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Patent GB-190117571-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Railway Sleepers.
Inventor: SARDA MICHEL
Filed: 1901-09-02
Granted: 1901-10-05
Abstract: 17,571. Sarda, M. Sept. 2. Sleepers are made of beton cement or cement concrete strengthened with longitudinal and transverse plates and strips c, d, of metal. The sleeper is thickened under the chair, which may rest on an embedded lead plate e. Screwed sockets f, roughened externally, are also embedded in the concrete for chair fastenings.
Patent GB-190118835-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Carding Machines.
Inventor: JOSEPHY GUSTAV
Filed: 1901-09-20
Granted: 1902-08-28
Abstract: 18,835. Josephy, G. Sept. 20. Carding-engines. - Relates to means whereby double doffer carding-engines can be used in the ordinary way or as single doffer carding-engines, means being also provided for removing from the fibre, burs, leaves, &c. and discharging them into a suitable receptacle. Fig. 1 shows a double doffer carding-engine, in which the upper doffer P' is rotated in a direction opposite to that in which it is usually driven, and the fibre removed by it from the main cylinder T is cleared of burs &c. by a rapidly-rotating roller K, and transferred by the rollers U', U' to the second doffer P', which strips from the main cylinder T the fibre which has been left thereon by the first doffer P' and raised by the second fancy roller V<2>. The doffer P<2> is stripped bv means of a doffing-comb H<3> in the usual way. The fancy roller V<2> serves also as a clearing-roller for the roller U'. In a modification, the directions of rotation of the two doffers are reversed, the fibre being transferred from the lower to the upper doffer, and a special clearing-roller is provided for clearing the roller U'. When used as a double doffer carding-engine, the transfer rollers U', U', &c. are removed, and both doffers are rotated in the usual direction for doffing and stripped by the combs H<1>, H' respectively.
Patent GB-190122944-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Bottle Stoppers.
Inventor: ARNOLD THOMAS
Filed: 1901-11-13
Granted: 1902-10-09
Abstract: 22,944. Arnold, T. Nov. 13. Stoppers.-The stopper a, Figs. 1 and 2, is connected by a pivoted link b to a ring c of wire &c. encircling the neck d of the bottle, and is provided with a loop or catch, which is engaged over the projecting part f of the ring, to secure the stopper in position. The link b and catch are pivotally attached to the stopper, preferably by means of loops or eyes g, suitably fixed to the stopper. In the case of jugs &c., the lid or cover k is fixed to a wire or wires j, pivoted to the vessel by a link n, and provided with a loop or catch l for engagement with the projection m on the vessel.
Patent GB-190201799-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Apparatus to be Affixed to Pneumatic or other Portable Pressure Hammers.
Inventor: CROSS JAMES WILLIAM
Filed: 1902-01-23
Granted: 1902-12-18
Abstract: 1799. Cross, J. W. Jan. 23. Percussive hand tools.-Relates to an attachment for pneumatic and other portable pressure hammers for chipping, cutting off rivet heads, &c., the object being to press the tool automatically to its work. The attachment consists of a cylinder 4 with a piston 7 and a piston-rod 8 attached to the tool A by the cross-bar 3 and side bars 2<a>. The cylinder is kept stationary by bearing against the work. When used for cutting-off rivet heads, it may have a piece 11 for bearing against the heads. Motive fluid enters the cylinders by the channel 5 and acting on the piston draws the chisel &c. C closely against the work. Springs 12 return the parts to their normal position.
Patent GB-190208803-A (GB)
Title: Improvement in Golf and other Balls.
Inventor: KEMPSHALL ELEAZER
Filed: 1902-04-15
Granted: 1902-06-05
Abstract: 8803. Kempshall, E. April 15. Moulding balls.-Relates to the formation of golf &c. balls by repeated heating and moulding so as to render them less liable to lose their form. Figs. 6 and 9 show the method of making a ball with a hard shell, but the method is also applicable to other balls. A disc cut from a cylinder of gutta-percha is heated and moulded into a rough hemisphere. It is then moulded under pressure in moulds J, F, of the form shown in Fig. 6, so as to produce a hemispherical shell K. Two of these shells are placed over a core L, Fig. 9, of soft rubber, and are welded together upon it in heated moulds M, N, so as to put the core under compression.
Patent GB-190300357-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Devices for Recording Scores in Golf, Lawn-tennis, and other Games.
Inventor: JONES CLEMENS CATESBY
Filed: 1903-01-06
Granted: 1903-03-26
Abstract: 357. Jones, C. C. Jan. 6. Scoring and marking.-Pocket apparatus for recording scores in playing games, such as golf, lawn tennis, base ball, and the like, comprises a case 1, which is fitted with a hinged cover 2 containing a crystal 3, and within which is fixed a base-plate 5 carrying a pivot 6 for a disc 7. Part of the edge of the disc is provided with a raised rack 8, with which gears a pinion 14 on a spindle 13, which carries a ribbed head 12. The other part of the edge of the disc 7 is provided with a raised rim, on which are pivoted type carriers 10 fitted on the underside at one end with type 11 and on the top at the other end with inking- pads 15. On rotating the disc 7, two projections 20 on the type carriers successively engage a rib 19 and two slots 18 in a fixed metal ribbon 17, and two carriers are thus brought first into the printing position, Fig. 1, and then into the reversed position. During this operation, the pads 15 pass under a slotted cup 16 and receive a supply of ink, and the types are inked by rubbing across the pads. Any desired type is thus brought to the printing position. The printing is effected upon a removable dial 23 suitably divided into the required number of spaces. This dial is pressed upon a carrier disc 21 by springs 29 fixed to a ring 25. The carrier disc is mounted on a pivot 22, and is formed with a circular series of pressedout projections 30, by which it is rotated and retained in the printing position. These motions are effected by a plate 31 slotted at 32 to ride on the pivot 6. This plate is fitted with a lug 33, with which the end of the spindle 13 engages, and with a spring-pressed finger 41. When the spindle 13 is depressed, the plate 31 is moved and the finger 41 slips from the projection 30', for example, to another projection 30<11>, and when the pressure is relaxed, a spring 35 returns the plate 31 and causes the finger 41 to push the disc 21 round through the space of one division. Further depression of the spindle causes a sliding piece 38, which is mounted by a slot 39 on a pin in a lug 36 in the plate 31, to strike against the rim of the disc 7, whereby it is tilted up and caused to lift the disc 23 against the type which is in the printing position. The disc 23 is held firmly in position during the printing by a projection 47, which is mounted on a spring-pressed plate 45 and enters between two of the prejections 30. The projections 47 permit, however, of the rotation of the disc when the spindle 13 is not depressed. When the ring 54 is turned up in the position shown in full lines, a lug 55 thereon prevents depression of the head 12. Spare recording-discs are stored in the bottom of the case 1, upon projections 56 which prevent them from becoming displaced.
Patent GB-190302405-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Machines for Loading Dung, Manure, Field Produce and other Materials.
Inventor: FISCHER WILHELM
Filed: 1903-01-31
Granted: 1903-03-26
Abstract: 2405. Fischer, W., and Thieme, M. Jan. 31. Conveyers; elevators.-Consists of an improved machine for loading dung, manure, field produce, and other materials. A portable stand 2 carries an endless chain or chains fitted with forks 16, and driven by a motor on the stand. In one form of the apparatus, there are two chains, which are made to approach at the picking-up point, so that the forks close together, while, at the discharging- point, the chains are drawn apart, these movements being effected by rollers 17, 18 respectively. The frame carrying the chains is fitted with a weight to keep the picking-up end in contact with the heap of manure &c. If beet-root is to be dealt with, the point of each fork is fitted with a small ball.
Patent GB-190302420-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Paper and Pulp Machines.
Inventor: MILNE SAMUEL
Filed: 1903-02-02
Granted: 1904-02-02
Abstract: 2420. Milne, S. Feb. 2. Paper machines.-A wire cloth, similar to that used in a Fourdrinier machine, is caused to dip into the pulp in a vat, like the cylinder of a cylinder machine, deckle straps, suction boxes, and other adjuncts being provided as desired. Fig. 1 shows the wire cloth 1 passed over tube rolls 2 in a vat. The pulp is deposited on the wire by reason of the difference in the level of the pulp inside and outside the wire, though this deposition may be caused either wholly or partly by means of suction boxes ; 13 are suction boxes, and 4 are laterally-adjustable deckle straps. To facilitate the renewal of the wire cloth, the front of the vat may be removable. The parts may be arranged variously, whereby a dandy roll may be used for producing a watermark ; the web may be transferred from couch rolls 15, 16 to a felt as in the Fourdrinier machine ; the webs from two vats may have their wire sides placed together and so combined into a single web ; or whereby tissue paper is produced.
Patent GB-190304430-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Method of and Apparatus for Softening and Purifying Water for use in Steam Boilers, and for other suitable purposes.
Inventor: BAXTEB JOHN GEORGE
Filed: 1903-02-25
Granted: 1904-01-07
Abstract: 4430. Baxter, J. G., and Watson, H. H. B. Feb. 25. Foul waters, treating; disinfecting; filtering.-A plant for purifying and softening water for use in steam boilers &c. may also be applied to the purification of trade effluents. It comprises arrangements for heating with steam, mixing with reagents, and finally decanting and filtering, water is forced into the apparatus at a, preferably by one cylinder of a pump of the duplex water-cylinder type, and meets a steam jet at b, controlled by a reducing valve and governors on the pump. The reagent is pumped in at e by a pump also controlled by the water-supply pump. The liquids are intimately mixed in the tube d, provided with helical feathers f The mixture passes to the settling tank k. Here it passes over the partition j, and through a filter, comprising a perforated cylinder, covered with wire gauze, canvas, or other filtering medium. Any greasy matter in the water is run off by the scum cock l. The water is pumped away from the filter by the second water cylinder of the pumps. A duplex filtering arrangement is also described.
Patent GB-190305673-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Rim Brakes for Cycles and like Vehicles.
Filed: 1903-03-11
Granted: 1904-02-18
Abstract: 5673. Cam Rim Brake Co., and Val, A. W. de. March 11. Brakes.-The spring brake levers a, Fig. 1, of a cycle or like vehicle are pivoted on screws c in the ends of a bracket e connected by clips f to the forks &c., and are operated by a cord &c. attached to the lever h and rotating the cam g, Figs. 1 and 4, which bears upon the ends k of the levers a. In a modification, the cam g is rotated by a cord &c. passing round and attached to a pulley behind it. To adapt the brake to rims A, Fig. 1, of various sizes, the pivots c may be adjusted in the slots m in the bracket e by the cams n, which bear upon the lugs o on the bracket. Antifriction rollers, running on pins in the plates b, may be placed between the cam g and the ends of the levers a. The brake blocks are stayed by wires p hinged in clips q.
Patent GB-190308155-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to the Loading of Ordnance
Inventor: SCHNEIDER CHARLES PROSPER EUGE
Filed: 1903-04-08
Granted: 1903-09-03
Abstract: 8155. Schneider, C. P. E. April 8. Ordnance breech mechanism; loading-appliances; mountings.-Relates to automatic loading-apparatus for ordnance. Fig. 2 shows a sectional plan of the gun and its mechanism with the breech open and the rammer about to advance, and Fig. 5 shows a similar view with the breech closed. The gun a recoils in a cradle b, and, during its recoil, carries the cylinders q, m along the plungers p, n, driving air from the recoil cylinders q, m to the hollow trunnions of the cradle. At the termination of the recoil, the cylinder m returns the gun to battery, but the cylinder q is engaged to a catch v and held back. The segmental breechblock b osciliates about a vertical pivot i and is supported in closed position by circular ribs on its upper and lower sides, engaging with similar grooves in the gun-breech. The breech-block is retained in closed position, during the recoil of the gun, by a spring roller l, which is mounted on the shaft i of the breech-block, and is pressed by the rib 7 on the cradle. At the end of the recoil, the roller is caused by inclines 9,10, to pass to the lefthand side of the rib 7, and, while doing so, it swings the breech-block from the closed to the open position. The cartridge-carrier is mounted on arms 12, 13, pivoted to the side of the cradle. It is drawn towards the breech by a spring 17, although during the recoil and return of the gun it is held away by a rod 19. This rod is pivoted to an arm 18 on the carrier spindle and is held to the left side of the gun by a rib 1 on the cylinder m, which rib engages with the roller 20 on the rod 19. As the gun reaches its final forward position, the rib 1 is carried clear of the roller 20, whereupon the spring 17 pulls the carrier up to the breech. The rod 19 is moved to the right side of the gun by the rotation of the carrier spindle, and thereby releases the catch v, which holds the second recoil cylinder q. Upon this cylinder is mounted the rammer x, and, as the cylinder advances, the rammer pushes the cartridge into the gun. The instant the cartridge is rammed home, the incline 4 on the rammer cylinder q presses the rod 19 to the left side of the gun, thereby swinging the cartridge carrier away from the breech, and then the shoulder 3 on the cylinder engages with the projection k on the shaft i of the breech-block, and swings the breech-block into its closed position, pushing the pivoted rammer x aside. In a modification, the breech-block is of the usual interruptedscrew type, and is mounted on the rammer cylinder so as to take the place of the rammer. As shown in Fig. 28, the stem 4 of the breech-screw e is provided with a coarse thread, which engages with a nut on the rammer cylinder f, the initial and final movements of the cylinder causing the nut to rotate the breech-screw into unlocked and locked positions respectively.
Patent GB-190322069-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Vegetable Gelatine and Process of Manufacturing same.
Inventor: MARTIN ALBERT L
Filed: 1903-10-13
Granted: 1903-11-19
Abstract: 22,069. Martin, A. L. Oct. 13. Gelatine.-Vegetable gelatine suitable for food preparations is produced from the Chondrus carrageen, or Irish moss, or any sea moss or moss that will gelatinize. The moss is washed thoroughly, bleached, preferably in the sun, comminuted, boiled in water with subsequent straining and the product boiled down to a syrupy consistency. The syrup is spread out upon large pans, preferably of aluminium, and gently evaporated, crystalline sheets resembling isinglass resulting. These are shredded, and, when treated like other gelatines, give a good jelly. The gelatine possesses the property of mixing with milk without coagulating it.
Patent GB-190324075-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Method of Obtaining Impressions or Prints from Natural or other Objects.
Inventor: SHERIDAN FRANCIS
Filed: 1903-11-06
Granted: 1904-11-05
Abstract: 24,075. Sheridan, F. Nov. 6. Ornamenting metal surfaces.-An inkless facsimile or print of a natural, artificial, or manufactured object, such as leaves, plants, sections of wood or bulbs, fruit skins, flowers, coins, medals, lace, bookbinding, feathers, or the skin of the hands, fingers, or feet, is obtained on a metal plate by taking an impression in the contained or applied moisture or oil of the object, and then dusting on asphaltum or other powder. The impression is rendered permanent by burning in-
Patent GB-190324738-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Moulds for Mineral Teeth.
Inventor: PIERREPONT EVELYN
Filed: 1903-11-13
Granted: 1904-09-15
Abstract: 24,738. Pierrepont, B. Nov. 13. Teeth, artificial.-Moulds are constructed to avoid the use of loose pattern teeth, reproduction of the plaster back, breakage of the teeth,and leakage. The moulds are formed with a face having a buttress of brass, the divisions between the teeth being also of brass. The matrix b is divided into three parts, and the lingual surface only of the teeth is in contact with semi-cylindrical inset c of absorbent material, contained in a space left between the gate a and the buttress. The inset may also consist of a porous covering on a non-absorbent interior. Clips d are employed to fasten the whole together. In the case of bicuspids, molars, &c., to facilitate removal of the teeth, two swing- ing blocks e, in which the clips work, are attached to the mould, so as to be turned down and allow the back to be withdrawn. Slight modifications of construction for various kinds of teeth are sbown,
Patent GB-190325521-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Wire Fencing Standards and Droppers
Inventor: WRIGHT JOHN
Filed: 1903-11-23
Granted: 1904-01-28
Abstract: 25,521. Wright, J. Nov. 23. Fencing.-Fence wires G Fig. 4, are secured in slots B, Fig. 1, in metal standards A by vertical rods or pins D, Fig. 4, and are held within the coils of spiral metal droppers H, Fig. 9, by central rods J, the rods J, D having crooked or or hooked upper ends.
Patent GB-190326903-A (GB)
Title: A Paint Composition.
Inventor: HALL WILLIAM AUGUSTUS
Filed: 1903-12-08
Granted: 1904-02-11
Abstract: 26,903. Hall, W. A. Dec. 8. Washes; waterproof paints.-A water paint consists of a powdered mineral or earthy base, e.g. talc or whiting, a vegetable oil, e.g. Chinese tung oil, linseed or cotton-seed oil, water, and a binding- composition containing an animal adhesive. Potassium oxalate may also be added. A preferred binding-composition consists of casein, ammonia, water, formaldehyde, boracic acid, and creosote. If glue is substituted for casein no ammonia or other alkali is necessary. After exposure for several days, the paint becomes weather-proof and water-proof.
Patent GB-190400178-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Pots or Appliances for Making Infusions of Tea Coffee or the like
Inventor: CHASSEAUD ELLA ROSSLYN
Filed: 1904-01-04
Granted: 1904-11-10
Abstract: 178. Chasseaud, E. R. Jan. 4. Tea-pots, coffee-pots, &c. - In a p p a - ratus for making coffee, tea, &c., con. sisting of a pouring- vessel a, and an infusing-vessel d, fitted with a strainer h, the strainer is held between two projections k formed on the sides of the vessel, and an internal rib g. A slot cut in the ring of the strainer is placed over one of the pins, and by means of a transverse plate l the strainer is partly rotated so as to secure it in position. The coffee, or other substance to be infused, and the hot water, are placed in the vessel d, which is then inverted and fitted into the pourer a, as shown, the liquid being allowed to escape through the strainer by opening an air admission valve in the top of vessel d.
Patent GB-190404895-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Golf Putters
Inventor: DAVIS WILLIAM WHITING
Filed: 1904-02-27
Granted: 1904-06-02
Abstract: 4895. Davis, W. W. July 3, A.D. 1903, [date applied for under Patents Act, A.D. 1901]. Golf. - Relates to means for adjustably fixing the heads of golf clubs, or tools, to the shanks of sticks or handles. As applied to a golf putter, Fig. 2, the lower end of the handle 17 screws into a ball 13, which rests in a chamber 11 formed in the aluminium or other head 10 of the putter, the lower part of the chamber being closed by a cup 14, provided with wrench holes 15 to enable the cup to be screwed firmly into the head. The chamber 11 is widened at the top, to allow the striking angle of the club to be altered. The head is fixed by turning the screwed portion until its rounded end 17<a> bears upon the socket. The putter is preferably formed with four roughened striking faces. In a modification, shown in Fig. 3, the head is provided with ears 18, between which is hung the lower end of the shank 17. A screw pintle which connects the ears and shank can, by tightening, fix the position of the shank in relation to the head.
Patent GB-190407525-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Bearings for Beams of Weigh Scales and the like.
Inventor: HIPKINS WILLIAM EDWARD
Filed: 1904-03-30
Granted: 1905-02-02
Abstract: 7525. Hipkins, W. E. March 30. Bearings. - To facilitate mounting, the bearings, preferably V-shaped, are made in the form shown in Fig. 5, and are sprung into their position in the hole D, Fig. 4, of the frame A, which has a tongue G for this purpose. The frame A is made of sheet iron, stamped out and U-shaped. It is bent back upon itself, and carries a hook B. In another form, the bearings have only one of the flanges H<1>, Fig. 5, and the tongue in the frame is dispensed with ; the bearing is, in this case, prevented from falling out by a cap fitted on outside the flanged side.
Patent GB-190407966-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Means for Governing Steam Engines and the like.
Filed: 1904-04-06
Granted: 1905-04-06
Abstract: 7966. Pain, A. C., and Belliss & Morcom. April 6. Slide valves; valve-chests. -The point of cut-off in a steam engine is varied by rotating the m a i n piston valve t, which is formed with triangular depressions or ports w co-operating with triangular ports in liners u in the valve-chests. In a compound engine, the distributing-valve of the high-pressure cylinder is adjusted in this manner.
Patent GB-190413678-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Driving Gear for Motor Vehicles.
Inventor: TRUFFAULT JULES MICHEL MARIE
Filed: 1904-06-16
Granted: 1905-04-13
Abstract: 13,678. Truffault, J. M. M. June 16 Motor road vehicles.-In a driving-gear for a motor vehicle which also acts as a differential gear, power is transmitted from equal pulleys on the driving-shaft f through belt gearing to the drums c, c<1> on the road wheels, which are loose on the axle b. When the vehicle turns, the inner wheel has a tendency to slide, which increases the resistance and causes the belt to slip on the driving- pulley. In a modified form, the road wheels are fixed to the axle b which is made in two portions engaging one another but having separate motion, and the driving-belts, which may be trapezoidal in section, are placed on pulleys at the centre of the shafts.
Patent GB-190414967-A (GB)
Title: A Rose, Flower or like Cutter and Holder Combined
Inventor: PHILPOTT FRANCIS NICOLLE
Filed: 1904-07-04
Granted: 1905-03-23
Abstract: 14,967. Philpott, F. N. July 4. Flowers, gathering.-An appliance for gathering roses &c. consists of two blades A, B, one, B, of which slides over the other, the flower when cut being held between rounded pieces at the ends of the blades. The blade A is attached to a pistol-shaped &c. wood handle C<1>, and has at its end a sharpedged recess V and a curved piece W. The movable blade B has a sharp end and is actuated by a trigger P, being normally held back by a spring F. It is slotted to allow of passing a screw E, which holds it down to the blade A, and the screws N which secure the wood cover O, and is provided with a curved piece X at the end. The recess V is placed over the stem of the flower and on pulling the trigger P, the stem is cut between the end of the blade B and the side of the recess V.