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Patent GB-190311529-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Rheostats
Filed: 1903-05-20
Granted: 1904-05-20
Abstract: 11.529. Lake, H. H., [General Incandescent Arc Light Co.]. May 20. Drawings to Specification. Insulation.-A rheostat consists of resistances placed in grooves in an insulating-disc, which also carries contact-plates. The disc may be made of glass, lava, porcelain, slate, or soapstone. which may be readily worked and has considerable heat capacity. It is provided with a number of equidistant narrow radial grooves, intersecting two concentric circular grooves, in one face. After the resistance is placed in the grooves, these may be filled up with cement, enamel, sand, or other material, which may be retained by a cover-plate.
Patent GB-190316428-A (GB)
Title: Device for Preventing the Refilling of Bottles.
Inventor: DUPUY CAMILLE
Filed: 1903-07-25
Granted: 1904-06-02
Abstract: 16,428. Dupuy, C. July 25. Stoppers; refilling, preventing. - A device for preventing the refilling of bottles consists of a cylinder 1, Fig. 4, of elastic material closed top and bottom by perforated plates 3, 5 secured by a central rod 7, which also supports on a collar 8 an interior perforated partition 10. The lower plate 5 and interior partition 10 are each fitted with valves 9, 12, respectively, which slide on the rod 7 in opening and closing. The device fits tightly in the lower part of the bottle neck 2, the valves allowing the liquid to pass out through the apertures in the plates, and preventing the injection of any liquid into the bottle.
Patent GB-190317581-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Bread Slicing Machines.
Filed: 1903-08-13
Granted: 1904-06-09
Abstract: 17,581. Maatschappij Tot Vervaardiging van Snijmachines Volgens "van Berkel's Patent" en van Andere Werktuigen, and Berkel, W. A. van. Aug. 13. Sharpening.-In a bread-slicing machine, in which a disc knife 1 has a combined rotary and up-and-down motion, the knife is sharpened by revolving it between hardened steel pins 18, mounted on springs 19 and adjusted by screws 20. The pins are of rectangular cross-section, and, by withdrawing them from their seats by the knob 25, can be turned to expose fresh surfaces to the knife.
Patent GB-190321606-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and connected with Rubber Tyred Wheels.
Inventor: GARE THOMAS
Filed: 1903-10-08
Granted: 1904-10-06
Abstract: 21,606. Gare, T. Oct. 8. Tyres, elastic other than pneumatic.-Solid rubber tyres are formed with flanges c, which are strengthened by means of canvas or other material and are adapted to engage a packing or core a of wood or other light and inextensible material. The flanges of the tyre fit against the flanges of the ordinary rim d ; or the inner part of the tyre is made tubular, as shown in Fig. 4, to receive the core a. The ends of the core, which may be strengthened by metal casings, are mortised together, and the core is secured to the rim by bolts or screws, Fig. 3, passed from outside the tyre, or from the inside of the rim as shown. The core may be formed from an old or worn tyre which is strengthened by means of canvas or other material. In any case the tyre and core are cemented or otherwise secured together. The tyre b may be formed with an annular projection to engage a similar groove in the core.
Patent GB-190323043-A (GB)
Title: Improvements connected with Magnetic Compasses.
Inventor: WHYTE WILLIAM DAVID
Filed: 1903-10-24
Granted: 1903-11-26
Abstract: 23,043. Whyte, W. D. Oct. 24. Compasses, magnetic.-The bowl of a compass has a number of holes in the lower part, which are glazed if the bowl contains oil, as shown at f, but may be unglazed if the bowl be weighted to keep it vertical. Light from an electric lamp or lamps i, Fig. 1, in the binnacle, or acetylene or oil lamps j, Fig. 4, outside, shines through the holes h on the underside of the compass card e through the glass partition c. A flexible screen o of black cloth or other suitable material may be fastened, allowing sufficient play for the bowl, to the binnacle and the bowl, with the object of excluding light from the lamp passing between the bowl and the binnacle. A card l, Fig. 2, may be placed loosely on the compass glass, leaving open to the eye of the man at the wheel only the " lubber line " and adjacent parts of the compass.
Patent GB-190323868-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Railway Signals.
Inventor: LANE GEORGE MUNROE
Filed: 1903-11-03
Granted: 1904-02-18
Abstract: 23,868. Lane, G. M., Smock, G., and Crowell, B. Nov. 3. Signals on engines; stopping engines and trains.- The danger signal on the engine is given when two swinging contacts 5 make contact with two track contacts 15 so completing a track circuit which is further made or broken by a semaphore signal near the track. A series of three pairs of contacts are arranged on the track, and the electrically-controlled release mechanism 40 having three notches 42 is included in the signal circuit. After the third release of the catch 39, the arm 41 connects the contacts 36, 37, the circuit 34 is completed, and the catch 31 released from the weighted lever 28. The brake lever 26 is then pulled over and the brakes are applied. The hanging contacts 5 are free to yield in either direction.
Patent GB-190324724-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Rock Drilling Machines.
Filed: 1903-11-13
Granted: 1904-09-08
Abstract: 24,724. Abel, C. D., [Siemens & Halske Akt.-Ges.]. Nov. 13. Rock drills.-Electric percussive rock drills are kept cool by a wetted mantle or jacket of porous material. In the preferable construction, the casing of the machine is enclosed from end to end by the porous jacket, but in existing machines, which have projecting parts on the casing, the free surface is covered with a strip of porous material perforated along its edges and secured by wire. Fig. 8 shows one form of drill in which the end covers r and their connections are arranged so as to leave the casing a free for envelopment by a jacket b, the rods &c. i, which tie the end covers together, serving as the guides for the feed-slide.
Patent GB-190325707-A (GB)
Title: Improved Means for Cooling the Cylinders of Internal Combustion Engines,
Inventor: BRADBURN WILLIAM HOWARD
Filed: 1903-11-25
Granted: 1904-11-03
Abstract: 25,707. Bradburn, W. H. Nov. 25. Pistons.-The pistons of internalcombustion engines are arranged as a shown in Fig. 1, oil for lubricating purposes being supplied to the recess a through the pipe g.
Patent GB-190326205-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or applicable to Army Water Carts
Inventor: BROWNLOW RICHARD SYDNEY
Filed: 1903-12-01
Granted: 1904-10-06
Abstract: 26,205. Brownlow, R S. Dec. 1. Carts with filtering-apparatus.-In order that the water carried by an army water cart may be filtered before delivery for use, filtering-apparatus and a force pump or pumps, preferably constructed as described in Specifications Nos. 22,897 and 24,380, A.D. 1901, are attached thereto. The pumps may lift or force water from a river or other source into a tank a, and thence into the filtering-chambers e, or water drawn from the river may be clarified or sterilized and forced directly through swan necks m into the soldiers' water-bottles. To deliver pure water into the tank, the water sucked up through pipes k<x> and forced through the filters is conveyed by the swan necks through small holes into the tank, valves g<x> and the tank outlets at the threeway cocks k being closed. To force the river water direct into the tank, valves g are closed and valves g<x> opened, so that the water passes by pipes l to the tank. By disconnecting the swan necks and turning them round to the back of the cart, the water may be forced through the filter and discharged through the swan necks. As shown in Fig. 4, the filters preferably comprise perforated tubes t surrounded by woven bags u. A tube w of porcelain or like material may be used in the inner chamber of each filter, or the chamber may be filled with charcoal. Each porcelain tube may be strengthened by a perforated metal core, while a projecting pin at the bottom fitting into a corresponding groove, holds the tube in position. A filter, fitted with sponges adapted to be compressed by a plunger, may be used as a preliminary strainer. If only half the set of filters are required, the supply to either side may be cut off by a valve p.
Patent GB-190400615-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Moulding-Apparatus and Processes for Reproducing Statuary and other Objects.
Inventor: SPENCER JESSE FOULKE
Filed: 1904-01-09
Granted: 1904-05-12
Abstract: 615. Spencer, J. F. Jan. 9. Moulding. - Works of art and other intricate patterns are reproduced by covering them with plastic or sheet caoutchouc or the like, or rubber fabric, which is then vulcanized while still on the pattern, and is nfterwards surrounded by a plaster - of - Paris casing made in two or more parts. The elastic coating is then removed from the pattern, and reformed as a lining for the casing or mould, as shown in Fig. 8, for casting wax, soft metal, or other fusible substance, the reproduction so obtained being covered with material having a higher fusing-point, and the wax &c. melted out from the mould. The coating B is made in separable pieces for undercut and recessed parts, and is formed with a bead c on each dividing- edge. For hollow castings, a core C with a metal stem may be supported as shown. One or more pouring-heads B' may be provided. For hollow articles, the interior may be used as a mould to produce a core.
Patent GB-190412983-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Motor Carriages or Waggons Operated by Petrol Motors, and especially adapted for Agricultural Purposes, but, which can also be used for Driving Machinery of all kinds, Hauling Weights, and the like.
Inventor: CONEY JOSEPH
Filed: 1904-06-08
Granted: 1905-06-01
Abstract: 12,983. Coney, J. June 8. Portable engines with hoisting-gear.-Motor road vehicles, driven by petrol, are constructed with a drum 3 on an intermediate shaft situated between the engine shaft and the driving-axle. This drum can be used for hauling or winding.
Patent GB-190415743-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to a Lubricating Apparatus.
Inventor: HEYS WILLIAM GEORGE
Filed: 1904-07-15
Granted: 1904-09-22
Abstract: 15,743. Heys, W. G., [Hewitt, E. R., and Hewitt, P. C.]. July 15. Lubricators, especially applicable to internalcombustion and other engines for use on motor road vehicles. The crank 2, Fig. 1, and connecting- rod, driven from the cylinder 1, are enclosed in a casing 4 which forms an oil-bath, as the surplus oil runs from the lubricated parts down the tubes 12. Oil is fed from the tank 21 to the opening 23, Fig. 3, in the vertical plate 17. Pipes 8, 9, 10, 11 lead the oil from the outlets 13, 14, 15, 16 to the bearings 5 of the shaft 2, to the shaft 7, driven from the shaft 2, and to the cylinder 1. Toothed wheels 26, 27, 28, 29, 30 feed the oil in the recesses in the plate 17 in which they work, and towards the outlets. The lower wheels carry gearing-wheels on their axles, recessed in the plate 18, the axle on the wheel 26 preferably carrying the smallest gear wheel, and also carrying a wormwheel 80, enclosed in the casing 42, gearing with a worm 40 on the shaft 7.
Patent GB-190418289-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Fastening and the Closing of the Ends of Tubes for Water Tube Boilers.
Inventor: HELLNER KARL
Filed: 1904-08-23
Granted: 1904-12-22
Abstract: 18,289. Hellner, K. May 21, [date applied for under Patents Act, A.D. 1901]. Water-tube boilers; tubes, water.-Relates to means for fastening and closing the ends of water tubes in such a way that they may be easily withdrawn. The end of the tube a is conically shaped, and is forced into a correspondingly-shaped opening in the plate e of the water chamber by a nut engaging with the cylinder h. The cylinder is inserted into the tube a while the latter is hot, and is secured therein by the collars shown. The end of the circulation tube b is pressed or screwed into a conical flange k, which is placed in, and attached to, the partition d of the water chamber. The ends of the tubes are accessible through an opening in the front wall of the chamber. The opening has a conical cover n, which is secured by a clamp and nut in the usual manner. In a modification, Fig. 5, the cylinder is extended through the partition d, and is provided at its end with lugs h<2> engaging with the arms of the clamp o<1>. Apertures h<3> are formed in the cylinder. The front end of the circulation tube b<1> is made funnel-shaped, and its other end is formed with " yielding fingers " b<2>. The end of the tube a<1> is closed by a cover r, which is secured by the nut and clamp shown. The arms of the clamp enter openings in the sleeve q, which is fixed in the same manner as the cylinder h.
Patent GB-190422176-A (GB)
Inventor: AMANS PAUL
Filed: 1904-10-14
Granted: 1905-08-24
Abstract: 22,176. Amans, P. Oct. 14. Beads, threading.-The beads are scooped out from an angular receptacle P, Fig. 1, by cups E on a rotating band B, stray ones being brushed back by a rotating brush F mounted over a guard-plate K. The beads are shot into a hopper T and spread out on an endless carrier band A by the elongated mouth of the hopper. Needles y are arranged parallel so that their points face the beads, which are thus threaded up on them. In order to remove from the points beads too small to pass over the needles, the latter are lifted bodily from the band as described in Specification No. 16,736, A.D. 1902. A box n, Fig. 3, is then slid along and the needles y brought down on to the pad f and their points brushed, partly by a fixed rotating brush b below, and a rotating brush r mounted on a pivoted sector e above. A roller c also mounted on the sector keeps the needles down to the pad.
Patent GB-190423267-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Lock Fastening
Inventor: JONGEBLOED WENZESLAUS
Filed: 1904-10-28
Granted: 1904-12-15
Abstract: 23,267. Jongebloed, W. Oct. 28. Handcuffs, fetters and the like; padlocks. - A lock fastening for use as a pair of handcuffs, or for securing bicycles or other articles, consists of an endless chain 1, on which are threaded one or more locks, which, when locked, can only move towards one end of the chain loop. Figs. 3 and 5 show the lock with parts of the case removed. On the inside of the case 3 and cover 4 of the lock are formed ribs 5, against which the chain is pressed by slotted pawls 6, acted on by a spring 8. To unlock the chain, a key is inserted through a hole in the cover, its end taking into the hole 10, and on being turned lifts one of the pawls 6, allowing the chain at that end of the lock to slide in either direction. The holes 9 in the case through which the chain passes are shaped to ensure sure guidance to the chain.
Patent GB-190427191-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Glass Tiles, Slabs or the like.
Filed: 1904-12-13
Granted: 1905-10-12
Abstract: 27,191. Maw & Co., and Thompson, C. H. Dec. 13. Facing-tiles, slabs, glass. Relates to a method of fixing glass tiles, slabs, &c. to walls. The tiles are backed with a silico-fluoride insoluble after dehydration, in which are embedded keying-pieces. Silico-fluoride of "lime, aluminium and sodium " is preferably employed, and a composition described consists of 2 parts each of cryolite and potters' whiting (calcined dolomite), 1 each of sodium fluoride and kaolin, and 6 of liquid sodium silicate. Bitstone (granulated silex) and glass or earthenware chips are sprinkled on the backing, which is then dried, artificial heat being used if desired. After the application of cement, the tiles are fixed in place in the ordinary way.
Patent GB-190501036-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in connection with Floor or Standard Lamps or Flower Stands.
Inventor: SOUTHGATE ARTHUR WOODHOUSE
Filed: 1905-01-19
Granted: 1905-11-09
Abstract: 1036. Southgate, A. W., and Southgate, F., [trading as Southgate & Co.]. Jan. 19. Tripod stands.-A lamp pedestal or flower stand is made with legs B capable of folding up against the central standard A. The top of each leg B is hinged to a collar D, sliding on the central standard A, and fixed by a set-screw. The bottom of each leg is connected to a fixed boss E at the bottom of the standard A by hinged arms G. The legs are folded into the side of the standard by raising the collar D. In a modification, the legs B are hinged to the middle of the arms B', Fig. 9, which in this case form the feet. In a modified method of fixing the sliding collar D, a screwed flange L, Fig. 9, is formed on the central standard and the collar D is secured thereon by a ring nut L'. In a modification giving additional security in the extended position, each stretching-arm G, Fig. 6, has an extension G<3> at its inner end. A washer K bears against this extension and prevents the arm from being raised.
Patent GB-190505264-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Machines for Making Cardboard Boxes.
Inventor: JAGENBERG EMIL
Filed: 1905-03-13
Granted: 1906-03-13
Abstract: 5264. Jagenberg, E. March 13. Box-making machines.- Scored cardboard blanks are fed to folding-devices, which turn over and fold together their previously pasted edges, which are then pressed between rollers. The blank is laid on an indiarubber feeding-band g, Figs. 1 and 4, by the movement of which it is brought under a thin bar i, adjustably arranged on a shaft s, which is pressed by a spring on to the band and carries rollers projecting slightly below its lower surface. The edges of the blank are then folded over the bar i by the helically-curved folders k, and are pressed together by being fed between rollers d, d<1>, the upper series of which are mounted in a pivoted frame. A roller h on an arm p adjustable on the shaft o is also caused by means of a spring to press the pasted edges together. The fixed folders k may be replaced by suitably - shaped folding- rollers k, as shown in Fig. 7. [Reference has been directed under Patents Act, 1902, to Specification No. 4404, A.D. 1901.]
Patent GB-190506247-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Mechanical Milking Apparatus.
Inventor: BISHOP FREDERICK WILLIAM
Filed: 1905-03-24
Granted: 1906-03-01
Abstract: 6247. Bishop, F. W. March 24. Pulleys and driving- drums.-In a cow-milker provided with artificial hands, these are actuated by cords passing round pulleys 27. Each pulley has a recess 33 in which an arm 34 is pivoted and backed by springs 35, the cord being secured to the end of the arm.
Patent GB-190508206-A (GB)
Title: Process of and Apparatus for the Manufacture of Half-stuff from Peat.
Inventor: KIRNER ANTON
Filed: 1905-04-17
Granted: 1905-12-21
Abstract: 8206. Kirner, A. April 17. Roller mills for grinding wet peat have scrapers v as shown, for removing the peat, and channels w for the expressed water. The rollers may be shifted axially during rotation by cam or other mechanism.
Patent GB-190508867-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Automatic Closing of Taps and the like in connection with Gas Brackets
Inventor: BIRCH WILLIAM
Filed: 1905-04-27
Granted: 1905-06-01
Abstract: 8867. Birch, W. April 27. Valves controlled from a distance.-At the rear of a tap a is a bellows b which is raised by the gas pressure, and in this position by means of a lever e holds the tap a open. If the main gas valve is closed, the bellows collapses, the lever e releases the lever g which under the action of a weight i rotates and closes the tap a.
Patent GB-190511682-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Facings of Cement Blocks or the like.
Inventor: GLOSSOP GEORGE
Filed: 1905-06-03
Granted: 1906-02-01
Abstract: 11,682. Glossop. G., Earnshaw, T., and Clough, F. J. June 3. Building, paving, and flooring blocks. - Faced cement blocks, flags, &c. for paving, flooring, kerbs, steps, docks, &c. comprise a metal plate B, provided with bosses C from which project hooked or curved rods or wires C', binding the plate to the cement A. The plate B may be flanged at the edges, and made curved or of any other desired shape.
Patent GB-190519109-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Centrifugal Separating Apparatus.
Filed: 1905-09-21
Granted: 1906-03-22
Abstract: 19,109. Aktiebolaget Separator, and Ericsson, A. J. Sept. 21. Hydro-extractors &c.-In a centrifugal machine, which is fitted with rotary scrapers i for conveying the solids deposited on the walls of the drum to the discharge apertures near the centre, additional scrapers k are now secured to a cross-piece or disk d mounted on the shaft c by which the scrapers i are rotated. A spur-wheel e secured to the cross-piece gears into wheels g attached to the scrapers i, which rotate in recesses in the bottom of the drum.
Patent GB-190519559-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Combination Bedsteads, Couches and the like.
Inventor: FROEHLICH DAVID
Filed: 1905-09-27
Granted: 1906-07-19
Abstract: 19,559. Froehlich, D. Jan. 30, [date applied for under Patents Act, 1901]. Bedsteads, couches, &c.-A bedstead, couch, or the like comprises a main frame a', a<3>, a', to which is pivoted at c<5> a supplemental bedstead or crib frame c, folding within the main frame, the top b being hinged at a<6> for the purpose. The two frames are provided with spring surfaces b<5>, c<7> and castors, and the opposite ends of each frame are connected by rods b<4>, c<3>, c<6>. The interior may be used as a receptacle for bedding or other articles, and railings may be provided round the top of the frames.
Patent GB-190520704-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Apparatus for Irrigating Cavities and Passages of the Human Body
Inventor: LOEWY ROBERT
Filed: 1905-10-12
Granted: 1905-12-21
Abstract: 20,704. Loewy, R. Oct. 12, 1904, [date applied for under Patents Act, 1901]. Dilators; syringes. -A combined vaginal dilatoror speculum and syringe consists of a non - conducting casing embracing or made integral with part of the dilator a. One of the valves of the dilator is adjusted by means of the screw c and nut d. The instrument is provided with an outlet tube h and an inlet tube f, the latter being adapted to form a water-tight sliding contact with the aperture g. Both inlet and outlet tubes are provided with cocks.
Patent GB-190526796-A (GB)
Title: Improved Sample Bag and Displaying Sheet.
Inventor: BARTH ADOLF
Filed: 1905-12-22
Granted: 1906-05-31
Abstract: 26,796. Barth, A. Dec. 22. Paper and like bags.-A bag for containing a sample of barley, malt, meal, tea, coffee, spices, chemicals, &c. has a closing-flap b, Fig. 5, adapted to slip into the pouch d, and is rendered air-tight by means of strips g of rubber &c., which are pressed together by a spring clip h, Fig. 4. The turned-over edges c prevent loss of the contents when the flap b is used as a displaying sheet. The bag may be made of, or lined with, moisture-proof material, and may have gusseted sides to increase its capacity. The rubber strips g may be omitted, in which case the clip h, Fig. 5, is replaced by corner clips e, Fig. 1.
Patent GB-190602696-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Nest Egg.
Inventor: MEDD HENRY
Filed: 1906-02-03
Granted: 1906-10-04
Abstract: 2 6 9 6. Medd, H. Feb. 3. Drawings to Specification. Nest eggs.-A nest egg is hollow and contains a small ball which rattles when the egg is turned over. It may be made of any suitable material and the chamber may be cylindrical or constricted at the centre or of zigzag or other form.
Patent GB-190603179-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Taps for Wine Casks.
Inventor: KOEHLER HANS
Filed: 1906-02-09
Granted: 1906-09-13
Abstract: 3179. K÷hler, H. Feb. 9. Strainers for valves and cocks.-A tap for filtering wine from casks into bottles without allowing contact with air is fitted at the inner end with a semicylindrical copper shell c, which has perforated ends d, e, a lining f of wire-gauze, and a filling g of asbestos. The filter is provided with a lip h for easy withdrawal &c.