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Patent GB-190014693-A (GB)
Title: Improved Apparatus for Pressing and Stretching Garments and Fabrics.
Inventor: BISHOP ROBERT HODGES
Filed: 1900-08-16
Granted: 1901-02-09
Abstract: 14,693. Bishop, R. H., and Dawson, E. W. Aug. 16. Presses; stretchers, garment; trouser presses; trouser stretchers.-Relates to apparatus for stretching and pressing trousers and other garments. The articles are placed between two flat boards a, b, Fig. 1, and are pressed by fastening down the spring strips c. Fig. 1 shows the apparatus in use for stretching an article. A bar d<1> is fixed at the ends of two rods d<3> which slide in guides d<4>, and springs d tend to force the bar d' away from the boards a, b, but they may be held together by the strap e, which engages with a pin on the underside of the board a. The article x to be stretched is placed between the boards a, b, one only of the spring strips c is fastened down as shown, and the other end of the article is clamped between the bars d', d<2>. The catch e is unfastened and the springs d come into action and stretch the article. Fig. 3 shows a modification, both in shape and position, of the spring strips c, Fig. 1, for fastening the two boards together. Figs. 5 and 6 show modifications, in which the springs d, Fig. 1, are replaced by bowed springs attached as shown, and provided with slots d<8>.
Patent GB-190105828-A (GB)
Title: Improved Appliances or Apparatus for Turning over Leaves of Music and the like.
Inventor: SPARKS HERBERT
Filed: 1901-03-20
Granted: 1901-05-11
Abstract: 5828. Sparks, H., and Sparks, E. March 20. Leaf-turners.-Relates to leaf-turners for pianos &c. The leaf clips W are carried on arms U, V, S, T, projecting from concentric tubes and a rod L. Each tube and the rod L has a projection N, P, Q, or R, which engages in a slot B, C, D in a tube A, B guided to move vertically on rods G, H. The top and bottom parts B, C of the slot are vertical and 180‹ apart, and the diagonal part D of the slot connects them. Attached to the tube A B is a rod M, which is raised and lowered by a rack c, pinion Z, pinion e, and rackf. The rack f has, on its underside, pegs g, with which engage pivoted spring fingers j<1>, j<1> on a rocker h. By pressing the rocker h to the right or left, the rod M and tube A, B can be raised or lowered, and by the action of the slot D and pins N, C, the arms U, V, &c. are turned over to right or left. A spring returns the rocker to its central position and the hinged fingers j or j<1> slip past the next peg g.
Patent GB-190114666-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Automatic Air Release for Use with Air Compressors.
Inventor: WILSON FREDERICK WILLIAM
Filed: 1901-07-18
Granted: 1901-08-24
Abstract: 14,666. Wilson, F. W., and Mathewson, A. E. July 18. Compressing.-The automatic relief valve described in Specification No. 6449, A.D. 1900, is improved by adding a passage G and annular channel K by which air passes from the delivery pipe D to the space behind the piston valve A, and causes it tocomplete the closing of the port E to the reservoir and opening of the port F to the atmosphere more quickly. The valve is started by the pressure in the reservoir.
Patent GB-190117547-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Baking-moulds.
Inventor: KEINKE BERTHOLD FERDINAND HEIN
Filed: 1901-09-02
Granted: 1901-10-05
Abstract: 17,547. Keinke, B. F. H. Sept. 2. Baking-tins.-Moulds used in baking pistry &c., and also for other purposes, are rendered secure against overturning aud spilling of the more or less liquid dough &c., by forming thick, preferably nickelled or tinned, castings of iron, bronze, &c., and either casting single curved moulds with three or more feet d, Fig. 3, or casting several moulds a, Fig. 2, together and with their lower surfaces b in one plane.
Patent GB-190119848-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Automatic Couplings for Railway Rolling-stock
Inventor: PADDON GEORGE
Filed: 1901-10-04
Granted: 1901-12-31
Abstract: 19,848. Paddon, G. Oct. 4. Couplings, automatic.-Each vehicle carries a spring link a' mounted as shown in Fig. 4, and a coupling-box d. When two vehicles come together, the links a<2> enter the boxes d, and knock up the bolts f, which are then returned through the links by springs g to effect automatic coupling. The pivoted lever i bears on the rear end of the pivoted lever e which carries the bolt f, and the vehicles are uncoupled by depressing the handle of either of the levers h, i.
Patent GB-190210840-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Gas Burners Especially Adapted to Incandescent Gas Lighting
Inventor: RYLAND THOMAS JAMES FRANCIS
Filed: 1902-05-12
Granted: 1903-05-07
Abstract: 10,840. Ryland, T. J. F. May 12. Incandescent gas burners.-A metal nipple A, which fits into any kind of gas fitting, has a number of holes Bin its crown. The holes may be countersunk on one or both edges. The gas passing through the nipple is mixed with air in a metal mixing-chamber C which fits on the nipple and is provided with air inlets D. A rotating case E with corresponding apertures F is used to regulate the admission of air. The upper end of the mixing- chamber has a ridgo H for carrying a chimney gallery J. The lower end of a central hollow chamber K fits over the mouth of the mixing- chamber, the upper end being provided with a ring L of steatite or other non-conductor, above which is a metal nosing M. Within the chamber is a metal cylinder N perforated with very small holes. A longitudinal slit enables the two edges of the slit at the bottom of the cylinder to be overlapped, so that the lower end of the cylinder may be introduced into the mouth of the mixing-chamber. The top of the cylinder is closed by a disc P, above which is a flame-spreader S, which is secured to the disc by a stud R and nut T. The number of orifices available for the escape of the mixed gas from the cylinder is varied by pushing the latter more or less into the mouth of the chamber K, until the gas burns without noise. The mantle Y is carried by a rod W, which passes through a lug on the chimney gallery and is secured to the lug by a set-screw. The flame impinges on the lower portion of the mantle, and, when this portion becomes worn, the wire and mantle are lowered to bring a fresh portion into play. The mantle may, instead, be carried by the usual crutch Z, the nut T being enlarged to form a socket for the lower end of the crutch. Where a bye-pass is provided, the conduit tube may pass up through the mixing- chamber and spreader, the upper end of the tube being screwed to receive the nut T.
Patent GB-190211044-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and connected with Electric Arc Lamps.
Inventor: GIRDLESTONE JOHN OWEN
Filed: 1902-05-14
Granted: 1902-09-04
Abstract: 11,044. Girdlestone, J. O., and Thorkelin, C. F. G. May 14. Arc lamps, with convergent carbons, are constructed as shown, Fig. 3 being a sectional plan. The lamp frame consists of a topplate A, two inclined tubes T, T<1>, a base-plate B, two iron rods O, O<1>, a plate I, and a yoke, not shown, carrying a spring support to hold a globe up to the plate I. The carbons are inserted in holders C, C<1>, provided with rollers to run in the tubes, and are connected by flexible conductors to two drums D, which turn independently on bearings on the baseplate B. The drums contain coiled springs partly balancing the weight of the carbon - holders, and carry pawls P in engagement with ratchet-wheels G, secured on the axle of a brake-wheel H, Fig, 3. This is acted on by a brake N, pivoted on a movable arm and linked to a horizontal regulating. lever, not shown, which carries the cores of series and shunt solenoids, supported by the top-plate A. The series solenoid tends to apply the brake, and turn the axle, ratchet-wheels, pawls, and drums so as to raise and separate the carbons. The arc is held down magnetically by curved pole-pieces U, U<1>, attached to the iron rods O, O<1>, which are provided with magnetizing- coils.
Patent GB-190216400-A (GB)
Title: An Improvement in the Construction of Walls, Partitions, Wall Plates or Slabs, and Lining of Walls, Tanks or Reservoirs.
Inventor: CHALLONER WILLIAM
Filed: 1902-07-23
Granted: 1903-06-04
Abstract: 16,400. Challoner, W. July 23. Slabs; tiles.-Walls, partitions, tanks, reservoirs, and linings for these structures, are made of slabs or plates having wedge-shaped fillets and grooves at their edges, so as to allow the cementing-material to be run in between them. The fillets b, which are preferably formed on the lower edge and one of the side edges of the slab, enter the grooves a in adjacent slabs. The edges of the slabs are preferably bevelled on each side c of the grooves a, and small fillets for strengthening the slaos may be formed in the grooves. The slabs may be made of layers of different materials, and may contain a layer of waterproofing-material, such as pitch, arranged between cement or like layers. A wall is built up of two or more layers of these slabs.
Patent GB-190217007-A (GB)
Title: Improved Method and Means for Testing Eggs.
Inventor: REINHARDT CARL
Filed: 1902-07-31
Granted: 1902-10-09
Abstract: 17,007. Reinhardt, C. July 31. Drawings to Specification. Eggs, testing.-The ages of eggs are tested by placing them in a suitable transparent vessel containing a liquid of specific gravity 1À035, such as a mixture of water, glycerine, common salt, and salicylic alcohol in specified proportions, and observing the inclinations of the axes of the eggs. As the age of the egg increases, the egg becomes more upright, until finally it floats.
Patent GB-190222057-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or connected with Wind or Water Motors, and Accumulators for use therewith.
Inventor: MARSDEN GEORGE
Filed: 1902-10-10
Granted: 1903-09-17
Abstract: 22,057. Marsden, G. Oct. 10. Turbines.-A device for utilizing the power developed by a wind motor, turbine, or water current motor for driving agricultural or other machinery, and provided with a weight motor for accumulating the power, when necessary, is shown in Fig. 1. The frame A has a shaft 5 at one end connected by suitable gearing 3 to the wind or water motor. A shaft 26 at the other end of the frame is used as the driving-shaft. Two central shafts 17 carry sprocket-wheels 18 over which passes an endless chain 33 so that it supports a pulley 34 to which a weight 35, or a spring, is attached. The shafts are connected by gearing so that there is an increase of speed from the central shafts towards the end shafts. The power developed by the motor is transmitted direct to the driving-shaft, but the sprocket-wheel device and weight act as an accumulator in which power is stored when it is not all required for driving- purposes. A centrifugal governor 37 has a sliding spindle which, when raised to its limit, causes a brake 43 to be applied to a brake pulley 44. When the weight is raised to its upper limit, a pivoted lever 45 is raised, and applies a brake strap 47 to stop the mechanism, so that the wind or water motor turns to the inoperative position. When the weight falls to its lowest point, a tumbling- lever 50 is pulled over and applies the brake 43.
Patent GB-190227749-A (GB)
Title: A New or Improved Method and Means for Locking and Unlocking the Doors of Railway Carriages and the like.
Inventor: EASTHAM THOMAS
Filed: 1902-12-16
Granted: 1903-01-29
Abstract: 27,749. Eastham, T., and Hull, A. Dec. 16. Doors, locking automatically and simultaneously. -A bolt b, provided with a head d, is guided in a bush c, secured in the carriage frame above each door, or in a casing g fixed to the frame, and is adapted to engage a socket let into the door, or a bracket h secured to the door. The bolt falls to secure the door, and is raised, to release the door, by means of an electromagnet f arranged in a circuit under the control of the guard or other authorized person. On each carriage is arranged a rod i, which passes through the bushes and casings and is provided with cams j in contact with the heads d of the bolts. The rod is mounted in brackets k, Fig. 5, at the ends of the carriages, and is locked in position by the engagement of apertures in spring plates l, pivoted to the brackets, with the squared ends of the rod. In the event of the failure of the electric mechanism, the plates l are released, and the rod is turned by a key, the cams j raising the bolts so as to release the doors.
Patent GB-190303111-A (GB)
Title: A Device for Simplifying the Playing of Music on Pianofortes, Organs, and like Instruments, consisting of a Special Keyboard & specially Written Music.
Inventor: HILL JOHN
Filed: 1903-02-10
Granted: 1904-02-10
Abstract: 3111. Hill, J. Feb. 10. Music notation; pianofortes; organs.-To simplify the playing of music on pianofortes, organs, and similar instruments, the keyboard shown in Fig. 3 is employed, and the music is written in a notation comprising the five figures 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 and the five letters A, B, C, D, E. The keys strike the ordinary keys of the instrument, or the keyboard may be fixed to the instrument. Raised pieces of wood h, g or other material in front of the keys group them together in two sets of five. In the notation, an example of which is shown in Fig. 7, spacing is employed to denote time, and the position in the stave indicates the group to which the note is assigned.
Patent GB-190307565-A (GB)
Title: Improved Means of Joining and Adjusting Driving Belts for Motors.
Inventor: LYCETT EDWARD
Filed: 1903-04-01
Granted: 1904-01-07
Abstract: 7565. Lycett, E. April 1. Belt and band fastenings for driving-belts for motor bicycles &c. A number of holes are punched in the belt ends, and metal eyelets e are riveted in the holes. The steel wire link a engaging the end eyelet of each part has arms which slightly converge. The ends of the link are either flush with the belt, or project and have tapering notches a<1>, Fig. 3. The eyelets are either slightly inclined, or taper as shown in Fig. 3. To take up slack, a portion of either end of the belt is cut off midway between two eyelets, and the ends are again joined up by the link, which is preferably inserted when the two ends are placed side by side. In the Provisional Specification, it is stated that alternate notches lined with metal may be formed at both sides of the belt for a distance from the end, the notches engaging a double stap'e or link attached to the other end, or the links or staples may be loose.
Patent GB-190308299-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Manufacture of Steel Armour Plates, or other Plates of Steel with a Hardened Face
Inventor: TRESIDDER TOLMIE JOHN
Filed: 1903-04-09
Granted: 1904-02-04
Abstract: 8299. Tresidder, T. J. April 9. Tempering; nickel - manganesetungsten steel.- Steel plates, for armour, safes, &c., are made with a glass-hard face and a fibrous body or back by special treatment from open-hearth steel of about the following percentage composition :-carbon, 0À28 to 0À32; manganese, 0À25 to 0À30; nickel, 2À25 to 2À50; tungsten, 0À28 to 0À32. The plate is cemented or super-carburized to about 1¢ per cent. on one face, and, while hot, is re-forged or rerolled, or quenched in oil, or chilled by water. It is then uniformly heated, cooled gradually, bent or machined if necessary, again heated and quenched in oil or chilled by water one or more times. Finally it is uniformly heated and chilled. The temperature for the various operations are specified, and range from 1,450‹ to 1,700‹ F.
Patent GB-190309006-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Pneumatic Tools
Inventor: KOTTEN HERMAN GEORGE
Filed: 1903-04-21
Granted: 1903-05-28
Abstract: 9006. Kotten, H. G. April 21. Percussive hand tools; chisels.-In a valveless pneumatic tool, means are provided for exhausting the air or other fluid from the front of the differential piston, so that no cushioning takes place during the working stroke. The air passes from the inlet 7, Fig. 1, through the passage 8, and longitudinal ports 11, 12, 13, into an annular groove 17, in the smaller part of the piston. At the commencement of the back-stroke, the ports 12, 13 are wholly, and the port 11 partly, covered, so that only a small quantity of air passes through the passage 22 to the front of the piston proper 18, the air from the back of the piston being exhausted through the port 33. During the forward stroke, air passes from the chamber 17 through the passage 29 to the back of the piston, and is exhausted from the front of the piston through the port 25. The chisel or tool end of the cylinder communicates with the atmosphere by means of the passage 34. The cylinder is surrounded by a rubber jacket or grip 35, having external beads 36, 37, and an internal bead 38, which takes into a groove in the cylinder.
Patent GB-190309829-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Artificial Fishing Baits.
Inventor: BURDETT FRANK
Filed: 1903-04-30
Granted: 1903-06-11
Abstract: 9829. Burdett, F., and Stevenson, G. April 30. Artificial bait.-Relates to artificial baits, especially adapted for trolling, and composed of a piece of bent metal having two sides A in the form of a minnow, as shown in Fig. 1. The two tail portions are connected by a cross-bar a, through which and the head end passes the wire or cord B. The chief points in the construction of this bait are that the wings a' for inducing rotation are on the inside, so that there are no external wings to ward off the fish, and that the feathered hooks b<2> attached to the wire or cord B are at the extreme tail end.
Patent GB-190313822-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Dynamo Brushes.
Inventor: SIEBERS OTTO
Filed: 1903-06-20
Granted: 1904-06-20
Abstract: 13,822. S i e - bers, O. June 20. Brushes for dynamos are built up of a series of metal strips which are folded along their length and engaged together, as shown in Fig. 4, with the folded edges of successive strips on opposite sides of the pile. The pile is finally compressed and surrounded by a cover, which may be soldered.
Patent GB-190318232-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Outward Opening Casement
Inventor: SHRIVELL WILLIAM
Filed: 1903-08-24
Granted: 1904-08-11
Abstract: 18,232. Shrivell, W. Aug. 24. Casements.-A casement window, opening outwardly, is mounted on extended water-tight hinges, so that, when opened, a space A, shown in plan in Fig. 1, is formed, through which the outside of the casement is accessible for cleaning. Fig. 3 shows a section of the joint having a gun-metal riveted bolt E bearing on a copper washer F. Fig. 4 shows the joint as applied to wooden casements.
Patent GB-190323003-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to the Manufacture of Bottles, Flasks and the like
Inventor: BOULT ALFRED JULIUS
Filed: 1903-10-23
Granted: 1904-01-07
Abstract: 23,003. Boult, A. J., [Wagret, P.]. Oct. 23. Moulding bottles &c.- Relates to the moulding of glass bottles, flasks, and the like, and consists in the use of sawdust instead of the wooden chips which are introduced into bottle moulds for lubricating purposes and, becoming carbonized by the molten metal, prevent the latter from adhering to the mould. The sawdust is contained in a hopper A, and is fed to the mould through a pipe M, the entrance to which is controlled by a spring slide B operated by a handle C and having a vertical pin G, which breaks up the sawdust and sets it in motion at each stroke of the lever. The adjustable pipe L serves to accommodate the apparatus to moulds of various heights.
Patent GB-190323408-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Pneumatic Wheels
Inventor: KILLEN EDWARD BRICE
Filed: 1903-10-29
Granted: 1904-10-27
Abstract: 23,408. Killen, E. B. Oct. 29. Disc wheels; axle-boxes; felloes or rims; hubs.- Wheels for velocipedes, motor cars, and other vehicles are formed with pneumatic hubs. In the form shown in Fig. F, the axle-box D is provided with an outer wood or like ring on which is rigidly secured the hub C<4>, having two side flanges C<2> and an intermediate shaped piece C of wood or other material. The tyre E' is cunnected to a rim E which is attached, by means of side rings E<2>, to the outer periphery of a hollow metal ring A, to the inner periphery of which the beaded edges of a cover B enclosing a pneumatic tube are secured by means of side rings B<2>. The cover may be connected to the side flanges C<3> by flaps B<3>, and to the piece C by metal strips C', Fig. D'. When the wheel is used as a driving-wheel, a toothed pinion or the like A' is secured to one side of the hollow metal ring A so as not to be rigidly attached to the hub.
Patent GB-190400554-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Frames for Motor and other Vehicles.
Filed: 1904-01-08
Granted: 1904-12-08
Abstract: 554. Compagnie des Forges et Acieries de la Marine et des Chemins de Fer. Feb. 17, A.D. 1903, [date applied for under Patents Act, A.D. 1901]. Bodies; undercarriages. -Consists in forming the frames of motor and other road vehicles from one sheet of metal, which is cut and then stamped to the requisite shape. Fig. 1 is a plan and Fig. 2 a sectional elevation of frames constructed on this principle, the plate being bent into three planes as shown in Fig. 2. Crosssections at various parts are shown in the Specification and also a modified form of frame, in which the plate is bent into four planes.
Patent GB-190403026-A (GB)
Title: Improved Portable Folding Stand for Displaying Goods.
Inventor: CANNING JAMES
Filed: 1904-02-06
Granted: 1904-03-17
Abstract: 3026. Canning, J. Feb. 6. Displaying.-Relates to a portable stand for displaying coats, hats, &c. The base consists of two pieces 1, 2 pivoted on a hollow socket 3, so that they may be folded together. A rod 4, of one or more parts screwed together, screws into the socket 3, and has its upper end also screwthreaded for the purpose of engaging with a head-piece 5, Fig. 4, or with a flat top &c. The head-piece may be provided with a spigot fitting into a socket arranged in the rod.
Patent GB-190403431-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Telephones.
Inventor: KINGSBURY JOHN EDWARD
Filed: 1904-02-11
Granted: 1904-12-15
Abstract: 3431. Kingsbury, J. E., [Western Electric Co.]. Feb. 11. Telephones.-In magnetic instruments, the permanent magnet is made weaker than usual, and the diaphragm is mechanically kept in tension by elastic pressure. The diaphragm also carries a soft-iron armature which enters into the coil of the electromagnet. In the form shown in Fig. 1, the rear end of the magnet D is provided with an adjustment effected by a screw n, the magnet being prevented from turning by a cross-pin m fitting in a groove in the end-piece C. A spring l presses the magnet towards the diaphragm so as to keep the screw n tight up against the end.piece C. At its front end the magnet is bored to receive the soft-iron pole-piece v. The spool t surrounds the pole-piece, and the rolled iron or steel diaphragm a carries a soft-iron armature b nearly in contact with the pole-piece. The diaphragm is tensioned by an annular spring d, e, of hard rolled aluminium or steel, shown in section in Fig. 3, the spring being forced down on to the diaphragm when the cap B is screwed down. In the form shown in Fig. 4, the magnet D and spool g are carried by a metal cap E flanged at F. The annular spring c is not flanged, and the diaphragm a is forced down upon it by the pressure of the cap B on a brass ring H. Apertures may be made in. the flat part of the spring c. In a further modification, an annular rib of \/-section is formed on the lower side of the cap B. The rib presses on the diaphragm in the same manner as the spring d in Fig. 1. A brass ring screwed into the lower side of the cap may fulfil the same function. In the form shown in Fig. 9, the diaphragm a is tensioned by the pressure of a pin s carried by the spring on supplementary diaphragm c.