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Patent GB-190221242-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Apparatus for Producing Oxygen Gas
Inventor: HUGHES WILLIAM CHARLES
Filed: 1902-09-30
Granted: 1902-11-27
Abstract: 21,242. Hughes, W. C. Sept. 30. Oxygen.-An automatic portable apparatus for the production of oxygen, especially suitable for lanternists, is formed of a containing-box A, within which is a flexible airtight cylindrical gas bag B, secured to the base C and surmounted by a platform D, which is held down by springs E, but is adapted to rise and fall on the inflation and deflation of the bag. Carried upon the platform D by means of standards J, J' is a retort K, which contains the oxygen-generating material of known composition. The composition is preferably used as three or more blocks separated by metallic springs. The retort is heated by a spirit or other lamp R<1> of any suitable construction, which is provided with wheels which run upon rails R, and is moved forwards by means of a cord or chain passing over pulleys T' and a drum T. The latter is mounted upon an axle, and is provided with an internal spring pawl and ratchet so arranged that the drum is only actuated when the axle turns in one direction. The axle is actuated by a toothed wheel f thereon engaging a fixed rack g on the box, as the platform is raised and lowered. By this construction, the drum is only actuated as the platform falls, that is, when the gas bag is being emptied. The result of this rotation of the drum is that the lamp is moved forwards so as to heat a fresh portion of the retort, and thus generate a further supply of oxygen. The generated oxygen leaves the retort through a flexible tube N, and passes to a water tank O, for cooling and washing. The water tank is also carried upon the platform R, and from it the gas passes by the flexible tube P' to the gas bag. The latter is provided with an outlet nozzle.
Patent GB-190222561-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Means for Consuming Smoke in Steam Generator Furnaces.
Inventor: ORVIS OREL DIGHTON
Filed: 1902-10-16
Granted: 1903-01-22
Abstract: 22,561. Orvis, O. D. Oct. 16. Smoke-consuming.-Air is supplied to the crown of a steam-boiler furnace through a tube e immersed in the water. The branch tubes e' may enter the furnace vertically or at an angle, and their openings may be provided with baffle-plates, as shown in Fig. 2.
Patent GB-190226825-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Suppositories and the like Presses
Inventor: JENNY HANS
Filed: 1902-12-05
Granted: 1903-02-19
Abstract: 26,825. Jenny, H. Dec. 5. Suppositories; pessaries.-In a press for moulding suppositories, pessaries, and the like, the mould is composed of a back plate a, and two frcnt plates b, c, forming when placed together a number of holes tapering near the bottom. These plates are supported in a clamp f, and are forced together by a set-screw g and pressure plate i. On a screwed spindles, provided with a handle p, is mounted a cross-piece k catrying a number of punches e, which enter the holes in the mould and compress the material into the required form. The lower ends of the punches may be fitted with exchangeable dies for varying the form of the article.
Patent GB-190302519-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and connected with the Treatment of Distillery Refuse or Pot Ale.
Inventor: DAY CHARLES
Filed: 1903-02-03
Granted: 1903-12-03
Abstract: 2519. Day, C., and Gaskell, E. W. Feb. 3. Manures.-Distillery refuse or pot ale is concentrated by evaporation and is calcined in a rotary furnace. The residue is used as manure, or is treated for the extraction of potash or other salts.
Patent GB-190306343-A (GB)
Title: Improved Detachable Hinge.
Inventor: STERNE ROBERT
Filed: 1903-03-19
Granted: 1903-06-04
Abstract: 6343. Sterne, R. March 19. Fastenings; door fastenings; locks, key.-Fastenings or hinges for trunks and doors &c. are constructed as shown in Figs. 3, 4, and 5 so as to be detachably connected with the parts to be fastened or hinged. The two parts 7, 8 of the hinge, which also serves as a fastening, are jointed together as shown, and are attached to the parts 1, 2 of the trunk &c. by passing the slits or openings 9 in the hinge parts over hooks 5 and discs or plates 6, by which the hooks are secured to the trunk &c. To the hinge part 8, in the arrangement shown in Figs. 3 and 4, is pivoted a bolt 10, which is connected by an arch piece 12 and articulations 13, 14 with a bolt 11. The bolts 10, 11 are passed under the hooks to secure the hinge. In the arrangement shown in Fig. 5, the bolts 10, 11 are pivoted or hinged to the parts 8, 7 respectively, and the ends of the bolts are provided with hasps &c. 19 for being secured by ordinary locks 18. In a further modification, the hooks are replaced by staples into which the bolts may be slid.
Patent GB-190309092-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Garbage or Refuse Destructors.
Inventor: BOULT ALFRED JULIUS
Filed: 1903-04-22
Granted: 1903-06-25
Abstract: 9092. Boult, A. J., [Rooke, T., and Thrush, J.]. April 22. Refuse - consuming furnaces. - The garbage is tipped into the hopper p, opening the counterbalanced doors r by its weight, and falls into the chamber below, where it is supported upon the grating l. The dust &c. drops through the grating and is arrested by the roasting-plate c, the larger stuff being retained for consumption. In order to clear the roasting-plate, swinging-scrapers t, worked by rods or chains, are provided, the consumed material being withdrawn through a convenient shoot. The roasting-plate is immediately above the furnace b, from which the gases ascend by way of side openings in the plate and by flues d. The emanations from the garbage and the furnace gases escape by flues m, m<1>, and the uptake o, the flues m, m<1> being in communication with one another. Air, for assisting the combustion, is heated in its passage through conduits f, f<1>. Single cells or a multiplicity of them may be used.
Patent GB-190311119-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Rotary Furnaces.
Inventor: HANSEN NIELS MARTIN
Filed: 1903-05-15
Granted: 1904-03-03
Abstract: 11,119. Hansen, N. M. May 15. Rotary furnaces; linings.-In rotary furnaces for roasting and calcining ores, cement-making materials, lime, &c., and heated by liquid, gaseous, or powdered fuel, a layer of non-conducting material, such as asbestos fibre, is placed between the refractory lining and the outer shell. The asbestos fibre is, preferably, made up into sheets or plates.
Patent GB-190312930-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Angle Shaft Couplings
Inventor: ROBINSON STILLMAN WILLIAMS
Filed: 1903-06-09
Granted: 1903-07-30
Abstract: 12,930. Robinson, S. W. June 9. Universal joints.-A casing 1, provided with a cap 2, encloses the ends of the inclined shafts 5, 6 to be coupled. Balanced arms 7, 8 are mounted on the ends of the shafts 5, 6 respectively, and are connected to coupling-members 11, 12 by pins 15, 16 adapted to slide in sockets in the arms and members. Each of the members 11, 12 is provided with a split eye to engage a pin 18, 19 journalled in a central standard 9 mounted within the cap so as to be capable of a rotary movement about a vertical axis. A pin connection 20 is also arranged to engage sockets 21 formed in the members 11, 12. By this arrangement, motion may be transmitted between the inclined shafts 5, 6.
Patent GB-190313821-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Drawing Instruments.
Inventor: OPEL MAGNUS
Filed: 1903-06-20
Granted: 1904-02-11
Abstract: 13,821. Opel, M., and Fischer, A. June 20. Squares.-Set-squares, T-squares, and like instruments are made of strips of wood arranged transversely to each other, and are provided on their faces with ridges, so that minimum surfacecontact with the paper is ensured. Fig. 1 shows, in plan and sectional elevation, a set-square composed of three layers of wood arranged in transverse layers b and longitudinal layers a, ridges c being provided on the faces of the instrument. Fig. 3 shows a T-square similarly constructed.
Patent GB-190317555-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Lubricating Devices applicable for Lubricating Ring Spindles used in Cotton Spinning, and for other purposes.
Inventor: BULLOCK JAMES WILLIAM
Filed: 1903-08-13
Granted: 1904-06-16
Abstract: 17,555. Bullock, J. W. Aug. 13. Measuring-pumps; actuating pumps.-It is stated in the Provisional Specification that the pumping- arrangements described below, primarily intended for delivering a predetermined quantity of oil from a lubricating-can, may be adapted for emptying oil from a receptacle. The plunger e, Fig. 1, which may be pressed downwards by the thumb-piece g, slides in a pump barrel d provided with suction and delivery valves l, p. The spring h raises the plunger when the pressure is removed. The quantity of oil forced out of the spout c by each downward stroke of the plunger may be regulated by the screwed nut i, which bears against the cover j and limits the motion of the plunger. The valves l, p may be readily removed for cleaning purposes by unscrewing the plugs r, s. The conical piece u fits on the top of the receptacle and holds the end of the spout concentric with the filling-hole. Fig. 4 shows a modification in which the spring h is inside the barrel d. The plunger e is prevented from rising more than a certain distance by a fixed projection at the part 8. The distance through which the plunger may be pressed down may be altered by means of the screwed piece i, which comes against the thumb-piece g. The piece i may be locked by a screwed washer on the part v. The bracket y has a V-shaped notch at its outer end, which bears against the outside of the receptacle and holds the spout in position. Instead of having an inlet valve such as l, the oil may enter the barrel through a cup-leather valve 5, Fig. 8, on the plunger, the oil passing to the upper part of the barrel through the opening 6. The outlet valve also may consist of a cup-leather. The conical piece u, Fig. 1, may be replaced by four sloping ribs. The plunger may be actuated by a hand-lever connected by a link to it.
Patent GB-190320777-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Evaporating or Concentrating Apparatus.
Inventor: MCNEIL JOHN
Filed: 1903-09-28
Granted: 1904-08-11
Abstract: 20,777. McNeil, J., and McNeil, C. Sept. 28. Heating, special means for; liquids, agitating. - Apparatus for evaporating or concentrating liquids, such as the vacuum pans used in the manufacture of sugar, are heated by hollow steam-heated agitating-appliances provided with means for the removal of the condensed water. The Figures show cross-sections of different modifications. Steam admitted to the spaces H, Fig. 2, of the shaft B, passes through the hollow arms 0 to the rings P which are divided by partitions R. As the shaft rotates, the condensed water flows back into the spaces J which communicate with the water outlet. Fig. 3 shows the shaft B divided into two steam spaces H and two water spaces J. The hollow arms O, arranged alternately on opposite sides of the shaft, are divided by partitions Rand provided with tubes P. Fig. 4 shows the shaft B divided into steam spaces H and water spaces J connected by loops O. Fig. 5 shows the steam spaces H connected to the central water space J by means of inner pipes 0 and covering-pipes P.
Patent GB-190323494-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or connected with Tables for the Use of Invalids.
Inventor: WIEGMANN AUGUST
Filed: 1903-10-29
Granted: 1904-06-02
Abstract: 23,494. Wiegmann, A. Oct. 29. Tables.-A table, mounted on a vertical support which may be fixed to the side of a bed, is provided with tubes adapted to convey liquids from vessels on the table to an invalid lying in bed. The support a is screwed to the side of the bed so that the table c is turned away from the bed. The table contains an inclined slot which passes over the support and is engaged by one of the notches b. Bent glass tubes e are passed through the support and dip into vessels d placed on the table, a rubber tube f being attached to the delivery end of each glass tube.
Patent GB-190325641-A (GB)
Title: Moustache Trainer.
Inventor: LOEWENSTEIN DOLF
Filed: 1903-11-24
Granted: 1904-03-31
Abstract: 25,641. Lowenstein, D. Nov. 24. Hair-curling and like appliances.-A moustache trainer consists of two shanks 1, 2, of which the shank 2 is normally pressed through the slot 5 by the spring pivot 8. The handles 3 are pressed together, the moustache is then placed between the shanks 1, 2, and the handles are released.
Patent GB-190404957-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Float-valves.
Inventor: MILNES GEORGE PERCIVAL
Filed: 1904-02-29
Granted: 1904-08-18
Abstract: 4957. Milnes, G. P. Feb. 29. Ball and float valves; float levers; rotary disc valves.-Relates to the construction of float valves for automatic siphon cisterns for automatically varying the supply, such as for instance filling the cistern six times during the day and once during the night. The valve, shown in Figs. 1 and 2, comprises an axial-discharge taper plug A which is provided with two series of radial inlet apertures A', A<3>, Fig. 3, of different sizes, to register each in turn with one of two orifices B<4> in the casing B leading from the supply aperture B<3>. On the closed end of the plug is journalled the float lever C, being retained thereon by a fixed ratchet-wheel D engaged by a pawl D' on the lever C. As the float lever falls, on the discharge of the contents of the cistern, the ratchet is carried round one tooth, and as the ratchet has the same number of teeth as inlets in the plug, another inlet is brought to register with one of the orifices B<4>. To ensure accurate registering, a tail-piece C<2> of the float lever is arranged to come against an adjustable stop C<3>. In a modification, the pawl is carried by the tail-piece. The application to a rotary-disc valve is shown in Fig. 10, in which the rotary disc E works on and against a support F provided with a lug F<1> to receive the service pipe.
Patent GB-190412213-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Electrical Timing Devices for Fire Brigade Competitions, Military Drills, Race Meetings, and the like.
Inventor: NICHOLS ALBERT EDWARD
Filed: 1904-05-30
Granted: 1905-04-06
Abstract: 12,213. Nichols, A. E., and Brown, A. C. May 30. Races, timing.- Races, fire-brigade and military competitions, &c., are timed by a stop-watch, which is started and stopped by electric currents set up by signal arrangements indicating the starting and stopping of the competition. The stop-watch is placed in an adjustable holder consisting of an adjustable stop Y, Fig. 3, and side clips Z arranged on a plate T, which slides in a frame and is moved relatively to the frame by a screw U, around the thread of which is a spring to return the plate T when the screw is slackened. The button of the stop-watch is placed against a projection X of a pivoted armature of an electromagnet, which is energized when the starting signal is given. This signal is given by pressing a plunger A, Fig. 2, on a rod B which works in a support C ; in descending, a pin D on the rod B operates through levers E, J, connected by toggle mechanism to prevent the signal from being spoilt by trembling, to close an electric circuit by the lever J coming into contact with a platinized contact-block K. The completion of the electric circuit causes a signal to be given by a gun, detonator, or, as shown in Fig. 2, a bell. Inside the bell is an electromagnet, which, when energized by the completion of the circuit which actuates the stop-watch, attracts an armature and releases a depending lever N from a hook catch on the armature. The lever N is attached to a lever 0 acted on by a spring Q, which is attached to a projection R on the rod B and tends to move the lever so that a hammer on a lever P attached to the lever O will strike the bell, the striking being effected when the lever N is released from its catch. At the end of the race, a signal device, as in Fig. 2, may be struck, and the current produced be caused to stop the watch ; or, the circuit to stop the watch may be closed by the breaking or pulling of a cord or thread, produced by the falling of a target, or by competitors. As shown in Fig. 5, an arm a acted on by a spring contacts temporarily with a block d when a cord c is broken. Or, the arm a may be normally held by a pin e, which is withdrawn when the cord c is pulled. The electric circuits are preferably connected to an external circuit by an insulated spring, such as s, Fig. 3, and an ordinary telephone plug which fits in a socket in a boss p. A switch may be included in the external circuit, and other relay arrangements may be used to operate the stop-watch ; for example, the Provisional Specification states that the timing-device may consist of a clock with an electromagnetic clutch arrangement for starting the time movement, and that the timing-device may carry type-wheels to stamp the time on a sheet.
Patent GB-190412820-A (GB)
Title: A New and Useful Thief-proof Locking Device for Pockets, Satchels and the like.
Inventor: SCHLEGEL CHRISTIAN
Filed: 1904-06-07
Granted: 1904-07-28
Abstract: 12,820. Schlegel, C. June 7. Alarms, burglar and like.-Relates to a fastening for pockets, satchels, &c. combined with an alarm. The upper edge of a metal, leather, or other pocket &c. is provided with a frame in two parts d, d<1>, of which the part d' fits inside the part d and carries the spring catch c<1> which secures the two together. The part d has a case e, containing a spring-pressed plunger i which is held in the position shown in Fig. 3 by the catch c'. When the catch is released, the plunger is driven forwards and strikes a detonating cap g<1> contained in the screwed end g. o is a small lever, pivoted in the plunger i and working through a slot m, for re-setting the plunger or for preventing the plunger from exploding the cap.
Patent GB-190418068-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Gas and other Stoves and Heaters.
Inventor: ADAMS MOSES JAMES
Filed: 1904-08-20
Granted: 1904-11-10
Abstract: 18,068. Adams, M. J. Aug. 20. Gas and oil stoves.-The heated gases from gas or oil burners A unite with air and are purified by passing, in a serpentine line, through apertures at alternate ends of a series of inverted troughs B. Water may be heated by being passed through trays or through a tube C. According to the Provisional Specification, waterways are formed along the tops of the troughs, and water passes from one to the next below, becoming heated in its passage.
Patent GB-190419617-A (GB)
Title: Improvement in Air Tubes for Cycle and other Wheels.
Inventor: HASWELL THOMAS WILLIAM
Filed: 1904-09-12
Granted: 1905-08-03
Abstract: 19,617. Haswell, T. W. Sept. 12. Tyres, pneumatic.-The ends of a non-continuous air tube are closed by means of a projecting and re-entrant caps adapted to engage as shown when fitted to the wheel and inflated.
Patent GB-190420450-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Sectional Boilers for Heating Water and Generating Steam.
Inventor: ROBSON ROBERT
Filed: 1904-09-22
Granted: 1905-05-18
Abstract: 20,450. Robson, R., and Dufton, J. W. Sept. 22. [Steam-generator furnaces; b lastappdratus. - T o create a forced draught in the firebox of a sectional steam generator, a pipe 25 passes from the steam dome 6 and communicates by means of the pipes 26 with nozzles 28. The cock 29 regulates the force of the blast.
Patent GB-190429653-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Multiple-delivery Lubricators.
Inventor: JOHNSTON GEORGE
Filed: 1904-12-31
Granted: 1905-11-02
Abstract: 29,653. Johnston, G. Dec. 31. Lubricators.-In a multiple-delivery lubricator a cylindrical casing A is provided with a number of ports B corresponding to the bearings to be lubricated, a pipe connection C leading from each port to the bearing. A barrel.D, adapted to be rotated continuously or intermittently by suitable gearing, is arranged within the casing A, and is provided with ports L, preferably passing through the barrel at an angle. One or more of these ports are arranged to register with each of the ports B as the barrel is rotated. Oil is supplied to the interior of the barrel by a pipe J, and surplus oil, overflowing the flange H on the barrel, is conducted away by a pipe K. As the barrel rotates, a measured quantity of lubricant is carried up by each of the ports L and delivered to the bearings through the ports B and pipes C.
Patent GB-190502292-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Atmospheric Gas Grilling Burners.
Inventor: COX GEORGE JAMES
Filed: 1905-02-06
Granted: 1905-11-16
Abstract: 2292. Cox, G. J. Feb. 6. Gas burners.-Atmospheric gas burners for grilling and other purposes, such as those described in Specification No. 16,854, A.D. 1904, [Abridgment Class Stoves &c.], are fitted with arrangements for stopping up sections of the burner orifices, and are formed with their apertures in sections so that to heat more efficiently a number of small utensils. The burner C. Fig. 3, is fitted with an elongated saddle 0 with central straps S, held in position by a detachable wire crank and spindle P. A cam on a spindle may be used instead of the crank. Another method of cutting off portions of the burner is by means of pistons M, Fig. 4, made of metallic disks and asbestos cloth, 'working inside the tubes. The rods are formed of short lengths to fold up when withdrawn to the end of the tube, and a stop-pin is inserted to prevent complete withdrawal. Grilling-burners are preferably constructed as shown in Fig. 4, with blank parts W, alternating with the series of jets, so that heat may be economized by placing a vessel above each series; the stopping-devices described above may be used for the same purpose.
Patent GB-190502632-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Burnishing Tools for use in the Electro-deposition of Metals.
Inventor: JOBLING JOSEPH CHRISTOPHER
Filed: 1905-02-09
Granted: 1905-05-25
Abstract: 2632. Jobling, J. C., and Harrison, H. C. Feb. 9. Surfaces, treating during deposition.-A t o o l for burnishing e l e c t r o-deposited metals has its agate or other stone so mounted as to be capable of rotation about an axis at or nearly at right angles to that of the mandrel on which the deposition occurs, and also at right-angles to a tangent drawn to the mandrel at the point of contact of the burnisher, and so as to be capable of automatically assuming the best position for working, the stone thus becoming "self-dressing." A lead or other block F, Fig. 1, is soldered or burnt into a holder C, of lead, type metal, or other material not acted upon by the electrolyte. The agate H, preferably with a curved top h, projects from the holder, in which it has a certain amount of play. The carrier A, in which the stick B freely slides, reciprocates horizontally, and the surface h<1> is kept pressed against the work by means of a weight I, or by means of a spring or other elastic medium. The agate may be of square or other section, and of the shapes shown in Figs. 5, 7, and 9, and when of other section than round the necessary rotation is obtained by fixing the holder C to the stick B and allowing the latter to rotate at will in the sleeve A.
Patent GB-190509357-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Apparatus for Covering Sheets of Pasteboard, Sheet Metal or other Material with Paper or the like.
Inventor: JAGENBERG FERDINAND EMIL
Filed: 1905-05-03
Granted: 1906-01-04
Abstract: 9357. Jagenberg, F. E. May 3. Coating.-Relates to a machine for covering pasteboard, wooden slabs, sheet metal, or the like with paper or woven material, in which the covering-material is carried over a gumming or pasting cylinder c and is removed therefrom by means of deflectors d, the distinguishing feature being that in direct connexion with the deflectors is a small roller or cylinder e around which the covering- material is turned with the pasted or gummed side towards the board &c. to be covered, which is fed along the table g, the board and covering-material passing together between the pressure rollers e, f, which rotate at such a speed that the covering- material is put under tension and freed from creases.