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Patent GB-190216831-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Speed Indicators for Road and other Vehicles
Inventor: DELREZ JOHN
Filed: 1902-07-29
Granted: 1903-06-11
Abstract: 16,831. Delrez, J. July 29. Speed indicators.-Relates to a centrifugal apparatus, giving visible indications of certain prearranged rates of speed of vehicles, and adapted to sound a gong on the attainment of a predetermined limit of high speed. Fig. 1 illustrates the whole arrangement, and Fig. 2 a vertical section of a detail. A vertical shaft a is carried in bearings b in a frame c affixed to the vehicle. This shaft a is rotated by means of gear-wheels d, e from the vehicle wheel. A fixed collar f on the shaft a supports a movable collar i by means of jointed links k forming the centrifugal apparatus. Rotation of the shaft causes the links to fly out as shown, thus raising the collar i. The links may carry a piece k adapted to strike a gong l on the attainment of a fixed high speed. The collar i supports a second sliding collar m by means of vertical rods n, and this sliding collar m in turn forms the support for a sleeve o divided into coloured bands on its outer surface. Thus, as the collar i rises, it lifts the sleeve o, exhibiting different colours at a window z corresponding to various speeds. Weights w, x, y rest loosely upon flanges on the main rotating shaft a, and are lifted in turn from their seats by the collar m as certain prearranged rates of speed are successively reached. The indicator may be suitably illuminated for use at night. A written record of speed changes may be obtained by providing either movable collar with a pen which marks upon a roll of paper unwrapped at a uniform speed.
Patent GB-190218666-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Knife which can be Combined with a Fork
Inventor: GARDA GIOVANNI
Filed: 1902-08-25
Granted: 1903-06-11
Abstract: 18,666. Garda, G. Aug. 25. T a b l e, carving, and like knives and forks.-Consists of a knife with two or more blades, and combined with it a fork. The handle of the knife is in the form of a box with a lid turning on a pivot a, and with a number of slots in it each to receive a projection d on a blade. The lid is kept closed by hooks on brackets engaging with the pin c. The blades, thickened at the back of their lower ends, slide in grooves inside the handle, and the pin c, lugs o on which fit the slot r in the bandle, may be turned with its flat or curved sides to the blades, and serves to lock them in the handle, and to fix them in position by engaging in a notch in the back of each blade. The fork is made in two pieces pivoted together, and held in extended position by a plate z, having a tongue sliding in a groove in the side of the fork, so that it may be moved to extend on either side of the pivot. The fork is attached to the handle by a button p, which can be inserted into one of the slots in the handle and rotated to engage therewith. The prongs enter the opening c, and are accommodate t in the recess f.
Patent GB-190219373-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Rotary Air Compressors and Pumps.
Inventor: COOK WILLIAM EDWARD
Filed: 1902-09-04
Granted: 1903-07-09
Abstract: 19,373. Cook, W. E. Sept. 4. Crescent-shaped chamber type of rotary air compressors or pumps, of the kind described in Specification No. 16,513, A.D. 1901. The rotary casing A contains an eccentrically-mounted drum B fitted with sliding vanes C and adapted to rotate with the casing. The invention consists in fitting the inlet and outlet passages D, E with plug valves F<1> adapted to be automatically operated by racks h carried by the drum. The racks have lateral rims to prevent leakage.
Patent GB-190219709-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Signalling Lamps and the like.
Inventor: MARTIN WILLIAM EDGAR
Filed: 1902-09-09
Granted: 1903-07-09
Abstract: 19,709. Martin, W. E. Sept. 9. Signal lamps; dark lanterns.-A more effective and instantaneous flash is obtained by causing two obscuring flaps or shutters f, g to move simultaneously in opposite directions relatively to the opening d in the screen c. The depression of the lever m causes the pivoted flaps f, g to be operated by a pin k, which passes through a vertical slot j in the screen c, and through the oppositely-inclined slots i in the respective flaps, thus bringing each of the openings h into coincidence with the opening d. India-rubber or resilient blocks q prevent concession at the ends of the movement of the actuating-lever m, which, when released, is returned to its normal or closed position by a spring p.
Patent GB-190221044-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or in connection with Road Locomotives and Trucks, Wagons or Carts forming part of the same or adapted to be used therewith.
Filed: 1902-09-27
Granted: 1903-08-20
Abstract: 21,044. Mann, J. H., and Mann's Patent Steam Cart and Wagon Co. Sept. 27. Right to Patent relinquished. Carts and wagons. - Relates to lorries forming part of, or for use with, r o a d locomotives. The object is to enable loading or unloading to be performed without keeping the engine standing idle. The lorry is carried by the underframe of the locomotive, this being extended towards the rear at a low level, so that it can be run underneath the lorry, and being provided with lifting-apparatus for raising the lorry from the ground. The lifting-rods n are connected transversely by bent channel beams t fitted with rollers u. The lorry body is fitted with similar bent beams v, so that, as it is raised, the lorry is centered by its weight. When the lorry is raised, it is locked in position by a T-piece carried on a bracket x, Fig. 4, on the lorry body and adapted to fit into a slot in a bracket w, Fig. 5, on the locomotive. The lorry may be fitted with a swivel bracket with horse shafts.
Patent GB-190225853-A (GB)
Title: A New or Improved Artificial Fuel
Inventor: HADDAN REGINALD
Filed: 1902-11-24
Granted: 1903-02-19
Abstract: 25,853. Haddan, R., [Riu, A.]. Nov. 24. Fuel.-An artificial fuel, which may be used for producing gas, is composed of coal, natural or other silicates, and aluminous earth or aluminium salts or oxides. The ingredients are pulverized and made into a paste with water for shaping.
Patent GB-190227668-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Safety Pins or Fastening Devices
Inventor: HANCOCK JOHN
Filed: 1902-12-15
Granted: 1903-02-12
Abstract: 27,668. Hancock, J. Dec. 15. Paper fasteners.-The shank A of the pin is gripped by spring arms c<1> which are preferably struck from a t h i n sheet-steel disc beaded to the cap B<1>. The cap slides in the outer casing B which is formed with a cone b<2> that releases the spring arms when the parts B, B' are pressed together. The appliance is stated to be used, inter alia, for securing papers together.
Patent GB-190228409-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Filter and Cooler.
Inventor: LYELL AUGUST
Filed: 1902-12-23
Granted: 1903-02-05
Abstract: 28,409. Lyell, A. Dec. 23. Domestic filters; cleansing; cooling; filtering - media. - A chamber 1 for containing articles to be kept cool, consisting of earthenware glazed inside, is supported by a flange 6 within a porous earthenware vessel 2. Water which is to be filtered is poured into the trough formed by a lip 11, and percolates through the walls of the vessel 2 into a chamber 3. The water is kept cool by evaporation from the vessel 2, the lower part of which is made spherical in shape to facilitate cleaning.
Patent GB-190228428-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in, and in the Manufacture of, Cornice-pole, Curtain-rod and other Analogous Rings
Inventor: RICHARDS JAMES ARTHUR
Filed: 1902-12-24
Granted: 1903-10-01
Abstract: 28,428. Richards, J. A. Dec. 24. Making rings.-Rings for cornice poles, curtain and drapery rods, and the like, are formed from two annular shells or rings a, b provided the one with a flange a<1> and the other with a corresponding rebate or seating b<1> to be closed over the flange a'. The shells are formed from brass &c. discs, the central part being afterwards cut out and the outer edges clipped, leaving sufficient metal to form the flange or rebate ; the rebate is subsequently formed by drawing. The eye c is inserted in rectangular gaps d<1>, d<2> in the shells when these are being assembled. According to the Provisional Specification, the shells may be formed with ears to be closed or clenched over one another.
Patent GB-190300727-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Furnace Firegrates
Inventor: COBB DANIEL
Filed: 1903-01-12
Granted: 1903-11-19
Abstract: 727. Cobb, D. Jan. 12. Firebars and grates.-Relates to boiler furnaces, the firebars of which are so shaped that the top surface of the grate is domeshaped and surrounded by a flat part g, or arched, with flat parts at the sides or ends only. In the case of furnaces subjected to vibration, such as those of traction engines, the fuel is caused to collect on the peripheral parts of the grate, leaving a thinner fire at the centre, and preventing the admission of cold air round the edges.
Patent GB-190303391-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in American Type of Windmills.
Inventor: CLEMSON WALTER JOHN
Filed: 1903-02-13
Granted: 1904-02-11
Abstract: 3391. Clemson, W. J. Feb. 13. Pumps combined with windmills.-A windmill, suitable for pumping or as a source of power, is shown in Fig. 1. The central part of the wind-wheel W is covered by a conical shield A, which directs the wind on to the peripheral ring of vanes B. The wheel is carried by a frame 11 pivoted on the axle 11<a> of the pump gearing and connected by a rod 12 to a plate 13 mounted on vertical screws 14. By means of a handle and a rod 16, the screws are rotated to raise the plate and turn the wind-wheel into the horizontal or idle position. The tail vane has two symmetrically-arranged vanes e, Fig. 3, inclined to the tail bar E. The windmill may be fitted with a combined centrifugal and dynamometric governor, as shown in Fig. 4. The shield A is formed in sections hinged at their narrow ends to a sliding collar 23, and at their outer ends to supporting-bars 26. The collar works against a coiled spring 28 and increased wind pressure or excessive speed causes the sections to open and some wind to escape. The shield may have a detachable cone at its end kept in position by a coiled spring, so that, when it is forced inwards, an annular escape opening is formed between the cone and the fixed frustum. A modified wind-wheel has a conical shield and an outer ring of fixed guide-vanes which direct the wind on to the blades of the wheel. The tail vanes may be replaced by vane-wheels geared to a shaft which is adapted to rotate the turntable of the wind-wheel. Another modification has a dished wheel with-its concavity facing the wind.
Patent GB-190304345-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Manufacture of Cast Iron of High Tensile Strength
Inventor: ZENZES ALEXANDER
Filed: 1903-02-24
Granted: 1903-10-08
Abstract: 4345. Zenzes, A. Feb. 24. Cast iron, special treatment of; Bessemer or pneumatic processes; silicon steel.-Molten Bessemer or haematite pig iron is blown in a converter till the silicon and manganese are largely oxidized, and the charge is reduced to a "white iron." 200 per cent. of pig iron, rich in silicon, is added at a high temperature, and a grey cast iron of high tensile strength is produced containing 1À5 per cent. silicon and less than 3 per cent. carbon.
Patent GB-190310278-A (GB)
Inventor: HIRSCH WILLIAM
Filed: 1903-05-06
Granted: 1903-10-22
Abstract: 10,278. Hirsch, W. May 6. Postcards; lettercards.-A r e p I y postcard c, Fig. 1, forms part of a sheet adapted to be folded twice, along lines d, e, as shown in Fig. 2, and from which it may be detached by means of perforations f, Fig.1, joined by a slit f <1>. The parts a, b, when folded, may be secured by means of tongues &c., and slits, or by gumming; the inner faces of the parts may be used for writing etc.; the outer face of one part is reserved for an address, and the outer face of the other part may be used for advertisements, pictures, or other purposes. The reply card may otherwise be formed separately and attached to the folded card, by gum, staples, &c., either near the edge or near the folding line.
Patent GB-190310446-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Air-pumps for Steam Engines.
Inventor: HOYLE JOHN
Filed: 1903-05-08
Granted: 1904-05-07
Abstract: 10,446. Hoyle, J. May 8. Air pumps; stuffing-boxes.-The top of a doubleacting pump withdraws air through ports b, from which water is excluded by a baffle d. The air is expelled through a floating stuffing-box, which serves as a valve and ports in the cap k, or through a smaller lateral valve l. The water-delivery valves are guided by a prolongation e of the studs f, which secure the cover g to the bracket h. The application of the invention to pump with a ported cylinder liner is described, in which the air ports b may form an extension of the water ports c on the delivery side. In the Provisional Specification, Specification No. 2948, A.D. 1902, is referred to.
Patent GB-190312519-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Building Walls and Concrete Blocks for the same.
Inventor: MIRACLE ORVILLE ULLMAN
Filed: 1903-06-02
Granted: 1903-07-02
Abstract: 12,519. Miracle, O. U., and Dow, W. L. June 2. Building-blocks.-Relates to blocks with two longitudinal rows of vertical air cavities 1, 3, the apertures 1 of one row being opposite the necks 2 of the other row. One of the rows, which is to be on the inner side of the wall, may have at each end a half-length cavity designed to register with a half-cavity in the adjoining block. The necks 2 are strengthened by strips 4 of fabrics, such as woven wire cloth. Vertical grooves 7, in which the mortar sets, prevent lateral displacement of the blocks.
Patent GB-190313755-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Heckling Machines for Treating Flax, Jute and other Fibres.
Inventor: KNOX ROBERT WILLIAM
Filed: 1903-06-20
Granted: 1904-04-21
Abstract: 13,755. Knox, R. W. June 20. Heckling-machines.-Relates to an auxiliary catch for locking or retaining the fibre holder or holders, behind the leading one, when the latter is being transferred to the automatic turntable. The device consists of vertical spindles a, b having horizontal levers a<2>, a<3>, b<2>, b<3> attached at their bottom and top ends. The levers a<3>, b<3> have catches a<4>, b<4>, to grip or retain the rolls d' of each holder d. The arms a<2>, b', connected by joint pins c, are acted upon by the guides e', on the bar e, which is attached to the reciprocating bar g, and the two holders behind the leading one are retained in position while the leading holder is being transferred. The return movement of the bar g liberates the next holder, the two following being then retained in position.
Patent GB-190315458-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Hand-wheel.
Inventor: COAN ROBERT WILLIAM
Filed: 1903-07-13
Granted: 1904-05-19
Abstract: 15,458. Coan, R. W. July 13. Motor road vehicles.-The steering wheels of motor road vehicles are constructed of aluminium or other suitable metal and are made hollow so that a stream of hot water from the cooling jacket of an explosion engine or other hot fluid can be circulated through them in cold weather. Fig. 2 shows a section of such a wheel having four hollow spokes in two of which are openings f, f to admit the warm water as described.
Patent GB-190318002-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Sash Adjusters and Door Holders.
Inventor: SCHULTE-MARMELING OTTO
Filed: 1903-08-20
Granted: 1903-10-22
Abstract: 18,002. Marmeling, O. Schulte-, and Marmeling, A. Schulte-. Aug. 20. Door holders.-Consists of a box e, fixed in the door frame a, in which slides a bolt f carrying a roller h, and a rack c fastened to the door b. The bolt is prevented from turning by making it square or by pins i working in slots k in the box. The roller is pressed against the rack c by a coiled spring m and its movement is limited by the slots. On moving the door, the bolt is depressed by the teeth of the rack and is forced into the next recess by the spring.
Patent GB-190328181-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Burners for Spirit and other Burnable Fluids.
Inventor: KLUGE FRANZ
Filed: 1903-12-22
Granted: 1904-10-27
Abstract: 28,181. Kluge, F., and Overbeck, K. Dec. 22. Spirit lamps ; oil burners.-Spirit or other combustible liquid is burnt in an open vessel b, Fig. 1, containing pumice stone or the like when necessary, and having a series of air-inlet openings a round and above the surface of the combustible, compressed air being supplied through a pipe d to the outer vessel c. Fig. 2 shows a modification having an inner cylinder e with air-inlet openings a<1>. Fig. 3 shows a modification in which the vessel b<1> has a funnel-shaped bottom connected by a valved pipe f with the reservoir g.
Patent GB-190400906-A (GB)
Title: Improved Buffer Cylinder and Method of Manufacturing same.
Inventor: CASHMORE ARTHUR
Filed: 1904-01-13
Granted: 1904-12-08
Abstract: 906. Cashmore, A. Jan. 13. Making railway buffer and like stops.-Cylinders for buffers are made without welding. A blank A, Fig. 4, with the bottom a<5> thicker than the rest, is first stamped out of sheet metal. It is then placed in dies, made in three parts e', e<3>, e<4>, and held in a die-box E, and a ring R is placed over the top. A plunger P then descends and forces the end of the blank into the bead B, leaving a thin film F of metal to be afterwards removed, the ring causing the flange a<2> to be formed. A loose and separatelymade hollow ring a<3> is placed to fit into the flange, and thus completes the cylinder, Fig. 1.
Patent GB-190403165-A (GB)
Title: Improvement in Piled Vacuum Evaporating Apparatus.
Inventor: SUZUKI TOZABURO
Filed: 1904-02-09
Granted: 1904-03-31
Abstract: 3165. Suzuki, T. Feb. 9. Multiple-effect apparatus.-A double-effect apparatus consists of two connected sets of superposed vacuum pans, each forming a closed chamber, in which the liquid is evenly distributed over the heating-coils by means of rotating perforated dishes. Fig. 2 shows a vertical section through one chamber. Liquid supplied through the perforated ring 9 falls upon the uppermost dish 30, which is provided with fine perforations and with overflow pipes 33, and is connected to one of the sections 36 carried on the rotating shaft 2. The heating-coils 26 consist of concentric pipes connected to two adjacent steam admission and outlet boxes 27. The liquid which collects on the plates 17 is run into the next compartments through the cocks 19. The bottom of the first chamber is connected by the pipe 3 to the top of the second chamber. The steam produced in the first chamber is used for heating the coils in the second.
Patent GB-190408262-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Telephones for use in Dictating Correspondence; for Exchange Call-room; for Personal use; and for other like uses.
Inventor: PORT SAMUEL JAMES
Filed: 1904-04-11
Granted: 1905-01-12
Abstract: 8262. Port, S. J. April 11. Telephones.-In telephone wall or table sets, and in sets for telephone exchange operators, the transmitter receives the sound waves through a "stentor" c<1>, Fig. 4, and the receiver a is fixed, and communicates with ear-pieces through a flexible tube l. Free use of the hands is thus permitted without the attachment of a heavy head-piece to the person. Fig..3 shows a receiver b with a special bell-mouthed cover a covering the diaphragm c. The flexible tube l connects with a Y-shaped fitting to which is secured the suspension fitting j, Fig. 1, and from which branch the light metal or rubber tubes m which terminate in ear pads o and ear loops p. Fig. 7 shows a perforated rubber ear cover t, which serves to cover tho ear and suspend the tube therefrom. A nozzle s enters the ear cavity. The ear loops may be adjustable with respect to the nozzle and ear pad, either the loop carrier or the tube being cranked to bring it into the correct relative position. The tube l may expand into trumpet form at the part where it enters the cover a of the receiver. The cover may be provided with two nozzles, from which proceed two tubes webbed together, which subsequently divide. A single tube and ear piece may be used.
Patent GB-190412917-A (GB)
Title: Improvement relating to Aerated Beverages
Inventor: HEMMING HENRY JOSEPH RANDOLPH
Filed: 1904-06-07
Granted: 1904-06-30
Abstract: 12,917. Hemming, H. J. R. June 7. Beverages, preparing for sale; beverages, preserving. - Alcoholic beverages are prepared by making up water and whisky, wine, brandy,.cider, beer, &c., and such compounds as whisky and soda, mulled wine, champagne cup, with or without sweetening, flavouring, or colouring substances, and then bottling, aerating, and sealing up the same in suitable vessels. The aÙration has a preservative effect.
Patent GB-190414223-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Roofing Tiles.
Inventor: MAJOR CHARLES
Filed: 1904-06-23
Granted: 1905-04-27
Abstract: 14,223. Major, C. June 23. Roofing-tiles.-Relates to a construction of rectangular interlocking-tile designed to prevent displacement by wind and allow moisture penetrating to escape. The ribbed top back edge a fits a recess n, Fig. 4, in the overlapping tile, the front end of which abuts against broken or pierced ribs p on the top side of the lower tile. On the left-hand side of the latter are bevelled ribs b, c, terminating at a short distance from the front edge with a turned-in end b<1> to the rib b. A similar rib d extends from the front edge to the overlapping region at the back. Channels k, l on the lower side of the right-hand bevel edge interlock with the ribs b, c of the adjacent right-hand tile. The tiles have broad central ribs r and fit together as shown in the sectional elevation, Fig. 3, on the line 3-3 of Fig. 1. Underside nibs s engage the roof battens.
Patent GB-190421790-A (GB)
Title: A New or Improved Composition for Briquetting.
Filed: 1904-10-10
Granted: 1905-11-10
Abstract: 21,790. Goode, G. W., Mitchell, H. L., and Briquettine (Minerals Binding) Co. Oct. 10. Cements.-An agglutinant for briquetting coal, ores, and other substances contains linseed-oil foots, resin, glucose, dextrin, and tapioca in stated proportions. Small quantities of sodium sulphate, iron sulphate, and oxalic acid may be added. The resin is dissolved in the hot oil and the glucose and dextrin are added, and finally the tapioca, which has been separately mixed with cold water. The resulting paste is diluted for use. The Provisional Specification states that glucose, dextrin, and tapioca may be used alone.
Patent GB-190421823-A (GB)
Title: Method of Producing Wire Cables.
Inventor: FAIRWEATHER WALLACE
Filed: 1904-10-11
Granted: 1904-11-17
Abstract: 21,823. Fairweather, W., [Lloyd, M. B.]. Oct. 11. Wire ropes.-Wire cables or electric conductors are made by forming a series of parallel wires into helical coils and then elongating and thereby reducing the diameter of the coils. Two or more parallel wires are wound into a helix, preferably of very short pitch, in which the wires are in contact with one another, as shown in Fig. 1. If preferred, a space may be left between the first and last wire of the series, as indicated by Fig. 2, or all the wires may be separated. The coil is elongated by stretching or compressing it, when it takes first the form shown in Fig. 2 and afterwards becomes solid if sufficiently elongated. For extra strength, the cable may be made of two concentric coils, the inner one containing a less number of wires than the outer one, and the two being pressed firmly together in the process of elongation. To form a continuous cable, a short piece 7, Fig. 12, is reduced in diameter and inserted in the two ends to be joined, after which the whole cable is compressed by passing it between suitable rollers. Or two ends may be joined together by reducing the diameter of one and inserting it in the other, before elongating the coils. If desired, a core of less diameter than the internal diameter of the coils may be inserted in them and held firmly in position by elongating the coils. The core may carry electric conductors 5, Fig. 6.