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Patent GB-190217424-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Stoppering Devices for Bottles and other Receptacles.
Inventor: GREEN WILLARD REED
Filed: 1902-08-08
Granted: 1903-06-18
Abstract: 17,424. Green, W. R. Aug. 8. Stoppers. - The stopper of an aÙrated - water or other bottle &c. is pressed on to its seating by spring arms, which are normally curved, but are bent straight by means of a system of toggle-levers. The stopper D, Fig. 1, consists of a metallic disc or the like faced with cork and bearing on a conical seating B in the mouth of the bottle A. To the metallic plate are attached curved spring arms E, the other ends of which enter recesses C in the bottle mouth. A toggle-lever H, I is connected by links G to the middles of the arms E, and by operating the finger-piece I the struts E are straightened, and the stopper is pressed on to its seating. The end of the finger-piece I may then be secured under the recess or lip C. Two levers G may be pivoted together in a manner similar to that shown in Fig. 6, and pivoted at their ends to the arms E, so that, by operating the longer of the levers G, the struts are straightened. Two levers G, Fig. 3, of equal length, may be pivoted to the turned-over ends E<1> of the arms E. By operating a lever G, its short arm G<1> acts on its blade or arm E, and straightens it. The turned- over ends of the arms E may themselves form levers G, and be hinged together in a manner similar to that shown in Fig. 6. There may be a semicircular curve in each arm E, just above its junction with the stopper, in order to give ad. ditional elasticity. Fig. 6 shows an arrangement in which arms E<1> of double curvature are used. Each arm carries a lever G<X>, by operating which the arm is straightened. The levers G<x> are pivoted to two levers G, one of which is longer. than the other and forms the finger-piece. An arm of double curvature may be operated sepa- rately by a flat lever passing through a slot in it and carrying two pins which act on the curves. The finger lever may be secured by wiring after closing the bottle &c. The toggle-levers may be arranged to work in a horizontal plane, and may be operated by a key. Two toggle-levers may be hinged together by punching up a tongue or loop near the end of one to receive a hinge-pin &c. on the other. The end of the punched member acts as a stop.
Patent GB-190222594-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Process of and Means for Casting Ingots of Steel or other Castings.
Inventor: WIMBURY FREDERICK
Filed: 1902-10-17
Granted: 1903-08-20
Abstract: 22,594. Wimbury, F. Oct. 17. Casting.-S t e e l ingots and other castings are cast in vacuo. A mould, of usual construction, is provided with a cover d and is exhausted through pipes h. The pouring opening e is closed by a plate f which is melted by the hot metal, and safetyvalves i are furnished to act if gas pressure rises in the mould.
Patent GB-190227593-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Construction of Work-holders for Sewing Machines.
Inventor: WOODRUFF MAY BATEMAN
Filed: 1902-12-15
Granted: 1903-02-26
Abstract: 27,593. Woodruff, M. B. Dec. 15. Sewing-machine work-supports; stands.-Consists of a device for holding the work as the sewing proceeds. A pair of clamps a secured to the machine table support two rods i, on which is secured, by means of a lace p, a sheet of net or other fabric forming the work-support. The rods i are pivoted to the clamps by their down-turned extensions j, which are pressed downwards by springs, so that, when the device is in use, the rods are prevented from rising above the stops h. The springs bear against stops m on the lower ends of the extensions j. The lace passes through eyes n, o in the rods i, and the work-support, when of net, is secured to the rods by threading the lace through the turned-over edges, as shown in Fig. 2. To put the device out of use, the rods i are raised clear of the stops h and turned inwards.
Patent GB-190301915-A (GB)
Title: Buttonhole Cutting and Stitching Machines.
Inventor: MACDONALD JOHN KING
Filed: 1903-01-27
Granted: 1903-09-24
Abstract: 1915. Macdonald, J. K., [Singer Manufacturing Co.]. Jan. 27. Butttonhole-sewing machines.-Relates to means for throwing the cutter out of action should the thread break or give out, thus enabling the machine to complete its cycle of operations excepting the cutting. The stitches already sewn can then be ripped out, and the operation recommenced. The cutter is mounted on a vertical bar 139, and is actuated by a lever connected to a collar 144 which can slide on the bar. A lever 12 is pivoted in a slot in the bar, and has jaws 13 which embrace the collar and thus connect it operatively with the bar. Should the thread break or give out, the attendant pushes in a spring button 16 causing the lower jaw 13 to release the collar, which thus merely slides on the bar 139 when the actuating-lever moves. When thus disconnected from the collar, the bar is sustained by the bent end of the spring 15 of the button 16, which end engages with a notch in the lever 12.
Patent GB-190302955-A (GB)
Title: Improved Safety Device for Elevators and the like.
Inventor: JENKINS WILLIAM
Filed: 1903-02-07
Granted: 1903-09-10
Abstract: 2955. Jenkins, W. Feb. 7. Safety suspending or retaining apparatus for mine cages, elevators, platforms, &c. in which guiding-ropes are employed. Each guide-rope d, Fig. 3, is embraced by a pair of wedges f having their small ends upwards and capable of sliding within a tapered casing g connected to the cage by chains. The wedges are pivoted at i to links j and their upwardly-extending arms m are connected by links n, o to a cross-beam suspended from the winding-rope, so that the wedges are normally held apart against the tension of the springs k, the easing g being at the same time held up by slotted links q connected to the link o. On the winding-rope breaking, the wedges engage the guide-rope, and are then forced by the friction into the casing g, so as to grip the guiderope tightly. In a modification, Fig. 5, the wedges are normally held apart by springs, and held depressed in the casings g by means of levers 9 connected by a chain r to the winding-rope.
Patent GB-190305311-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and connected with Fittings for Steam Heating, Cooking and like Apparatus.
Inventor: MARTINI CLARA HEDWIG
Filed: 1903-03-06
Granted: 1904-02-25
Abstract: 5311. Martini, C. H. March 6. Steam traps.-The condensed steam of steamheating, cooking, and like apparatus, drains through a tube b<1>, Fig. 1, containing loose packing c and closed at the ends by perforated caps m, n. The capillary passages in the packing causes the condensation of any steam which tends to escape to the outlet. The arrangement also allows air to enter the apparatus for the purpose of preventing a vacuum. The tube b<1> is inserted in an outer tube a, connected with the apparatus, and is held in place by a spring f bearing against the cap m. A mud box h is provided at the inlet end of the tube a. In a simpler arrangement, Fig. 13, the inner tube b<1> is dispensed with, the packing being placed in the outer tube a. The packing may consist of small balls, or other shaped particles, or of rods, strips, plates, or the like, arranged longitudinally in the tube. In the latter case, the plates or strips are provided with lugs in order to separate them slightly. A small central passage may be left to facilitate the flow of water &c. Figs. 5 to 12 show in end section the various forms and arrangements of packing.
Patent GB-190311351-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in School Desks.
Inventor: WILKS JOHN
Filed: 1903-05-19
Granted: 1904-03-17
Abstract: 11,351. Wilks, J. May 19. School desks.-The front or vertical rail E of a folding-top school desk, to which the ink-well piece D is attached, is formed with a flexible, pivoted, or hinged joint, so that the top edge will swing forwards and prevent trapping of the fingers &c. The rail E, Fig. 1, is made in two parts e, e', and the upper part e is movably connected to the front uprights by screws b<1> and lugs b. The part e, Fig. 6, is attached to an arm B' pivoted to the part e' or to the upright. The rail may be pivoted as a whole at its lower edge.
Patent GB-190312798-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Therapeutic Products.
Inventor: LANGHELD ERICH
Filed: 1903-06-06
Granted: 1904-04-07
Abstract: 12,798. Langheld, E. June 6. Medicinal preparations.-Medicaments are driedup in small quantities upon fixed bodies, such as sifted and sterilized quartz grains. The grains may be of irregular form, and may be dyed or glazed.
Patent GB-190316193-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Internal Combustion Engines.
Inventor: WESCOMBE ALFRED CARLISLE
Filed: 1903-07-22
Granted: 1904-06-02
Abstract: 16,193. Wescombe, A. C. July 22. Injectors for explosive-vapour engines. In order to adjust the power of the engine to the load, and to work with oils of varying density and viscosity without employing a heated vaporizer, air, oil, and water, or oil of a different density are supplied under pressure through adjustable valves b, c, c<1> respectively to an injector d, f, and, issuing through a nozzle n, induce an extra current of air into the admission pipe p. The valves are worked through independently-adjustable link motions A and have grooves i of different lengths in their stems which come into operation in succession as the valves lift. The charge entering the cylinder at a high velocity may be used to expel the exhaust and to produce a pressure therein above that of the atmosphere before compression begins. The invention is applicable to other than fourstroke-cycle engines and more or less than two liquids may be employed,
Patent GB-190321118-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Devices for Preserving Meats and other Perishable Goods.
Inventor: THOMAS FREDERICK WILLIAM
Filed: 1903-10-01
Granted: 1904-08-11
Abstract: 21,118. Thomas, F. W. Oct. 1. Preserving.-Meats and other perishable matters are preserved in jars of special construction. Each jar A tapers towards the bottom and is provided with a ledge near the top to receive a cover B, which is cut away along its upper edge. The space between the cover and the sides of the jar is filled with a hydrocarbon ; preferably, lard or beef stearin is run into the space immediately over the meat, and paraffin is placed over the top and the whole is covered by a ring of absorbent paper. The jars are packed on the tray E provided with arms G, a saddle F, and pressure screws H. To ensure sterilization, the jars are heated to a temperature of about 180‹-200‹ F. several times at intervals of 12 to 24 hour, by immersion in hot water or other liquid.
Patent GB-190321699-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Pawl and Ratchet Clutch for Free Wheels and the like.
Inventor: WORLEY CHARLES HENRY
Filed: 1903-10-08
Granted: 1904-10-06
Abstract: 21,699. Worley, C. H. Oct. 8. Clutches. - Relates to ratchetclutches for freewheels and the like. The pawls c in the troughshaped ring b on the axle a have bases extending equally on each side of their pivots, and are supported by a ring spring d so that they are pressed into the ratchet-teeth f on the rim e, but are not forced into the bottoms of the recesses. A silent action is thus obtained. In a modification, the ratchet-teeth are formed on the ring b, the pawls being pivoted in the rim e and encircled by the spring d.
Patent GB-190323735-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Copy-holders.
Inventor: COLLEEN IVAR HARALD PONTUS
Filed: 1903-11-02
Granted: 1904-03-31
Abstract: 23,735. Colleen, I. H. P. Nov. 2. Music holders for attachment to unspecified instruments brass and like wind instruments.-Figs. 1 and 2 show a holder attached to a bar B by means of a screw clamp C', C<2>, one half C<2> of which is attached to the rod C and the other half removably fixed by screws C<3>. On the upper end of the rod C is a plate D having laterally-projecting arms D', slightly above the level of the face of the plate. On the plate D are brackets D<6> in which is pivoted a rod carrying a clip D<8>, on which is a bar d carrying projecting arms D<13>. The clip bar d and rods D<13> are closed by a helical spring to clamp the music on the rods D<2> and plate D. The clip may be opened by pressing together the finger pieces D<9>, D<5> on the clip and plate D respectively. A curved finger D<14> attached to the plate D prevents the music from engaging the edge of the plate as it is slid in between the arms D<2>, D<13>. In a modified form suitable for cornets and like instruments, the plate D is provided with only one arm D', and the clip with one corresponding arm D<13>. The lower end of the rod C may be clamped by a screw in a hole or socket in a holder fixed to the cornet, or to a desk or the like. The rod C may also be fixed to a desk by a base or flange on its lower end. The clip D<8> may be provided with a toothed or serrated plate for engaging and holding the music against serrations d<1> on the plate D. The plate D may be extended to take the place of the rods D'. Extension rods for supporting large sheets beyond the side or lower edges of the rods D<2> or plate may be provided, adjustably fixed by screws in sockets attached to or forming part of the rods or plate. Or the extension rods may be provided with sockets for attachment to the rods D'. The extension rods may be provided with spring clips for gripping the music. Fig. 5 shows a holder comprising a plate G having a shank or rod G<1> secured by a screw G<8> in a two-part clamp G<4>, G<5> fixed by screws G<6>. The spring clip H<1> is pivoted in projections H of the plate G. The rods H<9> are connected by a transverse bar at their inner ends, pivoted on the plate H' of the clip H<1>. Bent shoulders H<8> on the clip engage the rods H<9> and hold them down. An extension plate K is adjustably attached to the outer end of the plate G by a rod adjustable in a socket on the rear side of the plate G. Two spring clips K<6>, K<10> are provided on the plate K for gripping the music. The rods H<9>, being pivoted on the clip H<1>, adapt themselves to different thicknesses of music on the rods or plate G, and a means is provided for adjusting the angle of the rods in relation to the clip, consisting of wires or cords connected at one end to the rods and at the other to a winding-arrangement on the clip. The clip D<8>, H<1> with its rods D<13>, H<9> may be pivoted on a table, wall, or other surface.
Patent GB-190411781-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Twist Drills.
Inventor: FAWCETT PERCY WILLIAM
Filed: 1904-05-24
Granted: 1905-03-23
Abstract: 11,781. Fawcett, P. W. May 24. Drills.-In a twist drill, by reducing the central portion B of the tapering shank A, less of the hardened surface of the shank has to be ground, and a better fit with the drill-holder is obtained. An annular groove C at the junction of the body D with the shank A, and forming a clearance space between the line of the face of the drill-holder and the drill, by avoiding a right-angle junction, prevents any tendency for the drill to snap at that point.
Patent GB-190412547-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Attachments for Lathes and the like, for Making Cam-grooves or other Curves.
Inventor: SCHUERMANN CARL
Filed: 1904-06-02
Granted: 1904-10-20
Abstract: 12,547. Sch³rmanz, C. June 2. Lathes ; milling.-Cam-grooves are cut without the use of templets. The faceplate P, Fig. 2, is geared to a shaft k through change-wheels r<l>, r<2>, r<3> r<4>. An adjustable crank-pin z, Fig. 1, rotated by the shaft k reciprocates slides a, b linked together at c, the slide b carrying the tool-holder or milling- cutter spindle m. When a cam-groove is to be formed by turning, the tool is mounted in the spindle m so as to be capable of rotation about its axis to keep the cutting-edge always perpendicular to the curve of the groove. This motion is derived from the crank-pin z through links and levers g<1>, h<1>, g<2>, h<2>, the fulcrum of the lever h<1> being adjustable. The form of cam-groove cut is varied by altering the throw of the crank-pin z, by altering the velocity ratio of the faceplate and shaft k, and by using a pair of change-wheels which are other than round.
Patent GB-190417197-A (GB)
Title: Improvements connected with Ladies' Wrist or Hand Bags.
Inventor: WOOLNOUGH ROBERT ALGAR
Filed: 1904-08-05
Granted: 1905-03-09
Abstract: 17,197. Woolnough, R. A. Aug. 5. Hand and like bags.- A purse, card case, or the like is loosely secured inside a lady's wrist, hand, or chatelaine bag by means of the suspending chain or cord of the bag. In the arrangement shown in Fig. 1, the suspending-chain B passes through holes C formed in one side of the bag, and is secured to the purse E by snap-hooks F. Fig. 6 shows a modification, in which side chains B pass loosely through rings in the hand-hold, bracelet, or other piece J. The large links N limit the movement of the chains B. This form may be modified by connecting together the outer portions of the chains B at K, and replacing the inner portions b by a single chain, which passes through a hole formed in the bag and is connected to the purse by two short chains secured to the parts R. Fig. 4 shows another arrangement, in which the chain B passes through holes C on opposite sides of the bag and is connected to a purse E on one side and a card case H on the other. The sides D, G form extension flaps of the bag A; they may be provided with a fastening-device at their upper ends.
Patent GB-190419980-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Umbrellas, Sunshades, Walking Sticks and the like
Inventor: REVEL ANTOINE AIME
Filed: 1904-09-16
Granted: 1905-08-17
Abstract: 19,980. Revel, A. A. Sept. 16. Handles, attaching to sticks.-The handles of umbrellas, sunshades, en-tout-cas, walking - sticks, &c. are made detachable for interchanging or compactness in packing. Secured in the handle is a tube A, Fig. 1, having a mortice C, and a longitudinal groove D diametrically opposite, and consolidated by a ring E. The metal rod H, forming the stick, has riveted inside it a spring F on which is a projection I, preferably bevelled above, to engage the mortice C, from which it can be released on pressing a second projection J. A key K, attached to the rod H by tenons and soldering, engages the groove D to prevent rotation, and a spring or india-rubber washer may be provided in the end of the tube A to prevent longitudinal play. To tighten the stick in the handle, an indiarubber plug M, Fig. 4, or spring may be inserted in the slotted end of the stick. The stick may be shortened and the handle lengthened as shown in Fig. 5. In another form, play between the stick and handle is prevented by the slit end, Fig. 8, of the stick jamming in the conical end of the tube A; or, as shown in Fig. 11, the wedge Q in the tube may engage V-shaped slots in the stick.
Patent GB-190420788-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Winding for Monophase or Polyphase, Alternating Current Electric Machines
Filed: 1904-09-27
Granted: 1905-06-15
Abstract: 20,788. Elektrizitõts Akt.-Ges. vorm. W. Lahmeyer &. Co. Nov. 12, A.D. 1903, [date applied for under Patents Act, A.D. 1901]. Armatures; field magnets; motors, controlling.-Alternating-current dynamos and motors are constructed with an auxiliary winding 6 on the armature 8 which is energized from the secondary member S of a transformer T, the primary winding P of which is in series with the main windings 1, 2, 3, 4. The current to be supplied to the excitation winding is taken from this auxiliary circuit, but is first rectified by means of the commutator 7.
Patent GB-190423479-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Nut Tapping and Drilling Machines.
Inventor: RICHARDS SILAS
Filed: 1904-10-31
Granted: 1904-12-01
Abstract: 23,479. Richards, S., Richards, C., and Richards, A., [trading as Richards & Sons]. Oct. 31. Drilling ; tap - ping.-In a machine for drilling and tapping nuts, the nuts are held during the operation and made to drop out on its completion by a releasing-bar D, provided with a wedge l<1> which engages a slotted slide E. The slot in the slide is so made that the part e<3>, Fig. 7, which is under the nut during the working of the tool T prevents the nut from falling through, while the opening e<l>, which is brought under the nut by the wedge, allows its passage. The slide is brought back to its initial position by a spring or another wedge.
Patent GB-190427756-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Methods of Treating the Finger Nails and Instruments for use therewith.
Inventor: TAUSSIG MARY
Filed: 1904-12-19
Granted: 1905-10-19
Abstract: 27,756. Taussig, [nÚe H÷gnes], M. Dec. 19. Manicuring-appliances.-Rotary instruments, for shaping and polishing the nails, are attached to the end of a flexible shaft, driven by any suitable motor. The nails are first trimmed by flat discs, made of carborundum, pumicestone, pumicestone set with sodium silicate, or similar material; discs having a concave or convex surface are then used. The exact shape is given by a paper disc, Fig. 7, fastened to a felt support and covered with glass, emery, or carborundum dust. The root of the nail is treated by instruments of conical shape, one, Fig. 9, having radial grooves formed on its surface, and another, Fig. 10, having a toothed edge. These instruments are made of finely grained carborundum or mother-of-pearl, bone, celluloid, or similar material. The nails are further treated with an instrument, Fig. 13, consisting of round plates of fine sand or similar polishing-material. Disc or cone shaped brushes, of very fine hair, are then used. The spot being operated on is sprayed with a weak solution of potassium chloride, borax, and boracic acid, by a vaporizer which may be operated by the motor. The polishing of the surface of the nail and the removal of spots or marks are accomplished by pin, cylinder, cone, and ball shaped instruments, the first used being made of carborundum, the next of india-rubber and fine sand or glass dust, and those giving the final polish of a soapy mass mixed with bole, tripoli, or similar material. The nail is next smeared with a paste of wax and bole and polished first by an instrument, Fig. 24, covered with deerskin, then by a polisher consisting of separate deerskin discs having zinc oxide between them, and finally by a ball of felt, india-rubber, or similar material covered with fine kid leather. For polishing, the instrument shown in Fig. 29 may be used, consisting of a cup of tin or bone lined with a layer of felt or flannel, over which is a layer of fine kid leather. For cutting thickened or claw nails, a small circular saw, Fig. 27, is used, the finger being protected by a thin steel disc.
Patent GB-190428782-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Towel Racks, Clothes Driers and the like.
Inventor: COCHRANE CHARLES EDWARD
Filed: 1904-12-29
Granted: 1905-02-23
Abstract: 28,782. Cochrane, C. E. Dec. 29. Clothes frames or racks.-Relates to improvements i n clothes-driers described in Specification No. 20,780, A.D. 1894, [Abridgment Class Furniture &c.]. Ballheaded rods C work in sockets Bformed by riveting together two leaves A cut from flexible sheet metal. Flanges E, D at the ends may be bent into various positions so that the bracket may be secured to a corner &c. in a horizontal or vertical position, and the bracket may also be bent into a bowed form supported by both flanges.