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Patent GB-190302395-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Sight-testing Apparatus.
Inventor: JOHNSTON GEORGE
Filed: 1903-01-31
Granted: 1904-01-07
Abstract: 2395. Johnston, G. Jan. 31. Sight-testing apparatus.-Fig. 5 shows a section of apparatus for testing for astigmatism. A distant object is looked at through a bi-refracting prism h mounted in a tube c carrying a dial d, the scale on which can be read off against a pointer f. In the presence of astigmatism, the angular separation of the components of the double object varies as the tube c, prism h, and disc d are rotated together. A correcting-lens may be inserted, and rotated at l.
Patent GB-190303362-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Holders for Bottles containing Beers, Wines, Spirits, Mineral Waters and the like when Opened
Inventor: GOFF HADDERREEZAR BENJAMIN
Filed: 1903-02-12
Granted: 1903-10-01
Abstract: 3362. Goff, H. B. Feb. 12. Bottle stands for bars.-A receptacle for holding opened bottles containing beer, wine, spirits, mineral water, or the like, in bars, consists of a central partition C, Fig. 2, two end pieces, and a top A and bottom B. The bottom is fitted with a number of springs G on each side of the partition, each of which enters the usual recess at the bottom of a bottle and forces up the bottle with its neck against a plug or stopper L, thereby stoppering the bottle. The plugs L are constructed of, or are faced with rubber, cork, leather, or other resilient material; they are arranged to pass through, and be retained in position by, a wood, vulcanite, or other fitting D, which is fixed by screws or nails to the top A and provided with a recess F for the passage of the bottle necks to the stoppers L. The receptacle or holder is made of wood or other material of a rectangular, circular, polygonal, or other form ; the holder may be placed on a stand to rest or revolve thereon, and, in this case, the partition C may be in the form of a pillar.
Patent GB-190308778-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Electrically Propelled Road Vehicles.
Filed: 1903-04-17
Granted: 1903-06-04
Abstract: 8778. KriÚger, L., and Compagnie Parisienne des Voitures Electriques (ProcÚdÚs KriÚger). Sept. 22, A.D. 1902, [date applied for under Patents Act, A.D. 1901]. Dynamos, regulating. - Relates to arranging the field windings of the dynamo of an electrically - propelled vehicle so that the power delivered by the dynamo remains automatically constant whatever the nature or state of the road. Fig. 1 shows diagrammatically the arrangement for a two-motor vehicle. The winding B of the dynamo is shunted between the brushes, while the winding C is in series with the dynamo circuit. The windings being wound differentially, it becomes possible to arrange them so that the output is constant no matter what strength of current is passing. It is also possible by means of the variable resistance D to vary the current strength, and thus the speed of the car.
Patent GB-190312766-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Apparatus for the Propulsion of Vessels
Inventor: COEN CHARLES MATTHIAS
Filed: 1903-06-06
Granted: 1903-11-05
Abstract: 12,766. Coen, C. M. June 6. Propelling by screw propellers.-In light-draught vessels, means are provided for keeping a large propeller always immersed. The propeller D is mounted in the bottomless chamber A provided with an extension B, from which air is exhausted by a pump through the pipe F, or air is forced through the valve C by admitting steam at the opening G. The vacuum thus formed allows the water to rise and keep the propeller immersed.
Patent GB-190313595-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Water Supply Regulators.
Inventor: THOMSON WILLIAM
Filed: 1903-06-18
Granted: 1904-05-26
Abstract: 13,595. Thomson, W. June 18. Regulating discharge from valves; lift valves; tubular valves.-Consists in apparatus for regulating the flow of water in a pipe, valve, or tap, so that a nearly-constant rate of flow will be maintained under all pressures. The apparatus comprises two tubes sliding one within the other and separated by a spring, and arranged within the pipe or valve. The outer tube has perforations in the side near the end which is nearer the outlet, and the inner tube is forced into the outer so as to cover these perforations when the water pressure overcomes the spring pressure. Fig. 3 shows the apparatus arranged within the pipe, the openings 5 in the outer tube 2 being closed by the inner tube 3, which has holes 6 in its end and is limited in movement by the stop 9. The apparatus may be arranged in the nozzle of a tap or valve. Fig. 5 shows the apparatus placed in a line of main water-supply pipes where it is necessary to provide for a variable supply in a given time. The spring 7 is here compressed by a spindle 13 according to the quantity of water which it is desired to pass. Fig. 6 shows a modification for fixing to a cock, in which the tube 3 slides on a spindle 14 and a cap 16 allows of inspection ; the water here flows between the top of the tube 3 and the cap 16. Fig. 7 shows the application to a lead pipe, the tube 3 being weighted and the water flowing between this and the cap 16. Fig. 8 shows the application of the weighted regulator to a screwdown valve. The water enters the interior of the tube 3 by the passages 6, and escapes between the disc 20 and the top of the tube 3. A spring may be interposed between the disc 20 and the tube 3 instead of the latter being weighted. Fig. 10 shows an application in which the tube 3 is fitted around the spindle 13 of valve 21 which is secured to its lower end. The water as before escapes between the disc 20 and the top of the tube 3.
Patent GB-190314835-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Receptacles for Bread, Pastry, and the like.
Inventor: WEISE WILHELM
Filed: 1903-07-03
Granted: 1904-07-02
Abstract: 14,835. Weise, W. July 3. Preserving bread, pastry, and the like.-An airtight glass case or box for preserving and displaying bread &c. is provided at the bottom with a sliding plate f for removing the articles piecemeal. The openings, through which the articles are normally withdrawn, are closed by pieces d, d', preferably connected to guiding-rods l, and the ends of the plate f are provided with elastic pieces g, normally depressed by engagement under projections on the pieces d, d'. On pulling either of the pieces d, d' outwards, a hook or the like on the corresponding handle h, h<1> engages with the plate f, and the lowest layer of pastry is removed by the corresponding elastic piece g engaging behind it. The pastry may be supported just above the plate f by fixed pieces fitting in grooves in the plate. The arrangement may be connected to coin-freed mechanism.
Patent GB-190321120-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Telescopes
Inventor: STUART JOHN
Filed: 1903-10-01
Granted: 1903-11-05
Abstract: 21,120. Stuart, J., and Hasselkus, J. W. Oct. 1. Telescopes.-Relates to improvements on the invention described in Specification No. 4835, A.D. 1888. The ring A carrying the cross-wires is made with a champered edge b to engage with the heads of the adjusting-screws E, which enter a plate C forming part of the tube D. To prevent injury to the eye by the recoil of the gun to which the telescope may be fitted, the hood G is adapted to slide on the eyepiece F, against a spring H. The edge of the hood may be protected with felt &c. g<4>.
Patent GB-190322070-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Railway Rails and Permanent Way.
Inventor: HUFF GEORGE REMSEN
Filed: 1903-10-13
Granted: 1903-11-19
Abstract: 22,070. Huff, G. R. Oct. 13. Permanent way; rails.-Rails for gradients are formed with a series of steps 4, 5, 6, 7 to reduce the speed of cars running down the incline. The parts 5 of the steps may be horizontal or slightly inclined upwards or downwards. Ordinary rails 8, Fig. 2, may be laid for use in ascending the incline, the step rails 9 being laid parallel to the rails 8 for use in descending. An automatic spring switch 10, 11 switches the descending cars onto the step rails 9.
Patent GB-190322394-A (GB)
Title: A New or Improved Washing Dolly.
Inventor: HERON HARRIET BARLOW
Filed: 1903-10-16
Granted: 1903-12-03
Abstract: 22,394. Heron, H. B. Oct. 16. Washing plun - gers or dollies.- At the end of a stem c is attached a hollow conical or bell-shaped body a, having a perforated partition b within it. The upper part also has holes a<1> through which the suds circulate when the dolly is used.
Patent GB-190326783-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Electrically Operated Points and Switches for Electric Railways.
Inventor: BREEDLOVE CLAUDE WEBSTER
Filed: 1903-12-07
Granted: 1904-02-11
Abstract: 26,783. Breedlove, C. W., and Grant, R. R. Dec. 7. Electric railways on systems in which the collectors move along a continuous conductor. Relates to a n arrangement whereby the rail points and switches are operated electrically by means of an on-coming car. Fig. 1 shows the arrangement diagrammatically. The trolley wire 1, which is fed from the feeder 3<a>, has insulated portions 2<a>, 2<b>, and is connected by wires 9, 10, and 11 to the solenoids 7. When the car approaches the points, the motorman only allows the power circuit to be closed when the collector is on one of the parts 2<a>, 2<b> which will energize the solenoid that will move the armature 8 and the points in the correct direction. When it is not convenient to have wires 9, 10, and 11 underground, the arrangement shown in Fig. 4 is adopted in which only one insulated part 2<c> and one point-actuating solenoid 19 are used, the points being moved in the opposite direction by means of springs. This last arrangement may be further modified by leading the wires 13, 14 to a horse-shoe electromagnet instead of to a solenoid 12 as shown, this electromagnet operating the points in one direction by means of its action on an armature which is connected to the points by a system of levers. The solenoid 12 or the horseshoe electromagnet may be arranged in a casing on one of the span poles used for supporting the overhead conductor. Fig. 8 shows another modification in which an armature 46 works an eccentric-rod 57 and thus the points, the reverse movement being caused by a spring. Fig. 14 shows an arrangement which is an extension of the previous case, so that the points can be operated electrically in either direction from the vehicle. In this case, the armature 84 has two sets of windings 85, 86 one for each direction of movement of the points. These windings are thrown into or out of circuit as required by a commutator 74 which is rotated by means of the pawl 68 and ratchet-wheel 73. When power is taken from the section 2<c>, the solenoids raise the bar 67 thus closing the switch 70 and rotating the commutator through one bar or segment 75. One of the segments 75 completes the circuit from the brush 76 to either the brush 78 or 79 and thus the correct armature winding is thrown into circuit, and the points operated. If the points are moved in the wrong direction, it is only necessary to shut the power off, and then on again, when the correct commutator segment is brought into position.
Patent GB-190401276-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Fastenings for Traces, Chains and the like used in Attaching Horses to Road Vehicles.
Inventor: LETTS THOMAS
Filed: 1904-01-18
Granted: 1904-02-18
Abstract: 1276. Letts, T. Jan. 18. Harness attachments.-Relates to hooks attached to the shaft or other parts of vehicles and used for fastening traces, chains, &c., and facilitating release of fallen horses. The base-plate 2 is provided with an eyepiece 3, Figs. 2 and 3, which may be perpendicular to the position shown. A hook-shaped piece 6 is pivoted at 5, or it may be loose, with or without trunnions formed upon it. A lug 10 and shoulders 21 take the strain from the hinge. The piece 12 with the thumb-piece 16 slides upon dovetail or other lugs 14 and closes the hook 6. The spring 17 bears against the piece 12 and the spring 18.
Patent GB-190406516-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Water Purifying Apparatus applicable also to other Liquids.
Inventor: BECKETT EDWARD HENRY
Filed: 1904-03-17
Granted: 1905-02-02
Abstract: 6516. Beckett, E. H. March 17. Automatic-feed weighers; liquid-weighers.-Relates to apparatus by which chemical solutions are automatically measured and mixed with water to be softened or purified or with other liquids. The water passes from the supply pipe P through the vessel C and valve V into the bucket A. The bucket is attached to one arm L' of a lever, on the other arm L of which slides a weight W. When empty, the bucket rises to its highest position and opens the valve V by upward pressure, but it falls and allows the valve to close when sufficient liquid has collected in the bucket to overbalance the weight. A rod R connects the arm L<1> with a lever L<2>, which actuates by linkwork a small valve or measure piston X, shown in Fig. 2, so as to discharge a definite quantity of chemical solution from the vessel M into the pipe P or vessel C. The rate of discharge from the bucket A, when it is tipped over, depends upon the size of the opening S in the cover of the bucket. The vessel M may be provided with a stirrer, the arms of which are attached to an axle rotated by means of a sprocket-wheel and a chain fixed at a point on the rod R and carrying a weight F<1> at the other end.
Patent GB-190408720-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Parallel-rulers.
Inventor: GLAHOLM JOHN WILLIAM
Filed: 1904-04-15
Granted: 1904-05-19
Abstract: 8720. Glaholm, J. W., and Kent, G. T. April 15. Parallel rulers. - Three bars are connected together by links as shown in Fig. 1, to produce a parallel ruler which may be used for any ordinary purpose but is specially adapted for nautical requirements. The long link member 5, which enables the ruler to have an extended reach, connects the three rulers together, and the other links 3, 7 are equal to the upper and lower portions respectively of the link 5, which, however, may be equally divided by the pivot in the ruler 4. On the edges of the outer ruler members 2, 6, suitable scales 10 are marked, which are provided with the indicators 11, 12, sliding in the T-shaped grooves 13 extending from end to end and parallel with the edge of the ruler. The indicators are used to convey a scale-measurement to the edge of the ruler and also to transfer a scale-measurement on a certain course to any part of the chart.
Patent GB-190414068-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Ships, Torpedo Boats, and other Vessels.
Inventor: WHITNEY ASA
Filed: 1904-06-21
Granted: 1905-08-21
Abstract: 14,068. Whitney, A. June 21. Awnings; hulls; keels; tanks.-Small and shallow-draught boats, including lifeboats torpedo boats, and small war-ships. which have part of their interiors uncovered, are provided with a removable hood or cover, which may also serve as an awning. The hood B is built up in a number of sections, secured to each other and to the deck or coaming by ordinary methods. Various modifications of the hood are shown and described. Fig. 9 shows one of them, in which the parts of the hood are secured by thumb-screws and stays. Adjustable brackets may also be fitted so that the head room may be varied, and, when the boat is used as a torpedo boat, a portable conning-tower is fitted. A hollow keel D is fitted, which may serve as a tank or more especially as a torpedo tube. It is provided at its outer end with a water-tight hinged port D<1> operated by a screw, as shown.
Patent GB-190419266-A (GB)
Title: A New or Improved Galvanic Cell.
Inventor: ZIEGENBERG RUDOLF
Filed: 1904-09-06
Granted: 1904-12-22
Abstract: 19,266. Ziegenberg, R. Sept. 6. Primary batteries ; secondary batteries. - In galvanic cells where the electrodes are of lead peroxide and zinc, respectively, the latter is replaced by an alloy of, approximately, 90 per cent. of zinc and small proportions of pure English tin, pure lead, and mercury. It is stated that with this alloy there is very little wastage by solution in the dilute sulphuric acid electrolyte when the battery is in open circuit and that the potential is constantly high. After discharge, the deoxidized lead electrode may be regenerated by insertion as the anode in an ordinary PlantÚ cell.
Patent GB-190501998-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Chimney Cowl
Inventor: BISSON CHARLES LE GROS
Filed: 1905-02-01
Granted: 1905-11-23
Abstract: 1998. Bisson, C. le G., and Bisson, C. S. Feb. 1. Chimney and ventilating- shaft tops.-Fig. 1 shows a side elevation of a chimney cowl consisting of a tube a, adapted to enter and rest upon the chimney top, and carrying a vertical pin d, upon which a scoop-shaped cowl i, fixed to a short pipe e, is adapted to rotate. Vanes k are attached to the cowl.
Patent GB-190502681-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Explosive Signalling Apparatus for Railways.
Inventor: GURR CHARLES RICHARD
Filed: 1905-02-09
Granted: 1905-08-31
Abstract: 2681. Gurr, C. R. Feb. 9. Switches. -Five forms of contact-making devices are used in a detonating signal apparatus. A switch contact-arm O is moved from one contact o' to another o<3> by the gases produced by the explosion entering the bell K and moving the lever L so as to turn the bell cranks M, N. The switch arm O is pivoted on a pin o<5> and is moved by the bell crank N. The return movement is caused by a projection p on a lever P striking the arm O when the lever P is moved by the armature r of the magnet R. Another contact is made by an insulated metallic segment on the boss of a hammer, similar to the hammer c<1>, coming into contact with a fixed spring. A spring piece E carries a roller e<1> which rolls on the back of the detonator magazine B so long as a sufficient reserve of cartridges remains. When the magazine B falls clear of the roller e<1>, the spring E makes contact with the plate e<3>. Two springs H are normally in contact, but when the pin f is lowered by the energizing of an electro-magnet the two springs H are separated, thus opening the circuit. Two contact-plates t<1> are joined by the spring plate t on the hammer c' when the latter is in its lowered position.
Patent GB-190503421-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or connected with Bedsteads.
Inventor: WHITTLE WALKER
Filed: 1905-02-18
Granted: 1905-10-26
Abstract: 3421. Whittle, W. Feb. 18. Boxes with drawers.- Relates to the provision of an extension at the foot of a bedstead to serve as a shelf or seat, under which a box, cupboard, or drawer may be provided. Rails b<12> may support a fixed or movable box d, which may be divided, one part forming a drawer or chest of drawers.
Patent GB-190504429-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Boxes or Cases for being Carried on the Person
Inventor: LAWRANCE WILLIAM JAMES
Filed: 1905-03-03
Granted: 1905-11-09
Abstract: 4429. Lawrance, W. J. March 3. Work companions.-Small metal or other boxes, Fig. 3, preferably provided with eyes for attachment to chains or chatelaines, have four preferably circular compartments for containing needles, pins, and reels of black and white thread.
Patent GB-190507507-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Horns for Automobiles and the like.
Inventor: FOSTER CLAUD HANSOM
Filed: 1905-04-08
Granted: 1906-03-22
Abstract: 7507. Foster, C. H. Dec. 16, 1904, [date applied for under Patents Act, 1901]. Plug cocks; hinged valves.-In a valve for use in controlling the admission of the exhaust gases of an automobile to the horn, the valva body consists of a cylindrical disk 6, Fig. 2, having a wide slot 7 extending therethrough. The valve body works within a cylindrical casing. A second valve 9, Fig. 1, for directing the exhaust gases from the exhaust to the pipe 3, is operated by a lever and provided with a stop.
Patent GB-190508281-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Coal Drilling Machines.
Inventor: WATERHOUSE FRANK HERBERT
Filed: 1905-04-18
Granted: 1905-12-21
Abstract: 8281. Waterhouse, F. H. April 18. Drilling.-A rotary rock or coal drill is mounted on a low carriage and may be adjusted in height or inclination. A frame consisting of side-bars F and a cross-bar G is secured on a turntable N, which is mounted on a carriage O. A drill A driven from an electric or other motor D by gear-wheels C, B is mounted on pivots carried by clamps K, the inclination of the drill being adjusted by means of quadrants L which engage with clamps M. The carriage is secured in position by means of a screwed column having a detachable cap I. When in operation, the drill is secured transversely to the carriage by means of pins.
Patent GB-190508923-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in, and relating to, Steam Generators.
Inventor: DAVIES PRESTON
Filed: 1905-04-27
Granted: 1906-04-27
Abstract: 8923. Davies, P. April 27. Water-tube boilers.-Close-ended tubes f opening into a header a are set at an inclination of about 20 degrees to the horizontal, and each tube is so proportioned that its length in inches does not exceed twelve times the number of square inches in its cross-sectional area. The front plate of the header may be vertical instead of being parallel to the tube-plate, as shown ; in some cases it may be inclined in the opposite direction to take another set of tubes. The tubes may be secured to the headers by tapering screw-threads, and their lower ends may be closed by screwed plugs or caps. In boilers of large capacity, some of the tubes may be provided at their lower ends with blow-off cocks. A steam drum l connected to the header as shown may be employed. Feed-heating or steam-superheating coils u may be placed between the watertubes and the uptake.
Patent GB-190515535-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Instrument for Measuring Refractive Indices.
Inventor: MACDONALD ROBERT
Filed: 1905-07-29
Granted: 1906-07-26
Abstract: 15,535. Macdonald, R. July 29. Refractometers.-The index of refraction of a liquid or solid is determined from the ratio of the distances of the coincident objects and images produced by reflection at a spherical surface, without the solid or liquid and when a lens of the solid or liquid is interposed. The concave mirror M A E is placed on the base of a stand having a graduated upright Y D on which slides a stage S carrying the object (which may be a black dot on a groundglass screen). An adjustable " view-finder " or "illuminator" T is arranged as shown. The stage S is adjusted until the image C'produced by reflection at the mirror is at the side of the object, and the reading on the upright Y D is noted. Liquid is then poured into the concave mirror and the stage S is again adjusted until the image P is at the side of the object, and the reading on the upright Y D is taken. The refractive index of the liquid is determined from the ratio of the two readings.
Patent GB-190521300-A (GB)
Title: An Automatic Needle Threader for Sewing Machines
Inventor: TATTERSALL THOMAS HENRY
Filed: 1905-10-20
Granted: 1906-06-28
Abstract: 21,300. Tattersall, T. H. Oct. 20. Needle-threaders.-The thread is held in the split end of a pin d. This pin is drawn backwards against a spring inside the boss c and the end of the thread is caused to stand out in line with the eye of the needle so that when the pin is released the end of the thread is passed through the needle eye. The device is hinged at h so that it can be turned out of the way.
Patent GB-190522901-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or connected with Electro-plating Vats.
Inventor: BAGNALL FRANCIS EDWARD
Filed: 1905-11-08
Granted: 1906-03-15
Abstract: 22,901. Bagnall, F. E. Nov. 8. Electrolytes, agitating; electrodes.-A vertical revolving shaft 3, Figs. 1 and 2, carries plates or blades 5 mounted tangentially to the shaft upon a polygonal frame 4, one vertical edge of the plates preferably projecting beyond the frame 4, as shown in Fig. 2. The shaft carries an electrically non- conducting portion 13, and is fitted with a telescopic continuation 6, so that the beater frame 4 may be readily lifted from the vat. When the apparatus is used as a combined anode and beater, electric connexion is made with the shaft 3 by means of a metal ring 14 and a swivel connexion with a conductor 15. If desired, a rotary vertical shaft may be mounted at each end of the vat when large articles are being plated. A disk 17 and extra paddles 18 may be attached to the shafts 3, while stationary anodes 19, suspended from rods 20, may be employed.