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Patent GB-190208369-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Apparatus for Generating Acetylene and other Gases.
Inventor: KEITH DAVID SMITH
Filed: 1902-04-10
Granted: 1902-09-11
Abstract: 8369. Keith, D. S. April 10. Acetylene.-Relates to generating-apparatus in which the carbide or other solid is automatically fed into the water or other liquid. It consists of three parts, a combined generator, cooler, and purifier A, a gas holder B, and a feed hopper C. The generator is divided by a perforated horizontal partition into two parts, the upper of which forms the tank for the gas bell 7. It is provided with a liquid feed tube 24, with liquid overflow and gas inlet tube 22, covered with caps 23, with a gas outlet tube 25, and with a central tube 28 dipping below the partition. The lower part is provided with overflow pipes 4, 5, and with an inclined bottom 27 leading to a sludge outlet. The bell has upwardly-projecting sides to form a water space for adjustably weighting it according to the pressure required. It is also connected to a vertical rod 8, to which a lever 9 pivoted at 11 is attached. This lever is provided with a weight 12 which can be turned on a hinge 11<A>, and is connected by a rod 13<A> to a double cone valve 15. The hopper is provided with a downward extension to form a water seal for it, with a closed filling- opening 20, and with a central tube 17 forming with an inner tube 19 a liquid seal for the ends of a cap 14. In operation, liquid is charged through the tube 24 until it stands at the heights indicated in both parts of A. The solid employed is charged into the hopper, and a small quantity caused to fall into the liquid. The gas is then automatically generated, according to the rise and fall of the bell, and is washed and cooled by the water in the generator. The amount of gas in the holder is always very small, never exceeding one inch in depth. A safety blow-off pipe 6 is connected to the gas bell.
Patent GB-190208601-A (GB)
Title: Turnover (or Reversible) Seat for Outdoor Use.
Inventor: MACNAB THOMAS POLLOCK
Filed: 1902-04-14
Granted: 1902-10-30
Abstract: 8601. Macnab, T. P., and Moseley, J. W. April 14. Seats and seatbacks.-Relates to outdoor seats for use on tramcars &c. The seat A<2> is pivoted at its centre to two levers pivoted at P. The seat can be readily reversed as indicated. Chains or catches prevent the levers from rising beyond a point sufficient to allow of the reversal of the seat.
Patent GB-190213435-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Pocket Quadrants
Inventor: GETTLIFFE CHARLES
Filed: 1902-06-13
Granted: 1902-11-06
Abstract: 13,435. Gettliffe, C. June 13. Surveying-instruments. -A pocket instrument, called a " quadrant" for measuring angles in " topographical work," consists of a combined right-angled prism and lens b fixed to a plate a opposite a window c. A scale e, of white graduations on a dark ground, is placed at the principal focus of the lens. To determine the angle between two points, they are observed simultaneously through the window c, and the projection on the scale e is read off.
Patent GB-190216604-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Tipping Wagons.
Inventor: GRAY DAVID
Filed: 1902-07-26
Granted: 1903-06-04
Abstract: 16,604. Gray, D. July 26. Tip-wagons.-A chain B, connected to each side of the body of the wagon, passes round a barrel a, and strips or rails D, provided with channels for rollers d, d<1> connected by rois e, are mounted on the frame A. The receptacle c is similarly provided with rails E, and, when drawn to one side by turning the barrel a, the double catch F engages with the pin of the roller d, and, on turning the barrel in the opposite direction, C turns over on this pin as pivot. The barrel a may be directly or indirectly driven. In a modification, slides fixed to the underside of the receptacle and working in guides mounted on the wagon frame take the place of the rollers d, d<1>, and the guides are hook-shaped at their ends for the purpose of acting as stops to a pin near the bottom of the receptacle.
Patent GB-190216620-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Fishing-reel Holders.
Inventor: TCHERKASSOV PAUL
Filed: 1902-07-26
Granted: 1903-05-28
Abstract: 16,620. Tcherkassov, P. July 26. Rods and rod fittings.-Relates to reel holders consisting of a metal plate attached to the handle of the rod. Two metal clips slide on a metal plate attached to the rod, so that the position of the reel on the reel holder may be varied. Fig. 1 shows a plan of the apparatus, and Fig. 2 a sectional elevation. The edges a of the plate A are turned up, and the clips B slide on them, being limited in travel by stop flanges a' or studs a'. The clips B are indented longitudinally, as at b<1>, to ensure a firm hold for reel-plates of different sizes and thickness. Tongues a<3> are stamped out of, or attached to, the plate A, to assist in holding the reel-plate in position by spring action.
Patent GB-190217903-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Apparatus for Carburetting Air in Explosion Motors.
Inventor: VAURS BAPTISTE
Filed: 1902-08-14
Granted: 1902-09-18
Abstract: 17,903. Vaurs, B. Aug. 14. Gas or explosive-vapour engines, carburetting in. Air is admitted behind and before the oil nozzle a through two apertures e, d controlled by one handle h. The nozzle has a small spraying-valve m, Fig. 7. The vapour passes through a gauze cone r. The orifice e may be kept fully open while the orifice d is regulated, or the orifice e may be closed and the orifice d left fully open to stop the engine.
Patent GB-190221631-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Carburettors for Explosion Motors and the like.
Inventor: LONGUEMARE FERNAND
Filed: 1902-10-04
Granted: 1902-11-27
Abstract: 21,631. Longuemare, F., and Longuemare, G. Oct. 4. Gas or explosive-vapour engines, carburetting in. Air sucked in through the orifices k is deflected by the plate j towards the orifices b, from which oil issues as the air current lifts the perforated plate q on the spindle n of the valve o. The lift of the valve o is controlled by a transverse adjustable cone r. The apparatus is heated by exhaust gases passing through the jacket d.
Patent GB-190223888-A (GB)
Title: A Food for Rabbits, Cavies, & other Domestic Pets.
Filed: 1902-11-01
Granted: 1903-10-22
Abstract: 23,888. Hyde, R., and Hyde & Co., R. Nov. 1. Food for animals.-A food for rabbits, cavies, and other domestic pets consists of a mixture of wheat, oats, malted barley or other cereal, dried dandelions and chicory or other leaves, and cooked carrots or other roots. The dried mass may be granulated or formed into biscuits.
Patent GB-190226750-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Power Operated Lifts.
Inventor: RILEY FREDERIC GEORGE
Filed: 1902-12-04
Granted: 1903-04-09
Abstract: 26,750. Riley, r. G. Dec. 4. Lifts.-The cage of a belt-driven lift or hoist moves between guides B, Fig. 1, which support the girders A on which the driving, starting and stopping, and brake gears are mounted. The driving-shaft E runs in bearings C, C', C', and carries a driving-worm E', a brake-wheel L, a fast pulley F, and loose pulleys F<1>, F', F', F<4> for the open and crossed driving-belts. The cage and counterbalance are secured to a wire rope G<2>, which passes over a pulley G<1> on a shaft carrying the driven worm-wheel G<3>. The belt forks J<2>, J<3> are mounted on a rack J', Fig. 3, which gears with a pinion J on the shaft G<4> of a cam-plate H, and the belts are all on loose pulleys when the plate H is in the normal position shown in Fig. 1. The plate H is turned, as required, by a hand-chain H'. Stops on the chain H<1> are engaged by the cage at the ends of its travel to move the plate H into its normal position; a slide block K, Figs. 1 and 3, which is moved vertically in a guide K<1> by the plate H, ensures the accurate return of the plate H to this position. The brake block L<1>, Fig. 3, which acts on the wheel L is eccentrically mounted on a short shaft M, and is pressed into action by the fall of a weighted lever N on the shaft M when the plate H takes up its normal position. The lever N passes through the slide block K, and is moved by it to retract the block L' when the lift is started. The thrust of the worm is taken up at the bearing C by a collar P, Fig. 6, on the shaft E and by a collar on the wheel L. The collar P is made in two pieces P, P<1>, which are screwed together for adjustment and are locked by a nut P'. The brasses in the bearings C are carried beyond the thrust collars to form oil-retaining caps C<3>. Notches Q are cut in the collars to lift the oil on to the thrust surfaces. The starting and stopping and brake gears may be applied to systems of driving in which arrangements other than the worm and worm-wheel are used.
Patent GB-190228764-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Journal Bearings.
Inventor: SHERMAN FREDERIC W
Filed: 1902-12-30
Granted: 1903-02-26
Abstract: 28,764. Sherman, F. W. Dec. 30. Stuffing-boxes and the Like.-A journal bearing is constructed so that it is oil-retaining and dirt and dust proof. A plummer-block A is formed with end flanges a<1> and central bosses a<2>, and is stepped to receive the cap B which is bolted to it by screws h. The block and cap each have a lining b, d of Babbitt &c. metal bored out to receive the journal. Rubber packing-strips are placed between the abutting edges of the liners. The liners terminate near tne ends of the block and cap, which are bored out to receive the necks of glands I. Wicking or other suitable packing is arranged about the shaft in the spaces between the glands and the liners. Each gland may be made in two parts secured together by bolts. A piece of tubing screwed into the cap acts as an oil cup, the opening in the cap communicating with distributing- channels in the liner. The upper end of the tube is closed by a screw cap.
Patent GB-190228906-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Fastening Devices or Clasps for Braces and similar Purposes.
Inventor: BEE HUBERT HENRY
Filed: 1902-12-31
Granted: 1903-03-05
Abstract: 28,906. Bee, H. H. Dec. 31. Clasp fastenings ; buckles.-A fastening or clasp for use in place of a buckle, and particularly for use with braces, is shown in side elevation. A base-plate A is formed with raised edges a, a', and a gripping-plate B is mounted in extensions a<2> of the edges a<1>, and provided with teeth b<2> and a projecting portion b<1>. The parts a<2> are formed at the ends a<7> as springs, and provided with notches a<6>, a<5>, and cut away at a<4>. Bars b<3> of the plate B normally rest in the notches a<6>, a<5>. The brace U is engaged between the parts A, B, as shown, and passes out through a slot a<3>.
Patent GB-190304754-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or connected with Tin Canisters
Inventor: BARLOW EDWARD CHARLES
Filed: 1903-02-28
Granted: 1903-03-26
Abstract: 4754. Barlow, E. C., Barlow, E. E., [trading as Barlow & Son, E. C.], and Breininger, F. H. Feb. 28. Cans, opening.- For attaching the sliding cutters to the lids of canisters, such as are described for example in Specification No. 23,233, A.D. 1900, the cutter b, shown in plan on the underside of a lid, is secured and guided in place by two enveloping lips c, c stamped out of the lid. A projection or the like d may be formed on the upper side of the cutter in such a way that, traversing the slot in the lid, the cutter may be moved with facility.
Patent GB-190306510-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Electrolytic Electricity Meters
Inventor: BASTIAN CHARLES ORME
Filed: 1903-03-20
Granted: 1904-03-19
Abstract: 6510. Bastian, C. O. March 20. Quantity meters. - An electrolytic m e t e r, in which the height of the electrolyte is measured on a vertical scale, is provided with concentric hollow metal electrodes a, b, connected by bolts and distance-pieces c of china or other insulating material. The electrodes a, b preferably consist of thin sheet nickel, an alkaline electrolyte being used, such as caustic soda solution free from lime. The electric connections are made by nickel rods a<x>, screwed into lugs on the electrodes. The scale may be an engraved strip attached to one of the electrodes, and read through the transparent cell y ; if this scale is supported on the outer electrode a, the liquid between it and the adjacent side of the cell remains still, enabling a reading to be made while current is passing. The actual constant for such a meter is given as À346 c.c. of water at 60‹ F., per ampere-hour. The use of iron electrodes partly sheathed in vulcanite is mentioned. The Provisional Specification mentions the use of nickel-plated metal electrodes and connections. Specifications No. 13,594, A.D. 1897, No. 5034, A.D. 1898, No. 21,228, A.D. 1900, and No. 969, A.D. 1901, are referred to.
Patent GB-190309885-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Mixers applicable for Mixing Materials for Making Bricks.
Inventor: WALLIS GEORGE PEARSON
Filed: 1903-05-01
Granted: 1904-03-03
Abstract: 9885. Wallis, G. P. May 1. Mixing in definite proportions.-In a mixing-machine, specially suitable for mixing the materials for making bricks, the feeding -devi e consists of a rotating polygonal drum a the sides of which have an inw a r d curvature, and which is divided by a transverse rim, engaging a partition dividing the hopper e. The ingredients are placed in separate compartments o f the hopper, and becoming imprisoned between the concave walls and the circular enlargements f of the hopper, are passed into the receptacle n containing revolving mixing-blades. The amount of one ingredient is regulated by curved sliding plates o carried by the drum a fitting the inner surface of the enlargement f, which enables the size of the curved surfaces on one side of the partition to be altered. Steam is passed into the drum to prevent adhesion of the material.
Patent GB-190311150-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Photographic Cameras.
Inventor: AMES CHARLES FRANCIS
Filed: 1903-05-15
Granted: 1903-10-08
Abstract: 11,150. Ames, C. F., and Rearson, H. A. May 15, A.D. 1902, [date applied for under Patents Act, A.D. 1901]. Cameras.-A roll-holder camera is provided with means for moving the film away and putting a focussing-screen in its place. Fig. 2 shows the camera with the holder raised and the screen 50 in position. The screen is mounted in a frame 51 supported by parallel links 52, and is moved forward automatically by the spring 55, the motion being limited by stops 56. A hinged door at the back is opened for focussing. The screen is moved back, when the roll-holder is lowered, by the action of inclines on the upper edge of the frame 51 and on the lower part 27 of the holder. The roll-holder, which slides in guides in the main casing of the camera, is provided with spools 16, in chambers at the sides, and with guide-rollers, round which the film passes. When the holder is raised, the film is protected by the slide 135, which is drawn up when the exposure is made. A fastening-device is employed to secure the holder in the raised or lowered position. When the fastening is released, the holder may be removed entirely for re-loading &c. The re-loading may, however, be done without removal of the holder by taking off the door 25. The door 25 has the usual aperture for inspecting the marks on the back of the paper covering the film.
Patent GB-190312614-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Railway Rail Joints.
Inventor: WALLACE JAMES COULL
Filed: 1903-06-04
Granted: 1903-07-09
Abstract: 12,614. Wallace, J. C. June 4. Rail joints.-The abutting ends of the rails are connected by sliding them into a chair or joint piece 5<a>, 5<e>, 5<d>, shaped, as shown, to embrace the flanges and webs of the rails, and provided with V-shaped ribs 5<h>, which embed themselves in the sleeper. A central abutment piece 5<g>, which conforms to the shape of the rails, is fixed in the chair or joint piece. The rail ends and sleeper are shown in dotted lines.
Patent GB-190314802-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Making and Supporting Photographic Mounts Menu Cards, and the like.
Inventor: GODDARD HARVEY
Filed: 1903-07-03
Granted: 1904-07-02
Abstract: 14,802. Goddard, H., and Hill, A. J. E. July 3. Photograph mounts.- In a photograph mount and stand, applicable also for menu cards and the like, a strip of card or paper is folded or doubled, one part forming the front for attachment to the mount, the other forming a strut at the back. The back A is preferably pierced to form a tongue C, which is bent inwards, the loose end being attached to the front or to the mount to limit the angle of opening. The tongue is folded so that it may lie closely between the two sides when they are folded, and short cuts are made in two places on each edge of the tongue, so that the parts between the cuts on each edge may be folded back to form flanges and so keep the tongue rigid. The back is similarly fitted with flanges D. The back may be folded at the bottom to form the distance-piece, or a separate piece may be affixed. The stiffening flanges need not be at the ends, and may consist of separate strips. The arrangement may be applied to the back of a " paste-on " mount, or to the back of a pieced mount to form a " slip-in " mount. In the latter case, the front may be part of the original strip folded back on the middle piece, which is pierced and affixed as usual. The tongue C may be provided at the front part with an adhesive, so that, after the print has been slipped into position, the tongue may be attached to the back of it and so prevent it from being displaced. The method of stiffening by folding flanges may be applied to screens formed by folding paper.
Patent GB-190316529-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Envelopes and like Coverings
Inventor: BAMLET WILLIAM HENRY
Filed: 1903-07-28
Granted: 1903-09-17
Abstract: 16,529. Bamlet, W. H., and Thomas, R. E. July 28. Envelopes &c.- An envelope or like covering has a gummed flap E, Fig. 2, formed as an extension of a lower flap D and to be fastened over a sealing- flap c. The additional flap may be employed for the use of advertisement or pictorial illustration.
Patent GB-190318041-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Adjustable Roofs for Tram Cars and other Vehicles.
Inventor: KENNINGTON FREDERICK
Filed: 1903-08-20
Granted: 1904-06-23
Abstract: 18,041. Kennington, F. Aug. 20. Weather screens.-Relates to adjustable roofs for tramcars and other vehicles and comprises improvements upon the apparatus described in Specification No. 6997, A.D. 1901. Upon the roof of the vehicle are arranged two or more arched standards b adapted to receive and guide the ends of flexible shutters c forming the adjustable cover, so that, to put the latter into use, the shutters are pulled down by hand to the position shown on the right, and fastened. When not required, the shutters may be wound upon their rollers by a crank, or a spring g may be provided for this purpose. To catch any water which may drip from the shutters, and to form a ventilation exit when the shutters are extended, a casing or gutter i is arranged around each roller. A cover h is placed over the rollers.
Patent GB-190320488-A (GB)
Title: Manufacture of an Improved Coriaceous Material.
Inventor: MENESDORFFER ALEXANDER
Filed: 1903-09-23
Granted: 1903-10-29
Abstract: 20,488. Menesdorffer, A. Sept. 23. Leather substitutes.-A substitute for leather is made from the seaweed known as kelp. The kelp is cleaned, and immersed in a dilute acid solution until it becomes of a dark olive-green colour. The free acid is washed out, and the substance placed in a dilute alkaline solution. The scum formed is scraped or brushed from the surface, and the material washed. While drying, it is coated with glycerine or a mixture of glycerine and carbolic acid, being placed on a rack or stretcher to prevent contraction. It is then finished and dressed in the same way as ordinary leather. If a stiff material is required, such as a substitute for sole leather, the kelp is dried before immersion in the acid solution. An inferior material is obtained by dispensing with the alkaline bath, the glycerine or glycerine and carbolic acid being applied after the acid has been washed out.
Patent GB-190327599-A (GB)
Title: Improved Apparatus to Facilitate Breathing in Dust-laden or Vitiated Atmospheres.
Inventor: WITZENMANN EMIL
Filed: 1903-12-16
Granted: 1904-01-21
Abstract: 27,599. Witzenmann, E. Dec. 16. Respirators; inhalers.-A breathing-apparatus for use in dust-laden or vitiated atmospheres is provided with flap valves, one to admit fresh air or oxygen, and the other to carry on the vitiated air. The casing c is formed with nozzles a, b for the nostrils, and contains a flap valve d, to open inwards, and another e to open outwards. The nozzle f receives the tube s for the supply of fresh air or oxygen. A disc i, turning on a pin h, and provided with an opening j,permits of the opening and closing of communication between the casing and the mouthpiece n.
Patent GB-190400533-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Caps and other Head Coverings
Inventor: FINEGOLD CHARLES
Filed: 1904-01-08
Granted: 1904-11-10
Abstract: 533. Finegold, C., and Finegold, H., [trading as Finegold, C. & H.]. Jan. 8. Drawings to Specification. Caps; linings; ventilating.-Cap linings are made with a perforated leather or American cloth centre to prevent perspiration of the head. Where the cap is made without lining of ordinary material, the leather centre is attached directly to the cap proper.
Patent GB-190401303-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to the Manufacture of Soap
Inventor: PARZIALE TOMMASO
Filed: 1904-01-18
Granted: 1904-03-10
Abstract: 1303. Parziale, T. Jan. 18. Soaps.-Cotton-seed oil is incorporated with 10 to 50 per cent. of its weight of flour, and soda lye is added slowly while the mass is continually stirred. The time for saponification is shortened by the addition of oil of sulphur, or of alcohol with the application of heat. Gelatine, silicate, calcium carbonate, or alum, may be added for the production of cheap household soap. When intended for toilet purposes, perfumes or colouring- matters are employed.
Patent GB-190408477-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Incandescent Electric Lamp Holders.
Inventor: REES REES EVAN
Filed: 1904-04-13
Granted: 1905-02-23
Abstract: 8477. Rees, R. E. April 13. Incandescent lamps, holders for. An inner block. c of insulating-material, shown in section in Fig. 4, is provided with separate holes d for the conductors, and recesses e for the terminals and plungers. The holes d are long enough to carry the conductor above the heat zone, and wide enough to allow of the use of loops. The recesses e are so formed that the terminal screws cannot unscrew far enough to touch the casing or to lose their hold on the terminals.
Patent GB-190408705-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Sand Screening and Shaking Apparatus.
Inventor: O'DONNELL JOHN PATRICK
Filed: 1904-04-15
Granted: 1904-10-27
Abstract: 8705. O'Donnell, J. P. April 15. Screening sand.-Apparatus for screening sand consists of a slightly-inclined sieve 2 carried by a frame 1, which is connected by links 6, 7 to a tripod or other stand 8 and reciprocated by a special fluid-pressure engine 12, the piston-rod 5 of which is connected by a clamp or fastening 4 to the frame 1. The engine is supported by tie-rods 9, 10, and the tripod is provided with handle-bars 16. The coarser sand escapes from the lower end of the sieve, and passes over a delivery plate or shoot 3.