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Patent GB-190204949-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Free Wheel and Brake Attachments for Cycles.
Inventor: POWELL WILLIAM
Filed: 1902-02-27
Granted: 1903-02-05
Abstract: 4949. Powell, W. Feb. 27. Clutches ; brakes. -Relates to driving, coasting, and back-pedalling brake mechanism. In the form shown in Figs. 1 and 3, the chain-wheel F is loosely mounted upon a ring E, the relative motion being limited by an arm P on the wheel F extending through a slot Q in a flange E<1> formed on the ring E. The ring E is mounted in suitable bearings, and carries upon axles G pawls H, J, adapted to engage respectively with a ratchet-wheel B secured in or on the hub and a ratchet-wheel D carried by a fixed disc M. The pawls are suitably connected together, so that the engagement or disengagement of one set disengages or engages the other set, e.g., by flexible rods K working in slots in the ring E ; or the pawls may be secured to axles mounted in holes in the ring.E, and formed with shoulders which engage together but permit a slight relative movement, which is controlled by a spring. On forward-driving, the pawls H drive the hub and allow coasting, but, on back-pedalling, the pawls J engage the teeth D and stop the inner ring E, the wheel F then turning on the ring E until a brake band, comprising an outer part 0 pivoted at N to the flange E', and an inner part O<1> connected to the arm P and retracted by a spring S, is engaged first with a brake flange R and then with a brake flange A' formed on the hub. In the modification shown in Fig. 4, the arm P causes a band Z mounted on the part E to slide on inclined surfaces Y, Y<1>, until it engages the flange A<1>. In another modification, the parts E, F are made in one piece, and the disc M which can rotate, is connected by a rod &c. to a suitable brake. According to the Provisional Specification, the disc M may be attached to one end of a band brake, which encircles a flange on the hub and is attached at its other end to the cycle frame.
Patent GB-190205072-A (GB)
Title: Handles for Bottles, Jars, Pots, Pans, Measures, Cups, Culinary Utensils and the like.
Inventor: CHALLIS CHARLES EBENEZER
Filed: 1902-02-28
Granted: 1903-02-28
Abstract: 5072. Challis, C. E. Feb. 28. Measures of capacity.-Relates to detachable handles for measures &c. Fig. 1 shows a form suitable 'for saucepans &c. The handle consists of one or more stout wires A, adapted to encircle the vessel, on which they are secured by the screw-clamp C. The ends of the wires may be gathered together to form a handle, or they may be joined by a socket B, or inserted in a haft. The ends of the wires may encircle the vessel, or may enter lugs F thereon, the wires being retained in position by their elasticity or by the clamp C. The entire handle, or the projecting part only, may be made of flat metal instead of round wire.
Patent GB-190205105-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Apparatus for Use in Brewing and Distilling with Unmalted, or Imperfectly Malted Grain.
Inventor: KNOX JAMES
Filed: 1902-02-28
Granted: 1902-04-03
Abstract: 5105. Knox, J., Ranger, R. R., and Thornley, G. Feb. 28. Moving-stirrer apparatus.-Relates to an appa- . ratus in which unmalted or imperfectly malted grain can be treated with water and heat to bring. it into a condition for use in brewing or distilling. It consists of a closed vessel A with a tapered jacketed bottom B. In this vessel is mounted a hollow revolving shaft C, through which steam is admitted to perforated arms fitted on the shaft C, on which are also mounted arms h reversely angled to force the matter under treatment in opposite directions, and frames g, g<2> which prevent matters from accumulating on the bottom of the vessel. Arms I carrying tines i are fixed to the sides of the vessel. Steam may also be admitted into the vessel through the pipe k.
Patent GB-190206743-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in connection with Outdoor and other Seats
Inventor: LAW FRANK NICHOLSON
Filed: 1902-03-19
Granted: 1902-06-12
Abstract: 6743. Law, F. N. March 19. Coin-freed covers for seats.-Relates to a cover for exposed seats. The cover d has attached to it straps c which pass over a bar b and are attached to a weight e which works in guides g formed by doubling a strip of metal. The guides are hung from a bar f. By pulling out the cover through the slot in the back the bar e is raised and on releasing the cover the weight falls and draws the cover in. A com-freed arrangement for freeing the cover by inserting a coin is shown in Fig. 1. Coin action.-The coin acts on a pivoted lever r and raises a catch u and so allows the weight e to rise ; at the end of its upward movement, the weight e raises the catch w which acts through the link y on the catch r and allows the coin to drop down the casing m.
Patent GB-190212384-A (GB)
Title: Improvement in the Construction of Stills for the Distillation of Spirits.
Inventor: MEYER FREDERICK
Filed: 1902-05-31
Granted: 1902-07-17
Abstract: 12,384. Meyer, F., [Meyer, J. W., and Arbuckle, J. W.]. May 31. Distilling spirits ; stills.-R e l a t e s to columnar stills, a n d consists in substituting shelves A, placed at an angle, for the usual horizontal perforated shelves provided with cups &c. These stills are particularly adapted for the distillation of rum and other spirits. The door of the still is suspended and made to travel on a centre girder or is swung on hinges.
Patent GB-190216605-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Device or Apparatus for Lubricating the Axles of Colliery "Tubs", Wagons and the like.
Inventor: FRYAR MARK
Filed: 1902-07-26
Granted: 1903-05-28
Abstract: 16,605. Fryar, M. July 26. Lubricators.-Relates to means for lubricating the axles of colliery tubs, wagons, and the like. Along the track are placed lubricant containers c, in each of which is mounted a notched or plain wheel a for conveying the grease to the axles of the passing tubs. The wheel axle is located in slots in the container, and is supported by one end d of a pivoted lever e, the other end of which is controlled by a spring f. By means of the nut &c. g, the tension of the spring and the height of the wheel a may be adjusted. In one modification, the spring is arranged between the end d of the lever and the fulcrum, and, in another modification, the lever is not pivoted, and is attached directly to a spring mounted within the container.
Patent GB-190220457-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or connected with Liquid Pumps, and similarly Operated Apparatus.
Inventor: COLLINS HORATIO
Filed: 1902-09-19
Granted: 1903-09-17
Abstract: 20,457. Collins, H. Sept. 19. Actuating pumps.-Relates to mine and other pumping-machinery in which the pumps are a long way from the power. The plungers of the two or more pumps are connected with the engine at the surface, or elsewhere, by ropes, belts, or rods, &c. which are always in tension. Fig. 2 shows a side view of the head-gear, and Fig. 1<A> a front view of the connections immediately below. Two sets of belts b, b<1> arc connected, at their upper ends, to the peripheries of pulleys a or other apparatus actuated by the engine, and, at their lower ends, by crossheads c, c<1> to connecting-blocks d, d<1>. Wire ropes e, e<1> or the like, connect the blocks d, d' and the pump plungers, and below the lower ends of these ropes, the plungers are connected to each other by belts and pulleys similar to the belts rand pulleys r<1>, Fig. 2. Thus the upward pull of the belts b of one plunger effects the downward working stroke of the other plunger. The parts are balanced by a set of pulleya r<1> and belts r near the surface, and by similar means just above the pumps. By means of ropes similar to e, e<1>, extending downwards from the first set of pumps, a second set may be operated, and so on. By this apparatus, heavy pump rods and their connections are dispensed with, and in addition, the pumps may be placed in side chambers in the shaft, the ropes e, e<1> being led to them by guide-pulleys &c.
Patent GB-190222165-A (GB)
Title: Improved Means for Drawing off Liquids
Filed: 1902-10-11
Granted: 1903-01-22
Abstract: 22,165. Idris, T. H. W., and Idris & Co. Oct. 11. Lift valves; actuating valves and cocks; venting valves and cocks.-A tubulure 2 to which liquid is conveyed by a pipe 1 contains a tubular valve 4 with outlet holes 11, and has attached to it, by links 10, a lever 9, from which hangs a stirrup 7. The end of the valve being furnished with a bottle stopper 5, a bottle 8 lifted in the stirrup by the lever opens the valve and is charged. Superfluous gas escapes through the lower holes 13 in the valve, and the holes 14 in the mouth of the tubulure.
Patent GB-190223199-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Joint for Coupling Pipes
Inventor: SIDEBOTTOM HENRY
Filed: 1902-10-24
Granted: 1902-12-18
Abstract: 23,199. Sidebottom, H., and Drybrough, W. C. Oct. 24. Couplings, disconnectible; lead and like pipe joints. - In a coupling for lead, rubber, canvas, or other compressible pipes, ore half a of a coupling-box is placed with the flanged loose washer d over the end of the pipe e, while the other half b of the coupling-box is placed over the end of the pipe e<x>. The pipe ends are expanded, and the double-coned metallic ferrule f is introduced into the ends, and the halves of the coupling-box are then screwed together. The exterior of the ferrule f is preferably roughened.
Patent GB-190300231-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Cotton Reel, or Bobbin.
Inventor: LLEWELLIN LOUISA
Filed: 1903-01-05
Granted: 1903-03-19
Abstract: 231. Llewellin, L. Jan. 5. Work companions.- A central receptacle c is provided in a bobbin or reel to receive a thimble d, and in the side of the receptacle c is a groove or recess e to receive a packet of needles. The thimble and needles are held in place by the end labelsf.
Patent GB-190308561-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Invalid Chairs.
Inventor: SCHMIDT IDA WILHELMINE
Filed: 1903-04-15
Granted: 1903-06-04
Abstract: 8561. Schmidt, I. W. April 15. Invalid carriages.-An invalid chair is fitted with auxiliary propelling-mechanism, and with a canopy, a book-rest or writing-table, and leg-rests, arranged so that they may be adjusted. The seat a, Fig. 3, having a sliding portion for giving access to the commodes, is supported on springs e on the axle d, and supports a platform u carrying a storage battery w or other source of energy and a motor v, which drive the axle d through suitable means, such as gearing y. The motor controller z is mounted upon one of the arms n of the chair. The steering-wheel 2 and the steering-handle 4 are mounted in the piece g, which is connected to the hangers b depending from the front of the seat by adjusting-nuts h. The arms n are mounted on side bars i pivoted to the front of the seat a and to the back m of the chair. On the front of the seat is a pair of leg-rests 6, which may be adjusted independently by handles 8 at the sides of the seat, and are held in position by spring catches 10 engaging with the curved rests 9. An adjustable book-rest 17, or a writing-table or the like, is pivoted upon a standard 16, which may be raised or lowered in an adjustable clamp 20 on one of the bars i. A sliding canopy 23, Fig. 2, fitted with adjustable shades 24, is connected by clamps 26 to side bars 25, which may be adjusted in clamps 28 on the sides of the back m.
Patent GB-190309464-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Construction of Colliery Tubs or Corves.
Inventor: SHAW JOHN
Filed: 1903-04-27
Granted: 1904-03-03
Abstract: 9464. Shaw, J. April 27. Corves; buffers - Relates to colliery tubs or corves made of steel or wroughtiron plates and provided with a well a beneath the body, and especially to the method of constructing the well and attaching to it the buffers and coupling. The ends of the well are formed of steel or iron channels b. The flanges of the channels are riveted to the flanged end plates d of the tub and to the bottom plate e of the well. At the ends of the channels, the flanges are cut away, and the web c is turned back and riveted to the sides of the well. The couplings and buffers are riveted to the channels b. The buffers comprise iron or steel plates f having flanges f<1> to hold the buffer blocks g, which are further secured by rivets.
Patent GB-190309678-A (GB)
Title: An Improvement in the Method of Fixing & Securing Covers of Sunshades & Umbrellas & Allowing of their Removal & Replacing with New at Will.
Inventor: HOLDSWORTH EDITH AGNES EASTHOP
Filed: 1903-04-29
Granted: 1904-03-31
Abstract: 9678. Holdsworth, E. A. E. April 29. Covers, attaching.- To facilitate the removal and attachment of covers to umbrellas or sunshades,the top notches B, Fig. 2, are provided with screwed necks B' to receive screwed caps A, Fig. 1, which screw down upon and secure the central part of the covers. The point ends of the cover are provided with stitched eyelets, which pass over the ends of the ribs, the cover being retained by studs or buttons soldered or screwed to the ribs.
Patent GB-190309893-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Ignition Devices for Gas and like Engines.
Filed: 1903-05-01
Granted: 1903-06-11
Abstract: 9893. Lake, H. H., [Auto-Igniter Exporting Co.]. May 1. Drawings to Specification. Flywheels.-A notched flywheel serves as the inductor for a magneto-electric machine for igniting in gas and like engines.
Patent GB-190310644-A (GB)
Title: Mole Trap.
Inventor: CAMERON ANGUS
Filed: 1903-05-11
Granted: 1904-03-24
Abstract: 10,644. Cameron, A., and Herring, W. C. May 11. Traps for moles consist of two wire loops c passing through slots in a base a, a spring d tending to draw the loops upwards, a wire trigger e passing through a central hole h, and a plug i, to which bait may or may not be attached. The trigger e is loosely pivoted to the wire f connecting the loops and the spring, and is held in position by the plug i. When the mole takes the bait or pushes against the plug i, it releases the trigger e and is caught between one of the loops c and the base a. A wire prevents the loops from being drawn completely through the slots.
Patent GB-190314360-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Massage Machines
Inventor: INGRAM THOMAS DARLINGTON
Filed: 1903-06-27
Granted: 1903-07-30
Abstract: 14,360. Ingram, T. D., and Roe, H. K. June 27. Massage. - Relates to a machine driven by an electric or other motor, for imitating the rubbing, pounding, slapping, and other movements used in hand-massage. It is so arranged that a number of persons may be operated upon at once. The motor 22 drives a principal shaft 7 by belt gearing, and this shaft drives a crank shaft 29 on a hinged frame 5, a shaft 51 for working side apparatus, and a shaft 40 on a second hinged frame 14. The frames 5, 14 are hinged by braced arms to the main standard of the machine, and are counterbalanced by weights passing over a support, not shown, in such a way that the frames are noimally kept raised. The shaft 29 rocks a pad A through the rod 30 and hinged lever 33, and a trough B through the rod 31 and a similar lever, the amount of motion, in each case, being variable by connecting the rods 30, 31, to their levers nearer to, or further from, their centres, as required. The pad A is connected to the lever 33 by a U-shaped spring having slots for adjusting its position. This pad is used in treating the muscles of the back, the sides, the abdomen, &c. The actions of the rocking lever and spring give it a pressing and kneading upward motion, at the same time that the whole frame has an upward movement by virtue of its counterweight. The trough B is raised at the centre so that this part has a greater range of movement than the ends. It is tapered along its length, and is V-shaped transversely. It is lined with cork covered over with leather, its edges being also padded. It is intended for massaging the leg, a rocking shaking movement being given to the muscles, while the limb is rotated. The edges of the trough may also be used for acting on the muscles of the back at each side of the spinal column, which then rests within the hollow of the trough. The shaft 40, which is square, carries a series of straps C for skin massage. The straps may have cork balls at the end to give soft blows to the skin, or a cylindrical padded roller may be mounted on the shaft 40 for rubbing massage. For general massage of the arms and legs, a pair of pads D are mounted at each side of the machine, one only being shown in Fig. 1. They are carried by rods 58 adjustably jointed to levers 57 on a shaft 56, which is rocked from the shaft 51, as shown. The two rods 58 are forced apart by a spring 60, which can be sprung into notches in the rods. They are drawn together by cords operated by handles n. Through the adjustment of the rods with their levers and by adjusting the distance apart of the pads D, these can be made to act upon limbs of different sizes. They are nearer together at the rear than at the front, and are made with prominent heels below, as shown.
Patent GB-190318244-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Dress Protectors or Shields
Inventor: CAMPIONE CONSTANCE
Filed: 1903-08-24
Granted: 1904-06-23
Abstract: 18,244. Campione, C. Aug. 24. Dress shields.-Dress shields a, Fig. 1, are attached to garments by means of clips d located in the corners between the two flaps of the shield. The clip may consist of two serrated jaws e, Fig. 2, hinged together at f and provided with fingerpieces g for manipulation. The shield may be made of oil silk covered with textile material.
Patent GB-190319023-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Suspension Lamps.
Inventor: WITZENMANN EMIL
Filed: 1903-09-03
Granted: 1903-10-08
Abstract: 19,023. Witzenmann, E. Sept. 3. Gasaliers and oillamp pendants.- Gas or oil lamps are suspended by spiral metal hoses b, which are connected to the central pipe f. The hoses b are carried o v e r supporting- rollers c journalled on the pendant, and under weighted rollers c<1>, which are supported by the hoses. The weighted rollers c' are all connected to a common balance weight d, by the raising or lowering of which the lamps may be adjusted simultaneously in height.
Patent GB-190321468-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Sole Edge Burnishing Machines
Inventor: STACKPOLE CHARLES FERNALD
Filed: 1903-10-06
Granted: 1904-02-11
Abstract: 21,468. Stackpole, C. F. Oct. 6. Lubricating the gearing of boot and shoe making apparatus. In the soleedge burnishing machine shown, the driving-shaft 46 is provided with a cam 41, which operates the rocking shafts 36 of the tool-carriers 50 through the cams 38, the carriers being rotated, when required to interchange the tools, by means of the friction disc 75, which is driven through the flexible shaft 80 by the worm gear 83. The gearing 83, 41, &c. runs in a lubricating-bath 31, from which the oil, being partly suspended in the form of vapour iu the chamber 30, is carried by the arms 38 to the spindles 36. The oil returns through the passages 105, 106 to the chamber 30.
Patent GB-190322712-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Spring Attachments for the Joints of Scissors, Shears and analogous Cutting Instruments
Inventor: STANIFORTH ARTHUR WILLIAM
Filed: 1903-10-21
Granted: 1904-04-28
Abstract: 22,712. Staniforth, A. W. Oct. 21. Scissors, shears, &c.-The blades are held tightly together by the action of an annular spring washer e placed between the bead of the rivet or screw and the upper blade. The spring washer is made in various concave and corrugated forms, and may be applied to ordinary or existing scissors &c. without necessitating alteration of the latter.
Patent GB-190323846-A (GB)
Inventor: WIEDER HENRY GEORGE ABRAHAM IS
Filed: 1903-11-03
Granted: 1904-08-25
Abstract: 23,846. Wieder, H. G. A. I. Nov. 3. Sound-magnifying appliances.-An instrument such as a stethoscope, ear trumpet, or the like, for mechanically magnifying weak sounds, consists of a flexible circular diaphragm a, held rigidly by a ring b within a cylinder c and resting on a small flange f on a disc e, while a screwed ring h holds the diaphragm a, the ring b, and the disc e in place. A double cone m, n is rigidly connected to the diaphragm a by a bolt q and a disc p, which is slightly curved upwards, the whole being encased in a protective cone u provided with a rubber top t. In using the apparatus as a stethoscope, the spherical head r of the bolt q and the cone n are pressed on the patient's body, the sounds being communicated through the diaphragm a, a tube in the centre of the disc e, and a forked india-rubber tube l, to the ears of the listener. The centre of the diaphragm a is preferably rigidly fixed by the bolt q, although the diaphragm may be merely attached to the double cone m, n without the bolt q.
Patent GB-190325148-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Watch Protectors.
Inventor: MARPERT RICHARD
Filed: 1903-11-18
Granted: 1904-01-21
Abstract: 25,148. Marpert, R. Nov. 18. Protectors, watch.-The case a is sewn between the material and lining of the pocket by means of holes in the flanges b, and the catch f is secured to the pocket flap e. To secure the chain p, the flap e is pressed forwards, thereby causing the piece f to press back the spring m and allow the locking- bolt h to pass through a hole in the piece f. To release the chain p, the bolt h is depressed, against the action of the spring l, by means of the knob k. To adapt the fastening to trouser pockets, the locking-bolt h and spring b may be arranged horizontally, that is, at rightangles to the direction in which the flap e opens.
Patent GB-190400792-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Machines for Cutting and Folding Paper and other Fabrics
Filed: 1904-01-12
Granted: 1904-03-03
Abstract: 792. Lake, H. H., [Cottrell & Sons Co., C. B.]. Jan. 12. Associating, cutting, and delivery apparatus; folding paper.-Machinery for cutting and folding paper and other fabrics, and particularly for cutting and folding signatures in connection with a webperfecting printing-machine, is shown in end elevation. The web a passes over feed rollers B, B' to cutters c in rotary carriers C, the severed sheets are collected one upon another on a cylinder or carrier D furnished with grippers e, the collection is deposited upon a folding-table E and folded by a reciprocating blade and folding-rollers G, the folded pile is slit by shearing-discs h, and the parts are associated into signatures in an intermittentlyactuated-endless pocketed carrier K delivering to a packing-device L, M. Guides 15 for the web a are disposed between the parts C, D. The grippers e seize the end of the web a before the sheet is severed, and are actuated for reception by a fixed cam, and for delivery by a movable cam. The folding-blade is carried by arms f<2> of a rocking shaft actuated by three cams O on a shaft R. The free ends of the sheets on the carrier D are held down by rollers 17 and by curved guards f <6> carried by the arms f The table E is provided with sheet stops g, against which the sheets are registered by joggers j on a rocking shaft j<1> actuated by a spring j<5> and a cam on the shaft of one of the folding-rollers G. The carrier K consists of endless toothed racks or chains I provided with spring-closed pocket members or fingers k, which are opened for delivery by tappets m actuated from a fourth cam on the shaft R. The packing- device L, M is located between the upper and lower runs of the carrier K, and is actuated by an eccentric U on the shaft R.
Patent GB-190401369-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Fire Lighters.
Inventor: LIEVENBRUECK HERMANN JOSEPH
Filed: 1904-01-19
Granted: 1904-04-21
Abstract: 1369. Lievenbr³ck, H. J. Jan. 19. Lighting fires.-An open trough of fireproof material is fitted with asbestos wicks to burn liquid fuel. The trough d contains the asbestos threads e, which may be fixed in any suitable manner, and is pivoted between the branches f of a fork formed at the end of a lever g with its handle h. The apparatus is introduced beneath the grate before the wicks are lighted.