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Patent GB-190201081-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Springless Pocket Knives, and like Instruments
Inventor: POWELL JOHN CHRISTOPHER
Filed: 1902-01-15
Granted: 1902-11-27
Abstract: 1081. Powell, J. C. Jan. 15. Pocket knives.- To enable the usual back spring to be dispensed with, the handle is made from a single piece of flat steel, which is bent over to form the scales A and connecting-piece a. The blades are carried on pivots P, and are held in open and closed positions by stops E on the inside of the scales.
Patent GB-190202494-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in connection with Brake Operating Mechanism and Apparatus for Railway Wagons and the like.
Inventor: GRESHAM HARRY EDWARD
Filed: 1902-01-30
Granted: 1903-01-22
Abstract: 2494. Gresham, H. E. Jan. 30. Brakes, hand. Relates to either-side wagon brakes. To the ends of the rotatable croas-shaft a are attached blocks d with projections h on which the levers g are loosely pivoted, and one of these blocks is connected to the tumbler lever q and push-rods by the links m, n and shaft o. The shaft a carries a slotted block w which receives the lever w pivoted on the projections x, so as to have transverse play, and rods z passing through holes in the lever w have nuts z<1> and are connected to the levers g in the manner shown. By this arrangement, the levers g move together vertically, to apply or release the brakes, while an inward or outward motion of one results in a corresponding motion of the other by means of the rods z, and the lever w, the last of which carries a pawl 4 for engaging one of the teeth of the rack 5.
Patent GB-190209088-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Apparatus or Appliance for Straightening Bars of Iron and the like, being more Particularly Adapted for use in Conjunction with a Lathe
Inventor: COPLEY WILLIAM
Filed: 1902-04-19
Granted: 1903-03-12
Abstract: 9088. Copley, W., and Copley, A. R. April 19. Straightening. - An apparatus for straightening iron bars &c., which may be used on a lathe or may be made as a separate machine, consists of a carriage b carrying a frame a in which are mounted screws e for drawing together a central block m and blocks l to straighten the bar n, which is supported between centres. The blocks l are adjusted laterally on the support k to suit the length of the bend in the bar. The screws are rotated by gearing f, g and a hand-wheel i placed on the spindle of the pinion g or acting through gearing j<1>, j. A pointer o is provided to indicate the final position of the blocks. The carriage runs on wheels c on the bed and is guided by studs d. The various bends in the bar are straightened separately, the bar being tested by rotating it.
Patent GB-190210993-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Photographic Cameras
Inventor: SHEPHERD EDWARD SANGER
Filed: 1902-05-13
Granted: 1903-03-19
Abstract: 10,993. Shepherd, E. S. May 13. cameras.-Relates to a camera with reflectors for producing two or more images from one lens. and chiefly to the means for holding and adjusting the reflectors. In Fig. 1, f, g are two reflectors, and b is the lens, the images being projected on the surfaces c, d, and e. The reflectors are clamped between flanges on the adjustable slides i<1> and spring - supported plates h. The springs are mounted on projections k, k on a plate m, which is mounted on guides and can be adjusted by the external nut r and lever o. The reflectors can thus be clamped or released from the outside.
Patent GB-190211196-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Locomotive Engines
Inventor: HILL EBENEZER
Filed: 1902-05-15
Granted: 1902-10-02
Abstract: 11,196. Lake, H. H., [Hill, E.]. May 15. Locomotives.-Relates to means whereby steam locomotives may be converted into compressed-air locomotives for temporary use as such, the conversion from steam to air working, and vice versÔ, being rapidly effected without drawing or putting out the fires. As shown in Fig. 1, a three-way cock of ordinary construction is placed at 2 immediately below the exhaust nozzle 3, in order to enable the exhaust, when the engine is working with air, to be diverted into a supplementary chimney 5, whereby the forcing of the fire by the blast is suspended. A compressed-air connection is also provided in the form of a pipe 6 opening directly into the boiler furnished with a shut-off valve. The forward end of this pipe can be coupled to a horizontal air pipe 11 on the locomotive and reservoir which is to furnish the compressed air. This pipe 11 is connected with the low-pressure reservoir 14 by flexible pipes 13, and is suspended by a chain 19, which permits relative movement between the two locomotives. A pressure-reducing valve 15 for admitting air from the high-pressure reservoir 18 is provided, and also shut-off valves 12, 16.
Patent GB-190220369-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Construction of Saturators for the Manufacture of Sulphate of Ammonia
Inventor: STANDFAST THOMAS SAMUEL
Filed: 1902-09-18
Granted: 1903-08-20
Abstract: 20,369. Standfast, T. S. Sept. 18. Ammonium sulphate.-Relates to the construction of saturators for the manufacture of ammonium sulphate. A saturator of suitable form comprises a tank formed of sheet or cast lead, the joints of which are welded by means of the electric arc, with or without a framework of iron, steel, or other suitable material. The framework is such that any portion of it may be removed without disturbing the other parts. If the saturator is rectangular, the framework comprises end main members connected together by ties, intermediate struts being fastened to the ties and main members. The tank is formed at equal intervals with leaden lugs which engage the framework.
Patent GB-190223061-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Compositions for Covering Steam Boilers and Pipes.
Inventor: LONSDALE THOMAS
Filed: 1902-10-23
Granted: 1903-08-27
Abstract: 23,061. Lonsdale, T. Oct. 23. Non-conducting coverings and compositions.-The composition, for lagging steam boilers, pipes, &c. contains pulverized cork, magnesia powder, French white clay, finely-cut asbestos, hair mixture, and kieselguhr. The ingredients are mixed with water, and applied in the form of a paste.
Patent GB-190223318-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Boring Bars, Drills, Taps, Rimers and similar Tools.
Inventor: BOWERS CHARLES
Filed: 1902-10-27
Granted: 1903-10-27
Abstract: 23,318. Bowers, C. Oct. 27. Drills and cutters; reamers.-Boring-bars, drills, taps, reamers, and similar tools with adjustable cutting or operating parts are provided with a central rod e, Fig. 1, loose in the shank a and having a coned head to engage between the adjustable parts d of the cutter, and a bevelled end which is engaged by the coned end of a screw f to adjust the cutting-edges d<1>. The parts of the cutter may be locked by a filling-piece h and screw g, or the filling-piece may be replaced by a cutter having cutting-edges at each end and a central recess with which engages a rod similar to the rod e and locked by a set-screw similar to the screw f. In other modifications, a two-part cutter and a single bar or cutter, with an intermediate filling-piece are held by a single screw. The shank a is centered or provided with other means at its ends to enable it to be used in various machines or by hand. Two or more pairs of cutting or operating parts may be used, and springs may be provided to return them to their inner position, or single-piece cutters may be used as shown in Fig. 12, in which the cutter q is held by a pin p and locked by the rod e and screw f. When the cutter projects beyond the end of the holder, the tool may be used for forming flat surfaces or channels on or in objects. The screws fare arranged to be always flush with or below the surface of the shank, and are provided with one or more nicks C, Fig. 7, deepest at the centre, and may also have a central pinhole D, the end of the screwdriver being shaped to correspond, as shown in Fig. 9. The Provisional Specification refers to an arrangement in which the rods e are arranged to release the cutters &c.
Patent GB-190225073-A (GB)
Title: A New or Improved Means for and Method of Covering Pulleys, Drums, and the like, especially applicable to those used in Driving Textile Machinery.
Inventor: HEAP BEN
Filed: 1902-11-15
Granted: 1903-04-23
Abstract: 25,073. Heap, B., and Longley, J. Nov. 15. Cements.-A cement composed of starch dissolved in warm water, alum, ammonium chloride, borax, sodium carbonate, and gelatine is used for securing coverings of paper or cardboard to pulleys and driving-drums.
Patent GB-190300856-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in, and relating to, Ashtrays and like Receptacles for Smokers
Inventor: DUGON ALEXANDER LAMONT
Filed: 1903-01-13
Granted: 1904-03-12
Abstract: 856. Dugon, A. L. Jan. 13. Ashtrays.-The ashtray a, Figs. 1 and 3, is hinged at e to a bracket b secured to the support c, Fig. 3, so that it can be readily turned over to discharge the contents and to facilitate cleaning. The eyes or lugs f for the hinge pin g are made to form a part of the ashtray, the complementary eyes h forming part of the bracket. A spring catch i fitting a groove on the lower sides of the ashtray retains it in its normal position.
Patent GB-190302641-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Portable Stand, Stool or Seat for Meetings, Exhibitions, Football Matches and the like.
Inventor: COLLINSON JAMES
Filed: 1903-02-04
Granted: 1903-04-16
Abstract: 2641. Collinson, J., and Humphrey, J. R. Feb. 4. Seats and stools.-A portable stool or seat for use at football matches, exhibitions, meetings, &c. consists of a horizontal board a provided with hinged legs b, which are held vertical by bars c pivoted to the board a. The bars care secured to the legs b by springing slots at the free ends of the bars over pins on the legs band retaining them by hasps g, or otherwise. The stand, stool, or seat is reudered portable by detaching the bars o from the legs b, by folding down the legs, and then securing the bars in grooves k in the back of the legs by means of hasps m or like fastenings.
Patent GB-190302946-A (GB)
Title: A Process for Producing Relief Decoration on Metal Objects.
Inventor: KERKMANN HEINRICH
Filed: 1903-02-07
Granted: 1903-04-09
Abstract: 2946. Kerkmann, H. Feb. 7. Ornamenting metal surfaces.-Raised decorations are produced on metal objects by applying successively to the clean metal surface an enamel ground which is burnt on, a coloured softer enamel which is also burnt on, and a plastic paste of difficultyfusible material, preferably porcelain, which is dried and burnt on. The paste may be decorated by moulding while soft, or by applying sand blast through stencils after it has dried ; after it has been burnt on, it may be glazed, enamelled, or painted. Objects resembling majolica are thus produced.
Patent GB-190304912-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Chicken Rearers and Runs.
Inventor: NEAVERSON ARTHUR
Filed: 1903-03-03
Granted: 1904-01-14
Abstract: 4912. Neaverson, A. March 3. Poultry houses.-Relates to a combined house and run for use in rearing chickens. The house a is provided with perches, wired ventilators, a sliding bottom c, a door, and a gabled or other roof. A second door leading from the house a to the run f is opened from the outside by means of a vertical spindle and a handle. The top of the run is semicircular in cross-section, and is covered with wire netting or perforated zinc. A quadrantal wind shield l is mounted on pivoted stays p at one end and in a groove at the other, so as to be movable to either side. The run may be provided with a double cover to protect it at nights and on rainy days, the quadrantal parts being provided with separate stays p and sliding telescopically within one another. The apparatus is provided with wheels n, a handle m, and a third door o.
Patent GB-190305558-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Traveling Cases.
Inventor: MOODY WILLIAM AUGUSTINE
Filed: 1903-03-10
Granted: 1903-05-28
Abstract: 5558. Moody, W. A. March 10. T r u n ks.-Travelling cases, es. pecially dress-suit cases, are formed with lids, the frames of which are centrally hinged so as to open partially or wholly. The body of the case is of ordinary construction, and has the frame of the lid C hinged at e<1>, the lower part having side fastenings e<2> and also being hinged at the lower edge d ; g is an ordinary fastening for the top.
Patent GB-190307013-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Devices for Repairing Metallic Measuring Tapes.
Inventor: ALEXANDER CLINTON BROWN
Filed: 1903-03-26
Granted: 1903-04-30
Abstract: 7013. Alexander, C. B. April 7, A.D. 1902, [date applied for under Patents Act, A.D. 1901]. Measures of length.-A clamp or sleeve is used for uniting broken ends of metal measuring-tapes. The clamp 1 and tape ends are -shown in plan in Fig. 1, cross-section in Fig. 2, and longitudinal section in Fig. 3. A channel to receive the tape ends passes lengthways through the clamp, and provision is made for one of the ends being thicker than the other. Set-screws 6 hold the ends in place by forcing them slightly into holes 4, 4. A sight-opening 8 is provided. A slightly-modified form provides for uniting ends of equal thickness. In the form shown in Fig. 6, the set-screws 11 force the tapes into curved seats in the channels 10.
Patent GB-190313639-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Devices for Securing Neck Ties or Scarves in Position.
Inventor: RYLAND LORENCE RALPH
Filed: 1903-06-18
Granted: 1903-07-23
Abstract: 13,639. Ryland, L. R. June 18. Necktie retainers.-A device for retaining neckties or scarfs in position consists of a bar or strip a of metal, tape, string, or other material, to the ends b of which are attached U-shaped clips to grip the collar, or clips c consisting of a spring part d with a clamp e pivoted to the short arm. The bar a is arranged at the lower edge of the collar, and the tie or scarf f has one end passed behind the bar to secure the tie in position, as shown, with the bow in Fig. 4. The retainer may be used with a cravat or knot.
Patent GB-190318068-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Window Sashes
Inventor: MARTIN LEONARD JOHN
Filed: 1903-09-15
Granted: 1904-03-17
Abstract: 18,068. Martin, L. J. Sept. 15. Windows.-Sash stiles are made in two parts A, B, Fig. 2, which are hinged together, the part A being hung by sash cords, and the part B carrying the glass. A bead is inserted in a rabbet on the face of the two parts, and is divided, as shown in Fig. 2. The lower part F is fixed to the hanging stile A, and the upper part E to the swinging stile B, the middle of the bead being hinged or cut longitudinally, as shown at E<1>, F<1>. The two parts G, H, forming the hinge, shown in detail in Figs. 3 and 4, comprise a plate G, which is fixed to the stile B, and carries a shaft bearing a nib G', fitting into a hole H<1> in the plate H, secured to the stile A. The nib bears upon the thickest portion H' of the spiral rib formed on the plate when the window is closed, thus holding it firmly in position.
Patent GB-190318519-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Folding Berths for Ships.
Inventor: CHAMBERLAIN ARTHUR NEVILLE
Filed: 1903-08-27
Granted: 1904-06-16
Abstract: 18,519. Chamberlain, A. N., and Hall, W. L. B. Aug. 27. Berths, folding. In order that a folding berth may occupy the full space between bulkheads, the inner or back corners of the end frames a are recessed and each is fitted with a roller d which travels in the curved race e in the bracket h fitted with a roller g. As the berth is folded into the positions shown in dotted lines, the back rail clears the bulkhead and the rollers g, which form supports when the berth is in use, act as fulcra during the folding action.
Patent GB-190319254-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Coin-freed Game.
Inventor: URRY FRANK HARVEY
Filed: 1903-09-07
Granted: 1904-05-05
Abstract: 19,254. Urry, F. H., and Haydon, W. Sept. 7. Games played with balls, projectors, and model figures.-A light ball f, Fig. 1, is blown about a slightly dished and railed-in board d, by puffs of air from two figures g, g', till it drops into one of two holes serving as goals for the two players. The figures are mounted on pinions, and can be turned by racks with handles o. Hoops 6 increase the difficulty of scoring a goal, while screens 7 prevent the ball from leaving the board. The ball is brought into play by depressing the lever r after inserting a coin in the slot q. Other levers l, l<1> work the air pumps supplying the figures g, g' with air.
Patent GB-190321872-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Safety Pins.
Inventor: BYRON MELVILLE
Filed: 1903-10-12
Granted: 1904-06-09
Abstract: 21,872. Byron, M. Oct. 12. Safety-pins.-The springs of safety-pins are formed by loops a, Fig. 3, instead of coils, and the shields may be dispensed with, the points of the pins being housed in grooves g, Figs. 3 and 7, carried by the limbs c or the hook parts f, and provided with sides h<1>, h<2>. The limb b may be provided with loops or hooks and the pin be circular in form, as shown in Fig. 8. The outer end of the arm b may be formed into a spiral i, in which the pointed end of the arm c, Fig. 9, engages. This modification may be applied to circular pins. constructed single or double, as indicated in Fig. 14, or the coil i may carry a hook. Fig. 16 shows a double safety-pin formed from one piece of wire, and provided with two shields d<1>, d' attached to a loop b<3>. The Provisional Specification also states that the limbs of the pin are bent inward near their centres.
Patent GB-190326433-A (GB)
Title: Gas Light Incandescent Burner for Lamps Suspended in an Inclined or Horizontal Position.
Inventor: ARENDT OSKAR
Filed: 1903-12-03
Granted: 1904-03-10
Abstract: 26,433. Arendt, O. Dec. 3. Incandescent gas lamps.-In lamps in which the burner a is arranged horizontally or at an angle, an equal and regular distribution of the flame upon the mantle i is obtained by the use of a bevelled burner head f of refractory material, which, in some cases, may have an inclined main outlet g and one or more supplementary outlets h. The globe holder b is carried by the burner a, and the globe c has an outlet d suitably arranged for the escape of the products of combustion.
Patent GB-190403355-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Coupling Apparatus for Railway Vehicles.
Inventor: SPENCER ALFRED GEORGE
Filed: 1904-02-10
Granted: 1904-12-15
Abstract: 3355. Spencer, A. G. Feb. 10. Couplings, non-automatic.-In a device for turning the central link b, Figs. 1 and 2, of the coupling- chain described in specifications Nos. 13,213 and 16,917, A.D. 1903, about its pivot f, two chains 3, placed one at each side of the link b, connect eyes 4 formed on the links a, c. To turn the link b from its slack or uncoupling position, Fig. 1, to its tight or working position, Fig. 2, either of these chains is pulled upwards by means of a hand-pole 5. To reverse the operation, pressure is applied to the end g<1> of the pawl g in the direction x. The inner surface 6 of the link b is sloped as shown, to deflect the link a downwards when it strikes against that surface, and so reduce the liability of the link c to become uncoupled from its hook d<1>.
Patent GB-190413656-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Axle for Cycles.
Inventor: DECKER PAUL
Filed: 1904-06-16
Granted: 1905-05-04
Abstract: 13,656. Decker, P. June 16. Axles.-For effecting repairs in small workshops, a cycle main axle or crank axle, having a long screw-threaded part e, carries two hardened cones b, c with two unhardened discs f, g, adapted to be displaced axially to fit bearings of different dimensions. The discs are filed or otherwise reduced to suit the bearings, and, when the axle has been placed in position, the protruding portion of the part e is removed. The cones may have collars h, and the discs may be fitted on either side of the collars ; the cone b may be fixed.
Patent GB-190419488-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in, and relating to Apparatus for, Recovering and Regenerating Lubricating Oils in Marine Engines applicable also to other analogous purposes
Inventor: LAKE WILLIAM EDWARD
Filed: 1904-09-09
Granted: 1905-09-09
Abstract: 19,488. Lake, W. E., [Bibolini, G. B., and Baulino, C.]. Sept. 9. Extracting oils;fatty oils.- An apparatus mainly for recovering oil from the water from a ship's well, and separating oil from feedwater, but generally applicable to the separation of two liquids of different densities, consists of a combined decanting and filtering apparatus. The mixture of oil and water is pumped through the pipe 1 into the tank 2, provided with an overflow pipe 18, and passes through the pipe 3 into the decanting-apparatus. A low uniform velocity in the separating-tank 4 is ensured by using a small head of water, providing the tank with a large entrance and exit, each provided with perforated diaphragms 12, 13, and dividing the pipes 3, 5 into four branches. The emulsion of oil and water passes successively into the tanks 6, 23, the separation of the oil and water therein being facilitated by the use of steam heat. An air-discharge pipe 21 and water-discharge pipes are provided. The filter 24 is formed with its sides of fine wire gauze, and its base of sheet metal. The filter 30 is also constructed with the filtering-surfaces 31, 32 inclined, to avoid clogging. The baffle-plates 36, 37 direct the current of oil so as to aid in cleansing the filtering-surfaces. The final purification is effected by again heating the oil and filtering through a number of units containing compressed cotton, constructed as shown in detail in Fig. 4. A hand-wheel 47 is provided for lifting the series, so that the cotton in the boxes 39, 40 may be renewed.
Patent GB-190421005-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Method of and Apparatus for Cutting Up or Dividing Cloth and other Fabrics.
Inventor: MARR ALEXANDER
Filed: 1904-09-30
Granted: 1905-08-24
Abstract: 21,005. Marr, A. Sept. 30. Cutting-out.-Cloth, paper, leather, &c. is cut up or divided for the manufacture of garments &c. by passing along the marked lines of severance a "knife" comprising an electrically-heated strip or blade which partially or completely burns through the fabric &c. Figs. 1 and 3 show two forms of the apparatus. Flexible terminals are connected to the extremities of a metal strip or blade A which may be formed of an alloy containing 90 parts of platinum and 10 of aluminium, is suitably adapted for application to the material, and may be embedded in a block D of uralite or other refractory material provided with a handle as shown in Fig. 1, or may be secured to the sides of conducting-bars B, C which pass through the handle F, of cork, wood, &c., as shown in Fig. 3. A suitable switch may be placed in any part of the circuit. If desired, movement may be imparted partly to the fabric &c. and partly to the "knife," or wholly to the material.
Patent GB-190429382-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and connected with Parallel Vices.
Inventor: WOELBING KARL
Filed: 1904-12-31
Granted: 1905-02-02
Abstract: 29,382. W÷lbing, K., and Winkler, C. Dec. 31. Vices.-To the fixed jaw b of a parallel vice is attached a horizontal bar c, of angle or other suitable section, passing through a block e which is slid upon it by a handle m. To the block is pivoted at i a jaw h, held to it by a spring bolt k and operated by an eccentric lever g to produce the final grip, the block e being locked to the bar by the same operation.