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Patent GB-190223072-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Fastenings for Articles of Dress.
Inventor: MACKENZIE CECILIA MARGARET
Filed: 1902-10-23
Granted: 1903-09-03
Abstract: 23,072. Mackenzie, C. M., and Mackenzie, E. Oct. 23. Hooks and eyes; hook fastenings.-Relates to fastenings for gloves and other articles of dress. As a glove fastening, a hook and eye are formed, as shown in Fig. 1. The hook b is secured to one side of the glove by a hollow rivet d. The eye a, with an integral or attached back sheath c, is secured to the other side of the glove. Hooks and eyes, Fig. 10, for other articles of dress have the attaching-loops formed with well-defined angles, being either long parallel loops, or approximately squares or triangles. The eye or engaging- bar, such as described in Specification No. 13,325, A.D. 1893, may have the attaching-loops behind the line of engagement, and may have a raised central portion.
Patent GB-190224038-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and connected with the Moulds of Brick Presses or the like
Filed: 1902-11-04
Granted: 1903-09-03
Abstract: 24,038. Whittaker, L., and Whittaker & Co., C. Nov. 4. Moulding bricks &c.-Relates to brick and like presses, and consists in forming the linings 2, Fig. 2, of the mould wedge-shaped and rabbeted together at the ends, so that they cannot rise with the lower or discharging plunger, and also in providing means for receiving wedge-shaped bricks without tilting them. The receiving-table 6, Fig. 4, pivoted at the end 7, is adjustable by means of screws and nuts 10, so as to bring the upper surface parallel to the face 12, Fig. 2, of the plunger. ' When a conveying-belt is used, the guide-rollers 15, Fig. 5, are mounted in bearings on a bar 18 pivoted at 19 and adjustable transversely to the required inclination by screws 10.
Patent GB-190224259-A (GB)
Title: Improved Method of Attaching Gear Cases, Boxes or Casings for the Reception or Support of Motors Change Speed and other Transmission Gears for Automobiles.
Inventor: BOULT ALFRED JULIUS
Filed: 1902-11-05
Granted: 1903-03-05
Abstract: 24,259. Boult, A. J., [Soc. Anon. Franco-Belge Automobiles Belgica]. Nov. 5. Motor road vehicles.-Relates to the attachment of gear cases and boxes for the reception or support of motors, and change speed or other transmission gears. The object is to protect the gear and gear case from harm due to distortion or strain of the chassis when passing over inequalities in the road. To this end the gear case is supported at three suitable points by the ball or universal joint shown in Fig. 1. The construction of this joint is as follows :-On the frame member are placed spherical caps or washers g, g, on which rest concave caps or washers i, i, bolts k being passed through them and the lug h on the gear case. When the three points of attachment are on only two parts of the framing, as in Fig. 2, it is sufficient to employ a single ball joint 1 provided the connection with the other part at 3, 2 is pivoted. When each of the three points of support is on a different member of the frame, as in Fig. 7, it is necessary to employ a ball joint at each of the points of support 4, 5, 6.
Patent GB-190300503-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or connected with Locks or Fastenings.
Inventor: LONG CHARLES ERNEST
Filed: 1903-01-08
Granted: 1903-12-17
Abstract: 503. Long, C. E., and Irving, J. C. Jan. 8. Locks, key; latches ; s l i d i n g bolts ; fastenings - A latch or bolt for a door &c. is provided with a lock so arranged that, when the bolt &c. is shot, the lock bolt may be shot to engage the casing and thereby prevent the bolt from being retracted. In the arrangement shown in Fig. 3, a plate 2, carrying a bolt member 6, is pivoted within a casing 1. Locking- mechanism is mounted upon the plate 2, and when the bolt 6 is shot, by rotating a handle or handles 5 secured to the pivots of the plate 2, the keyhole in the plate 2 is brought into register with a keyhole 12 in the casing 1. In this position the lock bolt 7 may be shot, by means of a key, into engagement with a recess in the casing. An aperture 13 in the handle encircles the keyhole 12, when the bolt 6 is shot, so that it is impossible to retract the bolt until the key has been removed from the lock. A spring or springs may be provided for shooting or retracting the bolt 6. In another arrangement, an ordinary lift latch is pivoted to a casing, and is provided with a plate carrying lock mechanism. In the engaging position, a keyhole in the plate is brought into line with a keyhole in the casing, and the lock bolt may be shot into engagement with the casing. According to the Provisional Specification, the lock plate may be arranged so as to slide within the casing ; the plate is connected by a link to the pivoted bolt or latch so that upon sliding the plate, either directly or by means of a rack and pinion coupled to a handle, the bolt is operated.
Patent GB-190303066-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Necktie.
Inventor: AVERNS RAYMOND
Filed: 1903-02-09
Granted: 1904-01-07
Abstract: 3066. Averns, R., Harrad, W., Cash, T. A., and Cash, J. & J. Feb. 9. Neckties.-A necktie is made by folding a piece of material c over a centre-piece of material a, to which the piece c is attached, forming the shape shown in Fig. 3, an ornamental pin f being inserted to retain the parts in position. A neckband e is secured between the face of the centre-piece a and the back of the piece c.
Patent GB-190303967-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Cartridges
Inventor: EDMUNDS JOHN MARION
Filed: 1903-02-19
Granted: 1903-05-07
Abstract: 3967. Edmunds, J. M. Feb. 19. Cartridges and projectiles; primers.-The bullet a, Fig. 2, is formed integral with the shell b containing the powder charge, the primer being applied to a plug d which is held in the shell by friction but is readily detachable therefrom and remains in the breech after firing. In a modification, shown in Fig. 8, the bullet and shell are made of different materials and may be rigidly connected by screwing or otherwise. The projectile may be formed as a shell and fitted with a time-fuze v ; the case i is conical, and is forced gas-tight into the rifling of the gun. The plug may consist of a flanged disc, Fig. 5, the central part being recessed to contain the fulminate n, which is retained by a bridge.
Patent GB-190313889-A (GB)
Title: The Manufacture of certain New Cotarnin Salts.
Inventor: HOWORTH FRANKLIN WISE
Filed: 1903-06-22
Granted: 1904-03-31
Abstract: 13,889. Howorth, F. W., [Knoll & Co.]. June 22. Medicinal preparations.-The acid and neutral phthalates of cotarnine are employed as styptics in treating capillary hemorrhage such as occurs after squeezing acne-knots or acne-nodules. or furuncles, and menorrhagia. The neutral salt is obtained by stirring the base with phthalic acid and a solvent such as water and methyl alcohol, the mixture being evaporated down preferably in vacuo ; to produce the acid salt, cottraine hydrochloride and acid sodium phthalate are warmed with alcohol on the water bath, the solution is cooled, and the deposited salt is recrystallized from alcohol or acetone, forming light yellow crystals.
Patent GB-190314302-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Chess-pieces
Inventor: RICHARDS PERCY
Filed: 1903-06-27
Granted: 1904-06-27
Abstract: 14,302. Richards, P. June 27. Chess.-Chess pieces are constructed of wood, ivory, aluminium, &c., and with a loaded base so as to be firm and not easily upset. One of the pieces is shown in the Figure. The body of the piece screws into, or is glued or otherwise connected to, the base, the sides J L, DO of which are shaped as shown. The base is loaded with lead &c., below the dotted lines A U, A F, which are perpendicular to the lines B Q, D R respectively. The load may screw on, or may be secured by adhesive substances, screws, &c. It is covered with flat circular metal discs to prevent the lead from passing above the dotted lines A F, A G. A piece thus formed rises to the vertical position if knocked over; the great width of the crown facilitates this rising. In some cases, a projecting flange is formed at the top of the piece to facilitate the rising.
Patent GB-190321361-A (GB)
Title: Improvement relating to the Securing of Envelopes and the like.
Inventor: PATTERSON EDWIN JAMES
Filed: 1903-10-05
Granted: 1904-07-28
Abstract: 21,361. Pattersom, E. J. Oct. 5. Envelopes.-To enable envelopes to be more easily closed, and to prevent them from being fraudulently opened by the insertion of a knife beneath the flap, the gummed edge of the closing flap a is punched, or cut, as shown in Figs. 1 and 3. The gummed edge thus treated being more flexible than a continuous edge, tends to adhere better to the body of the envelope. The notches or holes may be of any convenient form.
Patent GB-190321750-A (GB)
Title: Improved Device for Indicating the Water Level in Steam Boilers
Inventor: WILLANS GEORGE HERBERT
Filed: 1903-10-09
Granted: 1903-11-12
Abstract: 21,750. Willans, G. H. Oct. 9. Gauge-glass fittings. -The level of water in the gauge glass, or the fact that it is filled with water or steam, is shown by placing repetitions of the letter S in a vertical series behind the gauge glass. If the letter S is a squareshaped S of the proper width, through steam it appears as an S when viewed, but when viewed through water it presents the appearance of parallel bands alternating in thickness. The indicating-letter may be formed on a plate C, which is bent at the ends so that it requires a certain amount of pressure to spring it into position, slight depressions being formed in the gauge tops to receive it. A screw E may be used to secure it further.
Patent GB-190323664-A (GB)
Title: Method of and Means for Starting and Braking Electromotors
Filed: 1903-10-31
Granted: 1904-06-02
Abstract: 23,664. Siemens Bros. & Co., [Siemens & Halske Akt.-Ges.]. Oct. 31. Motors, controlling.-In starting motors, the resistances are cut out automatically as the current . fails owing to the speeding-up of the motor. The resistances also serve as braking-resistances in stopping the motor. Fig. 3 is a diagram showing the method employed in the case of a direct current shunt-wound motor. On closing the main switch e, the rush of current through the armature excites the relays or coils a, b, c, and the armatures n, o, p, are raised to include all the resistances w<1>, w<2>, w<3> in the armature circuit. On the current falling, the armature n drops, and short-circuits the resistance w<1>. When the current again drops, the resistance w<2> is short-circuited, and so on. The coils or relays should be so arranged that all the armatures will not drop simultaneously. This arrangement also serves to brake the motor, for, on moving the switch e to break the main circuit and to make contact at q, the motor will act as a generator and the armature circuit is closed through the coils a, b, c. Fig. 4 shows the application to an induction motor, the coils i, h, g controlling resistances in the rotor circuit. Controlling-coils or relays may be arranged in the circuit of each phase, if desired, and the electromagnets may be constructed as two or three phase magnets. In order to secure the insertion of all the resistances at starting, the arrangement shown in Fig. 5 may be employed, in which the switch e is provided with a bar r having inclines r<1>, r<2>, r<3>, which hold up the armatures until the switch is fully closed. Fig. 6 shows an arrangement having the same object and also so arranged that there will be no danger of all the armatures falling together. An additional relay a is provided, and each of the resistance-controlling relays or coils has two independent windings. The one set d, e, f lift the armatures g, h, i at starting to include the resistances, and are cut out when the relay a operates. The relay a also closes the armature circuit at b, c. The resistance-controlling coils u, v, x are so interconnected that, as one operates to cut out a resistance, it also shortcircuits a part of the winding of the next coil, which thereby operates, when the current drops, without endangering the action of the others. This arrangement is applicable to polyphase motors. Fig. 8 shows an arrangement adapted for use with lifts. Two electromagnets a, b, controlled by pushbuttons c, control the reversing-switch k. On pressing a button c one of the magnets is excited, and also the coils e, f, g to cut in the resistances. The operation of the switch k then short-circuits these coils at l, and allows the coils o, p, q to operate successively to cut out the resistances.
Patent GB-190401763-A (GB)
Title: A New Method of Raising and Giving the Initial Impetus to Flying Machines and the like.
Inventor: MACLEOD MALCOLM CAMPBELL
Filed: 1904-01-23
Granted: 1904-11-24
Abstract: 1763. Macleod, M. C. Jan. 23. AÙrial machines without aÙrostats ; propelling; starting.-The initial impetus is given to aerial machines of the kind heavier than air, and preferably having aÙroplanes, by means of cylinders a, Fig. 1, filled with explosives, or with compressed air or gas, and attached to the machine in an inclined position. The cylinders for the explosives have a small hole b, Fig. 2, for the escaping gas, covered by a plate c fastened by a catch, and are fired by electric or other means. The compressed air or gas cylinders are discharged by cocks d, Fig. 3, or other means. If the machine is started from the surface of a body of water, extensions may be fitted to the tubes to project below the water.
Patent GB-190410552-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Inverted Incandescent Gas Lamps.
Inventor: ALTMAN JOHN
Filed: 1904-05-07
Granted: 1904-06-09
Abstract: 10,552. Altman, J. May 7. Incandescent gas lamps; globe holders.-The case c of the burner of an inverted incandescent lamp has a conical top d below which is an opening efor escape of the waste gases, and the cylindrical part of the case may also be perforated. The burner is of the kind described in Specification No. 5977, A.D. 1903, and the mantle alone projects into the globe. The case rests on a bracket g having suitable arms, and is locked in position by a nut h on the supply pipe. The lower part k of the case is hinged at and provided with a catch at m, the globe p being attached by screws q. The tubes n supplying air to the burner protrude a short distance through openings in the case k. The lamp may be lit either through a small door provided for the purpose or by swinging back the globe p on the hinge l. Additional air holes may be provided in the globe p or casing k.
Patent GB-190411501-A (GB)
Title: Improved Apparatus and Means for Setting Type and Printing therefrom.
Inventor: BROWN SUMMERS
Filed: 1904-05-19
Granted: 1904-06-23
Abstract: 11,501. Brown, S. May 19. Type, setting; type; rotary machines.-Relates to means for setting up and securing types on a cylinder, and printing from them. The cylinder a is formed with a number of longitudinal grooves b in which lines of notched types c are set up. Rods g are engaged with the notches of the types to hold them in place, and the ends of these rods engage in grooves f in rings e attached one to each end of the cylinder. Rubber or other elastic rings i may also assist in holding the rods. The types are retained longitudinally of the cylinder by spring clips I placed in the grooves b. The types are inked by a roller or pad p in arms r adjustable by set-screws s. The impression cylinder t is in slotted bearings v, and is pulled upwards by springs w<1>. Adjustable cams y', one at each end of the cylinder a, permit the cylinder t to move up to the types at the proper times, to grip the paper and make the impressions. The rubber rings i assist in feeding or gripping the paper and serve to equalize the pressure. The cylinder a is rotated by a crank handle either directly or through gear-wheels o, o'.
Patent GB-190414339-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Sliding Window Sashes.
Inventor: ILES ROBERT
Filed: 1904-06-25
Granted: 1905-04-27
Abstract: 14,339. Iles, R. June 25. Window holders.-Leaf or laminated springs f, applied to recessed sash stiles a, by bearing on the tongues c of the window frame render sash weights &c. unnecessary. Metal plates g<*> can be inserted to increase the strength of the springs, and the tongues c engaging the bottom sash taper off towards the top to render the springs more effective as the window is closed. Parting beads are dispensed with.
Patent GB-190414735-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Electric Arc Lamps.
Inventor: CAROLAN EDGAR ALFRED
Filed: 1904-06-30
Granted: 1905-05-04
Abstract: 14,735. Carolan, E. A., [General Electric Co.]. June 30. Reflectors.-A flat horizontal metalreflec tor 50, shaped as hwn to facilitate insertion into the globe 46, is attached just above the arc in electric lamps to the lower end of a tube forming a central chimney for the lamp.
Patent GB-190426305-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Coolers for Internal Combustion Engines of Automobiles and the like.
Inventor: SPYKER JACOBUS
Filed: 1904-12-02
Granted: 1905-05-11
Abstract: 26,305. Spyker, J. Dec. 2. Gas and like engines, cooling cylinders of. Figs. 1 and 2 show a water cooler suitable for motor road vehicles and the like. To retain the air longer in the tubes a, and to increase the cooling-surface, a continuous wire is attached to the interior of each tube, the wire bearing against the sides of the tubes as shown in Figs. 1 and 2, or if preferred being formed as a helix. The water passages are shown at b.
Patent GB-190427226-A (GB)
Title: An Improvement in Lever Top Metal Cans.
Inventor: SMITH FRANK PAUL
Filed: 1904-12-14
Granted: 1905-10-05
Abstract: 27,226. Smith, F. P., and Hadfield, S. F. Dec. 14. Cans.-A can for containing paint &c. has the grooved rim B, against which the lid bears, extending outwardly, instead of inwardly, from the sides of the can.
Patent GB-190429655-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or connected with Buffer Devices for Vehicle Springs.
Inventor: JOHNSTON GEORGE
Filed: 1904-12-31
Granted: 1905-11-02
Abstract: 29,655. Johnston, G. Dec. 31. Springs, bearing.-A pneumatic or other buffer D is interposed between the end of the bearing- spring G and the body of the vehicle, in order to absorb rapid shocks such as those experienced when the vehicle is travelling over cobble stones. The buffer D is enclosed in a casing made in two trough-shaped parts hinged together at C.
Patent GB-190503258-A (GB)
Title: A New or Improved Tool or Machine for Screwing up Nuts or Bolts, Driving Screws and Performing like Operations
Inventor: HARVEY EDWARD CHARLES
Filed: 1905-02-16
Granted: 1906-02-01
Abstract: 3258. Harvey, E. C. Feb. 16. Screwing bolts, screws, and the like into place. -A machine for screwing up nuts, bolts, woodscrews, &c. comprises an electric or other motor b, Fig. 1, connected by gear-wheels b<2>, b<3>, b<4>, b<5>, c<1> to the tool shaft c, which is driven at a reduced speed. The wheel c' is mounted loosely on a square part of the shaft c. The tool is kept up to its work by the spring c', and is retracted by the pivoted hand-lever d engaging between the collars c<2>, c<3> on the shaft and held in its retracted position by the detent e. The bit f, having a socket f<1> to engage the nut or bolt head and an extension f<2> to receive the bolt, is held in the chuck c<5> by the screw c<6>. The machine is fitted with a clamp a<5> co-operating with the hook a<4>. Fig. 6 shows a modification for driving screws. The bit f is enclosed in a guide-tube c<7> sliding in the socket c<5>* in the chuck and provided with sight-holes c<8>. The bit may screw directly on to the end of the shaft c. Ratchet-gearing may be employed to drive the shaft c, actuated either by a crank-disk b<2>, Fig. 8, or by a cam on the motor shaft bl: In another modification, a flexible shaft is used to connect the tool to the shaft c.
Patent GB-190504377-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Indoor Game.
Inventor: DENNY D ARCY
Filed: 1905-03-02
Granted: 1905-06-15
Abstract: 4377. Denny, d'A. March 2. Games played with balls, cords, and bats or rackets.-An indoor game is played by two players, each preferably provided with a bat or racket with which to strike at a xylonite ball C contained in a net c suspended by a cord D from a post A. Each player tries to wind the cord D around the post A by striking the ball C. For convenience in packing, the post A is made in sections, connected by sockets B formed of metal tubing contracted at the centre. The post A is connected to the back of a chair by means of a cord F, or a strap and buckle, which is fastened to the top rail of the chair. The cord F is attached to a band E adjustably held to the post by a screw e. The post A is so arranged that the back-legs of the chair are off the ground, a point being lost bya player who knocks the chair over. The net c is formed with an opening just large enough to admit the ball C.
Patent GB-190507988-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Postcards.
Inventor: WEBSTER WILLIAM JAMES
Filed: 1905-04-14
Granted: 1905-06-22
Abstract: 7988. Webster, W. J., and Webster, S. M. April 14. Easels, or card stands. A post card is formed of two layers a, b, the layer a forming the address side being scored or cut at c to form a strut e when bent upon the line f. The short uncut portions serve to hold the strut e down until required, and besides or instead of these portions a third layer of thin paper may completely cover the card and form a writing surface.
Patent GB-190526264-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Saccharometers.
Inventor: NOFFKE HEINRICH
Filed: 1905-12-16
Granted: 1906-12-15
Abstract: 26,264. Noffke, H. Dec. 16. Testing saccharine liquids (&c.-A fermentation saccharometer, mainly intended for brewing purposes, consists of a U-tube a, of which one arm b is graduated, the other arm opening out into a bulb c provided with a stopper d, and the bend of the tube being filled with the mercury k. Definite quantities of wort and yeast are placed in the bulb c ; the carbon dioxide produced forces the mercury index up the arm b to a height which, depending on the quantity of gas produced, measures also the quantity of sugar present. To ensure that the introduction of the stopper does not affect the pressure of the air in the bulb, the stopper is provided with a passage h, i, so that, through a hole g in the neck of the bulb, communication with the atmosphere can be established ; then, by turning the stopper, this communication can be cut off. The top of the stopper forms a plate e, on which a weight is put to keep the stopper in its place during fermentation. [Reference has been directed under Patents Act, 1902, to Specification No. 12,385, A.D. 1904.]