baber/WOPTO huggingface dataset:
Patent GB-190401774-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Key-hole Guards or Closing Devices.
Inventor: KOHOUSEK JOSEF
Filed: 1904-01-23
Granted: 1904-03-17
Abstract: 1774. Kohousek, J. Jan. 23. Keyholes, obstructing.-A piece shaped to fit the keyhole of a door is inserted in the keyhole and is retained by a projecting catch 9<2>, which engages behind the coverplate of the lock and is operated by an auxiliary key 5. One end of the cylindrical part 1 is hollow, and has a longitudinal slot 7 to allow the key 5 to be inserted. When the key 5 is turned, it first moves the tumblers 14, and then engages with a slot 13 in the plate 11, and causes it to slide or rotate, A projecting pin at the back of the plate 11 engages with a cam-shaped groove in the sliding piece 9, and the movement of the plate 11 thus shoots or withdraws the projecting piece 9<2>, according to the direction in which the key 5 is turned. The slot 7 is so situated that the key 5 cannot be removed, except when the projection 9' is in its extended or engaging position. The pin 19 engages with a hole in the coverplate of the lock, thus preventing any rotation of the arrangement.
Patent GB-190407088-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or connected with Warp Stop-motions for Looms for Weaving.
Filed: 1904-03-24
Granted: 1905-03-16
Abstract: 7088. British Northrop Loom Co., [Northrop Loom Co.]. March 24. L o o m stop - motions ; healds.-In warp stopmotion apparatus of the kind described in Specifications No. 7233, A.D. 1902, and No. 14,243, A.D. 1903, separating - means are provided for preventing vibration of the lower ends of the controlling-detectors d, which also serve as healds, especially when three or more shafts of healds are employed. The detectors d are constructed and arranged, and co-operate with two oppositely-moving feelers f, in the manner described in the abovementioned Specifications. A transverse plate a<10>, having slightly-inclined sides, is bolted to suitable brackets on the loom sides, and extends between the second or third or other shafts of bealds. A sheet-metal plate a<15> is mounted on seats secured to the plate a<10> behind the healds, and a rod w<x> is rotatably mounted in sockets in brackets extending from the front of the plate a<10>, and extends across the loom in front of the healds, and forms a warp rest for the warp threads in the lower plane of the shed. Stout wire pins ware rigidly secured to the rod w<x>, and extend at intervals between the detectors or healds d over the plate a<10>, their curved free ends being snapped over the rolled upper edge of the plate a<15>. The pins w act as separators, and prevent swaying or lateral displacement of the detectors, so that the lower end of a released detector will always be engaged by a feeler. To throw the separators out of operation, their free ends are disengaged from the plate a<15>, and they are swung up into the position shown in dotted lines. When the character of the work is such that separation of the detectors of some of the heald shafts will prevent lateral displacement of the remainder, the pins w may be made shorter. The lower separators described may be used in conjunction with the upper separators described in the above-mentioned Specification.
Patent GB-190412436-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Picture Hangers.
Inventor: DOVER HORACE WALTER
Filed: 1904-06-01
Granted: 1905-04-06
Abstract: 12,436. Dover, H. W. June 1. Pictures &c., hanging on walls. - In a picture hanger, a length of rod B, preferably flat in section and twisted as shown in Fig. 1, is offset at c, and formed with a hook C for attachment to the rail a. The bifurcated bracket E for attachment to the picture frame is formed with the limbs e, the ends of which are provided with eyes f<1>, f<2>, the eye f<2> being tapped to receive the set-screw F. The clamp G, preferably stamped from sheet metal, is pivoted on the screw F, and the jaws g grasp the rod B, the tightening of the screw F at the same time fixing the picture frame at any desired angle with the wall ; or the pivoted connection and the clamping-screw may be separate. In a modification, the suspension rod may be made to screw through a nut on the bracket attached to the picture frame ; or the rod may be formed with a rack surface adapted to engage in corrugated slots in the bracket ; or, as stated in the Provisional Specification, the rod may be secured direct to the picture frame. The rods may also be long enough to support more than one picture.
Patent GB-190418240-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Water Chutes.
Inventor: MORGAN LOT
Filed: 1904-08-23
Granted: 1905-03-23
Abstract: 18,240. Morgan, L. Aug. 23. Railways for recreation. - Relates to a water shoot of the usual double-track type. The inclination of the track at the central part is uniform, but varies at the top and bottom. The empty boats are drawn up one track by projections r<11>, Fig. 8, upon a chain R, which passes over a driving- sprocket at the top of the track and over a loose sprocket M, adjusted by screws r<4>, r<5>, at the bottom of the track. The empty boats are transferred to the down track, on reaching the top, by means of a turntable H, shown in plan in Fig. 12. Two tracks E<3>, E<2>, which register with the down and up tracks respectively, are mounted upon a circular table H carried by radial girders h<5>, which are borne upon wheels h<2> moving on a circular track h<1>. The table is divided along the diameter h<5>, the two halves being hinged together and springs being interposed between them and the underframing. To the underside of each half is fixed a semicircular rack L, Fig. 13, which engages a pinion P when the weight of a boat presses down the side of the table against the action of the springs. When the empty side of the turntable arrives over the pinion P, the rotation is automatically arrested, since the springs keep the rack out of engagement with the pinion. The boats are moved off the turntable on to a tilting table, Fig. 4, pivoted at v<1> and operated by a hand-lever v<5>, which is connected with a pin v<7> moving in a slot v<8> fixed to the table. Each boat, Fig. 11, accommodates ten passengers upon seats f<1>,which are partly supported by a central member f<2>. Fins f<3> and a hinged backwater board f<10> are also fitted. The turntable H and the chain R may be operated from one motor by the gearing shown in Fig. 12, a clutch s<2> being provided for the control of the turntable.
Patent GB-190426192-A (GB)
Title: A New or Improved Process for Reducing the Density or Weight of Mineral and Vegetable Oils.
Inventor: SALASCO ALESSANDRO CANERA DI
Filed: 1904-12-01
Granted: 1905-01-26
Abstract: 26,192. Salasco, Count A. C. di, and Rovere, C. Dec. 1. Fatty oils lamp oils; mineral oils; tar oils; treating oils with reagents -Mineral and vegetable oils have their density reduced by treating with successive quantities of pure sulphuric acid, with stirring after each addition of acid. Lime is added, and the mixture stirred after a certain time and finally allowed to stand for several hours. In a modified process, the acid is decanted from the oil before treating the latter with lime.
Patent GB-190426784-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Medicated Tampons or Capsules.
Inventor: POND EDMUND MORSE
Filed: 1904-12-08
Granted: 1905-01-12
Abstract: 26,784. Pond, E. M. Dec. 8. Capsules ;dressings ; pessaries; suppositories.- Medicated tampons or capsules, particularly designed for treatment of the vagina, uterus, and rectum, consist of packing and medicated material enclosed in a soluble casing, such as gelatine. Two forms are shown. In Fig. 4 a strip 1 of woven fabric, such as medicated gauze, is folded and enclosed with medicated material 5 and a liquid 9 in a casing 3 closed by a cap 19, the liquid being held by a diaphragm 8. In the form shown in Fig. 5, the packing 23 is of a fibrous material, and the medicated material is in the form of a plug 6, coated with a protecting-film 13 and separated from the casing by a ring 14 and diaphragm 15 of oiled paper. The object of the packing is to prevent expulsion of the medicated material before the casing dissolves, this is prevented by the projecting portion 21. A string 10 enables the tampon to be withdrawn, and a retaining-button may be added. The form may be further modified.
Patent GB-190427205-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Driving Gear for Motor Road Vehicles and the like.
Inventor: HANSEN HANS THEODORE
Filed: 1904-12-13
Granted: 1905-01-26
Abstract: 27,205. Hansen, H. T. Dec. 13. Motor road vehicles.-Relates to driving-gear for motor vehicles and the like, and comprises, mainly, a universal joint for connecting a steering-wheel to a driving-shaft. A tubular axle A, enclosing the driving-shaft G, carries an end forked collar B fitted with conical pivots C, C<1> about which turns a ring D carrying the wheel hub on ball bearings E. The shaft G is forked at g, and carries a block H which fits into a yoke I pivoted between lugs, on the hub cap J. This hub cap is formed in two parts, which enables the yoke to be fixed in position and the joint thus disconnected when the wheel is removed.
Patent GB-190428347-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Travelling Ovens for Biscuits or the like.
Inventor: VICARS JOHN
Filed: 1904-12-27
Granted: 1905-11-23
Abstract: 28,347. Vicars, J., Vicars, T., Vicars, J., and Crawford, A. I. Dec. 27. Oven furnaces; flues; dampers. - Relates to traveller ovens for biscuits and the like. The oven chambers and the flues for heating them are divided longitudinally into two or more compartments, so that varying quantities or different kinds of biscuits or the like may be baked. The dividing-. walls 3 of the oven compartments 1, 2 are built of brickwork 5 and iron girders 6, openings fitted with dampers 8 being made to equalize, when desired, the temperatures in the various compartments. The flues 9, 10 are similarly divided by walls, and the transverse flue or chamber 15 between the fireplaces 12, 13, 14 and the flues 9 may be divided to correspond with the flue compartments by a sliding damper or dampers 17, which, when not required, are housed in recesses formed in the walls dividing the fireplace. The traveller chains may be caused to move at different speeds in the various compartments.
Patent GB-190429570-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Apparatus for Loading Ships or Vessels with Coal or other Minerals or Materials.
Inventor: HOWDEN JAMES
Filed: 1904-12-31
Granted: 1905-02-16
Abstract: 29,570. Howden, J. Dec. 31. Shoots; loading.-Relates to means for preventing breakage and other damage and for facilitating trimming when loading coal &c. into ships. A tubular shoot extends from the tip or other receiving point to the bottom of the hold, and comprises a part B having a hopper A at the top and a gate D at the bottom for regulating the flow, and a lower part F mounted under the gate D to swing in any direction so as to deliver over a wide area and to allow of checking the fall of the coal by its greater or less inclination. The tube B is telescopic, and both it and the tube F may be fitted with a spiral diaphragm to retard the fall of the coal &c. Where a crane tip is used for emptying the wagons, both the tubes F, B may be mounted in a portable framework. The gate D may consist of grated flaps operated by worm gear.
Patent GB-190505300-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Lifting Jacks.
Inventor: OLIVER WILLIAM HENRY
Filed: 1905-03-14
Granted: 1905-06-22
Abstract: 5300. Oliver, W. H. March 14. Lifting-jacks.-Relates to lifting-jacks having ratchet mechanism for gradually raising or lowering the load, in which the amount of oscillation of the operating-lever determines whether the load is to be raised or lowered. The standard 7, shown in Fig. 5, is movable vertically in the hollow frame 1, and is guided by feathers 5 which project from the upper part of the frame and fit into grooves 6 formed in the sides of the standard. The opposite sides of the standard are formed with teeth 16, 17, a vertical rib being cast centrally in each set of teeth. Pawls 18, 19, bifurcated, so as to straddle the rib, and constructed as shown in Fig. 4, engage with the teeth and are pivoted between the two parts of a lever 23 which is mounted on trunnions projecting from the outside of the upper part of the standard 1. Springs 11, 33 press the pawls into or out of engagement with the teeth according as they engage the pawls below or above their pivots. The load is raised when the lever 23 is oscillated on both sides of the mid position in which it is shown, the pawl 19 being then forced into engagement with the teeth at its extreme upper and lower limits of motion. The load is lowered when the oscillation is limited, the limits being the mid position shown and the lowest position of the pawl 18. A foot 9 attached to the lower end of the standard projects through a vertical slot in the frame 1, the upper end of the slot being closed by a block 10, which is recessed into and secured by a bolt in the frame. The lever 23 may be oscillated by a handle fixed to it directly, or by means of a link connecting it to the lower lever 42, which is pivoted to the frame and formed with a socket into which a handle 44 may be inserted. The ends of the handle are bent at different angles in opposite directions, and either end may be inserted into the socket, or fitted on to the end of the oscillating lever 23.
Patent GB-190510435-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Manufacture of Fusel Oils
Inventor: MISLIN EUGEN AIME
Filed: 1905-05-18
Granted: 1906-05-10
Abstract: 10,435. Mislin, E. A., and Lewin, L. May 18. Spirits; organized ferments.-Fusel oil is manufactured by fermenting mashes of potatoes, corn, or maize saccharized by malt, or mashes of cereals, leguminosµ, or other nitrogenous seeds and fruits which have been germinated, or mashes made from the residues from yeast or spirit manufacture, by means of organisms obtained by fermenting plum mashes. The mashes are rendered alkaline by addition of alkaline earth before fermentation. The fusel oil obtained by distillation from the fermented liquid is mixed with acetone to separate water.
Patent GB-190511128-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Kitchen or Cooking Ranges.
Inventor: BRODIE GEORGE GORDON
Filed: 1905-05-27
Granted: 1906-02-01
Abstract: 11,128. Brodie, G. G., and Coleman, A. B. May 27. Fastenings.-Relates to catches for securing hinged parts of fire-places. The hinged grate bottom a is secured by a gravity catch b, which, when it is desired to lower the bottom, is removed from the rack c by the insertion of the lifting-bar h, Fig. 3, into the socket a<2>. In the modification, shown in Fig. 6, the catch and the socket a<2> are made in one piece, which is pivoted at a<2> to the grate bottom a. In another modification, the catch b, Fig. 10, is secured to a rotatable piece a<2>, which may be rotated in, or on, the extension a<1> of the grate bottom a by means of the lifting-bar. The vertical front grating of the grate, Figs. 2 and 11, described in Specification No. 28,494, A.D. 1902, [Abridgment Class Stoves &c.], is secured by a gravity catch d, which is secured in the slotted frame e by the pin f; it is lifted by the extension g<2> as the front moves back into place, and then falls and secures the front.
Patent GB-190512649-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Processes for Making useful again Spoilt Grain, Seeds and the like.
Inventor: HECKING MAX
Filed: 1905-06-19
Granted: 1906-06-07
Abstract: 12,649. Hecking, M. June 19. Sifting grain, sand, sawdust, &c.-In a process for treating spoilt grain and seeds, the grain is cleansed by agitating it while warm, in some cases in the presence of moisture, and afterwards drying and cooling, the material being well aired during the process. The material is fed at e, Fig. 1, into the rotary cleansing-drum b, the warm water, or in some cases sawdust, sand, shavings, and the like being introduced at f. A worm conveyer t connects the drum b with the drying-apparatus a, the maize &c. being discharged into a cylindrical sieve k, where it is cooled, and in which any sand &c used in the drum b is separated out.
Patent GB-190517041-A (GB)
Title: Improved Method of and Means for Heating Ignition Tubes.
Inventor: JONES FRANCIS JOSEPH STAWELL
Filed: 1905-08-23
Granted: 1906-05-17
Abstract: 17,041. Jones, F. J. S., Haigh, T. C., Haigh, W. C., and Birch, S. Aug. 23. Gas and like engines, igniting in. An ignition tube for igniting in internal-combustion engines and for other purposes is shown in Figs. 2 and 3. The preliminary heating is effected by an external flame, which impinges on the closed end of a platinum or other tube a. In the device shown in Fig. 3, the gas or explosive mixture enters through a central tube b, and after passing around the tube escapes through a tube c, at the extremity of which it is ignited. As soon as the outer tube a is sufficiently heated, the external flame is automatically cut off, owing to combustion taking place within the tube itself. In the modification shown in Fig. 2, the combustible gases enter the chamber d through the valve h and are ignited-below the partition e. After the external flame is extinguished, the accumulated products within the tube a are exhausted to the atmosphere through the three-way cock h. The Provisional Specification states that the ignition device is suitable for motor road vehicles, and that the inner tube may be of spiral form, while the outer one is strengthened by surrounding it with a perforated steel shell.
Patent GB-190521676-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Bottles and other Receptacles.
Inventor: BAKER CHARLES
Filed: 1905-10-24
Granted: 1906-10-24
Abstract: 21,676. Baker, C. Oct. 24. Bottles, non-refillable.- A valve casing, or stopper a is inserted in the bottle neck and locked by spring catches e engaging a groove f in the neck. The valve consists of a flat plate c having a central guiding-spindle c<1>, and is retained on its seat by a number of weight-balls d. Liquid openings are provided in the upper part j. of the casing, and are covered, to prevent tampering with the valve, by overhanging flanges made integral with a cap i. An ordinary cork or stopper may be inserted in the upper part of the neck.
Patent GB-190525577-A (GB)
Title: A New or Improved Menstruation Bandage and Method of Manufacturing same.
Inventor: DROOP PAUL EMIL
Filed: 1905-12-08
Granted: 1906-02-15
Abstract: 25,577. Droop, P. E. Dec. 8. Catamenial appliances. -A catamenial appliance consists of a tubular fabric knitted on a circular knitting-machine A, Fig. 1, and having alternately close and wide portions or meshes b, c, d. During the production of the fabric, absorbent filling - material e is inserted into the part b from the top of the machine. After the tube has been cut into lengths, incisions are made between the portions c, d, and the parts d are stretched and manipulated so as to form loops i<1> at the ends of the bandage and to enclose the absorbent material.
Patent GB-190525898-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Pedals for Cycles and the like
Inventor: ATKINSON THOMAS
Filed: 1905-12-13
Granted: 1906-04-12
Abstract: 25,898. Atkinson, T. Dec. 13. Pedals.-The end plates of pedals carrying toeplates are adjustable to suit the width of boot. The plate Y, Fig. 1, is fixed and the other end plate T slides on the barrel K ; each plate carries pins N passing through the rubber blocks and connected by right and left hand screwed sleeves B. In the arrangement shown in Fig. 3, the pins telescope and the barrel K is loose and screwed on the outside. A pin is inserted at X to torn the barrel and shift the end plate T, into which it is screwed.
Patent GB-190603207-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Fences
Inventor: SUTHERLAND JOSEPH MCKAY
Filed: 1906-02-09
Granted: 1906-04-05
Abstract: 3207. Sutherland, J. M. Feb. 11, 1905, [date applied for under Patents Act, 1901]. Fencing.- Droppers for wire fencing are constructed of troughshaped form, and the edges are reinforced by bending them as shown in Figs. 2 and 4. The fence wires are placed in notches 7 formed in the edges and held therein by locking-members 9, 10, of which one end is hooked and the other may be provided with a head 13. The ends 8 of the stay may be reinforced by bending before shaping the body part.
Patent GB-190607047-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Reed Organs.
Inventor: HAMILTON JAMES BAILLIE
Filed: 1906-03-23
Granted: 1907-03-21
Abstract: 7047. Hamilton, J. B. March 23. Organs and harmoniums.-Relates to both pressure and suction instruments. The mouth is composed of two hollow jaws hinged together at 4 and held together by a spring 5, the extent of the opening 6 being regulated by means of a screw 7 ; the internal shape of the mouth is adjusted by means of angle-pieces or facets, as at 18, and by a filling, such as a dome, parabolic, or other shape 26 of plaster or clay framed in a tray and movable by means of a rod for focusing purposes, or the roof may be closed by a membrane. The jaws may be hinged in such a way as to remain parallel when open. The mouth is hinged at 8, and is held against the exterior of the windchest in either the closed or the open position by a spring 5<x>. An opening 12 registering with the throat 10 is provided with a slide or throttle 15, with a regulating-screw 15<x>, and a clamping-screw 16. The throats 10 of the bass reeds are the same length as, or longer than, the reeds, as shown, but for the treble reeds the throats are shortened and consist of a hole in a plate, carrying the mouth, which is fixed directly below the reed slot. The throat may be prolonged by a short tube projecting into the mouth. Each reed may be provided with a separate mouth, but to economize space one mouth may be applied to two or more throats, the throats leading to separate reeds with separate pallets ; these reeds may correspond to consecutive notes, but preferably reeds corresponding to the same note, but belonging to different stops, are arranged together. To control such stops independently, the action rod 21 for each note is provided with two cross-levers 20, one on each side. Two sets of obstructors 22 are mounted on separate rollers 24, consisting of metal tubes preferably with wooden cores. To avoid interference, the obstructors are mounted on cranked arms, as shown, or the rollers are set one a little in advance of and above the other. To improve the tone, a cavity 25 may be formed in the pallet 19, or the pallet may lie in a stall formed by partitions in place of guide pins. The Provisional Specifica- . tion describes a method of forming the reed blocks two at a time by boring three holes in a block and parting them by a saw-cut along the central hole.
Patent GB-190607390-A (GB)
Title: Improved Apparatus for Increasing the Working Efficiency of Compressed Air Motors.
Inventor: GESZTESY JOHANN
Filed: 1906-03-27
Granted: 1907-03-27
Abstract: 7390. Gesztesy, J., and Petravic, J. von. March 27. Instantaneous generators.- The efficiency of compressedair motors, particularly those used for propelling torpedoes, is increased by heating the air and mixing it with steam on its way to the motor. The air is stored in a reservoir a, which also contains a little water, and passes to the casing f of a combustion chamber l. Some of the air enters the liquid fuel reservoir g through the holes t and spraying-nozzle v, and is trapped therein. When the stop-valve i is opened, and the pressure in the chamber falls, fuel is forced from the spraying-nozzle v, mixes with compressed air, passes through a screen n, and is ignited by an igniter j. Another current of air passes upwards between the walls e, f, and is moistened by water spray from the valve e and belt u ; it mixes with and cools the products of combustion as they escape from the chamber l. The rate of flow of the liquid fuel depends upon the volume of the air space in the vessel g, which is determined by the quantity of liquid with which it is charged.' The igniter j, Fig.2,comprises a spring striker x held in a cocked position by a detent y and working in a piston w carrying a percussion cap. When the pressure falls in the combustion chamber on the opening of the stop valve i, the air which has accumulated inside the piston w forces it to the left, causing it to disengage the detent and release the striker.