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Patent GB-190122803-A (GB)
Title: Surgical Appliances for Restraining the Movements of Patients
Inventor: READY AVERY WHIPPLE
Filed: 1901-11-12
Granted: 1902-01-16
Abstract: 22,803. Ready, A. W., and Ross, E. H. Nov. 12. Movements of patients, restraining. -Relates to an appliance to b e worn by a patient suffering from eczema, small-pox, delirium, &c. to prevent him from scratching his head or face. The patient's arms are enclosed in rigid d , sleeves A of celluloid, aluminium, papier mÔchÚ, &c. which are secured in position by straps B, b as shown. The sleeves are large enough to allow air to circulate round the arms, and are sometimes provided with ventilating-holes a'.
Patent GB-190202810-A (GB)
Title: Driving Gear for Cycles.
Inventor: SCHULZ JULIUS
Filed: 1902-02-04
Granted: 1903-01-22
Abstract: 2810. Schulz, J. Feb. 4. Driving-mechanism.-Stirrups, alternately depressed by the feet, are connected by a chain q passing over one of a series of wheels b keyed on an axle a supported in ball bearings w in an axle nsuitably secured by braces x, y to the cycle frame. The front and rear ends of the axle a are also supported, respectively, in a casing t enclosing the gearing, and in a bearing z secured by stays to the frame. The motion of the axle a in either direction is caused to drive the cycle forwards by means of a chain-wheel m loosely mounted on the axle n connected by a chain u to the driving-wheel hub, and connected to the axle a by means of the arrangement shown in Fig. 1 ; this comprises a bevel-wheel secured to the wheel m and engaging bevel-wheels g, h, loosely mounted on the axle a and connected thereto by oppositely-acting clutches, consisting of blocks e, f, loosely mounted on cranked parts c, d of the axle and adapted to grip flanges i, k formed on the wheels g, h. Springs o, p connect the blocks e, f to the axles, and keep them always in the same relation to the cranked parts c, d of the axle.
Patent GB-190210310-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Tripods for Cameras, Surveyors' Levels, and other Similar Instruments.
Inventor: STAPLETON ROBERT SYMEON
Filed: 1902-05-05
Granted: 1902-06-19
Abstract: 10,310. Stapleton, R. S. May 5. Tripod stands.-Relates to a tripod stand for cameras, surveying-instruments, and the like. A ball G, screwed by a stem h<1> to the bottom of the camera i, is clasped between three curved jaws E which are pivoted to a plate A and forced together by the descent of a nut F caused by the rotation of the screwed pin C, the jaws being connected to the nut by links. The ball is supported by curved cushions d mounted on the plate A. A universal joint is thus formed between the tripod and the camera &c. The legs B are jointed to brackets b on the underside of the plate A.
Patent GB-190210351-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Recovery of Sulphur Compounds from Waste Gases
Filed: 1902-05-05
Granted: 1903-04-02
Abstract: 10,351. Carey, A., Heslop, O., and United Alkali Co. May 5. Sulphuric acid.-Relates to treating the waste gases from the Chance-Claus sulphur-recovery process, and refers to the process described in Specification No. 10,317, A.D. 1900. The object is to obviate the preliminary treatment necessary according to that process. The waste gases are led directly into a heated contact chamber or oven, the fore part of which is packed with broken brick or the like, and the hinder part with platinum deposited upon an inorganic salt which is not chemically acted on by.the gases or their reaction products, even in the presence of water vapour. Such a substance is sodium sulphate. The resulting sulphuric-acid gases may be absorbed in water or sulphuric acid.
Patent GB-190220214-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Smokeless Powder and Method of Compounding same.
Inventor: DENTON JAMES ALEXANDER
Filed: 1902-09-16
Granted: 1902-10-30
Abstract: 20,214. Denton, J. A., and Preas, J. H. March 8, [date applied for under Patents Act, A.D. 1901]. Explosives.-Consists in grinding and mixing potassium chlorate and boiled linseed-oil, then incorporating with wheat flour and water, and finally drying, crushing, and grinding, to obtain the final product.
Patent GB-190223126-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Self Acting Mules.
Inventor: NEILD ELI
Filed: 1902-10-23
Granted: 1903-05-28
Abstract: 23,126. Neild, E., and Marsh, H. Oct. 23. Mules.-The object is to prevent o r relieve any undue tension on the yarn. Arm s C, D on the faller shafts are caused to support, b y means of a pulley and chain F, a weight or drop lever H, so that a lowering of the counterfaller, by reason of undue tension on the yarn, lowers also the weight H and brings it within range of a stop L on a sliding rod Y. When the weight H engages the stop L on the inward movement of the carriage, the rod Y is moved to the right, whereby a weighted lever P on the quadrant shaft remains unsupported by the stud or roller B<1>, and falls. The lever P carries a gravity catch Z, which is normally held in the raised position by a stud E. When the lever falls, the catch engages with the teeth of the ratchet-wheel R, which is connected by gearing with the quadrant screw. On the outward movement of the carriage to the left, the weight H engages with another stop U on the rod Y, whereby the lever P is raised, the ratchet-wheel is partially rotated, thereby adjusting the quadrant nut, and the catch Z is again supported by the stud E.
Patent GB-190227050-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Metallized Varnish Layers Combined with a Support of Paper or any Flexible Material for Photographic Photomechanical and other Printings.
Inventor: HUCK AUGUST
Filed: 1902-12-08
Granted: 1903-02-05
Abstract: 27,050. Huck, A., and Fischer, L. Dec. 8. Photographic and printing paper.-Relates to a paper coated with a mixture of bronze powder and varnish similar to that described in Specification No. 6246, A.D. 1901, [Abridgment Class Photography]. Before being coated, the sheets of paper are made impermeable by means of a solution of caoutchouc, chloroform, or the like. The paper may be used for photographic, photomechanical, or other printings.
Patent GB-190227148-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Machines for Cutting and Folding Paper and other Fabrics
Filed: 1902-12-09
Granted: 1903-01-29
Abstract: 27,148. Lake, H. H., [Cottrell & Sons Co., C. B.]. Dec. 9. Folding paper; cutting- apparatus; delivery apparatus.--Relates to cutting, folding, and delivery mechanism for printing &c. machines. The sheets are cut from the web w by cutters h on two cylinders b, geared together and driven by gearing at the same speed as the folding-cylinders C, C'. Each of the cylinders C, C' has a folding-blade e and a set of folding-grippers f, g co-operating to fold the sheets alternately on the two cylinders. The cylinders C, C' consist of shells 11, having gaps for the grippers &c., and formed with heads bolted to hollow journals in bearings in the frames B. The grippers each consist of bars f rocking on end pivots 22, and grippers g on shafts 24, arranged and operating as described in Specification No. 11,965, A.D. 1899. The grippers are rocked on their pivots 22 by fixed cams S, one at one end of each cylinder C, C<1>. The grippers g are held nearly closed on the gripper bars f by spring rods 29, and are opened to deliver the sheets by stationary cams T, inside the cylinders, and carried by short shafts passing through the hollow journals of the cylinder, adjustable by means of slotted arms on the shafts, and set-screws. The blades e are on bars 10 fixed to the heads of the cylinders, and are clamped by bats 19 and screws 20. The bars 19 are bevelled, and the blades e are grooved at 21 to permit of their yielding sufficiently to adapt themselves to the grippers. The sheets are carried to the folding-cylinders by two sets of tapes k passing round rollers l, between the two cylinders C, C<1>, between the respective cylinders and rollers m driven at the same surface speed as the cylinders, and returning round guide-rollers. Grooves are formed in the grippers and folding- blades for the tapes k, Two sets of tapes t, passing round the rollers m, co-operate with the tapes k to deliver the folded sheets to suitable packers or delivery apparatus. The packers described are of known construction, and consist of vertical fingers on oscillating arms, which pack the sheets in vertical position into horizontal troughs or receivers.
Patent GB-190302075-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Furnaces for Steam Generators
Inventor: MAY FRANZ
Filed: 1903-01-28
Granted: 1903-07-16
Abstract: 2075. May, F. Jan. 28. Doors.-In order to diminish the quantity of air admitted above the grate and the loss of heat by radiation when the fire-door of a steam boiler is opened, the fire opening c is fitted with a plate d of iron, steel, or chamotte, leaving an aperture f just large enough for firing. Pins g on each side of the opening c enter recesses in the aides of the plate d, and hold it in position. The plate may, however, be hung on hinges in the opening, or it may be formed in one with the door plate, in which case this plate will have to be removed to give access to the interior of the furnace. The upper edge of the aperture f is formed by removable plates e, by means of which the aperture may be reduced in size ; or a sliding plate may be fitted for the same purpose. An inspection opening h is provided in the plate d, corresponding with a similar opening in the door b.
Patent GB-190306073-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and in the Manufacture of Chocolate.
Inventor: WIESE WILHELM
Filed: 1903-03-16
Granted: 1903-04-16
Abstract: 6073. Wiese, W. March 16. Chocolate,-An egg and milk chocolate is made by adding raw eggs to a mixture of cacao, raw sugar, cacao butter, new milk, vanillin, and vanilla, then treating the product in a mixing-apparatus, passing the mass through rollers, and finally treating in a sugar rasp to remove the last traces of moisture.
Patent GB-190309622-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Harrows Cultivators and the like.
Inventor: HERRMANS KARL WIKTOR
Filed: 1903-04-28
Granted: 1903-07-02
Abstract: 9622. Herrmans, K. W. April 28. Cultivators; harrows.-Relates to an implement provided with disc coulters and ordinary cultivator tines for harrowing and cultivating. The frame a is fitted with transverse bars, to some of which at the rear of the implement, ordinary tines d are secured. Disc coulters c are mounted so that they will rotate in forks b, which may either be fixed in the cross-bars of the frame, or be mounted so as to turn therein, as shown in Fig. 2. Arms h on the tops of the standards b are connected to cross links operated by arms from a rocking shaft e so as to turn the coulters c to facilitate the steering of the implement. Steering-handles, not shown in Fig. 2, may be fixed on the rear squared end of the shaft e.
Patent GB-190310408-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Tea Kettles, Saucepans, and other like Utensils.
Inventor: DUGGAN FREDERICK JONES
Filed: 1903-05-07
Granted: 1904-03-10
Abstract: 10,408. Duggan, F. J. May 7. Kettles ; saucepans.-A kettle, as shown in Fig. 1, is provided with a rim b, an internal rib b<1>, and a perforated ring c. The cover d carries a pipe e, which may be passed through the handle g and be attached to it by wire, or be free. Two pipes, passing one on either side of the handle and united or not at the base, may be employed. A plate h is placed at the base of the spout. The rim may be formed upon the lid, an external rib being then used, and a flange added on the bottom edge to prevent the lid from falling when the kettle is tilted. The steam pipe may be .carried across the cover, and open at each side, with a dip in the centre to conduct back condensed steam. In the saucepan lid, Fig. 4, bridge-pieces l cover plates l<1>, and form tubes for the escape of steam through the holes m. The lid may be used as a strainer. In the Provisional Specification, it is stated that a dome may be formed on the kettle lid, with or without a covered outlet, in which the steam is condensed.
Patent GB-190312135-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or appertaining to Change-box, Picking and Take-up Mechanisms of Looms.
Inventor: SMITH ALFRED
Filed: 1903-05-28
Granted: 1904-05-05
Abstract: 12,135. Smith, A., and Jackson, S. May 28. Loom change-box motions; picking-motions.-In mechanism for controlling the movements of change-box and picking devices, a pattern cylinder a is mounted on lever arms, which are oscillated by cam or other mechanism. The pattern cylinder is intermittently rotated by means of a star-wheel operated upon by a peg-wheel which is continuously rotated through spur and bevel gearing from a shaft driven from any motor part of the loom. By means of suitable clutch or other mechanism, the shaft may be disengaged, and its direction of motion changed. Curved parts on the star-wheel fit over a partial circular flange on the peg-wheel, so that the star-wheel is held in position when it is not being operated upon by the peg-wheel. The pattern surface acts through pins k on a series of light levers m, pivoted upon sliding bars n coupled through spring-controlled bell-crank levers n<1> to a series of rods o, which operate the mechanisms for causing a change in the positions of the shuttle-boxes, or in the movements of the picking-mechanism. When a lever m is acted upon, a catch m<2> upon it is engaged by a reciprocating draw-bar p, to bring about the desired change. The levers m are light, and the strain on the pattern surface is not great, so that paper cards, or other light pattern surfaces, may be employed. Loom take-up motions.-The speed of rotation of the cloth beam is varied according to the number of coils of cloth wound on the beam, and means are provided to reverse the direction of rotation of the beam when the loom is stopped. The cloth beam is rotated by worm and spur gearing from a ratchet-wheel r having its teeth formed so that it may be rotated in either direction. The ratchetwheel is actuated by a series of pawls s of different lengths mounted on a stud carried by a lever t, which is loosely mounted on the ratchet-wheel shaft r<1>, and is vibrated by a spring-controlled rod t<7> and a lever acted upon by a cam. The forward movements of the pawls s are always arrested at the same place, and the rearmost position of the lever t is controlled by an incline u on a shaft u<1>, to which are fixed lever arms carrying a roller resting on the cloth beam. When the loom is stopped owing to weft failure or any other cause, the stopping-lever acts through suitable mechanism to depress a pivoted lever w, and thus free a pin v<8> on a pivoted lever v from a projecting part w<3>. The lever v is moved by a spring v<3>, and a pin v' on it moves the pawls s, and holds them out of contact with the ratchet-wheel r. At the same time, a pawl y moves the wheel r in the reverse direction, to compensate for failure in the supply of weft.
Patent GB-190316066-A (GB)
Title: Improvements by Which Ordinary Pianofortes may be used for Special Technical Purposes
Inventor: LOTT FRANK
Filed: 1903-07-21
Granted: 1904-04-28
Abstract: 16,066. Lott, F. July 21. Pianofortes; exercising-apparatus.-An ordinary pianoforte is adapted for practice by the silencing, clicking, and touch-adjusting means shown. The celeste rail 2 is placed between the strip and the hammers 12 by pulling forward the sliding rod 8, which acts on the pivoted lever 5 bearing against the bracket 7 of the celeste rail. The butts 13 of the hammers at the same time are moved out of the path of the hoppers 14. Down-clicks are produced by the projections 17 on the undersides of the keys 16 coming into contact with the bar 15, which, by a parallel motion controlled by a turnpin and links, can be brought into or out of line with the projections 17. Up-clicks are produced by the hooks or projections 34 on the keys engaging with the rail 26, when that rail is brought into position by a pivoted lever with an engaging wedgeshaped limb. To regulate the touch, the canting bar 35, provided with springs or levers 37, one for each key, is brought into position for the spring levers to engage with the projections 49 on the keys, by means of the sliding L-shaped bar 39 below the spring levers and by an adjustable sliding bar, which, through inclined plates, raises the bar 39. Rack and pinion gearing enables the bar 39 to be displaced to vary the fulcra about which the spring levers work and so vary the weight of the touch. The claims are confined to the silencing means, and to the method of obtaining the down-click. Reference is made to Specification No. 13,417, A.D. 1903.
Patent GB-190323734-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Cigar and similar Bands
Inventor: WEILLER LOUIS MORRIS
Filed: 1903-11-02
Granted: 1904-01-07
Abstract: 23,734. Weiller, L. M. Nov. 2. Match receptacles match-striking surfaces -A cigar band of the shape shown is made with a flap A<2>, whict is folded back under the rest of the band and a safety or other match is placed in the fold. The match-stick projects through the hole A'. A striking-surface is provided on the band.
Patent GB-190325873-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Lamps for Vaporising and Burning Liquid Fuels for Lighting and Heating.
Inventor: SPIEL JOHANNES
Filed: 1903-11-26
Granted: 1904-02-11
Abstract: 25,873. Spiel, J. Nov. 26. Vapour lam p s and burners.-The liquid fuel is contained in a reser voir e of sufficient capacity to hold fuel for burning a considerable time, and compressed air in sufficient quantity to maintain an approximately constant pressure. The fuel passes through a pipe l to a vaporizing tube a having thin walls and a thicker end in which is inserted a nozzle c. A pin g may be provided for cleaning the nozzle. The part exposed to the heated gases is protected by a metal case d. The vapour passes, with the air admitted to the outer chimney b, through a tube m to the burner n which heats the mantle n<1>. The heating-up device consists of a dish h for holding the fuel, having a central opening for the end of the mantle and for the passage of the heated gases to the inner chimney f. The chimney f has its lower end enlarged or funnel-shaped to direct the gases to the vaporizer and it must be at least as large in diameter as the opening in the dish h, but may be larger and have a contracted neck or a ring inserted above the vaporizer, to cause the concentration of the heat upon the small portion of the vaporizer containing the nozzle. A space is left between the lower end of the chimney f and the dish h to admit air to the heating-up flame.
Patent GB-190326195-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Tables, Trays, or Reading-desks, or Combined Tables and Reading-desks, for use in Bed or Elsewhere
Inventor: MCLENNAN WILLIAM SEATON
Filed: 1903-12-01
Granted: 1904-09-29
Abstract: 26,195. McLennan, W. S. Dec. 1. Tables; reading-desks.-A collapsable bed-table which may be used as a reading-desk, consists of two frames, Fig. 4, each constructed of legs A connected by cross-bars B, C of which the bars B are circular in cross-section and carry flaps E, F, Fig. 6, hinged to them by means of rings D. The frames are connected together by latticework G, attached to the legs by pins J, and studs K, working in slotted plates L, or in grooves in the legs. The upper joints of the latticework are connected by transverse horizontal bars M on which the flaps E, F can rest, when it is desired to use the arrangement as a table. If required for use as a reading-desk, one of the flaps may be supported in a downwardly-inclined position by a block N, which is hinged to the bar C and can be turned up to engage with the flap ; or a flap may be inclined upwardly, as F, Fig. 6, and supported by clips T attached to the other flap and which engage with pins S or U. A ledge O attached by bent wires P, which extend into holes R in the flap, serves as a book-rest. When not in use, the table may be folded together, the flaps depending outwardly.
Patent GB-190327975-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Workmen's Time Recording and Computing Machines and the like.
Inventor: STOCKALL JAMES JOHN
Filed: 1903-12-21
Granted: 1904-10-27
Abstract: 27,975. Stockall, J. J. Dec. 21. Calculating-apparatus; time-checking apparatus for workmen. In a machine for computing and registering workmen's times, the motion of a computing-train is governed by a clock. The spring barrels of the clock and train are shown at 45, 46, Fig. 1, respectively, a pivoted lever 50 engaging with pins on the wheel 47, with a pallet 51 lifted by the minute-wheel 52, forming the escapement. The computing-train gives motion to the flexible or other shaft x, and thence to the shafts g, 1, 4, Fig. 6. These shafts are connected by crown-wheels to spindles d, l, s, carrying pointers and capable of slight axial motion. The spindles d, l, s have feathers fitting grooves in the type rings h, p, u, and make a revolution in one, twenty-four, and forty-eight hours respectively. The edge of the piece 9 rests in grooves in the rings h, p, u, and is connected to the piece 6 and the sliding bars 7. The rings h, p carry type dividing them into sixty and twenty-four parts respectively. The ring u may carry the words " correct " and incorrect." Either the spindles or the rings can be pushed forward according as the computing-handle 18 is raised or the dial-printing handle 12 lowered. An inked printing-ribbon is rolled on spools on the spindles 23, and passes before the dials. When either handle is moved, one of the spindles 23 is rotated and the printing ribbon moved across the dial, by an arrangement of levers and ratchet-wheels. When the ribbon has been unwound from one spool, a thick portion of it catches and moves a lever 41, causing the direction of the winding to be reversed. Springs 27 prevent the ribbon from being strained. A card having printed on it minutes, hours, and days is placed in the slot 19, and adjusted in height by the handle 22. Impressions of the dials are then taken, and, at the conclusion of the work, of the pointers. The words "correct" and "incorrect" are provided so that the pointers may not be printed first and the dials later with a view to defraud. If time has to be deducted for meals &c. the wheel 58 is added, revolving once in twentyfour hours. It carries a groove 59 corresponding to a definite interval of time, and, when the lever 62 falls in this groove, the wheel 47 is locked. The wheel 58 may be adjusted so that this may occur at a pre-arranged time. The Provisional Specification states that the escapements of a number of such machines may be controlled electrically or otherwise by a master-clock at a distance. The machine may be modified to indicate the wages due.
Patent GB-190402050-A (GB)
Title: Improved Gas Ironer
Inventor: CLARIDGE EMILY LISTER
Filed: 1904-01-27
Granted: 1904-12-08
Abstract: 2050. Claridge, E. L. Jan. 27. Ironing.-A hollow metal cylinder, heated internally by gas, is grasped by means of a handle or handles and rolled over the clothes to be ironed, in any direction and with any pressure. The open ends of the cylinder are connected by tripod arms d to bearings c on the hollow axis, which is perforated at h to form, the burner, and connected at g, with the gas supply, by a flexible tube. An air-admission and mixing chamber g is provided. Handles may be provided at the ends of the axis; or a single transverse handle supported by a longitudinal bar f may be used.
Patent GB-190404457-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Corsets.
Inventor: SALES FRANCOIS DE
Filed: 1904-02-23
Granted: 1904-04-21
Abstract: 4457. Sales, F. de, and Seymour, H. J. Feb. 23. Corsets.-To facilitate replacement, one or both busks are made, like a parallel rule, of two strips A, B, united by pivoted links C so that the two strips can be turned to cause one to lie on the other and thereby allow their introduction into or withdrawal from the corset sheath. G is a permanent stop for the links, and F is a movable one attached to a plate spring E projecting beyond the strip A so as to facilitate manipulation. Slits or holes are made in the sheath for the insertion of cords or the like to fasten the busks in the sheaths.