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Patent GB-190228676-A (GB)
Title: Improvement relating to Means for Charging Siphon Bottles.
Inventor: TURAJSKI JOHN KASIMIR
Filed: 1902-12-29
Granted: 1903-11-19
Abstract: 28,676. Turajski, J. K. Jan. 6, [date applied for under Patents Act, A.D. 1901]. Bottling.-Relates to apparatus for charging siphon bottles with seltzer water. The stock portion 1 is adapted to be secured to a wall, bar, &c., and is connected to the supply pipe 3, which may have a cut-off valve 32. The barrel 5 screwed to the stock has a partition 8, the central aperture 25 of which is fitted with a laterally-perforated sliding tube 20 and is normally closed by the spring-controlled piston valve 11. The valve is formed with outlet ports 19, and is provided with a rubber cushion 17, which is secured by a screw plug and seats against an annular rib in the partition. The valve spring 12 engages in a recess 14 in the valve, and with the boss 13 on the disc 9, which has an outlet port 10. In use, the nozzle 29 of the siphon is pressed inwards against the tube 20, and depresses the latter, so opening the valve 11, and permitting the liquid to flow through the ports 10, 19, and the tube 20 into the bottle. When the bottle is withdrawn, the valve 11 is closed by its spring 12. Washers 24, 26 are provided to form tight joints with the nozzle 29 and partition 8 while the bottle is being filled.
Patent GB-190302601-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Fluid Pressure Generators
Inventor: CURTIS NELSON
Filed: 1903-02-03
Granted: 1903-03-26
Abstract: 2601. Curtis, N. Feb. 3. Engines actuated by mixed steam, and furnace gases.-The combustion of gaseous or liquid fuel proceeds at burners in the lower part of a vertical double egg-ended boiler under a water dish 13 whence firetubes 14 rise through an upper dish 15 whence the water flows down outside the tubes. In a modification, Fig. 5, the tubes and the upper dish are replaced by overlapping conical shelves. In the upper dome in the first arrangement and throughout the second, the products of combustion play upon the water surfaces and mix with the steam. The supply of fuel is controlled automatically by the temperature, the lever 34 for opening and closing a cock 32 being connected by an expansible link 41 to a lever 39 inside the boiler against which also an expansible strut 40 abuts. The steam from all the surfaces mixes with the fire gases in the upper dome 4 whence a pipe 22 leads. The feedwater is supplied to the upper dish through a pipe 11, an injector 27 being connected to the pipe 22 by a branch 28, and any unevaporated overflow from the dishes which accumulates in the bottom of the boiler is returned to the top in the same way. A floating lever 18 in this overflow controls the supply regulating valve 21.
Patent GB-190305801-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Heads for Tripods and like Stands
Inventor: ENGEL WILHELM
Filed: 1903-03-12
Granted: 1904-01-14
Abstract: 5801. Engel, W. March 12. Tripod stands.-An arrangement for holding together rods, sticks, or branches to form a temporary tripod stand is shown in Fig. 2. Clips a are fixed to a central part provided with a screw b, the jaws of the clips being held together by toothed bars d or by screws. The clips are shaped to accommodate different-sized rods c, and are preferably lined with leather or cloth.
Patent GB-190306328-A (GB)
Title: A Revolving Cabinet or Receptacle for Application to Wash-stands, Toilet Tables, and the like.
Inventor: HUNTER ROBERT JACKSON
Filed: 1903-03-19
Granted: 1903-06-18
Abstract: 6328. Hunter, R. J. March 19. Cabinets; tables; washstands. - Relates to a revolving cabinet applicable to washstands, toilet tables, &c. The cabinet consists of a rectangular box divided into two or m o r e compartments by partitions e, f. A pivot bolt k on the top of, and a pin j beneath the box, work in sockets on the table or washstand; or the pins may be attached to the table and work in sockets on the cabinet. One of the compartments may be fitted with shelves m for bottles, the others being used as receptacles for soiled clothes, bedroom utensils &c. Each compartment is provided with a hinged or sliding door.
Patent GB-190306466-A (GB)
Title: Improved Electrically Operated Means for Controlling the Pump Discharge and the Supply of Water to Water Closets and the like.
Inventor: STEWART ALEXANDER WILLIAM
Filed: 1903-03-20
Granted: 1904-02-25
Abstract: 6466. Stewart, A. W., and Shanks, J. March 20. Pump-discharged closets; ship closets.-Relates to electrically-operated means for effecting the pump-discharging supply of water to water-closets and the like on board ship and for regulating the time and quantity of such supply and discharge. Fig. 4 shows a diagrammatic representation of the electrical circuits and connections, in which G<9> are the connections to the main, A an electrical hand push for starting the mechanism and G'‹ the connections for operating a water push-valve for flushing. When the button A is pressed, the electromagnets C are energized from the main conductors and thus draw down the armature C<1> which closes the circuit D by means of the contacts D<1>, the armature C' being kept down by the residual magnetism of the electromagnets. The small motor E is thus thrown into the circuit and operates a drum switch G by means of wormwheel gearing. This switch G is so arranged that, as it rotates, it throws the pump-motor I and the electromagnet J, which operates the valve for flushing, into circuit across the main terminals; it then gradually cuts out a starting-resistance which is in series with the armature of the motor I. The water-closet is thus discharged and flushed. A peg G<8> on the drum G then knocks the armature C', and thus breaks the circuit D ; simultaneously, the drum breaks the circuit of the motor I and all the mechanism comes to rest in its initial state.
Patent GB-190308682-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or in connection with the Linings or Walls of Refrigerating Chambers, Heating Chambers, Safes, Strong Rooms or the like.
Inventor: MACALISTER ALEXANDER PAUL
Filed: 1903-04-16
Granted: 1904-03-03
Abstract: 8682. MacAlister, A. P., and Gibbs, R. R. April 16. Drawings to Specification. Fireproof coverings and compositions. - The linings, walls, floors, and ceilings of refrigerating- chambers, heating-chambers, safes, strong rooms, receptacles for keeping food hot, and other structures, are insulated and rendered fireproof by soot, vegetable black, or other carbon deposit or residue, which may be treated with sodium silicate, china clay, alum, or powdered asbestos. The material is preferably placed in sealed boxes placed one above the other. Cardboard boxes with adhesive lids, or flexible cotton or like boxes with lids which can be pasted down, may be used.
Patent GB-190309151-A (GB)
Title: A Self Tilting Table adapted to Receive Moving Liquid or Matter, so as to Automatically Direct the Flow, Divert and Discharge the same.
Inventor: HARVEY ROBERT
Filed: 1903-04-22
Granted: 1903-06-11
Abstract: 9151. Harvey, R., and Bruce, C. J. April 22. Sewage, treating; bacteriological processes; filtering.-Relates to a self-tilting table, adapted to receive moving liquid or other matter, to direct the flow thereof, and divert and discharge the same automatically, applicable particularly for the alternate mixing of chemicals, for the distribution of grain, sand, and the like, and for directing the flow of liquid in connection with septic tanks and their associated filter beds. Fig. 3 shows the device as applied to a septic tank and filter beds. The tilting table or tray A is mounted on a central pivot and receives the effluent from the septic tank through the pipe B. It carries a tubular receptacle C, of rectangular form containing a quantity of mercury, shot, or the like, which flows from corner to corner as the table is tilted. It is actuated by floats L', L<2>, &c., situated in cumpartments I<1>, I<2>, &c. in connection with the filter beds G', G<2>, &c. By these means, the flow is directed through the openings in the corners of the table, first into one filter bed and then into the other. The floats are attached to the tubular receptacle C by cranked suspensions O. The filter beds are provided with tubular discharge-valves S which are connected to the tilting table A by suspensions W. By these means, the discharge valves are operated in such a manner that while one compartment is being filled and another is being discharged, a third is enjoying a period of rest when full, and a fourth a period of rest when empty.
Patent GB-190309724-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Process of Bleaching Flax, Hemp, Cotton, Jute, Ramie, Straw and the like.
Inventor: JARDIN LOUIS CHARLES PHILIPPE
Filed: 1903-04-29
Granted: 1904-01-21
Abstract: 9724. Jardin, L. C. P. April 29. Bleaching.-Relates to a process of bleaching flax, hemp, cotton, jute, ramie, straw, and other fibres, fabrics, yarns, and threads. Instead of bleaching fibres by "grassing," as heretofore, they are first given the usual treatment with alka,line lyes and with hydrochloric or other acid, and then passed through extended baths of nitric acid, for example, five litres to the cubic metre of water, or of other suitable oxygen compounds of nitrogen, which act as the bleaching-agents. In certain cases, the nitric baths are applied between the applications of the preliminary lyes, and especially in treating fibres or textile fabrics, which are usually bleached without " grassing." In the latter case, the sourings, after the treatment with lyes, or after chemicking, may be replaced by using baths of dilute nitric acid or other acid compound of nitrogen.
Patent GB-190310905-A (GB)
Title: Improved Process for Forming a "Binding" on Fabric.
Inventor: MARSHALL WILLIAM WILLIAMS
Filed: 1903-05-13
Granted: 1903-06-25
Abstract: 10,905. Marshall, W. W., and Marshall, E. H., [trading as Marshall, L. G.]. May 13. Sewing-machines, binding edges in.-To prevent fraying or tearing at the cut edges of fabrics which are cut up to form table cloths, blinds, serviettes, towels, &c., a binding is applied by running a hemstitch along the line of severance and then cutting the fabric and the stitching through the centre of the hemstitch. The cut edges present a scalloped appearance.
Patent GB-190311532-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Weighing Machine.
Inventor: POUPARD FREDERICK ABRAHAM
Filed: 1903-05-20
Granted: 1904-05-19
Abstract: 11,532. Poupard, F. A. May 20. Platform machines; steelyard apparatus; compound -lever apparatus. - Portable weighing-machines of the table type, in which the weight is measured through a series of levers and a steelyard, have their parts arranged under the platform and within a casing. The weights are manipulated from the outside, and cannot be tampered with. The mechanism is arranged to have little pitching and so that the platform cannot tip. In the arrangement shown, the platform is supported by the usual feet upon levers c, d suspended on knifeedge bearings e and connected together as shown. The lever c is extended and connected by a link i and knife-edges j, k to a steelyard g supported on knife-edges h. The steelyard comprises an upper, preferably rectangular, frame having a central rib g' and a lower bar (not shown). On the upper frames slides a large weight l having an operating- handle n, which extends outside the casing and carries an index moving over a scale on the side of the casing. The lower bar carries a small weight having an index o moving over a second scale on the casing. The scales may be arranged on opposite sides of the casing, to avoid confusion. As the weight l is mounted above the axis of the steelyard, a counterpoise l<1> is arranged below the axle, to minimize pitching. The weights preferably have chisel edges to engage in notches in the bars which carry them. The steelyard is adjusted by means of a weight z, which can be drawn along it by screw mechanism. The weight z has an upward projection which indicates, by its position with respect to the casing, when the machine is balanced. The platform may extend completely over the casing, or the casing may be flanged at its top. In the former case, the edges of the platform are inclined, as shown in Fig. 2, to prevent weights from being placed thereon. Ribs may, for the same purpose, be arranged at the boundary of the horizontal portion of the platform. To prevent the platform from becoming detached, screws at each corner of it project into apertures in the casing of sufficient size to permit movement in weighing.
Patent GB-190313366-A (GB)
Title: Improvements connected with Stamping or Plunger Presses for the Manufacture of Saucepans and like Culinary Articles.
Inventor: PERKINS JAMES WATT
Filed: 1903-06-15
Granted: 1903-07-23
Abstract: 13,366. Perkins, J. W., and Perkins, R. W. June 15. Stamping.- Saucepans, stewpans, pots, and like culinary vessels are formed from thick sheet metal by stamping - apparatus, such as that shown in Fig. 1. The die A has a recess at the top to receive the blank B, which is prevented from jumping while the stamp operates by a plate C carried on studs d mounted on arms E connected with a counterweighted treadle F pivoted at G, by which pressure is produced on the plate. The stem or ram K carrying the press head J is slotted to receive the operating-shaft M, which carries cams or wipers N adapted to engage with rollers P on the ram to lift the press head, which again falls suddenly when the wipers escape from the rollers P. The operation may be repeated in dies of different shapes to produce an article of the required form. The lids may be similarly formed. By this method of stamping, the articles, it is alleged, are not thinned.
Patent GB-190315484-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Spring Supports for the Seats and Steering Handle-bars of Velocipedes and the like.
Inventor: WITHERS JOSEPH SUTTON
Filed: 1903-07-13
Granted: 1903-09-03
Abstract: 15,484. Withers, J. S., [Beulin, A.]. July 13. Seat supports; handlebars; heads.-To reduce vibration, the seat and handle-bar of a bicycle or other velocipede or the like are carried on spring supports. Fig. 1 shows the seat pillar e supported on the spring g in the tube a. The cross-section of the pillar is of rectangular, triangular, or other form. At the top of the tube is a cushion d of rubber, to serve as a stop for the seat. The steering-pillar is of similar construction, and is supported in a tube in a similar manner.
Patent GB-190318368-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Lighters for Pipes, Cigars and the like.
Inventor: BLESSIN RICHARD
Filed: 1903-08-25
Granted: 1904-04-21
Abstract: 18,368. Blessin, R. Aug. 25. Lighters, pipe cigar and like; ashtrays.-Relates to igniting-devices of the type in which a spirit lamp is simultaneously electrically-ignited and turned so that its wick projects from a casing with means for controlling the time of burning. The lamp c is carried by spring arms m pivoted at n and carries a pin q, which normally engages with a radial slot l in a spring disc h. The apparatus is operated by depressing the spring rods d, e. The first effect of depressing the rod e is to turn the lamp from the full-line position to that shown in dotted lines, whereby the wick-tube r is carried from the extinguisher v past the electric contact brush w, and the wick is ignited, the wick-tube projecting through a slot x in the casing. The turning of the lamp disengages the pin q from the slotted disc h which is then rotated, against the action of its spring on the further descent of the rod e by a rack and pinion arrangement k. When the rods d, e are released, the parts return to their original position, but the lamp cannot re-enter the casing until the disc h has rotated sufficiently to allow the pin q to re-enter the slot therein, so that the lamp continues to burn for a short time after the rods d, e are released, this period being regulated by an adjustable brake spring 2 applied to the edge of the disc h. The appliance is mounted over the battery b in a receptacle t serving as an ashtray.
Patent GB-190320844-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Self-closing Taps or Valves.
Inventor: WARD WILLIAM
Filed: 1903-09-28
Granted: 1904-07-21
Abstract: 20,844. Ward, W. Sept. 28. Self -closing valves and cocks; shocks, preventing; spindles. - Fig. 1 shows the valve c open and Fig. 7 shows it closed. It is closed by the pressure of liquid entering at n and is opened by a weighted lever d. To obtain a gradual opening and closing, and thereby to prevent shocks, an auxiliary valve g is fitted in the inlet opening, and is provided with a spindle i tapered from i<1> to i<2> and having a split nut k by means of which its length is varied as required, but the length of travel of the auxiliary valve is always less than that of the main valves. The auxiliary valve is opened by the main valve c. In closing, the tapered spindle i gradually closes the inlet n, but across the inlet is a groove j through which, after the valve g has reached its seat, passes a small quantity of water to effect the final closure of the valve c. The spindle of the valve c may be tapered similarly to the spindle i.
Patent GB-190321908-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Starching-machines.
Inventor: BOULT ALFRED JULIUS
Filed: 1903-10-12
Granted: 1903-11-19
Abstract: 21,908. Boult, A. J., [Troy Laundry Machinery Co.]. Oct. 12. Starching clothes and the like.-Fig. 1 shows a side elevation of the machine and Fig. 2 a central vertical section. All the movable parts of the machine are mounted in a pivoted frame C which can be lifted from the starch chest B when desired and is held in its lowest position by a hook H. The goods are starched while passing from a table A' between two series of endless tapes or bands F, F' and through the starch chest to a table A<3>. One series F passes from an adjustable tension roller F' over an adjustable wringing-roller E and a grooved roller F<10> between the main starching- roller C<2> and the auxiliary starching-rollers C<3>, and then between the two wringing-rollers E, C<6> . The other series F<2> passes from an adjustable tension roller F<4> between the wringing-rollers E, C<6>, between the starching-rollers C', C<3>, and over a bearing-roller F<3>. The roller C' is mounted in yielding bearings and is provided with a wheel C<11> by which the rollers C<3> are driven. The roller C<2> is itself provided with teeth C<4> which mesh with similar teeth on the roller C<6>. The roller C<6> is driven by a worm wheel C<7> operated by a worm D mounted on a shaft D<2> driven by a pulley D' when the shaft and pulley are connected together by a clutch D<6>. The worm D is encased upon its underface and sides by a shell D' to protect it from contact with the goods, and the worm wheel C<7> is likewise protected by a hood C<8>, shown separately in Fig. 5, and having an extension C<10> to cover the upper part of the worm D. B' is a perforated pipe through which steam is supplied to the starch chest B.
Patent GB-190322179-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Hand Bags and the like Bags.
Inventor: MCCORMICK WILLIAM WHIPPLE
Filed: 1903-10-14
Granted: 1903-11-19
Abstract: 22,179. McCormick, W. W. Oct. 14. Bags.-Relates to hand and other bags in which the end parts 5, 6 of the frame do not exceed in length one half the depth of the bag and are arranged to stand outside the bag. The ends of the bag are so formed that when closed, the upper part lies in fan-like folds 9, as shown in Fig. 2.
Patent GB-190322818-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in, or additions to, Axle Pulleys
Inventor: NEWMAN GEORGE FREDERICK
Filed: 1903-10-22
Granted: 1904-06-09
Abstract: 22,818. Newman, G. F. Oct. 22. Ball and roller bearings.-Axle pulleys or sashcord pulleys, for sliding window sashes &c., are fitted with ball or roller bearings. The sheave a may bear upon a single loose ball b, Fig. 3, supported in the dished ends c', d' of the adjusting- screws c, d. After the screws c, d have been adjusted, they may be secured by set-pins f, by lock-nuts, or by riveting over, or punching the edges of, the outer ends of the screws. The single ball b may be replaced by two balls side by side, or by the roller b with spheroidal ends, shown in Fig. 7.
Patent GB-190324121-A (GB)
Title: Umbrella Stand.
Inventor: WEBER HERMANN
Filed: 1903-11-06
Granted: 1904-12-06
Abstract: 24,121. Weber, H. Nov. 6. Umbrella stands. -An n umbrella, stick, or like stand is provided with a locking-lever c in toothed engagement with a sliding detent d, which is retained by means of a projection h and tumblers l, l<1>, l', Figs. 3 and 4, having recesses k, k<1>, k<2> to receive a key. Normally, the tumblers l, l<2> are pressed in one direction, and the tumbler l<1> in the opposite direction, by springs, so that recesses m, m<1>, m<2> slide out of line with the projection h, and the tumblers l, l<2> enter recesses u in the detent d. When the key is inserted, projections of the recesses k, k<1>, k<2> enter corresponding recesses in the key, and removal of the key is prevented after opening the lever c until closing it. A spring n bears on a nose t<l> on the lever e.
Patent GB-190327976-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Tundish or Funnel for Filling Liquids into Vessels.
Inventor: BURGESS WILLIAM EDWARD
Filed: 1903-12-21
Granted: 1904-06-23
Abstract: 27,976. Burgess, W. E. Dec. 21. Funnels.-A tundish or funnel A, for use in filling liquids into casks or other vessels, is connected by a transparent tube E with a siphon B, C, D, preferably having limbs of equal length, the limb D being inserted in the vessel to be filled. On allowing the liquid to come to rest, after the liquid in the vessel has risen above the lower end of the limb D, the height of the liquid in the vessel can be observed in the tube E. In the construction shown in Fig. 1, the limb B has an extension G formed with a socket h to receive the lower end of the tube E, the upper end of which is engaged by the nozzle a of the funnel. The nozzle screws into the threaded ring i integral with the funnel, and packing-washers k, l are employed to form tight joints with the tube. The extension G may be adapted, as shown, to form a support. In a modification, the limb B lies within the tube E, and is of smaller diameter than the tube, so that an annular space is left for the passage of the liquid. The horizontal part C of the siphon extends out through the side of the tunnel. The tube E is closed at its lower end, and is secured to the funnel by a flanged nut, which engages a flange on the upper end of the tube and screws on to the nozzle of the funnel. In the further modification shown in Fig. 5, the tube E is enclosed in a casing P formed with sight apertures o. The casing is connected by a screwed or bayonet joint &c. to the funnel, and holds the tube E in contact with the washer k ; the casing may also be adapted to serve as a support. The siphon is preferably provided with a stop-cock F.
Patent GB-190400256-A (GB)
Title: Improved Fastener for Tarpaulins or like Covers, particularly applicable for Ships' Hatches.
Inventor: DENNY LESLIE
Filed: 1904-01-05
Granted: 1904-02-11
Abstract: 256. Denny, L., and Porterfield, A. Jan. 5. Hatches.-Relates to fastenings for tarpaulins for ships' hatches, and for similar covers. The frame A carries the wedge G, which secures the tarpaulin J, by squeezing it between the batten K and batch coaming &c. B. The wedge G has a striking bead N, and is secured to the bracket A by the pin C engaging with the slot E. The end H of the wedge is much reduced in thickness, so that the tarpaulin and batten may be inserted when the wedge hangs in the position shown in Fig. 4. The wedge is cut away at the part M, so that, if the tarpaulin is too large, the edges will not interfere with the action of the wedge. The projecting ledge L acts as a guide for the wedge, and facilitates the insertion of the batten K.