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Patent GB-190300403-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Show Cards, Tablets, and Cases for Holding and Displaying Finger Rings and similarly held Articles
Inventor: CHENEY CHARLES WILLIAM
Filed: 1903-01-07
Granted: 1903-02-19
Abstract: 403. Cheney, C. W. Jan. 7. Displaying.-Show cards, tablets, or cases for holding and displaying finger-rings and the like are formed of two strips c, e having an elastic strip d between, the strips c, e having perforations c<2>, e' to receive the largest size of ring, and the strip d having slits in which the rings are gripped. In modifications, the strip c may be dispensed with, and, instead of a single strip d being used, each perforation may be fitted with a flexible strip. The tablet may be fitted with a lid to form a showcase.
Patent GB-190303531-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or connected with Bending Presses Operated by Hydraulic or other Power.
Inventor: BERRY HENRY
Filed: 1903-02-14
Granted: 1903-04-09
Abstract: 3531. Berry, H. Feb. 14. Bending.-A bending-press, operated by hydraulic or other power, has a crosshead B pivoted on a vertically-guided frame C, so that one end of the crosshead may be depressed more than the other should the plate or other work require it. The press shown is operated by independent hydraulic cylinders A, A<1> acting on opposite ends of the crosshead, the parts being returned by ordinary pull-back cylinders. The crosshead may be locked to the guide in a horizontal position by pins F or other suitable devices.
Patent GB-190304862-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and connected with Machines for Re-boring Wooden Pulleys.
Inventor: WITTKOWSKY CARL
Filed: 1903-03-02
Granted: 1903-12-31
Abstract: 4862. Wittkowsky, C. March 2. Boring.-To re-bore a wooden pulley without necessitating re-turning, the pulley is clamped on a table b, centrally with a guide extension r of the boring-bar. The boring-bar is provided with a cutter q, and a featherway i to engage a driving- pulley h. The feed is effected by a treadle, which is adjustably pivoted on a bar jointed to the table b and is connected to a sleeve on the boring-bar. A recess t in the table receives the borings, and accommodates the cutter q when the bar is in its lowest position.
Patent GB-190306550-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Windows
Inventor: POSSEKEL ADOLF
Filed: 1903-03-20
Granted: 1904-01-28
Abstract: 6550. Possekel, A. March 20. Windows; window opening and closing apparatus; draught and weather excluders; balconies.- Windows 1 are hinged to frames 30 which can be pivoted on upper or lower bolts 4 carried by vertical levers 5 which are mounted on pivots 6 and connected by levers 11 and horizontal rods so as to move simultaneously. One lever of each pair is formed with teeth adapted to engage with a pinion 12 operated by a crankhandle or key inserted through a hole in a movable locking flanged channel-bar or stile 8. A movable locking and draughtexcluding frame is constructed of four bars 8, which are connected by pins and slots, and engage with double or single grooves 16 in the frame 30. The grooves and channel-bars may be lined with felt or elastic material. The side bars are guided by pins engaging with inclined slots 14, so as to move outwards clear of the frame 30 when raised by hand-levers 23 working in inclined slots of the bars. The upper and lower channel-bars are at the same time moved clear of the frame, so as to allow the latter to swivel on either set of pivots 4. When the side-bars are moved outwards, they close the apertures in the pinions 12, thus preventing any operation or movemeut of the pivots. A number of windows may be opened and closed simultaneously by slotted side-rods 41, 42, which are connected by links 52 to the windows, and are raised and lowered in guides 43 by a braced Y-shaped bar and rack, pinion and crank mechanism, or by electrical or other apparatus. Projections 40, 49 of the bars 41, 42 act on ends of the levers 23 so as to open and close the locking- frames 8 automatically when the windows are opened and closed. Balconies 54 and fire-escape ladders 55 may be provided outside the windows.
Patent GB-190309521-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Engine Governors.
Inventor: PAYNE DAVID WELLS
Filed: 1903-04-28
Granted: 1903-07-30
Abstract: 9521. Payne, D. W. April 28. Centrifugal governors; inertia governors.-In the combined centrifugal and inertia governor shown in Fig. 2, the weights C, I are pivoted on pins D, J, eccentric to the centre of rotation A, are connected together by one or two links N, and act against springs G, L, which have their ends capable of adjustment in hangers H, M fixed to the flywheel or governor casing B. One weight carries an eccentric, or a pin E for moving an eccentric. The governor is so designed that, within the range of the weights, the moments of the centrifugal forces of the weights about the pins D, J, for any given speed, increase, and the moments of the forces of the springs G, L about the pins D, J remain constant, but, preferably, decrease as the weights move from their innermost to their outermost positions; thus the speed of the engine may be "made to increase with the load." The inertia of the weights C, I, when the speed changes, always supplements the centrifugal force of the weights, since the weight arms point in the direction of rotation.
Patent GB-190309899-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Liquid Level Indicators for Boilers and other Liquid Receptacles.
Inventor: STANLEY FRANCIS EDGAR
Filed: 1903-05-01
Granted: 1903-06-18
Abstract: 9899. Stanley, F. E. May 1. Water and other liquid levels, indicating.-The position of the liquid in a chamber communicating with a boiler or other liquid receptacle determines that of a cup-shaped weight therein, suspended from a pulley on an axle carrying an indicating- arm, and counterbalanced. The casings 1, 2, Fig. 1, communicate with the boiler or like vessel B above and below the normal water line. The casing 2 contains a pulley 8, keyed to the axle of which is the pulley 7 outside the casing. Hanging from these by ropes 9, 10 are the weight 12 in the casing 1 and the weight 14, guided by the tube 13. Where the axle passes through the side of the casing, a shoulder upon it is kept against the side by means either of a spring or the fluid pressure within the casing, in order to prevent leakage. Fig. 2 shows the connection between the axle 4 and indicating-arm 18 by means of a link 19, which is adopted for motor road vehicles.
Patent GB-190316687-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to the Method of Copying with Saturated Paper and in Apparatus therefor.
Inventor: THOMPSON WILLIAM PHILLIPS
Filed: 1903-07-29
Granted: 1904-03-10
Abstract: 16,687. Thompson, W. P., [Busch, (nÚe Krausgrill), L.]. July 29. Damping copying- paper.-Relates to the damping of ordinary rolls of copying-paper, in such manner as to prevent the extension or distortion of the ends of the roll, so that the rolls are more suitable for use in roller copying-machines. The roll is placed while it is damped in an apparatus which confines its ends. Fig. 1 shows an apparatus consisting of a yoke provided with end plates or discs a between which the roll of paper P is placed while it is being damped. One end may be hinged as shown, for insertion and removal of the roll. A spring- pressed bar a<1> may be used to prevent the roll from unrolling.
Patent GB-190320548-A (GB)
Title: Process for Obtaining a Preparation Adapted for the Making of Sulphur Baths.
Inventor: MATZKA WINCENTY
Filed: 1903-09-24
Granted: 1903-10-29
Abstract: 20,548. Matzka, W. Sept. 24. Bath preparations.-A solution for preparing a sulphur bath is formed of liver of sulphur dissolved in alcohol and mixed with essential oils, preferably such as are obtained by distilling the needles of coniferse, and with turpentine if desired. The liver of sulphur maybe dissolved in the distillate of the needles and the solution shaken with alcohol, the alcoholic solution being used either alone or with further quantities of essential oil with or without turpenti
Patent GB-190323230-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Method of and Apparatus for Filtering Liquids.
Inventor: CUMMER ALBERT EDWARD
Filed: 1903-10-27
Granted: 1904-01-21
Abstract: 23,230. Cummer, A. E. Oct. 27. Pressure filters ; discharging solid matter ; cleansing.-Distillers' slops, waste from glucose and starch works, &c. are filtered through a deposit of the solid material contained in them. The solid matter obtained is used for feeding cattle. The cylindrical casing A, Fig. 4, having longitudinal slots a, is lined with a perforated metal plate F. The liquid is forced in through the channel D, and the solid matter is carried forward by the series of adjustable blades 2 on the shaft C and the spiral conveyer G. The deposit left on the walls constitutes the filtering-medium. Power is transmitted from the shaft K, through the drive-wheels H<1>, H and the pinions k<1>, k respectively. The solid matter is forced out about the edges of the head against a pressure determined by the spring h<1> adjustable by the nut h<2>. A wire mesh may be employed in addition to the perforated plate. In an alternative form, Fig. 6, the casing converges at the end, and has a closely-fitting conveyer G<1> ; the solid matter is discharged through a drop door 12 against a resistance determined by an adjustable weight 14. A travelling annular device with a scraper edge, runs over the walls and throws up the deposits, which gradually clog up the perforations, into the path of the blades. The tubes which operate the ring, supply steam or hot water, for cleansing purposes, to the annular chamber.
Patent GB-190323766-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Slow Combustion Compositions for Fuses Self Propelling Explosive Projectiles or the like.
Inventor: UNGE WILHELM THEODOR
Filed: 1903-11-02
Granted: 1904-09-01
Abstract: 23,766. Unge, W. T. Nov. 2. Blasting and mining fuzes.-A non-volatile oil, grease, or fat, or a mixture of these, is mixed with a slow-burning fuze composition in order to increase its elasticity and to decrease its hygroscopic properties. The oil &c. may be mixed with the ingredients before compression, or the compressed composition may be immersed in the oil &c.
Patent GB-190325176-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Wheels for Vehicles.
Inventor: HARING WILLIAM NICHOLAS
Filed: 1903-11-19
Granted: 1904-01-07
Abstract: 25,176. Haring, W. N. Nov. 19. Disc wheels; felloes or rims; hubs; axle-boxes; lubricating; ; tyres, elastic other than pneumatic.- The hub is made in two parts and bolted to the web supporting the rim. The tyre, composed of india-rubber or other resilient material with embedded wires or fibres, is held by a rim made in halves and riveted to the web. The hub carries shafts 18 with antifriction rollers 17 bearing on sleeves 15, 16 on the axle. The axle is locked by a collar 13 on the end fitting in a split bearing surrounded by the sleeve 21. This sleeve has two studs fitting in holes in the cap 24, which is screwed in the neck of the hub. Between the inner sleeve 16 and a shoulder 28 on the axle is a collar 25 grooved to contain packing and lubricant, the whole being covered by a cap 29 which screws on the hub and excludes dust. The web is strengthened by plates 30 bolted on either side as shown ; or half the rim may be continued inward and bolted to the hub. In a modified form, the rollers are omitted and the web is formed integral with half the rim, or the two halves of the rim extend inwards forming the web, and are bolted to the hub ; the disc separating the halves of the hub only reaching the flanges.
Patent GB-190328462-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Tramway Points.
Inventor: KNEEN WILLIAM
Filed: 1903-12-28
Granted: 1904-08-04
Abstract: 28,462. Kneen, W. Dec. 28. Points and switches; electric motor vehicles; electric tramways. -Relates to operating tramway points or switch rails by lowering a wheel under the control of the driver of the electric car on to track levers. Fig. 2 shows a plan of the track levers a, band their connection with the switch rail s. Each track lever is pivoted in an encased slot near the end k at which point a wheel mounted on a bell-crank lever on the car and depressed by the driver by a stirrup and wire connection, enters the slot. The other end of the track lever is connected by a pivoted bell-crank lever at v and a rod r to the end s of the switch rail. The switch rail consists of two parts t, s pivoted at x, the part s being halved or rabbeted at the joint in order to prevent it from rebounding after it has been moved over. The switch rail s and the rail c at the corresponding part are both recessed and arched so that any mud between them is thrust into a box provided at the side. After depressing the track lever, the wheel runs up an incline h to the track level. In order to move the points either way, two track levers a, b and two wheels are provided on the car, or a single wheel can be moved laterally to engage either track lever.
Patent GB-190401370-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Sights for Small-arms
Inventor: COWIN FREDERICK EDWARD
Filed: 1904-01-19
Granted: 1904-12-22
Abstract: 1370. Cowin, F. E., and Allen, J. W. Jan. 19. Toy guns.- The back - sights of spring guns are made adjustable to suit the varying strength of the spring. The part A, in which the V-notch is formed, can be raised or lowered by means of the eccentric stud D working in the slot E, and then fixed by the screws G. The eccentric C carrying the stud D is turned by a screwdriver acting on the grooved end of the axle of the eccentric.
Patent GB-190401687-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Suspension Gas and other Lamps, Chandeliers and Lamp Brackets.
Inventor: BOOTH JAMES
Filed: 1904-01-22
Granted: 1904-11-24
Abstract: 1687. Booth, J., [trading as Booth & Co., S.], and Raybould, A. Jan. 22. Lamp and gas brackets; gasaliers and chandeliers. -A lamp or gas bracket consists of a scroll-like pipe or rod d, Fig. 1, carrying the lamp or gasburner frame e, and pivoted to a single arm, or between parallel arms a, jointed to the gas block, the pipe d having a curved arm d<1 >working in a tubular guide f. Gasaliers and chandeliers are similarly constructed. Fig. 10 shows a gasalier in which one arm a fixed to the down pipe is used with each burner. The guides f, Figs. 1 and 10, may be provided with adjustable stuffing-boxes, or the pipes d may be connected to counterbalance weights, as shown in Fig. 10. The Provisional Specification also states that a straight arm d<1>, working in a pivoted guide f, may be employed.
Patent GB-190405669-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Raw Hide Splitting Machines.
Inventor: PELL CHARLES HENRY
Filed: 1904-03-08
Granted: 1904-05-12
Abstract: 5669. Pell, C. H. March 8. "Raw-hide" " and the like; hides and skins, tanned or tawed, treating.- Relates to the feeding-apparatus for a raw-hide splitting- machine, enabling the soft raw-hide to be fed to the endless-belt knife d, moving between jaws f, without slipping on the rollers, creasing, or other bad effects. The leather is passed between a gauge-roll h and a feed-roll composed of rings g, shown in section at Fig. 4. On a shaft i are fixed a series of wheels j. The rings bear on an elastic roll c and have openings, of somewhat larger diameter than the wheels j which are fixed to the shaft i, so that they have a limited freedom of movement perpendicularly to the axis. The flanges l of the rings engage the spaces between the wheels, thus preventing any axial displacement. The peripheries of the rolls are recessed with a number of small round indentations m. When in operation, the wet or damp raw hide closes each recess, the cushion of air thus formed preventing the soft hide from entering deeply. The recesses in the gaugeroll are preferably smaller than those in the other rolls, so that the bosses on the leather due to these recesses correspond more nearly with the natural grain of the finished surface.
Patent GB-190408536-A (GB)
Title: A New or Improved Die for Brick Making Machines.
Inventor: WELLS GEORGE
Filed: 1904-04-13
Granted: 1905-02-16
Abstract: 8536. Wells, G., and Wells, G. W. April 13. Moulding bricks.-In a die for extrusion machines, grooves a are formed at the corners to reduce friction. These grooves are preferably V-shaped, and one wall of each is at right-angles to the direction of flow of the material, while the other wall is inclined in that direction. At the junction of the grooves is an inclined surface d.
Patent GB-190408811-A (GB)
Title: Improvement in and connected with Sights for Rifles and other Small Arms or Artillery.
Inventor: THRING LEONARD GODFREY PINNEY
Filed: 1904-04-16
Granted: 1905-02-16
Abstract: 8811. Thring, L. G. P. April 16. Sights.- Relates to r a n g e - corrections for sights of the kind described in Specification No. 27,264, A.D. 1903. The subsidiary sight a, Fig. 1, attached to the fore-sight b is formed with teeth c, d, and similar teeth g are formed in a vertical slot in the back-sight f, Fig. 2. The sighting is effected by balancing the teeth g against the teeth c, d, the spacing of the teeth being such that two adjacent teeth of the back - sight may cover the top and bottom teeth d at the same instant. For varying ranges, different teeth are used, and teeth h, k are provided to facilitate the selection of the sighting-teeth. In a modification, the subsidiary sight is provided with a tooth on the left to facilitate pointing, the range-teeth being formed on the right. A foresight described in the Provisional Specification, and of general application, has a flat upper surface in which are cut two or three sighting-grooves. Vertical lines engraved on the back surface of the sight, and filled with platinum or other white material, intersect the grooves.
Patent GB-190412207-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Method of Re-filling Kettles or other Vessels used for the same Purpose
Inventor: HORNE JAMES
Filed: 1904-05-30
Granted: 1904-07-28
Abstract: 12,207. Horne, J., and Shaw, A. May 30. Urns are filled through a tube B, inserted in the lid A, as shown in Fig. 2, or in the body of the urn itself, the tube being open at each end and extending to within a short distance of the bottom of the urn. The tube may be closed by a sliding plate C working freely on the knob D of the lid A, or by a slide E, Fig. 3, attached to it, or by a plug of suitable material. The bottom of the tube may taper or be parallel, or be bent so that it ends in the spout of the vessel. The height of the water may be readily seen by an indicator inserted through the lid A or resting in the tube B.
Patent GB-190412499-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Hose or Stocking Supporters.
Inventor: WILLIS PERCY RICHARD JULIUS
Filed: 1904-06-02
Granted: 1905-05-04
Abstract: 12,499. Willis, P. R. J., [Woods, J. D.]. June 2. Stocking suspenders.- The clip consists of a rectangular frame 1, Fig. 1, the upper ends of which are enclosed in a sleeve 4. The ends of a second frame 2 are bent so as to enter and form a pivoted connection with the sleeve. The webbing 7 is passed around the sleeve, and connected at its upper end to a band passing round the leg or waist. In use, the upper part of the stocking is passed through the frame 1 and over the rounded part 6 of the frame 2.
Patent GB-190418703-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or appertaining to Boots Shoes and Leggings.
Inventor: ROBERTSON WILLIAM LAING
Filed: 1904-08-30
Granted: 1905-07-06
Abstract: 18,703. Robertson, W. L. Aug. 30. Leggings.-Relates to a fastening- strap for leggings, which is described in the Specification as applied to a boot. The strap is stitched to the back of the top of the boot, and one of its loose ends a<1>, which are narrower than the part which encircles the leg, is passed through an opening c in the wider part, and is secured by "glove" fastenings d. The other loose end is secured by similar fastenings. In a modification, the two loose ends are extended around the leg and fastened together by a backle or other fastening.
Patent GB-190420646-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Water-supply Cisterns for Water-closets Urinals, and the like
Inventor: SHANKS JOHN
Filed: 1904-09-26
Granted: 1905-07-27
Abstract: 20,646. Shanks, J. Sept. 26. Water - waste preventers, siphon and valve discharge. Waste owing to imperfect action of the discharge mechanism is prevented by bifurcating the inlet R, one branch being led to an internal vessel J. Fig. 1 shows the device applied to a siphon-discharge cistern. If the valve K by which the siphon is started does not fall properly on to its seating, only the water in the vessel J will run to waste and the supply cock will be shut off when the main tank has filled. A valve-discharge cistern is formed with an internal vessel J, Fig. 2, in which the float is situated, so that the supply will be cut off when this vessel is full. A siphon C is provided to empty the vessel during discharge of the main tank.
Patent GB-190421309-A (GB)
Title: An Automatic Arrangement for the Starting and Stopping of Apparatus for Raising Water or other Liquids.
Inventor: NEU LUCIEN
Filed: 1904-10-04
Granted: 1905-04-06
Abstract: 21,309. Neu, L. Oct. 8, A.D. 1903, [date applied for under Patents Act, A.D. 1901]. Water levels, regulating.-The level of water in a reservoir is kept between an upper and a lower limit by apparatus shown as applied to a reservoir c fed by a steam pump. A vessel d, connected to the reservoir c by means of a flexible tube e and in communication with the air through a pipe f, is attached by a cord g to a counterpoise i to which the steam cock b is attached. As water is drawn from the reservoir, the level gradually falls in the vessel d until the counterweight is able to overcome the combined resistance of the steam cock b and the weight of the vessel, when the latter begins to rise. Immediately this movement takes place, a quantity of water flows from the vessel d back into the reservoir, so that the counterpoise rapidly falls to the bottom of its course, turning the cock b full on. The speed of motion can be regulated by placing a cock j in the tube e. A similar action in a reverse direction takes place as soon as the water rises again in the reservoir. The apparatus can be adapted to a tank or well sunk in the ground.
Patent GB-190421913-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Manufacture of Galvanic Cells.
Inventor: ZIEGENBERG RUDOLF
Filed: 1904-10-11
Granted: 1904-11-17
Abstract: 21,913. Ziegenberg, R. Oct. 11. Primary batteries.-Relates to galvanic batteries in which the elements consist of lead peroxide, saturated with sulphuric acid, and zinc, immersion in water serving to excite the couple, and consists in causing the peroxide plates to absorb sufficient acid to enable them to be discharged to the limit of their capacity. The plates are first dried in air, and are then enclosed in a vessel from which the air is pumped. Acid is admitted from below until the plates are wholly immersed, and then air is admitted above, the pressure forcing the acid into the pores of the plates, which are protected from air until required for use by being packed in a wooden box lined with lead or gutta-percha.