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Patent GB-190122409-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Apparatus for Filtering Feed Water for Steam Boilers
Inventor: SCHMIDT HERMANN
Filed: 1901-11-06
Granted: 1902-01-30
Abstract: 22,409. Schmidt, H. Nov. 6. Feedwater, purifying.-Filters for steam-generator feedwater, in which filter-cloths are employed and in which the direction of flow is upward, are constructed to allow the unfiltered water to enter at the circumference of the cloths and leave at their centres. The cloths are supported between conical plates 5. which incline downwardly towards their circumference, and which have openings at their outer and inner peripheries. Sream for cleaning is passed through in the reverse direction, being admitted at 2, while the sludge is drawn off at 1.
Patent GB-190123012-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Obturators or Gaschecks for Ordnance.
Inventor: HOLDEN HENRY CAPEL LOFFT
Filed: 1901-11-14
Granted: 1902-09-25
Abstract: 23,012. Holden, H. C. L. Nov. 14. Ordnance breech mechanism. - Consists in the addition of a steel ring D to the pad E of a De Bange obturator, which ring expands when the gun is fired and afterwards contracts, thereby compressing the pad and withdrawing it from the sides of the gun.
Patent GB-190125800-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Pneumatic Inner Tubes of Tyres.
Inventor: ESSE CHARLES EDWARD ADOLPHUS
Filed: 1901-12-17
Granted: 1902-09-04
Abstract: 25,800. Esse, C. E. A. Dec. 17 Tyres, pneumatic.-Relates to means for detachably connecting the ends of double-ended air tubes, and is shown applied to an air tube a, of which the closed ends b overlap slightly. The inflating-valve c is attached near one end, and can be engaged with a hole f in a tubular sleeve d, of which a narrow strip h h<1> is solutioned near the other end. To allow the two ends to be easily engaged or released, the hole f is elongated, the projecting end of the sleeve is formed with tabs j, and the sleeve is partially lined with separated strips of canvas. If it is desired to examine the end of the air tube within the sleeve, the sleeve is turned back, and to facilitate this, a canvas tongue m, solutioned to the tube inside the sleeve, projects beyond the sleeve, and is provided with a hole n through which the inflating-valve passes. For air tubes with flat abutting ends, the tongue is dispensed with. In a modification, the sleeve is lined with elastic fabric.
Patent GB-190202862-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Automatic Carving Machines
Inventor: HADDAN HERBERT JOHN
Filed: 1902-02-04
Granted: 1902-08-14
Abstract: 2862. Haddan, H. J., [Universal Carving Machine Co.]. Feb. 4. Milling.-Relates to a copying-machine for carving or engraving from a relief pattern on metal or the like. The table on which the pattern and the blocks to be carved are fixed, consists of two parts 5, 6, Fig. 2, which are mounted to slide in transverse directions so that, during an operation of the machine, the fixed tracer 85 and the rotating carving-tools 74 cover the whole surface operated upon with a series of adjacent parallel lines. The tracer and the carving-tools are connected by a transverse bar 14 so that they rise and fall together. When the tracer point comes against a steep part of the profile, the lateral pressure throws studs on the tracer in contact with the rotating discs 88, 89 and thereby lifts the tracer and with it the tools. The lower part 5 of the table is traversed by a rack and screw which is reversed by tappets at the end of each traverse, while the upper part 6 is advanced a short distance at the end of each traverse of the part 5, by the action of studs on a star-wheel 48. Round. articles to be carved are mounted between chucks and centres on the part 6, the necessary steps of rotation being imparted by worm gearing. Equivalent mechanisms may be used in several parts of the machine.
Patent GB-190216843-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Clocks, and particularly to Electric Clocks.
Inventor: BUTCHER JOSEPH
Filed: 1902-07-29
Granted: 1902-11-06
Abstract: 16,843. Butcher, J. July 29. Electric clocks. - The loaded ratchet lever 15, Fig. 3, which drives the train, is raised after each descent by an electromagnetic lever 20, which is connected to it by a ribbon 24 "of a flexible "character but somewhat stiff and springy." As the ribbon becomes straight, it bears on the lower end of a rocker 26, so that the upper end, formed by a flat spring 28, makes contact with a fixed screw 25 and closes the circuit of the electromagnet. The pair of cells forming the battery are secured in the casing both at top and bottom. Regulators.-The suspension spring 30, Fig. 1, of the pendulum, passing through a slit post 31, is attached to a screw 32, which is raised or lowered by means of a spur-wheel nut 33 when a pinion 34 is turned by a stem 35 having a wing head 37.
Patent GB-190218440-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in connection with Fastenings for Papers, Documents, Photographs and for like Purposes.
Inventor: PEARN SINCLAIR
Filed: 1902-08-21
Granted: 1903-06-25
Abstract: 18,440. Pearn, S. Aug. 21. Paper fasteners.-A v e r y thin piece of fabric, Fig. 2, circular or square, with serrated edges, is covered on both sides with gum, so that either surface may be moistened and attached to sheets of piper b, Fig. 5. The fasteners may be formed in sheets, to which the gum may be applied by steeping the sheets in a bath of the adhesive, or by drawing between rollers supplied with the adhesive, or by other means. For mounting photographs or for purposes where both sides of the fastener may not be moistened at the same time, the fabric is preferably of waterproof material.
Patent GB-190219747-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Device for Rendering Bedsteads Portable.
Inventor: SCOTT ROBERT
Filed: 1902-09-09
Granted: 1903-07-16
Abstract: 19,747. Scott, R. Sept. 9. Bedsteads.-A hospital or sanatorium bedstead is rendered portable, after the manner of a twowheeled truck, by providing at one end a pair of wheels E, which are normally raised from the floor, but which can be lowered, the adjacent legs B being raised. The wheels E are mounted on a spindle D supported in slotted bearings 0 on the adjacent legs B. Spindles G, H are supported in bearings F on the legs B and carry, respectively, two-armed levers J and hand-levers M connected by rods L. The levers J are also connected to forked rods K connected to the spindle D over the wheels E.
Patent GB-190225926-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Waste Water Preventers.
Inventor: HOWE WILLIAM WALTER
Filed: 1902-11-25
Granted: 1903-11-25
Abstract: 25,926. Howe, W. W. Nov. 25. Water-waste preventers.-In order to attach the down-pipe union to the siphon in a siphon-discharge cistern, by a brass connection, instead of having brass to iron, the siphon n tube a, which is preferably of copper, is soldered or otherwise secured t o the union b of the down - pipe, and the union is connected to the well of the cistern by means of a strengthening - ring c, Fig. 4, and a flat brass nut. The ring c, which is of malleable iron, has four rivets d, by which it is secured to the cistern, and is provided with two slots, which form a housing for lugs g on the union b. A tight joint is obtained between the union and the ring c by the use of a leather washer h.
Patent GB-190303198-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or connected with Arc Lamps.
Inventor: RIGNON JOSEPH ALBERT
Filed: 1903-02-10
Granted: 1903-03-26
Abstract: 3198. Rignon, J. A. Feb. 10. Arc lamps.-In order to prevent variations in the colour of the light given by the arc, due to the presence of metals, carbons free from metals or metallic oxides are used, and no metallic parts on which sparks may occur are placed in contact with the carbons excepting the conductors connected to them, the clutch, clamp, and guides being made of porcelain or other non-metal. Carbons may be purified by washing with dilute nitric acid.
Patent GB-190303480-A (GB)
Title: Manufacture of New Yellow Sulphurised Colouring Matters.
Filed: 1903-02-13
Granted: 1903-12-03
Abstract: 3480. Abel, C. D., [Act.-Ges. fiir Anilin- Fabrikation]. Feb. 13. Dyes, artificial.-New yellow sulphur dye-stuffs are obtained by heating nitrodiacetylparaphenylenediamine or nitrodiacetylmetaphenylenediamine either to a high temperature with sulphur only or under pressure with an aqueous solution of sodium sulphide and sulphur. The product dyes cotton directly yellow shades, the fastness of which is increased by treating the dyed goods with copper or chromium salts, or with both.
Patent GB-190307355-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Suspension Seats.
Inventor: GROTE HERMAN GUSTAV
Filed: 1903-03-30
Granted: 1904-02-18
Abstract: 7355. Grote, H. G. March 30. Seats; head-rests. -A seat for a vehicle &c. consists of a casing a of cloth h or netting provided with a seat b at the lower end and fastened to a rope at the upper end for purposes of suspension. Parts c of the casing are cut out to accommodate the arms and shoulders of the user, and a slot e at the back of the seat allows freedom of movement. The seat itself may rest upon a bench or may be freely suspended. If the seat is free, a foot-support, consisting of a crossbar, may be attached by means of two adjustable bands. The back of the upper portion which receives the user's head may be formed with folds or pleats.
Patent GB-190319542-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Mill and the like Furnaces.
Inventor: DAVIES DAVID GRIFFITH
Filed: 1903-09-10
Granted: 1904-08-25
Abstract: 19,542. Davies, D. G. Sept. 10. Heating-furnaces for iron and steel ; air supply, heating. -A mill furnace is formed with a hollow roof g and with hollow sides f through which air passes on its way to the ashpit or to the fuel chamber through perforated bricks j.
Patent GB-190322022-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Baby-buggys.
Inventor: WOLFSKILL SUSAN COOPER
Filed: 1903-10-13
Granted: 1903-12-31
Abstract: 22,022. Wolfskill, S. C. March 16, [date applied for under Patents Act, A.D. 1901]. Perambulators and like vehicles.-A children's carriage is made of a number of overlapping sections, adjustable laterally and longitudinally, so that they may be slid together to occupy small space, or extended for use with more than one child or as a crib. The body comprises head and foot base-boards, each provided with supporting- springs. Clips or sleeves 12 carried by the handle members 9, embrace the front springs 11 and permit longitudinal adjustment, the arms 13 on the springs preventing excessive movement. Laterally-adjustable side members 31, 32, 19, 20, carried by the head and foot base-boards respectively, are provided with transverse slots and headed pins or bolts 34, 17, while spring catches 23, 24 automatically engage the bolt 21 at opposite ends of the slot 22 and lock the sections in either open or closed position. The head of the carriage may be formed of overlapping sections arranged in the same way as the foot, or a suitable locking bar 38 may connect the sections when extended. The side members of the front portion of the body overlap those of the rear, which carry pins 43, adapted to slide in slots 42 and to be locked by spring catches.
Patent GB-190322983-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Manufacture of Vases, Flower-pots and other Articles of Pottery Ware.
Inventor: JONES ARTHUR GEORGE HARLEY
Filed: 1903-10-23
Granted: 1904-02-11
Abstract: 22,983. Jones, A. G. H. Oct. 23. Ornamenting pottery surfaces. - In moulding vases, flower pots, pedestals, umbrella stands, clock cases, toilet ware, &c., the moulding surfaces are formed with shallow grooves so that the fashioned articles are ribbed in oval or other shaped panels. The ware is fired as for bisque, then glossed, enamelled, and gilded, and finally kiln fired. The divisions may be coloured, and one or more panels may be decorated in the enamelling stage with lithographs, which may be applied as described in Specification No. 15,878, A.D. 1903, [Abridgment Class Moulding &c.]. The borders of the panels, handles &c. may be gilded.
Patent GB-190324386-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Sand Blast Apparatus.
Inventor: MATHEWSON JEREMIAH EUGENE
Filed: 1903-11-10
Granted: 1903-12-31
Abstract: 24,386. Mathewson, J, E. Nov. 10. Separating sand.-Relates to arrangements for drawing-off the sand and dust from the room in which a blast is used to clean castings, and for separating them. The blast being supplied preferably by the apparatus B, described in Specification No. 12,306, A.D. 1893, [Abridgment Class Grinding or abrading &c.], the castings are treated with it in a room C having a perforated floor H over a pit A, while a downward current of air from top inlets F is maintained by suction in funnels I under the floor. The funnels are connected by a pipe J to an exhaust chamber K, into which the pipe opens tangentially so that the air circulates before passing out through the exhaust main L, and the sand and heavier dust falls to the conical bottom. This accumulated sand and blast is allowed to stream through a valve N and over oblique shelves Q into a smaller chamber 0, through which a stream of air is drawn because one end is connected by a pipe L' to the suction main. The stream of sand and dust is consequently spread, and, in escaping through the narrow opening at the bottom of the chamber, the finer material is taken off by a shoot S, while the coarser falls direct into the sand-blast producer B. The shoot S, being attached to a rod J, can be shifted by the operator in the chamber so as to vary the quantity returning to the sand blast. The air inlets F of the operating-chamber are protected by conical guards G to prevent the exit of sand, and the exhaust chamber K contains a baffle P above the outlet valve.
Patent GB-190326161-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Construction of Baths, to Facilitate the Heating of the same.
Inventor: SCHWARZ GOTTHILF
Filed: 1903-11-30
Granted: 1904-06-16
Abstract: 26,161. Schwarz, G. Nov. 30. Baths.-Flue pipes D, E, of which one side is formed by the bath, lead from a chamber containing a gas burner B or other heater. They pass underneath the bath and crosswise around it, terminating in a chimney flue F.
Patent GB-190404801-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Shirts and other Body Garments
Inventor: SCRIVEN JEREMIAH ANDERSON
Filed: 1904-02-26
Granted: 1904-03-31
Abstract: 4801. Scriven, J. A. Feb. 26. Shirts; under-vests.-Fig. 1 shows a back view of an under-shirt having an elastic insertion C, narrower in the middle than at each end, and turned in at the top and sewn down to form a reinforce round the neck. Side-pieces C<2> of only one thickness of the insertion are left for the sake of elasticity between the reinforce and the garment proper A.
Patent GB-190413481-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Removal of Precipitates from Liquids.
Inventor: SULMAN HENRY LIVINGSTONE
Filed: 1904-06-14
Granted: 1905-06-08
Abstract: 13,481. Sulman, H. L., and Picard, H. F. Kirkpatrick-. June 14. Settling.-Finely-divided precipitates, metallic or otherwise, are caused to settle quickly by adding about one per cent. of soap solution and precipitating it with calcium or magnesium salts. If the material to be treated is of a nature to precipitate the soap, these salts may be omitted.
Patent GB-190415008-A (GB)
Title: New or Improved Milk Tablets and Milk and Coffee Tablets.
Inventor: MEIMARACHI NICOLAS EMANUIL
Filed: 1904-07-05
Granted: 1904-10-20
Abstract: 15,008. Meimarachi, N. E. July 5. Coffee preparations.-Tablets of milk or of milk and coffee, which may be eaten as a sweetmeat or dissolved in water to form a beverage, are prepared by adding sugar to milk, and heating without boiling, preferably by means of steam, while constantly stirring. Coffee essence is added if desired. The paste produced is rolled out into tablets and dried.
Patent GB-190415898-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Varnish, Enamel or Paint Can.
Inventor: COLDWELL THOMAS
Filed: 1904-07-18
Granted: 1905-06-15
Abstract: 15,898. Coldwell, T. July 18. Paint and like cans.- The object is to enable a workman easily to get rid of skin, grit, &c. from paint, varnish, or enamel. The paint &c. is placed in a can F supported within a second can A by lugs B. Skin &c. on the brush is get rid of by wiping it on the edge of the outer can so that the contaminated paint flows into the outer can.
Patent GB-190417218-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Manufacture of Soap and Detergent Compounds.
Inventor: ARMSTRONG HERBERT JAMES
Filed: 1904-08-06
Granted: 1905-06-08
Abstract: 17,218. Armstrong, H. J., Armstrong, M. R., and Armstrong, H. H. Aug. 6. Soaps; cleansing-compositions.-A salt of ammonia, such as ammonium sulphate, and a borate, such as borax, are coated, either separately or together, with wax or the like, and the mixture is incorporated with detergents, polishing-soaps, toilet soaps, &c. By this means, loss of free ammonia and reaction between the ammonium salt and the borate until desired are prevented. In making a detergent powder containing a borate of soda and precipitated carbonate of lime, borate of lime is treated with hydrated carbonate of soda and soap is added.
Patent GB-190417978-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Suspending or Supporting Electric Motors or Differential Gear or both on Motor Road Vehicles or Tramway Vehicles.
Inventor: ELLIS GEORGE BELOE
Filed: 1904-08-18
Granted: 1905-06-29
Abstract: 17,978. Ellis, G. B., [Soc. A. Vedrine & Cie.]. Aug. 18. Electric l o c omotives and motor vehicles. - Relates to the mounting of motors or differential gear in motor road vehicles or tramcars, the object being to prevent jarring when the vehicle is started or stopped. The motor A and the differentialgear casing are mounted on the driving-axle B at one side, and are suspended on the other by a spring C, through the medium of a bent bar D. This bar is pivoted in the motor casing, and is connected to a pillar I on the spring 0 by a ball joint. The spring may be made of flat plates, as shown. and suspended by short links F<1>, F<2> from brackets G on the side frames ; or two oppositely-bent plates may be bolted together at the middle and suspended by two pairs of links. The suspension arrangement may also be used for the motor or the differential gear separately.
Patent GB-190420951-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Elastic Treads
Inventor: PRATT PHILIP WATSON
Filed: 1904-09-29
Granted: 1905-01-19
Abstract: 20,951. Pratt, P. W. Oct. 3, A.D. 1903, [date applied for under Patents Act, A.D. 1901]. Treads for floors &c.-Relates to res i l i e n t treading pieces for. the soles and heels of boots and shoes, applicable also to other articles. Fig. 2 shows the invention applied to a heel. The treading piece consists of a plug b composed of a strip of "frictioned" material, preferably canvas cut with its threads extending diagonally, and coiled to form a cylinder. This plug is embedded in, so as to be flush with the tread of the heel, which is composed of vulcanized india-rubber a, and the central upper surface of which is hollowed out, as at c, so that when attached to the boot, a cushion of air is enclosed between the attached heel and the boot. The concavity c is sometimes provided with a number of concentric raised rings, or with studs, which are integral with the rubber a. In another form, the plug b is composed of a number of strands consisting of parallel fibres of textile material, each strand being coated with rubber solution, which when vulcanized, causes the strands to form a rope from which the plug is cut. These strands are preferably provided with leid cores, the ends of which are exposed to increase the frictional hold of the tread. The upper surface of the plug shown in Fig. 2 is formed with a lip, made by compressing the plug before its vulcanization and while it is still pliable. This lip serves firmly to secure the plug in the rubber a. In another method of effecting this, a series of indentations are engaged by corresponding projections on the rubber a ; or a lip may be made on each surface of the plug b so as to form a peripheral groove, which is engaged by the rubber a.
Patent GB-190422837-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in, or relating to Toe-clips of Cycle Pedals
Inventor: SMITH THOMAS SAMUEL
Filed: 1904-10-24
Granted: 1905-08-24
Abstract: 22,837. Smith, T. S. Oct. 24. Pedals.-Toe-clips for cycle pedals are so coustructed that, on pressure being applied to a stud or bar d upon a cross-bar e connecting discs c, the cross-bar moves round in slots e<2> in the side-plates of the pedal and the discs are turned to bring a clip a over the toe of the rider's boot, When the foot pressure is relieved, a spring f depressed by the cross-bar returns the parts to normal position. As shown, the arrangement may be duplicated on the two faces of the pedal. If desired, the pressure bar and the clip may be formed in one piece turning on end pivots, while the clips may be covered or lined with leather or the like. The Provisional Specification states that a supplementary front frame or stop for the toe may be mounted upon levers, arms, or discs carried by the pedal frame and worked from the turning end elements.
Patent GB-190500172-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Syphon Cisterns.
Inventor: BRUCE ARCHIBALD
Filed: 1905-01-04
Granted: 1906-01-04
Abstract: 172. Bruce, A. Jan. 4. Water - waste preventers, siphon-discharge. Relates to a flushing-tank, in which the discharge siphon is started by liberating the air trapped in a chamber at the crown of the siphon, and in which a silent discharge is obtained by admitting air to the top of the siphon to stop its action before the cistern a is empty. In Fig. 1, b represents the short leg and c the long leg of the siphon. A waterseal or air trap e is formed as shown at the top of the long leg c. An air valve, preferably in the form of a lift valve o, is operated by the pull chain p<2> to release the air and start the siphon. The siphonage is broken by means of an air valve g, operated by the float l and connexions shown. Air is admitted to the valve g through a pipe n which leads to the outside of the closet or other chamber. Fig. 2 shows a modified arrangement for operating the starting-valve o. The valve lever p<3> is operated by a guided float s which is kept submerged by a weight t<1>. A pull on the chain p<2> raises the weight t<1> to release the float s which when the cistern is full rises and operates the valve o.
Patent GB-190500221-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Sewing Machines.
Inventor: HAMILTON THOMAS DAVID
Filed: 1905-01-05
Granted: 1905-09-07
Abstract: 221. Hamilton, T. D., and Robertson, W. A. Jan. 5. Ornamental-sewing machines; needle bars, vibrating laterally.-The needle-bar is vibrated by a slotted lever a, provided with an extension e which actuates a cam-wheel l. A lever O, pivoted at p, carries a roller r which bears upon the camwheel l. The lever is connected by a link n to a slide block to which the rod c is connected, so that the position of the block and consequently the vibration of the needle-bar is varied according to the shape of the cam-wheel. One cam can be readily exchanged for another.