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Patent GB-190222164-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Convertible Furniture.
Filed: 1902-10-11
Granted: 1903-08-13
Abstract: 22,164. Anderson, A. E., and X Chair Patents Co. Oct. 11. Settees; bedsteads; mattresses. -Relates to a settee which may be lengthened and otherwise adjusted to form a couch or bed. The frame A, Fig. 1, carries the back A<1>, and has side extensions A<2>, provided on their inner sides with recesses A<3> to receive lugs C<1> on the ends of the seat C. The seat is prevented from being displaced by links C<2>, which are pivoted to the lug and to the extensions A<2>. The lugs are provided with rollers C<5> at their inner ends. The seat is provided with depending walls C<6>, C<7>, the lower part C<8> of the rear wall C<7> being hinged to the upper part, so as to swing in towards the centre of the seat. A mattress and bedclothes are stowed between the walls and are kept in place by a wrapper permanently fastened to the wall C<6> and detachably fastened to the rear wall. When the seat is raised from the front, the link C<2> allows it to be inverted, while preventing lateral displacement. Arms F, F<1>, Figs. 3 and 4, are hinged to the upper sides of the extensions A<2>, and are kept in place by links F<2>, F<3>, notches in which engage with pins F<4>, F<6>. Spring-controlled bolts G, Fig. 4, slide through the extensions A<2>, the inner ends of the bolts being just clear of the notched rods. When the outer ends of the bolts are pushed in, the notches are disengaged from the pins, and the arms F, F<1>, may be turned out over the extensions. The arm F<1> falls to the level of the bed, the arm F being held in a higher position by a stop F<7>, on the end of the arm. Flaps H, H<1>, Figs. 3 and 4, turn out over the arms, the flap H being supported in a sloping position, and the flap H' being horizontal. The latter flap also carries a hinged foot piece H<6> and a support H<5>, which rests on the ground. A bolt J, Fig. 3, which slides through the end of the seat frame and into the extension, is connected by a link J<1> to one of the arms of the flap, and prevents the seat from being inverted until the flap has been folded back in place. The link F<2> may have several notches, so that the arm F may be supported at different heights. The flap H may be dispensed with, the arm F being used as the pillow or head-piece. Those parts of the mattress which extend over the flaps may be arranged to fold over the other part for convenience in stowing.
Patent GB-190225850-A (GB)
Title: Manufacture of Slabs, Tiles, Sheets and other Forms of a Material similar to Marble, Ceramic Ware and the like.
Inventor: KLIMSCH JOSEF OSKAR
Filed: 1902-11-24
Granted: 1903-09-03
Abstract: 25,850. Klimsch, J. O., Beschorner, A., Wels, C. A., and Ruston, J. V. Nov. 24. Stone, artificial and imitation.-Relates to a composition resembling marble, ceramic ware, &c. and applicable for slabs, tiles, &c., and floor, wall, and roof coverings. The composition consists of bone meal free from gelatine, beetroot residues free from sugar, lyes from distilleries, bran, and peat or cellulose material, to which flour or powdered resin is added as a binding-material. The mixture is repeatedly treated with a saturated solution of magnesium chloride until it contains one part by weight of dry material to three of the saturated solution. Colouring-matter may then be added, and finally ground burnt magnesite in the proportion of three parts to one of the dry mixture. These proportions may be varied. The composition is moulded between polished plain or ornamented plates. The material may be strengthened by embedding it in wood, metal, or wire filaments.
Patent GB-190227462-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Machines for Twisting Wire to Form Helices.
Inventor: WILLSON GEORGE VEEDER
Filed: 1902-12-12
Granted: 1903-04-02
Abstract: 27,462. Lake, H. H., [Willson, G. V.]. Dec. 12. Bending; wire.-A machine for making wire helices comprises a pair of feed-rolls f<3> (of which only one is shown), driven from a main shaft (not shown) which also drives a hollow spindle G mounted in bearings B. A tubular extension H is screwed on to the spindle and provided with a guide J for the wire and pins I, set across the bore, to bend the wire as shown in Fig. 4. The rotation of the spindle as the wire is fed through it produces a helix.
Patent GB-190304550-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Handle Grips for Cycles and other Vehicles
Filed: 1903-02-26
Granted: 1904-01-07
Abstract: 4550. Dover, Ltd., and Dover, H. W. Feb.26. Handles.-The handle grips of cycles and motor vehicles are formed with corrugated cardboard or leather-board finings h, constructed in three longitudinal segments which are cemented to the handle-bar. An outer sleeve a of celluloid, exonite, or similar material is secured to the lining by cement or solution, or by softening the celluloid at the surface of contact. Ferrules e,f, made of celluloid or sheet metal and slightly tapered, are forced or pressed over the ends b, c of the sleeve, and a diaphragm g is attached to cover the end of the handle-bar if desired.
Patent GB-190309655-A (GB)
Title: An Improved "Knotter" for the use of Winders, Weavers, Reelers, and others for Attaching two ends of Thread, or the like Together
Inventor: THOMASSON FREDERICK
Filed: 1903-04-29
Granted: 1903-06-11
Abstract: 9655. Thomasson, F. April 29. Tying or knotting.- Consists of a knotter for the use of winders, weavers, reelers, &c. for tying two ends of thread or the like together. A piece of bent steel wire a is fastened to a handle, and filed to a cutting- edge at b. The two pieces of thread to be tied are passed around the book as a coil, and the extreme ends are passed between the coil and the cutting- edge b as shown. As the coil is slipped off, a knot is formed, and is tightened by a sudden pull on the two pieces of thread, the short projecting ends being cut off at the same time, and afterwards may be removed. As a modification, a slit may be formed in the wire a at one end of the edge b, as shown in Fig. 5.
Patent GB-190312001-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to the Manufacture of Fuel Compounds used in Generating Gas
Filed: 1903-05-26
Granted: 1903-11-12
Abstract: 12,001. Lake, W. R., [Fuel and Gas Manufacturing Co.]. May 26. Gas manufacture, materials and processes for.- Carbonaceous substances, such as coal and peat, are ground finely in water, preferably mixed with liquid hydrocarbons, and are then transmitted through pipes to heaters which generate combustible gases therefrom for heating and illuminating purposes. Peat, drained and ground to dust, may have added to it coal screenings, dust, or culm, lignite, and the like. It is then mixed with water and liquid hydrocarbons, such as petroleum, in stated proportions, and the whole is emulsified in a suitable mill. The proportion of water is high when the gas is required for effecting reduction of refractory ores. The solid substances having been so finely subdivided that they will not separate out on standing, the liquid is distributed by pipes to heating coils or conduits, either under the action of gravity, where possible, or by pumps. In the coils, the carbon of the peat is stated to combine with occluded oxygen and with the oxygen of the water to produce carbon monoxide, which forms a combustible mixture with the hydrogen of the water, no deposit being formed in the coils. In a modified method, the petroleum is added to the liquid immediately before passing into the coils.
Patent GB-190312522-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and connected with the Purification of Water.
Inventor: OTTO MARIUS
Filed: 1903-06-02
Granted: 1903-11-26
Abstract: 12,522. Otto, M. June 2. Electrolytic filters; water, purifying.-Water, drawn from a river &c., is caused to circulate through a mass of iron cuttings &c., in the compartments h, connected to the positive pole of a dynamo x, the negative pole being earthed. The water, charged with iron salts, passes in the form of cascades down the steps v, and absorbs oxygen from the air. After the water has passed through the settling-chambers i, the precipitated iron compounds are removed by filtration through beds 3, 4, 5 of stones, gravel, and sand, and the purified water is sterilized by means of ozone. The installation comprises an electrically-driven pump, ozonizers, laboratory, &c.
Patent GB-190314165-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to the Electrodes of Gas or Vapour Electic Apparatus for Lighting or for other purposes.
Inventor: TALL FREDERICK WILLIAM LE
Filed: 1903-06-25
Granted: 1904-05-12
Abstract: 14,165. Le Tall, F. W., [Cooper-Hewitt Electric Co.]. June 25. Vacuum tubes.-In mercury vapour apparatus, means are provided for re-distributing the mercury after condensation. In the apparatus shown in Fig. 1, the mercury from the condensing-chamber 7 fills the electrode pocket 2 and overflows into the next, and so on. A slight projection 11 is formed above each pocket to check the mercury stream and prevent short-circuiting. Any number of electrodes may be used, and where a solid electrode is used it is placed in a side tube turned upwards. In the apparatus shown in Fig. 4, the mercury runs back into the negative electrode vessel 27, from which it is scattered by the action of the electric discharge. The tube 31 is for the purpose of introducing a "starting band" consisting of tin foil, mercury, or other substance placed inside the tube. In the Provisional Specification, an apparatus is described and shown, in which one electrode is the top of a barometric column, and the con densed mercury runs into another barometric tubeat a lower level, and is pumped from the lower to the higher of the two open vessels containing the tubes.
Patent GB-190322035-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Waterproof Garment.
Inventor: HOLDING THOMAS HIRAM
Filed: 1903-10-13
Granted: 1904-09-22
Abstract: 22,035. Holding, T. H. Oct. 13. Waterproof capes and cloaks.-A waterproof cloak or cape for use in motor cars is made open only at top and bottom. The opening at the top extends diagonally from the centre of the neck band a', Fig. 1, to the junction of the sleeve a with the body of the garment A. An elastic strap a<5> keeps the front part a<4> of the opening in normal position relatively to the back part. A flap a<3> is adapted to overlap the part a' and is fastened in the front to the shirt button. The wristbands of the sleeve are made self-closing, having a double pleat, in the folds of which are secured the ends of an elastic band, the latter contracting the wristband on to the wrist. The cloak is ventilated through perforations made in the upper part of the garment, the holes being covered by a false cape which is attached to the cloak at the neck band, and at the junction of the cloak with the sleeves. The fabric for the neckband is cut on the bias and lined with absorbent melton.
Patent GB-190400550-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Telautograph Apparatus.
Inventor: RITCHIE FOSTER
Filed: 1904-01-08
Granted: 1904-07-07
Abstract: 550. Ritchie, F. Jan. 8. Telegraphs. - In means for controlling the movements of the pen lifter in the receiving- mechanism of telautographic apparatus, as described in Specification No. 24,048, A.D. 1899, a vibrat o r y current is obtained by including in the writing circuit, the secondary of a n induction coil, or in other ways. The vibratory current is used to control the pen lifter, without the use of a relay, as in the case of the above-mentioned Specification, by introducing into the pen-lifting circuit a microphonic contact, the resistance of which is normally small, but is largely increased by the action of the vibratory current. Across the leads of the lifting magnet 6, is connected as a shunt, a microphone contact comprising a conducting-pencil 2, between conducting-contacts 3, 3<x>. Normally the resistance of the shunt circuit is practically zero and the magnet is not energized. On the passage of the vibratory current, the resistance largely increases and the magnet is energized and brings the pen in contact with the writing surface.
Patent GB-190401584-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Cooling and Condensing Apparatus
Inventor: HIERONIMUS OTTO
Filed: 1904-01-21
Granted: 1905-01-19
Abstract: 1584. Hieronimus, O. Jan. 21. Condensers. - The tubes through which air is passed are so arranged that the axes of successive horizontal rows or groups of rows enclose a certain angle when seen in plan. V a r i o u s arrangements are shown in section in the Figures, Fig. 2, however showing a plan. If circular tubes are employed, they are preferably widened out at the ends to the squares 5, as shown in Fig. 2, and brazed together there, leaving a small space between adjacent tubes.
Patent GB-190404580-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Compositions for Heating by Chemical Reaction, and in Means for Utilizing the same.
Inventor: BAMBERGER MAX
Filed: 1904-02-24
Granted: 1905-01-05
Abstract: 4580. Bamberger, M., and B÷ck, F. Feb. 24. Fuel.-A 6nely-powdered mixture is made of a heavy metal, such as iron, copper, or zinc, with sulphur or an oxidizing-substance such as a permanganate, nitrate, chlorate, or perchlorate, and an inert or retarding substance such as burnt clay, iron oxide, silica, gypsum, or the like. The composition preferably consists of finely-divided iron, potassium permanganate, and dehydrated gypsum. It may be pressed into cakes or blocks, and may be hardened by moistening with water and re-drying. Combustion started at one point by a match or pyrophoric primer extends slowly throughout the mass. For use in heating foods, beverages, &c., it is placed in flat tins, or in the double bottoms of vessels containing the articles to be heated, to which vessels a primer of pyrophoric iron may be attached.
Patent GB-190408947-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Spanners, Pipe Grips, Wrenches, and the like.
Inventor: BAINBRIDGE AUGUSTUS
Filed: 1904-04-19
Granted: 1905-03-02
Abstract: 8947. Bainbridge, A. April 19. Combination tools. -In a combined spanner and pipe and tap wrench, a movable jaw a slides on the shank of the fixed jaw. The prolongation b of the movable jaw is so shaped as to complete the circle of the curved sides of the fixed jaw, Fig. 3, and carries one or more nuts held between collars c. The nuts are threaded to mesh with the thread d, and portions e o the thread are cut away to enable free motion for a certain position of the nuts, a stop i on the movable jaw determining such position. One or more nuts are used; the latter lessen the distance between locking points, as the successive nuts are not made with continuous threads. The movable jaw has a right-angle nick f, which partially closes the square hole h in the fixed jaw and so forms an adjustable tap wrench.
Patent GB-190409657-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Brakes for Tram-cars and similar Vehicles.
Inventor: FIDLER MATTHEW
Filed: 1904-04-27
Granted: 1905-03-02
Abstract: 9657. Fidler, M. April 27. Brakes for tramcars and similar vehicles. Wedgeshaped shoes d are depressed into the grooves of the rails by means of a lever l, chain l<1>, and a handoperated brake spindle m. The shoes are guided in an outwardly-inclined direction so as to bear on the sides of the rail grooves. When the chain is slackened, the shoes are raised by a counterweight O.
Patent GB-190416281-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Grinding Wood for the Manufacture of Paper.
Inventor: WERLE FRANZ ANTON
Filed: 1904-07-22
Granted: 1904-11-24
Abstract: 16,281. Werle, F. A. Nov. 28, A.D. 1903, [date applied for under Patents Act, A.D. 1901]. Wood, grinding.-In order to produce a longfibred material, with the formation of few chips and but slight wearing of the grinding-stone, water at a temperature of 60‹ C. or 80‹ C. is used in the grinding operation, instead of cold water.
Patent GB-190423017-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Underframes and Undercarriages for Automobile and other Road-vehicles.
Inventor: ROBIN ALBERT HENRI
Filed: 1904-10-25
Granted: 1905-01-12
Abstract: 23,017. Robin, A. H., and Janvier, V. P. F. Oct. 28, A.D. 1903, [date applied for under Patents Act, A.D. 1901]. Undercarriages. - Relates to underframes and undercarriages for automobile and other road vehicles. A four-wheeled fore-carriage is employed, the axles f of which are connected on each side by a balance lever g. The two balance levers are mounted to oscillate on a transverse shaft h, on which the underframe of the vehicle is supported by springs i, the body of the vehicle being supported on the underframe by other springs. The connection between the balance levers g and the axles is made by means of arms j, which can turn on the ends of the balance levers and from which are hung swinging pieces k. Each swinging piece passes vertically through a hole in the axle and forms a pivotal support for the levers g. On one side of the vehicle, the pieces k can swing in a longitudinal as well as in a transverse direction in order to avoid torsion of the axle when one wheel becomes displaced by irregularity in the road. The four wheels of the fore-carriage can turn on suitable pivoted necks at the ends of the axles, the necks being joined to the steering-gear by connecting-rods so arranged that the axes of the four wheels, when moved for steering, meet in a point situated in the vertical plane containing the rear axle of the vehicle.
Patent GB-190424891-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Fountain Pens.
Inventor: BROWN FRANCIS CASHEL
Filed: 1904-11-16
Granted: 1905-01-19
Abstract: 24,891. Brown, F. C. Jan. 11, [date applied for under Patents Act, A.D. 1901]. Pens, reservoir. Fig. 1 shows a partial section of a fountain pen with means for projecting and retracting the nib. The barrel of the pen may be made in two sections A, A', connected by a screwthreaded plug A<2> having a collar A<7>. A disc B bored centrally and secured to the spiral device B' is revoluble between the plug A<2> and the shoulder A<3>. The nib D is attached to a feed-bar C provided with a pin C', which works longitudinally in a slot A<4> in the barrel and also in the spiral groove B<2>. To prevent ink from getting beyond the disc B, a packing A<8> of cork &c. is provided. The feedbar is actuated by means of the cap F, upon a narrow portion F<1> of which are two projections F<2>, which are capable of engaging in slots on the end of the piece B. A tight connection is produced by means of a split ring located in a groove on the end of the piece B and engaging with the pins F<2>. Fig. 2 shows the method of securing the nib, and Fig. 6 shows a section along the line 6-6. The nib D fits between the members C<3>, C<4>, provided with longitudinal slits C<5>, C<6>. Beneath the slit C<6> lies a tongue C<7> and below this a brace C<8>, the front end of which engages the member C' in advance of the tongue C<7>. This brace forms a cover for the underside of the nib, and has a longitudinal rib C<9>. The rear end of the brace is cut away to allow of the passage of air into the inkholding space. One or more tongues C<7> may be provided. The pin C<1> also engages with a stop, comprising two collars G, G<1> connected by one or two narrow members G<2>, so that the barrel A may be held by the fingers. The cap F and the above stop are made of such a length that, when the cap is screwed on, it cannot touch the nib. The open end of the cap may be provided with four longitudinal slits F<4> and a split ring H located in a groove. In this case, the screw connection may be omitted.
Patent GB-190425837-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Method of and Means for Burning Cement
Inventor: ELDRED BYRON E
Filed: 1904-11-28
Granted: 1905-10-05
Abstract: 25,837. Eldred, B. E. Nov. 28. Cements.-According to a process for roasting or calcining cements in rotary and other reverberatory furnaces, the cement is first decarbonized by a cool flame, and is then fused or sintered by a comparatively hot flame. This is effected in a continuous process by enlarging and cooling the flame produced by the combustion of a jet of pulverulent fuel by the admixture with the fuel of an inert gas, such as the combustion products from the chimney, so that a flame of large volume, specially adapted to decarbonize the lime, is produced in the body of the kiln, as shown in Fig. 2, while a jet of air from the nozzle 14, crossing the flame near the outlet of the kiln, produces the localized hotter flame adapted to fuse or sinter the clinker just before it leaves the kiln.
Patent GB-190428513-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Knife Cleaners Sharpeners & Fork Cleaners
Inventor: HUNNABLE ARTHUR
Filed: 1904-12-28
Granted: 1905-04-27
Abstract: 28,513. Hunnable, A., and Hunnable, S. A. Dec. 28. Knives and forks, cleaning.-The cleaner consists of two boards a, h covered with felt, leather, &c., which forms the hinge. This hinge projects and so forms a pocket in which the cleaning-powder may collect. The cover h is furnished with plates k at the ends, which project over the join and so prevent the escape of the powder. In modifications, the base a is fitted with projecting plates and the knife is inserted at the ends of the boards, or the boards may be connected by bolts &c. instead of by the felt &c. hinge. A fork-cleaning brush f is fixed to the base, occupying most of its width and projecting above its surface. To allow the upper board to close over the base, a groove j is cut in the cover h to receive the brush.
Patent GB-190500229-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Lamps for Motor Cars and other Services
Inventor: LUCAS HARRY
Filed: 1905-01-05
Granted: 1905-08-31
Abstract: 229. Lucas, H. Jan. 5. Carriage &c. lamps. -The reservoir c of motor-car lamps is supported and prevented from rattling by being held between a collar j and a spring clamp a. By means of finger-grips d, the ends b of the spring a are forced up the gaps g, then rotated up the inclires h on to the top of the flanges f, as far as the guards i. Projections k may be provided for further security against accidental detachment.
Patent GB-190503245-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Producer-Gas Furnaces.
Inventor: SCHMIDT PAUL
Filed: 1905-02-16
Granted: 1905-08-03
Abstract: 3245. Schmidt, P., and Desgraz, A. Feb. 16. Generators or producers.-A gasproducer, comprising improvements in producers such as described in Specification No. 24,935, A.D. 1903, is constructed with a series of passages at different levels from one or two sides leading to a collecting - chamber for the heavy gases produced from the slightly - heated upper part of the charge. These gases pass to a position just above the grate and are drawn through the fully-heated charge, after which they circulate in flues round the upper part of the charge before reaching the draw-off tube Fig. 1 shows a section of one form, in which the heavy gases pass to the chamber m through tubes n on one side only, but in a modified form two chambers m may be employed on opposite sides. The gases pass from m by way of tubes c to the lower part of the furnace a after which they leave by pipes d and transverse flues e, f and h before reaching the exit pipe i. The various passages and flues have external openings and caps p to allow of cleaning and the removal of dust.