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Patent GB-190301056-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Hand Lever Brakes for Railway Waggons or Trucks.
Inventor: HILL EDWARD JACOB
Filed: 1903-01-15
Granted: 1903-11-19
Abstract: 1056. Hill, E. J. Jan. 15. Brakes.-Parts of the eitherside hand-brake gear described in Specification No. 16,188, A.D. 1901, are lightened and their construction is simplified. The sliding crank shaft a is made tubular, and the end cranks are forged separately and have spindles g over which the hollow shaft is shrunk or welded. The cranks are slotted to take studs i on the levers. The lever b, of the first order, is fulcrumed on a pin n supported by a single V-frame o, bolted to the wagon. The pin may be riveted to the frame o, or its upper end may be flattened and bolted to the inner side of the wagon framing, while its lower part is bent so as to pass horizontally through the frame o, Fig. 4. The lever has a rounded boss adjacent to the pin n, and the hole therein through which the pin passes is elongated. The hangers s for the crank shaft a are made of flat bar iron, the shaft being retained in the U of the hanger by a pin with a loose sleeve.
Patent GB-190301343-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Pistons and Piston Rings.
Inventor: BERRY EDWIN
Filed: 1903-01-20
Granted: 1903-11-26
Abstract: 1343. Berry, E. Jan. 20. Pistons.-The piston-packing-ring a consists of several segments having overlapping ends c, d. A stud e screws into the end c, and enters a recess h in the other end d. A cottar j passes through slots in the end d and stud e, leaving the latter some freedom in the recess h. A spring g is interposed between the ends c, d, the spring being contained in a suitable. recess. A piston may have one or any number of packing-rings. The piston shown has two packing- ring a, a<1>, between which a solid ring p is interposed. The packing is secured by a junkring q.
Patent GB-190302605-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Lacing Hooks for Boots, Shoes, Leggings, Gaiters and the like
Inventor: LANZ WILLIAM
Filed: 1903-02-03
Granted: 1903-05-07
Abstract: 2605. Lanz, W. Feb. 3. Leggings and gaiters.-Relates to a lacing-hook guard for boots, shoes, leggings, gaiters, &c. The guard consists of a flexible pad 13 of rubber, leather, &c. fixed inside the upper 10 &c. in a pocket formed therein, the hooks 11 being fixed within the recess formed by the shoulder 15 of the guard. The guard is tapered from the shoulder 15, as shown in Figs. 2 and 3. The shoulder may be straight, but is preferably scalloped, as shown in Fig. 4. so that the projections 16 guard the sides of the hooks, which lie within the recesses 17.
Patent GB-190303316-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Mountings of Razor Strops
Inventor: BESTON GEORGE
Filed: 1903-02-12
Granted: 1903-05-21
Abstract: 3316. Beaton, G. Feb. 12. Hooks. - Razor strops are attached to fixed rod or hooks f by means of two hooks d swivelled to a bar a fixed to the strop b by a riveted strap c or otherwise.
Patent GB-190303933-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Hernial Trusses.
Inventor: TROTRY-GIRARDIERE THEOPHILE PA
Filed: 1903-02-19
Granted: 1903-11-05
Abstract: 3933. GirardiÞre, T. P. E. Trotry-, [BarrÞre, A. M.]. Feb. 19. Trusses.-In trusses in which elastic body-straps are used, these are kept from contact with the body, before and behind, by the use of cushions g, a covered with leather or other impermeable material. The straps c are secured to eyes b on the cushion a, and, after passing through similar eyes i on the cushion g, are doubled back and connected together by a buckle d. Instead of doubling back the straps, the front ends may be sewn to the cushion g, their hinder ends passing through clips or guides at the back of the cushion a, after which they are buckled together. The thigh straps h are directly attached to the cushion g, but, in pouch trusses for scrotal hernia, these straps are connected to elastic bands p, Fig. 3, which are connected above to the pads k. In their position of rest, these bands are shorter than the edges of the pouch n, but, when in position, they are stretched and act on the pads. In a modification, these bands are dispensed with, the thigh straps being crossed, and the lower end of the pouch being connected to the point of crossing.
Patent GB-190309175-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Portable Apparatus or Appliance for use as an Asphalt Heater or as a Sand Dryer or for other Heating and Drying Purposes in connection with Constructional or Repair Work.
Inventor: SOUTHERN GEORGE
Filed: 1903-04-23
Granted: 1904-03-03
Abstract: 9175. Southern, G. April 23. Un d ercarriages. -Fig. 4 shows a swivelling-arrangement for the front bogie-axle of a portable tank or cauldron for heating asphalt, drying sand, &c. The axle bearing is made in halves and is provided at the top with an extension c<3>, which fits into the open-ended cylinder c<3>. A spring is interposed between the top of the extension c<3> and the upper end of the cylinder.
Patent GB-190309495-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Tack or Nail Driving Implements.
Inventor: ELLIS GEORGE BELOE
Filed: 1903-04-27
Granted: 1903-06-25
Abstract: 9495. Ellis, G. B., [Cohen, S. A.]. April 27. Nailing, hand tools for.-In the tool shown, for driving nails or tacks, the tacks are fixed in a strip of paper or fabric 31, cut or partially cut at 33, 34, Fig. 9, which is passed through the tool as shown in Fig. 1, and the tacks are forced along the guidetube 2 by means of the plunger 8, which is provided at its outer end with a heavy knob or handle. The flaps 35 of the strip open to free the tack and allow of the passage of the plunger, without the strip being damaged. The guide-tube 2, Fig. 1, terminates in four tines 4, between which are the spring claws 6 for centering the tack or for holding the tool in line with a partially driven tack when a second blow is to be given. The claws open to allow the tack and the end of the plunger to pass through. A pin, fixed to the plunger, passes through a slot 11 in the guide-tube 7, and engages with an adjustable lug on the rod 13, Fig. 3, when the plunger is fully withdrawn. This rod 13, being connected with the lever 21, which is pivoted at 22, causes the ratchet-wheel 24, the pin 22, and the grooved roller 25, Fig. 1, to be rotated, and the strip 31 to be fed forward. The rod 13, Fig. 3, is returned by the spring 19. The strip 31, Fig. 1, passes from beneath the shield 43 along the guide 37, the edges of which are bent over the edges of the strip, between the sides of the frame 1, and the grooved rollers 25, 26, the axle of the latter being fixed to links pivoted at 18, Fig. 3, so that the roller 26 may be pressed against the roller 25 by the rubber block 30, or withdrawn therefrom when a new strip is to be inserted, by means of the lever 28.
Patent GB-190311737-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Heads for Drums and similar Instruments
Inventor: HEYBECK WILLIAM HENRY
Filed: 1903-05-22
Granted: 1903-08-20
Abstract: 11,737. Heybeck, W. H. May 22. Drums. - Heads are manufactured by using one or m o r e thicknesses of woven fabric, such as silk, satin, linen, and the like, gummed together, the external surfaces being coated with a stiffening-composition comprising a mixture of shellac, mercury, oxalic acid, and salt. Fig. 3 shows a section of a batter head formed with two thicknesses of fabric, and Fig. 2 shows a modification using only one thickness, suitable for the snare head. After the coating-mixture has dried slightly, it is steamed so as to harden the surface.
Patent GB-190314003-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Window Frame and Sash.
Inventor: MCMAHON JOSIAH CARROLL
Filed: 1903-06-23
Granted: 1903-07-23
Abstract: 14,003. McMahon, J. C. June 23. Windows ; draught-excluders.-The sashes 4 are guided and held in place by ribs 2 on metal strips fixed to the sides of the frame, grooves being made in the sash to receive the ribs. In applying the strips to old frames, grooves may be made in the moulding beads 6, 7, 8, Fig. 2, to receive the edges of the strips. A yielding bearing-surface for the sash can be formed by swelling out the parts of the strip between the ribs or by making the inner limb of the folds shorter, as shown in Fig. 2.
Patent GB-190317275-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Blow-lamps for Soldering and other Heating Purposes.
Inventor: GRUBE EDWARD
Filed: 1903-08-08
Granted: 1903-09-10
Abstract: 17,275. Grube, E. Aug. 8. Soldering, blow-lamps for. A reservoir S, containing between grids F, F<1> sponge, cotton, or other absorbent material saturated with benzolene or the like, is fitted with an air-inlet, valve C, which communicates with the tube H, and an outlet valve D, to which are attached the jet I and the asbestos-lined burner B. A suitable device for forcing air into the apparatus is fitted to the valve C. In the cone is placed a piece of wire gauze K. Fig. 4 shows a modification having a combination valve for inlet and vapour outlet. The air tube H and vapour tube d are both opened and closed at the same time by a rotary piece M.
Patent GB-190321784-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in, and relating to, Mechanism for the Transmission of Power.
Inventor: DRING JOHN
IPC: F16C1/26
Filed: 1903-10-09
Granted: 1904-09-01
Abstract: 21,784. Dring, J. Oct. 9. Flexible tubing.-Relates to a covering for the incompressible member of a mechanism, such as is described in Specification No. 25,325, A.D. 1896, [Abridgment Class Mechanism &c.]. The outer or incompressible member is formed of a coil of wire b, Fig. 1, preferably of rectangular section, and is covered with a layer or layers of cotton or other fabric c, braided or woven or passed thereon. A coating or composition d, preferably a mixture of nitro-compounds with nitrocellulose, is applied to the fabric, and is finished and polished in the usual way. The member b is filled with vaseline or other viscous lubricant, and the cotton &c. fabric in contact with the member becomes saturated with and retains the lubricant. In a modification, the fabric &c. is arranged between two layers of composition, the inner layer being applied to the incompressible member. In some cases, the coating or composition d, Fig. 4, is surrounded by one or more coils f, g of wire, and an intermediate waterproof or like lining h may be inserted between these coils.
Patent GB-190325362-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Brake-apparatus for Vehicles
Inventor: JOHNSON EDWARD HIBBERD
Filed: 1903-11-20
Granted: 1904-09-29
Abstract: 25,362. Johnson, E. H. Nov. 20. Electric locomotives and motor vehicles.-In brake apparatus for tramcars and other vehicles with rotary axles, a spiral band D connected with loose discs d, dx is caused to co-operate with an axle B' to actuate the brakes, and, as applied to electric cars working on the regenerative system, the band is so actuated that it may come into operation automatically in the event of failure of the system, or it may be actuated by hand or otherwise. The ends of the band are connected by ropes E', E<2> or other flexible connections to the brake lever C. The ropes E', E<2> pass in opposite directions round a sliding sheave e, and are respectively connected to the sheave at the points e<3>, e<4>. The sheave is mounted in a casing e<6>, to which is connected a weight e<13>, normally held up by a solenoid e<14>. This solenoid has a winding in shunt with the motors and subject to the full voltage of the mains, while a second winding is in series with the armatures and forms part of the starting-resistance. If the current is interrupted in any way, the weight falls, pulling the sheave and casing along a rail e<9>. A pull is, in consequence, exerted on the portions of the ropes from the pulley to the band, which is thus caused to grip the axle, and to wind upon it from one or the other end, according to the direction of travel. The pulley is thus turned, and the pull on one of the ropes actuates the brake lever to which they are attached, and, through the rod C', the brakes are applied to the wheels or the slippers to the track. On again exciting the solenoid, the weight is raised, and the band by its resiliency frees itself from the axle. The weight may be dispensed with and the sliding sheave connected to an ordinary hand-lever. The band is preferably made of a number of phosphorbronze or like blocks, surrounded by wires d<4>, Fig. 11, separated by ribs d<5> and secured under the sunk heads of screws d'. In a modified arrangement, shown in Fig. 7, for exerting an initial pull on the band, each of the discs d, dx has a wheel d<8> gearing with pinions d<9>, d<10>, the pinion d<9> being connected with revolving magnets f of a motor F, while the pinion d<10> is connected with the revolving armature f<2>; two weights e<15>, e<16> are used, and are normally held raised by the torque of the motor. The band expands into contact with the casing and so acts as a stop. Springs may be used instead of weights, and, when used on a vehicle travelling in one direction only, the apparatus may be simplified.
Patent GB-190325372-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Means for Emptying Dustbins and the like into Carts or other Receptacles
Inventor: WEISSFLOCH JOHANN DAVID
Filed: 1903-11-20
Granted: 1903-12-31
Abstract: 25,372. Weissfloch, J. D. Nov. 20. Scavengers' carts.-Relates to means for emptying dust bins and the like into carts or other receptacles. The dust screen or cover consists of two plates d, Figs. 1 and 2, pivoted to each other, and moves between two parallel guide-plates c, one of the plates d being pivoted to a hinged frame e which receives the dust bin f. The frame e is tilted, either by hand or by a lever, so as to discharge the contents of the bin f through an aperture b in the inclined cover a of the dust cart &c. In a modification, the bin is inserted through a door into a box carried by the pivoted frame e, and fixed to the bottom of the box during the discharging operation.
Patent GB-190326543-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Apparatus and Fittings for Sterilising Water and for like purposes.
Inventor: BEAN ALEXANDER THOMAS
Filed: 1903-12-04
Granted: 1904-12-01
Abstract: 26,543. Bean, A. T., and White, E. Dec. 4. Liquids, sterilizing. -Water or other liquid is sterilized in the vessel alpha, which may be jacketed or heated by steam passing through the coil b, and may be cooled by water in the coil 13. A three-way cock is placed at the top, through which air can be admitted or discharged. Before admission, the air passes through the box n, Fig. 3, which is filled with cottonwool or other filtering-material and has a perforated lid o and a false bottom p, and then through the casing s which contains a non-return ball valve r. The vessel may be provided with a safety-valve m. The liquid enters the vessel by the pipe C, a saline solution being sometimes made by passing the water through a receiver,d containing a cage e for the salt. To discharge the sterilized liquid as a spray, or under pressure, air may be forced into the vessel a by a pump, or by a compressor which washes air, drawing it into a vessel 6, Fig. 1, by means of a water injector 7, the air escaping at 8 and being led to the vessel alpha.
Patent GB-190400069-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Apparatus for Carburetting Air for oil or Gas Engines.
Inventor: EDWARDS EDMUND
Filed: 1904-01-01
Granted: 1904-11-17
Abstract: 69. Edwards, E. Jan. 1. G a s a n d explosivev a p o u r engines.-In a carburetter or mixing apparatus for an oil or gas engine, the stem of the cylinder - admission valve controls the ports for admitting the oil or gas to the mixing chamber. The carburetting vessel a is screwed into the cylinder, and has a perforated top f, into which a sleeve e screws. The stem d of the admission valve c passes through the sleeve e, and receives at the top nuts m, n confining a spring l, which holds the valve on to its seating. The stem is reduced in diameter at its upper part commencing at such a height that ports o in the sleeve e are closed when the valve c is closed. The fuel is admitted to the interior of the sleeve e by a passage q in which a filter u may be interposed. The flow of fuel is controlled by a needle valve r having a screwed spindle which can be turned by a milled head. Perforated screens v, v<1> are placed in the chamber a and the fuel may be spread by a conical baffle which may be perforated The chamber a may be surrounded by a jacket and heated by the exhaust or hot water. A loose perforated cover is fitted over the top f. The Provisional Specification states that the spindle d, instead of being of reduced diameter at its upper part, may be formed with an annular recess.
Patent GB-190400116-A (GB)
Title: Process for the Manufacture of a Nitrocellulose Gunpowder.
Inventor: SCHMIDT OTTO
Filed: 1904-01-02
Granted: 1904-02-18
Abstract: 116. Schmidt, O. Jan. 2. Nitro-cellulose.-Granulated cellulose is well soaked in strong nitric acid, which may or may not contain one-fifth to one-quarter of sulphuric acid. When the grains have swollen, they are treated with strong sulphuric acid, which brings about nitration and hardening, and they are then washed with water, steam, and alkalies. This method is an improvement on that described in Specification No. 4769, A.D. 1895, [Abridgment Class Ammunition &c.].
Patent GB-190405993-A (GB)
Title: A Self-saving Fire Escape Apparatus.
Inventor: STABE FEODOR
Filed: 1904-03-11
Granted: 1904-05-19
Abstract: 5993. Stabe, F. March 11. Fire - escapes.- A person desiring to descend fastens the hook b, Fig. 2, to the building and, placing himself in the sling c at the other end of the coiled wire a, allows himself to fall, checking the rate of fall by the hands if necessary. A short pipe i, Figs. 3 and 4, bearing a piece of leather k, is placed above the coil and carries a rope t and ring d in which the person sits. An eye o, for light articles, is fixed to the lower end of the coil.
Patent GB-190408268-A (GB)
Title: Air Filter for Respiration Apparatus
Inventor: DRAEGER JOHANN HEINRICH
Filed: 1904-04-11
Granted: 1905-02-16
Abstract: 8268. Drõger, J. H., and Drõger, A. B. April 11. Miners' personal equipments. - An appliance for absorbing carbonic acid from exhaled air, to be used in connection with miners' respiration appliances of the kind described in Specification No. 20,558, A.D. 1901, consists of a casing lined with fabric and fitted with shelves or trays holding caustic potash, over which the air is caused to circulate. The granules of potash d are placed on shelves a, Fig. 3, provided with air passages b arranged on alternate sides of the casing. Sheets of blotting-paper c are placed under the potash to absorb any liquid formed, and perforated plates e serve to hold the potash in place. In a modification, shown in Fig. 10, the shelves have central openings, and are arranged alternately with partitions f with spaces f at the sides. In another modification, alternate shelves have central openings and side indentations respectively.
Patent GB-190409969-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Electrically Driven Coal-whips or Hoists
Inventor: WILHELMI JOHANNES
Filed: 1904-04-30
Granted: 1905-04-20
Abstract: 9969. Wilhelmi, J. April 30. Pulley-blocks; winches.-Relates to electric coalwhips or hoists, and comprises a hoisting sheave and motor for rotating it, contained in an outer shell which can be slung from a derrick &c. The sheave has a few turns of the hoisting rope passed round it and is normally loose, but is so mounted that its connection to the motor is effected by exerting a sufficient pull on the loose end of the rope. The motor shaft s and the body part b of the sheave, mounted loose in the frame or shell A, are connected by the gearing c, d, e, f, and the one carries the armature a and the other the field magnets a<1>. Upon the body b is loosely mounted the capstan-like sheave-rim g, adapted to engage the slidingly-keyed clutch members h, which are normally retracted by springs. Links n, fitting slots in the rim g, connect levers m engaging levers p acting on the clutches, and thus by exerting sufficient pull on the rope end, the links n are depressed and the rim g clutched to the continuously-revolving sheave b. The clutch may be replaced by some other connection, and other detail modifications may be made.
Patent GB-190412126-A (GB)
Title: An Improvement in the Construction of Tobacco Pipes
Inventor: NICHOLLS JOHN FREDERICK
Filed: 1904-05-28
Granted: 1905-05-27
Abstract: 12,126. Nicholls, J. F. May 28. Tobacco pipes.-The pipe stem has a large diameter so that one or more chambers may be formed therein for holding an absorbent cartridge and for cooling purposes. It may be made in one, two, or more pieces. Fig. 1 shows the stem a in which is the chamber b containing the cartridge f, the stem a being joined to the mouthpiece e by screwing or other means. Fig. 6 shows the stem made in two pieces and containing three chambers k, b, l, the cartridge being introduced into the central chamber b while the end chambers serve for cooling purposes. The chambers k, b are separated by a perforated partition, which serves to keep the cartridge in position, while the partition m between the chambers b, l is perforated by two side apertures n or one upper aperture o, as shown in Fig. 7. When the stem is made in three pieces, the chambers k, b, l are contained in separate portions thereof. The cartridge is made of cotton, wool, lint, muslin, flannelette, or the like, and is preferably folded as shown in Fig. 2 and then rolled, and may be tied as in Fig. 3. It is essential that it completely fills the bore of the chamber, so that the smoke must go through the cartridge. In Fig. 1, the chamber b is shown incompletely filled with the cartridge, the space nearest the bowl of the pipe serving as a cooling-chamber. The ends of the cartridge may be partially coated with sealing-wax g, Fig. 4, or other non-porous material to cause the smoke to take a more or less devious path through it, and the cartridge may be wrapped round with oil-silk or the like.
Patent GB-190414742-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or connected with Stencil Printing Apparatus.
Inventor: STACEY JAMES HENRY
Filed: 1904-06-30
Granted: 1905-05-18
Abstract: 14,742. Stacey, M., and Stacey, H. J. June 30. Stencilling-apparatus.-The inking and pressure roller or cylinder e is made of metal and is perforated and covered with felt or like absorbent material e<2>, Fig. 7. An inner perforated cylinder e<3> contains the ink, which passes through the perforations in regulated quantity according to the position of a handle e<6> in a curved slot formed in the end of the outer cylinder e. By moving the handle further in the slot, a hole in the end of the inner cylinder may be made to coincide with the hole e<8> in the end of the outer cylinder for filling purposes. The shaft of the cylinder is mounted in eccentric bearings f fixed in the required position by guide-rods f<3> engaging holes in the bearing-piece f. The strength of the spring f<7> is adjusted by a screw bush f<3>. The roller is brought down into contact with the stencil by pieces f<16> engaging under rails c<5> and raised in the return movement of the stencil by the pieces riding over the rails, which are provided at the ends with hinged switch parts c' to effect this. The reciprocating bed may be operated as in Specification No. 8803, A.D. 1904. The stencil frame c<2> is automatically raised by hinged fingers c<8> engaging fixed inclines b* in the framework. Some of the features of the invention may be applied to other forms of stencil printing-apparatus.