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Patent GB-190016637-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Optometers.
Inventor: ANDREW JAY CROSS
Filed: 1900-09-18
Granted: 1901-04-20
Abstract: 16,637. Lake, W. R., [Cross, A. J.]. Sept. 18. Sight-testing apparatus.-In an optometer two sight-tubes 10 are employed, one of these tubes being shown in sectional elevation in Fig. 3 and in inverted plan in Fig. 4. Each tube carries a series of tilted cylindrical lenses A, B, A', and B<1>. The lenses A, B are concave, and are held stationary in the tube by a support 14, Fig. 3, while the lenses A<1>, B<1> are convex, and are carried by supports 15, projecting through a slot 16 in the tube, and sliding on guide-rods 18 fixed to the tube. The axes of the lenses A, A<1> are in the same horizontal plane while those of the lenses B and B' are in the same vertical plane. The tube carries a graduated ring 20, and turns in a ring 35, having an index mark, and secured to an arm 45. Two of these arms 45 have a slotted connection with a handle. To allow the blocks 15 to slide in unison or separately the ends of the operating-cord 29, passing over a pulley 31, are connected to a latch 22, pivoted to one of the blocks, and adapted to be moved into or out of engagement with a pin 27 on the other block, the motion of the latch being limited by studs 24. The position of the lenses is indicated on a scale C, Fig. 4, at the side of the tube, by pointers 33 and 34 carried by the blocks 15. The tube is held in position by a nut 35<a>, and the ring 35 carries a bracket 37, Fig. 3, to which is pivoted a bracket 38 carrying a head-piece 39 to rest against the patient's brow. A clip 42 is provided to receive any auxiliary lenses which may be necessary. The ring 20 may carry the index, and the ring 35 the scale. By means of this apparatus the operator can examine the pupils of a patient's eyes without being troubled with extraneous reflected light.
Patent GB-190104201-A (GB)
Title: A New and Improved Method for the Treatment of Diseases.
Inventor: RAMAGE CHARLES
Filed: 1901-02-27
Granted: 1902-02-27
Abstract: 4201. Ramage, C., [Ramage, A. S.]. Feb. 27. Treatment, special methods of; fumigating; inhalations.-Relates to the treatment of tuberculosis or other diseases by means of ozonized air combined with terpene peroxide. The Figure shows one form of apparatus for producing the terpene peroxide &c. Compressed air from the vessels C passes through a reducing-valve D<1> to an ozonizer B, and thence to a vessel A containing terpene hydrocarbon, preferably oil of eucalyptus or oil of turpentine. Terpene peroxide is produced by the action of the ozone on the terpene hydrocarbon, and escapes with the ozonized air through the outlet A<1>. The apparatus is used to fumigate the patient's room. The terpene peroxide forms a layer of terpene on the mucous membranes treated, which prevents irritation if ozonized air alone is subsequently used. Instead of using the apparatus shown, the air of the room may be ozonized and sprayed with terpene hydrocarbon at intervals.
Patent GB-190110098-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Device for use in Making Cloth Hearth Rugs.
Inventor: BROWN JOHN
Filed: 1901-05-15
Granted: 1901-06-15
Abstract: 10,098. Brown, J., and Brown, H. N. May 15. Rugs.-A tool of the kind described in Specification No. 11,513, A.D. 1889, for use in making cloth hearthrugs, comprises a needle A, secured to a handle B and provided with a gripping-lever C, which is pivoted at D and normally forced against the needle by a spring c. The front end of the lever C is flush with a shouldered part a of the needle, while the tool is being passed through the ground material of the cloth. Fig. 2, which represents a cross-section of the tool on the line x-y, Fig. 1, shows the sectional form of the operative end of the lever C.
Patent GB-190113286-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Resilient Tyres for the Wheels of Vehicles
Inventor: STERNE THEODORE
Filed: 1901-06-29
Granted: 1902-05-22
Abstract: 13,286. SternÚ, T. June 29. Tyres, elastic other than pneumatic; felloes or rims.-The elastic tyre shown consists of a number of spiral springs 10 placed close together round the wheel rim 11, and enclosed in a rubber, leather, or like cover 12 provided with thickened edges 13, which engage bent metal strips 14 secured to the rim. The springs are not directly connected either to the rim or to the cover, and may be separated from each other by thin partitions. Each spring is formed by rolling a thin steel strip so that the surfaces of adjacent coils are iu contact, the ends of the strip being left quite free. In modifications, the cover may be formed either from a rubber and canvas tube, or from a canvas strip of which the overlapping edges are covered by a rubber band. The cover may be attached by engaging its edges under adjustable wires lying in grooves along the sides of the rim.
Patent GB-190115243-A (GB)
Title: Rotary Take-ups for Sewing Machines.
Inventor: MACDONALD JOHN KING
Filed: 1901-07-27
Granted: 1902-07-10
Abstract: 15,243. Macdonald, J. K., [Singer Manufacturing Co.]. July 27. Sewing-machines, governing needle thread in; lockstitch hook sewing -machines ; thread - cutters.- Consists of an improved rotary take-up, which is especially adapted to co-operate with a rotary hook rotated at uniform speed from the main shaft by a twin-crank connection and making one revolution for each stitch. The take-up comprises an arm p carried by a disc n secured on a shaft j, and connected at its outer end to a thread guard ring o carried in front of and separate from the disc n, and partly concentric and partly eccentric to the shaft j. The shaft j is rotated by the needle-bar crank-pin m, and is preferably out of line with the main shaft c so as to receive a differential motion. In operation, the stitch is tightened on the upward movement of the arm p, and, as the arm p returns to its lowest position, the slack thread is paid out in two stages. The guard ring o is preferably formed with the slit q adapted to co-operate with the knife r, as described in Specification No. 14,548, A.D. 1901.
Patent GB-190116588-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Manufacture of Non-conducting Coverings for Steam Pipes and other Surfaces and Packings for Walls, Partitions, and other Structures, for Preventing the Transmission of Heat or Sound.
Inventor: HERDMAN GEORGE ALBERT
Filed: 1901-08-17
Granted: 1901-10-26
Abstract: 16,588. Herdmann, G. A. Aug. 17. Sound-deadening coverings.-Relates to non-conducting coverings for steam pipes and other surfaces and packings for walls, partitions, and other structures for preventing the transmission of heat or sound, being mainly an improvement on the invention described in Specification No. 3443, A.D. 1900, [Abridgment Class Heating]. Slagwool is treated with silicate of soda or similar adhesive material to render it coherent, and is afterwards pressed in a mould by ramming about a mandrel and within a sleeve or wrapper of muslin to form it into tubes. The mass is consolidated by stoving.
Patent GB-190119443-A (GB)
Title: A Hollow Cylindrical Shaped Saw, Toothed on its Edge for Cutting Discs out of Metal, Wood, Stone, and the like.
Inventor: BRIDGE JOHN
Filed: 1901-09-30
Granted: 1902-08-14
Abstract: 19,443. Bridgre, J. Sept. 30. Sawing; boring and drilling; tools and tool-holders.- Relates to a cylindrical saw or hollow drill for cutting out discs of metal or the like. One form of the drill is shown in section Fig. 4. The tube a with saw teeth b on its cutting - edge is fixed on the boss c<11> by screws f. A drill d i s clamped in the central-bore c of the boss by a set-screw e to act as a guide in starting, and is slackened as soon as the cutting-edge b has entered the material. In a modification, the boss c<11> is detachable from the drill spindle so that cutters of different sizes may be mounted on the spindle.
Patent GB-190121840-A (GB)
Title: Improved Means of Fixing Cue Tips.
Inventor: BROOMFIELD JAMES
Filed: 1901-10-30
Granted: 1902-01-09
Abstract: 21,840. Broomfield, J. Oct. 30. Balliards, cues for. Relates to means for fixing tips on cues. The end of the cue has fixed to it by a screw g' a plate g carrying a T-shaped piece d, the ends d' of which engage under the edges of the back b of the tip a. The tip is recessed to receive the piece d, and is fixed by giving it a partial turn In a modification, the ends d' are made sharp, so as to cut their own recess when the tip is turned. The tip is coated with cement before it is placed in position.
Patent GB-190201609-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to the Treatment of Cotton Seed Hulls.
Filed: 1902-01-21
Granted: 1902-02-27
Abstract: 1609. Cotton Seed Co., and Stanley, J. C. W. Jan. 21. Drawings to Specification. Sifting cotton-seed hulls.-In a process for removing fibre from cotton-seed hulls and singeing the hulls to enhance their value as a food for animals, a series of superposed sieves is fised in a a casing mounted and reciprocated by any suitable means. Gas burners are arranged beneath the tail-end of each sieve so that the tailings pass through the flame before falling upon the_sieve beneath.
Patent GB-190208672-A (GB)
Title: Removeable Glazed or Enamelled Slab or Tile Coverings for Walls, Partitions, Ceilings and the like.
Inventor: MICHEL CARL
Filed: 1902-04-14
Granted: 1902-06-12
Abstract: 8672. Michel, C. April 14. Counters.-Glazed or enamelled tiles or slabs p for counters &c. are inserted between I-bars l, fixed to the front of the buffet counter or the like, and are held in place by coiled, curved, or undulating springs g, f, m. A layer z of asbestos or prepared pasteboard may be interposed between the tiles and backing, to prevent the passage of moisture. The tiles can be removed and replaced by taking off a capping-rail b, and withdrawing the springs f or m.
Patent GB-190209099-A (GB)
Title: Improved Means for Propelling Ships and Boats.
Inventor: ORR FINGAL CECIL
Filed: 1902-04-19
Granted: 1903-03-19
Abstract: 9099. Orr, F. C., and Orr, M. L. April 19. Propelling by reaction of explosives.-The water can flow freely, except when prevented by non- return valves G, H, through a tube C below the water line. A branch tube B leads into the upper part of a chamber A, into which an explosive mixture containing petrol or gas is admitted through a valve J. K is a valve connected with a pipe L, which reaches some distance down the branch pipe B. When the explosive mixture enters at J, it expels air or products of previous combustion through the pipes B, L and out through the valve K, which is closed by the next explosion. I is an ignition plug. The force of the explosion acts so as to propel the vessel either forwards or backwards according to which of the valves G, H is in action. If the valve H, for example, is put out of action by fixing it in its open position, the explosion acts towards the stem, expelling the water backwards from the pipe C and keeping the valve G closed. When the force is spent, the valve G opens and the pipe C re-fills. The arrangement may be modified in details, for instance, the pipe L may be dispensed with. The Provisional Specification refers to a device, operated by a paddle-wheel in the pipe C, for cooling the combustion chamber by circulation of air. The air so warmed is used for volatilizing petrol and forming an explosive mixture with it.
Patent GB-190210335-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Dynamo Electric Machinery.
Inventor: MIDGLEYZ ALBERT HENRY
Filed: 1902-05-05
Granted: 1903-03-05
Abstract: 10,335. Midgley, A. H. May 5. Dynamos; motors; armatures; field magnets. -In a direct-current dynamo or motor, the field magnets are provided with poles so arranged with respect to the armature that the lines of force always traverse the armature radially in the same direction. The carcase of the magnet consists of a cylinder 1 having a closed end 2, from which extend two thick rods or projections 3 forming internal poles. A single annular exciting-coil 4, equal in radius to the armature, is inserted in the space between the internal poles and the wall of the cylinder. The armature consists of a laminated core 5 having on its inner surface slots 9, parallel to the axis, in which are laid former-wound coils, spanning an angle of 90‹ ; these coils are connected together and to a commutator 10 after the manner of a drum winding. The core is bolted to one side of a spider 11 keyed on a shaft 7, and this shaft is supported in bearings formed in the magnet core and in an end cover, which may be constructed in two parts. Alternatively, the field magnet may be constructed with an internal cylinder and external poles, in which case the armature winding is arranged on the outer surface of the core; or there may be two concentric cylinders, the outer of which is formed with internally-projecting poles, and these may be provided with auxiliary windings. Instead of a drum armature, a ring-wound armature may be employed, in which case each coil spans a quadrant.
Patent GB-190216682-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Pulverulent or Dust Fuel Feeding Apparatus
Inventor: BROOKES ALFRED GEORGE
Filed: 1902-07-28
Granted: 1902-11-20
Abstract: 16,682. Brookes, A. G., [Bradley, P. B.]. July 28. Pulverulent-fuel fittings.-At the base of the hopper, and above the distributer, which may be of the form shown or of any suitable form, are arranged vibrating or reciprocating fingers to loosen and feed the powdered fuel. Fig. 4 shows a pair of vibrating combs d<1>, with the teeth of one opposite the spaces of the other. Fig. 5 shows a vertically-reciprocating bar e<1> with comblike teeth projecting on each side. The apparatus may be actuated by any suitable mechanism, means being preferably provided for adjusting the stroke.
Patent GB-190219338-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Internal Combustion Engines.
Inventor: PRESTWICH JOHN ALFRED
Filed: 1902-09-03
Granted: 1903-07-02
Abstract: 19,338. Prestwich, J. A. Sept. 3. Lubricating internal - combustion engines. Oil is drawn into the crank chamber through a needle valve and sight glass at regular intervals, a vacuum being formed therein by the motor piston expelling the air through a disc valve 17 working between the tube 15 and its cap 18. A bent pipe 19 prevents the expulsion of oil.
Patent GB-190221475-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Pocket Case for Containing Various Articles for Ladies' use.
Inventor: ETTLINGER PAUL
Filed: 1902-10-02
Granted: 1903-01-29
Abstract: 21,475. Ettlinger, P. Oct. 2. Card and like cases; purses.-Relates to ladies' pocket cases for containing cards, note-tablets, mirrors, puffs, money, &c. In the case shown in Fig. 4, two outer hinged portions a, a' contain, the one money and puff compartments covered by hinged flaps, and the other a spring card retainer f, and a central hinged flap c is provided on one side with a note tablet e, and on the other side with a mirror. A pencil may be passed through a hole in the case. A chain may be attached to the case for carrying it on the wrist. Some of the flaps may be provided with tongues x for engagement in recesses x<1> of other flaps.
Patent GB-190308925-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Braces or Garment Supporters
Inventor: HINE HENRY CLARK
Filed: 1903-04-20
Granted: 1903-06-18
Abstract: 8925. Nine, H. C. July 16, A.D. 1902, [date appliedfor under Patents Act, A.D. 1901]. Braces.-Relates to means for connecting the lower ends of the rear shoulder straps to the tabs. It consists of a lever A, Figs. 2 and 4, in the extremities of which are pivoted loops 3, 4, serving for the attachment of the rear ends of the shoulder straps. The lever A is made up of two plates 5, 15, between which is placed the part 10 of the loop 9 which serves for the attachment of the rear tabs. This part 10 is placed between the plates 5, 15, so as to encircle and bear on balls contained in a race-way 12 struck up out of the plates 5, 15. The plates 5, 15 are connected together by the pivots of the loops 3, 4, and may also be connected at the centre by a rivet 13 or by other means.
Patent GB-190314892-A (GB)
Title: Air Compressing Pump for Inflating Pneumatic Tyres and for other Purposes.
Inventor: MARKS GEORGE CROYDON
Filed: 1903-07-04
Granted: 1903-10-15
Abstract: 14,892. Marks, G. C., [Compagnie Franþaise des Nouvelles Pompes Ó Air]. July 4. Compressing.- An air pump, for inflating pneumatic tyres and for other purposes, comprises two opposite pistons p coupled by a rod m, which is actuated through a connecting-rod n, a toothed sector, or other device, by a lever t. The cylinders c have their ends connected by a conduit h to a common valvechest i fitted with a conducting-pipe l and provided with valves j held in their seats by a spring r. Each piston may have a valve u, Fig. 3, opening into a circular groove in the washer y and communicating by small holes x with the cylinder.
Patent GB-190317656-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Cycle Holder.
Inventor: TILLEY ERNEST WILLIAM
Filed: 1903-08-14
Granted: 1904-07-14
Abstract: 17,656. Tilley, E. W. Aug. 14. Stands.-A b:cycle holder is formed of two curved limbs 1, 2, of about the same curvature as that of the wheel rim, and connected together by two U-shaped ties 3, 4, of which the lower one has a small bracket 11 adapted to rest on the floor. The curved limbs are preferably constructed in one piece, of which the middle 8 is bent into a U shape and the ends 5, 6 are pivoted in a bracket 7 fixed to the wall. When not in use, the holder may be turned up into contact with the wall.
Patent GB-190317888-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Cases for Cigars, Cigarros or the like small Articles.
Inventor: HOWORTH FRANKLIN WISE
Filed: 1903-08-18
Granted: 1904-06-30
Abstract: 17,888. Howorth, F. W., [Racine Paper Goods Co.]. Aug. 18. Paper and like bags. - Relates to a case containing a number of pockets for carrying cigars &c. The cigars are placed separately in the tubes 3, Figs. 4 and 5, which have creased collapsable sides. The tubes are secured at their upper and lower edges, usually by pasting, to a backing-sheet 2, perforated or cut at 5 between the pockets, so that they may be easily separated. The backing- sheet 2 is attached to two similar outer coversheets 4, to form two compartments hinged by an intermediate portion of the backing-sheet 2, this portion being perforated or creased to allow the two halves being easily separated. The coversheets 4 have upper extensions 8, which fold over inwardly, and lower extensions 6, if necessary, which are bent round and secured to similar extensions of the backing-sheet 2. The lower hinge part of the backing-sheet 2 is slit, to allow the compressed lower ends of the tubes 3 to expand when the cigars are inserted. The tubes 3 may be directly secured to the outer covers 4, which may, with their extensions 8, be used in one piece, and any number of cases may be connected and used together.
Patent GB-190318613-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Thread-laying Devices for Book-stitching Machines.
Inventor: HOWORTH FRANKLIN WISE
Filed: 1903-08-28
Granted: 1904-06-30
Abstract: 18,613. Howorth, F. W., [Akt.-Ges. vorm. F. Martini & Co.]. Aug. 28. Book stitching machines ; needle shields ; needles, hook, threading- devices for.-Relates to improvements in threadlaying devices of book-stitching machines, such, for instance, as that described in Specification No. 14,580, A.D. 1902. The device has an approximately rectangular-shaped body portion, and is provided at the middle of one of its ends with the usual thread hook a, behind which is a support b, formed either in one piece with the hook with an intermediate groove c, or separate from the hook with a gap between the two. The device is further provided with a bevelled or inclined surface d, which protects the needle against breakage, and a shoulder by which it is attached to a threadlaying bar f. When this latter has moved longitudinally to bring the device from the position shown in dotted lines in Fig. 1 to a position in which the groove c is situated immediately beneath the hooked needle h, the bar partially rotates so as to bring the needle h entirely within the groove. The portion of thread loop which is led over the groove is pressed into the latter by the needle h, the front portion of the loop being supported against this pressure by the support b and hook a. This ensures the proper engagement of the loop by the needle h.
Patent GB-190319725-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Golfing Irons, Cleeks and Mashies.
Inventor: SIMPSON ROBERT
Filed: 1903-09-14
Granted: 1903-10-15
Abstract: 19,725. Simpson, R. Sept. 14. Golf. - Golfing- irons, cleeks, &c. are made with a circular roughened surface on the blade, as shown, the centre of percussion being approximately at the centre of this circle.
Patent GB-190322646-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and connected with Means for Doffing and Applying Bobbins in Spinning and Twisting Frames.
Inventor: CAREY DENNIS EDWARD
Filed: 1903-10-20
Granted: 1904-03-10
Abstract: 22,646. Carey, D. E. Oct. 20. Bobbins; doffing- arrangements; bobbin-applying apparatus.-A carrierbar 5, extending the whole length of the machine, has sleeves 6 which slide on guide-rods 4. The bar 5 is supported by yokes attached to cables which are secured to drums on a shaft. By means of a crank and a chain, this shaft may be rotated to raise or lower the carrierbar 5, which is normally held up by a pawl engaging a ratchet-wheel. A series of doffers 22, Fig. 10, are clamped between bars 20 and 21, the bar 20 being carried by arms 19 pivoted to brackets on the bar 5. When the bobbins 3 on the spindles 2 are filled, the carrier-bar 5 is lowered until the inner end of a pivoted latch 23 enters a groove in the bobbin 3. The bar 5 is then lifted till the bobbins are clear of the spindles, when the bar 20, with the doffer and bobbin, is swung into the position shown in Fig 7, by cords 29 being wound round a rod 28, which is supported by brackets 27 on the bar 5, and is rotated by a handwheel. The bar 20 is held in this position by a pawl and ratchet on the rod 28. A series of tubular bobbin holders 39 are secured in brackets on the bar 5, directly above each spindle 2, and the lower open ends of the holders 39 are normally closed by a casing 32, carried by arms 31 pivoted in brackets behind the arms 19. When the bobbins 3 have been swung clear of the spindles, the carrierbar is lowered till the lower edges of the casing 32 are close to the upper ends of the spindles. A cord is then pulled, swinging the casing 32 forward from beneath the holders 39, so that empty bobbins in the holders fall and slide down upon the spindles. The cord is then released, and the casing 32 swings back to its normal position, so that when the carrier bar 5 is lowered, a leather strap 33, longitudinally supported by hooks at each end in the casing 32, presses upon the upper ends of the bobbins, thus firmly securing the bobbins to the spindles. The filled bobbins are then swung outwardly, breaking the threads, the carrier-bar is raised to its topmost position, and the machine is started. The filled bobbins may be freed to drop into a box, by depressing the latch 23 of each doffer. For each holder 39, there is attached to the frame a magazine for empty bobbins. As the holders 39 are raised, fingers pass through slots in the magazines, and enter the bores of the second bobbins in the magazine, thus lifting the first bobbins over an edge into the holder 39. When the holders are again lowered, the bobbins engaged by the fingers are freed and move into the positions of the bobbins previously discharged into the holders.
Patent GB-190404739-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Bed-warmers and the like.
Inventor: BARKER ALFRED
Filed: 1904-02-26
Granted: 1904-06-23
Abstract: 4739. Barker, A., and Sidebottom, H. Feb. 26. H e a t i n g - apparatus; bed-warmers. - A device for heating bed-clothes and for like purposes, consists of a vessel a, preferably cylindrical in shape, and made of sheet tin, copper, or other metal. Silicate of lime is introduced into the vessel, which is then closed permanently by a lid b, screwed or otherwise fitted into the vessel, and provided with a screwed plug or cap. The vessel is heated in front of a fire or within an oven, and is afterwards placed between the bed sheets, preferably on its end so as to hold the sheets in the form of a tent. The vessel is provided with a handle for carrying purposes.