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Patent GB-190322151-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Blowing Off Devices for Boilers
Inventor: PRESSMAR WILHELM
Filed: 1903-10-14
Granted: 1904-02-04
Abstract: 22,151. Pressmar, W. Oct. 14. Plug cocks; lift valves; cleaning.- Blow-off cocks and valves are fitted with supplementary inlets through which jets of water are directed, for loosening the scale in the connection between the boiler and the cock or valve, when the latter is opened to blow out the boiler. In a plug cock, Fig. 1, the water inlet e, which is connected to a supply pipe under pressure, is directed towards the boiler connection so that, when the cock or valve is opened, water under pressure blows through into the connection and luosens the scale. Fig. 2 shows a lift valve, with a water inlet d above the valve seat. The water inlet is relieved from the boiler pressure when the valve is closed.
Patent GB-190322861-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Petroleum Cooking and Heating Stoves and Lamps.
Inventor: HJERTHOLM COLBEIN BERTELSEN
Filed: 1903-10-22
Granted: 1904-03-10
Abstract: 22,861. Hjertholm, C, B. Oct. 29, A.D. 1902, [date applied for under Patents Act, A.D. 1901]. Oil lamps and stoves.-Fig. 1 shows one form of the cooking and heating stove and lamp, in which the reservoir c is placed at the side of the burner, and is fed through the mouth g arranged at a distance. The reservoir, however, may be below the barrier. The wick a may be formed of asbestos, infusorial earth, or of some other incombustible material. The wick is shown above a case containing hydroscopic material b. When required to be raised or lowered, the wick may be enclosed in wire cloth. For extinguishing the burner, the cap f may be made in sections, each of which covers a portion of the burner as the rotation of the cock e is effected to cut off the oilsupply. The sections may be operated by projections on the cock-spindle. When the reservoir is below the burner, the wick case is extended to the bottom of the reservoir, the extension being made preferably of a bad conductor of heat and provided with perforations to admit oil to the hygroscopic material below the wick. The supports and chimneys may be of the type commonly used in the "Beatrice" lamp. A plurality of burners and of reservoirs may be furnished.
Patent GB-190323254-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Ground Anchors for Cables and Wires.
Inventor: BEARSE AARON
Filed: 1903-10-27
Granted: 1904-02-04
Abstract: 23,254. Bearse, A., and Crouse, H. B. Oct. 27. Posts.-Relates to ground anchors for cables and wires, and is particularly applicable for anchoring the ends of guy-wires for telegraph, telephone, and similar poles. Figs. 1 and 2 show elevations, at right-angles to each other, of the anchor. The anchor consists of an iron bar 1 of considerable length having a pointed extremity 2 adapted to be driven into the earth. The greater portion of the bar is flat, and its lower end is twisted at rightangles to the upper part. The anchor has two separate pairs of wings or flukes 5, 6 which are pivoted on the centre bar 1. The dotted lines in the Figures indicate the position of the flukes when extended. The anchor is driven well into the earth and then partially withdrawn, when the flukes extend and secure the anchor in position.
Patent GB-190325105-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Photographic Squeegee Pads.
Inventor: SANDERSON ALFRED WILLIAM STAIN
Filed: 1903-11-18
Granted: 1904-09-29
Abstract: 25,105. Sanderson, A. W. S. Nov. 18. Finishing; squeegees.- A squeegee for burnishing or matting prints is formed of a sheet A of celluloid or other material having one or both of its sides brightly polished or grained as may be desired, and a covering of rubber cloth or other fine textile material B, C, this covering being formed with a hole D or loops &c. so that it can support the celluloid sheet as shown.
Patent GB-190406809-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Combined Brushes and Scrapers for Cleaning Boots, Shoes and the like
Inventor: RUDGE HENRY
Filed: 1904-03-21
Granted: 1905-02-09
Abstract: 6809. Rudge, H. March 21. Foot-scraping brushes; boot and shoe cleaning brushes ; handles; brushes combined with hand-scrapers. -These brushes consist of a tin tube a with bristles c fastened in one end, and the other end flattened into a spatula-form with a curved edge e and a point d.
Patent GB-190409894-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Ironing and Polishing Machines
Inventor: BARRATT SAMUEL
Filed: 1904-04-30
Granted: 1905-04-29
Abstract: 9894. Barratt, S. April 30. Ironing-machines. -The articles are placed on a table G, which is carried under the roller A by rotating the shaft E on which it rolls. The roller is heated by internal gas - jets, and is supported in bearings B which rest on springs J'. The pressure is regulated by cams R, one at each end of the machine, controlled by the handle Q, the blocks M on which they press being also mounted on springs P. Light adjustable tie-rods L communicate the pressure to the roller, of which permanent adjustment may be made by a screw S. The roller is [rotated by spur-wheels from the driving-shaft,
Patent GB-190412612-A (GB)
Title: Device for Lifting Ladies' Skirts.
Inventor: WEBER KARL ERNST
Filed: 1904-06-03
Granted: 1904-07-07
Abstract: 12,612. Weber, K. E., and Walser, W., [trading as Weber & Walser]. June 3. Suspenders for articles of dress.-A device for lifting ladies' skirts consists of two slotted pieces of spring steel a, blinked together by the hinge k, and is sewn along a seam on the inside of the skirt. By turning the lower half to lie flat on the upper, a double fold is formed in the skirt.
Patent GB-190414667-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Supporting Devices for Curtain Poles, Rods, and so forth.
Inventor: MUELLER ERNST
Filed: 1904-06-29
Granted: 1904-09-01
Abstract: 14,667. M³ller, E. June 29. Curtains, suspending; brackets.-A supporting- device for curtain poles comprises vertical rods A, Fig. 1, one at each side of a window, to the upper ends of which brackets D, shown in detail in Fig. 2, are pivoted by means of screws g. The brackets D are furnished with pins f, to which the curtain rods or bars are secured. Extended arms c of the brackets D carry a beam or cornice G. The bars A pass through locking-devices c, Fig. 5, and are supported at their lower ends by sockets B which may be in the form of cups, or in the form of eyes through which pass the rods A, furnished with collars or adjustable nuts. The arrangement is lowered for attachment of the curtains and secured as shown the cornice G being pressed against the window frame by the spring action of the rods A. A modification is described in which the bracket D supports a bar or lath, which slides against the window frame and carries a projecting arm for supporting a curtain rod.
Patent GB-190417339-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Electric Switch.
Inventor: HEYS WILLIAM GEORGE
Filed: 1904-08-09
Granted: 1904-09-15
Abstract: 17,339. Heys, W. G., [Meyrowitz Manufacturing Co.]. Aug. 9. Incandescent lamps, holders for, with switches. A switch operated by push or plunger controls a tap circuit taken from the main circuit. The push operates a ratchet disc fitted with contact-lugs, and turns it into the 'on' or 'off' position. The switch consists of a fixed contactplate b<2> fitted in an insulating - plate a and connected to a contact-stud b<1>. Below the plate b<2>, in a second insulating-plate a', is a disc e provided with ratchet teeth e<2> and adapted to turn on a screw c<1>. The disc also has two lugs e<1>, Fig. 8, adapted, when the disc is in one position, to make contact with the plate b<2>, and so complete the circuit from the stud c. The push f<4> is slotted at its inner end to work on the screw c', and is fitted with dogs f<2>, f<3> adapted to engage with the teeth of the disc e and rotate it one-eighth of a revolution at each movement in or out. The plate b<2> has an extension b<5> for the branch circuit. A plate i pressed up by a spring is provided to press up the push so that it will engage the ratchet-wheel. The two plates a, a<1> are discs having diametricallyraised portions across one face, so as to leave segmental openings on each side, and are held together by bolts a'. The switch may be made double-pole by insulating the lugs e<1> and dividing the plate b<2>.
Patent GB-190419066-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Coverings for Drawing Rolls for Fibrous Materials.
Inventor: SHIPP CHARLES
Filed: 1904-09-03
Granted: 1904-10-06
Abstract: 19,066. Shipp, C. Sept. 3, Coated fabrics.-A oomposition for use in making a covering for drawing-rollers used in spinning &c., similar to that described in Specification No. 17,430, A.D. 1903, is prepared by heating together 20 parts of boiled China-wood oil, 60 parts of boiled and oxidized linseed oil, 15 parts of kauri gum and, if desired, 12 parts of resin, and adding to each 100 parts of this mixture or cement 80 parts of finely-ground pulverized cork and, if desired, a small percentage of vegetable black. The proportions of the ingredients may be varied. The mixture is then rolled to the thickness of about 1/32 of an inch, through heated rollers, on to a backing of comparatively inextensible cloth. The composition on the covering may be hardened by drying at a high temperature either before or after application to the roller.
Patent GB-190420285-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Fireproofing Electric Cables.
Inventor: MARTIN FRANCIS
Filed: 1904-09-20
Granted: 1905-09-14
Abstract: 20,285. Martin, F. Sept. 20. Cables are covered with tapes rubbed with a fireresisting powder, after being wetted with fireproofing solution or water. The cable is covered with braidings of cotton, hemp, &c., and is wetted with a solution which may contain sodium tungstate and sodium biborate. While wet, the cable is passed through a box containing a fire-resisting powder, such as a mixture of zinc oxide and calcium carbonate, the powder being well rubbed into the covering. This is rapeated after each braiding. After the last braiding, the wet cable is passed through a box containing French chalk, and is then well rubbed and dried at a gentle heat. Tapes of cotton &c. may be treated in this manner and then wound on to the cable.
Patent GB-190425323-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Pencils.
Inventor: LAMSON JOHN DICKENSON RHOADES
Filed: 1904-11-21
Granted: 1905-04-20
Abstract: 25,323. Lamson, J. D. R. Nov. 21. Pencil holders; erasers; pencil sharpeners.-Relates to a combined pencil holder, eraser, and sharpener. Fig. 2 shows a section of a pencil, and Fig. 9 a cross-section with a magazine holder in position. A sheet of metal &c. is formed into a barrel 1 having a slot 4 and one edge turned radially to form the wall 3 and the axial tube 2, the latter also having a longitudinal slot 5. The tube 2 which contains the lead is contracted and slitted longitudinally at the end which projects into the conical point 6, in order to grip the lead tightly. The point 6 is provided with a hole 7 and is secured to the barrel 1. The lead, which is inserted at the opposite end, is pushed forwards for use by a slide 9 formed from a continuous sheet of material and shaped similarly to the barrel 1, upon which it slides tightly, the tube 11 upon the extension 12 being inserted inside the tube 2. The space within the barrel may be fitted with a tortuous partition 13, in which lead crayons may be stored, or several walls may be inserted for the same purpose. A cap provided with an eraser 16 is adapted to fit the barrel tightly, and has formed in its interior a band 17 of abrasive material upon which the leads may be sharpened.
Patent GB-190428398-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Spikes.
Inventor: REED STEPHEN HOWLAND
Filed: 1904-12-27
Granted: 1905-02-02
Abstract: 28,398. Reed, S. H., and Dennis, F. T. Dec. 27. Spikes.-To prevent loosening or withdrawal by vibration, especially in the case of spikes employed for fastening railway rails to ties, one face of the body of the spike 5 is made flat and provided with a semicylindrical groove 9 having an abrupt curve leading to an exit 13 in the side. When the spike proper has been driven into position, a long wire nail 10 with a head is forced into the groove, which at the bend deflects the nail, or key, causing it to curve upwards as it emerges from the exit 13, and finally to engage the wood of the tie, thereby preventing removal of the spike.
Patent GB-190503880-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Gas Governor or Regulator.
Filed: 1905-02-24
Granted: 1905-06-01
Abstract: 3880. Claughtons, Ltd., and Austin, E. Feb. 24. Reducing-valves. - The pressure of gas or air may be automatically reduced by means of the apparatus shown in Fig. 1, which includes a valve D operated by a float C. A vessel A containing glycerine &c. is connected to an inner vessel B by a screw-threaded sleeve G fixed to the vessel A. The inlet pipe E is connected to the inner vessel B above the valve-seat, and the outlet pipe below the seat, as shown. As the gas or air passes through the valve to the outlet F, the pressure displaces the fluid in the vessel B into the vessel A, thus lowering the float and causing the valve to cut off any escess of gas tending to increase the pressure at the outlet. The screw attachment of the vessels A, B enables the outlet pressure to be adjusted, as required, by varying the position of the outer vessel on the inner vessel, and consequently the height of the float.
Patent GB-190505254-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Rifle Sights.
Inventor: SUTHERLAND MURDOCK EVETT
Filed: 1905-03-13
Granted: 1905-10-19
Abstract: 5254. Sutherland, M. E. March 13. Sights.-Fig. 4 is an elevation of a leaf-sight provided with means for making fine adjustments for elevation and also for windage. The sight-bar is formed with a lug 26, Figs. 12 and 13, which is perforated to receive the sleeve 16 attached to the limb 8 of the leaf. The sight-bar can be slid to the approximate position required on the sleeve 16 and clamped by the set-screw 29. In order to make the fine adjustment, the sleeve 16 is raised or lowered by turning the head 58 of the screw 15, which is mounted on the leaf and engages with a screwthread inside the sleeve 16, as shown in the section, Fig. 13. The sight-bar consists of two parts 23, 24, Fig. 14, which are connected by screws 34. Within a recess 40 of the part 24 is mounted the windageadjustment screw 41 having a milled head 43, Figs 4 and 15. The sight-block 35 is formed with a lug 56 in which the screw 41 works. A spring pin 49, Fig. 15, passes into and out of recesses 48 in the underside of the head 43, so that the turning of the head is indicated by a series of clicks. The screw 40 is kept in the sight-bar by the screw 60, which the head 43. Specification No. 20,269, A.D. 1902, is referred to.
Patent GB-190505510-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Change-box and Picking Mechanisms of Looms for Weaving.
Inventor: SMITH ALFRED
Filed: 1905-03-16
Granted: 1906-01-25
Abstract: 5510. Smith, A., Leeming, F., and Hudson, C. March 16. Loom change-box motions; picking-motions.-Relates to apparatus in which, by means of pattern mechanism acting through lever mechanism s<2>, s<3>, &c., Fig. 2, segmental wheels e, f are made to slide, along a segmental driving-drum g on a shaft h, driven through a clutch coupling h<9>, into gear with either or both &c. of two wheels c, d, and to actuate the latter, variously, so as, by means of compound cranks a, 6, to operate the shuttle boxes as required. Or the wheel c may be connected to a device w, Fig. 12, for putting the picking-motion in or out of gear. The wheels e, f are arranged to give just less than a halfrevolution to the wheels c, d, the completion of the half-revolution being effected by the edge g<2>, Fig. 11, of the drum 'g coming into contact with the hollowed inner edge of the parts x<2>, y<2> of the wheels c, d. The latter are thus brought to fit over the periphery of the drum g and over the rims of the wheels e, f, and are locked in position during the sliding of these wheels. The last teeth e<4>, f<4> on the wheels e, f are elongated, to take against corresponding or elongated parts x<3> &c. of the wheels c, d, thus giving a double locking or fortifying effect during the movements of the wheels e,f.
Patent GB-190505772-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in, and relating to, Starting Devices for Motors
Inventor: BATISSE EMILE MICHEL LEOPOLD
Filed: 1905-03-18
Granted: 1905-07-06
Abstract: 5772. Batisse, E., and Drevet, P. A. April 23, 1904, [date applied for under Patents Act, 1901]. Turning-gear.-The motors of vehicles and other motors are started by causing a highly-compressed gas, e.g. carbonic-acid gas, to act, through the medium of water or other liquid, upon a rack gearing with a train of wheels which can be made to drive the motor shaft. The reservoir a containing the compressed gas communicates by a pipe d<1> with a cylinder b containing water or other liquid, which is admitted through the pipe c<1> and cock b<1> to the cylinder d containing a piston e which drives a rack f in gear with a pinion -g forming part of the wheel train. To prevent shock, a spring m<1> is fitted behind the rack f. The other wheels h, k, i, j are mounted on an inverted Y-shaped piece r, s, t, which turns on a pin o fixed in a metal plate. Assuming the motor to be at rest and the cock r<1> to be open, the part r, s, t is moved by the rods u, x, z, &c. in the direction of the arrow 1. This has the effect of placing the pinion j in gear with the pinion l on the motor shaft m, at the same time opening the cock band allowing the compressed gas and the liquid to drive the rack f forward and turn the motor shaft m. As soon as the motor is started, the piece r, s, t is moved in the opposite direction, so that the motor shaft pinion l drives the train of wheels and forces the rack f and liquid back to their normal positions, re-compressing the gas into the reservoir a. When this is accomplished, the various parts are brought to the positions shown in the Figure. The slotted sector w and pin o' limit the motion of the piece r, s, t and the rod u<1> actuates the arm a<1> and cock b. The cylinder b may be dispensed with and the compressed gas caused to act directly on the piston e.
Patent GB-190506014-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Air-heating Arrangements for use in connection with Domestic Fire-places
Inventor: MATTHEWS ERNEST RICHARD ALEXAN
Filed: 1905-03-22
Granted: 1906-03-22
Abstract: 6014. Matthews, E. R. A. March 22. Air-heating fire-places.-A flat rectangular airheating chamber or box a, of iron, fireclay, &c., and consisting of a body and a lid, is arranged beneath an open fire-place d of the " well " type, and is provided with suitable inlet and outlet pipes for the air, all being arranged so that the flames &c. cannot play directly upon any part of the system, and, by cracking such parts, contaminate the air passing through them. The box or chamber a is formed with ribs, studs, or the like to increase the area of the air-heating surface. [Reference has been directed under Patents Act, 1902, to Specifications No. 9073, A.D. 1884, and No. 6602, A.D. 1898.]
Patent GB-190508589-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Edge Runner Grinding Mills.
Inventor: THOMPSON JABEZ
Filed: 1905-04-22
Granted: 1906-01-11
Abstract: 8589. Thompson, J. April 22. Edge-runners and pans.-The perforated bottoms of the pans of edge-runner mills are made in small metal segments or blocks a supported on skeleton frames c, in turn supported on the bottoms of the pans ; or the latter may be constructed in skeleton formation instead. The frames c are preferably arranged with concentric bars d and radial bars e.
Patent GB-190509388-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to "Bait Casting Reels" used in Angling.
Inventor: ILLINGWORTH ALFRED HOLDEN
Filed: 1905-05-04
Granted: 1906-01-04
Abstract: 9388. Illingworth, A. H. May 4. Reels and winches, rod. - A casting- reel is constructed with the spool G parallel to the fishing-rod and held on the spindle S so that normally it does not rotate, but, when a great strain is placed on the line, it rotates against friction regulated by a nut N which controls the pressure between a soft washer and the collar H. The line is wound on the spool by a flyer F provided with false eyes E and d rotated b y bevel-wheels B, B<1>. The line is laid evenly on the . spool by a lifter motion, which may be actuated from the wheel B, but in the form shown, is operated by a finger and consists of a spring- pressed lever L, part of which engages with collars on the spindle S. In casting, the line is released from the flyer F and runs freely over the end of the spool ; as soon as the cast is made, the line is engaged with the eye E and ready for winding.
Patent GB-190512197-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Leg-guard or Leggings.
Inventor: GONNE CHARLES MELVILL
Filed: 1905-06-10
Granted: 1905-08-10
Abstract: 12,197. Gonne, C. M., and Gonne, H. June 10. Leggings.-Relates to improvements upon the legging described in Specification No. 18,174, A.D. 1900. The legging is made up of three pieces a, b<1>, b<2>, which are shaped so that, when wrapped as shown in Fig. 2, they conform to the shape of the leg. The seam a<1> encircles the leg at the major swell of the calf. A tongue-piece b<4> is fitted with a flat hook or stud b<11> intended to engage holes b<12> in the strengthening-piece b<10>. The upper portion a is secured by eyelets a<3> which pass through slots a<2> and then are threaded by a strap a', or by any usual means. ,
Patent GB-190512380-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Tool or Lever for Removing and Replacing Pneumatic and like Tyres.
Inventor: DESCHAMPS ALBERT
Filed: 1905-06-14
Granted: 1905-06-29
Abstract: 12,380. Deschamps, A. June 17, 1904, [date applied for under Patents Act, 1901]. Tyres, pneumatic.-A lever for removing and replacing pneumatic tyres consists of a strip A having at one end a wheel I, Fig. 2, or turned-up portion, adapted to engage under the edge of the tyre, and provided near this end and on the underside with a fulcrum piece, adapted to bear on the rim H. The fulcrum consists of a roller B, Fig. 2, or any suitable fixed or movable abutment D, Fig. 4, or a shoulder formed by bending the lever, provided with a hard-rubber facing a. The tyre K having been lifted over the end I, the lever is worked laterally, to facilitate which one edge of the tool is bevelled as shown at b, whereby the edge of the tyre is pulled over the rim. The tool is provided with a wooden handle M near the opposite end, which is turned up as shown at N for use in replacing the trye on the rim.
Patent GB-190512832-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Disc Wheel for Road Vehicles.
Inventor: MARTIN EDWARD
Filed: 1905-06-21
Granted: 1905-10-26
Abstract: 12,832. Martin, E. June 21. Pneumatic wheels; disk wheels. - A pneumatic d i s k wheel comprises metallic disks a, b, bolted to an inner ring c, preferably of aluminium, at the hub, and a circumferential ring h so as to form an air-tight chamber within the wheel. Openings n in the ring h communicate with a pneumatic tyre k, secured by its edges between the disks and the ring h, and inflated through an ordinary valve o. A solid rubber tyre may be used, in which case the space between the disks would not be inflated.
Patent GB-190515962-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Construction of Domestic Fireplaces.
Inventor: TEALE LIONEL HENRY
Filed: 1905-08-04
Granted: 1906-05-21
Abstract: 15,962. Teale, L. H. Aug. 4. Fire.places.-An air chamber A, B, leading to a larger chamber G, is formed beneath and behind the grate, and a flow of air, which enters through pipes C between the top hearth R and the floor hearth S, and is drawn into the chimney, is induced in the chambers, and prevents the transmission of the heat to the walls, joists, &c. The pipes C in a barless grate pass alongside the passage through which the ash-pan is withdrawn. In a grate with fire-bars at its front, the air is admitted through bends K, Fig. 6, which connect the chamber A to inlets at the sides of the grate. Specification No. 2822, A.D. 1865, is referred to.