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Patent GB-190219085-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Cartridge Carriers
Inventor: SWAYNE GEORGE CHAMPENY
Filed: 1902-08-30
Granted: 1903-08-27
Abstract: 19,085. Swayne, G. C. Aug. 30. Ammunition receptacles. - Relates to cartridge pouches or carriers. Each cartridge is caused to fall into a recess in a drum, and is then carried round by the drum until it abuts against a stop, which prevents further rotation of the drum until the cartridge is withdrawn by hand. Fig. 1 shows one form of apparatus. The lower end of a vertical chamber b containing cartridges arranged horizontally is bent into the horizontal position, so that the lowest cartridge is forced outwards by the weight of the cartridges above it into a radial chamber d in the face of the drum e. A spiral spring g tends to rotate the drum e, and the cartridge is thereby carried round until it abuts against a stop j, another radial chamber being simultaneously brought opposite the lower end of the chamber b so that, when the first cartridge is withdrawn by the operator, a second cartridge is brought against the stop j. Other cartridge chambers may be connected to the chamber b near its lower end, for supplying additional cartridges when the chamber b is nearly exhausted. A double form of apparatus may be employed so that two cartridges will be presented at the same time. In the form shown in Fig. 3, the cartridges fall from the chambers b direct into chambers in the drums e, and are carried round until they abut against stops j<1>, j<2>, the stops being arranged so that the cartridges may be withdrawn and inserted in a double-barrelled gun by one hand. The cartridges may be inserted in recesses in a drum which is rotated by clockwork or by a spring until a cartridge comes against a stop, an aperture being provided so that two cartridges may be removed at a time.
Patent GB-190226195-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Purification of Gas.
Inventor: SCHILL CHARLES HENRY
Filed: 1902-11-28
Granted: 1903-09-24
Abstract: 26,195. Schill, C. H., and Lane, H. Nov. 28. Purifying gas.-Tar is separated from generator or producer gas by applying oil to the gas, preferably immediately after it has left the generator and has passed through the cooler. The oil, which may be used alone or mixed with water or other liquid, may be applied in the form of spray by an atomizer or in a scrubber or mechanical agitator &c. ; a convenient spraying-apparatus is that described in Specification No. 27,917, A.D. 1902. The tar becomes deposited in a solid spongy form, from which the oil may be recovered by pressure or other means.
Patent GB-190301479-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and connected with the Manufacture of the Material known as Compoboard, for use in Covering Walls and Ceilings as a Substitute for Plaster
Inventor: KOENIG AUGUST
Filed: 1903-01-21
Granted: 1903-05-07
Abstract: 1479. Koenig, A. Jan. 21. Slat and lath fabrics.-In order to avoid the waste of short pieces of wood laths or slats c in the manufacture of compoboard, they are connected end to end by rabbeted, dovetailed, scarfed, tongue-and-groove, or other simple or compound interlocking joints f, and are glued or cemented in the usual manner between sheets a, b of millboard, cardboard, or the like.
Patent GB-190302655-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Vent Pegs.
Inventor: BRIGGS EDWARD JOHN
Filed: 1903-02-04
Granted: 1903-06-25
Abstract: 2655. Briggs, E. J. Feb. 4. Vent pegs.-The threaded peg A, adapted for insertion into the bung or other part of the cask &c., has at the inner end a longitudinal perforation a<2> and at the top longitudinal perforations a<3>, a' of larger bore. The perforation a<3>, which is adapted to receive a spring S, has at the top a seating for a ball valve B. To the top of the peg is screwed a nipple having a vent a<7>, and a seating underneath for the valve B when pressed upwards by the spring. On withdrawing liquid from the cask &c., the vent air depresses the valve.
Patent GB-190304014-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Show Cases for Goods in Packets.
Inventor: MCEWAN DUNCAN
Filed: 1903-02-20
Granted: 1903-12-31
Abstract: 4014. McEwan, D. Feb. 20. Show cases for goods in packets, particularly such as tea, which lose their own flavour or absorb the flavour of f substances stored in their vicinity, are fitted in front with one or more vertical or horizontal partitions D, or with both, which extend only a short distance into the body of the box and receive the packets of goods to be displayed. The partitions may be fixed to the box or form a movable frame. - At the rear of the case, other horizontal or vertical partitions are provided, which serve for storing the bulk of the goods for sale, and one or more glazed or other doors are also provided at the back, preferably hinged and fitted with a locking- device. The front of the case is closed by one or more sheets of glass B inserted in grooves b, b<1>, or (as shown) by a hinged glazed door. An ornamental plate, cardboard, or like sign is mounted in grooves c and has a bead secured to its lower edge, covering the top of the glass to prevent dust from entering into the interior of the box. Instead of building up packets between the partitions D, the wrappels only may be secured on the inside of the glass, thus producing the appearance of a full show case.
Patent GB-190306702-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Beam Compasses and the like partly applicable to Gauges and other Instruments.
Inventor: TROBE WILLIAM SANDERSON LA
Filed: 1903-03-23
Granted: 1904-02-25
Abstract: 6702. La Trobe, W. S. March 23. Calliper and like gauges.-A clamping-device for beam compasses may be applied to gauges. The clamping- screw of the adjustable member or slider is carried on a spring bow which, when compressed, releases the clamp. In one construction, shown in Fig. 2, the spring bow D, which is arranged between rigid straps B<2>, carries a clamping-screw E, which engages a groove in the upper side of a bar A. The underside also of the bar A may be grooved to receive set-screws which project from the slider B. In a modification, a short beam B, Fig. 4, is provided with a projecting piece, which engages a groove in the underside ot the bar. A spring bow of the kind shown normally presses this and another similar projecting piece J against the bar.
Patent GB-190314282-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Apparatus for Roasting or Cooking.
Inventor: REINHARD LOUISE
Filed: 1903-06-27
Granted: 1903-08-27
Abstract: 14,282. Reinhard, L. June 27. Supports for cooking - utensils.- Fig. 4 shows an end view of a roasting- pan e and its supporting grate or grid a. The grate consists of a frame a with cross-bars b and supporting sidepieces c, the ends of the side parts of the frame being bent upwards so as to form two points d, with an angular space between them. The meat is placed in the pan, which is first stood upright on the grate and is afterwards laid sideways and obliquely so as to expose one side to the fire ; it is then turned over so as to expose the other side.
Patent GB-190323583-A (GB)
Title: Improved Method of and Apparatus for Producing Gas for Motive-power and like Purposes
Inventor: WIGELIUS SVEN
Filed: 1903-10-30
Granted: 1904-01-28
Abstract: 23,583. Wigelius, S., and Laurell, P. L. Oct 30. Furnace-gas engine turnaces ; liquid and gaseous fuel fittings.-Relates to the production of a gas which is intended to effect direct driving of a motor, in the same manner as ordinary steam. Air forced into a special generator at high pressure, and heated by the complete combustion of liquid or other fuel therein, gives a mixture at high pressure of gas and air, which is preferably used while hot. The admission of air and fuel to the generator being continuous, the combustion takes place uninterruptedly. Air supplied under pressure and at the lowest possible temperature by the pipe 4, is heated while descending between the cylinders 1, 2 to the openings 5, whence it ascends the channels 44, around the star-shaped block 43 to mix the fuel, which is supplied by the pipe 22. When liquid fuel is employed, it is pumped into a reservoir which communicates with the space between the cylinders 1, 2, so that the fuel is supplied in a continuous stream to the cylinder 2 at the same pressure as the air supplied thereto. The supply of fuel is regulated according to the consumption of the driving-gas by means of a spring-pressed plunger 27, which controls the fuel-inlet valve 29<1>, the pipe 19 being connected through the pipe 21 with the supply pipe 22 of the generator. A piston 33, reciprocated by some moving part of the motor, draws air into the cylinder 32 through a non-return valve 34, and forces it under pressure through the spring-pressed valve 35 and the channel 37 to the perforated pipe 21, where it causes the ignition of the fuel before it enters the supply pipe 22 of the generator 2. The outlet of the pipe 21 can be closed by the spindle 38 to prevent the escape of gas from the generator when the perforated part of the pipe 21 is removed for cleaning. Excessive pressure in the generator 2 lifts the lid 3 with its guides 42, and allows the gas to escape by a safety-valve 40, the air-supply pipe 4 being then closed by a non- return valve. Any water entering the cylinder 1 through the compressed - air pipe 4 is intercepted by, and evaporated in, the dish-shaped cover 3.
Patent GB-190327276-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Relief Mechanism for Elastic-fluid Turbines.
Filed: 1903-12-12
Granted: 1904-10-13
Abstract: 27,276. Warwick Machinery Co., [General Electric Co.]. Dec. 12. Steam &c. turbines.-To prevent excessive pressure on the diaphragm 3 of the first stage of a turbine, bye-pass channels 15, provided with relief valves 18, are arranged so that the excess of motive fluid escapes to the next stage, either directly or through auxiliary nozzles 17. Two or other number of valves may be arranged to one or more stages, and the closing springs 20 of the valves of each stage are preferably adjusted to different pressures by means of a screw device 22.
Patent GB-190401488-A (GB)
Title: Improved Means of Opening Bottles, Jars and the like
Inventor: SCHOLES RICHARD
Filed: 1904-01-20
Granted: 1904-04-07
Abstract: 1488. Scholes, R. Jan. 20. Stoppers; sealing bottles etc.; corks, withdrawing; open- ing capsuled vessels. -The cork B of a bottle, jar, or like vessel is provided with a wire bail or gripping-device E, having inturned ends e, which are embedded in the cork. The bail E is bowed at h to receive a strong tape D, or an equi- valent cord or wire, which, after the cork has been in- serted, is wound round the neck of the bottle, as shown d, the free end g being left hanging down so that it protrudes below the edge of the ordinary capsule C, when the capsule has been applied. To open the vessel, the tape D is pulled so as to strip off the capsule, aud may then be wound round the fingers to aid in pull- ing out the cork. The bail remains attached to the cork, so that it is thus available for re-use. Two or more bails crossing each other on the top of the cork may be employed. The tape D, instead of being attached directly to the bail E, may be connected to a ring mounted on the bail. On wide corks, such as are used for pickle jars &c., two such rings may be employed. The top of the bail may be bent to form a closed loop, to give the bail sufficient resilience to enable it to adapt itself to necks of different widths. The tape D may bear advertisements, and is provided at its free end with a metal or other tag k adapted to bear a distinctive device.
Patent GB-190402913-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Apparatus for Carburetting Air or Producing Explosive Mixtures of Combustible Fluid such as Petroleum or other Spirit and Air
Inventor: THORNYCROFT SIR JOHN ISAAC
Filed: 1904-02-05
Granted: 1904-12-22
Abstract: 2913. Thornycroft, Sir J. I. Feb. 5. Gas or explosive-vapour engines, carburetting in. The carburetter mixing-chamber 7 is supported by a spring and adjustable screw 15, and regulates the air inlet 11 by closing on the flange 21 of the spraying-nozzle. It is placed in communication with the outlet 5 by perforations 12, which pre- ferably, in the case of larger carburetters, are covered with gauze wire. The outer casing 1 is heated by water from the cylinder jackets, or by exhaust gases passing through the jacket 2. The lower part of the spraying-nozzle may project into the bowl float 24 as shown, or it may pass through the float into the float-chamber. The needle- valve attached to the float is shown at 25. Any other convenient form of float chamber may be used.
Patent GB-190410856-A (GB)
Title: Improved Table Fork
Inventor: OGG CORNELIA BLANCH
Filed: 1904-05-11
Granted: 1905-05-04
Abstract: 10,856. Ogg, C. B. May 11. Table forks.-The outside prong is bevelled so as to cut toast, pastry, &c.
Patent GB-190412920-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Machines for Forming Wire Garment Stays.
Inventor: WHEATLEY WILLIAM HUMPHREY
Filed: 1904-06-07
Granted: 1905-03-09
Abstract: 12,920. Wheatley, W. H., [Beeman, M. M., and Pardee, J. H.]. June 7. Bending ; springs, making.-A machine for bending wire into serpentine shape, Fig. 9, to form a spring band suitable for garment stays, has a pair of plates 1, Figs. 2 and 4, rocked and reciprocated by cams on a driving-shaft C so that pairs of pins 10, 11 on their front ends are alternately moved forwards and elevated into the path of the wire W as it is displaced laterally by one or the other of two fingers 14, 15, rocked by cams 17. The plates are depressed and drawn back by springs to free each pair of pins alternately from the wire. The fingers have guiding-ribs and adjustable tongues 14<a> to facilitate the bending.
Patent GB-190415483-A (GB)
Title: Portable Multiple Drill Stand for use with Flexible or other Shafting
Inventor: EDGAR GEORGE
Filed: 1904-07-12
Granted: 1905-05-18
Abstract: 15,483. Edgar, G. July 12. Drilling; gearing, d r i v i n g.- A number of secondary shafts c, Fig. 1, for driving portable drilling - machines and similar apparatus are driven from a main shaft a by means of bevel-wheels d, e, the latter being loosely mounted on their shafts. Claw couplings f are used to put the secondary shafts into operation, and an emery wheel m may be fitted at the end of the main shaft. Instead of the claw coupling, a friction clutch, Fig. 5, may be used. The sliding sleeve f is operated by a bell-: crank lever p<1> and a screw q<1> mounted in the pedestal g and operated by a hand wheel r.
Patent GB-190418802-A (GB)
Title: Wagon for Transporting Earthenware Goods and the like.
Inventor: KRETSCHMANN JOSEPH
Filed: 1904-08-31
Granted: 1904-10-13
Abstract: 18,802. Kretschmann, J. Aug. 31. Hand-trucks.-A wheeled truck or wagon for transporting drying-frames loaded with earthenware goods, tiles, &c. is provided with bars u<1> ... u<4> for guiding and securing clamping-boards b, which are caused to approach each other by rotating a shaft c having oppositely-threaded ends, and are raised or lowered by winding on a ratcheted windlass e a cord g, which passes over rollers f, h and is secured to the bar u<2>.
Patent GB-190423936-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Centrifugal Machines.
Inventor: WILLIAMSON ROBERT
Filed: 1904-11-05
Granted: 1905-10-05
Abstract: 23,936. Williamson, R., and Stuart, A. M. Nov. 5. Baskets or drums.-In a machine having a dischargo opening B' controlled by a cap or valve C, the valve is raised or lowered during the last few revolutions of the basket by gripping a flange C<2> formed on the valve, and thus forcing into engagement a pin and a screw thread e cut upon either the valve stem or the drum spindle. In some cases, threads are cut upon both the stem and the spindle. In the example shown, the thread is formed upon the spindle, and the pin D is attached to the valve. A combined right and left handed thread may be used so that the valve may be both raised and lowered by its means. A spring or catch may be provided to retain the valve in either the open or closed position.
Patent GB-190425869-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Sash Holders and Locks.
Inventor: WYNN JOHN WESLEY
Filed: 1904-11-28
Granted: 1904-12-31
Abstract: 25,869. Wynn, J. W. Nov. 28. Window holders.-A spring dog 13, Fig. 2, is pivoted inside a hollow casing 9, one of which is attached to each side of a window sash 6, Fig. 1. The points 14 engage ratchet bars 7, 8, the teeth of which are turned in opposite directions. The sash can be raised or lowered by the finger-loop f and simultaneous pressure upon the right or left hand catch respectively.
Patent GB-190428897-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Acetylene Gas Generators.
Inventor: MILLS WILLIAM
Filed: 1904-12-30
Granted: 1905-11-23
Abstract: 28,897. Mills, W. Dec. 30. Acetylene. -Relates to improvements in the apparatus described in Specification No. 27,042, A.D. 1903. The cirbide chamber a is movable within the water chamber b, and, in the lower or non-generating position of the carbide chamber, in which position it may be retained by catches j, the water inlet g rests on a flexible plug h. The chamber is raised by a handle c, which may be formed by part of the gas-supply pipe, and on partial rotation is caused to rest on ledges d. In this raised position, the water passes through the pipe f to the carbide. In modifications, the carbide chamber may be fixed and the plug h movable, or both chamber and plug may be movable.
Patent GB-190501137-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Road and Railway Carriage Windows.
Inventor: SANCTO CLEMENT JAMES
Filed: 1905-01-20
Granted: 1905-09-14
Abstract: 1137. Sancto, C. J. Jan. 20. Window holders.-Ratchet racks in the window frame are engaged by the bevelled ends of two bolts C, the near ends of which are provided with thumb-pieces G and are pressed apart by a single spring D. Weather - - excluders. - A plate resting on the garnish rail is hinged to another plate screwed to the sash, and slides on steel strips inside the door when the window is lowered.
Patent GB-190503987-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Fluid Pressure Turbines
Inventor: LENTZ HUGO
Filed: 1905-02-25
Granted: 1906-02-01
Abstract: 3987. Lentz, H. Feb. 25. Elastic-fluid turbines.-The nozzle a, Fig. 2, has a very small angle of incidence and the side of the nozzle next to the wheel is non-existent, being replaced by the edges of the wheel blades and the periphery of the wheel. Nozzles d, Fig. 4, may be arranged on both sides of the wheel and may be supported by rods in a chamber h connected to the exhaust so as to minimize frictional losses and radiation. The wheel may be formed with peripheral ribs j, Fig. 5, to which the shaped blades a fit and are secured by riveting or the like.
Patent GB-190505200-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Apparatus for Purifying or Softening Water.
Inventor: GUTTMANN OSCAR
Filed: 1905-03-13
Granted: 1905-06-01
Abstract: 5200. Guttmann, O. March 13. Feed-water, heating and purifying. -An annular tank A, in which chemicals are mixed with water and the water is filtered, surrounds a storage tank B for the purified water, which is thus kept at the temperature at which it is treated. The chemical reagent, such as s o d a solution, is supplied from the tank i, passing thence to a tank j through a float valve which maintains a constant liquid level in the tank. From the latter the reagent passes to the mixing-tank through the cock l operated by a float m in the tank B, which also operates the valve o admitting the impure water. The tank A is divided into several compartments by division plates which leave passages at the top and bottom alternately. Mixing takes place in the first two compartments, connexions, sometimes furnished with a thermo-regulator, being provided for the admission of exhaust or live steam to heat and agitate the liquid. The other compartments are packed with iron or wickerwork baskets q containing wood wool or other filtering-medium. The medium is thus easily removed, and as it protrudes through the wide meshes of the baskets a tight joint is made between the baskets and against the sides of the tank. From the top of the last filtering-compartment the liquid enters the tank B, from which it may be drawn off through the outlet g. The compartments and tank communicate with each other on the same level. It is stated that the outer tank A may be coated with material which does not contain heat, and that the softened water may be used for feeding boilers or in laundries. 'The soda solution is made in the tank i to which steam may be admitted through the coil r. Specification No. 11,739, A.D. 1896, [Abridgment Class Filtering &c.], is referred to.
Patent GB-190507561-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Bottle Seals.
Inventor: HOLINER WILLIAM
Filed: 1905-04-10
Granted: 1905-05-11
Abstract: 7561. Holiner, W. April 10. Capsules.-The cork 9 is covered by a piece 8, of tin-foil or other material, which is retained by a metal collar which fits closely an annular groove 7 in the neck of the bottle. The collar is made in two parts 10, 11, each of U cross-section, and provided at one end with a socket 14, Figs. 3 and 4, formed by a yielding cross-bar 12 divided at its middle 13, and at its other end with a locking-head 15 of similar formation but of reduced size and provided with a groove 17, which engages the cross-bar 12 on the other half of the collar.
Patent GB-190509162-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Trolley Heads for Electric Traction or the like
Inventor: FEATHER SAMUEL
Filed: 1905-05-02
Granted: 1906-05-02
Abstract: 9162. Feather, S., Feather, G. R., Feather, H. H., Feather, E. and Astley, J. W. May 2. Electric railways and tramways on the overheadconductor system. Collectors.-Trolly heads are designed to prevent entanglement with the overhead equipment. The trolly wheel P, Fig. 2, in this case is loosely mounted on the spindle H, and has recesses N in its bearing-surface filled with graphite or other lubricant. The spindle H is mounted in bearings on a dished frame D, which rotates on a ball E in a socket G of an outer dished frame B, secured at its upper and lower extremities to the boom socket A. Guards S are fitted on the frame D to prevent the conductor wire or other portion of the overhead equipment from becoming entangled in the trolly head, and also to keep the spindle H in its bearings. The frame D is adjusted by means of a screw F. Fig. 5 shows a modified form of bearings for the trolly spindle which are interchangeable with the bearings previously described. In this case, the trolly wheel is rigidly secured to the spindle H' and the lubricant is contained in receptacles in the bearings R. The Provisional Specification states that a spring may be connected to the inner dished frame to-return the trolly pulley to a normal position, also the trolly bead may be attached by a wire to the boom to prevent it from falling into the roadway if the rigid attachment to the boom is broken.
Patent GB-190511243-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Electric Arc Lamps.
Filed: 1905-05-30
Granted: 1906-04-12
Abstract: 11,243. British Thomson-Houston Co., [General Electric Co.]. May 30. Switches, electromagnetic, for arc lamps. A contactblock 44, preferably of copper, and a contact-block 54, of carbon or other material, are held respectively, in insulated sockets 42, 53 carried by the movable cores of solenoids 36, 37, which are connected respectively in series and in shunt to the arc.
Patent GB-190511403-A (GB)
Title: A Tongue-cleaner.
Inventor: KAUFMANN RICHARD
Filed: 1905-05-31
Granted: 1905-08-17
Abstract: 11,403. Kaufmann, R. May 31. Tongue-cleaning appliances.-A frame b forms at one end a handle a and at the other a loop c covered with bristles d. The bristles are preferably longer at the front end than towards the handle.