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Patent GB-190328114-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Method of Attaching Stocking Suspenders to the Corset.
Inventor: KNIGHT HENRY MANNING
Filed: 1903-12-22
Granted: 1904-09-08
Abstract: 28,114. Knight, H. M. Dec. 22. Stocking suspenders.-In attaching stocking suspenders to corsets, the straps c of the suspenders are passed through slots b in a metal plate a, provided with a T-head e, adapted to be inserted between the busks f, just above the lowermost fastening. To prevent the hanging plate a from swinging sideways, and so chafing the corset, it is formed with a lower neck i, adapted to pass between the busks, and a cross-piece k adapted to lie behind the busks. In applying the device, the busks are sprung over the cross-piece.
Patent GB-190328144-A (GB)
Title: Rotary Engine or Pump
Inventor: BICKERTON HERBERT LAWRENCE
Filed: 1903-12-22
Granted: 1904-12-22
Abstract: 28,144. Bickerton, H. L. Dec. 22. Disc-engine type of rotary engines applicable for use as pumps &c. A piston disc h having inclined faces is rotatably mounted inside a casing a, and is slotted to receive a pivoted piston vane g. The casing is partly spherical and has inclined faces or sides b which contact with the piston disc to form two working chambers. Each chamber has an inlet port m and an auxiliary port n for starting the engine when it stops at a dead point. Two exhaust ports p, q are provided. The casing and piston disc may be modified.
Patent GB-190407515-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Automatic Street Sweeper.
Inventor: KIRKBRIDE JOHN LAW
Filed: 1904-03-29
Granted: 1905-03-29
Abstract: 7515. Kirkbride, J. L. March 29. Scavengers' carts with road-sweeping attachments. A rotary brush is driven by chains from the running wheels and is carried by arms a, which slide through rotatable blocks c and are supported by swivelling wheels a'. The brush arms are kept rigid against the pull of the driving-chain by pawls b, and, when not required, they are slid by means of a winch through the blocks c, as shown in dotted lines. By means of side guides d, which are pivoted so as to adapt themselves to uneven ground, the sweepings are led to an elevator e. They are discharged on to an inclined plate, by moving which the load may be evenly distributed in the receptacle.f. An endless tarpaulin backing is mounted behind the buckets to prevent escape of the sweepings, and the whole machine is covered with a tarpaulin g. A door f<1> may be provided for emptying the receptacle.
Patent GB-190407560-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and connected with Starching Compositions.
Inventor: SHARP EDWARD MORTIMER
Filed: 1904-03-30
Granted: 1904-11-10
Abstract: 7560. Sharp, E. M. March 30. Sizes and similar finishes.-Gum tragasol is combined with ordinary domestic starches. According to the Provisional Specification a small proportion of caustic soda is also added if desired. The composition is suitable for use by papermakers.
Patent GB-190410007-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Heating Furnace for the Continuous Heating of Metals without Oxidation.
Inventor: KUGEL CARL
Filed: 1904-05-02
Granted: 1904-12-22
Abstract: 10,007. Kugel, C. May 2. Annealing -furnaces.-Relates to furnaces for continuously heating, without oxidizing, coils of wire, sheet metal, drawn bushes, or the like, the articles being conveyed on wagons r through a preliminary-heating retort a, a heating-retort b and a cooling-retort c. When the articles are placed in the retort a, the dampers d, e, between the central and the end retorts, are opened, and air is expelled by supplying a vapour or inert gas by the pipes f, g, the valves z in the outlet pipes k, h being kept open until the air has been driven out. The valves z are then closed and the vapour or gas passes through the pipes k<1>, h<1> to water seals, a similar water seal k<11> being also provided for the central retort. To make the heating more uniform, and to protect the dampers d, e from the heat, the ends of the wagons are provided with stacks i of stones or other bad conductors. The wagons are moved through the retorts by means of a rack 1 and pinion 5, hinged flaps on the wagons being arranged to engage recesses on the upper side of the rack. Gases from the grate n circulate through flues around the retorts a, b and escape by the chimney o. After the preliminary heating, the damper d is raised, and the articles are moved into the retort b ; the damper is then lowered and the retort a recharged. The retort c may be cooled by the external air, or it may be fitted with a metal jacket t and a second jacket u, air or liquid for cooling being supplied to, and withdrawn from, the space between the jackets by means of pipes v, w, respectively.
Patent GB-190411761-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Linotype Machines.
Inventor: THOMPSON WILLIAM PHILLIPS
Filed: 1904-05-21
Granted: 1904-08-25
Abstract: 11,761. Thompson, W. P., [Dodge, P. T.]. May 21. Linotype machines.- Matrix magazines C, C<1>, C<11> are carried in a frame B sliding between guide-rails b or otherwise in the main frame A of a linotype machine, for movement into relation with the throat F and distributer E. The magazines are removable endwise and independently. A n t i - friction balls c may be provided between the frame B and the rails b. Each magazine is provided with its own set of escapements for actuation by the rods I ; or a common set of escapements kept in connection with the rods I may be used, in which case the matrices are retained in the magazines not in use by a plate slotted over the escapements and throat, or by a rod thrust through the lower end of the magazine or otherwise.
Patent GB-190415297-A (GB)
Title: Process of Manufacturing Products from Cornstalks, Sugar Cane and Analogous Pithy Stalks.
Inventor: DREWSEN VIGGO
Filed: 1904-07-08
Granted: 1904-09-29
Abstract: 15,297. Drewsen, V. July 8. Boiling; m a t erials, fibrous; processes; strainers; washing pulp.-Relates to a method of treating corn stalks, sugar canes, and like pithy stalks so as to obtain, for paper making purposes, both the fibres of the outer parts of the stalks and the cells of the soft inner parts at the s a m e operation. The stalks are cut up and treated in a digester or rotary boiler for say, 6 hours, at a pressure of 60 lbs. per square inch, with a solution containing a suitable amount of caustic soda, such as 20 per cent. of the dryweight of the stalks. The cooked pulp is run out into a draining-vat. The liquor is used for purposes unspecified, while the solid matter is washed and run into a beating or similar engine A, provided with washers B, covered with perforated metal sheets or wire mesh, which retain the fibres and let the pith-cells through. The latter, if mixed with too much water to be used directly in the wet machine, are allowed to settle in tanks D, and part of the water is drawn off the pith-cells and the fibres may be used for paper-making either separately or together.
Patent GB-190419871-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Automatic Sprinklers
Inventor: PHELPS FRED ALVIN
Filed: 1904-09-15
Granted: 1904-10-20
Abstract: 19,871. Phelps, F. A. Sept. 15. Sprinklers, automatic.-A separable fastening- device C, placed between the valve B and an abutment D, consists of two substantially-parallel spring arms combined with toggle-members, which exert a slight lateral strain on a fusible connection. In the form shown in Fig. 3, this connection consists of two parts e, f, joined together by an easilyfusible solder or alloy g. The arms b are recessed to receive projections on the valve and abutment and the ends of the toggle-members d, and the part e is joined by a bayonet or other joint to a post c placed between the spring arms. The whole device gives way on fusion of the solder and the water is forced against the distributer E, which is preferably arranged to rotate and has ribs, notches, and holes on its underside to spread the water. The end i of the abutment is screwed down to keep the arms b in tension, or, as shown in Fig. 13, the arms may be in one piece with the post c, their ends being sprung apart from their unstrained (dotted) position by the toggle-members. Fig. 15 shows another modification, in which the solder o connects a plate n on the end of the strut m to the spring arms. In another form, Fig. 16, the solder shown in thick lines normally prevents the end of the member s from moving in the direction of the arrow 10, while, in another form, Fig. 18, fusion of the solder releases an extension z on the cross-link from the bent-over ends y of the spring members.
Patent GB-190421559-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Waterproof Cloaks and the like.
Inventor: MANDLEBERG SAMUEL LAWRENCE
Filed: 1904-10-07
Granted: 1905-08-10
Abstract: 21,559. Mandleberg, S. L. Oct. 7. Waterproof &c. cloaks.-The neck opening of a cloak b, Fig. 1, is made weatherproof by connecting the sides with a triangular piece c which allows the opening to extend when the cloak is being put on and will fold up when the sides are buttoned or otherwise fastened. In a modification, a piece d, Fig. 2, is secured outside over the opening and the edges are covered by narrow flaps f. The piece may be sewn to the cloak on one or two edges and secured on the other edge or edges by buttons, or it may be buttoned on all three edges. The opening may be made at either the side or the back of the cloak.
Patent GB-190424427-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Certain Kinds of Letter-file Fittings.
Inventor: JOHNSON ALFRED JOSEPH
Filed: 1904-11-11
Granted: 1905-10-19
Abstract: 24,427. Johnson, A. J., and Smith, W. L. Nov. 11. Filing papers.-An apron-file fitting is made in two separable parts, fitting together by a longitudinal sliding movement, and comprising the one, Fig. 5, a base 1 and a suspending-loop 2, for attachment to the board or back, and the other, Fig. 9, a back bar 5 and arched filing-wires 3, 4. The bar 5 is received in a groove or slot 9 in the base 1, and is held at the bottom by engagement of a pin 11 in a hole in a projection 18, and in the upper part by fitting between projections 13, 14. The sides of the parts 5, 13, 14 are, preferably, inclined. A stop shoulder on the part 5 engages against the part 18. For packing, the part 5 is placed sideways in the groove 9, with the filing-wires in a plane parallel to the base. According to the Provisional Specification, a spring clip, set-screw, or other means may be used for securing the back bar in the hole in the base.
Patent GB-190501527-A (GB)
Title: A Device for Filtering the Petrol, or other Fluid to be used for Driving Internal Combustion Engines, Heating Steam Boilers, and for other analogous purposes.
Inventor: BAYNES LEONARD
Filed: 1905-01-25
Granted: 1905-12-16
Abstract: 1527. Baynes, L. Jan. 25. Gas or explosive-vapour engines. - An apparatus for straining or filtering petrol &c., to be used for internal-combustion engines for beating steam boilers or for lighting, and for straining lubricating oil for motor cars, consists of a chamber a, in which a finely-perforated wire-gauze receptacle d is supported on a ledge a' by a flanged'. The flange is held in position by a spring handle d<2>, which bears against the screwed cap e of the casing. Liquid enters at b and passes out at either c or f. One of the outlets is usually closed by a cap f<1>, while the other as well as the inlet is provided with a union c<1>. When' used for the engine of a motor-car the casing is placed between the fluid-supply, tank and the carburettor. A bracket g is provided to hold the casing in position. The liquid may be passed through in the reverse direction, or the outlet c may be dispensed with. Two or more receptacles may be used surmounted by a series of flat gauze disks. The receptacle may be attached directly to the cap and the spring omitted.
Patent GB-190502846-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and connected with Drawing Compasses.
Filed: 1905-02-11
Granted: 1905-09-07
Abstract: 2846. Webb & Son, C., and Maybury, H. Feb. 11. Compasses, drawing.- Fig. 1 shows an elevation and part section of a compass, each leg of which is formed of two thin flat metal blanks separated by distance-pieces. In the point-leg a; there are two distance-pieces a<3>, a<4>, arranged to form, with the blanks a<2>, a channel for the point-piece d<2>, which can be clampedby the screw e<2>. In the pencil-leg, projections g from the distance-pieces c<3> form the pencil socket, as shown in section in Fig. 4. Both sets of blanks have at their upper ends ears which are clamped to a distancing-washer i as shown in Fig. 2. The finger grip m is screwed to an elongation of the washer i and can be used as a pencil sharpener. A detachable point f can be substituted for the pencil, and the instrument may be used as dividers. A stylographic pen to be used instead of a pencil is described in the Provisional Specification.
Patent GB-190504067-A (GB)
Title: Improved Hygienic Bandage.
Inventor: LAUFFS WILHELMINA
Filed: 1905-02-27
Granted: 1905-04-13
Abstract: 4067. Lauffs, W., and M³ller, R. S. M³ller-. Feb. 27. Catamenial appliances; bandages.- A hygienic bandage or sanitary towel consists of a sheet b of dressing-linen, to which is sewn a second rectangular sheet a of Imen. Pockets c, for holding pads of wadding, are formed by stitching. A strip d of india-rubber is fastened to the sheet b by buttons. For use, the towel is folded so that the india-rubber forms an outside layer, while the pockets c overlap at the centre of the inside layer. The towel is fastened to a belt by means of elastic bands.
Patent GB-190513513-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Sash Fastener.
Inventor: WHITEHEAD RICHARD
Filed: 1905-07-01
Granted: 1906-02-22
Abstract: 13,513. Whitehead, R. July 1. Pivots.-The ordinary pivoted arm A of a sash fastener is attached to the plate D on the upper sash by the stud-and-slot pivot device B, E so as to dispense with the usual screw or rivet.
Patent GB-190513593-A (GB)
Title: An Improvement in Steam Boilers.
Filed: 1905-07-01
Granted: 1905-08-03
Abstract: 13,593. Deutsch - Oesterreichische Mannesmannr÷hren Werke. May 12, [date applied for under Patents Act, 1901]. Shells ; connexions.-The connexion between the superimposed longitudinal boiler shells c, e is formed by a tubular branch b flanged at either end in opposite directions. The aperture in the shell to which the outwardly-flanged end is connected is made larger than the aperture in the other shell.
Patent GB-190515645-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Apparatus or Mechanism for the Transmission of Power in Varying Directions.
Inventor: EDWARDS ARTHUR HENRY
Filed: 1905-07-31
Granted: 1906-07-19
Abstract: 15,645. Edwards, A. H., and Watson, C. H. July 31. Tension or pressure members in guide - tubes. - Relates to improvements in flexible transmission m e - chanism, similar to such as is described in Specification No. 13,157, A.D. 1905, and including an intermediate member serving to return the parts to their normal position. The mechanism is applicable to photographic shutter releases and like purposes. The intermediate member may be a coiled spring b, Fig. 1, and attached at its upper end to some fixed part, or to the inner member a itself, and serves also to keep the " stocking " c extended. In a modification, the intermediate member comprises a spring m, Fig. 4, acting through the lever l to return the operating- member a. The stocking c is secured between the sleeve e' and the thimble-piece f at the push-button end, and between similar pieces g, h at the upper end. The sleeve h has spring arms or the like for attaching to the shutter operated by the member a. In a modification, the stocking c is clamped by the sleeve e<1> and extends through to the thimble-piece f, the extending part enclosing, and limiting the outward movement of, the thimble f ; or the sleeve e' may clamp the spring b with the stocking, the lower part of the spring serving to return the thimble, which slides within a flanged extension of the sleeve e', and the upper part of the spring keeping the stocking taut. Or the spring b<x> may be attached as shown in Fig. 8, to pull the inner member a back. In other modifications, the operating-member a is operated by a tension action, being attached to a piece 2, Fig. 10, which projects through a slot in the shank d' and through the sleeve e'. In modifications of this arrangement, locking or clamping devices are provided in connexion with the part 2 between the sleeve e<1> and the shank d'. By this means the shutter may be held open or the shank d<1> retained in any position until released from the lock or clamp.
Patent GB-190518172-A (GB)
Title: Improved Method of and Means or Apparatus for Distillating and Evaporating Liquids in Vacuum.
Inventor: UNGLAUB OSCAR
Filed: 1905-09-08
Granted: 1906-09-08
Abstract: 18,172. Unglaub, O. Sept. 8. Stills and like closed evaporators. -A vacuum pan is provided with a steam jacket m containing a coil of pipes f, through which the liquid passes by gravity prior to entering the vacuum chamber d. The residual liquid is run away through a receiver i which is valved at j, k. When heavy liquids, such as glycerine, are treated in this apparatus, steam may be passed with them through the coil. [Reference has been directed under Patents Act, 1902, to Specifications No. 17,053, A.D. 1896, Nos. 19,262 and 19,957, A.D. 1898, and No. 6972, A.D. 1902.]
Patent GB-190518703-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Steam Valve more particularly for use with Steam Whistles or the like
Inventor: DUKE JOHN WILLIAM
Filed: 1905-09-16
Granted: 1906-06-14
Abstract: 18,703. Duke, J. W., and Garbutt, E. Sept. 16. Lift valves; actuating valves ; casings.-Relates to the construction and operation of valves for steam whistles, sirens, &c., in which waste of steam is minimized and any condensed steam remaining in the valve after use is collected in a chamber in the valve casing and run off as water. The steaminlet passage B terminates in a chamber D, from which the steam passes through the valve opening E to the outlet passage C leading to the whistle &c. The chamber H, having a run-off pipe L, is connected by the valve opening I with the passage C when the whistle is not being sounded. The stems of the valves G, K work in holes in box-nuts A<1>, A<3> respectively, the two valves working together so that when one valve is open the other is closed. When the cord Q is pulled, the lever P' lifts the two valves and allows steam to pass from the chamber D to the passage C. On the cord being released, the spring N returns the valves, thus connecting the passage C with the chamber H, into which any condensed steam can drain and pass away. In the method of actuation shown in Fig. 3, the stem K<1> of the valves is raised by the end of the threaded bolt R, which is screwed into a bridgepiece A<3> and is rotated by a handle U<1> on a pedestal U.
Patent GB-190522412-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to the Manufacture and Production of Aminophenols
Inventor: SACHS FRANZ
Filed: 1905-11-02
Granted: 1906-05-17
Abstract: 22,412. Sachs, F. Nov. 2. Aminonaphthols are obtained by heating naphthols, or naphthol sulphonic acids or their salts, with sodium amide, with or without suitable diluting-agents such as naphthalene, quinoline, cr high-boiling paraffins. As a rule, when sulphonic acids are used, the amino group enters in place of the sulphonic acid group. In the examples, the production of 1 :5-, 1 :6-, 1 :8-, 2 : 7-, aminonaphthols is described.
Patent GB-190523129-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Cooling Apparatus for Motor Road Vehicles.
Inventor: DELAUNAY-BELLEVILLE LOUIS MARI
Filed: 1905-11-10
Granted: 1906-01-04
Abstract: 23,129. Belleville, L. M. G. Delaunay-. Sept. 30, [date applied for under Patents Act, 1901]. Gas and like engines, cooling cylinders of. The radiator A is surrounded by the water reservoir B. The water is withdrawn by the pump C from the reservoir at a point a little above the bottom and is forced into the bottom of the radiator through a chamber 1. The water rises upwards among the baffles 6, and passes through the chamber 2 to the jacket D whence it returns to the top of the reservoir. In this system, salts are deposited in the reservoir and not in the radiator.
Patent GB-190523552-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Steering Mechanism of Motor Cars or the like.
Filed: 1905-11-16
Granted: 1906-11-01
Abstract: 23,552. Enfield Cycle Co., and Guillon, W. Nov. 16. Motor road vehicles.-Comprises an arrangement of steering-gear of the type in which screw and nut mechanism acts on a rocking lever connected to the steering-wheels. Two screws A, A', Fig. 1, provided with toothed wheels B, E gearing together, are operated from the hand steering-spindle c, and work in nuts D, F, which thus move simultaneously in opposite directions. The nuts are formed with bosses d<1>, e<1> having rollers which bear on the arms of a rocking lever H mounted on a spindle K connected to the steering road wheels. The screw A<i> is adjusted longitudinally for the purpose of taking up wear by means of a hollow nut forming a bearing for one end.
Patent GB-190526283-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and connected with the Controlling of Speed Gear and Brake Mechanism upon Motor Propelled Vehicles.
Inventor: BUDDICOM HARRY WILLIAM
Filed: 1905-12-16
Granted: 1906-12-15
Abstract: 26,283. Buddicom, H. W., and Johnston, J. Dec. 16. Brakes. - Relates to the application of fluid pressure for the operation of the epicyclic changespeed gearing of motor-propelled vehicles in which the changes of speed are effected by the application of brakes to certain elements of the gear, as described in Specification No. 4098, A.D. 1905, [Abridgment Class Mechanism &c.]. Fig. 3 shows a section, and Figs. 4 and 5 end views of the controlling - valve. The controller consists of a rotary distributing-valve h operated by a rotary movement of the handle m, and a sliding valve d which controls the admission of compressed air to the chest g of the distributing-valve. The valve d is connected to the rod o of the setting device so that the distributing-valve cannot be operated until the compressed-air supply is cut off. The valve d may be an ordinary D-slide valve controlling two ports e, f, one leading to the chest g, and the other to the atmosphere. The distribution valve h consists of a rotary disk valve having a single admission port i, adapted, on rotation of the valve, to coincide with any one of a series of ports k, connected one to each of the brakes for the gear and vehicle, the remaining ports being open to the exhaust port l. In a modification, the controlling- valve is dispensed with, the compressed air being led direct to the chest of the distributing-valve. The distributing-valve may be operated by a handle working over a quadrant arranged on the steering- column. Instead of compressed air, a vacuum may be maintained in the reservoir, and the atmospheric pressure utilized to apply the brakes.
Patent GB-190526857-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Devices for Turning the Leaves of Music on Desks.
Inventor: ZEHM FERDINAND
Filed: 1905-12-23
Granted: 1906-06-28
Abstract: 26,857. Zehm, F., and Hoffmann, W. Dec. 23. Leaf-turners.- In a leaf-turner, a sector a, pivoted to the side of the music desk, is formed with racks f to engage with pinions g on the leaf-turning arms h. The sector is actuated by a rod c which is moved step by step in either direction by means of a pedal e, a spring catch k<1> being provided to engage with notches on the rod c.