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Patent GB-190217796-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Lamp Burners
Inventor: GRUBE EDWARD
Filed: 1902-08-13
Granted: 1903-06-18
Abstract: 17,796. Grube, E. Aug. 13. Oil-lamp burners.-A flanged tube D, Fig. 1, fits loosely between the circular wick-tube Band the wick C, the flange D resting on and covering the top of the wick. On raising the wick, the outer side is exposed for the combustion of the oil. The side does not readily char, and so interfere with the flow of the oil. The extent to which the wick may be raised is limited by a projection F on the support carrying the flame spreader E. The projection may be arranged at the maximum height at which the flame will not smoke. On lowering the wick, the flange extinguishes the flame.
Patent GB-190218867-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Construction and Working of Producer Gas Generators.
Inventor: SCHILL CHARLES HENRY
Filed: 1902-08-28
Granted: 1903-05-21
Abstract: 18,867. Schill, C. H., and Hills, H. G. Aug. 28. Gas-producers. - The producer consists of a metal casing 1, having a refractory lining 2, a feeding-hopper 3, and a vertical feed-chamber 4. Near the top is a mass of cast iron 5, within which is a wrought-iron coiled pipe 6, and which is perforated at 7. The tube 6 is connected to a watersupply tube 8 and a steam drum 9 leading to a jet 14 situated beneath the chimney 15. Above the jet is a valve 16 operated by suitable mechanism, such as by connection with the bell of the gasometer, so as to close automatically when the bell has fallen, and open when it has risen. Air enters at 21 to tubes 23, and then flows down a tube 25 to a series of radial inlets 26 to the furnace. The latter has a water lute 20 at its bottom for discharge of cinders. In use, the fire is started, the valve 16 being held open. When the iron mass 5 is sufficiently heated, the water supply to the tube 6 is turned on, and the valve 16 closed and connected to the gas holder by any suitable mechanism. The steam developed is discharged through the jet 14, but, in consequence of the valve 16 being closed, it passes downwards into the incandescent fuel, the gas formed escaping to the holder through the tube 28, which is provided with a non-return valve. When the holder has risen sufficiently, the valve opens, and the steam is now delivered up the chimney, causing a partial vacuum in the furnace, which induces air to enter at 21, and thence pass through the heater 23 and the tube 25 to the inlets 26. By this means the fuel is again rendered incandescent. This goes on until the bell of the holder has fallen sufficiently to close the valve 16, when the first state of things is reproduced. During this stage, air is prevented from entering at 21 by a valve, while the gas-escape valve opens to the pressure within the furnace, thereby allowing the gas to escape.
Patent GB-190222440-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus for Disposing of Domestic Waste or Refuse
Inventor: POPPE OTTO
Filed: 1902-10-15
Granted: 1903-08-20
Abstract: 22,440. Poppe, O. Oct. 15. Dust shoots.-Relates to an appliance for discharging domestic waste or refuse, such as sweepings, ashes, &c., through a channel or shoot leading from the interior of the house into the courtyard, so that no dust or refuse shall enter the kitchen &c. while the material is being discharged into the shoot. A box b, Fig. 1, tightly closed by a lid c, is provided in the kitchen or similar apartment on each floor, and is connected with a shoot a leading into the yard. The box contains a frame f provided with a crank and a device for holding ashboxes of various sizes ; the ash-box or dust receptacle k to be emptied is introduced into the frame f, the lid c closed, and the crank turned. The ash-box is held by a locking. device so that it cannot be emptied until the lid c is closed, and the turning of the frame f may be effected by the opening and closing of the lid. Fig. 3 shows the lid provided with a pair of rails s adapted to act on a bolt r which locks the frame f. Or the ashbox may be held fast by teeth or hooks formed on a cross-bar, which is pressed down by a spring and may be raised by means of a handle ; or it may be held down by a bar fixed at one end and held at the other by a spring mounted on a horizontal axle. Fig. 7 shows the box k clamped at the sides by a pair of two-armed levers h<1>, h<2> mounted symmetrically on the frame f and connected at their upper ends by a spring and at their lower ends by a knee lever. According to the Provisional Specification, a water-spray device in the box b may be set in motion, either by hand, or automatically by the motion of the frame f, also any gases evolved in the shaft a may be rendered innocuons by suitable disinfectants.
Patent GB-190222446-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Cutter or Shears for Metal Wire or Rod, and for other Articles of Round or Approximately Round Section.
Inventor: IRONSIDE EDWARD ALLAN
Filed: 1902-10-15
Granted: 1903-09-03
Abstract: 22,446. Ironside, E. A. Oct. 15. Shears for cutting wire, rods, tubes, &c. The Figures show three forms which the head of the tool may take. In every case the cutting- edges e, f are so curved or formed eccentrically that the article w rolls between them as it is being cut. One cutter may pass into a slot formed in the other jaw. A cutting-wheel may be used.
Patent GB-190225505-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Railway Signal Lamps.
Inventor: PEARCE WILLIAM
Filed: 1902-11-20
Granted: 1903-09-24
Abstract: 25,505. Pearce, W. Nov. 20. Signal lamps.-In railway lamps, the outer casing f carrying the coloured glasses or lenses h<1> is rotated round a fixed cylinder a having openings e and a lamp d by means of toothed wheels k, l, which are operated from the distant cabin or station by a crank m on the spindle i and flexible connections n. When the connections n are released, the casing f is restored to its normal position by a counterbalance weight p.
Patent GB-190225582-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Miners' Safety Lamps.
Inventor: PATTERSON WILLIAM
Filed: 1902-11-21
Granted: 1903-11-21
Abstract: 25,582. Patterson, W., and Darrah, H. M. Nov. 21. Miners' safety lamps.-The lower ring a for holding the glass w is secured by set-screws c or the like to a porcelain, metal, or other mount b, which serves as a reflector, and fits over the wicktube f, forming a sleeve which extinguishes the flame in the event of the reservoir g being unscrewed. The lid k of the oil reservoir described in Specification No. 12,228, A.D. 1901, is formed with a filling-tube j, of which the oil channels m are closed by a spring-pressed valve l except when the valve is depressed by the spout of the filling- can. The reservoir g is locked to the lamp frame h by a spring-pressed catch or bolt o, contained in a chamber p which is permanently closed by a block w of soft iron. The block u may be shaped as shown in Fig. 10, to abut against the stop v, to ensure its being in the correct position upon the electromagnet x by which the bolt o is drawn down to unlock the lamp. More than one spring may be used, as shown at t, Fig. 9.
Patent GB-190226812-A (GB)
Title: Improved Water Gauge Glass Protector.
Inventor: CLELAND JAMES
Filed: 1902-12-05
Granted: 1903-10-29
Abstract: 26,812. Cleland, J., and Stewart, J. C. Dec. 5. Gauge-glass fittings.-A semicircular cylindrical shield D of metal covers the whole length of the gauge. Fixed rings E, F, having openings just wide enough to clear the gauge glass, are placed at the top and bottom of the shield, preferably forming part of it. The lower ring F has an inner flange or projection, which rests on the bottom gland nut B'. A glazed opening or openings is or are provided in the shield D, through which the gauge may be read. A thumb-screw J may be used to secure the shield to one of the gland nuts, preferably the top nut B'.
Patent GB-190228668-A (GB)
Title: Improvement in Joints for Rods for Cleansing Drains, Running Cables through Pipes and the like
Inventor: PRICE CHARLES EDWARD
Filed: 1902-12-29
Granted: 1903-07-09
Abstract: 28,668. Price, C. E. Dec. 29. Conduits, a p p ar a t u s for laying cables in. - Rods for running cables through pipes &c. are provided with joints which can be locked or unlocked by turning a tubular centrepiece. One of the two ends to be connected together is formed with a screw, entering the centre-piece and having a square or other shaped head, with or without a cut-out. The centrepiece is secured to the other end by a bolt or pin A, having a cut-out or projection to fit the head of the screw. In a modified arrangement, the two ends are screwed together in the usual way, and locked by a reversely-screwed centre-piece.
Patent GB-190302300-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Railway Signalling Apparatus.
Inventor: HOOVER HENRY SHELDON
Filed: 1903-01-30
Granted: 1903-06-04
Abstract: 2300. Hoover, H. S. Jan. 30. Signalling between trains; semaphore signals; lamp signals.-An automatic fluid-operated railway signal which returns to its safety or normal position after a predetermined time, so indicating the interval from the passing of a previous train, is shown in Fig. 2. The yielding bag c filled with alcohol or other liquid is located beneath the telescoping sleeper or cross-tie B having springs band bolts g between the upper and lower sections of the sleeper. The bag c is connected through the pipe d and the non-return check valve o, which has a leakage way in the valve to allow fluid to return to the bag c gradually after depression of the bag, from the signal-operating bag e. As the bag e fills or collapses, the semaphore is raised or lowered by the bell crank l and the link m. For night service, the signal has two coloured glasses p, q, the line dividing the colours being inclined so that, when the semaphore is inclined at 45‹, the lamp flame is seen equally through both coloured glasses.
Patent GB-190308173-A (GB)
Title: Picture Hook or Hanger.
Inventor: DOMAN ALFRED
Filed: 1903-04-08
Granted: 1903-06-11
Abstract: 8173. Doman, A., and Harper, F. April 8. Pictures &c., hanging on walls.-A hook or hanger for use in suspending pictures or other articles has an aperture h' or a hook h<2> and is formed with two eyelets h<3>, through which the picture or other cord, wire, or chain is passed. The part of the cord, wire, or chain between the eyelets may be knotted or provided with a tag h<4>, so that if one part of the cord, wire, or chain should break, the picture &c. would be held by the other part. The hook or hanger may be made of sheet metal, as shown in Figs. 1, 2, and 3, or of wire, or cast metal. When wire hooks are used, their lower parts are bent so as to form spring ends, which press upon the cord.
Patent GB-190310924-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and connected with Points for Grooved Rails for Railways and Tramways and in the Mechanism for Actuating the same.
Inventor: AMES RICHARD
Filed: 1903-05-13
Granted: 1904-05-12
Abstract: 10,924. Ames, R. May 13. Puints and switches.-Comprises an arrangement for grooved rails of point tongues or guides rising and falling vertically and parallel to the level of the rails, with mechanism for raising and lowering each, alternately, arranged to be operated by a car travelling in either direction. The guide 3, Figs. 1 and 2, is raised or lowered by means of cams 7, 8 fitted with pins 9, 10, which engage with slots 11 in projections 12 fixed to the guide. The guide 4 is similarly connected to cams 14, 15, so that, when the guide 3 is raised, blocking the groove 6, the guide 4 is lowered, leaving the groove 13 open, and vice versÔ. The cams 7, 14 are cast or forged at right-angles to one another, and have a limited rotary motion imparted to them from the lever 23 by means of suitable linkwork or spur-wheels, which motion is equal and opposite in direction to that simultaneously imparted to the cams 8, 15, which are similarly cast or forged at right-angles to one another. The lever 23, moved by the point rod 24, is fixed to the rod 25, which may pass under the roadway and operate similar guides on the other rail. A rocking trough 36 and rolling weight 37 tend to prevent accidental movement of the guides, when set, and assist the movement after passing the centre of oscillation. Treadles 41, 42 in the grooves 6, 13 respectively, are, normally, raised to the level of the rails by springs 46, 47, and so arranged and connected to the lever 23 by means of a link 43 and lever 39, that a car coming along either road depresses the corresponding treadle, which, if necessary, moves the guides into the right position for the passage of the car. An actuating device connected to the rod 24 and placed in front of the points enables the driver of the car to alter the guides if necessary, and a similar device placed behind the points enables the guides to be returned to the original position.
Patent GB-190314209-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Mechanical Toys
Inventor: JEFFREYS EDWARD AUGUSTUS
Filed: 1903-06-25
Granted: 1904-04-28
Abstract: 14,209. Jeffreys, E. A. June 25. Mechanical toys; walking toys; bells.-Relates to a mechanical toy which walks or waddles when drawn along by a string. A toy dog, Fig. 1, or like animal, has a stamped sheet-metal body and legs a, a', b. The fore legs b are preferably rigid with the body, and are mounted on a spindle d eccentrically connected with rollers c, so that as the rollers rotate the figure is lifted from opposite sides alternately. The rear portion of the body moves forward under the action of a spring or counterweight upon the curved legs a, a', which are independently pivoted to the body, the legs a, a' alternately being in contact with the ground, so that the animal moves forward with a waddling motion. The fore legs may be pivoted to the body, and motion imparted to them by cranks, or other mechanism. Bells and other devices may be attached to the figure.
Patent GB-190314974-A (GB)
Title: A Composition for Removing Paint and Varnish.
Inventor: OSBORN GUY
Filed: 1903-07-06
Granted: 1903-09-10
Abstract: 14,974. Osborn, G. July 6. Paints and varnishes, removing.-Relates to a composition for removing paint and varnish, consisting of acetone, benzine, benzol, carbon disulphide, amyl acetate, and paraffin.
Patent GB-190315800-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Pressure Gauges
Inventor: BURDEN JAMES
Filed: 1903-07-17
Granted: 1903-10-01
Abstract: 15,800. Burden, J. July 17. Pressure gauges.-In a gauge of the Schaffer type linkwork moves an index-hand so as to record the deflection of a corrugated metal diaphragm exposed to fluid pressure. Fluid has access to the chamber 3, Fig. 3, behind the diaphragm 2. On the front surface of the latter is a projection 16, bearing against one arm of a bent lever 14, pivoted at 15, Fig. 1, to the bracket 11 and carrying a pin 13. Upward motion of this pin lifts the projection 12<1> of the piece 12, which surrounds and by means of screws 18 is clamped to the rod 9. The upper end 9<1> of this rod can move in a bearing 10 on the bracket 11, and the lower end is attached by a pin 8 to a crank 7 keyed to the spindle 5 of the index-hand 4. A spring 19 and cord 21 passing round a pulley on this spindle return the parts when the pressure decreases. The bracket 11 is adjustably mounted on the top-plate 6<1> of the gauge. The pin 13 may be arranged to press the projection 12<1> down.
Patent GB-190318094-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Rolling Apparatus for use in the Manufacture of Pills and the like.
Inventor: GIBBINS RICHARD
Filed: 1903-08-21
Granted: 1904-06-23
Abstract: 18,094. Gibbins, R. Aug. 21. Pill-making appliances.-Pill-dough is formed into piping or cord-like lengths by feeding it through a slot r in a fixed plate o on to a travelling band, which rolls the dough against the under surface of the plate. The band is formed of close-fitting metal strips h fixed to a chain or band i, and is supported by rollers m ; one pulley g is adjustable. The plate o may be adjusted as desired, and may be inclined to the band ; two or more plates may be used with one band, and the band may be above the plate and have an oscillating motion.
Patent GB-190325460-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Apparatus for Discharging Champagne and the like.
Inventor: RICHARD EUGENE
Filed: 1903-11-21
Granted: 1904-11-21
Abstract: 25,460. Richard, E. Nov. 21. Measured quantities, delivering.- Champagne is discharged under pressure without loss of carbon dioxide by passing it from the containing- barrel, which is kept in connection with a bottle of carbon dioxide, up through the pipe R to the porcelain vessel F, which is surrounded by an ice jacket I fitted with a drain pipe S. As the wine enters the chamber, it forces a float against and closes the air vent B, and at the same time the reservoir M is filled through the pipe K, and the pressures in the two chambers equalized through the tube H. By rotating the handle o<1> so as to turn the cocks L, L' through right - angles, connection between the chambers is broken and the wine runs out from the jet P, being replaced in the vessel M by air flowing through the orifice J. To charge the reservoir again, the handle is made to rotate the cocks first through one-eighth of their course so as to connect and equalize the pressures in the chambers F, M through the tube G ; the stroke is then completed, and the vessels fill up as at first, after which the cycle of operations may be repeated.
Patent GB-190325841-A (GB)
Title: A New Electrical Skin Exciter
Inventor: BERNDT THEODOR
Filed: 1903-11-26
Granted: 1904-11-26
Abstract: 25,841. Berndt, T. Nov. 26. Puncturing-appliances; electricity, administering. - Needles d fixed in a metallic head c are connected to a pole of a dry battery through a spring e and terminal g. The piece f to which the spring is attached moves inside the wooden exterior a, affording means for adjusting the tension of the spring. To regulate the depth of penetration of the needles, a metallic ring screwing upon an inner ring h is provided, the latter being carried by a removable extension b. Upon the outer ring is mounted the other terminal k.
Patent GB-190401895-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Screw Propellers for Ships.
Inventor: FLINDT CARL JULIUS HOVART
Filed: 1904-01-25
Granted: 1904-03-31
Abstract: 1895. Flindt, C. J. H. Jan. 25. Screw propellers.-A propeller, having a large boss 11 with screw blades 12, is fitted to the shaft 13 journalled in the tapered portion 17 of the hull. The propeller is fitted some distance ahead of the rudder, and a cavity 14, having thin edges at the front and back, allows the blades to clear the hull.
Patent GB-190405394-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Means for Supporting Mattresses upon Bedsteads.
Inventor: NOLON JOHN RICHMOND
Filed: 1904-03-04
Granted: 1904-04-07
Abstract: 5394. Nolon, J. R., and James, F. R. March 4. Bedsteads. -Bed bottoms, or mattress supports, which may be separated from, or in one piece with, the bedstead, consist of a length of fabric or the like attached at its ends to rollers carried by sidebars forming a rectangular frame. The sides of the fabric are connected by springs to the sidebars. The rollers a, Fig. 1, which may be of metal tubing, have their ends projecting through the wood, or other side-bars b, and are secured by nuts c, which, together with collars d at one end and ratchet-wheels e at the other, prevent longitudinal motion of the rollers. Pawls h on the bars b engage the ratchets e, and holes f in the rollers enable the latter to be rotated to tighten the fabric, which may consist of two thicknesses of ticking, between which is a layer of felt. The frame is supported on the bedstead by means of feet attached to the bars b. To prevent sagging, springs i are attached to a rod j, carried in a pocket formed at the sides of the fabric, and to a rod k carried in eyes l screwed into the bar b. Pins are attached to the pawls h whereby they are lifted to release the ratchetwheels. The bottom may be formed in one piece with the frame of the bedstead, as shown in Fig. 6. The sockets n which support the side-bars o are formed with projections p, to which is secured a bar q of angle-iron, which may be formed in one piece with the socket. This bar supports the rollers a, and its horizontal part is perforated to receive the springs i.
Patent GB-190408863-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Typewriters.
Inventor: FAIRWEATHER WALLACE
Filed: 1904-04-18
Granted: 1904-05-19
Abstract: 8863. Fairweather, W. April 18. Type - writers.- Relates to type-bar machines, and consists of a non- resilient stop o r cushion for the bars for preventing them from rebounding as they return to normal portion. Fig. 1 shows parts of a machine in which the type-bars 1 are stopped, as they return from the platen 3, by a ring or segment 7 of lead or the like, covered with a softer inelastic substance 8, such as leather belt-lacing. This compound inelastic ring may be yieldingly supported upon and backed up by a sheet-metal ring or segment 10 carried by the framing. The lead ring 7 may be faced on its inner side only with leather &c. Fig. 4 shows a cushion or stop composed of a casing 14 of tough inelastic material filled with sand 15 or the like. Fig. 6 shows a cushion composed of a ring or segment 16, 20 of leather or other flexible inelastic material placed between friction plates or rings 17, 18, the upper one of which may be lined with felt or leather &c. 19. Fig. 11 shows a cushion composed of an inelastic pad 26 backed by a segment or ring 27 preferably composed of two or more helices of soft iron or brass wire &c. wound tightly one on the other. The wire from which the outer helix is formed may be of triangular section.
Patent GB-190408969-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Apparatus for Regulating the Flow of Liquids
Inventor: HOSIER ARTHUR JULIUS
Filed: 1904-04-19
Granted: 1904-07-21
Abstract: 8969. Stidder, J. G. April 18. Waterproofin,g - compositions. - A composition used for backing glass, opal, and other facing tiles consists, in an example given, of sulphur 1 oz., sand 4 oz., sawdust treated with an alum or other fireproofing-solution 2 oz., copal varnish 1 pint, boiled oil ¢ pint, and linseed oil “ pint. The varnish may be replaced by shellac or other resin, and the sand may be omitted.
Patent GB-190410974-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Mixing and Sorting Apparatus for use in the Manufacture of Bricks or the like.
Inventor: FAEHRMANN AUGUST
Filed: 1904-05-12
Granted: 1904-06-16
Abstract: 10,974. Fõhrmann, A. May 12. Sifting brick materials.-Figs. 1 and 2 show in vertical and horizontal section respectively a pug-mill provided with means for separating stones &c. A cam e rotates in front of a sieve a<1>, through which the finer material is forced. Stones &c. are pushed into pockets h<1>, from which they are periodically removed. The machine may be arranged horizontally, and the openings in the sieve are then adjusted by a plate k, Fig. 5.
Patent GB-190412467-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Electrically Driven Fans.
Filed: 1904-06-02
Granted: 1905-04-06
Abstract: 12,467. Veritys Ltd., and Walker, C. B. June 2. Motors.-The motor-containing part c of an electric fan is connected to its supporting-bracket a, so that it is movable thereon in two planes at right-angles, by a device consisting of a pair of jaws d held together by a clamping-screwf or its equivalent. As shown, the jaws are formed with recesses g to receive circular bosses on the stem of the part c, and with lugs d<2>, to fit an annular groove in the part a, but the projecting portion may be formed on either member of each joint. The screw f is preferably arranged between the joints, as shown. A single piece of clip-like formation may be used instead of the jaws d.
Patent GB-190415919-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Nail Extractors
Inventor: BREZNAY GEIZA VON
Filed: 1904-07-18
Granted: 1904-08-18
Abstract: 15,919. Breznay, G. von. July 18. Nail-extractors.-In an apparatus for extracting nails without bending them, a screw spindle 2 with jaws 7 attached to it by a crossbar 5 and rods 6 is moved in guides in a frame attached to the foundation plate 8, by the rotation of a screwed bracket 3. For insertion of the work, the plate 9 is turned on a pivot by a pin 11. In extracting bent nails, the the plate 10 is hinged at 12 to the plate 8 which is released by catches 13 and adjusted by a screw 14.