the casting. Fig. 3 shows a tunnel or sewer, the inner surface of the excavation being faced with a sheet-metal or other tube m ; the plastic material c is shaped by separate flexible bags a, connected to a source of pressure and supported by a removable tube h running on iails l.
Patent GB-190328077-A (GB)
Title: A New or Improved Automatic Coupling for Railway Locomotives, Vehicles and the like
Inventor: WAIT ANDREW
Filed: 1903-12-22
Granted: 1904-12-22
Abstract: 28,077. Wait, A. Dec. 22. Couplings, automatic. - The hollow coupling- member a swings transversely against the action of the springs e, and moves longitudinally, to allow for buffing, against a bow, spiral, or other spring c which bears on the bars b of the car framing. On impact of two vehicles, the couplings are deflected sideways until the projection l of each engages the corresponding slot k in the other, after which the couplings return to alignment, overshooting being prevented by stops m. Disengagement from either side is effected by turning the shaft d which passes through a nut o<1> fixed in the framing and carries an oppositelythreaded nut or collar o which forces the coupling sideways when the shaft is advanced. In a modification, the coupling a, Fig. 3, is supported by plate-springs g, and is pivoted to a draw-bar f which carries the longitudinal spring as shown in Fig. 1. Hooks may be formed on the members a for a connecting-chain.
Patent GB-190400465-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Steam Traps and similar Apparatus.
Inventor: SHIELS ALEXANDER
Filed: 1904-01-07
Granted: 1905-01-05
Abstract: 465. Shiels, A. Jan. 7. Steam traps.-A steam trap or similar apparatus of the float type is adapted for use with highpressure steam by balancing the pressure against which the discharge valve opens. The float c and a discharge valve A of the piston type are connected to one end of a pivoted lever E, which is connected at its other end to a counterpoise D and a plunger B sliding in a conduit f open to the main discharge channel. The valve A, which has lateral openings A<1>, is pivoted to an extension at the foot of the float. The float consists of a casing provided with circular end-pieces and a central stem or web. The counterpoise is carried by a rod which is connected at one end to the lever E and at the other end to the plunger B. The plunger B aud valve A, which slide in liners fixed in the conduits f, f<1>, are preferably of the same area, so that the arms of the lever E may be of the same length. In a modification, the plunger B is arranged as the discharge valve, lateral openings in the plunger being adapted to register with openings in the side of the conduit f when the float is raised. The cover, which has a flange fitting into a groove in a flange on the casing F, is provided with a baffle opposite the steam inlet F<3>. The bearings of the lever E are open on their underside, so that the lever and connected parts may be easily removed.
Patent GB-190404950-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Burglar Alarm.
Inventor: VOLL CHARLES HENRY DE
Filed: 1904-02-29
Granted: 1904-04-21
Abstract: 4950. Voll, C. H. de, and Howland, H. S. Feb. 29. Alarms, burglar and like.-A burglar alarm for windows and doors, comprises a spring- actuated oscillatory arm which, when released from the stop g by the opening of the door or window, impinges against a stop i, whereby a blank cartridge is fired. The Figure shows the invention applied to a window. The cartridge may be carried at the end of the arm, or fixed on the stop i, the end of the arm in this case serving as a hammer. The spring e tends both to depress the arm and to urge it in the direction of the stop i.
Patent GB-190405015-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Paddle Wheels for Boats.
Inventor: CAMPBELL THOMAS JEFFERSON
Filed: 1904-02-29
Granted: 1904-05-05
Abstract: 5015. Campbell, T. J. Feb. 29. Paddle - wheels for boats are constructed so that they will not raise the water as they rotate. To the paddle shaft 1 are secured hubs 3 which receive the inner ends of the braced apokes 4, the outer ends being secured to the lower parts of the bearings 11, 12 in which the shafts 21 are journalled. These shafts carry four stiffened blades 22, and the arrangement is such that, when the shaft 1 rotates, the shafts 21 also rotate, but in the opposite direction.
Patent GB-190410287-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Linen and like Collars.
Inventor: BERRY ERNEST ARTHUR
Filed: 1904-05-05
Granted: 1904-11-17
Abstract: 10,287. Berry, E. A. May 5. Collars of the double or turnover type are provided with a locking tab 1 on the end of the neckband, which has the outer position when the collar is buttoned. The tab is bent inwards over both ends of the band and keeps the outer meeting edges together.
Patent GB-190412682-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Lockets, Photograph Pendants, Charms, and the like
Inventor: WILCOX THOMAS
Filed: 1904-06-04
Granted: 1904-08-04
Abstract: 12,682. Wilcox, T., [trading as Wilcox & Son, M.]. June 4. Lockets, pendants, charms, and chÔtelaines.-Relates to lockets, photograph pendants, charms, chÔtelaines, and the like. In the form shown in Fig. 5, a bezel or holder 5 is pivoted in the frame 1 and is rotated by means of a ring, knob, or button 6 to open the two sides 7, 8 of the locket &c. The holder and both doors may contain photographs, hair, mirrors, compasses, or the like, or plain glass may be fitted to the doors to show the photographs &c. from the outside. The same arrangement may be used with square or other shaped lockets &c., or it may be used on a larger scale for chatelaines as shown in Fig. 7. In a modified form, shown in Fig. 11, the holder 27 may form one side of the locket, and a door 24 the other side. In another form, the doors 29, 30, Fig. 14, are pivoted to the bezel 33 instead of to the frame. In the case of chatelaines, a base or support or feet may be provided, so that the article may be used as a photograph stand or frame.
Patent GB-190414210-A (GB)
Title: New or Improved Releasing Device for Jaw Couplings.
Inventor: SCHEIB LUDWIG
Filed: 1904-06-23
Granted: 1905-04-20
Abstract: 14,210. Scheib, L., and Scheib, L. June 23. Couplings, automatic.-Relates to means for releasing the catch lever e of the automatic coupling described in Specification No. 11,902, A.D. 1904. A rod a is fixed in bearings b and has a crank handle c at either end. The rod a carries a boss having a slot f for the reception of the lever g, which turns freely on the rod a. The lever g operates the catch lever e by means of a link h. On turning the handle c, the bearing-surface m of the boss comes in contact with the lever g and raises the lever e, thereby unlocking the coupling. The bearing-surface l normally rests on the lever g and prevents the catch e from being accidentally lifted.
Patent GB-190416556-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or connected with Turnwrest and other Ploughs.
Inventor: HUXTABLE JOHN
Filed: 1904-07-27
Granted: 1905-05-18
Abstract: 16,556. Huxtable, J. July 27. Ploughs. - Relates to turnwrest ploughs of the t y p e described in Specifications No. 4176, A.D. 1877, and No. 9725, A.D. 1889. The beam 1 is made tubular with a box 2 at the end against which the handles revolve, and with a frame 4 carrying the land and furrow wheels and means for reversing them as described in the above-mentioned Specifications, the handles being connected to the reversing-gear by a shaft passing through the beam 1. The shaft 4 for reversing the wheels is limited in its motion by two screws 10 fixed in a piece 9 attached to the shaft and striking against a piece 11 on the beams. The hake or pulling-piece 34 has a slot 35 in which slides an extension piece 36 provided with a series of holes 39, in any one of which the shackle 37 can be placed, and the amount of side draught given to the plough thus adjusted. The coulters 12 are attached to an adjustable bracket 13 which is prevented from rotating on the beam 1 by a feather engaging with the groove 14. The b)dy 15 is provided with a boss through which the beam passes, and is secured in position on the beam by a set-screw 15<x> or key 16<x>. A socket 16 holds a rod 17 carrying a polygonal wheel 18 to support the plough while being reversed. The rear ends of the mould boards 19 are adjustably connected to brackets 20 by bent rods 21 passing through clamping-eyes in the brackets. The shares 26 are pivoted at 27 and attached to levers 22, the ends of which can be clamped in slots 29 for adjusting the inclination of the shares, the position of the pivot ensuring the ends of the land slide plates 31 not being exposed. A curve recess 33 is made in the underside of the land slide plates to reduce friction.
Patent GB-190416578-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Morse Telegraph-transmitters or Instruments for Transmitting Telegrams by Means of Morse Signals.
Inventor: WOLTERS RICHARD
Filed: 1904-07-27
Granted: 1904-10-06
Abstract: 16,578. Wolters, R. July 27. Telegraphs.-In a transmitter, having keys, the depression of one of which causes a series of currents to be sent in accordance with the Morse code, the pivoted bars provided with contact-faces slide on a common contact-rail during the depression of the key, but in their return motion recede from it. The contact-faces b of the bars s are separated by insulating-material a, or by recesses in the bar. Each bar is connected to its key by a lever h, to which it is pivoted, and by a link g A spring f, preferably fixed in a slot in the lever h, presses on one of the two faces at the end of the bar s. As the bar is raised, it gradually turns on its pivot until the spring presses the other face, and the bar thus recedes from the contact-rail during its return, until near its lowest position, when a stop i meets the bar, or a projection from it, and throws it back to its original position. A commutating-device may be employed as in type-writers, to enable each key to produce several different signs ; for instance, each bar may have several sets of contact-pieces, arranged side by side or one above the other, and brought into action by shifting the rail longitudinally or vertically.
Patent GB-190419369-A (GB)
Title: Elastic Tires for Vehicles.
Inventor: BRYAN CLARENCE HENRY
Filed: 1904-09-08
Granted: 1904-10-13
Abstract: 19,369. Bryan, C. H. Sept. 8. Tyres, elastic other tha n pneumatic. - A rubber or other resilient tyre D of elongated section is held in position on a preferably hooped felloe C by annular flanges E, which are connected by bolts passing through sleeves F and are free to move inwardly on annular washers C<2> of leather &c. The sides and base of the tyre are covered with wearing-surfaces D<5>, D' of tough fabric, also used as a lining for the sleeve holes D<2>, Fig. 3, which are elongated radially to permit play and are formed opposite projections D'. In a modification, elongated holes D<2> are arranged tangentially to receive correspondingly - formed bolts without sleeves. To permit the tyre to be compressed, its mass is reduced between the flanges E, by forming annular grooves D<3> or annular or transverse holes in the tyre, or otherwise. The tyre sometimes has annular projections which bear against the flanges E outside the ring of bolts.
Patent GB-190420760-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Steam Engines.
Inventor: SCHAUMAN BROR MAX
Filed: 1904-09-27
Granted: 1904-11-24
Abstract: 20,760. Schauman, B. M. Sept. 27. Annular-chamber type; packing drums &c.-In a rotary engine with a crescent-shaped chamber, the drum piston is eccentric to the axis and is provided with two end discs or heads B<3>, Figs. 3 and 4, containing ports and packed by stationary split rings C, C<1>, and with a shoe B<5> kept in contact with the cylinder by the steam entering the port b. The steam chamber communicates with the cylinder ends through ports and has a chamber a' in which slides an abutment A<7>, pressed forwards by the steam and packed on the sides by spring-pressed packing. To prevent the steam from blowing through from the steam side X to the exhaust X<1>, when the shoe B<5> is adjacent to the chamber A<9>, plates D on the cylinder heads A', A<2>, resting in grooves D<1>, cover the ports in the heads B<3> at this point and cut off steam until the shoe B<5> passes over to the steam side X.
Patent GB-190420973-A (GB)
Title: New or Improved Portable Panelling.
Inventor: CARSON SAMUEL ROBERTSON
Filed: 1904-09-29
Granted: 1905-09-29
Abstract: 20,973. Carson, S. R., and Capes, H. R. Sept. 29. Nails, spikes, and tacks; wood-screws; staples.- Relates to fastenings for portable panelling, including dadoes, framing, &c., made in sections which can easily be put together or removed from the walls. Fig. 2 shows a section of the panelling secured to the walls. The top rail h is shown secured to the wall by a hook p, the head of which engages in a slot in the rail and may be securely attached by driving in a wedge 40. A modified form of fixing comprises an eye, book, or staple driven into the wall and secured to the rail by a wedge-shaped peg driven through the staple, eye, &c. into the bottom of a groove in rail. The muntings f are attached to the rails by screwed hooks w and wedges s z, additional security being produced by dowels on the munting engaging in recesses in the rail. A second modification comprises a hook screwed into the munting and secured in a slot in the rail by means of a slotted wedge or key embracing the hook stem. A frame for embellishing a wall may be put together in a similar way, and the invention may be applied to carcase work such as cabinets, wardrobes, &c., the work in this case being made self-supporting.
Patent GB-190422472-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Pump Governors.
Inventor: MCMULLEN CHARLES PALMER
Filed: 1904-10-18
Granted: 1905-08-03
Abstract: 22,472. McMullen, C. P. Oct. 18. Governing or controlling pumps.-Relates to the type of governor for a pumping-engine in which the steam supply to the motor is cut off through the rise of a piston due to excessive pressure in the mains. Figs. 5 and 6 show two types of such a governor. Within the cylinder b', which is screwed on to the mains, is a piston, the rod c' of which is connected to a crosshead c<3>, spring c<5>; and, directly or indirectly through a lever f, Fig. 6, to a throttle valve e<5>. This valve may be regulated by adjusting the spring c<5> by weights h<4> on the spindle, or by moving a weight on the lever arm f. Any water which may have escaped past the piston to the top of the cylinder is drained off through a pipe g<2>. In the modification shown in Fig. 6, provision is made for oiling the cylinder b<2>. For this purpose, the valve g<4> is shut, the water below the piston is drained off through a cock g<6>, and oil is run in from a cup g<7>.
Patent GB-190424608-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Safety Pin.
Inventor: NEUSS HUBERT FRITZ
Filed: 1904-11-14
Granted: 1904-12-15
Abstract: 24,608. Neuss, H. F. Nov. 14. Safety-pins.-To improve the appearance of the pin and to protect the point thereof, a plain or ornamental knob F of glass, metal, wood, or other material is fixed to a projecting shank E of the fastening- loop C
Patent GB-190426246-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Process and Apparatus for the Manufacture of Illuminating Gas.
Inventor: BUSSE PAUL
Filed: 1904-12-02
Granted: 1905-09-21
Abstract: 26,246. Busse, P. Dec. 2. Gas retorts.-Coal gas is manufactured in an oven or chamber A constructed in a similar manner to the chambers of a horizontal coke oven. The lateral walls b slope so that the coal, which may be delivered by means of rotating slotted shafts a, trickles down in the form of a thin layer and is piled up against the walls. The bottom may be horizontal or sloping. The oven may be heated by means of a gas furnace, and the coke may be pushed out through end doors.
Patent GB-190500631-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Device for Packing and (or) Jointing Tubes or Pipes.
Inventor: DAVIS SAMUEL LEONARD BRUTON
Filed: 1905-01-12
Granted: 1905-09-07
Abstract: 631. Davis, S. L. B. Jan. 12. Stuffing - boxes, substitutes for.-In making fluid-tight joints inwater-tube boilers, condensers, water - heaters, or radiators, a ferrule as shown in Fig. 1 is used. Fig. 4 shows the ferrule applied to a tubeplate and Fig. 5 to a pipe coupling. The ferrule a has a plain portion b of comparatively thin substance, in which portion are several either longitudinal or oblique cuts d, filled with a ductile metal e, such as copper or spelter. In each case, the ferrule is forced against a conical seating h, thus compressing its thin end and partly forcing the ductile metal out of the cuts, and forming a fluid-tight, joint. The interior of the plain part b may be coated with a thin layer of ductile metal so as to secure the tube frictionally and prevent leakage.