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Patent GB-190016047-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Skirts for Women.
Inventor: BLANDFORD CECIL ROBERT
Filed: 1900-09-10
Granted: 1901-03-23
Abstract: 16,047. Blandford, C. R. Sept. 10. Costumes, cyclists'; dresses.-Relates to a skirt for wear when walking, cycling, golfing, shooting, and the like. Fig. 3 shows a perspective view of the skirt cut through about midway along a horizontal plane, and Fig. 1 shows the pattern of one half of the skirt, the side gores being omitted. The two front breadths A are sewn together along the line B-B and each of them is provided with an inwardly-turned piece E which is sewn along the line F-F to an inwardly-turned piece E<1> forming part of the back piece C. The separate compartments for the legs thus formed are sewn together along the line G-G, except at the part M, where a suitable fastening is provided. The material is folded so that the line H-H lies on the line D-D, whereby a pleat is formed in each half of the rear of the skirt, the pleats being held in place by the waistband.
Patent GB-190101784-A (GB)
Title: Improved Means and Apparatus for Repairing Wooden Stairs.
Inventor: JENSEN FREDERIK
Filed: 1901-01-25
Granted: 1901-03-23
Abstract: 1784. Jensen, F. Jan. 25. Sawing.-Relates to apparatus for cutting-out worn faces from the treads of stairs to make a recess to receive a new piece of wood. The worn part of the tread is first cut by a crown saw 1, mounted on a spindle 5, and actuated by handles 4. The spindle 5 is fixed to a stand 6, 12, 13, which is adjustable in three directions at right-angles. When a sufficient number of saw cuts have been made, the enclosed pieces are removed by a chisel.
Patent GB-190104839-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Calico Printing.
Filed: 1901-03-07
Granted: 1902-01-09
Abstract: 4839. Costobadie, H. A., and Calico Printers' Association. March 7. Dyeing.-Consists of a process for producing printed cotton fabrics having two shades of blue in the pattern, in conjunction with white or other colour. The cloth is first printed with a resist for indigo on those portions which are to be left white, or some other colour than blue, and also with a suitable mordant on those portions which are to be dark blue in the finished pattern. It is then dyed with the light indigo colour, and afterwards with a darker shade of colour prepared from an aniline colour and alizarine, or other suitable colouring- matter. Alternatively, the white portions of the pattern may be produced by means of a discharge instead of a resist.
Patent GB-190110695-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Cinematographs.
Inventor: GRIVOLAS CLAUDE
Filed: 1901-05-23
Granted: 1902-04-24
Abstract: 10,695. Grivolas, C. May 23. Magic - lanterns; stereoscopes.- Relates to arrangements for producing a stereoscopic effect with kinematographic pictures. The photographs are taken with a stereoscopic camera, and the right and left hand negative strips so produced are cut up and arranged alternately in proper order to form a single strip from which a positive is produced. The strip J is then placed in a kinematograph of the type described in Specification No. 27,038, A.D. 1897, but fitted with an obturating screen formed with two opaque parts o, o<1> and sections R, B of red and blue glass respectively. This obturator rotates in synchronism with the movement of the film so that the alternate pictures are projected of different colour, the pictures being viewed by the spectators through eyeglasses with glasses of corresponding colours. Other complimentary colours may be used in place of red and blue. In some cases instead of using a coloured screen the alternate pictures of the film are coloured red and blue.
Patent GB-190114309-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Door Holders.
Inventor: MALLORY GEORGE WILLIAM
Filed: 1901-07-13
Granted: 1901-09-07
Abstract: 14,309. Mallory, G. W. July 13. Door holders; catches, spring.-A clasp for holding a door A closed consists of a curved arm E carrying an antifriction roller E<1> pressed against the door by a spring F connected to a bracket C and to an arm D in one piece with the arm E and spindles in bearings c<3>, c<4> at the ends of arms c<1>, c<2> on the bracket C. A stop-arm E<2> and stop-pins c<5>, c<6> are provided. When the door opens, it presses the arm E outwards where it is retained by the spring F until the door closes, when a metal plate G, having curved lips or fingers G<1>, G<2>, strikes the roller E<1> and sets the arm in motion, to close the door.
Patent GB-190122660-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Railway-ties or Sleepers
Inventor: WADE WILLIAM
Filed: 1901-11-09
Granted: 1902-01-09
Abstract: 22,660. Wade, W. July 25, [date applied for under Sec. 103 of Patents &c. Act, A.D. 1883]. Sleepers; rails, securing to sleepers.-The rail rests on wooden blocks D in the ends of the #-section sleeper A, which may have a plain or corrugated bottom. Clamping-dogs C, with oppositely-directed jaws f to take over the rail flanges, hook at e into the sides of the sleeper, and may be clenched outside. The dogs may be bent to act as springs, and are further secured by driving in the wooden blocks, which may be wedge-shaped. Nails may be driven through the holes h to secure the wooden blocks.
Patent GB-190205155-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Apparatus or Furnaces for Burning Refuse Matter and other Materials.
Inventor: HEENAN HAMMERSLEY
Filed: 1902-03-01
Granted: 1903-01-15
Abstract: 5155. Heenan, H. March 1. Refuse-consuming furnaces.-Relates to furnaces with double cells A, A, the gases from one cell of each pair passing over the fire in the other. An air heater E is provided in the main flue, and passages F and f are constructed to convey the heated air to the ashpits A' and to the cells above the fire at f<1>. The crown K of the cells is inclined or stepped, to allow for the expansion of the gases as they pass towards the exit end. The charging-hopper or feed-shoot, which leads down to the cells from one side, may be provided with a reciprocating plunger or a revolving rake. Steam generators may be placed in the flues, as shown.
Patent GB-190210872-A (GB)
Title: Process for Rendering Starch Soluble.
Inventor: BLUMER LOUIS
Filed: 1902-05-12
Granted: 1903-04-09
Abstract: 10,872. Blumer, L., [trading as Zwieger, (Successor), H.]. May 12. Starch.-Soluble starch is obtained by treating starch with a 10 per cent, solution of a volatile organic acid, such as formic or acetic acid, at a temperature of about 115‹ C. for from four to six hours. The excess of acid is distilled off, and the starch is obtained without further treatment.
Patent GB-190219806-A (GB)
Title: A New or Improved Drainage and Inspection Box for Tramway Rails and the like.
Inventor: AMES RICHARD
Filed: 1902-09-10
Granted: 1902-12-04
Abstract: 19,806. Ames, R. Sept. 10. Drainage; rails.- A drainage and inspection box is fitted to the rail by chipping strips g and bolts i through lugs at its ends ; or the box may be cast in one with a short length of rail. The trough j in the box, under the holes or slots c in the rail groove, is made into a trap by the mid feather or rib, and it discharges the water or silt &c. on to the inclined bottoms m, which lead to the outlet f. A removable cover b is supported on the rib k and on the rib n round three sides of the box ; or it may have a flange to enter a groove filled with tallow.
Patent GB-190224485-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Self Acting Mules.
Filed: 1902-11-08
Granted: 1903-02-05
Abstract: 24,485. Hetherington & Sons, J., [Reynolds, F., and Underwood, W. J.]. Nov. 8. Mules.-Reference is made to Specification No. 10,781, A.D. 1889. Relates to means for controlling the movement of thespringrodor "jumper," which places in gear the taking-in friction at the end of the outward run. The spring rod 43 is connected on the one hand with the taking-in friction, and on the other with the " jumper " 39 through the lever 44, which is held in the position shown during the outward run by the catch and lever 45, 46. At the end of the outward run, the lever 46 is released by a projection on the carriage, but the " jumper " 39 is prevented from rising by the " swan neck " lever 34<1> connected with the faller-locking lever. To prevent the too sudden rising of the " jumper " 39 and engagement of the friction clutch, a roller 54 engages with the curved end of an adjustable lever 66, 62, 67, of which the end 67 is curved, as shown, and the end 66 is engaged by a spring rod 70.
Patent GB-190306055-A (GB)
Title: Callipers for Measuring Round Objects.
Inventor: IHLO ALBERT
Filed: 1903-03-16
Granted: 1903-05-14
Abstract: 6055. Ihlo, A. March 16. Calliper and like gauges.-The diameter of a round object is measured by a gauge having two inclined legs a carried by a cross-piece b, having a socket c with a vernier f, to indicate on a sliding scale d, clamped by a screw e, the diameter of the object.
Patent GB-190310151-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Construction of Screw Down Taps and Valves.
Inventor: STONES JOHN WILLIAM
Filed: 1903-05-05
Granted: 1904-03-17
Abstract: 10,151. Stones, J. W., and Gunby, H. May 5. Stuffing-boxes for screw - down taps and valves. The spindle G, Fig. 1, of the valve screws d o w n through a "head-piece" 0, Figs. 1 and 3, which is recessed in its upper part at V to receive packing which is compressed by the sleeve P of a screw-down cap I. The head piece rests by means of a collar Q on a shoulder R, and is prevented from rotating by an attached key T.
Patent GB-190311139-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Lubricators.
Inventor: TUCKER HERBERT FRANK
Filed: 1903-05-15
Granted: 1904-03-31
Abstract: 11,139. Tucker, H. F. May 15. Lubricators.-Relates to lubricators for pistonrods, slides, and other reciprocating bodies, and for pulleys, motor cars, &c. In the form shown in Fig. 1, for piston-rods &c., the cup a has a central stem b fitted with a valve c, which has a conical surface d bedding upon a seat e in the stem. An annular recess f is formed round the plug, and an opening g communicates with the recess by means of two or more passages h. The position of the valve is adjusted by means of a screwdriver. The oil is fed to the valve by means of a conical piece l screwed into the cap j, which has a conical projection k; openings m allow the oil, as the piston reciprocates, to pass to the chamber v, the oil then being fed in drops from the point n to the valve. The cup is filled through openings o, q in the cap and a ringp respectively, the openings being moved out of coincidence to close the lubricator. The conical piece l may be dispensed with, the oil being then fed from the projection k, which is made narrower than shown in Fig. 1. A modified arrangement for filling the cup is shown in Fig. 3. The plug l is extended upwards to form a cup r, which communicates by passages s with a space t. A conical part on the plug beds upon the seating u; by unscrewing the plug the oil is allowed to flow over the seating and through openings m to the cup. In a cup lubricator a glass cup 2, Fig. 4, rests on packing 4 in the base-piece 3, into which is screwed the valve c. The oil enters the valve through holes 6 in the central column. By turning the milled head 7, the position of the valve relative to its seat may be adjusted to regulate the feed. The cover 8 is secured in position by a nut 9. The needle 12 is of the usual construction, and is provided for putting the lubricator into or out of action. In the centrifugal lubricator shown in Fig. 6 for pulleys &c., the valve c is inverted, and the oil passes to the valve through openings 19 in the side and base of the cup. The piston 15 tends to fly outwards as the pulley rotates, and has a cup-leather 16 held in place by a piece 17, which has three arms and serves as a guide for the piston. For motor cars, engines, and machinery in which vibration occurs, a ball lubricator is used having the valve c arranged as shown in Fig. 4, but with the needle 12 replaced by a ball. The ball closes the opening g when the car &c. is still, but is caused to leave its seat due to the vibration while the car &c. is running. According to the Provisional Specification, the lubricator shown in Fig. 1 may be used on engine crossheads, and the plug valve c may be provided with an arrow by means of which, and of numbers on the cup, the feed may be set to any desired amount. A strainer surrounds the central column of the cup lubricator shown in Fig. 4.
Patent GB-190312366-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Cinematographs and the like
Inventor: MOON HARRY HAMILTON
Filed: 1903-05-30
Granted: 1904-03-31
Abstract: 12,366. Moon, H. H., and Esdaile, E. May 30. Kinematographs. - In a kinematograph of the type in which a vibrating mirror is used, a continuous or endless film or print d of photographs is guided by pulleys e to and from a driving drum or disc a, mounted in a wooden or other casing, which is provided with a magnifying-lens and other usual fittings, and which is driven by a detachable handle at one side of the casing, the film being passed round or over a considerable portion of the periphery of the drum and held in contact therewith by one or more spring-controlled friction rollers or the like. As the drum rotates, a ratchet-wheel or ring f, secured to one side or end of the drum, actuates a pawl or pivoted tumbler-piece g, connected by a pin and slot to one end of a lever h, so that the latter moves a mirror i forward in unison with the movement of the pictures across the display field of the mirror, as indicated by the arrows, the return movement of the mirror being effected by a spring j. In another form, equal gear wheels are used to actuate the ratchet-wheel as the drum revolves The machine may be arranged to work with prints which cannot pass continuously round the drum, which latter may also be actuated by a coin-freed mechanism, combined with the machine.
Patent GB-190312589-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to the Lacing of Articles of Apparel
Inventor: HENNESSEY JAMES
Filed: 1903-06-04
Granted: 1904-04-07
Abstract: 12,589. Hennessey, J., Rowan, J., Mallaney, J. H., and Mallaney, J. F. June 4. Cleats or holders for the free ends of laces used for fastening boots and shoes, corsets, gloves, &c. The cleats a are formed of resilient metal or have resilient arms b, b<1> which are bent up from and also at their ends down towards the article. The attachment is by means of rivets or non-circular eyelets so as to prevent twisting. One arm b<1> has a slot e<2> or has a raised portion with an aperture underneath through which the free end of the lace passes after engagement with the cleats.
Patent GB-190315433-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Gas, Oil, or Spirit Motors.
Inventor: BRUNET CARLOS MENDIZABAL
Filed: 1903-07-13
Granted: 1903-09-17
Abstract: 15,433. Brunet, C. M. July 13. Stuffing-boxes; pistons.-To avoid the loss of heat due to a cylinder jacket in gas and oil engines, the packing F is carried in the centre of a double acting cylinder, and the port G behind the packing only is jacketed. The stuffing-boxes H are similarly cooled. Alternate packing-rings F grip the cylinder and plunger-piston respectively, and they are pressed together by springs. The piston has non-conductors of heat B at its ends,
Patent GB-190317215-A (GB)
Title: Improved Method of and Apparatus for the Manufacture of Gas
Inventor: WESTINGHOUSE GEORGE
Filed: 1903-08-07
Granted: 1904-06-30
Abstract: 17,215. Westinghouse, G., [Gow, A. M.]. Aug. 7. Gas-producers.-In a process for manufacturing gas from pulverulent coal and other material, two producers are preferably employed. When the fire is started they are charged with coke to a convenient depth, and air is blown into them through pipes 12, 13 by a blower 10. The resulting producer gas is consumed in the producer by the admission of air through a pipe 15. The products of combustion pass through and heat a stove 4 and air heater 8, the latter apparatus in turn heating the air supply to the blower 10. When the coke in the producers is incandescent and the stove is hot enough, the blower 10 is stopped and the blower 30 started. The necessary valves are then operated so that circulation proceeds from the blower through the stove into the producer 2, downwards through the fuel and into a boiler 23 where steam is raised by the heat of the circulating gases. The steam passes into the producer 1, and the water gas thus made passes up to the connection 3 between the producers and joins the circulating gases. Ground coal is now fed into the producer 2, the resulting gases passing out through the fuel bed in company with the circulating gases. As the volume of gas in the system increases the holder 28 rises. When the producer 1 becomes too cold to generate water gas from the steam, the course of the circulating gases is altered so that the functions of the two producers are interchanged. When the temperature of both producers becomes low, the steam and coal supply are shut off, the blower is stopped and the valves 19, 22 are closed. The bye-pass valve 34 is then opened, the blower is started, and the water gas is blown out of the stove. The whole series of operations is then repeated. The amount of circulation in the system is controlled by the byepass valve 36. To obtain a larger quantity of gas of a lower calorific value, air from the blower 10 may be introduced into the producer with the steam. To prevent the raising of an excess of steam, chambers filled with firebrick are interposed between the producer and the boilers. Thus one chamber absorbs some of the heat of the gases passing from the producer to the boiler, reducing the amount available for raising steam, while the other chamber superheats the steam passing to the other producer. Carbon and fine ash from the gases also collect in the chambers, which are provided with cleaning doors, and an air inlet for the burning off of the carbon. In a modification, only one producer is employed, the air heater, feedwater heater 24, and brick chambers being dispensed with. Steam is admitted above, instead of below, the fuel bed. On the top of each producer is located a rammer or chopper 37, which is reciprocated by a hydraulic cylinder 38 for agitating the fuel bed. The rammer may be watercooled.
Patent GB-190320224-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Stoppers for Bottles and the like.
Inventor: SCHROEDTER AUGUST
Filed: 1903-09-19
Granted: 1903-10-22
Abstract: 20,224. Schroedter, A., and Wernscheid, E. Sept. 19. Stoppers. - Relates to stoppers in which a tapering cork r i n g is arranged between two sharply - cut projections on the conical part of the plug. Grooves e, fare formed in the plug a, so that, when the stopper is glazed, the edges of the projections b, c remain sharp. The groove e is broader than the groove f, which may be dispensed with. A cork ring d has its lower edge pressed into the groove e.
Patent GB-190321033-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Advertising Devices.
Inventor: CARR WILLIAM C
Filed: 1903-09-30
Granted: 1904-03-24
Abstract: 21,033. Carr, W. C. March 30. [date applied for under Patents Act, A.D. 1901]. Advertising; displaying.-Consists in apparatus for exhibiting display advertising-cards s u c h as portraits, engravings, printed matter, and the like, whereby each card in succession is moved into position to be exhibited. An endless chain 29 is alternately moved in opposite directions by means of a rack 23 which engages a pinion 22 on the shaft of a loose sprocket-wheel 17. A slot 25 in the arm of the rack passes over the shaft, and at the lower end the shaft engages in an adjustable slot 27 on a wheel 28, whereby the amount of travel of the chain can be adjusted. The wheel 28 is driven by a worm 32 on a shaft 30, t h i latter being driven by a pulley-band 34 connected with a suitable motor. During the upward motion of the front a of the chain, yielding lifting-pieces 39 take one frame 12, to which an advertising-card 13 is attached, from a forwardly-sloping groove 10, lift it up a vertical groove 8, and, after displaying it through a window 2, deposit it on a gravity-slide 11 owing to the action of a spring 43 attached to the main casing. The downward motion of the rear side of the chain at the same time causes a piece 42 to engage a roller 12, which slides by gravity down the incline 11 on to it, and lifts it out of contact with a spring 11<8> which keeps the rollers on the incline. The piece 42 then carries the roller down a vertical groove 9 and deposits it in the forwardly-inclined groove 10, where the roller slides to the front through the action of gravity. The motion of the chain is now reversed, the yielding-piece 39 passing below the bottom roller in the groove 10 on account of its having an upward rotary motion on its pivot, the motion being controlled by a spring which pulls the piece horizontal again when the roller is passed. The motion of the chain is again reversed, another roller being raised and one being lowered simultaneously, and the action proceeds as before. Reflectors 3, 4 are placed at the top and bottom edges of the window 2, and electric lamps 5, 6 are fitted inside the casing for lighting up the cards.
Patent GB-190321469-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Freezing Pipes for use in Shaft Sinking and like Operations.
Inventor: GEBHARDT LOUIS
Filed: 1903-10-06
Granted: 1903-11-12
Abstract: 21,469. Gebhardt, L. Oct. 6. Shafts. - A freezing-pipe for use in slaft sinking and the like is made of telescopic pipe sections to enable the pipe to contract under the action of cold. The lower contracted end of each pipe section d, Fig. 2, fits in the upper end of the adjoining pipe section e, and is provided with a ring g capable of sliding between a screwed socket h and a shoulder i in the adjacent section d. The shoulder i also forms a stuffing-box, the gland of which is tightened by a screwed cap k having an additional gland m. The joint between the freezing-pipe and the boring-crown is made by means of a caoutchouc cone n, Fig. 1, and double lead packing-rings o.
Patent GB-190321902-A (GB)
Title: A New and Improved Method of Constructing Cavity Ventilating Concrete Blocks with Facing Tiles to Cover the same Inside or Out for House Building, and Partition Work, and the like
Inventor: STIDDER JAMES GEORGE
Filed: 1903-10-12
Granted: 1904-10-12
Abstract: 21,902. Stidder, J. G. Oct. 12. Building - blocks for ventilation; shafts. - Concrete ventilating - blocks a, Figs. 1 and 3, for walls, partitions, and the like, are connected together b y dovetailed plugs or distance-pieces b to form internal horizontal and vertical passages d for ventilating purposes. Grouting is run in grooves g on the edges. In a modification, shown in Figs. 6 and 7, the plugs b extend the full depth of the blocks, but are perforated to allow air to circulate. Fig. 8 shows the plugs formed in one with the blocks.
Patent GB-190401640-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Anti-vibration Devices for Incandescent Gas Burners.
Inventor: GAUGE ARTHUR
Filed: 1904-01-22
Granted: 1904-04-07
Abstract: 1640. Gauge, A. Jan. 22. Incandescent gas lamps.-An incandescent gas burner is supported by springs to prevent vibrations reaching the mantle. The springs, which may be made of sheet metal, are formed by cutting an annular disc a, Fig. 2, as shown at 1, 2, 3, and bending the narrow strips b, thus formed downwards. The disc is fitted between the lower end of the burner b, Fig. 1, and the lighting-back plate c, or around the mixing-chamber ; the burner may rest upon the disc or upon the strips. Separate pieces of wire, or sheet metal, serving as springs, may be fixed to the disc or in any convenient position beneath the gallery d. The anti-vibration device may be inverted when used in connection with a burner which is flat at the base. In the Provisional Specification is mentioned the use of a spiral or conical spring which replaces the strips.