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Patent GB-190225244-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Photographic Printing Process.
Inventor: STARNES HERBERT SAMUEL
Filed: 1902-11-17
Granted: 1903-09-17
Abstract: 25,244. Starnes, H. S. Nov. 17. Printing.-Relates to a direct pigment process, in which the paper is coated with a pigmented medium consisting of a mixture of a gum or similar substance soluble in water and a resin or similar substance relatively insoluble in water. The medium is sensitized with bichromate either before or after coating. The coating-medium is prepared by rubbing down the colour with either the gum dissolved in water or the resin dissolved in alcohol, the second one being afterwards worked in and the whole applied in a thin layer to the paper &c. support. After exposure, the print is floated on cold water, and is lightly pressed on a sheet of blotting paper. On stripping, the blotting-paper removes the tacky or unexposed portions, leaving the picture on the original support, where, if necessary, it may be further developed.
Patent GB-190226398-A (GB)
Title: New or Improved Advertising Apparatus.
Inventor: STEVENS JOHN ALFRED
Filed: 1902-11-29
Granted: 1903-08-13
Abstract: 26,398. Stevens, J. A. Nov. 29. Advertising. - Advertisements, names, or designs &c., are marked in stencil on a drum K, within which rotates a transparent coloured drum B, which is illuminated from within by lights m. The drum B may be also opaque, to serve as a reflecting-surface for lights placed between it and the drum K. In the arrangement shown, the device is adapted to be carried by an itinerant, who, by the leg or hand, rotates the drum B by a cord F suitably passing over pulleys. Modifications are described, in which a vehicle, air, or water may be used as the motive power. Travelling bands may also be substituted for the drum A, and the drum K may be rotated, or it may assume various forms, such as a facia board &c.
Patent GB-190227958-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Curtain Supports.
Inventor: CHMELIUS JOSEF
Filed: 1902-12-18
Granted: 1903-02-05
Abstract: 27,958. Chmelius, J. Dec. 18. Curtains, drawing and suspending.-In order to allow a curtain to be moved away from a door or window when the door &c. is to be opened, the curtain-band rosette c is screwed into one or other of the holes f in a bar a suspended by a hook d from the rod b or its support.
Patent GB-190302998-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Cycle Stands.
Inventor: EDMUNDS REUBEN
Filed: 1903-02-09
Granted: 1904-02-09
Abstract: 2998. Edmunds, R. Feb. 9. Wagons for velocipedes. - Railway vans carry cycles in a stand adapted to be attached to the wall. The L-pieces 1, 2 are attached to crosspieces 5, 6, are held apart by blocks 3, 4, and stayed by pieces 7, 9. Adjustable pieces 10, with or without straps, support the saddle. The frame is attached to the wall with the arms 2 vertical, and the cycle is supported in notches 8 in the top bars as shown.
Patent GB-190307465-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Plate-holders for Printing Presses
Inventor: MALEY HENRY ALEXANDER
Filed: 1903-03-31
Granted: 1903-05-07
Abstract: 7465. Maley, H. A. March 31. Frames, securing in machines.-Relates to means for securing electrotype or other printing-plates while they are in use in the printing-machine. A block a for supporting one or more printing-plates b is formed with rows of threaded holes c, preferably running diagonally, and close together in the rows. Slotted shoes f, thickened and bevelled at their inner ends f are placed on the block a, engaging the bevelled edges of the plate b. On these are placed clamping-discs d bored eccentrically for screws e, which are passed through them, and through the slots in the shoes f, into some of the holes c. The discs d are pressed against the shoulders formed by the thickened edges f<2> of the the shoes, to press the latter against the plate b, and the screws e are then tightened to secure them.
Patent GB-190307742-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Electric Hair Brushes
Inventor: COLLINS JOHN STUART
Filed: 1903-04-03
Granted: 1903-11-26
Abstract: 7742. Collins, J. S. April 3. Electric hair-brushes.-Fig. 2 shows a plan of the brush, with the cover removed, and Fig. 3 a section through the line a-a. The metal springs 4 are connected to the poles of the dry-cell or accumulator 3, and also to the pole-plates 10, Fig. 3; in the case of one of the springs 4, the latter connection is made directly by the covered wire 9, and, in the case of the other, through the push 6, the buzzer 8, and the other insulated wire 9. The pole-plates 10 are set in the cover of the brush, are about half an inch apart to prevent short-circuiting, and are connected to the wire bristles 11, which pass through an india-rubber or like pad 12.
Patent GB-190309036-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Shelters, Kiosks and the like.
Inventor: MONK JOHN
Filed: 1903-04-22
Granted: 1904-02-25
Abstract: 9036. Monk, J. April 22. Kiosks, shelters, &c.-Sectional plans of two forms are shown. Three or more radial partitions b are provided, which may be curved, straight, or otherwise, and have seats a on both sides of them, these seats being made continuous at their inner ends, if desired, by a suitable seat e. The partitions may be half-glazed and extend from the floor and the centre c, if present, may be used as a cupboard &c. or as a shop or display room. The centre could also be glazed and provided inside with lamps for illumination. The roof d, when present, is supported by posts f.
Patent GB-190319046-A (GB)
Title: Jib Balancing Gear for Cranes.
Filed: 1903-09-04
Granted: 1904-07-28
Abstract: 19,046. R u ssell & Co., G., and Weddell, A. H. Sept. 4. Cranes.- Relates to luffing jib cranes, and consists of means for rendering the torque required for luffing approximately constant throughout the range of the jib. The rope JR by which the jib is supported is wound on a barrel JB, connected by gearing or otherwise with two tapered barrels B<1>, B<2>, on which are wound the ends of a rope R carrying in its bight a counterweight. The ends of the rope R are so wound as to act in opposite directions on the barrel JB, and one rope end is connected to the small end of its barrel, the other at the large end of its barrel, the arrangement being such, that the action of the counterweight ranges from a maximum tending to raise the jib when the latter is at its greatest radius to a maximum tending to depress the jib when at its least radius.
Patent GB-190322540-A (GB)
Title: Improved Apparatus for Supplying Calcium Carbide into Acetylene Generators
Inventor: ELLIOTT WILLIAM ARTHUR
Filed: 1903-10-19
Granted: 1903-11-26
Abstract: 22,540. Elliott, W. A. Oct. 19. Acetylene.-In a carbide holder, for supplying the carbide antomatically to a generator according to the rise and fall of the gas holder, a circular casing a is provided with a charging-inlet j having a cover, and with a discharge opening k leading two the generator l. A rotary casing b is mounted within the casing a upon an axle h, and is provided with a number of sector-shaped carbide compartments d, each having a lid e secured in position by a spring catch f. The gas holder, not shown, is connected by any suitable device with a lever o having a removable spring pawl n adapted to drive the carbide holder step by step by means of a ratchetwheel m. The latter is prevented from turning backwards by a pawl p, and the holder b is prevented from running forwards and is brought back to its original position by a weight r and cord q attached to a pulley s mounted on the shaft h. The catches are released one after the other, as the holder rotates, by an inclined piece on the end of a sliding bar t, which can be inserted into or withdrawn from the casing. The lids are again secured by rollers placed in the path of the catches.
Patent GB-190324719-A (GB)
Title: A New or Improved Method of and Means for Medically Treating Certain Ailments and Injuries.
Inventor: RHODES OSMOND YEADON
Filed: 1903-11-13
Granted: 1904-09-15
Abstract: 24,719. Rhodes, O. Y. Nov. 13. Medical treatment,special methods of; electricity, administering; medicines, administering. - Electricity i s a d m i n istered by means of a sprayed medicament in the treatment of injuries or ailments. The medicament, which preferably contains sulphur, is sprayed through a deflector B, which is connected to one pole of a suitable source of electricity, the other pole being in contact with the patient. The deflector is of platinum, and may take the form of a cone, Fig. 1, or a spiral, Figs. 3 and 4. The nozzle of the spraying- device is in this case of insulating-material. Alternatively, the deflector may be dispensed with, and the spraying-device be made of metal and connected to one pole of the electric generator, or the spray-producer may be of a non-conducting material, and have an electrode immersed in the liquid. Skin diseases, such as eczema, and sciatica, gout, and rheumatism, are especially amenable to such treatment.
Patent GB-190326722-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Power Transmitting Devices of Motor Cycles and the like
Inventor: SIMKINS WALTER
Filed: 1903-12-07
Granted: 1904-11-03
Abstract: 26,722. Simkins, W. Dec. 7. Motor cycles ; driving-mechanism. - Relates to chain-power transmission gear for motor cycles and the like, and consists of means whereby a certain amount of slip is permitted, also a device for tensioning the chain when the cycle is running. The chain C, Fig. 3, passes around the pulley G, the construction of which is shown in Fig. 2, and engages with teeth E on the outside of the flexible band F, which encircles the pulley G. The amount of slip between the band F and pulley G may be regulated by varying the tension of the chain C. For this purpose, the rear-wheel spindle is carried by links J, pivoted to the rear-fork ends, and connected by rods K to other links J<1>, which are pivoted on the chain stays, and have an operating - handle L fixed to them. The pedalcrank shaft is carried by the links J<1>, so that the tension of the pedal chain is unaffected by the varying tension of the power driving-chain.
Patent GB-190401350-A (GB)
Title: An Amusement Device for Producing Swinging and like Movements
Inventor: HUTCHINS BION SHEPARD
Filed: 1904-01-19
Granted: 1904-03-17
Abstract: 1350. Hutchins, B. S. Jan. 19. Swings; rocking-horses and the like.-Relates to a swing in which the oscillatory movement is produced by the use of curved tracks and frames mounted on wheels. Fig. 1 shows the stationary track consisting of longitudinal bars 1 braced with laterally-extending bars 2 and having upwardlyconcave tracks 5. A frame 9, consisting of bars braced laterally by slats 11, is mounted on wheels 8, which engage and 'roll backwards and forwards on the tracks 5. A similar carrying frame, provided with seats 13, has downwardly-curved tracks 15 which engage the wheels 8. The apparatus may be caused to swing by displacing the upper frame as shown by the dotted lines. The tracks may be made flat if necessary, and a stop provided on the upper frame to prevent it from creeping on the wheels at each end of its movement.
Patent GB-190402086-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Cord-grips and the like.
Inventor: WEEDEN ARTHUR
Filed: 1904-01-27
Granted: 1904-04-28
Abstract: 2086. Weeden, A. Jan. 27. Cleats or holders. -An adjustable cord-grip consists, in one form, of a loop of springy wire A, Fig. 1, secured at its base to a block B, and provided with a cross-bar C, through which passes a thumbscrew D. The thread of the screw engages with a nut at the back, and by turning the screw, the distance between the block B and the loop A may be varied to suit the diameter of the cord. Another form of grip, of which the member A', Fig. 2, is not springy, but is pivoted by an adjustable stud F to a support B', may be adjusted to suit the diameter of the cord by a stud and nut D<1> D<2>, a spring being arranged behind the member A<1> to keep it against the nut D<2>.
Patent GB-190412903-A (GB)
Title: Improvement in Cigarette or Cigar Boxes.
Inventor: PSIAKI ALCIBIADES GEORGE
Filed: 1904-06-07
Granted: 1904-07-07
Abstract: 12,903. Psiaki, A. G. June 20, A.D. 1903, [date applied for under Patents Act, A.D. 1901]. Match receptacles.-A cigar and cigarette box is provided with a receptacle for matches. The box consists of an outer shell 1, Fig. 1, of cardboard or other material, having a perforation 2 at the side through which the matches are withdrawn or ejected. The cigars &c. are enclosed in an inner tray formed as shown in Fig. 3, with sides, a front flap 4, a rear end 7, and an extension flap 5 at the rear which when folded on the top of the tray forms a bottom and side 8, for a compartment for the matches. The extensions 9 of the flap 5 serve to enclose the tray, as shown in Fig. 1. One end of the match compartment is closed by a wall 10. When the tray is withdrawn so that the matches are in alignment with the perforation 2, they can be withdrawn or ejected. The tray is provided with a striking-surface 11.
Patent GB-190418173-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Mercury and the like Vapour Electric Apparatus
Inventor: CAROLAN EDGAR ALFRED
Filed: 1904-08-22
Granted: 1905-06-22
Abstract: 18,173. Carolan, E. A., [General Electric Co.]. Aug. 22. Vacuum tubes.-A starting-device for a mercury vapour lamp, rectifier, or the like consists of a carbon filament suspended from a stud-like member which, during the running of the apparatus, is lifted from its support by the dynamic action of the discharge and so rendered inoperative. In the lamp shown, the filament is coiled loosely around a piece of iron 13 so that, when the current is started, the helix contracts and the filament rises out of the mercury. The discharge then raises the stud 8 out of contact with the conducting-ring 9, the lower side of which is enclosed in glass, enamel, or the like. In a modification, a plain straight filament dips into mercury carried by a plunger, which floats in the mercury cathode and is drawn below the surface by the action of a solenoid outside the tube.
Patent GB-190505973-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Hats.
Inventor: CONEN WILLIAM ERNEST
Filed: 1905-03-21
Granted: 1906-03-01
Abstract: 5973. Conen, W. E. March 21. Straw hats ; felt hats appliances for securing to head ; leathers or sweat bands.-In straw or other hard hats, the lower part of the crown is replaced by a band of felt, leather, cork, or other yielding material so that the hat will readily conform to the shape of the wearer's head, and will cling thereto. In Fig. 1 the pliable band, having a right-angled cross-section, is attached to the straw portions by securing the upright part a<1> to the inside of the straw crown c, and the horizontal part a between two thicknesses of straw, forming the brim b. The upper layer of the straw brim does not quite reach the part a<1> of the felt band, so that a narrow groove is left, which gives the desired pliability. The space between the hat ribbon e and the felt band may be filled with soft packing. During the stiffening and blocking processes, a split metal ring with a small flange occupies the space between the straw crown and brim. The part a<1> of the band may be secured to the outside of the crown, and the part a may be fastened either above or below the brim. In the modification shown in Fig. 5, the straw portion is made as usual and the felt portion secured as shown, a space g being left between the felt and the straw. If required, the invention need not be applied to the whole periphery of the brim but to portions only. In each of the above modifications, the blocking-mould is modified, or a split ring used in an analogous manner to that described above.
Patent GB-190507349-A (GB)
Title: Improved Feed Water Heater for Locomotive and like Boilers.
Inventor: STEWART ANDREW
Filed: 1905-04-07
Granted: 1906-04-05
Abstract: 7349. Stewart, A. April 7. Feed-water, heating.-An improvement in the invention described in Specification No. 15,497, A.D. 1904, consists in the placing of a partition in the exhaust or blast pipe of the locomotive, thus causing the steam to traverse a conduit containing the feed-heating pipes before returning to the blast pipe. Fig. 1 shows a sectional elevation and Fig. 2 a view at right-angles. A partition A, placed diagonally in the blast pipe B, causes the steam to pass around the conduit E containing the feed-heating tubes F, which are secured to tube-places G in the casings H, H'. The water is thus heated by the steam and also partly by the products of combustion passing through the smoke-box C.
Patent GB-190510785-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Attaching the Bows to the Pendants of Watches.
Inventor: GARNER FRANK
Filed: 1905-05-23
Granted: 1906-04-05
Abstract: 10,785. Garner, F. May 23. Bows; pendants.-The bow A, having riveted ends B or reduced necks, is passed through apertures H in the pendant E, and secured by means of an internal cylindrical sleeve C having side slots D adapted to fit over and engage the reduced portions or necks of the bow.
Patent GB-190521763-A (GB)
Title: Bellows for Musical Instruments.
Inventor: MEINEL MAX
Filed: 1905-10-26
Granted: 1906-01-25
Abstract: 21,763. Meinel, M. Oct. 26. Bellows.-A double bellows for musical instruments consists of two single bellows a, b, mounted one on the other in a reverse direction as shown, the outer free board being hinged at the middle to a swinging axle i. The bellows b discharges through an independent valve passage at the hinged end of the bellows a. The bellows a receives air through a side passage c.
Patent GB-190524373-A (GB)
Title: A New or Improved Device for Supporting and Displaying, Cards, Photographs, Pictures, Books, or the like.
Inventor: FRECKLETON ARTHUR
Filed: 1905-11-25
Granted: 1906-08-16
Abstract: 24,373. Freckleton, A. Nov. 25. No Patent granted (Sealingfee not paid). Displaying; clip suspenders.-A device for displaying cards, pictures, photographs, jewellers' carded goods, books, framed pictures, and the like consists of two cords or wires 4 upon which are threaded through holes 3 a number of metal pieces 1, bent to have the shape of a round-angled W, in section. The cords or wires 4 are fixed to the lowest piece 1, the other pieces 1 being free to slide up and down. The cards or the like are inserted so that their lowei edges rest in the channel 2 of one piece, and their upper edges are held by the channel 7 of the next higher piece. The cords 4 are preferably attached to a short bar 5 supported by a loop 6, or may simply be hung over a hook. Or the top piece 1 may be inverted, Fig. VI, and a loop 6 attached to it by solder or the like 9.
Patent GB-190525696-A (GB)
Title: Device for use in Securing Tips of Billiard Cues.
Inventor: WRIGHT WILLIAM
Filed: 1905-12-11
Granted: 1906-10-18
Abstract: 25,696. Wright, W., McKail, H., and Hynd, C. Dec. 11. Billiards &c.-Relates to cue-tipping apparatus of the kind described in Specification No. 18,308, A.D. 1896, in which spring pressure is employed to hold the tips in position during the drying of the cement. According to the present invention, the frame A for holding the newlytipped cues C has a crossstay B, in which are a number of slots for holding the cues apart, and the springs E, which press against the butts of the cues to hold the tips against the cross-bar a<1> of the frame, are enclosed within the casing D. In a modification, the springs are placed at the tip ends of the cues, and the butt ends of the latter rest on the base of the frame.
Patent GB-190602955-A (GB)
Title: An Improvement in Fittings for Attaching Together Pieces of Wood or similar Substances without the use of Nails Screws and the like so as to form Shelves, Racks & the like.
Inventor: BATES ALFRED ERNEST
Filed: 1906-02-07
Granted: 1906-07-05
Abstract: 2955. Bates, A. E., and Wand, W. Feb. 7. Brackets; cupboards; racks or pigeonholes; shelves.-Metal joints for use in the construction of shelves, racks, pigeonholes, cupboards, and the like are formed in the shape of a hollow cross and provided with flanges A, B, Fig. 6, to engage with slots in the wooden members. An additional T-piece C with flanges may be provided to carry wooden pieces forming the back. The joints may also be made of angle or T-shape.
Patent GB-190611928-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Garment
Inventor: BLACKBURN EMILY
Filed: 1906-05-22
Granted: 1906-11-22
Abstract: 11,928. Blackburn, E. May 22. Collars; neck - ties; shirt fronts; shirts; waistcoats.- A combination garment, permitting of discarding the ordinary day shirt, consists of a waistcoat, Fig. 1, provided with shirt sleeves, shirt front, collar, and tie. The tie may be either of knot or bow form, and consists of flaps b, Figs. 4 and 6, sewn to the collar band, and adapted to be passed through fixed loops c, the collar being shown turned up in the Figures to show the tie. Fig. 2 shows a modification in which the front extends most of the way over the chest. In this case, the garment is fastened behind at the neck and waist parts. Washable material is used for the construction. Specifications No. 3099, A.D. 1861, No. 1505, A.D. 1873, No. 736, A.D. 1874, No. 3245, A.D. 1876, No. 14,040, A.D. 1901, and No. 17,137, A.D. 1903, are referred to..
Patent GB-190627828-A (GB)
Title: Process for Manufacturing Nitrides from Atmospheric Nitrogen and Apparatus therefor.
Inventor: ROTH LEONHARDT
Filed: 1906-12-06
Granted: 1907-08-15
Abstract: 27,828. Roth, L. Dec. 6. Retorts for the manufacture of nitrides are made of sheet i r o n, with welded ends, covered on the inner side with a layer g of cement. The whole is surrounded by masonry. The combustion chamber a is connected to flues a, which surround the retort. The apparatus has a discharge aperture c, an air-supply pipe d, a diaphragm e, and an inlet f for materials.
Patent GB-190703528-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Tracheotomy Tubes for Whistling and Roaring in Horses.
Inventor: GIBSON GEORGE ERNEST
Filed: 1907-02-12
Granted: 1908-01-09
Abstract: 3528. Gibson, G. E. Feb. 12. Tracheotomy appliances for horses. A tracheotomy tube a for a whistling or roaring horse is fitted inside with double flap valves b, hinged at c to an inclined central cross-bar d, for the purpose of allowing air to enter the lungs through the tube while exhalation takes place through the natural channels. An internal india-rubber tube e acts as a buffer. and the flaps are prevented from coming into contact when open, by a rod f.
Patent GB-190703558-A (GB)
Title: Improved Machine or Device for Bending Metal Pipes or Tubes.
Inventor: WATT WILLIAM
Filed: 1907-02-13
Granted: 1907-10-10
Abstract: 3558. Watt, W. Feb. 13. Bending.-A pipe-bending machine consists of a bed c on which are mounted adjustable blocks k carrying abutment rollers, and a third block f which carries the bending-roller and is traversed by a screw during the bending operation.
Patent GB-190705023-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Reciprocating Steam Engines.
Inventor: SIABLOFF ALEXIS
Filed: 1907-03-01
Granted: 1907-10-17
Abstract: 5023. Siabloff, A. March 1. Locomotives-To enable a locomotive to run without steam, the cylinder ends are connected by a pipe g provided with an automatic valve m, which is opened to the steam-chest through a port i and to the atmosphere through a port k. Steam entering the valve-chest c acts on the valve and closes the communication between the cylinder ends.