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Patent GB-190301398-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to the Ventilation of Refrigerator Cars and Buildings for Cold Storage.
Inventor: CLINTON THOMAS JEFFERSON
Filed: 1903-01-20
Granted: 1903-06-04
Abstract: 1398. Lake, H. H., [Clinton, T. J.]. Jan. 20. Ventilating; carts and wagons; vans.-Relates to ventilating the refrigerating-chambers of buildings or vehicles employed for cold storage purposes, and is shown in section applied to a vehicle. The chamber has hollow walls lined with non-conducting material J, and is divided into a lower storage compartment and an upper ice compartment by a horizontal partition B formed of a rack supported from the roof by hangers E and cross-beams D, drip pans C being arranged under the rack. The ice compartment may be separated from the sides of the vehicle by racks L, and may be subdivided by transverse racks. Air enters through holes N, 0 arranged in a staggered manner in the outer and inner walls of the sides of the vehicle, and, after passing through the rack L, over the ice, and back through the rack L, enters the storage compartment through a passage P. It finally leaves the storage compartment through a passage Q, and passes between the roof of the vehicle and the topboard C of the ice compartment to the exit R, which is higher than the holes N. The icecompartment is entered through manholes H.
Patent GB-190305810-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Automatic Seat for Tram Cars and other Vehicles.
Inventor: THOMSON WALTER
Filed: 1903-03-13
Granted: 1904-01-14
Abstract: 5810. Thomson, W. March 13. Seats.-The outside seats d of tramcars and other vehicles are hinged to cross-pieces b on the standards c, and are pressed up by spring levers n pivoted at n' in casings o. In a modification, the upturned noses of the levers n bear upon the undersides of the flaps d, and may be fitted with the antifriction rollers q, or may be lined with sheet metal. When the passengers rise, the flaps d are lifted by the spring levers n, and are housed in the framework of the backs e of the seat. The flaps d are fitted with handles p to enable them to be pulled forwards and turned down. In a modifica. tion described in the Provisional Specification, the seats are lifted by frames hinged near the feet of the standards and raised by coiled springs on cross-bars connecting the sides of the framing.
Patent GB-190306084-A (GB)
Title: Improved Check-valve for Cartridges of Compressed Fluid Specially Applicable to Fire Extinguishing Apparatus.
Inventor: CAILLE CHARLES
Filed: 1903-03-16
Granted: 1903-05-21
Abstract: 6084. Caille, C. March 16. Lift valves.-Relates to valves for cylinders of compressed gas, and is shown as applied to a fire-extinguishing apparatus. The valve a consists of a screw which is provided with four longitudinal channels 2, so that a slight lift of the valve from its seat allows gas to pass from the cylinder c through the channels 2, recesses e, and annular passage f to a cylinder g containing the liquid to be saturated or compressed. The valve a is turned by a box spanner h, which, to prevent accidental movement of the valve, is normally supported in the upper part of the cap l, disengaged from the valve.
Patent GB-190306997-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Ladies' Skirts.
Inventor: WOODALL MARTHA KATE
Filed: 1903-03-26
Granted: 1903-04-30
Abstract: 6997. Woodall, M. K. March 26. Suspenders for articles of dress; dresses.-Relates to means for adjusting the length of dress skirts. A yoke b adapted to be worn around the waist is provided with an inner lining c, on which there are several horizontal rows of fastenings d, with any of which the skirt a can be engaged.
Patent GB-190309448-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Spoons.
Inventor: STANDAGE ALFRED WILLIAMS
Filed: 1903-04-27
Granted: 1904-03-10
Abstract: 9448. Standage, A. W. April 27. Spoons.-These are made with a raised part C at the back. In the case of oval-shaped spoons, the handle B is at right-angles to the long axis of the ellipse.
Patent GB-190310417-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Method of Drying Fish
Inventor: CABISSOL LOUIS JEAN MARIE
Filed: 1903-05-07
Granted: 1904-05-07
Abstract: 10,417. Cabissol, L. J. M. May 7. Drying fish.-Fish, such as cod, is dried by being placed in close proximity to any hygroscopic material. In one arrangement, the fish is packed in layers alternating with layers of hemp-waste matting, which, after being treated with a hygroscopic substance, such as marine salt, has been dried at a temperature of 140‹ C.
Patent GB-190313657-A (GB)
Title: Improved Method of and Means for Pulsating the Inflatable Teat Cups of Pneumatic Milking Apparatus.
Inventor: GILLIES ALEXANDER
Filed: 1903-06-18
Granted: 1903-07-23
Abstract: 13,657. Gillies, A. June 18. Cow - milkers. - Relates to a method of producing pulsations in the teat cups of pneumatic milking- apparatus without the use of a local pulsator. Atmospheric pressure is employed at the teat cup in conjunction with an intermittent suction between the flexible lining and rigid casing, and a continuous suction in the interior chamber and milk passage. The interior of the teat cup is in communication with a milk receiver connected to a main suction tube. The space 18 between the lining 9 and casing 17 is connected with an intermittent suction tube. Both these suction tubes communicate with the same vacuum " supply " pipe, but the suction in one of them is made intermittent by the alternate opening and closing of a valve. A spring-controlled airinlet valve 21 opens into the space 18. When the intermittent suction is applied, it closes the airinlet valve and draws back the lining 9, but, when it is cut off, the valve opens and the atmospheric pressure forces the lining inwards.
Patent GB-190315546-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Clay-ware, Stone-ware and similar Troughs, Channels, Conduits and the like
Inventor: STIFF CHARLES LESLIE
Filed: 1903-07-14
Granted: 1904-06-30
Abstract: 15,546. Stiff, C. L. July 14. Flooring-blocks.-Clay ware, stone-ware, concrete, or similar trough-shaped blocks, channels, conduits, or the like, especially those for bacteria or filter beds, or underdrains therefor, are constructed with recessed edges a, as shown in Figs. 2, 10, 11, and 12, to permit the lateral flow of the effluent or for admitting air beneath the blocks, the blocks being also formed with drainage apertures b and, in some cases, with end recesses. The trough-shaped blocks are formed by cutting pipe lengths longitudinally, preferably in a zig-zag manner. The blocks may have a strengthening crown ridge c and flanges d, as in Fig. -10.
Patent GB-190316651-A (GB)
Title: A Machine for Removing Metal Foil from the Necks of Champagne or other Bottles.
Inventor: BERLT CHARLES
Filed: 1903-07-29
Granted: 1904-02-18
Abstract: 16,651. Berlt, C. July 29. Bottles, cleaning.-Relates to a device for removing metal foil from champagne &c. bottles. An inflated or flexible tyre is fitted to a wheel F, made of wood, iron, steel, pulp, &c., and mounted in bearings &c. on a suitable framework A, the wheel being driven by a handle G, or by a treadle, or from a source of power. A cover of wire woven cloth, or iron, steel, &c. spikes fixed in rubber, leather, &c., is fastened over the tyre by glue or cement, or by stitching. The metal foil is stripped from the bottle by pressing it against the cover as the wheel F revolves. The latter may be a pneumatic cycle wheel.
Patent GB-190317780-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Manufacture Linoleum of Multiple Layers and Apparatus therefor.
Inventor: THOMPSON WILLIAM PHILLIPS
Filed: 1903-08-17
Granted: 1904-08-11
Abstract: 17,780. Thompson, W. P., [Bremer Linoleumwerke Delmenhorst]. Aug. 17. Coated fabrics.-In making linoleum and similar floor coverings by compressing layers of various coating-substances between rollers, the substances are led to the rollers in a loose condition. Fig. 2 shows a method of making the floor coverings in two layers. The substances for the separate layers are kept apart by a partition c until they reach the rollers a,b. The substance beneath the partition is supported by a fabric d, which passes with it between the rollers, or by a table extending to the rollers. The partition may be adjustable. Rakes may be moved to and fro in front of the rollers to distribute the substances uniformly. When the rollers a, b are arranged side by side, the partition c extends vertically above them, and the fabric d is not required.
Patent GB-190318165-A (GB)
Title: A Combined Machine for Printing and Embossing Cloth.
Inventor: DEAKIN EDWARD CARR
Filed: 1903-08-22
Granted: 1904-06-23
Abstract: 18,165. Deakin, E. C. Aug. 22. Printing fabries; embossing.-In a combined machine for printing and embossing cloth, during one passage through the machine, the web 11, after passing the printing-rollers 3, passes away from the impression cylinder 1, between a heated steel engraved embossing-roller 4, mounted adjustably in guides 7 on a frame 8 and caused by gearing 10 to run at the same peripheral speed as the cylinder 1, and a cotton or other suitable roller 5. In some cases the embossing may take place before, or between, the printing operations.
Patent GB-190327676-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Pipe Couplings; particularly applicable to Lead Pipes used in Plumbing.
Inventor: SMITH PAUL
Filed: 1903-12-17
Granted: 1904-10-13
Abstract: 27,676. Smith, P. Dec. 17. Spigot-and-socket joints; lead and like pipe joints; couplings, disconnectible; couplings with valves.- Relates to lead pipe disconnectible couplings in which soldered joints are dispensed with. Fig. 2 shows a section of the coupling, and Fig. 5 a modification. The coupling consists of a metal tubular portion A having a socket C into which the ends of the pipes B are inserted. The ends of the socket C are tapered, and the portions a<1> are screwed to receive the tightening-nuts D in order to contract them on to the pipes B. In a modification, the ends a' are dispensed with, and the coupling is provided with the split flanges E, E' which are recessed together at e and screwed at the top to receive the tightening-nut F. The coupling A may be provided with a central valve, or may consist of a three-way piece, or one pipe B may be replaced by a tap.
Patent GB-190400567-A (GB)
Title: A New Type of Fire-tube Boiler
Inventor: SCIALPI GIOVANNI
Filed: 1904-01-09
Granted: 1904-12-08
Abstract: 567. Scialpi, G. Jan. 9. Steam-generator furnaces; baffles.-The firebox is surrounded by a water space E, tapering upwards to a cylindrical crown, and continued beyond the bridge in a tubular ring T. Above this water space are disposed two columns of water vessels H traversed by smoke tubes and divided into two series by a baffle partition Q, and above these a steam and water vessel R. The vessel R is connected by circulation tubes C with the water space E and the tubular vessels H ; the tubes at the front connect the upper part of the vessel R with the upper parts of the vessels H and the water space E, and those at the back serve as return tubes connecting the bottoms. The gases from the furnace are forced by the baffle Q to pass through the tubes in the vessels H and heat the vessel R before escaping to the funnel. Two such boilers may be built together, having in common one water space and one smoke-box.
Patent GB-190404171-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Photographic Printing Apparatus.
Inventor: LUBOSHEY ELEA
Filed: 1904-02-19
Granted: 1904-12-22
Abstract: 4171. Luboshey, E. Feb. 19. Printing; shutters; roller slides; enlarging; cameras.- An apparatus for photographic printing is described, provided with means for giving artificial light, and means for moving the sensitized material. The apparatus is fitted with a shutter, and adaptations for enlarging and copying processes are described. The box a has a glass top b, with a hinged cover c capable of closing light-tight over the glass. At each side of the box two chambers d are provided for the burners, and a reflector h, which may be of opal glass, is placed at the bottom of the box a. In order to diffuse the light, a ground glass plate a may be arranged beneath the glass b. A shutter i is hinged, at its upper edge, to the back of the box, and is connected to the cover c by means of the slotted arm j and the pin l on the cover c. Two springs i<1> tend to hold the shutter in a horizontal position, which position is attained when the cover c is opened, and, when this cover is shut down, the shutter i is forced into a vertical position against the back. of the box. The sensitized paper is carried on the roller o<1>. passes under the cover c, and is received on the roller r; ratchet-wheels and pawls are provided so that the correct length of paper may be unrolled each time. The negative to be printed from is placed on the glass b and non-actinic strips s, s<1> carefully adjusted, the cover c is then closed, automatically opening the shutter i. After sufficient exposure, the cover c is raised, raising at the same time the shutter i and the next length of paper unrolled, and so on. In place of this simple hinged shutter, a blind shutter similarly operated may be used. When electric light is used, it may be placed within the box a, and the side chambers d dispensed with. The chamber may be used in conjunction with photographic copying and enlarging apparatus.
Patent GB-190404893-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Apparatus for Heating Feed Water.
Inventor: SCHMIDT HERMANN
Filed: 1904-02-27
Granted: 1904-07-21
Abstract: 4893. Schmidt, H. Feb. 27. Feedwater, heating and purifying. -The feed passes into a chamber h in the bottom of the heater, and thence upwards through a number of coils m, one only of which is shown, to a second chamber g, which is connected by a pipe i with the outlet e. Steam enters the heater at a, and, after circulating round the coils, escapes at b in a condensed state. The heater is provided at the top with an air vessel p having a float-operated escape valve q. When the water level in the vessel falls, or when an accumulation of air takes place, the float v falls and allows the air to escape. Wire network x, y is provided in the neck of the vessel to reduce the impact of the water against the float. If desired, the positions of the steam and water may be interchanged.
Patent GB-190405671-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to the Brazing of Metals and to Fluxes for use therein.
Inventor: BASSETT JOSIAH COLBY
Filed: 1904-03-08
Granted: 1904-05-12
Abstract: 5671. Lake, H. H., [Bassett, J. C., Parker, T. E., and Strout, H. F.]. March 8. . Brazing. - For brazing metals, especially cast iron, the surfaces are covered with a paste of "boro-boracic acid," finely divided wrought-iron filings, and water, and then heated to a red heat. Spelter, preferably a mixture of copper, zinc, and boro-boracic acid, is poured on the joint and the parts re-heated to a higher temperature. A dry flux of boro-boracic acid is then poured over the joint which is allowed to cool. The boro-boracic acid is a mixture of equal parts of boracic anhydride and borax.
Patent GB-190406316-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Water Heating Apparatus.
Inventor: GALE FREDERICK A
Filed: 1904-03-15
Granted: 1904-06-23
Abstract: 6316. Gale, F. A. Oct. 12, A.D. 1903, [date applied for under Patents Act, A.D. 1901]. Steam pumps; governing or controlling pumps.- Relates to steam surface apparatus, specially designed for the heating of water to be used in the washing or charging of steam boilers. Steam is admitted to the chamber a<1> of the tubular surface A, Fig. 1, through which the water to be heated is passed, and the water from the condensed steam is withdrawn from the chamber a. Fresh steam enters the apparatus only on the withdrawal of the water of condensation caused by the withdrawal of the hot water from the heater and the entry of cold water. By means of the governing-apparatus shown in section in Fig. 2, the action of the supply pump C and of the pump F, which withdraws the condensed steam, is controlled. As the water is withdrawn from the heater, the pressure in the governing-apparatus is correspondingly varied and the steam allowed to enter the respective pumps by the raising of the lift valves m<2>, m<3> of the apparatus which is attached to each of the pumps as shown at M, M<3>. The water pressure bears upon the upper side of the piston m<6> against the pressure of the spring M<2> below, the piston being connected with the steam valves m<2>, m<3>. Other types of governing-apparatus may be employed. By the foregoing arrangements, the supply of water and steam to the heating- apparatus is automatically controlled by the withdrawal of water.
Patent GB-190406964-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Detachable Buckets for Turbines.
Inventor: REIST HENRY GERBER
Filed: 1904-03-22
Granted: 1904-05-05
Abstract: 6964. Reist, H. G. March 24, A.D. 1903, [date applied for under Patents Act, A.D. 1901]. Steam turbines. - Detachable vane-buckets 3 for steam turbines are made with integral covers 4. Each bucket has a tongue 7 formed with a hook - like projection 8 which engages an annular shoulder 2 on the side of the turbine wheel 1 or casing. The buckets are secured by bolts 12 passing through the wheel and through segmental gripping-pieces 10 which hold the buckets against the wheel.
Patent GB-190417285-A (GB)
Title: High-tension Current Insulator.
Inventor: KLEINSTEUBER FRANZ GUSTAV
Filed: 1904-08-08
Granted: 1904-09-22
Abstract: 17,285. Kleinsteuber, F. G. Aug. 8. Insulators for high-tension currents are constructed with the inner cap c, Fig. 1, and the shield or housing b of non-fragile material, such as compressed resin, hardened india-rubber, or the like, while the detachable wire-holding cap a is made of non - combustible material, such as porcelain or glass. The cap a protects the shield b from any injury due to sparking, and if damaged or cracked can be readily replaced by another.
Patent GB-190422301-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Building Blocks or Structures.
Inventor: BOULT ALFRED JULIUS
Filed: 1904-10-17
Granted: 1904-11-24
Abstract: 22,301. Boult, A. J., [Bayerische Betonbauges Ges.]. Oct. 17. Building - blocks for ceilings, floors, &c. are made hollow with two or more cross-ribs c, d, as shown in Fig. 3, and are provided with interlocking side projections a and recesses e. Overlapping edges b engage with corresponding recesses in adjacent blocks and strengthen the joints.
Patent GB-190423747-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Apparatus for the Automatic Treatment or Filtration of Sewage or other Impure Liquid, and in Valves for use with such Apparatus.
Inventor: BOLTON JOSHUA
Filed: 1904-11-03
Granted: 1905-09-07
Abstract: 23,747. Bolton, J., and Mills, M. W. Nov. 3. Measured quantities, delivering.- In apparatus for distributing sewage or other foul liquid on to filter beds, bacteria beds, &c., the liquid passes to the distributing-tank from a measuring- tank h situated at a higher level than the former, the outlet being closed by the valve r. In the tank h is a float v sliding on uprights v<1> with adjustable stops 2. When the float has risen to the stops, liquid passes through the funnel w and the pipe y to the vessel u, which then sinks, raising the valve r by the lever t. The contents of the measuring-tank are thus discharged, the balance tank being also discharged _on the consequent fall of the float.
Patent GB-190425548-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Self-propelled Road-vehicles.
Inventor: LEHWESS EDWARD ERNEST
Filed: 1904-11-24
Granted: 1904-12-31
Abstract: 25,548. Lehwess, E. E. Nov. 24. Motor road vehicles.-An arrangement of lubricators for motor cars is shown in Fig. 1. A false dashboard g is arranged behind the dashboard proper f, and the lubricators h are placed between them. This prevents oil from soiling the person of those on the front seat of the car. The opening j is made to allow the amount of oil in the lubricators to be readily seen.
Patent GB-190426354-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Duplex Steam Pumps
Inventor: BOULT ALFRED JULIUS
Filed: 1904-12-03
Granted: 1905-05-04
Abstract: 26,354. Boult, A. J., [Snider-Hughes Co.]. Dec. 3. Drawings to Specification. Steam pumps.-Relates to the steam valve gear of duplex direct-acting pumps in which the middle portion of each cylinder serves as the steam chest for the other cylinder and contains a valve, which is operated directly by the piston to control the flow of steam between the middle part of each cylinder and the ends of the associated cylinder.
Patent GB-190427442-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Fly Catchers.
Inventor: DUDEK WILLY
Filed: 1904-12-16
Granted: 1905-01-19
Abstract: 27,442. Dudek, W. Dec. 16. Traps for flies. In a trap for flies, of the kind in which a flexible band is pulled out of a box containing adhesive material, the band is so arranged that on being pulled out it presses the adhesive material against itself. The band a is folded back repeatedly upon itself so as to present a series of loops, and is bent round against the outer wall of the receptacle b so as to enclose the adhesive material c. When the band is pulled out through the slot f, it compresses the adhesive material c and so becomes coated. To allow the adhesive material to pass the band a, the receptacle b is made rather broader than the band, or it is made of pliable material, such as waterproof canvas, paper-parchment, &c., or openings are made in the band itself.
Patent GB-190427493-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Flushing Cisterns for Water Closets and the like.
Inventor: STIDDER JAMES GEORGE
Filed: 1904-12-16
Granted: 1905-02-23
Abstract: 27,493. Stidder, J. G., and Cooper, J. E. Dec. 16. Ball and float valves.-Water enters the flushing- cistern of a water-closet through a spout q<2> provided with a valve q which is actuated by a floating ball through a knob and recess p<1>. The spindle of the valve is extended rearwards and fitted with a cup-leather sliding in a closed tube r, which is connected with the cistern by au opening r<2>, so that the valve is balanced. Hinged valves.-The inlet arm of the siphon terminates in an enlarged chamber c, the entrance of which is normally closed by a pivoted flap d. The spindle on which this flap turns passes outside the chamber c and is attached to an arm, by means of which, and a chain or cord g, the flap d can be lifted into the position shown by the dotted lines, thus starting the siphon by a pumping action and allowing a free discharge of water through it.
Patent GB-190427590-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Construction of Ploughs.
Inventor: BISSET WILLIAM
Filed: 1904-12-17
Granted: 1905-10-19
Abstract: 27,590. Bisset, W. Dec. 17. Ploughs. - Rollers are employed in ploughs to reduce the friction between the various parts and the soil. A double conical roller A, Fig. 5, is mounted so that its conical faces B, C roll on the bottom and left-hand side of the furrow, respectively ; and a conical roller H and cylindrical roller M are mounted as shown in Fig. 2. The rollers A, M are carried by brackets, and the roller H by a depending part of the frame F. The mould-board P is cut away as shown, or is dispensed with. Any number of rollers, drums, cylinders, and discs may be used to assist in cutting, raising, turning, and packing the furrow slice. Scrapers may be provided. The Provisional Specification states that the rollers may be eccentric, and may be provided with protecting and intervening plates.
Patent GB-190503206-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Manhole Cover (Airtight).
Inventor: STONE SYDNEY RICHARD
Filed: 1905-02-16
Granted: 1905-07-20
Abstract: 3206. Stone, S. R. Feb. 16. Man-hole and hand-hole doors and frames.- Covers are provided with T-headed lifting-handles a<1>, which, when out of use, drop into pockets c cast in the cover, and lie flush with the surface. Finger-grooves b<1> allow the handles to be raised, the upward motion being limited by the abutment of the stops e on the cross-bars d. The handles and cross-bars may be assembled in the sand and the metal of the cover cast round them.