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Patent GB-190400098-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in, or connected with, Lever and Quadrant Apparatus, such as used for Operating Change Speed Mechanism of Motor Cars, Operating Railway Signals, and for Analogous Purposes.
Filed: 1904-01-02
Granted: 1904-11-24
Abstract: 98. Wolseley Tool and Motor Car Co., and Austin, H. Jan. 2. Signal levers; locking signals.-Consists of locking-devices for lever and quadrant apparatus used in operating railway signals and the like and comprises means for controlling the movement of the locking-catch. The lever A, in the device shown in Fig. 1, is locked to the quadrant in various positions by the sliding catch b, which is pressed downwards out of engagement with the notches C, C', &c. against the resistance of a spring by a pushrod B. The improvement consists in means for holding the catch b clear of the quadrant, when it has been disengaged from a notch, until the lever A has been moved a short distance, when the catch is released ready for engagement with the next notch. For this purpose, a bell-crank lever D is pivoted on the lever A, one arm being provided with a roller f, which bears against rounded projections on the outside of the quadrant, the other arm d' being pressed against the sliding catch b, when the catch is engaging a notch, by means of a spring g. When the catch b is pressed downwards, the end of the arm d' springs over a side projection on the catch, thus securing it, and the rollerf then rests in one of the hollows. On moving the lever A, the roller f runs up the nearest projection, and thereby releases the sliding catch b, which is then free to engage with the next notch, unless held clear by means of the rod B. Fig. 5 shows another form of locking-device. The catch b is held out of engagement with a notch by a sliding catch k, and is released, when the lever A is moved, by a roller f running up a projection on the quadrant, the roller being in this case mounted on a verticallysliding rod p, the lower end of which is formed with an inclined face, which bears against a similar face on the catch k, and moves the same to the left clear of the catch b.
Patent GB-190403276-A (GB)
Title: Improved Galvanic Curative Appliances for Human Use.
Inventor: TOMLINSON FRANK
Filed: 1904-02-10
Granted: 1904-03-10
Abstract: 3276. Tomlinson, F. Feb. 10. Electric stockings &c.-For curing rheumatism &c., two discs of dissimilar metals, such as copper and zinc, are applied to the soles of the feet by stitching or lacing a disc to the inside of each stocking or sock. The acids secreted by the skin cause a current to pass from one disc to the other.
Patent GB-190406192-A (GB)
Title: Detachable Brake Clip for Cycles.
Inventor: BOHLE ERNEST WILLIAM
Filed: 1904-03-14
Granted: 1904-08-04
Abstract: 6192. Bohle, E. W. March 14. Clips ; brakes.-In order to attach two brake levers to the handle-bar of a cycle, a detachable clip is sprung over the single brake clip. To apply the clip C, the bolt b<1> of the ordinary clip 0 which carries the brake lever L<2>, is removed, the clip C is sprung over the clip 0, and the bolt is replaced. The second brake lever L is secured to the lug l<1> of the detachable clip. A stiffening- piece s<1> is placed in the lug, while a wing w<1> enables the clip to bite the handle-bar stem. A stop S limits the return motion of the lever L when released, while claws c<1> prevent pivoting.
Patent GB-190406965-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Brakes for Velocipedes and the like.
Inventor: DRING JOHN
Filed: 1904-03-22
Granted: 1905-01-26
Abstract: 6965. During, J. March 22. Brakes.-Relates to means for attaching padholders and Bowden or like operating-means to the yokes of rim brakes for cycles &c. To facilitate the removal of the wheel and for other purposes, the threaded stems of the pad-holders a pass freely through the enlarged bosses of the yoke and carry adjustable rings c which may have slight flanges c<1> entering the bosses. On the outer sides, barrelled nuts d fitting the bosses secure the pad-holders in position, but allow them to take any inclination upon the wheel rim. Owing to the enlarged bosses, the pad-holders can be easily taken out by removing the outer nuts. For further security, the barrel nuts may be grooved to receive a transverse pin passing through the yoke ends. In a modification, Fig. 7, the bosses, slotted at g, are bored in two diameters, pairs of barrel nuts, or ordinary inner nuts and barrelled outer nuts, being employed. If desired, nuts or plates having squared opposite projections h, Fig. 10, which engage recesses in the yoke, can be used. The inner nut is threaded while the outer squareended part is plain. To enable the yoke to be readily detached from the Bowden mechanism, the nipple i, Fig. 1, made sufficiently small to pass through an opening k, is received by a slotted sleeve l, Fig. 14, which is drawn up into the opening. By pressing down the wire and disengaging the sleeve from the hole, the sleeve can be slipped off the wire and the nipple withdrawn from the opening in the yoke.
Patent GB-190411515-A (GB)
Title: Angular Irons with Raised Pivot for Inter-connecting Combined School Desks & Forms
Inventor: NIEDERKROM AUGUST
Filed: 1904-05-19
Granted: 1904-06-30
Abstract: 11,515. Niederkrom, A. May 19. School desks and seats.-A hinge for interconnecting combined school desks and seats or forms 3, 4, Fig. 5, consists of two angle-iron pieces 1, 2, Figs. 2 and 5, provided with eyes 5, 6, through which a bolt 9 is passed. The bolt is held in place by a pin 10 passing through a slot 7 in the eye 5 of the angle-piece 1, connected by screws to, and received into, the front foot of one combined desk and seat. The angle-piece 2, connected by screws to, and recessed into, the back foot of the adjacent desk and seat, has a slot 8 extending down the whole of the side and part of the horizontal part of the piece 2, and forming a space for a supporting iron piece 11 through which the bolt 9 also passes ; this piece 11 forms a support for the pivot when the desk is tilted as shown in Fig. 2, for cleaning the floor or for other purposes.
Patent GB-190414143-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Attachments for Surveying and other similar Instruments.
Inventor: ARMSTRONG EDWARD ROBERT
Filed: 1904-06-22
Granted: 1905-05-04
Abstract: 14,143. Armstrong, E. R. June 22. Calculating - apparatus. -In a surveying or like instrument, in which a telescope 3 is used in the measurement of distances and angles, an indicating- pointer 24 moves over a chart 26 having three sets of lines to indicate respectively the distances read on a distant staff, the distances corrected for the inclination of the telescope, and the corresponding altitudes. The inclination of the telescope is read along the outer edge of the chart.
Patent GB-190414366-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Starting Resistances for Electric Motor Commutators.
Inventor: LATOUR MARIUS
Filed: 1904-06-25
Granted: 1904-09-01
Abstract: 14,366. Latour, M. June 27, A D. 1903, [date applied for under Patents Act, A.D. 1901]. Commutators; motors, controlling.-The brushes of a commutator are connected together through variable starting-resistances which replace the usual commutator resistances. The centre points of the resistances are connected to the external circuits. The invention is applicable to the motors described in Specification No. 1494, A.D. 1904. In the arrangement shown in Fig. 2, the brushes a, of similar polarity, of a four-pole machine having two commutator strips for each armature section, the number of which is odd, are connected through an external resistance b to the outer circuit. Fig. 3 shows an armature having a four-pole undulated series winding connected to commutators I, II having alternate dead and live strips. The brushes a, a or c, c of each positive or negative pair are connected together and to the outer circuit through a regulatable resistance. The positive pair of one commutator may be connected to the negative pair of either commutator. One of the commutators may carry positive brushes only, and the other negative brushes. The dead strips of one or both commutators may be utilized by connecting them to other windings of different pitch to the first winding. The commutators may be connected to separate windings. One commutator may be dispensed with.
Patent GB-190416834-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Dust Waggons.
Inventor: BAUER PETER
Filed: 1904-07-30
Granted: 1904-10-27
Abstract: 16,834. Bauer, P. July 30. Scavengers' carts. -Relates to dust wagons with closing flaps or doors operated from longitudinal bars at the sides of the vehicle. The pivoted curved flaps a are opened through a lever system f, g, h when the bars c are pressed inwards by the dust box s. The flaps close by their own weight, and by their curved form press the emptied dust into the interior. The bars c facilitate the tipping of the box s, and support it when empty. Springs i normally in tension are used to diminish the iorce required to open the flaps.
Patent GB-190418040-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Surgical Operating Tables and the like
Inventor: LEWIS HENRY
Filed: 1904-08-19
Granted: 1905-06-29
Abstract: 18,040. Lewis, H. Aug. 19. Tables.-A surgical operating- table is provided with special adjustable head and foot rests. In the head-rest, Fig. 2, a locking-bolt a engages with holes in a quadrant carried by the body support, Fig. 1. The bolt is held in position by a spiral spring e surrounding the bolt inside the case f and pressing against a collar around the bolt. A bolt is placed on each side of the head-rest, and both are operated by turning the handle h on the spindle j with a T-bead connected by links to the bolts. Instead of the handle h, a pivoted lever may be used on each side of the head-rest, or the locking-bolts may be connected to toggle-levers and a sliding-bar, preferably spring-controlled. The adjnsting-devices can be applied to a foot-rest, and in some cases to the main operating-table. The remainder of the table consists of a body support d, pivoted on the pin o and supported by a double triangular frame m. To incline the body-support, a link s connects it to the clamp r, sliding on the guide-rod q and fixed by the handle t.
Patent GB-190418800-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Firegrates and Firebars as applied to Steam Boilers.
Inventor: DOWNIE THOMAS
Filed: 1904-08-31
Granted: 1905-08-10
Abstract: 18,800. Downie, T. Aug. 31. Firebars and grates.-Alternate firebars F are provided with lugs E, so that these bars may be moved by forked levers D, mounted loosely or fixed, singly or in sets, on a transverse shaft C, thus breaking the clinker between these bars and the fixed bars between them. The levers D are operated by levers H thrust into sockets G. According to the Provisional Specification, the grates of several adjacent furnaces may be operated simultaneously by hand, steam, electric, or other apparatus.
Patent GB-190420300-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to the Treatment of Ore Slimes and the like.
Inventor: OGLE PERCY JOHN
Filed: 1904-09-20
Granted: 1905-07-27
Abstract: 20,300. Ogle, P, J., Sulman, H. L., and picard, H. F. Kirkpatrick-. Sept. 20. Washing slimes; metals, extracting.-In a continuous process for the treatment of ore slimes, a continuous vacuum filtering-apparatus A is used to filter the slimes and displace the water with a solvent such as cyanide. The slimes are then passed into a tank B, where a sufficent quantity of the solvent is added thereto, and the mixture is led continuously through the agitating-apparatus C. A second continuous vacuum filtering-apparatus D receives the stream of slimes and liquor, filters the slimes, and displaces the residual solvent with water. The apparatus C comprises a horizontal or inclined cylindrical rotating vessel E, with an internal spiral fin E<1> for regulating the flow of material, mounted on roller bearings E<4>. Or it may comprise a semicylindrical trough in which the spiral fin F<1>, Fig. 4, is rotated, the outlet conveniently consisting of a number of holes stopped in part with wooden pegs. Shelves or baffles G may be provided to turn over the material as the fin revolves. The agitators may be employed in parallel and the whole liquor passed through spitzkasten to separate coarser material requiring further treatment.
Patent GB-190420813-A (GB)
Title: Adjusting Wheel Tracks for the Type Beds of Printing Presses.
Inventor: HADDAN HERBERT JOHN
Filed: 1904-09-27
Granted: 1904-11-03
Abstract: 20,813. Haddan, H. J., [Fenner, G. P.]. Sept. 27. Cylinder machines with plane printing-surfaces.- The wheels e<3> of a type-bed track are mounted in bearings m adjustable in castings h by means of bolts e, e<1>, e<2>. The bolt e forms a pivot, the bolt e<1> passes through a slot in the bearing, and the bolt e<2> passes through a recess containing a spring e<4>. In making the adjustment, the bolts are loosened so that the springs e<4> raise the bearings on the bolts e', the type-bed is moved over the wheels, and then the bolts are tightened.
Patent GB-190504154-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in, and relating to, Steam Boilers.
Inventor: KOCHHEIM HEINRICH
Filed: 1905-02-28
Granted: 1906-02-22
Abstract: 4154. Kochheim, H., Kochheim, E., and Reuter, G. Feb. 28. Compound boilers; settings.-Upper and lower drums a, e are connected at the front by a water chamber b and tubes d, and at the back by a pipe c. The space between the drums is divided horizontally and vertically by partitions h i The furnace gases, which pass up amongst the tubes d, are allowed to flow only along one side of the partition i through an opening g formed in a wall m extending right across the back of the furnace. The gases then pass under the drum e and through its tubes f, and escape to the flue after passing through the aperture k and around the upper part of the partition i.
Patent GB-190505760-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Method of Coating Articles or Materials with Paint, Varnish or the like, and Apparatus therefor
Inventor: BOWLEY WILLIAM HENRY KANZON
Filed: 1905-03-18
Granted: 1906-02-22
Abstract: 5760. Bowley, W. H. K. March 18. Painting and varnishing.-A method of coating articles or materials with paint, varnish, &c. consists in applying the coating-material in excess and rotating the article rapidly to distribute the material and remove excess. The method is particularly applicable to coating coils of wire, tubing, &c. with paint, varnish, fluid insulating-material, &c. The coil is coated by dipping, and is placed on a spider b or other frame in a perforated vessel d adapted to be rotated in a container g. The vessel d is fitted with inclined vanes f to direct air into the vessel. The apparatus may be enclosed in a hotair chamber or stove. [Reference has been directed under Patents Act, 1902, to Specifications No. 17,452, A.D. 1890, and No. 9056, A.D. 1901, [Abridgment Class Electricity, Conducting &c.].]
Patent GB-190506926-A (GB)
Title: Improved Manufacture of Paper Threads
Inventor: CLAVIEZ EMIL
Filed: 1905-04-01
Granted: 1906-03-31
Abstract: 6926. Claviez, E. April 1. Liquids, apparatus for treating with.-In the manufacture of threads from paper the web of paper is unwound from a reel a, Fig. 1, and passed over a moistening- roll c to a drumwinding arrangement. Themoistening-roll c dips into a trough d, which may contain warm or cold water, either pure or mixed with soap, paraffin, &c.
Patent GB-190507177-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Acetylene Lamps for Motor Cars and for other Services.
Inventor: LUCAS HARRY
Filed: 1905-04-05
Granted: 1906-02-08
Abstract: 7177. Lucas, H., and Egginton, W. H. April 5. Acetylene.-Motorcar and like lamps are formed with two or more generating- chambers or generating and storage chambers, each adapted for independ e n t use, and all arranged to serve as a base for the comp 1 e t e lamp. The lantern body a, preferably made from a number of pressed metal pieces, has its rear part c formed as the water chamber. Each of the cylindrical generating-chambers d is closed permanently at one end and by a detachable cap e at the other. The generation of gas in one chamber is independent of that in the other chamber or chambers, and one generator only is in service at a time, the other or others being for use on the exhaustion or failure of the generator in service. A constant head of water for supplying the chambers d is obtained in the manner described in Specification No. 16,737, A.D. 1904, the supply being directed to either of the generators or entirely cut off, as desired, by means of a two-way cock. Should the pressure of the gas in either of the generators d exceed the pressure due to the head of water in a tube n connected with the controlling-chamber f of the watersupply device, the gas traverses a pipe k and a separate chamber l to the lower end of a pipe m, whence it bubbles through the water and escapes to the atmosphere. The device also allows gas to escape in the event of the burner cock being closed when the water supply is cut off. If only one of the two chambers d shown is employed as a generator, any leakage of water occurring when the reservoir is full through the upper part g<1> of the supply tube is prevented by connecting an enlargement g<2> on the tube g<1> by a tube r with that compartment l which is not required for the escaping gas. A filter chamber p may be arranged between the generators d, the detachable caps e may be secured by a single bolt and nut in combination with a bridge-piece q, and any flooding of the filter-chamber p or of the burner is prevented by carrying the gas-supply pipe s up above the highest level of the water in the reservoir c.
Patent GB-190513526-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Guard for Preventing Flower Pots and the like being either Blown or Pushed Off Window-sills.
Inventor: GOULD HELENA MARY
Filed: 1905-07-01
Granted: 1905-11-09
Abstract: 13,526. Gould, H. M. July 1. Flower stands.-A guard for retaining flower-pots &c. on a window sill is constructed of lattice-work a of wood &c. so that it can be expanded to fit window openings of different widths, and is secured by nails through metal plates c at the triangular ends b.
Patent GB-190517617-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Manufacture of Rubber Teats for Feeding Bottles.
Inventor: INGRAM FREDERICK WILLIAM
Filed: 1905-08-31
Granted: 1906-02-08
Abstract: 17,617. Ingram, F. W. Aug. 31. Feeding - bottles. - In the manufacture of rubber teats for feeding-bottles, before the commencemant of the dipping operation the mould is fitted with a band of vulcanized, partly - vulcanized, or unvulcanized rubber, or a band or spring of other material such as metal or woven or knitted fabric. When a rubber band is used, a piece a is cut from a tube vulcanized only on the outside, turned inside out, and placed on the mould, which is then dipped a sufficient number of times to form the body b of the teat. The edge c is then trimmed, and the whole partly vulcanized while still on the mould, after which the teat is removed and the vulcanization completed in the usual manner.
Patent GB-190518738-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Fencing and the like.
Inventor: JOHNS RICHARD
Filed: 1905-09-16
Granted: 1906-06-28
Abstract: 18,738. Johns, R. Sept. 16. Fencing. - Lengths of wire netting W are supported at the ends by wooden or iron posts, which are formed in two parts A, between which the netting is gripped, and are secured together by nails, screws, or bolts. Wood or other lattice-work composed of laths L may be secured to the netting by nails or screws l, and sheet metal may be attached to the bottom.
Patent GB-190518928-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Tip-carts.
Inventor: MAREY FERNAND JOSEPH
Filed: 1905-09-19
Granted: 1906-05-24
Abstract: 18,928. Marey, F. J. Sept. 20, 1904, [date applied for under Patents Act, 1901]. Door-opening apparatus.-The doors at the back of-tip-carts are fixed to rearward extensions of the shafts so that the body, when tipped, moves away from the door and automatically presents an opening through which the contents of the cart are emptied. The underframe d of the body is pivoted to the shafts a at c, and is held from tipping by hooks h mounted on a spindle i provided with squaredends for operation by spanners j. The door e is strengthened by stays f, and is, together with the back of the body, shaped in the form of a circular arc about the centre c. The door e may be hinged at k so that it may be opened without tipping the body.
Patent GB-190521750-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Driving and Reversing Gear.
Inventor: HESSE JOHN HARLEY BRIDGES
Filed: 1905-10-25
Granted: 1906-09-20
Abstract: 21,750. Hesse, J. H. B., Savory, G., and Brooks, R. J. Oct. 25. Reversing-gearing. - Relates to reversing-gear for motorlaunches of the type in which are employed intermediate bevel pinions, the axes of which do not revolve. A double clutch member c attached to the motor shaft b may drive the propeller shaft a directly through a member d or in the reverse direction through a member e and bevel pinions f, f<2>, f<1>. The member e and a clutch member g secured to the pinion f<1> are provided with inwardly-projecting sleeve bearings e<1>, g', respectively, enveloping the shaft a. The bearings of the pinions f<2> are carried by a ring h mounted freely outside the sleeves c<1>, g<1>, and extensions k of these bearings are provided to slide upon guides l and prevent end-over-end movement. The whole gear is traversed longitudinally to produce the reverse by levers i engaging the extensions k, and this motion is communicated to the shaft a and member d by such means as a collar o. The member g slides into engagement with a member g<2> keyed to the shaft a, so that when the member e engages the member c the shaft a is reversed. Claw &c. clutches may be used throughout, and the member g' may be spring-mounted.
Patent GB-190524763-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Suspenders, for Infant's Feeding Bottles
Inventor: HUGHES JAMES THOMAS
Filed: 1905-11-30
Granted: 1906-11-29
Abstract: 24,763. Hughes, J. T. Nov. 30. Attaching articles to wearing-apparel. - A feeding - bottle is provided with a protective cover or skeleton frame G, secured by a strap E passing round the neck of the bottle. A strap A attached to the strap E is passed through the loop B of a safety-pin, Fig. 3, or a notch D in a small metal plate, Fig. 2, which are adapted to be secured respectively to the wearing-apparel of the nurse, or to a chair, cot, or cradle.
Patent GB-190525822-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Rings for use in connection with Dumb Castors
Inventor: WILLIAMS ARTHUR BERTRAM
Filed: 1905-12-12
Granted: 1906-07-12
Abstract: 25,822. Williams, A. B. Dec. 12. Castors.-India-rubber rings for dumb castors are internally reinforced by a layer of canvas or similar fabric b, Fig. 1, or by vulcanite b, Fig. 3, attached to the rubber by an intermediate canvas layer c. The canvas or layer of vulcanite and canvas may be embedded between two layers of soft rubber, or any number of alternate layers may be employed.
Patent GB-190604457-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Carpet Sweepers.
Filed: 1906-02-23
Granted: 1906-05-24
Abstract: 4457. Entwisle &. Kenyon, Kenyon, R. W., and Kenyon, W. H. Feb. 23. Carpet-sweepers.-The screwed end of the handle A of a carpet-sweeper is covered by a thin metal sleeve B, the edges of which are connected together by lapping and soldering or by folding them together. The sleeve is held from rotation by an internal rib b entering a longitudinal groove a', and is forced into the threads on the handle end by screwing into an internally-screwed die or by a chasing-tool.
Patent GB-190611924-A (GB)
Title: Improvement in Metallic Armour for Tyres.
Inventor: BREMER HUGO
Filed: 1906-05-22
Granted: 1907-05-09
Abstract: 11,924. Bremer, H. May 22. Staples.-Non-skid studs a are fastened to wheel tyres by staples comprising disks b with widelyseparated prongs c. The staples are secured to the studs by rivets g formed on the studs or by brazing or welding, and the studs have continuous or broken flanges f, preferably wedge-shaped, overlapping the staples.