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Patent GB-190215265-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Hoisting Apparatus
Inventor: ELLIS GEORGE BELOE
Filed: 1902-07-08
Granted: 1903-06-04
Abstract: 15,265. Ellis, G. B., [Weston, T. A.]. July 8. Lifting-tackle. -Relates primarily to endlesschain portable hoisting-apparatus such as described in Specification No. 8563, A.D. 1895, but is applicable to other forms of hoisting-apparatus. As before, the frame comprises a central plate B and two side-plates A, C. These plates are now connected centrally by a shaft A, Fig. 3, on which both the lifting-sheave D and lowering-sheave E are loosely mounted, The sheave D is driven by improved ratchet gearing. Mounted on the two ends of its hub are rings F, G carrying pawls H adapted to engage internal teeth D<1> on the sheave D. These rings F, G are oscillated in opposite directions, in order to drive the sheave D continuously in one direction, by means of special cams J<1>, J<2>, Fig. 6, fixed on the shaft J rotated by the hand-chain. These cams are so shaped that each cam at the beginning of its lift takes the load from the other cam, which latter is then on the point of finishing its lift. In the example shown, there are seven pawls in each ring and eight teeth, so that there are fifty-six engagements per revolution. The shaft J is mounted in side extensions of the frame plates, and its cam end runs on friction-wheels 0, one at each side of each cam J', J<2>, and the bearings K<2> at this end of the shaft being capable of sliding in grooves K<3>. The hand chain-wheel L is loose on the shaft J, and carries two oppositely-directed pawls, one of which L<1> engages a ratchet on the shaft J during lifting, and the other L<2> a ratchet on the wheel M<2> during lowering. The friction devices of the sheave E and the wheel M<3> with which the wheel M<2> gears are similar to the corresponding parts in the above - mentioned Specification.
Patent GB-190222973-A (GB)
Title: Combined Cork and Rubber Tyre.
Inventor: FORBES FRANKLIN
Filed: 1902-10-22
Granted: 1903-02-12
Abstract: 22,973. Boyd, F. F. Oct. 22. Tyres, elastic other t h a n pneumatic.- The tyre consists of a lining C of cork shavings or cork balls pressed tightly together to distend the rubber and canvas cover A held in the channel-shaped rim B.
Patent GB-190301278-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Attachments for Traction Engines.
Inventor: COMBS DANIEL WESLEY
Filed: 1903-01-19
Granted: 1903-10-29
Abstract: 1278. Combs, D. W. April 16, A.D. 1902, [date applied for under Patents Act, A.D. 1901]. Hauling-gear for traction engines; ropes, chains, and the like, guiding.-Comprises an attachment which may be applied to any ordinary form of traction engine and employed for the purpose of assisting in the movement of the engine over bad ground, or to furnish power to a threshing or other machine. Fig. 1 shows an elevation of the attachment, partly in section, secured to the front end of the boiler A, and Fig. 2 shows a front elevation. The attachment consists of a frame supporting a winding drum 26 which can be driven through toothed gearing by an intermediate shaft 30 also mounted on the frame and driven by a link belt 39 and sprocket-wheel from the engine shaft B. The shaft 24 carrying the drum 26 is prolonged on one side and through a worm 32 and worm-wheel it reciprocates a frame 71, furnished with rollers 72, in front of the drum in order to lay the coils of the cable evenly. Longitudinal stationary rollers 83 and vertical rollers 84 are also provided to prevent chafing. The intermediate shaft 30 is carried by a frame which can be raised and lowered so as to put the drum 26 in or out of gear. The raising and lowering are effected by the partial rotation of a pair of notched discs 52, Figs. 1 and 4, each furnished with a locking device engaging with notches, the discs being rotated by a lever 55 and the locking device being operated by a lever 65. The frame of the attachment is also made in several parts constructed so that it can be converted from right to left hand without any change in the details of construction or mode of operation. The cable drum may either be used for hauling the engine over bad ground for anchoring the engine, or for hoisting or lifting.
Patent GB-190301710-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Centrifugal Fans.
Inventor: DAVIDSON SAMUEL CLELAND
Filed: 1903-01-23
Granted: 1903-11-19
Abstract: 1710. Davidson, S. C. Jan. 23. Fans. - Centrifugal fans for removing shavings, straw, rags, &c. from workshops are, in order to prevent clogging, made without projections or ledges on the moving parts. The hub b carries the disc a, the blades d, preferably concave, being attached to both. A conical shield c covers the end of the hub towards the inlet. The blades d are rounded at the outer corners h, and are not connected by stays, the slope of the outer edges e, if any, being from the inlet, as shown. The funnel inlet l is less in diameter than the fan, and is removable from the opening n, which allows the fan to be taken out for repairs. The space j between the fan and the inlet, and the rounded corners h of the blades, allow large lumps of waste to pass without clogging. Two such fans may be placed back to back, and the disc a may be dispensed with.
Patent GB-190309119-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Corsets.
Inventor: SAVOYE EMILE
Filed: 1903-04-22
Granted: 1904-02-18
Abstract: 9119. Savoye, E. April 22. Corsets are constructed of suitably-curved parts so as to increase the pliancy of the corset, and to improve its elegancy. As represented in Fig. 1, each half of the corset is formed of six parts 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 1<a>, of the shape shown. The four parts 2, 3, 4. 5 lead from the top of the corset to a band 6. The extension 1<a> of the piece 1 is provided with a flap 8. The part 2 may be divided into two parts as shown by the dotted lines II, a triangular piece 7 filling the space between the parts 2, 3. The width of the parts decreases from the top downwards and backwards, so that the seams are not vertical. Gussets and pleats may be dispensed with.
Patent GB-190323789-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Surface Condenser for Steam Engines.
Inventor: FARNSWORTH ALFRED WILLIAM
Filed: 1903-11-03
Granted: 1904-09-15
Abstract: 23,789. Farnsworth, A. W., [Farnsworth, F. S.]. Nov. 3. Condensers.-Surface condensers are made up of a large number of sections a arranged on each side of the exhaust pipe c, to which they are united by short connections. These connections, and those leading to the circulating pipes d, e and the air pump suction pipe.f contain valves g by which any section can be isolated. The sections may be made of sheet metal.
Patent GB-190326716-A (GB)
Title: Punkah or Fan Driven by Clockwork.
Inventor: JUERGENS LOUIS OXLEY
Filed: 1903-12-07
Granted: 1904-11-10
Abstract: 26,716. J³rgens. L. O., and Edwards, A. W. R. Dec. 7. Fans, punkah.-The fan a is oscillated by the reciprocation of a rod b attached to a disc c on a spindle k driven, through gearing g, f, e, from a drum and springs d. A Pickering or other governor and brake m may be used to regulate the speed.
Patent GB-190400621-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Surgical Tissue and like Fabrics.
Inventor: ROBINSON WILLIAM BRADBURY
Filed: 1904-01-09
Granted: 1904-11-10
Abstract: 621. Robinson, W. B. Grant of Patent refused. Jan. 9. Surgical fabrics; dressings.-Surgical tissue and like fabrics are made by filling a sleeve of gauze, woven or knitted in the form of a continuous tube, with absorbent or other cottonwool or other fibre.
Patent GB-190400695-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Device applicable for use with Typewriters for Marking Lines.
Filed: 1904-01-11
Granted: 1904-11-17
Abstract: 695. Yost Typewriter Co., and Turner, S. W. Jan. 11. Type-writers.-A device for drawing vertical or horizontal lines consists of two plates a between which are mounted a marker b and an ink pad c. The ink pad is in the form of a roller mounted in a carrier c', and is pressed against the marker b by the action of a spring c<2>. The plates a are each formed with a hook a<1> which engages the carriage D opposite to the paper roller d. In order to draw a vertical line, the instrument is held between the fingers and the marker is pressed against the paper which is fed forward by rotating the roller. In order to draw several lines simultaneously, the free ends of the marking-devices are supported by a bar e attached to a wire frame e<1> which is hooked on to the carriage D. By lifting a holding-part e' of the frame e<1> the markers are brought against the paper. A spring f attached to each marking-device may rest on the bar e so as to give an even pressure. To draw horizontal lines, the marker b is held against the scale beneath the roller and is drawn along. A guide may be placed on one of the plates a so that the line is marked a little away from the scale. In a modification, the marker and pad are mounted on a carrier pivoted to a clamp which is fastened to the carriage. The end of the carrier rests on a support attached to the clamp, and a spring acting upon two flats formed on the carrier holds the marker in or out of operation. Two or more marking-discs may be mounted on the same marking-device.
Patent GB-190403120-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Roundabouts
Inventor: MAXIM HIRAM STEVENS
Filed: 1904-02-08
Granted: 1904-08-04
Abstract: 3120. Maxim, Sir H. S. Feb. 8. Roundabouts. - Relates to roundabouts such as are described in Specification No. 15,748, A.D. 1903, the parts relating to the e driving - mechanism and the modes of support being for the most part substantially identical with those described in the previous Specification. The cars are given movements such as would be obtained by inclining the central driving-shaft. The supporting-rods, in addition to receiving a rotary motion, receive an oscillating motion to and from the central shaft, due to the cars being automatically raised and lowered by altering the inclination of the aÙroplanes attached to the cars. Preferably, the period of the oscillation produced in a car by an aÙroplane synchronises with the natural period of vibration of the car considered as a pendulum. The cars B are connected by adjustable clamping-pieces to rods B' supported by four rods arranged to prevent any forward or backward swinging movement. An aÙroplane b is pivoted to a bracket b<2> attached to the rod B<1>, the aeroplane being inclined at an angle of 45‹ when the car is at rest, so that, when the suspending-rods are rotating at an inclination of 45‹, the aeroplane does not tend to lift the car. The inclination of the aeroplane is automatically altered by a screw propeller B<x>, which is revolved by the air as the car rotates. The propeller shaft, by means of a worm b<11> and wheel b<10>, drives a crank disc b<8>, which, through a rod b<7>, bell-crank lever b<6>, and rod b<5>, causes the aeroplane to alter its inclination, and produce inward and outward movement of the cars. This mechanism may be actuated by an electric or other motor ; or, the aÙroplane may be moved by hand. The car is provided with a tail B<Î> <x> to counteract the greater wind resistance at the front end of the car. The landing-platform is provided with a floor, preferably inclined outwards to give support to the cars when at rest, and with a guard-rail C<5>, Fig. 6, to prevent the cars from swinging inwards too far by the action of the wind &c. The rail is supported by the posts of fencing, in which are gates to enable the passengers to pass through. Each rail C<5> is provided with a powerful electromagnet C<6>, which, when energized, is adapted to retain a car in its position of rest by attracting a soft-iron bar B<6> on the bar B<1>. The footstep bearing of the vertical central shaft A, Fig. 2, comprises a cast-steel footstep a<2> at the bottom of the shaft, and a sleeve a<3> containing washers a<3 >#on which the shaft rests. The sleeve is curved at the bottom and upper edges, as shown, from the same centre of curvature, and rests in a similar shaped aperture in a bed-plate and upon a concave block a<4> supported by a girder.
Patent GB-190406561-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Indicating Targets.
Inventor: BREMER RENE MARIE VICTOR
Filed: 1904-03-17
Granted: 1904-04-21
Abstract: 6561. Bremer, R. M. V. March 17. Targets.-Fig. 2 shows a target b secured to the bent arm a of a bell-crank lever, which is mounted on a pivot d and provided with a contact-block c and a counterweight k adjustable along an arm i. When the target is struck by a bullet or projectile the lever is tilted backwards, and makes or breaks an electric circuit at g, thus giving an indication at the firing point. Fig. 5 shows two sliding contactrods n, o acted on by a weak spring t and a stronger spring r in such a manner that electric contact is prolonged sufficiently to enable the current to overcome the inertia of the signalling or indicating apparatus. A number of target sections may be fixed to parallel arms mounted loosely on the same axis.
Patent GB-190407283-A (GB)
Title: Improved Spanner or Wrench.
Inventor: MOEHLIG JOSEPH
Filed: 1904-03-26
Granted: 1904-05-05
Abstract: 7283. M÷hlig, J. March 26. Spanners and wrenches.-A spanner or wrench, which may be operated in a similar manner to a ratchet wrench, has the shank 4 of its fixed jaw 5 pivoted at 3 in the bifurcated head of the handle 1, the sides of which are cam-shaped for engaging the socket sides of, and for closing, the jaw 6, and one is grooved at 9 to engage a pin on a lug depending from the jaw 6 for opening the same. The shank 4 is pulled into alignment with the handle, and the jaws closed by a spiral or rolledplate spring 10 between the sides. The jaws may be shaped at one side to hold pipes.
Patent GB-190408607-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Holder or Support for Mouth Harps and other similar Instruments.
Inventor: SUTTER CHARLES FRED
Filed: 1904-04-14
Granted: 1904-06-09
Abstract: 8607. Sutter, C. F. April 14. M o u t h organs; instruments with sonorous reeds.-A holder for mouth organs and like instruments comprises supports easily adjustable in all required directions. The holding- devices to receive the ends of the mouth organ &c. are attached to pieces 2, adjustably slidable in side-pieces 3, provided with clips 7, and a cord 8 to be passed round the neck. Pivotally attached to the side-pieces 3 are parts 10, 11, connected to slide as shown in Fig. 2. The pieces 2, 3 are adjusted by means of a spring 12, Fig. 1, attached to piece 3, the end 13 of which spring is bent to pass through one or other of the holes 6 in the piece 2. The connection between the parts 10, 11 is exactly similar.
Patent GB-190410186-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Air Refrigerating or Cooling Apparatus.
Inventor: THAUSING VICTOR
Filed: 1904-05-03
Granted: 1904-06-23
Abstract: 10,186. Thausing, V. May 3. C o o l i n g air.- Heat is abstracted from the air by the tank, shown in section and plan, respectively, by Figs. 1 and 2, which is filled up with ice and salt. The salt is stored in the compartments 3 divided by perforated partitions from the compartments 4 containing the ice. The rate of cooling is regulated by adjusting the height of the solution of salt in the tank, it may be by the tap 7. Taps at different levels may also be employed for the purpose. The separating - partitions may be inclined and adjustable.
Patent GB-190411422-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Exercising Appliances.
Inventor: SUTTON WESLEY
Filed: 1904-05-18
Granted: 1905-05-18
Abstract: 11,422. Sutton, W., Lord, S., and Kerr, W. S. May 18. Electricity, administering. - An exercising- apparatus for supplying electricity to the user consists of two metal spiral springs 2, Fig. 1, with metal handles 1. The springs 2 are connected to insulated terminals 3 on a block 4 suspended by a shackle 5, and electric currents are conducted to the springs 2 from terminals 6, 6' of an induction coil, provided with a core for regulating the current. A switch and two couples of springs making contact with each other are arranged in the primary circuit. In a modification, Fig. 4, the circuit is only completed when the springs 2 are sufficiently stretched to bring brushes 3<c>, arranged on terminals 3<a>, into contact with terminals 3<b>', normally held away from contact by springs 9. A handle formed of two metallic parts 10, 11, Fig. 5, with springs arranged between them and connected by screws 12 which allow relative movement between the parts, may be used with the apparatus. This handle is connected to the spring 2 by a cross-piece 17 which is an insulator or is connected to an insulating-link 18. The handle is electrically connected to the spring 2 by means of a flexible conductor 19 and a terminal 16 which passes through an insulating-cap 15,andisonly connected when the device is gripped with a certain force. The handle may be used alone by connecting the terminal 16 to an electric battery &c. The two handles may be connected to one pole of the electric supply, and the other pole be connected to a conducting-mat on which the user stands. The Provisional Specification states that the device can be used with weight-raising apparatus.
Patent GB-190415386-A (GB)
Title: Mechanical and Electrical Elevator for Goods especially Goods contained in Sacks.
Inventor: RUBAUDO JEAN BAPTISTE
Filed: 1904-07-09
Granted: 1905-07-08
Abstract: 15,386. Rubaudo, J. B., Estier, A., Estier, H., Mallet, J., and Mouren, A. July 9. Elevators; loading and unloading. -An electricallydriven elevator of the endless - chain type is specially adapted for loading and unloading sacks from ships, or for use in warehouses, factories, &c. Two vertical tubes a, through which runs the chain e, are rigidly connected by crossed stays b. At the ends of these tubes are arranged shafts c carrying chain-wheels d, which are driven by the motor o through suitable gearing. In the form shown, every third link has a receptacle f, and the sacks are automatically discharged by the two-armed device h, i which is fixed on the upper shaft. Fig. 8 shows the apparatus arranged for unloading a ship r. A pontoon p carries scaffolding from which the elevator is suspended. A shoot q, supported on the quay, receives the goods from the elevator discharge g.
Patent GB-190416959-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Clutch Brake and Change Gear Mechanism of Power Propelled Vehicles and Vessels
Inventor: LANCHESTER FREDERICK WILLIAM
Filed: 1904-08-03
Granted: 1905-06-08
Abstract: 16,959. Lanchester, F. W. Aug. 3. Driving-gear.-A change gear of the epicyclic type described in Specification No. 4806, A.D. 1900, [Abridgment Class Locomotives &c], and applicable to power-propelled vessels, is constructed with a clutch and brake composed of friction discs. The motor crank shaft a is provided with discs i which revolve with the shaft a. These are enclosed in an outer casing d, to the inside of which is fitted a series of discs, as shown in Fig. 1. The discs are provided with oil slits j, Fig. 2. The box d is keyed to the power shaft eof the vessel and also to the disc c, which carries pins on which rotate the pinions b of the epicyclic gear. A sleeve f, operated by a lever h, is mounted on the shaft e ; on movement of the sleeve to the right, the projections g press the discs together, thus making a direct connection between the shafts a, e. By movement of the lever and sleeve to the left, the discs i<1> are pressed against the stationary discs fixed to the inside of the casing l<1>, thereby applying the brake. The discs may be made in segments, as shown in Fig. 5, the outside segments n baing fastened to the casing d, Fig. 1. The driven shaft may be supported by pitch-line rollers embodied in the low-gear train as described in Specification No. 5748, A.D. 1896, [Abridgment Class Locomotives &c.].
Patent GB-190417898-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Shirt-studs or Buttons
Inventor: BENNETT WILLIAM ARTHUR
Filed: 1904-08-17
Granted: 1905-06-22
Abstract: 17,898. Bennett, W. A. Aug. 17. Studs; buttons; necktie retainers; jewellery fastenings.-A lateral hole is made in the ovoid head of a shirt stud &c., Figs. 1 and 5, preferably at the smallest diameter, to receive a scarf-pin or safety-pin for retaining a necktie in position, and also serving as a protector for the scarf-pin. For this purpose also, pins may be spirally grooved further down than is usual, or the lateral hole in the stud may be made partly triangular, Fig. 6, in which case a round pin with a triangular point portion is inserted and given a slight turn. Otherwise, the pin may be screw-threaded, or may be clamped in the hole by means of a small set-screw in the head of the stud. The stud may have its stem hinged to the base.
Patent GB-190424577-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Stands or Rests for Displaying Goods such as used in the Boot and Drapery and similar Trades also applicable to other purposes.
Inventor: HOBBS HARRY EDWARD
Filed: 1904-11-12
Granted: 1905-10-05
Abstract: 24,577. Hobbs, H. E. Nov. 12. Stands.-A stand for displaying boots and the like, bicycles, drapery, &c. consists of a stem S, screwed into a base Z and furnished with a crosspie:e C at the top. The stem is preferably inclined to the vertical, so as to be in stable equilibrium when in use. A piece A, which may be stamped from sheet metal, has a hole slightly larger than the section of the stem S and preferably of oval or diamond-shape, to give a better grip. The hole is near one end of the piece A, so that the weight of one arm is much greater than that of the other, which causes the piece A to grip the stem S in any position. The piece A may be cut to form a tongue T, Fig. 3, which is bent downwards, as shown in Figs. 2 and 4 ; or the piece A may be bent over as at B, Fig. 5, holes H<1>, H<2> being made for the stem S. These devices render the piece A equivalent to a much thicker piece, as shown by the dotted lines in Figs. 4 and 5. The Provisional Specification states that a tubular sliding piece may be used instead of the holes above described, and that " the arm can also be applied to a stem attached to or part of the frame of a motor or other bicycle " for supporting the machine.
Patent GB-190426560-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Slat-like Structures for use in the Manufacture of Blinds, Tents, Walls, Boats, Driving Belts, Bands and other Structures.
Inventor: FRANK SALOMAN
Filed: 1904-12-06
Granted: 1905-09-21
Abstract: 26,560. Frank, S. Dec. 6. Collapsable barges; pontoons.- Boats, barges, pontoons, and other structures are built up by assembling a number of elongated, C-shaped, sheet-metal or other members a, the turned-over ends of which, as shown in Fig.2,engage between the backs and turnedover ends of adjacent members and are capable of bending one on another but are capable of being disengaged by a lateral displacement only. When used for boats &c., the walls can be laid flat out and rolled or folded up for transport.
Patent GB-190502441-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in, and relating to, a Process for Treating Bone
Inventor: HUNTER JOSEPH ROSS
Filed: 1905-02-07
Granted: 1905-09-07
Abstract: 2441. Hunter, J. R. Feb. 7. Fire-proof compositions. - Relates to the preparation from bone of jagged fibrous ossein, suitable for use in fire-proofing. The bone, after being freed from flesh and fatty matter, is treated with dilute hydrochloric acid to separate mineral matter, or the two operations may be carried out simultaneously. The residue, consisting of ossein, is washed, hydrochloric acid is removed by soda carbonate, and, if necessary, the ossein is bleached by means of bleaching-powder. It is then placed in a beating-engine and afterwards finely divided in a refining or Jordan engine.
Patent GB-190511485-A (GB)
Title: An Improved "Over-passer or Truss" Hoop for Barrel Construction.
Inventor: MARSHALL THOMAS
Filed: 1905-06-01
Granted: 1905-07-20
Abstract: 11,485. Marshall, T. June 1. Wooden hoops.-Hoops made of hickory or other hard wood have overlapping ends A, B, bound together by U-shaped iron straps C, D, secured by headed pins c riveted over on the straps D.