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Patent GB-189924745-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Breast Pads or Shoulder Pads.
Inventor: KRATZER KONRAD
Filed: 1899-12-12
Granted: 1900-09-08
Abstract: 24,745. Kratzer, K. Dec. 12. Coats and jackets; breast pads; shoulder pads. -Fig. 1 shows a side view, and Fig. 2 a crosssection, of a shoulder pad. It consists of an elastic hollow body made of rubber and provided with cross-ribs for stiffening purposes, and with holes along the edges for the stitches by which it is attached to the garments. There is also described a piece of similar construction for use as a breast pad, and another smaller piece, also of similar construction, for use in connecting the breast and shoulder pads together. Fig. 10 shows these three pieces in place in a coat, a being the breast pad, b the shoulder pad, and c the connecting-piece.
Patent GB-190002942-A (GB)
Title: Diaphragm System for the Half Tone Photo-engraving Process.
Inventor: PENROSE ANDREW WYBRANT
Filed: 1900-02-14
Granted: 1901-01-05
Abstract: 2942. Penrose, A. W., and Gamble, W. Feb. 14. Negatives for photo-mechanical printing, producing; lens fittings.-In making negatives for half-tone printing, a system of lens diaphragms is used, each aperture being one and a half times larger than the next smaller, so that the time of exposure may be readily calculated when using different diaphragms. The series ranges from a square aperture of À204 inches side to one of 1À550 inches, to suit large or small lenses, the screen distance, the screen ruling, and the focal length. The apertures may be square, or may have extended rounded corners, the radius b being one eighth of the side of the square to facilitate joining-up of the half-tone dots. One diaphragm plate may have both a plain square A and an extended corner square A<1> of the same length of side, so that one aperture may be readily changed to the other during exposure. The corners c of the plain square may be rounded to neutralize diffraction effects.
Patent GB-190007482-A (GB)
Title: Electric Sweating Mattress.
Inventor: TIMAR IGNAZ
Filed: 1900-04-23
Granted: 1900-06-02
Abstract: 7482. Timar, I. April 23. Mattresses.-Relates to an electric sweating mattress. The mattress is composed of asbestos in which is embedded one or more electric circuits c, and is in two or more parts, which may be laced together and removed without much disturbance of the patient. The circuits are arranged with a space corresponding to the spine and adjacent organs of the body, but approach nearer together under the legs. An openwork badly-conducting fabric is placed over the asbestos to prevent contact of the body therewith.
Patent GB-190015249-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Sifting Apparatus.
Inventor: MAAG ENRICO
Filed: 1900-08-27
Granted: 1900-12-01
Abstract: 15,249. Maag, E. Aug. 27. Sifting.-Flat sieves swinging in a circular path are furnished with adjustable means for propelling the materials along the sieve, consisting of pivoted wings b secured to the partition a or to the sides g of the sieve, or to laths i running parallel to the sides. The wings b are connected by links c, and the angle which they make with the wall of the sieve is adjustable by nuts e acting against the tension of springs f. The curved lines show the path of the materials along the sieve.
Patent GB-190102299-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Bed Pans.
Inventor: WOLFSKILL SUSAN COOPER
Filed: 1901-02-01
Granted: 1901-03-16
Abstract: 2299. Wolfskill, S. C. Feb. 1. Bed-pans.-Relates to improvements on the invention described in Specification No. 24,742, A.D. 1895. For the purpose of preventing the pan from slipping backwards during use, it is fitted into a basket-shaped frame e, made of thin strips of metal and provided at the bottom with prongs d<3> and e<2> to engage with the bed-clothes. A spring g<2> snaps over the edge of the pan.
Patent GB-190109640-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and applicable to Thread and Yarn Winding, Clearing, Gassing, Doubling and other similar Machines.
Inventor: TONGE ALFRED JOSEPH
Filed: 1901-05-09
Granted: 1902-05-01
Abstract: 9640. Tonge, A. J., and Taylor, E. May 9. Yarns and threads, clearing, gassing, doubling, and winding.-Relates to machines in which the yarns or threads are cross-wound, and in which the thread-guide t is fixed upon a pendulum or swinging lever p. The operative length of the pendulum p is lengthened and shortened during the swing in such a manner that the thread-guide t travels as nearly as possible in a straight line. In the arrangements shown, the pendulum p passes loosely through the swivelling stud c, from which it is suspended, and it carries a stud s which in Fig. 4 is caused to slide in a curved groove a', and in Figs. 2 and 3 engages with the end of an oscillating arm b ; s<1> is a spring for ensuring a quick return at the ends of the traverse. The pendulum may be telescopic. It is oscillated by reason of the engagement of a stud e thereon with a slit drum & c. The invention is described in connection with a gassing-machine.
Patent GB-190110338-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Light-bath-cells.
Inventor: TEMME EMIL
Filed: 1901-05-18
Granted: 1901-06-29
Abstract: 10,338. Temme, E. May 18. Light, treating diseases with.-Relates to lightbath cells. Incandescent lamps a are arranged in vertical rows on hinged partitions d, which can be swung back as shown in dotted lines, to allow access to the lamps. Reflectors bare arranged behind the lamps. Cases f are provided to receive arc-lamps.
Patent GB-190111134-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Rail Bonds for Electric Railways.
Inventor: THWING CHARLES BURTON
Filed: 1901-05-30
Granted: 1901-08-03
Abstract: 11,134. Thwing, C. B., and Wiborg, C. G. Nov. 10, A.D. 1900, [date applied for under Sec. 103 of Patents &c. Act, A.D. 1883]. Rail bonds. - One or more pairs of copper or other metal wires or strips 8 are welded, brazed, or soldered in transverse slots 5 or the like in a pair of iron or steel plugs 4, which are driven into holes in the rails under the fishplates. The strips &c. are bent in sinuous or undulating form to give flexibility and to pass the fish-bolts.
Patent GB-190115141-A (GB)
Title: Improved Manufacture of Smokeless Powder, or Explosive Material.
Inventor: HENGST CHARLES FREDERICK
Filed: 1901-07-25
Granted: 1902-07-24
Abstract: 15,141. Hengst, C. F. July 25. Explosives.-Two substances are separately prepared. The first is obtained from vegetable fibre, which is nitrated, washed, and then steamed under pressure to remove all traces of free acid. The second substance is obtained by nitrating pure starch, and mixing it with small quantities of potassium nitrate, zinc sulphate, and wood charcoal, the mixture being incorporated with small quantities of nitro-glycerine, acetone, and linseed oil. The two substances are finally amalgamated, and the resulting mixture is granulated for use.
Patent GB-190205182-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Rope Haulage Clips.
Inventor: WILKINSON REUBEN
Filed: 1902-03-01
Granted: 1903-02-05
Abstract: 5182. Wilkinson, R. March 1. Rope grips for use in collieries &c. The two jaws A, normally held open by the spring D, are closed on to the rope by the action of the inclined surfaces E, F on the jaws and on the forked lever C. This lever is pivoted on the bolt B passing through the jaws, and is connected to the tubs by a draw-bar at its end G. Stops may be provided, and a pin may be passed through the lever &c. to hold the clip closed.
Patent GB-190205367-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Corking Machines
Inventor: PINDSTOFTE ANDERS ANDERSEN
Filed: 1902-03-04
Granted: 1902-12-11
Abstract: 5367. Findstofte, A. A. March 4. Corking.-Relates to a corking-machine driven partly by power and partly by counterweights. The driving-pulley c is loose on the shaft b, but can be geared thereto by the clutch sleeve d, which is normally held disengaged by the hooked lever g engaging the clutch lever f. The carriage n of the corking-plunger 1 is actuated in the downward direction by the crank l on the shaft b, and is raised by the weight q, to which it is connected by the chain p. The bottle rest a is supported on the weighted lever t, which has a pin-and-slot connection v with the bar u connected by the arm r to the weight q. A wedge x on the bottle rest is engaged by a wedge y connected to the carriage n, to lock the bottle rest in position during the corking operation. When the hooked lever g is disengaged from , the lever f, the latter lever is operated by the plunger i, actuated by the spring k or a weight, to connect the clutch d. The shaft b is then rotated, and lowers the carriage n with the corking-plunger 1. the consequent upward movement of the weight q raising the bar u and permitting the bottle to be raised to the corking-head z. When the operation is completed, the clutch d is disconnected by the plunger 3 actuated by the eccentric 2, and the lever f is engaged with the lever 9, the carriage n and the other operative parts being then returned to their original positions by the weight q.
Patent GB-190205798-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Internal Combustion Engines
Inventor: SCOTT ARTHUR FORBES
Filed: 1902-03-08
Granted: 1903-03-07
Abstract: 5798. Scott, A. F. March 8. Drawings to Specification. Pistons.-The pump piston of a gas engine is connected to short eccentric - rods by a gimbal joint.
Patent GB-190208982-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Golf and other Balls.
Inventor: KEMPSHALL ELEAZER
Filed: 1902-04-17
Granted: 1902-07-03
Abstract: 8982. Kempshall, E. Jan. 20, [date applied for under Patents Act, A.D. 1901]. Moulding balls.-Balls for golf &c. are made with a core consisting of an envelope B of soft rubber filled with hard guttapercha A. The gutta-percha is preferably forced into the envelope in a liquid condition, so as to somewhat distend i t. The core is enclosed in hemispherical shells E of hard guttapercha, and hemispherical shells G, H of celluloid &c. are placed outside. The whole is then placed in heated moulds K, L, and compressed in order to weld the parts together. The joints of the gutta-percha and the celluloid shells are placed so as to cross one another.
Patent GB-190223252-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Placer Mining Dredges and the like Structures.
Inventor: ROBINSON ARTHUR WELLS
Filed: 1902-10-24
Granted: 1902-12-18
Abstract: 23,252. Robinson, A. W. Oct. 24. Dredging.-Relates to placer mining dredges and like structures in which an endless chain of buckets employed to dredge the material delivers the material into a rotary screw. Figs. 2 and 3 show parts of the dredge mechanism. The shaft K is driven from the pulley L, and, through the pinion P, it drives the screw B, while, through the bevel-wheels M, N and pinions J, H, the shaft I is driven and the buckets worked. The shafts I, K are mounted on the two inclined frames R, R<1>, which are supported by the uprights U, U<1>, and are connected together by the cross-piece T above the buckets. The casting W<1> or front braces may be in one with the casting V connecting the uprights to stiffen the structure. The apparatus is applicable for screening sand from a sand bank.
Patent GB-190225905-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Systems of Electrical Distribution
Inventor: CAROLAN EDGAR ALFRED
Filed: 1902-11-25
Granted: 1903-10-22
Abstract: 25,905. Carolan, E. A., [General Electric Co.]. Nov. 25. Rotary y transformers.- Relates to devices for increasing the number of phases of any alternating current. In the example shown in Fig. 1, a singlephase alternating - current generator A feeds, through the step-up transformer T, a single-phase distribution system 1, 2. Various transformers T<1>, T' are shown, and lamps L<1>, L<2> in multiple with the secondary mains. The branch circuits 6, 7 from the main 4 lead to the phase modifier, passing through windings C, B on a soft-iron ring E. The rotor D is wound with a directcurrent winding F, excited in any way, that shown being a dynamo E, controlled by a rheostat R, which supplies current through the rings r', r<3>. When the rotor is driven at synchronous speed, the electromotive force induced in the coils B, C will be displaced in phase, so that, beyond the device, each of the electromotive forces between 6 and 5 and 7 and 5 is the resultant of the original electromotive force and the electromotive force of one of the coils B, C, the last-named being displaced in phase. By suitably proportioning and adjusting the windings B, C and the rotor D, any desired displacement may be obtained. Various translating-devices are shown connected to the system, namely, lamps L<3>, L<4>, a two-phase induction motor M<1>, a three-phase induction motor M<2> fed through a Scott transformer T<3>, and a two-phase synchronous motor M<3> with a separate exciter and rheostat. In the modification shown in Fig. 2, the phase-modifier has one member D<1> wound with the short-circuited winding F<1>, while the other number E<1> has four coils, the wire 7<1> leading through the ring r<1> to the coil C', coil C', ring r<2>, and thence away, while the wire 6<1> leads through the ring r<3>, coil B', coil B<2>, and ring r<4>. The machine shown is started by a condenser K in multiple with one of the windings of the phase-modifier.
Patent GB-190227575-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Joints for Tubing or Pipes.
Inventor: HURST DANIEL
Filed: 1902-12-15
Granted: 1904-01-15
Abstract: 27,575. Hurst, D., and Hurst, F. Dec. 15. Couplings, disconnectible.-Relates to hose and like pipe joints of the kind described in Specification No. 568, A.D. 1901, and consists of devices for facilitating the opening and closing of the joint. The conical ferrules a, b are placed in the tube ends c, d, and the sleeves g, i are placed over the tubes, as shown in Fig. 1. The elastic packing.rings l are held between the fillets k, k<x> on the sleeves, and the internal sleeves a, b. To tighten the joint, one of the sleeves is formed with a socket h having a lip m to receive a set-screw s, and a notch q to receive a bolt n pivoted on the flange j of the other sleeve. Fig. 3 shows a spring t, which may be used in place of the bolt n. Another form of catch is shown in Fig. 4. The flange h is provided with lugs v, between which are pivoted the catches t held in position by the springs x. When the joint is being disconnected, the catches are held in the position shown by the dntted lines. The hose may be connected to the outsides of the sleeves if desired, and the internal ferrules dispensed with.
Patent GB-190307850-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Brick Kilns.
Inventor: PRATT JOSEPH WILLIAM DEVEY
Filed: 1903-04-04
Granted: 1903-07-02
Abstract: 7850. Pratt, J. W. D. April 4. Kilns.-Relates, more particularly, to modifications in "Cardiff " kilns for drying and burning bricks. The flue B running down the middle of the floor A, which is made plain instead of with interstices, is covered by a number of arches C spaced at short distances apart. Passages are formed through the bricks to be burnt for the descent of the hot gases to the spaces between the arches. In addition, the steam flues K are built inside the walls W instead of underneath them, and the shafts L are kept separate from the firing-holes.
Patent GB-190308694-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Power Appliance for Pulling Stakes and Props, Extracting Boiler Tubes, and for other analogous uses.
Inventor: HOLLIDAY LANCELOT BLACK
Filed: 1903-04-16
Granted: 1903-05-28
Abstract: 8694. Holliday, L. B. April 16. Withdrawing tubes.-Consists of a ratchet device for withdrawing boiler tubes. To the open lower end of a casing 1, in which a rack-bar 4 can slide, is pivoted at 8 a lever 10 carrying pawls 13, one for each side of the rack-bar. The rackbar is centrally slotted to engage a square guide-block 9 mounted on the pin 8, and its travel is limited by the block 9 and a pin 15.
Patent GB-190309917-A (GB)
Title: Improved Bracket for use with Blinds and Curtains.
Inventor: PHILPOT PERCIVAL
Filed: 1903-05-01
Granted: 1903-07-23
Abstract: 9917. Philpot, P. May 1. Brackets; window blinds. - Brackets for carrying both a blind and a curtain comprise an arm B provided with a blindroller bearing C, or blindadjusting mechanism, and a curtain-rod ring, eye, or fork D, and formed integral with, or fitted into, a socket B<1> on an attachment plate A.
Patent GB-190314739-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Surgical Device for Setting Fractured Legs.
Inventor: SCHEIDL JOHANN
Filed: 1903-07-02
Granted: 1903-08-20
Abstract: 14,739. Schiedl, J. July 2. Fracture appliances.-Relates to apparatus for setting a fractured leg previous to securing it by putting it up in plaster or otherwise. A socket 2 is secured by a strap 1 to the thigh in such a way that a rod 3 thrust into it can find a firm abutment against the tuber ischii. A U-shaped foot-piece 5 slides on the rod 3, supination of the foot being provided for by setting the cross-piece 12, carrying the foot-piece, obliquely on the rod. A bandage 4, of the form shown, is secured to the foot, and a rod 10 is coupled to the bandage at one end, and to an arm 9 projecting from a socket 8 at the other. The socket 8 is advanced along the rod by the action of a nut 7, thereby putting traction on the leg. The extent to which the leg is stretched is determined by an index 6 secured to the rod 3, against which the socket 12 is caused to abut, the position of the index being set in accordance with the length of the other leg. The limb is raised by resting the rod 3 on a support 11.
Patent GB-190315588-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Spring Mattresses.
Inventor: HOMMEL CURT
Filed: 1903-07-14
Granted: 1903-10-08
Abstract: 15,588. Hommel, C., and Matthes, K. F. July 14. Mattresses.-A frameless spring mattress, capable of being rolled up, is shown in Figs. 2, 5, and 6, and means for connecting it to a bedstead is also shown in Fig. 6. Ordinary springs b are secured along slats a of length equal to the bedstead width. Girths c are arched over and secured to the free ends of the springs on each slat, and are secured to the ends of the slat. Cords x are passed diagonally between the springs and eyes on the slats. The slats are connected together by two or more girths d, the ends of which are secured to boards e, e<1>. Other longitudinal girths f are secured to the boards e, e<1> and to the springs b, and may be passed alternately over and under the girths c. The squares formed by the girths c, f may be connected by diagonal cords. The boards e, e<1> are held on the bedstead in grooves formed by fillets g, stops, or the like.
Patent GB-190320537-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Expansible Locking Clasps for Books and other like Articles.
Filed: 1903-09-24
Granted: 1904-07-21
Abstract: 20,537. Kenrick & Jefferson, and Gifford, J. G. Sept. 24. Locks, key.- A locking-clasp for books, leafbinders, paper files, boxes, &c. is automatically adjustable to the thickness of the book &c. To the plates a, b, riveted to the covers of the book &c., are hinged the lever lock e, and the bars g, g<2>, which slide in openings in the lock. On the locking- plate e' are projections e<3> which engage the teeth of racks formed on one or more of the bars g'. When the plate e<2> is raised by the key against the action of the spring f, the bars may be entirely withdrawn from the lock. The bare are preferably provided with a slotted front covering-plate
Patent GB-190325047-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Brackets for Telegraph and like Posts.
Inventor: BLOXAM ARTHUR GEORGE
Filed: 1903-11-17
Granted: 1904-03-10
Abstract: 25.047. Bloxam, A. G., [Goffin, J.]. Nov. 17. Posts.-Tubular iron or steel brackets for supporting the insulators on telegraph and like posts are held in carriers made by bending flat plates into troughs preferably of U-shaped cross-section. The plate is formed with waved edges a', Fig. 2, for resting against the periphery of a tubular metal post b, or with points k, Fig. 6, for penetrating a wooden post. The carrier is held to the post by a single bolt e<2>, Fig. 6, which passes through the post as well as through the carrier, or by two bolts e, Fig. 2, and a clamping- barf secured by nuts g. The bracket c<2> may be clamped to the carrier by bolts and nuts j', as in Fig. 6, or by nuts d, Figs. 1 and 2. The dotted lines show the carrier applied to poles of other diameters.
Patent GB-190326478-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Artificial Stone
Inventor: REINKE CARL
Filed: 1903-12-03
Granted: 1904-01-07
Abstract: 26,478. Reinke, C. Dec. 3. Stone, artificial.-An artificial stone, especially adapted for making roofing and wall tiles, is made by mixing together one part of cement, four parts of Permian limestone, a small quantity of magnesium oxide, and water, and moulding the plastic mixture obtained.
Patent GB-190405462-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Packing and Preserving Sterilised Dressings and Materials
Inventor: GERRARD ALFRED WILLIAM
Filed: 1904-03-05
Granted: 1905-01-26
Abstract: 5462. Gerrard, A. W., and Cuxson, J. March 5. Disinfecting.-Articles or materials such as surgical dressings, to be sterilized and preserved, are enveloped in a germ-proof and dust-proof covering of finely-fibrous substance, such as cottonwool, wood-wool, or the like, surrounded by a layer of any woven fabric through which steam can pass to act upon the substance within the cotton wool. The woven fabric, which is preferably composed of or contains wool, is used in a uniform layer, with the ends either folded over the ends of the packet or tied up, and it may be held firmly in place by a covering of gauze. After sterilization, the entry of germs is thus prevented and the contents preserved.
Patent GB-190411096-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Whip Stitch Sewing Machines.
Inventor: WEVER FRITZ
Filed: 1904-05-13
Granted: 1904-06-16
Abstract: 11,096. Wever, F. May 13. Overedge-stitching machines double-loop stitching- machines.-To economize the needle and looper threads of the whip-stitch sewing-machine described in Specification No. 6532, A.D. 1904, the looper, during its to-and-fro movement through the loop of needle thread, is also moved forwards and backwards at right-angles to its other motion. The looper f is secured to one arm of a bellcrank lever g which is pivotally mounted on a pin t of a shaft h, the other arm of the lever being connected by a ball-and-socket joint to a rod i which is operated through a rod l and lever k, by an eccentric m on the main driving-shaft n of the machine. To effect the forward and backward movements of the looper, the shaft h receives a rocking motion from a fork r which is actuated by a cam s on the shaft n, the looper moving to the rear simultaneously with the backward movement of the feed-dog. In a modification, the looper is mounted at the forward end of an inclined shaft which is driven by an eccentric on the main shaft n.
Patent GB-190411986-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Hat Guards and in Appliances connected therewith.
Inventor: BISHOP ROBERT HODGES
Filed: 1904-05-26
Granted: 1905-03-30
Abstract: 11,986. Bishop, R. H. May 26. Guards.-A guard for hats and caps consists of a frame A, Fig. 1, fixed by clips a' to the inside of a hat and carrying a bobbin B on which is wound a cord D passing through eyelets d in the side of the hat and d<1> in the brim. The bobbin B is made to wind up automatically by means of an elastic band C or by some form of spring such as that shown in Fig. 3. When in use, the cord D is secured from rolling up or the reverse by means of a clip d<3>, Fig. 5, at the brim or by being wedged in the eyelet d' which is made V-shaped for the purpose.