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Patent GB-190301774-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Toy Building Blocks.
Inventor: KILBOURN WILLIAM DOUGLAS
Filed: 1903-01-24
Granted: 1903-04-30
Abstract: 1774. Kilbourn, W. D. Jan. 24. Educational appliances; mechanics, teaching.- Relates to a series of parts provided with slots, holes, pins, &c. which may be used as toys or educational appliances and by means of which a wind or water mill, workshop, pump, bridge, truck, or other model may be built up. Referring to Fig. 3, which shows a workshop, the parts comprise floor plates 10, tongued and grooved to fit together and formed with holes or slots to receive round or square pegs fitted in the ends of posts 13, 28 having slots and holes to receive links 17, 19, which are perforated to receive axles or rods 18 carrying pulleys 21, 22 grooved to receive belts, the ends of which are connected by the cleat shown in Fig. 25, and formed with cylindrical flanges to enable them to be used as truck-wheels. The parts are connected either by nuts engaging bolts having two flat sides, or by pins each having, as shown in Fig. 23, two oppositely-tapered surfaces and a slot. Fig. 18 shows a washer slotted and encircled by a spring ring to enable it to grip the shafts &c. Fig. 1 shows a mill, the roof being formed by flat boards having cleats secured to their ends to engage links 19 forming the rafters. The water or wind wheel comprises vanes 31 secured by pegs in cross or inclined slots cut in a block 29. A track, on which a truck comprising pulleys 21, axles 18, and links 17 runs, is formed by securing long strips in cross slots formed in short posts, Fig. 3. The truck may be driven by an elastic band wound round one axle and secured to a fixed part of the truck. The rails serve as the floor of the bridge.
Patent GB-190312530-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Garbage Consumers.
Inventor: DENISON ARTHUR RICHARD
Filed: 1903-06-02
Granted: 1903-12-31
Abstract: 12,530. Denison, A. R., and Curry, J. June 2.] Refuse-consuming furnaces.-The furnace comprises a chamber or retort A, built below the level of the ground and provided with a central bridge or partition B, which has on each side two sets of firebars C, E disposed one above the other. For starting the furnace, two fireplaces F, using coal, are arranged at one end of the chamber A on a level with firebars E. When the furnace is in operation, the garbage, which is fed into the chamber A through openings in the top, is first dried on the fire bars C and then pushed down through these bars, by means of a slice inserted through the side doors D, on to the bars E, where it is consumed, the products of combustion being utilized to dry the material on the bars C. These products afterwards escape through an opening G, and are led to the chimney I by a flue H, fitted with a damper operated by a rod h<1>. An opening, fitted with a loose cover h, is provided on the top of the flue H for cleaning purposes. In order to withstand the intense heat, the chamber A and flue H are lined with the firebrick and the bars C are arched and made of firebrick. The chimney I is also provided with a firebrick lining I', leaving a narrow air space i for the circulation of cold air, which enters through an opening i<1> at the bottom and leaves through another opening i<2> at the top. If desired, two or more retorts may be used in connection with one chimney.
Patent GB-190314048-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Ladders
Inventor: SUMNER JOHN
Filed: 1903-06-24
Granted: 1904-04-28
Abstract: 14,048. Sumner, J.June 24. Ladders are made to fold d up, as shown in Fig. 2, and are secured in that position by a catch or lock. The standards a have grooves for the pivoted metal rungs c to lie in.
Patent GB-190318786-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Ventilators.
Inventor: TOMLINSON JOHN
Filed: 1903-09-01
Granted: 1904-08-04
Abstract: 18,786. Tomlinson, J., and Abram, S. Sept. 1. Drawings to Specification. Ventilators.-Consists in making ventilators with horizontal and vertical grids or baffles, by moulding terra-cotta, porcelain, or like plastic material.
Patent GB-190320927-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Gas Burners for Heating and Lighting.
Inventor: BETTS LEWIS FULTON
Filed: 1903-09-29
Granted: 1903-11-19
Abstract: 20,927. Betts, L. F. Sept. 29. Gas burners; heat-radiators.-A burner for lighting and heating has a gas chamber A' with a ring of circular burner apertures a and a central, conical, wire-gauze tube A'. The lower part of the gas chamber is curved as shown, and terminates in a tube A<6> screwed to the nipple A. The apertures a are formed in an annular rim A<5> below an annular shoulder A' and a dome-shaped upper part carrying a screw-threaded boss A'. A cap B has a depending lip B' and a series of openings b which are positioned over the burner openings a by an aperture engaged by a boss A<7> in the gas chamber. By these means, warm air is supplied to the flames. The cap B is locked in position by a standard C screwed to the boss A<3> and having a shoulder C<1> to support a flame spreader C' of the form shown. To this standard is screwed a nipple D' on an inverted cap D carried by a hood or radiator E of hollow sheet metal spun to the form shown. The top E<1> is stiffened by beads e', e', the latter engaging a flange D<2> on the cap D. The bottom portion contains a truncated cone E<4> lined by a reflector M, preferably of asbestos paper held in place by flanges E<3>, E<6>, and lugs E<7>. Products of combustion escape by apertures e<4>.
Patent GB-190327399-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Means for Separating and Supporting Accumulator Plates.
Inventor: LEITNER HENRY
Filed: 1903-12-14
Granted: 1904-12-14
Abstract: 27,399. Leitner, H. Dec. 14. Secondary batteries. -A frame for supporting and separating accumulator plates and for preventing their buckling, consists of a crate a of treated wood or other insulating- material. Pieces c are slid into grooves in the corner members, and the plates are then pushed into the slots between the projections d, the edges of the plate resting on chamfered cross-members b, which may have plates of ebonite, glass, porcelain, or other hard insulating-material let into them.
Patent GB-190328545-A (GB)
Title: Improved Machine for Covering Wire with Insulating Material.
Inventor: HEYS WILLIAM GEORGE
Filed: 1903-12-29
Granted: 1904-02-11
Abstract: 28,545. Heys, W. G., [Ammon, W. E.]. Dec. 29. Conductors, insulating. -Consists of a machine for insulating flat or ribbon &c. conductors. A strip of paper &c. x is passed between pressure rollers a, a', Figs. 1 and 3, projections a<3> on the lower roller scoring lines on the fabric. It next passes to a die e, f, of varying cross-section, whereby the edges of the strip are folded over at the scored lines on to the top of the strip. After passing between pressure rollers b, b<1>, a shoe i lifts the folded-over edges, which are held open by another shoe j as the metal strip y passes into the opening between the shoes. The edges afterwards fall back on the metal strip, and are pressed into place by rollers k, k<1>.
Patent GB-190403723-A (GB)
Title: A Clamping Device for Clamping Work to the Face Plate, Table or Base Plate of a Machine
Inventor: INGHAM ARTHUR EDWARD
Filed: 1904-02-15
Granted: 1904-12-08
Abstract: 3723. Ingham, A. E. Feb. 15. Work-holders.-A device for holding work on faceplates, tables, &c. consists of a block A and a claw B pivoted thereto at a point situate at different distances from the sides of the block. The claw is pulled downwards or against the side of the work by a bolt E, the block A being bolted to, or simply resting on, the table.
Patent GB-190407733-A (GB)
Title: Electric Igniting Device for Explosion Engines.
Filed: 1904-03-31
Granted: 1904-06-02
Abstract: 7733. Vereinigte Maschinenfabrik Augsburg und Maschinenbaugesellschaft N³rnberg Akt. Ges. Oct. 19, A.D. 1903, [date applied for under Patents Act, A.D. 1901]. Gas and like engines, igniting in. A series electromotor A, worked by the igniting-current, is employed to break-contact between the sparking terminals b, f, an arm m on the armature impinging against an arm e on the movable terminal f. The circuit is closed just before ignition by a switch shown in Fig. 3 with duplicate brushes p in electrical connection with a revolving tongue r which engages the roller s. Figs. 4 and 5 show a switch for a four-cylinder motor. Four brushes w<1>-w<4> connected respectively to an electromotor and sparking device for each cylinder are situated so that they are brought into contact at the proper time with two conductors v<1>, v<2>, projecting from a rotary insulated ring o. The inner end of one conductor and the outer end of the other is covered with insulating-material. The brushes w<1>-w<4>, and brushes p from the source of electricity are mounted upon an angularly-adjustable disc x for timing.
Patent GB-190414834-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Water Circulation Apparatus for Steam-boilers.
Inventor: DEPREZ MARCEL
Filed: 1904-07-01
Granted: 1905-01-12
Abstract: 14,834. Deprez, M., and Verney, J. July 1. Water-circulation, promoting.-A steam turbine, placed in the base of the steam dome, drives a helical wheel beneath the surface of the water in the boiler, being itself actuated by the steam passing into the dome. Fig. 1 shows the invention as applied to a vertical tubular boiler. The stationary wheel a carries the directing - vanes of the turbine, and also the hub b and the cage c, which surrounds the helical or fan wheel d. The movable wheel f is situated above the fixed wheel a, which is supported by flanges in the steam dome i, and carries on its axle e the circulating-wheel d, which is placed in the return pipe k. When applied to a marine water-tube boiler, separate return pipes from the steam chamber to each group of tubes are necessary.
Patent GB-190418108-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Brake Apparatus for Railway Vehicles.
Inventor: HOWORTH FRANKLIN WISE
Filed: 1904-08-20
Granted: 1904-09-22
Abstract: 18,108. Howorth, F. W., [Compagnie Internationale de Freinage, (SystÞme Luyers)]. Aug. 20. Brakes.-In brakes of the kind in which friction pulleys keyed on the axle are acted upon by brake shoes carried by a support mounted on the axle, means are provided for keeping the friction pulleys cool, for ensuring a wide friction surface, and for rendering the brake mechanism easily accessible. Fig. 1 shows at the upper part a half-plan of the friction pulleys, and at the lower part a half vertical section of the pulleys. The split pulleys 1, Figs. 1 and 3, bolted and keyed to the axle A are recessed at 4 and have cooling-ribs 5 as shown. The brake blocks 8 have forked downward projections 6 inclosing and bolted to tongues 11 on the block-holders 9, which are grooved to embrace the operating-levers 16, 17, shown in plan in Fig. 4. The holders are supported by stirrup pieces 12 hung on a transverse pin 28 attached by links 20 to a beam 15 supported by the axle-boxes. A pin 18 passes through the levers, the holders, and a slot 19 in the stirrup pieces, which allows play to apply the brake. The pin 28 is held in position by rods 24 attached to the framing, and the operating-levers 16, 17 are connected by links 21. The inner levers 16 are attached by links 13 to the supporting-pin 28, and are connected in pairs by coupling-pieces 25 attached by links 21 to similar coupling-pieces for the levers 17, the upper coupling-pieces 26 of which are attached to rocking beams 27, Fig. 4, connected to the operating- mechanism by rods 23.
Patent GB-190428498-A (GB)
Title: A New or Improved Stop Valve for Steam and other Fluids
Inventor: ROBINSON JAMES
Filed: 1904-12-28
Granted: 1905-11-02
Abstract: 28,498. Robinson, J. Dec. 28. Lift valves; spindles; casings; seats.-Lift valves for use with highpressure steam are provided with a protecting-s h i e l d whereby the scoring or cutting action of the steam upon the working faces of the valve during the operations of opening and closing are obviated. The inverted cup-shaped valve 10, Fig. 1, is adapted to be drawn upwards to a conical seat by a clockwise rotation of the hand-wheel 4, and is flexibly connected to an "expander head" 11 by a pin-and-slot arrangement. The expander head carries a spindle 15 of square section engaging with a recess in a protecting.shield 16. The upper edge of the shield bears upon a conical seat 20 formed on the casing ; the stem portion 17 slides in a circular recess 18 in the cap 5. The spring 19 presses the shield upwards. In opening the valve, the valve proper and the expander head 11 are moved down together into the shield until the expander head or its stem comes into contact with the internal part of the shield 16, when the latter is forced from its seat 20 and moved down simultaneously with the valve and expander head, thus allowing the fluid to rush through the passage without damaging the meeting faces of the valve and seat. When the valve is being closed, a reverse series 'of operations takes place. If the valve is opened to its fullest extent, the valvo 10 will be forced down on the expander head, and this tends to expand the lips of the valve and ensure a fluid-tight fit on its return to the seat. In large valves, for ease of operation, it may be necessary to admit the fluid under pressure into the shield by forming a small hole therein. On the valve being opened, the rush of the small volume of fluid within the shield through the fluid-way in the partition 6 would not do any damage. In the Provisional Specification, an alternative method is proposed, in which a small pilot valve is operated by the movement of the valve proper within the shield. In a modification, the expander head is dispensed with, and the shape of the shield modified so that an annular recess is formed therein to receive the lip of the valve proper. The invention is not confined to the use of an inverted conical valve ; any other convenient form of valve may be employed in conjunction with the protecting-shield. In the Provisional Specification, the use of a renewable seat is proposed.
Patent GB-190501319-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Die Stocks.
Inventor: BUSH MARTIN LEUTHER
Filed: 1905-01-23
Granted: 1905-08-03
Abstract: 1319. Bush, M. L. Jan. 23. Stocks and dies.-A die-stock for threading pipes, rods; &c., and for re-cutting worn threads, in which the die-carrier may revolve independently of the stock, consists of a central hub portion 10, provided with arms 11 having threaded sockets for the reception of handles 12. The stock has bolted to it a plate 16 and contains a non-circular recess, in which fits a collar 26 having an interior flange 27 to prevent any outward axial motion of the die-carrier 23, the plate 16 being also shouldered at 30 to prevent inward motion. The die-carrier is formed as a gear-wheel 20, which may gear with a pinion 32 fixed to the plate 16, or may be locked by a toothed block 42 moved by a cam 43. The pinion is fixed to the plate by a cap screw 34 tapped into a stud 31, and is rotated by a bar 37 fixed by a set-screw at any distance along a block 35, socketed to receive a rectangular lug on the pinion. To cut a thread, the die-carrier is first locked to the stock, a collar 14 is fixed to the article x by a screw 15 and screwed nearly out of the hub 10, and the handles 12 are turned, cuttings being removed by notches 53 in the leading-screw and hub. Then the diecarrier is unlocked and the handles fixed in a slidable pipe on the standards, the screw 15 is released, and the carrier rotated by the bar 37. It is backed off as in the first operation. The working parts may be applied to a die-stock of ordinary construction.
Patent GB-190504747-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Mufflers or Silencers for Explosion Engines
Inventor: MARBLE HARRY MILLS
Filed: 1905-03-07
Granted: 1906-03-07
Abstract: 4747. Lake, U. H., [Marble, H. M.]. March 7. Exhaust-silencers.-An exhaust-silencer consists of a turbine which is mounted on the crank shaft of an engine and receives power from the exhaust gases. The turbine wheel is provided with inclined zigzag passages 2 on the periphery or side, the casing in which it revolves being provided near the tapered inlet 4 with reaction blades 7. A recess 10 is provided near the outlet to facilitate the exhaust.
Patent GB-190505872-A (GB)
Title: An Improved New and Useful Paint.
Inventor: DREYFUS LOUIS ALEXANDER
Filed: 1905-03-20
Granted: 1906-03-20
Abstract: 5872. Dreyfus, L. A. March 20. Paints, materials for.-A waterproof water-paint is composed of a basic material, a binding or adhesive material, a non-volatile petroleum product, and a volatile solvent for the petroleum product. When the composition has to be stored, the lastnamed ingredient is added at the time of use. Suitable materials are (1) gypsum, whitening, talc, marble dust, white lead, zinc white, clay ; (2) casein and lime, glue ; (3) vaseline ; (4) turpentine and naphtha. Colouring-matters may also be added.
Patent GB-190507391-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus for Printing Books in Type for the Blind.
Inventor: MONSKE ROBERT
Filed: 1905-04-07
Granted: 1905-08-10
Abstract: 7391. Monske, R. April 7. Embossing.-Relates to apparatus for the use of the blind for printing in braille type. The device comprises two plates a, b, Fig. 1, hinged together at c and provided with alternate rows of rectangular recesses d and india-rubber strips e secured in dovetail grooves, so arranged that the recesses in one plate are opposite the rubber strips in the other. At the bottom of each of the recesses d are six holes into which may be fitted conical pins g, Fig. 4, the heads of which project above the adjacent surfaces of the plates a, b. The pins g, the points of which project through the plates a, b, are prevented from being accidentally pushed out by covering-plates k, secured at one end by an open slot m and at the other by latches o. To assist in laying the paper, the plates a, bare provided with raised edges h. The plates a, bare furnished with handles i to facilitate operation. To remove the pins g after an impression, the cover-plates k are removed and their outer metallic surfaces placed in contact with the projecting points of the pins g, thus ejecting them, Fig. 4. Several of the sets of apparatus as described above may be connected together and operated simultaneously. Combinations of two or three conical pins g may be employed.
Patent GB-190507504-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Ignition Devices for Motors.
Inventor: EISEMANN ERNST
Filed: 1905-04-08
Granted: 1906-01-04
Abstract: 7504. Eisemann, E. April 8. Gas and like engines, igniting in. Relates to sparking-devices for slowly-running motors, in which the current is generated by an oscillatory movement of the magneto armature, and is transformed to a high potential before arriving at the plug. The current generated by the armature b<1> traverses a spring h, wire 1, the primary coil p of a transformer, and a wire 2, and returns to the armature spindle b, which communicates electrically with the armature b<1>. A secondary current is thus induced in the coil s, and traverses the wire 3, spark-gap f, cylinder e, wire 4, and the wire 2 to the armature-spindle b and secondary coil s. The primary and secondary circuits have thus a part 2 in common in which the two currents move in opposite directions.
Patent GB-190509593-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Picture Hooks and the like
Inventor: HARCOURT EDGAR GODWIN
Filed: 1905-05-06
Granted: 1906-02-08
Abstract: 9593. Harcourt, E. G. May 6. Hooks.-Moulding hooks of brass, copper, &c., plain or ornamental, for suspending pictures, china, &c. are provided, in addition to the usual hooked part b, with one or more additional hooks c, which are pierced and turned up from the body of the hook. The bearing-part a of the picture hook may be roughened &c. to grip the moulding.
Patent GB-190518916-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Cases for Watches and the like
Inventor: RICHARD ERNEST ADOLPHE
Filed: 1905-09-19
Granted: 1906-09-13
Abstract: 18,916. Richard, E. A., and Smith, A. G. Sept. 19. Watchcases.-A watertight case for watches &c. is formed by screwing or otherwise securing the bezel b to the body of the case a, a round hole e being formed when the parts are together into which the sleeeve k of the winder stem is screwed, locking the movement in the case. Packing-rings n, o may be arranged at the junctions of the sleeve k with the case and winder knob i, or the portions of the case surrounding the aperture e may be turned or faced. The sleeve k is provided with a milled flange l.
Patent GB-190522226-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to the Production of Glass Cylinders.
Inventor: MARKS GEORGE CROYDON
Filed: 1905-10-31
Granted: 1906-09-06
Abstract: 22,226. Marks, G. C., [Colburn, I. W.]. Oct. 31. Pressure-regulating valves; tubular valves; rotary or oscillating cylindrical valves; float valves; actuating valves and cocks; casings.-The pressure in a pipe 38, Fig. 11, is kept constant by opening or closing a slot 50 from which air escapes when the pressure becomes excessive. A sliding collar 49, which controls the size of the opening 50, is operated by a bell - crank lever actuated automatically by a float 43, according to the pressure in the pipe 38. The air on its way to the blowing-apparatus passes through a valve 53, provided with an opening 55, Figs. 9 and 10, from which some of the air escapes. As the blowing proceeds, a semicylindrical piece 57 is gradually rotated, diminishing the opening 55 and causing the pressure to rise progressively. The valve may be operated by hand, or, if the clutch 64 is thrown into gear, by worm gear G connected with the main mechanism.
Patent GB-190522531-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus for Wireless Transmission of Telegraphic, Telephonic and Autographic Messages by Hertzian Waves.
Inventor: GREGORIO PANSA
Filed: 1905-11-03
Abstract: 22,531. Pansa, G. Nov. 4, 1904, [date applied for under Patents Act, 1901]. Void. [Published under Patents Act, 1901.] Electric clocks; pendulums; regulators; maintaining power.-Relates to the wireless trans-' mission of autographic and other telegraphic messages and of sound waves by the aid of their graphic expression. Figs. 1 and 2 show the transmitting-pendulum apparatus. The bob of the pendulum consists of a lenticular iron member D, within which is a small electromotor G, adapted to rotate the screw F and so to shorten or lengthen the pendulum without stopping its oscillations. The end of the screw F has an index moving over a scale engraved on the pendulum. During each oscillation, a prism d momentarily closes a spring contact in the circuit of the magnet E, which exerts a pull on the pendulum, thus maintaining the oscillations of the latter. The pendulum is arranged to actuate a clock by which the regularity and period of the oscillations can be checked by a chronometer. The movement of the pendulum is conveyed by the rod h to the telegraphic apparatus.
Patent GB-190523500-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Clinical Thermometers.
Inventor: GRAFTON WALTER PATRICK
Filed: 1905-11-15
Granted: 1906-07-19
Abstract: 23,500. Grafton, W. P. Nov. 15. Thermometers, clinical. The stem of the thermometer, or it may be the case, is made with two oppositely projecting arms by means of which the instrument may be held and rotated to reset the index. Fig. 1 shows these arms integral with the stem; Fig. 3 shows them hinged so as to fold to the case. One arm may be roughened at f and the other may be fitted with a loose sleeve g.
Patent GB-190526738-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Rope or Cable Grips for Haulage purposes
Inventor: ASPINALL JOSEPH
Filed: 1905-12-22
Granted: 1906-07-19
Abstract: 26,738. Aspinall, J. Dec. 22. Rope grips.-Relates to improvements in haulage grips, for use in mines and the like, of the kind described in Specifications Nos. 8448 and 10,116, A.D. 1902. An open-sided jaw a for hooking on the rope has pivoted to it a lever d, to which the loose, jaw f is pivoted at e. The loose jaw is forced down-on the rope by a locking lever g, which has a cam-slot j engaging a pin k on the lever d. The haulage hook o is pivoted to the lever l carried on the same pivot h as the locking-lever, the former having a forked end m, n adapted to increase the grip on the rope as the pull changes from side to side on undulating haulage systems.