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Patent GB-190407470-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Car-seats
Inventor: FREDERICK CHARLES WILLIAM HENR
Filed: 1904-03-29
Granted: 1904-05-05
Abstract: 7470. Frederick, C. W. H. April 21, A.D. 1903, [date applied for under Patents Act, A.D. 1901]. Seats and seatbacks.-Relates to the type of car seat in which the back may be reversed, the seat being simultaneously canted. Twin links D pivoted to a depending arm C of the back, are also mounted upon spindles E, the ends of which, being formed with hubs d, Fig. 3, are free to rotate in the side frames. In turning the back over from one edge of the seat to the other, cams D<1> on the hubs engage ears f<2> of rockers F, so that the latter are moved forwards and slide up and down respectively the inclined upper surfaces of sockets b of the front and rear cross-bars of the seat. In the operative positions of the seat, one or other of the twin links rests upon lugs G on the side frames, while lugs f<3> on the ears and also the cams prevent any approach of the two rockers. As shown in Fig. 3, the lugs G are recessed to receive a flange f<4>, so that upward and outward displacements of the rockers are obviated. To renew a rocker should it be broken, the cushion is removed from the pegs f, and the back is held in the mean position ; the cams then permit of the rocker being pushed in and then raised and removed, while the new rocker may be dropped into position over the hubs and then pressed out until it abuts against the guiding and retaining lugs G. If desired, the twin arms may also seat upon the sockets b or the cross-bars.
Patent GB-190410078-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Carburetters or Vaporizers Chiefly Designed for Internal Combustion Engines but applicable for other purposes.
Inventor: ABERNETHY EDWIN FRANCIS
Filed: 1904-05-02
Granted: 1904-06-23
Abstract: 10,078. Abernethy, E. F., and Abernethy, G. H. May 2. Carburetting. - Fig. 1 shows a carburetter for supplying a mixture of constant strength, to an explosion engine or for other purposes, in which the fuel valve is operated by the air-inlet valve. Fuel passes through the tapered needle valve 26 and enters the chamber 25 through the port 31, after which it passes to the inclined ledge 18 in the chamber 5 through ports 34, 35, in the adjustable spindle 32 and the casing 22 respectively. Air is drawn into the carburetter through the pipe 14, and passes to the cylinder together with the fuel through the flat valve 45 attached to the casing 22, the spindle 32, casing 22, inlet valve 45, and the fuel valve 26 lifting simultaneously. The passage of fuel through the ports 34, 35 is regulated by adjusting the spindle 32 by means of the nut 40. Fig. 11 is the plan of a modification. in which the inlet valve 61 takes the form of a disc and operates the fuel-supply valve 52, having ports which register with ports 81 in the inlet passage 59. An auxiliary device for controlling the fuel supply is shown at 105. To govern the engine, a throttle valve may be disposed in the outlet of the carburetter. Slight modifications in the details of the carburetter are described in the Specification. It is stated that the carburetter may be surrounded by a jacket for heating purposes.
Patent GB-190411852-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Grinding Mills.
Inventor: PRENZEL GEORGE C
Filed: 1904-05-24
Granted: 1905-02-23
Abstract: 11,852. Prenzel, G. C. May 24. Adjusting bearings.-The rear end of the driving-shaft 4 of apparatus for grinding middlings &c. has a bearing consisting of lower and upper members 12, 13 supported by brackets 14 on the outlet hopper 3. The brackets are adjustable vertically and laterally by means of set-screws. A screw 19 passing through an opening in the end wall 18 of an outwardly-extending frame 17 on the member 12, and through a block 22 carrying the bearing 23 for the the end of the shaft, allows the shaft to be adjusted longitudinally. A spring 26 is arranged between the block 22 and a nut 24 on the inner end of the adjusting-screw, the nut being movable in a guideway 25 in the member 12. Lock-nuts 21, 27 hold the screw in the adjusted position.
Patent GB-190414222-A (GB)
Title: Improved Method of Directing Daylight into Buildings and the like.
Inventor: HARRIS JAMES
Filed: 1904-06-23
Granted: 1904-08-25
Abstract: 14,222. Harris, J. June 23. Pavement-lights.-Prisms for reflecting daylight are arranged in horizontal rows set in planes successively above or below each other in receding from the outermost inwards, so that horizontal and other reflected rays are uninterrupted. Fig. 6 shows an arrangement of prisms set in metal frames for lighting a basement. Fig. 7 shows a similar device combined with a pavement-light, and Fig. 12 the application to a building in a narrow street. The prisms may be flanged to rest in end supports, and the rows may be separated, or close, as shown in Fig. 19. The form of the prisms may be varied.
Patent GB-190419917-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Push Buttons and the like for Electric Bells and similar services.
Inventor: HARCOURT EDGAR GODWIN
Filed: 1904-09-15
Granted: 1905-06-22
Abstract: 19,917. Harcourt, E. G. Sept. 15. Electric-bell pushes.-In an electric-bell push, specially adapted for use on tramcars, the dome or detachable part of the push is locked to the attachment socket ring by means of one of the screws used for fixing the ring in position. The dome a, Fig. 2, is recessed at a point b such that, when the dome is screwed home, the notch will fall into alignment with one of the fixing-screw holes in the socket ring c. The screw d is not inserted until the dome has been screwed home. The front . portion a<1>, Fig. 3, of the dome may be prolonged to protect the finger-piece e, which is provided with a rubber washer f to keep out the rain.
Patent GB-190420295-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Lifeguards or Safety Protecting Devices to be Placed on the Front of Tramcars and other Horseless Vehicles.
Inventor: CONNOR JOSEPH BENBOW
Filed: 1904-09-20
Granted: 1905-08-17
Abstract: 20,295. Connor, J. B. Sept. 20. Wheel guards and obstruction-removers.-The frame C of a life-guard for tramcars or other horseless vehicles is supported by a transverse rod E and is coupled to a gate A. As the gate swings back on meeting with an obstruction, the ends D of the frame supporting the tray come into contact with the ground.
Patent GB-190421661-A (GB)
Title: Means for Protecting Copper from Destruction by Sea Water
Inventor: UTHEMANN FRIEDRICH
Filed: 1904-10-08
Granted: 1905-04-27
Abstract: 21,661. Uthemann, F. Oct. 10, A.D. 1903, [date applied for under Patents Act, A.D. 1901]. Corrosion, preventing.- Copper is protected from corrosion by sea-water by the application of a more electropositive metal, such as iron, to the surface, in the form of a perforated sheet, or a wire netting or spiral. Electrolytic action results in the dissolving of the iron and in the deposition of a protective coating of iron oxide upon the copper. In the case of copper tubes used for carrying sea-water, a steel or iron helix f is compressed and allowed to expand into the tube d, ensuring a good contact so that the water cannot displace the helix.
Patent GB-190425285-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in connection with Wash-basins, Baths, Urinals, Water-closet Pans, and the like.
Inventor: JAMES CHARLES ALFRED
Filed: 1904-11-21
Granted: 1905-09-21
Abstract: 25,285. James, C. A. Nov. 21. Wash-tubs.-A laundry trough is made with a recess into which the discharge pipe opens, the pipe being cut off from the body of the trough by a sliding or rotating shutter. Fig. 1 shows the invention applied to a lavatory basin. The shutter or valve B, having a handle b<2>, slides in a metal frame C fixed in a slot in the basin by cement or sulphur. Openings b in the upper part of the slide serve for overflow. A stud b<3>, which can be removed for cleansing, prevents the slide from being drawn out, and a spring b<4> engaging with a stud holds the slide when drawn up. The recess a may be open at the top. In a modification, the shutter B rests on a circular seating at the bottom and passes through a collar at the top so that it can be turned and not raised. In another modification, the shutter slides in trunnions so that, after being raised, it can be turned back. In the modification shown in Fig. 7, the shutter B has a rubber or other packing j round its edge and is tapered downwards. It is attached to a stem k bearing a stud k<2> engaging with a spiral slot f<3> in a boss f, so that on rotation of the handle e<3> the shutter B is lifted until a pin f<4> on the stem k rises out of a slot f<5> in the top piece or bearing f<7>, when the shutter B may be turned further by rotation of the handle e<3>. To remove completely the shutter B for cleaning, the handle e<3> is turned until a slot in an extension f<9> of the boss f comes opposite a stud f<10> in the bearing f<7> which normally engages with an annular groove f<8> in the boss. The handle and shutter can then be raised together until a narrow part k<3> of the stem k comes opposite a slit in the bearing f<7>, through which it can be drawn forwards and the whole removed.
Patent GB-190425707-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Construction of Non-slipping Surfaces for Footgear and the like.
Inventor: HOWISON RUDOLPH MEIER
Filed: 1904-11-25
Granted: 1905-01-19
Abstract: 25,707. Howison, R. M. Nov. 25. Drawings to Specification. Treads for floors &c.-Non-slipping treads for boots &c., and for other surfaces, are constructed with layers of fabric embedded in rubber or the like; the fabric conforming to the shape of the outer surface.
Patent GB-190427652-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Taps for the Supply and Combination of Two or More Liquids
Inventor: MILNE JAMES
Filed: 1904-12-19
Granted: 1905-02-09
Abstract: 27,652. Milne, J. Dec. 19. Lift valves; casings; seats.-In a mixing-valve for liquids, as shown in Figs. 1 and 3, the inlets A open into a mixing - chamber B in which the valve seats C are provided on the inlets. The valves D, which are of the disc lift type, are operated simultaneously from one screw spindle E, as shown, one or more of the valves being provided with springs F so that these will be held closed, while others will be opened, on a slight turning of the valve spindle. One or more of the valves are enclosed in chambers G formed with upper seats H, so that, when the valve as a whole is opened sufficiently, the valves so enclosed shut off the supply from their respective inlets, the others remaining open. The outlet J from the mixing-chamber is fitted with a thermometer K.
Patent GB-190501011-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Feeding Mechanism for Cylinder Printing Presses and similar Machines.
Filed: 1905-01-18
Granted: 1906-01-18
Abstract: 1011. Bennett Bros., and Huckman, A. J. Jan. 18. Feeding sheets; cylinder machines with plane printing-surfaces.-In machines more particularly for printing sheets, bags, &c., the articles are fed down a feed-board c, Fig. 2, as described in Specification No. 19,156, A.D. 1904, to a front stop a, automatically actuated to allow the articles to pass to a gauge or guide-bar on the cylinder grippers, Fig. 5. As shown in Fig. 2, the stop a is pivoted to the feed-board, and turned down by the lever b, 'which is actuated through a pin e, and the slotted arm d of a spring-controlled rock-shaft g, actuated by a rod h from a cam or eccentric on the main shaft. The movement of the stop may also be effected by cams on the impression cylinder, or a stop on the forme or inking-slab, or in other ways. When turned down, the stop forms an extension of the feed-board.
Patent GB-190503267-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Textile Fabric.
Inventor: CLEAR THOMAS HENRY
Filed: 1905-02-16
Granted: 1905-11-16
Abstract: 3267. Clear, T. H., Clear, W. M., and Everett, W. M. Feb. 16. Double fabrics; mixed fabrica.-A fabric, suitable for overcoats, capes, or wraps worn by automobilists, is woven with woollen face warps a, a<1>, and wefts x, y, silk or cotton back warps c, c<1>, and wefts 1, 2, 3, 4, and intermediate or binding warps b of wool, silk, or cotton. Some or all of the face and back wefts are interwoven periodically with the warps b, in order to bind the face and back fabrics together. The fabric may be woven as a twill or otherwise in a Dobcross loom, and the relative proportion of back and face wefts may be varied. The back of the fabric is treated with a waterproof solution. [Reference has been directed under Patents Act, 1902, to Specifications No. 2665, A.D. 1855, No. 3067, A.D. 1889, No. 4574, A.D. 1897, and No. 4963, A.D. 1898.]
Patent GB-190505018-A (GB)
Title: An Adjustable Cap & Washer for Connecting Outlet Pipes to Flushing Cisterns or other Vessels without Screwing or Soldering
Inventor: ELLIS WILLIAM
Filed: 1905-03-10
Granted: 1905-11-09
Abstract: 5018. Ellis, W. March 10. Plates, securing tubes to; screw unions.-In an adjustable watertight joint for connecting flushing-pipes to flushing cisterns or tanks without soldering, a screwed cap 5, with washer 8 of indiarubber, hemp, asbestos, or lead, is slipped over the end of the flushing - pipe 3, which is passed up within the nipple 1 of the siphon tube 4.
Patent GB-190505805-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Driving Mechanism for use in connection with Rotary Twin Strainers of Paper Making Machinery.
Inventor: JEPSON JOHN ELLIOTT
Filed: 1905-03-20
Granted: 1905-11-09
Abstract: 5805. Jepson, J. E. March 20. Strainers.-Mounted on the trunnions 4 of two rotary twin strainer drums are toothed wheels 3 which gear with and are driven by an intermediate toothed wheel 8 fixed on the shaft 5. Reducing- gearing may be used, in which case it would gear with a wheel mounted on the shaft 5.
Patent GB-190505819-A (GB)
Title: Laceless Football
Inventor: WILLIAMS SYDNEY
Filed: 1905-03-20
Granted: 1905-07-27
Abstract: 5819. Williams, S. March 20. Balls.-A football valve consists of a metal tube attached by a flange and nut to two pieces D of leather, which are sewn together and attached to the inside of the casing E. The metal tube fits tightly into a rubber tube A of the shape shown, which is secured to the bladder F. The nozzle of the pump is introduced through the outer cover by raising the flap formed by making a U-shaped cut at C, and is screwed into the valve tube. The air inlet is shown by dotted lines.
Patent GB-190506022-A (GB)
Title: A Frame for Adjusting Veils.
Inventor: LEE MARY WILLOUGHBY
Filed: 1905-03-22
Granted: 1905-07-13
Abstract: 6022. Lee, M. W. March 22. Veils.-A piece A of round wire enamelled to the colour of a hat is bent to the shape shown, and has pointed ends B, which are fixed in the hat. The article is threaded through a veil C, so that this occupies the central portion of the frame.
Patent GB-190507464-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Apparatus for Carrying and Lowering Coffins
Inventor: FAIRWEATHER WALLACE CRANSTON
Filed: 1905-04-08
Granted: 1905-08-31
Abstract: 7464. Fairweather, W. C., [Skall, J.]. April 8. Hooks.-In connexion with an apparatus for lowering coffins, a selfdetaching hook is used for connecting the two parts of the strap passing round the coffin. The hook has a hollow body with a firm base-plate and a catch 46 on its top 44, the opposite strap having a tongue 45 on its end provided with an opening to receive the catch. When the grave-bottom is reached, the tension on the straps is released and the hook becomes detached.
Patent GB-190508315-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Wind and Rain Shields for Road Vehicles.
Inventor: SLAUGHTER ERNEST AUGUSTUS
Filed: 1905-04-19
Granted: 1905-07-06
Abstract: 8315. Slaughter, E. A. April 19. Stays e, Fig. 3, for supporting the window of a weather screen for road vehicles in the open position, are provided at their lower ends with nose-pieces j, Fig. 5, which slide in grooves g formed in plates f fixed to the framing, and which automatically engage with nose-pieces k formed on springs m when the window is open. The springs m have pins n at their upper ends, which, as the window is closed, are pressed inwards by the stays e, thus releasing the catches j, k.
Patent GB-190511870-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in connection with Machine Tools for Milling, Facing, and Cutting Metals.
Inventor: PEARN WILLIAM ALFRED
Filed: 1905-06-06
Granted: 1906-03-01
Abstract: 11,870. Pearn, W. A., and Pearn, F. June 6. Boring; milling; lathes. - Machine tools for boring, facing, and milling, having vertically movable headstocks fitted with spindles carrying a faceplate which has an automatically tra- 'versed tool-holder, are driven by means of an endless belt without the intervention of toothed gearing, but back gear is provided for use if required. A' speed cone and pulley b, c, Figs. 1 and 2, drive a pulley e by belt d, passing over an idler i mounted on the headstock and a normally fixed pulley k carried by the framing, but adjustably mounted at n to take up stretch in the belt. The pulley e is mounted on a loose sleeve f, and can be bolted at t to a fast collar on the spindle for a direct drive, or can drive through disconnectible back gearing r and change gear v, w, x. The spindle is hollow, and contains a feed-spindle o geared to it at q and to the feed-screw p. The work is carried on a compound table on the bed.
Patent GB-190513329-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Means or Apparatus for use in Playing a New Card Game.
Inventor: WRIGHT GEORGE
Filed: 1905-06-28
Granted: 1905-12-14
Abstract: 13,329. Wright, G., and Odell, D., [trading as Wright and Co., G.], and Nolet, A. June 28. No Patent granted (Sealing fee not paid). Card games. - Relates to a card game played with fifty-six cards divided into four suits of fourteen cards each. Each suit is divided into ten cards, having stars arranged in a similar manner to the spots on ordinary playing-cards as shown in Fig. 2, and four cards of the kind shown in Fig. 3. In one of the suits, the nine is replaced by a " sun " card, Fig. 2. The suits are distinguished by different. colours, and the game is played according to the rules, for counters held in six trays or pools having representations of the sun, full moon, &c. printed upon them.
Patent GB-190517032-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Electrically Operated Fans.
Inventor: THOMPSON WILLIAM PHILLIPS
Filed: 1905-08-22
Granted: 1905-11-23
Abstract: 17,032. Thompson, W. P., [Reiss & Klemm]. Aug. 22. Fans.-In the type of electrically-driven fans in which the case f enclosing the electromotor h is combined with an incandescent-lamp plug a in such a way that the fan may be inserted in the socket in place of the ordinary lamp, the fan is mounted on insulated pins i in a yoke d revolubly connected with the plug, so that the fan may be turned both about a transverse and a longitudinal axis. The yoke turns in a groove formed by two insulating plates l, Fig. 3, the lower of which has a contact-ring o, connected with the sheath of the plug, and a contact-screw p, connected with the contact b. The screw passes through a hole in the end of one conducting-bar k, while the other bar rubs elastically on the ring o. A metal ring m is screwed to the plates l.
Patent GB-190517775-A (GB)
Title: Improved "Cut Off" Gear for Steam and other Fluid-pressure Engines
Inventor: BARCLAY JOHN GALILEO
Filed: 1905-09-02
Granted: 1906-07-12
Abstract: 17,775. Barclay, J. G., and Barclay, A. N. Sept. 2. Valves and valve-gear.-A cylindrical or other expansion valve suitable for steam, compressedair, and other engines is closed by fluid pressure under the control of a dash-pot. The valve B is connected to the piston B<2> within the dash-pot F, which piston has lugs f resting on the leather washer f<3> rhe dash-pot is provided with a regulating-stop B<4> and an adjustable cup f<1> for holding the spring F<1>. The bottom of the dash-pot communicates with the cylinder C through ports c, c<1>, c<2>, the ports c', c<2> having non-return valves. A single port may be used, and the connecting-pipe G may have a cock G<2> for disconnecting the expansion valve.
Patent GB-190519856-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Reversing Gear for Internal Combustion Engines.
Inventor: MAY WILLIAM WALKER
Filed: 1905-10-02
Granted: 1906-05-03
Abstract: 19,856. May, W. W., and Dunlop, A. Oct. 2. Gas &c. engines, reversing. The countershafts A, carrying respectively the admission and exhaust valves, are driven through screw and bevel gearing D, F and clutches I, by which they are thrown out of gear with the main shaft and put into gear with worm gearing J, K worked by a hand-wheel M when it is desired to adjust the cams for reversing. The two worm gears are of different velocity ratio.
Patent GB-190523469-A (GB)
Title: A New or Improved Flexible Coupling.
Filed: 1905-11-15
Granted: 1906-08-16
Abstract: 23,469. Albion Motor Car Co., and Murray, T. B. Nov. 15. Shaft couplings. - In a flexible shaft coupling particularly adapted for use on motor road vehicles, the sleeves H, B have their ends G, E formed as jaw clutch members. The sleeve B, loose upon the driven shaft A, is connected to the driving- shaft by means of a universal coupling C, and the sleeve H is keyed to the shaft A. A spring J closely encircles the sleeves to which its ends are attached either by securing them between jaws K formed on the sleeves or, as in a modification, by means of set-screws. The sleeves widen near the ends of the spring so that, in the small relative movement of the sleeves that the clutch members allow, the spring acts as a coil clutch and relieves the strain on the spring attachments. Projections M are formed on the sleeves to counterbalance the spring attachments.
Patent GB-190602890-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Means for Operating Railroad Points and Switches.
Inventor: FLOETER ROBERT KEMP
Filed: 1906-02-06
Granted: 1907-02-06
Abstract: 2890. Floeter, R. K. Feb. 6. Points and switches, railway. Consists in mechanical means whereby, when the points have been left inadvertently in position for the branch line, a main-line train can detach them from the usual switch stand and move them over into position for the main line. Fig. 3 shows a transverse sectional view and Fig. 5 a sectional side elevation of a portion of the track, the points being set for the branch line. The switch stand 14 is of the usual construction, with the exception that the shaft 15 is movable vertically against the spring 18 so that the square collar 19 can be lifted out of the square recess 21 and thus detach the shaft 15 and the points from the operating-lever 22. The shaft 15 is automatically raised by the approaching train operating the treadle 34, Fig. 5, bell-crank lever. 31, and the lever 30. A strong spring 49, Fig. 3, which tends to force the part 46 against the point tongue 12, is placed adjacent the end of the point tongue. This spring is kept compressed by the catch 45, which is controlled from the vehicle and switch stand through the rocking lever 40 and spring 44. As the points are moved into the main-line position, the stirrup piece 43 attached to the stretcher-bar 12<1> causes the rocking lever 40 to slide transversely of the track so that its end is drawn from under the spring 44, thus preventing the release of the spring by an on-coming train. When the points are set for the branch line, the rocking lever again moves into position under the spring 44. A main-line train approaching the points depresses the treadle 34, thus simultaneously detaching the points from the operating-handle 22 and liberating the spring 49. The point tongues are thus automatically moved over into the mainline position.
Patent GB-190606883-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Caulks for Horse-shoes.
Inventor: WOLFF LUISE
Filed: 1906-03-22
Granted: 1906-05-17
Abstract: 6883. Wolff [nÚe Behle], L. March 22. Calks are formed of a number of upright pins or wires d, alternately of bard and soft material, enclosed by a box c of soft material. The box c may be attached to the shoe a by a screw shank e, Fig. 3, or may be fixed in a conical slot f, Fig. 5, and retained in position by the overlapping edges g of the shoe. The spaces between the pins may be filled with india-rubber or asphalt to prevent rusting.