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Patent GB-190117243-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Water Carts.
Inventor: BAILEY-DENTON EARDLEY FRASER
Filed: 1901-08-28
Granted: 1902-10-28
Abstract: 17,243. Denton, E. F. Bailey-. Aug. 28. Carts and wagons; military-transport vehicles with filtering-apparatus.-Relates to vehicles provided with means for supplying pure water especially to soldiers in the field, and is shown in sectional elevation applied to a horse-drawn cart, but is stated to be applicable to motor-propelled vehicles. The water tank B is divided into two compartments B', B<2> by a partition B<3>, and is surmounted by a filter C. In front is fixed a pump D the plunger of which can be operated either from the eccentric D<6> secured to the revolving axle E of the road wheel E', or, when the pin D<7> has been removed, from the hand. lever D<2>. In operation, all the cocks, except the two cocks F<2>, G', are closed, and, after the pipe F has been placed in communication with a water supply, such as a pond, water is pumped in until the compartment B<1> is full. After the cocks F<2>, G' have been closed the cocks F<3>, G<3> are opened and the three-way cock H<3> adjusted, so that pumping circulates the water from the compartment B<1> through the filter back into the same compartment, from which it can be drawn off through the tap B<4> When desirable, the threeway cock H<3> may be re-adjusted to allow the filtered water to pass into the smaller compartment B<2>, from which it can be drawn off through another tap. In modifications, the water tank may contain either only one compartment or more than two. The cart may carry a sterilizer J provided with a pressure-regulating air chamber J<3> and connected by pipes J', J' respectively with the compartment B<2> and the cock G<2> modified to form a three-way cock.
Patent GB-190117847-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Couplings or Unions for Hose and like Pipes.
Inventor: FIGGE CHRISTIAN
Filed: 1901-09-06
Granted: 1902-07-10
Abstract: 17,847. Figge, C., and Veckenstedt, E. Sept. 6. Couplings, disconnectible.-A coupling or union for hose and like pipes is shown in Figs. 1 and 2. Each hose end is attached to a pipe length a, to which is fixed a connecting-block e provided with a cock f for draining purposes. The blocks e are connected to gudgeons g on the pipes a by the linksd. When one block e in coupling up is in position to engage the conical surfaces of the pipe lengths a, the other block e is raised, and rests on the acting block. The screw h presses the parts together, thus making good the joint.
Patent GB-190125644-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Tobacco Pipes and the like
Inventor: WATSON EDWIN BURGES
Filed: 1901-12-16
Granted: 1902-09-11
Abstract: 25,644. Watson, E. B. Dec. 16. Tobacco pipes.-A removable straw D is inserted through the bore of the mouthpiece C and stem B. Air-holes e or slots are provided. The straw may project slightly at the mouthpiece end, and be tipped with vulcanite &c. to facilitate removal.
Patent GB-190126221-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Balanced Slide-valves for Steam Engines.
Inventor: WILSON JOHN THOMAS
Filed: 1901-12-23
Granted: 1902-05-15
Abstract: 26,221. Wilson, J. T. Dec. 23. Slide valves. - A balanced slide valve with an automatic adjustment for wear is shown in Figs. 1 and 2. The valve E slides between a raised seat A and a self-adjusting plate H, which has lateral guiding-lugs I. The top of the plate has bevelled surfaces N, enclosed by snap rings M working against the back of the valve-chest and forming spaces connected by apertures P with the central exhaust port A<1>. Similar spaces Q are connected by passages U having enlarged ends K, in the plate, and a pair of passages F at the ends of the valve, with the steam ports B. As either port B admits or exhausts steam, the pressure in the corresponding space Q is similarly affected by the opening of the passages F. The invention may be applied to a central admission valve.
Patent GB-190126435-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Manufacture of Cloths, known as Cotton Cords.
Inventor: OPENSHAW ORMROD HERBERT
Filed: 1901-12-27
Granted: 1902-12-24
Abstract: 26,435. Openshaw, O. H. Dec. 27. Yarns, warping, beaming, and sizing.-In the process of warping, beaming, and sizing yarns intended for use in weaving cloths known as cotton cords, the face binding-threads are fed positively into the sizing-frame in greater lengths than the rest of the yarns, so that, during the weaving operation, the face binding-threads will not be subjected to an unduly severe strain. The face-binding threads may be wound on a beam B<1> resting on a drom driven at any desired rate by means of a cone pulley P, strap S, and pulley R on the sow-roller. The remainder of the threads are delivered from rollers B', B<3>, mounted in the creel and held in check by weights W. All the beams may be mounted in the creel in the ordinary way, the face-binding threads being fed into the machine by means of feed-rollers.
Patent GB-190202526-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Apparatus for Applying and Adjusting the Pressure on the Pressing Rollers of Drawing, Roving, and Spinning Frames.
Inventor: BARBOUR JAMES
Filed: 1902-01-31
Granted: 1902-12-24
Abstract: 2526. Barbour, J. Jan. 31. Rollers and roller heads.-Pressure is applied to the spring wire 9 for weighting the rollers by means of a coiled spring 7, one end of which engages in a loop 10 in the wire 9 and the other with a shaft or stud 3 carrying a ratchet segment 4, which can be turned by a key or by levers 4<A>, so as to apply a greater or less degree of pressure to the rollers ; 5 is a holding-pawl. The ratchet segment may be graduated, so as to indicate the pressure which is being applied. When the pressure becomes too great through the wire 9 being raised too high by means of the nut 11, the loop 10 slips off the end of the wire 7, so that the pressure will cease to be applied. This disengagement of the loop and spring may be further effected by bending the wire 9, as shown, and passing the bent part through an inclined slot in the bracket 2.
Patent GB-190209170-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and connected with Posts and Nets for Ping Pong, Table Tennis and the like.
Inventor: WINN PHILIP
Filed: 1902-04-21
Granted: 1903-04-16
Abstract: 9170. Winn, P., and Blockley, C. C. April 21. Net-supports for ping-pong &c. Each end of the net E is folded round or secured to a rod j, Fig. 4, which is provided with an ornamental top j<1>, and is carried in a tube H having a slot h<1>, Fig. 3, through which the net extends. The tube H, Fig. 1, is secured to a base B having an ornamental surface and supported by diverging plates d<1>. A plate d<2>, which may be bent as shown, engages the edge of the table. In a modification, the base B is flat and has a portion which extends over the edge of the table and carries the tube H and a rod which replaces the plate d'. Side wings K, constructed as shown in Fig. 9 and having clips k<1> to engage the tubes H, may extend outwards from the table edge.
Patent GB-190211455-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Adjustable Brackets applicable for Securing Mantel Boards and for Holding Mantel Rods and the like.
Inventor: SPENCER JAMES WILLIAM
Filed: 1902-05-20
Granted: 1902-10-09
Abstract: 11,455. Spencer, J. W., and Proctor, K. May 20. Mantelpieces; brackets.-Brackets for securing mantelboarda and for supporting rods are made from sheet metal, and have an angle bend A and hook C. Each bracket is secured to the mantlepiece by a slotted angle-piece D, bolted to the part B. A spring F serves to make the bracket grip the mantelpiece, but pins projecting from the bracket may be made to engage the mantelpiece or mantelboard. Figs. 7 and 8 snow a modified form of angle-piece D, having a projection N which is made to enter slots P. The screw or bolt E' may be secured to a thickened part of the bracket B. The bracket may grip both the mantelshelf and the mantelboard at the front or ends, and, when the mantelboard is required to project, the brackets may be fitted in notches in the front thereof, or be screwed to the underside.
Patent GB-190216284-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Mounts for Displaying Artificial Teeth for Exhibition Sale and the like.
Inventor: JUSTI HENRY DANIEL
Filed: 1902-07-22
Granted: 1902-10-02
Abstract: 16,284. Justi, H. D. July 22. Displaying.-Relates to mounts for displaying artificial teeth for exhibition, sale, &c. A card or other base C is provided with a surface of wax &c. into which the flattened end F of an L-shaped arm E, D is pressed. The teeth A are threaded on the bar, as shown, their bases being gently pressed into the wax.
Patent GB-190221030-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Oscillating or Reciprocating Stairway for the Purposes of Recreation and Amusement.
Inventor: COOPER JOHN EDWARD
Filed: 1902-09-27
Granted: 1903-07-30
Abstract: 21,030. Cooper, J. E. Sept. 27. Amusements for fairs and the like.-Relates to a reciprocating stairway for amusement. There may be any number of stairways fixed side by side. Fig. 2 is a plan, and Fig. 3 is a transverse sectional view on an enlarged scale of the staircase c. The stairway is supported on antifriction rollers d<1>, d', d<3>, d<4> mounted on shafts f, g, which are journalled a fixed distance apart in brackets e in the manner described in Specification No. 19,579, A.D. 1897, [Abrigment Class Locomotives &c.]. The brackets e extend from the outer framework a, and side rollers b are also pivoted in the outer frame. At each side of each set of stairs a stationary hand-rail h is fixed. The reciprocating motion of the stairs is effected by means of a rotating shaft having a crank or eccentric j connected by rods k to brackets e on the underside of the steps.
Patent GB-190227294-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to the Rollers used on the Ground Ropes of Trawl Nets
Inventor: THICKETT WILLIAM HENRY
Filed: 1902-12-11
Granted: 1903-10-15
Abstract: 27,294. Thickett, W. H. Dec. 11. Wooden rollers for the ground ropes of trawl-nets consist of two or more sections having grooves to receive hoops which have projections, cylindrical or diamond - shaped, on their insides, these projections engaging the wood of the roller and preventing the hoop from turning round. The roller is divided so that two sections will enter one hoop as in Fig. 10. The sections are bolted together.
Patent GB-190228943-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Electrical Measuring Instruments.
Inventor: APPLEYARD ROLLO
Filed: 1902-12-31
Granted: 1903-10-08
Abstract: 28,943. Appleyard, R. Dec. 31. Wheatstone bridges; resistance meters.-The conductivity of samples of metals is measured by an instrument of the wheatstone bridge type, with adjustments for conductivity of standard and for diameter of samples measured. The cential part only of the bridge wire E is used for measuring, the ends E being wound spirally, preferably on the same bobbin. The electrical middle of the bridge is denoted by a line on the adjustable plate M. The plate N is then adjusted till the line on the plate M is opposite the conductivity of the standard sample on the N scale. The carriage F carrying the contact spring F<1> is now adjusted relatively to zero to allow for the difference between the diameters of the standard and test samples. The amount of displacement necessary is found from a diagram with a curve showing the relation between displacement and diameter of wire. After these adjustments have been made, the bridge shows directly on the scale N the percentage conductivity of the test samples.
Patent GB-190305857-A (GB)
Title: Improved Means for Charging Bottles and the like with Fluids and in Applying Seals or Stoppers thereto.
Inventor: NASH RICHARD GRAINGER
Filed: 1903-03-13
Granted: 1904-02-18
Abstract: 5857. Nash, R. G. March 13. Bottling ; stoppering ; capsuling and sealing bottles, jars, and the like.-Relates to machines of the type described in Specification No. 7828, A.D. 1902, for bottling aÙrated waters, beer, soda-milk, &c., and for stoppering or sealing the bottles so filled. Fig. 3 shows a horizontal section. The charging-head A is actuated, as described in the prior Specification by a vertically - reciprocated slide a<3>, so as to bring the nozzle a up to and away from the bottle. The head A is in communication with a charging-valve b and a snifting-valve c, both of which are automatically operated by cam-faces on a rotary wheel e. The escaping air on its way to the valve c enters a passage p and rises into a chamber above it, of less capacity than the bottle to be filled, so that the bottling is effected under a gradually-increasing pressure. A non-return valve i<2> closes the entrance to the passage p when the nozzle a is removed from the bottle. The capacity of this chamber is varied by allowing more or less of the liquid carried over by the air to remain in it, either by altering the position of an overflow pipe or by a cock j. When the nozzle a is taken away from the bottle, loss of pressure in the latter is diminished by the rapidity with which the stoppering is effected. The stoppering-device is carried by the slide a<3>, and, to guard against risk of fracture by the too sudden fall of the stoppering-device, the downward motion of this slide is momentarily arrested near the operative position of the stoppering-device by a block l, Fig. 4, mounted on the hub of the cam-wheel e. Fig. 5 shows means for automatically feeding screw or other stoppers or seals m', one at a time, to the stoppering-device n. The stoppers &c. m<2> are fed down an inclined shoot m having a longitudinal slot along it through which the shanks of the stoppers project. The bottom m<6> of the shoot is horizontal, and has an aperture in it large enough for one stopper to fall through into the jaws of the stoppering-device n. The feed is regulated by a compound slide operated by the movements of the stoppering-device n. This slide has a vertical part m<5>, which, in one position, prevents the descent of the stoppers but is momentarily moved aside to allow one stopper to fall into the space m<6>, the aperture in which is closed by a horizontal part m<4> of the slide, which is also periodically moved aside to allow the stopper to fall.
Patent GB-190310611-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Automatic Tension Devices for Adjusting the Wires in Railway Signals or Semaphores
Inventor: IDLE WILLIAM
Filed: 1903-05-09
Granted: 1903-09-03
Abstract: 10,611. Idle, W. May 9. Wire compensators.-The apparatus eliminates the use of the pulley p and the counterweight k mentioned in Specification No. 28,704, A.D. 1902. The pieces n on the disc m mentioned therein are more numerous and have a different sbape. Referring to the present drawing, the wire f from the signal lever is connected to a rack d, suspended by rollers c from a guide-rail b. The rack d consists of two parallel strips provided with equidistant cross-bars e, and is connected to a chain q, which passes over a grooved pulley l, and carries a weight h at its free end. The wire r, which operates the signal, is connected through the sliding bar i to a chain p, fixed loosely to a book at its other end. The bar i carries a hooked latch g, which, when the operating-lever is pulled, is raised by one of the pivoted pieces n, Fig. 3, into engagement with one another of the cross-bars e,- to effect the operation of the signal. The pieces n are mounted on the disc m connected to the pulley l, their freedom of movement being limited by the stops o. When the operating-lever is put back, the parts return to normal position, the pawl u serving to ensure the disengagement of the latch g from the rack.
Patent GB-190311565-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Drill for Drilling Coal and other Substances.
Inventor: TIMMINS WILLIAM
Filed: 1903-05-21
Granted: 1904-03-24
Abstract: 11,565. Timmins, W., and Engelrest, J. May 21. Rock drills, rotary. Twist drills are formed to bore a smaller hole in advance of the cutting- edges a, by means of the cutting-edges b, which may or may not be re-entrant.
Patent GB-190312613-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Fountain-pens.
Inventor: LEVY HENRY BARNETT
Filed: 1903-06-04
Granted: 1903-07-09
Abstract: 12,613. Levy, H. B. June 4. Pens, reservoir. The barrel 1 carries at one end a nozzle 3, which is screwed into or frictionally held in the barrel. The nozzle carries at its outer end a nib 5 and a feeder-bar 4 with an air-duct 4<a>. The ink is contained in a rubber or other flexible sac 7, the mouth of which fits over an annular rib 6<a> on a tubular piece 6, which is frictionally held in the inner end of the nozzle 3. The other end of the barrel is closed by a screwed or plain plug 8, which is of a smaller diameter than the end of the barrel, so that the protecting cap may be placed over it when the pen is in use. To fill the pen, the cap is removed and air is blown into the barrel, compressing the sac. The point of the pen is then immersed and the pressure released, when the ink enters the sac. The sac may also be removed and the pen used as an ordinary fountain pen, the nozzle being pulled out to remove the sac, and then being replaced.
Patent GB-190314651-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Man Hole and such like Covers for use with Steam Generators and similar Vessels.
Inventor: MURCH JOHN ERNEST
Filed: 1903-07-01
Granted: 1903-09-24
Abstract: 14,651. Murch, J. E., [Nelson, J.]. July 1. Manhole doors and frames.-Relates to means for securing tight joints. A recess or recesses a, formed in the wall of the hole, receive one or more metal rings b. Plates c, e, clamped together by a nut f and bolt d, engage with the rings b above and below, and forces them out into the recesses. The recesses and rings may be of circular section as shown in Fig. 1, of rectangular section as shown in Figs. 2 and 3, or of any suitable form. A dog h and a second nut may also be used.
Patent GB-190316912-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Cigar Boxes.
Inventor: BROWN MORRIS
Filed: 1903-08-01
Granted: 1904-03-24
Abstract: 16,912. Brown, M. Jan. 27, [date applied for under Patents Act, A.D. 1901]. Cigar boxes.-A cigar box is constructed with a false bottom pressed upwards by a spring so as to raise the cigars and always present the appearance of a full box. Fig. 5 shows a diagonal section of the box, which may be square or oblong. The false bottom b is formed on its underside with ratchet-teeth radiating from the centre to the corners, and is pressed upwards by two crossed springs c fixed to the base a' and engaging the teeth. The false bottom may be locked in its lowest position by passing a pin through loops b<3> fixed to the false bottom and projecting through slots in the base. The Government stamp is pasted over a vertical slot cut in one end of the box, and is automatically destroyed, as the cigars are removed, by a projection on the false bottom. The springs c may be adjusted so that the false bottom is not raised until a complete layer of cigars has been extracted.
Patent GB-190322169-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Horse Blinders
Inventor: DANIELS FRANKLIN MARION
Filed: 1903-10-14
Granted: 1903-11-19
Abstract: 22,169. Daniels, F. M. Oct. 14. Fastening; bridles.- Consists of means for attaching horse blinders to the usual fork strap. A plate 9<1> is riveted to the upper corner of the blinder, and has a stem portion 11, which is bent into a semi-cylindrical form to receive the end of the fork strap, and is provided with ears 12, 13, which are bent so as to encircle the strap completely and cause teeth or projections 14 to be forced into it. The device may be used in repairing old forms of hangers or bridles.
Patent GB-190323984-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Horse Shoes.
Inventor: SCOTT LOTHIAN KERR
Filed: 1903-11-05
Granted: 1904-04-07
Abstract: 23,984. Scott, L. K. Nov. 5. Hinged.-A horseshne, which allows expansion or contraction of the foot and which prevents or cures a diseased foot, is formed of two side-pieces 1, 2 freely hinged to a toe-piece 5. The rear parts 1<a>, 2a of the side-pieces may be turned inwards to protect the frog. In a modification, the side-pieces are hinged together, the toe-piece being dispensed with.
Patent GB-190407938-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Handles or Grips of Dumb Bells or other Exercising Apparatus.
Inventor: FAIRBROTHER HENRY
Filed: 1904-04-06
Granted: 1905-02-09
Abstract: 7938. Fairbrother, H. April 6. Dumb-bells; exercising-apparatus.-The handles or grips of dumb-bells and exercising-apparatus are made in two parts a, a<1>, Fig. 1, pivoted together at c so as to rock, and are provided with rubber cushions e to prevent noise. In a modification, one or more rocking bars p, Fig. 4, may be employed.
Patent GB-190410739-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Motion-work for Clocks and the like.
Inventor: KNIGHT HARRY VIDLER
Filed: 1904-05-10
Granted: 1905-03-23
Abstract: 10,739. Knight, H. V. May 10. Chronoscopes; c l o c k cases; clocks with moving figures; motionwork ; dials.-A figure or weight w sliding up and down a slot t indicates the minutes on a vertical scale, the hour division being seen on a disc r through the perforation u. The figure is connected by a cord i to a drum c, loose on the arbor d of the centre pinion. A wheel is fixed to the drum, and, by a cord m and pivoted lever n, operates a push-piece q. A detent g fixed to the drum c is kept by a spring in contact with a stop f on a wheel e coupled to the arbor d, and, as the drum moves with the great wheel through one revolution in the direction of the arrow, the figure w moves up to the top of the scale. The detent g then strikes against the stud h, and is set free with the drum to turn in the opposite direction as the figure falls by its weight, until the stop f again engages the detent g. The push-piece q is at the same time forced against one of the pins on the hour disc r, pushing the disc through <1>/12th of a revolution.