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Patent GB-190208506-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and in the Manufacture of Cellular Rubber Tyres.
Inventor: DUCASBLE ALFRED
Filed: 1902-04-11
Granted: 1903-04-11
Abstract: 8506. Ducasble, A. April 11. Tyres, elastic other than pneumatic; felloes or rims.-Relates to cellular rubber tyres of the type shown in Fig. 3, in which internally-spherical cells a are connected together by narrower parts a<1>. The cells may be strengthened by a cemented canvas band, and are enclosed in a cover f secured to the wheel rim by retaining-lips. The cells communicate through small holes c with the annular spaces b between consecutive cells, and holes may be provided in the rim to place these annular spaces in communication with the atmosphere. The side walls of the cells are preferably made thinner than the tread part. In constructing the tyre, the cells are moulded round metal spheres and a small hole is left in each cell. After vulcanization, the tyre is immediately plunged into water, and the steam generated by the hot spheres forces them out through the holes, which are afterwards closed by plugs d.
Patent GB-190215607-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Fastening Devices for Bags.
Inventor: SCHROEDER JAKOB
Filed: 1902-07-12
Granted: 1903-07-11
Abstract: 15,607. Schroeder, J., and Volkert, F. July 12. Fastenings for bags. The bar r, pivoted to the part c of the bag, turns down and engages a recess s on the plate a attached to the part b of the bag. A nose m on the bar limits its downward motion.
Patent GB-190216043-A (GB)
Title: Improved Process for the Production of Fire-pictures
Inventor: THOMPSON WILLIAM PHILLIPS
Filed: 1902-07-18
Granted: 1903-04-16
Abstract: 16,043. Thompson, W. P., [Eisfeld, I. F.]. July 18. Pyrotechnics.-Consists in producing fire pictures by perforating sheets of a non-glowing material to the design required, and then filling the perfora- tions with a material which will glow when ignited.
Patent GB-190220197-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Packing Boxes, Cases, Crates and similar Receptacles.
Inventor: LEE EDWARD
Filed: 1902-09-16
Granted: 1903-09-10
Abstract: 20,197. Lee, E. Sept. 16. Milk cans and paoking-cases &c. are constructed and fastened as shown in Fig. 2, which shows the invention applied to a box. The lid, bottom, or other movable part, is formed at both ends with bars A on the underside, which are adapted to engage with catches B, C on the box, the lid &c. having recesses D<2> above the catches. The catches B are fixed, and the catches C are movable, being formed of spring strips secured to the box and formed with inclined heads, which are moved back by the bar A and then snap over it. The catches B are similarly formed of strips secured to the box and having heads bent as shown. The catches are covered and protected by bars E secured to the box, and recessed to permit of the play of the catches C. Instead of using battens A, the lid &c. may be recessed to receive the catches, or they may be otherwise modified. The lids may be also locked &c.
Patent GB-190223403-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Rail Fastenings.
Filed: 1902-10-27
Granted: 1903-02-05
Abstract: 23,403. Weber, G. A., and Weber Railway Joint Manufacturing Co. Oct. 27. Rails, securing to sleepers; chairs; gauge of, adjusting.- The rail, which may rest on a plate C, is held by the clips D secured by bolts G. The bearing - surfaces of the washers and clips and of the clips and plates may be corrugated. The bolts are held by one abutment I or by separate abutments below the sleeper. The clips on opposite sides of the rail are staggered, and may be formed to bear against the web of the rail and over its foot. With this arrangement, vertical and horizontal adjustments can be made.
Patent GB-190224359-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to the Manufacture of Substitutes for Stone, Wood, Cork and the like
Inventor: WEBER ANTON
Filed: 1902-11-06
Granted: 1903-04-30
Abstract: 24,359. Weber, A. Nov. 6. Wood substitutes.-In the manufacture of a substitute for wood, cork, and the like, which is a non- conductor of heat, and is fireproof, sound-proof and damp-proof, sawdust, wood shavings, &c. are boiled in a copper, and are treated for three days with lime water. The sawdust &c. is then mixed with pumice powder, Portland or other cement, burnt clay, and a solution of clay acidulated with sulphuric acid. Scrap iron and sulphuric acid are added. The compound is kneaded, stamped, and mixed, and is pressed into moulds. The blocks &c. produced may be coloured, ground, stained, and polished to imitate natural wood. Separate parts may be united with glue, cement, lime mortar, &c. The material may be moulded into plates, tiles, bricks, &c. for flooring, roofing, and other building purposes, or as a non-conducting composition for chimney stacks, ice-cellars, cooling- plant, &c. It does not decay, and is proof against parasites and vermin. When treated with oxygenized linseed oil, it is waterproof.
Patent GB-190228039-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Apparatus used as Standards or Brackets for Gas or Electric Light.
Inventor: MORRALL JOHN BERNARD
Filed: 1902-12-19
Granted: 1903-10-29
Abstract: 28,039. Morrall, J. B. Dec. 19. Supporting lamps. -In adjustable brackets and standards, one or more lengths b, c of ordinary rigid tube slide upon, and impart rigidity to, the metallic, vulcanite, or other flexible tubing e, through which the leads pass. By securing the tube c to the base d by a fastening g of known construction, and by making the part b telescopic and extending it through the stuffing-box f, a rigid bracket or standard is obtained, whereas by undoing the fastening g and sliding the tubes b, c upon the flexible tubing e, the position of the light a may be readily adjusted.
Patent GB-190228773-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Platen Printing Presses
Inventor: THOMSON JOHN
Filed: 1902-12-30
Granted: 1903-03-19
Abstract: 28,773. Thomson, J. Dec. 30. Inking-apparatus; platen presses.-Consists of a means of mounting and adjusting the rider roller 12, which bears on and holds the distributers 9, 10 against the main ink or distributing-cylinder 5 of platen presses. The roller 12 revolves on a fixed shaft 15 having transverse holes for the passage of split studs 13 secured at 14 to the frame 6. The sides of the slit 18 are bevelled, and receive the conical end 17<a> of a screw 16 in the end of the shaft 15. The screw spreads and clamps the parts of the pin against the sides of the holes in the shaft 15. The screw may be locked by a clamping-nut 17.
Patent GB-190304235-A (GB)
Title: Starting Device for Motor Vehicles.
Inventor: ROSE WALTER
Filed: 1903-02-23
Granted: 1903-12-31
Abstract: 4235. Rose, W. Feb. 23. Turning- gear.- Relates to an arrangement for starting the motor in motor vehicles, operated from the seat if desired. A toothed wheel or pivoted segment c is brought into gear with the spurwheel b on the motor shaft, by means of the hand or foot lever e, attached thereto ; or a chain may be mounted on the segment to gear with a sprocketwheel on the motor shaft. The lever may be pushed completely out of gear, or a clutch may be provided on the spur - wheel, the lever being returned by a spring.
Patent GB-190305279-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Match Boxes
Inventor: WATTENBERG FERDINAND ALEXANDER
Filed: 1903-03-06
Granted: 1903-05-07
Abstract: 5279. Wattenberg, F. A. March 6. Drawings to Specification. Match-striking surfaces.-On the outside of a match box, a groove is formed to hold material for igniting safety-matches contained in a removable tray or the like. The exposed surface of the composition is thus below the outer surface of the box. Surfaces for igniting ordinary matches may be similarly renewed.
Patent GB-190305619-A (GB)
Title: Improved Electrical Connection between Terminal and Trolley Head of Electric Tram Cars
Inventor: BIRKBY THOMAS BEAUMONT
Filed: 1903-03-11
Granted: 1903-11-26
Abstract: 5619. Birkby, T. B. March 11. Electric railways and tramways with overhead conductors. Collectors.-To make electrical connection between the trolley head and the conductor passing through the trolley pole, the socket of the trolley head is forced on to a bell or cup A formed of curved strips and fixed to the end D of the conductor by means of the internally-threaded and flanged stud B, C. The edges of the bell or cup A rest against, and are pressed outwards by, a rubber cushion or its equivalent E.
Patent GB-190305794-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Rotary Motors, Pumps, Blowers, and Exhausters.
Inventor: HENNEBUTTE HENRI JOSEPH ERNEST
Filed: 1903-03-12
Granted: 1903-05-28
Abstract: 5794. Hennebutte, H. J. E. March 12, A.D. 1902, [date applied for under Patenis Act, A.D. 1901]. Annular-chamber type.-Two movable blocks e,f are provided, which act as piston and abutment alternately, being engaged with, and disengaged from, the spindle automatically at the required times. To the spindle is keyed a cylindrical boss b, which may be hollow, and has projecting from it a pair of driving-members, engaging with recesses i in the blocks. As shown, the driving- members are provided with rollers g, to reduce the friction when moving over the blocks. In the position shown in Fig. 1, the block e, moving from left to right, has come into contact with the block f, the shock of collision being broken by a buffer l. The two blocks then move together into the positions shown in Fig. 4. The block e, during this movement, depresses the spring catches m, rocks the levers n, and, by means of the rods p, screws the stops q, Fig. 5, out of contact with the block f. After the block e has passed the stops m, they rise and prevent any backward movement. As the movement of the block e is retarded, the rollers g press spring catches j aside, and move out of the notches i in it, they then move over the block f, and engage in its notches, locking it to the spindle. In the position shown, fluid under pressure is admitted by the pipe r behind the piston f, and is exhausted in front through the pipe s. When steam is used as the motive fluid, it is admitted by a lift or slide valve, controlled in any suitable way. When working with uncompressed carburetted air, it is admitted through a non-return valve t. If desired, the carburetted air may be compressed in the motor itself, or in a small compressor of similar construction, arranged on the same spindle, and discharging into an intermediate receiver. The supply is controlled as in the case of steam. The driving-members may be positively engaged and disengaged, instead of by the means shown. Pumps constructed in this way are particularly applicable for use with thick or viscous liquids.
Patent GB-190309950-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Gas Producers
Inventor: BOYD HUGH
Filed: 1903-05-02
Granted: 1904-03-10
Abstract: 9950. Boyd, H. May 2. Gas-producers.-Producer gas is generated from peat, coal, or coke, without burning the hydrocarbon gases evolved, in a producer having an outer iron casing A with a firebrick lining C in the upper part, and in the lower part an iron fuel bed E and a vertical grating F, to which heated air and steam are supplied through a passage D. The ashes fall into a trough K filled with water to form a seal at the bottom. The gas outlet M is screened by a partition N.
Patent GB-190312490-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Riding-habit.
Inventor: JURAN JOSEPH
Filed: 1903-06-02
Granted: 1903-07-02
Abstract: 12,490. Juran, J. Sept. 29, A.D. 1902, [date applied for under Patents Act, A.D. 1901]. Riding - habits; cutting-out. - Relates to a riding- habit or skirt, the separate parts A, B, C, D, E, Fig. 2, of which it is built up being cut out so that the skirt has a bulged part at the knee, to hang as shown in Fig. 2 when the wearer is in the saddle. The projecting part formed by the edges b<1>, b<2> of the piece B overlaps the adjacent edges of the parts E, D without being united thereto, so as to leave a pocket or opening F for the introduction of the saddle-pommel. The pocket may be closed by means of a loop f and a button f<1> For use during walking or when standing, the bulged knee portion may be looped up out of the way by means of a loop g<1> near the knee portion and a button g near the waist.
Patent GB-190315876-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Elastic Fluid Turbines.
Filed: 1903-07-17
Granted: 1904-05-19
Abstract: 15,876. British Thomson-Houston Co., [Curtis, C. G.]. July 17. Steam &c. turbines.-Relates to elastic-fluid turbines of the kind described in Specification No. 19,247, A.D. 1896, and preferably fitted with a sectional nozzle of the kind described in Specification No. 756, A.D. 1902. An intermediate chamber D is arranged between the first stage a and the second stage a' and acts as a receiving-chamber for the steam from the first stage, and has also a partitioned and contracted outlet B' serving as a nozzle for the second stage. The two turbine wheels C, C' are connected by an annular partition e, which prevents leakage. Two or more intermediate chambers may be formed in one casing A.
Patent GB-190321652-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Form of Electric Accumulator or Secondary Battery.
Inventor: CROIX JACQUES MARIE DE LA
Filed: 1903-10-08
Granted: 1904-09-29
Abstract: 21,652. La Croix, J. M. de. Oct. 8. Secondary batteries.- Consists in combining together the positive and negative electrodes of a single element so that they form a compact mass, the disintegration of the active materials, and the consequent shortcircuiting, being thereby prevented. The cathode consists of a lead conductor 4 which is formed with serrations or other projections 5 along any desired portion of its length, and is embedded in a paste 3 of lead or lead oxide contained within a porous earthenware tube 1 sealed at both ends, a plug of asbestos 6 being inserted, as shown. The anode is composed of litharge, minium, or other suitable material pasted round the tube 1 and enclosed by a perforated sheath 8 of lead &c., to which the conductor 9 is soldered.
Patent GB-190322059-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Apparatus for Holding, Turning Screwing and Cutting Pipes and the like.
Inventor: SPEAR MURRAY HINCKLEY
Filed: 1903-10-13
Granted: 1904-09-22
Abstract: 22,059. Spear, M. H., and Burrowes, B. E. Oct. 13. Screwing ; lathes ; pipe and rod severing machines.-Consists in a machine for holding, turning, screwing and cutting metal pipes and the like, the work remaining fixed. Fig. 2 shows a plan and Fig. 4 shows a sectional elevation of one form of the apparatus comprising a loose split sleeve 1 mounted on an internally-coned cylinder 3 within which wedges 6 are placed to secure the pipe 8. These wedges are tightened on the pipe by means of a screwed piece 9. The tool 11 is slidably mounted on a bracket 12 which is secured to the extensions 14 or 15 of the piece 1. The cylinder 3 is screwed as at 25 or fitted with a removable screwed bush of the required pitch and a screw block 23 is forced into engagement with the thread when the pipe is to be screwed. The work is held stationary and the piece 1 is rotated by hand. When it is desired to cut the pipe, the sleeve 1 and cylinder 3 are held in a fixed relative position longitudinally by means of a slotted bar 28, the end 30 of which slides in a circular groove in the flange 4 of the cylinder, the othfr end being clamped to the sleeve 1 by a screw 27 and nut 26. Figs. 5 and 6 show a modification of the apparatus which may be worked either by hand or power. A number of tools are slidably' mounted on brackets fixed to a carrying- plate 33 which is bolted to the flange 35 of the sleeve 1. This sleeve is adapted to slide laterally on an inner sleeve 37 by means of a feather 36. The inner sleeve 37 is capable of rotary movement only and is driven from the wheel 47 by toothed gearing. For fixing the sleeve 1 when it is required to part the pipe, the slotted bar 28 is bolted to the bevel wheel 38. The conical wedges 6 are adapted to take pipes of various diameters by the use of false bushes 44. Fig. 9 shows a modification of the above machine, the sleeve 1 being here made to travel longitudinally by means of a screw 59 and nut 60. The circular rack 53 is provided with teeth on the inside and outside into which the toothed wheels 61, 56 gear, the latter being mounted on the screw 59. By changing the wheel 61, a screw of any pitch may thus be cut upon the pipe.
Patent GB-190326312-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Corliss Valve Gear
Inventor: HORSFALL JOHN
Filed: 1903-12-02
Granted: 1904-01-07
Abstract: 26,312. Horsfall, J. Dec. 2. Valve gear.-Corliss gear is designed so that all the stresses come in one plane normal to the axis of the spindle b. The discs a are keyed to the spindle and carry the disc c. Levers d turn upon the hubs of the discs a, carry the pawl h, and are worked by a rod g which passes through the forked spring rod m, connected to the discs. The cam i for tripping the pawl is situated between the discs a and is adjusted by the governor rod k which also passes through the forked rod m.
Patent GB-190326383-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Apparatus for Reproducing and Plotting Mechanical Motions.
Inventor: NEWMAN WILLIAM HENRY
Filed: 1903-12-02
Granted: 1904-02-04
Abstract: 26,383. Newman, W. H. Dec. 2. Indicating variations of position of movable structures. - An apparatus for experimentally determining and recording the various relative motions of the parts of a mechanism is described in relation to valve gear. A table a, a<1>,formed in two parts with a central groove a<7>, is supported by under cross framing carrying removable legs and stays. Bridge-pieces e may be secured by clamps over the table. Fig. 1 shows a plate c with a tongue to run in the groove a<7> ; b<2> is the piston-rod, b<1> the crosshead sliding in the groove a<7>, and b the fixed crank shaft connected by a crank and link to .the crosshead; d is a fixed centre on which one of the valve-gear links is mounted, the other end of the links being connected to the valve spindle e<3>, which is connected to the pencil-carrying rod f<3> set at right-angles to the plate c so as to produce the required curve. Fig. 1 shows a rack g and pinion g<1> for use in place of the crank and link when the reciprocating body has not a harmonic motion. The elements of the apparatus may be built up as required, and include a pivot centre attached to a clamp for adjustably carrying a flat or other rod, the pivot being drilled axially to receive a pencil and also being extended to receive one or more clamps drilled to fit the pivot loosely. The clamps may be arranged to form a pivot to one side of or in line with the rod. When cardboard rods are used, the pivot may be secured by screw washers, the under one of which may fit in a recess in a lower thickness of cardboard. A fixed centre is formed by a vertical pivot bar set in a base-block having a sharp spike on its under surface, a heavy weight being shaped to rest on the table and having a point to engage in a recess in the top of the pivot. Rods or bars are jointed by cross-bolts and are separated with spacing-blocks so as to form rods acting in differept planes. A guide for curved links &c. is formed of a pivoted disc provided on its upper surface with three friction guide-rollers, An adjustable support for the guide-pulleys of cords consists of a clamp with a screw socket in which a vertical rod can work, the pulley being mounted on a screw shank in a clamping-block on the rod.
Patent GB-190327708-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to the Braking of Vehicles or other Moving Bodies
Inventor: BROADBENT JOHN EDWARD
Filed: 1903-12-17
Granted: 1904-11-17
Abstract: 27,708. Broadbent, J. E. Dec. 17. Brakes.-Brake mechanism is adapted principally to utilize the momentum of a vehicle to apply the brakes. In one arrangement, shown in Figs. 2 and 3, the former an underside view, a friction-wheel D, or a clutch, is fixed on a transverse shaft E supported in horizontal slots in frames F, and can be placed in contact with the hub C', or other rotating part, by means of a fork G connected to a handlever or pedal by a rod G<1>. When the wheel D is thus rotated, the blocks K are applied to the wheels by means of a rod H, connected to a cranked part of the shaft E and to the inner ends of levers J pivoted to the frames F. The crank shaft may be divided and intermediate gearing introduced to cause the friction device to make many revolutions before fully applying the brakes. The brakes may be held on by a spring-controlled pawl P engaging a ratchet-wheel 0 and adapted to be released by the driver through a rod P<2>. Or a pinion on the shaft E may gear with a rack, upon which is a second set of teeth engaged by a pawl. By the use of the rack, the brakes may be applied in any desired manner. Fig. 4 shows another arrangement of brake mechanism applied to a motor vehicle. The friction-wheel D is mounted on a pivoted lever D<2> linked to a hand-lever or pedal by means of which it can be put in contact with the wheel tyre, and carries a crank D' from which a rod H extends to a bell-crank lever L connected to a band brake K, or a shoe, acting on a brake-wheel M. The friction-wheel may carry a shaft extending to a crank, disc, or equivalent for applying the brake to the second wheel. On a motor lorry, the friction-wheel may be adapted to be placed in contact with a flywheel or disc on the engine shaft, and may be linked to a brake block suspended from the underframing. The invention may be applied to an omnibus, and to a vehicle propelled by human power, such as a jinrickshaw.
Patent GB-190400994-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Devices for Hanging Meat.
Inventor: STONE EDWARD RENDLE
Filed: 1904-01-14
Granted: 1904-12-15
Abstract: 994. Stone, E. R., and Burrows, G. W. Jan. 14. Clip suspenders. -A device for hanging meat, especially sides of bacon during the smoking operation, consists of two curved clamping-plates a attached to spring bows b, the yolk c of which is shaped into a suspending hook. The plates are clamped by a ring e taking into notches f or by other means, and are roughened or formed with small projections, or have each a small spike g. The bows b may be bent so that the sides of bacon hang vertically.
Patent GB-190404433-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to, Products of Silica, as a Refractory Material
Inventor: WILLIAMS LUCAS
Filed: 1904-02-23
Granted: 1904-12-15
Abstract: 4433. Williams, L., and Tomkins, H. Feb. 23. Firebricks.-In the manufacture of refractory bricks, blocks, and the like, raw or calcined magnesite, with or without water, is used with silica instead of lime, the proportion being 3 parts of magnesia to 97 of gannister or similar silicious material.
Patent GB-190410395-A (GB)
Title: Rouleau Opener.
Inventor: KUNZ FRIEDRICH
Filed: 1904-05-06
Granted: 1904-06-16
Abstract: 10,395. Kunz, F. May 6. Cutting-machines for paper.-Relates to a device for opening rouleaus. The roleau is placed in an angular trough b joined to the bed-plate a, and is held in position by the flanged end of the rod d mounted in a bearing a<3> and acted upon by a spiral spring e. Joining the standards a<1>, a' is a quadrate bar f, set corner-wise, on which slides a holder g having attached thereto a vertically-adjustable cutter i secured by a screw h. By sliding the holder backwards or forwards, the paper packets are slit lengthwise.