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Patent GB-190312629-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Electric Alarms
Inventor: GROUSELLE CHARLES EMILE
Filed: 1903-06-04
Granted: 1903-07-09
Abstract: 12,629. Grouselle, C. E., and Manouvrier, V. E. March 5, [date applied for under Patents Act, A.D. 1901]. Signals, time-alarm.-A switch arm is rotated by the hour arbor of a clock so as to make contact with brushes connected to a switchboard arranged so that the alarm bell in any bedroom in a hotel &c. may be rung automatically at any predetermined hour. The rotary frame F, or ring D, Fig. 1, has six arms upon which is mounted a sleeve M provided with a switch arm F. The electric circuit is made by a fork A embracing the sleeve M, and by the extension e of the arm F, projecting slightly from the surface of the insulating-ring D, making contact, in succession, with spring brushes c mounted on terminals d. The brushes c are placed at intervals corresponding to half - hour3, and certain of them, such as those corresponding to the half-hours between 3 and 9 o'clock, are connected to corresponding bars L, Fig. 3, mounted in a wooden frame H. Plugs connected to the circuits of the electric alarm bells in the several rooms are placed as required in the holes in the bars L, and enable the apparatus shown in Fig. 1 to ring the bells at the desired times.
Patent GB-190315748-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Rotating Cars or Roundabouts for Public Recreation or Experimental Purposes and to Apparatus for Actuating the same.
Inventor: MAXIM HIRAM STEVENS
Filed: 1903-07-16
Granted: 1904-06-02
Abstract: 15,748. Maxim, Sir H. S. July 16. Testing efficiency of machines.-For testing the efficiency of aÙrial propellers, the lifting effect of aeroplanes, and atmospheric resistance, the roundabout apparatus shown may be used. The roundabout is fitted with suspended passenger cars resembling flying- machines, each car being fitted with a propeller which may be driven by an electric or other motor, and with an aÙroplane to cause the cars to swing outwards and upwards in addition to the centrifugal action. The cars B are of a boat, bird, or fish shape, and each is suspended from the arms A' by four rods A<4>, which form a quadrilateral figure with crossed diagonals, thereby preventing any forward or backward swinging movement. The rods A' are connected in pairs to a bar B<1>, to which the car is connected by rods B<2>, B<3>, fitted with clamping-pieces B', B<5>. The suspension arms A<2> are attached to a rotary or fixed hub A', and are supported by tension rods A<3>. The aÙroplanes b, which are of a rectangular, bird's wing, or other shape, are curved, and are sharp at the ends and thick in the middle, and are attached to the bars B<1> at an inclination, The power for driving the central shaft is transmitted from a motor through the medium of two spur-geared parallel countershafts to the central shaft A.
Patent GB-190318504-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Earth Anchors for Fences
Inventor: MILLER GEORGE HARRISON
Filed: 1903-08-27
Granted: 1903-10-08
Abstract: 18,504. Miller, G. H. Aug. 27. Fencing.-Relates to earth anchors for wire fences. Figs. 1 and 2 show a side view, Fig. 3 a plan, and Fig. 4 a cross-section. The anchor 1, which is trough-shaped with curved ends 6, is placed in the earth as shown in Fig. 2, wires being passed through the holes 2<1>. When the hole 5 has been filled and the earth rammed down, the wires 2 are twisted, and the anchor is forced into the position shown in Fig. 1. An iron rod or rope may be used instead of the wires.
Patent GB-190324478-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Percussion Fuses
Inventor: WILSON HARRY
Filed: 1903-11-11
Granted: 1903-12-17
Abstract: 24,478. Lake, H. H., [Wilson, H., and Lynch, M. A.]. Nov. 11. Fuzes for projectiles.-Relates to percussion fuzes in which the hammer or percussion pellet is released by centrifugal force. The percussion pellet F is longitudinally divided into two parts F<1>, F<2> which are pressed together, as shown in Fig. 1, by springs F<8>, F<9>, of which F<9> is the stronger. The part F' has a transverse extension F<12>, carrying the firing-pin F<13> and having a flange F", which, in the unarmed position, bears against the stem D' of the plug D. When the projectile rotates, the part F<2> moves into the position shown in Fig. 2 bringing the firing-pin F<13> opposite to the primer E and the flange F" opposite to a groove so that the pellet F is free to move forward. Backward movement of the pellet F is prevented by a transversely-hinged strut K, consisting of weights K<1>, K<2> united by the soft metal strip, which yields if the projectile strikes a lateral blow and thus the firing-pin is urged forward by the lengthening of the strut, as shown in Fig. 3. Cylindrical bodies may be placed between the parts of the percussion pellet and move outwards when the parts separate, and so retain the parts in their separated position.
Patent GB-190328154-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Mining and Tunnelling, and in Means for use therein.
Inventor: BUECHLER HANS
Filed: 1903-12-22
Granted: 1904-01-28
Abstract: 28,154. B³chler, H. Dec. 22. Blasting ; tunnels.- Relates to the method and apparatus described in Specification No. 7623, A.D. 1901. Tunnels are made in stages a, b, c, and, if the tunnel is high, these are first worked from a temporary level e and brought down to the ordinary level on a slope. The trolleys d which receive the dÚbris in blasting operations are run in on the main line a' and branch off on side lines b<1>, c' when required, and so two may go in side by side and the trolleys may be easily shunted to allow the other apparatus to be moved up. The outer rails of the lines a' may serve as the inner ones of the lines b<1> so that four rails do the duty of six, Fig. 3. A saddle-piece g replaces the flaps f<1> and prevents dÚbris from falling between the trolleys, hut, if these are far apart, the saddle-pieces rest only on uprights h. The floor i of the trolleys is made very low and in sections i<1>, Fig. 9, which can easily be replaced if damaged. The wheels l project through the floor, and are covered by guards m, and each has a separate axle if these also project. The corves are connected by the bent ends s of rods which pass underneath them, or, in transit, by short chains, and to prevent the load from falling off, while moving, the rear wagons have flaps t which are turned up with the flaps j. To lessen the shock to the floor, the corves are mounted on the wheels l by springs q, Fig. 6, and the strips i<1> are furnished with springs p, preferably flat steel bands, which are connected to the underframing n by pin-and-slot joints p<1>, and felt q, Fig. 9, is also interposed. The adjacent sides f, Fig. 8, of two trolleys next to one another may be made shorter than the other sides f<2> with their front ends f<3> sloping and preferably strengthened by stays. A saddle-piece may be used as well if desired.
Patent GB-190406218-A (GB)
Title: Automatic Suspension Device, for the Suspension of Electric Arc-lamps and other Objects.
Inventor: IMRAY OLIVER
Filed: 1904-03-14
Granted: 1904-12-15
Abstract: 6218. Imray, O., [Deutsche Waffen & Munitions Fabriken]. March 14. Hooks.-In a suspension device for arc lamps and other objects, a cord attached to the lamp &c. passes through a hanging hook, a ball fixed to the cord being adapted to rest in the hook and relieve the cord of strain. The hook is made of wire in one piece, with a rearward extension h as shown, its free ends being fastened to a lamp-standard. The cord passes over a guideroller c on the standard and through a slot formed by the sides of the hook, but the ball e is able to pass through the hook at three enlarged portions m, n, o only. To lower the lamp, the ball e is first raised, and passes between the ends of the hook at the enlargement m, after which it can be lowered through the rearward enlarged portion o. When raised again, the ball strikes the under surface e of the front of the hook, which it pushes aside, and passes through the enlargement n at the front of the hook. The hook swings back, and the ball is then lowered to the position shown in Fig. 1. A forked bracket p is provided above the hook, so that the ball may not rise too far, and stops q are attached to this bracket or to the standard, to prevent the hook from swinging more than is necessary.
Patent GB-190406704-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and connected with Apparatus for Conveying Goods or Articles from one or more Points in a Building to a Delivery Point or Points.
Inventor: SAUVEE ALBERT
Filed: 1904-03-19
Granted: 1904-12-08
Abstract: 6704. SauvÚe, A. March 19. Mechanical despatch apparatus.-A system of travelling, endless, slatted belts, separated by pairs of fireproof doors, is made continuous during actual working by short intermediate belts, situated above the swinging parts of the pairs of doors, and by slides bridging the gaps. Each slide 20, mounted on a weighted elbow-lever 17, swings out of the path 190 of the upper sliding part of a fireproof door, after a pin 28 is withdrawn. Alternate levers carry loose pinions 16, which mesh with toothed wheels 15, 18 on adjacent belt pulleys and drive the intermediate belts 8 when the bridges 17 are down.
Patent GB-190411774-A (GB)
Title: An Improvement in Razors.
Inventor: HASLAM ARTHUR STUART
Filed: 1904-05-21
Granted: 1905-03-23
Abstract: 11,774. Haslam, A. S. May 21. Razors.-The portion a connecting the blade with the handle is made of circular or oval crosssection and its surface is roughened to facilitate manipulation and to afford a firm grip during stropping and shaving.
Patent GB-190412231-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to the Treatment of Peat.
Inventor: MCLEAN ALEXANDER
Filed: 1904-05-30
Granted: 1904-06-30
Abstract: 12,231. McLean, A., and Paterson, W. May 30. Peat; fuel.-In the treatment of peat for use as fuel, the peat as taken from the bog is spread out, and unslaked lime, to the amount of five per cent., is sifted over it to dry it and render it easily compressible. The mixture is then submitted to the action of cutters, whereby the peat is completely disintegrated, and the product is then dried by heat and pressed into briquette form. If desired, a small quantity of pitch or tar may be added before briquetting.
Patent GB-190414380-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Electro-medical Baths
Inventor: STANGER JOHANN JAKOB
Filed: 1904-06-25
Granted: 1904-11-24
Abstract: 14,380. Stanger, J. J. June 25. Baths.-An electro-medical bath, shown in plan in Fig. 1, is provided with a partition a with circular openings through which the legs are passed. The openings are provided with pneumatic rings b to render the space water-tight. The partition is drawn up to the thighs or hips and pressed against the supports d. A partition e which divides the two compartments for the legs fits against the partition a and the supports g, h. The partitions are provided with rubber pads k to render the junctions water-tight. Vessels l of insulatirgmaterial are provided for the separate treatment of the hands and arms. All the portions of the bath are provided with electrodes m adjustable about the points n. The compartment which contains the portion of the body to be treated is filled with a medicated liquid and the rest of the bath with water. The current may be led into the one compartment and out from the others, or the one compartment may contain electrodes connected to each pole of the source of current. Two portions of the body may, simultaneously, be treated with two different liquids. The strength of the current to any one portion of the body may be adjusted by altering the positions of the electrodes.
Patent GB-190415233-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Apparatus for Raising or Lowering Goods to or from the Upper Floors of Buildings and for other purposes.
Inventor: TAYLOR ISAAC FRANCIS
Filed: 1904-07-07
Granted: 1905-05-25
Abstract: 15,233. Taylor, I. F. July 7. Cranes.-The light jib crane described has adjustable supports to enable it to be fixed over a window sill or in a doorway, and is modified for use in connection with vans or other vehicles for loading heavy goods. In the form shown in Fig. 1, two side members a, connected by crossstays b, receive at their forward end the jib c, which is enlarged at its lower end to afford a steady hold on the wall. The bars a have legs f resting against the inner side of the sill, and also support the hoisting- drum j. Counterpoise levers may be arranged to counteract the tendency to displace the sill. In the modification shown in Fig. 2, a crane post formed of two uprights a' is tapered or reduced at its ends to fit into sockets k, f<2>. An extension piece is provided which can be bolted on to the post a<1>. The jib c is fulcrumed on a bolt d in the crane post, and can be raised by a small winch l. Another winch j, mounted in bars q, q<1> bolted to the crane post, is used to raise the load. The foot-plate f<3> has adjustable lugs g<1>, g<3> to suit walls of different thickness. The arm f<1> which carries the upper socket k for the crane post has a T-shaped end, and is adapted to slide along the cross-bar f<1>, Fig. 3. Adjustable bars f<6> keep the upper part of the crane rigidly fixed to the walls. When the cranes are used in connection with vans or other vehicles, the adjustable bearings for the crane posts may be replaced by fixed sockets and ground-plates. The Provisional Specification also describes means for extending the jib.
Patent GB-190416601-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Telephone Central Station Systems
Inventor: LAMBERT GUSTAF
Filed: 1904-07-27
Granted: 1905-06-01
Abstract: 16,601. Lambert, G. July 27. Telephone systems; telephone calls.-Relates to divided-board exchange systems, and also to those exchange systems in which a subscriber directly indicates with what other exchange (if any) he desires to be connected. In the sections of the switchboard devoted to receiving calls for other exchanges, as many as a thousand subscribers may be attended to by one operator, the subscribers' jacks being multipled for each group of the junction lines. The switching-device l, by which the subscriber calls the desired section of the dividedboard or the section allotted to the exchange with which he desires connection, consists of a ratchetmechanism, operated by the armature i of the electromagnet f, and an arm m moving over contacts n connected to the lamp-calls on the various sections I, II, &c. of the switchboard. On depressing the key b, the subscriber earths the central battery e through the electromagnet f, contactspring g, wire c, and key b, thus stepping the arm m forwards once for each depression of the key. On removing the receiver 17, current passes from the battery e through the magnet f, contact g, wire c, key b, hook o, microphone 16, wire d, contact 5, and the winding 8, 9 of magnet p back to the battery. The attraction of the armature q closes the contact 13, so that current passes from the battery e through the wire r, contact s, winding 6, 7 of the magnet p, armature q, contact 13, lamp 19 (say), contact n, and switch l to the battery. The armature q also short-circuits the magnet f to prevent further rotation of the arm m. On inserting a plug in the jack, the battery e is grounded through magnets y, h in parallel, and the wire x. The magnet h breaks the contacts at s, z and thereby cuts out the magnet p and puts out the lamp, while the armature of the magnet y withdraws the detent 4 and allows the switch l to return to its normal position by gravity. The resistance of the magnets f, p are so arranged that the current passing through both when the subscriber removes his receiver actuates the magnet p but not the magnet f.
Patent GB-190418161-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Golf Clubs
Inventor: VAILE PERCY ADOLPHUS
Filed: 1904-08-22
Granted: 1905-06-22
Abstract: 18,161. Vaile, P. A., and Ayres, F. H. Aug. 22. Grant of Patent refused. Golf.-The shaft a, Fig. 2, of a metal club is so connected to a socket b integral with the head that the axis 1, 1 of the shaft intersects a longitudinal line 2, 2, drawn centrally through the striking - face, at a point 3 which is near the middle of the striking-face. To give resiliency to the head, the socket b is curved at the parts 6, 7 in such a manner as to allow the centre of the head to be clearly visible.
Patent GB-190420787-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or connected with Spring Forks for Motor Bicycles and the like.
Inventor: ZEIDLER LUDWIG
Filed: 1904-09-27
Granted: 1905-07-27
Abstract: 20,787. Zeidler, L. Sept. 27. Bicycles ; forks. -In connection with a spring mounting for the front forks of a bicycle or motor bicycle, the axle c, Figs. 1 and 2, carries at each end a curved lever d to which the forks are attached at e, and to the other ends of which are e fastened flat eprings g, pivoted at i by bolts to the forks and guided at the other end in slots k on the forks. When submitted to stress, the levers d bend the springs forwards in the direction of motion.
Patent GB-190420870-A (GB)
Title: Improved Process of and Apparatus for Obtaining Bye-products in the Dry Distillation of Gasification of Fuel.
Inventor: KOPPERS HEINRICH
Filed: 1904-09-28
Granted: 1905-09-28
Abstract: 20,870. Koppers, H. Sept. 28. Drawings to Specification. Ammonium sulphate.-In the extraction of ammonia from coal gas, the gas is first freed from tar, and is then passed into a saturator wherein the acid is continuously renewed as it is neutralized. The temperature of the gas is such that no condensation of water occurs. The solid ammonium sulphate formed is drawn off by an injector or the like to a centrifugal drier, the lye from which returns to the saturator. Part of the ammonia in the crude gas is combined in the form of salts, and this separates along with the tar and a little water forming a weak solution which may be concentrated and added to that in the saturator.
Patent GB-190502671-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Fountain Pens.
Filed: 1905-02-09
Granted: 1905-10-12
Abstract: 2671. De la Rue & Co., T., and De la Rue, E. Feb. 9. Pens, reservoir. A pen which can be filled without the use of a separate filler is provided with a piston c, which normally rests at the rear end of the barrel a but can be engaged by the end of a rod b secured to a screw cap b<1>. The piston is retained in its normal position by a pin or pins on the barrel which engage bayonet slots c'. To fill the pen, the cap b<1> is unscrewed and the rod b drawn out until a pin b<2> thereon engages a bayonet slot c<2> in the piston. On rotation of the rod, the piston is freed from the pin a<2> and can then be pushed along the barrel until it meets a stop a<3>. On the rod b being again pulled out, ink can be drawn into the pen. A vent a<4> in the barrel permits the escape of any ink which may pass behind the piston. The head of the rod b forms a valve which co-operates with a seat d to regulate the supply of ink. The feed e has two ink-ducts e<1>, one above and one below the nib.
Patent GB-190505994-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Sights for Guns
Inventor: BOULT ALFRED JULIUS
Filed: 1905-03-21
Granted: 1905-09-14
Abstract: 5994. Boult, A. J., [Schanz, F. A.]. March 21. Sights and methods of sighting.-A telescope is used in combination with a mirror fore-sight. The fixed points of the sighting-line are the notch c formed in the edge of a mirror b mounted in a frame a on the trunnion of the gun, and the reflection in the mirror of a sighting-mark g on a plate f. The telescope e and plate f are traversed in opposite directions on the slide d by the right and left handed screw h to adjust the sight for range. A concave mirror may be substituted for a plane mirror, the mark g being placed at the focus of the mirror. The telescope may or may not have cross-wires.
Patent GB-190507002-A (GB)
Title: Manufacture of a Bisulphite Compound of a Certain Dyestuff.
Inventor: IMRAY OLIVER
Filed: 1905-04-03
Granted: 1905-10-26
Abstract: 7002. Imray, O., [Farbwerke vorm. Meister, Lucius, & Br³ning]. April 3. Dyes, artificial.-A bisulphite compound of the azo dye produced from #-naphthol and o-otetrazophenol-psulphonic acid, as described in Specification No. 18,624, A.D. 1900, is obtained by gently warming the dye with a solution of sodium bisulphite, adding a mineral acid, and evaporating to dryness. The dyestuff cannot be obtained by salting out or by evaporation unless acid is added.
Patent GB-190508550-A (GB)
Title: An Improvement in Fire Tongs.
Inventor: GOAD EUGENIE VICTORIA
Filed: 1905-04-20
Granted: 1906-02-01
Abstract: 8550. Goad, E. V. April 20. Fire-tongs.-The tongs a are fitted on one or both limbs with receptacles d containing asbestos or the like, which, being saturated with paraffin or other inflammable liquid, may be used for lighting fires. The receptacles d may be fitted detachably in small flanges on the limbs of the tongs, and are made with slots or holes e which allow the ingress of the oil and the emission of the flames.
Patent GB-190509257-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and Means for the Electrical Regulation of the Speed of Internal Combustion Engines
Inventor: DION MARQUIS ALBERT DE
Filed: 1905-05-02
Granted: 1905-09-07
Abstract: 9257. Dion, Marquis A. de, and Bouton, G. Dec. 23, 1904, [date appliedfor under Patents Act, 1901]. Gas and like engines, governing in. Governing is effected by using a portion of an igniting-current, generated by a magnetoelectric machine, to excite the coil or coils of a solenoid, the core of which is connected to the engine controlling-valves. The solenoid has separate windings 4, 5, 6, 7 which correspond to the varying voltages of the magnetoelectric machine, and which may be thrown into the circuit by a conveniently-operated switch 9. If preferred, the position of the solenoid may, when a single coil is used, be adjusted by a controlling-spring. The above device may also be used for varying the time of ignition.
Patent GB-190514043-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Devices for Closing Punctures in Pneumatic Tyres, Hose and the like.
Inventor: VIGNERON ADOLPH THOMAS
Filed: 1905-07-07
Granted: 1905-09-14
Abstract: 14,043. Vigneron, A. T. July 7. Leaks, stopping.-Relates to a device for stopping holes in hose, tubing, &c. Two disks 1, 4 formed with circular ridges, teeth or corrugations are connected by corrugated metal or other stem 6 adapted to be crushed. After passing one of the disks through the hole in the hose &c., the stem is crushed into folds, by a pair of pliers until the two heads come into contact with the tyre as shown in Fig. 5. Flexible washers may be placed under the disks and one head may be recessed and the second made smaller to take into the recessed portion as shown in Fig. 9.
Patent GB-190515256-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Carburettors for Internal Combustion Engines.
Inventor: NOBLE PERCY WARREN
Filed: 1905-07-25
Granted: 1906-03-22
Abstract: 15,256. Noble, P. W. July 25. Gas or explosive-vapour engines, carburetting in. The mixing-chamber B of a spray carburettor isadjusted in volume by a cam C which is worked by hand or automatically, and moves in the direction of the arrow to diminish the chamber.
Patent GB-190519064-A (GB)
Title: Propelling Water Going Vessels, Boats, or Ships
Inventor: NORTHWOOD CHARLES OSCAR
Filed: 1905-09-21
Granted: 1906-09-20
Abstract: 19,064. Northwood, C. O. Sept. 21. No Patent granted (Sealing fee not paid). Propelling by steam or gas jets.-In a jet-propulsion apparatus, a chamber a, fitted at the stern of the vessel below water line, is open at the tapered rear end f and is fitted with an induction pipe or nozzle d for steam, compressed air, or other fluid. A lateral pipe g<1>, for supplying water from the sea, may also be used. If steam is employed, siphonage from the boiler is prevented by fitting a vent tube controlled by the cock h. It is stated in the Specification that the steam &c. admitted to the chamber a "expands " and hammers against the water creating a back pressure at forward end of cavity or chamber." [Reference has been directed under Patents Act, 1902, to Specification No. 2114, A.D. 1863.]