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Patent GB-190304257-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Cycles Adapted for Attachment to the Feet of the User.
Inventor: GLADE HENRY
Filed: 1903-02-23
Granted: 1903-12-31
Abstract: 4257. Glade, H. Feb. 23. Skates. - F o o t cycles or skates, such as are e described in Specification No. 5199, A.D. 1900, adapted to be attached one to each foot, and provided with mechanism for propulsion by a slight up - and - down leg movement and transference of weight from one to the other, have toggle - levers E, which are actuated by springs F on the spindle E<2>, and are connected with a footplate D and the frame A. The footplate and frame are connected by bars G, while a rod H, having a spherical head working in a box bearing under the footplate, is connected by a block h<3> and a strap h<2> to a crank I supported in ball bearings i ; or, a pin screwed into the crank cheeks may have ball bearings between it and the rod. On one side, the balls i fit into cone bearings on the frame, but, on the other side, the balls lie within cones on the spindle and a plain cylindrical bearing on the frame. The fore-wheel axle B<2>, working in ball bearings, is carried between sliding pieces B<4>, having screwed rods b<4>, which pass through lugs on the frame, so that the axle may be adjusted longitudinally. The axle of the rear wheel works in conical ball bearings within circular boxes C<3>, upon the outer edges of which are curved collars c<3> allowing freedom for turning, and not tending to lock, as occurs with the arrangement described in the prior Specification. A V-section rib c<4> secured to the frame, rests upon the boxes which lie within slotted brackets C<4>. A sprocketwheel J, through a chain J<1>, gears with a pinion J<2> on the drum J<3>, on which is also a wheel K communicating motion to a pinion K<2> on the hub of the fore-wheel. The leg-bars L, Fig. 4, adapted to be arranged at each side of the leg and fastened by straps L', have tapered ends l secured in sockets L<3> on the footplate by spring catches l<1>. In a modification, the back-wheel axle has grooves to receive the upper eyes of loose links pivoted in slots in the frames A.
Patent GB-190306676-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Retort Mouthpieces
Inventor: CHANDLER SAMUEL
Filed: 1903-03-23
Granted: 1903-07-09
Abstract: 6676. Chandler, S., and Chandler, J. March 23. Retorts. - The mouthpieces of retorts, such as those used in gas manufacture, are provided with a detachable machined face or ring c, to facilitate repair. The ring is secured to the flange b by studs e and nuts, and the cover d bears against the ring in the usual way.
Patent GB-190307831-A (GB)
Title: Improved Process for Manufacturing Electrodes for Arc-lamps.
Inventor: HOPFELT ROBERT
Filed: 1903-04-04
Granted: 1903-11-05
Abstract: 7831. Hopfelt, R. April 4. Arc lamps, electrodes for. Alkalies, earthy alkalies, or heavy metals are used as organic compounds, to avoid the formation of slag in the arc. Such compounds may be made by heating carbides with tar or other organic substances. Preferably a calcium, strontium, or barium oxide or salt, such as the fluoride, sulphite, phosphate, bromate, or borate is powdered with 20 per cent. of a flux, such as sodium or calcium fluoride, common salt, borax, or boric acid. The powder is mixed with 40 per cent. of tar, and slowly heated to 800‹ C. in a closed muffle. After cooling, the mass is powdered ; if it contains white particles it is again mixed with tar, baked, and powdered. The material thus prepared is mixed with two or three parts of coal, and tar, pressed into rods, and baked ; cores for carbons may be made similarly, using a small proportion of coal.
Patent GB-190311125-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Brush Holders for Dynamo Electric Machines and Electric Motors.
Filed: 1903-05-15
Granted: 1903-07-30
Abstract: 11.125. Johnson-Lundell Electric Traction Co., [Lundell, R.]. May 15. Brushes and brush-holders; sparking, prevent - ing. - Relates to multiple brushholders of the type described in Specification No. 5510, A.D. 1901, in which the compounding of a dynamo can be adjusted without sparking &c. The main part of the brush-holder 1 is a composition cast - ing having a wedgeshaped central portion, with four arms or extensions at the ends to support the tension mechanism. Two sets of carbon brushes 2, 3 are arranged to be fed against the commutator by levers 6, and held against the wedge-shaped portion of the holder by levers 10. Both levers acting on one brush are hinged to projecting arms of one sleeve 11 carried by a rod 12, and are actuated by one spring 13, the distances of the points of application of the spring to the levers being such that, no matter how the tension is adjusted by the spring 16, the lever 6 will always be capable of pressing the brush against the commutator. The brushes are shown in their worn-out positions in full lines, and in their positions when new in dotted lines. One set of brushes is preferably of higher resistance than the other set, being then located at the leaving edge of the set of lower resistance, and one set at least may be thinner than a commutator bar.
Patent GB-190313980-A (GB)
Title: Therapeutic Bath.
Inventor: ABELL GERALD LEROY
Filed: 1903-06-23
Granted: 1904-03-17
Abstract: 13,980. Abell, G. L. June 23. Light, treating diseases with. - A light and beat bath consists of a cabinet having an angular sloping roof 2, 3, which with the side 32 can be folded np to allow of the introduction of the patient's body between two rows of electric glow lamps 5. The body is placed on a double bottom 10 of glass, excessive beat being prevented by a steam of cool air from the fan 22, Fig. 4. Passages 15, containing dampers or valves 25, allow of the circulation of warm air, which finally escapes by the pipe 11 containing a damper 16. The patient's neck is enclosed by a sliding door 45 having an aperture 46, and his head rests upon an extension 41, whose inclination may be adjusted by the strut 42. Local application is obtained by means of a movable case 48, containing lamps and transparent slide 49, and suspended from a bar 52. Mirrors 8 are placed on the sides and top of the apparatus.
Patent GB-190317503-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Ball and Socket Joints for Gas Fittings.
Inventor: SUGG WILLIAM THOMAS
Filed: 1903-08-12
Granted: 1904-06-16
Abstract: 17,503. Sugg, W. T. Aug. 12. Ball - and - socket joints used for suspending gas fittings a r e constructed with bye-passes for feeding flash lights. The ball B is held in contact with the socket A. by means of a spring C, and, in addition to a main supply pipe D, is provided with a central bye-pass E. The bye-pass is supplied by a separate pipe F, through a transverse passage G, which is formed in a bridge-piece H and terminates in a peripheral groove I cut in the ball. In a modinc-tion, the bye-pass is exterior to the main pipe, and communicates with the transverse passage by means of a second passage drilled parallel with the main.
Patent GB-190319294-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Boring Bars and Boring Heads for Metal Working
Inventor: TURTON WILLIAM HENRY
Filed: 1903-09-08
Granted: 1903-12-17
Abstract: 19,294. Turton, W. H. Sept. 8. Boring; toolholders.-A boring- bar head carrying metal - cutters and burnishers is shown in Fig. 1, the cutters A having inclined bottoms engaging with inclined grooves in the cradles B, which are moved in slots in the head D by a threaded bush C. The bush rotates freely in the head, and is kept in position by a cap E, and is notched to receive the end of a locking-pawl. The burnishers G have inclined bottoms J engaging with inclined grooves in a tube I, which is moved longitudinally in the head to adjust the burnishers by the screwed tube K and the graduated nut L, Fig. 3, at the end of the boring-bar M. The cutters A, Fig. 11, are moved in diagonal slots in the head D and thus adjusted, by pins radiating from the ring B<1>, which is moved longitudinally in the head when the threaded bush C is rotated, this bush being fixed in any position by the screw P and friction clamp Q. Scapy water for lubricating &c. the cutters is forced through the pipes K, I.
Patent GB-190320476-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Apparatus for Dyeing and similar purposes.
Inventor: MASCELLI LUIGI
Filed: 1903-09-23
Granted: 1904-07-21
Abstract: 20,476. Mascelli, L. Sept. 23. Yarns and threads, treating with liquids.- Materials in bulk or wound on cops or bobbins are treated with liquid by causing the alternate pressure and condensation of steam to force the liquid from the inside to the outside of the mass, and vice versÔ. A hollow frame n, Fig. 3, is attached by means of a screw q to a boss q<1>, in the mouth of a hollow pipe c which connects two vats a, b. A three-way cock e is first closed, and an air outlet l is opened, liquor being supplied to the lower vat b from a pipe f. The valves f<1>, l are now closed, and the valve e is opened, so that, on admitting steam by a coil k, the liquor is forced up the pipe c into the frame n, out through the material which is carried on hollow perforated spindles o, and so into the top vat a, until the bobbins &c. are completely covered. The steam is then turned off, the valve e closed, and the valves f<1>, l opened, until the vat b is again full of liquor, and then closed. The valve e is then set so that the lower part of the pipe c is cut off, while the upper communicates with both vats a, b. Steam from a pipe h now causes the liquor in the vat b to boil, and the resulting steam pressure forces the liquor into the vat a as above, causing a float i and a counterpoise i<1> to shut off the steamsupply valve. When the steam in the upper part of the vat b condenses, the liquor is sucked back through the material, and the falling float i opens the steam valve h<1> again, the action thus continuing automatically until the treatment is finished. The valve e is then closed, and steam from the pipe k forces the liquor out through the pipe f. The valve f<1> is closed, and water admitted by way of the coil k to condense the steam in the vat b. The valve e is then opened, and the liquor withdrawn by suction from the tank a. Rinsing and after treatment may be carried out in the same apparatus, and, when materials in bulk are treated, they are carried in a frame n with perforated sides and a hollow perforated central pipe, the liquor coming up the pipe. If desired, the steam pipe k may be used in addition to the pipe h for producing the pressure and vacuum ; the valve h<1> may also be operated by an electromagnetic device, the actuating-circuit being closed when the liquid in the vat a is at a certain level, and the coil h may be replaced by a gas burner under the tank b, the supply of gas being regulated as above.
Patent GB-190323342-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Construction of Sofa or Couch which can be readily Converted into a Bed, an Ottoman, or the like.
Inventor: REID JOHN
Filed: 1903-10-28
Granted: 1903-12-03
Abstract: 23,342. Reid, J. Oct. 28. Boxes for bedding.- A couch or sofa convertible into a single or double bed, ottoman, or the like, is combined with a box a in which bedding may be placed. The box forms the frame of the sofa, the legs b being attached to it and the back d and ends g hinged to it. The cover c may be fixed to the back or merely placed in or slid into position. The box may be furnished with drawers, shelves, &c.
Patent GB-190324678-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Bust and like Pads
Inventor: STENHOUSE KATHERINE LOUISE
Filed: 1903-11-13
Granted: 1904-02-25
Abstract: 24,678. Stenhouse, K. L. Nov. 13. Bust-improvers; under-vests.-Fig. 1 shows a perspective view from the rear, and Fig. 2 shows a central vertical section. It consists of an unstiffened bodice-like garment, fastened at the rear, and having at the front two pieces 8, 9, which together form a casing or pocket, open below, to admit of the insertion therein of one or more inflatable rubber bags 12. The part 8 of the casing fits closely to the figure, but the part 9 is shaped by gores to the form of the bust. A valve 19 serves for the inflation of the bag 12. A strip 16 is secured at 17 to the piece 8, and is carried up under the bag and along its central front face, and is finally attached to the piece 9. This strap serves to support the bag and to form a central crease. The garment may be extended below the waist line, and may be worn over a corset.
Patent GB-190401886-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Paper Clips.
Inventor: MAYERS JOSEPH ALEXANDER
Filed: 1904-01-25
Granted: 1904-02-25
Abstract: 1886. Mayers, J. A. Jan. 25. Filing papers.-A paper clip, preferably formed from a single piece of wire, comprises an outer, looped-shaped, clamping member, within the area of which are two clamping-tongues. The outer loop A, Fig. 1, may have a rectangular or other shape, and the tongues B, which are normally disposed in the same plane as the loop, are arranged so that their ends b<1> do not reach to the cross-bar a of the loop. The papers are placed between the tongues and the loop, as shown in Fig. 4, the tongues being capable of displacement either above or below the loop. The clips may also be stamped out of sheet metal.
Patent GB-190403660-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Magneto-electric Ignition-gear for Internal Combustion Engines.
Inventor: HENNIG RUDOLF
Filed: 1904-02-13
Granted: 1904-05-05
Abstract: 3660. Hennig, R. Feb. 13. Gas and like engines, igniting in. A variable hand or governor operated magneto-electric ignition apparatus is shown. The spring-controlled projection t, connected to a contact making and breaking device, is operated by the projection s on the spring-controlled disc q, which receives motion from the cam n through the rod v. The position of the rod v is governed by the rods k, e, which receive motion from the eccentrics c through the governor-operated hollow shaft b, rotating relatively to the shaft a. The eccentric rod e slides in a guide f, the position of which is varied by the hand-wheel g. The framework carrying the guide f is supported or rotates on a shaft i, to which it may be fixed by the set-screw j.
Patent GB-190407249-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Electrical Fuse Boxes, Junction Boxes and the like.
Inventor: LEE LEICESTER RICHARDS
Filed: 1904-03-26
Granted: 1904-10-06
Abstract: 7249. Lee, L. R. March 26. Junction boxes.- Relates to means for holding insulators on the body of a junction or like box, and for holding each of the terminals on a separator. Projections e, inside or outside the box, are shaped so as to fit over the bases d of the insulators, which may be square-cornered as shown, or with the ends rounded, V-shaped, dovetailed, or otherwise, and are slipped into position and held without any other fastening. The other ends f of the insulators are similarly shaped to fit into suitably-bent terminals c, which are preferably made of elastic metal strip, but may be cast. All the insulators and terminals of one particular type are made interchangeable with one another.
Patent GB-190408107-A (GB)
Title: Process for Finishing Woven and other Textile Fabrics Printed with Patterns in Metal Powder.
Inventor: OSTERSETZER OSCAR
Filed: 1904-04-08
Granted: 1904-06-09
Abstract: 8107. Ostersetzer, 0. April 8. Bronzing and the like; embossing. - Woven fabrics on which patterns are printed in metallic powder are subjected to heated pressing-surfaces, such as rollers and plates, formed with fine ridges or points, the effect being to reduce the metallic lustre of the powder and give the appearance of metallic threads woven into the fabric. The same pressing-surface may be applied repeatedly, or different surfaces may be applied successively. The surfaces may be treated before, or during, application.
Patent GB-190409282-A (GB)
Title: Improved Finger Guards for Ironing Machines.
Inventor: BRADFORD WILLIAM LITLER
Filed: 1904-04-22
Granted: 1905-02-23
Abstract: 9282. Bradford, W. L. April 22. Ironing-machines.-A finger-guard e fixed to the frame of the machine has a flat piece e' attached, which extends close up to the roller, and near enough to the table of the machine (in the type shown) to prevent the fingers of the operator from passing beneath it. On the front of the guard is loosely mounted a warning-plate f, which lifts when the fingers press against it, indicating the proximity of the hand to the roller. The invention is illustrated as applied to a machine of the single roller and table type, but is stated also to be applicable to other machines.
Patent GB-190415510-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Incandescent Lamps.
Inventor: KILLIN HENRY EDMUND
Filed: 1904-07-12
Granted: 1905-05-18
Abstract: 15,510. Killin, H. E. July 12. Incandescent gas lamps anti-vibration devices.-The lamp D is carried by a spiral spring E attached by uprights E<1> to the nozzle A or directly to the gas bracket. A flexible tube B supplies the gas to the lamp.
Patent GB-190417306-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Machines for Adding and Registering.
Inventor: WALES CHARLES
Filed: 1904-08-08
Granted: 1904-10-20
Abstract: 17,306. Wales, C. Aug. 8. Calculating-apparatus; receipts, checking and recording.-In adding and like calculating machines and other registering-apparatus, a key depressed in error is automatically returned to normal position upon striking the correct key. The key-stems 6 rock levers 9 to raise stop-rods 14<a>, 14<b> into the path of the driving-segments, which are subsequently operated. As a stop-rod rises, the lug 22 or 23 thereon pushes back the broad pawl 19, which is pivoted at 20 and is kept pressed against the rods by a spring 21, there being one pawl for all the stop-rods of the same denomination. If a key has been wrongly depressed, and the correct one be afterwards struck, the rise of the second stop-rod will force back the pawl, and the stop-rod of the incorrect key which has been resting upon the pawl will at once drop, leaving only the correct rod supported upon the pawl. In the normal operation of the machine, the pawls are withdrawn by the driving-mechanism at the proper moment to permit the return of the stop-rods and keys.
Patent GB-190417815-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Folding Bedstead.
Inventor: JAMES FREDERICK REESOR
Filed: 1904-08-16
Granted: 1904-12-01
Abstract: 17,815. James, F. R. Aug. 16. Bedsteads.-Relates to a folding bedstead which, when erected, is held together by the tension of a strip of canvas or the like forming the bed bottom. The canvas is hemmed at one end to form a loop, through which passes a cross-stay b. The other end is attached to a roller c which turns in two plates d and carries at one end a ratchet-wheel e which is engaged by a pawl on one of the plates d. A collar g, Fig. 6, prevents longitudinal motion of the roller, which is rotated by a rod i, holes being formed in the end of the roller to receive the rod. The plates d are attached to a tubular stay j by means of projections d<2> formed on the plates. The stay b is similarly secured to two plates d<1> at the other end of the bedstead. From the plates d, d' project horizontal pins k, the inner parts of which are of angular and the outer ends of circular section. The legs l are of wood, and have each a conical recess in the upper end in which a plug is inserted. The end of the leg is driven into a socket m forming part of a casting n. The end of the leg may be coated with glue or the like, and the socket m. may be formed with a slight taper. In the casting n is formed a hole, part o, Fig. 4, of which is of rectangular section, and the rest o<1> of circular section to receive the pin k. The side bars pare formed of metal tubes connected in the middle by means of a socket formed on one of the tubes, or by other means. The ends of the tubes p fit over the ends of the pins k. Projecting from the castings n are pieces q having recesses q<1> into which enter the vertical edges of the plates d, d'. To fold the bedstead, the canvas is slackened by raising the pawl and the rods pare disconnected. The sockets n are drawn out of engagement with the edges of the plates d, d' and with the angular parts of the pins k. The legs are then turned through a rightangle parallel with the stays b,j, and the sockets n are again caused to engage the angular parts of the pins k. The parts of the bedstead are then placed together, and the canvas is wrapped around them and secured by a strap. The legs may be formed of metal, and may then be cast on to the parts n.
Patent GB-190417951-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Hook
Inventor: SIMON JOHN
Filed: 1904-08-18
Granted: 1904-09-22
Abstract: 17,951. Simon, J. Aug. 18. Hooks.-A hook for attaching watches and other articles to bedrails, looking glasses, pictures, gas brackets, and other articles or to shop fittings, has a part b large enough to be passed over the bedrail &c. The watch &c. may be suspended from the upturned end d of the hook, and the upper end e of the hook may also be bent upwards.
Patent GB-190420250-A (GB)
Title: Glass Facings or Face Plates for Bricks, and the like.
Inventor: HAYWARD JOHN WILLIS
Filed: 1904-09-20
Granted: 1904-10-20
Abstract: 20,250. Hayward, J. W. Sept. 20. Facing-tiles, bricks, building - blocks, slabs.- White or coloured glass facing plates or tiles C are formed with inclined ribs c, which stop short of the ends of the tile and engage with a body or backing B of cement, artificial stone, clay, or other material to form a hollow or solid building-block &c.
Patent GB-190423569-A (GB)
Title: Process for Manufacturing Condensation Products from Tannin-like Substances and Urea by Means of Formaldehyde.
Inventor: LAUCH RICHARD
Filed: 1904-11-01
Granted: 1904-12-15
Abstract: 23,569. Lauch, R., and Voswinkel, A. Nov. 1. Medicines. - Condensation products of urea, formaldehyde or the like, and tannins, tannic acids, decoctions thereof or their halogen, particularly bromine and iodine, substituted derivatives, are produced by adding formaldehyde, paraldehyde, or the like to an aqueous solution of urea and a tannic acid. Condensing - agents may also be added. The compounds are unaffected in the stomach. They act as siccatives and bactericides, and they reduce secretions. They may be mixed with starch or zinc oxide and may be used in the form of a paste. They can be used as powder to be strewn on affected parts. The compound produced from digallic acid has the composition NH2-CO-NH.C14H9O9. Mono- or di-brom derivatives are produced by adding bromine to an alcoholic solution of tannin, and after standing, adding hydrochloric acid, an aqueous solution of urea, and formaldehyde. The precipitate which forms is filtered off. washed, and dried. It dissolves in alkali carbonates or borates but is precipitated by acids.
Patent GB-190424893-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Vacuum Brake Apparatus for Railway Trains.
Inventor: LENZ AUGUST
Filed: 1904-11-16
Granted: 1904-12-22
Abstract: 24,893. Lenz, A. Nov. 16. Brakes, vacuum. To cause the brakes to be applied, in emergency applications, first upon the rear vehicle of a train, the end of the train-pipe is connected to a valve similar to the usual quick-acting brake valves, but formed w i t h comparatively large space above the diaphragm 7 or connected to a comparatively large auxiliary reservoir, and formed with a smaller aperture 10, so that the pressures above and below the diaphragm 7 become equalized more slowly than in the quick-acting brake valves located nearer the front of the train. This valve therefore remains open longer than the other brake valves, and the brake cylinder on the last carriage is filled first, and the application proceeds from the rear to the front of the train. The same action may also be produced by weighting the valve 9 with springs or weights more lightly than the other brake valves.