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Patent GB-190221601-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Vehicles and Apparatus for Watering Streets, Collecting Sludge and the like.
Inventor: SPURRIER HENRY
Filed: 1902-10-04
Granted: 1903-09-10
Abstract: 21,601. Spurrier, H. Oct. 4. Watering - carts; refuse, collecting ; elevating sweepings into carts.-Relates to vehicles driven by steam motors or having steam generators, and suitable for watering roads, collecting sludge, sewage, &c. from traps, cesspools, and other receivers, and for flushing the receivers when emptied. The tank is divided into two compartments b, c in communication through a passage controlled by a valve j. When the valve is open the vehicle may be filled with water and used to water roads through the valve-controlled sprinkler k. For removing sludge, sewage, &c. and flushing the receivers, the valve is closed, and the pipe g having been introduced, a steam lifter d, rotary pump, or like device is employed. The sludge is thus transferred to the tank b, and the receiver is then flushed by water from the tank c through the pipe h. The lifter or like device may be used to cause vacuum in the tank during transit or at any other time, and, if the vehicle is to be used only for collecting and removing the sludge, the division in the tank, the sprinkling-device, and the flushing- pipe may be omitted. One or both tanks may be tilted on the trunnions m by the screw n, and a door o may be provided in the sludge tank.
Patent GB-190222157-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Framework of Cycle and Motor Trailers
Inventor: CHAPLIN ALFRED
Filed: 1902-10-11
Granted: 1903-05-28
Abstract: 22,157. Chaplin, A. Oct. 11. Passengers, for conveying.-A cycle or motor trailer B, Fig. 1, is constructed with a T-shaped frame consisting of a tubular axle A brazed by a T-piece to a longitudinal tubular member D, which is coupled to the cycle or motor. The bearing- spindles for the wheels C of the trailer are screwed by right and left handed screws into plugs brazed into the ends of the axle A. The coupling consists of a pin E, Fig. 3, brazed into the end of the tube D and passing through an eye in a pin F, which can turn in a tubular T-piece J brazed to a short tube M. The pin E carries a spring G and rubber washers H. The pin F may turn on ball bearings in the piece J, or may be retained by a groove L and set-screws K. The tube M has short spindles at its ends, which can turn in the ends of two pairs of stays 0, P, connected respectively to the back-wheel spindle S, Fig. 1, and the saddlepillar socket pin R of the cycle. The stays O may be connected by clamps U, Fig. 4, to the back stays of the cycle.
Patent GB-190224360-A (GB)
Title: Improved Process and Apparatus for Extracting Copper from its Ore
Filed: 1902-11-06
Granted: 1903-01-08
Abstract: 24,360. Von Gernet Copper, Ltd., and Gernet, A. von. Nov. 6. Copper.-Copper oxide or carbonate, or roasted ore, is treated with an aqueous solution of sulphurous acid. The oxide &c. is finely ground in a mill or the like a, and may be fed into a trough c supplied with water from a pipe b. The pulp flows along covered enclosed troughs g supplied with sulphurous-acid gas in excess from a pyrites burner or other furnace. Copper sulphite is formed, and the solution &c. is discharged into a settling- tank n. The copper solution may be electrolysed or otherwise treated to obtain the metal. The troughs should be suitably trapped, as at d, k.
Patent GB-190302394-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Apparatus for Propelling Navigable Vessels.
Inventor: READE MELLARD TRELEAVEN
Filed: 1903-01-31
Granted: 1903-12-31
Abstract: 2394. Reade, M. T. Jan. 31. Propelling by reaction of explosives.-Inflammable gases are exploded in a chamber at one end of a tube running fore and aft the vessel, this tube being filled with water, which is thus forced out. The fore end of the tube, which is enlarged, has a hinged valve, which opens inwards and allows the tube to fill rapidly after each explosion. Fig. 1 shows a longitudinal section of a vessel fitted with this propelling-apparatus. The gases are ignited in the cylinder E, which communicates with the enlarged chamber C of the tube A and is above the load water line. The tube slopes upwards towards the stern to allow of the escape of the surplus gases, and an exhaust valve G is provided for use at starting.
Patent GB-190308672-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Ratchet Spanners for Screw Bolts and Nuts, Nipples, and the like, and the Combination thereof with other Tools or Implements.
Inventor: SCHROEDER FREDERICK WILLIAM
Filed: 1903-04-16
Granted: 1904-02-18
Abstract: 8672. Schroeder, F. W. April 16. Reamers.-In a spanner specially adapted for tightening-up spoke-nipples, the end of the handle forms a screwdriver, and inside the handle are hinged one or more knife blades, a corkscrew, and a reamer as shown in Fig. 1.
Patent GB-190308772-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Windows.
Inventor: LELEU JULES BOULART
Filed: 1903-04-17
Granted: 1904-03-03
Abstract: 8772. Leleu, J. B. April 17. Casements.-In order to make French windows or casements water-tight, they are hinged to vertical sliding bars D, which are raised to lift the casements clear of the rabbeted sills by cams C on cross-shafts A turned by central handles B. The space in the window-head is closed by a board E fixed to the casement.
Patent GB-190310836-A (GB)
Title: Improved Explosive for Blasting, Signalling and other Purposes
Inventor: BROCK ARTHUR
Filed: 1903-05-12
Granted: 1904-03-10
Abstract: 10,836. Brock, A. May 12. Explosives for blasting purposes, signal rockets, and shells, consist of a mixture of powdered aluminium with oxide of lead, or nitrate of lead, barium, or potassium, in the proportion of 1 to 5. The aluminium may contain zinc or tin. A little carbon may be added to the mixture. The explosive may be mixed with an equal quantity of the explosive described in Specification No. 2977, A.D. 1903.
Patent GB-190311289-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Propelling Mechanism for Vessels.
Inventor: STORY JOSEPH M
Filed: 1903-05-18
Granted: 1903-08-20
Abstract: 11,289. Story, J. M. May 23, A.D. 1902, [date applied for under Patents Act, A.D. 1901]. Driving-gear.-Relates to friction driving-gear for the propeller shafts of ships. The propeller shaft a is mounted in two bearings a' in a double cross-frame A, and carries a friction wheel a'. Two friction idlers c<1>, c' are mounted on crank shafts b on each side of the friction wheel a<1>, the crank shafts being connected by levers b<3> with piston plungers p. The idlers can be thrown into or out of gear, or their pressure on the wheel a<l> varied, by the pistons P. The idlers are also in contact with friction wheels on the shafts d, these shafts being driven from motors, either directly or through gearing d<2>, d<3>.
Patent GB-190312835-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Measuring Apparatus for Filling Sacks, Boxes, Paper Bags, and the like, with Substances in Powder Form.
Inventor: KILIAN FRITZ
Filed: 1903-06-08
Granted: 1903-12-31
Abstract: 12,835. Kilian, F. June 8. Measured quantities, delivering. -A measuring- apparatus is sbown for filling sacks, boxes, bags, and the like with powdered substances, such as cocoa, colouring-matters, ultramarine, chemicals, &c. The speed d of the feeding-helix 6 is varied or regulated by varying the throw of a rack 24, and the measured quantity is delivered during one revolution of the main shaft 10. The connecting-rod 27 is adjustably connected to the crank-disc 28, and the adjustable arm 30 carries a pointer, which travels over a scale on the crank-disc. The rack 24 imparts motion to the shaft 9 in one direction only, and; to keep the spindle 4 of the helix stationary during the descent of the rack, the spring 34 engages with the toothed wheel 35. The pressure roller 31 retains the disc 28 in the position of rest, the clutch 13, 14 on the main shaft being thrown into or out of gear by hand or foot gearing.
Patent GB-190318281-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Travelling Cranes for Gas Purifiers.
Inventor: HOVEY ARTHUR CLEMENT
Filed: 1903-08-24
Granted: 1904-08-04
Abstract: 18,281. Hovey, A. C. Aug. 24. Cranes; winches. - Relates to travelling cranes for gas purifiers, the object being to obviate the necessity for any superstructure or extra foundations, to allow o f minimum headroom, and to ensure level lifting of the purifier covers. The platform b carrying the lifting-gear runs directly on rails a<2> supported by brackets on the sides of the purifiers a, and is arranged just high enough to allow clearance for the covers when lifted. A cover is raised and lowered by four chains m connected to it at four points and hanging vertically from four sheaves on the crane platform. The chains are operated simultaneously from a screwed rod f, Fig. 3, which is raised by means of bevel gearing e and a nut s, and rotates a shaft i by means of a chain g and sheave. Two of the chains m hang direct from sheaves i<2>, i<2> on the shaft i, while the other two are led from sheaves o over sheaves arranged above the other two points of suspension. The rod f is made in two parts connected by a swivel r so that it can be lowered rapidly by turning the screwed upper part by a hand-wheel t. Rotation of the upper part of the rod is normally prevented by a cottar v silding in a keyway, and a similar device prevents the rotation of the lower part.
Patent GB-190322912-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Dynamo-electric Machines
Inventor: CAROLAN EDGAR ALFRED
Filed: 1903-10-22
Granted: 1904-09-29
Abstract: 22,912. Carolan, E. A., [General Electric Co.]. Oct. 22. Armatures ; field magnets. - Relates to the construction of revolving armatures and field magnets for use at high speeds, (e.g., when driven by steam turbines), allowing the coils to be readily removed. The body of the revolving member is built up of a number of laminated sections 2, 3 of soft iron, mild steel, &c. provided with eccentrically-situated apertures 5 with keyways 6, 7, and lateral wings 16. The sections are placed in alternate order upon the shaft 1, and the spaces at their outer ends are filled by segmentally-shaped laminated pole-pieces 10, the ends of which project laterally beyond the sections 2, 3, forming spaces 11 corresponding with the intervals between the wings 16. Links 17, each composed of a bundle of punchings of non-magnetic material, such as phosphor bronze, are inserted in these spaces, and provide for ventilation. At both ends of the revolving member, sections 22, 23, 24, spaced apart to receive pole-pieces 25, 26, are employed, with outlines substantially those of the assembled sections 2, 3. In building up the parts, the sections 2, 3 are preferably clamped between the two end members 22 by means of bolts or rivets passing through mutually-registering apertures 12 and terminating at the outer surfaces of the said members. Link members 17<1>, 17<11>, bent in the direction of their lengths and separated by spring-blocks 27, 28, extend from the pole-pieces 25, 26 into the space between the lateral extensions of the members 22, 23. The several parts are secured together by bolts or pins passing through apertures 14, 18, 19, and formed with heads at one end and with apertures at the other extremity through which cottar pins are passed. The four rectangular spaces between the links 17 and the sections 2, 3 receive the coils, which serve to give opposite polarities to the longer ends of the sections. Each of the coils consists of two concentricallyarranged sections 29', 29<11> and 30<1>, 30<11> with their ends clamped between the members 22, 23 and 23, 24 respectively. The coils may be removed by first withdrawing the pins from the apertures 14, 19, removing the pole-pieces 10, and turning back the links 17.
Patent GB-190323457-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to the Annealing of Metals and Apparatus therefor.
Inventor: ALEXANDER JOHN STUART LOWE
Filed: 1903-10-29
Granted: 1904-10-27
Abstract: 23,457. Alexander, J. S. L., and Shiels, A. Oct. 29. Annealing-furnaces. - Tubes, wire, &c. are annealed in a bath of molten aluminium, which may contain about 5 per cent. of copper. The bath is contained in a closed receptacle A which may be provided with side doors C<1>, C'for charging and discharging. It is heated with solid or liquid fuel by means of a central and two side return flues D<1>, D<2> underneath, an end flue, and a top flue D' leading to the stack. The temperature may be regulated by a thermostatic device F<1> of suitable construction to control a damper or the supply of liquid fuel. For annealing tubes, the receptacle A should have an inclined bottom, or inclined guides, so as to keep one end of the tube higher than the other to allow metal to enter, and so as to cause the tubes to pass the discharging side. For annealing wire, guide-pulleys may be placed in the tank.
Patent GB-190323481-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Ratchet Mechanism.
Inventor: GRANSAC LOUIS
Filed: 1903-10-29
Granted: 1904-06-02
Abstract: 23,481. Gransac, L. Oct. 29. Driving-mechanism.-A lever a, formed with a fork b, is mounted on a shaft c together with a toothed wheel d, which carries ratchet-wheels e, e<1>, the teeth of which are oppositely directed. Spring-controlled pawls f, f on the fork b engage with the ratchet-wheels. Either or both of the pawls can be disengaged by means of a slide j, which is operated by a rod i and carries projections to act on projections on the pawls. Upon oscillating the lever a, the wheel d receives a motion in either direction according to the particular pawl and wheel in engagement. The wheel d gears with a wheel h mounted on a shaft, such as the axle of a vehicle.
Patent GB-190324124-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Eyeglasses or Pince-nez.
Inventor: LAYTON GEORGE ALFRED
Filed: 1903-11-06
Granted: 1904-10-20
Abstract: 24,124. Layton, G. A Nov. 6. Eyeglasses-The plaquets of eyeglasses and pincenezare each formed in two parts, of which one is attached to the frame, while the other, which grips the nose, slides thereon, tightening the grip on the nose. In the form shown in Figs. 1 and 2, the piece a, which has a groove with parallel sides formed in it, is formed in one with a clip g attached to the frame ; while the piece b, which has a cork, tortoise-shell, or other facing c bearing on the nose, is provided with a projection on the back sliding in the groove and held in place by a broadheaded screw l. In the form shown in Figs. 5 and 6, the edges of the plates b are bent over to form a groove in which the guide-bar a on the clip g slides, its motion being limited by stops n. In both forms, the plates b are placed in their lowest position relative to the frame, and are rested on the nose. The frame is then pushed down, the lenses, owing to the rigidity of the bridge, remaining in the same relative positions.
Patent GB-190405306-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Apparatus for Affording Communication between Passengers and Guards and for Applying the Brakes on Railway Trains
Inventor: PRESTON EDWIN MUMFORD
Filed: 1904-03-03
Granted: 1905-01-05
Abstract: 5306. Preston, E. M., and Rock, A. F. March 3. Signalling and communicating on trains; stopping trains.-Relates to a means of communicating on railway trains, which, besides applying the brakes and ringing a bell, indicates to the guard in which coach or compartment the signal was operated. A communicating-cord k furnished with the usual knobs or loops l is carried to the end of the coach and there connected with the brake valve lever m, and this lever is connected by a link n to the arm c carrying the disc a and the switch d. This indicator disc a, on being raised, will project from the side of the train. The switch d connects across two wires which run the length of the train, and causes bells to be rung in the guard's van and on the engine. In place of one of the wires, the metal bodies of the carriages &c. may be used. If the train be lit by electric light, as for instance in Stone's system shown in Fig. 2, and described in Specification No. 9882, A.D. 1899, [Abridgment Class Electricity, Regulating &c.], one of these wires may be used as well, so that no special wiring is needed. In the system shown in Fig. 2, if the switch d connects the negative wire j with earth, a current can flow from battery v through the bell h, wire j, the particular switch d which has been closed, and back through the carriage frame. The switch may at the same time complete another circuit through the bell g and battery u. In Fig. 2, another mode of operating the disc a is shown. The cord k, when pulled, rotates the discs from the horizontal position to a vertical position so that they become visible.
Patent GB-190408599-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Work Rests for Grinding Machines, Lathes and other Tool Machines.
Inventor: BOULT ALFRED JULIUS
Filed: 1904-04-14
Granted: 1904-09-01
Abstract: 8599. Boult, A. J., [Norton Grinding Co.]. April 14. Steady rests -A steady rest, described with reference to a grinding- machine but applicable also to lathes or other machine tools, has a frame 10 held on the guide-way c of the bed by a pivoted clamp 14 and screw 16. The frame has a head to receive one leg of a cranked piece 27, supported by rollers 30 in the head, and a roller 72 on the way g. The cranked piece has side extensions on which are clamped blocks 37, 60 bearing against the work. The cranked piece is pushed towards the work by a screwed rod 49 engaging a nut 52 which can slide without rotation under the action of a spring 56 and adjusting - screw 47. A somewhat similar arrangement is adopted to raise the blocks 60 against the work, each pair of blocks being subjected to an adjustable yielding pressure. For heavy work, the cranked piece may be removed and a block of wood placed in the head.
Patent GB-190413480-A (GB)
Title: A New or Improved Ball Bearing Ball Castor.
Inventor: PATON GEORGE FISHER
IPC: B60B33/08
Filed: 1904-06-14
Granted: 1904-07-14
Abstract: 13,480. Paton, G. F. June 14. Castors. - A ball-bearing ball castor comprises a circular base a made in the form of a socket for fitting on the leg of a piece of furniture, and formed with an annular recess to receive a ball race b of steel or other durable material. Bearing-balls c run in the race b and support a central bearing-ball d which projects through an aperture in a cap e, screwed on to the base a. The base a may also be made in the form of an extended plate for screwing to pianos &c., or in the form of a disc provided with a central aperture, for receiving the projecting pin of a bedstead leg, or for being secured to a piece of furniture by a single central screw. When the base a is in the form of an extended plate, it is made with a central boss which projects into a recess in the piece of furniture.
Patent GB-190419383-A (GB)
Title: Improvement in Apparatus for use in the Manufacture of Cigarettes.
Inventor: SQUIRE SIDNEY HERBERT
Filed: 1904-09-08
Granted: 1905-04-06
Abstract: 19,383. Squire, S. H. Sept. 8. Cigarette-making appliances. - R elates to a pocket appliance for making cigarettes. An open-sided c y l i ndrical receiver a, of the diameter of the cigarette required and of slightly greater length, is formed from a tube or from sheet metal of suitable shape. One end is closed by a cap C, through which passes a stem D attached to a milled head. A blade e, Fig. 7, is attached to the stem. A cigarette paper is provided with a narrow fold along one edge and is placed in the receiver a under the blade. The milled head is turned until the blade catches in the fold. Tobacco is then pressed into the receiver, and the milled head turned until the paper is drawn quite round. It is then stuck in the usual way and, by pushing in the milled head, the cigarette can be pressed out so that it can be withdrawn. A hinged cover may be provided and used as a presser.
Patent GB-190419863-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Woollen Stockings and Socks
Inventor: HERVE JACQUES
Filed: 1904-09-15
Granted: 1904-10-20
Abstract: 19,863. Herve, J. Sept. 15. Stockings and socks.-The parts of woollen stockings and socks which are most exposed to wear, such as the heels, toes, knees, and upper parts of the leg, are strengthened by knitting-in threads of cotton, flax, or artificial or natural silk. The strengthening-threads are applied so that the interior parts of the stocking &c. are formed of wool only.
Patent GB-190426355-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Bandages.
Inventor: HADDEN WALTER INNES
Filed: 1904-12-03
Granted: 1905-05-11
Abstract: 26,355. Hadden, W. I. Dec. 3. Drawings to Specification. Bandages.-A bandage, particularly intended for protecting and supporting horses' legs, is formed of tubular knitted fabric, part of which is thickened by introducing a pile thread in the process of manufacture and subsequently brushing the same into a fleecy pile.
Patent GB-190428164-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Typewriting Machines.
Inventor: JAMES REGINALD WILLIAM
Filed: 1904-12-22
Granted: 1905-02-09
Abstract: 28,164. James, R. W., [Union Typewriter Co.]. Dec. 22. Type-writers.-Relates to type-writer escapement mechanism. In the form shown in Figs. 2 and 5, the dog-rocker 24 carries the usual pivoted stepping dog 31, and a rear dog 46 is pivoted at 38 and retained by a spring 40 in normal position against a stop-screw 42. A cap 19 with a bevelled surface is secured on the pinion shaft 17 adjacent to the escapement wheel 22, and an arm 48 of the dog 46 is provided with a pin or finger 47 for engagement against the bevelled surface, so that movement of the escapement wheel with the rear dog is prevented as long as the key pressure is maintained, and the rear dog is guided in an oblique path when the key is released. In the form shown in Fig. 18, the cap 19<1> is not bevelled, but is provided with a rear flat face for frictional or brake action with the pressure pin 47<1>. In the form shown in Fig. 14, the rear dog 51 is curved and pivoted at 38, retained by a spring 40 against a stop-screw 42, and provided with a pressure pin 47 in a curved arm 54, the cap 19 being bevelled. In the form shown in Fig. 20, a straight escapement rack 60 is used, and the pressure pin 47<11> co-operates with an inclined surface 61 on the rack.
Patent GB-190428575-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Apparatus for Washing Bottles or other Hollow Vessels.
Inventor: VOGEL OTTO
Filed: 1904-12-28
Granted: 1905-05-11
Abstract: 28,575. Vogel, O. Feb. 25, [date applied for under Patents Act, A.D. 1901]. Bottles and the like, washing.-The vessels are mounted in an inverted position on a hollow rotating disc ; their lower parts are sprayed intermittently by water jets, while continuous jets play upon them from above. The lower jets C, C' are supplied with water from a pipe J through holes B' in the plug B<1>, which allow water to pass when, during the rotation of the disc A, such holes come opposite corresponding holes in the boss A<2>. The upper jets E<3> are supplied by the pipe E<4> which connects the interior of the plug with the hollow part of the top of the casing. The water drains down into a cup D at the bottom of the casing, to which an overflow pipe J<2> is fitted, whence it is withdrawn and continuously circulated by a pump driven from the main shaft. For convenience in loading, a sector shaped opening is left in the top casing, the edge of which is provided with a curtain, which may consist, as shown, of a row of brushes G, which will prevent splashing and also brush out the water from the hollows in the base of the bottles. The lower jets are shut off, while the bottles are passing this opening, by a sector plate H<1> spring-supported on a plate H fixed to the plug B', thus closing the entrance to the jets C, C'. The suction pipe J of the pump is covered by a strainer J<1>, and terminates in a small chamber D' placed outside the side casing of the apparatus, thus rendering it easily accessible for cleaning.