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Patent GB-190226948-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to the Manufacture of Metal Tubes.
Inventor: GHISLAIN CHARLES
Filed: 1902-12-06
Granted: 1903-10-15
Abstract: 26,948. Ghislain, C. Dec. 6. Bending; making pipes and tubes; work holding and removing devices.-Tubes suitable for highpressure boilers are made by coiling sheet metal on a mandrel, the tubes so formed being compacted by hammering or rolling. Fig. 1 shows a view of the machine used. In this the headstocks B, carrying the mandrels C, are moved longitudinally by means of the screws E, which work in nuts in the fixed supports D. The spring-controlled grips C<1> fixed to the mandrels C grip the ends of the heated plate. The headstocks B being moved, the toothed wheels G<3>, H gear together, and the two mandrels become locked by the square portion C<3> fitting into a square socket. By actuating the shaft G, the plate is thus coiled on the mandrel, which is then removed, the tube being compacted by rolling or hammering on a mandrel. To finish the tube, it is passed through a series of rolls, the mandrel being finally removed by the apparatus shown in Fig. 3. A portion near the end of the mandrel N is reduced, and the forked end of a hook F is placed on this reduced part. The other end of the hook engages with the links of the chain L, which is carried by the sprocket-wheels L<1>. The mandrel passes through a hole in the block M, which does not allow the finished tube J' to pass through.
Patent GB-190227387-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Pumping Apparatus.
Inventor: RATEAU AUGUSTE CAMILLE EDMOND
Filed: 1902-12-11
Granted: 1903-03-12
Abstract: 27,387. Rateau, A. C. E. May 20, [date applied for under Patents Act, A. D. 1901]. Governing or controlling pumps; regulating discharge.-Consists of a centrifugal pump directly driven by a steam turbine, and adapted for a highdelivery pressure, as in mining work. The main pump 8 is supplied by an auxiliary pump 13, the delivery 11 of which is connected to the suction chamber 9 of the pump 8. A third pump 23, also on the turbine shaft, takes water from the suction chamber of the pump 13 and delivers it to an ejector-condenser, which takes the exhaust from the turbine. The pump 13 has an inlet at each side. The supply of steam to the turbine is controlled by a valve 36, Fig. 3, connected to a diaphragm 34, the position of which depends either on the speed of the pump or on its delivery. In the first case, the upper surface of the diaphragm is exposed to the pressure of air supplied by a fan on the turbine shaft, and, in the second case, to the pressure in the delivery main, the pipe connected to the space above the diaphragm terminating in the delivery main in an open-ended bend directed up-stream.
Patent GB-190227821-A (GB)
Title: Process for Making Incandescent Mantles Transportable
Inventor: OPPENHEIM ALFRED
Filed: 1902-12-16
Granted: 1903-04-16
Abstract: 27,821. Oppenheim, A., and Feuer, R. Dec. 16. Incandescent gas and oil lamps.-A solution of nitro-cellulose in a suitable organic acid, such as concentrated acetic acid, is employed, instead of a solution of guncotton in alcohol and ether, for stiffening incandescent mantles, thus minimizing the danger attending this operation.
Patent GB-190228838-A (GB)
Title: An Improvement in Tennis and like Racquets
Inventor: CROSLAND ERNEST
IPC: A63B51/12
Filed: 1902-12-31
Granted: 1903-12-31
Abstract: 28,838. Crosland, E. Dec. 31. Racquets.-The frame B of a tennis racquet is made of thin steel, aluminium, or other metal, of channel-section with curled or beaded edges, as shown in Fig. 1. The strings are attached to the side and top of the frame by hooks R, Fig. 7, formed in a strip of metal P adapted to lie in the channel of the frame, the hooks passing through slots formed in the frame. In a modification, loops are formed by slitting and bending the frame itself. The lower ends of the middle longitudinal strings are attached to hooks F formed on a block A of wood or hollow metal. A screw E is fixed in the block A, and is engaged by an internallythreaded tube C, passing through the handle and adapted to be turned by a movable piece D, Fig. 3, which is arranged near the end M of the handle and is attached to the tube C by a pin N. The piece D is retained in any position by the shape of the opposing surfaces. On turning the piece D, the block A is drawn downwards, at the same time forcing the two sides of the frame B further apart. In this way, the whole' of the strings are tightened up.
Patent GB-190228909-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Pumps.
Inventor: MCCULLOCH FINLAY
Filed: 1902-12-31
Granted: 1903-11-12
Abstract: 28,909. McCulloch, F. Dec. 31. Drawings to Specification. Steam pumps; feed pumps.-Relates to the steam-distributing valves described in Specification No. 9858, A.D. 1902. The valve is of the cylindrical piston type and is fluid-actuated, sliding on a tube which passes through the valve-chest and supplies the live steam from the generators.
Patent GB-190309109-A (GB)
Title: An Improvement in Supporting Apparatus for Impact Tools.
Inventor: GUNNELL ELIAS
Filed: 1903-04-22
Granted: 1903-06-25
Abstract: 9109. Gunnell, E. A.pril 23, A.D. 1902, [date applied for under Patents Act, A.D. 1901]. Rock drills.-A support for an impact tool consists of a two-wheeled carriage, a rod 10, Fig. 2, and a clamp 18 for holding the tool 19. The tool may be oscillated about the pivot 17, and the rod rotated within limits which are determined by the finger 11 and stops on the carriage. Weights 21, 22, adjustable on the bar 10, are provided for taking up the recoil.
Patent GB-190313164-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Paint Buckets
Inventor: LUCAS JOHN ELLSWORTH
Filed: 1903-06-12
Granted: 1903-07-30
Abstract: 13,164. Lucas, J. E. June 12. Drawings to Specification. Measures of capacity.-A paint bucket of special design is formed with ridges or graduations in the sides, by means of which the amount of paint used can be determined.
Patent GB-190314893-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Gas Producers.
Inventor: PAUL FREDERICK WILSON
Filed: 1903-07-04
Granted: 1904-05-05
Abstract: 14,893. Paul, F. W. July 4. Gas-producers.-Feed orifices are provided at varying levels, and the blast inlet and discharge pipes are so arranged that the direction of the blast through the fuel can be reversed, with the result that tarry matters are compelled to pass through an incandescent zone and be converted into permanent gases. In Fig. 1, the hot airinlets are shown at a, b, and the gas outlets at c, d. Fuel is introduced through opposed openings e, f, the charging taking place through the one or other set of openings. The brick-lined chamber i, covered with an arch having sight-holes j, may be provided. Its bottom walls may rest in the water-lute k, into which ashes pass.
Patent GB-190321569-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or applicable to Ledgers, Indexes, Atlases and the like.
Inventor: STEELE JOHN THOMPSON
Filed: 1903-10-07
Granted: 1903-11-12
Abstract: 21,569. Steele, J. T. Oct. 7. Indexing.-A thumb - index is provided in ledgers and the like by inserting stouter leaves with projecting tabs at intervals, the tabs being marked on both sides. The tab sheets may be bound in the book, or inserted afterwards.
Patent GB-190322376-A (GB)
Title: Artificial Marble Mass.
Inventor: HEARSON THOMAS ALFRED
Filed: 1903-10-16
Granted: 1903-11-19
Abstract: 22,376. Hearson, T. A.. [practising as Phillips & Leigh], [Schr÷der, 0.]. Oct. 16. Stone, artificial. - An artificial marble mass, which can be smoothed or rolled out, consists of a mixture of magnesite, magnesium chloride, stone, leather, paper or wood dust, and an animal or vegetable binding-matter. One variety consists of 1 part of rye meal or the like, 6 parts of calcined pulverized magnesite and 12 parts of powdered quartz or stone dust stirred with magnesium chloride of 20-25‹ BÚ. to form a dough. Colouring- matter may be added in addition to, or in place of, part of the stone dust.
Patent GB-190328128-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Construction of Hinged Window Sashes.
Inventor: DOUGLAS JOHN HUTCHEON
Filed: 1903-12-22
Granted: 1904-10-20
Abstract: 28,128. Douglas, J. H. Dec. 22. Windows.-The sash stile 14 carries a swinging arm 17, and a pair of hinges 12, which slide on long pins 15 fixed to the frame 13. To swing the sash inwardly on its hinges, it is lifted until the end 18 of one of the arms 17 rises above, and engages with, the top of the socket 16 screwed to the framework.
Patent GB-190400579-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Cash Check Tills
Inventor: GLEDHILL ARTHUR HENRY
Filed: 1904-01-09
Granted: 1904-12-08
Abstract: 579. Gledhill, A. H. Jan. 9. Receipts, checking and recording.-In an autographic cash-register, the record-strip is divided into columns, each of which is alloted to one of the clerks' or special-transaction drawers. Each drawer operates the strip feeding- mechanism, and also its own bell and a counter showing the number of times it is opened. The drawers 1, Fig. 1, carry hooks 2, which extend sideways so that when the drawer is pulled out they strike pivoted pawls 10 upon a bent arm 4, which swings about the point 5, and carries the pawl 7 into gear with a ratchet-wheel 8 on the feed-drum 9 of the record-strip 3. On the in-stroke of the drawer, the pawls 10 are merely displaced. Tappets 14 are provided on each drawer for actuating the hammer of the corresponding bell, and upon closing the drawer the arm 16, Fig. 3, upon the spindle of the counter 15, is deflected by a fixed lug 17 on the frame, and the operation of the drawer thus registered.
Patent GB-190409707-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Multitubular Steam Generators
Inventor: MUIRHEAD ANDREW ERSKINE
Filed: 1904-04-28
Granted: 1905-04-28
Abstract: 9707. Muirhead, A. E. April 28. Cleaning t u b e .-The smoke tubes of boilers are kept free from soot by means of rotating helical bars or rods B arranged within them. The rods, which disturb and convey the soot to the smoke-box, may be rotated by any means. As shown, the ends of the rods have bent-up ends which engage projecting arms arranged in a plate or grid C. The guid is mounted within the smoke-box upon upper and lower pairs of crank shafts. One of the upper crank shafts, which are connected together by a rod d, serves as a driving- shaft.
Patent GB-190414401-A (GB)
Title: Improved Preparation for Cleaning and Polishing Metals.
Inventor: CHEW HERBERT
Filed: 1904-06-25
Granted: 1905-04-27
Abstract: 14,401. Chew, H. June 25. Polishing-liquids.-A composition, consisting of tripoli powder, soap, paraffin wax or tallow, ammonia, and water, is used in either a liquid or pasty form for cleaning and polishing metals.
Patent GB-190418045-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Carburetters for Internal Combustion Engines.
Inventor: HAMILTON BELTON TATTNALL
Filed: 1904-08-19
Granted: 1905-08-17
Abstract: 18,045. Hamilton, B. T. Aug. 19. Gas and explosive-vapour engines, carburetting and governing in. Fig. 1 shows a carburetter for maintaining a mixture of constant strength at all speeds. Mounted in the outer casing A, is a longitudinally-adjustable and preferably hand-operated sleeve B, having a series of tapered and rectangular ports B', B' for controlling the outlet port A' and the air supply which enters through ports E<1> in an adjustable sleeve E respectively. The sleeve E is rotated by the governor through the arm E<2> and other connections (not shown). Liquid fuel is admitted to the mixing-chamber through a passage C formed as shown in Fig. 1. Fig. 6 shows a modification, in which the air supply is admitted through the inlet A<8> by an adjustable sleeve J which also controls the mixture supply to the engine through the port J<1>. Air is admitted to the mixing-chamber in the interior of the sleeve K through ports in the tubular projection A<11> and others K<1> formed in the bottom of the sleeve K. The sleeve K is connected to and partakes of the rotary adjustment imparted to the sleeve J by the arm J<3>. It may also be adjusted in a vertical direction by the hand or governor controlled arm K'. A modification of the arrangement shown in Fig. 1 is described, in which the upper portion of the sleeve B is replaced by a stationary dome, the outlet of which is controlled by a closing-plate carried by a spindle supporting the lower portion of the sleeve. Further modifications are described in which several mixing-chambers are formed in the sleeve B, each chamber having an independent fuel-supply orifice.
Patent GB-190422074-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in for the Removal of Smoke Impregnated Fogs from Atmosphere.
Inventor: DAVIDSON SAMUEL CLELAND
Filed: 1904-10-13
Granted: 1905-09-07
Abstract: 22,074. Davidson, S. C. Oct. 13. Air, heating, filtering, cooling, &c. -Smoke - impregnated fog is removed from air for ventilation p u rposes by first heating the air to render it substantially dry, and then filtering it. A form of apparatus adapted to be set up in two rooms A, B separated by a partition comprises essentially a preliminary heater D, a filter E of the type described in Specification No. 8687, A.D. 1902, [Abridgment Class Air and gases, Compressing &c.], consisting of a wetted foraminous screen mounted on a rotating drum, a secondary heater or refrigerator M according to requirements, and an exhaust fan N. Cooling may be effected in the filter itself, by the method described in the cited Specification. The Provisional Specification states that batteries of steam pipes form a suitable heating-apparatus.
Patent GB-190425027-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Electric Switch Operating Mechanism.
Filed: 1904-11-17
Granted: 1905-11-17
Abstract: 25,027. British Thomson-Houston Co., [General Electric Co.]. Nov. 17. Linkwork.-Relates to the operating-mechanism especially of power-driven switches of the oilbreak type for large high-potential currents. As shown applied to a three-phase switch, the movable contacts 7, Fig. 1, are yoked to wooden rods 10 pivoted to rocking arms 13 keyed to the shaft 14 supported by struts 15 pivoted on a shaft 16. The struts 15 carry levers 23 engaging at their opposite ends by means of spheres 24 or otherwise with coiled compression springs 21, 22, and connected at their centres by links 25 to a fixed point 26 on the brackets 19. The rocking arms 13 are also connected to the centres of the levers 23 by links 27, and connecting-rods 29 connect the same points with cranks on the shaft 31. When the cranks are rotated, the members 24 engaging the springs are reciprocated in parallel lines with the rods 10, and the levers 23 compress the springs 21, 22 alternately. Torsion springs coiled round the shaft 14 and connected to that shaft and the struts 15 neutralize the weight of the movable contacts 7 and their supports. The shaft 31 is rotated from the electric motor 34 by worm &c. gearing, and, as soon as the crank shaft 31 has been driven past its dead centre, the springs 21, 22 act, and the crank is rapidly rotated, the interior ratchet member 38 overrunning the exterior member 37. To hold the crank against the springs 21 to 22 near its dead centre for either the closed or open position of the switch, arms 45 projecting from the crank shaft 31 engage a movable stop 44 on the bell-crank lever 46 actuated by the toggle 47, which may be tripped by the core of the electromagnet 48. When the motor 31 starts, the clutch 35 is energized, and the removal of the stop 44 allows the spring 22 to open the switch. In a modification, Fig. 5, the movable switch contacts are actuated in a right line by the linkwork shown, and guides are dispensed with.
Patent GB-190425164-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Belts or Bands Employed in Conveying Coal and other Minerals and Substances.
Inventor: STOREY ANDREW WILLIAM
Filed: 1904-11-19
Granted: 1905-08-24
Abstract: 25,164. Storey, A. W. Nov. 19. Conveyers. - Relates to the belts or bands used in conveying coal or other substances such as are usually made of metalwork with selvages formed of links which run on angleiron supports. With the object of reducing friction and wear and tear, the links d, e at the selvages are formed with box - shaped recesses or lugs in which are fitted antifriction rollers f, h adapted to run on the angle-irons.
Patent GB-190428801-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Holders for Displaying Stamps and the like.
Inventor: MORSE ALBERT PITTS
Filed: 1904-12-29
Granted: 1905-02-02
Abstract: 28,801. Lake, H. H., [Morse, A. P.]. Dec. 29. Clip suspenders; displaying.-Relates to a clip suspender for displaying stamps &c. A sheet B of celluloid or other transparent flexible material is bent to form two sides b, b<1>, between which the article is slipped. One or both sides are convex to hold the article firmly, and one side is turned up to form a clip b<3>. The top portion b<2> is rounded so that the suspender may be hung on a rod or wire. The modification shown in Fig. 4 has side clips b<5> made by bending up one side.
Patent GB-190500793-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Trawling or Fishing Gear or Apparatus.
Inventor: DONALDSON THOMAS DAVEY
Filed: 1905-01-14
Granted: 1905-10-05
Abstract: 793. Donaldson, T. D. Jan. 14. Nets; sinkers; trawling-gear.-.The mouth of a trawl net is increased in depth and provided with a strut g, secured to the boards a. The lower end of the strut is stayed to the forward end of the board by a steel rope h, and an additional rope i may be attached to the towing-warp. The end of the strut g is also provided with a ring g<1>, through which passes the sinker line k, allowing the distance of the net from the bottom to be varied. The sinker k<1> may be linked to the lower end of the strut g, thereby keeping the ground rope on the ground. Specification No. 15,465, A.D. 1903, is referred to.
Patent GB-190506088-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Sealing or Closing Envelopes
Inventor: WOOD HERBERT FRANCIS GEORGE
Filed: 1905-03-23
Granted: 1905-11-30
Abstract: 6088. Wood, H. F. G. March 23. Envelopes. - Instead of having a sealing-flap, an envelope is provided with a gummed edge f <1> at the top, and it is closed by sticking this to the opposite edge f. Perforations e, e<1> may be provided to facilitate opening by tearing off the top strips. The ears b, gummed on the back or front, are stuck either to the inside or to the outside of the part d. [Reference has been directed under Patents Act, 1902, to Specification No. 20,809, A.D. 1892.]
Patent GB-190523548-A (GB)
Title: An Appliance for use by House Painters and House Decorators and others in Producing Resemblance to Various Kinds of Granite and other Stone, and for Producing other Decorative Effects.
Inventor: GILLINGHAM HENRY WILLIAM
Filed: 1905-11-16
Granted: 1906-09-06
Abstract: 23,548. Gillingham, H. W. Nov. 16. Hand-stamps; printing-surfaces.-A device comprising a handle or stock c and tubular nozzles a, together with sponges e, gripped by the split parts d, is used for dappling surfaces and thus producing a resemblance to granite and mosaics and other decorative effects on panels, shop fronts, pedestals, &c.
Patent GB-190524974-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Pocket Books and like Articles.
Inventor: SOENNECKEN FRIEDRICH
Filed: 1905-12-01
Granted: 1906-11-15
Abstract: 24,974. Soennecken, F. Dec. 1. Filing papers &c.-Re lates to means for securing loose papers in pocketbooks or the like. The wire bows b holding the sheets are carried by two bars a which are movable cross wise relatively to each other. Below these bars is situated a slide c provided with slots e, e<1> inclined towards each other at an acute angle and ending in straight guides. Pins d attached to the bars a project through the slide c and the bar f, the latter being provided with cross slots g and longitudinal slots h. By means of the handle c', the slide c is moved longitudinally and the bows b opened. The bars a when separated prevent the closing of the book, while the closed cover prevents the opening of the bows. In a modification, one bar is stationary, the relative movement remaining the same.
Patent GB-190525647-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Mudguards for Motor Vehicles.
Inventor: BLACKBURN HAROLD
Filed: 1905-12-09
Granted: 1906-11-01
Abstract: 25,647. Blackburn, H. Dec. 9. Guards, mud. - Motor and other road-vehicle mud guards, of semicircular shape and cross-section and with the back end slightly curved outwards, are provided with beads b and, if desired, with inturned edges c to form channels for the conveyance of mud and water to the ground. The guard may be attached to the body of a car, or, as shown in Fig. 3, it may be secured on one or both sides to the axle of the wheel by stays d, the tapered ends e of which are retained in lugs g by nuts h.
Patent GB-190602872-A (GB)
Title: A Panic or Emergency Latch for Doors and the like.
Filed: 1906-02-06
Granted: 1906-07-19
Abstract: 2872. Newman & Sons, W., and Newman, H. G. Feb. 6. Emergency - exit fastenings; latches. -Emergency - exit doors are arranged to be unfastened either by the crush-bar or by independent knobs on either side of the door. The latch a, controlled by springs c arranged in recesses in the end of the latch, is operated, by means of a follower j<1>, either by a knob on the spindle g or by the crush-bar k, which is pivoted to the door and a finger q on which enters the latch casing and engages with the arm j<2> of the follower.
Patent GB-190602968-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Corsets and the like.
Inventor: BAYER PHILIP HENRY
Filed: 1906-02-07
Granted: 1907-01-17
Abstract: 2968. Bayer, P. H. Feb. 7. Corsets; stocking suspenders.-Suspenders or the like H, I are attached to the corset busks A, B in such a manner that a straight front is ensured. A spring hook D, fixed a short distance above the bottom of the front busk, holds a detachable wire loop F bent in zigzag form with three horizontal folds, and having a bend G to keep the suspenders in their proper relative positions. The hook is made with a spring tongue or other retaining- device to prevent the loop from working out. The hook preferably projects to the front, in order to throw the loop F against the inner busk, as shown in Fig. 2. Two hooks may be used, one on each busk, with separate loops, or with one loop for both.
Patent GB-190605546-A (GB)
Title: A New or Improved Spanner or Key for Turning Nuts or Bolts and a Nut or Bolt suitable for use therewith.
Inventor: HORDERN ANTHONY
Filed: 1906-03-07
Granted: 1907-01-24
Abstract: 5546. Hordern, A. March 7. Nuts.-A n u t i s provided with a series of vertical slots n for receiving the operating-pawl of a special spanner, and also may have a squared upper portion q for operation by an ordinary spanner.
Patent GB-190605710-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Canopy or Hood Attachments for Mail Carts, Bassinettes and the like
Inventor: DOUGLAS FRANK
Filed: 1906-03-09
Granted: 1906-05-03
Abstract: 5710. Douglas, F. March 9. Stays.-The hood of a mail-cart or like vehicle is detachably secured to the body A by a clip a, which engages a slotted piece c secured to the stays B. The member c is retained on the clip a by a projecting ridge or stop d.
Patent GB-190608452-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Electric Furnaces for Treating Gases.
Inventor: PAULING HARRY
Filed: 1906-04-09
Granted: 1906-09-20
Abstract: 8452. Pauling, H. April 9. Electric furnaces. -Arcs for treating gases, for instance in apparatus for producing nitric acid from air, are blown along divergent electrodes 2, shown in plan, by two currents of gas. One current issues from a pipe 1 and serves to prevent hort-circuiting, while the other passes at a lower velocity up a shaft 4, the divergent electrode being curved upwards in this shaft.
Patent GB-190618527-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Double-seat Valves.
Filed: 1906-08-18
Granted: 1907-02-21
Abstract: 18,527. Schõffer & Budenberg Ges., Sept. 1, 1905, [date applied for under Patents Act, 1901]. Lift valves. - A double-seat valve, shown in Fig. 1, consists of an ordinary valve cone 7 which, in the closed position, fits closely in two concentric ports 3,4. The valve and casing are designed to allow the lower edge of the cone to be raised beyond the upper port, to such a distance u that both ports are completely unobstructed.