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Patent GB-190321201-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Dress Plaquet Fastener.
Inventor: BURROWS GEORGE
Filed: 1903-10-02
Granted: 1904-08-04
Abstract: 21,201. Burrows, G. Oct. 2. Pivoted-arm fastenings. -A dress-placket fastening consists of two arms a pivoted together at band provided with holes c, f for attachment to the skirt, petticoat, &c. by sewing. A spring d attached to one arm bears against a cam or finger g on the other arm, and is so arranged as to secure the arms in both the open and closed positions. By preference, non-springy stirrups e are interposed between the arms and the spring d and finger g. According to the Provisional Specification, the two arms may be connected by means of a spring hinge and toggle-joint, and a stop may be provided to prevent the parts from opening too wide.
Patent GB-190321756-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Street-car Fenders.
Inventor: SCHNEIDER HENRY PETER
Filed: 1903-10-09
Granted: 1903-11-12
Abstract: 21,756. Schneider, H. P. Oct. 10, A.D. 1902, [date applied for under Patents Act, A.D. 1901]. Obstruction-removers. - A number of tubular pneumatic or other cushions H, Fig. 1, are strapped in the serrated edges of four bars b forming a frame hinged at K to the street car or to a frame m, hung on wheels q, n running on rails O, P round the edges of the roof and running-board, so that it may be moved from one end of the car to the other. The fender is held up by a catch L, which is withdrawn by the motorman depressing the handle shown in Fig. 4. The straps for securing the tubes H, Fig. 1, are provided with handles I to which a person may cling, in the event of an accident. The tubes H may bend outwards or inwards horizontally. The lower end of the fender is provided with spring shoes J.
Patent GB-190321767-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Apparatus for Indicating and Recording the Speed of Motor-cars, Locomotives, and other Road or Railway Vehicles.
Inventor: SPEDDING HARRY
Filed: 1903-10-09
Granted: 1904-09-01
Abstract: 21,767. Spedding, H. Oct. 9. Speed indicators; odumeters. -A record is marked by a reciprocating pen or pencil driven from a wheel of a vehicle, or by a needle or like perforating device, upon a strip of paper or other suitable material driven at a definite speed. The pencil traces an undulating line on the strip. The strip A, Fig. 1, passes from the feeding roller B over a grooved adjustable guide C, between the tension roller G and the controlling-roller D (which is driven at a definite rate by means of the clock mechanism H) over the guide-roller E and on to the roller F, which is also geared to an independent clockwork mechanism or spring drum K. The marker L is carried by a spring holder M, adjustably mounted in a forked bracket N carried on the free end of a lever 0, which is pivoted beneath the guide C and controlled by a flat and a spiral spring. This lever is moved by a cord R passing over a pulley S and connected to the wire Z, which, at its lower end, is pivoted to a crank Y, Fig. 3, fixed to the worm-wheel X. The worm W is placed on the same shaft V as a star-wheel T, Figs. 3 and 4, which is driven by a projection from a wheel of the vehicle, and is provided with a controlling-spring U ; or the worm may be connected to the star-wheel by a flexible shaft. The box A', Fig. 1, is provided with suitable covers and windows.
Patent GB-190322807-A (GB)
Title: Fasteners for Cupboard and other Doors
Inventor: DAVID HENRY
Filed: 1903-10-22
Granted: 1904-09-15
Abstract: 22,807. David, H. Oct. 22. Cupboard - turns; knobs, attaching.- Relates to fasteners for cupboard and other doors. The knob or handle a, Fig. 1, has a stem A to which is rigidly secured a latch b to engage the piece e, Fig. 4. The part c turns loosely upon the stem A ; it is provided with screw holes for securing the fastening to the door, and is recessed to permit the motion of the latch b. The latch may be arranged to work between the back of the plate c and the door, or the plate c may be flat and the latch arranged to work in front of it.
Patent GB-190400540-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Nutlocks.
Inventor: MORROW WILLIAM LAFAYETTE
Filed: 1904-01-08
Granted: 1904-10-20
Abstract: 540. Morrow, W. L. Jan. 8. Locking nuts.- The bolt 1 has a groove 3 on which is placed the soft metal key 4, which is held against longitudinal movement by the projection 6 engaging the annular recess 7 in the nut 2, or a recess in the bolt, or by being threaded to engage the nut. When the nut is screwed into place, the end of the key is hammered down to engage one of the recesses 10, Fig. 4, in the circular projection 12 of the nut. This arrangement facilitates bending up the key to release the nut by an instrument bearing against the face of the nut.
Patent GB-190408458-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Brakes
Inventor: BENISTON ARTHUR
Filed: 1904-04-13
Granted: 1904-07-21
Abstract: 8458. Beniston, A. April 13. Brakes for traps and other road vehicles are shown as applied to a bicycle. The block a, Fig. 1, attached by a doubly-pivoted link f to a bracket h, is pressed against the wheel by an adjustable [spring k attached to the bracket k<2>, and is normally held off by a hand-rotated device m which winds up a flexible connection l, preferably of catgut. In a modification, the cord l passes around a pulley on the bracket k', the device m then being used to actuate the brake against the action of the spring. In another arrangement, the blocks are carried by the horizontal and vertical arms of fixed brackets on the axles, and are operated by the device m or by levers, screws, or the like. The holding or actuating device m consists of a drum p<3>, Fig. 3, on which the flexible cord is wound by a hand-wheel r, which is adjustably pressed by a nut and leather washer s against a bracket p carried by a verticallyadjustable tubular connection supported by a clamp u.
Patent GB-190408612-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Transmission of Electrical Impulses
Inventor: RICHMOND JOHN STANLEY
Filed: 1904-04-14
Granted: 1904-06-30
Abstract: 8612. Richmond, J. S. April 14. Telegraphs ; telephone systems.-Electric impulses, particularly those applied to submarine and other cables &c. for telegraphy and telephony, are transmitted through adjacent and similar conductors or other transmission devices which are arranged so that at contiguous points the impulses are equal but opposite in sign, one being as much above the voltage of the surrounding medium, as the other is below it. One of the meeting points of the halves of each system is connected to earth. The transmitters and receivers are symmetrically arranged in the systems. In the examples shown, two similar conductors B, C, Fig. 8, are symmetrically arranged in the sheath a of the cable A so as to have equal condenser and inductive effects. Transmitting and receiving devices may be arranged at each end of the cable. In the arrangement shown in Fig. 1, two similar transmitters h are symmetrically arranged between an earth connection P and two similar batteries H, I, arranged to send equal and opposite impulses through the corresponding conductors. The cable sheath is earth-connected at intervals. The receiver F is arranged at the other medial point. In a modification, a single transmitter is arranged halfway between the batteries H, I, and symmetrical points on each side of it are connected through a resistance the central point of which is connected to earth. In another modification, two symmetrically-arranged receivers are provided at one end, and two dynamos or other transmitters are symmetrically arranged on each side of an earth connection at the other. The earth connection may be arranged between the receivers. In another modification, a dynamo &c. is arranged at one medial point and a receiver at the other. The central point of a resistance in parallel with the dynamo or the receiver is earthconnected. Fig. 7 shows the application of the invention to a common battery telephonic system. Subscriber sets T, T' are connected by conductors B', B' and B", C<11> symmetrically arranged in cables A', through retardation coils Y, Y' to batteries H, H<1> connected together and to earth.
Patent GB-190409604-A (GB)
Title: Novel or Improved Combination Comprising the Construction of Engine Frame or Case and Gear Box for a Motor Car and the Means of Mounting the same upon the Framing of the Car.
Filed: 1904-04-27
Granted: 1905-03-02
Abstract: 9604. Wolseley Tool and Motor Car Co., and Austin, H. April 27. Motor road vehicles.-Relates to means for mounting and enclosing the engine, flywheel, and change gearing. The engine casing A has a lower part B bolted to it, and its forward end, which forms a bearing a for the crank shaft, has a lug d bolted to the cross-bearer e of the frame. The rear portions D, E are made with the portions A, B and enclose the flywheel. From the opposite sides of this widened portion brackets f extend which rest on the sides of the car frame. The box H enclosing the change-speed gear is bolted to the casing D, E. The entire structure is thus carried on three points of the framing only. The steering- pillar j and the dashboard L are also attached to this casing so that all parts connected to it may be simultaneously lifted out.
Patent GB-190412272-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and connected with Frames for Photographs, Pictures and the like.
Inventor: HOMMEL CARL
Filed: 1904-05-30
Granted: 1904-06-30
Abstract: 12,272. Hommel, C. May 30. Letter - cards.-A picture, photograph, or like frame a and connected support b are arranged to fold and form a postal card or letter. The support b, Fig. 1, is provided with a detachable gummed strip c for closing The support b, Fig. 3, is provided with a flap d and a tongue z for engagement in either of two slots in the frame a, in the one case for closing, and in the other case for forming an adjustable stand base. The tongue z may have a detachable gummed tip z<1>. The flap d may be fixed to the frame a.
Patent GB-190413646-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Pneumatic Tyre Protectors & Non Skidders
Inventor: LYON FITZ-ROY DAVID
Filed: 1904-06-16
Granted: 1905-04-13
Abstract: 13,646. Lyon, F. D., and Brown, G. W. June 16. Tyres, pneumatic. -A protector D for a pneumatic tyre consists of an old outer cover with the beading cut off, and is secured to the rim by straps and buckles, creeping being prevented by pegs F<1> attached to the felloe and passing through holes in the straps. Rivets A<1> are fastened to the protector to prevent slipping, the inner casing being protected from injury by strips B<1> covering the distended prongs of the rivet.
Patent GB-190414501-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in "Handle Eyes" and similar Articles.
Inventor: GRIFFITHS REGINALD ARTHUR
Filed: 1904-06-28
Granted: 1905-05-04
Abstract: 14,501. Griffiths, R. A., and Partridge, W. J. June 28. Making hooks and screw eyes and rings.-Hooks &c. formed with a collar are made by forging a blank B of round or other section with a collar A and then bending as required. The straight portion C at the other side of the collar is screwed or serves as a rivet for fastening on the eye or hook.
Patent GB-190418667-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Letter Paper and the like.
Inventor: SALVATOR ARCIDIO FERRER
Filed: 1904-08-29
Abstract: 18,667. Ferrer, S. A. Aug. 28, A.D. 1903, [date applied for under Patents Act, A.D. 1901]. Void. [Published under Patents Act, A.D. 1901.] Letter-sheets etc.; envelopes. -Relates to a combined envelope and letter-sheet which may be used for advertising. A rectangular sheet A, having a projection a, is divided into squares on both sides by dotted lines. Some of these squares are filled with advertisements and the rest are used for correspondence. The compartment 2, which carries the projection a, is reserved for the address. To close the envelope, all the compartments are folded on to the compartments 2, 6. These two are then folded together and the projection a, which is gummed, is secured to the part b of the compartment 6.
Patent GB-190424063-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Holders for Brushes for Cleaning the Interiors of Casks around the Bung-holes.
Inventor: WORKMAN JOHN HENRY
Filed: 1904-11-07
Granted: 1905-08-24
Abstract: 24,063. Workman, J. H. Nov. 7. Cleansing casks.-Brush-holders are made so that the brushes may be passed through the bungholes of casks, adjusted to lie close against the interiors, and rotated. The brushes A, A<1>, Figs. 1 and 2, are secured at right-angles to the ends b, b<1> of levers B, B<1>, pivoted between the plates of a frame secured to the stock of a hand-brace D. They are inserted in the bunghole as shown in Fig. 2, and the levers B, B<1> are moved up into the frame and secured by a ring E or other fastening-device. To allow for adjustment, the brush stems preferably screw into tapped holes in the levers and are provided with set-nuts a.
Patent GB-190425897-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to the Coating or Preparation of Paper or other Material for Photographic purposes.
Inventor: GILLARD JAMES HARRIS PAUL
Filed: 1904-11-28
Granted: 1905-02-16
Abstract: 25,897. Gillard, J. H. P., Morgan, E. C., [trading as Morgan & Kidd], and Molyneux, H. H. Nov. 28. Sensitized plates and films.-In a medium for coating plates and films, and as a vehicle for carrying or holding the sensitizing-compositions, the setting or gelatinizing properties of agar-agar are combined with the plastic properties of starch. As an example, a solution of 100 grains of starch in 4 ozs. of water is added to one of 18 grains of agar-agar in 2¢ oz. of water, and a little sugar, mannite, or other sugar-like substances may be added when a softer coating is desired. The coating may be subsequently sensitized, or the sensitizing-composition, with or without self-toning constituents, may be incorporated in the preparation prior to coating.
Patent GB-190501362-A (GB)
Title: Means of Securing Metal End Attachments or Fasteners to Flexible Connectors.
Inventor: HOLLAND HARRY
Filed: 1905-01-24
Granted: 1905-11-09
Abstract: 1362. Holland, H. Jan. 24. Brakes or sprags for motor-cars. Relates to means for securing metal end attachments, such as hooks or eyes, to flexible connectors formed of catgut &c. surrounded by a sheath of wire, especially those which are used for lifting the sprags of motor-cars. The wire b is wound round the length of catgut a up to a convenient point, and a knot c or other enlargement is then formed in the catgut, and the wire continued across the knot and wound on the other side as shown in Fig. 3. The gut is then passed through a ferrule d, internally screw-threaded, and provided with the reduced end f, and the knot c is jammed therein between the end f and the end of the shank of the hook e &c., which is screwed into the ferrule. The ferrule is conveniently reduced at its end f by screwing into it a perforated plug g. The hook &c. may be formed with a flat tail which may be bent into the form of a socket for the reception of the knot c, the loose ferrule being then dispensed with.
Patent GB-190504187-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Cement Brick Moulding Machines.
Inventor: BARTELS JULIUS WILHELM
Filed: 1905-02-28
Granted: 1905-05-04
Abstract: 4187. Bartels, J. W., and La Porte, G. de. Feb. 28. Moulding cement bricks.-Plates o arranged on a frame, which is movable vertically in guides p, ram cement into the brick mould fixed to the main frame a. The bottom plate e of the mould carries a removable plate m, and is provided underneath with a rack i into which take pinions h operated by a handle f. In operation, the plate e is racked out and a plate m put on it ; it is then returned and the mould is closed by a plate k secured by a bolt l. Cement is filled in and the plates o are operated by the lever q, counterbalanced at t. The mould, which is divided by partitions c, is then unlocked, the plate e racked out, and the brick removed. As the plate e moves out, the moulds are strickled.
Patent GB-190506062-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Apparatus for use in Twisting Threads, Fibres, or Filaments, and putting them into Coil Form
Inventor: TOPHAM CHARLES FRED
Filed: 1905-03-22
Granted: 1906-03-01
Abstract: 6062. Topham, C. F. March 22. Spindle apparatus.-A rotating box C, constituting an improvement on that described in Apecification No. 23,158, A.D. 1900, for twisting and laying threads, fibres, or filaments in coil form, is preferably constructed of enamelled sheet iron and of cone shape, and fits around a plate B of ebonite &c. taking over a raised centre a of a base-plate A secured to a revolving spindle. The box is secured to the base A by a ring D provided with a milled or serrated circumference, such ring bearing on a beading c<2> on the box and screwing on to the base or a bayonet joint fastening or spring bolts may be employed. A radial slit is made in the plate B so that the centrifugal force causes it to fit tightly within the box. The box is filled through the opening c, and is then removed and the plate B withdrawn so that the coils may be formed directly into skeins, injury to the coils by handling being thus avoided. Perforations a<2> in the box facilitate escape of moisture, or the box may be made of reticulated material, for example wirework.
Patent GB-190507174-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to the Water Tanks of Incubators
Inventor: EDMENDS THOMAS
Filed: 1905-04-05
Granted: 1905-06-08
Abstract: 7174. Edmends, T. April 5. Incubators.- The heating - flue of the hot - water tank of an incubator is so arranged that the outlet end is nearer the sides of the tank than the inlet, so that the water may be uniformly heated. The regulator shaft is separated from the water tank by a space so that the regulator may be worked by the temperature of the egg chamber instead of by that of the tank. Fig. 2 shows one arrangement of the flue b in the water tank a, g being the aperture for the regulator shaft. According to another arrangement, the flue may be arranged at an incline to the tank sides. In Fig. 4, which shows one arrangement of the regulator shaft, a space g is shown formed round the shaft c, the floor of the tank being continued across it ; the shaft is attached by the flange h. The regulator is attached to the shaft by a screw i to permit adjustment of its height. The space g may be filled with a non-conducting material. In a modification, the shaft may be attached to the roof of the tank instead of to the bottom.
Patent GB-190508640-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Sash Fasteners.
Inventor: STROBECK GEORGE ANDREW
Filed: 1905-04-22
Granted: 1905-08-17
Abstract: 8640. Strobeck, G. A. April 22. Sash fastenings; latches.-On to the top rail of the lower sash is fixed an angular plate 5 placed with its two portions 10, 11 horizontal and vertical respectively. Thelocking-latch 14 is slidably mounted on the underside of the portion 10. The latch is controlled by a spring 15 and operated by the finger 20 of a piece 17 slidably mounted on the portion 11 of the plate 5, and engaging with an inclined slot 21 in the latch 14. The latch receiving plate 6 is fixed to the bottom rail of the lower sash.
Patent GB-190508841-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Gramophone and Talking Machine Reproducers and Needles
Inventor: TERRY WILLIAM
Filed: 1905-04-27
Granted: 1906-04-27
Abstract: 8841. Terry, W., Terry, H., and Hillary, F. April 27. Phonographs. - An ever - pointed needle is obtained by using a fine steel wire 2 which can be adjusted longitudinally by means of a screw. The whole apparatus can be clipped on to an ordinary sound-box by a spring band 4.
Patent GB-190511179-A (GB)
Title: Means for Controlling the Movements of a Vehicle on a Line of Way or Railway.
Inventor: KINSMAN FRANK EUGENE
Filed: 1905-05-29
Granted: 1906-01-18
Abstract: 11,179. Kinsman, F. E. May 29. Electric locomotives and motor vehicles.-The ordinary excessive - current cut-out for electric trains is also actuated by power derived from the source supplying the fluid-pressure brakes when a danger condition occurs in the track, the brakes being also simultaneously applied. The break in the power circuit is obtained between the two contacts 2, 3, normally bridged by a segment 4, which is withdrawn by a spring 6 when one lever 8 of a pair of toggle levers 7, 8 is released from a vertical face 10 on a pivoted catch 9. This catch 9 is pressed by a spring 15 carried by the pivoted armature 13 of the electro-magnets 14, so that, when excessive current energizes the magnet 14, the armature 13 is attracted against the action of a spring 16 and so actuates the catch 9 and releases the toggles 7, 8. The usual manual replacing- handle 17 is provided. When a danger condition exists on the track, the electro-magnet 29 is energized as described in Specification No. 24,893, A.U. 1901, [Abridgment Class Railway signals &c.], and its attracted armature 28 releases a catch 27 on a pinion 26, thus permitting a spring 30 or the like to withdraw a toothed segment 25, and open a valve 24. Pressure fluid then passes from the brake supply reservoir through the pipes 19, 18 to a cylinder 20 and actuates the piston 21 thereof, so that the piston-rod 22, provided with an insulating end, depresses the armature 13, and cuts off the electric power supply as described above. The descent of the piston 20 uncovers a pipe 31, through which the pressure fluid passes to the brake pipe 32 to apply the brakes simultaneously. The valves 24 and its co-acting parts are replaced in any suitable manner after actuation, as, for example, by the devices described in Specification No. 24,893, A.D. 1901.
Patent GB-190513252-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Magneto-electric Machines for use in connection with Ignition Devices of Internal Combustion Engines.
Inventor: VALETTE HENRI DE LA
Filed: 1905-06-27
Granted: 1906-02-15
Abstract: 13,252. La Valette, H. de. June 27. Magneto-electric machines.-In magneto-electric machines for igniting the gaseous mixture in explosion engines, in which the frame carrying the field magnets, the current-breaker, and the distributor may be rotated about the armature axis to advance or retard the ignition the distributor is so geared by pinions to the armature shaft that it does not change its position relatively to its brushes, which are connected to the sparking-plugs, when the frame is rotated. The lateral projections 6, 7, Fig. 1, which are fixed on the side plates 1, 2 of the rotatable frame and mounted in fixed bearings 8, 9, provide bearings for the armature shaft 11, which is driven direct from the engine shaft through the pinion 13. The short-circuiting of the armature and of the primary winding of the transformer 27, the high-tension winding of which is connected to the contact 28 on the distributor 19, is determined by a cam 14 on the armature shaft and contacts 16, 17, a spring 18 tending to maintain the contacts together. When the frame is rotated, and the armature shaft also rotated through the same angle, the position of the contact 28 with relation to the brushes 20, which are connected to the sparking-plugs, is unaltered, the relation of the gearing 22, 23 being such as to effect this desired result.