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Patent GB-190226175-A (GB)
Title: Improved Time Table Appliance and Advertising Device.
Inventor: WARRENS HERMANN LOTHAR
Filed: 1902-11-27
Granted: 1903-12-24
Abstract: 26,175. Warrens, H. L. Nov. 27. Indicating announcements and information.-A frame holds sheets upon which columns of figures are printed, whereby reference to the figures is facilitated. The frame, described for use in connection with railway time-tables, contains sprocketwheels c fastened at each end of an axle e in the top of the frame. The endless chains over the wheels carry a strip a and pass under ordinary pulleys mounted in the bottom of the frame. By this means, the strip a is always maintained parallel to the horizontal columns of figures on the table, and enables the times of trains from any particular station to be observed readily. The strip may be divided into numbered vertical columns, agreeing in position with the numbered vertical columns of figures on the table. The front of the frame is hinged at the bottom to allow the sheet containing the figures to be inserted. On closing, the sheet is gripped between the hinged and fixed portions of the frame, which are held together by screws n. The strip a slides in a narrow slit between the front surface of the frame and the plate h, behind which the card is inserted. A device for illuminating the sheet of figures at night is also described. It consists of an electric lamp circuit, which is broken when the strip a descends by its own weight to the bottom of the frame and thus rests on a pushplug. On raising the strip, the circuit is closed, and the sheet illuminated until the strip is released and descends again. In the Provisional Specification, it is stated that a vertical strip may be used alone, or in conjunction with a horizontal one, while a glass plate may protect the sheet, room being provided for this by means of an adjustable back to the frame.
Patent GB-190226396-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Jointed Boards for the Manufacture of Panelling, Lining's, Flooring, Furniture, Casing's, Casks and Barrels, and the like.
Inventor: BLAIR ROBERT
Filed: 1902-11-29
Granted: 1903-11-12
Abstract: 26,396. Blair, R. Nov. 29. Wood casks and barrels.-A. cask or barrel is made of two or more sets of wooden pieces, provided with rounded fillets and grooves on their opposing faces, fitted together as shown, and glued if desired.
Patent GB-190227842-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Holding Devices for Miners' Cages
Inventor: ALEXANDER THOMAS HAY
Filed: 1902-12-17
Granted: 1903-08-20
Abstract: 27,842. Alexander, T. H., and Brodie, A. Dec. 17. Safety suspending or retaining apparatus for miners' cages. Pawls d pivoted at c in brackets b, through which the guide ropes pass, are connected to the winding-rope &c., so that on the breaking of the latter they grip the guide-ropes between themselves and the brackets b, under the action of springs e or weights.
Patent GB-190305215-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Incandescent Gas Burners.
Inventor: BRAY JOHN WILLIAM
Filed: 1903-03-06
Granted: 1903-09-24
Abstract: 5215. Bray, J. W. March 6. Inecandescent gas burners.-A tip A, of steatite, porcelain, or other non-corrosive material, is formed with rectilineal outlets B to increase the total area of the outlet openings and with a central boss C having a grooved central hole D for the reception of the mantle rod. The lower end of the mantle rod is gripped by the bent-up arms J<1> of a spring clip H which enter grooves, the clip being secured to the flange F by the remaining arms J. A hole K<1> facilitates the removal of a broken mantle rod when the clip H is fixed in position.
Patent GB-190305845-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Construction of Electrodes for Storage Batteries.
Inventor: JOEL HENRY FRANCIS
Filed: 1903-03-13
Granted: 1904-01-14
Abstract: 5845. Joel, H. F. March 13. Secondary batteries suitable for use in motor road vehicles. The grid consists of a rectangular outside framing O, of cast lead or other metal and triangular in section, divided up by cross-bars C cast with the frame and having their thin edges projecting outwards, and again by small round ribs R. The grid is passed under pressure rollers or is squeezed between two iron plates, whereby the edges of the strips are turned over, as shown in Fig. 3 ; the active material, such as oxide of lead, is next pasted into the sections, and, while the plate is under the pressure moulds, the centre A of each small square is perforated by small tapered pins, provided on both sides of the pressure plates. At the bottom of each grid is cast a suitablyshaped toe-piece P fitting into a split tube E of ebonite or other insulating-material. In a battery a series of tongues cast on the positives are connected to a spaced bar B, Fig. 7, and interspersed with similarly-combined negatives, the toes P of each set being on opposite sides. Separators are placed between the two sets of plates, and two india-rubber bands D are passed round the latter and under the toes P of each side. The two outside plates of the series may be strengthened against the tension of the rubber bands by cast or independent ribs G, and the insulating ebonite pieces may be combined (as shown) to form spacing strips for the electrodes. To each connecting-lug B is attached a terminal H, which is passed through the closely-fitting cell cover L having an indiarubber stuffing-box, and the top of the cell is then sealed off.
Patent GB-190308333-A (GB)
Title: Automatic Rising and Falling Targets and Marker for Rifle Ranges
Inventor: ROGERS RICHARD AUSTEN
Filed: 1903-04-11
Granted: 1904-05-11
Abstract: 8333. Rogers, R. A. April 11. Targets. - The target is constructed of an outer A', a bull's-eye A<4>, and concentric rings A<2>, A<3>, attached to levers C, which are mounted on V-shaped fulcra D on steel strips E, and extend under signalling-tubes F containing coloured air balls H connected by pieces of twine to small weights G. When a section of the target is struck by a bullet, the corresponding tube and ball are thrown up by the lever. Fig. 3 shows a pendulum arrangement with shields I for alternately covering and uncovering two targets for definite periods of time, such as every five seconds. A segmental strip K at the lower end of the pendulum J is provided with retaining-stops adapted to engage with a central spring lever catch, which is depressed periodically by a vertical sliding rod acted on by a tappet pin of a wheel 0 driven by clockwork or a motor. Impulses are given to the pendulum by a three armed lever S and springs R acted on by pins P of wheels N gearing with the wheel 0.
Patent GB-190312013-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Fillers or Forms for Boots and Shoes.
Filed: 1903-05-26
Granted: 1904-03-17
Abstract: 12,013. Lewis, A. May 26. Displaying boots and shoes. A hollow filler or form is moulded from fibre or the-like to fit the shoe &c. closely only at the front, the back being rounded and made of a concave wedge shape, as shown in the under view, Fig. 2, to facilitate insertion or removal. The two sides b are stitched or otherwise secured together at the back c, and are turned over at the top to leave an opening e for purposes of manipulation.
Patent GB-190314518-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus for Bleaching and Condensing Vegetable Oil
Inventor: LEWIAK STANISLAW
Filed: 1903-06-30
Granted: 1903-09-10
Abstract: 14,518. Lewiak, S. June 30. Fatty oils.- Vegetable oils, such as linseed oil, are bleached and condensed by the action of heated air, for the preparation of varnish oil, condensedoil, printer's, lithographer's, copper-plate printer's and gilder's varnish, and also for the manufacture of wax-cloth, leathercloth, linoleum, American leather, &c. The oil is placed in the steamjacketed vessel a. The rotary shaft f carries three sets of stirring - paddles x, each set consisting of four perforated plates at rightangles to one another, between the sets of paddles x are similar sets 3 carried by arms 1, 2 connected to the sleeve z, which is driven in the opposite direction to the shaftf. Heated air is forced through the coiled tube i and discharged beneath the slotted dome 11, whence it rises through the oil. Foam is prevented from escaping through the air-outlet pipe d by a set of rotating paddles 9, Fig. 3, carrying pivoted fingers 10. In a modification, horizontal perforated discs are secured to the stirring- appliance.
Patent GB-190316933-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Belts for Automobiles, Motor Cycles and the like.
Inventor: PILKINGTON WILLIAM
Filed: 1903-08-04
Granted: 1904-06-23
Abstract: 16,933. Pilkington, W., and Pilkington, E. Aug. 4. Positive driving-bands; pulleys.-Relates to positive driving-bands for automobiles, motor cycles, &c. Square, circular, V, or other shaped blocks C, Fig. 1, of wood, metal, cane, composition, &c. are secured between one or more outer leather bands A and an inner band B, the projections engaging with projections f<2> within the V-shaped groove in the pulley H. The sides of the band are tapered to fit the groove. For driving on a flat pulley F, Fig. 7, with side projections f<3>, the band is reversed, and the blocks C produced to enter the recesses between the projections.
Patent GB-190318070-A (GB)
Title: A Machine for Beheading Fish in the Curing Process.
Filed: 1903-08-21
Granted: 1904-03-10
Abstract: 18,070. Stephen, W. C., and Scottish Cooperative Wholesale Society. Aug. 21. Preserving fish.- In an apparatus for beheading fish in the curing process, a knife F, carried by the slide E, is reciprocated by the cranked shaft C. The knife is of segmental shape in cross-section, and enters a corresponding curved slot in the table A ; its edge is V-shaped at one side f, and rounded at the other f<1>. The head of the fish falls through an aperture in the table into a refuse tin. The crank shaft C may be driven by hand, or by power, and, in the latter case, a disconnecting-contrivance is used. A disc H, attached to the crank shaft carries a spring catch, one end h<1> of which passes through the disc. The pulley J revolves independently of the shaft C, until, on the lever K being pulled down, the catch is released, and the end h<1> caused to engage the clutch j. The knife F may be attached to the table, and a slotted block reciprocated above it.
Patent GB-190322105-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and connected wit Air Heating, Ventilating and Drying Apparatus.
Inventor: NESBIT DAVID MEIN
Filed: 1903-10-13
Granted: 1904-08-25
Abstract: 22,105. Mesbit, D. M., and Jennings, F. W. Oct. 13. Air, heating.-Air is drawn by a fan over a series of steam-heated tubes and afterwards used for ventilation &c. The vertical air-heating tubes d are arranged in series on longitudinal cast-iron hollow bases e, preferably in parallel rows. In the form shown, four rows are set on each base, the outer and inner rows being connected by flatbottomed slightly arched " siphons " or connections f, and the tubes d being oppositely threaded at the ends for convenience in fixing. Each base e is divided by a diaphragm and provided with connections i so that exhaust or other low-pressure steam may circulate through the heater. Collecting-channels k, with exits n for water of condensation, are provided under the bases, connected with them at the ends remote from the inlets and outlets i. The whole apparatus is contained in a casing strengthened with angle-irons, resting on cast-iron stands, and provided with louvres or other regulated air outlets and a door g. The heater may be used apart from the casing and fan.
Patent GB-190401617-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Brick Kilns
Inventor: CREW THOMAS
Filed: 1904-01-22
Granted: 1904-03-31
Abstract: 1617. Crew, T. Jan. 22. Kilns.-In order to conduct the waste gases from a kiln for burning bricks into a second kiln in which green bricks are stacked, the arrangement of flues shown in Figs. 1 and 2 is employed. By providing both kilns with the same arrangement, the burning and drying is made continuous. Each kiln has a central open flue B and two covered branch flues C, D, all of which communicate with one or both of the chimneys E. Other flues F', connected by cross flues F<1> with the chimneys E, extend along the outer sides of the kilns and are provided with branches G opening into the lower part of the fireplaces H. Sliding dampers are provided in the various flues. The feathered arrows show the direction of the hot gases from the adjoining kiln, and the featherless arrows the direction of the gases to the adjoining kiln.
Patent GB-190407978-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Guards for Domestic and other Fireplaces and Stoves, or for Cots, Machinery, Belting, and similar purposes
Inventor: KENNEDY ARTHUR EVANS
Filed: 1904-04-06
Granted: 1905-02-09
Abstract: 7978. Kennedy, A. E. April 6. Hooks. - The parts G, g, Fig. 5, of a hook engage respectively with the supported and the supporting shields H, Fig. 3, of a collapsable guard for belt gearing, fireplaces, cots, and the like. Parts c of a skeleton pillar telescope into a part C. At each joint, the shield H below presses up under the part g, and the shield H above presses down into the part G. When collapsing the guard, the lower edge of each shield H is released, the top remaining between the parts g, G.
Patent GB-190408378-A (GB)
Title: An Arrangement whereby Ordinary House Electric Bells can be used for Electro-medical Purposes.
Inventor: PAGE ALFRED
Filed: 1904-04-12
Granted: 1904-11-03
Abstract: 8378. Page, A. April 12. Electricity, administering. - Ordinary electric bells are used for electromedical purposes. An extra terminal e, Fig. 1, is connected to the contact-pillar a, and, by a wire e', to one pole of a bichromate or other cell. The other pole of the cell is connected to a handle or to an electromedical appliance. The current passes through the operator to a second handle connected by the wire e<3> to one of the ordinary battery terminals of the bell which is connected to the make- and-break vibrator. A modification is described in which the extra terminal is connected to the vibrator, and the ordinary battery terminal to the pillar. The ordinary cell may be used without an extra bichromate cell by simply connecting handles to the binding-screws e, f. A special switch is provided for switching on and off the current from the ordinary bell battery, and the bell may be silenced while in use by means of a suitable arrangement operated by a push knob, or by removing the gong.
Patent GB-190408990-A (GB)
Title: Improved Means for Separating Moisture and Oil from Vapour, Gas, Compressed Air and the like.
Inventor: BEDUWE JOSEPH
Filed: 1904-04-19
Granted: 1904-05-19
Abstract: 8990. BeduwÚ, J. April 19. Extracting oils.-An apparatus for separating moisture and oil from vapour, gas, compressed air, &c. consists of a metallic casing containing tubular sections of metal gauze D, nr perforated pipes E, filled with a textile material or any substance having capillary and absorbent properties. These strainers are supported at their ends by partitions, which divide the casing into two parts, the outer one communicating with the water or oil outlet C, and the inner with the gas inlet A and outlet A'.
Patent GB-190410554-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and connected with Means for Producing Wave- like Movements in Water.
Inventor: HOEGLAUER HEINRICH
Filed: 1904-05-07
Granted: 1905-02-09
Abstract: 10,554. Hoeglauer, H. May 7. Connecting-rods. -Relates to wave-producing devices with yielding parts for use in baths. A belt-driven pulley a imparts motion through spur gearing to a wheel c bearing a crank-rod e. This is connected through springs g to a rocking lever f connected to the paddle b. In a modification, the lever f is made elastic or of superimposed flat springs, Fig. 4 ; or the paddle b may be connected with a reciprocating shaft by a spring link. In Fig. 6 is shown an oscillating wave-producer b actuated by a crank f and yielding telescopic rod e from the pulley a, as in Fig. 1. The rod e consists of two parts, fitting one inside the other, and axially displaceable and connected by springs which resist both compression and extension.
Patent GB-190411611-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Phonographs.
Inventor: GILBERT ELAM
Filed: 1904-05-20
Granted: 1904-06-16
Abstract: 11,611. Gilbert, E. May 20. Phonographs &c.-The machine is provided with a device which lifts the reproducer clear of the record when it has arrived at the end, and returns it to the starting point, lowering it so as to reproduce the record again. Fig. 1 is an elevation and Fig. 5 a plan of a graphophone. The reproducer 16 is connected by a universal joint 15 to the end 14 of the trumpet, which is carried by the tube 13, sliding on the sleeve 11 enclosing the worm 10<1>. A pawl 17, Fig. 4, engages with the worm through a slot in the sleeve, when allowed to do so by the lever and cam 19. Fitting loosely on the sleeve are two brackets 22, 22<1> carrying a plate 21, in a slot in which works the end of the lever 19. To the plate is fixed an adjustable block 32, having a finger 32<1> which is placed opposite the end of the record. The bracket 22 has a projection 28, to which is attached a head block 27<1>, to which block and to a standard 28<2> is fixed a plate 28<1>, with an arm 29 and cushion 29<1> to support the reproducer when beyond the end of the record. When the reproducer has reached the end of the record, the lever 19 pushes before it the block 32 and plate 21 till a pin 26 on the bracket 22 is moved out of engagement with a pawl 25, whereupon the spring 27 pulls down the plate by means of the head block 27<1>. The piece 19', Fig. 6, fixed to the end of the lever 19 lifts the reproducer, and the cam of the lever disengages the pawl 17 from the worm, allowing the weight 33 to pull back the slider, by means of the cord 34 and piece 33<1>, with sufficient force to carry with it the plate 21 ; the end 30<1> of the lever 30 is thus engaged with a pin 31 on a disc 32 fixed to the revolving worm 10<1>, and lifts the plate 21. The pawl 25 acting on the pin 26 keeps the plate in position. The reproducer 16 is thus lowered on to the support 29<1> and the cam, engaging with the worm, moves it o v e r the record again. When the plate is lifted, a cam 24, Fig. 1, acting on a projection 23 of the bracket 22, displaces the plate sufficiently to move the end of the lever 30 out of the path of the pin 31. The driving-mechanism is inside the case 5, and from it a belt 6 passes through the top of the case to a pulley on the shaft 2 carrying the record. A train of wheels transmits motion from the shaft 2 to the shaft 10'. When not in use, the weight 33 is placed on the table and the arm 34' carrying the pulley is turned into a vertical position.
Patent GB-190413003-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Manufacture of Radiators for Automobile Vehicles and other purposes.
Inventor: HADDAN HERBERT JOHN
Filed: 1904-06-08
Granted: 1904-07-14
Abstract: 13,003. Haddan, H. J., [Desnoyers frÞres]. June 8. Cooling water.- Relates to apparatus for cooling water by passing it through a vessel containing a number of open tubes through which air passes. The apparatus is specially intended for use on motor vehicles for cooling the circulation water, but may be employed for other purposes. The tubes a are embedded at their ends in cellular frames b, which are formed by metal bands c, notched and fitted together as shown in Fig. 4, the shape of the bands and the disposition of the notches being varied according to the shape of the tubes. The tubes and. frames are soldered together, and the whole is placed in a metal casing to contain the water.
Patent GB-190413358-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to the Art of Preserving Eggs and Apparatus Adapted therefor.
Inventor: WINGARDH AXEL EMIL
Filed: 1904-06-13
Granted: 1904-08-11
Abstract: 13,358. Wingardh, A. E. June 13. Preserving eggs.- Eggs are preserved by treatment with antiseptic substances, such as hydrogen peroxide, or by treatment with air or other gas at 80‹-85‹ C., and are then coated with impermeable material. The apparatus consists of a chamber a provided with perforated partitions d, d', a removable, airtight cover c, cocks e, f, h, i, a gauge k, and a window l. The eggs are piled on the partition d, the partition d' is secured above them, and the air is exhausted from the apparatus. Antiseptic or heated gas is then introduced, and afterwards a coating-solution containing alkaline silicate, alkaline earth saccharates, glue, gelatine, or other suitable materials. The eggs may be dried, after running off the solution, by means of a current of dry air. The apparatus may be provided with a steam jacket or other heating-appliance.
Patent GB-190417529-A (GB)
Title: An Improvement in Hats.
Inventor: LONG ALBERT WILLIAM
Filed: 1904-08-11
Granted: 1904-12-01
Abstract: 17,529. Long, A. W. Aug. 11. Drawings to Specification. Ventilating; felt hats; silk hats ; leathers or sweat bands. - Consists in ventilating a hat by keeping the leather away from the head in places. This is effected by mounting a number of inwardlyprojecting pads either on the leather, or on the hat body to face the leather. The pads are made of cork, leather, &c., solid or stuffed, or consist of springs enclosed in leather &c. Their arrangement is such as not to interfere by their pressure with the blood circulation of the head.
Patent GB-190501204-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Gudgeons and Bearings for Guide Rollers, Drums, or the like.
Inventor: HUTCHINSON ROOKS
Filed: 1905-01-21
Granted: 1905-08-31
Abstract: 1204. Hutchinson, R., Sutcliffe, T. H., Shaw, H., and Broomhead, M. Jan. 21. Glass bearings.-Gudgeons and bearings of the guide-rollers and drums of dye-vats, and other bearings subject to the corrosive action of chemicals, are made of glass.
Patent GB-190503598-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Means for Inflating Rubber Tyres.
Inventor: LAVERTINE ALFONSO GEORGE
Filed: 1905-02-21
Granted: 1905-10-19
Abstract: 3598. Lavertine, A. G., and McNellan, J. E. Feb. 21. Inflating.-Tyres are inflated by means of a cartridge containing air or gas under pressure. A casing A is provided with an external thread a, on which screws a cap B, between which and a rubber ring b the cartridge C is placed. A needle d, provided with flutings d<1>, is moved upwards to perforate the seal c<1> of the cartridge, by turning a lever H towards the casing A, thus causing a sliding piece h to move inwards and. by incliuedplane action, to force up a rod E integral with a valve D and the needled. The compressed air can then pass along a port f in the valve D to a port f<1> in the rod E and thence to the tyre ; the air also passes to the underside of the valve through the port d<5>. When the tyre is sufficiently inflated, the lever H is released and the pressure of the air remaining in the cartridge acts on a cup-leather d' fitted to the rod E and forces the valve D down to its seating F, thus closing the port f.