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Patent GB-190225737-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Coin-released Apparatus for Playing a Game of Skill.
Inventor: WOOLFE HENRY
Filed: 1902-11-22
Granted: 1903-11-21
Abstract: 25,737. Woolfe, H. Nov. 22. Games played with puppets or model figures.- Two pugilistic figures are operated by one or two players. In each figure, the body B and one leg form one piece constituting a lever J fulcrumed on the frame at the toe D, while the other leg E pivoted by the toe D' is jointed to the body by a pin and slot d, e. As each figure is rocked by the use of keys G bearing on the levers J, the striking arm is raised by a link R, which connects it behind the shoulder joint P to the idle leg E, and it is straightened by the link N between elbow and shoulder. Having a pin and slot joint with the shoulder, but being subject to a spring U, the link allows the forearm L to yield slightly when struck by the other figure. The guard arm M of each figure, which has no forearm, is independently operated by a key X. The head is hinged so as to rock back when struck and tilt a rocker 6 to which it is connected by a wire 3. The rocker directs a switch 15 hinged to the back of the casing, and after a blow, the three pieces are locked by a central hinged shelf dropping to the right or left of the switch. The shelf is disengaged again by payment of a coin.
Patent GB-190226252-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and connected with Motor Cars.
Filed: 1902-11-28
Granted: 1903-10-01
Abstract: 26,252. Wilson, W. G., and Wilson & Pilcher. Nov. 28. Motor road vehicles.-The car body is mounted on springs separately from the motor and the change-gear casing, and the invention relates to the suspension of the two latter. Fig. 1 shows in side elevation, Fig. 2 in plan, and Fig. 3 in front elevation one form of the invention. The motor e and the gear casing f are rigidly attached to each other, and each is suspended by links k from the arms of horizontal levers g pivoted in the longitudinal axis of the car in the frame b, on which the car body is mounted. In the example shown, the levers g are pivoted in transverse members 19 carried by bent angle-irons 18 fixed to the frame b. The links may have gimbals or play in the pivots at the ends to allow for movement of the motor and casing. To prevent these from swinging unduly from side to side, spring buffers n may be provided, and to keep the rear axle at a constant distance from the gear casing, links or rods tare employed. These have buffer springs at x and at 3. Various modifications may be made in the shapes of the links t and in the methods of and points of attachment to the axle casing n and gear case f.
Patent GB-190302645-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Roller Crushing Mills.
Filed: 1903-02-04
Granted: 1903-12-31
Abstract: 2645. Edison Ore Milling Syndicate, [Edison, T. A.]. Feb. 4. Locking bolts, studs, and set-screws.-In a roller mill each crushing-plate is secured to the roll hub by bolts 39, whose heads are countersunk in the plate, and have a locking-device as shown in Fig. 10. The head 41 of each bolt 39 has steel-plate detents 44 driven into grooves 43 in the bolt-head 41, and engaging with internal ratchet teeth 42 in the recess provided for the bolt-head 41. In another detail of the mill, shown in Fig. 15, a split taper clamping-sleeve 51 is locked by wires 54 passing through holes in the sleeve head 53 and a flange 48.
Patent GB-190309405-A (GB)
Title: Automatic Siphon Sluice.
Inventor: RESSOUCHE JULES
Filed: 1903-04-25
Granted: 1904-03-31
Abstract: 9405. Ressouche, J. April 25. Water-waste preventers, siphon-discharge. Consists in an automatic siphon sluice for water flushings for closets and for similar purposes. The Figure shows the apparatus in section. The small auxiliary pipes j, k are fitted to the main pipes b, e, which are connected together at the junction m, the pipe b being also connected to the reservoir g. The action is as follows:- The water flows up the pipe b as the level in the reservoir rises, and on reaching the pipe j forms an hydraulic seal. On further rising, the air is forced out of the pipe k, the bends l, e being normally hydraulically sealed. When the level of the liquid in the reservoir falls below the bend i, air is admitted and the siphon becomes unprimed.
Patent GB-190314604-A (GB)
Title: Improvement in Wrenches
Inventor: LONGARD CLARENCE CHARLES
Filed: 1903-06-30
Granted: 1904-01-07
Abstract: 14,604. Longard, C. C. June 30. Wrenches.-The wrench has an angular and partly-serrated jaw b, against which a pipe &c. rests. A chain B with notched links is secured at one end to the jaw, and, after passing round the pipe, the other end is held by a notch engaging with a pin k in a sliding piece C adjusted by means of a nut D on the shank of the wrench. The construction of the chain may be modified.
Patent GB-190317455-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Sectional Bookcases, Show-cases and the like.
Inventor: BUICE ORRAL ORVAL
Filed: 1903-08-11
Granted: 1903-10-01
Abstract: 17,455. Buice, O. O., and Hartley, J. H. Aug. 11. Bookcases.-A sectional bookcase or the like consists of several units, each of which comprises a bottom shelf A', side-pieces, a back A<4>, and a door A<5>. The units are interlocked with each other by transverse rails D, Fig. 4. The vertical part D<1> of the rail fits partly into a vertical groove in the under part of the side member of one unit, and partly in a similar groove in the upper part of the side member of the next unit. The inner end D<5> of the rail is bent at right-angles, and bears against the backs of the two units. The shelves A<1>, Fig. 2, fit in grooves in the side-pieces and rest on supports D<3>, Fig. 4, on the rails D. The case is opened by swinging the door A<5>, Fig. 2, up into a horizontal position and then pushing it back into the case. Friction-rollers G are attached near the top of the door, and run in guides F on the sidepieces when the door is pushed in, the door also running on friction-rollers I secured to the sidepieces. Friction-rollers J, on the door, and K, on the side-pieces, prevent the door from binding in the guides. When the door is closed, its inner face rests against strips H.
Patent GB-190318175-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to the Frames of Cycles and the like.
Inventor: ROTHWELL ERNEST
Filed: 1903-08-22
Granted: 1904-07-07
Abstract: 18,175. Rothwell, E., and Milton, L. Aug. 22. Frames of cycles &c. have the bars strengthened by wire bracing-rods. Fig. 1 shows the method applied to the front lower bar. A wire b on either side is led round the sprocket - bracket d and fastened by means of a link e to its longer portion which is brought up to the front fork and is there inserted in the lug of a saddle-piece g, Figs. 2 and 3. The end of the wire is screwed to take a tightening-nut, the sleeve f of which projects through a hole in the lug as shown. In a modification, the bar may be grooved to partly enclose the wires which are tightened by nuts working in lugs fitted to the brackets.
Patent GB-190322053-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Dynamo-electric Machines.
Inventor: MARTIN WILLIAM CRAMMOND
Filed: 1903-10-13
Granted: 1904-10-13
Abstract: 22,053. Martin, W. C., Lowson, J., [trading as Martin & Co., W. C.], and Sayers, W. B. Oct. 13. Casings.-Consists in encasing the rotating parts of dynamo-electric machines, for use on board ship &c., within a system of overlapping plates, rings, and abutments so arranged that, while allowing efficient ventilation to take place, any liquid &c. which may enter is confined to the casing and is drained out again. The armature 1, Fig. 1, rotates within a fixed field magnet 2 having an annular yoke 3 to which are screwed rings 4 having outwardly-facing channels 4<a>. Plates 6 curved inwardly at their peripheries are secured to and overlap the rings 4, and their lower parts are perforated for the escape of liquid. Abutments 9 situated opposite to the central openings 8 in the plates 6 are cast integral with the rings 4 and bearings 11 for the armature shaft 12. In a modification, the channel 4<a> of each ring faces inwardly, overlapping the corresponding plate 6, and is itself perforated, the abutments 9 being formed as flanges on the pedestal bearings. In another modification, in order to cause the air entering or leaving by the passages 7, 8 to take a more or less sinuous path, each ring 4 is provided with three channels at its periphery, the outermost of which faces inwardly while the other two face outwardly, and the adjacent plate 6 is formed with two inwardly-curved projections which enter into the recesses thus produced in the ring 4 ; the abutments 9 and the edges of the plates 6 around the passages 8 are also formed with mutuallyoverlapping projections, the yoke being perforated in this modification. In all cases, the plates 6 are made in halves to facilitate access to the interior of the machine. The shaft 12 may have attached at one end a fan device 13, Fig. 5, which is adapted to draw in air through the opposite end of the machine and to expel it through the adjacent opening 7. One of the abutments 9 is fixed to the fan device, and the upper half of one or both of the plates 6 is hinged at 6<c> to the adjacent ring 4.
Patent GB-190405278-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Signs and Advertising Devices
Inventor: PEARCE HENRY JAMES
Filed: 1904-03-03
Granted: 1905-01-12
Abstract: 5278. Pearce, H. J., and Avery, W. R. F. March 3. Advertising ; displaying ; signs.-A box or cabinet of wood, or other preferably non - inflammable material, has one or more of its sides fitted with glass &c. upon or in contact with which may be advertisements. Behind the glass is fitted one or more plates, cylinders, or discs, plain or coloured, which maybe provided with any design or decoration, and set in motion by clockwork, hot-air engines, &c. The plates &c. may be in position singly, superposed, &c., and one or several colours may be thrown on the advertisement. Automatic figures or designs may be provided in connection with the plates &c. The whole arrangement is illuminated by some suitable artificial light. If desired, hooks, shelves, brackets, &c. may be fitted to the box or cabinet, to display the goods advertised &c. For example, Fig. 2 shows a cabinet so fitted; Fig. 5 an arrangement adapted to facias or signs and Fig. 6 shows the device adapted to a gas globe &c. X. The glass &c. B is fitted in the frame A ; the base-plate C carries the arm D supporting the lamp &c. E. The plate C also carries an arm F of metal &c. ; the apex G of this arm carries the fan H, which, in the examples shown, is set in motion by the hot air currents. To the spindle of this fan are fixed arms, rods, or stays I which carry the cylinders J or plates or discs. The plates &c. may be in sections and of one colour or particoloured, and geometrical &c. designs may be figured on them. Air inlets K and air outlets L are provided. In the arrangement shown in Fig. 4, shields are provided for the outlets to prevent down-draught.
Patent GB-190408117-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Method of Producing Metal Matrices for Making Electrotype Printing Plates.
Inventor: ALBERT EUGEN
Filed: 1904-04-08
Granted: 1904-11-24
Abstract: 8117. Albert, E. April 8. Drawings to Specification. Electrotype.-Relates to the production of metal matrices for making electrotype printing-plates, especially from wood or zinc blocks, or types &c. liable to injury by the pressure. The thin lead plate to form the matrix is pressed on to the block or types &c., with a soft backing or cushion of paper or other material interposed between the lead plate and the pressing plate or surface. The backing permits the plate to yield or bend under the pressure of the relief parts of the blocks &c., and the matrices may be formed with a low pressure such as will not injure the original plate or block.
Patent GB-190411744-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Manufacture of Leggings or Gaiters and Apparatus therefor
Inventor: JAMES FREDERICK
Filed: 1904-05-21
Granted: 1904-06-23
Abstract: 11,744. James, r., and Leighton, A. J. May 21. Leggings and gaiters are made from enamelled or other leather by stretching softened blanks around blocks in the machine shown in Fig. 2, the process being a modification of that described in Specification No. 5843, A.D. 1903. The leather blank is placed between the block a and a flexible leather jacket c, the upper edges of which are drawn together by means of pivoted jaws g operated by a right and left handed screw i and nuts j. For this purpose, the edges of the jacket are fitted with stripe d of wood &c., provided with holes to receive the pins m in the jaws. Plates o on the jaws overlap the strips of wood, preventing them from tilting during the operations.
Patent GB-190413507-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Bedstead-bottom and Mattress Framings
Inventor: HOSKINS JOHN EBENEZER
Filed: 1904-06-15
Granted: 1905-03-23
Abstract: 13,507. Hoskins, J. E., and Hoskins, W. M. June 15. Bedsteads; mattresses.- In the angle-iron of bedstead-bottom and mattress framings, the vertical webs are made narrower than the horizontal webs, and are strengthened by girder stays of stout wire or rod c, the ends of which are secured to the corner blocks d by casting or otherwise. The stay wire passes through the sleeve e formed on the strut f made of strip metal rolled over at the end and attached to the inside of the vertical web. To allow of packing the frames in pairs, the eyes of the two struts of one framing are rolled inwards, and those of the other outwards, in order that the struts f may spring past each other as in Fig. 6. In a modification, the struts of each pair of frames may be on opposite sides of the centre line ; or each frame may have one strut on either side of its centre line. Two struts instead of one may be provided on each portion of the framing.
Patent GB-190415821-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Apparatus for Manufacturing Producer or Water Gas.
Inventor: MASON WILLIAM FREDERICK
Filed: 1904-07-16
Granted: 1905-05-11
Abstract: 15,821. Mason, W. F. July 16. Gas producers.-A. producer is constructed with the view of increasing the amount of carbon monoxide in the gas produced, consists of a rectangular or circular brick chamber, preferably provided with the class of grate described in Specification No. 7467, A.D. 1893. Built over and projecting into the fire is a brick partition a<1> nearly enclosing the fire, but leaving a space b communicating with a wide draw-off pipe c. The partition a' projects into the fuel, and air and steam are passed in by the pipe d. The gas circulates through the fuel by pipes in communication with the main body of the producer and can leave by the pipe c, the position of this and of the chamber b tending to ensure that the gas is thoroughly broken up by repeated passage through the fuel.
Patent GB-190423771-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Apparatus for Grinding the Knives or Cutters of Wood Planing and the like Wood-working Machines
Inventor: NIENHAUS JOSEPH
Filed: 1904-11-03
Granted: 1905-01-26
Abstract: 23,771. Nienhaus, J. Nov. 3. Work-holders.-Apparatus for grinding the knives or cutters of planing, grooving, fluting, and like wood-working machines is constructed with a bedplate 1, Fig. 4, having vertical end cheeks 2 to which the end flanges of a table 4 are pivoted, the inclination of the table being adjusted by a centrally-arranged screw 12, Fig. 3, and retained, when adjusted, by thumb-cuts 13 on studs extending through curved slots in the end flanges. A dovetail groove is cut in the table to receive conical-headed bolts 8 for securing the cutter 7, slots in which embrace parallel wings extending unequally on opposite sides of the bolt to facilitate adjustment. The-bolts are set so that the ends of the slots in the cutter bear against the ends of the shorter wings when the cutter is new, and against the ends of the longer wings when the cutter is worn. The apparatus is shown in use on the bench 17 of a wood-working machine, along which it is moved by hand, the inner side of the bed-plate bearing against the spindle 15 of the machine. An emery wheel 16 is secured on the reduced end of the spindle 15 between roughened faces of a ring and the flange of a bush keyed on the spindle and extending into the wheel. The spindle is raised to bring the wheel against the cutter.
Patent GB-190425476-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Device for Hanging Window Curtains, and the like
Inventor: BOURNE WILLIAM
Filed: 1904-11-23
Granted: 1905-08-31
Abstract: 25,476. Bourne, W. Nov. 23. Curtains, suspending. - A substitute for the ordinary cornice pole consists of a series of bars of wood, metal, or other material riveted together to form a latticework D, which is capable of contraction or extension. The device is secured at the centre to the window recess or framing, the ends being secured by hooks and eyes, or otherwise, to the sides of the window. The back of the device is provided with clips or other arrangements for gripping and sustaining the curtains F, while the front and sides of the device may be ornamented. For bay windows, short devices of a similar character are attached to the main portion by hooks and eyes or similar fastenings.
Patent GB-190428602-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Tops.
Inventor: FRY CHARLES BURGESS
Filed: 1904-12-28
Granted: 1905-12-28
Abstract: 28,602. Fry, C. B., and Philippart, G. Dec. 28. Spinning-toys; tops.--Modified forms of protectors for double tops or spinning-toys, such as are described in Specification No. 28,293, A.D. 1904, comprise a peripheral ring a of rubber or other compressible material, and a central buffer b of similar material, which is detachably retained in the base by a flanged portion c. The ring a may be replaced by a coil or plait of fibrous material, or a series of balls or beads on an extensible cord. In a further modification, the top is constructed of elastic material f, Fig. 5, which may be reinforced by a metal or other casing h, and is provided with a rim i, which engages a disc k of metal, wood, or the like.
Patent GB-190502334-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Motor Vehicles.
Inventor: FAIRFAX JOSEPH SINCLAIR
Filed: 1905-02-06
Granted: 1905-11-30
Abstract: 2334. Fairfax, J. S. Feb. 6. Motor road vehicles. - Reduction and speedvarying gearing of the types described in Specifications No. 12,321, A.D. 1902, and Nos. 17,637 and 23,307, A.D. 1903, [Abridgment Class Mechanism &c.], are applied to motor road vehicles, together with an arrangement for tightening the driving-belt. Fig. 1 shows the general arrangement, with the shaft g<1> driven directly from the motor and communicating motion by belt gearing to the drum e enclosing the differential gearing on the rear axle. A stop-motion may be provided by fixing a narrow loose pulley at one side of the drum e and widening the pulley a<3> of the change-speed gear. The shaft g<1> is supported from the framework by links h, h<1>, Fig. 8, which include a screw-and-nut mechanism for tensioning the driving-belt, and may be provided with a fork for carrying a spare belt. As a modification, the links may be omitted and the shaft secured to an adjustable slide. The arrangement adopted for heavy wagons is shown in Fig. 9, where reduction gearing of the type described in Specification No. 17,637, A.D. 1903, is employed to drive the shaft j<3> from the motor shaft i. The motion is then transmitted directly to the rear axle k<3> by two-speed spur gearing. The machinery in this case is all mounted at the rear of the vehicle, leaving room for passengers and goods in the front. Specifications No. 1575, A.D. 1860, No. 1586, A.D. 1874, and No. 5325, A.D. 1904, are also referred to.
Patent GB-190502526-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Cord Grips or Holders for use with Window Blinds.
Inventor: CAPSTICK RICHARD
Filed: 1905-02-08
Granted: 1905-05-25
Abstract: 2526. Capstick, R., and Dilworth, R. L. Feb. 8. No Patent granted (Sealing fee not paid). Cleats or holders for window-blind cords comprise each a tube d which contains a spring plunger i and is screwed on to a footplate g fastened to the window frame. The cord passes through holes e, 1 in the tube and plunger respectively, and is normally held by the pressure of the spring k, but may be released to lower the blind by pressing the plunger inwards, as shown in Fig. 3. The strength of the spring is preferably such as to admit of the blind being raised without the plunger being pressed. A ball m adjustably fitted to the cord serves as a stop. In a modified form, the plunger is fixed and the tube made to slide upon it.
Patent GB-190509947-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Wire Mattresses, and in the Manufacture of the same.
Inventor: ALLEN RICHARD WILLIAM
Filed: 1905-05-11
Granted: 1905-07-27
Abstract: 9947. Allen, R. W. May 11. Mattresses; spring surfaces. - Wire mattresses are made wholly or in part of coils or strips each consisting of a number of surface wires A secured above a wire core B by helical binding-wires C, the successive coils being secured together by wires D. The coils may also be superposed, as in Fig. 8.
Patent GB-190511327-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Capsules or Cartridges containing Compressed or Liquified Gas
Inventor: STERNE THEODORE
Filed: 1905-05-30
Granted: 1905-11-16
Abstract: 11,327. SternÚ, T. May 30. Storing under pressure. -The cap of a valveless capsule for compressed or liquefied gas is provided with a fine hole f, normally closed by a disk or membrane g of non- porous impermeable material which can be readily pierced. Parchment, ebonite in thin plates, parchment paper, and fibre are suitable materials, and the disk is fixed to the cap by an adhesive. Jointing-material is arranged outside the cap, between it and an overlapping part of the body.
Patent GB-190514241-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Bearings of the Spindles of Roving Spinning and Twisting Machinery.
Inventor: BARBOUR THOMAS
Filed: 1905-07-11
Granted: 1906-03-01
Abstract: 14,241. Barbour, T., and Robb, W. July 11. Self - alining beari n g s for spinning- spindles. In order to allow the neck bearings of spindles for roving, spinning, and twisting machines to accommodate t h e m - selves to any error of alinement of the spindles the portion 2 of the surface of the bearing 1 which takes into the carrying rail 3 is "barrelled" " as shown, the head 4 of the bearing has a concave recess which fits over a convex washer 5, and a similar washer 6 is placed on the bearing below the rail and held in place by a nut 7 having a corresponding surface and a jam-nut 8.
Patent GB-190519624-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Door Securers and Burglar Alarms.
Inventor: ENYEART ELMER ELLSWORTH
Filed: 1905-09-28
Granted: 1905-12-30
Abstract: 19,624. Enyeart, E. E., and Enyeart, T. M. Sept.28. Alarms, burglar.-A portable combined door fastening and burglar alarm consists of an ordinary gong bell 5 operated by a push-button 6 and pivoted at 14 to plates 1, 2, which are secured together at 8 and perfotated at 10 for the operation of the spring latch 11. The alarm.is set by turning back the gong, as shown in Fig. 3, then closing the door and thus driving the prongs 7 into the door-post, with the abutment 9 in position at the corner, after which the gong is returned and latched in the position shown in Fig. 1. A spacing-plate 3 is,used if required. The projection 15, Fig. 3, prevents the door from opening farther after the gong has been sounded.
Patent GB-190523810-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Boots.
Inventor: FOSTER GEORGE
Filed: 1905-11-18
Granted: 1906-08-02
Abstract: 23,810. Foster, G. Nov. 18. Uppers; sewing methods of. - To economize material, the quarters of " Derby " boots are made in two pieces 7, 8 joined by a butted seam 9.
Patent GB-190605823-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to the Heating and Rolling of Metals.
Inventor: HALCOMB SYDNEY BROUGHTON
Filed: 1906-03-10
Granted: 1907-01-17
Abstract: 5823. Halcomb, S. B., MacGregor, P., Cross, E., Ainley, J., and Carrier, W. O. March 10. Electric furnace.- Metal rods and wire to be rolled down are heated just prior to passing between the rolls A, A<3>, in a bath F of metal kept fluid electrically or otherwise. The work is kept immersed by forks on levers K.