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Patent GB-190304840-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Indicators, Announcers, and similar Apparatus.
Inventor: LEWIS IVON EESSER
Filed: 1903-03-02
Granted: 1904-03-02
Abstract: 4840. Lewis, I. E. March 2. Indicating announcements and information.-Indicators or announcers, such as are used for indicating the "turns" in a music ball, consist of pivoted stencil plates actuated by electromagnets and illuminated when in position by an electric lamp. In the form of apparatus shown, two sets of stencil plates b are pivoted at c at opposite sides of the frame or casing a. When it is desired to bring any of these plates b into position in front of the electric lamp g, the corresponding electromagnet e is energized ; this attracts an armature d, which, acting through the cord f, pulls down the outer end of the lever c<2>. A pin on the inner end of the lever c<2>, acting in a slot c<3>, turns the plate b on its fulcrum c down into the required position. The lamp g shines through the aperture in the stencil plate which represents the required number. Fixed stencil plates at n, o may be illuminated by turning on electric lamps placed behind them. Instead of pivoted stencil plates, flexible stencil plates mounted on rollers may be used.
Patent GB-190307615-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Golf Clubs and the like.
Inventor: SHEPHERD JOHN
Filed: 1903-04-01
Granted: 1903-05-14
Abstract: 7615. Shepherd, J. April 1. Golf.-A secure and resilient connection is obtained between the head and shaft of a golf club by one or more bent or straight tongues or keys of whalebone, cane, xylonite, metal, or wood, inserted in a longitudinal groove or grooves crossing the splice or joint. In the arrangement shown in Fig. 2, a single key A having enlarged ends a is used, secured by glue or cement, the broad face being placed to face the striking direction. The joint may be wrapped with cord, or strengthened by a metal or other sleeve. When more than one tongue is used, they may be placed side by side, but preferably, they are placed at right-angles to each other, the shorter second key being inserted in a kerf or groove made through the club and the first and longer key. Instead of using separate tongues, any one or more of the tongues may consist of a double tongue, the parts being formed integral with the shaft and the neck respectively, but out of alignment, to fit in corresponding kerfs or grooves in the related part, and lie across the joint ; a further whalebone key, crossing the tongue, is used or not, as desired. A single tongle may be used instead of the double tongue.
Patent GB-190309733-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Gas Washers.
Inventor: BOUSFIELD JOHN EBENEZER
Filed: 1903-04-29
Granted: 1904-02-18
Abstract: 9733. Bousfield, J. E., [Gerdes, H.]. April 29. Washers.-In gas washers for obtaining ammonia, naphthalene, cyanogen, sulphuretted hydrogen, and other impurities in as concentrated a state as possible, a horizontal centrifugal device is used, the liquid being drawn in at the centre and projected outwards. The casing A of the apparatus consists of a number of short cylinders x containing the washing - liquid. The centrifugal devices rotate upon a shaft wand dip into the liquid in each section, which is thereby raised and projected outwards through nozzles d in the form of spray. The liquid is supplied to the top section and overflows through an orifice o on to a plate z and passes through holes in the periphery of the plate into the section below. The gas enters through an inlet R at the bottom and rises through the orifices o and plates z to the top. Test cocks and doors for cleaning may be fitted to each section. In another form, a cone f, Fig. 3, is used in place of the nozzles d, the liquid being projected on both sides thereof, and a downwardly-extending plate y is attached to the plate z.
Patent GB-190309810-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Electric Fuse-boxes.
Inventor: CAROLAN EDGAR ALFRED
Filed: 1903-04-30
Granted: 1904-04-07
Abstract: 9810. Carolan, E. A., [General Electric Co.]. April 30. Drawings to Specification. Conductors, supports or holders for.-The casing of a fusible cut-out is formed preferably of porcelain, and is provided on opposite sides with two widened flukes round which the two circuit wires are each given a single turn, so as to be supported thereby before passing to the connections for the fusible wire.
Patent GB-190314584-A (GB)
Title: Improved Non-refillable Bottle.
Inventor: JOHANSON ERIC
Filed: 1903-06-30
Granted: 1903-08-27
Abstract: 14,584. Johanson, E. June 30. Stoppers; refilling, preventing; funnels.-The neck of the bottle is formed with a seat 3 for the conical valve 2, and above the seat with two series of teeth or projections 4,5,the projections of each series being aligned with the spaces between the projections of the other series, to obstruct the passage of a wire &c. inserted for the purpose of raising the valve. The bottle is filled in the first instance by means of the funnel shown in Fig. 3, the valve being held up by a thin rod 6 of glass &c., which is afterwards broken off or detached. The funnel 7, Fig. 3, is provided with an air-outlet tube 8, the lower end of which projects into the channel 10 formed in the bottle neck above the valve seat.
Patent GB-190317568-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Electrical Heating Devices.
Inventor: HUNTLEY DAVID
Filed: 1903-08-13
Granted: 1904-07-14
Abstract: 17,568. Huntley, D. Aug. 13. Heating by electricity.-Resistance strips of non- oxidizable metal are heated by an electric current and are mounted between protecting and insulating material. The zig-zag resistance strips a are embedded in a strip of asbestos millboard and covered by a mica strip d, leaving only the ends b for the electric connections, which may be made in any suitable manner.
Patent GB-190321482-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Explosives.
Inventor: BOWEN FRANK EUSTACE WILKINS
Filed: 1903-10-06
Granted: 1904-11-05
Abstract: 21,482. Bowen, r. E. W. Oct. 6. Explosives.-Nitro-cellulose solutions are mixed with powdered ammonium perchlorate, a little vaseline or similar body added, the plastic material converted into sheets, and these, when dry, into grains &c. The proportions preferred are ammonium perchlorate 25-33 parts, and gelatinized nitro-cellulose 75-66 parts. Small quantities of carbon or other organic body, aluminium, magnesium, or mixture of these may be added to raise the ignition temperature, and ammonium used to lower it. In all cases the grains may be coated with plumbago.
Patent GB-190400276-A (GB)
Title: Improved Stand for Bicycles.
Inventor: BROWN HAYDN
Filed: 1904-01-05
Granted: 1904-11-24
Abstract: 276. Brown, H. Jan. 5. Stands or supports.- The stand consists of a bar a fixed to the backbone tube or other part of the cycle by an eye, a clamp, or other means. The lower end of the bar a is jointed to the forks c which, when the stand is not in use, are bent back along the bar a by the spring h. When the stand is required for use, either wheel is raised and the forks c brought forwards to come into contact with the ground. The forks are prevented from advancing too far forwards by the formation of the joint d.
Patent GB-190403572-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to the Cooling of Internal Combustion Engines.
Inventor: BOULT ALFRED JULIUS
Filed: 1904-02-12
Granted: 1904-12-22
Abstract: 3572. Boult, A. J., [Maybach, W.]. Feb. 12. Gas and like 13 engines, cooling cylinders in. Surrounding the upper part of the cylinder is a jacket wholly or partly filled with cooling-water. The jacket communicates with a condenser C through the pipe C<1>, the condenser receiving steam passing over from the jacket and returning it, when condensed, to the jacket by the pump D. The arrangement may, if preferred, be provided with a safety valve.
Patent GB-190405435-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in, and in the Manufacture of Parts of, Garden and other Sprinklers
Inventor: PURSER WALTER
Filed: 1904-03-05
Granted: 1904-12-31
Abstract: 5435. Purser, W. March 5. Spray-producers; stand - pipes. - In lawn and other sprinklers, particularly those of the whirling-jet type, the principal parts are readily detached, and the stand-pipe is removably connected to a light transporting frame or carriage f, made preferably from one piece of rod or wire having side pieces f<1>, similar to sleigh runners, cross-bars f<3>, and a central loop f<4>. On this central loop a base e, made in two parts e<1>, e<2>, is fastened, either permanently, or by means of the standpipe union a', g<2>, the lower part g' of which fits into a central hole e<5>, and the upper part a<2> screws into it. The upper part of the stand -pipe is furnished with a hollow pivot a<1> having a series of holes communicating with the interior of the pipe, and on the pipe is fitted a rotatable ferrule b held in position by a cap c and provided with a series of jet-pipes d. The stand may be modified by being made in two parts united at the middle by the stand - pipe base e.
Patent GB-190407010-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Vacuum Drying Apparatus.
Filed: 1904-03-23
Granted: 1905-03-16
Abstract: 7010. Haack, R., and S³rther Maschinen-Fabrik vorm. H. Hammerschmidt. March 23. Drying pasty materials, syrups, &c.-In vacuum drying-apparatus, the material to be dried travels over heated boxes on endless aprons, and can be fed into, and discharged from, the apparatus without destroying the vacuum. An apparatus for drying liquid or syrupy materials is shown in vertical section in Fig. 1. The cylindrical vacuum chamber a contains a number of boxes b, which can be heated by steam or otherwise through tubular standards e. An endless apron g, of woven wire fabric, travels over discs f on the ends of axles c mounted in the spaces formed by the overlapping ends of the boxes b. The axles are connected, by bevel gear, to a vertical shaft, which extends through an airtight opening in the vacuum chamber and carries a driving-pulley. The apron is guided, in serpentine fashion, between the boxes b, and passes under a roller i in a trough h into which the material is fed, as, for instance, by means of a valve-box o, Fig. 3, containing a rotary hollow valve p, the apron filling itself with the liquid by suction. The dried material is broken up and detached by a grooved roller k, and passes through a discharge opening beneath this roller. Fig. 3 shows an apparatus for drying pasty, or solid materials. The wire fabric is in several endless sections g<1>, each guided round axles c<1> over heating-boxes b. The material dropped upon the upper section travels to its end and then falls on to the projecting end of the next lower section, the dried material being discharged through an opening n.
Patent GB-190412011-A (GB)
Title: Improved Railway Car Coupling.
Inventor: FODOR ANTON
Filed: 1904-05-26
Granted: 1904-06-30
Abstract: 12,011. Fodor, A., and Szemere, N. de. May 26. Couplings, automatic.-Fig. 2 shows the engaged coupling in side elevation, and Fig. 3 in plan. Fig. 5 is a section on the line I-I. The forked shackle 2, pivoted at 17 to the draw-book 1, carries the bifurcated piece 5, swinging horizontally about the pin 4 and held normally in line with the car ready to receive the link 7 of the next car, which is also pivoted at the corresponding pin 4. On approach, the link 7 enters the fork 5 and forces it round as shown, withdrawal being prevented by the abutment of the flat end of the projection 6 on the piece 11, this piece being free to slide between ribs 10 when the wedge piece 6 has passed through the opening 14, and into the position shown. By means of the eccentric 13, the piece 11 can be raised and the fork 5 will pass freely through the slot 14, so that no coupling will be effected. The shackle 2 is carried on an eccentric bolt 16, by rotating which the coupling is tightened, such rotation being carried out by turning the drum 30 and slotted arm 28, engaging the pin 29 in the lever 18. Uncoupling is effected by raising the slides 11 by the eccentric 13 and chain 22, wound by hand on the drum 20, this action also slackening the coupling by means of the arrangement shown in Fig. 5. On rotation, the projection 37 of the drum 20 moves the lug 36 of the spring-controlled bolt 34, and releases the projection 35 of the drum 30, which, under the action of the spring 32, rotates and turns the lever 18 into the upper or slack position. To set the coupling, the lever 12 is turned downwards by hand, and the drum 20 is returned to its original position. By removing the pin 15, the coupling may be lowered out of use, leaving the hook 1 free for an ordinary connection.
Patent GB-190413935-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Pump for Inflating Pneumatic Tyres.
Inventor: ROWE DECIMUS
Filed: 1904-06-20
Granted: 1904-07-21
Abstract: 1 3 , 9 3 5 . Rowe, D., and Stobert, J. June 20. Inflating tyres. In a means for inflating pneumatic tyres of bicycles and motor cars, the barrel g and plunger h of an ordinary pump are pivoted to screws j, f respectively. The screw f takes into a slot in the casing a, which is of semicircular section, and is adapted to receive the pump when not in use. A projection b, formed on the casing, is pivoted to a screw c which is fixed, above the screw j, in a suitable support. An outlet k is connected to the valve of the tyre by suitable means. The pump is operated by using the free end of the casing a as a handle.
Patent GB-190416119-A (GB)
Title: The Manufacture and Production of New Dyes.
Inventor: JOHNSON GEORGE WILLIAM
Filed: 1904-07-20
Granted: 1905-05-18
Abstract: 16,119. Johnson, G. W., [Kalle & Co.]. July 20. Dyes, artificial.-Azo dyes dyeing wool from an acid bath orange-brown, which becomes blueblack on treatment with chromium compounds, are obtained as follows :-Chlor-acetylanilinesulphonic acid [Cl : NHCOCH3 : SO3H = 1 : 4 : 6] is nitrated, the nitro group being either in the o- or p-position to the sulphonic acid group. The product is treated with caustic soda, which replaces the acetamide group by hvdroxyl, after which the nitro group is reduced in the usual way, preferably by sodium polysulphide, and the resulting amidocompound is diazotized and combined with #- naphthol, the dye which is produced being isolated in the usual manner.
Patent GB-190417694-A (GB)
Title: Device for Intercepting and Absorbing the Drops of Liquid Falling from Vessels after use.
Inventor: HERFS-NEE-BAUMEISTER HENRIETTE
Filed: 1904-08-15
Granted: 1904-10-27
Abstract: 17,694. Herfs [nÚe Baumeister], H. Aug. 15. Bottles, jars, and like vessels; jugs.- For retaining drip from necks of bottles, pitchers, coffee pots, &c., a detachable appliance is used consisting of an absorbent pad C, Fig. 1, held in a spring A which can be sprung around the bottle neck. The spring, instead of being sprung around the neck, may, when the device is for use with a coffee pot &c., be made semicircular as in Fig. 2, and held close to the spout by a spring E which passes around the body of the pot. The pad may be secured to the spring either by a claw stamped up from the latter, or by crimping in the edges of the spring as in Fig. 2.
Patent GB-190418385-A (GB)
Title: Improved Construction of Buffer.
Inventor: REED THOMAS ALFRED
Filed: 1904-08-24
Granted: 1905-05-11
Abstract: 18,385. Reed, T. A. Aug. 24. Steering-gear.-A buffer for lessening the shock when a ship's rudder is struck by heavy seas, consists of a cylinder b, Figs. 1 and 3, formed in one with a bracket a, and taking a hollow plunger c, in which is a helical spring d. A retaining-bolt e attached to the plunger passes through the spring and the closed end of the cylinder, and carries lock-nuts which are adjusted so as to maintain the spring in a state of partial compression. A washer h and resilient packing g are interposed between the nuts and the recessed end of the cylinder. A quantity of semi-fluid lubricant, such as vaseline or grease, is placed in the cylinder. When used for transmitting the motion and absorbing the shocks between a quadrant mounted on the rudder head and a tiller keyed thereto, two buffers such as those described are secured to the quadrant, one on each side of the tiller, with the plungers in contact with the latter.
Patent GB-190418668-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Oars and the like.
Inventor: PARDELLA JOHANN
Filed: 1904-08-29
Granted: 1904-11-17
Abstract: 18,668. Pardella, J., and Penkalla, F. Aug. 29. Oars.-A semicircular plate, moved edgewise through the water, has the after portion b enlarged so that it may act as a stop for the hinged portions c, d. During the propelling stroke, these portions of the oar are at right-angles to the plate, and, during the backward stroke, are closed against it, as shown. Fig. 1 shows a boat fitted with this oar, which is simply reciprocated, the necessity of lifting it out of the water at the backward stroke being obviated.
Patent GB-190422704-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Malt-kilns.
Inventor: HORNOF JAROMIR
Filed: 1904-10-21
Granted: 1905-10-19
Abstract: 22,704. Hornof, J. Oct. 21. Sifting malt.-Relates to apparatus in which malt,after passing through a revolving-drum for separating dust and breaking up the material, is conveyed into a hot-air drying-kiln fitted with apparatus for agitating the material and separating the malt germs from the malt. From a hopper 7, which is shaken by rods connected to a shaft, the green malt is delivered to a cleaning- drum 9 consisting of two perforated sheet - metal rollers 27, 28 secured to a shaft 31 by end-plates 29, 30. The space between the rollers is divided by radial partitions into compartments having perforated, inclined walls, so that dust may pass into the casing 26, while the malt passes through the drum and falls through a pipe 41 into a set of similar revolving drums 16, 17, 19, 20. The lower drums 19, 20 are of smaller diameter than the others, and the drum 20 is formed with larger perforations so that malt germs may pass into compartments 51 and be discharged through a pipe 53, while the, malt leaves the interior of the drum and is discharged into a pipe 52.
Patent GB-190424803-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Tool Handles or Handle Attachments.
Inventor: ASHERT WILLIAM
Filed: 1904-11-15
Granted: 1904-12-15
Abstract: 24,803. Ashert, W. Nov. 15. Handles.-The handle of a pick, axe, hammer, &c. is provided with a tapered metal head 14 formed into a socket at the lower end, with wedges 16 to give a firm fit into the handle proper 15. The tapered head fits into a similarly-shaped opening in the tool 10, and a bolt 19 engaging a nut 21 in the transverse opening 18 of the head makes the tool fit firmly on the handle. The nut 21 is made with projecting arms 22 on the top at opposite ends, these arms being fitted with lugs 23 to engage notches in the handle and so to lock the nut. For inserting the handle in the tool, the nut 21 is turned round so that the projecting arm goes into the opening 18 in the head. The nut may be reversed if the head projects above the tool.
Patent GB-190501026-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Fence-post.
Inventor: MEINECKE HENRY
Filed: 1905-01-19
Granted: 1905-03-23
Abstract: 1026. Meinecke, H. March 9, 1904, [date applied for under Patents Act, 1901]. Fencing. - Fence posts are formed with a screw-thread on their lower ends to engage with a base-plate D provided at its edges with projections d, extending downwards at their ends, and adapted to be placed on or below the surface of the ground.
Patent GB-190508103-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in, or relating to, the Manufacture of Metal Sheet-piling.
Inventor: FRIESTEDT LUTHER PETER
Filed: 1905-04-15
Granted: 1905-06-22
Abstract: 8103. Friestedt, L. P. April 15. Piles.-Sheet piling is built up of channel-beams A and of web places B provided with locking-jaws as shown.
Patent GB-190512073-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Stops for Pump and like Valves
Inventor: WEIR WILLIAM
Filed: 1905-06-09
Granted: 1906-01-18
Abstract: 12,073. Weir, W. June 9. Check valves.-The lift of a pump check valve is limited by the flange F, Fig. 1, of a stop which is secured on the central guide-pin C by a nut E. The stop is stamped, pressed, or spun from sheet metal instead of being cast. The valve A, consisting of metallic sheets, is held to the seat. by a spring H contained within the stop. Fig. 2 shows a modified stop and valve, in which the outer edge of the flange is turned up to give additional strength.
Patent GB-190513847-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Spinning.
Inventor: ROBERTS BERTRAM FOSTER
Filed: 1905-07-05
Granted: 1905-11-02
Abstract: 13,847. Roberts, B. F. July 5. Spindle apparatus.-To prevent yarn from bearding, as shown in Fig. 4, when spinning it into cops, a flange C, which, as shown in Fig. 3, is on the lower end of a metal tube B surrounding the spindle A continually rests on the cop as it is built. At the commencement, an internal flange D at the upper end of the tube rests on the cop-tube E and tube holder F. A slot H may be cut in the tube B so that the cop end may be seen. When the yarn is spun on to spools, the lower portion only of the tube B, or a ring C', Fig. 8, slightly rounded at the lower edge of the bore, is employed to slide on the spool.
Patent GB-190522470-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Saucepan Covers with a view to Facilitate Straining Liquid from Solid Contents of Saucepans.
Filed: 1905-11-03
Granted: 1906-01-04
Abstract: 22,470. Cannon Iron Foundries, and Adams, W. J. Nov. 3. Saucepans. - A projection or lip b, Fig. 2, is formed on the lower edge of the rim C' of a saucepan lid C, of the type described in Specification No. 20,630, A.D. 1895, for preventing further tilting of the lid. In Fig. 3, the lip b<1> is shown applied to a lid c<2> which combines the features described in Specifications Nos. 20,630 and 21,497, A.D. 1895.
Patent GB-190525834-A (GB)
Title: Improved Rolling Pin for Culinary Use.
Inventor: HARLOE MORTON
IPC: A21C3/02
Filed: 1905-12-12
Granted: 1906-02-08
Abstract: 25,834. Harloe, M. Dec. 12. Powder distributors.-An open-bottomed trough C, into which is placed a cylindrical dredger E containing flour, sugar, &c., is rigidly attached to the handle B of a rolling-pin. The roller A is loose on the handles. The trough itself may contain flour or sugar.
Patent GB-190602186-A (GB)
Title: Foot Trip Brake for Bassinettes, Mail Carts, and other Carriages.
Inventor: GOULD HENRY
Filed: 1906-01-29
Granted: 1906-10-11
Abstract: 2186. Gould, H., and Leech, J. H. Jan. 29. Brakes.-A foot trip brake for bassinets, children's mail-carts, and other carriages comprises a strip A of steel which has twists B near each end and is carried from the springs or underframe by bolts extending through elongated holes H. A pedal G is mounted in a clip F on the rear axle, and is connected to the strip A by a rod D, so that the ends K of the strip can be brought into or out of contact with the wheels.
Patent GB-190604527-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Photographic Printing Frames
Inventor: FAURE LEON
Filed: 1906-02-24
Granted: 1906-11-08
Abstract: 4527. Faure, L., [trading as Guy & Co.]. Feb. 24. Printing.-Relates to printing-frames, with devices for preventing end displacement of the backs. In one construction, the pressure spring e, Fig. 1, fits a groove in the back b and a corresponding groove g in the frame, and is held down by a pivoted catch i within the groove g. Or the back e and the underside of the pressure spring may be corrugated, instead of having the groove. In another modification, an auxiliary double-arched spring n, Fig. 7, when pressed by the spring e engages side recesses o in the frame.
Patent GB-190607531-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Miners' and like Acetylene Lamps
Inventor: BEST PAUL
Filed: 1906-03-28
Granted: 1907-02-28
Abstract: 7531. Best, P. March 28. Plug cocks. - A single plug cock 20 may have two ways 22, 24 at an angle to one another.