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Patent GB-190107696-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Valves
Inventor: FOSTER ROBERT FREDERICK
Filed: 1901-04-15
Granted: 1901-09-28
Abstract: 7696. Foster, R. F. April 15. Signals, foghorn, siren, reed, and whistle. - Relates to valve apparatus specially suitable for signalling devices of the kind described in Specification No. 7695, A.D. 1901. The supply of fluid under pressure for producing sound signals passing through a pipe is controlled by a lift valve a actuated by a piston c the motion of which is regulated by an oscillating valve e. A pipe M conveys motive fluid to a port 15 in the oscillating valve. The valve is divided by a partition N on opposite sides of which are inlet and outlet ports 13, 14 communicating with the piston chamber. The spindle 9 of the valve carries a weighted arm 20 working against a stop 21, and the valve is rocked from one position to another by a projection on a sliding rod S striking a pivoted arm 19, so that motive fluid is admitted to the piston chamber or exhausted therefrom. The valve may be placed vertically instead of horizontally.
Patent GB-190112707-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Threshing Machines.
Inventor: RANSOME JAMES EDWARD
Filed: 1901-06-21
Granted: 1902-05-01
Abstract: 12,707. Ransome, J. E., [Sides, W. H.]. June 21. Thrashing-machines.-Relates to improvements in the dressing-apparatus of thrashing-machines with the object of removing "mothermarm" and other seeds larger than the oats or other grain. Fig. 1 shows a longitudinal section of part of the machine. A separating-screen d for removing the seeds is interposed between the awner band the usual grading-screen c. A fan e extends the whole length of the screens. Part of the blast is directed against the lower side of the screen d, and part against the upper surface of the screen c. g represents a tray which collects the grain falling through the screen d and conducts it to the inlet of the screen c. The large seeds are discharged as tailings from the screen d. The Specification describes arrangements by which the grain may be passed direct from the elevator a to the screen d, or through the awner b before it enters the screen d.
Patent GB-190118901-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Lead-seals.
Inventor: LIEBSCHER JOSEF
Filed: 1901-09-21
Granted: 1902-07-24
Abstract: 18,901. Liebscher, J. Sept. 21. Seals. - Fig. 1<a> shows a plan, and Fig. 1<c> a section of a lead seal. The cord e is passed through openings in the dish a and knotted, and the part c is placed upon it and secured by pressure with suitable pliers. The parts a, c may be attached by a con - necting-piece which forms a flexible hinge. In another modification, the cord is tied with a loop which remains outside the fastened seal. Fig. 3<a> shows the dish m with a flanged eye n. Figs. 4<a> and 5<a> show modifications, in which the parts are connected by a long strip r, and the cord is dispensed with.
Patent GB-190124069-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Method of and in Means for Washing and Cleansing Calico Printers Blanketing and the like.
Inventor: BRADBURY SAMUEL
Filed: 1901-11-27
Granted: 1902-01-09
Abstract: 24,069. Bradbury, S. Nov, 27. Printing fabrics.-A washing-apparatus a is interposed between the bowl A and the drying- chests B of a calico - printing machine. The blanket or the like X is led from the bowl A over a guide-roll c and under the rotating brush b of the washer a, and then under a roller f, which removes surplus liquid. Water is applied to the blanket by a perforated pipe d. The blanket is led to an auxiliary washer g containing brushes h, h<1>, h<2>, which may operate on the blanket against the lower cylinder i<1> of a set of steam-heated drying-cylinders i. The cylinder i<1> may be steam-heated. Water is supplied to one or more of the brushes h. &c. by a perforated pipe. A removable casing g, g<1> surrounds the brushes, and this casing may have partitions forming a compartment for each brush. The perforated pipes for supplying water to the washing-apparatus may be provided with sliding sleeves for regulating the width of the series of perforations. A vertical set of four drying-cylinders i is shown in Fig. 4, round which the blanket X is led in such a way that three of the cylinders act on its face side.
Patent GB-190126327-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Construction of Wire Ropes.
Inventor: WESTGARTH GEORGE WALTON
Filed: 1901-12-24
Granted: 1902-11-27
Abstract: 26,327. Westgarth, G. W. Dec 24. Wire e ropes.-To diminish wear in a wire rope, it is made with a core consisting of a wire A surrounded by a ring of wires B of suitable cross - section and having a quicker pitch than the enclosing-ring of wires C, which are shaped to have outer grooves to receive the strands D.
Patent GB-190206352-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Safety Apparatus for Pit Cages.
Inventor: PHILLIPS FRANCIS WILLIAM
Filed: 1902-03-15
Granted: 1903-02-19
Abstract: 6352. Phillips, F. W., and Redfern, G. H. March 15. Safety suspending- apparatus.-To a central rod E are connected, by links F or otherwise, levers C having cam-shaped short end s adapted to press the guide ropes A against shoes B. The upper and lower levers C are connected by links G. The descent of the rod E when the rope breaks may be assisted by a spring.
Patent GB-190206722-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Pipe Couplings
Inventor: BRADLEY HORACE WALTER
Filed: 1902-03-19
Granted: 1902-05-22
Abstract: 6722. Bradley, H. W., and Peace, H. March 19. Butt and flange joints; expansion joints; reducing- couplings.-A coupling for pipes or tubes comprises the box a having the internal ring or collar b, between which and the retaining-ring or tube i are clamped the flanges on the ends of the pipes or tubes to be coupled. The retaining-ring i is kept in position by the set-screws k in the curved recess i<1>, a packing-ring h is placed between the opposing flanges, and packing-glands are fitted at the ends of the coupling-box a. By forming the retaining- tube i with a rim or enlarged portion for engaging with a turned-over or flanged end of one pipe, the coupling permits of expansion and contraction. For coupling together two pipes of different diameters, a coupling-piece o, Fig. 3, internally screwed at two parts, is employed.
Patent GB-190206844-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to the Impregnation of Wood and other Porous Materials.
Inventor: BOULT ALFRED JULIUS
Filed: 1902-03-20
Granted: 1902-06-25
Abstract: 6844. Boult, A. J., [H³lsberg & Co.]. March 20. Wood, treating.-Relates to a method of impregnating wood and other porous materials, such as peat, paper, artificial stone, and felt. The wood or the like is subjected to air at a certain pressure, say 5 atmospheres. It is then treated with the impregnating-liquid at a greater pressure, say 15 atmospheres. The pressure is then allowed to fall to atmospheric pressure or below it.
Patent GB-190207774-A (GB)
Title: Improved Process for Reducing Fibrous Vegetable Materials to Pulp.
Inventor: LEE CHARLES TENNANT
Filed: 1902-04-02
Granted: 1903-04-02
Abstract: 7774. Lake, H. H., [Lee, C. T.]. April 2. Pulp, treating; materials, fibrous; processes.- Bagasse, waste flax, jute, &c. are treated for the manufacture of pulp by immersion for from half an hour to an hour in a receptacle containing chlorine gas, and afterwards washing and, if desired, bleaching the material by means of chlorine water or an alkaline hypochlorite. The material may be cut or broken to facilitate the treatment with chlorine.
Patent GB-190208796-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or in connection with Electric Controlling Devices.
Inventor: FROELICH HENRY CHARLES
Filed: 1902-04-15
Granted: 1903-02-26
Abstract: 8796. Froelich, H. C., and Baird, E. P. April 15. Switches.-Relates to time-controlled mechanism for operating electric switches &c. at predetermined times. A weight 18 sliding on a rod is held up by a trigger 26 controlled by clock mechanism. When the trigger is moved, the weight falls and operates a switch through a chain or the like 24. The trigger is moved by means of a cam 12 mounted on a sleeve on the hour-band spindle and adjustable thereon, and acting upon the pivoted lever 14. The cam is connected to a dial 8, by which it is set, being locked to the hour-hand 3 by a pin. It also serves to indicate the time for which the appliance is set. The trigger 26 may be pivoted on the lever 25, to facilitate the replacement of the weight.
Patent GB-190210427-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Friction Clutches.
Inventor: CAMPBELL MALCOLM
Filed: 1902-05-06
Granted: 1902-06-25
Abstract: 10,427. Campbell, M. May 6. Clutches, friction. The friction shoes 15, 16, mounted in the driven member 14 of the clutch, are forced outwards into contact with the driving- member 13 by means of levers 19 pivoted to arms on one block, and each bearing at one end upon the other block and at the other end upon a nut on a screwed spindle. This spindle carries a worm in gear with a scroll-wheel, the boss 261 of which is loosely mounted on that of the member 14. A friction cone 31 is mounted to slide on feathers on the boss 261 and is engaged with a corresponding cone surface on the driving-member when pressed forwards by springs 302 ; rotation is thus imparted to the scroll to set on the main clutch. When the cone 31 has attained a certain speed, it is positively locked to the member 13 by means of spring pawls 32 which, under the influence of centrifugal force, fly out and engage teeth 133. The cone is disengaged by means of a yoke 41, pivoted to a spring support, which is held in the retracted position by a spring catch 70 ; brake blocks 50, 51 mounted in the yoke are then applied to the cone by a screw 52; the retarding of the scroll-wheel causes the rotation of the screw spindles to draw inwards the friction shoes and disengage the clutch.
Patent GB-190219179-A (GB)
Title: An Improvement in the Jointing of Tubes in Tube Plates.
Inventor: CAIRD EDWARD BONAR
Filed: 1902-09-01
Granted: 1902-10-30
Abstract: 19,179. Caird, E. B., and Rayner, T. J. Sept. 1. Plates, securing tubes to. -For jointing tubes in tube-plates, the end part of each tube is constructed with an enlarged part presenting a hexagonal flange b, a screw-threaded part c, and a conical shoulder d, in combination with a cylindrical nut f notched to receive the wings of the spanner shown in Fig. 4. Reference is made to Specification No. 4308, A.D. 1891, [Abridgment Class Distilling &c.], in which means for jointing the pipe coils of a surface condenser in the ends of the containing-vessel is described.
Patent GB-190220837-A (GB)
Title: Improved Manufacture of Spoke Wheels by Forging, Pressing or Rolling.
Filed: 1902-09-24
Granted: 1902-10-23
Abstract: 20,837. Abel, C. D., [Rheinische Metallwaren und Maschinenfabrik]. Sept. 24. Making wheels for vehicles.- Metal wheels are made from partiallyformed blanks, such as are shown in Fig. 1, by further forging, pressing, or rolling in matrices having spoke grooves, the metal being spread outwards to form the rim, as shown in Fig. 3.. The spaces between the spokes are trimmed by punching or cutting.
Patent GB-190224531-A (GB)
Title: A New or Improved Appliance for use in Testing for Electric Currents
Inventor: OLIVER CHARLES
Filed: 1902-11-08
Granted: 1903-10-22
Abstract: 24,531. Oliver, C. Nov. 8. Testing ; resistances.-For testing whether an electric conductor is " alive " or not, and approximately estimating the electric pressure on the conductor, a pencil or rod of imperfectly-conducting material is employed. In the arrangement shown, the imperfectly-conducting rod a isfitted with a metal cap b which is brought into contact with the conductor, and is slid into a spring socket c, Which is held in the hand of the operator. The cap b and socket c may be dispensed with, the rod a being held in the fingers. By adjusting the length of rod a between the conductor and the hand, the pressure may be roughly measured. The rod a may consist of a cedar pencil coated with a mixture of shellac and blacklead. Other imperfectly-conducting mixtures, such as a mixture of blacklead and porcelain, may be used.
Patent GB-190226943-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Railway Signalling and Apparatus therefor.
Inventor: ANNETT JAMES PHILIP
Filed: 1902-12-06
Granted: 1903-10-29
Abstract: 26,943. Annett, J. P. Dec. 6. Semaphore signals; indicating route to drivers.- A series of indicators is arranged to work simultaneously with a single semaphore or main signal common to a number of routes or roads. The signal cannot be set unless a route is set and the indicator with that route name or number is released, and the route cannot be indicated unless the signal is lowered. Each indicating-slide J is engaged by a bolt V adapted to release the indicator, the bolt being operated by connections moved directly by or controlled through a lever in the interlocking-apparatus. If the bolt V for the slide J of road 2 is withdrawn, the slide does not drop until the signal lever to which the rod l is connected is operated, thereby lowering the signal arm A, raising the shutter P, and moving downwards the U-shaped support e and cross-bars for the slides. Wires and counterbalance levers may be employed for the slide-lock mechanism V, W instead of rods. The rods 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 may be operated by pneumatic motors of the kind described in Specification No. 183, A.D. 1900, or by electric or hydraulic means.
Patent GB-190301888-A (GB)
Title: Reversible Candlestick.
Inventor: KRAUSE JULIUS
Filed: 1903-01-27
Granted: 1903-11-26
Abstract: 1888. Krause, J. Jan. 27. Candlesticks; candle brackets.-The support 1 for the candle socket 2 is made of wire wound into a spiral, the free end passing through a sleeve 3 attached to the base 4 of the candlestick, below the handle 5. The support can rest on the base, Fig. 1, or can be turned out at right-angles, Fig. 2, and the holder 2 reversed so that the bracket can be hung by an eye 6 upon a nail in the wall &c. The end 7 of the wire support bears against the wall 8 of the base, and supports the holder, which may be a cylinder of sheet metal &c., instead of a wire spiral.
Patent GB-190302871-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Valve Controlling Devices.
Inventor: BLOXAM ARTHUR GEORGE
Filed: 1903-02-06
Granted: 1903-05-14
Abstract: 2871. Bloxam, A. G., [Wilhelmsh³tte Akt.- Ges. f³r Maschinenbau & Eisengiesserei]. Feb. 6. Actuating valves. -Relates to valvecontrolling appliances such as are used in hauling- machines in which a lever b operating a valve is actuated by a cam a, and consists in providing the lever with a bearing - surface consisting of a ball c journalled on balls e.
Patent GB-190304943-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Carpet and like Renovators or Cleaners.
Inventor: THURMAN JOHN STROTHER
Filed: 1903-03-03
Granted: 1903-05-21
Abstract: 4943. Thurman, J. S. March 3. Carpet-sweepers.-Relates to that type of apparatus which is moved over a carpet or other article to be cleaned, and directs a blast of compressed air downwardly at an angle into and through the carpet &c. Fig. 1 shows a vertical section of the apparatus, and Fig. 4 a front view of the nozzle with part of the front plate 15 broken away. It comprises a casing 1, in which is pivoted a nozzle 8 connected to a hollow handle 10, through which compressed air is supplied to the nozzle, and thence to the carpet through an opening 7. The dust is forced up a conduit 5, through a valve 6, into a receiving-chamber 3, which is covered by a fabric 2, which is dustproof but not airproof. The space behind the nozzle is open to the exterior, so as to relieve back-pressure. The opening at the rear is preferably covered with a dustproof covering 20. Spreaders 12, 13 are fixed in the air passage of the nozzle. The nozzle is covered with a removable plate 15, and a paper washer 14, situated between them determines the width of the nozzle opening. The plate 15 has a projecting piece 16 serving as a deflecting-hood, and having cut-away parts 16<a> to allow air to pass. The front face of the plate 15 serves to bend over the nap to give the air blast access to the carpet &c.
Patent GB-190305208-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Device for Securing Articles of Clothing when Hung Up in Restaurants and other Public Places.
Inventor: WITTE RUDOLF BRUNO
Filed: 1903-03-05
Granted: 1903-09-17
Abstract: 5208. Witte, R. B. March 5. Suspenders for articles of dress.- Relates to a clip for attaching hats and coats to hanging-up hooks in restaurants &c. The clip is formed of two pivoted hook plates b, b<1>. The upper hooks interlock and embrace the hanging- up hook. The lower hooks g, g<1> support the coat and hat. One plate has a segmental slot protected by a caps ; the other plate has a sleeve m for covering the keyhead of a screw-bolt for fastening the suspender.
Patent GB-190310436-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Tipped Cigarettes or Cigarette Tubes.
Inventor: PRZEDECKI JOSEF
Filed: 1903-05-07
Granted: 1903-07-16
Abstract: 10,436. Przedecki, J., and Przedecki, L. May 7. Cigarettes.-Cigarettes and cigarette tubes b, Fig. 1, are fitted with a tip consisting of a straw or reed a, which is inserted in the end of the tube and secured by pressing and sticking the tube round it. A rolled band may be wrapped round the joint for further security. In another arrangement, the straw a, Fig. 3, is held centrally in the end of the tube b by a plug d, or by a cartridge, and cotton wool or other filtering-material f is inserted between the straw and the tobacco. The top a, Fig. 1, is split round one end to spread out and fit over the reduced end of the tube b, which is coated with adhesive material. A bend or groove round the top prevent the splits at the end from extending along the tip.
Patent GB-190310629-A (GB)
Title: Penholder, Pencil, Seal, Knife, Nail-trimmer, or other Articles Combined.
Inventor: PURSCHKE HERMANN
Filed: 1903-05-11
Granted: 1904-03-03
Abstract: 10,629. Purschke, H. May 11. Penholders; p e n c i l holders; paper-knifes; seals ; erasers.-Fitted to a case a so that they may be pushed in or out by small knobs x, y are a penholder b, a pencil c, a knife d, and a nailtrimmer or file f. Or a cigar cutter and a corkscrew may be substituted for the knife and nailtrimmer. One end of the case is provided with a seal h, which screws on or off or may be otherwise secured. The seal may be provided with india-rubber on the back.
Patent GB-190312371-A (GB)
Title: Slipper or Track Brake for Railway, Tramway or like Vehicles.
Filed: 1903-05-30
Granted: 1904-05-05
Abstract: 12,371. Nelson, A. S., and Stewart, A. May 30. Brakes.-A slipper or track brake, for use with the trucks or bogies of railway, tramway, or like vehicles, comprises a bracket A, the lower end of which is box-shaped to receive a shoe B carrying a block I. A pin E passes through the shoe and through an eye-bolt G, on which is arranged the release spring H, and is supported on a projection F in the bottom of the shoe. The two operating- shafts C carry levers K, to which rods or chains are attached, so that the brake can be operated from either end of the vehicle. When one of the levers K is pulled, the shoe B is depressed by the hooked ends D<1> of one of the levers D pressing on the pin E.
Patent GB-190321900-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Dumb-bells.
Inventor: HARRIS FREDERICK
Filed: 1903-10-12
Granted: 1903-11-12
Abstract: 21,900. Harris, F. Oct. 12. Dumb bells. - This consists of the usual form of dumb - bell, with an additional adjustable handle to admit of its being used for leg and foot exercises, and of varying the grip when used in the ordinary way. Arms 3, Fig. 1, are provided at the end of the handle 2, their ends being perforated to receive the bolt 5, which passes through one end of the handle 4 of oval section, as shown m the transverse section, Fig. 2. The handle may thus be rotated into any position on the bolt, and clamped by the thumb nut 6. The foot may be inserted between the handles 2 and 4, when the latter is in the position shown by the dotted lines in Fig. 2.
Patent GB-190323466-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to the Flushing of Water Closets.
Inventor: PALMER EDWARD RICHARD
Filed: 1903-10-29
Granted: 1903-12-03
Abstract: 23,466. Palmer, E. R. Oct. 29. Flushing closets; closet basins. - T h e flushing- pipe A divides at the back of the basin into two branches A' which meet, and discharge all the water, at the front. The depth of the rim may be increased at the front, and also at the back, and the area of the standing water may be increased. In a modification, the flushing-pipe ascends to the rim from the usual flushing-pipe, or from a flushing-main as described in Specification No. 23,465, A.D. 1903.
Patent GB-190323705-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Method of and Means for Holding Nosebags or Buckets for Horses whilst Feeding, or Drinking.
Inventor: ROBINSON RUPERT
Filed: 1903-11-02
Granted: 1904-09-08
Abstract: 23,705. Robinson, R. Nov. 2. Nosebags and food-containers, attaching.-Nosebags or buckets, for horses to feed or drink from, are supported from the shafts or pole of the vehicle. In the case of a one-horse vehicle, carriers D, preferably of steel or aluminium, can be fitted in sockets C on caps A fixed on the shafts B, and are provided with clips, hooks, or the like E to engage rings or loops on the nosebag. If preferred, one carrier only may be used ; its forward end would then be curved as at D<3>, Fig. 4. When not in use, the carrier may be removed from the socket and buckled or otherwise secured to the shaft. Two-horse vehicles have a cap A<2> fixed on the pole B', and the carrier D' is formed with curved branches D<3> to hold the nosebags. Or a single carrier may be fitted in a socket on each side of the cap A'.
Patent GB-190325048-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Photographic Printing Apparatus.
Inventor: BROWN NATHANIEL HOWLAND
Filed: 1903-11-17
Granted: 1903-12-17
Abstract: 25,048. Brown, N. H. Nov. 17. Copying drawings &c., printing; lamps, actinic. -Relates to apparatus such as is described in Specification No. 3765, A.D. 1903, and consist of a machine for printing continuously from a transparent film, as in the production of blue prints and the like from drawings. The transparent film with the drawing or the like to be copied is laid over the sensitized film on the table c, and both are drawn between two endless bands of celluloid over the curved supporting-surface a<4>, in passing over which it is exposed to the light from the arc lamps b<1>. A semi-cylindrical reflector b<2> is mounted behind the arcs. The rollers e<2> &c. over which the endless bands pass are pulled upwards by counterweights acting on their bearings through levers g, in order to maintain a suitable tension on the endless bands. The table c is pivoted near its outer edge so that the inner edge can be raised or lowered. The rollers are rotated by a pulley e<8>, worm gearing e<6>, and spur gearing e', e<5>. The printed film and the negative film are discharged into the dark box f.
Patent GB-190403870-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Mail-marking Apparatus
Inventor: WAITE HENRY EDWARD
Filed: 1904-02-16
Granted: 1904-03-17
Abstract: 3870. Waite, H. E. Feb. 16. Postmarking - machines. -Relates to the arrangement of postmarking- apparatus in post-offices, in such a manner that the letters &c. may be fed to the apparatus as they are posted, and in some cases the apparatus may be driven or operated by the public. Fig. 2 shows a section of a wall or partition 10 having an opening 11 through which the letters are posted and pass into a hopper 13, from which they are carried on edge, by an endless band 14, between n marking and stamp-cancelling wheels 15, 16 of any suitable kind. The band 14 is driven by a pulley on the shaft 18 which may be driven by a band 21 from a motor or by a hand-wheel 19. The hand-wheel may be detachable, or provided with means for disconnecting it from the shaft when desired. A pawl 28 and ratchet-wheel 27 may be provided for preventing the operation of the shaft 18. A hinged cover 23 may be set so as to close the opening 11.