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Patent GB-190305281-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Parlour Ball Game.
Inventor: MATTHEWSON ERNEST GEORGE
Filed: 1903-03-06
Granted: 1904-03-03
Abstract: 5281. Matthewson, E. G. March 6. Games played with balls, tables, puppets, goals, and wickets; games imitating cricket, football, golf, hockey, and tennis.-In a ball game, the players actuate model men by means of handles outside a casing enclosing the mechanism of the game, and cause them to play a miniature game of football, hockey, golf, cricket, tennis, or other game. The upper side of the casing is set out in a series of squares according to the game to be played, and these squares are so shaped that a ball, dropping on any part of a square, will roll to the centre of the square, where a small level area is situated. On the opposite sides of each plane centre, model men D are placed, as shown in Fig. 3, which is a sectional view of the apparatus as used for a miniature game of football. The men D are mounted on pivots E, Figs. 3 and 5, connected by levers F to rods G, which pass through the sides of the casing and are provided with handles H. Quadrant-shaped forks 0, Figs. 5 and 6, on the rods G are adapted to engage pins on the levers F, so that, by pulling the rods G, the men can be partly rotated. The pivots E may be hollow or slotted, and actuating-rods, attached to the arms or legs of the model men, pass through the slotted pivots, and terminate in loops. Rods passing through the loops connect them to levers L, mounted on the rods G, so that, by rotating the rods G, the actuating-rods are pulled down, thus raising the arms or legs of the model men. The men standing immediately in front of the goals K, Fig. 1, in football, or wickets &c. in cricket and other games, are moved to and fro in front of the goals &c., in slots in the casing, by means of rods J and handles H, their arms and legs being actuated as described above. The casing is surrounded by wire netting B to keep the ball within bounds. Two or more men may be mounted on each of the rods G, the handles attached to men on opposing sides passing out at opposite sides of the casing. The casing is hinged at M, so as to fold for convenience of transport. The Provisional Specification also states that the model men may be completely rotated by means of toothed wheels on the ends of the pivots engaging racks on the push and pull rods. In this case, grooved coned pulleys, attached at the lower ends of the rods actuating the arms and legs of the models, are adapted to engage two parallel pieces attached to the push and pull rods, so that they can be revolved to all positions and still be depressed by revolving the push and pull rods.
Patent GB-190309049-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Under-motion for Dobby Looms
Inventor: HAWORTH THOMAS
Filed: 1903-04-22
Granted: 1904-01-14
Abstract: 9 0 4 9 . H a - worth, T., and Wade, A. April 22. Loom shedding- motions.-To take the weight off the healds F, Fig. 1, of dobby looms when lifting them, they are fitted to, and raise, rods A. Levers C hinged to each rod, rest on horizontal bars D. These levers C slide on the rods D, and take up the position shown in dotted lines, the stress caused by the springs E being then borne by the bars D.
Patent GB-190312643-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Bindings for Hats.
Inventor: CLARK CHESTER EDWIN
Filed: 1903-06-04
Granted: 1903-08-20
Abstract: 12,643. Clark, C. E. June 4. Bindings; ribbons.-The binding-ribbon D for a stiff hat, before being attached to the hat, is stitched along the lower edge d<1> as shown in Fig. 4. The stitching is preferably a chain stitch made with a silk thread, and is made under tension, so that the edge of the ribbon is contracted. The upper edge of the ribbon is attached to the hat by machine stitching, and the lower edge is then stitched to the hat by hand at the sides between the points 1, 2 and 3, 4, Fig. 2, but is left unsewn at the front and back between the points 1, 3 and 2, 4. Before being attached to the hat the binding is preferably shrunk by steaming or otherwise. In some cases, only a portion of one edge of the ribbon is chain-stitched, and, in other cases, both edges are chain-stitched.
Patent GB-190322580-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to the Manufacture of Non-caustic Soaps Developing Active Oxygen and having an Anti-septic and Bleaching Effect.
Inventor: GIESSLER HERMANN
IPC: C11D9/24
Filed: 1903-10-19
Granted: 1904-02-11
Abstract: 22,580. Geissler, H., and Bauer, H. Oct. 19. Soaps.-Sodium or ammonium perborate, or sodium percarbonate, is incorporated with soap. The product is stated to possess antiseptic and bleaching properties, owing to the development of active oxygen when in use. The salts are added as powders, or are first incorporated with fatty matters free from glycerine, such as lanoline, vaseline, dissolved spermaceti, or paraffin.
Patent GB-190325681-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Trunks
Inventor: MARTIN JAMES MONROE
Filed: 1903-11-24
Granted: 1903-12-31
Abstract: 25,681. Martin, J. M., and Spence, C. F. Nov. 24. Trunks are provided with means for raising the trays or opening the lids. Extending across each end 11 of the trunk is a strip 13, having g angular ends 14 riveted to the side and end walls and serving as corner braces as shown in Fig. 4. Standards 16 are pivoted to the strip 13 and to the bar 18, and, when the trunk is closed, lie in the space between the strip 13 and the end wall. The link 20 is pivoted to the bar 18 and to the inside of the lid 12, so that, when the lid is opened, the bar 18 is raised to the position shown in Fig. 3. The tray 21 has pintles 22 engaging notches in the bar 18, and may be swung on the rear pintles into a vertical position within the lid, as shown by the dotted lines.
Patent GB-190328323-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Valves for Pneumatic Cushions and for other like purposes.
Inventor: MORTIMER JOHN ERNEST
Filed: 1903-12-24
Granted: 1904-06-09
Abstract: 28,323. Mortimer, J. E. Dec. 24 Lift valves; dirt, preventing lodgment of; gas valves; check valves.-In valves of the type described in Specification No. 2839, A.D. 1891, and for use with the pneumatic cushions referred to in Specification No. 28,101, A.D. 1902, [Abridgment Class Furniture &c.], a ring D<1> of leather &c. is fitted on the inner face of a valve D, the spindle D<3> of which passes freely through a seating B' formed in a valve box B and has screwed to its upper end a second valve D<3>, which serves to exclude dust &c. from the valve box B. The valve D<3> has a seating C<1> on the outer end of a screw cap C formed with a left-handed thread, and further provided with a screw extension if a pump is to be used to inflate the cushion. A connection tube A having air channels A' cut across its end is screwed to the valve box B, between the end of which and the tube A is placed a packing-ring A<2> of leather or the like. The distance between the end of the tube A and the seating B' is such that, when the cap C is turned, both valves D, D<3> are moved off their seats through a sufficient distance to prevent the valve D<3> from being pressed down on to its seating C<1>. The cushion is then inflated, after which the cap C is screwed back until both valves D, D<3> are drawn tightly on to their respective seats.
Patent GB-190412316-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Holders for Polishing Pads and the like.
Inventor: HAMMERTON CHARLES BERRY
Filed: 1904-05-31
Granted: 1905-03-30
Abstract: 12,316. Hammerton, C. B. May 31. Polishing, French and like.-Polishing and other pads E a r e provided with holders C having open ends for slipping in a pad, and curved-in edges for retaining it. For additional security, rings F on the pad are fitted into clips D on the holder, or vice versÔ. The holder may be fitted with a handle.
Patent GB-190414083-A (GB)
Title: A New or Improved Construction of Collapsable Straw Board or like Box.
Inventor: TWIDALE GEORGE FOSTER
Filed: 1904-06-22
Granted: 1905-06-01
Abstract: 14,083. Twidale, G. F. June 22. Folding paper, cardboard, and like boxes.-A collapsable box made from strawboard or the like is shown in Fig. 1 partially set up and lying on the side b<1>. To the inside of the side b<1> is attached a strip of strawboard d, to which is hinged the flap which forms the base portion, scored across and shown by the parts e, f. To the sides a', a<2> are hinged small flaps c. To set up the box, the bottom part e is folded outside the flaps c, and the portion f is passed up inside the part b<2> and secured in position by turning over the clips g. The top of the box may be hinged and made collapsable in a similar manner. Modifications are described in which the flap f is provided with two side flaps f*, Fig. 4, and two sets of clips g, also, Fig. 5, in which the flap f is made longer than usual, and passed outside the box, and bent down inside as at f**, thus dispensing with the use of clips.
Patent GB-190414880-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Latches or Fastenings Adapted for Railway Carriage Doors and similar uses.
Inventor: MACKAY LAURENCE HUGH
Filed: 1904-07-02
Granted: 1905-01-26
Abstract: 14,880. Mackay, L. H. July 2. Locks and fastenings, railway-carriage door and like.-An actuating-rod 2, 3, 4, 5, mounted to slide in a casing 15 fixed to the door, is provided with a handle 1 at the outer end, and with a push-button 16 and spring 6 at the inner end within a hollow handle 17. One arm 7 of a bell-crank lever, centered at 8 on a stud fixed in the casing, is connected to the sliding rod, and the other arm 9 is adapted to engage a bevelled nose-piece or latchbolt 10 mounted in a casing 14 fixed in the jamb of the door. The latch-bolt is fitted with a spring 13 and a pin 12. The sliding-rod is adapted to be locked by a rotatory stop-piece 19 engaging a slot in the rod when turned by means of a railway key. The end of the latch arm is shaped to correspond with the nosepiece, to furnish in effect a second or safety latch.
Patent GB-190420304-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Adjustable Clamping Attachments or Fittings for use in connection with Standards, Rods, Bars and the like, principally for Displaying Goods
Filed: 1904-09-21
Granted: 1905-05-25
Abstract: 20,304. Harris & Sheldon, and Pinfold, J. Sept. 21. Window fittings. -An adjustable arrangement for securing upright or horizontal rods to a ceiling and floor, or to opposite walls of shop windows, consists of a tubular piece or sleeve a, screwed on its inner surface, which slides freely over the end of the hollow rod b. A nut c works in the sleeve and bears on the top b<1> of the rod b. Through a square hole in the nut passes freely a square rod d, which is attached by a swivel joint at d' to a plate e adapted to be clamped to a floor, ceiling, or wall. A cap f also loosely fits upon the top of the sleeve a, and has a square hole in it through which the rod d passes loosely. On turning the milled bead f<1> of the cap f, the rod d turns the nut c so that the sleeve a moves longitudinally, carrying with it the plate e and the rod d, and thus making the rod b of adjustable length so that it can be attached to the walls of a room in which it would not otherwise fit. The other end of the rod b rests in a socket or foot of any suitable construction. In a modification, the cap f is dispensed with, and the plate e altered to serve the same purpose.
Patent GB-190421730-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Dust Screen for use in connection with Motor Cars
Inventor: DUNHILL ALFRED
Filed: 1904-10-10
Granted: 1905-10-10
Abstract: 21,730. Dunhill, A. Oct. 10. Motor road vehicles.-Relates to a collapsable dust screen placed at the back of a motor car to arrest the dust thrown up by the car when in motion. Fig. 1 shows the screen spread, and Fig. 2 a side elevation when in position. A screen a of flexible material is mounted upon ribs b radiating from a centre piece c. The centre piece is supported by a hinge e, from a base-plate f, shown also in Fig. 3, detachably secured to the back of the car, the hinge pin being received in one of several grooves g in the back of the baseplate according to the adjustment required. The centre piece is further secured by teeth m formed at its end, engaging slots n in the base-plate, and by a bolt h which slides into a hole in the centre piece. The screen is secured to the car body by straps l, or other suitable means. The base-plate f may be detachably secured to the back of the car direct or to an additional plate fixed to the car, keyhole slots q being adapted to pass over studs projecting from the plate.
Patent GB-190424479-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Suction Device for Oil Economising Apparatus.
Inventor: PLATT NIKOLAUS
Filed: 1904-11-11
Granted: 1904-12-31
Abstract: 24,479. Platt, N. Nov. 11. Liquid meters.-Consists in apparatus, applicable as a liquid meter, by means of which liquid can be drawn off from a vessel at any desired level. The suction pipe r is provided with a series of holes o forming a spiral course, while a second pipe a within the pipe r is furnished with a series of holes l situated vertically one above the other. As the pipe a is rotated, one of the holes l coincides higher up or lower down with the holes o in the pipe r, and the inlet opening can thus be adjusted according to the level of the liquid. Other arrangements of the holes l, o may be employed. A pointer z is attached at the top of the pipe a to indicate the position of the hole which is open.
Patent GB-190427677-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Gas Lamps
Inventor: TOOTH LOUIS FREDERICK
Filed: 1904-12-19
Granted: 1905-09-21
Abstract: 27,677. Tooth, L. F. Dec. 19. Incandescent gas lamps; gas supply; globe and reflector holders.-The gas supply is heated by making the lower end of the supply tube A near the burner flames cone-shaped, as shown at A'. The globe D is supported by a narrow metal band E, with external lugs G, which rest upon the ring I of the lamp casing, after the lugs have been passed through slots in the ring I, and the globe given a short turn. The ring E is also provided with internal lugs J, which pass through recesses in the upper edge of the globe D and serve to support the reflector K. When the globe is lowered, the reflector K is lowered also, and the collar M, which is made in one piece with the reflector, then comes into position for protecting the mantles C. When it is desired to prevent the reflector K from descending with the globe D, catches R are brought under catch-pieces S on the reflector by means of the handle S<1> on the rod carrying the two catches R.
Patent GB-190500563-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Plant for Manufacturing Acetylene Gas
Inventor: SMITH JOSEPH
Filed: 1905-01-11
Granted: 1905-09-14
Abstract: 563. Smyth, J. Jan. 11. Acetylene. - Relates to apparatus for generating acetylene by intermittent contact of carbide with water, comprising a gasholder and a generating - chamber B situated in a tank A and containing a series of carbide holders C, each of which contains enough carbide to fill the holder. The outlet pipe D from the chamber B has a portion which enters a water-seal tube F contracted at its lower end to retain an interior tube G. The water-seal tube F is surrounded by an outer tube H, communicating with the gasholder, and this tube is itself enclosed in a water vessel E, attached to a rod M, and counterbalanced by a weight L. Stops I on the rod are adapted to be engaged by a lever J on the gas-holder, so that, as the latter rises and falls, the water vessel E is raised or lowered, the consequent alterations in the head of water in the tube F affecting the pressure in the chamber B and regulating the action of water on the carbide.
Patent GB-190501857-A (GB)
Title: Improved Variable-speed Belt Gearing for Motor Tricars and the like.
Inventor: PILKINGTON GEORGE
Filed: 1905-01-31
Granted: 1906-01-31
Abstract: 1857. Pilkington, G., and Barnes, F. W. Jan. 31. Motor road vehicles.-A variable-speed belt gear applied to a tri-car is described. A driving-pulley B<1> and a driven pulley A' are each composed of two inter-penetrating cones relatively movable in an axial direction to vary the velocity ratio. Each such cone is supported on either side of the plane passing through the intersection of the conical driving-surfaces. Simultaneous operation of the pulleys B', A' is effected by screwed sleeves F, E respectively of opposite hand which are connected by a chain H and sprocket-wheels f<1>, e<1> and are actuated in any suitable manner. The invention consists in the combination of pulleys of the kind described with operating-means of the kind described, and the combination whereby one part of b3 of the pulley B' is directly acted on by the engine through a clutch M, and one part a3 of the pulley A' is connected directly to the driving-wheel A of the vehicle.
Patent GB-190504100-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Electrolytic Apparatus.
Inventor: THOMPSON WILLIAM PHILLIPS
Filed: 1905-02-27
Granted: 1906-02-08
Abstract: 4100. Thompson, W. P., [Decker Manufacturing Co.]. Feb. 27. Drawings to Specification. Waste, utilization of.-Spent battery solutions are treated in a special mercury-electrode electrolyzing- cell for recovering metals, such as zinc.
Patent GB-190505117-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus for Oiling the Links and Wheels of Chain Conveyors.
Filed: 1905-03-11
Granted: 1905-04-06
Abstract: 5117. Babcock & Wilcox, and Paton, P. March 11. Driving and like chains.-Relates to a lubricator for oiling the links and wheels of chain conveyers such as are used for conveying coals and ash. The oil reservoir A oscillates on trunnions a supported by brackets B preferably secured to the lower flanges of the track rails R of the conveyer. The oil flows through the pipes C, fitted with cocks C<1>, to their U-shaped branches C<2>, the nozzles of which are fitted with lamp wicks or dipper c. The pipes C are so adjusted that their nozzles c dip on the joints of the chain as the chain wheels D<1> move in the direction of the arrow and oscillate the cylinder A against the action of a spring or counterpoise by lifting the roller F<1> of the arm F attached to the cylinder. The lubricator is raised out of action by cam levers H provided at each end of the trunnions H<1>. When either of these levers is raised, the lever arms I at each end through which the trunnions of the cylinder a pass are lifted. The vertical movement of the cylinder is guided by check studs which enter grooves on the cylinder ends.
Patent GB-190507219-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Oars or Sculls
Inventor: COUDURIER JOSEPH MARIE
Filed: 1905-04-05
Granted: 1905-07-13
Abstract: 7219. Coudurier, J. M. April 5. Oars ; rowlocks, - The oar comprises two members, one of which, connected to the boat, consists of two parts 4, 5, pivotally secured together. The other member 8 is the operating- member. The blade of the oar is mounted in the frame 5 on the pin 3, the frame being hooked on to the gunwale by the hook 1. The handle has secured to it a hoop 10 connected to the blade 4 by a wire cord 9 and a rigid bar 14. The cord is looped round the support 7 of the oar, allowing the hoop 10 to slide on the curved surface of the support 7 and operate the oar by the rod 14.
Patent GB-190509012-A (GB)
Title: Improved Light Bath Cabinet.
Inventor: DOWSING HERBERT JOHN
Filed: 1905-04-28
Granted: 1905-12-14
Abstract: 9012. Dowsing, H. J. April 28. L i g h t, treating diseases with.- Fig. 3 shows a folding light-bath cabinet extended for use. To the sides b are rigidly fixed ends a, c, the ends a being hinged at a<2> and the ends c hinged to flaps c<1> which fold back on the ends c when not in use allowing the cabinet to assume a rectangular shape in plan. The narrow end of the bath is covered in by flexible flaps d secured together at e. Electric lamps g are located in the corners. The floor of the room serves as the bottom of the cabinet.
Patent GB-190511847-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Bandage or Support for Varicose Veins and like purposes.
Inventor: IRWIN GEORGE JAMES
Filed: 1905-06-06
Granted: 1905-12-07
Abstract: 11,847. Irwin, G. J. June 6. Elastic stockings; bandages &c.-A bandage or support for the repression of varicose veins and the like is composed of jean, cotton, silk, or wool &c. formed into two or more sections a, suitably joined together at b, and having ribs e, of whalebone or the like, the whole being fastened together on the leg by lacing, straps, or other suitable means. The flap c prevents the lace from rubbing the leg. [Reference has been directed under Patents Act, 1902, to Specification No. 9761, A.D. 1890.]
Patent GB-190514253-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Presses for Compressing Cards, Books, Plants, and the like.
Inventor: ROYSTON ERNEST RICHARD
Filed: 1905-07-11
Granted: 1906-03-15
Abstract: 14,253. Royston, E. R., [Felsing, C.]. July 11. Presses.-Relates to presses for compressing cards, books, plants and the like, and for use in copying documents. The platen b of the press is supported In vertical guides c by arms h, h<1>, by means of which the height of the platen above the base a can be varied according to the thickness of the object to be pressed. Through the side walls b<1> of the platen passes a shaft m, which also passes through links z which embrace eccentrics g on a shaft l. To each end of the shaft l is pivoted a pair of arms h, h<1>, the lower ends of which are pivoted to the transverse bars j, j<1> movable in slots i in the base a. Through the bars j, j<1> passes a rod k bearing a differential screw and rotatable by means of a knob n so that the bars j, j<1> may be caused to approach or recede from each other. To the shaft l is secured a handle p, to which a semirotation is given in order to actuate the press. The arms h, h<1> may be replaced by a screw-spindle or the like in guiding-slots formed in the base of the press.
Patent GB-190515488-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Height Measuring Device which may be used in connection with Advertising Show Cards, Mirrors, and the like.
Inventor: MACKAY JAMES LOVE
Filed: 1905-07-28
Granted: 1906-06-21
Abstract: 15,488. Mackay, J. L. July 28. Calliper and like gauges; measures of length.-A height-measuring device foruse with an advertising show card, mirror, or the like d consists of a rod a, of any suitable section, supported by brackets b on the frame c. Upon the rod a slides a sleeve e, carrying a pointer f, which travels over a slide g, and an arm h, which is hinged at i, Fig. 4, and which when in use rests on the head of the person to be measured and when not in use may be folded flat against the frame. The sleeve e is held in position by any suitable means, preferably by a spring tongue k, formed in the sleeve by two vertical slits j, Fig. 6.
Patent GB-190518066-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Valve Water Closets and in Flushing Apparatus therefor
Inventor: KINGCAID OLIVER CLARK
Filed: 1905-09-06
Granted: 1906-06-21
Abstract: 18,066. Kingcaid, O. C. Jan. 18 [date applied for under Patents Act, 1901]. Valve closets; water-waste preventers, seat action. When the lid 22 is raised, a hook 32 engages with a link having a slot 30 through which passes a pin 29 attached to the flushing-valve. The link is thus raised and a limb 27 brought to bear on the spindle 25 of the valve, Fig. 3, when a flush ensues. When the seat is vacated, the water pressure on the valve and the weight of an annular counterweight 33 cause the link to sink and close the lid. The pan is closed at the bottom by a transversely-divided hemispherical valve, the halves 11 of which are pivoted in slots in the diaphragm 3 and fitted with counterweights 12. During a flush, therefore, the valve is kept open by the rush of water. The casing 1 is, preferably, in one piece as shown.