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Patent GB-190217178-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to the Covering and Drying of Sugar in Moulds.
Inventor: PASSBURG HEINRICH
Filed: 1902-08-02
Granted: 1902-12-04
Abstract: 17,178. Passburg, H. Aug. 2. Refining sugar. - The liquoring and subsequent drying of sugar in moulds are effected in an apparatus comprising a rotary tube a having short lateral tubes b upon which the moulds t are mounted by means of frames or supports d and screws e. The apices of the moulds are inserted in apertures c in the tubes b. Beneath the moulds are placed troughs m containing cleare or syrup, which is drawn up into the moulds by means of a partial vacuum produced by connecting the tube a to a vacuum pump. After the syrup has been drawn into the sugar, the tube is rotated so as to bring the moulds into the position shown by dotted lines, when the liquoring process is quickly completed. The tube a is then rotated into its original position, aud the moulds are connected to funnels which are connected by means of adjustable pipes v and adjustable sleeves r to a pipe n, whence air is drawn through the moulds. This air may be heated by means of a steam pipe p. If desired, the air may be caused to pass from the pipe a through the moulds to the pipe n.
Patent GB-190302926-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Spring or Push in Valve Tap for Water and other Liquids.
Inventor: WALFORD JOHN SARSONS
Filed: 1903-02-07
Granted: 1903-12-03
Abstract: 2926. Walford, J. S. Feb. 7. Self-closing valves; piston valves; spindles; seats; casings ; shocks, preventing ; closing, retarding.-A push-valve, for high-pressure drinking-fountains and other water supply &c., is constructed so that its opening and closing are retarded, to prevent shocks, noise, &c. The supply a communicates with a chamber m having a lateral port n which is normally covered by a plunger e. The plunger e, which is connected to the spindle f, is operated by means of a knob g, and has to be moved a certain distance before the port n is opened so as to allow the water to pass from the chamber m to the outlet b. Water enters the chamber d behind the plunger by a small channel q, and acts as a cushion so as to prevent the sudden opening of the valve. The valve k is fitted with a leather washer. When the knob g is released, a spring l in the chamber h tends to close the valve, and, after the inlet n is closed, the water in the chamber d again forms a cushion until the plunger e is seated. The plunger e working in the chamber d forms an additional bearing for the spindle f. The plunger e is loosely connected to the spindle f in order to prevent it from not bedding properly on its seat in case the bearing of the part g<1> screwed to the spindle is not true ; the nut o and washer p ensure water-tight connection.
Patent GB-190307781-A (GB)
Title: Improved Valve Apparatus for Combined Liquid Meters.
Filed: 1903-04-03
Granted: 1903-08-06
Abstract: 7781. Siemens Bros. & Co., [Siemens & Halske Akt.-Ges.]. April 3. Valves closing with rush of fluid; lift plug or sliding valves; pressureregulating valves ; tubular valves.-In an automatic valve for passing liquid supply through one of two meters, according to the magnitude of the pressure, weights are aided by suction action to keep the valve in position for the small meter. The cessation of suction upon increase of pressure renders the motion of the valve to the large-meter position certain. Liquid entering the valve chamber b by the branch a passes through the grating c and openings d to the interior of the tubular lift valve f. In the position shown, there is communication by apertures i, k, and pipe g with the branch h to the small meter. The flow of the liquid past the junction of the two pipes beyond the meters produces suction back through the pipe u upon the valve top w, and also by the pipe o and openings m, l, upon the underside of the partition q of the valve frame, the space below which is closed to the liquid by a screwed cover r. A weight x tends to keep the valve in the lowest position, corresponding to a small flow. When a large flow takes place, the inertia of the liquid forces up the valve slide and as the edge v of the valve opens a direct passage through u to the large meter, a slide valve t attached to the frame begins to uncover the port s, which allows liquid to pass below the partition q and destroy the suction action there, the rising of the valve being thereby accelerated. Simultaneously, closure of the ports m, k begins. Upon reducing the flow of liquid, the action is reversed, the sudden creation of suction below the partition q assisting the fall of the valve.
Patent GB-190313496-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Hooks and Eyes.
Inventor: HARDY PRISCILLA
Filed: 1903-06-17
Granted: 1903-10-15
Abstract: 13,496. Hardy, P. June 17. Hooks and eyes.-The head of the hook is broadened out to form a projection c which may be curved away from the shank a, as shown in Fig. 3. The eye is made sufficiently broad to allow the piece c to be inserted and has a recess f to receive the bight b of the hook. The hooks and eyes are attached by means of the loops d, g.
Patent GB-190317393-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Conveyors for use in Rolling Mills
Inventor: SWALWELL JAMES
Filed: 1903-08-11
Granted: 1904-07-28
Abstract: 17,393. Swalwell, J. Aug. 11. Rolling. - Relates to rolling - mill conveyers adapted to transport bundles of wire &c. and dip them in water in transit, and consists in making such conveyers in two or more separate sections which meet at the points where the direction of motion is changed. In one modification, two endless-rope conveyers are inclined downwardly towards each other and arranged so that the ropes of the one pass through the spaces between the ropes of the other, an oscillating forwarding-plate being mounted at the crossing point. Thus, material placed on the downwardly-moving conveyer is carried down to the forwarding-plate, which transfers it to the upwardly-moving conveyer. In a second modification, Fig. 4, the material is placed on a forwarding-plate b, which delivers it down a shoot on to the endless-rope conveyer a, a'. The plats b receives its motion from an eccentric c throilgh vertically - moving links d<3>, d<2>, connected at their lower ends to radius links, the links d<2> being actuated through a link d'.
Patent GB-190319664-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Means or Apparatus for use in Holding and Adjusting Curtains or Shades for Windows or the like
Inventor: BROOKES ALFRED GEORGE
Filed: 1903-09-12
Granted: 1903-11-12
Abstract: 19,664. Brookes, A. G., [Hopewell, F. B.]. Sept. 12 Window blinds.-Relates to rods provided with heads for frictional engagement in grooves in the sides of a window casing &c. for adjusting spring shades or curtains. The rod D, Fig. 5, is threaded to the required distance on threaded portions e of the heads E, only one of which is shown. The heads E comprise a fixed portion extending along the guide-groove and provided at each end with retaining and antifriction rolls or studs E', and a pivoted portion E<1> provided with a lug e<3> for engagement by a rod G. The rod G is preferably made in two parts, each with a polygonal portion passing through a fixed washer g<4>, and a cylindrical portion fitted with a washer g and a check nut g<2>, and a spring H is placed between the washers g<4>, g. Pieces m ale secured on the inner ends of the parts of the rod G, and are provided with antifriction rolls m<2> for engagement against projections o<3> on a band-hold 0, or on opposite hand-holds. A spring o<5> may be disposed behind the hand-hold 0. A reenforcing plate p is disposed under each hand-hold, and the shade A is passed under such plate or plates. The hand-bolds may be dispensed with, and the parts of the operating-rod then pass through guide - washers and are provided with abutment washers for a loose connecting-spring. A modified form of hand-hold and actuating- mechanism is shown in Figs. 8 and 10. A wedgeshaped projection P on the hand-hold engages in apertures in overlapping end-pieces i on the parts of the rod G. One piece i is provided with a guidetongue i<2> sliding in the aperture in the other piece. The actuating-mechanism is enclosed in a detachable frame or piece S formed with lugs s<2> serving as supports for the parts of the rod G and as abutments for the springs H. The projection P is secured to a plate R pivoted on a standard l<2>, which is attached to, or integral with, a slotted plate l secured on the rod D, and is formed with a stop bevel r<1>. A pivoted band-hold with two wedge-shaped projections may be used with the pieces m, Fig. 5. In a modified form of head, constructed to prevent binding and so restore the shade to the horizontal position when tipped or displaced, the antifriction roller is disposed centrally, either on a head with a curved outer face, or on a projection beyond the outer face of the head, so that, when the pivoted part of the head is retracted, the antifriction roller is the only possible contact surface in the guide-groove.
Patent GB-190319901-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Means for Automatically Feeding and Registering Envelope Blanks and the like for Printing Presses.
Inventor: HARRIS CHARLES GRANT
Filed: 1903-09-15
Granted: 1903-11-12
Abstract: 19,901. Harris, C. G. Sept. 15. Feeding sheets.-Relates to apparatus for feeding and registering envelope blanks and the like, ready to be taken up by the grippers of a printing-press of the kind described in Specifications Nos. 4176 and 4177, A.D. 1897, and particularly intended for shapes of blanks not usually handled by the sheet feed described in Specification No. 10,306, A.D. 1900. The stock is fed on a series of endless belts 1 to forward stops 7, which are preferably in the form of small blocks with rounded or curved inner edges, and are located in slotted plates 8 and mounted on forward ends of arms 9 on a rockshaft 10 actuated from a cam 12. Prior to being engaged by the grippers, the stock rests on a plate 3, and is held down by spring fingers 4 on a rockshaft 5 actuated from a cam 6. Stock holders 15, consisting of a ball 16 loosely mounted in an arm 17, are adjustably secured on a cross-rod 18. The stock is moved laterally into proper register by means of a lug or post 20 on a plate 21 adjustably secured to a cross-rod 22 actuated from a cam 24.
Patent GB-190320475-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Wheels.
Inventor: DAY CHARLES AUBREY
Filed: 1903-09-23
Granted: 1903-10-29
Abstract: 20,475. Day, C. A., [Lloyd Manufacturing Co.]. Sept. 23. Spokes ; felloes or rims; hubs.-A hub consisting of a single or compound tube is connected by wire spokes in tension to a rim, the flanges of which are rolled down upon a ring supporting the ends of the spokes, or upon the ends of the spokes themselves, so as to draw them tight. The wheels are made in various sizes adapted for use upon agricultural machinery, such as horse hay rakes, or upon baby carriages, children's velocipedes, and similar articles. The wire spokes 15, Fig. 8, are preferably made in pairs ; they are hooked in collars 7 supported by the cup-like collars 5 and the tube 3, and are passed through holes in the grooved inner ring 11, each pair of spokes being connected by a piece of wire between the ring 11 and the rim 9. The parts being assembled, the flanges of the rim 9 are pressed against the inner band, and the spokes are drawn tight and the wheel rendered firm. The wheel is then tinned by dipping it in a bath, so that the joints are secured together. The ring 11 may be replaced by a number of pieces forming a continuous or discontinuous ring, over which pieces the rim ends of the spokes are placed. The spokes may be separate, their rim ends being made with heads which secure them to the inner band 11, or to plates or washers used instead of the band. The single or double spokes are held by the edges of the flanged outer rim 9 when the band, washers, &c. are omitted. Fig. 15 shows a modification in which one of the flanges of the rim 9 is wider than the other ; the spokes 15 pass through recesses in one only of the flanges. The hubs may be made of single tubes 2, Fig. 5, formed with heads or annular ribs 16. The spokes 15 are placed in washers 7 bearing against the ribs 16, and are secured by washers 17, which are held in place by expanding the ends of the tube 2.
Patent GB-190325286-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Friction Gear for Motor Driven Vehicles.
Inventor: ERDMANN FRIEDRICH
Filed: 1903-11-19
Granted: 1904-09-22
Abstract: 25,286. Erdmann, F. Nov. 19. Motor road vehicles.-In a friction gear for motordriven vehicles, a friction disc a, carried by the driving - shaft b, bears against plane discs c which bear against the disc a<1> on the driven shaft b<1>. As the speed increases, the disc a<1> is approached to the disc a, to which, finally, it is firmly coupled. If no reversal is required, the disc a may be moved and the disc a<1> fixed. The edges of the discs c may be conical, and a conical disc a be pressed upon them by springs.
Patent GB-190328706-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Motor Vehicles.
Inventor: WELLER JOHN
Filed: 1903-12-31
Granted: 1904-11-03
Abstract: 28,706. Weller, J. Dec. 31. Motor road vehicles.-To convert a single-seated car into a double-seated one, an additional rear seat E is provided, and lockers or the like G are also provided under the back part of the bonnet, as shown in Fig. 1. The floor C of the back portion extends underneath the front seat D, and is lower than the floor B of the front portion. The space A may be utilized as foot and leg room for the occupants of the additional removable seat or seats E, or it may be converted into a luggage carrier or tool box by the provision of a cover when the seat is removed. A cupboard or nest of drawers G is accessible from the rear side of the dashboard through an opening in the same.
Patent GB-190400610-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to the Supply of Gas, Vapour, or Air or Mixtures thereof, for Combustion.
Inventor: SCOTT-SNELL CHARLES
Filed: 1904-01-09
Granted: 1904-11-17
Abstract: 610. Snell, C. Scott-. Jan. 9. Mixing air and gases.-Relates to the supply of gas or vapcur and air or a mixture of the two, under pressure, for lighting or beating purposes The gas and air supply are opened to the compressing- pump separately and in succession during a suction stroke, the mixture thus taking place in the compressor itself. In one arrangement, the bell a of the pump works in an annular chamber b containing liquid, the pump-rod d passing through guides e, f in the central trunk c. The pump is operated by a shaft i which is driven by a number of springs arranged in series in a box g. The springs are wound up by an electric or other motor h operating the pulley k, which is provided with a ratchet and pawl to prevent backward motion. A nut n, Fig. 4, threaded on the shaft i, is connected by a link p to the arm s of the motor switch r, so that, when the springs are wound up, the switch is moved to the "off" position, and, when they run down, it is moved to the " on position. A rotary valve t, Figs. 1 and 3, is fixed to the driving-shaft, the valve being in the form of a cylinder closed at one end and provided with a longitudinal port v which comes successively into communication with the air space x, the gas space y, and the discharge space z. The gas space is supplied through a passage 4 and the mixture is discharged through a passage 5. The open end of the valve communicates with the closed crank chamber and the trunk c. In a double-acting pump, the rotary valve is divided longitudinally by a central diaphragm. Each chamber has a longitudinal port, and the open ends of the two chambers are situated at opposite ends of the valve. One end of the valve is in communication with the central trunk which communicates with the interior of the bell, the other end being connected by a second trunk to a chamber surrounding the outside of the bell. The pump is actuated by an eccentric instead of by a connecting- rod, In a form of valve adapted to vary the proportions of air and gas in the mixture, the valve rotates inside a cylindrical sleeve which fits inside the chamber containing the gas, air, and discharge ports. The sleeve is also provided with corresponding ports, and may be rotated slightly by a handle so that the relative sizes of the gas and air ports may be varied. Reciprocating valves may be employed instead of rotary valves. A non-return valve, connected with a bye-pass, is fitted in the supply pipe, so that, should the compressor be stopped from any cause, the mains receive a supply of pure gas.
Patent GB-190401103-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Construction of Fireproof Floors, Ceilings and Roofs
Inventor: FAWCETT MARK
Filed: 1904-01-15
Granted: 1904-02-18
Abstract: 1103. Fawcett, M. Jan. 15. Drawings to Specification. Floors; roofs; ceilings; girders.- The lower flanges of the girders used in making fireproof floors, ceilings, and roofs, as described in Specifica- tions No. 2815, A.D. 1888, and No. 249, A.D. 1893, are made of larger sectional area than the upper flanges.
Patent GB-190403248-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Chain-links.
Inventor: DROST ADOLF
Filed: 1904-02-09
Granted: 1904-03-10
Abstract: 3248. Drost, A. Feb. 9. Wire-link chains. - The ends of weldless wire chain links are joined by looping one within the other. In the form shown in Fig. 1, one end is formed into a loop, through which the other end is passed, and then beaten or pressed flat, forming a rivet. The ends shown in Fig. 2 are wound spirally. According to Fig. 3, the ends form hooks, each of which engages the other end behind the hook.
Patent GB-190403934-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Loom Shuttles.
Inventor: ABEGG ALBERT
Filed: 1904-02-17
Granted: 1904-08-11
Abstract: 3934. Abegg, A. Feb. 17. Loom shuttles. - To prevent the thread from jumping out in passing from the cop to the shuttle eye, one or more bristles, fine steel wires, or other flexible stops a, Figs. 2, 3, and 4, are arranged in these parts so that the thread can be readily placed underneath and held down thereby. The bristles &c., which may be fixed at one end by plugs i in inclined or other holes h in the top, bottom, or side of the shuttle, or otherwise, the other end being free, may be applied, for example, in a non- suction shuttle across the slot b, Figs. 2 and 3, in front of the cop c, or across the threading-slot d, Fig. 4, or against a guide-pin e across the recess f between the slot b and the inner end of the thread passage.
Patent GB-190409469-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Closures for Milk-bottles and other Receptacles.
Inventor: KIMSEY JAMES COLUMBUS
Filed: 1904-04-25
Granted: 1904-07-07
Abstract: 9469. Kimsey, J. C. Aug. 22, A.D. 1903, [date applied for under Patents Act, A.D. 1901]. Stoppers -A closure for milk bottles, jars, and other receptacles consists of two discs or layers A, C, secured together by a staple b or other means, the upper disc C being cut away at the opposite side, to form a fingerengaging edge c, by which it can be raised, as shown in dotted lines in Fig. 3, for use to withdraw the closure. The disc C is preferably of the same size as the disc A, but may be smaller.
Patent GB-190411316-A (GB)
Title: A New or Improved Cigarette or Cigar.
Inventor: THOMAS JOHN LLEWELLYN
Filed: 1904-05-17
Granted: 1905-05-17
Abstract: 11,316. Thomas, J. L., and Dunne, J. F. May 17. Cigars and cigarettes.-A paste, which can be ignited by rubbing on the striking-material commonly used on match boxes, is applied to the end of a cigarette or cigar, to enable the cigar to be lighted. A mixture of potassium chlorate and bichromate, manganic dioxide, and cascarilla or tobacco dust, with or without powdered lime, is made into a paste with gum or glue and applied in a warm state to the end of the cigar or cigarette by dipping &c. In Fig. 1, a is the wrapping of the cigarette, b the tobacco, and c the ignitible tip.
Patent GB-190414066-A (GB)
Title: An Improved High-voltage Galvanic Battery.
Inventor: GOURNAY LIONEL DE
Filed: 1904-06-21
Granted: 1904-08-25
Abstract: 14,066. Gournay, L. de. June 21. Dry batteries; primary batteries.-The materials of which each cell is composed are, in order, dilute sulphuric acid, lead coated internally with lead peroxide, a porous vessel, solution of aluminium sulphate, and amalgamated zinc. The zinc plate B, Fig. 1, is corrugated and pierced with holes, amalgamated, and provided also, for the free-liquid form of cell, with a canvas covering to prevent mercury from being washed off the plate. In place of amalgamated zinc, an alloy of the latter with an alkali metal, such as sodium or potassium, may be used, which gives a higher voltage. The plate lies in a porous pot A, the space E being filled with a strong or supersaturated solution of aluminium sulphate or other similar sulphate. Cellulose, silica, and like substances, or sulphuric acid, may be added to this solution in order to fix it, in which case the top of the vessel C is covered with wax, pierced for the escape of gases. The lead is in the form of a cylinder D, perforated, and coated, on the side towards the zinc, with electrolytically-deposited lead peroxide, which fills up the space E completely. A larger outer vessel F of glass, stoneware, or other suitable material, contains water acidulated with sulphuric acid. This solution also may be fixed by mixing with cellulose, silica, gelatinous alumina, or other absorbent, and, when both the liquids are so treated, the cell is entirely closed, provision being made for escape of gas. The current wires are fixed to the zinc and lead plates by riveting and soldering with antimoniated lead. Fig. 2 shows a series grouping of these elements, in which the outer impermeable vessel H is made of wood or other material, and is grooved to receive the plates, which are in order, amalgamated zinc I, porous partition K, and perforated lead M with intervening lead peroxide L, and unperforated lead sheet N united to the next zinc I, and so on in order. The spaces 0, P are charged with aluminium sulphate and dilute acid respectively as before. High voltage, low internal resistance, and continuous current are stated to be obtained from this element, with only a moderate amount of local action on the zinc, especially when fixed aluminium sulphate is used.
Patent GB-190415432-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Jar or Bottle Closures.
Inventor: LEDER PAUL HERMANN ARTHUR
Filed: 1904-07-11
Granted: 1904-08-11
Abstract: 15,432. Leder, P. H. A., and Schubert, B. F. July 11. Drawings to Specification. Stoppers.-The discs or washers used in caps for closing bottles &c, consist of a thin disc of mica or a disc of mica and one of elastic material, or two discs of mica with a disc of elastic material between.
Patent GB-190416336-A (GB)
Title: Improved Brace or Support for Tennis Poles.
Inventor: BUYS THOMAS ALEXANDER
Filed: 1904-07-23
Granted: 1904-08-25
Abstract: 16,336. Buys, T. A. July 23, A.D. 1903, [date applied for under Patents Act, A.D. 1901]. Net supports. - A tennis-post b is securely held in the ground by means of spiked pivoted members e', with which is connected lip adapted to limit the movements of the members e<2>, and by a pointed rod d loosely attached to a collar a and guided by eyes which are secured to the post. The post is further supported by pointed legs c, which are attached to the collar a by universal connections a<3>, and are provided with plates c<3> loosely mounted over thickened portions c<4> of the legs c. The collar a is secured to the post by a pin a', which engages in an opening in the post. When not in use, the parts may be folded together, as shown by the dotted lines in the Figure, and are held by the pin a<2> engaging in the opening a<5>.