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Patent GB-190312042-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Hurricane Lanterns.
Inventor: HARDIE JOHN GRAHAM
Filed: 1903-05-26
Granted: 1904-03-24
Abstract: 12,042. Hardie, J. G. May 26. 0 i l lanterns ; lighting ; chimney holders. - W h e n lighting hurricane lanterns, the spring holding the chimney in position at the top may be lifted by means adapted to allow the chimney to be tilted for lighting. The spring ring e for holding the chimney d in position, may be provided with an extension f passing into the air chamber b at the top of the lantern, and engaging with a crank g on the handle c. When this handle is turned down as shown, the spring ring e is lifted off the chimney d, which may be tilted in the direction of the arrow. By passing the handle c to its normal upright position above the air chamber b, the crank g allows the spring ring to clamp the chimney. The extension f may also be made to pass just outside the air chamber through a hole in the canopy, at the bottom of the same, and may be acted upon by an independent crank and small handle, pivoted to the canopy.
Patent GB-190315487-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Travelling Card Table or Surface.
Inventor: KENT ARTHUR BARTON
Filed: 1903-07-13
Granted: 1904-04-07
Abstract: 15,487. Kent, A. B. July 13. Tables.-A card table, for use in railway carriages or elsewhere, consists of a collapsable frame, which, in the extended position, may be covered by a cloth. The frame consists of four limbs of metal tubing a, b or wood, which are hinged together in pairs, as at c, h, and connected by tongues and slots c. Two of the limbs a, g are contained by pockets j, j<1> formed on opposite sides of the cloth i ; the other limbs b, f are engaged by hooks k attached to the cloth.
Patent GB-190315805-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Self Acting Mules and Twiners.
Filed: 1903-07-17
Granted: 1904-06-09
Abstract: 15,805. Hetherington & Sons, J., and Moss, F. July 17. Mules and twiners.-The charging and releasing of the backing-off spring 12, Fig. 1, and the return spring 13 are effected by the carriage when moving at its quickest speed. As the carriage 2 runs out, a bowl 6 acts against a finger 9, hinged to a pivoted arm 8, formed in one piece with a forked piece 10, embracing the backing-off rod 11, causing the piece 10 to act against a collar 18 on the rod so as to charge the spring 12, compress the spring 13, and move a catch 14 on the rod into position to be locked by a pivoted latch 17. On further movement of the carriage, a cam passes under a piece 18 fixed to the latch 17, and when the backing-off is completed, the cam is turned to lift the piece 18 and latch 17, thus disengaging the catch 14, so that the springs can return the rod 11. Premature action of the backing-off lever 28, Fig. 4, is avoided by securing to the lever a bowl 27, which is supported by a bell-crank lever 26 linked to a bell crank lever 24, above the free end of which is a catch 20 pivoted to the twist lever 21 and bearing against a stop-pin 22. When the lever 21 moves to the right and the belt 29 passes from the slowspeed pulley 30 to the fast-speed pulley 32, the catch 20 slides over the lever 24, but, on the return movement of the lever 21, the catch tilts the lever 24 and releases the lever 28, which then descends to put the backing-off cone in gear. The rod 11 acts on the lever 28 to keep the bowl 27 clear of the lever 26 until the springs 12, 13 are again charged.
Patent GB-190317658-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or connected with Domestic Fire Escapes.
Inventor: JUDD JOSEPH
Filed: 1903-08-14
Granted: 1904-06-16
Abstract: 17,658. Judd, J., and Craig, J. G. Aug. 14. Fire - escapes. - A rope a, coiled in a box c above a window, is dragged out by the weight b and hangs down, when a handle m is pulled, withdrawing a catch from a door g in the shoot f, and allowing the door to be opened by the spring h. Cross-bars, shown in Fig. 4, carrying belts, are then connected by turning back a hinged part on the bar and inserting the rope in a groove o, returning the hinged part and fastening it by a ring s and spring catch t. The person descending holds the arms of the bar, and applies the pivoted brake q as required.
Patent GB-190318001-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Spring Mattresses.
Inventor: JENSEN HENRIK ANDRIAS
Filed: 1903-08-20
Granted: 1903-11-05
Abstract: 18,001. Jensen, H. A. Aug. 20. Mattresses; spring surfaces. - Spring mattresses are provided with a stretching - device for taking up sag. A number of transverse springs 2 are secured at one end to a side bar 1 of the mattress frame, and at the other end to a rail 3 adjustable by means of nuts 5 and bolts 4 connected to the other side bar of the frame. The springs 2 comprise a central straight portion 8, approximately at the level of the upper edge of the frame, and terminal spiral portions. A cloth or steel wire net 6 is secured to the end bars 7 of the frame and lies over the springs 2.
Patent GB-190324776-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Fishing Reels.
Inventor: KENTON ROBERT LOWE
Filed: 1903-11-14
Granted: 1904-09-15
Abstract: 24,776. Kenton, R. L. Nov. 14. Reels and winches, rod. - Consists in fitting adjustable bearings to "Nottingham" fishing-reels, so that the reel will always revolve freely without any shake. The reel 1, Fig. 1, is supported upon the cones 11, 12, the former of which forms the head of the axle 2, while the latter is mounted upon the screw-threaded end of the axle. The cone 12 is prevented from rotating by two small pins 9, 10, Fig. 4, which enter slots 18, 19, Fig. 3, formed in the cone, and the axle itself is held fixed by the lock-nut 17. In order to tighten-up the bearings, the lock-nut is loosened and the axle screwed into the cone 12, after which the lock-nut is once more tightened. If the reel 1 is of wood, bearing- surfaces 15, 16 are let into it, preferably having countersunk faces so as to fit the cones 11, 12.
Patent GB-190325272-A (GB)
Title: Means for Handling or Conveying and Distributing Granular and like Material
Inventor: BLAISDELL HIRAM WHEELER
Filed: 1903-11-19
Granted: 1904-11-19
Abstract: 25,272. Blaisdell, H. W. Nov. 19. Loading; conveyers.-Relates to means for handling or conveying material and distributing it, more particularly into vats &c. Mounted to run above an endless belt conveyer 6 is a tripper carriage 9 carrying pulleys 14, 13, and other pulleys 4<a> on an inclined extension, all so disposed that the upper or loaded run of the conveyer in passing over these pulleys is caused to discharge its load. The material thus discharged drops on to a distributer, which consists of a disc fitted with curved blades 20 and driven from the shaft of the pulley 14 through a belt 25 and bevel gearing, and which distributes the material by centrifugal action. In a modification, the distributer consists of two discs, connected by curved blades and mounted on a horizontal shaft.
Patent GB-190326008-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Self-acting Spinning Mules and Twiners.
Inventor: MOORHOUSE JOSEPH
Filed: 1903-11-28
Granted: 1904-02-04
Abstract: 26,008. Moorhouse, J., and Sampson, T. Nov. 28. Mules and twiners.-Relates to means for engaging and disengaging the spring pawl of the clickwheel d. The sliding cone g, which engages with the pawl lever i, is operated by a lever h connected on the one hand to a spring l and on the other by means of a chain n and spring k to a stud m attached to the " fish- " jaw lever or boot leg." The spring k is stronger than the spring l. When the faller is locked, the spring l disengages the cone g from the lover i, thereby allowing the pawl to engage with the click wheel, but when the faller is unlocked, the tension of the spring l is overcome and the click pawl is disengaged from its wheel.
Patent GB-190327031-A (GB)
Title: New or Improved Means for Promoting Ventilation
Inventor: PINNOCK JAMES HEATH
Filed: 1903-12-10
Granted: 1904-03-10
Abstract: 27,031. Pinnock, J. H., Rushen, P. C., and Seeley, O. F. Dec. 10. Baffle-plate apparatus; window appliances. - An exterior wooden or other plate or baffle g is fixed at the top of windows with sliding sashes so that an out-take is produced by lowering the upper sash a till its top is just above the bottom of the plate. The plate g is fixed on the frame e, but it may be otherwise fitted, provided it leaves a convenient space for the out-take and fills up the top of the window opening.
Patent GB-190400423-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Brooches, Scarf Slides, applicable also as Fasteners or Connections for Bracelets Necklets Waist Belts Chains Straps Wearing Apparel and the like
Inventor: WILCOX THOMAS
Filed: 1904-01-07
Granted: 1904-04-28
Abstract: 423. Wilcox, T., [trading as Wilcox & Son, M.]. Jan. 7. Coupling- links.- A fastening-device for chains &c. consists of two links, one, 32, of less diameter than the other, 31, each link having an o u t - wardly-turned hook 33, 34, on its end, so that, when the smaller link is passed through the larger, each hook can engage with the other link and hold the parts against tensional strain. Where adjustment is required, more than one large or small link may be attached to one end of the article to be fastened, one only of the other size being employed on the other end. The links may be varied in shape, may be ornamented, or may be flat or curved, as desired.
Patent GB-190400699-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Electric Stoves and Heating and Cooking Apparatus.
Inventor: BAUER JOSEPH AUGUSTUS
Filed: 1904-01-11
Granted: 1904-11-24
Abstract: 699. Bauer, J. A. Jan. 11. Heating by electricity.-A series of vertical open pipes a passes through an air chamber containing a number of resistance coils g, wound on standards of porcelain, clay, or other substance. The pipes a are raised from the ground, the air-chamber being mounted in a casing or having feet. A fan k may be placed above the tubes, and rotated either by the current of hot air or independently. The top c and bottom d of the air-chamber may be perforated, and space may be left between it and the outer cover. The apparatus may be modified for use as a cooking-stove, the cooking-utensil being placed on the exposed top of the air-chamber, or in recesses in it.
Patent GB-190403303-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to the Mantle for Tyres of Vehicle Wheels.
Inventor: NIEDERHAEUSER EMIL
Filed: 1904-02-10
Granted: 1904-03-31
Abstract: 3303. Niederhõuser, E. Feb. 10. Tyres, pneumatic.-A mantle or cover for pneumatic tyres is composed of sections a of solid leather connected together by pegs d, or wires, pins, &c. The sections are provided with flaps, which are inserted in the usual manner behind the inwardly-projecting edges of the felloe b. The cover is sometimes made with crescent-shaped sections, and used as a protecting-cover for the usual india-rubber cover.
Patent GB-190404218-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Means for Corrugating Tubes.
Inventor: POGANY ALEXANDER
Filed: 1904-02-19
Granted: 1904-12-31
Abstract: 4218. Pogßny, A., and Lahmann, H. Feb. 19. Corrugating.-In corrugating tubes by rollers, a relative motion of rotation and of translation takes place between the tube and the rollers. Fig. 1 shows an elevation, and Fig. 2 a section on the line II-II, Fig. 1, of the rollers mounted in a housing, and Fig. 4 shows one of several modifications of the feed-mechanism. In the housing k are a number of pressure rollers a, a', a', a<3> and b, b<1>, b<2>, b<3>, which are staggered circumferentially and can be arranged to form either two screw-threads, or simple rings, the planes of the latter being at right-angles to the axis of the tube. The forks c, c', c<2>, c<3> and d, d<1>, d', d<3> carrying the rollers may have a radial motion by means of spirally-shaped grooves f in which projections m<1> of carrier-blocks m engage, thus allowing the simultaneous movement of all the rollers by the same rotation of the worm g. Each roller can be independently adjusted by a nut i either radially or its plane may be rotated about the axis of the tube. As shown in Fig. 4, the tube r is held fast and the roller-housing k is rotated from the feathered shaft w and is displaced longitudinally by the screwed spindle s. In one modification, the tube moves longitudinally while the rollers rotate; in another, the tube is rotated and the rollerhousing moved ; in another, the roller-housing is fixed and the tube both rotated and displaced ; in the last, two roller-housings are used arranged as in either of the above modifications, or they may be used to produce simultaneously right and left handed corrugations.
Patent GB-190408826-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Safety Appliances for Electric Circuits
Filed: 1904-04-16
Granted: 1904-05-19
Abstract: 8826. Siemens Bros. & Co., [Siemens & Halske Akt.-Ges.]. April 16. Lightning - arresters &c. - Relates to spark-gap safety appliances for preventing excessive voltage in electric circuits, including those for lightning conductors, and consists in using an auxiliary spark gap 1 with resistances, capacities, or selfinduction devices w, arranged, as shown in Fig. 1, in parallel with the main gap 3. The electrodes e' of the auxiliary gap are made pointed, and are placed nearer together than the rounded main electrodes e. By this arrangement, the main gap may be made wider than hitherto, the arcs being formed in the order 1, 2, 3 as shown, and the arc 1 is immediately extinguished on the formation of the arc 3. In some cases, only one of the electrodes e' may be made pointed. Fig. 2 shows several auxiliary spark-gaps in parallel with the main gap, the electrodes e<3>, e<2>, e' being at gradually increasing distances apart, and gradually less pointed, and the resistances &c. w<3>, w<2>, w<1> being of gradually diminishing strength. The gaps are bridged by arcs in the order 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 as shown.
Patent GB-190411820-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Floor Oilers.
Inventor: GARNET GEORGE HENRY
Filed: 1904-05-24
Granted: 1904-06-30
Abstract: 11,820. Garnet, G. H. May 24. Painting.-Relates to floor oilers. A reservoir A is provided with a nozzle b having a screw cap B with a chamber C, perforated with air holes c, and a pipe D. The pipe is closed by a plug f carried by the air valve E which is screwed into the chamber C. The oil is delivered through the pipe i into the trap J, and thence through perforations m in the pipes k, and holes h in the oil plate G, to an oiling-pad I, the rat? of flow being controlled by the valve E. The trap J and the pipes k have removable heads j, k for cleaning purposes.
Patent GB-190412029-A (GB)
Title: Improved Safety Coupling for Vehicles or other purposes
Inventor: LEWIS DAVID
Filed: 1904-05-27
Granted: 1905-04-06
Abstract: 12,029. Lewis, D. May 27. Couplings, non - automatic.-In a safety coupling for vehicles, and for use generally, the coupling-pin d is locked in place by a bracket c fixed on the top of the link and overlapping a collar formed on the pin. Before the pin can be raised, it must be turned until a gap in the collar comes opposite the overlapping base of the bracket. Accidental turning of the pin is prevented by a jointed arm g, which can be turned down and engaged with a clip l.
Patent GB-190414984-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Extractor Tubes for Beer and other Liquids
Inventor: WALLACE THOMAS ALFRED
Filed: 1904-07-04
Granted: 1905-04-06
Abstract: 14,984. Wallace, T. A. July 4. Flexible tubes used as couplings.-Relates to means for jointing the rubber connections to the metal parts of extractor tubes for beer &c. engines. The ends of a rubber coupling-piece a are screwed, and the coupling is secured to the beaded ends of the metal tubes c by flanged nuts b.
Patent GB-190419590-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Casing or Conduit for Electric Conductors.
Inventor: MCHARDY MALCOLM MACDONALD
Filed: 1904-09-10
Granted: 1905-07-13
Abstract: 19,590. McHardy, M. M. Sept. 10. Casings.-A casing, lined with non-inflammable material, is grooved at the sides so as to form a support for the plastering on walls, and is covered with a capping lined with fire-resisting material, and, in addition, with a metal protecting- cover. The casing a, Fig. 1, is formed with channels b to carry the conductors, and is lined, channels included, with non-inflammable material. It is wider in the front than at the back, or is grooved at its sides c, and the wall plaster is finished level with the fire-resisting capping d, which may serve as a foundation for moulding picturerailing, or like decorative finish e. As shown in Figs. 2 and 3, a metal plate f covers the first capping, and is provided with holes g, through which nails, screws, &c. can be driven clear of the conductors. The cover may be made of wood having an under lining of fire-resisting material and a steel armoured surface. By bevelling the sides towards the back, the casing is made convenient for fixing in corners, an extra groove &c. being moulded on each narrow side as a key for the plaster.
Patent GB-190420466-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Means for Escaping from Burning Buildings and for other purposes.
Inventor: BAKER EDGAR ARTHUR
Filed: 1904-09-22
Granted: 1904-11-03
Abstract: 20,466. Baker, E. A. Sept. 22. Rope grips. - Relates chiefly to a braking-device or rope grip, shown in Fig. 3, for a fire-escape or other lowering-apparatus. The frame a, to which a bag and the ends of the suspending-rope are attached, is provided with rollers g, j, the distance between them being adjusted by means of a screw f.
Patent GB-190421649-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Collars for Personal Wear
Inventor: COHN EMILY
Filed: 1904-10-08
Granted: 1905-07-06
Abstract: 21,649. Cohn, E. Oct. 8. Collars; buttonholes.-A celluloid collar has the buttonholes strengthened by patches b sewn round them on one side only or on both sides of the collar. The patches are of the same material as the collar. The latter is perforated by holes c for ventilation purposes, and recessed at the top edge midway of the ends, a silk protecting-strip e being folded over the edge to avoid chafing. In wear, the meeting ends of the collar are behind.
Patent GB-190422230-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or in connection with Wash-down Water-closets, Sinks and the like.
Inventor: HOBSON HAROLD
Filed: 1904-10-15
Granted: 1905-09-21
Abstract: 22,230. Hobson, H. Oct. 15. Sinks; closets flushed with waste water.-Relates to an arrangement for flushing wash-out water closets with water from a sink. The waste pipe a from the sink b discharges into a tank c arranged above the level of the closet d. The tank c is fitted with a discharge siphon consisting of a pipe with upturned end f covered with a removable bell or dome. A bent pipe h is arranged below the ordinary trap g of the closet in such a way that a small air space i is left so that no seal is formed when no flush is passing, but when a flush passes the pipe h forms a second siphon acting towards the drain.
Patent GB-190426292-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Joints between Metal and Vitreous Materials and Method of Forming the same.
Filed: 1904-12-02
Granted: 1905-11-16
Abstract: 26,292. British Thomson - Houston Co., [General Electric Co.]. Dec. 2. R÷ntgen - ray and like apparatus.-Tight joints between glass, or a like material, and a metal, such as copper or iron, having a different coefficient of thermal dilatation, are made by expanding a tubular part of the apparatus against a thin cap or band of the metal. The invention is applicable to leading-in means for X-ray tubes and the like. The cap a, which may be temporarily protected by a second cap surrounding it, is placed over the glass b and heated in successive zones, beginning at its end, air pressure being applied to the interior of the glass apparatus after each heating. Leading-in wires may be attached to caps fitted over re-entrant tubular parts of the container, or may be passed out through holes in the bulb and bent over the outer surface, endless metal bands are placed over them, and the glass expanded, or one wire may be covered by a plate and the other by a band, passing over the plate but insulated from it by a sheet of mica. The Provisional Specification states that the metal parts may be inside, instead of outside, the glass.
Patent GB-190501683-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Device for Securing Cuffs to the Wristbands of Shirts.
Inventor: TRAHAIR WILLIAM BOLITHO
Filed: 1905-01-27
Granted: 1905-09-21
Abstract: 1683. Trahair, W. B. Jan. 27. Cuff suspenders ; cuffs ; stiffeners.-A thin strip a of flexible material, such as thin steel, is given the sectional shape of a cuff and is provided with studs b, c, d which are passed through holes both in the shirt wristband and the cuff. One or more of the studs may be replaced by clips. The device may be used simply as a cuff stiffener.
Patent GB-190502039-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Electric Meters.
Filed: 1905-02-01
Granted: 1906-03-01
Abstract: 2039. British Thomson - Houston Co., and Holden, F. Feb. 1. Current, energy, and quantity meters. - Mercury carrying current in a direction at right-angles to a magnetic field is forced through a capillary channel at a rate proportional to the product of the current and the strength of field. For an ampere-hour meter a permanent magnet is used, and for a watthour meter a shunt-wound electro-magnet, worked below saturation, and laminated for alternating currents. The flow of mercury is measured by a piston or index, or by a reciprocating piston operating a reversing switch or valve and a counter, the latter either mechanically or electrically. Otherwise the mercury may be supplied from a constantlevel reservoir and collected in a graduated vessel. The pole-pieces of the magnet f, Fig. 2, are preferably conical in form, and are fitted into blocks of insulating-material, which are separated by pieces of incompressible material such as mica, arranged as shown in Fig. 5, and clamped by bolts q. Passages corresponding to the channels j, k are hollowed out in the insulating-blocks for the reception of capillary tubes l and plugs for the conductors m, n. The current may however be introduced through flat metal strips. The tubes l may be connected to the ends of a chamber t, containing a piston u fitted with a pin v, which projects through a slot and actuates the reversing switch or valve. In a modification, a single mica sheet is cut in the manner shown in Fig. 6; the current is introduced through conductors passing through one of the insulating-blocks to the ends of the channels i<1>, and the capillary tubes pass through the other block and communicate with the channels h<1>. The construction is applicable to ammeters, voltmeters, watt-meters, and maximum-demand indicators. Specification No. 10,237, A.D. 1884, is referred to.
Patent GB-190503320-A (GB)
Title: Improved Pedestal Bearings for Axles of Colliery Corves, Mineral Wagons and the like Vehicles.
Inventor: CHARLESWORTH GEORGE EDWIN
Filed: 1905-02-17
Granted: 1905-09-07
Abstract: 3320. Charlesworth, G. E., and Charlesworth, W. Feb. 17. Axle bearings.-A pedestal bearing for the axles of colliery corves, mineral wagons, &c. is formed with two diverging slots E and open recesses E<1> to receive the sides and bent ends of the sling C, which is retained by the split cotter D passing through the central boss B on the bearing A.