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Patent GB-190223788-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Shackles and Shackle Pins for Coupling Mining Trams and like Vehicles.
Inventor: DAVIES THOMAS LUTHER
Filed: 1902-10-31
Granted: 1903-06-11
Abstract: 23,788. Davies, T. L. Oct. 31. Couplings, non- automatic.-To prevent the pin of an ordinary D coupling for trams or corves from being jolted upwards out of the lower limb, it is provided with a handle c<1>, at rightangles to the pin and preferably rectangular, which is received by a recessed jaw-like head d<1> on the stiffening-pin d. Uncoupling is effected by manually removing the handle c<1> from the jaw d<1> and then lifting the pin c.
Patent GB-190224874-A (GB)
Title: Improved Instrument for Ascertaining Direction in Marching or Travelling and for similar purposes.
Inventor: BEZARD JOHANN VON
Filed: 1902-11-12
Granted: 1903-09-17
Abstract: 24,874. BÚzard, J. von. Nov. 12. 'Bearings' and courses, determining; compasses, magnetic.-An instrument for ascertaining, by the aid of a map, the direction of an invisible place or object towards which it is desired to march or travel comprises a magnetic compass c enclosed in a casing a of square form and carrying a film d, on which is represented, in luminous paint, an arrow e. Above the needle c is a disc or cover g of glass or the like, having on the underside an opaque film or sheet h, from which has been cut an arrow i corresponding exactly with the arrow on the needle. A frame k, carrying sights l, is hinged or otherwise connected to the side of the casing a, and an arrow m is marked in luminous paint on the face of the casing parallel to the line between the sights. The whole may be fixed to a tree, post, rail, or other support by a pointed rod n, which passes downwards through guides in the frame k and through a hole in the casing. In operation, the instrument is placed on the map or chart, Fig. 4, with the sight-line parallel to the line joining the point 1, at which the operator is placed, to the point 2 sought by him. The plate g is then turned until the arrow i is parallel with the line from north to south in the map. The instrument is now turned in a horizontal direction until the arrow e on the needle coincides with the arrow i ; the arrow m then points in the direction which is sought.
Patent GB-190304465-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Driving Gears of Cycles and the like.
Inventor: OTTO EDWARD CHARLES FREDERICK
Filed: 1903-02-25
Granted: 1904-02-04
Abstract: 4465. Otto, E. C. F. Feb. 25. Brakes; driving-mechanism. - In a free-wheel and back-pedalling brake mechanism for cycles &c., an internally-threaded sleeve t is adapted to move longitudinally on a screwed sleeve n attached to the. chain-wheel, so that, at one end of its traverse, teeth x engage with a corresponding set on the hub, and, at the other end, teeth w engage the male brake element d, which, sliding on the squared portion c of the stationary spindle, comes in contact with the hub and applies the brake. For lubrication, spiral grooves f, Fig. 4, or rows of holes h are provided on one or both of the contact surfaces of the brake, so that the oil is worked to the smaller end of the cones, whence it returns through passages i. The part d is normally held in non-operative position by a spring e. The distance that the nut may move is so adjusted that, before entirely disengaging one of its sets of teeth, the other set is entered ; but, in some cases, the nut may pass clear of one set before engaging with the other, when a spring or friction device 3 is necessary, or a helical spring may be used. In forward-driving, the teeth x are maintained in engagement with the hub. On free-wheeling, the teeth attached to the hub run on and throw the nut t out of gear by moving it along the sleeve n towards the smaller end of the hub. In backpedalling, the sleeve forces the nut into engagement with the part d and applies the brake.
Patent GB-190304733-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or in connection with Rotary Pressing Machines for Textile Fabrics
Filed: 1903-02-28
Granted: 1903-12-31
Abstract: 4733. Douglas, G., and Bradford Dyers' Association. Feb. 28. Pressing.-One or more layers of a soft or elastic material I, such as felt, asbestos cloth, or interlaced wires, are arranged between the bed F and the thin sheet of metal H of rotary presses, so as to ease the pressure on the selvages or other thicker parts of the fabric K passing through, and thus prevent these parts from appearing glazed and flattened. The fabric passes between the revolving cylinder G and the metal sheet H, and the bed F, which is concentric with the cylinder, is secured to a face-plate E attached to a frame C capable of sliding in end frames. The weight of the frame C presses down the bed, and additional pressure may be applied.
Patent GB-190309069-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Attachment Clips for Cycles and like Services
Inventor: LUCAS HARRY
Filed: 1903-04-22
Granted: 1904-02-04
Abstract: 9069. Lucas, H. April 22. Clips.-In a clip for attaching bells and other articles to cycles, the nut a is provided with trunnion-like e x - tensions working in bearings i the e sides of the shoepiece b, so that the nut adjusts itself to any position of the screw e.
Patent GB-190318123-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Trap for Snaring Sparrows and other Birds.
Inventor: WYATT CHARLES
Filed: 1903-08-21
Granted: 1904-06-23
Abstract: 18,123. Wyatt, C. Aug. 21. Traps for sparrows, rats, &c. consist of a cylindrical casing a of wire netting, in the top and sides of which are conical openings b. Within the casing, is a conical partition e, with an opening e' in the apex, through which the trapped birds pass into the space a<2> and are removed through the hole or door f. The openings are at such a height as to necessitate the birds extending their wings in attempting to escape.
Patent GB-190319528-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Machinery for Ploughing and Cultivating Land
Filed: 1903-09-10
Granted: 1903-11-19
Abstract: 19,528. Soc. Anon. d'Etude et d'Exploitation des Brevets A. Castelin pour Machines Agricoles Automobiles. Feb. 23, [date applied for under Patents Act, A.D. 1901]. Hauling-gear for traction engines.- Relates to apparatus for ploughing or cultivating land with the aid of a "tractor" driven by a mechanical motor such as a petroleum engine. Fig. 2 shows the tractor in plan. A suitable frame is carried on two front wheels g driven by chain gearing from the shaft f, and on two rear wheels to which any convenient form of steering-gear may be applied. The shaft f is driven from a petroleum engine a through any suitable form of reversing-gear c provided with a clutch at b. A sprocket-wheel h on the secondary shaft of the gearing c drives, by means of a chain, a wheel i on the shaft of the pinion j, which, acting through a pinion o on a starting-lever p, drives the shaft m on which the winding-drum X is mounted. The shaft m by means of a clutch r and sprocket gearing q, s is also employed for driving the shaft t to start a second petroleum engine W, which drives the winding-drum X<1> by gearing similar to that by which the drum X is driven. The drums X, X<1> are stepped to vary the speed of the winding- rope. The ends of the winding rope which passes around a pulley on the plough carriage are wound around the drums X, X<1> and are then coiled upon drums 1, 1<1> mounted loosely on the shaft 2 and connected thereto by friction clutches in such a way that the peripheral speed of the drums 1, 1<1> is greater than that of the drums X, X<1>, so that the slack of the rope is always taken up. The friction clutches are shown in section in Fig. 3. Heavy weights 3, 3 are carried by the shaft 2 and by centrifugal action bear against the internal surface of the drum 1. A brake strap 4 is employed so that the rotation of the drums 1 can be stopped in spite of the action of the weights 3. The ropes pass over roller guides 6, 6<1> to the drums X, X<1>. An anchoring-device, consisting of an adjustable frame in the form of a parallelogram with feet or prongs for insertion in the ground, is removably fixed on the pins 17, 17<1> at either the front or the side of the tractor, to hold it steady when drawing the plough across the land.
Patent GB-190319600-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Apparatus for Launching Life-boats.
Inventor: URY SOLOMON H
Filed: 1903-09-11
Granted: 1903-10-22
Abstract: 19,600. Ury, S. H. Sept. 11, A.D. 1902, [date applied for under Patents Act, A.D. 1901]. Boat-lowering gear.-Means are described for launching lifeboats from the sides of a vessel. Attached to the ship's rail A are the uprights 2, crooked at the part 3 to project inboard to the extent of the width of a boat. A bar 4, curved at its lower end 7, is pivoted to each upright at the point 5. The boats 6 are supported between the uprights 2, as shown, and on the curved portion of the bars 4. Each boat has at its ends shoes 9, having rollers engaging the sides of the supports 7,8. To launch the boats, the hooks 14 are released from the pins 15, by means of the levers 16. The springs 17 relieve the fall of the bars 4. The boat will then slide into the position shown in Fig. 2, the shoes 9 engaging the ends of the folded members 11 of the bars 4. In this position the boat is loaded with passengers. The hinged members 11 are then raised by the levers 20 allowing the shoes to slide down the ways, the spring 13 acting to press the hinged portion 11 down on the shoes as a brake. The second boat is lowered by the tackles 23, the brackets 8 being turned to one side, when the boat 6 is supported by the tackles 23, on to the bar 4 and launched in the same way as the firsb boat. Pivoted arms 18 are arranged to support the bars 4 in their inclined position.
Patent GB-190326128-A (GB)
Title: Locking Device for Removably Fastening a Portemonnaie or the like to an Attachment Sewn into the Dress Pocket.
Inventor: SCHNORRENBERG CHRISTIAN
Filed: 1903-11-30
Granted: 1904-02-25
Abstract: 26,128. Schnorrenberg, C. Nov. 30. Protectors, purse and like.-To fasten a portemonnaie in the pocket so as to prevent surreptitious removal, it is made with a metal plate 3, Figs. 1 and 2, having a slot 2 to admit the shank of a stud sewn on to the pocket. A curved spring 4 closes the bolt 5 on the shank, and the latter can be released by pressure on the spring which causes the bolt to slide in the guides 6 out of locking engagement with the stud, over the surface of the plate 3. Fig. 4 shows a modification in which two overlapping plate springs with recesses 11, 12 are pressed down to admit the stud, and closes on it when released. The overlapping ends of each has a guiding-stud which slides in a corresponding groove 15 in the other.
Patent GB-190408997-A (GB)
Title: Improved Means for Controlling the Speed of Screw Propelled Ships and other Vessels
Inventor: SMETHURST EDWARD
Filed: 1904-04-19
Granted: 1905-02-02
Abstract: 8997. Smethurst, E. April 19. Rudders; stopping way; steering-gear.-A pair of rudders 1, 5, Fig. 2, mounted co-axially, are used for stopping the way of a vessel, and are operated by mechanism which permits them to move together in either direction or to be opened out, as in Fig. 2. Should the rudders be moved so that they form a concavity next the propeller, the ship will be driven astern. The operating-mechanism, Figs. 3 and 5, consists of toothed gearing driven by the engine 9. Two parallel shafts 14 are provided with wheels 12 in gear with each other, one being driven hy the wheel 10. Vertical shafts 19, 21 are driven bv bevel gearing, and are fitted with spurpinions 22, 23, 24, the pinion 23 only being keyed to its shaft. These pinions operate the wheels 33, 34 attached one to each rudder. Putting the clutch 25 in gear by pulling over the lever 27 by the cord 30 causes the rudders to turn together. To open out the rudders, they are brought back to the longitudinal position and the clutch 26 is ,thrown into gear, the clutch 25 being withdrawn, causing the wheels 33, 34 to rotate in opposite directions. The rudder blades are perforated in such a way that the perforations do not coincide when the rudders are closed together.
Patent GB-190410024-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Surgical Needle Holders
Inventor: RICHTER GUSTAV FREDERICK
Filed: 1904-05-02
Granted: 1904-06-23
Abstract: 10,024. Richter, G. F. May 2. Needleholders.-Figs. 2 and 4 show side and end views of the jaws of a holder for surgical needles, the spring arms of which are provided with suitable means for limiting their opening while in action. The lower jaw 3 has an upwardly-projecting lip 4 at its end, and the end of the upper jaw 5 is formed with a clamping-surface 6, which is eccentric to its pivot, so that, on bringing the jaws together, the space between the two surfaces 4, 6 is gradually narrowed, and a needle placed in the seat between them will be securely clamped. A slot 7 in the lower jaw is provided for the passage of the end 6. In another arrangement, the lower jaw 8, Figs. 5 and 8, is rabbeted at the end, and the surface 9 forms the bearing-surface for the needle ; the hook-shaped end 12 of the upper jaw 11 is inclined or eccentric on its rear side, and the end of the piece 10 is slotted, a small ledge 13 adjacent the surface 9 preventing the needle from being bent. Figs. 9 and 10 show views of the jaws of a holder adapted for holding needles at different angles with the axis of the instrument. The lower jaw 14 is provided with a transverse thrust surface 15 and two diagonal thrust surfaces 16, 17 formed by intersecting channels. A wedge-like projection on the end of the upper jaw 18 enters an aperture 19 in the lower jaw, and its three sides adjacent to the surfaces 15, 16, 17 are slightly flattened and eccentric.
Patent GB-190411497-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Casement and Fanlight Openers.
Inventor: SMITH FRANK
Filed: 1904-05-19
Granted: 1905-03-23
Abstract: 11,497. Smith, F. :May 19. Window opening and closing apparatus.-A pivoted or hinged casement or fanlight c is connected by a link d<1>, and crank arm d on an internally threaded sleeve or nut a, to a screwed spindle k having an actuating-pulley h fixed thereto. By this arrangement, the hanging of curtains is facilitated, as the pulley alone projects into the room.
Patent GB-190411513-A (GB)
Title: Press for Moulding Bricks of Beton and the like.
Inventor: LEHMANN CHRISTIAN
Filed: 1904-05-19
Granted: 1904-08-25
Abstract: 11,513. Lehmann, C. May 19. Moulding bricks.-Beton or the like is rammed between partitions h, which slide through a plain or ornamented fixed partition m, and are connected at their front ends and guided by bars k, l. The mould is supported by a plate b, and has a removable base operated by rack-and-pinion gearing g. The bricks, when set, are removed by lowering the base and withdrawing the partitions h.
Patent GB-190414515-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Washing, Wringing and Mangling Machines.
Inventor: LONGSDON HENRY CROFTS
Filed: 1904-06-28
Granted: 1905-04-20
Abstract: 14,515. Longsdon, H. C., and Walker, W. June 28. Washing-machines; mangling and wringing machines.-Wringing or mangling machines fixed to the receptacle of a washing-machine may be placed inside the latter when not in use, and the whole converted into a table or similar article of furniture. The wringer, supported by the uprights c, is hinged at e to the side of the receptacle, being held, when in use, by catch-hooks and further supported by the board f, which rests on the edges of the tub a and may be removed or slid along when the wringer is turned down into the tub. The handle of the wheel g is hinged so that it may be turned down against it and so occupy less space. The oscillatory washing-device h is detachably fixed on bearings on the sides of the tub, and the handle h<3> can be removed and placed inside the tub, as shown in Fig. 3. An ordinary fixed or removable washing-board k, a sliding shelf s, and a drawer p, together with the cover m, complete the device.
Patent GB-190414540-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Flower Pots or Plant Pots Employed by Florists in the Cultivation of Plants
Inventor: HULME WILLIAM
Filed: 1904-06-28
Granted: 1905-05-04
Abstract: 14,540. Hulme, W., and Hulme, J. June 28. Flower pots.-Plant or flower pots are provided with means for protecting the plants from insects, and for facilitating drainage and removal from the pots. They are preferably made of the shape shown, the bowl a being supported on a stem which may terminate in a dish b for holding water. Drainage holes c may or may not be provided. The bowl may be divided vertically, the removable part being held in place by a dovetailed groove, eye and peg, as shown, or other means. The pots may be made of metal, or of earthenware or other material, wholly or partly glazed.
Patent GB-190414759-A (GB)
Title: Colour Printing Die-press.
Inventor: GUBIN RICHARD
Filed: 1904-06-30
Granted: 1904-09-08
Abstract: 14,759. Gubin, R., and Goldmann, A. June 30. Embossing; bronzing.-Relates to a die press for printing leather, paper, fabrics, or the like with words or illustrations in bronze or any colour. The press is provided with a feed-ring 1 which conveys the work to the die. This ring passes over a plate 7 fixed beneath the die, and is supported by guide-rollers 6. The ring may be divided into several working divisions furnished with holding-devices for the work, and is rotated by a screw shaft 8 which carries the die. A broad toothed wheel 10 on this shaft gears with a wheel 11 on a shaft 12 which is seated in a support 13 and carries a fork 14 to which a lever 15 is pivoted. Around the inner edge of the ring, on its under surface, are formed four inclines 17 resembling ratchet teeth. Against these the end of the lever 15 is held by a light spring, so that, when the shaft 8 is rotated in the working direction, the feed-ring is also rotated. The ring is held during the stamping by a bent lever 21 which is pulled by a spring 23 into engagement with a notch in the inner edge of the ring. The lever 21 moves in guides 24 and is released from the notch by a disc 20 on the shaft 12, having a non-circular end surface 19. This projection 19 depresses the other end of the lever 21 and releases the ring. The apparatus for supplying colour to the die is actuated by an eccentric 26 on the shaft 8. A cross-shaped slide 28, having slots 27 through which passes the shaft 8, is caused to reciprocate by the eccentric which bears against rollers 29, 30 on the slide 28. This motion is transmitted to levers 32, the lower ends of which carry the bronze-feed apparatus 35, consisting of a receptacle for the bronze and two cylinders; one of which may be of hardened indiarubber and the other of metal covered with plush or the like. The ends of these cylinders slide on rails 39 fixed to the support 4. The receptacle is pivoted on rods 40 which are pulled upwards by springs. A similar feed-ring can be applied to a knee-lever press, the ring being carried upon a second ring which is supported by brackets.
Patent GB-190415842-A (GB)
Title: Improvements appertaining to Brushes, Brooms, and the like
Inventor: TYERMAN ALFRED LAWRENCE
Filed: 1904-07-16
Granted: 1904-09-01
Abstract: 15,842. Tyerman, A. L. July 16.] Self-feeding brushes; long-handled brushes; paint brushes; handles, fixing to stocks; handles.-Hand brushes, brooms, besoms, " spaddles," and the like are fitted with self-feeding means for supplying liquid, such as water, oil, or paint, during use, is shown in Fig. 1. A perforated liquid-delivery tube b is arranged between the bristles under the stock a, and is screwed into the tubular handle c, which forms the supply pipe, by means of a tubular extension d. The stock and tube b are secured to the handle by a nut g. The liquid is supplied to the handle by a flexible tube e connected thereto by a coupling f.
Patent GB-190415974-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Saddles for Cycles and similar Vehicles
Inventor: FLETCHER JOHN
Filed: 1904-07-19
Granted: 1905-05-18
Abstract: 15,974. Fletcher, J. July 19. Saddles and seats.-The leather cover of the saddle, having pads c of horse-hair or the like and india-rubber balls c<x>, is fastened to the spadeshaped base-plate a carrying three pillars d which support the volute springs e, e<1>, of uniform width and coiled horizontally. The springs are kept in place by collars on the pillars, and the front spring may be fastened to the pillar by screws or nuts and washers which allow the saddle to be canted. The springs are fastened together at f as shown. The clip for the saddle pillar is carried by the extensions ex of the back springs, which are splayed to accommodate it and may have slots h to allow for adjustment.
Patent GB-190416932-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Electromagnetic Brakes for Vehicles.
Inventor: KRAMERC ERWIN
Filed: 1904-08-02
Granted: 1905-08-02
Abstract: 16,932. Kramer, E. Aug. 7, A.D. 1903, [date applied for under Patents Act, A.D. 1901]. Electric motor vehicles, brakes for. The solenoid 1, the loose core 4 of which, by means of the rod 7, applies the brakes, has an iron shoe 3 surrounding the outer end of the core, so that, as the core moves inwards through the shoe, the number of magnetic lines of force between the shoe and the core decreases, thus preventing the too speedy increase of the magnetic force, and preventing the core from being drawn inwards further than corresponds to the intensity of the energizing- current. When this current is supplied by the motors of the tramcar &c. acting as dynamos, the current and consequently the braking pressure depend upon the angular velocity of the wheels, which are thus prevented from skidding. If an independent current is used, it is switched on to the solenoid 1 and regulated by a centrifugal governor driven by an axle of the vehicle.
Patent GB-190417336-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Method of Ventilating Hats and in Means for Producing such Ventilated Hats.
Inventor: MARLOR ALFRED
Filed: 1904-08-09
Granted: 1905-06-15
Abstract: 17,336. Marlor, A. Aug. 9. Ventilating.-Relates to the ventilating of hats, and particularly felt hats, by fashiuning grooves or corrugations out of the felt or material of the hat body itself. The grooves c, Fig. 1, may vary in number and position, but are preferably situated so that they are covered by the bow of the hat band. They are formed in the operation of pressing the hat. The sweat band may be perforated in the neighbourhood of the grooves. Alternative methods of treating the sweat band are shown in Fig. 5, the leather f being cut away to uncover the tops of the grooves, or a narrow leather, as shown by dotted lines, used. The grooves may be vertical or inclined. When the leather is perforated, gauze may be interposed between the leather and the body of the hat.
Patent GB-190417721-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Fountain Pens.
Inventor: BROWN FRANCIS CASHEL
Filed: 1904-08-15
Granted: 1904-09-15
Abstract: 17,721. Brown, F. C. Aug. 19, A.D. 1903, [date applied for unden Paients Act, A.D. 1901]. Pens, reservoir. Fountain pens are provided with a mechanism for projecting the nib and withdrawing it into the barrel. The casing of the pen consists of two sections A, B which screw on to a connecting-piece C provided with a central collar. The section A contains the ink and has an opening in which fits the nib E. The nib is fixed to a rod G which passes through the piece C into the section B. A packing-ring D prevents leakage of ink through the piece C. The section B contains a barrel I having at one end a flange J which abuts against a collar H on the section B, so that longitudinal motion of the barrel is prevented. A pin M on the end of the rod G projects through a spiral slot in the barrel I and through a straight slot in the section B. Two bayonet slots in the end of the barrel I are engaged by projections Q on a stud P which is attached to a hollow cap N. By turning the cap N, the barrel I is rotated and the nib E is drawn into or projected from the section A. When the pen is not in use, the cap N is screwed on to the end of the section A. The nib may be provided with a shield in the form of a tube having a bayonet slot which engages the pin M.