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Patent GB-190311815-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Jars or Containers for Honey and other Fluid or Viscous Materials.
Inventor: WIENAND FRIEDRICH AUGUST
Filed: 1903-05-23
Granted: 1903-06-25
Abstract: 11,815. Wienand, F. A. May 23. Jars; emptying jars.- Relates to a hermeticallyclosed jar or vessel of glass, earthenware, porcelain, or other ceramic material, for honey or other fluid or viscous material, from which the contents can be readily removed by a pneumatic device. The lid, in one construction, is fitted with an india-rubber or like ball a, Fig. 1, which is compressed to force out the contents through the side tube b. The ball distends on being released, and any liquid in the pipe is drawn back into the jar, thus preventing drip. In a modification, the lid is fitted with a pump cylinder and piston, and a discharge pipe passing through a stuffing-box. A spring is used in the cylinder to keep the piston raised ready for action. The device can be adapted to any ordinary vessel.
Patent GB-190314120-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Form of Firelighter and a Machine to make the same.
Inventor: ECCLES RODERIC
Filed: 1903-06-25
Granted: 1904-04-28
Abstract: 14,120. Eccles, R. June 25. Nailing.-A machine for forcing nails into prepared strips of wood, to form the framework of a firelighter, is shown in Fig. 4. A pile of the wooden strips is contained in the hopper o, and kept in position by the spring v. When a lever t is operated, the plunger p slides to the left in the guides q, against the tension of the spring u, and by means of the four projections r forces as many pieces of wood into recesses in the framework f of the machine. Nails having been placed in the holes g, suitable linkwork is operated to bring down a plunger h, which is normally held up by the springs j, and carries strong pins l at its lower end for forcing in the nails. The machine may be actuated by power, in which case the two levers are moved by cams.
Patent GB-190319651-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Machines for Making Cores for Plumbers Brass Work. Engineers Fittings. and other Castings
Inventor: GOZZARD ALFRED
Filed: 1903-09-12
Granted: 1904-08-25
Abstract: 19,651. Gozzard, A. Sept. 12. . Moulding.-Iu an apparatus for use in moulding cores for brass work, a frame E is pivoted in open bearings C, limited in its rotation by stops M, N, and carries adjustable rods F on which a plate H slides below the collars J. The half mould I is filled with sand and levelled off, another half mould on a plate similar to the plate H, but covered with a cut-out sheet of metal, is filled with sand and levelled off, the sheet of metal is removed and leaves the sand projecting above the face of the half mould, the frame E is rotated by means of a treadle into the position indicated in dotted lines, and is returned by a weight P after the second plate has been slid on to the rods F. The second plate, or, according to the Provisional Specification, projections from the second plate which serve as covers for the bearings C, are hammered to oscillate the spring- supported plate H, to press the two half cores together, and to loosen the core. The frame is then turned over, and the upper mould and the core removed.
Patent GB-190320166-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Typewriting Machines.
Inventor: FELL JOHN CORRY
Filed: 1903-09-18
Granted: 1903-10-22
Abstract: 20,166. Fell, J. C., [Union Typewriter Co.]. Sept. 18. Type-writers.-Relates to means for preventing admission of dust or grit &c. to the bearings or pivots of the type-bars, especially applicable to front strike machines. Fig. 1 shows parts of a machine in which the type-bars 4 are pivoted at 5 in slots 3 in a segment 2, and strike against the front side of the platen 12. The bearings of the type-bars are covered by a segmental shield-plate 10, fixed to, or in relation to, the segment 2. The type-bars are curved at 9 to clear the plate 11 when they move to the platen. The plate 10 is inclined downwardly to the recessed part 11, and arrests dust falling from the platen &c.
Patent GB-190321347-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Closures for Bottles, Jars, and the like
Inventor: HEIDE HENRY CONRAD
Filed: 1903-10-05
Granted: 1903-11-19
Abstract: 21,347. Heide, H. C., [Weissenthanner, A. L.]. Oct. 5. Stoppers. - Relates to a method of sealing bottles, jars, &c. A sheetmetal cover, which may be varied in shape to suit different forms of vessels, is made so that a flange 4 fits tightly round the neck of the vessel, and a horizontal part 5 lies along the top 2 of an external annular shoulder formed on the bottle neck, the end part 6 of the cover being bent so as to protect the seating- material 7. This latter, preferably some rubber solution, forms a thin coating to the underside of the horizontal part 5 of the cover, and is compressed at its inner edge to form a film-like layer which is sufficient to seal hermetically the vessel. Additional means may be employed further to secure the cover, and compress the packing-material, such means being similar to those described in Specification No. 24,504, A.D. 1901.
Patent GB-190322907-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Controlling Devices for Electrically Propelled Vehicles.
Inventor: CAROLAN EDGAR ALFRED
Filed: 1903-10-22
Granted: 1904-09-01
Abstract: 22,907. Carolan, E. A., [General Electric Co.]. Oct. 22. Electric locomotives and motor vehicles. - Relates to means for controlling the motors and operating the air brakes on electrically - propelled vehicles by means of a single controller handle. The handle E, Figs. 1 and 2, is arranged to operate the motor when turned in a clockwise direction from the " off " position, and to apply the brakes when turned in the reverse direction, a clutch being used to effect this purpose. The movable member G of the clutch rotates with, but is free to move longitudinally on, the sleeve F, which rotates with the controller handle. A pin projecting from the side of the controller casing engages with a camgroove K formed circumferentially round the clutch member G ; this groove is of such a shape that the member G is moved up or down into engagement with either the member G<2> or the member G\ according as the controller handle is turned in a counter-clockwise direction or the reverse. The member G' is fixed on the shaft D, on which the controller cylinder C is also mounted ; the member G<2>, which is free to rotate on the sleeve F, is provided with an arm g operating the air-brake valve through the medium of the rod k.
Patent GB-190323488-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to the Electrical Transmissions of Energy through Space.
Inventor: ARTOM ALESSANDRO
Filed: 1903-10-29
Granted: 1904-10-29
Abstract: 23,488. Artom, A. Sept. 12, [date applied for under Patents Act, A.D, 1901]. Telegraphs. -Relates to improvements upon the arrangement for transmitting energy through space, as described in Specification No. 26,395, A.D. 1902, and Nos. 9408 and 23,478, A.D. 1903, the object being to obtain polarized waves. Fig. 1 shows !one form of transmitter, the aerial wires crossing one another, as shown, and the spark gap having three small spheres 1, 2,3. The aÙrial wires are connected to earth through the secondaries of transformers 43, 44, through the primaries of which pass oscillating currents differing 90‹ in phase. The secondary windings are so connected that a three-phase current is supplied to the aÙrial wires. Figs. 3 and 4 show a receiver adapted for a rotating field. A box consists of four quadrants similar to an electrometer, two are connected together at 101 and to one of the receiving aerial wires, the other two wires being connected to the other quadrants. Within the box is suspended a needle having a central part E, F, G, H of aluuinium with extensions of mica ; the needle is grounded, and carries a light contact a # adapted to close a relay circnit. Figs. 5 and 6 show a modified form, the apparatus being similar to a three-phase motor. The aÙrial wires are connected to the stator at 101, 104, and 105, the rotor being short-circuited.
Patent GB-190328543-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Insulation of the Linings of Iron, Steel, Lead or other Metal Tubes
Inventor: WALKER EDWIN
Filed: 1903-12-29
Granted: 1904-11-03
Abstract: 28,543. Walker, B. Dec. 29. Metal tubes.-In order to insulate a metallic tube from an internal lining of a different metal, each or either of the rougbened adjacent surfaces of the tube and lining is coated with a paint or paste of any suitable insulating-material, such as lime, hydraulic cement, or the like mixed with water or other liquid. The tube and its lining are then pressed tightly together. If desired, the paint may be dried by stoving, either before or after the insertion of the lining.
Patent GB-190328710-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Explosives for Blasting or like purposes
Inventor: RUSSELL JOHN
Filed: 1903-12-31
Granted: 1904-11-03
Abstract: 28,710. Russell, J. Dec. 31. Right to Patent relinquished. Blasting explosives, which consist of nitroglycerine in admixture with nitro-cotton, nitrate of potassium, and carbonate of calcium, are prevented from freezing by adding from 2 to 10 per cent. of nitro-toluol, di-nitro-toluol, or tri-nitrotoluol.
Patent GB-190400867-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Curve-drawing Apparatus
Inventor: HAMILTON JAMES
Filed: 1904-01-13
Granted: 1904-12-01
Abstract: 867. Hamilton, J. Jan. 13. Curve-drawing instruments.-The weights A, used in connection with a flexible batten E to draw curves in the design of ships &c., are grooved on their undersides to receive the batten, to which they are secured by springs, screws, or the like. When the curve is irregular or flat, intermediate weights F are used. Figs. 1 and 2 show a weight A with grooves engaged by a clamp B, which is tightened by two winged-nuts D, and is drawn out by a thumb-piece C. Figs. 4 and 5 show an intermediate weight F, having a square hole to receive a hook-ended bar G, which is tightened by a winged-nut.
Patent GB-190403254-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Implements for Fastening Belts.
Inventor: BLADES LEMURE SHOWELL
Filed: 1904-02-09
Granted: 1904-03-10
Abstract: 3254. Blades, L. S. Feb. 9. Gauges.-An instrument used for fastening the ends of driving-belts with wire is provided with a straight edge e by means of which the belt ends are squared by hand. The bifurcated ends e<1> are turned down and embrace lugs h' on the bar i<1> screwed to the table b.
Patent GB-190405655-A (GB)
Title: Impregnating Apparatus for Beverages Containing Carbonic Acid.
Inventor: WOLTER FRANZ
Filed: 1904-03-08
Granted: 1904-04-28
Abstract: 5655. Wolter, F. March 8. Stoppers. - AÙrated liquids contained in bottles provided with non-return valves are impregnated with carbon dioxide in a horizontal swinging frame suspended by chains or ropes. When in position, the projection g on the stopper is within the recess in the rubber ring o, and holds back the valve e against the pressure of the spring p, and the gas passes down the channel of the stopper hand beneath a rubber ring which serves as a non- return valve.
Patent GB-190410815-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Stove-pipe Joints.
Inventor: OVERTON CHARLES AUGUSTUS
Filed: 1904-05-10
Granted: 1904-06-23
Abstract: 10,815. Overton, C. A. May 26, A.D. 1903, [date applied for under Patents Act, A.D. 1901]. Couplings, disconnectible.-In a joint for telescoping pipes, the inner one 5 of which is slotted at the lapped end, a flexible strip 7, which is attached to the inner side of the outer pipe 4, extends thence through the slot 8 and is then bent forwards within the inner pipe as shown by the dotted line.
Patent GB-190411725-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Method of and Apparatus for Estimating Distances specially applicable to Military and Surveying Purposes in the Field.
Inventor: PRINSEP DOUGLAS GORDON
Filed: 1904-05-21
Granted: 1905-03-30
Abstract: 11,725. Prinsep, D. G. May 21. Range-finders.-Relates to a method of and apparatus for determining the distances of objects, especially for military and surveying purposes, the object being similar to that described in Specification No. 13,915, A.D. 1892. An instrument having two telescopes, as shown in Fig. 5, or an instrument having a number of mirrors, as shown in Fig. 6, is used, at two observing-points A, B, Fig. 1, in turn. The range B C is determined by taking a point D in a line A D parallel to the line B C, such that the angle C B D is equal to the supplement of the angle C A B, so that B C = (A B)<2>¸A D. The range is read directly from a suitably graduated tape, having a logarithmic scale, stretched from A to D. The instrument shown in Fig. 5 has a lower telescope a', which is sighted on the distant object C, and an upper telescope a, which is sighted along the base-line and can be turned through an angle of 180‹ or reversed in its V bearing-blocks O<1> to enable the back-sight along the line B D to be taken, after the telescopes have been sighted and clamped together at the station A. The instrument can turn as a whole about a vertical axis, and it may be clamped to the tripod stand by a screw e. The telescope supports are fixed to plates c<1> adapted to be clamped to plates c by nuts i, engaging bolts secured to bevelled rings f and passing through washer sleeves h<1>. Tangent screws l engage sleeves j on plates k secured to the telescope supports, backlash being prevented by spring-pressed bolts l<1>. The bevelled rings fare held concentric by bevelled rings g and discs g'. The bearing-block O<1> of the base-line telescope is pivoted to standards O<3> and may be turned about its pivots by a pinion and a sector, a screw being provided to clamp it when adjusted. The baseline telescope may be rotated by a worm and a train of wheels. The reflecting-instrument shown in Fig. 6 has two index mirrors r, r<1>, placed back to back, and two horizon glasses l, s<1>, placed at angles of 45‹ with the axis of the instrument. The index mirrors are mounted on a pivoted plate t connected by swivelling parts v, v<1>, and a screw w<1> to a second pivoted plate t<1>. The index mirrors are roughly adjusted and clamped in position by a clamping-screw y and a nut y<1>, the final adjustment being effected by the tangent screw w<1>. This instrument is graduated so that, when an observation has been made, the supplement of the angle read on one side can be read on the other side.
Patent GB-190412375-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Electric Clocks or Time Indicators and like Mechanism.
Inventor: BOWELL GEORGE BENNETT
Filed: 1904-05-31
Granted: 1905-05-31
Abstract: 12,375. Bowell, G. B. May 31. Electric clocks.- In the master-clock, Fig. 1, controlled by an escapement c<2>, a ratchet-wheel a, connected to the first wheel c by a maintaining- spring c<1> is driven by a lever a<2> on a pivot a<3>, which is pulled by a spring a' after being attracted by an electromagnet s<4>. Such a master-clock and a series of secondary clocks n, o, with separate circuits for their electromagnets s<4>, m<4>, n<4>, O<4>, are arranged as an endless chain of relays, the circuits of which are made and broken in succession by the armature lever a<2> and by flexible contacts m<7>, n<7>, o<7> attracted to fixed contacts m<8> &c. Alternatively, the masterclock may be driven by a spring or weight wound by hand. Fig. 2 shows in detail one of the secondary clocks m, n, or o, Fig. 1. The electromagnet 16, corresponding to m<4>, n<4>, or o<4>, has unequal pole-pieces 17, 18, and the spur-wheel 2 is driven by a partly-counterbalanced armature lever 7 which contains a sliding click 4. When the lever is lifted by the attraction of the pole-pieces, the the click is pushed over a tooth by the spring 6 which carries the contact m<7>, Figs. 1 and 2, for circuit of the next clock, and, when the lever drops, on the cessation of current, the click pushes the tooth before it. Where the installation may include one or more large dial movements, the arrangement may be such as to connect the winding side of the master-clock to the main wheel of such dial. Winding-mechanism for a spring or weight is hereby provided.
Patent GB-190414005-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Seal for a Pump Stuffing Box.
Inventor: KLEIN JOHANN
Filed: 1904-06-21
Granted: 1904-07-21
Abstract: 14,005. Klein, J. June 21. Stuffing-boxes.-Relates to a liquid seal for a pump stuffing-box. Fig. 1 shows a centrifugal pump with one form of the liquid seal attached. a indicates the pump suction chamber, b the bush or the like, c an annular chamber surrounding the bush, d an open reservoir connected with the chamber c, g an overflow pipe, and f a source of water supply which may be either the discharge chamber of the pump or any other source. By adjusting the tap, the water may be supplied to the reservoir at the same rate as it passes through the packing, bush, or part to be sealed. In a modification, the reservoir d is replaced by a vertical pipe connecting the chamber c with the tap f and open to the atmosphere through an overflow pipe. The quantity of water flowing through the reservoir or pipe indicates the state of the bush.
Patent GB-190417825-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Folding Boxes
Inventor: CLIFFORD CHARLES
Filed: 1904-08-16
Granted: 1905-06-22
Abstract: 17,825. Clifford, C. Aug. 16. Folding boxes are made each from a single blank cut and scored so as to form a bottom c, sides d, and ends e, the sides being furnished with end flaps f which are secured to the ends by fasteners g. The lid of the box may be made in the same manner. The form of spring fastening employed is shown in Fig. 3, and consists of a stud i and a spring eyelet h. The lid and bottom part of the box may be provided with cords for fastening them together securely.
Patent GB-190421379-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Printing Presses.
Inventor: GOSS SAMUEL GEORGE
Filed: 1904-10-05
Granted: 1904-11-10
Abstract: 21,379. Goss, S. G. Oct. 5. Delivery apparatus; associating -apparatus; cutting-apparatus.-Machines for printing on webs have pasting and registering apparatus of special type combined with the associating, slitting, and delivery apparatus. The webs, after being printed, first pass pasting and adjusting rollers, which may be of the type described below, then a folder 10, Fig. 2, and slitter 11, and then rollers 13, 14, after which the parts of the webs divide. One part of the webs passes over a cylinder 15, the shaft 16 of which is supported in bearings 17, adjusted by nuts 21, 22, to slide in guides 18 and thereby to alter the length of path of that part of the web before it joins the other part on the cutting-cylinder 12. A felt or other pasting-tongue 23, Fig. 5, is carried in a sliding box 24 controlled by springs 25 and stop bars 26 on the cylinder 15, and, when in contact with the paper, the tongue projects beyond the cylinder circumference. It receives paste from a roller 31, slowly revolved in a paste fountain 39 by a ratchet motion driven through an eccentric on the shaft 16. The pasting-tongue 23 may also be carried by spring-controlled levers, pivoted on a shaft in the cylinder 15.
Patent GB-190422648-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in connection with Watches, Clocks, Barometers, Speed-indicators, and the like.
Inventor: MOJON EDWARD
Filed: 1904-10-20
Granted: 1905-09-14
Abstract: 22,648. Mojon, E., [trading as Mojon, Manger, & Co.]. Oct. 20. Speed indicators. -The case a is made with a sloping base b, and the cover d is secured by a bayonet joint e, f, which is prevented from shaking loose by a spring catch h. Pressure on a stud protruding from the catch through a hole m disengages it when required.
Patent GB-190423884-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Hydro-carbon Engines.
Inventor: FARWELL FAY OSCAR
Filed: 1904-11-04
Granted: 1905-08-03
Abstract: 23,884. Farwell, F. O. Nov. 4. Gas engines; revolving-cylinder type.-Figs. 1 and 2 show a radial -cylinder, four-stroke-cycle rotary engine using gasoline or other liquid fuel and particularly suitable for motor-car propulsion. Three or more cylinders, pistons, and connecting- rods are arranged around the stationary crankshaft, the cylinders forming an enclosed crankchamber by being bolted together through flanges A<4> supported by the base-plate A<1>. The cylinders are provided with cooling-ribs, and with passages a' for conveying the charge. The respective inlet and exhaust valves a, b of each cylinder are operated by a single lever b<1>, receiving motion from a rod b<2> actuated by the forked arm e, Fig. 1, of a bell-crank lever. The bell-crank levers are operated by a pair of rotating cams F, F<1>, the cam F regulating the suction, exhaust, and working strokes, while the cam F<1> is adjusted to vary the time of closing'of the inlet valves. The cam F is formed in one with the gear-wheel G and mounted loosely on the crank-shaft, the gear-wheel gearing with a pinion G<1> formed in one with the pinion G<2>. The pinion G' receives motion by rotating around and gearing with the stationary gear-wheel G<3>. The cam F<1> controlling the time of closing of the inlet valve is formed in one with the gear-wheel H, which gears with the pinion H<1> attached to the gear-wheel H<2>. The gear-wheel H<2> receives motion by revolving around the stationary gear-wheel H<3>. The engine is governed by a portion of the charge being allowed to escape through the inlet valves during the compression strokes. To vary the time of closing of the inlet valves, the position of the compression cam F<1> is adjusted by partly rotating the governor or hand-controlled finger I<1> engaging with the gear-wheel H<2>. Liquid fuel is fed to the chamber K, Fig. 1, by the supply pipe K<1>, and passes to the common carburetter L through the opening controlled by a valve which is connected to and operated by a suctionoperated air valve. The air inlet is provided with a conical muslin strainer to prevent the passage of foreign matter into the carburetter. A second chamber is provided at the back of the air-supply passage, and contains a flexible leather receptacle for receiving charges discharged through the inlet valve during the compression stroke.
Patent GB-190423944-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to so called Incandescent Gas Lighting and Lamps or Devices therefor.
Inventor: GOLDSTON GUS
Filed: 1904-11-05
Granted: 1905-10-19
Abstract: 23,944. Goldston, G. Nov. 5. Incandescent gas lamps; burners; gas and air supply; shadow, minimizing; globes and holders therefor. -The globe and the mixing-tube are made of glass or other translucent material in one or more pieces. When the upper end of the mixing- tube is a separate piece, it may be cemented or made detachable as a stopper C<1>, Fig. 5, or with a liquid seal, as C<2>, Fig. 6. The gas is supplied by an outer tube to a nozzle N, as in Fig. 1, or preferably by a central tube H<1> to a nozzle H<2>, as in Fig. 4. Air is admitted to the mixing-chamber around the nozzle N or by holes D, and to the globe A by holes E. When the gas is supplied by a central tube H<1>, the mantle G is carried by a tubular refractory support F extended above the mantle to protect the gas tube H from the heat of the flame, and with holes F<4> for the burning of any gas leaking up between the support and the central tube. A perforated or like burner head P may be formed integral with this mantle support. The gas tube H may be made to support the mantle holder F or the mixing-chamber by attachment at H<4> or H<3>, or the whole lamp. It is preferred to have this tube passing freely through, and to carry the whole lamp by a globe holder, as shown in Fig. 1. A convenient holder consists of arms J pressed into,or out of, engagement with thegrooved rim K of the globe by the rotation of the notched ring L.
Patent GB-190425324-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Tap Hole Stopper for Barrels and the like.
Inventor: COUSEN ALFRED
Filed: 1904-11-21
Granted: 1904-12-22
Abstract: 25,324. Cousen, A. Nov. 21. Tapping bungs.- An appliance for stopping tapholes is permanently attached to the head of the barrel or cask. A rubberfaced disc or stopper C is carried by a strong spring D, pivoted to a plate F and provided with a finger-piece H. A cam-shaped projection G limits the motion of the arm D and increases the pressure of the stopper on the taphole. Another arm I, pivoted to the head of the barrel and provided with a finger-piece J, is adapted to lock the arm D in position.