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Patent GB-190224621-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Hernial Trusses.
Inventor: DELBRET-CLAVERIE CHARLES AUGUS
Filed: 1902-11-10
Granted: 1903-09-17
Abstract: 24,621. Claverie, C. A. Delbret-. Nov. 10. Trusses.-The belt b, which is composed of elastic material, is provided along a portion of its length with a strip a of flexible metal sewn into it. The pad e is connected to the belt by a short bar k and screw m. In the case of a double truss, as shown in Fig. 2, the second pad f is connected rigidly to the pad e by a bar g which is fixed to the pad e and adjustably secured to the padf by a slot hand screws i. The belt strap engages with the stud d. The pads are covered with waterproof and elastic material of a mahogany colour.
Patent GB-190226111-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Attachments for Carts or Trucks or other Vehicles.
Inventor: STUBBS WILLIAM ASBRIDGE
Filed: 1902-11-27
Granted: 1903-10-01
Abstract: 26,111. Stubbs, W. A. Nov. 27. Hand-trucks; carts.-Carts, trucks, trolleys, and other vehicles are provided with folding or collapsable sides consisting of laths a, b, c crossed by the pivoted laths a', b<1>, c<1>, d'. When a side is folded down, its upper edge does not rise above the level of the platform of the vehicle, and the side rests upon the cradles o, p. When raised, the end of the upper lath a may rest in a support on the end of the truck, or the upright laths may be supported in catches, such as m, on the frame of the vehicle. The Provisional Specification states that the ends of the vehicle may be similarly constructed.
Patent GB-190227602-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Case for Type-writing Machines
Inventor: LEIBBRAND CHARLES HERMANN
Filed: 1902-12-15
Granted: 1903-10-29
Abstract: 27,602. Leibbrand, C. H. Dec. 15. T y p e - writers; copy-holders.-In a case for containing a type-writer and accessories, preferably an Empire type-writer, and for supporting the type-writer on its fall-down lid in position for use, and particularly for travellers', military, commercial, and literary use, the sockets G<1> on the lid b receive the rubber - blocks or feet F<1>, Fig. 12, of the type - writer, and the feet are secured by screws or bolts c and chained nuts H<1>. A folding copy-holder is provided; and comprises a top bar A, Fig. 9, and pivoted side bars z, which are passed at the free ends through a bottom ledge B and retained by hooks. A back bar C is slipped through a socket D on the back of the bar A and through a hole in the ledge B. The holder may be supported in lugs at either side of the case by means of projections G, H, or may be held in front of the operator on the case handle by means of a curved end of the bar C, in which case the projections G are turned upwards, to retain the copy.
Patent GB-190304081-A (GB)
Title: Improved Means for the Automatic Regulation of Stove Fires or the like.
Inventor: BARRY HERBERT ALFRED LUCAS
Filed: 1903-02-20
Granted: 1904-02-04
Abstract: 4081. Barry, H. A. L. Feb. 20. Draught, regulating. -Relates to means for automatically regulating the chimney draught in stoves and like fires, according to the temperature. In one arrangement, a rod a, Figs. 1 and 2, is attached to the top of the stove pipe, and at the other end it is connected to a pivoted plate c forming a bellcrank lever, which is journalled at d. The lever c is thus caused to rock when the stove pipe expands or contracts, for the rod a is moved with it. The lever c is fitted at the top with an adjustable pin e which engages the slotted damper lever h. Stops m<1> are fitted to the cover l, to limit the movement of the damper. In the case of stoves with brick flues, a hood q is provided, Fig. 4, which opens and closes the flue outlet. To effect this, a copper or brass rod r is placed within a brass tube to which it is connected at its bottom end. The difference in the expansion of the two metals causes the levers q<1>, q<2>, which are pivoted on the rod r and supported on the upper end of the tube, to open or close and thus raise or lower the hood, which is connected to the rod u by means of chains. The tube is supported and guided by the cross-piece v<1>. To adjust the hood by hand, a lever v<2> is mounted upon a fulcrum v<3>, and engages at one end with a collar w upon the tube. A chain is attached to the other end of the lever for raising or lowering it. Another modification consists of a butterfly valve, which is suspended in the flue by means of an iron rod, the flaps of the valve being actuated by the aid of two brass or copper rods which are attached to the upper end of the iron rod.
Patent GB-190306691-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Shares and Points for Cultivators, Grubbers, Horse-hoes, and the like.
Inventor: MARTIN WILLIAM EDWARD
Filed: 1903-03-23
Granted: 1904-03-17
Abstract: 6691. Martin, W. E. March 23. Agricultural implements; cultivators; hoes, horse. -Relates to means for securing shares or points to the tines of cultivators, grubbers, horse-hoes, and similar implements. Fig. 1 shows the invention applied to a double-ended or reversible point a. Two pairs of projections b, b, and c, c are formed in the point to engage the sides of the tine d. A securing-bolt f is passed through holes formed in the point a and tine d. Fig. 5 shows the invention applied to a non-reversible share a. A pair of projections b, b are formed in the share a to engage the tine d. The shank of the share is forked at its end, and the ends c<x> are turned down to engage the sides of the tine d. A securing-bolt f is employed as in Fig. 1.
Patent GB-190316598-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Railway Points or Switches.
Inventor: CHALONER THOMAS TIMOTHY
Filed: 1903-07-28
Granted: 1904-04-21
Abstract: 16,598. Chaloner, T. T. July 28. Points and switches for railways and tramways are constructed so that they may be operated from the vehicles. The point tongue 5 is normally pressed against the stock rail 1 by a spring 7, and its end is provided with a curved projection 10, against which rests the end of a pivoted arm 12. A shoe 13 carried by the car can be lowered to act against the arm 12 and move over the switch. When the cars are travelling in the opposite direction, the wheel flanges move the point tongue inwards against the pressure of the spring.
Patent GB-190317416-A (GB)
Title: A New or Improved Alarm Cycle Lock, also applicable for other Purposes.
Inventor: KNIESE GEORGE HENRY
Filed: 1903-08-11
Granted: 1904-06-30
Abstract: 17,416. Kniese, G. H. Aug. 11. Alarms, burglar and like.-An alarm lock for cycles, which is applicable also for a burglar alarm for windows, doors, &c., is shown in Fig. 1. Within the box a, which has preferably a hinged front a' and lid a<2>, is the bell b, preferably of the type operated by clockwork when the knob h is depressed. The rod c, mounted in bearings c', tends to turn under the action of the spring d. The pivoted arm f supports the bell g and detains the arms e on the rod c. As soon as the cycle is moved, the ball falls from the lever, the arm c escapes, and the arm e<1> strikes the knob h of the bell. Sound-holes m in the lid a<1> are protected on the inside by a guard-plate. The hook p engages the arm d<1> to lock the device in the inoperative position. The hinged link i, Fig. 4, or a chain, is passed around the back-stays of the cycle or between the spokes of the wheel, and the ends i<1> are passed through a hole in the side or back k of the case a, and are secured by the bolt or pin l or by hooks before the case is closed. An electric bell may be used, operated by the arm e<1> striking a contactpiece of any suitable form. In the Provisional Specification, it is stated that the ball g may be thrown off when a false key is inserted in the lock used for closing the case a.
Patent GB-190404547-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Elastic Wristlet for Infants & Small Children.
Inventor: EADIE JANE
Filed: 1904-02-24
Granted: 1904-12-31
Abstract: 4547. Eadie, J. Feb. 24. Sleeve-holders. - An elastic cuff for retaining children's sleeves or gloves in position consists of two superposed ribbons, sewn together along lines c, c', Fig. 1. The stitching lines together make a compartment for enclosing an elastic band which serves to contract the cuff on to the wrist.
Patent GB-190408061-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Steering Mechanism for Torpedoes.
Inventor: LEAVITT FRANK MCDOWELL
Filed: 1904-04-07
Granted: 1904-05-12
Abstract: 8061. Leavitt, F. M. Nov. 30, A.D. 1903, [date applied for under Patents Act, A.D. 1901]. Torpedoes. - Relates to gyroscopic steering-gear. Fig. 3 is a diagram of the electrical connections with the gyroscope. Fig. 4 is a plan, and Fig. 5 a side elevation of the rudder-actuating mechanism. The rudder is turned alternately to port and to starboard, when uncontrolled, by mechanism driven from the propeller shaft C<1>; the steering-gear acts by retaining the rudder in one of its extreme positions. A lever L is caused to oscillate by a cam d on the shaft c, geared to the propeller shaft C, and, by means of pawls M, M', rotates two ratchet-wheels P, P<1>, fixed together and having between them, on the same shaft e, an eccentric Q, which is connected to the tiller-rod H by the link R, and lever S. Normally both pawls M, M<1> are engaged with their ratchet-wheels. When the torpedo deviates from its original direction, a contact-arm m, Fig. 3, on the outer gimbal ring of the gyroscope, connects one of the solenoids U, U<1> to the battery g, through the corresponding segment r, r<1>, and actuates the controlling-mechanism in the following manner. The connected solenoid U draws in the armature h on one arm of the lever i, and carries the arm j, which is normally kept in its central position by spring plungers l, acting on the lever i, under the pawl M, which is thereby lifted off the ratchet-teeth. The pawl M<1> continues to turn the ratchet-wheels, until a gap p<1> in the teeth of the wheel P<1> comes round, and the motion ceases, with the rudder hard over. When the direction of the torpedo has changed sufficiently, the other solenoid u<1> is put into action, and the ratchet-wheels begin to be rotated by the pawl M. Fig. 11 shows a modification in which the pawls M, M<1> are at opposite ends of the oscillating lever L, and are put out of action by means of levers u, u<1> carrying the armatures of the electromagnets.
Patent GB-190409566-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Air or Like Fluid Pressure Brakes for Railway Vehicles
Inventor: SAUVAGE WILLIAM HENRY
Filed: 1904-04-26
Granted: 1904-08-11
Abstract: 9566. Sauvage, W. H. May 1, A.D. 1903, [date applied for under Patents Act, A.D. 1901]. Brakes, pneumatic-pressure. A valve for rendering inoperative the auxiliary brake cylinder such as that described in Specification No. 9308, A.D. 1904, consists of two check valves n, o surmounted by a spring piston p ; it is shown in the Figure in its inoperative position, as on an empty wagon. To cut in the auxiliary cylinder, the trainman, by means of a transverse spindle and a link s<1>, moves a rocker s, which depresses a plunger r and the piston q beneath it, so that the valve o is opened a little, and allows the auxiliary-reservoir air to pass through the connection c<1> and the ports o<3>, o<4> to the chamber above the piston q. This being depressed fully, the valves n, o are fully opened, so that the passage i<3>, i' connecting the main and auxiliary reservoir is opened. Crowns q<2> on the piston q, pressing against the packing-sheet p, prevent leakage round the valve stems from acting on the underside of the piston. A port p<2> removes the leakage of air which occurs with the parts in the position shown in Fig. 3. The condition of the apparatus may be ascertained and the auxiliary cylinder cut out by turning the cock u so that the bye-pass w discharges into the air.
Patent GB-190416467-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Perforated Closable Caps for Packing Vessels, specially applicable to Vessels Adapted to Contain Powders.
Inventor: BARNES JOHN EDWARD LLOYD
Filed: 1904-07-26
Granted: 1905-07-26
Abstract: 16,467. Barnes, J. E. L., [Woods C. C.]. July 26. Powder distributers.-Relates to packing - vessels, particularly those designed to contain powdersand having a series of perforations in the head through which the powder may be distributed. The cap 1, Figs. 1, 2, and 3, has a flange to engage a shoulder-piece 2 attached to the vessel, and has also pivoted to its centre a disc 6 which is flared downwards at the part 8 to prevent the edges of the disc from rising. By means of a thumb-piece 11, the disc may be rotated to bring either the opening 9 or the perforations 10 over the opening 5 in the cap. Stops 12 are provided to limit the motion of the disc. The vessel may be made of fibre or similar material.
Patent GB-190420770-A (GB)
Title: Combined Hold-all and Sleeping-bag.
Inventor: PHILLPOT HARVEY HOAR
Filed: 1904-09-27
Granted: 1904-11-03
Abstract: 20,770. Phillpot, H. H., and Selfe, C. G. Sept. 27. Equipments and accoutrements.- The central piece a of a combined sleeping - bag and hold.all for soldiers, travellers, &c. is doubled at one end to form a foot-bag, and at the other end is formed into a case a<2> having closing - straps a<6> engaging with buckles a' on the piece a. The flaps c, d, of which the shaded portions stand upright, are secured to the piece a. The cords d' are fastened through the eyelets c<4> when the device is used as a sleeping-bag. When used as a hold-all, the clothes &c. are placed on the blanket b, which is secured to the piece a, and the thongs a<5> are fastened through the eyelets c<3>. The flap d, with its blanket e, is then folded longitudinally and laid over the clothes, and the whole device is rolled lengthways and secured by a strap.
Patent GB-190421901-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in, and Apparatus for, the Manufacture of Plate, or Disc, Records for use in Sound-reproducing Instruments
Inventor: DESGRANDCHAMPS EMILE
Filed: 1904-10-11
Granted: 1905-09-21
Abstract: 21,901. Desgrandchamps, E. Oct. 11. Moulding gramophone records.-In the manufacture of gramophone records composed of material which softens when heated, the dies 3 are carried by platforms 10 mounted on springs 13 on the rotary table 8, and so arranged that the dies and record discs 4 are heated by burners 11 in one position of the table, and are pressed together by the press 2 in another position. The upper and lower platforms 2, 1 of the press may be cooled by circulating water. If the disc is to receive a record on both sides, an additional die 3 and compressible plate 7 of felt, tin, &c. is arranged as shown.
Patent GB-190423314-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Manhole Channels for Sewerage
Inventor: BROOKE WILLIAM
IPC: E03C1/122
Filed: 1904-10-29
Granted: 1905-08-31
Abstract: 23,314. Brooke, W. Oct. 29. Manholes ; d r a i n pipes, channel blocks for. A raised step D is formed on the sides of the main and side channels for abutment against a shoulder F on the underside of the branch-piece. In blocks having one branch, the side opposite the inlet is stepped, and in Y-shaped blocks both sides are stepped.
Patent GB-190501592-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Brush Holders for Dynamo Electric Machines
Filed: 1905-01-26
Granted: 1905-12-21
Abstract: 1592. British Thomson-Houston Co., [General Electric Co.]. Jan. 26. Brush-holders.-Relates to a brush-holder for dynamo-electric machines, in which the supporting- member is adjustably and removably secured to the field ring of the machine. The brosh-holder support 10, Figs. 3 and 5, is provided with slots 11, which engage with bolts 9 tapped into lugs 8 carried by the field ring 1. A guide-plate 13 formed with slots 15 and with openings 14, just large-enough to receive the bolts 9, is secured to the support 10 by bolts 12, the slots 15 being so shaped as to allow of the movement of the support 10 with respect to the bolts 9. The brush-holders 22 are mounted on studs 21 carried by the downwardly-projecting arms of the support 10. Each brush-holder comprises a member 23 fixed to the stud 21 by a clamping-nut 24, and a brush-carrying member 26 pivoted to a projection 25 on the member 23. The brush-carrying member 26, comprising two side plates 28, is formed with a tubular extension 30, into which extends the spiral spring 31, by which the brush 27 is firmly pressed against the commutator. One end of the spring is secured to the stationary member 23, while the other end is secured to a nut 33 provided with a projection, which extends into a groove in the extension 30. By means of a bolt, which engages with the nut 33, the tension of the spring 31 is adjusted. The projection 32 of the member 23 engages a shoulder 37 when the brush is unduly shortened, and thereby prevents the member 26 from engaging the commutator. As shown in Fig. 3, the spiral spring extends substantially parallel with the line of movement of the brush.
Patent GB-190507092-A (GB)
Title: Advertising Sign.
Inventor: CHARLES ROSOLOO GROFF
Filed: 1905-04-04
Abstract: 7092. Groff, C. R., Groff, L. C., and Groff, C. R. April 11, 1904, [date applied for under Patents Act, 1901]. Void. [Published under Patents Act, 1901.] Switches.-In an illuminated advertising sign, a shaft carrying a rotating multi-coloured disk also carries a switch consisting of an insulating-block 17 which bears conducting-segments 18 connected with the shaft ; these segments make contact with a brush 19 fixed on a support 21. The shaft is rotated by clockwork, and the lamp is switched on and off as the disk revolves.
Patent GB-190507239-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Method of Making Ferro-concrete (Reinforced Beton) Ceilings, Beams and Bridges and the like.
Inventor: ZIPKES SIMON
Filed: 1905-04-05
Granted: 1905-08-10
Abstract: 7239. Zipkes, S. April 5. Floors; ceilings; beams; bridges; concrete buildings.- In ferro-concrete structures, the tensile stresses are transmitted to the material in compression so as to increase the compressive stresses by iron bars, wire ropes, or the like looped as shown at b in Fig. 1, the straight parts lying in the tension zones. Several parallel bars or wires are connected transversely within the loops to form beam skeletons. Between the beams are bars d connected by transverse looped wires. Fig. 7 shows the skeleton for a beam with fixed ends. To reduce the weight, the material within the loops may be omitted, as shown in Fig. 8. Shoulders may be formed on the sides of the beams, as shown in Fig. 10, and wires g may be inserted parallel to the loops. Fig. 12 shows a hollow floor and ceiling, and Fig. 14 shows a bridge in which the pier and girder reinforcements are connected.
Patent GB-190511790-A (GB)
Title: Water Ballast Appliances for Submarine Boats.
Inventor: LAKE SIMON
Filed: 1905-06-05
Granted: 1906-01-18
Abstract: 11,790. Lake, S. June 5. Lift valves.-The discharge pipes of ships' ballast tanks are provided with a spring-controlled check valve 34, the screwed stem of which passes through a stuffing- box 36 by means of a sleeve round which is a spring 38, normally keeping the valve closed.
Patent GB-190511974-A (GB)
Title: Improved Method of Preserving Eggs.
Inventor: PAULI WOLFGANG
Filed: 1905-06-07
Granted: 1906-06-07
Abstract: 11,974. Pauli, W., and Mach, L. June 7. Preserving eggs.-Eggs are treated with dilute hydrochloric or other acid, to open the pores in the shells, and afterwards are subjected first to vacuum and then to pressure whilst immersed in molten paraffin wax or the like. The wax in addition to filling the pores forms a thin layer on the inner surface of the shell.
Patent GB-190515843-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Mail-bag Catchers and Dischargers.
Inventor: GRANE ARVID
Filed: 1905-08-02
Granted: 1905-09-14
Abstract: 15,843. Grane, A. Aug. 2. Mail-bag catchers and dischargers.-The mail-bag 2 to be delivered from the car is suspended on a flexible arm 6, loosely mounted in a socket at the top of the car and inclined at an angle to the railway. At the end of the arm is formed a loop 9 which is caught by the point of a catcher 10<A> fixed at the station- The catcher 10<A> is curved as shown on a smaller scale in Fig. 3, and points towards the approaching train. The bag 3 to be delivered to the train is suspended on a similar arm 12, loosely mounted in a socket on the post 11 at the station. The loop at the end of the arm engages with a catcher on the car, shown in plan in Fig. 2 at 15, and is held therein by a spring catch 16. The catcher 15 is mounted on a sleeve 18, sliding on a bar 19, and cushioned by spring. The bar can be rotated through a quarter of a revolution to place the catcher out of action. The catcher can be reversed when the train is travelling in the opposite direction.
Patent GB-190516458-A (GB)
Title: Improvement in Process of Making Hats with Expanded Crown and the Product thereof
Inventor: MUHLFELD FRANCIS JOSEPH
Filed: 1905-08-14
Granted: 1905-11-16
Abstract: 16,458. Muhlfeld, F. J. Aug. 14. Felt hats, such as toques, tam-o'-shanters, &c., are made from a single seamless piece of material, by first clamping the portion forming the head band and afterwards stretching and shaping the crown. Fig. 2 shows a piece of felt blocked to a cylindrical shape. On removal of the block, the head hand is clamped between a band b and a ring d, Fig. 4, and the crown extended to approximately the required shape by stretching with the fingers, with stretchers f, by internal pressure, or by other 'suitable means. Finally, the hat is blocked to exact shape by insertion of a block as shown in Fig. 6.
Patent GB-190524354-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or applicable to Steam Boilers.
Inventor: PORON HENRI MATHIAS
Filed: 1905-11-24
Granted: 1906-06-07
Abstract: 24,354. Poron, H. M. Nov. 24. Elephant &c. boilers; settling- chambers.-One or more tubes of comparatively large e diameter and open at the ends are e fitted in any suitable part of the water space of a boiler. The water circulates through the tube or tubes at a reduced speed, thereby enabling mud &c. to be deposited. The invention is described as applied to elephant boilers. The length and position of the tube in each of the two lower water drums can be varied. Thus, in Fig. 1 it is shown at A midway between the vertical connexions C, C<1>, and in Fig. 5 near the front end of the drum. A tube may also be fitted in the upper drum. The mud &c. deposited is blown out through a perforated tube b. For small boilers, the front connexion C is omitted, the rear connexion C' being divided by a vertical partition. The tube or tubes may be supported in position by chains, feet, or cross-bars. They may be horizontal or inclined.
Patent GB-190601206-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Bottle Stoppers.
Filed: 1906-01-16
Granted: 1906-09-20
Abstract: 1206. Lake, H. H., [Ungarische Heeresausr³stings-Fabrik Akt.-Ges.]. Jan. 16. Capsule closures; opening bottles.-A sheet-metal cap a, having an internal depending rim b, is secured on the neck by an external screw-thread or by crimping the edge n. The closure is effected by forcing a metal stopper d, flanged at f, into the orifice of the cap a. To remove the stopper d, the V-shaped point p of the tool t is forced through the bottom of it, and rotated through a quarterrevolution, so that the stopper can then be withdrawn.
Patent GB-190608604-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Manufacture of Smokeless Gunpowder
Inventor: ROBRECHT RICHARD FERDINAND GEO
Filed: 1906-04-10
Granted: 1906-09-27
Abstract: 8604. Robrecht, R. F. G. April 10. Nitrocellulose, for use as smokeless gunpowder, is produced as follows. S÷nn hemp or other suitable vegetable fibre is treated with a mixture of three volumes of concentrated sulphuric acid and one volume of concentrated nitric acid for twelve hours at a temperature of 25‹ C. The material, after being squeezed lightly, is kept at the same temperature for another two hours. It is then washed first with cold water and finally with hot water containing ammonia. The product may be gelatinized by solution in acetone, but preferably it is dissolved in sulphuric acid and reprecipitated by water. It is finally dried and crushed.