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Patent GB-190224053-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Trimming, Stiffening, and Shaping of Dresses, and Dress Materials, Corsets, and other Articles of Clothing, such as Coats, Trousers and the like.
Inventor: GARSTIN ARTHUR
Filed: 1902-11-04
Granted: 1903-09-03
Abstract: 24,053. Garstin, A. Nov. 4. Coats; corsets; dresses; trousers; trimmings; stays or stiffeners.-Relates to the trimming and stiffening of dresses, corsets, coats, trousers, and the like. Coiled helical springs a, a<1>, a<2> are sewn by stitches c between folds of the material b. Similar fibrous or silk cords d, d' may be enclosed between similar folds. The springs are preferably of steel.
Patent GB-190225379-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Method of and Means for Automatically Locking the Doors of Railway Carriages and similar Vehicles
Inventor: PEARSON GEORGE HENRY
Filed: 1902-11-19
Granted: 1903-09-24
Abstract: 25,379. Pearson, G. H., Green, D. R., Hicks, W. W., and Hart, G. E. Nov. 19. Doors, locking automatically.-Relates to means for automatically securing railway-carriage doors &c. when movement commences. One or more friction-wheels D are secured to the axle A of each pair of wheels B, each wheel having preferably an inclined face, a circumferential groove, and a flange F at one side. The wheel is encircled by the strap G, which has a projection engaging the groove in the wheel, and arms J. The arms J are connected, by springs or by chains passing over guide-pulleys N, to the arms L on the longitudinal rod M. The strap G is preferably made in two pieces secured by tightening-bolts X. When the vehicle begins to move, the friction-wheel causes one of the arms J to descend and, by means of the chain, the rod M is rotated. The rod P in the framework of the carriage is connected by an arm to the rod M. When it descends, it shoots the bolt Q into the recess R in the carriage door. The bolt Q works in guides S on the plate T attached to the door frame, and is connected to the rod P by the link U. The springs V, W assist the action of the bolt and the rod P. Handles are provided to operate the bolts by hand. When the vehicle stops, the bolts are automatically withdrawn.
Patent GB-190227738-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Branding Irons
Inventor: PHIPPS ABNER ALANSON
Filed: 1902-12-16
Granted: 1903-07-30
Abstract: 27,738. Lake, H. H., [Phipps, A. A.]. Dec. 16. Branding by heat. -Relates to branding - irons having atmospheric vapour burners for heating the brand. The fuel, such as gasolene, is contained in the tubular handle 10, and may be put under pressure by pumping air in, through a nipple 12 and valve 13. The body 16<a> of the burner is screwed into the reservoir 10, and the fuel passes through a tube 19 to the supply bore 18. The fuel may enter the tube 19 through an opening 23 containing a ball valve, or through a filter 26 on the end of an extension tube 20, according to the position in which the apparatus is held. The bore 18 communicates through a cross-bore with a tube leading to a vaporizer 29, consisting of an annular chamber, closed at one point by a radial partition. After passing round the vaporizing-chamber, the fuel passes up through a second pipe to a cross-bore, from which a passage leads to the nipple 38 of the mixing-chamber 27. The opening through the nipple is regulated by a rod valve 37. Air openings 28 are made in the mixing-chamber. The flame issues on to the brand 44, which is screwed to rods 43 extending from the body 16<a>. The vaporizing-chamber 29 may be formed on the chamber 27. A hood 46 prevents the rebound of flame from the hollow brand 44. In a modification, the lower end of the chamber 27 is formed with several openings for directing the flame to different parts of L-shaped &c. brands. Fig. 12 shows a burner with a preferred form of vaporizer, consisting of a tubular coil 52 enclosed in the shield 56 on the lower end of the chamber 27. The huod 57 is formed on the shield 56. The fuel passes through the tube 51 to the coil 52, and back through another tube to the upper end of the chamber 27. In cases where the branding-face of the brand 44 encloses a space when branding, perforations are made for the escape of gases. The brand may be formed as a rectangular chamber in which separate hollow types are set up, and secured by a wedge. In another modification, the branding-implement is formed with feet for supporting it in a horizontal position, and with handles on the side and end of the reservoir 10<a>.
Patent GB-190307358-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Counting Devices.
Inventor: DEFONTAINE PIERRE AMEDEE
Filed: 1903-03-30
Granted: 1904-02-11
Abstract: 7358. DÚfontaine, P. A. March 30. Indicating by tokens; indicating information.- A rule or holder is used to indicate the number of any objects from unity to many thousands. The rute is provided with a number of sliding pieces a, moving in a groove over the numerals arranged in successive series. The several sets of figures are separated by fixed stops e. To register any number, the pieces a are arranged to expose this number by pushing the extra piece a over a blank space f, left before the units in each series. By modifying the units used, the rule may be constructed to count and indicate hours and minutes.
Patent GB-190312028-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Rotary Engines.
Inventor: ANDREWS THOMAS MCDONOUGH
Filed: 1903-05-26
Granted: 1903-07-16
Abstract: 12,028. Andrews, T. M., Hafner, E. A., and Woodworth, T. H. May 26. Crescent-shaped chamber type. - The casing 1, Figs. 1 and 2, has an eccentricallymounted drum 5, with two slots having central projections 14, which engage the correspondingly - shaped piston vanes 7, Fig. 4. The piston vanes have projecting studs 11, engaging in camgrooves 13, in the casing, and also spring- pressed packing-strips 15. The casing has lateral packing - discs 24. The sliding-abutment 31 is adapted to work in cam-grooves 9 in the drum, so that its movements, transmitted to the cut-off valve 38, at its upper end, regulate the expansion. A double-piston valve 48 controls the duplicate inlets 40 and outlets 35, and is used for reversing. The reversing-valve has auxiliary outlets 49.
Patent GB-190312319-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and connected with Bodices or Corsets
Inventor: TEUFEL WILHELM JULIUS
Filed: 1903-05-29
Granted: 1904-03-10
Abstract: 12,319. Teufel, W. J. May 29. Corsets; suspenders for articles of dress.-A corset or bodice is provided with breast-parts b made of stockinette or the like. Shoulder straps d are fastened to upward extensions of the parts b. The corset only extends a short distance below the waist, and may, in its general form, be made similar to an ordinary corset, or the front part may be connected to the back parts by rubber bands f. The lower part of the corset may be provided with hooks, eyelets, buttons, or the like h for the attachment of stocking suspenders, skirts, knickerbockers, &c.
Patent GB-190315964-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Apparatus for the Inflation of Pneumatic Tyres and other Articles
Inventor: WILLIS JAMES MONROE
Filed: 1903-07-18
Granted: 1904-07-14
Abstract: 15,964. Willis, J. M., White, J. A., and Eddy, W. O. July 18. Tyres, pneumatic.-In an inflating-valve for pneumatic tyres, in which the valve can be locked on its seat, an arrangement is provided for preventing the rotation of the seat with the means for locking. The body 10 is fitted with a foot 12 and is screw-threaded on opposite sides. Its upper end is formed with radial teeth, which interfit with teeth on a flange 16 on a sleeve 15 so that the sleeve cannot rotate relatively to the body. A valve 20 has an annular flange co-acting with a compressible seat 18, and carries a stem 22 which passes loosely through the contracted end of a plug 24 and terminates in a knob. A screw-threaded collar 27 works over this plug, its outer end preferably being roughened to facilitate turning it. These parts are secured to the body by a nut 32, which is threaded upon the outer end of the body and is formed with shoulders engaging over the flange 16 and over a flange on the collar 27. When the collar is rotated so that the plug 24 slides outwardly over an angular head 30 on the sleeve 15, the plug engages the knob on the stem 22 and locks the valve 20 in the closed position. To introduce air into the tyre, the pump is screwed on the plug 24, and the collar 27 rotated to unlock the valve and so permit of its inward movement. A cap 35 is employed to cover the end of the plug and exclude dirt.
Patent GB-190315992-A (GB)
Title: Electro-magnetic Brake for Electrically Propelled Cars of Tramways and Street Railways.
Inventor: SEGGEL HEINRICH
Filed: 1903-07-20
Granted: 1903-09-10
Abstract: 15,992. Seggel, H. July 20. Electric locomotives and motor vehicles. - An electromagnetic brake for electric cars &c. comprises a solenoid e having coils which are gradually switched into circuit to actuate the brake rods and blocks. On breaking the solenoid circuit, a spring g restores the mechanism to its original position, and, as the brakes are being applied, a rack i and pawl j hold them in whatever position they may have reached until a cam l on the axle of the handle is moved to throw out the pawl and so to remove the brakes. If, prior to the application of the brakes, the trolley arm k were away from the overhead wire, the moving motor could be used as a generator by placing the handle over the contact 4, when the current passes through the wire 20, switch lever 21, wire 22, contacts 23, 24, connection 25, contacts 26, 27, wire 28, the solenoid e, wire 19, contacts 18, 17, 29, 30, wire 31, and switch lever 32 back to the motor. On turning the handle to the right on to the contact 1 or 2, the coils x or y of the solenoid are in circuit, whereas at 3 the entire solenoid is used and maximum brake action is attained. If the handle be brought back to 0, ordinary braking takes place, and this is the rest position of the handle when the car is standing still. To remove the brakes, the handle must be turned still further back until the cam l engages with the pawlj.
Patent GB-190320362-A (GB)
Inventor: GRIMME FREDERICK
Filed: 1903-09-22
Granted: 1903-11-12
Abstract: 20,362. Grimme, F. Sept. 22. Filing papers &c.- A temporary binder for loose ledger and other leaves, circulars, catalogues, &c., has a curved back of spring steel or other resilient material in which is mounted a spring roller 17, Fig. 4, and the spring may be wound up by means of a key 24, Fig. 4, and is held by the action of a ratchet and pawl. The leaves, which are preferably of the form described in Specification No. 20,363, A.D. 1903, are held on flexible tapes 30 of leather, fabric, etc.; each tape has one end fastened to the spring roller, and passes over a roller guide 31, at one edge of the back, and has the other end secured to a similar roller guide at the opposite edge of the back. The roller guide may be mounted on clamping-plates 32, and alternate tapes may be secured to the same edge. Covers 33, Fig. 5, are hinged to the back by means of pivot pins 34 arranged in lugs on the plates 32, and the upper edge 32<1>, Fig. 7, of the plates may be inwardly bent to clamp the leaves. Covers may also be attached by means of cloth secured between the back 15, Fig. 5, and the plates. When inserting leaves, the tapes are slackened and the back may be extended by means of a spreader 44 which is made in two parts and pivoted at 45. One end of the spreader is pivoted by a pin 34 at one side of the frame, and the other end 46 is slotted to engage a pin 34 at the other side of the frame. Fig. 2 shows the back extended by means of the spreader.
Patent GB-190324339-A (GB)
Title: Flushing Tanks for Water Closets.
Inventor: WATROUS EARL G
Filed: 1903-11-10
Granted: 1903-12-17
Abstract: 24,339. Watrous, E. G. Nov. 10. W a t e r - waste preventers, valve-discharge. The discharge valve D is actuated by a rod N which, on being pushed up, carries with it a rod Q attached at its lower end to the valve and at its upper end to the end of the rod N, which is bent over for the purpose. An after-flush pipe K, inserted in the inlet valve L, is bent over at its upper end into the top of the over-flow pipe F, connected to the discharge pipe C. The overflow pipe F carries an axle on which the float lever H is pivoted. The lever is fastened by a screw to the pipe K on the other side of the fulcrum, and carries a projection H<1>. The end of the rod N is also attached to a piece P, carrying a shoulder i, which on being raised engages the squared end of the float lever and rests there. On the valve D being opened, the lever H descends, thus raising the valve L and admitting water. At a certain level, the crank H<1> comes into contact with the part j, releasing the shoulder i, and the valve D and rod N return to their original positions, while the inlet valve is gradually closed as the lever H rises. The valve D consists of a bevelled metal disc a and rubber disc c on a stem b, which is guided in holes in lugs e on the inside of the pipe C. The inlet valve, Fig. 7, consists of a metal cylinder having a reduced lower end fitted with a rubber disc l, which engages the seating. The valve is hollow with openings m, n, which allow the water to enter the cistern, and works in the vertical extension of the supply pipe, being provided with a rubber packing-ring p.
Patent GB-190328662-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Electric Chain Welding Machines.
Inventor: HELBERGER HUGO
Filed: 1903-12-30
Granted: 1904-12-30
Abstract: 28,662. Helberger, H. Dec. 30. Welding ; working by electricity.-An electric chain-welding machine has a pair of jaws 0, Fig. 5, which freely embrace the link G, Fig. 6, prior to the upsetting of the joint by the longitudinal welding pressure, thus preventing thickening of the link at the joint. The jaws are operated at their tail ends by a cam N and the link is subjected to end pressure by copper jaws a, pivoted at d and closed and opened by a cam S and springs F. The pivots d are located so that only the joint side of the link is subjected to end pressure, and the machine is frictionally driven so that it will start running when the jaws a can close due to the link having reached a welding-beat. The chain is lifted and fed forward one link by eccentric pins c, c<1> on shafts b, b<1>. The secondary coil of the transformer for supplying the current consists of a single turn of thick copper, the welding - machine being mounted directly above or adjacent to it to save loss in conductors.
Patent GB-190405470-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in, and relating to, Steering and Controlling Devices for Automobiles and like Vehicles.
Filed: 1904-03-05
Granted: 1905-02-09
Abstract: 5470. Mitchelmore, T. L., and Bowden's Patents Syndicate, E. M. March 5. Propelling and steering. -Relates to controlling- devices for aerial machines such as are described in Specification No. 15,486, A.D. 1903, the various parts being operated from the steering-pillar by means of Bowden transmission wires. On a stationary tube a passing down the steering-pillar is mounted a socket c carrying a circular metallic part e, on which rotatable discs h having grooved peripheries are secured by spring washers and screws. The inner members of Bowden mechanisms rest in these grooves and are secured to the discs and pass to the interior of the socket c through openings against which the outer members k abut. The portion e carries a horizontal tube d, into the ends of which caps m with milled heads are screwed ; through these pass rods n rotated by handles s. The rods terminate in forks o adapted to engage holes in the discs h and normally kept in contact by springs p bearing against washers q. Ball bearings r may assist free movement. The forks may be drawn out of engagement with the discs against the pressure of the springs. The rods n may be directly joined to the discs if desired.
Patent GB-190407000-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Emergency-exit Bolts.
Filed: 1904-03-23
Granted: 1904-04-28
Abstract: 7000. Leggott, R., and Leggott, W. & R. March 23. Emergency-exit fastenings; sliding bolts; locks, key. - Emergency-exit bolts for single or double doors are arranged to be operated by means of horizontal rods pivoted to brackets on the inner face of the door, and provided with arms to push against angle levers which act upon the release mechanism. In the case of double doors, the door which does not carry the vertical bolts has a lock bolt 28 operatable from the outside by a key and on the Inside by an angle-lever 17<A>. The vertical boltrods 7, 7<A> have turned ends both above and below. The approximately-meeting ends are engaged by interlocking angle-levers 5, 6 controlled by the end of the operating angle-lever 17 and the separating spring 12. The free ends 9, 11 of the bolts are provided with springs 20, 21 which normally force the runners outwards. The lower bolt has also a spring-controlled transverse pin 23 which, when the door is open, acts on a curved cam 22 on the bolt block so as to retain the bottom bolt raised. until the door or doors are shut, when the pin 23 is forced inwards and the bolt released.
Patent GB-190408171-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Steam Traps
Inventor: FOLEY NELSON
Filed: 1904-04-09
Granted: 1904-09-15
Abstract: 8171. Foley, N. Oct. 16, A.D. 1903, [date applied for under Patents Act, A.D. 1901]. Float valves; piston valves.-The receptacle A is fitted with a discharge valve D operated by a float B, which is also suspended by counterweighted levers C. The valve D consists, Fig. 3, of a piston mounted in a casing K and with an axial passage M leading to a chamber N, and with its lower end closed by a small conical valve L mounted with a small longitudinal play on the main valve. The opening leading from the chamber N to the outlet Q is closed by a piston P. The first effect of the rise of the float B is to open the valve L and thus to admit pressure to the chamber N to act on the piston P and to balance the main valve. Further motion of the float opens the main valve and discharges the vessel A.
Patent GB-190415830-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Apparatus for Dipping Sheep and other Animals
Inventor: PARKER CHARLES HENRY
Filed: 1904-07-16
Granted: 1905-05-25
Abstract: 15,830. Parker, C. H. July 16. Pistons. - In a hydraulic lift for a sheep-dipping apparatus, the piston - rod d is made tubular and the piston D is attached to a plug q fixed in its lower end.
Patent GB-190420540-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Means for Autmatically Indicating Certain Relative Positions of Guns or the like to each other.
Filed: 1904-09-23
Granted: 1905-08-31
Abstract: 20,540. Kilroy, W. D., and Evershed & Vignoles. Sept. 23. Mountings.-Consists in providing electric connections between turrets or batteries, in conjunction with the training - gear of the guns, so that signals may be automatically given when the firing of the guns of one turret or battery will endanger the guns of an adjacent turret or battery. The connections are shown diagrammatically in Fig. 1, applied to a warship. In each turret, a contactarm a, connected with the main circuit d, passes over long and short fixed contacts b, c as the gun is trained. When, as is the case in turret No. 7, the contact-arm engages the short contact, an electric circuit is completed between turrets Nos. 6 and 7, and a warning signal is given by an indicator f in No. 7, that the guns of No. 6 are in the line of fire. If the turrets are in the relative positions of Nos. 4 and 5, the signal is given in both turrets. Preferably, the contact-devices are actuated by adjustable camsurfaces j, k, Fig. 4, arranged around the trunks of the turrets, the contact-arms p being pressed against the cam-surfaces by springs. Fig. 7 is a sectional view of a combined audible and visible signal. When a circuit is completed, the electromagnet u is energized by an alternating current of high frequency so that a diaphragm v is caused to vibrate in the manner of the ordinary telephone receiver. A piloted armature w is also attracted, causing a disc x to appear at the window z.
Patent GB-190421158-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Device for Regulating the Supply of Steam or other Fluid Pressure to Engines or Motors.
Inventor: BARRON THOMAS GREY
Filed: 1904-10-03
Granted: 1905-08-03
Abstract: 21,158. Barron, T. G. Oct. 3. Fluid governors. -A valve d tends to close up the pipe a<1> against a spring when the pressure of the motive fluid becomes excessive. The apparatus may be mounted upon a plate a<4> or a short length of pipe and fixed between the flanges of a steam pipe. The pipe c has bye-passes a<3>.
Patent GB-190421461-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Lacing Eyelets
Inventor: FONTS ARTURO
Filed: 1904-10-06
Granted: 1904-12-08
Abstract: 21,461. Fonts, A. Oct. 27, A.D. 1903, [date applied for under Patents Act, A.D. 1901]. Lacing fastenings; eyelets.-T h e eyelets of lacing- fastenings for boots and shoes, corsets, &c. are so shaped that the fastening can be tightened by simply drawing together the ends of the lace. The eyelet, Figs. 3 and 4, is secured by passing the shank 5 through the material and then flattening its end. Two ordinary eyelets are placed at the bottom of the lacing-fastening when it is applied to a boot or shoe.
Patent GB-190423788-A (GB)
Title: Pneumatic Horse-collar.
Inventor: OST WILLIAM
Filed: 1904-11-03
Granted: 1904-12-15
Abstract: 23,788. Ost, W. Nov. 3. Collars, neck.- The inflated bag 14 of a pneumatic col. lar is enclosed in flaps 10, 11, sewn together at theforewale 121 and having their edges connected by lacing 12 so that the bag can be removed.. The laced joint is covered by a flap 13, which is sewn to the flaps 10, 11 at the forewale and is preferably more highly finished. The bag is preferably of damp-proof material; it is fitted with a valve, and, with the collar, may be in sections.
Patent GB-190425956-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Door or Door Lock Alarms.
Inventor: BOULT ALFRED JULIUS
Filed: 1904-11-29
Granted: 1905-11-02
Abstract: 25,956. Boult, A. J., [Rossi, G.]. Nov. 29. Alarms. burglar and like.-In an alarm for doors and door locks, a cord, which is operated on opening the door or upon inserting the key, releases the detent pawl of a clockwork bell. The cord 2 is connected at one end to a lug 8, Fig. 3, on a pin 7 sliding in a sleeve 28 forming a continuation of the keyhole, and at the other end to a crank 3 fixed to a spindle 4. A second cord 18, Fig. 1, is also attached to the crank 3 and to the Z-shaped bracket 20, the spring of which presses its free end 21 against the door jamb B. When the door is opened, the bracket turns outwards and exerts a pull upon the cord 18. Through the spindle 4 passes the end of a spring having a hook-shaped projection 11, Fig. 3, which locks a bar 12 on the escapement spindle of the clockwork. When the crank 3 is turned by either cord being pulled, the clockwork is released and sounds the bell 23. The bell may also be sounded by the triangular cam 26<a> on the push spindle 26 engaging the shank of the hammer 16<a>.
Patent GB-190426127-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Apparatus for use with Bakers' Draw-plate Ovens for Setting & Withdrawing the Bread.
Inventor: COX JAMES BLATCH
Filed: 1904-12-01
Granted: 1905-11-16
Abstract: 26,127. Cox, J. B. Dec. 1. Cranes ; lifting by levers.-A frame for use with a drawplate oven in "setting" and "drawing" batches of bread &c. is lifted and carried about the bakehouse by means of an apparatus consisting of links o, Fig. 3, and levers m, n carried by a framing ! l suspended from a trolley j on overhead rails i, or by means of a wheeled truck consisting of a skeleton frame s, Fig. 4, in which the batchsetting frame t is lifted by the levers m, n.