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Patent GB-190208806-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Panoramic Photographic Cameras.
Inventor: HOUSTON DAVID HENDERSON
Filed: 1902-04-15
Granted: 1902-07-17
Abstract: 8806. Houston, D. R. July 20, A.D. 1901, [date appliedfor under Patents Act, A.D. 1901], Cameras.-Relates to a panoramic camera designed to fold up into small space when not in use. The lens M is mounted on an axis J, which is rotated by a rack and pinion (not shown), the rack being actuated by a spring connected to a crank which is turned to the opposite side after each exposure. The front is connected to the back by a conical bellows L, which is folded into the position shown in dotted lines when not in use. Focussing is done by setting an index T on a scale S. Folding screens N<1> are used to restrict the length of film exposed by one traverse of the lens. The film W is supported on curved guides, and passes from the spool F<1> to the receiving-spool F.
Patent GB-190209887-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Buttons and the like.
Inventor: ROGERS JAMES WILLIAM
Filed: 1902-04-29
Granted: 1903-03-12
Abstract: 9887. Rogers, J. W. April 29. Buttons and button - fasteners.- Buttons and the like are formed in two parts, namely a head a, Fig. 4, made of elastic material such as ivory, vegetable ivory, or bone, and having a hole drilled partly through from the underside, and a base comprising a dished plate e, a shank f of the same size as the hole in the head, a shoulder h, and a conoidal point g. The base is pressed through the material to which the button is to be attached, and then pushed sharply into the hole in the head, so that the shoulder h is firmly embedded. Preferably the head has a projection b in which the hole is drilled, and small slots d are made extending across the hole.
Patent GB-190222261-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to the Method of and Apparatus for Armouring Electric Cables and the like, also applicable to the Manufacture of Flexible Tubes.
Inventor: GREENFIELD EDWIN TRUMAN
Filed: 1902-10-13
Granted: 1903-01-01
Abstract: 22,261. Greenfield, E. T. Oct. 13. Bending. - The invention consists in armouring a cable of indefinite length by forcing one or more armouring strips through dies around the cable, the mechanism being continuously carried round the cable while the operation is being effected. Other flexible tubes or the like may be similarly covered, and the apparatus may also be employed for the manufacture of flexible tubes of indefinite length from one or more metal strips. On a rotary table 6 are mounted reels 15 carrying armouring strips 14, which are passed round guide-pulleys 43 to a trough 11 and between two pairs of feed-rolls 12, 13. One pair of feed-rolls impresses a longitudinal corrugation on one strip 14 in one direction, and the other pair similarly corrugates the other strip in the opposite direction. The two strips 14 then enter dies 8, through which the cable 16 passes. The interior surfaces of the dies are of double screw thread form and have the same pitch ; they are adapted to receive the ends of the strips 14 as they are forced forward, and to cause then by compressive action to be wound round the cable 16 so that their adjacent edges overlap and yieldingly interlock. As the mechanism is rotating round the cable, this is continuously drawn downwards as an effect of the armouring action. The cable 16 is kept taut and prevented from twisting, by passing it between friction rollers. Brakes 34 can be engaged with the table 6 when required.
Patent GB-190222278-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Motor Road Vehicles.
Inventor: OLLAGNIER CLAUDE JOSEPH
Filed: 1902-10-13
Granted: 1903-10-13
Abstract: 22,278. Ollagnier, C. J. Oct. 13. Water - tube boilers; feedwater, heating and purifying ; superheaters, steam.-Relates to a steam - propelled wagon and comprises the construction of the steam generator. The steam generator is shown in section in Fig. 1. It is composed of a heating- device b, in which the feedwater deposits its impurities, connected by water - tubes e, g, and water-circulating pipes f with the steam drum d. In the smoke-box n and surrounding the steam drum is a steam superheater o. The fuel is supplied through a charger k, and drops down on to a movable grate l.
Patent GB-190225289-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Reducing Valve.
Inventor: LUMLEY MAITLAND
Filed: 1902-11-18
Granted: 1903-05-28
Abstract: 25,289. Lumley, M., and Bourseau, J. B. Nov. 18. Reducing - valves.-The upper part 1 of the casing has a partition 10 serving as a guide for the perforated spindle 13 of the valve disc 24 which is adapted to close the inlet 6. The lower part 2 of the casing screws on to the upper part, so as to clamp the periphery of a flexible diaphragm 32 faced with washers and secured to the valve spindle. The valve is normally pressed on to its seat by an upper spring 25 and by a lower spring 37 working against an adjustable stud 22. The periphery of the valve disc is notched to form a star-wheel, so that, when the valve is off its seat, the fluid can pass to the lateral orifice in the spindle and so to the outlet 16.
Patent GB-190225578-A (GB)
Title: Improved Electric Frequency and Speed Indicators
Inventor: HEAP ARTHUR CECIL
Filed: 1902-11-21
Granted: 1903-10-08
Abstract: 25,578. Heap, A. C. Nov. 21. Speed indicators.-An instrument for indicating the frequency of an alternating electric current, and hence the speed of the generator producing the current, is shown diagrammatically in Fig. 1. Two stationary coils A, B are mounted with their planes inclined to one another, and a movable coil C is connected to a pointer. A current from a wire D passes through a non-inductive resistance F to the coil A, and also through an inductive resistance G to the coil B. The currents from the coils A, B unite at H and pass through the movable coil C to the other wire E. The difference of phase induced by the coil G disturbs the balance of the forces acting on the coil C, and thus deflects the pointer by an amount depending on the frequency of the current. In the instrument shown in Fig. 2, the fixed coils A, B are wound on a former 9, the moving coil being pivoted at each end, and fitted with a pointer 15 to indicate on the scale 19.
Patent GB-190228379-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Washing Machines.
Inventor: THOMPSON WILLIAM PHILLIPS
Filed: 1902-12-23
Granted: 1903-03-19
Abstract: 28,379. Thompson, W. P., [Harding, F. D.]. Dec. 23. Washing -machines. - Relates to apparatus for use in tubs. Fig. 2 shows a back view, Fig. 3 a side view, Fig. 4 a section of the spraying-appliance, Fig. 6 a view of the jet, and Fig. 5 a view of the soap holder. The corrugated rubbing-board C is supported on arms D provided with sliding pieces G<1> to enable the appliance to be fixed in wash-tubs of various sizes. The rubbing-roller K, provided with corrugations K', is mounted in arms G, which are pivoted in slots J of the uprights E and are connected thereto by springs L. Liquid is forced up the passage Q to the jet Q<1> by the descent of the flexible metal blades S<1> carried by the arm R, which is held at one end by the spring T and is operated by the chain U connected to the arm G by the spring U<1>. A piece of soap, held in the open-bottomed box I' by the spring Z, bears against the roller K.
Patent GB-190304387-A (GB)
Title: Appliance for Rendering Permanent Pleats in Materials
Inventor: TROTMAN HOWARD
Filed: 1903-02-25
Granted: 1904-01-14
Abstract: 4387. Trotman, H. Feb. 25. Pleating.-Relates to apparatus for causing pleated materials to retain their shape permanently. The appliance may be attached to a cold-pleating machine. The pleats, which may be delivered from an accordion machine by a blade F, are first moistened by causing them to pass over a vessel G in which steam is developed. J is a perforated cover. The moistened pleats are heated by passing them over a hot-plate 1, above which is a closed cover-plate J. The heated pleats are dried while the pleats are passing over a portion of the hot-plate I, the cover L being replaced by a grid M, which allows the moisture to pass away as steam. The pleats are finally cooled by passing them between grids N, O. H, H are gas burners.
Patent GB-190307837-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Cooking Apparatus.
Inventor: LEIPZIGER-KOCH KARL FERDINAND
Filed: 1903-04-04
Granted: 1903-07-02
Abstract: 7837. Koch, X. F. Leipziger-. April 4. Cooking-stoves.-Relates to a portable cooking-apparatus for travelling or military purposes. Fig. 1 shows a longitudinal section, and Fig. 2 a plan, of an apparatus consisting of three compartments. The bottom plate a consists of sections a<1>, a<2>, a<3> a<4> connected to one another by hinges b, and is provided with handles c and wire yokes d. The sections are rigidly connected, when in the unfolded position, by means of sliding bolts f. The side plates h<2>, h<3> are hinged to the bottom sections, and, when the apparatus is not in use, springs press the plates against the bottom sections. The crossplate h<1> is provided with grooves, in which the edges of the side plates fit when the apparatus is set up, and the side plates have horizontal grooves to receive the top plate m, which may ba provided with extensions for engaging with slots in these grooves. The side and cross walls are curved at their upper ends to afford a better rest for the cooking-vessel. A flange on the oil vessel r, which has a burner t, engages with fingers p stamped out of the bottom sections, and keeps the burner in position. When not in use, the burners and top plates are removed, and the apparatus folded up.
Patent GB-190308726-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Pulleys for Belts and Friction Gearing, and like purposes.
Inventor: HIBBERT GEORGE
Filed: 1903-04-17
Granted: 1904-03-10
Abstract: 8726. Hibbert, G. April 17. Pulleys and driving-drums ; clutches; friction gearing.-Metallic or wooden pulleys, frictionwheels, or clutch parts A are covered with sheet rubber or other material B provided with projections of cylindrical or other shape to increase the adhesion. The rubber is secured by means of a perforated zinc, iron, steel, brass, copper, or other plate D, which is bolted, riveted, or screwed to the pulley. The invention may be applied to existing pulleys &c.
Patent GB-190312111-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in connection with the Operating Lever for the Speed Gear of Motor Road Vehicles.
Inventor: STEINHAEUSER REINHARD
Filed: 1903-05-27
Granted: 1903-09-17
Abstract: 12,111. Steinhaeuser, R., Bauer, H. M., and Horch, A. May 27. Motor road vehicles.-The object is to prevent the operating-lever for the speed gear of motor carriages from being operated so as to back the vehicle unintentionally. The hand-lever is ordinarily held by the latch g engaging with notches in the fixed sector d. In order that it may not unintentionally be moved beyond the notch i so as to back the vehicle, a stop v is provided, against which the rod r comes. This has to be raised purposely before the vehicle can be backed,
Patent GB-190315959-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Match Boxes.
Inventor: ROSENFELD MORRIS
Filed: 1903-07-18
Granted: 1904-05-19
Abstract: 15,959. Rosenfeld, M. July 18. Calendars; measures of length.-A match box is combined with a cigar cutter, a tape measure, a calendar, a pencil sharpener, and a postage-stamp pocket. The tape measure 5, Fig. 3, is contained in the top or lid 2 of the box and has a free end 14. In unwinding it from the drum 8, a spiral spring 7 is wound up and held in any position by the pawl 11, which engages the notches 10 on the flange 9 of the drum, and the pawl is kept in position by a leaf spring 12. The tape is released by pulling back a button which throws the pawl out of action. The cigar cutter or knife 18 and the pencil sharpener 31 are fitted in the lower part 4 of the box. The calendar is contained on a hinged flap 24, Fig. 5, and folds up upon a collapsable postage-stamp pocket 27.
Patent GB-190316500-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Construction of Tanks, Reservoirs and other like Articles.
Inventor: GRAY ALBERT EDWARD
Filed: 1903-07-27
Granted: 1904-07-14
Abstract: 16,500. Gray, A. E. July 27. Making tanks and cisterns.-Relates to the construction of tanks and reservoirs in which riveting and caulking are dispensed with. Fig. 2 shows a sectional elevation of the tank. The plates d are kept in position by means of bulb angle-knees or clamps c at each corner, and are fastened by the bolts and nuts e. These bolts pass through holes in the plate d, and through a portion of the metal frame a, which has a projection b with which the clamps engage. Packing is used instead of caulking. The frame a is formed in sections to enable the plates d to be placed in position.
Patent GB-190316710-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Waste Oil Filters.
Inventor: KUHL MARTIN
Filed: 1903-07-30
Granted: 1904-06-02
Abstract: 16,710. Kuhl, M. July 30. Filters of similar fittering units; media, compressing in place; indicating speed of filtration; decanting and settling.-In a filter for waste oil, the cotton waste J or other filtering-material is held between a fixed perforated plate F and a movable on G, the pressure of which may be regulate 1 by means of wing-headed screws I, carried by a bridgepiece H. The waste oil undergoes a preliminary filtration in the shoot B. The passage of the oil to the second compartment is rendered visible by allowing it to drop from the spout K into a funnel P. The cocks Q, R are adapted for drawing off any water and dirt which settles in the upper compartment, and the filtered oil, respectively. The filter is supported on legs S.
Patent GB-190318868-A (GB)
Title: Improved Wrench.
Inventor: DUNSTON HORACE GREELY
Filed: 1903-09-01
Granted: 1903-11-26
Abstract: 18,868. Dunston, H. G. Jan. 5, [date applied for under Patents Act, A.D. 1901]. Spanners and wrenches.-Relates to ratchet spanners or wrenches. At each end of the handle 1, Figs. 3 and 4, is formed a ring 2 shown in section, into which the two halves of a die are inserted. The halves of the die are secured together by bolts 25, and are formed with flanges which bear on the faces of the ring. The die is perforated by a rectangular hole to receive a nut. A pawl 11 contained in a hollow in the handle and turning on a pivot pin 13, engages with ratchet recesses in the die 5. A projection on the pawl enters a spring 21 contained in a recess in the handle.
Patent GB-190324616-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Automatic Gas Lighting and Extinguishing Apparatus.
Inventor: MILBERT PAUL
Filed: 1903-11-12
Granted: 1904-02-18
Abstract: 24,616. Milbert, P., and Lucas, W. Nov. 12. Liquid-seal valves; gas valves and cocks; actuating valves and cocks.- Relates to apparatus for automatically lighting and extinguishing gas lamps merely by raising o r lowering the pressure of the gas. The burner tube e is fastened to the top of a cover b of a bellshaped circular receptacle a. A float or inverted bell o of suitable weight has three lips p, q, r dipping respectively into troughs l, m, n filled with mercury, glycerine, o r other non - evaporating liquid. The lip q is shallower than the lips p, r, and the gas, passing from the pipe t through holes g, presses on the underside of the bell, until it lifts it far enough to pass under the shallow lip q and by way of the holes h to the burner. A continuously-burning bye-pass flame is fed directly from the supply at t through a small tube k. On the pressure of the gas being lowered beyond a certain amount, the valve q automatically closes and puts out the light, except for the small bye-pass flame. By this apparatus, a number of burners on the same supply can be lighted or extinguished simply by raising or lowering the pressure of gas.
Patent GB-190400602-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Baker's Ovens.
Inventor: MUIR WILLIAM D
Filed: 1904-01-09
Granted: 1904-02-11
Abstract: 602. Muir, W. D. Jan. 9. Oven furnaces.-A bakers' oven 2 is heated by a furnace 11 at the back end, the hot gases circulating in a flue 13, which extends beneath the oven and, at the front end, divides into two side flues 14 leading up into a flue 15 extending over the top of the oven and communicating at the back end with the chimney flue 16. A door 17 at the back end of the flue 15 allows this flue to be cleaned, and a damper 24 allows the heat of the oven to be regulated.
Patent GB-190407764-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Certain Kinds of Latches for Doors and other similar Hinged Parts.
Inventor: LEVY GOTTHOLD
Filed: 1904-04-02
Granted: 1904-05-05
Abstract: 7764. Cowie, A. M. April 2. Filter beds, supplying liquid to.-Apparatus for sprinkling, and thus aerating, water, sewage, &c. consists of a disc A constructed with radiating blades a, upon which the liquid ejected from nozzles c, c<1> impinges, so as to cause the disc to revolve on the axle A<1>. The liquid is supplied to the nozzles from the pipe B through the cranked pipes C, C'. Additional nozzles may be provided, the sprinkler may rotate on ball bearings, and the disc may be perforated.
Patent GB-190417112-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Apparatus for Regulating the Action of Pneumatic Brakes.
Filed: 1904-08-04
Granted: 1904-10-06
Abstract: 17,112. Siemens & Halske Akt.-Ges. Sept. 15, A.D. 1903, [date applied for under Patents Act, A.D. 1901]. Brakes.-In pneumatic brakes for vehicles, the brake pressure is reduced, as the vehicles slow down, by allowing air to escape from, or, in the case of vacuum brakes, admitting air to, the brake cylinders by means of valves controlled by electric switches which are opened or closed by the movements of a heavy weight consequent upon the inertia of the same. The weight is arranged in such a manner that the increased rate of retardation due to increase in the coefficient of friction of the brake surfaces at reduced speed effects the opening of the valves. In one arrangement, shown in Fig. 1, a weight a suspended at b is normally held against a stop d by a spring c, and a valve e carried by the weight a is held airtight against its seating by a springp. When the rate of retardation is sufficient to cause the weight a to compress the spring c, the valve e is opened and air is allowed to escape from a cylinder i communicating with a supply of compressed air. A piston h, through which there is a leakage passage q, is then moved to the left by the air pressure acting against a spring g, and is thus caused to close an electric switch k, l, m, which puts into action a number of electrically-operated valves for reducing the brake pressure. The rate of retardation being reduced, the valve e is closed again and the switch opened. The action is repeated each time the rate of retardation exceeds the required limit. The weight may actuate the switch directly. In another arrangement, shown in Fig. 2, a pendulum a, suspended from two pivots s, t so as to be capable of acting for either direction of travel, is arranged to act directly on a release valve O. Or this arrangement may also actuate an electric switch for controlling electrically-operated valves.
Patent GB-190417518-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Vehicle Wheels.
Inventor: PRENTICE ANDREW WESTON
Filed: 1904-08-11
Granted: 1905-08-10
Abstract: 17,518. Prentice, A. W., and Shiels, A. Aug. 11. Wheels with two or more tyres side by side; felloes or rims.-To prevent slipping, each wheel has two tyres a, a<1> fitted on the rims A, A<1>, which are preferably separate from the tyres b, b<1>, and suitable outlets are provided for the mud which collects between the tyres. The spokes may be forked or in two pieces C, C' approaching one another at the hub, where they are bolted together between the flanges D<1>, D<1> by the bolts E. The two rims B, B<1> may be kept apart by distance -pieces B', and the wheel strengthened by bolts B<3> through the distance-pieces. A pulley or other driving-wheel F may be fastened to the wheel as shown.
Patent GB-190418228-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Collapsable Vestibules for Connecting Railway Carriages.
Inventor: WOOD GUILFORD SIGLER
Filed: 1904-08-23
Granted: 1904-11-03
Abstract: 18,228. Wood, G. S. Aug. 23. Vestibules, collapsable, connecting cars. - The vestibule is formed of one or more strips of fabric C. Figs. 1, 2 and 3, pleated and sewed at the outer edge, through and through, together with a strengthening-strip c and a leather protecting- strip C<3>. The strengthening-strip may be of metal, wood, papier mÔchÚ, leather, or other sufficiently rigid material, and extends across the top and, if preferred, down the sides also, the top strip being wider than that in the sides so as to support the top of the vestibule. The inner bends may be similarly strengthened and bound as shown in Fig. 3. Strips C' of leather or other material are stitched to the fabric, transversely to the folds, and are secured at their ends to the face-plates.
Patent GB-190421828-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Brakes for Cycles, Velocipedes, and similar Vehicles.
Inventor: SMITH REGINALD GEORGE
Filed: 1904-10-11
Granted: 1905-09-07
Abstract: 21,828. Smith, R. G. Oct. 11. Brakes.-In order that a cycle brake may be moved into such a position t h a t it does not interfere with the removal of the wheel tyre, as shown in connection with a rim brake, the rod connected to the flexible yoke is provided with a hinge-piece B, C, the engaging-parts of which are so rounded off as to allow the yoke to be turned into the position shown in dotted lines, while the square edges prevent turning in the opposite direction. A spring F contained in the part C engages a block E and produces a snap action.
Patent GB-190428352-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Composition for Closing Punctures and the like in Pneumatic Tyres.
Inventor: COLLET JULES JOSEPH
Filed: 1904-12-27
Granted: 1905-10-12
Abstract: 28,352. Collet, J. J. Dec. 27. Tyres, pneumatic.-A liquid composition, which is introduced into the air tube, for automatically closing punctures &c., consists of an adhesive substance such as dextrin, glucose, molasses, or other gelatinous or amylaceous material, an astringent such as common salt, alum, or tannic liquor, and alcohol, which serves as an antiseptic and dryer. Preferably, 175-240 grammes of sodium chloride in 90-115 grammes of alcohol is diluted with water to a litre. 500 grammes of the liquor is then incorporated with 170-230 grammes of dextrin, so that the density of the mixture is about 1À025. If a large surface of the air tube is defective, a layer of fine talc powder may be placed between the tube and the outer cover.
Patent GB-190502417-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Receptacles or Cases for Ordnance Ammunition.
Filed: 1905-02-07
Granted: 1905-04-13
Abstract: 2417. Krupp Akt.-Ges., F. March 16, 1904, [date applied for under Patents Act, 1901 ). Ammunition receptacles.-An elastic bearing for the point of the ordnance projectile consist of a ring G of rubber, cork, or other material provided with a metal lining H. The ring and lining are formed as shown to facilitate their insertion and removal.
Patent GB-190503951-A (GB)
Title: A Plate for Fixing Round and Square Down Pipes to Brick Walls.
Inventor: HARDING WILLIAM
Filed: 1905-02-25
Granted: 1905-07-27
Abstract: 3951. Harding, W. Feb. 25. Brackets.-A holdfast for securing round and square down-pipes to brick walls consists of a plate A provided with lugs. The vertical lugs and central portion are perforated with holes so arranged that two or more holes always lie over a joint or joints in the brickwork, thus enabling the plate to be fixed to the brickwork at whatever height the pipe lugs reach. The pipe lugs are secured by bolts with conical heads inserted through holes a<9>, a<10> into undercut slots a<5>, a<6>. The horizontal lugs are thicker than the vertical ones, in order to hold the pipe from the wall.