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Patent GB-190313664-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Apparatus for Heating Buildings or Apartments.
Inventor: PRIOR JAMES DAMREL
Filed: 1903-06-18
Granted: 1904-03-24
Abstract: 13,664. Prior, J. D. June 18. Boilers and water-heaters.-To the back of a stove is fitted the water-heater d, of which side and front views are shown. The water enters the horizontal chamber a in the ashpit b and ascends four waved tubes d, which are of flattened section, to the hollow boss e, from which the water circulates to the building or apartment to be heated. In the case of gas stoves, the water-heater is embedded in the incandescent asbestos.
Patent GB-190317465-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Pneumatic Tyres.
Inventor: IRWIN HERBERT ELLWOOD
Filed: 1903-08-12
Granted: 1904-05-19
Abstract: 17,465. Irwin, H. E. Aug. 12. Tyres, pneumatic; felloes orrims.-The outer cover 6 of a pneumatic tyre for the wheels of bicycles, motor cars, and other vehicles is provided with a fabric pocket 13, in which lies a cord 12 so arranged that its ends are placed near the inflating valve. The pressure in the air tube forces the cord into the rim, and engages the beaded edges 10 of the cover under the edges of the rim. A radial hole through the rim, normally closed by a spring cap, permits the insertion of a tool to force the cord outwards to detach the tyre. Creeping is prevented either by transverse bolts 4, Fig. 1, which strengthen the wooden rim, and also pass through recesses in the edges of the cover, or by staples 16, Fig. 6, which also secure the rim 3 to the felloe 17. The edges of the metal rim 2, Fig. 3, are strengthened by rings 15. Damage to the tyre by the edges of the rim is prevented by forming the cover with a concave outer part 24, Fig. 6.
Patent GB-190320359-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Tyres for the Wheels of Bicycles Motor Vehicles and other Vehicles.
Inventor: HANMER CHARLES CALVERT
Filed: 1903-09-22
Granted: 1904-07-21
Abstract: 20,359. Hanmer, C. C. Sept. 22. Tyres, elastic other than pneumatic.-An elastic tyre for the wheels of bicycles, and motor and other road vehicles, consists of a helix A made of a ribbon of thin tempered steel, celluloid; or other stiff material, preferably with slightly bevelled edges, formed into a hoop. The succeeding coils overlap so that the hoop is capable of telescopic movement. This helical hoop is fitted on the existing rim B, or the spokes may be attached directly to the hoop, which is covered with felt, cloth, rubber, or other soft or elastic material, and finally with an outer cover of india-rubber, or other suitable material. The cover may be wired, and secured in position by the wires, lacing, or other means.
Patent GB-190323391-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Riveting Machine for Riveting Metallic Structures.
Inventor: ERMEL GEORGES
Filed: 1903-10-28
Granted: 1904-09-01
Abstract: 23,391. Ermel, G. Oct. 28. Riveting.-The dies m of a girder or other riveting - machine are simultaneously advanced to head both ends of the rivet by pistons l, rods k, and crank-pins on shafts i, the work being held in a vice or between jaws q which are operated by springs and cylinders n surrounding the pistons l and by the cam-shaped peripheries of the crank discs j. The shafts i are operated by spur gearing and either a pinion, a clutch and a belt, or a rack and a hydraulic or other piston. Parts x of the discs j are concentric with the shafts i.
Patent GB-190324318-A (GB)
Title: An Appliance for Administering Balls, Capsules, or Pills to Horses, Dogs, or other Animals.
Inventor: FLOOK WALTER HENRY
Filed: 1903-11-09
Granted: 1904-02-18
Abstract: 24,318. Flook, W. H. Nov. 9. Medicines, administering. -An appliance for administering balls, capsules, pills, &c. to horses, dogs, or other animals, consists of a metal barrel A containing an ejector rod B made of metal or cane and having a button G at its inner end and a ring E at its outer end. A rubber or like tube C fits over the end of the barrel, and contains the pills &c. to be administered. The tube C is placed in the mouth of the animal, and the medicine pushed in by advancing the rod B against the action of the spring D. In a modification specially applicable for horses, a short metal barrel is fitted on the end of the barrel A to enable it to take a larger tube C.
Patent GB-190400907-A (GB)
Title: Improved Manufacture of Metal Handles suitable for Trunks, Churns and similar articles.
Inventor: SMITHEMAN ELISHA
Filed: 1904-01-13
Granted: 1904-12-15
Abstract: 907. Smitheman, E. Jan. 13. Milk cans.-Handles for trunks, churns, and similar articles are formed from sheet-metal blanks such as that shown in Fig. 1. A central tongue B and an outer edge a' of the blank are curled over to form the round or oval barrel H, Figs. 2 and 3, of the handle. Projections a<1> of the blank form a fixing-plate, as shown in Fig. 2, or are curled over to form a pivot piece, as shown in Fig. 3. The ends a<3> are curled over. The fixing-plate shown in Fig. 2 is formed with a raised portion a<4> for clearing any seam on the churn, and the plate may be divided centrally. The pivot piece shown in Fig. 3 is formed with a stop or eccentric portion a<5>.
Patent GB-190407280-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Riding and Driving Saddle Trees.
Inventor: RUSSELL ROBERT ALFRED COWLEY
Filed: 1904-03-26
Granted: 1905-02-02
Abstract: 7280. Russell, R. A. C., and Russell, A. C. March 26. Saddles.-The wooden arch 1, Fig. 1, of a saddletree is strengthened by inserting an arched steel plate 9, of greater depth than thickness, in a groove cut therein from points 5 to 6, Fig. 2. The piece 9 is held in place by the ordinary top and gullet plates 10, 11 respectively, which are fixed by rivets 12. In a modification, the rivets 14, Fig. 7, have slots formed in them through which the piece 9 passes ; or, again, they may consist of projections 13, Fig. 6, formed on the arch 9. In other modifications, the arch 9 is formed in one piece, with either of the plates 10 or 11 ; or consists of two pieces 16, 17, Fig. 11, one of which is formed in one with the plate 10, and the other in one with the plate 11; while in Fig. 12 the strengthening- piece is shown formed of angle-irons 18, 19. The invention, as applied to gig and other driving- saddles, is shown in Fig. 13, where the arch 9 has a central boss 20, Fig. 15, in which a square hole 21 is formed to receive the shank of the pedestal. The ends 22, 23 of the piece 9 are enlarged as shown to prevent the sides of the tree from springing apart. In another modification, the arch 9 is made to extend only partly through the wood of the saddle-tree.
Patent GB-190418156-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Safety Attachments for Razors.
Inventor: GIBB HENRY ROBERT
Filed: 1904-08-22
Granted: 1905-08-17
Abstract: 18,156. Gibb, H. R. Aug. 22. Razors.-A safety attachment for razors comprises a socket a into which the blade fits and a guard e consisting of a wire spiral mounted on a bar d. The guard is carried on a frame c, connected by links b to the socket a, and is adjustable by screws f. It can be swung to either side of the blade, and is held in place by catches h.
Patent GB-190429258-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Coin-freed Automatic Delivery Machines.
Inventor: MARSDEN ARTHUR
Filed: 1904-12-31
Granted: 1905-11-09
Abstract: 29,258. Marsden, A. Dec. 31. Sale apparatus ; fraud, preventing. - Consists of improvements in delivery machines of the type described in Specification No. 23,454, A.D. 1903. The machine is preferably made double, each part being capable of separate operation by a lateral lever or cam C. To prevent fraudulent detachment, the casing is secured by internal screws, and a swing front 1 is provided, pivoted at 2 and retained in position by a lock K in a false bottom or separate chamber 4. Fixed projecting straps 6, 7 prevent the forcing of the lid F or lock K. The Provisional Specification states that the inserted coin may fall between two pivoted levers, which are operated, by the movement of a lateral slide, to free the door or lid and simultaneously close the slit, to prevent withdrawal of the coin.
Patent GB-190500469-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Combined Gas and Coal Fire Stoves
Inventor: DAVIS HAROLD NEWSOM
Filed: 1905-01-10
Granted: 1905-05-11
Abstract: 469. Davis, H. N. Jan. 10. Combined gas and coal cooking-stoves; ventilating. -The oven door of a combined gas and coal stove, is provided at the bottom with a hinged or detachable flap or ventilator to allow the oven to be ventilated when using gas. The Figure shows a hinged ventilator B adapted to be held open by pivoted catches C. When a detachable ventilator is used, it is provided with catches to drop over brackets at the sides. [Reference has been directed under Patents Act, 1902, to Specification No. 5513, A.D. 1886.]
Patent GB-190505105-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Leg Guards for Cricket
Inventor: BRAUND LEONARD CHARLES
Filed: 1905-03-11
Granted: 1905-11-09
Abstract: 5105. Braund, L. C. March 11. Guards for games. - An ordinary cricket leg-guard A is provided with an additional quilted, ribbed, or other padded flap B, which extends from the top edge of the guard to any distance down the leg. The flap is secured in place on the leg by a buckle and strap, or other means. The flaps are attached to either side or to both sides of a guard.
Patent GB-190506652-A (GB)
Title: A New or Improved Detachable Boot or Shoe Sole.
Inventor: MORTON GEORGE ARTHUR
Filed: 1905-03-29
Granted: 1905-09-14
Abstract: 6652. Morton, G. A. March 29. Overshoes; athletic shoes; soles.- A removable sole consisting of a spiked head A and toe-cap C, used in playing golf, hockey, &c., and for mountaineering, has the tread A extended to cover the waist of the boot, and is secured by a single strap F. A heel strap G may, however, be used if desired.
Patent GB-190518597-A (GB)
Title: Improved Means for Propelling and Steering Invalid Chairs and like Hand-propelled Vehicles.
Inventor: PAYNE EDGAR GEORGE
Filed: 1905-09-14
Granted: 1905-11-23
Abstract: 18,597. Payne, E. G. Sept. 14. Manumotive vehicles; steering- mechanism.-Relates to invalid chairs and like hand - propelled vehicles of the type in which the reciprocating motion of a handle d propels the vehicle, while rotation of the handle on its axis turns the front or rear wheel c for steering. As shown in Fig. 1, the handle is carried by a lever e mounted at f in bearings g beneath an arm of the chair ; on reciprocation of the handle, a reversible pawl e<1> engaging the groove of a combined grooved and chain wheel h effects the drive through a chain i<1> and wheel i<2>. A block m, which is carried by a slidable rod m<1> connected to the handle by a cam, eccentric, or crank-pin d', engages the slotted sector j<1> of a guided rod j, so that on turning the handle the vehicle is steered through the sliding rod, the sector and guided rod, levers l, a rod l<1>, and an arm c<1> projecting from the stem of the fork of the small wheel. Pins retain the sector and sliding rod in engagement. A spring catch is provided upon the lever e to retain the pawl when it is desired to propel by the hand-wheels b<2>. In a modification with rear driving-wheels and a front steering-wheel, Figs. 4 and 6, two levers e propel the vehicle through links e<1 >and gear-wheels i, i<2>. One lever is tubular and contains a rod m<1> which is connected to the guided part j by a pin m engaging a slot e<4> in the lever and a slot j<1> in the partj. In this case, the upper end of the rod is jointed to a lever which is secured to the handle and mounted in a bifurcated bracket upon the tubular lever. The spring case n, serving to support the chair frame yieldingly, forms the subject-matter of Specification No. 18,598, A.D. 1905.
Patent GB-190521071-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in, and relating to, Conduits or Casings for Electric Conductors.
Inventor: KNIGHT RICHARD HENRY WHITE
Filed: 1905-10-17
Granted: 1906-09-20
Abstract: 21,071. Knight, R. H. W., and Nagel, L. Oct. 17. Angle-pieces, junction pieces, and the like; branches and mains, connecting; clip and sleeve joints; couplings, disconnectible.-Conduits or fittings therefor, of the type described in Specification No. 5240, A.D. 1903, [Abridgment Class Electricity, Conducting &c.], are made in two or more sections c, d,. Figs. 1, 2, and 3, and e, f, Figs. 7 and 8, which are placed together so that their edges abut and do not overlap. The two halves are then held together by some fastening, such as a sleeve l and spring catch m or a flexible folding strip p, q, Fig. 4, the former being particularly applicable to electric light fittings. As shown in Fig. 10, the connexions may be applied to ordinary wooden conduits, and liners of porcelain or the like may be applied to the fittings.
Patent GB-190525600-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to COntact-breakers and Ignition Devices for Explosion Engines.
Inventor: MUNRO ROBERT
Filed: 1905-12-08
Granted: 1906-06-14
Abstract: 25,600. Munro, R. Dec. 8,1904, [date appliedfor under Patents Act, 1901]. Gas and like engines, igniting in. A Bowden transmission mechanism, operated at one end by a cam upon a shaft of an automobile &c. explosion engine, actuates a switch to close the magnetoignition circuit of the engine, a spring serving to return the switch to the open position with quick-break movement. Upon the distribution shaft a is fixed projection b adapted to rock two tappets c arranged within a distribution box d adapted to be rotated so as-to alter the moment of sparking. To each tappet is attached a cable e of a Bowden mechanism, each cable operating a switch upon the cylinder of the engine. One end of the cover of the Bowden wire is connected to the distribution box d, while the other end is connected to the break cap g screwed upon the head of the cylinder. The cable passes through the cap, and is connected with a forked part i acted upon by a return springs, which tends to draw the tappet c in the opposite direction to the projection b against the action of the spring k. Between the branches i<1>, i<2> of the fork i passes the arm of a swinging lever m, the contact-finger n of which tends to lean against the insulated contact o under the action of the small spring p connecting the arm m to the fixed piece h. As the shaft rotates, the tappet c is rocked at the moment when the electromotive force generated by the magneto is a maximum. The cable is pulled, and the fork i moved against the action of the spring j, whereupon the small spring p rocks the lever m, causing the finger n to come into engagement with the contact o. When the cam b has passed the tappet c, the spring j restores the fork i to its former position, rapidly breaking the contact. In a modification adapted to ignition by an oscillating magneto, one end of the cable is attached to the lever which rocks the magneto armature, while the other end is attached to a compression spring which takes the place of the spring j. The switching-device may be used for dynamo or accumulator ignition. The tappets may derive their movement directly or indirectly from the magneto or other shaft, while the distribution box may be arranged for any number of cylinders. Instead of acting by pull on the cables, the control may be effected by thrust on the tube.
Patent GB-190603150-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Self Opening and Closing Door Apparatus for Railway Carriages and the like
Inventor: HILL ROBERT WALTER
Filed: 1906-02-09
Granted: 1906-11-29
Abstract: 3150. Hill, R. W. Feb. 9. Door opening and closing apparatus.-Fig. 1 shows door-operating gear for a railway car having side end doors. A shaft A running throughout the train length is reciprocated by means of a rack C and a hand or automatic motor B. A pin F on the shaft reciprocates a central lever D, which is pivoted at E and is connected with the sliding doors X, Y by rods M, H and toggle-pairs K, L, the links K of which are pivoted to the vehicle body at O.
Patent GB-190605631-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Full-stroke Devices for Calculating Machines or other Mechanism.
Inventor: POSTANS ARTHUR JAMES
Filed: 1906-03-08
Granted: 1907-03-07
Abstract: 5631. Postans, A. J. March 8. Levers.-Relates to devices for ensuring the fullstroke of levers &c. As shown in Fig. 1, a lever A, pivoted at A', is formed with two stops C', C' for limiting its stroke. A curved face C, concentric with the pivot A<1>, lies between these stops. A pawl engaging the curved face C permits movement of the lever in one direction only, until at the end of the stroke the stop C<1> rocks the pawl, which is held out of engagement with the face C by a detent, until at the end of the return stroke the stop C' returns the pawl to its operative position. The pawl D shown in Fig. 1 has a point D<2> engaging with the serrated face C. The detent shown is a ball E pressed by a spring into a recess d<1> in the pawl. In a modification, the pawl has a convex face which engages frictionally with the lever. In a second modification, the pawl has two convex faces, so as to form a two-way full-stroke device. In the latter case, no detent is necessary, although the spring is retained to keep the pawl in engagement with the lever. According to the Provisional Specification, the above-described pawl may be replaced by an ordinary pawl-and-ratchet device.
Patent GB-190613557-A (GB)
Title: Improved Starting Handles and Mechanism connected therewith, for use with Internal Combustion Engines.
Inventor: FEATHERSTONE JOHN
Filed: 1906-06-13
Granted: 1907-02-07
Abstract: 13,557. Featherstone, J. June 13. Gas and like engines, starting. The starting- shaft a, b, Figs. 2 and 3, is in two pieces carrying the parts j, k of a clutch. The part b operates the motor shaft b<1>, and the part a carries the starting-handle c and has a coarse thread carrying a nut e with a ratchet face f engaging a pawl g on the stationary bracket m. A spring m<1> is interposed between the parts m, e. Should a premature ignition take place, the nut e, which is prevented from rotating by the pawl g, moves longitudinally and disengages the clutch j, k. On starting, the pin h<1> throws the clutch h out of gear. A tumbler engages teeth u and holds the nut e stationary until it engages the handle. In a modification, the parts a, b are in one and the clutch j, k is dispensed with. In the arrangement shown in Fig. 4, the coarse thread is dispensed with, the clutch j, k has a flange k<1>, and the part b of the starting-shaft carries a ratchet-wheel o. Between the wheel o and the flange k<1> is a compound lever r, r' carried by the bracket m and having a pawl p, p<1>. On back - firing occurring, the wheel o presses on the pawl p, p<1> and operates the lever r, r<1>, which presses on the flange k<1> aud disengages the clutch.
Patent GB-190614372-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Guard or Protector for the Tires of Automobiles or other Vehicles.
Inventor: SLAMA LEWIS
Filed: 1906-06-22
Granted: 1906-08-16
Abstract: 1 4 , 3 7 2. Slama, L. July 6, 1905, [date applied for under Patents Act, 1901]. Tyres, pneumatic &c.-A protective, skid-preventing cover for the tyres of vehicle wheels comprises cruciform links 11 alternating with ring-like links 12. The cover is secured by side links 15 to attaching wires or chains 14 which can be tightened up by turnbuckles 16. The arms of the links 11, which may be of sheet steel, are passed through the links 12 and turned over. The links 11 may be strengthened by central rivets.
Patent GB-190626672-A (GB)
Title: A New or Improved Carburetter for Internal Combustion Engines.
Inventor: DAVIS FITZWILLIAM RICHARD
Filed: 1906-11-24
Granted: 1907-10-17
Abstract: 26,672. Davis, F. R. Nov. 24. Centrifugal governors. - The exhaust-heated chamber R of an internalcombustion engine vaporizer encloses a mixing-fan K on the same shaft as a Pickering or other governor O, which by means of a taper-ended rod N simultaneously operates the aircontrolling valve L and the paraffin-controlling valve Z.
Patent GB-190700975-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Means for Compounding and Regulating Direct Current Dynamo Electrical Machines
Filed: 1907-01-14
Granted: 1907-09-19
Abstract: 975. Felten & Guilleaume-Lahmeyerwerke Akt.-Ges, Jan. 13, 1906, [date applied for under Patents Act, 1901]. Dynamos, regulating ; field magnets ; sparking, preventing. - Compounding in directcurrent machines is effected by including in series with the field winding f a pair of auxiliary brushes b, so arranged on the commutator that the electromotive-force generated by rotation in the cross field increases the exciting-current as the armature current between the main brushes a increases. When a compensation winding is used, it is arranged to over-compensate the armature field, and the connexions of the two brushes bare reversed, so that the electromotive-force generated by rotation in the excess field is in the required direction. Sparking at the auxiliary brushes is prevented by providing openings in the pole faces over the winding short-circuited by the brushes b. Specifications No. 9362, A.D. 1896, and Nos. 8526, 8785, and 8786, A.D. 1906, are referred to.
Patent GB-190704838-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Ventilators.
Inventor: FISHER WILLIAM JAMES
Filed: 1907-02-28
Granted: 1907-05-09
Abstract: 4838. Fisher, W. J. Feb. 28. Ventilators.-A ventilator, specially applicable to cow-sheds and other buildings, consists of a tube A fitted under the ridge F and provided with end tubes or elbows B, which face in opposite directions and communicate with the atmosphere. The lower part of the tube A is perforated so as to provide an outlet D for foul air, which is withdrawn by the current of air passing through the tube A. The tubes B are provided with guards C. In the case of a building having a hay-loft &c., the tube A is secured to the floor joists.
Patent GB-190706923-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Hook for Haulage, Harness and other purposes.
Inventor: HINE CHARLES
Filed: 1907-03-22
Granted: 1908-03-05
Abstract: 6923. Hine, C. March 22. Hooks.-Relates to a release coupling for use in combination with a book having a lock ring f suitable for cranes, ships' tackle, harness, &c. The body n of the hook is slotted as at i to fit the flat plate j of the other member. A spring-pressed collar o keeps the two parts in alinement, while a projection k in a recess l takes the pull. The projection k may be extended for the insertion therein of a holding pin, screw, &c.
Patent GB-190707634-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Air Suction, Dust Removing Apparatus.
Inventor: COUSANS LOUIS BERTRAM
Filed: 1907-03-30
Granted: 1908-03-30
Abstract: 7634. Cousans, L. B. March 30. Fans. - Centrifugal fans for use in vacuum cleaning-apparatus for carpets, furniture, &c. are fitted with two or more shrouds or r i n g s round their peripheries to facilitate the separation of dust from air. The fans a are compounded in known manner, each fan rotating in a separate chamber c formed in the square casing d, and each chamber containing partitions e round which the air passes from chamber to chamber. Two shrouds a<1>, f<1> are provided for each fan except the last of the series, the inner shroud, which rotates with the impeller, being formed by flanging one of the side plates of the fan, the outer stationary shroud being formed of segments curved at their ends f<2> so as to leave gaps through which, by centrifugal action, the dust from the dust-laden air is forced into the casing and may be removed through outlets g provided with covers h. The inner shroud may be formed in segments and the outer one may be continuous, and both may be corrugated or ribbed and of polygonal formation, or the outer one may be square. The casings may be of circular or polygonal formation, and may be provided with ribs or pockets for receiving dust. One fan only may be employed, or if more than one, some or all may be provided with shrouds. The fans are preferably employed in conjunction with a preliminary dust-trap, consisting of two long chambers j, j<1> in the form of a drawer provided with cells j<2> formed by vertical baffles. The apparatus may be used in combination with filters.