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Patent GB-190227004-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Fastening for Windows
Inventor: HOSKYNS CHARLES
Filed: 1902-12-23
Granted: 1903-05-14
Abstract: 27,004. Hoskyns, C. Dec. 23. Window holders.- Relates to a device for securing window sashes in a partly-open position. A drop catch A is slotted to pass over a rivet C between the attachment plate D and a cover-plate, and, in the position shown, projects over the rail G of the lower sash, against which it abuts when either sash is moved to open the window partially. A stop F and a projection H prevent the catch from moving inwards. The catch is turned upwards to rest upon the upper side of the projection H to allow the window to be opened fully. The plate D and cover-plate may be cast in one piece.
Patent GB-190228188-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Trouser Support
Inventor: GOLDIN MAYER
Filed: 1902-12-22
Granted: 1903-03-26
Abstract: 28,188. Goldin, M., and Glickman, P. Dec. 22. Belts; braces.-Relates to trouser suspenders which are convertible either into belts or braces. Fig. 1 shows the appliance in the form of braces, Fig. 2 shows it in the form of a belt, Fig. 3 is an inside view of the two pieces 3, 4, which together constitute the belt fastening and separately serve for the suspension of the front tabs, Fig. 5 shows the two parts which, united by a rivet 18, serve for pivotally connecting together the rear ends of the shoulder straps 1, and Fig. 11 shows a modified form of the appliance shown in Fig. 5. One part 3 of the fastening, Fig. 3, is provided with two hooks 9 over which is slipped a loop 10 pivotally mounted in a barrel 11 on the other part 4, so that it can be turned around to lie against this part when not in use. One tab hook 21 has a part 19 which lies between the hooks 9 when the part 3 is used to suspend a tab, and the other tab hook has two hooks 20 which lie outside the ends of the barrel 11 of the part 4, so that the parts 3, 4 appear identical when the appliance is in use as braces. The ends of the straps 1 are held beneath the cross-bars 14, 16, Fig. 5, and the spring tongues 15, 17. The rear tab hook is engaged with the slot 25. In the arrangements shown in Fig. 11, the slot 25 is replaced by a slotted piece 38 pivoted between the two straps on a rivet 37, which holds together both the straps and two flanged rings 33,34.
Patent GB-190300622-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Type-setting Machines.
Filed: 1903-01-09
Granted: 1903-10-29
Abstract: 622. Pulsometer Engineering Co., and Kenney, G. E. Jan. 9., Type, setting. - Relates to machines of the kind described in Specification No. 6845, A.D. 1896, in which the types f in stationary channels a are lifted, by a pusher b, over a stop d and pass, feet t first, down channels e covered by a glass plate h. The invention consists of means for canting the types, and means for limiting their upward movement. The canting-device consists of an elastic piece of rubber &c. which will not injure the faces of the types, but engages and cants the lifted types f <1>. This may consist of a flat rubber band k stretched across above the ends of the set of channels on side arms or plates m. The means for limiting the upward movement of the types consists of an elastic stop or buffer, which may be a flat rubber band o stretched on side arms p preferably formed with the arms m.
Patent GB-190302441-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in, and connected with, Steam Boiler and other Furnaces, and Stokers therefor.
Inventor: GRANGER ALEXANDER
Filed: 1903-02-02
Granted: 1904-02-02
Abstract: 2441. Granger, A. Feb. 2. Steam - generator &c. furnaces; firebars and grates.-Relates to furnaces with grates of the kind described in Specification No. 4401, A.D. 1899. The Figure shows the invention applied to the furnace of a marine boiler. Fuel falls from the hopper A at the rear of the boiler, and is carried to the front by the simultaneous longitudinal movement of the bars B upon the rollers E. Of each set of three bars, one bar is returned at a time. The bars are constructed with pointed ends, and with plain unperforated surfaces for the greater portion of their lengths. The bars may be T or trough-shaped in section, and be formed each with a longitudinal ridge. For the lesser portion of their lengths the bars are perforated. Forced draught may be employed, and the air may be heated by the gases in pipes round the top of the boiler. The fresh fuel is ignited from the top. The gases are completely consumed in the chamber O before they enter the tubes P of the boiler.
Patent GB-190303489-A (GB)
Title: Improvements connected with Fuel Economisers for Steam Boilers
Inventor: WANKLYN WILLIAM LUMB
Filed: 1903-02-13
Granted: 1903-12-17
Abstract: 3489. Wanklyn, W. L. Feb. 13. Feedwater, heating.-Valves or like devices are applied to economizers in such a manner that the supply of water is checked or stopped intermittently so as to ensure a quicker heating of the water. For this purpose, within the top box A of a set of tubes, Fig. 1, is arranged a shaft C, upon which are mounted disc valves F at different angles. To the end of the shaft C is fitted a gear-wheel D, and several of these gear together, as shown in Fig. 2, and are driven by the wheel E. The tops of the tubes B are fitted with extension pieces in which the discs F operate. Instead of flat discs, hemispherical valves may be used, in which case the water supply to the tube is cut off when the hemispherical surface rests upon its seating upon the top of the tube.
Patent GB-190304266-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Variable Speed Gearing.
Inventor: HEUER PAUL
Filed: 1903-02-23
Granted: 1903-06-18
Abstract: 4266. Heuer, P., and Marx, E. Feb. 23. Lathes.- Relates to variable-speed gearing shown in connection with a lathe. The toothed wheel 12, on the boss of the driving-pulley 11, is geared to the internal driven wheel 8 by means of planetpinions 13, 14 mounted in a cage 10. Other pinions 7, also mounted in the cage, engage with the internal wheel and with a wheel cut on one end of a sleeve 4, the opposite end of which carries a worm-wheel 5 in gear with a worm 6 on a cross-shaft. This shaft is driven from the boss of the driving-pulley by means of chain gearing 19, 27, 28, disc-and-roller friction gearing 29, 30, and belt gearing 31. The roller of the friction gear may be traversed across the face of the disc by means of a screw 32, coupled by chain and bevel gearing to a spindle 38 which passes through the saddle and may be rotated by a hand-wheel mounted thereon. When the roller is opposite the centre of the disc, no movement is transmitted, the worm holds the sleeve 4 stationary, and the driven wheel is rotated at its highest speed. As the speed of the worm increases, that of the driven wheel diminishes. The boss of the driven wheel carries a disc 20 and a pinion 21 ; the wheel 24, secured to the shaft 3, may be driven directly by means of a pin 25 or through pinions 22 on an eccentric shaft 23.
Patent GB-190306476-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Springs for Indicating Pressure.
Inventor: COLLINS CHARLES HENRY
Filed: 1903-03-20
Granted: 1904-01-21
Abstract: 6476. Collins, C. H., and Smith, W. O. March 20. Steam-engine and like indicators. - Springs are constructed so that the parts attached to them m o v e through varying distances for equal additions of pressure. To one end of the spring a is attached the spring b, of different strength, the free end of the spring b being fixed to a mount c having extensions d, so that pressure applied to the block c at first compresses only the spring b until the extension d comes into contact with the end a' of the spring a and compresses this also. More than two springs may be used on the same principle.
Patent GB-190312875-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Safety Locking Devices for Projectile Fuses
Inventor: MERRIAM HENRY PARKER
Filed: 1903-06-08
Granted: 1903-08-27
Abstract: 12,875. Merriam, H. P. June 8. Fuzes for projectiles.-Relates to percussion fuzes, and consists in the use of centrifugal devices (1), for freeing the hammer as soon as the projectile leaves the gun, and (2), for holding the released hammer away from the primer during the flight of the projectile through the air. The first part of the invention is shown in Figs. 1, 2, 4, 5 and 7. In the nose fuze shown in Figs. 1 and 2, the hammer 7 and the firing-pins 25 are held at safe by a block 31, which is supported by three bolts 45. These bolts have interlocking noses, which prevent any bolt being moved singly, but which disengage themselves when all the bolts are simultaneously withdrawn by the centrifugal action. Spring fingers 9 on a ring 8 retain the armed hammer during the flight of the projectile. In modifications (1), shown in Fig. 5 as applied to a base fuze, the block 31 is dispensed with, and the firing-pins 76 can pass through the bolts 45 as soon as the latter have moved outwards far enough to bring the pins in line with the holes 78, and (2), the interlocking noses of the bolts 45 are replaced either by pins 68, Fig. 4, moving in slots in a pivoted disc 66, or by pins 85, Fig. 7, secured to one bolt and sliding in a recess 86 in an adjoining bolt. The second part of the invention is shown in Figs. 8 and 14. In the base fuze shown in Fig. 8, in addition to the bolts 45, a pivoted centrifugal bolt 91 is provided, having an arm 92, which presses back the hammer 7 during the flight of the projectile. In modifications (1), three weights 91 are provided, and (2), Fig. 14, the hammer 7<a> has a conical base, and is held back during the flight of the projectile by springs 106, which are put into tension by centrifugal bolts 108.
Patent GB-190316533-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Annealing Process.
Inventor: NORTCLIFFE WILLIAM ALFRED
Filed: 1903-07-28
Granted: 1904-05-12
Abstract: 16,533. Nortcliffe, W. A. July 28. Annealing.- Wire &c. is enclosed in a tin-plate or sheet-iron receptacle b, placed in the annealiogpot a, and surrounded by charcoal d to prevent decarburization of the wire by the pot after frequent heatings.
Patent GB-190317930-A (GB)
Title: A New or Improved Form of Clip for Letters and other Documents applicable also for Wearing Apparel.
Inventor: ROCHOLL HEINRICH CARL
Filed: 1903-08-19
Granted: 1903-12-10
Abstract: 17,930. Rocholl, H. C. Aug. 19. Filing papers &c.-A clip made of sheet metal, mica, wire, or other material, and adapted for filing letters &c., has two outer arms c, Figs. 2 and 5, and a central arm d bent upwards from the body of the clip to form a spring, and carrying a cross-piece e. The cross portion may be bent so as to retain a strip f of rubber, felt, or other material, or may be corrugated or plain. An extending portion b may be provided with a hole a whereby the clip may be hung up. In a modified form of clip, which is adapted for holding ties, shoe laces, or other portions of wearing-apparel in position, the central arm d, Figs. 6 and 7, may be without a cross-piece.
Patent GB-190324378-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Combined Strainers and Infusers for Tea and like Beverages.
Inventor: LORING FREDERICK HENRY
Filed: 1903-11-10
Granted: 1904-06-23
Abstract: 24,378. Loring, F. H. Nov. 10. Tea &c. making apparatus.-An infuser or strainer for tea &c. consists of a vessel a, Fig. 1, having a flange at the top to rest on the cup or pot, and a lower flange b on which a loose bottom c rests. Either the plate c is corrugated round the periphery, or the flange b is corrugated. A cover f may be provided, and may be used as a saucer for the strainer. Tea-pots are made with the central part contracted and with a flange b, Fig. 3, on which a plate c rests, the walls immediately above being vertical to prevent leaves &c. from settling in the corrugations. To prevent fine sediment from passing, the corrugations may be restricted to the lower corners, and small serrated openings made between the disc and the sides of the vessel.
Patent GB-190325172-A (GB)
Title: Box for Preserving Piano and other Strings.
Inventor: WERLE FRANZ ANTON
Filed: 1903-11-18
Granted: 1904-11-17
Abstract: 25,172. Werle, F. A. Nov. 18. Pianofortes; instruments with sonorous strings.- Boxes for strings are formed as shown to facilitate the withdrawal of strings without using the fingers, thus preserving them and obviating their rusting. The box, which is shaped as shown, is preferably in two parts a, b, the part b serving as a lid and clasping over the part a. The string is withdrawn, as required, through a central opening in the lid by pincers, as shown. The box may be provided with a tube to fit on a stud projecting from a stand. In a modification, the parts a, b are integral, the coil being inserted through an opening in the side.
Patent GB-190327135-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Means or Apparatus for Conveying Goods and Parcels.
Filed: 1903-12-11
Granted: 1904-12-08
Abstract: 27,135. British Cash and Parcel Conveyers, Ltd., and Phillips, E. C. Dec. 11. Mechanical despatch apparatus, wherein, from a bracket d with a terminal fork c, a carrier b for the cash, parcel, &c. is propelled along a wire track a by a horse-shoe spring e, which is stretched and released by pulling back a trigger g till it strikes a stop h. The ends of the spring fit into slit cups c<1> at the ends of the fork. In the slot c<2> in the shank of the fork is provided a barrel f, which contains a spring f<3> attached to a fixed arbor f <1> and is connected by an inextensible band f <4> to the trigger, for the purpose of re-setting it.
Patent GB-190404045-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Air-warming Fireplaces.
Inventor: GIBSON WILLIAM JOHN
Filed: 1904-02-18
Granted: 1904-12-22
Abstract: 4045. Gibson, W. J. Feb. 18. Air-heating and ventilating fireplaces.-Air for warming and ventilating rooms is drawn, from outside, through chambers heated by, and placed under and behind, the fireplace. As applied to fireplaces with a firebrick bottom, a tubular chamber C, formed of a rectangular casing of cast iron, is attached by flanged joints to the fireplace frame so as to lie along the bottom A and back B. Baffle-plates E of curved shape are cast with the casing. Two side tubes F lead from the top of the chamber to the outlets G placed at the top corners of the frame or elsewhere, preferably four feet from the floor. These are controlled by "hit-and-miss" plates H or otherwise. Air enters through the duct D. Doors may be fitted in the casing for cleaning purposes. For fireplaces with bottom grates, the casing is made to pass only behind the back of the fire ; or, in the case of a raised grate, the casing may extend under the hearth.
Patent GB-190413523-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Covers for Road Manholes
Inventor: BAUMANN KARL FRIEDRICH
Filed: 1904-06-15
Granted: 1904-12-08
Abstract: 13,523. Baumann, K. F. June 15. Manhole doors and frames.-A manhole cover constructed so as to be adjustable in height without disturbance of the road metal consists of a lid a, frames b, e, and a ring d. When the cover is to be lowered, the frame b is raised, and the ring e is turned tp bring projections d' on the ring d into engagement with steps b<1>. A few blows are then given to the frame b. Tarred rope c or like packing is placed in a groove in the frame b to make a dirt-proof joint.
Patent GB-190413567-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Envelopes for Vapour Electric Conductors
Inventor: WEINTRAUB EZECHIEL
Filed: 1904-06-15
Granted: 1904-08-04
Abstract: 13,567. Weintraub, E. June 15, A.D. 1903, [date applied for under Patents Act, A.D. 1901]. Vacuum tubes.-A lamp, rectifier, or the like, containing mercury vapour or other conductive vapour or gas, is provided with two concentric envelopes or tubes 17, 18, the inner one 18 being preferably made of fused silica or hard glass, and open at its ends. The electric discharge takes place within the inner tube, and condensation of mercury vapour occurs between the two tubes. The outer envelope 17 is of glass, into which the connecting-wires are sealed ; projections 22 or a glass ring are attached to it to support the flared upper end of the inner tube. The lower end of the inner tube may be centered by similar projections, or by mineral wool or the like 23 packed over a shoulder 24 ; when the wool is used, a side tube 25 is provided to convey condensed mercury from over it to the main electrode 20. The wool 23 prevents electric discharge from passing outside the inner tube. If the wool is not used, the inner tube is carried down nearly to the mercury 20, and may have a lateral opening towards the starting-electrode 21 ; the upper electrode 19 is then placed lower in the tube 18. The upper electrode 19 may be of artificial graphite, and its connecting-wire is surrounded by a glass or silica tube 8, flared over the electrode 19.
Patent GB-190413987-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Cutting Shears.
Inventor: BENTON GEORGE EDWARD
Filed: 1904-06-20
Granted: 1904-12-15
Abstract: 13,987. Benton, G. E. Sept. 30, A.D. 1903, [date applied for under Patents Act, A.D. 1901]. Scissors and shears specially for hedging or pruning but also for cutting cloth, paper. leather, and other materials. One blade 1 has a simple bevelled edge, and the other blade 2 has a bevelled edge 5 which is provided with forwardly-inclined, sharppointed teeth 6. The forward face 8 of each tooth is disposed substantially at right-angles to the edge of the blade as a whole.
Patent GB-190427270-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Woven Fabrics.
Inventor: SARAFIAN HOVCEP
Filed: 1904-12-14
Granted: 1905-01-19
Abstract: 27,270. Sarafian, H. Dec. 14. Carped; double fabrics; mixed fabrics; printed fabrics.-Carpets and other double fabrics are woven with a ground fabric of plain-woven thin warps 1 and thick wefts 2 of cotton, jute, or other cheap material, and an upper surface of better material such as worsted or silk, comprising thick warps 3, each passing over two of the ground wefts 2 and being bound in by thin coloured wefts 4. The loops of each warp 3 are opposite the depressed portions of the adjacent warps, so that the loops have space to spread out laterally to cover the ground fabric. The pattern may be formed by using printed yarn, or the fabrics may be printed when woven. The surface fabric may consist of thin warps and thick wefts, the wefts being preferably arranged over corresponding thick wefts of the ground fabric.
Patent GB-190507606-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Electro-magnetic Cut-outs or Switches.
Filed: 1905-04-10
Granted: 1906-02-22
Abstract: 7606. British Thomson-Houston Co., [General Electric Co.]. April 10. Cut-outs.-An electro-magnetic cut-out is provided with two movable members, one of which is attached to a dash-pot and breaks the circuit on a small overload, while the other, controlled by a spring, acts on a heavy overload ; or a single movable member is attached both to the spring and to the dash-pot. The winding A, Fig. 1, has a casing B and two movable cores C, F. The core C is connected to a dash-pot D, and carries an insulated contact-arm E, which makes contact at e, e when the core is raised. The core F is normally held against stops f by a spring G, and carries the insulated contact-bar H, which makes contact with the studs h, h when the core is lowered. When a slight overload occurs, the spring G keeps the core F fixed, but the core C is raised slowly against the retarding influence of the dash-pot D. The circuit of the tripping-coil J of the circuit-breaker K, Fig. 2, is completed through the studs e and bar E. When a heavy overload occurs, the spring G is overcome and the core F is pulled down instantly, completing the circuit of the coil J through the studs h and arm H. In a modification, Fig. 3, only one movable core C is used. This carries the contact-arm E, and is attached to the dash-pot D. The plunger d of the dash-pot is normally held against the stops by the spring G. The action is the same as before, a slight overload slowly lifting the core C against the dash-pot, while a heavy overload raises the core C instantly against the spring G. The spring G may be adjustable.
Patent GB-190510348-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Casement Fasteners.
Inventor: FOOKS CHARLES JOB
Filed: 1905-05-17
Granted: 1905-11-09
Abstract: 10,348. Fooks, C. J. May 17. Stays.-Relates to a combined casement fastener and stay. To the inside of the window casement is pivoted the piece a, Fig. 3, to the outer end of which is attached, by a double knuckle-joint h i, the casement stay j provided with perforations k. The piece a is provided with the arm f, which, when the window is closed, engages with the pin l on the bracket n secured to the window frame, as shown. To unfasten the window, the stay is lifted upwards to turn the catch f out of engagement with the pin l, and the casement can then be fixed in any position by engaging the pin l with one of the holes k in the stay. [Reference has been directed under Patents Act, 1902, to Specifications No. 10,419, A.D. 1892, No. 17,689, A.D. 1897, and No. 7877, A.D. 1903.]
Patent GB-190510769-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Railway Signalling Systems.
Inventor: SAURMAN BENJAMIN FRANKLIN
Filed: 1905-05-23
Granted: 1905-09-07
Abstract: 10,769. Saurman, B. F. May 23. Contacts, mechanical; semaphore signals; miniature signals or indicators. -A mechanical track treadle actuated in conjunction with the semaphore signals, interacts with apparatus on the passing locomotive giving a visual and audible signal thereon. In the diagrammatic views shown in Figs. 1 and 2, a red semaphore arm a<2> and a green arm a<3> are actuated by separate rods a<4> from fluid-pressure cylinders a<9> supplied through controlling-valves a<12> from a fluid-pressure supply tank a<10>, exhaust valves a<13> being also provided. When the piston-rods a<8> move into the cylinders a<9>, catches a<7> rotate the horizontal rocking shafts a<14> through catches a<15>, so that catches a<6> on the shafts a<14> raise the rods a' by encountering catches a<5> thereon. A caution signal is given by the depression of one arm a<3> only, and a safety signal by the depression of both arms a<3>, a<2>. Each piston-rod a<8> is also connected by a chain or cable b<2> to a track treadle b with a curved impact portion b<1>, and sliding vertically, so that depression of a semaphore arm lowers the treadle against a spring, out of the path of a contact wheel e carried by the engine. The shaft of this wheel e is carried in blocks, which slide vertically in slots in a fixed supporting yoke e' on the engine, so that an arm e<6> attached to the blocks is moved vertically to actuate the engine signals. A pawl e<8>, Fig. 8, on the rod e<6> is pressed by a spring e'‹ against the teeth f<1> of a face ratchet wheel f, Fig. 6, which is thereby rotated when a signal is at caution or danger, and so rotates a geared wheel f<2> riding loosely on a shaft f<3>. A spring f<4> presses the wheel f into engagement with a friction clutch f<5> keyed on the shaft f and a disk g provided with white, red, and green circular windows is also fixed on this shaft f<3>. A white disk. g<1>, Fig. 1, and a green disk appear in the opening h' of the case h when the wheel e is actuated by the first treadle b at 'caution,' and a further actuation of the wheel e passing over the second treadle b at 'danger' causes a red disk to appear in the opening. An electric contact-strip g<4>, Fig. 6, on the disk g closes, through a spring i and the shaft f<3> and its bearing, a circuit through an electric bell alarm when 'caution' or 'danger' conditions prevail, and the alarm is only stopped when the driver slightly displaces the shaft f<3> to bring the disk g slightly forward, this action also disengaging the friction clutch f and allowing the disk g to rotate into its normal position. The visual and audible signals may be operated from signals which indicate the position of points or switches, and opaque indicating-disks may be substituted for the coloured windows in the disk g.