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Patent GB-190314873-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Fabric.
Inventor: STRANG WILLIAM
Filed: 1903-07-04
Granted: 1904-04-21
Abstract: 14,873. Strang, W. July 4 Corded fabrics; tissuefigured fabrics.-A fabric is woven inverted with a plain ground, and a cord C secured to its face by a thread E operated by a lappet needle. The cord is operated by suitable known mechanism b e - tween the reed and the lappet needle. The lappet needle rises on the left of the cord, and on the right of a warp thread B, a weft A is shot, and the needle is lowered. Both the needle and the cord are then moved to the left, the cord passing the needle, so that the needle rises again on the right of the cord, and on the left of the adjacent warp thread to the left. This operation is repeated shot about, or every second or other shot, as desired, the thread E forming a distinct loop round the cord C. Several cords may be secured together at one place, and the needle mechanism and the cord mechanism may be arranged to move the needle and cord transversely to any desired extent, so as to form a pattern other than straight.
Patent GB-190315043-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Non-refillable Bottles
Inventor: BARNETT WILLIAM SOFFE
Filed: 1903-07-07
Granted: 1904-02-04
Abstract: 15,043. Barnett, W. S. July 7. Stoppers; refilling, preventing and detecting. - An inverted and perforated cup 1 is secured in the bottle neck, and has a bar 1<a> across its mouth to which is attached a rod 1<c> supporting a plate 4, in which are holes covered by flap valves 5 opening upwards. Wires 2, attached to the plate 4, support a ring 8, which is packed so as to fit tightly against the bottle neck, and also a hollow perforated hemisphere 15. A flap valve 10 closes the opening in the ring 8, and is flexibly connected by a rod 14, which passes loosely through a central hole in the hemisphere, with a weight 13. The weight 13, by engaging with the hemisphere 15, keeps the valve 10 closed, if the bottle is tilted while empty. In a modification, the cup 1 supports two pairs of flap valves, one pair being above the other, and the members of each pair being connected to the corresponding valves below them by chains on which weights slide. In another modification, the valve 10 is provided with a backing of cork or the like, so that it closes if an attempt be made to fill the bottle when inverted. The connection with the weight is by means of a rod and chain or the like. Pins on the rod 1<c> prevent the valves 5 from opening too far. Fig. 12 shows another modification ; the stopper 62 is retained in the bottle by a key and slot connection 67 with a sleeve 41, which is perforated at the top and held in the bottle by a split ring 44. The cage 59 prevents the valve 55, of which there is only one, from being tampered with by a wire or the like. The legs 61 of the cage are securely fastened to a ring 50, which is packed in the bottle neck. The valve 55 is backed with floating material, as before, and is connected to the weight by a chain or the like.
Patent GB-190327522-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or connected with Electric Igniting Devices for Explosion Motors.
Inventor: TRESKOW ROBERT
Filed: 1903-12-15
Granted: 1904-12-08
Abstract: 27,522. Treskow, R. Dec. 15. Flywheels.-In a magneto - electric igniter for an explosion motor, the stationary armature i is mounted outside the crank chamber c on the bearing k of the crank shaft a in order to protect it from oil, and is protected from damp by an enclosing-cup g formed in one with the driving-pulley or flywheel e and carrying the magnet poles h. The flywheel e is secured to the shaft a by a nut f.
Patent GB-190401847-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Manufacture of Electric Cables and the like.
Inventor: STRATTON JOHN
Filed: 1904-01-25
Granted: 1904-02-25
Abstract: 1847. Stratton, J., and Claremont, E. A. Jan. 25. Conductors.-The strands of conductors containing 19, 37, 61, 91, &c. members of equal gauge are arranged so that the lay of the outer layer may be long and at the same time the outer layer may completely sheath the core formed by the internal strands. For this purpose, instead of placing six strands spirally round a central member as heretofore, Fig. 1, five strands are employed, and the additional member is added to the outer layer as shown in Fig. 2, thereby forming a continuous external sheath.
Patent GB-190405604-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Dental and like Cabinets.
Filed: 1904-03-07
Granted: 1905-01-12
Abstract: 5604. Pedley, S. E., and Spillmann & Co.'s Successors, L. March 7. Cabinets. - In dental and like cabinets, the upper portion B, Fig. 1, is raised on legs C, or otherwise, above the marble top A, whereby space is gained under the drawers B, and these drawers may also be opened without interfering with the instruments on the slab A. The drawer F has a hinged fall-down front, and a plate glass or other slab, preferably with a clothfaced bottom. The sides of the drawer are partially cut away, to give free access to the instruments &c. on the slab. The drawer or shelf F may be pushed in to allow access to lower drawers, without disturbing the instruments on the glass slab. To the inside of the front of the drawer N, a piece of tough wood, used as a bench peg, is hinged, so that it may be swung outwards, and rest horizontally on the top of the drawer-front, when used for filing. Tambour shutters R, S may be applied to parts of the cabinet, and also suitable locks. The cabinet may be mounted on legs if desired.
Patent GB-190405687-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Device for Saving Life at Sea
Inventor: MANCO-SCHNURER EMMANUEL
Filed: 1904-03-08
Granted: 1905-01-12
Abstract: 5687. Schnurer, E. Manco-. March 8. Actuating lift valves.- The upper part of a capsule containing compressed or liquefied gas is provided with a valve 12, which may be opened by means of the push 11, the return of the valve being prevented b y projections 13, on the split end of the rod 12*, which clip over shoulders 15 on the capsule.
Patent GB-190406189-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Chimney, Ventilating and other Cowls.
Inventor: GOODERSON GEORGE HERBERT
Filed: 1904-03-14
Granted: 1905-01-19
Abstract: 6189. Gooderson, G. H. March 14. Chimney and ventilating-shaft tops. - The revolving cap of a chimney, ventilating, or like cowl is mounted on a central spindle carried by a ball bearing. The spindle c, to which the cap b is attached, rests in a tube d. The tube is secured to a stirrup e on the shaft. The lower end of the spindle f is coned, running on the balls h. The upper end passes through the bush i. Screw caps j, d<1> close the tube at the top and bottom. The tube contains lubricant, a feeding-hole for which is drilled through the upper end of the spindle. According to the Provisional Specification, a box for supplying lubricant by gravity is arranged at the top of the cap, and solid lubricant, which melts on a fire taking place in the chimney, may also be applied.
Patent GB-190416634-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Incubators and Brooders.
Inventor: TOLHURST EDWARD THOMAS
Filed: 1904-07-28
Granted: 1904-11-03
Abstract: 16,634. Tolhurst, E. T., and Wilson, W. Aug. 3, A.D. 1903, [date applied for under Patents Act, A.D. 1901]. Incubators; foster-mothers. - A combined incubator and brooder is provided with double walls 1, 2, made of wood or other non- conducting m a - terial. A layer 4 of silk floss, partitions 3, 5 of strawboard or the like, and an air space 6 are arranged between these walls at the sides and top ; at the bottom, the space is filled with strawboard 7. The flue pipe 30, connected at the end g with a lamp or other heating- apparatus, is formed with a branch h, to the end of which is fitted a cup 32, carrying a tube 33 formed with orifices 84. Successive air spaces respectively provided with branch tubes i, k surround the flue 30. The egg-tray 19 slides between the battens 20, 26 ; its bottom consists of wire gauze covered with canvas. The eggs may be turned by moving a frame, which is supported on a batten 24, from side to side. The battens 28 support a canvas airdistributing partition 27. The thermostat consists of a bar 37 to which is connected a bar 39, which, bending with increase of temperature, regulates the position of the damper 45 by means of the link 42 and lever 40. The lever 40 is adjusted by means of the nut 43. The various passages 14, 15 and 8, 9 serve as air inlets and outlets. The passage 9 is provided with a sliding damper. An additional passage 13<a> may be opened to any desired amount for admitting more cold air to the brooding-chamber 16 as the chickens grow older. The telescopic tube j directs a current of hot air on any portion of the apparatus which is subjected to an abnormal cooling influence. A glass door is provided at the side of the apparatus.
Patent GB-190417648-A (GB)
Title: Device for Indicating the Unauthorized Opening of Boxes and the like.
Inventor: CARDE PAUL
Filed: 1904-08-13
Granted: 1904-09-15
Abstract: 17,648. Carde, P., and Carde, G. Aug. 13. Seals.-A device for indicating the unauthorized opening of wooden boxes and the like consists of a basepiece a provided with a bead b to strengthen it, and to retain it in position in the fixing- tool; incisions c render the piece sufficiently weak to break when the box is tampered with, and prongs d, e with beads f to strengthen them enter the wood when the device is placed in position. The central plate h may have a mark, initials, arms, or the like stamped or impressed upon it.
Patent GB-190418032-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Apparatus for Copying Statuary or the like.
Inventor: ROUXEVILLE EMILE AUGUSTE LEOPO
Filed: 1904-08-19
Granted: 1905-05-04
Abstract: 18,032. Rouxeville, E. A. L. Aug. 19. Contour gauges. - In a method of copying statuary or the like, parallel rods or tubes, arranged in a casing, are placed with their lower ends in contact with the model to be copied, and, after being secured by the casing being contracted, their upper ends are cut through perpendicnlarly to their axes, so that, on the lower end of the rods being allowed to fall upon a plane surface, the upper ends can be used as a mould. Reduced copies are obtained by compressing the rods before casting or moulding. In a second method, telescopic tubes, Figs. 4 and 8, replace the rods, and the casing g, Fig. 5, is adjusted by screws, the whole being carried on an adjustable frame p. In operation, the tubes are allowed to rest on the model, the lower parts d are secured by adjusting the relative positions of two perforated plates k, k<1> by a screw l, and the upper parts b are forced down on to a vertically-adjustable plate m<1> so that, on the tubes b, d being allowed to drop on to a horizontal plane, the upper surfaces form a mould. The thickness of the counterpart may be modified by allowing the tubes to rest on a concave or convex surface. The telescopic tubes may be constructed as shown in Fig. 4 with upper conical ends c, or with recessed upper ends as shown in Fig. 8, the upper ends of the lower parts forming springs fitting in the upper parts.
Patent GB-190421421-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Means for Checking the Shuttles in Looms for Weaving.
Filed: 1904-10-06
Granted: 1905-08-10
Abstract: 21,421. British Northrop Loom Co., [Northrop Loom Co.]. Oct. 6. Looms, checking shuttles and pickers in ; picking- sticks, checking.-The incoming shuttle acts on the picker P, Fig. 1, and throws the picking-stick P<1>, Figs. 1 and 3, between the flange 2 of a depending bracket 2, 3 bolted to the underside of the lay and the diagonal face 23 of an arm 22 on a hub 18, which can rotate on a pin 17 secured to the hollow boss 16 on the wing 15 of a second bracket, Fig. 4, the upright flat body-part of which is bolted to the front of the lay. The picking-stick then engages the bight of a check loop or strap 5, bolted to the foot 4 of the bracket 2, 3 and connected by a pin to an arm 31 rotating on a loose stud 30 on the flat arm 29 of an upright abutment 25, 28, &c., which has a slotted part 26 to fit under a slotted lug 12 on the bracket 9 &c., so that it can be adjustably secured to the latter. The arm 31 is then rocked to the left against the tension of a spring s<x> secured to the fixed arm 29 and rocking arm 31, and the picking-stick is thus checked. As the latter approaches the end of its stroke, it wipes over the face 23 of the arm 22, turns the hub 18, and forces outwards a presser 21 having a convex rear face, so as to move the check loop against and around the fixed abutment 25, giving an additional retarding action so as to stop the picking-stick in its correct position. When the shuttle is picked out, the spring s<x> returns the strap 5 till it abuts against a fixed stop 11 on the bracket 9. The checking-strap is thus always set in the same position, whatever the speed of the loom. A stop 16<x> limits the movement of the arm 22.
Patent GB-190423132-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Wagon-axles.
Inventor: HOLEC FRANZ
Filed: 1904-10-27
Granted: 1904-12-01
Abstract: 23,132. Holec, F. Oct. 27. Axles.-In an arrangement for preventing bendi ng at the centre of axles adapted for heavy carts and wagons, a resilient bar 6 is sprung in between collars 3, fixed to the axle, being preferably let into notches 4, 5 in the collars, and is of such a length as to assume an arched form. The spring is covered by wood cushioning 11 and kept in place by straps 7, 8, 9, 10.
Patent GB-190425117-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Edjustable-wrenches.
Inventor: EISELT VIKTOR
Filed: 1904-11-18
Granted: 1904-12-31
Abstract: 25,117. Eiselt, V. Nov. 18. Spanners.-In an adjustable " wrench," the stem b, Fig. 1, of the fixed jaw a is provided with teeth c, in which teeth in the movable jaw f are made to engage by means of a cam-lever i. The movable jaw is provided with a guided clamped plate v, adjusted by a thumb-screw u for tightening the hold on the nut. A rib d is provided in the middle of the teeth c, against which the nut may bear without injuring the teeth. Alternative methods of making the movable jaw engage the teeth consist in the nse of a thumb-screw k, Fig. 3, and of spring-actuated levers o, Fig. 5, the projections p of which serve to lift the jaw on to the teeth.
Patent GB-190502995-A (GB)
Title: An Improvement in Electrically Heated Curling Tongs.
Inventor: MACLEAN JOHN
Filed: 1905-02-14
Granted: 1905-09-28
Abstract: 2995. Maclean, J. Feb. 14. Hair-curling, toilet appliances for.-Relates to electrically-heated curling-tongs, h a v i n g detachable legs, of the kind described in Specification No. 540, A.D. 1905, and consists in arrangements for securing electric contact between the legs and the body of the tongs. A hollow projection b, Fig. 1, is formed on the body a, and in this is secured an insulating-block c having holes containing metallic pins e connected to wires f. In the leg g is an insulating-block having holes j with a metallic lining secured to wires l. When the leg g is pushed on to the projection b, the pins e enter the holes j and make electric contact. In modifications, (1) the leg is screwed into the projection b, thus pressing the flat contacts m, m<1>, Fig. 4, together ; (2) the contacts are in the form of concentric rings; (3) the contacts consist of spring tongues. A pin-and-slot joint ensures that the leg is placed in the proper position for contact.
Patent GB-190503918-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Electric Fans.
Filed: 1905-02-24
Granted: 1905-10-26
Abstract: 3918. British Thomson-Houston Co., [General Electric Co.]. Feb. 24. Brakes.-In portable electric fans, a deflector 7 is arranged in front of the wire guard and is driven by the blast. The deflector is governed by the friction of a shoulder 12 against a flange 13 when the hub 6 is drawn outwards by the flexing of strips 10 due to the action of centrifugal weights 11. Adjustment is provided for by an alteration of the distance between the two flanges by means of a screw 5.
Patent GB-190505545-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Swell Pedals for Organs.
Inventor: GARRARD JAMES ROBERT LINDSAY
Filed: 1905-03-16
Granted: 1905-11-02
Abstract: 5545. Garrard, J. R. L. March 16. Organs.-Swell pedals have the foot-plate a articulated to the backfall levers b, and carry pawls g, which engage, when the pedals are released, with the racks or toothed segments h, fixed to the knee-boards or frames of the consoles, so that the pedals may be released during raising or depression, and may be retained at any desired adjusted position. The spring e is not strong enough to resist the weight of the leg, so that the pedal a gives a certain distance, and when the foot is on the pedal a the action is free, since the pawl g is disengaged from the rack h, and the swell shutters can be opened and closed in the usual manner.
Patent GB-190506202-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Hand Operated Shearing Machines.
Inventor: PEDDINGHAUS PAUL FERDINAND
Filed: 1905-03-24
Granted: 1905-06-29
Abstract: 6202. Peddinghaus, P. F. March 24. Shearing.-The upper part o of the frame of an apparatus for shearing plates, rods, &c., is shaped so as to form a broad and strong supporting- bracket for the knife g to work against and prevent lateral 'displacement of the same. The knife g is pivoted at h and is operated by means of a pin m which works in a slot n in, and near to the fulcrum k of, a hand-lever i. The blade d may be notched to receive work such as rods. [Reference has been directed under Patents Act, 1902, to Specifications No. 2140, A.D. 1863, and No. 24,171, AD. 1899.]
Patent GB-190508181-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Skirt Holding Devices
Inventor: MUENZ FRIEDRICH
Filed: 1905-04-17
Granted: 1905-11-09
Abstract: 8181. M³nz, F., and Grube, E. T. H. April 17. Suspenders for articles of dress.- A skirt holder, which works in the plane of the dress, is formed of two curved arms a, a' pivoted together at b, and carrying convex rollers d, d<1>, which are sewn to the dress material. A spring e, attached at c,c<1> retains the holder in the open and also in the closed position, in the latter of which the skirt is raised by the distance between the rollers d, d<1>.
Patent GB-190509151-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and connected with Furnaces and Retorts for the Manufacture of Gas.
Inventor: RUMMENS ALPHONSE
Filed: 1905-05-01
Granted: 1906-03-01
Abstract: 9151. Rummens, A. May 1. Instantaneous generators.- Steam for the production of water gas in special retorts is generated an a vaporizer consisting of concentric tubes 34, 35, 36 surrounding an iron core 37, whioh may be raised or lowered for causing the coke to fall from the retorts. Annular spaces 40, 42 are supplied with water from a main, and a pipe 38, the water afterwards entering an outer annular space where it is instantly converted into steam, which escapes through pipes 45 to chambers, where it passes through the incandescent coke :into the retorts and is converted into water gas.
Patent GB-190512319-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Switch Operating Mechanism for Tramways and the like.
Inventor: LOWE JOSEPH PAXTON
Filed: 1905-06-13
Granted: 1906-02-15
Abstract: 12,319. Lowe, J. P., and Boissevain, D. F. June 13. Points and switches.-Relates to means for mechanically operating tramway and like points from the vehicles. Fig. 1 shows a perspective view of the apparatus as attached to the front of a car, Fig. 2 plan, and Fig. 4 a sectional side view taken along the centre of the car. Fixed to the fropt of the car is a plate 1 provided with projecting studs 3 which support the frame-plates 5, 9, and at the same time permits them to have a limited transverse movement when desired. Passing freely through these plates is a shaft 13 secured at its inner end to an operating-lever 15, and at its outer end to rocking head 17, Fig. 5, carrying antifriction rollers 22 which engage with the pivoted levers 25, 26. Vertical rods 32, 33, provided at their lower ends with flattened sharp-edged pieces 34, 35, pass through the outer ends of the levers 25, 26 and are supported by brackets from the plate 9. These vertical rods are each provided with a fixed collar 37, having arms 39, 40, Fig. 6, and a fixed washer 43, and are normally kept in their raised position by the pressure of the leafspring 27 on the levers 25, 26. Pivotally connected with pins projecting from the front face of the rocking head 17 are a pair of levers 45, 46, Figs. 1 and 6, the outer ends of which are connected by pins or bolts with the arms of the collars 37. The plates 5, 9 are moved transversely.on the studs 3 by the lever 53, connected at its lower end to these plates by the rod 51. To operate the points, the lever 53 is manipulated so as to move the plates 5, 9, transversely to the side on which the point tongue to be operated lies. When the corresponding rod 32 or 33 is directly, over the point tongue, the lever 15 is moved so as to rock the head 17 in the proper direction, and thus depress the corresponding rod 32 or 33 and, at the same time, through the lever 45 or 46, rotate this rod through a quarter-turn. When the rod 32 or 33 is depressed, the corresponding piece 34 or 35 fits against the tongue, Fig. 1, and, on being rotated, moves the point over as desired.
Patent GB-190512458-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Leggings.
Inventor: HILTON THOMAS
Filed: 1905-06-15
Granted: 1905-08-10
Abstract: 12,458. Hilton, T. June 15. Leggings and gaiters.-For economy of manufacture combined with correct shaping, puttee leggings are made of three pieces a, b, c as shown in Fig. 1, the parts being so cut that a bulge is formed to accommodate the swell of the calf. The adjustable loop f is slipped over the top hook of the wearer's boot, and the legging is wrapped round the leg and secured by the buckles d, e.
Patent GB-190516286-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Lawn Sprinkler.
Inventor: MELLINGS JAMES
Filed: 1905-08-10
Granted: 1906-03-22
Abstract: 16,286. Mellings, J. Aug. 10. Hose reels.-In a combined bose reel' and sprinkler, a perforated pipe b is secured inside the reel, and water is supplied to it by the hose f and fitting c. The reel is laid on its side when the apparatus is used for sprinkling lawns &c.
Patent GB-190519360-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Articles of Clothing adapted for use with Interchangeable Linings, or without the same.
Inventor: JAHN AUGUSTE
Filed: 1905-09-25
Granted: 1906-02-08
Abstract: 19,360. Jahn [nÚe Clages], A., and Weise, T. Sept.25. Coats; linings.-A coat is made so as to have interchangeable linings. A lacing-strip b, Fig. 2, is sewn around an edging strip provided on the inside edge of the coat, and a similar strip e is sewn to the edge of the lining. The two are then laced together by a cord g, the strip b being outermost, and covered by the edging; The main feature of the invention is the provision of the edging, to which the lining may be attached by any ordinary means.
Patent GB-190522251-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Apparatus for Threading Sewing Needles.
Inventor: BOECKER OLOF
Filed: 1905-10-31
Granted: 1905-12-14
Abstract: 22,251. Boecker, O. Oct. 31. Needle-threaders.-A fine wire point c is enclosed by two spring arms a, b. To thread a needle, the thread is laid between these two arms on to the point c. The needle is then passed between the spring arms, and the thread is carried through the eye by the point.