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Patent GB-190116512-A (GB)
Inventor: NORTON EDWIN
Filed: 1901-08-16
Granted: 1902-01-23
Abstract: 16,512. Norton, E. Aug. 16. Jars etc.; capsuling and sealing jars etc.; stopperkeys &c.-Relates to hermetically-sealed preserving jars, cans, &c. The metal cover D has a projecting flange d and a guiding- shoulder d', a packing-washer E being placed over the latter. The cover is secured to the flange B<1> of a sheet-metal sealing- ring B, by folding or rolling the flanges d, B' together, the washer E ensuring a tight seam. The ring B may form part of the body of a can; or it may be attached, as shown, to an external rim a formed on a glass or like vessel A. In the latter case, the ring has a shoulder b, which bears on and forms a tight joint with the packing-washer C, the lower edge b' of the ring being bent under the shoulder a. The ring is preferably weakened by grooves b<4>, b<5> to form a detachable strip b<3>, which is removed by a key F to open the vessel. The ring may also be fomed with an inturned vertical fold b', which serves to support the strip b<3>. When the strip has been removed, the cover D can be used as a slip cover, the part b<7> of the ring B fitting over the fold. In a modification, the ring is formed without a detachable strip, and the fold b<2> is omitted. One or more protecting-discs g, g<1> may be placed on the top of the vessel A, to prevent the contents from touching the cover. When the vessel has been filled, the cover is placed loosely in position, and the air exhausted from the vessel. When the external pressure is restored, it presses the cover on the vessel, the washer E forming a hermetic joint. The flanges d, B<1> are then bent together to form the closing-seam, after which the contents of the vessel may be cooked or sterilized in any required manner.
Patent GB-190118517-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Holders for Paste, and the like.
Inventor: BACHIA ROBERT
Filed: 1901-09-16
Granted: 1901-11-02
Abstract: 18,517. Bachia, R. Sept. 16. Painting and varnishing.-Holders or boxes A for paint and the like are formed, preferably, of glass, with a shoulder as shown, so that the flange of the lid B will be flush with the box. A compartment for containing the water or oil and the brush used in applying the paste or paint, is formed at one end by a partition C, and in this is fitted a shallow box or tray D having a corrugated bottom adapted to hold the brush and the liquid.
Patent GB-190119477-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Toy or Surprise Device.
Inventor: WALBINGER MAX
Filed: 1901-09-30
Granted: 1902-07-24
Abstract: 19,477. Walbinger, M. Sept. 30. Detonating toys. - An imitation cartridge &c. is fitted with a cracker, explosive cap, or the like, which is caused to explode when the parts are separated. Fig. 1 shows an imitation ball cartridge provided with a cracker c, the ends of which are fixed respectively to the ball band the removable base d. A cracker may be similarly applied in various ways to imitation sporting cartridges. Fig. 7 shows an imitation shell in which the detonation is produced by a percussion or paper cap, which is exploded by being struck by the hammer k when the parts are separated.
Patent GB-190203041-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Driving Gear and Frames for Cycles and other Vehicles.
Inventor: SCHOFIELD GEORGE
Filed: 1902-02-06
Granted: 1902-04-17
Abstract: 3041. Schofield, G., and Schofield, J. Feb. 6. Driving-mechanism; frames.-The driving-wheel a is formed with hubs b mounted on a tubular axle c terminating in flanges d secured by forks e to the cycle frame. Treadle-levers g are secured to axles f mounted in the axle c and carrying arms j fitted with pawls k controlled by springs l, so that they engage in holes or teeth m formed in. a flange x on a wheel o mounted on the axle c, thus rotating the wheel o when the levers g are depressed. Springs z connect the arms j to fixed brackets y and return the levers g to the raised positions. The motion is conveyed from the wheel o by a toothed wheel u secured on the axle t carrying a wheel v connected by a chain x to a wheel w on the hub b. The forks e are secured to a cross-bar B, which serves to limit the motion of the levers j and is preferably connected by converging bars A to the front part of the frame.
Patent GB-190212828-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Ring for Attaching on Rods for Angling and other purposes
Inventor: HUMPHRIES WALTER
Filed: 1902-06-05
Granted: 1903-06-05
Abstract: 12,828. Humphries, W. June 5. Eyes.-Comprises a ring with means for ready attachment to rods for angling or other purposes. A piece of wire is bent into the form shown in Fig. 1, or into that shown in Fig. 2. The shanks A are then coiled as shown in Fig. 3. To fix the ring on the rod, the coils are pressed so that they overlap, and the rod is passed through them, as shown in Fig. 4. On releasing the coils, the ring is held firmly in position.
Patent GB-190214768-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Portable Electric Lights.
Inventor: GILL EDWIN RUTHVEN
Filed: 1902-07-02
Granted: 1903-05-21
Abstract: 14,768. Gill, E. R. July 2. Incandescent lamps.-A portable battery lamp has a cylindrical metal shell provided with screw caps 5, 18 and with an insulating-lining, to contain a series of cells 3. These are held firmly in place by a block of wood or other insulating-material 15, in a socket 12, which screws into the cylindrical shell and is formed with a reflecting - surface 13 and a screw to hold the cap of an incandescent lamp 14. A double spring 17, secured in a recess in the block 15, bears against the central contacts of the lamp and the adjacent cell. A curved spring, attached to the metal shell, has a button 9 projecting through an opening therein, and may be pressed against the exterior of the lowest cell, through an opening in the insulating-lining ; the spring yields so as to give a rubbing-contact, when pressed.
Patent GB-190215603-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Seats for Motor and other Vehicles
Inventor: HALE HENRY SAFFORD
Filed: 1902-07-12
Granted: 1902-10-09
Abstract: 15,603. Hale, H. S. July 12. Seats.-Relates to supports for seats, specially applicable to motor-driven cars. The window end of the seat D is supported by the side framing F of the vehicle, and the aisle end Crests on a steel support I connected by flanges K, J to the floor G and to the longitudinal bars B of the seat respectively. A second curved plate M is secured to the support I, either by rivets P or by turning over the edges, and the position of the support is such that the flange N of the plate M clears the doors H which give access to the motors under the floor. The support may be strengthened by ribs L.
Patent GB-190216657-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Devices for Binding Music and the like.
Inventor: PARRY HUGH THOMAS BAUGH
Filed: 1902-07-28
Granted: 1903-06-11
Abstract: 16,657. Parry, H. T. B. July 28. Filing papers.-In an arrangement for binding music and other sheets, covers A of cardboard are employed, and within the hinge part is a piece of wood B of semicircular section. The wood has a longitudinal groove, as shown in Fig. 5. A metal plate C, Fig. 6, bent so as to have an overhanging edge D, Fig. 3, is placed in each end of the longitudinal groove. A series of thin metal bars F are pivoted to a crossbar G near one end of the groove. The other ends of the bars have notches H which engage the overhanging edge D. The bars are placed between the pages of the music, and are secured by twisting their lower ends and introducing them behind the edge D. The bars then spring into position, the notches engaging with the edge D. They are released by twisting the lower ends and springing the bars slightly. A dovetailed recess offers lodgment for the finger-nail in springing the bar. India-rubber may be placed behind the ends of the bars, to prevent them from being accidentally dislodged from the edge D.
Patent GB-190217745-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Water, Acid and Fireproof Insulating Compositions and Method of Making the same.
Inventor: HEANY JOHN ALLEN
Filed: 1902-08-12
Granted: 1903-06-04
Abstract: 17,745. Heany, J. A. Nov. 11, A.D. 1901, [date applied for under Patents Act, A.D. 1901]. Preservative compositions. - Relates to a composition for rendering conductor wires or metallic surfaces acidproof. Linseed oil from which volatile linic acid is driven off by boiling, is mixed and boiled with litharge and red lead. Gum copal may be added. The composition is applied hot to the asbestos covering of wires &c.
Patent GB-190222103-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to T-squares.
Inventor: CHARPENTIER RICHARD
Filed: 1902-10-10
Granted: 1902-12-18
Abstract: 22,103. Charpentier, B. Oct. 10. Squares.-The blade c of a T-square is clamped to the base so that it can be set to any angle by setting a fiducial line h to a scale d.
Patent GB-190224937-A (GB)
Title: A New or Improved Clothes Prop or Clothes Line Supporting Device.
Inventor: VOIGT CHRISTIAN EDWARD
Filed: 1902-11-13
Granted: 1903-07-09
Abstract: 24,937. Voigt, C. E. Nov. 13. Clothes-props.-The wooden prop a, shown in Fig. 2, has a baseplate c, carrying a lug d and a spike b, and a top-plate f carrying a lug g and two parallel arms e, e<1>. Fig. 4 shows a modification, in which the arms e, e<1> are replaced by one or more bent arms i secured to the sides of the pole, and the spike b is carried by a socket h.
Patent GB-190300829-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Method and Apparatus for Making Composite Metal Pipes
Inventor: RITCHIE DAVID ALEXANDER
Filed: 1903-01-13
Granted: 1903-06-18
Abstract: 829. Ritchie, D. A., and Lamb, H. W. Jan. 13. Casting. -Relates to a method and apparatus for making composite metal pipes or pipes composed of an outer iron or steel tube and an inner lining- tube of tin, lead, zinc, &c., such as are described in Specification No. 18,969, A.D. 1898, [Abridgment Class 99, Pipes &c.]. The method consists in centering a mandrel within a primary tube of corrodible metal, directing molten non-corrodible metal into the primary tube, arresting the flow of molten metal to fill the space between the mandrel and the primary tube, applying heat to the outer surface of the primary tube, moving the tube and mandrel relatively, and cooling the portion of the non-corrodible metal which is between the mandrel and the primary as the mandrel or tube is moved longitudinally. Fig. 1 shows the apparatus in side elevation. The non-corrodible metal is melted in the bath c by a suitable furnace a and is poured into the funnel 21 after the primary tube has been tinned, heated, placed in the trough-like frame i, Fig. 3, its lower end secured to the carriage h, and moved by power so that the primary tube d is over the mandrel f. The lower end of the tube is then within the water chilling-device g, Fig. 6, the upper attachment 10 passed over the supply pipe 16, and the lower end oi the mandrel f extended into the threaded ring 72. The mandrel f and its attached expansible or centering section are detachably secured to the rod 15. Below the mandrel, a heater is located, consisting of one or more gas pipes 26 provided with ports 27. Bunsen or other burners 35 are also provided to heat the supply pipe 16 and the mandrel f. Surplus molten metal is discharged through the port 12 in the extension of the primary tube, and, to protect the burners, the cover or shield 50 is provided.
Patent GB-190307957-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Apparatus for Separating Liquid from Solid Matter and for Partially Drying the Solid Matter
Filed: 1903-04-06
Granted: 1904-03-10
Abstract: 7957. Houghton, T., and United Alkali Co. April 6. Rotary filters; pneumatic filters.-An apparatus for separating liquid from solid matter, and for partially drying the solid matter, consists of an annular dish A, with a filtering-surface B, the space beneath which communicates by the hollow arms C and shaft D with an exhausting-device. A rotary motion is supplied by the pinion F, gearing into the rack a<3>. A stationary plough or scraper discharges the solid matter into the space between the arms C. The liquid is fed by the pipe H, aud any excess is carried off by the trough K. A pipe I supplies any washing-liquid required. A rotary steel-wire brush or scraper J, actuated by the helical geir j<2>, agitates the residue so as to prevent clogging of the filter. In a modified form, the apparatus rests on a hollow ball-and-socket bearing, and has an inclined axis, connected by a horizontal arm to a vertical shaft, and thus receives a gyratory motion.
Patent GB-190308593-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Field Boilers and like Cooking Apparatus.
Inventor: FLAVEL SIDNEY
Filed: 1903-04-15
Granted: 1904-02-18
Abstract: 8593. Flavel, S., Terry, C. E. R., Walker, G. H., and Flavel, S. R. April 15. Cooking-stoves; boilers. -Relates to military or field boilers or like cooking-apparatus, comprising a number of complete sets of cooking- apparatus, the parts of which pack one within the other for transport purposes. The firebox or casing a, Figs. 1 and 2, of each boiler is preferably rectangular or square in cross-section, and is fitted at the front with a door b, and at the upper part of its rear wall with a flue opening c. Two sets of angles or ridges e, f allow the false floor g supporting the grate basket h to be arranged at different levels, as required. A rotatable cowl is fitted to the detachable chimney k, and a sliding damper l is fitted at the opening c. The largest casing of the series is provided with a hinged lid m, which, when the casing is not in use, is folded over to serve as a table, being supported by the rods n, which secure it to the casing. The lid m may be perforated to prevent the accumulation of grease. Each casing is provided with a removable boiler q, supported in position by means of the bearers r secured near its upper end, the rim of the detachable lid t resting in the overhanging lip s at the top of the boiler. The bottoms of the boilers may be fitted with studs or feet to support them clear of each other, when packed. Hinged handles are fitted to the casings and boilers. The lids t may be used for frying and other purposes, the boilers being removed from the casings and the lids inverted and placed on the tops of the casings ; a grid x is also provided. When the apparatus is not in use, the false bottom g is lowered on to two ridges i at the bottom of the casing, and the casings are then packed one within the other, the fire baskets, chimneys, &c. being placed in the smallest casing, and the lid m secured. The boilers with their lids on are also packed one within the other, and the two packages thus formed may be packed in a crate or otherwise. A raker having a heavy end for breaking fuel and a plain hooked end for cleaning the firebars, is provided, also a collapsable basket, in which meat, vegetables, &c., can be boiled, the detachable bottom of the basket being secured in position by two rods or skewers.
Patent GB-190312195-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in connection with Furnaces.
Inventor: JONES RICHARD MAURICE
Filed: 1903-05-28
Granted: 1904-03-31
Abstract: 12,195. Jones, R. M. May 28. Steam-generator &c. furnaces; smoke-consuming; steam supplying.-The upper ends of tubes E, which extend upwards from the fuel surface and have their lower ends open to the ashpit, are formed so as to direct the air passing through them across the line of draught. Steam nozzles F are introduced into the lower ends of these pipes, which, preferably, have their upper ends facing each other. The steam, in the case of steamgenerator furnaces, is supplied from the boiler. The upper ends of the tubes E may be bent as shown; or they may be closed and provided with perforations near the top.
Patent GB-190313541-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Mantle Supports for Incandescent Gas Lighting.
Inventor: SUGG WILLIAM THOMAS
Filed: 1903-06-17
Granted: 1903-07-23
Abstract: 13,541. Sugg, W. T. June 17. Incandescent gas burners, mantle supports for. A ball or other rounded enlargement b is formed at the top of the peg a. Across the top of the ball are cut two notches c at right-angles to each other, to support the loop of the mantle.
Patent GB-190314963-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Electric Furnace.
Inventor: WILLIS PERCY RICHARD JULIUS
Filed: 1903-07-06
Granted: 1904-05-12
Abstract: 14,963. Willis, P. R. J., [Sjostedt, E. A.]. July 6. Electric furnaces.-An arc furnace for smelting ores has the lower parts of the sides A, the ends B, and the bottom frame C, water-jacketed. The bottom is removable, being bolted to the sides A by the bolts E, provided at their lower ends with mortices e<1> to receive wedges, and the bottom refractory lining C‹ is retained by the steel plate C<1> secured to the frame C. The bottom electrode L is embedded in the bottom lining, and is in contact with the bottom frame, to which one lead is attached, while the upper electrode K is held adjustably suspended by suitable means. Slag and metal notches H, I, vent holes and stoke holes a<0>, b<0>, and a central opening d<11> for the upper electrode, are provided. Stay bolts, passing through lugs, brace together the side-plates and the end-plates of the furnace. The furnace is supported on legs.
Patent GB-190321702-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Game Apparatus
Inventor: BOWEN CHARLES NEWTON
Filed: 1903-10-08
Granted: 1903-12-10
Abstract: 21,702. Bowen, C. N. Oct. 8. Skittles.-Fig. 1 is a general view of a bowling- alley for games of the nature of ten-pins. Fig. 3 is a side sectional elevation of the rear end of the apparatus at which the pins or paddles 16 are placed. A deck 10, shown in section in Fig. 3, consisting of a bottom-piece 11 and front and back pieces 12,13, is adjustably connected to side posts 4,5, so that it may be raised or lowered and clamped in any position. The pins or paddles 16 are pivotally supported on a shaft 15 carried by hangers 14 suspended from the bottom of the deck 10. The paddles, as shown in Fig. 1, have their lower ends reduced. They are constructed of wood, and their lower ends are encased in india-rubber tubes 17 to lessen the shock of the blow from the ball. A piece of leather 18 is combined with the tubing at the front of each paddle, as shown in section in Fig. 4, to increase the cushioning effect. Springs 20, secured to the deck 10, are adapted to hold the pins 16 in either their normal or tripped positions. The springs are released, so as to allow the tripped paddles to return to their normal positions, by means of a wire or cord 29 actuated by a handle 31 on the upright 3, Fig. 1. The cord actuates a lever actuates a lever 28, Fig. 3, which is connected to shaft 25 ; the shaft 25 carries a number of rearwardly extending arms 26, one for each paddle, which bear on the paddles when the cord or wire 29 is pulled. A cushion 32 is secured to the lower part of the deck, to lessen the jar between the cushioned ends of the paddles and the bottom of the deck. A cushion 7, Fig. 3, at the end of the alley terminates at its lower end in a transverse shoot 8 leading into a race 9 for the return of balls to the players. In a modified and portable form of the apparatus, the alley is supported on a number of legs. The deck 10, as shown in Fig. 6, consists of a single length of board. A cushion at the rear end of the alley is arranged in a housing 34, and is provided with a shoot 8 leading into a ball race as described above. In both forms of apparatus, numbers corresponding to those on the paddles, are placed on the deck, so as to be visible when the paddles are tripped.
Patent GB-190326517-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Metal Rims of Cycle and like Wheels and in their Production.
Inventor: WASDELL EDWARD CHARLES
Filed: 1903-12-04
Granted: 1904-10-06
Abstract: 26,517. Wasdell, E. C. Dec. 4. Making wheels for vehicles ; soldering and brazing.-To provide surfaces for rim brakes and for other purposes, the rims of cycle and like wheels are provided with facings of rustless metal. The facings d are threaded into grooves c formed in a strip of metal, which, after being flattened down to secure the facings, is shaped up transversely and longitudinally into an endless rim, such as is shown in crosssection in Fig. 5. One strip, or any number of wearing strips, may be provided, and, as shown in Fig. 8, a central groove may receive a ring f of fusible metal, which, when the rim is heated, flows between the contacting surfaces of the strip and rim and brazes the parts together. The edges of the wearing strips are preferably thinner than the middle portions. According to the Provisional Specification, the wearing surfaces may stand out beyond the rim.
Patent GB-190327269-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Bottles.
Inventor: O'BRIEN THOMAS EDWARD
Filed: 1903-12-12
Granted: 1904-02-04
Abstract: 27,269. O'Brien, T. E. Dec. 12. Refilling, preventing and detecting; corks, retaining. -A bottle is so formed that it can only be opened when a portion of its neck has been broken off. A cork is inserted into the bottle neck a, Fig. 2, through an opening a' in the top of the neck, which is provided with a cap a<3> on which a name &c. can be stamped. The cork is covered with sealing-wax. The neck is formed with a groove a<3> just above the cork, to facilitate fracture when it is required to draw the cork. For aerated liquids, a core of sealing-wax, plaster of Paris, cork, &c. may be inserted between the cork and the cap a<2>, thus dispensing with wiring.
Patent GB-190400625-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Hot Water Heating Apparatus.
Inventor: BEANES WARWICK HENRY
Filed: 1904-01-09
Granted: 1905-04-08
Abstract: 625. Beanes, W. H., and Walton, H. Jan. 9. Direct steam-pressure apparatus.-In an apparatus for circulating hot water or other liquid for heating buildings, for baths, or for domestic purposes, the water is forced through the pipes in a pulsating manner by direct action and subsequent condensation of steam. In the form shown in Fig. 1, steam generated in a boiler a passes over into the displacement chamber C, forcing the liquid there into the system through a valve d, the pressure in the boiler closing the valve m. When the level in the vessel c has fallen below the lowest point of the bend of the tube h<1>, the steam passes into a condenser h, cooled either by the returning water or by a separate supply. The reduction of pressure closes the valve d, and opens the valve m, thus filling the boiler and displacement vessel with fresh water from an expansion tank f placed at the highest part of the system. The condensed steam passes back to the vessel c through a pipe h<2> to which is fitted a pressure column i provided with a valve k and reaching to such a height as to overcome the total resistance of the circuit. This valve and tube also permit of the escape of air or excess of steam from the system. In Fig. 3, an arrangement is shown for regulating the admission of steam to the condenser by the use of a float valve. When the vessel c and chamber p are full of water, the float q rises and closes the entrance to the tube h. This remains closed until the water in the vessel c falls below the level of the bend in the pipe h<1>, when the limb h' acts as a siphon and empties the chamber p, the float then falling and admitting steam to the condenser, here shown in an inclined position. To adjust the level to which the liquid shall be displaced, the device shown in Fig. 7 is employed. The pipe h<1> is movable through stuffing-boxes x, to in the condenser pipe h and the vessel c, a wide tube y acting in the same way as the short limb of the U-tube of the other cases. In modifications, the positions of boiler, condenser, and displacement vessel may be interchanged, or the system may be supplied directly from the boiler instead of the displacement vessel.