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Patent GB-190124849-A (GB)
Title: A New or Improved Process of Preparing Suet or Fat in a 'Granular Form' for Cooking purposes
Inventor: IVESON ALBERT ERNEST
Filed: 1901-12-05
Granted: 1902-11-27
Abstract: 24,849. Iveson, A. E. Dec. 5. Fats.-Suet or fat is prepared in a finely-divided or granular form for cooking purposes by melting and straining the raw material, pressing the refined material through perforations, tubes, nipples, &c. to form cords, dusting the cords with a powder such as a mixture of flour and salt, and breaking up the cords by agitation in a sieve, continuing the flouring or powdering, if necessary. Duplex apparatus for forming the cords is shown in elevation in Fig. 1. This apparatus is not claimed, but is described and claimed in Specification No. 24,850, A.D. 1901. Two cylinders &c. b, b<1> are provided with feed openings b* and funnels at the top, and removable perforated plates &c. x, x<1> at the bottom, and are fitted with pistons or plungers f revolubly or otherwise connected to threaded rods or spindles g, g<1>. The rods g, g' engage threaded thimbles or sleeves h journalled in a cross-piece c, but prevented from endwise movement. Worm-wheels h* on the sleeves h engage worms j, j<1> on a shaft i, and the rods g, g<1> are operated so that one is being raised while the other is being lowered. Suitable reversing-mechanism is provided, that shown comprising a lever k pivoted to a cross-piece d, and disposed in the path of the rods g, g<1>, and provided with a jockey weight l linked to a slide bar e, which carries a belt fork for use with fast and loose pulleys o, o', c<2>.
Patent GB-190208047-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Chimney Cowls.
Inventor: WILLIAMS WILLIAM
Filed: 1902-04-07
Granted: 1903-01-29
Abstract: 8047. Williams, W. April 7. Chimney tops.-The cowl B is provided with an internal fan K, which is driven by the wind acting on an external vane-wheel J, or electrically, or by other means. The cowl and the fan are provided with ball bearings F, P. An outer or an inner fan can be applied to a chimney top without cowl.
Patent GB-190211727-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Suspending and Draping of Curtains
Inventor: TRINDER CHARLES ROBERT
Filed: 1902-05-23
Granted: 1903-04-23
Abstract: 11,727. Trinder, C. R. May 23. Curtains, drawing and suspending.-In the method of suspending and draping curtains, shown in Fig. 1; the curtain j is supported, with or without an intervening strip of cloth, between clips B secured to lazy-tongs a and threaded on a rod i. The clips may consist of three-pronged forks with the side prongs fixed and the central prong movable, but preferably the backs of the two fixed prongs are covered to form channels b, Figs. 1 and 3, into which the movable prongs b<1>, Fig: 2, are jammed Wire pleaters d are passed through holes v in the parts b, and bent internally to form V-shaped portions e, and externally to rest on the parts b. The prongs b<1> are provided with finger slots h and slots g to receive the parts e. The rod i is passed through holes t, u in the parts b, b<1>, and the parts b are secured to the lazy-tongs by means of rivets or screws passed through holes c. One end of the lazy-tongs is connected to cords k, w, the former passing over a pulley l and having the end free or fastened to a button, and the latter passing over a pulley at the opposite side of the window, and preferably having the end attached to a counterpoise, which may be hidden in a tube. The rod i supported by slotted brackets, which may be formed with end stops x, Fig. 4, behind the hole n, or the rod may be provided with knobs. The parts b next to the brackets may be provided with stop strips or hooks y for engagement over the brackets, or cord loops or wire may be used instead. The parts may be concealed behind a cornice, or in a hollow pole, or by a valance provided with pockets for engagement with wire frames secured to the brackets and hooks for engagement with eyes secured to the window frame. According to the Provisional Specification, the clips may be supported on a tube which may be extended by inserting rods in the ends, and the movable prongs may be threaded also on another extensible tube for simultaneous operation.
Patent GB-190214737-A (GB)
Title: Device for Rinsing and Washing Glasses, Tumblers and the like.
Inventor: WITTE ERNST
Filed: 1902-07-02
Granted: 1902-10-30
Abstract: 14,737. Witte, E. July 2. Drinking-vessels, cleaning.-Relates to apparatus for rinsing and washing glasses, tumblers, and the like. A glass g is placed upon rests s, and depressed until a valve h is moved from its seat d' against the pressure of water in a pipe d, to permit water to enter openings i and flow through a tubular spindle g<1>. On lowering the glass further, a washer t depresses a tube b, which carries a nut c engaging a screw-thread on the pipe d, and is provided with ball bearings f to permit its free rotation. A brush k, fixed to the tube b, is connected by springs m with the brushes l, o carried on a sleeve n.
Patent GB-190217239-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Window Sashes and Frames.
Inventor: MOSS JOSEPH
Filed: 1902-08-05
Granted: 1903-04-16
Abstract: 17,239. Moss, J. Aug. 5. Windows; draught, dust, and weather excluders. -To facilitate cleaning, the sashes A, B are pivoted centrally at D, D to sliding stiles E attached to the sash cords F, and are maintained in a vertical position by spring bolts or rounded pins P engaging with the perforated plates, or by flanged slotted plates R, which slide horizontally on studs of the sashes and bear against inclined surfaces E<1> of the stiles E so as to exclude draughts &c. The sash and sliding stiles are rabbeted, or fitted with abutting strips, to exclude draughts, dust, and rain, and the window-head is recessed to receive the lower sash to allow the lowered upper sash to turn inwards. A pivoted fastening L and catch K are fitted to the meeting-rails of the sashes.
Patent GB-190219954-A (GB)
Title: Machinery for Double-seaming in the Manufacture of Biscuit Tins and the like.
Inventor: BARTLETT RICHARD
Filed: 1902-09-12
Granted: 1902-12-18
Abstract: 19,954. Bartlett, R. Sept. 12. Metal, sheet, seaming.-Relates to double-seaming of biscuit tins, boxes, and the like. Fig. 3 shows a plan of the machine for bending the flanged ends of the sides of the tin, Fig. 4 a section through the mandrel, Fig. 5 a side view of the machine for bottom seaming, and Fig. 8 a section through its mandrel. As regards Figs. 3 and 4, the mandrel b is unlocked by the actuation of the bolt k through the handle k<2> when the mandrel is turned outwards about a pillar below. A tin is then slung on the mandrel as shown at l, Fig. 4, with the flanged end of one side uppermost. The mandrel is then returned to the locked position, and the bending-block h is turned down by a pull on the handle h<1>. The flanged end of the side of the tin is bent down to fill the recess i<1> of the hardened steel face-plate i. The mandrel is then unlocked and the tin drawn off. As regards Figs. 5 and 8, the counterbalanced mandrel m, after being unlocked by withdrawal of the bolt p, swings in such a way as to project its lowered end. The tin is then placed over the toe of the mandrel and the mandrel returned and locked. The bending-block q is then turned up, and the previously-flanged ends of the bottom of the tin are bent up between, the hardened steel faces u, v The bending-block is then lowered. While retaining the mandrel in the locked position, the tin is lowered about it to present a second seam for closing. By raising again the bending-block q, the third and fourth seams are similarly treated.
Patent GB-190220889-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Brake Operating Devices for Cycles and like Vehicles.
Inventor: HINES JAMES
Filed: 1902-09-25
Granted: 1903-07-30
Abstract: 20,889. Hines, J. Sept. 25. Brakes. - Mechanism for applying brakes on cycles and like vehicles is arranged so that a hand or thumb lever acts through a resilient medium when only a light pressure is applied, but acts positively when a heavy pressure is applied. The lever is preferably connected to the brake by a stranded wire, and is made in two parts resiliently connected together. In one arrangement, shown in Fig. 1, a thumb-piece a is connected by a blade spring A' to a lever A fixed to a pin C, which is mounted in a clip bracket D fixed to the handle-bar and is fitted with suitable means for acting on the wire. The thumb-piece a when pressed hard, bears against the end of the lever A. The spring A' may be fixed to the other side of the lever and be connected to the thumb-piece a by a stem passing through a hole in the end of the lever A. Or the thumb-piece may act on the lever A through a helical spring A', Fig. 3, and be guided by a pin a' and sleeve a<2>. Or the thumb-piece may be formed on a lever A, Fig. 6, mounted loosely on the pin C and formed with a projection A<2>, which acts through a spring A<1> upon a short lever A<3> connected to the wire. A modification of this arrangement with the spring in tension or with a horse-shoe shaped spring may also be used. Instead of curving the lever A round the handle-bar and placing the pin C in a horizontal position, as shown in Fig. 1, the lever may be made straight and placed above the bar, the pin C being placed vertically. The eye d, Fig. 10, for the pin C may be connected to the clip D by a universally-adjustable connection G. If a hand-lever is employed, it may be made with a yielding joint A', Fig. 11, and be pivoted to a bracket H forming part of a clip D which also supports a guide-pulley E<1> for the wire or chain F<1> connected to the short arm of the lever. The motion of a hand-lever may be transmitted to a wire by means of a sliding bar F'. Fig. 13, formed with an inclined notch F<2>, which is engaged by the short arm of the lever A. If a rigid lever is employed, the wire may have a yielding coupling f Fig. 17.
Patent GB-190227555-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Figure Maintainer or Corset Substitute
Inventor: LINDAUER SIGMUND
Filed: 1902-12-13
Granted: 1903-01-22
Abstract: 27,555. Lindauer, S. Dec. 13. Corsets; breast pads.-Consists of two stiffened breast pads 1 adjustably attached at their upper ends to shoulder straps 4, which are crossed at the back and fattened at their rear ends to a waistbelt 3, to the front of which the lower ends of the pads 1 are seemed. The two pads may be connected together by an adjustable strap 12. Stocking suspenders 16 may be attached to the belt 3.
Patent GB-190227871-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Foods or Medicines.
Inventor: KRAUSS CHARLES HERMAN ALFRED
Filed: 1902-12-17
Granted: 1903-11-12
Abstract: 27,871. Krauss, C. H. A. Dec. 17. Cocoa preparations.-A medicinal food is made by baking a mixture of blood and cocoa, with glycerine or like substance as preservative.
Patent GB-190306265-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Bottom for Memorial Wreath Cases
Inventor: ROBINSON JOHN SAWYER
Filed: 1903-03-18
Granted: 1903-06-04
Abstract: 6265. Robinson, J. S. March 18. Ornament cases.-The bottom of a memorial wreath case consists of a shallow metal pan C having a flat edge A and a vertical band B for protecting the leaves of the wreath.
Patent GB-190307541-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Syphon Flushing Cisterns and Water Waste Preventers for Flushing Water Closets, Urinals and other like purposes.
Inventor: MCEWEN JAMES
Filed: 1903-04-01
Granted: 1903-05-28
Abstract: 7541. McEwen, J. April 1. Water -waste preventers, siphon-discharge. The long leg B' of the siphon is secured bv a nut and collar to the bottom of the cistern. The short leg B<2> is flared below and secured to a wide cylindrical portion E, the wall of which is continued upwards to form a sealing- trough H. The cylinder E rests upon the floor of the cistern, sufficient space being left to form an adequate water-way. It contains a looselyfitting openwork disc K hung from the pull-rod lever 0 and covered by a loose plate M, which slides on a central pin L. The disc is suspended from the lever 0 by a cross-bar and two side rods which pass through two openings in the flared portion of the short leg of the siphon, these openings being sealed during the flushing action of the water in the trough H. When the disc K and p!ate M are lifted by the lever 0, they start the siphon, the lugs N on the plate M bearing against the bottom of the pipe B' to preserve sufficient water-way. When the lever 0 is released, the disc K falls, but the plate M is kept up by the passage of the water. Similar starting-mechanism may be applied to bell siphons, the disc K and plate M having central openings to slide up the outer surface of the long leg of the siphon.
Patent GB-190308146-A (GB)
Title: A Folding Billiard Board, which can also be used as a Dining or Game Table
Inventor: LEWIS JOHN HENRY
Filed: 1903-04-08
Granted: 1903-06-25
Abstract: 8146. Lewis, J. H. April 8. Billiards; dominoes; games played with tables.- Relates to a folding billiard board, which is applicable also as a table for dominoes, blow football, and other games. The board is made in two parts a, hinged together at c, as shown in Fig. 1. Each part a consists of slate let in flush with a wooden framing. The cushions d are hinged to the sides and ends of the board, so that they can be turned down, as shown in Fig. 3, when the board is not being used for billiards, the spaces at the pockets being filled with suitable pieces of wood. The pockets m, Figs. 1 and 2, are carried by curved rods l, which are secured to the table by bolts o with fly-nuts p. The bolts o serve also to keep the cushions d erect. The pockets are held out by hooks q. When the board is used for blow football, it is surrounded by a tape kept in place by heavy-footed goals.
Patent GB-190308843-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or connected with Submerged Torpedo Tubes.
Filed: 1903-04-18
Granted: 1904-02-18
Abstract: 8843. Armstrong, Whitworth, & Co., Sir W. G., and Boyle, E. L. D. April 18. Ejecting - tubes. - The return movement of the inner tube of a submerged torpedo tube is started by air pressure acting through a piston c' and a piston - rod c. The hollow piston - rod c is fitted with a plunger h<1> attached to a valve h<2> in the piston c<1> and extending rearwards beyond the rod c. The rear end of the cylinder a containing the piston c<1> is connected with the impulse reservoir and a receiver, and a non-return valve in the inlet-pipe prevents the pressure in the cylinder a from falling when the impulse reservoir is emptied on firing. Ports i admit the compressed air within the rod c, and a passage through the valve h<2> and the plunger h<1> normally allows the exit of any air escaping in front of the piston c<1>. When the inner tube e has almost completed its forward stroke, the plunger h' is forced forwards, preferably by the hand-gear nut k on the tube e, thereby opening the valve h<2> and allowing the air pressure to force the piston c' backwards and start the return movement of the tube e.
Patent GB-190310246-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Heads or Pommels of Side Saddles.
Inventor: WESTON BENJAMIN SAMUEL
Filed: 1903-05-06
Granted: 1904-04-28
Abstract: 10,246. Weston, B. S., and Wilton, H. S. May 6. Saddles.-The pommels and leaping-heads of side saddles can be adjusted and secured on pins C fixed to the saddle-tree. In the arrangement shown in Fig. 1, the head A is carried by a sleeve B, which can rotate upon the pin and can be locked thereon, against a shoulder D, by a nut and a coned or other washer E on a square part of the pin. The lugs B, Fig. 5, can rotate on the pin and move vertically thereon. They are secured by screwing-up nuts D on flat eye-bolts E, which are fitted in slots in the lugs and through which the pin works. To provide for adjustment to any position, the head A has slotted links, Fig. 6, one of which is fixed while the other is pivoted thereto, through which the eye-bolts E pass. The Provisional Specification states that the improvements relate to heads as described in Specification No. 13,985, A.D. 1894.
Patent GB-190316030-A (GB)
Title: A New or Improved Shackle for Coupling Trucks and the like.
Inventor: REES JOHN
Filed: 1903-07-20
Granted: 1904-05-28
Abstract: 16,030. Rees, J. July 20. Couplings, non-automatic.-The coupling-pin 4, Fig. 1, of a shackle 1 for coupling trucks is made with an oblong head 5, adapted to pass through an oblong hole 3 in the lower limb of the shackle and to prevent the pin from jerking out when the pin has been turned round. After the pin has been inserted, it is turned round by means of a handle 6 until a projection 7 drops down at the side of the shackle. The projection 7 then locks it against turning backwards. In a modification shown in Fig. 6, pointed projections 7 are formed on each side of the pin, and inclines 8 are formed on the shackle so as to cause the pin to move automatically to the locked position.
Patent GB-190324104-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Bits for Drilling Angular Holes.
Inventor: AUERBACH CARL
Filed: 1903-11-06
Granted: 1904-01-14
Abstract: 24,104. Auerbach, C. Nov. 6. Wood-boring bits. - A bit for boring polygonal holes having an even number of sides is made with an enlarged shank r for engaging a templet b, b<1> of the same shape as the hole a, a<1> to be drilled, the cnttor s being either screwed into, or made in one with, the shank ; or detachable blades may be affixed to the cutter part s. The proper shape of the shank is obtained by arranging one cutting-edge i at the middle of one of the sides of the hole, describing arcs d c and e f with centre i to touch the nearest and furthest sides of the templet, describing arcs d e and c f or d g and c A with the intersections of the arc e f with the sides ofthe templet as centres and a radius equal to the sum of the radii of the arcs d c and ef and, if the templet has more than four sides, describing other arcs such as h f, g e from points such as g, h, which are obtained by successively setting-off distances such as e g, f h equal to a side of the templet from the points e, f to the other sides of the templet.
Patent GB-190327216-A (GB)
Title: Improved Lamp Shade Frame.
Inventor: ESCARE CHARLES MAURICE
Filed: 1903-12-12
Granted: 1904-06-02
Abstract: 27,216. EscarÚ, C. M. Dec. 12. Lamp-shade and candleshade holders.-A wire or like lamp or candle shade frame is formed of two or m r e self - closing sections connected at the side, bottom, or, as shown, at the top by hinges or fastenings A, B, and w i t h or without springs C, D ; or the section may be connected by spring hinges. The parts F, G close round the lamp or candle. A ring E rests on the top of the lamp, and may be adjusted by leaving a sufficient length of wire for bending.
Patent GB-190404271-A (GB)
Title: A New Spirituous Fluid or Compound, and Process for Obtaining same.
Inventor: OPPENHEIMER WILLIAM
Filed: 1904-02-20
Granted: 1905-05-20
Abstract: 4271. Oppenheimer, W., and Kent, T. O. Feb. 20. Lacquers. - A spirituous fluid is obtained from the tar resulting from the manufacture of water-gas from petroleum. The tar is dehydrated by the method described in Specification No. 12,696, A.D. 1903, [Abridgment Class Distilling &c.], and distilled. The distillate is successively acidified, neutralized, and fractionated, the heavier fractions being again treated with acid and alkali and distilled. The oil thus obtained may be used in the manufacture of lacquers.
Patent GB-190406959-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Filaments for Electric Incandescent Lamps and in Methods of Manufacturing the same.
Inventor: LEVIS HOWARD COPPUCK
Filed: 1904-03-22
Granted: 1905-06-22
Abstract: 6959. Levis, H. C., [General Electric Co.]. March 22. Carbon.-A. new variety of carbon is produced by heating ordinary " flashed" incandescent electric lamp filaments to a high temperature. The carbon previously deposited during the flashing process is thereby converted into a dense, tough, and flexible form of graphite. The electric resistance is lower than that of ordinary graphite, and has a positive temperature-resistance coefficient. The flashed filaments are placed in bundles in small capsules, tubes, or boats, and passed through a carbon tube electric furnace, heated to 2000‹-3000‹C.
Patent GB-190416397-A (GB)
Title: Method of and Apparatus for Separating the Greater Part of the Water Contained in the Sludge Removed by Dredging operations.
Inventor: IMRAY OLIVER
Filed: 1904-07-25
Granted: 1904-10-13
Abstract: 16,397. Imray, O., [Smulders, Firm of A. F.]. July 25. Pumps combined w i t h centrifugal separating-apparatus.-Relates to a method of and apparatus for separating water from the sludge removed in dredging operations. The sludge is supplied to centrifugal separating- apparatus, which is adapted to the description of dredging-machine employed. In the form of apparatus shown in Fig. 3, the discharge channel of a suction dredging-apparatus, worked by a centrifugal pump, is provided with an adjustable partition o, which divides the mouth into two parts m, n. The part m forms the outlet for the solid matter, while the part n serves for discharging the water.
Patent GB-190420958-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Tables for Displaying Goods and for other purposes.
Inventor: MITCHEM CHARLES EDWIN
Filed: 1904-09-29
Granted: 1905-03-09
Abstract: 20,958. Mitchem, C. E. Sept. 30, A.D. 1903, [date applied for under Patents Act, A.D. 1901]. Displaying.-In a table for displaying goods in stores, in which the accumulation of dust upon the table is obviated, the top of the table comprises an open frame 5 carrying intercrossing longitudinal and transverse wires 6, 7. The wires are preferably passed through perforations 8 in the side and end bars of the top frame, the free ends of the wires being wrapped around or otherwise secured to screws or similar fastening-devices 12, Fig. 2, which engage with the underface of the frame and serve to adjust the tension of the wires. The frame 5 is detachably secured to the table frame in any suitable manner.
Patent GB-190422543-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or pertaining to Rims for the Wheels of Vehicles
Inventor: CAVE HENRY WILMOT CAVE BROWNE
Filed: 1904-10-19
Granted: 1905-08-24
Abstract: 22,543. Cave, H. W., Cave-Browne-. Oct. 19. Felloes or rims.-To facilitate the removal of tyres, the metal or other rim is formed with a removable portion 1, the ends of which are cut obliquely to dovetail into the remainder of the rim, and which has, in one form, slots 3 in its edge which pass over bolts 4, when the bolts are slightly unscrewed, and studs 5 to prevent the removal after the bolts have been screwed home. When the rim is of metal, the removable portion may have studs which enter cavities in the felloes.
Patent GB-190503393-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Refrigerators.
Filed: 1905-02-18
Granted: 1905-08-17
Abstract: 3393. Penn, F. W., and Derby Builders, Ltd. Feb. 18. Taps and pipes, connecting ; couplings with valves.- In a refrigerator, the drain taps 7 have perforations in their screwed connexions corresponding, when the tap is screwed home, with perforations in the screwed ends of the pipes 5. A pin or screw 8 engaging the perforations locks the tap to the pipe, so that on turning the tap the pipe and its tap may be unscrewed from the tank and removed. The connecting-pipes 12, Fig. 3, and the tap union 13 are similarly provided with locking-pins or the like 8, so that by screwing one connecting-pipe into its boss, the other is withdrawn from the tank.
Patent GB-190515732-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Lenses.
Filed: 1905-08-01
Granted: 1905-10-19
Abstract: 15,732. Rathenower Optische Industrie-Anstalt vorm. E. Busch. Akt.- Ges. April 13, [date applied for under Patents Act, 1901]. Lenses; telescopes.-Fig. 1 shows an objective of the tele-photo type for which the usual constructional data and optical constants are given at length in the Specification, in which (1) each of the two components is made up of at least two lenses; (2) components is, made up of at least,two lenses ; (2) the concave faces of the components are placed opposite to one another ; and (3) the focal length of the negative component is made equal to or less than that of the positive component. The positive component may be used by itself. The system described may be applied to telescopes, especially those of the prismatic type.