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Patent GB-190206865-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Appliance for Preventing Wetting to the Bed.
Inventor: ZIMMERMANN CARL
Filed: 1902-03-20
Granted: 1902-05-15
Abstract: 6865. Zimmermann, C. March 20. Incontinence of urine, apparatus for preventing. - Apparatus for preventing wetting of the bed consists of a bent spring wire a carrying two pads b, c, between which the rear end of the male member is clamped when the patient is in bed. When a tendency to urinate wakens the patient, he can readily remove the upper pad. The lower pad may be mounted directly upon the spring wire. The pads are preferably formed of rubber tubing mounted on wires which embrace the wire a. The free ends of the wire a are provided with knobs f, to prevent injury by the points.
Patent GB-190214046-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Typewriting Machines.
Inventor: VINK JOHANNES ZENDRIKUS
Filed: 1902-06-20
Granted: 1902-07-24
Abstract: 14,046. Vink, J. Z. June 20. Type-writers.-The type-bars a, pivoted to standards k, carry pivoted plates b, to which are secured the type-blocks c, which normally rest against a suitable inking-pad. When the key lever m is depressed, the link l draws down the bar a, and, as it swings towards the platen n, the rod g, which is attached at one end to a link i and at the other to a slide moving in the slot f<1>, causes a rotation of the plate b and type-block c through 180‹, so that the type is brought to the impression point. The rod g passes between the two sides of the channel-sectioned type-bar, and is guided by pins o, h and the back portion a<3> of the channel.
Patent GB-190220553-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Electro-magnetic Valve Controlling Apparatus.
Inventor: WATERMAN ISAAC GEORGE
Filed: 1902-09-20
Granted: 1902-12-18
Abstract: 20,553. Waterman, I. G. Sept. 20. Lift valves; actuating valves.-An electromagnetic valve-controlling apparatus, specially suitable for baths, and lavatory basins, is shown in Fig. 2. Specification No. 20,552, A.D. 1902, [Abridgment Class Electricity, Regulating &c.], is referred to. The main valve 10 has a hollow body 11 fitting loosely in the casing 3 and having circumferential grooves 13, which permit the passage of water to the chamber above the valve but allow it to be raised from its seat by the water pressure when the bye-pass valve 19 is raised by the electromagnet 25 and opens a passage in the valve to allow the water pressure above the valve to escape. The bye-pass valve is connected to a core 18 fitting inside a shell 5 screwed to the valve casing and carrying the electromagnet 25, which, when energized, raises the core and opens the valves.
Patent GB-190226629-A (GB)
Title: Improved Golf Practice Apparatus or Game.
Inventor: MYCOCK WILLIAM
Filed: 1902-12-03
Granted: 1903-11-05
Abstract: 26,629. Mycock, W. Dec. 3. Dynamometers.-A golf practice apparatus is fitted with devices for indicating the force of the blow. Balls or half balls a', a are attached as shown to the ends of arms b which are fixed to an internally-screwed stock c engaging a screw-threaded shaft d'. The latter is free to slide in a frame e but is prevented from rotating by its square ends d'. When the ball a is struck, the shaft moves in the direction of the arrow x, against the spring f. A pin h<2> engages a finger h to show on the graduated scale the force of the blow.
Patent GB-190302163-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Operating Mechanisms for Brakes and the like for Cycles and Motor Vehicles.
Filed: 1903-01-29
Granted: 1903-12-03
Abstract: 2163. Mills, G. P., and Raleigh Cycle Co. Jan. 29. Handles; brakes; motor cycles.-Relates to means for connecting handles or levers to flexible wires used for operating brakes or other apparatus on bicycles or other cycles or motor vehicles. To provide for the adjustment of a wire A, Fig. 1, connected to a reversed lever B at the end of a handle-bar C, the wire is passed round an adjustable block D<4> and round a roller D', and its end is fixed to the block D'. This block is mounted to slide in a flattened tube D which can slide in fixed guides C<3>, C<4>, and the roller D<1> is mounted on a pin fixed to the tube D. The block D<4> can be moved away from the roller D<1>, to take up the slack of the wire, by means of a screw D' formed with a head D<8>, for turning it, and with collars D' engaging a block D<5>, for preventing longitudinal movement relative to the tube D. The lever B is pivoted to lugs C<2> on a fixed liner C<1>, and bears against a washer D<9> on the screw D'. If the wire is to be operated by rotating the handle E, the washer D<9> is made to bear against a cam-sleeve F, Fig. 3, which is prevented from rotating by a slot F<1> and a stud F<2>, and is moved longitudinally by a cam-sleeve E<1> fixed to the handle E. These two methods of operating the wire may be combined so that either can be used, the sleeve F being extended and formed with lugs to carry the reversed lever. Two separate wires may be operated by the handle and by the lever by means of the arrangement shown in Fig. 6. One wire A<1> is connected by a head A<2> to a block M which is connected to a cam-sleeve L by studs M<1> passing through slots in fixed liners, so that it can be operated by a cam-sleeve J<2> fixed to the rotatable handle J. The other wire A<3> passes freely through the block M and is connected to the reversed lever K, which is pivoted to a bracket formed on or fixed to the outer liner. A sleeve J<1>, to which the handle J is fixed, is extended into a socket N fitted with a ball catch O<2>, Fig. 8, which engages holes in the sleeve J<1> and enables the rider to feel how far he is turning the handle as, for example, when adjusting the air or oil inlet of an oil motor. This catch may be made sufficiently stiff to hold the handle in any position in which it may be set. In a modification of the mechanism shown in Fig. 6, the block M is operated by a screw slot in the inner sleeve of the handle J, the catch device is placed inside the handle-bar, and marks are made on the handle and on the socket N to indicate the angle of turn. If Bowden wires are used, the guide-tubes A<5> are made to abut against a plate P. Ordinary wires, in passing round corners, are guided by curved tubes. At the bottom of the steering-tube, such a guide-tube G<3>, Fig. 5, is fitted so that it can rotate in a block G<1>, and is flanged at the top to prevent it from pulling out.
Patent GB-190307212-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Buffing-rolls and the like.
Filed: 1903-03-27
Granted: 1904-03-24
Abstract: 7212. Pearson, M. H., and British United Shoe Machinery Co. March 27. Surfacing and polishing.-Relates to clamping- fingers or retainers d, Figs. 1 and 3, which are used to secure the wrapping c of abrading and polishing material to buffing-rollers a. The fingers are moved longitudinally by the helical slots in rings e, having milled edges to rotate them round the end pieces f, which are secured to the roll. Each ring is kept in position by a plate g, secured to the piece f, by screws h passing through holes in the plate and screwed into lugs f<1> projecting from the end piece f. These holes are elongated so that the screw heads may pass through them at these parts and the plate g be removed. The overlapping finger d wedges the edge of the wrapping on the yielding material b<1>, which is recessed so that the finger does not project beyond the general cylindrical surface. The extension d<2> is guided in the groove and the retainer d thus kept parallel to the roller. A rounded projection e<2> on the cam serves as a lock for the retainer d. The wrapping c is wound on so as to have an overlapping helical joint. In a modification, the flexible support for the wrapper is made of helically arranged, radially projecting pieces of india-rubber.
Patent GB-190312285-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Tobacco Pipes.
Inventor: DAVISON JAMES SCOPE
Filed: 1903-05-29
Granted: 1903-12-10
Abstract: 12,285. Davison, J. S. May 29. Tobacco pipes.-The bowls A of the tobacco pipes, Figs. 1, 2, 3, 4, have holes E, at the bottom, which may be bushed with suitable material F, Figs. 2 and 3, and wooden or other covers C which fit, or screw on the pipe. The bowls also have one or more vertical apertures B, Figs. 1 and 2, or an annular space G, Fig. 3, or a smaller internal bowl H, Fig. 4, which screws in or fits the hole E, so that, after lighting the pipe at the hole E, the smoke passes along the passages B or G and N to the mouthpiece. A ring, having one or more gaps, may be fitted in the annular space G on the lower surface of the cover C, Fig. 3, or the inner bowl H, Fig. 4, may have a collar K outside with one or more holes or gaps L in it. The passages G may contain absorbent material in a corded or loose form.
Patent GB-190317947-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Skylight Openers
Inventor: PEARCE GEORGE WILLIAM
Filed: 1903-08-19
Granted: 1904-01-28
Abstract: 17,947. Pearce, G. W. Aug. 19. Window opening and closing apparatus.-A skylight is operated by a roller C on a cranked lever B, which bears against the light and is covered by a hooked stop G when the light is closed. The lever B is operated by cords E, F. For heavy skylights, the upper arm of the lever B is forked.
Patent GB-190320527-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Drilling Bits of Rock-drilling Machines and the like
Inventor: SHEARER WILLIAM
Filed: 1903-09-24
Granted: 1904-08-18
Abstract: 20,527. Shearer, W. Sept. 24. R o c k drills. - Renewable bits E for hand and power rock drills are fitted to the shank S by a plug and socket joint, which is secured by a tapered pin driven through them. Projecting wings W, on the two parts, abut when the bit is in place. The plug P may be on the shank, as shown, or on the bit ; it has a rounded end and parallel or tapered sides.
Patent GB-190320567-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Water Closets
Inventor: THOMPSON WILLIAM PHILLIPS
Filed: 1903-09-24
Granted: 1904-09-24
Abstract: 20,567. Thompson, W. P., [Popoff, D. A.]. Sept. 24. Pan closets.-Water closets are constructed with two pans the upper T of which is drawn back simultaneously with the admission of the flushing water, on turning the lever L from right to left. On the return movement the catch o engages the projection r and, by means of a link t, rotates the spindles. The latter causes the lever w to turn about the pivot c, thus releasing a hook of the pan T' from the catch v, whereupon the contents of the basin B' are discharged. Under the influence of the counterweight g, the pan swings back to reengagement with the catch v, the link t &c. having been re-adjusted by a spring. The pan T is also restored to the horizontal position on return of the lever L, so that normally the pans constitute a double water-seal.
Patent GB-190324122-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Hose Pipes and in Fabrics suitable for other Purposes.
Inventor: MARSHALL CHARLES LANCASTER
Filed: 1903-11-06
Granted: 1904-11-03
Abstract: 24,122. Marshall, C. L. Nov. 6. Waterproof fabrics.-A fabric for hose pipes and other purposes is formed of flattened cords coated with india-rubber or the like, placed parallel to each other and overlapping, and united by pressure. Two or more layers may be used, with the cords at an angle to each other. Hose pipes are formed with the inner longitudinal cords preferably covered with a helical layer of flattened cords, and so on. The cords are preferably made from threads each separately coated with india-rubber solution ; the solvent is then partly evaporated, the threads twisted together, and the resulting cords flattened and joined while the rubber is soft.
Patent GB-190326345-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus for the Preparation of Panes of Opal Glass.
Inventor: PONCELET GEORGES
Filed: 1903-12-02
Granted: 1904-02-04
Abstract: 26,345. Poncelet, G. Dec. 2. Coating surfaces with plastic materials.-Fig. 1 shows a side elevation of a machine for making panes of opal glass. The panes, preferably cut to the required size, are placed in succession on a rotary band H of tempered steel which passes around two pulleys C, C', of which the latter is adjustable in position and to the shaft of which are applied threaded hooks F to regulate the tension of the band. The band with the panes thereon is first passed over a heated beam I, which is mounted so that it will yield when the band H is pressed down by the rollers, of which the first L is hollow, heated internally, and serves to apply a hot asphaltic dressing to the panes, the dressing being delivered from an adjustable hopper M filled from a heated tank R'. The panes thus coated pass beneath a striated iron roller 0 which distributes hot sand over the panes, the sand being delivered from a heated tank R into an adjustable heated hopper P. The panes finally pass beneath a roller Q, which presses the sand into the composition. A workman subsequently scrapes off the burrs from the edges.
Patent GB-190402229-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Racking Cocks and Racking Valves
Inventor: HARRIS WILLIAM PLOMER
Filed: 1904-01-29
Granted: 1904-12-31
Abstract: 2229. Harris, W. P. Jan. 29. Funnels.-In combination with a tundish, Fig. 18, is a means for making an airtight joint between the tundish and a cask. An india - rubber collar 1, as described in Specification No. 20,600, A.D. 1903, has placed above it a sliding metal collar 3, which can be pressed down by a cam 7 on the end of a lever 4, so as to expand the rubber and make joint with a cask bush.
Patent GB-190403377-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Wedges or Resting or Holding Devices.
Inventor: LOCKIE WILLIAM ROBERT BURNS
Filed: 1904-02-11
Granted: 1904-12-15
Abstract: 3377. Lockie, W. R. B. Feb. 11. Wedges.-Relates to a method of locking wedges, scotches, or chocks used for keeping bodies such as barrels and ladders in position. The wedge or other device a is fitted on the face next the surface to be gripped with one or more metallic plates e with biting teeth or prongs f which may be at the ends. The plates may be nailed to, screwed to, or let into the wedges a, they may be fastened by rods passing through the wedges secured by being riveted above, by means of separate pegs, or by means of screw threads or notches on their own surfaces. In Fig. 2, nails g are clinched on the upper side. The gripping-device may be fixed vertically on the back or sides of the wedge a, and, in all cases, the prongs f may be bent outwards. The rear pointed edges of the prongs f are directed towards the back of the wedge.
Patent GB-190403922-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Mixers.
Inventor: GANDOLFO JOHN FRANCIS
Filed: 1904-02-16
Granted: 1904-09-08
Abstract: 3922. Gandolfo, J. F. Feb. 16. Moving beater apparatus. - A dough or cake mixer consists of a wooden or metallic bowl A, fitted with a driving-shaft B in a bearing b, which shaft carries arms D and pivoted blades D<1>, and is rotated by the bevel-wheels I<1>, I. External pivoted blades G, G' are carried by jointed rods E, F, the rods F being pressed out by adjustable springs H. The blades are so inclined to the arms E, that one scrapes the mixture towards the rim, and the other brings it down again. A collar J, carrying the arms E, (pivotally adjustable by screws l,) is attached to the wheel I<2>, and thus revolves oppositely to the arms D. The blades are shaped so as to conform to the internal contour of the bowl.
Patent GB-190408154-A (GB)
Title: Improved Discharge Opening and Door for Vats.
Inventor: KUNICKE ROBERT
Filed: 1904-04-09
Granted: 1904-12-15
Abstract: 8154. Kunicke, R. April 9. Filters.-An opening and door for discharging tailings &c. from the bottoms of lixiviating or other vats consists of a conical cast-iron ring b bolted to the bottom a of the vat and a conical caststeel ring f to which is bolted a handle h and a domed steel plate g. The dome extends above the filter matting d, the edge of which is fastened into the groove c by the wooden wedges e, so that sand or tailings cannot pass under the matting. Thus, not only can no liquid be retained above the door, to escape when it is opened, but the properly drained tailings, or other material, resting on the door are formed into an arch and do not fall down when the door is opened. For closing the door, the edge is cut away at three or more places l so as to clear the snugs i. There are preferably three snugs 120‹ apart on the ring b. After thrusting the door home, it is turned in the direction of the arrow so that its edges, inclined so as to give a bayonet-joint action, or else all in the same plane, rest upon the screws k, which are then turned to tighten the rubber packing-ring n against the ring b. The lugs m prevent the door from being turned too far. The construction confines all strain to the ring b, so that the vat-bottom a is not affected.
Patent GB-190409563-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Lock Nuts and Screw Bolts.
Inventor: RANCILLAZ CLAUDE ENNEMOND
Filed: 1904-04-26
Granted: 1905-03-16
Abstract: 9563. Rancillaz, C. E., [trading as Soc. C. E. Rancillaz et Cie.]. April 27, A.D. 1903, [date applied for under Patents Act, A.D. 1901]. Locking nuts &c.-Relates to a method of locking nuts and bolts, endless screws and collars, pipe unions, and the like. As applied to a nut, a plain collar e is fitted to, or formed on, the nut c, and surrounded by an annular groove f. The bolt a has a continuous groove b cut deeper than the thread parallel to its longitudinal axis, and of any desired section. By introducing a pointed tool g into the groove f and forcing part h of the collar e into the groove b, the nut is locked. It is unlocked by raising the deformed part h of the collar e into its normal position. The collar e need not be continuous, and one or more grooves b, straight or curved, may be used on the surface of the bolt.
Patent GB-190414333-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to the Manufacture of Gas for Illuminating, Heating and Power Purposes, and in Apparatus therefor.
Inventor: ELWORTHY HERBERT SAMUEL
IPC: C10B57/18
Filed: 1904-06-25
Granted: 1905-08-25
Abstract: 14,333. Elworthy, H. S., and Williamson, S. June 25. Gas - producers; gas - heating furnaces.-Relates to the manufactnre of gas for power, heating, and especially for illuminating purposes. Coal gas produced in the usual way is passed into a heater C, consisting of vertical pipes 19 fixed in horizontal pipes 20, 21, each closed at one end, the whole being heated by gas burners 24. A pipe 27 acts as a bye-pass for the unheated gas and serves to maintain the proper temperature of the gas, which issues from a pipe 22 into a nickel chamber, Fig. 2. This is a brick structure containing vertical pipes 30 all connected to the inlet tube 22 and the outlet tube 32 and supported on the perforated plate 30". The vertical pipes 30 contain nickel as sheet, foil, wire, or powdered and adherent to firebrick ; or the nickel may be made into balls with some material mixed with sawdust so that, when burnt, a highly porous mass is obtained. The best powdered form is that obtained by heating nickel carbonyl as in the Mond reaction but at a somewhat higher temperature. Another form of chamber contains the nickel spread upon shelves. Gas jets 34 heat the pipes when required to start the reaction, but, as more heat is produced than is necessary to maintain the right temperature, pipes 40, 41 are provided to supply cool air or steam. The gas issues from the pipe 32 and is then conveyed to the gasometer. A combined coal and water gas producer is also employed. This consists of three brick chambers 42, 43, 44, Fig. 3, each of which can be used as water-gas producer, superheater, or coal gas producer, provided with air-blast nozzles 54, 55, 56, steaminjecting nozzles 57, 58, 59, and flues and hoppers as shown. Then chambers 42, 43 are charged with coke and the chamber 44 with coal, and the fuel is ignited. A strong blast of air is blown in all three, and is stopped shortly in the last but continued in the first two to incandescence. The products of combustion serve to superheat steam which is blown into the chamber 42, all air being stopped. The steam passes through the white-hot coke in this chamber through the pipe 60, into the chamber 43, where it is superheated, and then by the pipe 65 through the coal in the chamber 44, which is thus distilled. The furnaces may be changed in rotation by manipulation of the valves and dampers shown, or the chamber 43 may be filled with bricks and used permanently as a superheater. The gas is afterwards passed into the nickel chamber, with or without the addition of hydrogen.
Patent GB-190415433-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to the "Putting Up" of Fluid Beef and similar Meat Extracts or Essences.
Inventor: OVENS ANDREW
Filed: 1904-07-11
Granted: 1904-08-11
Abstract: 15,433. Ovens, A. July 11. Packing-materials; parcelling food preparations. -Small quantities of fluid beef and similar meat extracts and essences are packed in edible receptacles made from baked flour, ground maize, rice, or other suitable material, with which may be incorporated a proportion of the albuminous or fibrous matters of the meat. The whole may be wrapped in prepared paper, tin-foil, &c.
Patent GB-190416460-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Incandescent Gas Burners & Mantles
Inventor: CLARKE FRANCIS HILLS
Filed: 1904-07-26
Granted: 1904-10-27
Abstract: 16,460. Clarke, F. H. July 26. Incandescent gas lamps.-Two cylindrical mantles A, B are arranged concentrically and suspended from an arrangement of double rings C. A flange F<a> of the rings rests o n a perforated cap G, which in turn rests on the upper edge of the glass chimney H. The cap G also supports along metal chimney. The lower edge of the glass chimney is enclosed so as to prevent the admission of the exterior air. The upper part of the burner is in the form of a ring which fits between the lower edges of the mantles A, B. The gaseous mixture is supplied from the mixing-chamber E through three elliptical passages F. The air necessary for combustion can only enter through the perforations in the cap G, and, passing down over the surface of the outer mantle, becomes heated. Part of the air passes between the tubes F and so reaches the interior of the inner mantle. The flange F<a> and the upper part of the double ring C prevent the air from passing from the perforations directly to the metal chimney.
Patent GB-190419883-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Electric-Igniters for Explosion Engines.
Inventor: EISEMANN ERNST
Filed: 1904-09-15
Granted: 1904-10-27
Abstract: 19,883. Eisemann, E. Sept. 15. Gas and like engines, igniting in. Sparking- plugs are formed with a piece of porcelain insulation c, which surrounds the central terminal and is held in position by the screw b passing through the mica insulation a. Fig. 2 shows a modification in which the porcelain insulation c is held in position by the screw b.
Patent GB-190423498-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Exhaust Mufflers.
Inventor: WHEATLEY WILLIAM HUMPHREY
Filed: 1904-10-31
Granted: 1904-12-08
Abstract: 23,498. Wheatley, W. H., [Ford Motor Co.]. Oct. 31. Exhaust -silencers consist of two end-plates 1 with internal concentric flanges 2 over which sheetmetal cylinders 4 fit as shown, the whole being kept together by a tie-rod 5. The exhaust pipe 9 is screwed into an inner tube 3 and passes through the other cylinders. The tubes 3 have a narrow slit 10 between their ends. The exhaust enters the inner tube, and escapes by the slit 10 and holes 11 in alternate ends of the cylinders 4 to the hole 12 in the outer casing 6. By this means noise is greatly lessened.