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Patent GB-190301523-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Travelling Trunks.
Inventor: MAEDLER PAUL MORITZ
Filed: 1903-01-21
Granted: 1903-09-24
Abstract: 1523. Mõdler, P. M. Jan. 21. Trunks.-A receptacle is made of the form shown, with bulged sides a, arched lid d, and swinging door k. The front and back may also be bulged, if desired, so that the receptacle will only stand in the upright position. Compartments are provided for soiled linen &c. in the lid and in the bulged sides, and for boots &c. in the bottom of the trunk, the boot receptacles being fitted with curved partitions u. Garments are placed on holders, which are suspended from bars n on a frame m in the upper part of the trunk. Within is fitted a frame p, which is divided into compartments for linen, hats, &c., and is so mounted that it can be slid within or out of the receptacle, and when in its outward position it may be turned on hinges, as shown in Fig. 3, to facilitate access to the compartments. It may also be completely removed from the trunk and stored within a wardrobe. The frame may, however, be simply hinged to the inner edge of the trunk without being made to slide therein. In the corners of the trunk are fitted devices for the reception of walking-sticks, umbrellas, swords, &c. The door and other parts may be padded for the exclusion of dust, moisture, &c., and the lower part may be provided with metal protecting feet or shoes w. The body, door, and lid are provided with strengthening-slips v, and the lid is fitted with a suitable handle.
Patent GB-190302782-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Wood Block Flooring.
Inventor: CHARTERIS THOMAS
Filed: 1903-02-05
Granted: 1904-01-07
Abstract: 2782. Charteris, T. Feb. 5. Drawings to Specification. Flooring-blocks.-Wood blocks for flooring are made with a dovetail or rabbet, or both, at or near the bottom edges of the sides, or of both sides and ends. Into the end rabbets is fixed a metal plate, which engages the rabbet or dovetail on one side or end of an adjacent block.
Patent GB-190305901-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Manufacture, or Preparation, of Theophylline, and the Production of an Intermediate Product.
Inventor: JOHNSON GEORGE WILLIAM
Filed: 1903-03-13
Granted: 1903-04-16
Abstract: 5901. Johnson, G. W., [Boehringer & Soehne, C. F.]. March 13. 7<1> : 8-Dichlorocaffeine, 8-chlorotheophylline, and theophylline.-Consists in a modification of the process of producing a dichlorocaffeine, which is described in Specification No. 26,261, A.D. 1898. By acting upon 8-chlorocaffeine with a solution of chlorine in a suitable medium, such as phosphorus oxychloride or nitrobenzene, at a temperature of 50‹ C. or upwards, the methyl group in the 7 position is attacked and 7<1> : 8-dichlorocaffeine is produced. This product is converted into 8-chlorotheophylline by heating it with water, dilute acids, or alkalies, formaldehyde and hydrochloric acid being formed by hydrolysis. The dichlorocaffeine produced may be separated in the form of crystals, which melt at 145‹ C., and then hydrolysed, or hydrolysis may be effected without previous separation. The 8-chlorotheophylline is reduced to theophylline in any suitable manner.
Patent GB-190309102-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Level Indicating Instrument applicable also for use as a Clinometer and Plumb Rule
Inventor: CALAME CAMILLE
Filed: 1903-04-22
Granted: 1904-02-11
Abstract: 9102. Calame, C. April 22. Levels and plumbing-instruments; clinometers.- A level, plumbing-instrument, or clinometer has a graduated weighted disc a pivoted in a frame c, which is carried by a straight plate or rule d and has indicating-pointers f.
Patent GB-190311415-A (GB)
Title: Improved Apparatus for Drying Moulds and Cores
Inventor: MARS WILLIAM LOUIS
Filed: 1903-05-19
Granted: 1904-05-19
Abstract: 11,415. Mars, W. L. May 19, A.D. 1902, [date applied for under Patents Act, A.D 1901]. Moulding.-Figs 1, 2 and 5 show a furnace or stove for drying moulds and cores for water and gas pipes &c. The fireplace is on the ground level, while the drying chamber is mainly below it. Air is supplied to the ashpit under the control of a damper A<4>, and to the side flues B under the control of dampers B'. From the flues B, air enters the fireplace above the fuel by ports b. When the furnace door A<2> is opened for the supply of fresh fuel, the arm L, Fig. 1, is swung to the left, and, engaging with lugs l on the weighted quadrant K, swings it about the centre k, and raises the piston in the oscillating cataract-cylinder H. At the same time, the quadrant by means of the rope p opens the damper A<4>, and by slackening the upper part of the rope allows the dampers B' to close by gravity. When the piston in the cylinder H rises, the liquid flows freely from one end to the other, but the descent of the piston is retarded by a handregulated valve. Thus the ashpit damper is held open until the fresh fuel is well alight, after which it is closed and the dampers B<1> opened. The drying-chamber is charged at the top, which is provided with an airtight lid or cover. The moulds rest on seats d<1>, through which the smoke and vapours escape to pipes F, connected by branch pipes f, f<1> to a tapered main flue F<1> leading to the chimney F<2>. Other pipes f<2> convey the smoke and fumes away from between the moulds. Fig. 7 shows a modified arrangement particularly applicable for drying cores, which are carried horizontally on wagons running on rails. There are two drying- chambers with a furnace between with which they communicate through openings r. The flues F<4> communicate with the main flue F<3>, which is tapered to equalize the draught.
Patent GB-190316085-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Knitting Machines.
Inventor: HIPWELL JOHN BRADSHAW
Filed: 1903-07-21
Granted: 1904-01-21
Abstract: 16,085. Hipwell, J. B. July 21. Circular knitting-machines.-Relates to a machine for knitting the top half of a stocking foot of one colour and the bottom half of another. Half the needles have long butts 43 and the other half short butts 45, and the needles are arranged as shown in Fig. 14. There are two sets of cams shown developed in Figs. 5 and 7. The cams 21, 22, 23, 24,25, 26 are fixed, and the cams 16, 17, 31, 30 are movable. The movable cams are carried by stems 14, 15 moving in guides 18 on the cam cylinder. When a wedge-ended sleeve 8 is rotated 90‹, the wedge enters a notch 10 in a sleeve 11 and allows springs to project the cams into the cylinder. The projected cams act on the long butts but not on the short ones. When commencing a foot, an extra thread guide is thrown into action, and all the cams are projected. The long-butted needles take a thread and knit at the cams 21, 17 and miss the thread at the cams 25, 26, as shown by the line c in Fig. 5, and the short-butted needles miss the cams 21, 17 and take a thread and knit at the cams 25, 26, as shown by the line e in Fig. 7. This occurs in whichever direction the oscillating cam cylinder moves. In a modification, Fig. 17, the cams 48, 49 are fixed, and the centre cam 50 is movable.
Patent GB-190316321-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Jacquard Apparatus
Inventor: SMITH BENJAMIN SINCLAIR
Filed: 1903-07-24
Granted: 1903-10-08
Abstract: 16,321. Smith, B. S. July 24. Loom jacquards for weaving pile carpets. Two carpets are woven face to face in the manner shown in Fig. 3 and described in Specification No. 7586, A.D. 1899, selected warps being bound in either the upper or the lower cloth while the remainder are allowed to float between the fabrics. All the knotted cords i are raised by a lifter board h, and those selected by the jacquard are further raised by the board l, while the unselected ones are supported by the stationary board k. All the cords being supported by their knots upon the stationary board k, certain of them are selected by the jacquard and raised by the board l engaging with their knots i<2> so ae to lift these warps high enough to be woven into the upper fabric a, Fig. 3. The boards h, l are now lowered so as to allow the warps attached to the selected cords to fall to the level of the lower fabric b, to be woven therein, the warps supported by the board k floating between the fabrics. All the cords are now raised by the board h so that their knots i<1> are above the level of the board k, when the jacquard card is changed and the cycle of operations repeated.
Patent GB-190316844-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Folding or Pocket Opera Glasses.
Inventor: BARKER ALBERT
Filed: 1903-07-31
Granted: 1904-03-10
Abstract: 16,844. Barker, A. July 31. Opera glasses.-The two object lenses a of a folding opera glass are joined by a spindle b provided with an arm f, which, as the case is closed, moves on a cam or cam-path h in the side of the case, in such a manner as to turn the object lenses parallel to the sides of the case. The case is open. Springs e for holding the lenses in position when in use, are attached to the frame d, of which the bearings c are part, and in which the focussing-screw works. The hinges i may be ordinary or spring hinges and any catch u may be used to close the instrument. In another form, the sides of the object lenses themselves form the arm, moving on cams or campaths placed on one or both leaves of the case.
Patent GB-190317560-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Turbines
Inventor: LEES HENRY THOMAS
Filed: 1903-08-13
Granted: 1903-11-26
Abstract: 17,560. Lees, H. T. Aug. 13. Reaction-wheels.-A compound gas turbine of the Barker's mill type is shown in Figs. 1 and 2. A pipe B supplies an explosive mixture to a chamber C' in the hollow shaft C where it is ignited by a sparking-plug I. The gases flow through curved passages B<3> in a turbine wheel B, and then through a chamber C<2> in the shaft to the second similarly-formed wheel B<1> and so to the exhaust pipe H. The shaft carries a switch L' which is connected through a tube G<2> to the sparking-plug.
Patent GB-190321156-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Apparatus for Forming Creases in Trousers or Pressing Garments or Dress Material.
Inventor: TERRY CHARLES
Filed: 1903-10-02
Granted: 1904-07-28
Abstract: 21,156. Terry, C., and Terry, A. E. Oct. 2. Presses; trouser presses; gloves; neckties. - The apparatus shown in Fig. 4 for creasing trousers, or for pressing dress material, articles of dress, gloves, neckties, &c. consists of a base-board 6, on which the article or material is placed, and an upper board 7, 8 formed i two parts hinged together, as shown, or connected by a cord. The part 7 is used to grip the article &c. during adjustment. The two boards are also connected by a cord 9. The boards are clamped together in use by spring clips 11, or ordinary screw clamps, or the like. In the modification shown in Fig. 5, the part 7 of the upper board is replaced by a clip 11<a>, fixed to the base-board 6 to clip the article &c. during adjustment in the apparatus.
Patent GB-190328055-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Arc Lamps.
Filed: 1903-12-21
Granted: 1904-02-25
Abstract: 28,055. Soc. Franþaise d'Incandescence par le Gaz (SystÞme Auer). Dec. 22, A.D. 1902, [date applied for under Patents Act, A.D. 1901]. Reflectors.-In the eiectric arc lamp described in Specification No. 5104, A.D. 1902, [Abridgment Class Electric lamps &c.], the reflector is modified as shown in Figs. 3 and 6. The hole through which the carbon passes is cut away towards the bottom, forming a conical, spherical, cylindrical, or other enlargement. Or as shown in Fig. 7, the part of the reflector surrounding the carbon may be a block a of pure graphite or slightly-mineralized carbon which prevents the scoria formed on the electrode from fusing on to the reflector. Reference is also made to Specification No. 6061, A.D. 1903, [Abridgment Class Electric lamps &c.].
Patent GB-190400677-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Brush or Tool for Cleaning and Polishing Boots, Shoes, Metal Goods and other Articles.
Inventor: BRAWN CHARLES
Filed: 1904-01-11
Granted: 1904-02-18
Abstract: 677. Brawn, C. Jan. 11 Boots a n d shoes, cleaning and polishing. -For cleaning and polishing boots, shoes, harness, metal goods, and other articles, the back of a brush is fitted with a thin sheet - metal, m i l lboard, &c. sheath B, preferably of semicircular section, and covered with plush, velveteen, or other fabric to form a polishing-pad D. The outer end of the sheath B is closed, while the inner end is left open so that polishing-material, which is contained in a collapsable tube C, loose leathers, rubbers, or rags may be placed in the sheath B when not in use. The polishing-material is distributed over any particular surface by a pad E, which is carried at the forward end of a plate F, adapted to slide on the back of the brush through a distance limited by screws G, so that, when in its forward position, the pad distributes the polish over the surface being cleaned, without the brush coming into contact therewith, and, when in its retracted position, the pad is clear of the surface. The sliding polishing-pad may be applied to a brush which is not fitted with the sheath B, and which has no operating-handle such as A'. A recess is formed in the side of the stock of the brush to receive a button-hook I, which, when not in use, is held in place by pivoted catches J.
Patent GB-190402293-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Device for Measuring and Recording Speed
Inventor: PARR ALFRED
Filed: 1904-01-29
Granted: 1904-03-03
Abstract: 2293. Parr, A. Jan. 29. Speed indicators; odometers; counting-apparatus. -In an apparatus for recording the speed of and total distance run by motor cars and other vehicles, or for ascertaining and recording the output of machinery, the record is marked on a sheet of paper mounted on a drum rotated by clockwork, and the pricker and counting-wheels which mark the record are mounted on a carriage which is traversed by a leading screw connected by gearing to the drum. The pricker and the counting-wheels are pressed forward at intervals representing <1>/10 mile and 1 mile respectively by gearing connected to the wheels of the motor car or to any con- venient moving part of the machinery. Fig. 3 is an end view of the apparatus. The paper on which the record is marked is wrapped about the cylinder 7, and the carriage 35 containing the pricker and counting-wheels is traversed on guide- rods 31, 32 by the leading screw 30. The worm shaft 103, driven by a stud and star-wheel from the road wheels of the motor, rotates the worm- wheel 107, on the upper side of which are a number of pallets 109 which actuate an escapement 117, 119 and release the disc 80 at intervals of <1>/10 of a mile. The disc 80 raises the lever 74 which presses up the end of the pricker 59 and marks the paper on the cylinder 7. At the end of each mile a longer pallet on the wheel 107 lifts a second lever 73 and presses the type-wheels of the count- ing-apparatus against the cylinder 7 by pushing up the slide bar 42. The record on the cylinder may be inspected at any time by raising the hinged cover x.
Patent GB-190407666-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Cooling Arrangements for Motor Cars and like Vehicles
Inventor: RENAULT LOUIS
Filed: 1904-03-31
Granted: 1904-12-22
Abstract: 7666. Renault, L. March 31. Motor road vehicles.- A cooling-device for the engines of motor road vehicles is shown in Fig. 1. The engine is enclosed in the bonnet or casing 2, into which air is deflected by plates 3, as shown in plan in Fig. 2. The current of air varies with the velocity of the vehicle and the rotation of a compound fan 4 which draws air out of the casing. This fan has vanes arranged round the solid body, so that the central portions 6 give the air a radial motion and the peripheral portions at 7 give an axial motion. This makes the fan equivalent to a helical one of the same diameter, and at the same time allows of an enlarged boss.
Patent GB-190410468-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Grinding Apparatus.
Inventor: MAYER GUSTAV
Filed: 1904-05-06
Granted: 1905-05-04
Abstract: 10,468. Mayer, G. May 6. Surfacing. - Relates to apparatus for trueing the crank-pins of locomotive wheels &c. The grinding- wheel 17, Figs. 1 and 4, is mounted on an arm 19 which may be adjusted by a screw with respect to the curved arm 18 fixed to the hood 11 which is made sufficiently large to take the crank 16. The wheel 17 is driven by a cord from a pulley 20 on the shaft 24 driven from the shaft 15 by a belt 14. The shaft 15 is rotated by a belt on a pulley. The grinding-wheel is carried round the crank-pin by reason of its connection with the hood 11 which is fixed to the cylinder 1 by screws 12. The cylinder 1 slides without turning in the cylinder 6 which is rotated by a toothed wheel gearing with the teeth 4. The cylinder 6 can be moved to and fro in its casing 5 so as to act like a wedge on the cylinder 1 and to alter the position of the hood 11 and consequently that of the grinding-wheel. This is effected by a handwheel 2 screwed to engage with the screwed sleeve 3 connected to the cylinder 6 as shown. The cylinder 1 is prevented from sliding with respect to the casing 5 by means of the flange 9 sliding in a groove in the cylinder 1.
Patent GB-190411394-A (GB)
Title: A Knife for Removing the Rind or Skin from Ham or Bacon after being Sliced.
Inventor: VERNON JOHN
Filed: 1904-05-18
Granted: 1904-10-20
Abstract: 11,394. Vernon, J. May 18. Flaying-knives for taking the rind or skin off slices of ham or bacon are made by mounting a two-edged broad blade a and a rounded feeler b in a handle c, The knife may also be used for removing the skin of a ham or piece of bacon before slicing.
Patent GB-190412260-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Device for use in Administering Anaesthetics.
Inventor: DOWN ARTHUR WILLIAM
Filed: 1904-05-30
Granted: 1904-07-28
Abstract: 12,260. Down, A. W., Down, H. V., and Down, S. J. A. May 30. Inhalers.-For administering ethyl chloride, alone or in conjunction with ether, a metal tube A, having a hole C which can be closed by a revolving collar B, is inserted between the mouthpiece and air bag of an anaesthetic inhaler or between the air bag and reservoir of Clover's or like inhaler. A piece of lint, cottonwool, or the like is inserted in the tube and held in place by a wire gauze diaphragm F. Ethyl chloride is sprayed through the opening upon the cottonwool.
Patent GB-190415746-A (GB)
Title: Improved Grinding Mill.
Inventor: STARK FERDINAND
Filed: 1904-07-15
Granted: 1904-09-08
Abstract: 15,746. Stark, F. July 15. Disc mills.-The grinding-disc d, Fig. 1, mounted on the axle c, has ribs h, Fig. 2, and raised parts i, forming an inside space k and outside spaces l. The grinding-ring e, carried by the cover plate g, forms, with the parts i, tapered spaces, which are closed on the outside and open at the side. Detachable grinding-plates m, having smooth or grooved surfaces, are arranged on the highest parts of the projections i, and the ring e is provided on both sides with toothed radial ribs r. The material is fed from the hopper n into the space k by a ribbed disc o mounted on a shaft having an enlarged head which runs in an adjustable bush q; the disc o has a notched edge, and carries a spring against which a lug on the disc d bears. The material passes from the cavity k along the spaces between the faces m and ring e into the outer spaces l, whence it drops to the outlet. The disc d is adjusted by means of a nut f and locking-lever u.
Patent GB-190416947-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Jewelry Mounting.
Inventor: WHEATLEY WILLIAM HUMPHREY
Filed: 1904-08-02
Granted: 1904-09-22
Abstract: 16,947. Wheatley, W. H., [Boismaure Oscillating Jewelry Co.]. Aug. 2. Jewellery mounts and settings. - In mounting jewels or other ornaments, a crystal or other transparent member is held stationary in a frame, and a second member is mounted behind and is free to vibrate. The invention is applicable to brooches, pins, rings, &c. The pin a, Figs. 1 and 3, is bent at the part a<2> and carries a rigid support a<3> provided at the back with a curved part a<4> which may be secured to the pin. An annular casing b, or an elliptical casing, is attached to the support a<3>, and is fitted at its centre with the crystal or transparent piece c. The vibrating member d consists of a central polished portion d<2>, a countersunk roughened or frosted portion d<3>, and a number of projections d<4> entering openings formed by the framework of the part b and having highly-polished ends. To support the vibrating member, a tube e provided with closed ends and a transverse opening e<2> is attached to the back thereof, and a pin e<3> secured to the ends is enclosed by a loop-shaped member f, the sides of which are brought together, passed through the opening e<2>, and soldered to the part a<4>. Arranged within the loop is a spiral spring g having one end secured to the pin e<3> and the other secured between the sides of the loop. The vibrating member may be ornamented in any manner, or may be made entirely of metal. The projections d' may be utilized for the attachment of jewels.
Patent GB-190422396-A (GB)
Title: A New or Improved Perfume Diffusing or Distributing Article or Apparatus
Inventor: SIM JOHN
Filed: 1904-10-18
Granted: 1904-11-24
Abstract: 22,396. S i m, J. Oct. 18. Satchets.-A satchet for suspension on the wall of a room consists of two discs a, b with flanged edges a', b<1> which may be glued together after the perfume has been inserted. The rim b<1> is perforated with holes c through which the aroma will diffuse,
Patent GB-190422861-A (GB)
Title: Penholder with Pens giving off Different Inks.
Inventor: ORYWALL PAUL
Filed: 1904-10-24
Granted: 1904-11-24
Abstract: 22,861. Orywall, P. Oct. 24. Pens and penholders; ink.-A tubular penholder a is provided with an upper compartment c for nibs e having solid inks of different colours adhering or attached. The compartment c also contains a rolledup sheet f of blotting- paper, and is closed by a cover c<1>. A nibbolder g screws into the lower compartment d. The irongalls, alizarin, or coaltar colours, forming the bases of the inks, are mixed to a stiff paste with glycerine, acetic acid, and gum arabic. This mixture prevents rusting of the nibs. Before applying the paste for adhesion, the nibs are dipped into a solution of glycerine, acetic acid, and gum arabic. The means for attaching an ink lozenge or pencil to the nib may be a flap h, Fig. 3, or a recess and a bent piece k, Fig. 4.
Patent GB-190429366-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Easel.
Inventor: CERVI ORAZIO
Filed: 1904-12-31
Granted: 1905-03-23
Abstract: 29,366. Cervi, O. Dec. 31. Easels; stretching - appliances. -Relates to an easel for artists and others, enabling any part of a picture &c. to be brought within reach of the worker, thus obviating the need for ladders &c. Two side bars a, connected by cross-bars b either telescopic or sliding over or in one another, support two side posts c, each being also connected by a strut with the bars a. Telescopic or other rollers e, f connect the side-posts, a third similar roller f<1> being arranged between the struts, and the width of the rollers &c. is adjusted by a pinion engaging with two racks j. Slides g secured to the uprights c run in guides h formed at the top and bottom of a back-board i. The canvas l is employed without the use of strainers, and its edges are carried by staples embracing the two stationary endless metil bands k, but it is moved up and down by means of cords secured to one end of the canvas at s and to the other end at n, passing over the pulleys q an being attached at the other free ends to the roller f<1> at r. The cords are also fastened at o, and, by the roller f<1> being rotated by means of a handle t and suitable gearing, the canvas may be raised or lowered. Any number of cords may be used, as well as one or more canvases, simultaneously.