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Patent GB-190223726-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Backing Blocks for Stereotype and Electrotype Plates.
Inventor: DALZIEL HARVEY
Filed: 1902-10-30
Granted: 1903-09-17
Abstract: 23,726. Dalziel, H. Oct. 30. Electrotype; stereotype.-Relates to means, of the kind described in Specification No. 2088, A.D. 1889, for securely holding a stereo or electrotype plate in a chase. Angular blocks B, B<1> are fitted within a chase A, and are separated by a filling-piece B' ; these parts are secured within the chase by means of wedges C. The electrotype plate or stereo D is laid upon the blocks B, B', and is held by undercut clips or clutches F secured to the block B, and adjustable clips E formed with nuts M which ride upon screws J fitted within recesses formed in the block B. The screws J may be rotated by means of pinions N. Wedges or springs may be employed for forming the catches against the block, the catches being mounted on rods.
Patent GB-190226999-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and connected with Electro Motors and similar Electrical Apparatus.
Inventor: MACFARLANE JAMES WRIGHT
Filed: 1902-12-08
Granted: 1903-08-20
Abstract: 26,999. Macfarlane, J. W. Dec. 8. Motors, controlling.-To protect motors and like apparatus from continued overload, a thermal appliance is provided which, on the heating of the motor, closes an auxiliary circuit and opens the main circuit by either short-circuiting the " holding-on " magnet or otherwise releasing the starting- switch, and allowing it to fall to the " fall off " position. Fig. 1 shows one construction. An insulating -block A is attached to the motor, and carries a metal strip B fitted with a contact adapted to engage an adjustable contact S. On heating, the strip expands, and a circuit is closed through the wires W<1>, W'. In the construction shown in Fig. 2, the circuit is adapted to be closed when a strip composed of dissimilar metals B<1>, B<2> expands under the influence of heat. In the construction shown in Fig. 3, the expansion of air in a chamber A forces out a flexible diaphragm D to close the auxiliary circuit.
Patent GB-190300507-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Ventilators.
Inventor: WADDELL ROBERT DONALD
Filed: 1903-01-08
Granted: 1904-01-07
Abstract: 507. Waddell, R. D. Jan. 8. Ventilating.- Induceddraught apparatus is employed for removing foul air from railway compartments &c. The, preferably horizontal, outlet pipe a, Fig. 1, is formed with mouths b, within which are similarlyformed structures c so set that a space d, is left all around, while their outer rims shield the outer rims of the trumpet mouths. Fig. 2 shows a modification in which two outlet pipes a are placed back to back, and secured together by a single bolt. A hole through the structure is found not to be essential, and one half of the apparatus may be used if it is faced in the proper direction.
Patent GB-190302882-A (GB)
Title: Portable Combined Commode, Bidet and Footbath for Invalids' Use.
Inventor: COOKE EMMA
Filed: 1903-02-06
Granted: 1903-12-03
Abstract: 2882. Cooke, B. Feb. 6. Commodes; baths.-Relates to a portable combined commode, bidet, and foot-bath for invalids' use. The box A forming the foot-bath is provided with detachable feet a, and serves as a container and supporting - pedestal for the other utensils. The bidet pan g, when in use, rests on the flanges f of the central oval opening in a loose top or seat b, the external flange c of which takes over the edge of the box. When not in use, the bidet is stored at the bottom of the box A. The circular commode pan h, when in use, is similarly supported in the oval opening of the seat b, a second loose seat top i fitting in a recess in the seat b and having a central opening with bevelled flanges j fitting in the mouth of the pan h. A loose lid is provided for the seat top i or pan h. A loose cloth cover l for the seat i may be of two thicknesses stitched together at the outer edges and adapted to receive the seat i between them, the cover being shaped to fit round the flanges j and secured in position by buttoning its inner edges. A second cover may be placed over the cover l. In transit, the box A is closed by a hinged or loose lid, over which is passed a strap, secured to studs on opposite sides of the box.
Patent GB-190303172-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Coin-freed Apparatus for Supplying a Current of Electricity to Persons using it, after the Insertion of a Predetermined Coin.
Inventor: URRY FRANK HARVEY
Filed: 1903-02-10
Granted: 1903-04-16
Abstract: 3172. Urry, F. H., and Haydon, W. Feb. 10. Electricity, administering.-The coin is inserted in a slit 2, and it falls down a fixed guide 4 and rests, as shown in dotted lines in Fig. 4, on the movable guide 5 carried by a loose sleeve z on a pin 1. The user grasps the knobs l, l<1>, which are connected up to the secondary of an induction coil. By turning the shaft s by the knob l<1>, a brass tube or screen m is withdrawn from the core of the coil ; at the same time the spring x acts on the sleeve z and moves the shoot 5 to the position shown in Fig. 5 ; the coin now drops to the position shown in dotted lines in Fig. 5, and tilts the weighted lever j and makes a contact in the primary circuit of the coil. On releasing the knob l', the spring x rotates the shaft s, and returns the shoot 5 to the position shown in Fig. 4, the coin escaping through the aperture 8 into the receptacle 9. A rod connected to the screen tube m acts as an indicator.
Patent GB-190311313-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Devices for Drilling or Boring Angular Holes.
Inventor: AUERBACH CARL
Filed: 1903-05-18
Granted: 1904-05-18
Abstract: 11,313. Auerbach, C. May 18. Boring and drilling.-Relates to means for boring angular holes. In the device shown in Figs. 1 and 4, the head a is screwed to the machine spindle, and has projecting from it a pair of pins b, moving in slots in a plate d, to which the drill e is secured. The drill rotates in a templet i, in the head h. When this head is allowed to rotate, a round hole is bored, but when it is held fast by the bar m, a hole corresponding to the bore of the templet is made. In a modification, a work-holder is secured to the spindle e, and the drill is fixed below it. Fig. 5 shows a modification, in which the drill is screwed into a disc d, having lugs q projecting into openings in the part a secured to the machine-spindle by the disc p. The part a and the head h can be connected, to rotate together, by a ring u.
Patent GB-190311694-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Bedsteads.
Inventor: BROMLEY EDWARD
Filed: 1903-05-22
Granted: 1904-03-31
Abstract: 11,694. Bromley, E., and Clift, C. E. May 22. Cradles; hammocks; bedsteads and cots; tables. -An infants' cot is adapted to be attached to the side of a bedstead, and may be used to support an invalids' bed table. The cot consists of a framework 1, Figs. 1 and 3, which carries vertical pillars 2 to support side frames 8, of wire work or perforated metal, and may be clamped to the side 5 of a bed. If the framework be provided with supports 6<a>, Fig. 3, and the clamps 3 be detachable, the height of the framework may be adjusted. By removing the side frames 8, the framework 1 may be used to support a table. The framework may be hinged at the corners 6, Fig. 1, and also to the clamps, for the purpose of folding. The mattress for the cot may be supported by canvas, basket work, slats, &c., or, according to the Provisional Specification, a hammock may be used, or the infants' cot &c. may be attached to a bedstead or couch.
Patent GB-190313223-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in connection with Couplings, Collars, Hubs, and Bosses, for Connection with Shafts or Spindles, also applicable to Bearings for Shafts
Inventor: JOHNSON JAMES YATE
Filed: 1903-06-12
Granted: 1903-08-06
Abstract: 13,223. Johnson, J. Y., [Scott, R. W., and Williams, L. N. D.]. June 12. Aligning bearings for shafts. Relates to couplings, collars, hubs, and bosses for connection with shafts or spindles, also applicable to bearings for shafts. To enable the couplings &c. to have a true bearing on the shaft or spindle while dispensing with the necessity of making them with a true bore, the couplings &c. 1 which have a bore of greater diameter than that of the shaft or spindle, have two internal ribs or seatings 4, situated within less than one half of the circumference of the shaft or spindle, to which the shaft is held by set-screws 2 engaging in the opposite side of the coupling, Instead of forming ribs as in Fig. 2, corresponding seatings 4<b>, Fig. 3, may be formed by recessing the coupling as at 4. The set-screws may engage with a key b, or a wedge key may replace the set-screws. Fig. 4 shows an arrangement for coupling shafts of different diameters, the shaft of smaller diameter being supported on rods 6 engaging in recesses in the ribs. A collar similar to the above coupling may be attached to or form part of the framing of a machine and serve as a bearing for a rotary shaft.
Patent GB-190314945-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus for Painting, Varnishing and the like of Floors and other Surfaces.
Inventor: MEINECKE CARL
Filed: 1903-07-06
Granted: 1903-08-06
Abstract: 14,945. Meinecke, C. July 6. Painting and varnishing. - A self - applying brushing apparatus for painting and varnishing walls &c. or for whitewashing ceilings, consists of a casing b carried by a handle a and furnished with a charging-opening d and with a series of brushes f. These brushes screw into sockets secured to the floor of the casing b over openings e. The brush has a central canal for conducting the paint &c. to the bristles, and the socket has side recesses for the same purpose, spraying of the paint being preventing by a shield, which hangs down from the floor of the casing and presses against the bristles. For cutting off the supply of paint, when the machine is out of use, each socket f is furnished with a slide h slotted to fit over a thumb-screw i, one screw being thus capable of fixing the whole of the slides. Fig. 6 shows a form of the machine adapted for reaching sharp corners.
Patent GB-190318382-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Variable Speed or Reversing Mechanism
Inventor: SEELEY FREDERIC GEORGE
Filed: 1903-08-26
Granted: 1904-03-17
Abstract: 18,382. Seeley, F. G., and Tolch, L. Aug. 26. Variable-speed and reversing gearing for use with co-axial shafts. The driving-shaft a, Fig. 1, and driven shaft b support a fixed case f provided with an internal conical surfacej. The conical pulley i is keyed to the shaft b. A case c free to rotate on the shafts a, b carries rods g to which is attached a double-coned ring h, and also supports gear-wheels d which engage wheels keyed to the ends of the shafts a, b. In operation, when the ring h is engaged with the pulley i, the shaft a, case c, pulley i, and shaft b all rotate as one body, but when the ring h engages the piece j, the case c is held stationary, and the shaft b is driven at a different speed, or in a reversed direction through the gearing d, according to the disposition of the gearwheels. The ring h is operated by means of a lever s acting upon a sliding piece u which guides pins x normally pressed outwards by springs z; the pins carry central rollers y bearing upon arms m pivoted in the case c, and provided with forked extensions p to engage the rods g between collars q, r, or the rods may be slotted. The rollers y are shown in the mid-position with the ring h out of gear with both cones i, j. In a modified arrangement, the ring h and cones i, j may be arranged as shown in Fig. 3, or may be grooved as shown in Fig. 4.
Patent GB-190320734-A (GB)
Title: A New or Improved Support for Hand Braces.
Inventor: HERRING JOHN MELANCTHON
Filed: 1903-09-26
Granted: 1904-11-25
Abstract: 20,734. Herring, J. M. Sept. 26. Rock' drills. - A support for a drilling-brace for mining and other purposes consists of a clip 1 with looped ends which is tightened on a wooden prop 10 by a screw 6 having an enlarged end 7 through which the feed-screw 8 of the drill 9 works.
Patent GB-190322308-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and connected with Cupola-furnaces for Melting Iron.
Inventor: HIGHAM JAMES
Filed: 1903-10-16
Granted: 1904-08-18
Abstract: 22,308. Higham, J. Oct. 16. Cupola furnaces; blast for blast furnaces and the like. -The blast is heated in an annular chamber l at the upper part of a cupola furnace, and also, if desired, in a spiral or other pipe k in the chimney, thence passing through annular or rectangular flues g to the tuyÞres e.
Patent GB-190324156-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Fountain Pens.
Inventor: FERRIS WILLIAM IRVING
Filed: 1903-11-06
Granted: 1903-12-17
Abstract: 24,156. Ferris, W. I. Jan. 26, [date applied for under Patents Act, A.D. 1901]. Pens, reservoir. Relates to a device for concealing the concave side of the nib and preventing ink from flowing over upon the parts of the pen between the holder and the nib. The device consists of a tongue T which may be fixed in a groove S, Figs. 1 and 3, and may either rest against the feed-piece F or not. The tongue may be screwed to the feed-piece, Fig. 4, or it may be formed by an extension of the part of the feed-piece lying to the right of the dotted line J, Fig. 1, or of the part to the left of the same, Fig. 3. The tongue and feed-piece may be made of hard rubber, non- corrodible metal, or other substance. The shape and size of the tongue are such as to conceal the concave side of the nib except just at the end. To prevent the ink from flowing over the back of the tongue, it is provided with sharp edges D, contiguous or nearly so tc the edges of the nib.
Patent GB-190324732-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Means for Fastening Spats, Gaiters, Leggings, Boots and the like.
Inventor: ZIEGNER JULIUS
Filed: 1903-11-13
Granted: 1903-12-17
Abstract: 24,732. Ziegner, J. Nov. 13. Clasp fastenings for leggings, gaiters, boots, &c. A U-shaped piece of metal b is attached to each edge of the gaiter &c. A third piece c slides over the flanges of the pieces b, and may be secured in any suitable known manner. A leather tag d is provided to facilitate removal of the piece c.
Patent GB-190328544-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Apparatus for Displaying Advertisements and other like Matter.
Inventor: WARD WILLIAM EDWARD
Filed: 1903-12-29
Granted: 1904-12-15
Abstract: 28,544. Ward, W. E. Dec. 29. Advertising.- Signboards D, for carrying advertisements and like matter, are pivoted or otherwise fixed to a frame C, the axis of which is rotated from a winddriven fan E, or other motor, by means of suitable gearing F<1>, G, G<1>, B<1>, so as to display the boards in succession. The Provisional Specification states that the axis may be inclined in any manner.
Patent GB-190400449-A (GB)
Title: Process for the Production of Compounds of Pyrocatechuicmono-alkylethers, and especially of Guaiacol and Guaethol with Protein Substances.
Inventor: FEHRLIN HEINRICH CARL
Filed: 1904-01-07
Granted: 1904-11-03
Abstract: 449. Fehrlin, H. C. Jan. 7. Medicinal preparations. - Pyrocatechuicmonoalkylethers are combined with albuminous substances, forming products which are insoluble in water, alcohol, and dilute acids, and are easily broken up by alkalies. The compounds are useful in cases of tuberculosis or diarrhoea &c. as they pass unaffected through the stomach and are broken up in the small intestine. In an example, water or dilute alkali solutions of egg albumen and guaiacol or guaethol are mixed and agitated in the cold. Hydrochloric acid should be added when alkali solutions have been used. The thick paste so produced is separated in a centrifugal machine, or is filtered under pressure and dried. The paste may be warmed before separating it. In the case of non-coagulable albumens &c., the mixture requires to be heated on the water bath. The products are heated to 115‹-120 ‹C. to render them completely indigestible by gastric juice, and, after washing with toluene or other indifferent liquid, are again dried. Casein, somatose, nutrose, sanatogen, sanatose tropone, and other peptones or albumoses give similar results.
Patent GB-190400782-A (GB)
Title: A Cigar Holder Combined with a Cigar Cutter.
Inventor: ETBAUER RICHARD
Filed: 1904-01-12
Granted: 1904-03-03
Abstract: 782. Etbauer, R. Jan. 12. Cigar cutters; cigar holders.-Cigar cutters are combined with cigar holders. A tube a, with a lower cutting-edge, slides over a tube b provided with a hole c to receive the cigar end. The tube b is also provided with screw-threads g for screwing it on the end of a cigar holder. The two tubes are kept together by a pin or projection on the outer tube a, which slides in a slot or groove in the inner tube b.
Patent GB-190403956-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Leg Guards for use in Cricket, Football, and other Games.
Inventor: HOLBROOK JOHN SHATFORD
Filed: 1904-02-17
Granted: 1904-12-22
Abstract: 3956. Holbrook, J. S. Feb. 17. Guards for games.- The canes a, Fig. 1, of leg-guards of the skeleton type are held in place by pockets formed in strips of fabric c secured by sewing, riveting, &c. to the end pads b. Similar strips c serve for attaching the other pads b to the canes, the strips being sewn to the pads at the spaces between the canes. The pads are secured to the legs by straps f and buckles g. For cricket pads, the strips e are of woven fabric with hemmed edges, while for football or hockey guards, leather strips c are employed, and the canes are covered with fabric. In this case, the canes are received by pockets formed by slitting the material of the pad, the pads being strengthened by strips of fabric.
Patent GB-190405211-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Drag Shoes.
Inventor: STARK WILLIAM BURT
Filed: 1904-03-02
Granted: 1905-01-19
Abstract: 5211. Stark, W. B. March 2. Brakes.-A form of drag shoe is made of iron or steel a, Figs. 3 and 4, of H-section, and the space between the lower flanges b is filled in with cast iron f. The front end of the flanges b are turned inwards and welded together to form the neck c of the drag, while the other ends are tapered off as shown and may be provided with transverse ridges b<2>. A projection h may also be provided on the upper face of the web g to help to retain the wheel in the drag. The underside of the web has cross-grooves, or is provided with projections or pins e, or with a number of ribs, or is constructed to form a dovetail cross-section, and the cast iron f poured in from the rear end, a cover-plate being used under the drag. The block f may be made separately of hard metal or other material secured to the shoe. Again, channel iron may be used in place of H-iron, and side-pieces riveted to the web ; or side-pieces may be formed by turning upwards parts of the sides of the channel iron which are not opposite each other.
Patent GB-190408253-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Funnels.
Inventor: FORK THEODOR
Filed: 1904-04-11
Granted: 1904-12-31
Abstract: 8253. Fork, T. April 11. Funnels are constructed so that the outlet can be opened or closed without removing the funnel from its vessel. A funnel a is provided with a spout a<1>, which has an enlarged opening t adapted to form a seat for a rubber or other valve d attached to a rod c ; the valve d, when seated, closes the tube a<1>. The rod c is hooked on to an arm b<1> of a lever b, pivoted at g to the rim of the funnel ; the other arm of the lever b is provided with a tongue h with a slit i, which can ba engaged over a projection l on the handle of the funnel and can be retained by one of the notches m, n on the projection l when it is desired to keep the valve d closed. The movement of the arm b is limited by a stop s. The tube a<1> is partly covered by a rubber sleeve o, which assists the setting of the funnel upon vessels. For venting, a tube p with an inlet r at its lower end is provided, the upper part q of which is curved in order to ensure that foaming liquid shall return to the funnel. In a modification, the valve d is enclosed in the tube a<1>, and the valve d is open when the tongue h is engaged by a catch. The valve is closed by the action of a spring when the tongue h is released from the catch.
Patent GB-190408834-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to the Thread Guides of Spinning, Twisting and like Frames.
Inventor: TYTLER JOHN ERNEST
Filed: 1904-04-18
Granted: 1905-03-23
Abstract: 8834. Tytler, J. E., and Bowker, W. H. April 18. Thread-guides.- The thread-guides described in Specification No. 3671, A.D. 1903, for spinning, twisting, &c. frames are modified so that the exposed portion extending beyond the support is smooth. In one arrangement, the hinged thread rail e, Fig. 1, is bent under to the position e', and the free end is bent up and notched to engage a groove cut in a nut j on the screwed guide k, which is flattened at the part l where it passes through the rail e. Adjustment of the thread-eye k<1> is effected by rotating the nut j and by the lateral adjustment of the bracket g. In another arrangement, the guide passes through an elongated slot in the bent end of the rail, and is screwed through a nut mounted between the upper and lower parts of the rail so as to permit lateral adjustment of the rail in the slot. A lock-nut is provided on the screwed guide beyond the rail e. In another arrangement, the guide is flattened on its lower side and slides on the lower part of the rail e, from which part loops are cut to pass over the guide-wire. The guide can thus slide freely through the loops, and is adjusted by a nut on the screwed portion of the guide beyond the support.
Patent GB-190413420-A (GB)
Title: Improved Snips or Hand Shears.
Inventor: MCILWRICK WILLIAM MATTHEW
Filed: 1904-06-14
Granted: 1905-04-13
Abstract: 13,420. McIlwrick, W. M. June 14. Cans, opening.-Hand-shears for opening tins comprise two blades A, B attached to handles A<1>, B' normally held apart by a spring. The blade B is extended and bent back to form a guard C, or a separate guard attached to the handle may be provided, and the cutting-edge of the blade A is made broader than its back.
Patent GB-190423482-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to "the Bending of Sheet-glass".
Inventor: KINON VICTOR
Filed: 1904-10-31
Granted: 1905-03-30
Abstract: 23,482. Kinon, V., Kinon, F., and Hogrebe, H. Nov. 16, A.D. 1903, [date applied for under Patents Act, A.D. 1901]. Shaping.-Sheets of glass are bent upon fire-brick shapes, and are kept from coming in contact with one another or with the bending-shape by layers of asbestos flour or fibre.