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Patent GB-190407968-A (GB)
Title: Improved Construction for Supporting Upholstery Springs.
Inventor: MARKS GEORGE CROYDON
Filed: 1904-04-06
Granted: 1904-05-12
Abstract: 7968. Marks, G. C., [Morgan Spring Co.]. April 6. Bedsteads; couches; upholstery springs. - A construction for supporting upholstery springs consists of a series of sheet-metal strips 10, Fig. 1, which are screwed to a framework A forming the bottom or other part of a bedstead, couch, &c., and slotted to receive tie-wires 12 and one coil of each spring 13. The slots are provided with recesses 14, Fig. 2, or locking-notches 18 at the ends which are separated by a depression, and the spring 13 or wire 12 is fastened by hammering down the strip of metal 17 forming the upper side. This may be done by means of a tool slotted at its lower end, so as to straddle the strip, or by a hammer alone. In some cases a tie-wire may be passed through the slot which receives a spring.
Patent GB-190409432-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Hot Water Bottles.
Inventor: SAMPSON ROBERT WILLIAM
Filed: 1904-04-25
Granted: 1905-03-09
Abstract: 9432. Sampson, R. W. April 25. Hot-water bottles.-A textile bag or carrier, provided with a lining of sheet asbestos m on the side remote from the person, is constructed with pockets adapted to receive the hot-water containers e, over which the flap f is then secured. The containers are fitted with screw stoppers k, and, when cold, may be re-heated without refilling. One or more sections may be removed, and the carrier wrapped round the remainder if a smaller warmer is required.
Patent GB-190409770-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Means for Controlling the Supply of Air to the Carburetters of Explosion Motors.
Inventor: HADDAN HERBERT JOHN
Filed: 1904-04-28
Granted: 1905-02-02
Abstract: 9770. Haddan, H. J., [MarÞs, E.]. April 28. Gas or explosive-vapour engines. -The apparatus described is used for controlling the air supply and is capable of keeping the proportions of the mixture constant, or of varying them according to any desired scale. Two cylinders 1, 2, Fig. 1, contain pistons 5, 6, of which the piston 5 has recesses 17, Fig. 3, cut in its periphery which work over ribs in the cylinder 1. The shape of these ribs determines the quantity of air that flows from the atmosphere through holes 12 in the base of the cylinder 1 to the upper side of the piston 5. The cylinders are connected to a large air tube 4, Fig. 1, leading to the carburetter, and a hole 16 in this tube admits a small quantity of air during the working of the motor and some hot air for starting purposes. The pistons being in their lowest position, a vacuum is formed in the supply pipes and causes them to rise, thus opening, to an extent depending on the suction, large symmetrical apertures 3 in the cylinder 2 communicating with the atmosphere. The amount of opening also depends on the weight of the pistons, and can be varied by loading them with small shot, or circular discs. When used with slow-running or single-cylinder motors, an additional piston 13 working in a cylinder 15 is connected to the piston 5 by a rod 14.
Patent GB-190411108-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Photograhic Objectives.
Filed: 1904-05-13
Granted: 1904-08-04
Abstract: 11,108. Urban, F., and Optische Anstalt C. P. Goerz Akt.-Ges. May 13. Drawings to Specification. Lenses.-The objectives described in Specification No. 23,378, A.D. 1892, are corrected for coma by replacing one of the two outer members by two lenses of the same character as the single lens which they replace. The additional collective surface thus introduced counteracts the effect of the dispersive surface, the two collective surfaces being of opposite curvature.
Patent GB-190414089-A (GB)
Title: Improved Tobacco Ash or Cigar Ash Tray or Pan.
Inventor: POWELL GEORGE HALL
Filed: 1904-06-22
Granted: 1905-06-22
Abstract: 14,089. Powell, G. H. June 22. Ashtrays.-Relates to ashtrays which are specially applicable for use in railway and other carriages, ships, hotels, &c. The receptacle 1, which may be of any suitable form, is provided with an opening or recess 7, which may engage with a lip or projecting part 8 of a base-plate 4, the lower part of the receptacle being loosely hinged to the base-plate by means of a loop 2 on the receptacle engaging with a pin 6 on the base-plate. The receptacle may thus be readily moved into ihe position shown in dotted lines for emptying &c., and restored again to its original position.
Patent GB-190423117-A (GB)
Title: Carriers for use on Cycles
Inventor: GIRLING THOMAS WILLIAM
Filed: 1904-10-27
Granted: 1905-01-12
Abstract: 23,117. Girling, T. W. Oct. 27. Luggage-carriers. -A rectangular case of wood, wickerwork, or other suitable substance is formed with a recess B to permit the carrier partially to envelope the front wheel. Hooks C secure the carrier to the handle - bars and to the footrests. The carrier may also be arranged over the back wheel.
Patent GB-190426788-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Capstans.
Filed: 1904-12-08
Granted: 1905-12-07
Abstract: 26,788. Dempster, R. & J., and Inder, H. J. Dec. 8. Capstans are arranged to be driven by internal combustion motors. Fig. 1 shows one form in which a motor e drives a vertical crank shaft f which runs in a footstep-bearing g and extends upwards througn the capstan-head a, mounted on ball bearings c on the top of the casing d containing the driving-gear. The shaft f carries the flywheel x, and is reduced at its upper end and provided with a detachable handle having a cam-like ratchet coupling for starting the motor. A cone clutch has its slidable member j<1> connected to a horizontal rock-shaft k<2>, which is operated by a lever outside the casing d, and has its fixed member formed integrally with a loose piniou m, which transmits motion to the sbaft n through toothed reversing-gearing comprising a pair of pinions mounted on a frame p pivoted on the shaft f and guided by a pin p<1> working in a slot. A second handle extending outside the casing is used to operate and lock the reversing-gear. The shaft n transmits motion to a worm on a horizontal shaft x, and thus drives a worm-wheel t on the hollow dished end of a sleeve t<2> on the shaft f. The sleeve t<2> carries a hand-wheel w which works on its screwed upper end in a recess in a capstan-head and can be used to force the cone clutch-surface u into engagement with a similar surface on the inside of the capstan-head against the action of the spring u<1>. A shaft z driven by toothed gearing from the shaft f carries the valve-operating devices for the motor, and may also be used to drive a pump or fan to cool the engine. The horizontal shaft r may be extended outside the casing and have warping-drums attached. The hand-wheel w may be replaced by a detachable clutch block of hexagonal or other shape, which engages a similarly-shaped recess in the capstan head. Slots a' are provided in the capstan-head for working by hand.
Patent GB-190500501-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Stenographing or Reporting Type-writing Machines
Inventor: BIVORT CHARLES
Filed: 1905-01-10
Granted: 1906-01-04
Abstract: 501. Bivort, C. Jan. 10. Typewriters.-Relates to stenographic or reporting typewriters of the kind provided with a shifting and interchangeable type-lever carriage m, Fig. 1. The friction roller 1 for driving the paper receiving drum e, the paper feed drum 2, and the inking-ribbon drums 13, 14 are all actuated by mechanism enclosed in a box c, and comprising, respectively, pawl v and ratchet-wheel x, a stud 7, pawl 5, and ratchet-wheel 4, and a pawl 10 and ratchet-wheel 11. The parts v; 7,10 are on a lever u actuated by a universal bar i disposed over prolongations of the key-levers. The inking-ribbon reversing-mechanism comprises two pinions 15, 15<1> constantly in engagement with a toothed wheel integral with the ratchet-wheel 11, arid displaceable by means of a knob 19 for engagement with either drum gear. Means for winding off the paper from the drum e on completion of a speech or discourse is provided, and comprises a drum 26 provided with a handle 27 and supported on the transverse bar 23 by means of spring lugs 25. The paper from the supply drum d is maintained in tension and against the drum 2 by a roller 30 on a rod carried by an arm 28 loose on the shaft of the drum 14. The type-levers j are provided with two or more characters k, k<1> and the carriage m is correspondingly shifted by keys n, n<1>. The key n is connected to the carriage by a pivoted arm o and a rod q. The key n<1> is connected to an arm o<1> co-operating with a pivoted bar s for returning the key n.
Patent GB-190501281-A (GB)
Title: Improved Devices for use in Controlling Polyphase and Monophase Alternating Current Motors.
Filed: 1905-01-23
Granted: 1905-09-28
Abstract: 1281. Siemens Bros. & Co., and Berry, H. Jan. 23. Switches.-Relates to means for actuating the switch for controlling resistances for alternating- current motors, the switch &c. being carried by the rotor. The switch blade is carried on a sleeve on the shaft, and the sleeve is rotated relatively to the shaft by a pin working in a helical slot in the sleeve and carried by a rod sliding in the bored-out shaft of the rotor. The switch is arranged.to have a quick movement. In the construction shown in Figs. 1 and 2, the blade a engaging the contacts b is carried by the sleeve c, which is adapted to be rotated by the pin e sliding in a helical groove c<1> and carried by the rod f sliding in the shaft d. The rod f is forced outwards by a spring g, and its end rests against the face of a screw i ; it is normally held by an adjustable spring catch h taking in one of the grooves h<1>. Rotation of the catch h is prevented by a set-pin. On the hand-wheel i<2> being turned, the screw is retracted, and, a spring-controlled pinj in the rod f following it, withdraws the catch, allowing the spring g to force the rod f forwards, thus actuating the switch with a quick action for one step. In the form shown in Fig. 3, the catch h is fitted in the fixed frame, and engages V-grooves in a sliding piece f<1>. In this case the screw turns in a nut m, which starts the rod f<1> when it engages a shoulder s'. A pin n sliding in a slot in the frame prevents rotation of the piece f<1>, and also serves to indicate the position of the switch.
Patent GB-190501994-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Jackets and Coats for Ladies' and Gentlemen's Wear.
Inventor: WILLIAMS FRANCIS JOHN
Filed: 1905-02-01
Granted: 1905-09-07
Abstract: 1994. Williams, F. J., and Williams, S. S. Feb. 1. Coats and jackets; cutting-out.-Relates to a method of cutting coats and jackets by which the arm may be raised without causing the sleeve to pull the body portion out of shape. Fig. 1 shows the back and Fig. 2 the front of the right-hand side of an overcoat, the two parts being sewn together at and below the points a<1>, b<1>. Extra width, shown by shading-lines, is taken up by folding the edges inwards as shown by dotted lines so that the points a<2>, b<2> coincide, respectively, with the points a<3>, b<3>. The sleeve is attached between the points a<4>, a', b<1>, b<4>, of which a<4>, b<4> are joined at the shoulder. The meeting edges of jacket seams are provided with similar extensions and the sleeve is attached to the edge of each extension, which is folded inwards as before. Instead of the extensions, gussets c, d, Fig. 12, may be sewn in a folded position, both between ordinary back and front parts a, b, and also in the front part b itself, which is cut down to b<6> for the purpose. To ensure the folds forming when the arms are lowered, elastic retaining-straps e, e<1> are attached to the inside of the coat.
Patent GB-190507113-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Cases or Holders for Fountain Pens, Pencils and the like.
Inventor: BRISTOW CECIL
Filed: 1905-04-04
Granted: 1905-12-21
Abstract: 7113. Bristow, C. April 4. Attaching articles to wearing-apparel.-Holders for fountain pens, pencils and the like are fitted with clips for attaching to the pocket and for protecting the pen &c. A plate a, Fig. 2, of tempered steel or other metal curved in crosssection and bent at one end to form the hook or spring clip b, extends the full length of the leather pouch d, which may be stiffened. In the form shown in Fig. 5, the pouch or clip e is made in one piece with the plate a, and when made of soft metal may be provided with a bent steel spring at the bend. In the form shown in Fig. 8, the pen is held by bent clips g on the plate and a shoe h at the bottom. The clips g may extend the full length of the back, as shown in Fig. 9, and meet down the centre line. This invention is also applicable to holders for clinical thermometers, eyeglasses, and other articles usually carried in the pocket.
Patent GB-190507664-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Display Fixtures.
Inventor: FRANKEL HARRY
Filed: 1905-04-11
Granted: 1905-05-25
Abstract: 7664. Frankel, H. April 11. Advertising; displaying.-The top portion of a stand for displaying hats, millinery, &c. is stamped or cut out of sheet metal, the edges being scalloped as shown and afterwards bent so as to hold a hat in position at various angles. This top portion 6 is brazed on a socket 5, into which fits the screw-threaded top of the adjustable support 3. The top plate may bear a name, and a spring 9 may be arranged to slide on the support for attaching a card. Perforations 8 may be provided for supporting artificial flowers &c.
Patent GB-190513383-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Electric Conductors and Methods of Insulating the same.
Filed: 1905-06-29
Granted: 1905-10-19
Abstract: 13,383. British Thomson-Houston Co., [General Electric Co.]. June 29. Japanning; japans.-In providing electric conductors with a coating of insulating-enamel by successively baking-on films of an enamel consisting of a solution of a distillate of a vegetable oil, an oil is mixed with the enamel at the different stages so that the coatings will have different hardening rates, in order to prevent undue hardening of the inner films from the repeated bakings. By suitably proportioning the enamel, the inner layers of the film are softer and flexible, and are protected by harder outer layers. The enamel may be prepared by mixing metallic oxides with linseed oil or the like, boiling the mixture, adding refractory solvent such as resin oil, reboiling, and then dissolving in resin oil, turpentine, coal-tar, or other volatile solvent. To, retard the hardening of the first layers, a large proportion of a fixed oil such as heavy resin oil, linseed oil, cotton-seed oil, or the like may be added. The proportion of oil may be reduced for each successive layer.
Patent GB-190514693-A (GB)
Title: Improved Means for Stopping Leaky Bell and Spigot Pipe Joints.
Inventor: DRESSER SOLOMON ROBERT
Filed: 1905-07-17
Granted: 1905-11-16
Abstract: 14,693. Dresser, S. R. July 17. Spigot-and-socket joints.-Leakage past the packing of spigot-and-socket pipe joints is stopped, without interfering with the flow of fluid in the pipes, by means of a clamping-device. The clamp B for the spigot end is preferably square, and is strengthened by webs as shown and made in two parts so that it may be fitted over the pipe, and the clamp has overlapping parts provided with oval bolt holes, and projections b, which engage with holes b<1>. On the inside is a recess for holding a rubber packing-ring C. The clamp for the socket end of the pipe is made circular with interlock-parts d, d<1>, and is strengthened by webs. The two clamps are drawn together by bolts E thus forcing the packing-ring against the end of the socket and preventing leakage. Specification Nos. 1996 and 1998, A.D. 1900, are referred to.
Patent GB-190516865-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or connected with Crupper Loops for Saddles.
Inventor: BUTLER ERICK ROCK
Filed: 1905-08-21
Granted: 1906-03-15
Abstract: 16,865. Butler, E. R, Aug. 21. Saddles.-The loop 5 at the rear of the saddletree for attaching the crupper straps is formed separately from the strengthening-bar 9 of the saddle-tree. An extension 7 of the loop, recessed at 8, is riveted between the bar 9 and the saddletree 10.
Patent GB-190523009-A (GB)
Title: Method of and Apparatus for Treating Flour with Gases
Inventor: EYBERT MARIE ADRIEN
Filed: 1905-11-09
Granted: 1906-03-08
Abstract: 23,009. Eybert, M. A., and Eybert, C. P. April 10, [date applied for under Patents Act, 1901]. Drying flour and meal. -Relates to a process for treating flour in the course of manufacture with cold dry carbonic acid or other inert gas with or without the admixture of a bleaching gaseous agent, such as ozone or nitric oxide, for the purpose of drying it so as to facilitate the bolting and similar operations and obviate the necessity of the use of aspirators and dust-collectors. In Fig. 1, a represents a gas-holder, from which the gas passes by a pipe c to a washing- apparatus d and thence to a drying-apparatus f. The gas after leaving the drying-apparatus f passes by a pipe g provided with cocks j, k to bolters h, sieves i, or any other apparatus to which it maybe desired to apply it. The gas is cooled by employing liquid carbonic acid as the source for supplying gas to the gasometer a.
Patent GB-190525153-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Appliances for Protecting Electric Apparatus against Currents of Excessive Strength or Voltage.
Filed: 1905-12-04
Granted: 1906-07-19
Abstract: 25,153. Soc. Industrielle des TÚlÚ- phones Constructions Electriques, Caoutchouc Cables. Dec. 13, 1904, [date applied for under Patents Act, 1901]. Safety apparatus for use with electric conductors. -Carbon blocks are arranged to protect an electromagnetic cut-out in a telephonic, telegraphic, or other electric circuit. A tube A of insulating- material encloses a solenoid B with a movable core C, and a non-magnetic hook D pivoted at a engages the spring b, which carries an indicator o passing through a hole in the tube A. The core C carries on its upper end a non-magnetic rod e, and on its lower end an insulating rod f. The ends of the bobbin B are of iron, and the magnetic circuit is closed by iron screws d in the iron casing E. The tube A is closed by metal caps c, c<1>, the instruments being connected through the caps c<1>, solenoid B, hook D, spring b, and cap c to the linewire. The apparatus combined with high-tension fuses is shown on a double telephonic line in Fig. 3. Two cut-outs E, supported by springs, are connected in series with fuse wires F in narrow tubes G provided with an opening q covered by a membrane r. The hole q contains an explosive, which bursts the membrane when the wire fuses, or the membrane r may be formed of such material as to change colour. The line-wires are connected to the terminals g, g<1>, and through the fuses F to the caps c of the cut-outs E. Lightning.. arresters are provided by connecting carbon blocks n to the caps c and other carbon blocks p to earth by the terminal T. The blocks n, p are separated by thin perforated sheets of paper or mica. The solenoid B is thus protected from lightning, which passes through the fuse F and carbon blocks n, p to earth. When an excessive current passes, the core C is drawn up to strike the hook D, and releases the spring b, breaking the circuit and causing the indicator o to pass through the casing A. The device may be re-set by pushing inwards the indicator o, and the whole apparatus is protected by a cover preferably of insulating. material.
Patent GB-190525263-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Pin-tongues of Brooches and the like
Inventor: DOVER GEORGE WILLIAM
Filed: 1905-12-05
Granted: 1906-04-05
Abstract: 25,263. Dover, G. W. Dec. 8, 1904, [date applied for under Patents Act, 1901]. Pins, dress and like.-In pins for brooches and other articles of jewellery which have a hook-shaped head or bearing, the tendency of the free end of the hook to loosen its spring grip upon the pintle when the tongue is in the open position is overcome by passing the resilient hook-shaped end b of the cylindrical rod and wire a into a cap c. By means of swaging-dies the opposite sides of the cap are forced into contact to form a web c<1>, a projection d is formed at the rear of the cap, and the marginal rib is flattened. After the web has been perforated and a pintle e<1> inserted, the whole is mounted in a cup-setting m, of which the walls m<1> receive the pintle e<1> as a driving fit, such that the pintle will remain stationary in the walls m<1> while the pin-tongue moves frictionally thereon.
Patent GB-190600092-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Machines for Gassing Yarns and Threads.
Inventor: VILLAIN ROMEO EDOUARD
Filed: 1906-01-01
Granted: 1906-03-29
Abstract: 92. Villain, R. E. Jan. 7, 1905, [date applied for under Patents Act, 1901]. Atmospheric gas burners.- The burners are inverted, or arranged horizontally, and the ash and products of combustion are drawn away by a suction flue arranged below. The chamber A of the burner is provided with baffle-plates a to ensure the mixing of the gas and air supplied by pipes a<1>, a<2>, and the mixture burns at a slot a<3> at one side of the base. The suction flue consists of a metal funnel C preferably lined with refractory material and connected with a suction pipe c common to a number of flues. A disclaiming reference is made to the arrangement for drawing-off combustion products and dust described in Specification No. 2221, A.D. 1860, [Abridgment Class Stoves &c.].
Patent GB-190602385-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to the Manufacture of Compound Fabrics from Cork and Textile Fabric.
Inventor: DURANT FREDERICK WILLIAM HENRY
Filed: 1906-01-31
Granted: 1906-12-20
Abstract: 2385. Durant, F. W. H., [Philipps, J., and Troussures, P. de.]. Jan. 31. Cork, treating.-In making a compound cork and textile fabric such as is described in Specification No. 17,270, A.D. 1903, [Abridgment Class Waterproof &c. fabrics], the gummy &c. matters removed from the cork by a suitable solvent are replaced by a rubber &c. adhesive applied to the cork before the fabric is pressed thereon. A waterproof and insulating adhesive may be used.
Patent GB-190602628-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Steam Generators.
Inventor: KOMAREK FRANZ XAVER
Filed: 1906-02-02
Granted: 1906-07-12
Abstract: 2628. Komarek, F. X. Feb 2. Vertical boilers; tubes, water ; superheaters, steam.--In a boiler having watertubes 6 arranged in the fire-box, the lower ends of the tubes converge in groups of two or more towards each of the band-holes 10 in the outer shell. The upper ends of some of the tubes are connected to the top and others to the sides of the firebox, as shown. If the fire-box is corrugated, a flat section 19 is provided for receiving the tubes. The shell is formed in two parts 1, 2, arranged so that the upper part may be readily removed. A superheater 23, consisting of two tubular coils, may be placed in the uptake.