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Patent GB-190403755-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Appliances for Cleaning Windows
Inventor: ROWLINSON ALBERT
Filed: 1904-02-15
Granted: 1904-07-21
Abstract: 3755. Rowlinson, A. Feb. 15. Drawings to Specification. Windows and the like, cleaning.-An appliance for removing paper and like substances when adherent to windows or other smooth surfaces consists of a pad combined with a scraper.
Patent GB-190404684-A (GB)
Title: A Lamp for Cycles, Motor-cars, or similar Vehicles.
Inventor: ANDERSEN JOERGEN
Filed: 1904-02-25
Granted: 1904-12-01
Abstract: 4684. Andersen, J. Feb. 25. Velocipede, carriage, &c. lamps.-The oil reservoir 1 is formed with a pear-shaped extension 2 from which a pipe 3 leads down to the bottom of the reservoir. A cotton wick in the pipe 3 is connected with an asbestos wick in a pipe 4 extending downwards into the extension 2, and air for replacing the consumed oil is admitted through an inwardly-projecting pipe 6. When made of glass, the reservoir is enclosed in a metal cylindrical casing provided with a graduated slot for indicating the height of the oil, and the casing may be secured in the lantern by a bayonet lock or by a spring engaging a toothed rack on the casing.
Patent GB-190406553-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Non-refillable Bottles.
Inventor: ROHWER CARL FREDERICK
Filed: 1904-03-17
Granted: 1904-04-21
Abstract: 6553. Rohwer, C. F. March 17. Stoppers; refilling, preventing.-When the bottle is tilted, the liquid flows through a tubular casing 8, raises a flap valve 10, and then flows up two side grooves 6 into an annular groove 7 and, the cork 23 being removed, out through a side passage 4. The ball valve 16 and the flap valve 10 preventliquid from being introduced into the bottle. The extension 4, being arranged parallel with the plane of movement of the valve 10, ensures the latter moving to the open position when the bottle is tilted to discharge liquid. The usual opening is closed by a stopper 17 having a reduced portion 19 surrounded by a cork gasket 20. A semicircular spring 22 is fitted in an aperture 21 in the stopper, and, when the stopper is inserted, the ends of the spring move outwards and engage under the flange 3, thereby preventing the withdrawal of the stopper.
Patent GB-190409698-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Eyes for Stair Rods and in the Manufacture of the same.
Inventor: SMITH FREDERICK CHARLES
Filed: 1904-04-28
Granted: 1905-03-16
Abstract: 9698. Smith, F. C. April 28. Stair-rod eyes.-In the formation of a stair-rod eye, the lower end of a sheet-metal blank is formed with a spike a' for insertion into the tread of the stair, and the upper part with a hole a<1> for a screw for fixing to the riser. Two slots are cut in the intermediate part of the blank, forming narrow strips a<5> at the sides and a broad strip a<6> in the centre. The strips a<5> and the strip a<6> are bent in opposite directions, forming an eye a<8> through which the stair-rod is inserted. Bent portions are formed at a<9> and a<12> to allow for the thickness of the carpet.
Patent GB-190410941-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Scarves or Neck-ties.
Inventor: HILL ROBERT
Filed: 1904-05-12
Granted: 1905-03-16
Abstract: 10,941. Hill, R. May 12. Neckties. - A detachable piece A, composed of thin springy metal, leather, &c., and covered with fabric resembling that of which the scarf is composed, is slipped over the partially - tied scarf and fastened in place by a stud C.
Patent GB-190413545-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Piston Valves for Horizontal Cylinder Engines
Inventor: MORLEY HERBERT WILLIAM
Filed: 1904-06-15
Granted: 1905-06-01
Abstract: 13,545. Morley, H. W. June 15. Valves, distributing ; valve chests and casings.- In an arrangement of casings for vertically-moving balanced piston valves actuated by releasing-gear, for horizontal engines, whereby the fluid surrounds the valves on all sides except the periphery and which enables the piston to be examined without affecting the valve gear, the steam valve a slides in the liner c and the exhaust valve b in the liner d, and the ports f are in the cylinder cover. The ports may be constructed in the cylinder casting as shown in Fig. 3. A solid bottom liner is used in the modification shown in Fig. 4.
Patent GB-190421362-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to the Working of Switch Points of Railways.
Inventor: THOMSON HUGH ALEXANDER
Filed: 1904-10-05
Granted: 1905-08-24
Abstract: 21,362. Thomson, H. A. Oct. 5. Points and switches.- Several forms of pointoperating mechanism are described, comprising segmental bevel gearing, cam gearing, and screw-andnut mechanism, in combination with various arrangements of springs. (1) Figs. 1 and 2 show a form of the apparatus in which segmental bevel gearing is used. The lever l rotates the toothed segment d, thereby transmitting motion to a second toothed segment e forming one arm of a bell-crank lever which has its other arm t connected to the pull-rod of the points. Two T-shaped toggle-levers f, g carrying spiral springs p, q are pivoted to the toothed segment d aud slide freely in the collars m, n pivoted in the casing a. Lubricating-slots v, u in the casing and segments are provided. As a modification, one or both of the toggle-arms may be placed underneath and attached to the segment e. (2) Another arrangement of operating- mechanism, in which a grooved cam - barrel is used, is shown in Figs. 4 and 5. The handle l rotates the hollow cylinder c, which has a cam or worm groove on its outer surface engaged by a conical roller p forming part of a sliding block d, and transmits a longitudinal motion through this block to the rod t connected to the points. Spring toggle-levers are connected to the sliding block d as before. Lubricant is introduced to the centre of the hollow cylinder through the aperture v, and escapes to the working parts by means of the hole x. In a modified form, the pull-rod of the points is connected to a lever pivoted to the end cover of the casing, and this lever engages a slot in the rod t. (3) Figs. 7 and 8 show a further modification in the arrangement of the apparatus, in which the hand operating-lever t is fixed to a cylindrical extension of a spherical cam c having right and left handed spiral grooves on the bottom and upper portions of the surface respectively. The camgrooves are engaged by a pivoted lever x, connected at its lower end to the point-rod. Compressed springs mounted on toggle-levers are again provided, and, in addition, a cylindrical toggle-arm l, which is pivoted to the cylinder h and and slides on the pivoted collar m, encloses an extra extension spring p. This arrangement may be modified by using a pair of tension springs having knife-edge projections and a crosshead between them mounted to slide on the toggle-arm l. (4) Figs. 11 and 12 show an arrangement of screw-and nut mechanism suitable for use when the mechanism is fixed outside the track and close to the rail. The sliding head c is connected to the point-rod s and is operated by the movable nut p which is moved by the handle v. Spring toggle-levers are connected to the slider c. In the various forms shown, tension springs may be substituted for the compression springs if found desirable, and the arrangements may be modified so that in each case the switch blade will return to its original position after being trailed through by a passing train, instead of being reversed.
Patent GB-190422292-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Kitchen Ranges.
Inventor: MILLER WILLIAM
Filed: 1904-10-17
Granted: 1905-08-24
Abstract: 22,292. Miller, W. Oct. 17. Supports for articles heated.-A bracket shelf for attachment to kitchen ranges is shown in plan. It consists of a flat plate A, hinged or pivoted to the range front by a vertical pin &c. C, so that it may be swung clear of the grate.
Patent GB-190422982-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Cycle-saddles
Inventor: PYMBLE ROBERT
Filed: 1904-10-25
Granted: 1904-12-01
Abstract: 22,982. Pymble, R. Oct. 25. Saddles and seats.-The underframes of saddles are fitted with a pair of rollers running on bars firmly fixed to the saddle pillar, backward movement of the saddle being checked by pairs of spring buffers. The bars 8, which serve as a pair of rails, are coupled together in the rear by the yoke 16 and are clamped to the saddle pillar 2. The sheaves 12, carrying the rollers 11, are fixed to the bars 13 of the saddle frame. The pins 14 prevent the saddle from being removed from the rails 8. The buffer springs 15 check the backward movement of the saddle on the rails 8.
Patent GB-190423194-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Steam Generators, Superheaters, and Water Heaters.
Inventor: LEECH JOE
Filed: 1904-10-27
Granted: 1905-08-31
Abstract: 23,194. Leech, J. Oct. 27. Cornish &c. boilers; tubes, water; feedwater, heating; superheaters, steam.-To promote watercirculation, the cross water tubes b, Fig. 1, are fitted with smoke tubes c. The tubes b are made oval in section at their upper end to accommodate the tubes c, and circular at their lower end. Similar tubes may connect a water drum in the bottom outside flue with the main water space ; or they may be applied to the firebox of a vertical boiler. The smoke-box or flue of a boiler may be fitted with a superheating or feedheating chamber traversed by smoke tubes. Fig. 7 shows the application of a superheater l to a locomotive boiler. The furnace gases pass through the tubes m in line with the boiler tubes n and are deflected round the outside of the chamber l by partition plates. A partition prevents the steam entering by the inlet o from passing directly to the outlet. When applied to a Lancashire boiler, a chamber l is placed opposite the end of each furnace flue.
Patent GB-190426368-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Apparatus for Measuring Flour, Cocoa, and other Substances of a Pulverulent and Granular Nature, and Filling them into Bags or other Receptacles.
Inventor: JOHNSTON ANDREW JAMES
Filed: 1904-12-03
Granted: 1905-11-30
Abstract: 26,368. Johnston, A. J., and Johnston, C. K. Dec. 3. Measured quantities, delivering. - In apparatus consisting of an adjustable measuring -chamber with inlet and outlet valves moving alternately, as described in Specification No. 2488, A.D. 1902, for dealing with flour, cocoa, and like granular materials, the inlet valve is formed of two pivoted, oscillating, cylindrical segments which meet to close the aperture. The segments are shown at d<2>, d<3> in transverse section, and are connected with their pivot rods by wings d, d'; bent arms project from these rods and engage with slots f, indicated by dotted lines, in the plate g. As this plate is moved up and down by the main operating-rod e, the necessary rotary motion of the segments is produced, and by a suitable stop the pivoted outlet plate-valve c below the measuring- chamber is also controlled. The segment wings may be continued upwards into the feeding- hopper and may carry stirrers.
Patent GB-190429062-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Machines for Blowing Hollow Glass Ware
Inventor: JOHNSON JAMES YATE
Filed: 1904-12-30
Granted: 1905-12-30
Abstract: 29,062. Johnson, J. Y., [Millville Machine Co.]. Dec. 30 Actuating valves and cocks.-The two four-way valves 110, 111 controlling the compressed air used in a glass-blowing machine are provided with levers 113, 114 connected by a spring 115. The ends of the levers 113, 114 pass through slots 116, 117 in a sliding plate 118. When the plate is moved from left to right, the levers 113, 114 take up successively the positions shown in dotted lines.
Patent GB-190429390-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Binders for Music Sheets and the like.
Inventor: JACK GEORGE
Filed: 1904-12-31
Granted: 1905-11-09
Abstract: 29,390. Jack, G., and Cass, H. Dec. 31. Bookbinding.- Sheets of music &c. are bound together by means of two or more folded and gummed strips slitted on one edge and interlocked. One of the several forms described is shown in Fig. 2 in firm lines, the sheets to be bound being shown in dotted lines. Parts b of the strips are gummed for attachment of the music &c.
Patent GB-190429522-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and connected with Field Glasses and like Binocular Telescopes.
Inventor: MARTIN KARL
Filed: 1904-12-31
Granted: 1905-02-16
Abstract: 29,522. Martin, K. Dec. 31. Field glasses.-In order to give increased stereoscopic effect in one position, and to allow observations to be taken from behind cover in another position, a prismatic or other binocular b<1>, b<2> carries at its objective ends two tubes containing prisms p<1>, p<2>, p<3>, p<4> or equivalent mirrors. The ends of the prism tubes fit over the ends of the objectives and are held in position by friction. When in the position shown, the tubes give an increased stereoscopic effect, and when they are turned so as to be parallel to one another an observation may be taken from behind cover. The tubes may be detached and the binocular used in the ordinary manner.
Patent GB-190502238-A (GB)
Title: Process for the Manufacture of Matrixes for the Galvanoplastic Reproduction of Printing Blocks
Inventor: FISCHER GUSTAV
Filed: 1905-02-04
Granted: 1905-09-21
Abstract: 2238. Fischer, G. Feb. 4. Electrotype.-In making electrotype matrices for reproducing printing-blocks, a plate of soft metal such as lead is used, the back of the plate being provided with grooves to render it more flexible. The grooves, which are preferably V-shaped, may lie adjacent to one another or may intersect so as to divide up the plate into pyramids, prisms, cones, &c. One or more additional grooved plates may be placed beneath the plate which is to form the matrix.
Patent GB-190504335-A (GB)
Title: Improved Means for Indicating and Recording Variations in Level or Depth of Water or other Liquids, as in Reservoirs, Sewers, and Mines.
Inventor: DAVIES DAVID ERNEST LLOYD
Filed: 1905-03-02
Granted: 1906-02-08
Abstract: 4335. Davies, D. E. L. March 2. Water and other liquid levels, recording.-A pencil is moved over a revolving drum k by a nut e which engages with a thread on a spindle c turned by the movement of a float immersed in the liquid. A pawl i may be placed in slots p in the nut to prevent it from turning when the instrument is out of use.
Patent GB-190507441-A (GB)
Title: A Firelighter
Inventor: ROBERTON ANDREW JOHNSON
Filed: 1905-04-08
Granted: 1905-12-30
Abstract: 7441. Roberton, A. J. April 8. Wood fuel; composition fuel.-A fire-lighter is made from a block of wood by cutting longitudinal slots b, c at right-angles to each other and from opposite ends, filling the cuts with shavings, and dipping the ends in resin or the like. The firelighters may be broken into sticks. Moulded sawdust or the like may be used instead of wood.
Patent GB-190515277-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Steam Cylinders for Locomotives.
Inventor: LENTZ HUGO
Filed: 1905-07-25
Granted: 1906-01-11
Abstract: 15,277. Lentz, H., and Bellens, C. May 25, [date applied for under Patents Act, 1901]. Valve chests and casings.-An improvement on the valve - chest described in Specification No. 19,229, A.D. 1904, consists in shortening the tubes m, m<1>., m<2>, m<3> and leading them into a common chamber, the cover f of which constitutes an oil reservoir having tubes i containing wicks. The valve-chest is provided with small passages p commu-. nicating with an oil device through orifices s, s<1> connected to the common chamberbypassages for draining and lubricating. The closed chamber, instead of being formed in a single piece with the valve-chest, may be fitted with partitions to it.
Patent GB-190515309-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Drive, Elevator, and Conveyor Chains.
Inventor: WEST JOHN
Filed: 1905-07-25
Granted: 1906-03-08
Abstract: 15,309. West, J. July 25. Driving and like chains.-The joint pins b<1> of an elevator, conveyer, or driving chain are made in two parts, which are formed integrally with the side bars b of the outer links. The parts of the side links are adapted to engage with the links a when they are turned into the position shown by broken lines in Fig. 1. The overhanging lugs c prevent disengagement when the links have been turned into the same plane.
Patent GB-190517029-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Tyres for the Wheels of Road Vehicles and of Railway Vehicles.
Inventor: KRISCHE WILHELM
Filed: 1905-08-22
Granted: 1906-02-08
Abstract: 17,029. Krische, W. Aug. 22. Tyres, elastic other than pneumatic.-Wheels for railway vehicles, motor-cars, trolly cars, cycles, &c. are constructed with buffer springs b, mounted between the rim a and the tread e, of linoleum, indiarubber, leather, &c., lateral play being prevented by plungers f working in bushes g against the action of springs h. The tread is secured by the serrated edges of the buffer springs and plungers bearing against a layer k of wire fabric, embedded in the base of the tread. In a modification, Fig. 4, a metal hoop k may be placed round the springs, and the circumference of the hoop may be reduced, for the purpose of placing the tread in position, by screwing up a series of spring-actuated bolts p. Dirt or dust is prevented from reaching the spring members by side pieces m of india-rubber, canvas, &c.
Patent GB-190517430-A (GB)
Title: Device for the Simultaneous Opening or Closing of Two Movable Parts of a Double Window.
Inventor: BROWNE OSCAR
Filed: 1905-08-29
Granted: 1905-12-21
Abstract: 17,430. Browne, O., [Jaques, W.]. Aug. 29. Window opening and closing apparatus for the hinged sashes of a double window. A sliding vertical bar 2 is attached by the bent upper end 3 to a link 4 depending from the sash 5 and by a link 9 to the lower sash. The actuating- handle 13 is attached to a swinging link 14 on the framing, and is pivoted on the bar 2.
Patent GB-190518038-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Fastening Devices for Doors.
Inventor: MAGARIA LOUIS JEAN-BAPTISTE
Filed: 1905-09-06
Granted: 1906-09-06
Abstract: 18,038. Magaria, L. J.-B. Feb. 22, [date applied for under Patents Act, 1901]. Latches; locks, key; keys.-The safety bolting device described in Specification No. 18,033, A.D. 1905, is modified to adapt it for operating bolts &c. The circular top of the casing a, Figs. 4 and 5, is slotted to permit the latch c to move over a complete semicircle, the heel c<1>, Fig. 9, being enlarged to retain the slider d in the released position. A stop-screw e may limit the stroke, which may also be from right to left. The latch is kept disengaged by a leaf spring f, arranged either inside or outside the casing a so as to engage the shoulder h on the barrel operating the slider d. The notch h<3>0n the surface, Fig. 6, of the barrel is extended in the form of a slot h<2> to permit of the withdrawal of the key, Fig. 8, which is perforated to engage the pin k, Fig. 5, and has a boss j to serve as a guide in inserting the key. Fig. 10 shows the application to a double-bolt lock, Fig. 11 to a spring bolt, Fig. 12 to a double-spring bolt, and Fig. 13 to a pivoted latch.
Patent GB-190521329-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Projection Apparatus for Show Purposes.
Inventor: OBIOLS GUSTAVE
Filed: 1905-10-20
Granted: 1905-12-21
Abstract: 21,329. Obiols, G. Oct. 21,1904, [date applied for under Patents Act, 1901]. Acrobatic apparatus.-In an apparatus for projecting performers through the air, the performer occupies a seat in a car k, mounted upon slides e engaging rods f, which are fixed to a girder b hinged at n to a bed-plate a and supported at any angle by an adjustable rod c. The car k is attached to two cables v, which pass partly round and are fixed to grooved pulleys t mounted upon a shaft having a drums, upon which is wound a cable r connected with a grooved quadrant q and held in tension by the pressure of springs o. The car is drawn back by a rope m passing over a windlass l, until a stop g on the car frame engages a detent x, upon release of which the car is projected forward till it strikes spring buffers 7, when the upper part containing the performer is projected through the air, the base of the car remaining on the slide. The car is prevented from starting too suddenly by the pressure of a brake 3 upon a tapered piece i fixed to the back of the car frame.
Patent GB-190522041-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Means for Controlling or Regulating the Stopping of Hoist or Lift Cages.
Inventor: HOYLE WILLIAM HENRY
Filed: 1905-10-30
Granted: 1906-07-19
Abstract: 22,041. Hoyle, W. H., and Barker, T. Oct. 30. Overwinding, preventing. - Relates to apparatus for automatically arresting the motion of a lift cage at the limits of its travel, in which chocks carried by the stopping and starting chain or rope are acted upon to operate belt shifters and apply the brake, and comprises means for so controlling the operating members that just the necessary movements shall be imparted to them. The handrope d passes over the pulley c and operates the belt shifters and brake lever through the pinion b and rack-bar a in the usual manner. The stoppiece or chock e is preferably transposed from the ordinary position e<x> in which it is acted upon by a projection on the cage to the other stretch of the rope, and is actuated by one arm of a bell-crank lever g pivoted upon a bracket fixed to the wall. A guide embracing and sliding along the handrope is swivelled to this arm of the lever. The other arm carries a roller h adapted to be engaged by an inclined bracket j terminating in a vertical face carried by the cage in such a manner as to shift the lever to a certain extent and then to have no further action. The lever is re-set by a spring k when the cage descends. The invention may be used with the safe-guarding means described in Specification No. 13,204, A.D. 1904.
Patent GB-190525805-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Carburetters
Inventor: LYNDE FREDERICK CHARLES
Filed: 1905-12-12
Granted: 1906-12-12
Abstract: 25,805. Lynde, F. C. Dec. 12. Carburetting.-A carburettor is provided with an automatic relief valve on the air-supply pipe actuated by the varying pressure in the apparatus, and with a second valve, similarly actuated, for regulating a subsidiary air supply to the carbaretted air. The air or other gas is admitted from a pipe i, provided with an automatic and adjustable relief valve k and a hand-valve k<1>, to the carburetting- chamber a through jets j which deliver the air on to, into, or through the surface of the hydrocarbon. The carburetted gas may pass through a mixing- chamber l into which air from an automatic and preferably adjustable valve m also passes, or the mixing-chamber may be omitted and the .auxiliary air supply be admitted directly into the delivery pipe v or the chamber a, baffles being provided in the latter case. A pipe w is provided for equalizing the pressure in the apparatus. Specifications No. 7188, A.D. 1891, No. 19,483, A.D. 1892, and No. 1591, A.D. 1904, are referred to.
Patent GB-190600062-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Umbrella Sticks.
Inventor: RUEEFLI WERNER
Filed: 1906-01-01
Granted: 1906-11-15
Abstract: 62. R³efli, W. Jan. 1. Umbrella sticks; handles.-The part of the stick on which the handle is formed is made detachable and reversible, so that the umbrella may be held centrally over the head when the end of the handle is secured to the portion of the stick carrying the cover as shown by full lines in Fig. 1, or in the usual manner when secured as indicated by the dotted lines. In one construction, the upper part of the stick a is provided with a stud b designed to engage with either of the screwthreaded sockets f formed on the ends of the lower part of the stick e. Another form of fastening is shown in Figs. 3 and 4. The part a is provided with a T- shaped piece h, and the detachable part e has at each end a recess i covered by a plate in which a slot is cut. These slots admit of the piece h being passed into either of the recesses, a quarter turn of one part of the stick relatively to the other then serving to make good the connexion. Other means may be used to connect the parts. The runner g is made large to enable it to pass over the enlargement d.