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Patent GB-190206596-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Supporting Device for Bicycles
Inventor: JOHNSON JOHN HENRY
Filed: 1902-03-18
Granted: 1902-09-11
Abstract: 6596. Johnson, J. H. March 18. Supports for bicycles. A support comprises a rod k terminating in a foot k<1> to engage the ground, and secured to a hemisphere j secured by a sleeve g having a conical aperture g<1> within a cylinder a, the upper end of which is closed by a screwed plug d secured by a bolt e and washer f to a clip c clamped on the top bar. A spring, mounted at one end in a groove d' formed in the plug d, presses a piston against the flat top of the hemisphere j, thus holding the rod k in a vertical position when the support is in use. When not in use, the rod k is held in an inclined position by a suitable clip l mounted on the bottom bar, as shown in Fig. 2.
Patent GB-190217988-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Igniting Devices for Explosion Motors
Inventor: THEZARD PASCAL VICTOR AUGUSTE
Filed: 1902-08-15
Granted: 1903-07-16
Abstract: 17,988. Thezard, P. V. A. Aug. 16, A.D. 1901, [date applied for under Patents Act, A.D. 1901]. Gas or e x p l o s i v e- vapour engines, igniting in. To prevent the lubricant from being splashed o n t o the electric igniter, an d short - circuiting i t, the igniting - plug is screwed into a socket c, in a tube a, screwed into the wall of the cylinder b, or the valve chamber. The products of combustion may be allowed to escape past a valve e at intervals, or the charge may be drawn from the carburetter through the tube a to ensure ignition.
Patent GB-190220316-A (GB)
Title: Improved Feed Regulator for Steam Boilers
Inventor: WEINGARTZ LEONART
Filed: 1902-09-17
Granted: 1903-05-14
Abstract: 20,316. Weingartz, L., and Bischoff, A. Sept. 17. Feedwater, controlling.-A counterbalanced vessel c, enclosed within a casing a at about the normal level of the water in a boiler, is connected to the water space by means of a flexible tube e. Tho casing a is connected with the steam space of the boiler by a pipe g, and water of condensation is continuously withdrawn by the pipe b. As the water level rises, the vessel c falls, and vice versÔ, and its movement is caused to regulate the pump or other feed-device. The chamber is fitted with a float - valve k arranged to seat on an aperture at c'.
Patent GB-190222682-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Manufacture of Fabrics Faced or Coated with Finely Comminuted Materials.
Filed: 1902-10-18
Granted: 1903-08-20
Abstract: 22,682. Markus, H., and Barnwell Machine Co. Oct. 18. Flocking.-In apparatus for facing or coating fabrics with ground flocks or other finely-comminuted material, a rotating sieve a distributes the flock on to an endless travelling sheet b which conveys it between squeezing-rollers c, c', and the fabric, which may be proofed or otherwise prepared, is drawn from a roller d and over a heating- table e, and is coated with adhesive substance, preferably a solution of india-rubber in naphtha, by a doctor f. The fabric passes over the roller g into contact with the flock on the sheet b, the fabric and sheet passing together between the rollers g, g'. The flock adheres to the fabric, which is then wound, preferably with a sheet of calico drawn from the roller k, on the roller d', or led over a drying-cylinder or hot table or through a hot chamber. A revolving brush h removes any flock adhering to the sheet b. The rollers c, c<1> smooth the flock, and adapt it to adhere to the fabric. Springs or weights may be applied to augment the pressure between the rollers c, c' and g, g<1>. Reference is made to Specification No. 20,430, A.D. 1900.
Patent GB-190227759-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Control Systems for Searchlight Projectors.
Inventor: CAROLAN EDGAR ALFRED
Filed: 1902-12-16
Granted: 1903-10-22
Abstract: 27,759. Carolan, E. A., [General Electric Co.]. Dec. 16. Search-lights.-To allow a search-light projector to be moved vertically and horizontally without lost motion by means of a single handle placed at a distance, the projector is positively connected with the handle by ropes, which are clamped to the pulleys to prevent slipping, and are provided with turn-buckles for taking up slack. The handle H, terminating in a semicircular bead E, is pivoted between the parallel sides of a V-shaped frame K, which is mounted by hollow pivots in the extensions f<1> of a second frame F. The vertical movement of the projector is effected by ropes M. M', which, provided with turn-buckles e, are clamped at c, c' to the head E, pass through the hollow pivots, over guide-pulleys P, P<1> and a pulley I and are attached to collars o, o<1> on a spindle 0, which moves vertically through the turntable N, and, by means of links g', is connected to the projector at a point to the rear of the trunnions by which the projector is supported. The horizontal movement of the projector is effected by a rope L, which is provided with turn-buckles e, and is clamped to a pulley B on the frame K and to a pulley B<1> on the spindle of the turntable N. A hand nut C locks the handle H against vertical movement. Diagonal movements of the handle effect combined or simultaneous horizontal and vertical movements of the projector, the beam of light being always thrown in a direction parallel to the axis of the handle.
Patent GB-190228063-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Plough.
Inventor: ROBINSON GEORGE BLACKBOURN
Filed: 1902-12-19
Granted: 1903-12-17
Abstract: 28,063. Robinson, G. B., and Sutton, E. Dec. 19. Ploughs; harrows. - Relates to pulveriziug-attachments to ploughs which, the Specification states, harrow and plough the land simultaneously. Blades or tines a are secured along the back edge of the share b and along the front edge of the mouldboard c. Holes are preferably formed in the share and mouldboard, and a threaded shank a', Fig. 5, is passed through the hole, a nut a<2> securing the tine in position. Instead of the tines a, or in addition to one or both sets of tines a, a rotary wheel d with radial tines is secured in front of the share on a vertical standard d' connected by an adjustable clip to the beam e.
Patent GB-190304406-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Baby Comforter Soother, Teething Pad and Teat and Feeder
Inventor: LEVINSON LESSER
Filed: 1903-02-25
Granted: 1904-01-07
Abstract: 4406. Levinson, L. Feb. 25. Teething pads, rings, and the like; teats.-Baby comforters or soothers, teething-pads, teats, and feeders are made of a mixture of sugar, milk sugar, saccharin, starch, cellulose, tragacanth, and isinglass. The Provisional Specification states that the rings, teats, &c. are made of a mixture containing sugar, starch, medicines, malt, oil, meat, and milk extracts.
Patent GB-190306313-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Method of Forming Screw Threads at the Extremities of Thin Metal Tubes and the like
Inventor: BIZET LOUIS JEAN
Filed: 1903-03-18
Granted: 1903-05-07
Abstract: 6313. Bizet, L. J. March 18. Screwing.-To enable screw threads to be formed on the ends of thin metal tubes and the like, the end is gradually turned inwards and reduced as shown in Figs. 2, 3, and 4, the operations being effected by suitable dies, and the thread tapped in the ordinary way to receive a union, valve, plug, cook, &c. Fig. 7 shows the end of the tube turned outwards, the thread being formed internally as shown, or externally. The tube may be closed at the opposite end, either by a valve such as is shown, or by other suitable means, the tube becoming a closed receptacle for liquid or gas under pressure.
Patent GB-190307114-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Nursing Bottle-holder for Baby Carriages.
Inventor: FELD LOUIS CARL
Filed: 1903-03-27
Granted: 1903-05-21
Abstract: 7114. Fold, L. C. March 27, A.D. 1902, [date applied for under Patents Act, A.D. 1901]. Perambulators and like vehicles.-A feeding- bottle i, Fig. 1, is supported on a baby carriage a by means of a wire frame suspended by an adjustable rod h from a block d, which is adjustably supported by two spring legs b, b from the sides of the carriage and by a third leg c from the front of the carriage. The ends of the legs have spring hooks b<2>, c<2>, which engage scrolls on the carriage. The leg c can be adjusted relatively to a wire 2<c>, fixed to the block d, by means of a block e and a set-screw. An eye c<3> on the end of the leg c embraces the wire 2<c>. The body of the bottle rests in a loop f, and the neck in a ring g<4> connected to the loop f by doubled wires g, g<5>, Fig. 2, arranged to permit folding up as shown in dotted lines.
Patent GB-190310283-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Automatic Fire Extinguishing Apparatus.
Inventor: TAYLOR JOHN
Filed: 1903-05-06
Granted: 1904-03-03
Abstract: 10,283. Taylor, J. May G. Sprinklers, automatic. -Relates to dry pipe valves, in which the valve is moved into a side chamber when the pressure on the distributing side falls sufficiently. Fig. 1 shows a circular sliding valve B, Figs. 2 and 9 single flat sliding valves, and Figs. 8 and 10 double flat sliding valves. When the pressure on the air side falls, the flexible diaphragm J by its movement frees the valve B, which is then moved into the chamber F, by a spring, by its own weight, or by the pressure of the water in the main K upon the piston G. The valve B is kept against its fixed seat C, by the movable seating I, Figs. 1 and 2, or by a forked wedge P, Figs. 8 and 9, or by the lever S bearing against the studs k, Fig. 10.
Patent GB-190312663-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Bottles and other Vessels and in Stoppers therefor.
Inventor: BIRD FREDERICK AUGUSTUS
Filed: 1903-06-05
Granted: 1904-02-04
Abstract: 12,663. Bird, F. A. June 5. Stoppers.-A bayonet-joint stopper, for bottles, jars, and other vessels, as shown in Figs. 2 and 3, consists of a sheet-metal cap h, which is provided with internal projections g to engage under locking-lugs e<1>, e', formed on the neck of the bottle. The lugs are formed helically on the underside, to give the tightening action. A sealing-washer m is fixed in the cap, the crown n of which is dented, thereby forming a plug-like centre m<1> which is forced on to the conical mouth of the bottle. An enlargement or collar j, below the lugs e<1>, e<2>, forms a bearing or support for the lower end of the cap. Below this, a conoidal shoulder or abutment k is provided as a seat for the nozzle cap of the filliogmachine. The outer edge of the crown of the cap is provided with projections or studs to facilitate gripping when applying or removing the stopper.
Patent GB-190315658-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Motor Road Vehicles.
Filed: 1903-07-15
Granted: 1904-06-09
Abstract: 15,658. Abingdon Works Co., and Hulse, F. July 15. Motor road vehicles.-The driving-axles, more especially of motor tricycles and similar light vehicles, are constructed of an inner undivided shaft, upon which are supported revolving tubular shafts, to which the wheels are attached and which are driven through the usual differential balance gear. The differential-gear centre is driven by a motor belt-pulley with or without the interposition of spur or other gearing. In the form shown in Fig. 1, the spur-wheels b<1>, b', formed on the ends of the tubular shafts B', B<2>, engage with the pinions d<1>, d<2> of the differential-gear centre D, which rotates with the motor belt pulley D<1>, to which it is attached. A clutch chain-wheel E is also fixed to the gear centre to facilitate starting, and a brake G is provided to act near the circumference of the belt pulley. In the form shown in Fig. 2, an intermediate set of spur-wheels D<3>, j<1>, j<2>, D<4> connects the pulley D<1> with the gear centre D, the spindle J being mounted upon the gear case K', K<3> by means of ball bearings. The portion K<1> of the gear case is fixed whilst the portion K<2>, K<3> can either be held fixed by the brake L or left free to rotate upon the outer casing F<2> of the axle. By these means, the engine can be started without causing any movement of the vehicle and the clutch chain-wheel E used in the former case can thus be dispensed with. A brake G is provided acting upon a drum D' attached to the wheel D<1>. In another form, the well-known bevel-wheel type of differential gearing is employed. In all three forms, the differential-gear centre may be fixed to the continuous axle A, which, in that case, would rotate with it.
Patent GB-190317330-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Tool for use in Gauging and Marking off Carpenters Work and for other like purposes.
Inventor: HAMPTON THOMAS VOLNEY
Filed: 1903-08-10
Granted: 1903-10-08
Abstract: 17,330. Hampton, T. V. Aug. 9, A.D. 1902, [date applied for under Patents Act, A.D. 1901]. Calliper and like gauges.-A tool for use in measuring for, and marking-off, timber or spouting, comprises four bevel squares A, arranged in pairs at the ends of adjustable or extensible rods D, with the stocks of each pair hinged together. The stocks are fastened in any position to which they are adjusted by means of a plate C, pivoted at one end to the inner end of one of the stocks, and provided at the opposite end with a curved slot to receive a thumb-screw, which passes into the other stock. The outer ends of the rods D are tapered as shown at D' to engage staples or clips D<2> on the stocks, and one of the rods carries a loop E through which the other rod passes. In operation, the rods D are first adjusted to the distance between any two points it is desired to connect either by timber or spouting. The blades of the bevels are then adjusted to the angle to which the ends of the timber &c. have to be cut, after which the tool is removed and the exact lines marked on the timber &c.
Patent GB-190323396-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Carburetter with Continuous Action.
Inventor: SCHWARZHAUPT ALBRECHT
Filed: 1903-10-28
Granted: 1904-09-01
Abstract: 23,396. Schwarzhaupt, A. Oct. 28. Carburetting.-A carburetter for carburetting air or other gases consists of a flat coil and having an inlet pipe 2 and a delivery pipe 3. The volatile hydrocarbon is fed from one or more ordinary casks 9 which are connected to a chamber 6 by pipes, such as 8. A chain of buckets 5, revolving in the chamber 6, delivers the liquid to a vessel 4 communicating with the coil 1 in which it comes into contact with the current of air or gas entering by the pipe 2. Pressure-compensating pipes 7 may be used, or the casks may be vented by means of a small orifice. A siphon may be arranged between the casks 9 and the chamber 6 to prevent communication between the gases in the coil 1 and in the upper part of the casks 9. The coil 1 may be immersed in a water bath to prevent cooling due to evaporation.
Patent GB-190324694-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Rolling Mills for Removing Stones, or the like from Clay, Lime or similar Material
Inventor: BETSHOLTZ CONRAD
Filed: 1903-11-13
Granted: 1904-11-12
Abstract: 24,694. Betsholtz, C. Nov. 17, A.D. 1902, [date applied for under Patents Act, A.D. 1901]. Separating stones from clay, lime, &c., in a roller mill. A smooth roller a is rotated by gear-wheels g, h, i, k, at a different speed to that of the other roller b, the surface of which is provided with a helical projection c, or a helical groove for separating stones during grinding by passing them into a receptacle d at the side of the apparatus.
Patent GB-190325149-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Photo-stereoscopic Apparatus
Inventor: TOURNIER JULES SENEQUE AUGUSTE
Filed: 1903-11-18
Granted: 1904-11-17
Abstract: 25,149. Tournier, J. S. A. Nov. 19, A.D. 1902, [date applied for under Patents Act, A.D. 1901]. Cameras; lenses and lens fittings.- A stereoscopic camera, in which lateral inversion of the images is produced by reflecting prisms or mirrors, is shown in section in Fig. 3. The rays from the object entering the lenses a are reflected by the prisms b on to the sensitive film c bent round the guide-rollers f. In another form, Fig. 4, there are two reflecting prisms b, b<1> behind each lens a, and the rays of light cross before falling on the sensitive film c. Owing to the images on the film c being laterally inverted, the positives can be printed direct from the negatives. The apparatus, Fig. 4, is fitted with a bellows so that it can be packed into a small volume.
Patent GB-190325241-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Corsets.
Inventor: SCHOTTLANDER THEODOR
Filed: 1903-11-19
Granted: 1904-01-14
Abstract: 25,241. Schottlander, T. Nov. 19. Corsets.-To prevent a corset from stretching along the lower edge, each front section is reinforced by a vertical strip 1, Fig. 1, stitched to the face of the corset at the front e d g e near the busk, and having a laterallyextending portion 2 integral with it and extending along the lower part of the corset to points near the hip sections.
Patent GB-190401943-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Maps.
Inventor: GRINTEN ALPHONS VAN DER
Filed: 1904-01-26
Granted: 1904-03-17
Abstract: 1943. Grinten, A. van der. Jan. 26. Maps.-Relates to a method of showing the whole surface of the earth upon a single plane bounded by a circle. The meridians and parallels consist of circular arcs except the equator and the meridian at right-angles to it through the centre of the map, so that the exaggeration of area incidental to Mercator's projection is largely avoided. The equator A A<1> is marked off to represent 360‹ of longitude, and the meridian N 0 S is marked off to represent 180‹ as usual. The meridians N R S consist of circular arcs passing through the poles N, S, and the various points of division of the equator. To draw, say, the 60‹ parallel of latitude, the line C C' is drawn through B, which represents the 60th division on the meridian N, 0. C and A<1> are joined, and where C A' cuts the meridian is a point on the desired parallel. N and A are joined, and the point E of intersection between N A and C C' is joined to A<1>. From the point F, where E A<1> cuts N 0, F G is drawn parallel to A A<1>, the point G on the circle N A 3 being another point on the parallel. A circular are through G having its centre on 0 N produced, gives the desired parallel. When the parallels and meridians are drawn, the map is drawn as usual.
Patent GB-190404832-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Furnace Fire Bars for Steam Boilers.
Inventor: SCOTT ALEXANDER ARCHIBALD
Filed: 1904-02-27
Granted: 1905-01-05
Abstract: 4832. Scott, A. A. Feb. 27. Firebars and grates.-The firebars of steamgenerator furnaces are formed with side projections as shown in Fig. 1. They are mounted and linked in sets, with means for giving simultaneously to each bar of a set a partial rotation which breaks up the clinkers and drops the refuse into the ashpit. Each bar A has a dovetailed slot a<2> in one end, which fits a corresponding projection e on a specially-shaped piece E. The pieces E have round shanks fitting a row of holes b in the bearer-plate B. Their ends are bent over and forked to take a long lever F, which has a pin f, movable by a lever G, which, in turn, is actuated by the spindle g, projecting from the front of the furnace. The rear ends of the bars are pivoted in holes in the middle bearer-plate C. The rear set of bars is mounted in the same way, between the middle and rear bearer-plates. The spindle for turning is lengthened so that its end J appears in front of the furnace.
Patent GB-190406069-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Lancashire and the like Steam Boilers.
Inventor: TINKER JOHN JOSEPH
Filed: 1904-03-12
Granted: 1904-06-23
Abstract: 6069. Tinker, J. J. March 12. Steam - generator furnace flues.-Consists in forming the flues of Cornish, Lancashire, and similar boilers of a series of parallel rings which are successively reduced in diameter from the front end to the back end of the boiler. By this arrangement, the flue-rings c, Fig. 1, relieve the strain at the front end b of the boiler, afford better access to the water spaces, and assist in circulating the products of combustion.
Patent GB-190412849-A (GB)
Title: Improvements connected with Ventilators.
Inventor: NESBIT DAVID MEIN
Filed: 1904-06-07
Granted: 1905-06-01
Abstract: 12,849. Nesbit, D. M. June 7. Ventilators; gratings; louvred apparatus; air, heating.-An air duct a through the wall of a building is provided with an external grating k, louvred apparatus c, and a grating b, below which is a removable panel d to facilitate cleaning. The panel is retained in position by lugs g and a catch i, and may have a pan attached to collect dust. A radiator m may be mounted in front of the grating on brackets l, and may be fitted with a baffle plate n, Figs. 1 and 3, secured by rods p, and clamping- plates o. This baffle-plate prevents "short- "circuiting" of the cold air through the radiator.
Patent GB-190416225-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Railway Waggons and like Vehicles.
Inventor: HANCOX EDWIN
Filed: 1904-07-22
Granted: 1905-05-25
Abstract: 16,225. Hancox, E. July 22. Wagons; bodies; doors, wagon.-Railway wagons and like vehicles are constructed of steel or iron plates b, Fig. 1, formed with thickened or flanged edges. The various plates are connected together by grooved bars B, C, D, E, the edges of the grooves being pressed over the thickened edges of the plates. The grooved bars E, C have also projections d, which support a sliding bottom door. The side-plates are joined by bars A, Fig. 7, and the wagon may be made with side doors K. Fig. 9 shows a modification of the shape of the grooved bars connecting the sides of the wagon to the base. The same method of construction may be applied also to covered vans and carriages.
Patent GB-190417318-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Manufacture of Sulphine Colours.
Inventor: RANSFORD ROBERT BOLTON
Filed: 1904-08-08
Granted: 1905-06-08
Abstract: 17,318. Ransford, R. B., [Cassella & Co., L.]. Aug. 8. Dyes, artificial. -The blue dye-stuffs obtained by heating p-p<1>-dioxydiphenylamine and analogous bodies with polysulphides, are oxidized in alkaline solution by means of peroxides, or electrolytic oxygen, ferricyanides, hypochlorites, or the like. The indophenols obtained by oxidizing p-amidophenol, amidocresol (OH : CH3: NH2 # 1 : 2 : 4), or p-amido-o-chlorpbenol and phenol, o- or m-cresol, xylenol (CH3 : CH3 : OH = 1 : 4 : 2); or the corresponding diphenylamine derivatives or their chloro derivatives, may be use to form the primary sulphuretted dyes.
Patent GB-190417719-A (GB)
Title: A Rate of Change of Range and Deflection Finder to Facilitate the Accurate Shooting of Guns.
Inventor: DUMARESQ JOHN SAUMAREZ
Filed: 1904-08-15
Granted: 1905-07-13
Abstract: 17,719. Dumaresq, J. S. Aug. 15. Calculating - apparatus.-An instrument for giving rapidly the rate of change of range and the deflection, to enable the line of sight of a gun or battery of guns to be kept in proper position, is shown in plan in Fig. 1 and in part sectional elevation in Fig. 2. A base plate or ring a carries a bar c, secured at its ends to pillars a<2> and kept parallel with the keel of the ship on which it is employed. The ring is graduated as shown, and has a projecting flange a<1> on which rests a graduated disc o which is rotated, by means of studs b<2>, until a zero arrow on its surface points to the ship to be fired at. The disc b may be held down on the flange a' by plates b<1> provided at intervals. The rate of change of range (or the elevation), and the relative velocity in a direction a rightangles to the line joining the two ships (or the "deflection") are indicated on the graduated disc b by the pointed end of a model ship secured to a scale f. This scale is adjusted in a pivoted block e to the speed of the vessel fired at, and is placed parallel with its direction of motion. The block e is pivoted to a sliding block d which is adjusted to the speed of the vessel, on which the instrument is used, on a scale on the after end of the bar c. The base-ring a may have three points a to rest on a table, a screw b<3> being used to fix the instrument on a turret or gun platform.
Patent GB-190420243-A (GB)
Title: Loose Book-binder
Inventor: SCHMIDT EMIL
Filed: 1904-09-20
Granted: 1904-11-17
Abstract: 20,243. Schmidt, E. Sept. 20. Bookbinding.-A temporary binder for school books, exercise copies, and the like is made of leather or the like with a grooved back b to form a hinge. The Figure shows a view of the inner side of the binder. Portions c of the leather are stamped out to allow the insertion of tags, flaps, or bands on the back of the book into pockets d on the outside of the binder.