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Patent GB-190321478-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Folding Packing Cases or Boxes and in Fittings for the same.
Inventor: MURRAY DONALD ANDREW
Filed: 1903-10-06
Granted: 1904-08-11
Abstract: 21,478. Murray, D. A. Oct. 6. Folding boxes.-A wooden packing-case which folds up when empty, has ends A<1>, A<2>, Fig. 1, hinged to the bottom C, and sides hinged to wooden strips F<1>, F' fixed to the bottom. Each side consists of two halves D', D', D<3>, D<4> connected by hinges E. The ends fold down over the bottom C, and the sides double up and lie over the ends. The lid G, which is hinged to the part D<4> lies over the folded sides. Metal strips H, Fig. 4, of channel section, fixed to the sides engage angle-strips I on the ends when the case is erected. The lid G preferably fits between the upper parts of the ends A', A'. The hinges fastening the lid to the part D<4> consist of flaps connected by inter. mediate links, enabling the lid to fold against the inner or the outer part of the side. Fig. 9 shows a modification in which one of the sides is made in two pieces D<3>, D<4>, and the other side D<5> folds down flat. Fig. 12 is a horizontal section of a case having the ends each divided vertically into two parts Q', Q<2>, Q<3>, Q<4>, hinged together and to the sides D<6>, D<7>. The lid G and bottom C are hinged to the sides D<7>, D<6>, against which they fold as shown in the Figure. The hinges R are preferably attached to upright battens Q<1>, Q' forming butt joints, and similar battens Q<3>, Q<4> abut against the ends of the sides when the case is opened out. Fig. 1 shows a screw fastening for the case.
Patent GB-190321621-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Maroons.
Inventor: LUDORFF AUGUST
Filed: 1903-10-08
Granted: 1903-12-03
Abstract: 21,621. Ludorff, A. Oct. 8. Pyrotechnics.-The core of a maroon consists of an internal powder case a and an outer case b, separated by an air space e and closed by wooden covers c, d.
Patent GB-190323492-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Manufacture of Silica Glass and Means to be Employed therein.
Inventor: KENT HENRY ANDREW
Filed: 1903-10-29
Granted: 1903-12-03
Abstract: 23,492. Kent, H. A. Oct. 29. Crucibles and melting-pots.-To prevent the contamination of silica glass as it is being worked into various articles, the parts of the melting-vessel A which are subjected to intense heat and to the contact of the molten glass are made of iridium, or an iridium alloy with h platinum, while those subject to less heat are made of platinum, and those parts more remote from the source of heat of any suitable material. The melting - vessel is shaped at its lower part to correspond to the article made; that shownin Fig.1, for making tubes, terminates in a collar a<2> which is entered by a tube B. The vessel is closed airtight and is provided with a pipe D to supply air under pressure to force out the glass.
Patent GB-190400960-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Drain, Rainwater and other Pipes, Sanitary Traps, Junctions and the like, applicable also to Gulleys, Channels, Guttering and the like.
Inventor: DISS ALFRED
Filed: 1904-01-14
Granted: 1904-11-17
Abstract: 960. Diss, A. Jan. 14. Spigot-and-socket joints.-Relates to joints for drain, rainwater, gas, and other pipes, in which the last joint consists of one section telescoped into another, thus avoiding cutting the last pipe and costly soldered joints. Fig. 3 shows the joint applied to a sanitary trap and Fig. 6 to a sink. One pipe a constitntes a sleeve in which is fitted the drain pipe b. A socket c is provided on the sleeve to receive cement or other composition for making a joint.
Patent GB-190405371-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Automatic Controllers for Return Traps of Heating Apparatus
Inventor: SOUTHWICK CHARLES AUSTIN
Filed: 1904-03-04
Granted: 1904-05-05
Abstract: 5371. Southwick, C. A. March 23, A.D. 1903, [date applied for under Patents Act, A.D. 1901]. Steam traps. - Relates to means for controlling automatically - the speed of operation of the trap in accordance with the quantity of water to be returned to the boiler. Fig. 1 shows a portion of the heating system, and Figs. 2 and 3 details of one arrangement of controller. The vent pipe V<1>, for the escape of steam which fills the trap at each discharge, is provided with a valve v connected by links and levers with a float F in the intermediate drain receiver R. When the condensed steam accumulates rapidly in the receiver, the float opens the valve v wide so that the trap can fill with water through the pipe I and operate as rapidly as possible. With a decreased rate of condensation, the trap disposes of the water more rapidly than it accumulates, causing the float to descend and partially close the valve. With the arrangement shown in Fig. 4, the vent pipe is left open to the atmosphere. The pipe Ix leading to the trap is then provided with a rotary valve i, which is operated by the float F.
Patent GB-190406400-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Egg Beaters and Mixers.
Inventor: CLARK WILLIAM
Filed: 1904-03-16
Granted: 1904-04-21
Abstract: 6400. Clark, W., [Paley, W. V., and Bussey, T. H.]. March 16. Whisks.-An appliance for beating eggs, cake materials, milk, &c., consists of two wire supports 7, connected to the handle 8, and supporting a beating-surface, consisting of a number of chains 10 attached to a central ring 11. The arms of the wires are stayed by a flat plate 9, which serves to regulate the degree of looseness of the chains, and which has a sharp edge against which egg shells may be broken. The speciallycoiled wire 12 may be used or not.
Patent GB-190407982-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Folding Perambulators, Mail-carts and the like
Inventor: TAYLOR ARTHUR JUDGE
Filed: 1904-04-06
Granted: 1905-02-09
Abstract: 7982. Taylor, A. J. April 6. Perambulators, children's mail carts, and like vehicles.-A folding perambulator or mail cart. for children comprises a body d, hinged at e to a frame a and carrying sliding pieces g working in guides h on a frame b fitted with handles. The frames are pivoted together at c. To fold the vehicle, the body is slid up the frame b, the two frames being thus brought together. The body is locked in this upper or folded position by a spring catch i. Rubber buffers or springs are fitted in the lower ends of the guides h to minimize shocks when the vehicle is extended for use.
Patent GB-190408060-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Apparatus for Superheating Steam.
Inventor: HARGREAVES FRANK
Filed: 1904-04-07
Granted: 1904-05-12
Abstract: 8060. Hargreaves, F., and Dixon, G. April 7. Superheaters, steam.-Relates to apparatus of the kind described in Specification No. 20,359, A.D. 1893, in which U-tubes are fitted in a divided box. The box A is now formed in one piece of suitable metal. It has inclined ends, and is divided into two compartments C, D by a compound longitudinal diaphragm E, F. The edges e, f of the two parts E, F of the diaphragm fit accurately against the walls of the box. The edge e<1> is formed with a groove, the bed of which is inclined to the edge e, and the edge f is inclined to bear against the bed of this groove, so that, by a longitudinal movement of one part, the outer edges e, f will bear tightly against the walls of the box. The ends of the diaphragm are curved at e<2>, e<3> to facilitate the entry of steam into one compartment and its exit from the other. The ends of each U-tube B open into the box on opposite sides of the diaphragm, and the tubes may be fixed in position by an ordinary expander. When the end-pieces G, H are in place, the component parts of the diaphragm will be held firmly in place. These parts may also be constructed to fit into one another along a line X-X, and the box A may be circular in shape, in which case the ends of the tubes B will be curved so as to enter the box perpendicularly.
Patent GB-190408573-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Railway Signalling
Inventor: CHAVANNES FERDINAND BERNE DE
Filed: 1904-04-14
Granted: 1904-08-25
Abstract: 8573. Chavannes, F. B. de. April 14. Indicators and repeaters, signal ; signals on engines and trains ; fog and audible signals. - In signalling-apparatus, of the kiud described in Specification No. 18,170, A.D. 1903, in which automatic warning signals are given to the driver and to the guard, the mechanism shown in Fig. 3 is carried by the engine, to sound the engine whistle, and to ring an electric bell in the guard's van, when the striker 1 comes into contact with an elevated stop fixed alongside the track, and set when the signal is at danger. The shaft 2, which carries the striker 1, has mounted on it the cam 8. Tuis cam, when the shaft 2 is rotated, elevates the rod 11, so pulling on the whistle cord 30, and by means of the inclined cheek 10 pushing in the rod 25, making an electric circuit to sound the guard's bell. The rod 11, when raised, is held up by a pin engaging with the rotatable catch 20, until the locking-parts are released by the driver pulling on the cord 22. The box enclosing the engine contact apparatus is fixed beneath the girder of the locomotive. At level crossings &c., track stops not operated or controlled by the signalman are placed. Those stops controlled by the signalmen are elevated into operative positions by racks and gearwheels, the racks being connected with the signal wires. A portable stop may be used for signalling when tracks are under repair, or as a fog signal.
Patent GB-190409206-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to the Purification of Illuminating Gas
Inventor: BERNHEIM JULIEN
Filed: 1904-04-21
Granted: 1905-04-20
Abstract: 9206. Bernheim, J., and Wagner, M. April 22, A.D. 1903, [date applied for under Patents Act, A.D. 1901]. Purifying gas.-Relates to arrangements for the further purification of illuminating-gas which has already been partly purified at the gas works. The apparatus is adapted for private installations and may be arranged after the meter. The gas passes through a conduit a, Fig. 1, to a condenser coil c, the lower points of which communicate by pipes d with a reservoir e which is kept about half full of water. The end of the coil enters the lower end of a purifier h, and the gas passes thence through a pipe i leading from the upper part of the purifier to the lower part of a drier j. The purified gas passes from the upper part of the drier to the pipe m leading to the burners. The purifier consists of an outer cylinder o, Fig. 4, lined with absorbent felt, and having perforated shelves upon which is arranged a layer of wood charcoal mixed with wood fibres, and above which is a mixture of iron protochloride, copper sulphate, iron sulphate, ferric oxide, and sawdust. In the lower part of the purifier is a lead basin s provided with a plug t. The drier consists of a similar vessel having two perforated diaphragms u, v. The diaphragm u carries a layer of hay and animal black, while the diaphragm v carries a layer of hay and a perforated cylindrical box w containing quicklime. In a modification, the drier is placed above the purifier and the condensing coil is wound round the purifier, so that the bottom of the latter takes the place of the reservoir e.
Patent GB-190409440-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Purses.
Inventor: MUIR ROBERT
Filed: 1904-04-25
Granted: 1904-05-26
Abstract: 9440. Muir, R. April 25. Purses.-In purses of the folding type, the strip uniting the back and the front pieces and that sewn to the flap are dispensed with. The front piece a is blocked or moulded so as to allow room for the coins, and is sewn directly on to the back piece b. The flap b<1> is also blocked to a similar shape and haq a metal beading round the edge. The purse is fastened by a stud g in the ordinary way, and a partition may be placed inside and folded over to form the flap c<1>.
Patent GB-190413177-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or connected with Automatic Vacuum or Air Pressure Brakes
Filed: 1904-06-10
Granted: 1905-04-13
Abstract: 13,177. Consolidated Engineering Co., and Brown, H. E. June 10. Couplings, disconnectible. - Wires for operating electrically the brake valves of railway trains are coupled between the carriages simultaneously with the train-pipe couplings, as shown in Fig. 3, by means of spring contact-pins o fitted to the couplings.
Patent GB-190413579-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to the Deposition of Metals or Metallic Compounds upon Metals or Metallic Articles
Filed: 1904-06-15
Granted: 1905-06-15
Abstract: 13,579. Cowper-Coles & Co., S., and Coles, S. Cowper-. June 15. Coating.-Relates to the coating of metal or metallic articles with antimony. The article, from which scale or oxide has been removed previously, is packed in finely-divided antimony, such as commercial antimony powder. The antimony may contain some oxide and finely-divided carbon may also be mixed with it if desired. The operation is carried on in a closed receptacle from which the air may be exhausted, or into which an inert gas may be pumped, if desired. The vessel is preferably a drum or barrel so that it may be rotated, rocked, or otherwise moved. It is heated for a suitable time to a temperature below the melting- point of the antimony or the mixture. The articles need not be freed from grease before treatment.
Patent GB-190415739-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Photographic Plate or like Holders.
Inventor: PARKINSON WILLIAM LAWRENCE
Filed: 1904-07-15
Granted: 1905-05-18
Abstract: 15,739. Parkinson, W. L. July 15. Lifters and holders, plate and like; developing; fixing; washing.-A holder for use in developing, drying, re-touching, or otherwise treating and manipulating plates and films is formed with grooves a, Fig. 3, and a cross-bar b. A handle comprising parts e, f, g is bent into a shape such as that shown in Fig. 1, enabling it to fit on to the edge of a shelf d, and to support the plate in a slanting position. In a modification, described in the Provisional Specification, the lower edge part of the handle may have a hinged part with a spring grip, or it may be provided with rubber projections or strip to grip or hold itself upon the edge of a table &c.
Patent GB-190419386-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Means for Attaching Covers of Umbrellas & Sunshades or the like to their Ribs
Inventor: ROOKE WILLIAM HENRY
Filed: 1904-09-08
Granted: 1905-09-07
Abstract: 19,386. Rooke, W. H. Sept. 8. Covers, attaching to ribs. The covers are attached by means of clips on the ends of the ribs. The clip shown in Figs. 2,3, and 4 consists of a spring body C ; its bent end B is forced into the hole A in the rib, pressing the cover into it.
Patent GB-190421674-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Under Garments
Inventor: WOLFF MATHILDE
Filed: 1904-10-08
Granted: 1905-08-10
Abstract: 21,674. Wolff, M. Oct. 8. Under-vests.- A garment for concealing the corset and supporting the breast comprises a portion A, B, C enveloping the corset and two triangular parts D joined to the first portion in such a manner as to form two arm-boles and intended to be tied in the middle of the breast so as to support it.
Patent GB-190421905-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Vestibule Car Doors and Traps.
Inventor: SLEETH DAVID
Filed: 1904-10-11
Granted: 1904-11-17
Abstract: 21,905. Sleeth, D. Oct. 11. Carriages with end entrances; footboards and steps. - Consists of a vestibule-car platform trap-door which is automatically operated by the car door. Fig. 4 shows a plan of the trap - door. The diagonally - hinged leaves h, g are respectively hinged at j to the end wall b of the car and at i to the door a. The hinge i has lateral play so that, when the door is opened, the flaps h, g fold up between it and the wall b, uncovering the steps as shown in dotted lines in Fig. 1. To open the door from the inside, the flaps are slightly raised initially by depressing a hand-rod, thereby tilting the spring-restored lever p and raising the rod g, which is guided at t by a pin and slot and carries at its upper end a roller s which presses up the flap h. The initial movement is given from the outside by pulling the handle 9, which is connected by a chain 5 to the lever p.
Patent GB-190424183-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Focussing Devices for Photographic Cameras.
Inventor: BOULT ALFRED JULIUS
Filed: 1904-11-08
Granted: 1905-10-26
Abstract: 24,183. Boult, A. J., [Perlich, A.]. Nov. 8. Cameras; lens fitttngs.-The image is focussed in a separate side compartment of the camera, a single object glass, secured to a sliding or pivotallymounted support, being used both for focussing and exposure. The object glass 4 is secured to a pivoted support lever 5, and is moved by hand to the position shown for exposure, where it is held by the catch lever 10. This lever is released by a branch from the shutter pneumatic release. In swinging over for exposure, the projection 13 catches the arm 14 and removes the protecting- cover 12 on the front board. The tension of the spring 6 is adjusted by moving its point of attachment in the slot 9, and a dash-pot 7 prevents shock on the lens swinging over. The object glass is lined to prevent entrance of light between the object glass and the exposure opening in the front board.
Patent GB-190425325-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Tap Hole Closure for Casks and the like.
Inventor: COUSEN ALFRED
Filed: 1904-11-21
Granted: 1904-12-22
Abstract: 25,325. Cousen, A. Nov. 21. Connecting valves and cocks to plates.-The taphole B, Fig. 1, is closed by a rubber disc C, secured to the inside of the head A and having radial slits F, Fig. 3. The introduction of the tap forces back the flaps, which close automatically on its withdrawal.
Patent GB-190425552-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Supports or Insulators for Pinofortes or similar Musical Instruments.
Inventor: DERBYSHIRE JAMES ALFRED
Filed: 1904-11-24
Granted: 1904-12-31
Abstract: 25,552. Derbyshire, J. A. Nov. 24. Pianofortes.-An insulator for pianofortes and like instruments consists of a block of wood, porcelain, or other substance a having a hollow b on its upper side, in which fits a pad c of indiarubber or the like. This rubber pad is preferably hollowed on its upper surface, as shown.
Patent GB-190425589-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Processes of Preserving Fish.
Inventor: LAMB WALTER
Filed: 1904-11-24
Granted: 1904-12-31
Abstract: 25,589. Lamb, W. Nov. 24. Preserving fish.-Fish which has been subjected to evisceration, cooking, and separation of the bones and skin is divided into small pieces and deprived of a part of the watery portion by draining and evaporation. The fish is then seasoned with salt, or with salted fish, or with a salted fish product, after which it is consolidated in a can, with removal of the watery portion, and hermetically sealed. The can is then punctured and placed under pressure until sufficiently concave to expel the remaining air, after which the hole is sealed. The package is then sterilized by boiling.
Patent GB-190426440-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Tie Fastener.
Inventor: BURROUGHS REGINALD EDGAR GEORG
Filed: 1904-12-05
Granted: 1905-01-05
Abstract: 26,440. Burroughs, R. E. G. Dec. 5. Necktie fastenings.-A fastening for a tie of the Ascot style consists of a bent wire frame C, Fig. 2, provided with a guard-loop B which receives the point of a hinged pin A. The fastening is sprung on to the collar stud past the narrow part N so as to be retained by the diamond-shaped part E. Before being placed on the stud, the pin A is inserted through the material of the tie G, Fig. 1, and through a pad H. The tie is then made and placed in position described as above. When used with single collars, a neck band may be added to improve the appearance.
Patent GB-190501757-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Photographic Printing and Copying Apparatus
Inventor: SIIM-JENSEN HANS VIGGO
Filed: 1905-01-28
Granted: 1905-05-11
Abstract: 1757. Jensen, H. V. Siim-. Jan. 28. Printing; copying drawings &c.-Relates to photographic printing and copying apparatus. The negative and paper are inserted between an illuminated transparent cylinder a and a series of adjacent narrow bands f, arranged lengthways along the framej, and passing over rollers b, c, d e. The rollers b, c, d are continuous and fixed, but a separate roller e is provided for each band f, each pivoting about a rod h, and pulled downwards by springs i, in order to maintain a uniform pressure on the negative and printing-paper.
Patent GB-190501971-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Sheet Metal Hollowware Utensils such as Baths, Buckets and the like, which rest upon Rims projecting from the Bottoms thereof.
Inventor: JORDAN JAMES ADAMS
Filed: 1905-02-01
Granted: 1905-09-14
Abstract: 1971. Jordan, J. A., and Vaughan, H. Feb. 1. Baths; dustbins; sanitary tubs and pails. - The bottoms of baths, sanitary pans, dustbins, and the like a r e strengthened by strips B, Fig. 2, of the same depth as the rims.
Patent GB-190502659-A (GB)
Title: A Self-contained Automatic Printed Sheet Adjuster
Inventor: GOODSALL DAVID HENRY
Filed: 1905-02-09
Granted: 1905-07-13
Abstract: 2659. Goodsall, D. H., and Loosemore, R. H. Feb. 9. Delivery apparatus.-A device for attachment to the delivery board of printing-machines for adjusting the printed sheets as they are delivered by the flyers consists of a frame A, at each side of which is a slide; that at one side receiving a reciprocating motion by a projection thereon being alternately engaged by two diametrically-opposite arms G on the flyer shaft W. The slides X reciprocate two side gauges C, adjustably secured to slides N, by means of bell-cranks L mounted on pivots M. The sheets are also adjusted against a stationary gauge F by a gauge D which is operated by a lever 0 pivoted at Q and connected to the lower extremity of the slide X. The slide on the opposite side of the frame is worked by a lever S similar to the lever 0, connected to the slide R. The gauges D, F are low and are drilled to receive small bars or posts Z, between which the laths of the machine flyers fall.
Patent GB-190504841-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Cream Separators
Inventor: MEYS JOSEPH
Filed: 1905-03-08
Granted: 1905-05-04
Abstract: 4841. Meys, J. March 8. Cream-separators. -The curved vertical plates c in the drum of a separator are connected by thin cross-stays d so that the plates may be moved bodily.
Patent GB-190511081-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Sights of Firearms, & Air Rifles
Inventor: TUNSTALL ARTHUR
Filed: 1905-05-27
Granted: 1906-03-15
Abstract: 11,081. Tunstall, A., and Brant, W. F. May 27. Sights.-A wind gauge backsight comprises a slide 4 with V-notches, which may be traversed across the ordinary slide 2 by the screw 6. The slide 2 may be elevated by a screw 13. Both slides may have spring bearing-surfaces.
Patent GB-190512858-A (GB)
Title: Apron Cover
Inventor: HEUKAMP ANNA
Filed: 1905-06-21
Granted: 1905-10-12
Abstract: 12,858. Heukamp, [nÚe Bradwof], A. June 21. Aprons.-To prevent contact with fire-places, an apron e is provided with a cover a of any shape readily attachable or detachable by means of resilient double hooks c-which clip over the hem of the apron.
Patent GB-190513664-A (GB)
Title: Wind Indicator
Inventor: TOWELL EDWARD
Filed: 1905-07-03
Granted: 1906-06-28
Abstract: 13,664. Towell, E. July 3. Wind vanes.-A wind indicator for rifle ranges consists of a wind vane geared to a pointer moving over a graduated dial. The spindle b of the vane a and the spindle i of the pointer h are shown geared together and working in ball bearings e, j. The spindle b rests on a steel or other hard bearing- block d and carries a cap f to protect the bearing e. The dial g is graduated like a clock dial. The casing c has a socket m to be screwed on to a support such as a post or staff.
Patent GB-190515499-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Appliances for Picking Up and Moving Small Articles.
Inventor: FAGGE ARTHUR
Filed: 1905-07-28
Granted: 1906-04-19
Abstract: 15,499. Fagge, A. July 28. Holding and picking up tools, hand; handles.-An appliance for picking-up cards and other small articles consists of a pneumatic sucker secured to a rod forming a handle. The handle A may be telescopic, tapered, or in sections and is secured to the sucker B, of indiarubber or other suitable material, by a screw C or by some agglutinant material. Fig. 2 shows a modification in which the handle has a passage E connecting the interior of the sucker with a vent F which may be closed by the hand or by a spring valve.