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Patent GB-190304410-A (GB)
Title: Method of Producing Storage Battery Plates
Inventor: FAIRWEATHER WALLACE
Filed: 1903-02-25
Granted: 1903-07-23
Abstract: 4410. Fairweather, W., [General Storage Battery Co.]. Feb. 25. Secondary batteries.-Relates to the electrolytic preparation of lead plates, and consists in first electrolytically oxidizing them in a bath containing a good solvent of lead, a poor solvent of lead, and an organic acid, as, for example, a mixture of dilute sulphuric acid, aluminium sulphate, ammonium nitrate, and oxalic acid with or without tartaric acid. The oxidized plates are then electrolytically reduced to spongy lead in a bath containing sulphuric acid, tartaric acid, and magnesium sulphate. In order to consolidate the plates thus formed, they are subjected to a further electrolytic treatment in a solution containing a soluble sulphide or a soluble sulphur compound having a lower degree of oxidation than a sulphate, as, for example, an aqueous solution of the sulphides of sodium and ammonium. The plates are then washed, and finally formed in sulphuric acid.
Patent GB-190305929-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Machines for Splicing Leather and the like
Inventor: HALEY SAM
Filed: 1903-03-14
Granted: 1903-05-14
Abstract: 5929. Haley, S. March 14. Cutting-machines for leather &c.-The top press. ing-roller in a machine for cutting leather &c. in connection with the splicing of driving-belt lengths &c. is driven independently by a rack d engaging with a pinion c on the shaft b of the roller. The rack is attached to a reciprocating carriage, and is kept in gear with the pinion by a runner f on a bracket g integral with a loose sleeve on the shaft b. Flat springs k press the top roller towards the cutting-roller i, in front of which is the knife j. In a modification, the upper roller is driven by the sprocket-wheel m and chain D, the chain being kept in gear by a skate F.
Patent GB-190309825-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or connected with Submarine Boats.
Inventor: OKUN MOSES SOLOMON
Filed: 1903-04-30
Granted: 1903-10-29
Abstract: 9825. Okun, M. S. April 30. Propelling a n d steering submarine boats.-Water entering the chamber 4 through the valves 5 is forced out through one of the valve-controlled tubes 8, 9 by gases generated by exploding a cartridge in a chamber 20 communicating with the pipe 26. Cartridges are fed from the magazine into pockets 13 in a wheel mounted on the shaft 16, which is geared to the shaft 28 driven from the cylinder 33 by the gases. The shaft 28, which is geared to the flywheel 42, also actuates the exhaust valve 27, Fig. 4. When this valve is open, the chamber 4 is re-charged through the valves 5. The boat is raised by expelling the water from the tank 43 through the pipes 44, 45 when the cartridge 49 is exploded.
Patent GB-190318159-A (GB)
Title: Improvements applicable to the Welding of Iron and Steel.
Inventor: TODD FRANCIS
Filed: 1903-08-22
Granted: 1903-12-03
Abstract: 18,159. Todd, F. Aug. 22. Welding.-A. mixture or flux for use in welding iron and steel consists of boracic acid, fused borax, iron filings, steel filings, salt of tartar, sal-ammoniac, potassium nitrate, and silver sand.
Patent GB-190319399-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Pipe Sockets or Couplings, more especially for the Purpose of Facilitating Inspection when used with Pipes which Contain Electric Wiring.
Inventor: WHITE ERNEST
Filed: 1903-09-09
Granted: 1903-10-15
Abstract: 19,399. White, E., and Waldron, J. Sept. 9. Clip and sleeve joints.- Relates to pipe couplings, chiefly those containing electric wires, in which facility is afforded for inspection by a removable portion of the coupling B as shown in Figs. 1, 2, and 3. The joint around the opening a is made water-tight by means of asbestos cord fitted in the groove f. A modification is described in which the coupling is completely divided into two portions longitudinally for the same purpose, one portion being large enough to prevent any disturbance of the pipe ends due to the removal of the smaller portion.
Patent GB-190320195-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Tanks or Receptacles for Containing Freezing Mixture, and in the Arranging and Supporting of such Receptacles.
Inventor: WILSON JOHN
Filed: 1903-09-19
Granted: 1903-10-22
Abstract: 20,195. Wilson, J. Sept. 19. Cooling-chambers.-The ice-boxes are fixed to the ceiling to save floor space and to promote air circulation. The latter object is also effected by putting an outer casing b of thin metal, preferably corrugated vertically, to allow access of air between the case b and the sides a. The top corners of the boxes are fitted with triangular pieces c for nailing to the roof, and the roof is fitted with doors for the insertion of freezing-mixture, which may be run out by taps d.
Patent GB-190320757-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Means for Lubricating Crank Pins Connecting Rods and the like
Inventor: COUCHEMANN HENRY
Filed: 1903-09-26
Granted: 1904-07-28
Abstract: 20,757. Couchemann, H. Sept. 26. Lubricating crank-pins, connecting-rods, &c. The cup a, Fig. 1, fixed to the eye of a connecting-rod, has a cover band a funnel c, connected by ducts with the interior of the cup. Ball checks d prevent the escape of oil during the rotation of the crank. The tongue e collects oil from a saturated brush or the like at each revolution. Between two wire network partitions f, g in the cup is placed maize-pith or other absorbent substance, kept saturated by oil in the space h, and supplying oil to the moving parts at the required rate. The parts c, d may be dispensed with, and a screw stopper placed on the stem i. Fig. 2 shows a lubricator operated by centrifugal force. The receptacle 1 revolves with the crank and supplies oil to the conduit 2 leading to the pin 3. The oil passes through the chamber 4, provided with a net-work partition 5, and partly filled with absorbent material.
Patent GB-190323321-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Belt-fasteners
Inventor: WARREN SAMUEL
Filed: 1903-10-28
Granted: 1904-09-01
Abstract: 23,321. Warren, S. Oct. 28. Belt fastenings. -Belts, especially for motor cycles, are secured by links entering slotted plates on the belt ends. A piece A, Figs. 3 and 5, tapering at one end, and provided with a slot B, is bent round each end of the belt and secured by a plain or threaded bolt. An H-shaped piece c, Figs. 5 and 7, is inserted in the slots. The piece c and one piece A may be made in one piece.
Patent GB-190324126-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Joint-making Packing.
Inventor: BOWLEY WILLIAM HENRY KANZON
Filed: 1903-11-06
Granted: 1904-10-06
Abstract: 24,126. Bowley, W. H. K. Nov. 6. .Flexible metal pipes; joint-making packing.- Joint-making packing for use in the construction of flexible metal pipes and for other purposes where rubber packing comes into contact with metal, such as copper, brass, &c. consists of a thread or strip of vulcanized india-rubber coated with a solution of pure india-rubber. The vulcanized india-rubber maybe previously covered with cotton or other material by braiding.
Patent GB-190325960-A (GB)
Title: Improved Apparatus for Temporarily or Permanently Uniting Sheets of Paper, Fabric or the like to Form a Book or Collection.
Inventor: STEELE JOHN THOMPSON
Filed: 1903-11-27
Granted: 1904-09-29
Abstract: 25,960. Steele, J. T. Nov. 27. Filing papers &c.-Relates to temporary binders for papers, fabrics, &c., which may serve as perpetual ledgers. Two shallow trays A, B, one of which slides within the other, are pressed apart by telescopic posts C. Each of these consist of a tube c in which slides a rod or tube d, pushed outwards by a spring D. One tray A carries a lock, into which pass two racks, one rack G being attached to the tray B, and the other rack H to a lock-plate I, which is carried by a telescopic post E, fixed at one end only. A plate J slides on the post C and is pressed against the sheets by a spring F. The sheets are placed on the posts, and the two trays are pushed together as far as possible, in which position they are held by the lock engaging the rack G. The lock-plate I is then pushed in, and is held by means of the rack H. By means of a key, the racks can be released and the file opened. Boards may be hinged or fixed to the trays to form the sides of the book.
Patent GB-190326087-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Controlling Apparatus for Looms for Effecting Stoppage of the Loom or the Operation of Filling-replenishing Mechanism on Substantial Exhaustion of Filling.
Filed: 1903-11-30
Granted: 1904-05-19
Abstract: 26,087. British Northrop Loom Co., [Northrop Loom Co.]. Nov. 30. Loom weft-replenishing mechanism; stop-motions. -For effecting the operation of weft-replenishing mechanism, or the stoppage of the loom before complete exhaustion of the weft in the shuttle, a weft-feeler a<4>, comprising a flat plate with a laterally-enlarged head a<5>, and a shank a<3> with a collar a<7>, is supported by a box-shaped stand d<x> on the notched holding-plate H of the shipper lever. The shank a<3> is surrounded by a spring s<5> which bears against the collar a<7>. At every beat-up, the head a<5> enters an aperture 3 in the shuttle box, and, when the shuttle S is in the box, enters an opening 4 in the shuttle wall and presses against the weft. A bent arm c, c' is pivoted in a central slot in the feeler, and a bunter is adjustably secured to the arm c<1>, so as to contact with the shuttle wall when the weft is exhausted to the required extent. The arm c is thereby depressed, and acts upon one end of a centrally-pivoted lever, so that its other end m', Fig. 4, raises a latch d<3>. A recess w<x> on a head W<1> attached to an actuator W, which may be the weft hammer, engages the pointed end of the latch d<3>, and, as the actuator moves forward, the latch d<3> acts through an arm d<2> to turn a rock-shaft d<1>, and bring into operation weft-replenishing mechanism, which may be that described in Specification No. 22,939, A.D. 1894. The feeler mechanism may be arranged to stop the loom, if desired.
Patent GB-190328717-A (GB)
Title: A Tool for Facing Golf Clubs and for Other purposes.
Inventor: BLACK THOMAS HUTCHESON BONTHRO
Filed: 1903-12-21
Granted: 1904-04-28
Abstract: 28,717. Black, T. H. B. Dec. 31. Measures of length.-A tool A, for use in facing golf clubs and for other purposes, consists of a blade of steel roughened on both sides like a file, and formed with saw or like teeth a on one edge The total length of the tool and handle, when open, is preferably six inches, and these parts may be graduated in inches, as shown, for use in measuring distances in golf &c. The tool may have its end a<1> formed as a screwdriver, and is preferably hinged to a handle B, the Figure showing the tool combined with a pocket knife.
Patent GB-190400946-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Construction of Unclimbable Fencing, Railing, Gates Grilles and the like.
Inventor: FOSTER EDWARD
Filed: 1904-01-14
Granted: 1904-11-17
Abstract: 946. Foster, E. Jan. 14. Fencing.-Relates to means for connecting the uprights and horizontals of fencing, railing, gates, grills, or the like. The uprights or horizontals a, Fig. 3, of angle, channel, U, or similar section, are threaded through the two flanges of similar horizontals or uprights A, and portions b, c between these flanges are splayed. Bars are joined end to end in a similar manner, as shown in Fig. 11, the ends being reduced, if necessary. When making picket fencing, the pickets are connected to the rails, and the rails to the posts in the manner described.
Patent GB-190402680-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Manufacture and Production of Felted, or Matted, Goods, or Fabrics, from Fibres, or Fibrous Material.
Inventor: JOHNSON JAMES YATE
Filed: 1904-02-03
Granted: 1904-06-02
Abstract: 2680. Johnson, J. Y., [Goldman, G.]. Feb. 3. Felt.-Relates to the treatment of fibres or fibrous materials for the purpose of uniting the fibres into a mass or fabric. A dry pulverulent or otherwise finely-divided material or materials, which mechanical treatment or chemical reaction afterwards converts into a binding-agent, is dusted or introduced as fine films or layers &c. between animal, vegetable, or mineral fibres, which may, for example, be obtained as a film from the carding- engine. The binding-agent may consist of dextrin with subsequent application of steam or moisture ; gelatine or glue to which moisture is introduced by mixing with it magnesium chloride or other deliquescent salt; starch, flour, &c. mixed with crystalline sodium carbonate from which water is obtained by heating ; soda, or other soluble soap and zinc sulphate &c. converted by steam into an insoluble soap, which acts as a waterproof binder ; a resin and zinc oxide to which resinate soap may be added to render the product less brittle, the mixture being heated to form a resinate. The resinate, or insoluble soap may be first formed, powdered, mixed with fibres and fused thereon. A salt of chromium or aluminium is sometimes mixed with the gum or other binding-material to render it insoluble. The fibres and binding-material are sometimes heated and pressed simultaneously by means of heated rollers &c., preferably in the presence of moisture.
Patent GB-190406187-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Apparatus for the Prevention of the Condensation of Moisture on Windows or other Surfaces and for the Preservation of the Goods in the Neighbourhood thereof.
Inventor: ADDENBROOKE GILBERT HORACE
Filed: 1904-03-14
Granted: 1905-01-19
Abstract: 6187. Addenbrooke, G. H. March 14. Windows and the like, cleaning.-For the purpose of drying the air in shop windows, show cases, &c., and thus keeping them free from condensed moisture, a fan is used and rotates in a pipe, each end of which contains calcium chloride or other deliquescent substance. In treating two compartments, the pipe containing the fan connects two main pipes, from each of which two branch pipes lead to each compartment.
Patent GB-190413163-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Crossings and Points for Tramways and Railways.
Inventor: ROSSIGNOL ALFRED ERNEST LE
Filed: 1904-06-10
Granted: 1905-05-11
Abstract: 13,163. Le Rossignol, A. E. June 10. Crossings; points -and switches.-The tongues of points and crossings, which are only used on exceptional occasions, are arranged to swing back into the roadway when not in use, the object being to leave the main rails absolutely continuous and thus obviate unnecessary noise. The crossing-rail b stops short of the main rail a, and the gap is bridged over by a suitably-shaped plate d, e, which is hinged to plungers f capable of vertical movement in the box g. When the cross-over is not in use, the plate lies level with the ground, forming a lid to the box g. When it is desired to use the cross-over, the plate is swung over and lifted into the position shown in Fig. 5. Another groove h, Fig. 2, may be provided on the movable plate to permit the passage of a vehicle along the main rails when the plates are turned back. The Provisional Specification states that the plates may lie normally in holes in the roadway and may be slid up inclines towards the rails when required.
Patent GB-190417903-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Indicators.
Inventor: MOORE ORLANDO
Filed: 1904-08-17
Granted: 1904-10-06
Abstract: 17,903. Moore, O. Aug. 17. Indicating announcements and information; date indicators.-An "engaged" or like indicator for showing whether a person is " in " or, if " out," the time and date of his return, is mounted upon the same frame with a memorandum tablet, as shown in Fig. 1. The frame has a front and sides 2 preferably of tin, a hole 3 for suspension, a holder 4 for a card 5 bearing the owner's name and telephone number, and below this a slot 6 in which a Eanged plate 8, Fig. 4, can slide to show one of two indications. There is a clock face 13 with hands 14, 15, which are set by hand and clamped by the central bolt 16 provided with a wing-nut at the back, and there is a slider 20 to distinguish between a.m. and p.m. Fig. 2 is a section through the sliders 23, 24, 25, 26 for the day and date, showing the construction adopted for all such parts, consisting of a slot a in the body 1, in which is the sliding block b, carrying the flanged plate c and a finger-piece d. A suspended pencil is for use with the memorandum tablet, Fig. 9, the sheets 35 of which are clamped under the bar 32 by means of a screw and nut 31, 36. and are protected by a double flap of india-rubber 33 with a heavy strip 34 at its lower end to keep the sheets down. There may be a barometer and thermometer 22, 21 upon the frame.
Patent GB-190428229-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Razor Guards.
Inventor: BREWER EMMET PEARLEY
Filed: 1904-12-23
Granted: 1905-01-26
Abstract: 28,229. Brewer, E. P., and Wharton, W. W. Dec. 23. Razors.-Relates to a guard for safety razors. The ends of the teeth of the guard 1 have a backward curve, and the body is convexly curved so.as to fit closely to the blade. The guard is bent outwards at the bottom to form a shelf 2, at each end of which there is a projecting lug 3 with a threaded bearing. Between the lugs the metal is bent back to touch the rear of the toothed portion so as to increase its longitudinal rigidity. The razor is held against the guard-plate by a spring side clamp 13, which presses against the front of the razor, and by a back piece 14, both of which rise from a back-plate 4 provided with lugs 5 corresponding to those on the guard-plate. The lugs are pierced so as to accommodate screws 9 by which the position of the guard-plate can be adjusted. For use with razors which are formed with two shoulders, a depression 18 is provided in front of the end tooth of the guard-plate to receive the sub-shoulder while preventing it from being pushed in too far and so forcing the guard away from the blade.
Patent GB-190502328-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Apparatus for Heating Water Electrically.
Inventor: SHOENBERG MILTON HENRY
Filed: 1905-02-06
Granted: 1905-07-20
Abstract: 2328. Shoenberg, M. H. Feb. 6. Locking valves and cocks. - An apparatus, for heating electrically a flowing stream of water, is provided with means for interlocking the electriccircuit and water-circuit controllers. The switch 12 and the cock 10 in the water-inlet pipe are so arranged that the water cannot be turned off before the electric current is cut off. When the circuit is closed, the movable end of the switch lever stands in line with the handle, or an extension thereof, of the cock 10 so that the cock cannot be closed.
Patent GB-190506128-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Edge Runners for Crushing Ores and the like.
Inventor: JOHNSTON GEORGE
Filed: 1905-03-23
Granted: 1905-06-15
Abstract: 6128. Johnston, G. May 24, 1904, [date applied for under Patents Act, 1901]. Edge-runners and pans.-The rollers 2 running on the die-ring 3 are mounted on a frame 4 carried by a hollow central standard or shaft 13 formed on or secured to the pan. The oscillatory frame 4 is connected by pins 7 to the driving- member 5, which is secured to a bevel-wheel 8 gearing with a pinion 10 on the driving-shaft 11, the pins 7 being free to slide in the piece 5. The ore and water are fed down the hollow standard 13 and pass through the lateral openings 14 into the pan 1.
Patent GB-190508177-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Head Rests for Chairs.
Inventor: RITTER FRANK
Filed: 1905-04-17
Granted: 1905-11-30
Abstract: 8177. Ritter, F. May 5,1904, [date applied for under Patents Act, 1901]. Chairs. - Relates to an adjustable head-rest, particularly for dental and surgical chairs. A vertically-adjustable block 4, mounted in the back frame of the chair, is formed with an arm 6 carrying a ball 7. The cross-arm 8, on which are mounted the pads 9, has a projection 10 with a ball 11, and the balls 11, 7 are connected by and seated between separable sections 12, 12<a>, 13. A hand-wheel 21 and nuts 15 regulate the engagement of the parts 12, 12<a>, 13 with the balls 7, 11. The mounting of each of the pads 9 comprises a split clamp 24 mounted on the arm 8, and formed on its lower side with an offset 25, in which is inserted the end 26 of a split clamp 27, to which is pivoted the frame 29 of the pad. A wedge block 33 and the head 32 of the bolt 31 are formed with inclined faces, so that the operation of the hand-wheel 35 controls the lateral and tilting movement of the pad on the arm 8, its movement on the pin 28, and its rotation in the part 25. An arm-rest 36 is provided, extending from one of the clamps 24.
Patent GB-190508484-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Distributing Devices for Centrifugal Separators.
Inventor: BOEK NILS SVENSSON
Filed: 1905-04-20
Granted: 1906-04-20
Abstract: 8484. B÷k, N. S. April 20. Cream-separators &c.-Relates to inlet and distributing devices for centrifugal separators designed to effect an equal distribution of liquid among the separating-spaces of the liner. Fig. 3 shows one constructional form, in which a central pipe 1 having apertures 2 rotates with the bowl, being kept filled with liquid from a funnel-shaped pipe 12. In a modified form, vertically-slotted wings replace the apertures, the central pipe 1 being omitted, and in another construction the central pipe 1 is kept stationary. To render unnecessary the diminution of the sizes of the apertures in proportion to their depths, the cross-section of the inlet pipe is decreased in area downwards by the insertion of a conical body or of a halfcylinder cut diagonally. The same object may be attained by tapering the inlet pipe itself. Specification No. 10,612, A.D. 1904, is referred to.
Patent GB-190509914-A (GB)
Title: Mattress the Composing Parts of which may be Easily Disjoined
Inventor: BUSEK JOSEF
Filed: 1905-05-11
Granted: 1905-12-21
Abstract: 9914. Busek, J. May 11. Mattresses.-A mattress is formed in separable parts, and comprises cushions A, which may be six in number and placed together in two layers, the stuffing of each cushion having a porous cover. The assembled cushions are placed first in a porous cover in two parts B, C, and finally in an outer cover E with suitable fastenings G.
Patent GB-190509945-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in String Cutters for Attaching to String Boxes, Counters and the like.
Filed: 1905-05-11
Granted: 1906-03-15
Abstract: 9945. Birmingham Advertising Tablet Co., and Akehurst, C. J. May 11. String holders.-A string cutter comprising a knife K and a shield S is secured to a string box, counter, &c. B by a screwed stem k. The shield S has a slotted flat base s, which embraces the stem k and which is clamped between the knife and the string box &c. by the nut N. The shield curves over the edge of the knife and is provided with a transverse slot, the edges s<2> on one side of which are inclined so as to draw the string down on to the knife-edge. The shield may be provided with a projection to deflect the string into the slot.
Patent GB-190510489-A (GB)
Title: A Tent Pole.
Inventor: HOOK THOMAS JEFFERSON
Filed: 1905-05-18
Granted: 1905-09-28
Abstract: 10,489. Hook, T. J. May 18. Tents.-A spring tent pole for taking up slack in the guy ropes is provided at the upper end with a socket 6 having a narrower lower portion 7 in which moves the lower part of a rod 9 provided with a stop ring 14 for carrying the ridge pole. The rod is supported by a spiral spring 10 resting on the shoulders 11 and bearing against a pin 12 carried in one of a number of holes 13 in the rod 9. The top of the socket is covered by a ferrule 8. The construction may be applied in the centre of the pole.