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Patent GB-190314672-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Projectiles.
Inventor: PLATZ HERMANN
Filed: 1903-07-01
Granted: 1904-02-25
Abstract: 14,672. Platz, H. July 1. Projectiles.-A projectile consists of a front part a of hard material, such as hardened steel, of a rear part of a softer metal of high specific gravity, such as lead or wolfram alloy, and of an envelope c of steel, copper, plated sheet steel, nickel-copper alloy, or the like, partly or wholly enclosing the other two parts.
Patent GB-190318770-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Golf Balls.
Inventor: BOUTWOOD CHARLES EDWARD
Filed: 1903-08-31
Granted: 1903-10-08
Abstract: 18,770. Boutwood, C. E. Aug. 31. Balls for golf. A central nucleus 4, Fig. 1, of elastic threads wound at high tension into a hard resilient mass, is covered by concentric shells of gutta-percha 5, insulated by metallic or mineral powder, silk, &c. 6, to prevent amalgamation, and admitting of a local surface movement of one shell on another. A further coating of elastic india-rubber 2 follows before the outer coating 1 of gutta-percha, which is finished in the usual manner.
Patent GB-190319795-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or connected with Nut Locks.
Inventor: YOUNG WILLIAM ROBERT
Filed: 1903-09-14
Granted: 1904-01-14
Abstract: 19,795. Young, W. R., and Young, G. W. Sept. 16, A.D. 1902, [date applied for under Patents Act, A.D. 1901]. Locking nuts.-On a square shoulder b<1> of the bolt is mounted a disc c having ratchet teeth c<4> on one face. Loosely mounted on the threaded portion of the bolt is a collar e having teeth e<1> on the side facing the ratchet teeth. The nut d is hollow in its inner face to enclose a spring d<2> which abuts against the nut and collar. When the nut is screwed home, arms e<2> on the collar enter notches d<3> in the nut, so that the collar is rotated, and moved against the disc c until the teeth or pawls e<1> engage with the ratchet teeth c<4>, thus locking the nut. To release the nut, the collar is moved back against the spring.
Patent GB-190321097-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Punching Apparatus
Inventor: BROUSSET AUGUSTE AGRICOL
Filed: 1903-10-01
Granted: 1904-08-04
Abstract: 21,097. Brousset, A. A., and Sonnenthal, G. Oct. 1. Punching.-A revolving matrix b in an apparatus for punching metal sheets contains holes with centres concentric with the axis of revolution, and is fixed by a spring c on which is a stud fitting in recesses d, corresponding in position with the punch-holes. The removable punch g has a shoulder o and collar k or a recess on its bolt f for the insertion of the forked end of a lever i pivoted at j. The metal placed on the matrix is punched by striking the bolt f with a hammer &c., and the punch is raised by striking the lever i.
Patent GB-190325664-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Blinds or Awnings
Inventor: DUNHILL ALFRED
Filed: 1903-11-24
Granted: 1904-11-24
Abstract: 25,664. Dunhill, A. Nov. 24. Window blinds. - The roller B on which the blind A is wound, is held in any desired position by a bolt D engaging with or between pins or teeth on the roller end E. The spindle of the roller passes through a slot in the plate of the bolt D. A rod F, worked by a conveniently-placed handle, controls the position of the bolt D through the lever G. The Provisional Specification also mentions that pawls may be used instead of a drop bolt, and the blind is then free to be rolled up without shifting the rod F.
Patent GB-190409138-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Bed-pans.
Inventor: HADDAN HERBERT JOHN
Filed: 1904-04-20
Granted: 1904-05-26
Abstract: 9138. Haddan, H. J., [Meinecke & Co.]. April 20. Bed-pans. - The bed-pan is made in one piece, without seams, and has an outwardly - extending curved flange or body support a<4>, which is inclined towards the bottom a<1> of the pan and is narrower at the front end a<2> than at the sides. The pan is contracted at about the centre of its length, beyond which its edge is extended upwards to support the thighs of the user along the parts a<5>. The raised rear end a<3> of the pan forms a convenient discharge. A handle may be fitted to the pan, which is made of porcelain, metal, or other suitable material.
Patent GB-190415693-A (GB)
Title: Method of and Means for Producing a High Degree of Smoothness and Gloss on Fabrics by Roller Action.
Inventor: HALL HERMANN
Filed: 1904-07-14
Granted: 1905-05-25
Abstract: 15 693. Hall, H. July 14. Drawings to Specification. Calendering.- The rollers are arranged skew fashion, instead of parallel, so as to inorease the friction and produce a high gloss.
Patent GB-190417062-A (GB)
Title: Novel or Improved Appliances for Use in Forming Undercut Recesses in Bricks, Quarries, Stacks, Tiles and other Articles.
Inventor: ARROWSMITH THOMAS
Filed: 1904-08-04
Granted: 1905-08-03
Abstract: 17,062. Arrowsmith, T., Arrowsmith, H. T., and Arrowsmith, J., [trading as Arrowsmith & Sons, T.]. Aug. 4. Moulding bricks, tiles, pottery supports, &c.-Relates to means for undercutting bricks, tiles, &c. and moulding stacks, Fig. 6, used in supporting pottery during firing.- In making stacks, a slab of semi-plastic marl &c. is fed into a metal box b, in which works a lower die d, having a serrated edge c to form the undercut recesses. The upper die-block a is then pressed down to compress the material in the mould, and, as the block rises again, springs g<3>, h<3> and guiderods g supporting this block act on the bar i carrying the guide-rods j supporting the die d, causing the moulded stack to be raised above the box b. A wood or metallic frame l, Fig. 4, with flexible sides is then fitted over the stack, and the handle r pushed in the direction of the arrow C, causing, by means of the rod and levers u, t, a rod v to press against one end of the frame l ; the frame then rides on inclined plates m, n, o, p set at the same angle as the undercuts in the stack, thus allowing the stack to be drawn off the die-block d without injuring the recesses. The stack can then be fired in the usual manner. Bricks, tiles, &c. are similarly moulded.
Patent GB-190419907-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Ropes and Cords
Inventor: BULLIVANT FREDERICK ARTHUR
IPC: D07B1/00
Filed: 1904-09-15
Granted: 1905-06-29
Abstract: 19,907. Bullivant, F. A., and Selby, G. M. Sept. 15. Ropes are made of a core A of metal wires, preferably parallel and untwisted, covered with hemp or other fibrous material B plaited or braided &c. around the wires. To increase the flexibility, an inner fibrous core C may be added.
Patent GB-190420878-A (GB)
Title: A New or Improved Set-dip Instand.
Inventor: KELSEY HENRY
Filed: 1904-09-28
Granted: 1904-12-31
Abstract: 20,878. Kelsey, H. Sept. 28. Inkstands are provided with devices for maintaining the ink in the dipping-cups at a convenient level. A cup b of glass, porcelain, &c. provided with perforations c is supported in a reservoir a by a collar d of india-rubber or other flexible material. As the ink-level gets lower, the cup is depressed and a constant level thus maintained in the cup b. A lid e may be provided and also a loose disc f to prevent the pen from coming in contact with the apertures c
Patent GB-190422981-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Pressure Gauges.
Inventor: DEWRANCE JOHN
Filed: 1904-10-25
Granted: 1905-08-24
Abstract: 22,981. Dewrance, J. Oct. 25. Pressure gauges.-A Bourdon gauge has the usual toothed sector a weighted in order to counterbalance the tube c with its contained water and the connecting-rod c'. The object is to make the indications equally sensitive when the gauge is inclined, and to diminish the vibration of the pointer consequent upon shaking. The weight b may be movable, as shown, or be formed by a continuation of the toothed edge or by a thickened arm.
Patent GB-190426053-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Knife-cleaning Machine.
Inventor: SCHINDLER ALFRED
Filed: 1904-11-30
Granted: 1905-03-02
Abstract: 26,053. Schindler, A. June 19, [date applied for under Patents Act, A.D. 1901]. Knives, cleaning and polishing.-The hollow body a, rotated in a trough b by the crank c, carries a pair of steel discs or rings r, r<1>, to which are secured felt discs s, s<1> and leather discs h, h<1> which constitute the polishing-surfaces. The knife rests upon the roller p, and is inserted between the leather surfaces, which are pressed together by a pair of rollers m, m' carried by spring levers n, n<1>, adjustment being made by a screw o. Polishing- powder is poured in through a hole e in the body, and passes to the polishing-surfaces through passages g cut through the discs.
Patent GB-190503510-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and connected with Devices for Preventing the Overcharging of Electric Cables.
Filed: 1905-02-20
Granted: 1905-04-27
Abstract: 3510. Land & Seekabelwerke Akt.- Ges. March 31, 1904, [date applied for under Patents Act, 1901]. Testing.-In apparatus for protecting an electric conductor a from overcharging, an indicating- device e is arranged to show at which of several spark-gaps b a discharge takes place. Leads d from preferably the last coils of the resistances w placed in the earth connexions c go to the annunciator e, and, on any gap sparking, the corresponding index is actuated by the current which flows through the conductor to the earth E.
Patent GB-190510184-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Indexes, Directories and the like.
Inventor: HARDE HERBERT SPENCER
Filed: 1905-05-15
Granted: 1905-08-03
Abstract: 10,184. Harde, H. S. May 15. Telephone-station apparatus for indicating subscribers' names &c.-An index or directory, intended for attaching to telephone transmitters but adaptable for any data to which reference is frequently made, consists of a number of segments 6, each pivoted on a separate pin 10 fixed on a flanged ring 8 which is rotatable on the base of the appliance. The flange is arranged so that the segments are held in place by friction. The pins 10 may be fixed on the outer edge of the back-plate 1, if desired. Any segment to which reference is to be made may be swung on its pivot so as to expose the greater part of its surface, and each may bear a distinguishing letter or other mark.
Patent GB-190515934-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Button or Latch for Gates, Doors, and the like.
Inventor: WIDDICOMBE THOMAS HENRY HERBER
Filed: 1905-08-03
Granted: 1906-06-21
Abstract: 15,934. Widdicombe, T. B. H. Aug. 3. Catches, gravity; latches.-A self-acting button or catch for a gate, door, or the like consists of an eccentrically-pivoted block a, Fig. 2, so bevelled that it is automatically turned out of the way as the gate &c. c closes. The block a may be bevelled at both ends, as shown in Fig. 5, to render it either right or left handed, and may be made hollow to lighten it. The shape of the block a may be modified as shown in Fig. 3. The block a may be mounted within a case, Fig. 7, and a spring f may be provided to return the block to its normal position. The handle e, Fig. 7, allows the block a to be turned to release the door &c. Specification No. 5675, A.D. 1884, is referred to.
Patent GB-190601628-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Electro-plating Apparatus.
Inventor: SCHMITZ ALBERT
Filed: 1906-01-22
Granted: 1907-01-22
Abstract: 1628. Schmitz,A. Jan. 22. Electrodes, connexions for. In plating extended articles such as wire, ribbon, or the like, current collectors in the form of pulleys 6, Fig. 1, are employed, which dip into the electrolyte and press against the wire &c., and are adjust ably mounted, e.g. on frames 4. For plating several wires in the same bath, a common adjustable frame may be employed for all the pulleys. Guide - rollers 8, Fig. 2, may be so arranged as to cause a more extended contact between the wire and the collector 7. If desired, the collectors may contact with the wire where the plating is thickest. This may be done by arranging the guide-rollers and collectors in planes perpendicular to the anodes, and longitudinally of the wire, the immersed collectors being protected from the plating-solution by means of covers of wood, glass, porcelain, or the like, or by interrupting the anodes in their vicinity. If the collectors are grooved, as shown at 9, Fig. 3, the same result is obtained with partial immersion only. The wire may be prevented from swinging in the bath by arranging such collectors in pairs, Fig. 4, to press on opposite sides of the wire. If desired, one of the pulleys 9, 10 of each pair may be a guide-roller only. Collectors and guiderollers for a plurality of wires may be mounted on common axes, as in Fig. 5, interrupted anodes 13 being employed as above described. To prevent short-circuiting, the anodes may be encased in jute, if desired. Specifications No. 288, A.D. 1878, No. 9214, A.D. 1886, No. 19,586, A.D. 1890, and No 11,547, A.D. 1895, are referred to.
Patent GB-190602806-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Suspension Hooks.
Inventor: WELLS ARTHUR ERNEST
IPC: B66C1/36
Filed: 1906-02-05
Granted: 1906-06-21
Abstract: 2806. Wells, A. E., and Fairer, A. R. Feb. 5. Hooks.-A suspension hook b is pivoted between two guard-pieces c, formed on the bar a which carries the suspending-eye a<1>. The guard c may carry a pawl c' adapted to engage the part b<1> of the hook. The rope &c. is gripped between the guard and the hook.
Patent GB-190605221-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Electrical Tumbler Switches
Inventor: SPERRYN GEORGE
Filed: 1906-03-03
Granted: 1906-12-31
Abstract: 5221. Sperryn, G., and Wood, W. H. March 3. Switches.-A tumbler switch has fixed and moving contacts of special construction, and a flymovement which is suited for a two-way modification. The fixed contacts are composed of hollow cylindrical terminals B, Figs. 1 and 5, with pinching-screws C, and are clasped by bent springs D, which may be held in place by screws D<2>. The terminals B are screwed to, or made in one piece with, wing pieces B' attached to the insulating base A. The movable contacts carried at the inner lower end of the dolly E, Figs. 1, 2, and 4, consist of metal disks J<1> screwed or riveted to a metal pin parallel to the pivoted pin and provided with an insulating bushing J and washers J<2>, which may be of mica. The fly-movement is formed by a fork-like spring I, Fig. 2, fixed by a screw F' at one end and pressing against rollers H, Fig. 4, pivoted to an intermediate part of the dolly. The shape of spring shown gives two extreme positions of rest and one intermediate dead-point. Another pair of contacts may be placed opposite to the first pair, to convert the switch into a double-pole or two-way switch.
Patent GB-190606100-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Sluice Gates of Shutters
Inventor: MIRZA ARDESHIR TEMULJI
Filed: 1906-03-13
Granted: 1906-06-14
Abstract: 6100. Mirza, A. T. March 13. Sluice gates.- Sluice gates, pivoted at the bottom, are rendered automatically opening and closing by providing them with a hinged strut C on the down-river side, the pressure on the strut being balanced (1) by a weighted lever D connected to the strut through linkwork, Fig. 3, through gearing, Fig. 5, or the like, or (2) by a spring E', Fig. 7. A. water-tight joint P, Fig. 10, for the gates is constructed of curved strips of metal.
Patent GB-190606111-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Three-way Gas Taps.
Inventor: GODSON RICHARD STEPHEN
Filed: 1906-03-13
Granted: 1906-06-21
Abstract: 6111. Godson, R. S. March 13. Plug cocks; indicating amount of opening of cocks. -The tap of an incandescent gas light is provided with a special bypass groove b<1>, Fig. 3, and a by-pass tube d, Fig. 2. The tube d is screwed into a fitting c which is screwed into the tap casing. The by - pass groove b<2> lies in a cross direction, as shown, but does not connect with the main passage b<2> through the plug. When the tap is being turned off to the by-pass position, the groove connects the main gas passage with the space c<2> leading to the by-pass tube before the main passage b<2> is completely cut t off. An indicator plate a' is attached by a screw a<2> to show the 'off,' 'on,' or 'by-pass ' positions.
Patent GB-190611802-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Electrical Incandescent Lamp Holder Switches.
Filed: 1906-05-21
Granted: 1907-02-07
Abstract: 11,802. McGeoch & Co., W., and Reynolds, W. T. May 21, Switches. - T h e actuating-spindle l of a lamp - holder switch has a campiece h with slots h<2> engaging pins i<2> on a lever i, pivoted to the brackets f between the forked and looped end b<1> of the contact-lever b, which is locked in its closed position by the ends of the cam-piece h engaging curved pieces b<3> on the lever b. In opening the switch, a heel i' on the lever i engages a tongue b<2> on the lever b, and releases the lever b from the spring terminals d, a quick break being given by a spring e.
Patent GB-190622429-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Cinematograph Projection Apparatus.
Inventor: JAMES REGINALD WILLIAM
Filed: 1906-10-10
Granted: 1907-02-14
Abstract: 22,429. James, R. W., [Compagnie GÚnÚrale de Phonographes, Cinematographes, et Appareils de Precision). Oct. 10. Kinematographs.-The pictures are centred by raising or lowering the drawing-in drum 9, which is mounted in a rotatable support 1 carried by a circular plate 2 fixed to the casing of the apparatus. The spindle of the driving-pulley 13 passes through the axis of rotation of the support. A screw 8, passing through the adjusting-handle 6, secures the support when the drum is in the desired position.
Patent GB-190625574-A (GB)
Title: Improved Method of Treating Poor Sulphide Ores
Inventor: HOLDSWORTH ALFRED
Filed: 1906-11-13
Granted: 1908-02-13
Abstract: 25,574. Holdsworth, A. Nov. 13. Cadmium, copper, lead, silver, zinc, &c. salts; copper, iron, lead, zinc, &c. oxides -Poor or other sulphide ores are heated with sulphuric acid in the proportion of one molecule of acid to one atom of sulphur in the ore, but more acid may be used if carbonates &c. are present. Sulphur trioxide and dioxide are evolved, some of the dioxide being oxidized by contact with the ferric oxide produced by the heating. The sulphur oxides may be converted into sulphuric acid, or may be passed over the ore before it is treated with acid. In an example, the heating is continued until the sulphates of iron and copper are decomposed ; silver sulphate is obtained on lixiviation, and the copper is then dissolved from the residue by means of dilute sulphuric acid. If the above proportion of acid is not enough to wet all the ore, water may be added ; while if the acid would produce a too liquid mixture, it may be added part at a time, heating if necessary. The process is specially suitable for poor or refractory zinc ores, a solution containing all the zinc, cadmium, and silver as sulphates being obtained, while iron, copper, lead, &c. remain as insoluble oxides or sulphates.
Patent GB-190700574-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Anti-skid Devices
Inventor: WYLD EMMA
Filed: 1907-01-09
Granted: 1907-10-31
Abstract: 574. Wyld, E. Jan. 9. Tyres, elastic other than pneumatic; slipping, preventing, attachments to wheels for.-In non-skid devices of the type in which a metal ring of V- shaped cross-section, formed io one piece or in several pieces, is arranged between two tyres or on a single tyre, the parts are arranged so that freedom of movement relatively to the tyre in both the radial and the lateral directions is allowed. In the case of twin tyres, blocks D' connected by chains C are arranged in the groove between the tyres B, so that each block has rolling contact with the road surface, and can also rock in a direction transverse to the plane of the wheel. In the case of single tyres, a ring of blocks may be arranged at either side, a flange &c. being provided on the rim for retaining the ring.
Patent GB-190703509-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Machines for Working Stone and other Substances
Inventor: WILLIS PERCY RICHARD JULIUS
Filed: 1907-02-12
Granted: 1907-12-05
Abstract: 3509. Willis, P. R. J., [Ross, L. W.]. Feb. 12, Dressing stone. - A machine for dressing stone has a reciprocating tool S mounted in a head G which travels along a vertically adjustable tubular arm B<6> splined to a revolnble hollow column A'. The tool is actuated by means of a feathered shaft B<5> driven by an electromotor mounted on a bracket on the sleeve A' to which the arm is connected: The end of the arm is supported by a rope D<5>, attached by a hook and passing over a pulley F<1> to ratchet winding-gear C, a rope D<4> serving to-adjust the arm vertically on the column. The tool is reciprocated by an eccentric M, Fig. 3, splined to the shaft B<5> and mounted between two bearing-blocks, supported by bolts J. A spring P forms a yielding connecting-rod between the eccentric and the slide P<2>, and allows a resilient blow to be given by the tool. The tool S is mounted on a holder at the end of a shaft, the screw-threaded portion P<5> of which engages the slide, and the vertical position of the tool is adjusted by a splined hand - wheel P<10>. Wheels H<1> are eccentrically mounted on pins H, and they allow the tool to be moved along the arm and to be fixed in position.
Patent GB-190706120-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Reversing Gear for Internal Combustion Engines.
Filed: 1907-03-13
Granted: 1908-03-12
Abstract: 6120. Vickers, Sons, & Maxim, and McKechnie, J. March 13. Gas and'like engines; reversing.-In reversing- gear, particularly for heavy-oil internal-combustion engines wherein each of the control valves is provided with a forward and reverse cam B, B<1> and with two independently pivoted members D, D' either of which can be interposed between its respective cam and the valve spindle or other controlling-device, links D<2>, D<3> are pivoted at one end to an operating-arm D<4>, and at their opposite ends engage or are connected to the members D, D'. Each link is provided with a roller d<2>, d<3> so arranged that by operation of the arm by means of the parts E<4>, E<2>, E<1> either of the rollers may be brought into position to engage its cam, or both may be entirely out of action. The links are mounted upon a common pivot, and the rollers are arranged at different distances therefrom.
Patent GB-190706121-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Resilient Tyres.
Inventor: TIDBURY ARTHUR WILLIAM
Filed: 1907-03-13
Granted: 1907-12-31
Abstract: 6121. Tidbury, A. W. March 13. No Patent granted (Sealing fee not paid). Spring wheels; tyres, elastic other than pneumatic. -A tyre b, Figs. 1 and 2, is attached to the rim a by means of side springs e which are incomplete circles or of like formation, the free ends of the springs being secured to the tyre by cross-pins g. The tyre b is of wood, continuous or sectional, and may be strengthened by a continuous band c.
Patent GB-190708512-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Producer-gas Generators.
Inventor: CHUTTER GEORGE FREDERICK
Filed: 1907-04-12
Granted: 1908-04-11
Abstract: 8512. Chutter, G. F. April 12. Producers.-A producer working with an updraught and a down-draught is provided with a ring of air and steam inlets C at the centre of the vertical height. Clean gas is withdrawn by intermittent suction from an outlet G below the grate E, and, during the intervals between the suction strokes, the blast ascends the upper half of the producer, and the combustion and distillation products are withdrawn through an outlet H.
Patent GB-190711684-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Typewriting Machines adapted for Writing in Different Colours.
Inventor: GORWITZ OSKAR
Filed: 1907-05-18
Granted: 1907-10-03
Abstract: 11,684. Gorwitz, O. May 18. Typewriters. -Relates to typewriters provided with an alternative ribbon of one or more colours in addition to the usual ribbon or pad b, Fig. 1. The alternative ribbon is a short strip e stretched between cramps &c. f adjustable on and easily removable from a frame d secured by screws to the paper carriage a. In order to prevent inking of the ribbon e from the ribbon or pad b, a protecting-strip of paper &c. is placed under the ribbon e.