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Patent GB-190306567-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Fountain Pens
Inventor: VALE ARTHUR
Filed: 1903-03-21
Granted: 1904-01-28
Abstract: 6567. Vale, A. March 21. Pens, reservoir. Relates to reservoirs for fountain pens so arranged that they may be filled without the use of a separate appliance. The reservoir, which is contained within the casing B, Fig. 1, forming the handle of the pen, consists of an indiarubber tube A connected at one end to a collar b<1> into which the penholder fits, and at the other end to a screw e<1> which is secured to a cap E. To fill the pen, the cap E is turned so as to twist the reservoir as shown in Fig. 3. The end of the pen is then immersed in the ink and the cap E turned back again, thus untwisting the reservoir and creating a vacuum which is filled by the ink rising into the reservoir. The end of the screw e<1> carries a friction cap F which bears against the inside of the casing B and prevents the cap E from being rotated by the twisted reservoir. In a modification, the rubber tube is replaced by a suction washer H, Fig. 7, which slides within the casing, but is prevented from rotating. The washer is secured to one end j<1> of a coiled wire spring, the other end of which is connected to a cap E whic h may be rotated. To fill the pen, the cap E is turned so as to uncoil the spring, the washer thus being pushed to the end of the tube. The pen is inserted in the ink and the cap E is allowed to turn until the spring has resumed its normal length, thereby drawing back the washer and leaving a space which is filled by the ink.
Patent GB-190310993-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Motor-car
Inventor: MULCABY-MORGAN JOHN EDWARD SPR
Filed: 1903-05-14
Granted: 1903-07-09
Abstract: 10,993. Morgan, J. E. S. Mulcaby-. May 14. Motor road vehicles.-The object is to provide a conveyance for horses to and from long distances where railways are not available. The vehicle may be constructed so as to be convertible into a private omnibus. The body of the car is divided centrally by a lengthwise partition d with a door e at the front end. In front of this is a door f with a drop-down seat g for the driver, seats h being provided on each side also. At the back of the car is a drop-down door k with slats for the horse to walk on. A cord and winch are provided for raising the door. Mangers are provided at j. The sides are padded, a portion of the padding being adapted to be raised to form seats. A strap, extending from side to side, is provided to render unnecessary the padding of the door k. Louvre ventilators are provided at p, windows at q, and a luggage rail r on the roof. When it is desired to convert the vehicle into an omnibus, the partition d is removed, the side seats are raised, and ordinary doors are substituted for the door k.
Patent GB-190317157-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to, and Means and Appliances for the Maufacture of Bricks, Briquettes and the like.
Inventor: LAMBERT ALBERT MAURICE
Filed: 1903-08-07
Granted: 1904-06-09
Abstract: 17,157. Lambert, A. M. Aug. 7. Moulding brick8 and briquettes.-The moulds are built up in a horizontal position, then swung into a vertical position for filling, and afterwards suspended in a horizontal or nearly horizontal position for setting. The base B of the mould is supported on the hinged frame A, by ribs a. Upon this base are placed three sides C, and the top B<1>. The hinged strut G is then raised, and the mould is swung into the position shown by dotted lines, and, when filled, the end E is forced in place, holes being left for the escape of excess material.
Patent GB-190320157-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Spanners and Combination Tools.
Inventor: RUDGE HENRY
Filed: 1903-09-18
Granted: 1904-07-21
Abstract: 20,157. Rudge, H. Sept. 18. Tyres, pneumatic, appliances for removing from wheels. One end of a combination tool, comprising a screwdriver, nut jaws G, and cycle cone-adjusting pegs J, K, is bent over as shown at L and strengthened by a pin &c. M. Nut holes O are made in both faces of the bent-over part, and a lip P-from the latter is bent back to form a tyre-lever.
Patent GB-190322082-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Shaft Couplings.
Filed: 1903-10-13
Granted: 1903-11-26
Abstract: 22,082. Rateau. A. C. E., and HarlÚ et Cie., S. April 9, [date applied for under Patents Act, A.D. 1901]. Shaft couplings for use in driving high - speed dynamos with turbines, centrifugal or rotary pumps, fans, &c. The adjacent ends of the shafts a, b are fitted with discs c, d which are coupled near the edge by means of a series of flexible metal rods h fitting in sockets. Supporting-rings i, j on the discs hold the rods in position. Inner flanges k, l are provided with loosely-engaging limiting-hooks n, o.
Patent GB-190324112-A (GB)
Title: An Improvement in Lamp Shades & the like
Inventor: WEBBER HUART
Filed: 1903-11-06
Granted: 1903-12-17
Abstract: 24,112. Webber, H. Nov. 6. Lamp and candle shades.-To allow of the sides of the shades being raised or lowered independently of each other, they are formed of a number of blinds or curtains A, mounted upon spring-rollers B, and so weighted as to remain in the required position. The blinds or curtains A pass over the rectangular or other frame at E, so that their edges meet at F. The rollers and curtains may be mounted upon the lower edges of ordinary shades.
Patent GB-190324517-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Hat, Wrap, or Cloak Hook or Peg.
Inventor: JACKSON THOMAS
Filed: 1903-11-12
Granted: 1904-08-25
Abstract: 24,517. Jackson, T. Nov. 12. Clothes - hanging apparatus.-A wooden or metal hat, cloak, or wrap hook or peg for attaching to the backs of chairs &c. consists of a piece of wood a to which is hinged a tongue b which is kept in a closed position by a spring c. The tongue, when opened out, is retained at any desired position by a stop d.
Patent GB-190325519-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Carburettors
Inventor: NUSCH FERDINAND
Filed: 1903-11-23
Granted: 1904-02-04
Abstract: 25,519. Nusch, F., [Frankfurter Gasgl³hlichtfabrik Gebr. Michel]. Nov. 23. Measured quantities, delivering.- A three-way plug.cock is arranged to deliver a definite quantity o f carburetting - liquid to a carburetter at each revolution of the plug. The liquid flows in from a feed-tank by gravity to a measuri n g - receptacle p, and later on flows from this receptacle by the lower pipe to the carburetting-chamber. The plug is rotated by a wheel rand chain s, and has ports so arranged that the measuring-receptacle is alternately filled from the upper pipe and emptied into the lower one during each revolution of the plug.
Patent GB-190400365-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Automatic Stop Motion Mechanism for Power Looms.
Inventor: HUGHES GEORGE
Filed: 1904-01-06
Granted: 1904-12-22
Abstract: 365. Hughes, G., [Blumer & Co.]. Jan. 6. Loom stop - motions. -When a warp thread breaks, one of a series of plates P, P', which are supported by the warp threads and guided by rails d, d<1> and bars e, e', e" adjustably fixed to the sides of the loom, falls, and prevents the rotation of a flyer A, made in two or more parts. On the end of the shaft of the flyer is fitted a clutch device D, E. The part D is fixed to the shaft, and the part E is loose and is rotated by chain gearing. The weight of a bent lever G normally causes the part E to engage with the part D, so that the flyer A is rotated, but when the flyer is stopped, the part E is forced back and raises the lower end of the lever G, which acts through suitable mechanism on the weft-fork lever and spring handle, to stop the loom. Instead of the flyer A, a roller formed with one or more steps or longitudinal slots may be employed.
Patent GB-190401201-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Folding Wash-stands designed more especially for use on Shipboard.
Inventor: HEYMANN ALFRED THEODOR
Filed: 1904-01-16
Granted: 1904-11-24
Abstract: 1201. Heymann, A. T. Jan. 16. Lavatories.-A washstand for use in railway sleeping-carriages is provided with a second basin c for use as a bidet for slops, or for the use of seasick passengers. The wash basin is supported on a hinged flap a and the bidet on a hinged flap b, on which it is retained by means of flanges f, which fit into retaining-grooves g on the flap and allow the bidet to be slid forwards a short distance. The bidet c has a spout h, and both basins are arranged to empty, when folded, into a receptacle e at the bottom of the stand which can be withdrawn through the door k.
Patent GB-190403477-A (GB)
Title: Improved Means for use in Feeding Sheets of Metal and other Material to a Punching or like Machine.
Inventor: WILZIN ARTHUR
Filed: 1904-02-11
Granted: 1905-02-02
Abstract: 3477. Wilzin, A. Feb. 11. Punching ; stamping.-An apparatus for feeding sheets of metal, cardboard, &c. to punching, stamping, &c. machines in which the holes are to be cut at pitched intervals, as in Fig. 3, has bars b with staggered notches c at fixed distances apart, the bars being spaced on the table of the machine so as to leave grooves b<1> at definite intervals. A carriage d mounted to slide on the bars is provided with jaws e, operated by a lever f and handle g, to clamp the sheet, a projection i, which runs in the grooves and is fitted with a lug to engage the notches, being formed underneath the carriage. A guide-stop k serves to place the sheet in the initial position, as shown dotted in Fig. 5. The carriage is fed along each groove until it comes to the end, when it is shifted over into the next groove. In a modified form of the apparatus, holes in the table take the place of the notches, a spring-controlled lug on the carriage which is actuated by a lever and Bowden wire, fitting in the holes. The wire lever may be operated by suitable mechanism from the tool spindle of the machine.
Patent GB-190408903-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Arrangements of Electrically Driven Fluid Compressing Pumps and in Pressure Controlled Electric Switches therefor.
Inventor: HYDE BENJAMIN
Filed: 1904-04-18
Granted: 1904-08-04
Abstract: 8903. Hyde, B. April 18. Drawings to Specification. Compressing.-In a fluid-compressing system, a piston pump is driven through worm gearing from an electromotor, the supply circuit of which includes a special pressure-actuated switch within the casing of a pressure gauge connected to the receiver of the pump. The contacts of the switch are adjustable to allow of adjustment of the pressure at which the motor and pump are stopped.
Patent GB-190409356-A (GB)
Title: Holder for Umbrellas, Brooms and the like.
Inventor: GILLE CARL
Filed: 1904-04-23
Granted: 1904-08-04
Abstract: 9356. Gille, C., and Becker, C. April 23. Brackets.-Holders for umbrellas, brooms, &c. are constructed with a bracket a of cast iron &c. fixed to the wall. Two converging guide-bars b having longitudinal slots are fixed near the opening of the bracket, and a clamp c, which has pins fitting in the slots, slides between the guide-bars. To secure an umbrella &c., the stick is pushed into the clamp c, which is forced back, the ends converging and clasping the umbrella &c.
Patent GB-190409973-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Variable Speed and Reversing Gear
Inventor: PRESTON EDWIN MUMFORD
Filed: 1904-04-30
Granted: 1905-03-23
Abstract: 9973. Preston, E. M., and Simmons, E. F. April 30. Driving-gear for screw propellers.-Relates to a variable-speed and reversing epicyclic gearing for the propellers of motor launches and the like. The shaft b, Fig. 1, of the gear fits into the engine shaft a and is driven through a friction clutch c. Planet-pinions f, in gear with a pinion g on the shaft b, revolve on studs h carried by discs e, i fixed to sleeves d, k, respectively. The internallytoothed wheel m of the gearing is secured to a brake drum n mounted on a sleeve o. A sprocketwheel p may be driven through the gear by being clutched to either of the sleeves d, o. Teeth s of a clutch q, sliding on a feather r on the sleeve d, engage teeth t on the hub of the wheel p, the teeth preferably having the shape shown in Fig. 2..The sleeve o may be provided with a feather v and a sliding cone friction-clutch part u, normally held by springs x mounted on arms y in contact with the other part w attached to the hub of the wheel p. The clutches are operated by forked levers or the like engaging grooves z, 1, respectively. Collars 2, 3 prevent longitudinal movement of the inner sleeves, and a collar 4 prevents the wheel p from moving to the left. Liners 5, 6, 7 lie between the sleeve d and the shaft ; the liner 8 is between the wheel p and the sleeve d. End thrust is taken up by a bearing 9. For the high speed, both clutches are engaged, and the gear rotates as a whole. For lower speeds, the driven wheel p is clutched to the sleeve d only, and the drum n is braked. For reversing, the wheel p is clutched to the sleeve o only, and the sleeves d, k are retarded or stopped by means of a drum l, or by teeth on the left-hand end of the clutch q engaging with fixed teeth or a single fixed catch, or by teeth formed on a collar keyed on the sleeve k engaged by a non-rotating sliding clutch member or by a projection on a lever pivoted to the thrust bearing 9. In a modification, shown in Fig. 5, a clutch 18, sliding on a feather 19 on a sleeve 17 (corresponding to the sleeve d, Fig. 1), is operated by a rod 24 passing inside the gear shaft 16 from the right. Thrust is communicated to the clutch 18 by rollers 26 on a stud 25 passing through the rod 24, running in a recess between the clutch and a ring 22 secured by screws 23.
Patent GB-190418135-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Process and Composition for Treating Leather
Inventor: FLEK JOSEF
Filed: 1904-08-22
Granted: 1904-09-29
Abstract: 18,135. Flek, J. Aug. 22. Waterproofing-compositions.-In order to render leather goods durable and waterproof, they are saturated, in a clean and dry condition,with a solution, in turpentine, of asphalt, varnish, colophony, and a drier.
Patent GB-190418720-A (GB)
Title: Method of Cleaning Oil Waste, and the like.
Inventor: WILHELM OTTO
Filed: 1904-08-30
Granted: 1905-05-25
Abstract: 18,720. Wilhelm, O. Aug. 30. Extracting oils.-Engineers' waste &c. is treated with benzine, and the extracted oil and the solvent are then separated by distilling off the latter.
Patent GB-190425319-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Transmission Gearing for Heavy Motor Driven Road Vehicles and the like
Inventor: CROCKFORD ALFRED HENRY
Filed: 1904-11-21
Granted: 1905-10-12
Abstract: 25,319. Crockford, A. H. Nov. 21. Motor road vehicles ; traction engines.-Combined friction and claw clutches for forward and reversing motion are placed on the transmission or other intermediate shafts of motor road vehicles, traction engines, or the like, so that the load at starting in each case is gradually applied to the motor by means of the friction clutch and afterwards by the claw or main driving-clutch. Fig. 1 shows the compound member c fixed to the transmission shaft a and driven by a toothed wheel e. The member c forms one element of the friction clutch, and has claws at r adapted to engage the sliding member u of the main claw clutch. The sliding member d of the friction clutch is combined with the sprocket-wheel l, and is forced into engagement with the fixed member c, against the action of the spring k, by a transverse piece m working in an elongated slot extending right through the shaft a and guided by pins oat each side of the shaft. The transverse piece m is moved by a hand-wheel and a screw p working in a nut formed in the end of the shaft or in a fixed bracket forming an extension of the supporting- brackets. In the former case, the wheel revolves with the shaft, and the screw is threaded in the opposite direction to the direction of rotation, so that friction applied to the periphery of the handwheel will engage the clutch members. In the latter case, the end of the screw shaft is not threaded, and works in a larger axial hole in the end of the shaft a, which in this case is fitted with ball bearings to take the end thrust. In operation, the full load is gradually applied to the motor at starting by means of the friction clutch, and then the main driving-clutch is connected up and the friction clutch released. A separate clutch of this construction may be used for reversing, and the two screws may be oppositely threaded so that the hand-wheels of the friction clutches may be coupled together and worked from a single lever in order to ensure that when one is engaged the other is automatically disengaged. An arrangement of reversing-gearing suitable for use with these clutches is shown in the Specification, and consists of toothed wheels always in mesh adapted to be clutched to the shafts as required.
Patent GB-190428427-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or connected with Machines for Moulding Earthenware Pipes.
Inventor: PULLAN JOHN SAMUEL
Filed: 1904-12-27
Granted: 1905-10-26
Abstract: 28,427. Pullan, J. S., and Mann, W. H. Dec.27. Moulding earthenwar e pipes.-Instead of acrossbearing being provided at the bottom of the claycylinder 1 in extrusion machines for moulding pipes, a bearing, such as the footstep bearing 12, is formed integrally with the stud 9 of the internal die 7 of the mouthpiece6. This bearing receives the end of the shaft 2 carrying the screw 3 and the knife 5.
Patent GB-190500891-A (GB)
Title: Improved Means for Facilitating the Propulsion of Wheels for Cycles and other Vehicles, applicable also to Fly Wheels and the like.
Inventor: ORLEY HENRY
Filed: 1905-01-17
Granted: 1905-07-27
Abstract: 891. Orley, H. Jan. 17. Self-driving weight motors combined with the wheels of vehicles, fly-wheels, &c. In the application to the wheel of a vehicle, shown in Fig. 1, propulsion is effected by applying the weight of the vehicle at a point P in advance of the axis of rotation F of the wheel, so as to force down the front part of the wheel. The point of application P is movable along the approximately horizontal beam E by a screw or other means, the beam being supported on the axle F and carrying toothed wheels A, B, which gear with internal teeth on the road wheel D and with a toothed wheel C loosely mounted on the axle. The wheel A is geared in the ratio 3À1 by means of a chain with a wheel L, which is keyed to the axle so as to rotate with the wheel D. Ratchet gearing between the wheel A and beam E prevents the wheel from rotating backwards. When the invention is applied to a fly-wheel, weights are suspended from the point P, and an upward and downward pull may be applied to the left and right hand ends respectively of the beam E by weights and pulleys. The wheel B may also be connected by chains with the wheel C, and chains may be fitted on both sides of the wheel D. In the application of the invention to the rear wheel of a bicycle, the back stays are hinged at the top so that they may be connected to the chain stays at any point for the purpose of altering the point of application of the weight of the rider.
Patent GB-190504897-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Shearing Tools for Cutting Sheet-metal and the like.
Inventor: MARTIN FRANCOIS FIRMIN
Filed: 1905-03-08
Granted: 1905-06-29
Abstract: 4897. Martin, F. F. March 9, 1904, [date applied for under Patents Act, 1901]. Shearing.-In a plate-shearing machine, the frame 9, carrying the fixed and pivoted blades 16, 17, is automatically moved along the channelsectioned guide 4 each time the blade 17 is raised, the stationary work resting on a roller 7 and being held by clamps 8. The operating-handle 23 is secured to a shaft 22 mounted in the blade-holder 18 and carrying a pinion 21 gearing with a rack 20 on the frame 9, and also a wheel 24 which is connected by a chain to a sprocket-wheel on a shaft 10. This shaft is coupled to the sprocket-wheel by means of a ratchet clutch, and carries a pinion gearing with a rack on the guide 4. An adjustable stop 28 limits the motion of the holder 18 and thus the length of cut. The frame 9 may be pushed back along the bed or returned by means of a handle applied to the shaft 10.
Patent GB-190510263-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Combination Purse and Case for Handkerchief and other Articles
Inventor: HOHMANN RICHARD KARL
Filed: 1905-05-16
Granted: 1905-09-28
Abstract: 10,263. Hohmann, R. K., and Kaatz, O. J. May 16. Purses.-A purse is combined with a holder 2 for a handkerchief and a drawer 13 for buttons &c. provided with a pincushion. The purse is formed with the ends made in sections 4 which slide over one another. These sections are mounted on a common pivot 5, and their other ends are connected by pins 6, punched out and turned up, which enter slots 7 in the adjacent section. The drawer 13 has a knob 14 and is fitted with hinged lids to its two compartments.
Patent GB-190510965-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Vehicle Wheels.
Inventor: HEITZ-BOYER MAURICE GEORGES
Filed: 1905-05-25
Granted: 1906-02-08
Abstract: 10,965. Boyer, M. G. Heitz-. May 25. Spring wheels; felloes or rims; tyres, elastic other than pneumatic; spokes.-Relates to spring wheels. In the form shown in Figs. 3 and 4, the spokes are rigidly fixed to an inner rim and the ends are connected by bolts d to a resilient mechanism inside an outer ring g. Blocks i jam against the rim g, which carries a leather tyre and shields embracing the inner rim (not shown). The bolt d carries a pivot bar 4 on which swing two oppositely-disposed forked levers 2, 3, each again swinging on a pivot bar 5 in one end of the block i. This comprises two boxes i<1>, i<11> swinging on cross-bars 5, 5<1>, and carrying a double carriage or plate 6, which moves on rollers l and to which is fastened one end of a carriage spring f also carried by the bolt d. The loose ring g is prevented from creeping, first by the connexion of each block i to the end of each spoke which ensures an outward jamming, and secondly by the forcing apart of the parts of the block i against the sides of the rim, which is effected as follows. A clutch sleeve 9, provided with ratchet teeth, is secured to the link 2 and engages teeth on another clutch sleeve 7 secured to the bar 5 and connected by an arm'10 to a spring plunger moving in a cylinder 11 pivoted to the arms 2. The arm 10 is connected below with a blade spring 12 pressing the ring g. When the spring f yields and the links 2 move, the clutch sleeves engage and rotate about the pin 5 until the spring blade 12 exercises on the arm 10 a greater pressure than that exerted by the plunger spring. The plunger and arm 10, and consequently the clutch 7, remain stationary, while the link 2 still turns the clutch 9 so that the sleeves move apart and jam the blocks against the sides of the rim. In the modification shown in Fig. 6, each spoke consists of a tube and a spring-pressed piston 14 ending in a plate 15 travelling on the rollers of a carriage arranged in a block 17. These blocks are connected on each side by pivoted links 19 to plates 18 secrewed to the ends of the fixed tubes 13. In this construction, the driving is effected by the adhesion of the blocks 17.
Patent GB-190511971-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Vapour Electric Apparatus.
Filed: 1905-06-07
Granted: 1906-02-15
Abstract: 11,971. British Thomson-Houston Co., [General Electric Co.]. June 7. Converting alternating and direct currents.-In vapour rectifiers, discharge directly between anodes is prevented by placing them in tubes 4, 5, each having one or more right-angled elbows, as shown. The tubes may open into the condensing-chamber 1 either near to or remote from the mercury cathode 2, and the anodes may be below or above the level of these openings. Tubes having only single elbows may be situated with their planes either horizontal or vertical.