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Patent GB-190315954-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Bottle Stoppers.
Inventor: FREDERIKSEN ANTON
Filed: 1903-07-18
Granted: 1903-09-03
Abstract: 15,954. Frederiksen, A. July 18. Stoppers. - Relates to the construction of a bayonet-joint stopper. The interior of the bottle neck is formed with a seat d, for the elastic or other washer j on the stopper, and with two projecting lugs b, c, which pass along vertical slots g formed on opposite sides of the plug, into the reduced underpart of the head f. The tops of the projecting rims e are inclined downwards towards each slot g, so that, when the stopper is applied and turned, the lugs engage on the inclines and force the stopper down tightly into the neck. The upper part of the stopper may be pivotally connected to the lower part to rotate on the lower part, which will remain stationary on its seat ; the whole of the lower part may be made of a flexible material. The slots may be formed in the bottle neck and the lugs on the stopper, if desired.
Patent GB-190316879-A (GB)
Title: Improved Plug for Wedging into Walls and for other Purposes.
Inventor: GEE JOHN ALBERT
Filed: 1903-08-01
Granted: 1904-06-16
Abstract: 16,879. Gee, J. A., and Bowley, J. W. Aug. 1. Dowel pins or wall-plugs. A hole e, either with parallel sides or tapered as shown in Fig. 5, is made in the wall, and in it is inserted the wooden plug a, provided with the saw-cut d and the binding-ring b, so that the pointed end of the wedge c enters the cut d, the other end of the wedge bearing against the back of the hole. The plug a is driven in flush with the wall, and is thus caused to expand and tightly fit the hole.
Patent GB-190322164-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Apparatus for Drying, Grinding, and Screening.
Inventor: RISSMULLER LUDWIG
Filed: 1903-10-14
Granted: 1904-01-14
Abstract: 22,164. Rissmuller, L. Jan. 31, [date applied for under Patents Act, A.D. 1901]. Sifting or screening dried meat &c.-Meat or other material is dried, ground, and sifted in an inclined rotary drum D having flanges D<1> resting on flanged rollers F mounted on shafts F<1>, one of which is rotated by bevel gearing G and a countershaft H. The drying is effected by hot air driven through a heating-furnace A by a blower B, and the material, introduced by a hopper E, is acted upon by spiral blades or ribs I, beyond which is arranged a crusher compartment J with spiders J<1>, J<2> at the ends to support a central shaft J3 carrying a loose block L which carries a support M in which the shaft of the crusher 0 can slide. The roller has teeth to co-operate with longitudinal ribs in the drum, and may have corrugations to grind the material against a perforated annular partition K. A cylindrical screen P is arranged at the lower end of the drum over a collecting- hopper Q. An end screen R of finer mesh is provided. The crusher may consist of chains suspended from the shaft J<3>, or a number of balls held loosely between two flanges. The screen may be extended beyond the hopper and provided with openings for the discharge of uncrushed material. A series of crushers may alternate with a series of screens of different mesh, or the crushing - compartment may be perforated.
Patent GB-190325698-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Bodies Adapted for Lighting Purposes and Rendered Incandescent by Heat or Electricity.
Inventor: LADD JOHN HASKINS
Filed: 1903-11-24
Granted: 1904-11-17
Abstract: 25,698. Ladd, J. H. Nov. 24. Incandescent gas &c. lamps.-A material for use in the manufacture of incandescent mantles is produced by subjecting flints to a high temperature, 4000-6000‹ F., in a gas or electric furnace, whereby all metallic and other impurities are driven off. The material is then powdered, mixed with tar and cement, kaolin or bauxite, and water, and moulded to form a conical shell, or pressed through dies to form a filament. The article is then dried and immersed while soft and pliable in a strong solution of salts of suitable rare earth metals, such as the nitrates of zirconium, lanthanum, beryllium, yttrium or cerium, or other substances such as salts of calcium. It is then brought to a temperature of about 750‹ F. for 48 hours and upwards when the heat is increased to about 4000‹ F., at which temperature the filament is maintained for about 4 hours, and is then allowed to cool slowly. In a modification of the process, the paste from which the article is moulded is made up with a solution of one of the salts mentioned instead of water, or with an oxide of one of the metals mixed with water or with the salt solution.
Patent GB-190327393-A (GB)
Title: An Alarum Time Piece with Combined Bell and Mirror.
Inventor: SCHERZINGER HERMANN
Filed: 1903-12-14
Granted: 1904-01-21
Abstract: 27,393. Scherzinger, H. Dec. 14. Alarms; clocks combined with mirrors.- The gong g is carried by the back of a mirror s, which swings in a halfhoop r on the top of the clock case h, and the hammer m is disposed so as to hit the gong near the rim whether the mirror is vertical or inclined.
Patent GB-190400712-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Manufacture and Production of Colouring Matters of the Anthracene Series.
Inventor: JOHNSON JAMES YATE
Filed: 1904-01-11
Granted: 1904-10-20
Abstract: 712. Johnson, J. Y., [Badische Anilin & Soda Fabrik]. Jan. 11. Dyes, artificial.-Dyes of the anthracene series which resemble those described in Specifications Nos. 3239 and 24,354, A.D. 1901, and known as indanthrene and flavanthrene, and can be employed in the same special process for dyeing or printing, are produced by melting 1 : 3-, 1 : 5-, 1 : 8-, 2 : 6-, 2 : 7-, or other, diamidoanthraquinones or their sulphonic acids, or their f ormaldehyde derivatives, obtained as described in German Patent No. 123,745, with caustic potash or soda or a mixture thereof. The anthraquinone derivatives or mixtures thereof are introduced into the molten potash, and after heating, the melt is poured into water and this is boiled and filtered. The products dye substantively reddish-grey to greenishgrey shades with reducing-agents such as sodium hydrosulphite in presence of caustic alkali.
Patent GB-190402112-A (GB)
Title: Novel or Improved Combined Shackle and Locking Mechanism for a Padlock.
Inventor: ILLIDGE ARTHUR
Filed: 1904-01-28
Granted: 1904-12-01
Abstract: 2112. Illidge, A. Jan. 28. Padlocks.-A gap B, Fig. 2, is formed in the casing across which a bolt or shackle E moves. The bolt E is pivoted at e, gated for a key at c, and provided with a stump f, which engages the gating g of a tumbler, lever, or levers G pivoted at d. A guard-plate r extends between the back-plate and capplate, to prevent the interior from being tampered with when the bolt E is withdrawn. Fig. 5 shows a modification in which the bolt is kept closed by a spring m, except when forced back by the key.
Patent GB-190403733-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Apparatus for Drying or Conditioning Parboiled Paddy, Green Paddy, and other Grains or Seeds.
Inventor: HIND THOMAS FREDERICK
Filed: 1904-02-15
Granted: 1905-03-09
Abstract: 3733. Hind, T. F., and Lund, R. Feb. 15. Drying grain.-Parboiled paddy, green paddy, and other grain or seed, are dried or conditioned by blowing or drawing hot air through the material as it is moved along and agitated by screw-conveyers D in perforated troughs C. The conveyers, which are driven from a shaft G, are so arranged as to move the material in opposite directions in successive troughs, and as it reaches the end of each trough, it is thrown by arms J into the next, and finally is delivered at the spout H. Hot air is drawn into the chamber F, and is forced through perforations in the bottom of the troughs. The perforations are made mostly on that side of the centre line of each trough at which the material collects. The moisture and air may be drawn off by hollow perforated tubes forming the shafts of the conveyers. The troughs may be arranged one above the other, instead of being side by side, as shown.
Patent GB-190404423-A (GB)
Title: A Stand for Displaying Goods in Shop Windows.
Inventor: SILVER ALBERT
Filed: 1904-02-23
Granted: 1904-09-15
Abstract: 4423. Silver, A. Feb. 23. Displaying boots, shoes, drapery, millinery, fancy goods, &c. A stand consists of a curved piece B, Figs. 2, 5, and 6, preferably of metal, with cross-pieces C, the piece B being mounted adjustably in the direction of its curvature, thus enabling the relative elevations of the cross-pieces to be varied. In Fig. 2, the piece B passes through the headD of a standard A, and is clamped by means of a screw E, while in Fig. 5 a clip H for attachment to a shelf replaces the standard A. The rod B may be of square, flat, or oblong section, to prevent it from turning in the head D. In Fig. 6, the standard carries a curved piece L slotted lengthwise, the screw E passing through the piece B and the slot and being clamped at the back by a nut, so that the rod B is adjustable along the piece L. An additional cross-piece C may be carried by the piece B, and may be adjustable upon it by means of a screw.
Patent GB-190415118-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Dynamo Electric Machines.
Filed: 1904-07-06
Granted: 1905-05-11
Abstract: 15,118. British Thomson-Houston Co., [General Electric Co.]. July 6. Armatures ; field magnets.-To overcome armature reaction and to compensate for circular polarization of the magnetic field in a homopolar machine, a squirrel-cage form of rotor winding is used, and the field structure is provided with air gaps and has upon it a winding excited by a current independent of the armature current. A homopolar machine driven by a high-speed steam turbine has an armature A carrying conductors a, each of which is connected at each end to a collecting-ring C. The several armature conductors may be connected in series by brushes B, B bearing upon the collecting-rings. The field frame F supports the field coilf, and has bolted to it the field poles F<1>. To oppose the tendency to eddy currents in the field structure, conductors d are provided, short-circuited at each end by the rings D, thus forming a squirrel-cage winding. Circular polarization of the magnetic field is overcome by breaking the continuity of the magnetic path by wedge-shaped radial air gaps, and also by producing an opposing circular polarization by the coils f<1> supported on the lateral surfaces of the pole-pieces F<1>. With this winding a compounding or overcompounding of the machine may be obtained, as shown diagrammatically in Fig. 4.
Patent GB-190416427-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Apparatus for Subjecting Gases or Vapours to the Action of Liquids or Liquid Agents or Vapours therefrom, especially applicable for Washing or Scrubbing or Enriching Illuminating or other Gases and for "Recovery" purposes.
Inventor: BROWNE AUGUSTUS FREDERICK
Filed: 1904-07-25
Granted: 1905-04-06
Abstract: 16,427. Browne, A. F., and McKinlay, R. July 25. Liquids and solids, treating with gases.-In an apparatus for bringing gaseous or vaporous bodies into intimate contact with liquids, bodies in solution, or solid bodies or particles in suspension in liquids, the gases or vapours pass through a travelling reticular or chain-like diaphragm which is continually coated or saturated with the material used. The diaphragm a passes round rollers d, and is driven by a drum c, in a triangular casing b, the base of which contains the material used. If required, the top of the diaphragm, which is covered by a hood h, may pass through a liquid seal. In this case, two additional rollers are used, and the diaphragm passes under the drum, which is situated in the liquid. Between the diaghragm and the walls of the casing, travelling elevators g, consisting of endless chains or openwork bands, and fitted with buckets g', are arranged to cover the breadth and depth of the diaphragm ; the lower ends of the elevators extend into recessed parts of the casing and serve to stir and mix the liquid. The driving-drums of the elevators and diaphragm may all be fitted on one shaft, or coupled together, to facilitate working. The apparatus may be divided into units, each of which may contain two such chambers, as shown, divided by a partition. The units may be coupled by valves so that any number may be employed. The gas enters at t, passes through the diaphragm and through apertures between the chambers, and finally escapes from the apparatus. In a modification, the length of diaphragm used may be increased by passing it over an idle drum beneath the driving-drum ; two extra rollers may then be employed in the liquid. In a further modification, two or more separate diaphragms may be used.
Patent GB-190417009-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Photographic Reproductions.
Inventor: JACOBSON JOHN
Filed: 1904-08-03
Granted: 1904-09-08
Abstract: 17,009. Lake, H. H., [Jacobson, J.]. Aug. 3. Producing relief photographs.- Relates to a process for obtaining highrelief effects from photographic reproductions for advertising or artistic purposes. The pattern, Fig. 1, in which the figures or characters are upon a white background, is photographed, and the negative intensified and finished to give an opaque back ground as in Fig. 2. This negative a is photographed under oblique illumination with a background of a sheet of white paper and results in a negative b, Fig. 4, in which the letter is shaded along the edges by the shadow of the negative a on the white backgrounds. The negative a is also photographed with the film side of the negative away from the lens to give a reversed negative c, Fig. 5, and this negative is subsequently bleached so as to have a white character upon a transparent background. The films of the negatives b, c are placed together with or without a plain or decorated sheet of material at a short distance away and the combination is photographed again under oblique illumination to give a shaded letter, while the letter will seem to cast its shadow on and to stand out from the background. The letters on the negatives b, c may be slightly mismatched, in which case a relief-photo as in Fig. 7 will result.
Patent GB-190420918-A (GB)
Title: Improved Means for Affixing Postage Stamps and the like.
Inventor: LENTON FRANK
Filed: 1904-09-29
Granted: 1905-08-03
Abstract: 20,918. Lenton, F. Sept. 29. Damping and affixing labels, stamps, &c.- The stamp, label, &c. is pierced by the points b projecting from a yielding plate or block a of cork, felt, &c. provided with a handle c. The gummed surface is moistened by passing the stamp &c. over a damping-roller d, Fig. 3, contained in a trough e. The stamp is then placed in position upon the envelope &c., and the points b are withdrawn by means of the handle c. The plate a may be adapted to slide upon the points and press the stamp upon the envelope.
Patent GB-190428027-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Card Clothing.
Inventor: SCHNEIDER LOUIS CONSTANTIN
Filed: 1904-12-21
Granted: 1905-10-26
Abstract: 28,027. Schneider, L. C. Dec. 21. Compound fabrics ; double and multiplefabrics.- The foundation material of wire cards is formed by cementing together, by means of rubber solution &c., two or more double or multiple fabrics, each comprising two or more warp-and-weft systems or plies connected together during weaving by means of auxiliary binding warp threads. The Figure represents a two-ply or double fabric, in which the ordinary warp threads are lettered a, the weft threads b, and the auxiliary warp threads c, connecting together the two warp-and-weft systems as shown.
Patent GB-190428606-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in, and relating to, Thread or Yarn Clearing Machines
Inventor: JUCKER CARLO
Filed: 1904-12-28
Granted: 1905-03-23
Abstract: 28,606. Jucker, C., and Vimercati, P. T. Feb. 12, [date applied for under Patents Act, A.D. 1901]. Yarns and threads, clearing.- Knots, specks, and other irregularities in warp and other yarn are removed by passing the yarn over a stationary glass guideroller c, Fig. 3, and through V-sbaped slots b, Fig. 1, in a steel plate a, which is adjustable vertically so as to adapt it readily for various thicknesses of yarn. The vertical adjustment is effected by a bar f carrying plates h having inclined slots i in which pins j on the plate engage, the bar f being operated by a key g engaging notches in the bar. The key is retained by a foreman or second person, so that the adjustment cannot be tampered with. Simple vertical movement of the plate is ensured by fixed ping d engaging vertical slots e in the plate.
Patent GB-190429370-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Friction Clutches.
Inventor: DION ALBERT DE
Filed: 1904-12-31
Granted: 1905-04-13
Abstract: 29,370. Dion, A. de, and Bouton, G. June 15, [date applied for under Patents Act, A.D. 1901]. Clutches.-Relates to friction clutches specially applicable to speed gears for motor vehicles. The driving-shaft 1 ends in a disc 2, to which is bolted a flywheel box consisting of a disc 3, connected by studs to a flanged disc 4. An annular disc 5, with a rim 6 of fibre or leather, is fixed to the disc 3. A second annular disc 7, which may be coated with fibre or leather, is mounted upon the disc 4 by projecting pins 8, and is movable axially. A third disc 9 with fibre or leather rim 10 is bolted to the driven shaft 11. One end of a spring 12 bears on a sleeve 13 secured to the disc 4 and shaft 1, the other upon a nut 14 screwed into a sleeve 15 provided with a groove or collar 16 with which engage the ends of levers 17 pivoted at 18 about pins carried by lugs on the disc 4. Adjustable screws on the short arms of the levers 17 act upon the pins 8. Normally, a thrust in the spring 12 acts through the sleeve 15 and levers 17 and causes the pins 8 to be pressed into the clutch box and the disc 9 to be gripped between the discs 7, 5. To disengage the clutch, pressure is applied by a fork or otherwise to the ring cup 19 of a ball bearing 20 ; the other cup 21 is secured to the nut 14. A dustcap 22 protects the bearing. This disengaging pressure, which is equal to the thrust in the spring 12, is passed on to the driving-shaft 1. It can be made small by having the pins 18 near the pins 8 and increasing the number of friction surfaces. A casing 23 protects the levers from dust and the like, and sheet-metal pieces 24 protect the dry clutch surfaces from dropping oil.
Patent GB-190504144-A (GB)
Title: Improved Fittings for Ship Hatches and Sky Lights.
Inventor: LUKE WILLIAM
Filed: 1905-02-28
Granted: 1905-09-14
Abstract: 4144. Luke, W. Feb. 28. Faslenings.-The battens for securing the tarpaulins of ships' hatches and skylights are secured in place by the wedge B acting in conjunction with the cleat A which carries a pin a<1> provided with a square neck and may be either bolted or riveted to the hatch coaming. The wedge proper is oblong, and the lower part B<2> is round and fitted with a snug b which prevents accidental displacement. In operation, the wedge is inserted through a hole in the cleat A, turned so that it bears on the batten G, and finally driven home.
Patent GB-190505898-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Ball or Float Valves to Facilitate Repairs.
Inventor: REED JOHN
Filed: 1905-03-21
Granted: 1905-11-16
Abstract: 5898. Reed, J., and Sutton, A. H. March 21. Ball and float valves.-The float lever in the valve shown in Figs. 3 and 4 is suspended from the casing in hook lugs b so as to be readily removable for repairs. The end c<1> of the lever passes through a slot g in the casing into engagement with the valve f. A screwed cap h, Fig. 3, may be used to close the end of the casing and of the slot g, but, where the cap is dispensed with, the slot g is not extended to the end of the casing, as shown n Fig. 4.
Patent GB-190507224-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Cycle Brake Operating Mechanism
Inventor: BOHLE ERNEST WILLIAM
Filed: 1905-04-05
Granted: 1905-06-22
Abstract: 7224. Bohle, E. W. April 5. Brakes.-In the type of cycle brake-operating mechanism in which a tensional cable passes through the handle-bars, means are provided for adjusting the length of the cable and for guiding it at the point where it leaves the handle-bars. The cable C may have a threaded portion S<1> screwing into a socket S<2>,< >so that, by turning the eccentrically-mounted disk b<1> to one side and applying a screwdriver to the head S<3>, the cable is drawn up towards the socket. If desired, a screw passing through a pivot pin at the end of the operating- lever may engage the socket threaded throughout, or the screw may pass from the pin into a socket integral with, or attached to, the cable. A flexible guide G<1>, Fig. 5, secured to a connexion G<2>, prevents the cable from rubbing upon the edge of the hole through which the cord leaves the handle-bars, and the connexion having been screwed into the reduced end of the spring cylinder G<3>, the cylinder is clipped to the handle-bar stem. When two brakes are used, operating-mechanism is provided at both ends of the handle-bars, the two spring cases being secured to the stem by a single clip.
Patent GB-190508431-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or connected with Mechanically Operated Pumps.
Inventor: MUIR ROBERT ANSTRUTHER
Filed: 1905-04-20
Granted: 1905-12-07
Abstract: 8431. Muir, R. A. April 20. Actuating pumps.-Relates to three-throw pumps of the type in which the pump crankshaft is carried by two bearings only. The pump is driven from a belt- or rope-driven countershaft, which is divided into two parts, each supported on two bearings, so that the difficulty of maintaining alinement, which occurs when more than two bearings are provided for one shaft, may be obviated. Fig. 1 shows a plan of such an actuating- mechanism, in which the pump plungers B, B<1>, B<2> are driven from the drums K<1>, K' through spur gearing E', D<1>, E', D', the bearings H<1> H<2>, L' L', and L<3> L<4> being arranged in pairs.
Patent GB-190509101-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Electrical Connections.
Inventor: JONES PHILIP HENRY
Filed: 1905-05-01
Granted: 1905-08-17
Abstract: 9101. Jones, P. H. May 1. Couplings for telephonic and telegraphic purposes and secondary batteries, and for use in connexion with electrical devices on motor cars, are constructed by combining a spring clip A with an eyelet B as shown in Fig. 3. The conductor D is connected to the terminal by winding it round the eyelet and then twisting, clamping, or soldering it in position, and to make connexion the clip is forced over the binding-post C on the second member of the pair to be joined As indicated in Fig. 7, the clip may be combined with the insulation holding device described in Specification No. 24,134, A.D. 1901.
Patent GB-190512125-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Dovetail Brackets for use in connection with Wooden Bedsteads and other Furniture.
Inventor: VAUGHAN ERNEST
Filed: 1905-06-10
Granted: 1906-02-08
Abstract: 12,125. Vaughan, E. June 10. Bedsteads; furniture joints and connections.-Relates to dovetail fittings for joining parts of wooden bedsteads and other articles of furniture. A plate a, formed with a dovetailed tenon, is screwed to the face of one part, and a shoe b, having the dovetailed mortice b<4>, is similarly attached to the face of the other part. The dovetails may be made with tapering sides with the smaller ends uppermost, or the plate a may have ribs e to engage with contacts f on the shoe b. The inner face of the plate a may be formed with circular bosses or dowel pieces to engage with holes bored in the wood.
Patent GB-190513280-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Miners' Lamps and the like.
Inventor: MORGAN WILLIAM
Filed: 1905-06-27
Granted: 1906-06-21
Abstract: 13,280. Morgan. W. June 27. r Miners' s af e t y lamps.-The gauze e has a flange e<1> for securing it by a nut c against a flange d. The unscrewing of the e bonnet a<1> is prevented by a spring g, which catches a slide rod h, kept in the raised position by the reservoir k.