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Patent GB-190306143-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Button Holes and Means for the Engagement of Buttons or Studs for the Fastening of Wearing Apparel and the like
Inventor: WILDMAN GEORGE
Filed: 1903-03-17
Granted: 1904-01-21
Abstract: 6143. Wildman, G. March 17. Buttonholes of shirts, collars, leggings, and other garments are provided with flexible parts to facilitate the eugagement with them of buttons, studs, or the like. In the form shown in Fig. 3, the flexibility is obtained žy a strip of fabric d attached across a punched-out hole b ; two strips at right-angles to each other may also be employed. As shown in Fig. 4, the flexibility is obtained by a piece of openwork material c applied to the buttonhole b, which is made larger than is requisite. The flexibility may also be obtained by cutting out portions of the surrounding material above or below the buttonhole or both above and below.
Patent GB-190307659-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to the Mechanism of Hand Brakes for Railway Wagons
Inventor: BESWICK JAMES
Filed: 1903-04-02
Granted: 1903-07-16
Abstract: 7659. Beswick, J., and Barr, M. April 2. Brakes.-The hand brakes of a railway wagon are arranged so that they may be applied or released from either side of the wagon. A transverse shaft B has, on its ends, levers C, C', which are connected by rods D to the upper parts of pivoted racks E. Each of the racks E consists of two notched plates between which pass the hand-levers K, K'. To apply the brakes, a lever F, fitted with a double tooth H, is raised, so that the rack E is pushed forwards and the hook I is disengaged from the pin P. The links D and levers C, C<1> produce a similar action at the other end of the wagon, so that the hand-levers may be depressed and the brakes applied. The brakes may be released by the handles T on the upper parts of the racks E, and are removed by a spring S connected to a lever L on the transverse shaft S<1>. When the levers K, K<1> are lifted, the hooks I are drawn under the pins P, by a spring A connected to a centrally-situated lever on the shaft B.
Patent GB-190307870-A (GB)
Title: Improved Means for Operating Tramway Points from the Vehicle.
Inventor: JOHNSTON ANTHONY BUCKLITSCH
Filed: 1903-04-06
Granted: 1904-03-24
Abstract: 7870. Johnston, A. B. April 6. Points and switches.-Relates to means for operating tramway points from the vehicle, and consists in pivoting a triangular-shaped cam B to the underside of the poiut tongue A, so that the point may be moved by lowering a pin C carried on the vehicle. The end b of the cam B moves between stop pins b<2>, b<3>. When the pin C is lowered, it travels along the cam B and moves over the point, and, as it travels along the triangular-shaped end of the cam, it turns the cam on its pivot and moves the end b from the pin b<3> to the pin b<2>, or vice versÔ, thus placing it in position for the point to be moved back by another car. The pin C may be depressed by any suitable means, such as the footlever d connected by a chain to a weighted bell crank engaging the pin.
Patent GB-190308697-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Pencil-sharpeners.
Inventor: WILCOX LEWIS GATES
Filed: 1903-04-16
Granted: 1904-01-14
Abstract: 8697. Wilcox, L. G. April 16. Pencil and crayon sharpeners.-The apparatus comprises a casing 1, a pencil holder 7, a reciprocating cutting-blade 27, and means for simultaneously rotating the holder, and reciprocating the blade. The casing is similar, in general form, to a watch case, the front being rotatably fitted to the body of the casing, and provided with an internal toothedwheel 6. The upper and lower ends of the holder 7 are slit to form tongues, which can be pressed so as to clamp the pencil. A tubular stem 9 surrounds the holder 7, and carries a knob or finger-piece 10 ; the knob is grooved to receive the upper end of a sleeve 11 and has a screwthread engagement therewith. Within the casing, a sleeve 13 is fitted loosely between the casing and a block 14 secured to the back of the casing. When the knob is rotated, the stem 9 is moved longitudinally, so as to compress the tongues upon the pencil, or release them. A pin 15 on the sleeve 13 enters a longitudinal slot 14<1> in the holder 7, so that the holder can slide longitudinally independently of the sleeve 13. The blade 27 is carried by a block 26 fitted to side on an adjustable frame 28, which is pivoted at 29 ; the block 26 is reciprocated by a forked lever 24 having a slot engaging with a pin 22 on a cam-wheel 21, which is rotated by gearing 16 from a wheel 6. The cam-wheel 21 actuates a pivoted lever 34 connected by means of a bell-crank lever 35 to a pawl, which drives a ratchet-wheel 36<1> on the sleeve 13. The wheel 21 and the sleeve 13 may be looked by means of a catch 39 and a plunger 42, both connected with and actuated by a fingerpiece 38. During the sharpening operations, the point of the pencil may be supported by an adjustable block. The lead or crayon of a longpointed pencil may be trimmed by means of a file 51 or grinding-surface on an adjustable block 50 pivoted at 52. The pencil is mounted in a carrier 57, which is placed in notches formed in the flanges 54 of a reciprocating carrier 49. The pencil may be held within its carrier by a pointed rod, which enters a groove cut in the pencil by means of a scoring-blade. When the pencil point is to be circular in cross-section, the pencil is rotated in its carrier by means of a cord looped round the pencil and attached to a bar 66.
Patent GB-190309908-A (GB)
Title: Machine for Rolling or Packing Hides, Skins or Leather.
Inventor: MAZZOLI ANGELO
Filed: 1903-05-01
Granted: 1903-06-11
Abstract: 9908. Mazzoli, A., [trading as Zanelli, L.]. May 1. Parcelling hides, leather and skins.-Relates to a machine for rolling or packing skins, hides, or leather. Two end frames 1 are grooved to receive the bearing-blocks 4 of two short axles 5 provided with sleeves 8 for gripping the ends of a divided axle 7. One end bearing is arranged with a pressure weight 13, while the other carries a locking-pawl 12 for engaging with a ratchet-wheel 11 on that axle 5. The axle is rotated by a driving-pawl carried by a lever 9. The skins &c. to be rolled is gripped by the divided axle 7 and is rolled by reciprocating the lever 9, 18 is a pressure roller grooved to facilitate tying up. The apparatus is provided with inclined platforms. When several skins &c. are rolled together, the beginning of one is laid over the end of the preceding one.
Patent GB-190310925-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and connected with Textile Printing Machines.
Inventor: ROTT WILHELM
Filed: 1903-05-13
Granted: 1903-11-12
Abstract: 10,925. Rott, W., and M³llen, T. May 13. Printing fabrics.-Relates to a method of transforming a simplex printing-machine, or machine for printing on one side of the fabric only, into a duplex machine, where the fabric is printed on both sides. The simplex machine would comprise a platen cylinder k, and several printing-rollers e, driven by gearing from the main gear-wheel m. For duplex printing, the printing-rollers e', equal in number and size to the rollers e, are added, and geared to run at the same velocity as the rollers e, but in the reverse direction, each roller having its separate small platen roller i. The fabric a supported by the guide-cloth b<1>, and the blanket c<1>, first passes to the printing-rollers e<1>, the printing being visible at every stage. It then passes on to the platen cylinder k, and is supported on the printed side by the guide-cloth b and the blanket c. Before passing to the first roller e, the guide-cloth b<1> and the blanket c<1> pass away over guide-rollers, the fabric continuing through the machine, and being printed on the other side. By removing the intermediate wheels s, and the auxiliary guidecloth b<1> and blanket c', the machine may again be used as a simplex machine, for printing fabrics on one side only.
Patent GB-190315022-A (GB)
Title: Propelling Apparatus for Vessels, also applicable as a Motor
Inventor: SHELY RICHARD WASHINGTON
Filed: 1903-07-07
Granted: 1903-08-20
Abstract: 15,022. Shely, R. W. July 7. Endless-band propellers; steering by paddles or plates at sides; stopping way.-On each side of the vessel is a set of endless chains D, wholly or partially submerged, to which are pivoted paddles E formed with projections E'. The chains are driven continuously in the same direction, and the movement of the vessel is controlled by rendering the paddles operative on either the lower or the upper run, or inoperative on both runs. This is effected by means of guide-bars F, which are held immediately above the lower run or under the upper run to form a guiding support for the projections E<1>, while, when the bars F are held central, the plates E lie flat on the chains on both runs. The bars F are operated by rack and pinion gearing from handles on the deck. The pivoted guide arms F<6> act as cams to turn the plates E gradually into the operative position. In a modification, upper and lower bars F are used. By anchoring the vessel in a current, the apparatus may be used as a motor.
Patent GB-190318337-A (GB)
Title: Closures or Stoppers for Bottles and the like
Inventor: JUSTICE PHILIP MIDDLETON
Filed: 1903-08-25
Granted: 1903-10-29
Abstract: 18,337. Justice, P. M., [United States Fibre Stopper Co.]. Aug. 25. Stoppers. - A plano-convex disc 5, Fig. 3 and 4, made of homogeneouslyfelted pulp and having its surface calendered to form a protecting matted surface, is clamped to the neck of a bottle by a metallic cap 3, Fig. 4, after having been treated with paraffin or other substances to prevent its absorption of the liquid contents. The dotted lines in Fig. 4 show the increased surface contact between the neck and a disc of this shape, as compared with a flat disc as illustrated in Fig. 2.
Patent GB-190321665-A (GB)
Title: Process of Hardening Copper and Extracting Metals from Matrices.
Inventor: OXNAM STEPHEN
Filed: 1903-10-08
Granted: 1903-11-12
Abstract: 21,665. Oxnam, S., and Oxnam, J. Oct. 8. Tempering.-Copper is hardened by dipping it repeatedly into urine alone or with sugar. The copper should be at a dull cherry-red heat and instead of repeated dipping may be left to soak.
Patent GB-190323644-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Fillers for Boots and Shoes.
Inventor: LEWIS ALFRED
Filed: 1903-10-31
Granted: 1904-08-18
Abstract: 23,644. Lewis, A. Oct. 31. Displaying.-Adjustable hollow fillers for displaying boots and shoes of various sizes are made from vulcanized fibre or other material with the heel portion removed, as shown in Figs. 1 and 2. The lower edges are formed with lugs B to which the distending-spring C is riveted. The spring C may extend back to the heel, forming side supports for the waist, and may be formed with a hookshaped end for convenience in removing the filler.
Patent GB-190324473-A (GB)
Title: Device for Opening and Closing Windows of Greenhouses and the like.
Inventor: JACOB FABIEN
Filed: 1903-11-11
Granted: 1904-11-10
Abstract: 24,473. Jacob, F. Nov. 11. Window opening and closing apparatus.-An apparatus for operating windows of green-houses, verandahs, and buildings generally consists of a block a, carrying two or more pawls d, e, pivoted at f, and two or more pulleys b, over which pass chains h, i. The chains are composed of open curved links j sliding on the rims, and straight bars k sliding in the grooves of the pulleys. The pawl d is actuated by the bent end w of the lever o, pivoted at q, and the pawl e by the lever p, pivoted at r, the bent end of which works in a slot in the frame. The rod v, fized to a hinged upper window, is raised on pulling the chain j, which is held in position by the angle g of the pawl d engaging with the end of one of the links j. The chain is released by a slight downward pull and an outward pressure of the chain on the plate t of the lever o, thus forcing the pawl outwards. The chain i, attached to a lower window, is actuated in a similar manner.
Patent GB-190325738-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Manufacture of O-oxyanthraquinones and of O-oxyanthraquinone-oxy-sulpho-acids.
Filed: 1903-11-25
Granted: 1904-11-25
Abstract: 25,738. Iljinskij, M., and Wedekind & Co., R. Nov. 25. Oxyanthraquinones; oxyanthraquinone sulphonic acids; dyes, artificial.-1 -, 1: 5 - 1 : 8 -, 1 : 6 -, 1 : 7 - Oxyanthraquinones and their sulphonic acids are produced by heating the alkali or alkaline earth salts of the corresponding anthraquinone sulphonic acids derivatives, with or without the addition of a salt of an alkaline-earth metal, and oxidizing-agents, in the presence of water and under pressure, with alkaline-earth hydroxides. The alpha-anthraquinone sulphonic acids are produced by sulphonating in the presence of mercury, as described in Specification No. 10,242, A.D. 1903. When alkali sulphonates are used, the chloride of the alkaline earth of which the hydroxide is used, is also added. In an example a quantity of lime is slaked in a solution of the potassium salt of aanthraquinone sulphonic acid ; saltpetre and calcium chloride are added ; and the liquid is heated under pressure. On diluting with water and adding hydrochloric acid, a-oxyanthraquinone is precipitated. In another example anthrarufin is produced similarly from 1 : 5-anthraquinone disulphonic acid. On treating in a similar manner the commercial readily soluble sulphonates of the mother lye of example II of Specification No. 10,242, A.D. 1903, a mixture of #-diosyanthraquinone, anthrarufin and chrysazin is obtained. In another example the calcium salts of the anthraquinone sulphonic acids produced by the sulphonation of anthraquinone-1-sulphonic acid are similarly treated. A mixture of 1 : 6-, and 1 : 7-dioxyanthraquinones is precipitated by acidifying the melt, and is treated with hot baryta water to dissolve out the 1 : 6 derivative. A 1 : 7-dioxyanthraquinone sulphonic acid which dyes chromed wool fine reddish-violet shades is salted out of the hydrochloric acid solution.
Patent GB-190328018-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Tentering and Drying Machines.
Inventor: GESSNER ERNST
Filed: 1903-12-21
Granted: 1904-11-03
Abstract: 28,018. Gessner, E. Dec. 21. Tentering and drying fabrics, machines for. To prevent the fabric from being lifted off the hooks of the tenter chains by its weight and by the pressure of the hot air for the drying on its lower surface, spring or cam controlled fingers h, or combs or smooth bars, are fixed on sliding members or levers b pivoted to each link a, and are placed into, or out of, operative position with regard to the hooks e, without bearing on and so glazing the fabric, by fixed cams acting on the tail-pieces g. As the direction of any upward pressure of the fabric on the fingers h passes approximately through the pivot, a weak controlling - spring d may be used.
Patent GB-190401713-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Fishing Reels or Winches.
Inventor: FORREST GEORGE
Filed: 1904-01-22
Granted: 1904-11-17
Abstract: 1713. Forrest, G. Jan. 22. Reels and winches, rod.-Reels or winches for fishing - rods are provided with an adjustable brake or retarder to prevent the line from running out too freely. In the form shown in Fig. 1, the line-carrying drum B rotates within the stationary frame C, and is provided at one end with the usual ratchet b and pawl c, and at the other end with the braking arrangement. This consists of a spring plate A, shown in Fig. 3, which presses at its ends upon the casing C, and at its centre upon a collar D<3>, which is constrained to rotate with the drum B while being free to move longitudinally, the latter motion being effected by means of a screw threaded rod E passing through the centre of the boss B<3> and having a slotted head E' or thumb-nut at the end. By rotating the rod E, the pressure upon the spring A can be varied as desired, and the braking action influenced accordingly. In another form also described, the ratchet and pawl and the braking-spring are arranged at the same end of the drum B.
Patent GB-190409585-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Presses for Cotton, Hay and the like.
Inventor: HOLMES WATSON MARTIN
Filed: 1904-04-26
Granted: 1904-06-23
Abstract: 9585. Holmes, W. M. April 26. Baling - presses.-Relates to hay, cotton, &c, presses in which the compressed hay &c. is held in rotary contact with a slotted plate through which further loose material is passed. The chamber R, Figs. 1 and 2, which holds the compressed hay, is rotated by any means within a ring A, which carries sector-shaped plates P and strengthening-blocks B secured by bolts C. The frame A or an additional frame D carries setscrews E, F to prevent turning of the plates P. The material is fed into the hopper H, to the lower part of which are hinged sections J provided with slots H<1>. A flange M rests on a ring N which is supported by projections S on the sections J, an adjustable bolt Q and spring A<1> enabling the sections J to be opened out at the foot to regulate the supply of material to the slots J' between the plates P. The material is forced through the slots J<1> by arms G<1> which are pivotally mounted on inclined crank-pins E' on pulleys D' and pass through slots H<1>, being pressed downwards by springs F<2>. The pulleys D' are rotated by a belt L and gearing O<1>, P<1>, Q<1>, or other means, and the arms G<1> rise in the slots H<1>, and fall again flat over the slots J<1>. The belt L may be tightened by a wheel R<1> carried on a frame S<1>, which is mounted on the frame D by a slot-and-bolt connection A<2>, B'. Pressure is obtained from a spring E<2> which presses on a rod C<2> mounted on the frame S<1> and passes through an aperture in the fixed bracket N, Fig. 1.
Patent GB-190412586-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Bottle Capping Machines.
Inventor: COOPER WILLIAM
Filed: 1904-06-03
Granted: 1904-10-20
Abstract: 12,586. Cooper, W. June 3. Capsuling bottles. -A capsule is pressed down over the neck of a bottle by means of a set of pressers, which are automatically brought into operation by the insertion of the bottle into the machine, and are withdrawn from the bottle neck when the bottle is removed. As shown in Figs. 1 and 2, the machine is actuated by an electromotor B, in the base-plate b<1 >of which is mounted a hollow shaft a provided with a head A, upon which the pressers C are mounted. Each presser C is attached to one arm of a lever pivoted on pins c, and each lever has two other arms, one of which carries a ball c<3> kept in such a position by a rubber band D that a bottle can be inserted. between the pressers C, and the other carries a pin c<5>, which, when the pressers move inwards, enters a groove e, Fig. 5, in a ring E revolubly mounted in the head A, and is adapted to keep the presser C at a uniform distance from the centre of the head A. The bottle with a capsule upon it is inserted in the head A, and is pressed against the button f of a rod F arranged within the shaft a. The movement of the rod F causes an electric current to actuate the motor B, which drives the head A by gearing b<2>, a'. The balls c<3> move outwards by centrifugal force as the head rotates, and this forces the pressers C on to the outside of the capsule. When the bottle is removed, the rod F is returned by a spring f<3>, and the motor ceases to drive the head A, thus allowing the balls c<3> to move inwards and the pressers C to be released from the capsule. The electric circuit to the motor when a bottle is in position is made through two conductors G, G', and a conductor f insulated on the end of the rod F. When the bottle is removed, contact is broken, the current then passing through the lamp M, the increased resistance through the lamp reducing the current and stopping the motor. The machine may be driven by gearing or by belt, a sliding clutch being provided to start and stop the machine.
Patent GB-190416603-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Electric Arc Lamps.
Filed: 1904-07-28
Granted: 1905-05-18
Abstract: 16,603. Kalle & Co. Dec. 9, A.D. 1903, [date applied for under Patents Act, A.D. 1901]. Hypnotics. - Bromoalkyl-acetamides, such as bromine diethylacetamide bromine ethyl propylacetamide and bromine dipropylacetamide are used. They possess powerful hypnotic properties without having any injurious after effects.
Patent GB-190416865-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Motor Cars
Inventor: LANCHESTER FREDERICK WILLIAM
Filed: 1904-08-02
Granted: 1905-07-27
Abstract: 16,865. Lanchester, F. W. Aug. 2. Motor road vehicles.-Relates to the framework and bodies of motor vehicles, and to the disposition of the engine and the fuel tank, the objects being to secure better weight distribution, and an unobstructed side entrance together with a wider angle of lock in steering. The frame consists of a transverse rectangular tube a, serving as a fuel tank, to the underside of which are bolted four longitudinal beams b, b<1>, c, c', the inner ones c, c' extending forward and being provided with projections d to support the engine, the outer beams b, b<1> extending back to form the main support of the vehicle. The front seat of the vehicle is divided into two portions g with foot spaces h divided by the engine casing. The inner beams c, c' may be extended backwards to help to support the floor of the vehicle, and a light transverse brace may be used. The means for suspending the vehicle preferably used are those described in Specification No. 7909, A.D. 1900.
Patent GB-190423740-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Brushes.
Inventor: MACDONALD ALEXANDER
Filed: 1904-11-03
Granted: 1904-12-08
Abstract: 23,740. Macdonald, A., and Macdonald, J. P. Nov. 3. Hair brushes ; stocks; handles, fixing to stocks; bristles, fixing.- Toilet and other brushes are made in sections which may he taken apart and cleaned or renewed as required. Fig. 3 ahows a hair brush in section. A spring c, passed around the rim of the brush, holds the detachable parts a', keyed together at a<2>, to the part d, which is in one with the handle. In a modification, the back A, Fig. 4, of the brush is in one piece, and parts of the stock are detachably fastened by dovetailing as at a<1>. The several parts a<1> may be replaced by a single stock dovetailed to the back A. In another modification, each tuft B, Fig. 6, of bristles is provided with a stud a<4> fitting into a socket a<3> in the back A.
Patent GB-190426166-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Horseshoes.
Inventor: CARRE PAUL ADOLPHE
Filed: 1904-12-01
Granted: 1905-01-05
Abstract: 26,166. CarrÚ, P. A. Jan. 8, [date applied for under Patents Act, A.D. 1901]. Calks.-The shoe is provided with calks B, having the shape of nail heads. The calks may be formed by beating up or stamping the metal, or they may be riveted to the plate. The fixing- nails, which pass through holes C, may have heads similar to the calks. A toe-plate may be secured in the hole D.
Patent GB-190427998-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Typewriting Machines.
Inventor: HOWELL CHARLES WESLEY
Filed: 1904-12-21
Granted: 1905-01-26
Abstract: 27,998. Howell, C. W. Dec. 21. Type-writers.-The springs used in combination with the type-bars or type actions of front-strike or other type-writers are provided with metallic sheaths over one or both of their loops, especially if the pivotal action between the springs and the connected part is considerable. The spring 8, Fig. 2, which effects the return of the type-bar 2 is coupled to the bar 2 and to the fixture 16. The loop 11 of the spring has considerable pivotal action with the bar 16, and is therefore covered with a sheath 15, preferably consisting of a closelycoiled fine wire, bent into C-shape. The sheath may also be fitted to both ends, or to springs of other forms, or may be used in other parts of the type action.