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Patent GB-190117782-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Free Wheel Clutches for Cycles and the like.
Filed: 1901-09-05
Granted: 1901-12-07
Abstract: 17,782. New Hudson Cycle Co. and Raven, W. H. Sept. 5. Clutches. -Relates to the free.wheel driving- clutch shown in sectional elevation in Figs. 3 and 4. The ring R is secured to the centre part A, which screws on to the hub, and in the centre part recesses a<2>, having inclines a<3>, are formed. A ball B, placed in each recess, is pressed outwards by a spring S into engagement with transverse grooves k<1> formed on the inner periphery of the sprocketwheel K. When driving forward, the balls B engage between the grooves k<1> and the inclines a<3>, and rotate the centre part A screwed to the wheel hub. Bearing-balls E are placed between the sprocketwheel and the centre part.
Patent GB-190121112-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Milk and other Liquid Strainers.
Inventor: ULANDER JOHN JAKOB
Filed: 1901-10-21
Granted: 1901-11-23
Abstract: 21,112. Ulander, J. J. Oct. 21. Milk strainers.-Relates to an apparatus for use in straining or filtering milk and other liquids. The apparatus is funnel-shaped and is fitted with a ring 3 upon which are laid two rings covered with wirecloth, between which is arranged a layer of cottonwool or other filtering-medium. The two rings are pressed together in one of several ways. In Fig. 1, the upper ring is shown provided with a spider 7, in the centre of which is rotatably attached a screw 8 passing through a nut on a bar 9 secured under lugs 10 on the side of the strainer. In another form, a spring bar is employed, instead of the screw 8. In a third form, the strainer is made in two parts fitting into one another. The straining-discs are placed between the two parts, which are secured together by clamps or the like. Air ducts 15 are provided for the escape of air from below the straining-discs. The appliance is provided with an ordinary strainer 12, and is placed in the mouth of a milk can or other receptacle.
Patent GB-190124790-A (GB)
Title: Automatic and Non Automatic Coupling for Railway and like Vehicles.
Inventor: GREENE ALBERT CECIL
Filed: 1901-12-05
Granted: 1902-02-20
Abstract: 24,790. Greene, A. C. Dec. 5. Couplings, a u t o m a t i c and non-automatic.-Each vehicle carries a bevelled hook B, and a link C attached to the cross-shaft D and having a downward extension C<1>. When two vehicles come together, one link slides up the other as in Fig. 4, and each link falls simultaneously into the gap G<1> at the back of each hook. The link C may be held out of action by the weighted button G, or by causing a drop bolt to engage one of the handles of the shaft D, the extension C' closing the gap G'. In couplings of this construction, the link. C may engage an ordinary draw-hook, or the hook B may receive the end link of an ordinary coupling-chain.
Patent GB-190126738-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and connected with Sound Producing Devices Suitable for Syrens, Musical Instruments and the like.
Inventor: HOPE-JONES ROBERT
Filed: 1901-12-31
Granted: 1902-03-13
Abstract: 26,738. Hope-Jones, R. Dec. 31. Organs and like instruments.-A sound-producing apparatus comprises a slotted cylindrical sleeve 9 moving rapidly inside a similar one 15 under the influence of a motor piston 8 formed in one with it. The cylinder 15 is surrounded by a fluidpressure chest 5, and some of the fluid acting on the upper surface of the piston 8 depresses it past the port 11 in its cylinder 3. The fluid escaping into the chamber 6 acts upon the larger undersurface of the piston 8, and lifts it until the ports 11 coincide with passages 10 in the piston leading to the atmosphere. The piston 8 may be connected by a rod to the sound-producing apparatus. A trumpet-shaped resonator 23 tends to steady the apparatus. In a modification, the larger surface of the piston 8 is open to the atmosphere through the resonator, and the fluid escaping through the sounding-apparatus forces it into the chest 5 against the pressure acting on its closed smaller end.
Patent GB-190201737-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Electrically Heated Sweating Appliances for Medical Use.
Inventor: PHILLIPS ANDREW
Filed: 1902-01-22
Granted: 1902-05-22
Abstract: 1737. Phillips, A. Jan. 22. Heating - appliances.-An electrically - heated robe, on or in which a patient is placed, shown open in Fig. 1, is made of a double thickness of fabric enclosing a sinuous wire 4, which is held in place by longitudinal seams 3. The wire is preferably made of german silver, the parts which cross the seams being of flexible material to allow folding. The wire is continued into the collar 5, as shown.
Patent GB-190202403-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Acetylene Generators.
Inventor: SALSBURY HENRY
Filed: 1902-01-29
Granted: 1902-12-24
Abstract: 2403. Salsbury, H. Jan. 29. Acetylene.-Relates to apparatus more especially employed for lighting vehicles, and consists in the following improvements :-For facilitating the removal of the cap and preventing it from sticking, and for avoiding shoulders inside the generator, the cover A is made of larger diameter than the casing C and is provided with a flange D containing a packing ring E, which is clamped against an external flange F on the generator by screwed nuts D<1> engaging screwed stems H fixed to the inside of the casing. The baffle K, which is formed of two domed plates mounted on the tube L, is made of the full interior diameter of the casing C. The carbide holder N is provided with radiating ribs P for supporting the carbide, and these ribs decrease in height from the circumference towards the centre of the holder, so that the carbide is acted upon gradually. The carbide holder is detachably supported in the bell B by a pin S, a vertical groove R being provided in the holder, so that the holder may be passed over the pin and then rotated, for putting it in position. For allowing access of air to the surface of the water, a tube on the cover A is provided with a perforated cover M.
Patent GB-190203166-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Fasteners for Bags, Satchels, Purses and the like.
Inventor: HADDAN HERBERT JOHN
Filed: 1902-02-07
Granted: 1902-12-11
Abstract: 3166. Haddan, H. J., [Hinkel, E. P.]. Feb. 7. Fastenings for bags, satchels, purses, &c. A wing a is fixed to one member c of the bag &c. frame and also to the fixed portion of a spring hinge d, and a similar wing b is fixed to the movable part of this hinge. The spring for the hinge is attached at one end to a pivot or rod d'. The two cheeks of the hinge are formed as tubular sections, which abut against each other at the lower parts and prevent the wing b from folding downwards. The arm e of the wing b has an aperture with which a catch or pin g on the other member f of the frame engages when the bag &c. is closed. By pressing the wings together, the arm e is raised, to release the fastening. In a modification, the frame members are shown as rectangular pieces, the wings being correspondingly formed.
Patent GB-190212914-A (GB)
Title: Improvement in Handles of Flat Tang Knives.
Inventor: PRIESTMAN EDMUND
Filed: 1902-06-06
Granted: 1903-05-14
Abstract: 12,914. Priestman, E., and Thornhill, F. June 6. Knives, horticultural.-Flat tangs C are reduced in width, leaving two shoulders C<1>, and are completely enclosed by a handle consisting of two scales B, recessed to correspond and secured by rivets or in any other desired way.
Patent GB-190219659-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Stoppers for Non-refillable Bottles & the like
Inventor: CARR CAROLINE
Filed: 1902-09-08
Granted: 1903-06-25
Abstract: 19,659. Carr, C. Sept. 8. Stoppers; refilling, preventing. - In the form shown in Fig. 1, the bottle neck A containing the cork D is grooved at B, and has a rectangular extension C with a ledge for the glass &c. lid E, formed similarly to those described in Specifications No. 19,164, A.D. 1900, and No. 22,471, A.D. 1901. This lid is kept in place by the ledge and by the upwardly extending and inclined edges K of the part C, between which the lid is sprung. A lip may be provided to hold the lid more securely. In the form shown in Fig. 5, the lid E is in halves, which abut together at L. Each half is slipped under a ledge G, and is held by one or more spring bolts F, which are carried by the lid and engage in ledges M. A bowed metal plate N may be sprung under the ledges G to cover the lid E, Fig. 5.
Patent GB-190301630-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Devices for Carrying the Mantles of Incandescent Gas Lights.
Inventor: TERRY GEORGE
Filed: 1903-01-23
Granted: 1903-11-19
Abstract: 1630. Terry, G. Jan. 23. Inccandescent gas lamps. - The lower end of the mantle D is centered by magnesium, clay, metal or other rods a, which are either permanently a t - tached to, or detachably mounted in sockets b on, a ring A on the burner head B. The ring A may be slit or formed with a spring tongue A<4> to grip the burner, it may be provided with webs A<3> carrying the socket for the central mantle rod C, and it may terminate at its lower edge in an external flange or trough A<2> for protecting, and for deflecting draughts from, the lower edge of the mantle. By extending the rods a and making them meet at the top of the mantle, the central rod C may be dispensed with.
Patent GB-190321269-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Method of and Means for Raising Bricks and other Materials.
Inventor: CRISP WILLIAM
Filed: 1903-10-03
Granted: 1903-11-19
Abstract: 21,269. Crisp, W. Oct. 3. Lifts; winches.-The cage b for raising bricks &c. is operated by the hand-wheel j, turning the sprocket-wheel g and with it the chain e, which is kept in position by the wheel l. The cage is locked by a pawl and ratchet-wheel fitted on the shaft h. A band or other brake may be added.
Patent GB-190321422-A (GB)
Title: Improved Washstand
Inventor: JONES WILLIAM HALL
Filed: 1903-10-06
Granted: 1904-09-29
Abstract: 21,422. Jones, W. H., and Jones, B. H. Oct. 6. Washstands. - Metallic washstands are made for convenience of transport in two parts the upper of which can be detached and inverted over the lower. The upper part consists of three legs A, A<1>, A<2> which are united above to a ring B and below are joined at C. The lower part has legs E, E<1>, E', joined together at F and united to a base G. The two parts are fastened together by nuts and bolts as shown.
Patent GB-190328165-A (GB)
Title: Improvements connected with Revolving Distributors for Filter Beds, and the like.
Inventor: HAM FREDERIC GEORGE SISON
Filed: 1903-12-22
Granted: 1904-10-27
Abstract: 28,165. Ham, F. G. S. Dec. 22. Sewage, treating ; filtering.-In revolving distributers for filter beds, of the kind described in Specification No. 26,974, A.D. 1902, the upper and lower bearing covers A, C, Fig. 1, are connected by rods D, and means are provided for raising them so as to uncover the bearings E, F. The central standard B is provided with a screw thread G, Fig. 3, upon which is a nut I which can be attached to the cover A by means of links J. If the screw is then rotated, the nut rises, lifting the cover with it. In the modification shown in Fig. 4, the covers are lifted by depressing the handle of the lever X, which is centered about a pin passing through the lug P of the collar N. The other end S of the lever is made to embrace the spindle B and bearing A, and each side is provided with slotted holes V which engage with pins W fixed to the bearing cover. The latter may be held up by means of a pin passed through holes in the end of the lever and in the lug Q of the collar. In other modifications, the cover A is lifted by a lever with a cam-shaped end attached to the standard B, or by right and left handed screws i, Fig. 6, operated by couplings j.
Patent GB-190401959-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Links or Buttons for Cuffs and the like.
Inventor: HAPPICH ERNEST PHILIPP
Filed: 1904-01-26
Granted: 1904-03-03
Abstract: 1959. Happich, E. P. Jan. 26. Sleeve-links.-To the heads A, B are attached tubular shanks D, E of elliptical cross-section, one of the shanks sliding in the other. A spring in the shank E has a head G engaging openings F in the two shanks. The end of the shank E to which the spring is attached is closed. The link is unfastened by pressing the finger or thumb on the head G.
Patent GB-190402291-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to a Method and Apparatus for Evacuating Air
Inventor: PFEIFFER ARTHUR
Filed: 1904-01-29
Granted: 1904-10-13
Abstract: 2291. Pfeiffer, A. Jan. 29. Exhausting.-In producing a vacuum by a num- ber of air pumps, a positively-actuated distributing plug cock or valve is arranged to connect the pump cylinders with the receiver first in parallel, and afterwards, when a certain degree of rarefaction is attained, in series. In the diagrammatic arrange- ment shown in Figs. 1 and 2, the cylinders A, A<1>, with their suction pipes S, S' and exhaust pipes a, a', are connected in parallel or in series with a receiver, not shown, according as the plug H is turned to the position shown in Fig. 1 or to that shown in Fig. 2, respectively ; the bare l of the plug leads to the atmosphere. In each of several forms of plug, the bore l is automatically sealed by a liquid as the exhaust therefrom is cut off by the movement of the plug in effecting the change of connections. As shown in Figs. 3 and 5, the turning of the plug actuates a displacer l<1> having an extension which moves on a helicoidal surface n n, Fig. 5, whereby liquid from a chamber m<1> is forced upwards into the bore l. In a modification, instead of using a displacer, the liquid is forced upwards by providing a sector-shaped recess at the base of the plug, and a liquid chamber having a radial partition in the corresponding portion of the casing. In the form shown in Fig. 9, a sliding plug or a rotary-and-sliding plug has its bores arranged in superposed zones ; the movement of the plug displaces the sealing-liquid as shown. One plug may be adapted to operate simulta- neously more than one pair of pumps. The bores may then be arranged so that, by turning the plug to a certain degree, the first two cylinders are connected in parallel and the others are connected in series thereto and to each other; while on fur. ther turning the plug, the first two remain in parallel, with the remainder connected in parallel to each other but in series with the first two cylinders.
Patent GB-190406641-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Postal Stationery.
Inventor: HULME JAMES RAINSFORD
Filed: 1904-03-18
Granted: 1904-06-02
Abstract: 6641. Hulme, J. R. March 18. Postcards, envelopes, &c.-Pictorial postcards are made of a non-corrodible substance, such as aluminium, on which the design or picture is permanently printed. The address and any added matter may be written in ordinary w iting-ink, and afterwards washed off if desired. For transmission through the post, these postcards are enclosed in suitable transparent envelopes of stout tracing- paper, parchment paper, or the like, through which the address may be read. The adhesive flap is formed so as to turn over to the front side of the envelope, and adhere where the stamp is affixed, thus providing extra thickness on which to place the stamp and prevent the card being damaged by the post - cancelling stamp. The envelope may also be provided with holes or perforations in the top right-hand corner through which the stamp adheres to the card and prevents its falling from the envelope. The Provisional Specification states also that an ordinary envelope may also be used having an aperture through which the stamp, affixed to the card, is visible.
Patent GB-190412446-A (GB)
Title: Improved Apparatus for Magnifying and Illuminating Micrographic Representations and for like purposes.
Inventor: VOLLBEHR OTTO HEINRICH FRITZ
Filed: 1904-06-01
Granted: 1905-01-19
Abstract: 12,446. Vollbehr, O. H. F. June 1. Microphotoscopes.- A device for magnifying translucent micrographic objects, such as microphotographs, is combined with a source of light, placed directly behind the object, but removable to allow the apparatus to be used in daylight. The magnifier consists of a frame 2, Figs. 2 and 3, provided with slots 3 in which the micrographic object is inserted and held fast by a spring supporting-pin 4. In order that each part of the object may be observed, the objective 7 is attached to a piece 5 sliding horizontally in an adjustable piece 6, which slides vertically on the frame 2. A casing 10 of insulating-material, carrying a dry battery 20 which supplies current to a lamp 13, is attached to the casing 2 by means of a spring and groove 11, and is held firmly in position by a spring catch in such a manner as to be easily detached. The light from the lamp may be reflected from a parabolic mirror 12, and moderated by a groundglass plate 17. To switch on the lamp, a lever 14 is turned into the operative position, and the curved part 15 is pressed against a spring contact-button 16. The lamp or ground-glass plate may be used as a support for writings, sketches, &c. which have been executed on transparent paper.
Patent GB-190413087-A (GB)
Title: Improved Roller Press.
Inventor: BUEHLER GEBRUEDER
Filed: 1904-06-09
Granted: 1904-10-27
Abstract: 13,087. B³hler, Gebr. July 15, A.D. 1903, [date applied for under Patents Act, A.D. 1901]. Moulding-presses.-Roller presses are made with three parallel pressing-rollers, of which one at least is mounted in movable bearings. The rollers are arranged to form a pressing-space bounded on two sides by walls at the ends of the rollers, while the two bottom rollers are arranged in contact or only at a small distance apart, so that the clay or other material cannot be forced between them. As shown, clay is fed in at the top of the press and is then forced by the rotation of the rollers b, d into the space k, from which it passes out only between the rollers b, c and then through the nozzle m, fitted with knives n to scrape the rollers. The roller d is mounted on bell-crank levers g pivoted at f and having their free ends resting on eccentrics i, so that it can be adjusted into close contact with the roller c.
Patent GB-190413165-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Bridle Bits and in the Manufacture of the same.
Inventor: BEARD FRANCIS JAMES
Filed: 1904-06-10
Granted: 1905-03-02
Abstract: 13,165. Beard, F. J., [trading as Brodhurst &Co., V.]. June 10. Bits.-The mouthpiece B is connected to the cheeks A<1> of the bit by means of metal loops D'. The eye d' of the loop is fitted on the bar a' of the side cheek, the shanks d<2>, d<3> being then closed together and secured, preferably by a rivet e', in a longitudinal hole b<1> in the end of the mouthpiece. According to the Provisional Specification, the loops may be cast around the bars a<1>, and, to prevent the horse's lips from being pinched between the cheeks and a sliding mouthpiece, metal tongues are fitted on the mouthpiece at a short distance from each side cheek. Each tongue may be made with an encircling ring, and may be fitted in the end loop or cast with the mouthpiece.
Patent GB-190414325-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Tune Sheets for Automatic Musical Instruments.
Inventor: PAGE SYDNEY ELLIOTT
Filed: 1904-06-25
Granted: 1904-09-01
Abstract: 14,325 .Page, S. E., [Aeolian Co.]. June 25. Automatic instruments.-Tune-sheets are provided with perforations c, d of different designs, for distinguishing one voice or instrumental part from another. As shown, the continuous perforations c represent the accompaniment, while the individual perforations d represent the melody.
Patent GB-190417355-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Self Playing Musical Instruments.
Filed: 1904-08-09
Granted: 1905-08-09
Abstract: 17,355. Lake, H. H., [Farrand Organ Co.]. Aug. 9. Automatic instruments; pianofortes.-The parts of self-playing pianofortes are arranged in casings formed in separable sections, one section containing the soundboard, strings, &c., and the other section the manual and automatic action. The pneumatic action is connected to the key-levers by flexible tapes so as not to interfere with the manual operation. The pumping and store bellows, the motor bellows, and the key-actuating pneumatics are arranged beneath the key bed, and the primary pneumatics in front of the hammers and below the tracker bar. Finger-buttons are arranged in front of the keyboard for softening the action of the treble and bass independently. The parts of the casing, as shown in Fig. 3, are secured by means of the bolts d in the slots d<1> of the cheek plates c, and by means of screws e, the frame bars a sliding in bearings b in the front section. The tapes H<1>, Fig. 1, secured to eyelets on the key-levers, are adjustably connected to the levers H by nuts f<1> on screwed shanks f<2>. The primary pneumatics in the casing I are connected by tubes I<1>, passing between the upright rods E of the action, to a ported bar J fixed in the front section of the casing. The tubes J<1> connecting this bar to the pneumatics pass between the keys and strings as shown. The tracker box containing the winding and re-winding mechanism is removable, the tracker bar K being connected by tubes g<2> to a ported base-plate g, the holes in which register with those in the board K<3>, mounted on brackets K<4> on the casing I. A packing is placed between the faces, which are held tightly together by screws. The tempo lever M is arranged adjacent to the push-buttons L which control the regulator bellows S of the softening-action. The connection between the tempo lever and the tempo indicator in front of the tracker box preferably consists of rods extending to an intermediate lever at one side of the casing. The re-winding lever, placed beside the tempo lever, is similarly connected. The regulator bellows S, Fig. 12, operate valves S<8> controlling the passages from the chamber S<2> to the treble and bass chambers S', S<5>, Fig. 11. Additional passages are controlled by valves S<9>, S<10>, operated by means of the pneumatics S" from push-buttons L.
Patent GB-190418430-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Manufacture of Woven Fabrics for use with Machinery and other purposes.
Inventor: FLORIN JULES
Filed: 1904-08-25
Granted: 1905-02-16
Abstract: 18,430. Florin, J. Aug. 25. Paper machines; cylinders; felts.-An unshrinkable fabric, used as a muff or sleeve covering for the rollers in the dressing of fabrics and sizing of papers, and also as a covering for the pressure rollers and as a blanket or conveyer in paper manufacture &c. is produced as follows :-Weft or warp threads of wool or other animal fibres, alone or mixed with vegetable fibres, after treatment with chlorine, bromine, or iodine, and ordinary warp or weft threads are woven together, the fabric becoming fulled by after treatment in the direction of the untreated thread only. In some cases, the warp is afterwards treated on the surface with chlorine &c.
Patent GB-190422250-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Water Sprinkling Apparatus.
Inventor: CASE WILLIAM HARRISON
Filed: 1904-10-15
Granted: 1904-11-17
Abstract: 22,250. Case, W. H. Oct. 15, A.D. 1903, [date appliedfor under Patents Act, A.D. 1901]. Watering-carts.-Consists in means for altering the width of sprinklers of watering-carts, specially applicable to motor-propelled vehicles, for roads or tracks. Fig. 2 shows an end view of the device when detached, and Fig. 3 a plan. The fixed sprinkler a, closed by caps d, is mounted in front of the bearing-pipes b, which are fed at f by pipes D, Fig. 1, and contain the sliding sprinklers c, these latter fitting snugly in the bearers and sliding through packed water-tight joints q. They are separately extended by hand gearing o, h engaging the racks g, which are clamped to them by straps i<1> and blocks n, and are guided by troughs k having retaining-lips k<1>. In the form shown, the pipes a, b and troughs k are secured together by straps j, which may be used for attaching the device to the hangers E of the vehicle. Valves as ordinarily used are fitted to the feed-pipes C, D, the extensible sprinklers being attached to one or both sides of the vehicle according to the width of road.