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Patent GB-190202974-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Trousers or Garment Protectors.
Inventor: WOLLAK SOMA
Filed: 1902-02-05
Granted: 1902-03-06
Abstract: 2974. Wollak, S. Feb. 5. Trouser protectors; protecting parts liable to friction.-Relates to appliances for preventing the bottom edges of trousers and other garments from becoming worn and frayed, and consists in making them of a flexible plate 1 of steel, celluloid, rubber, or other suitable material of oblong or oval shape and provided with holes 2 by which they may be sewn to the garments.
Patent GB-190210139-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Apparatus for Starting Gas Motors.
Inventor: VONDERWEIDT AUGUST
Filed: 1902-05-02
Granted: 1903-05-02
Abstract: 10,139. Vonderweidt, A. May 2. Gas engines, starting. The air and gas valve levers F<1> are raised by hand-actuated cams B to open the valves. The flywheel is turned by hand to draw in a charge, the valves are closed, and the flywheel turned in the reverse direction until the piston has made about one-fifth of its in-stroke, when the igniter is operated by hand.
Patent GB-190211107-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Copying Machines
Inventor: SCHWEERS RAPHAEL
Filed: 1902-05-14
Granted: 1902-12-04
Abstract: 11,107. SchweÚrs, R. May 14. Copying documents &c.-Relates to machines for copying letters &c. upon a web of paper. The copying-paper passes from the roll e, round the roller m in the water-trough f, through the pressing- rollers g, h, i, to the winding-arrangement, which consists of a band b running on a roller c and stretched or weighted by a roller a suspended in the band. In a modification, the web is wound on a roller suspended in driving-bands. The damping-trough f is placed outside the machine, so as to be accessible, and it rests on a block l, which may be removed and the trough lowered, so that the roller m is clear of the water and the paper may be dried.
Patent GB-190212128-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Button Hook
Inventor: MOORE JOSEPH
Filed: 1902-05-28
Granted: 1902-09-04
Abstract: 12,128. Moore, J. May 28. Button - hooks.- A bar a is pro- vided at both ends with hooks b, c in the form of key- hole slots, one pre- ferably larger than the other.
Patent GB-190213554-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Rollable Photographic Films.
Inventor: MITCHELL GEORGE
Filed: 1902-06-14
Granted: 1902-07-24
Abstract: 13,554. Mitchell, G. June 14. Roller slides; sensitized films; holders, plate and like.-Relates chiefly to a clip for holding the backing paper on the film in a roller slide. The clip is also used to fasten a section of film on a stiff plate of celluloid to hold it flat during development &c. Fig. 3 shows the method of fastening the film d to the backing c in a roller slide. Both the backing and the film are perforated as at e, and tongues b on the plate a are passed through the perforations and bent over. The film is perforated at g to facilitate the detachment of sections. Fig. 4 shows the method of applying the clips a to fasten the film d on a plate of celluloid f to keep it flat during development &c.
Patent GB-190214821-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Bookholder for use on Music Desks, Reading Desks, and the like.
Inventor: ROBERTS ALFRED
Filed: 1902-07-03
Granted: 1903-01-29
Abstract: 14,821. Roberts, A. July 3. Leaf - turners. - Book holders or fingers, for music desks, reading- desks, and the like, are formed as V-shaped strips of resilient metal, as shown in Fig. 2, either by soldering, riveting, or otherwise securing two strips together at one end. The free ends are perforated to receive a pin provided with a fixed head or an adjustable nut, and are riveted, screwed, or otherwise attached to the desk.
Patent GB-190301348-A (GB)
Title: An Improvement in or relating to Skin Rugs and the like.
Inventor: WARD JOHN WILLIAM
Filed: 1903-01-20
Granted: 1903-04-30
Abstract: 1348. Ward, J. W. Jan. 20. Rugs.-Skin rngs for use with perambulators or r bassinettes are constructed with h the skin portion detachable from the backing of plain or fancy cloth, the connection being effected by means of spring stud-and-socket fastenings, hooks and eyes. or otherwise. Fig. 1 shows the backing a and skin b with the fastenings c, d, which are preferably made of non-corrodible material, say bone, and secured to the skin and backing, respectively, by sewing or by forming them with prongs to pass through the material. The skins and backings are interchangeable, and the fastenings may be ornamented and coloured to match the rug.
Patent GB-190310963-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Photographic Hand Camera.
Inventor: PARISH HARRY BINFIELD
Filed: 1903-05-14
Granted: 1903-10-01
Abstract: 10,963. Parish, H. B. May 14. Cameras. -Relates to a photographic camera in which the plates are held in carrier! in a magazine and are dropped into a well after exposure Fig. 1 shows a view, partly ir section, of a camera fitted with are. movable magazine F and well drawer N. The magazine is constructed so that the sheaths D engage, by hooks E, with and slide upon a bar C, an ordinary retainer being employed to hold the front plate. The magazine is closed in front by a draw slide G and at the back by a hinged door. The magazine may slide into position or may swing into position by means of a detachable hinge pivot rod and socket. The back of the camera has an opening for focussing when the carrier is removed, grooves being provided inside the back to hold a removable focussing screen and the slide G when the camera is in use. The well N is formed as a drawer, and has a cover slide so that the drawer can be removed in light-tight condition. The Provisional Specification refers to a pivoted cover for the well drawer, the use of the well without a drawer, the use of the camera for roller films, and to arrangements for focussing ; of view finders and other accessories, the arrangements are not, however, definitely described.
Patent GB-190316199-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Means for Controlling Pumps Compressing or Exhausting Gas.
Inventor: CARGILL TOM
Filed: 1903-07-22
Granted: 1903-10-08
Abstract: 16,199. Cargill, T. July 22. Air - compressing and air-exhausting engines; governing.-Relates to means for regulating a pump for compressing or exhausting air or gases so as to obtain a constant pressure. The invention is shown in Fig. 1 applied to the throttle valve B in a steam pipe A leading to the inlet valves of a fluid-pressure motor which works the pump, but is equally applicable to other types of valves. The valve B is mounted on a pivot B<2>, which carries a slotted arm C engaged with a forked piston-rod F' moving between adjustable guides G. The pipe H connects the cylinder E with the vessel into or out of which the gas is being pumped, so that the pressure under the piston F, iu conjunction with the adjustable weight D, controls the position of the valve to give a constant pressure in the vessel. In modifications, the pipe H may lead into the upper end of the cylinder, and the cylinder may be fixed above the arm C.
Patent GB-190318251-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Processes of Insulating Coils.
Inventor: CAROLAN EDGAR ALFRED
Filed: 1903-08-24
Granted: 1904-09-24
Abstract: 18,251. Carolan, E. A., [General Electric Co.]. Aug. 24. Gas drying-stoves.-Wire coils which have been coated with an insulating-composition are dried, after receiving each coating, by being placed in an oven 11 heated by gas burners 13. The coil 5 is placed upon a rod 4, and stretched, the convolutions being separated by removable spacers 6. The rod is supported on brackets 12.
Patent GB-190320067-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Bottling Machines.
Inventor: PFAFF RICHARD
Filed: 1903-09-17
Granted: 1904-07-28
Abstract: 20,067. Pfaff, R. Sept. 17. Bottling.-A mac h i n e for filling bottles with liquid is shown in Fig. 1. The bottle is placed over the nozzle l and rests upon the plate e in the position shown by the dotted lines. The bottle support &c. is then swung back about the pivot r till the rod b strikes a stop m on the standard k. The nozzle l is fitted to the cock h so that, as it swings back, the cock is opened and allows the liquid to fill the e bottle. The backward motion also forces the bottle neck against a rubber ring o on the nozzle. The lever i is used as a handle, and also for lowering the bottle rest if desired. In a modification, the nozzle and bottle support swing about the same pivot. In this case, the plate e is raised by a cam device fixed to a lever pivoted to the sleeve d. A roller attached to a fixed arm moves in a slot in the lever, causing it to rotate and raise the bottle as the bar b is swung backwards. The bar a b may be provided with a projecting arm and an adjustable balance weight, to facilitate the forward rotation of the bottle support.
Patent GB-190320492-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Automatic Coupling Apparatus for Railway Vehicles.
Inventor: RASSOL ETTORE
Filed: 1903-09-23
Granted: 1904-08-25
Abstract: 20,492. Rassol, E. Sept. 23. Cooplings, automatic.-A horizontal transverse bar 1, Fig. 1, on the draw-bar 2 is fixed at one end with a link 4 the plane of which is vertical, as shown in Fig. 2, and at the other end with a hori. zontal fork 5 arranged so that the vertical bar 4<a> at the end of the link 4 on the adjacent vehicle enters the flared end of the fork 5, and, striking the oblique face of the spring bolt 6, pushes it back and effects the coupling of the vehicles. Uncoupling is effected by hand-levers on the ends of the transverse spindle 28, which, by means of the spring lever 27, link 26, chain 25, bell crank 22, and connecting-rods 21, draw back the spring bolts 6 and release the vehicles. The bolt 6 may be held back by the spring pawl 33 on the spindle 34 engaging with the toothed sector 32 on the spindle 28. The cross-bar 1 is supported by springs 11, and its ends are connected to loose chains 12, which come into play if the bar 1 breaks. The bar 1 is fitted on a square neck and behind a rounded collar on the draw-bar 2, and its aperture 13 is flared. The link 4 is pivoted to the bar 1 so as to permit a movement, which, though limited by stops 15. 16, facilitates coupling and running on curves. The bar 1 may be built up of two bars, and connected to the draw-bar 2 by a carrier or clamp consisting of upper and lower halves each provided with a vertical pivot fitting into a corresponding recess in the draw-bar. According to the Provisional Specification, a close coupling may be obtained by fitting on each draw-bar screw-and-nut or other mechanism operated by bevel gearing connecting it to transverse shafts rotated by handles at their outer ends, and the bar 1 may be held at right-angles to the rails by springs, which replace the springs 11, and are fitted between the screw-and-nut mechanism on the draw-bar and lateral abutments on the lower and inner end of an arm projecting downwards and backwards from the bar 1 and under the vehicle.
Patent GB-190327321-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Link for the Construction of Necklaces, Bracelets, Fretwork Jewellery, and the like.
Inventor: ARTOPOEUS ALBERT
Filed: 1903-12-14
Granted: 1904-02-25
Abstract: 27,321. Artopoeus, A. Dec. 14. Making chains and jewellery.-Links are made from sheet-metal blanks shown in Fig. 1. Each is operated on by a stamp to form the pan d and to turn up the sides a<1> and the shoulder a<3>. The perforated eye-part a<4> is turned out horizontally about one thickness of the metal above the floor of the pan a. The parts are linked together as shown in Figs. 6 and 7. The collets b for holding stones are similarly made, and are soldered in the links. Fig. 8 shows the application of the links in the construction of fretwork, network, &c. in jewellery. Each link may have two hooks a<3> and two eyes a', or one link may have four hooks and another four eyes.
Patent GB-190327831-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Sensitised Cards for the Production of Picture Post Cards or the like.
Inventor: MEIR LUDWIG
Filed: 1903-12-18
Granted: 1904-01-21
Abstract: 27,831. Meir, L. Dec. 18. Printing-paper and the like. - In preparing sensitized cards for picture postcards and the like, the sensitized coating is so applied as to leave a suitably wide border around the edge of the card. A coloured ground tone may first be applied to the space which is to be taken up by the sensitized coating.
Patent GB-190401676-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Processes for Manufacturing Electrodes for Arc Lamps.
Inventor: BLONDEL ANDRE
Filed: 1904-01-22
Granted: 1904-05-26
Abstract: 1676. Blondel, A. Feb. 5, A.D. 1903, [date applied for under Patents Act, A.D. 1901]. Moulding electrodes for arc lamps.-Relates to improvements in the details of processes for manufacturing electrodes for arc lamps, (some of such processes being described in Specification No. 6061, A.D. 1903), and especially with regard to the accurate centering of the dies to one another. In the arrangement shown in Fig. 4, the inside die a is carried by the same piece b as carries the outlet die e. The die a is surrounded with a washer d, pierced with holes and fixed to the piece b. The washer d is provided with a brass obturator e and a copper washer f. The dies may be removed by unscrewing either of the pieces b, h. The crosshead l carries rods l<1> for the formation of the hollow cores. In a modification, the inner die i is provided with a hemispherical cap, resting upon similar bearings of the piece a. The die i may thus take up a varying position under the influence of the pressure of the paste, forming the outer envelope. Fig. 16 shows an arrangement in which a carbon envelope may be formed round a rod of mineralized carbon. The carbon rod u is guided by the double concentric die a of the type shown in Fig. 4. Fig. 18 shows an apparatus for making electrodes having three concentric zones. Two pistons feed the outer die c, and two others (not shown) the intermediate die b, while the central piston feeds the inner die a.
Patent GB-190405428-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Heckling Machines for Treating Flax, Jute, and other Fibres.
Inventor: KNOX ROBERT WILLIAM
Filed: 1904-03-05
Granted: 1904-05-12
Abstract: 5428. Knox, R. W. March 5. Heckling-machines; stop-motions.-The machme is automatically stopped if the fibres become entangled with the star-wheel, which is carried by the rising and falling turntable, and normally acts to clear the strick of flax, jute, &c. from the longitudinal channel when the holders are transferred from the transverse channel to the longitudinal channel at either end of the machine as described in Specifications Nos. 13,755 and 25,414, A.D. 1903. The star-wheel, on rising, is normally turned by a pivoted two-armed weighted lever a, a', but when the strick becomes entangled with the lever, it acts through the lever a, a' to tilt a pivoted lever d', which then lifts the usual vertical rod f or a separate rod, connected with the lever g for actuating the belt fork. The lever d' carries an adjustable weight i, and its end d<4> is preferably forked to clear the stop-motion for the opposite end of the machine.
Patent GB-190418273-A (GB)
Title: Improved Tablet-moulding Press
Inventor: BUCKLEY JAMES FRANCIS
Filed: 1904-08-23
Granted: 1904-09-29
Abstract: 18,273. Buckley, J. F. Aug. 23. Moulding tablets.-A plunger c, carrying a punch d, is operated by a rack and pinion i and lever k, a cam n on the pinion shaft also raising, on the back stroke, a swinging piece m pivoted on and bearing against a block l<2> connected to the lower punch holder, to bring the tablets to the top of the die. On the forward stroke of the cam n, the piece m yields and the lower punch remains stationary. A sliding hopper q, connected by a rod r to the plunger, is reciprocated over the die, and discharges the tablets and supplies fresh powder at each ascent of the punch d. The size of the tablets is regulated by a screw on the framing, against which bears a projection on the plunger. The piece m is mounted eccentrically on the block l<2> to facilitate adjustment of the lower punch.
Patent GB-190420984-A (GB)
Title: Combined Apparatus for Producing Perfectly Pure Water by Distillaiton, Automatic and Continuous in Operation
Inventor: PEARSON JAMES STOTHART
Filed: 1904-09-30
Granted: 1905-02-16
Abstract: 20,984. Pearson, J. S. Sept. 30. Drawings to Specification. Feedwater, purifying.-In a process for distilling water, the heated condensing-water is led to one of two reagent tanks, which are used alternately, and are fitted with float valves and sediment outlets ; the water, after being thus purified, is fed through a feedwater-heater to the boiler.
Patent GB-190423277-A (GB)
Title: New or Improved Manufacture of Material for use in the Manufacture or Production of Fermented Liquors.
Inventor: SCHROTTKY EUGENE CHARLES
Filed: 1904-10-28
Granted: 1905-10-28
Abstract: 23,277. Schrottky, E. C. Oct. 28. Brewing; spirits.-A material for use in the production of fermented liquors, and particularly for admixture with malt for use in brewing, is prepared from maize, wheat, barley, rice, or other grain, or from partially-germinated grain. The grain is soaked in water, preferably lime water, and is then mixed with beer yeast and allowed to ferment in a closed vessel for some days. The grain may then be steamed or kiln-dried.
Patent GB-190425041-A (GB)
Title: Improvement in Trolley Heads in connection with Electrical Tramways on the Over Head Wire System
Inventor: KNEEN WILLIAM
Filed: 1904-11-18
Granted: 1905-10-12
Abstract: 25,041. Kneen, W. Nov. 18. Electric railways and tramways on the overhead-conductor system. Collectors. - Trol l e y heads are adapted to be swivelled in a horizontal direction by a handle controlled by the driver, by which means the trolley can be directed at junctions, without the use of conductor-points. Fig. 1 shows the trolley fork b terminating in a shaft d working in a bearing e. A chain f, having its links constructed of flat metal plates twisted at rightangles in the centre and loosely riveted to one another, is connected at one end to the shaft d and passes to the handle h, an insulating-block g being introduced. The whole chain is preferably enclosed in a sheath of suitable insulating-material. By twisting the handle h, the driver turns the trolley head to the direction in which he wishes to travel. The Provisional Specification describes a chain having metal links similar in general construction to those shown in Fig. 1, but forked at one end, and states that the chain may also be used for lowering and swinging the trolley head. Springs may be applied to keep the trolley head normally in one direction.
Patent GB-190501063-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to the Manufacture of Hair Wavers or Curlers
Inventor: MARTIN JAMES FABRE
Filed: 1905-01-19
Granted: 1905-05-18
Abstract: 1063. Martin, J. F. Jan. 19. Hair-curling, toilet appliances for.-A process for constructing a curler of two strips of horn or similar material consists in first beating the material and then cutting or blanking it to the required length, after which one end of each of two strips is pierced while the other ends are further heated, if necessary, and locking-devices, as shown in Figs. 2, 3, and 4, are formed. Finally, the two strips are eyeleted together.
Patent GB-190503425-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Records for Phonographs, Gramophones and other Sound Reproducing Instruments.
Inventor: MICHAELIS WILLIAM
Filed: 1905-02-18
Granted: 1906-02-01
Abstract: 3425. Michaelis, W. Feb. 18. Phonographs &c. -Disk records for phonographs, gramophones, &c. are formed with a protective binding or rim b of metal or other material, formed in two half-hoops.
Patent GB-190504647-A (GB)
Title: Manufacture of Preparations of Indigo-white.
Inventor: IMRAY OLIVER
IPC: C09B67/28
Filed: 1905-03-06
Granted: 1906-01-11
Abstract: 4647. Imray, O., [Farbwerke vorm. Meister, Lucius, & Br³ning]. March 6. Dyes, artificial.-Stable preparations of indigo white, suitable for vats, are prepared by mixing indigo white or its alkali salts with a viscous organic body such as glucose, invert sugar, molasses, syrup, soluble starch, starch-like bodies, starch paste, gelatin, dextrin, or glycerin. The mixtures may be evaporated in vacuo to a syrup or solid, or they may be subjected to pressure, thereby yielding more finely divided products.
Patent GB-190506299-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Rapid Fire Ordnance.
Filed: 1905-03-24
Granted: 1905-10-12
Abstract: 6299. Lake, H. H., [United States Rapid Fire Gun and Powder Co.]. March 24. Ordnance breech mechanism; mountings.-Relates to semi-automatic wedge-breech mechanism. The breech-block 21 is connected by a link 22, Figs. 3 and 4, to cranks 23, carried by a transverse shaft 25, provided at one end with a handle 27 and at the other end with an arm 28 carrying a stud 29. Studs 51, 52 on the pivoted arms of the extractor 50 engage cam-grooves 53 in the sides of the breechblock, and when the latter is lowered enter recesses, 54 and prevent the raising of the block by the spring 35 or lever 27 until disengaged by the insertion of a fresh cartridge. The spring 35 is con. nected by a chain 36 to a hook 38 on a key 37 projecting through the boss 39 of the handle 27. As the gun recoils, the stud 29 strikes and presses back the inclined face 32a, Fig. 7, of a spring trip 31 pivoted to a stationary arm 30, but on counterrecoiling, the stud strikes the face 32 of the trip and, being rocked thereby, effects the opening of the breech and ejection of the spent case. In a modification, the chain 36 is connected to a spring plunger working within the hollow rod of a spring recoil brake. The striker 60a is cocked by the action of a transverse sear 57 on the tumbler 60<c> as the breech-block rises.
Patent GB-190508930-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Hoisting Mechanisms.
Inventor: THOMPSON WILLIAM PHILLIPS
Filed: 1905-04-27
Granted: 1906-04-19
Abstract: 8930. Thompson, W. P., [Harrington, Son, & Co., E.]. April 27. Hoists; pulley-blocks.-Comprises hoisting-mechanism in which the power shaft acts on the load sheave through reducing-gearing mounted on stationary axles in a fixed casing, and also comprises means whereby the load is automatically prevented from running down but may be released for rapid lowering. The hand chain-wheel 32, Fig. 1, when used for hoisting, is caused to jam against the clutch member 26 by the screw-thread 30. The clutch members 23, 26 are thus brought into engagement, the former being keyed to the shaft 20. The wheel train 18, 17, 12, 10 is thus set in motion, the latter rotating the load sheave 5. The outer clutch member 26 has teeth engaging teeth on a wheel 39 on a rocking arm 41. During hoisting, the direction of rotation is that shown by the arrows in Fig. 4, and the arm 41 is brought into contact with a stop and the toothed wheels rotate freely. In the opposite direction of rotation, the teeth interlock and the arm 41 is moved backward until the teeth of the pinion engage a stop 45. This arrangement, together with the engagement of the clutch members 23, 26, caused by the opposing couple on the shaft 20 and the screwing up action of the thread 30, prevents the running back of the load. A cam stop 33 and a pin 34 are arranged to limit the travel of the wheel 32 on the thread 30 to that required to release the clutch members sufficiently to allow the load to run down.