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Patent GB-190304163-A (GB)
Title: Electromagnetic Agitating Instrument for Vibratory Massage.
Inventor: MUELLER EUGEN KONRAD
Filed: 1903-02-21
Granted: 1903-11-19
Abstract: 4163. M³ller, E. K. Feb. 22, A.D. 1902, [date applied for under Patents Act, A.D. 1901]. Massage; electricity, administering.-Relates to an electrically-actuated percussive instrument for vibratory massage, which may have connections for administering electricity at the same time. The pounder q is carried by a coil g, which rests upon three springs h arranged between it and the casing e. It is drawn towards the casing by a spring l, the tension of which can be adjusted by the rod n and screw o. The casing e contains two coils a, b, which, together with the coil g, are wound in series in the circuit of a generator r supplying an alternating current. The coils a, b are oppositely wound to the coil g, so that when the current passes, there is repulsion between them and the coil g. The coils a, b have a core c formed of thin plates of soft iron or the like insulated from one another by sheets of paper &c., and compressed together by screws. The core is surrounded by a coiled pipe d, for circulating cooling water or air. The pipe is made as double helix, the two windings forming a continuous pipe. In addition, there is a second cooling-pipe f arranged as shown. For the purpose of administering electricity during the massage, a third coil s may be contained in the casing e. It is connected to the pounder q and to earth or to a part of the patent's body. When the coils a, b, g are in the oircuit of the generator, currents are induced in the coil s, which are passed through the patient's body, being perferably regulated by a switch. The parts may be so arranged that the coil g is attracted by the passage of a current and repelled - the spring l. The coil g may be in parallel in the circuit of the generator, and it may be replaced by a soft-iron armature, or by aluminium rings or plates.
Patent GB-190307864-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or connected with Incandescent Gas Burners.
Inventor: FALK SOLOMON
Filed: 1903-04-04
Granted: 1903-05-14
Abstract: 7864. Falk, S. April 4. Incandescent gas lamps.-In inverted lamps, the mantle m is attached by an incombustible cord to a groove h on a ring g, which is formed with outwardly-projecting tongues j for supporting the mantle when detached from the burner or packed for transport, Fig. 6, and with inwardly-projecting tongues i, which are passed through recesses e in a conical sleeve c on the lower end of the burner a, and rotated over the segmental projections or supports d, the inadvertent detachment of the ring g from the sleeve being prevented by the upturned ends f of the segmental supports.
Patent GB-190308476-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Boilers for Heating Water and Generating Steam.
Inventor: FRASER HUGH ALEXANDER
Filed: 1903-04-14
Granted: 1903-06-25
Abstract: 8476. Fraser, H. A. April 14, A.D. 1902, [date applied for under Patents Act, A.D. 1901]. Boilers and water-heaters.-Relates to boilers or "furnaces" for heating water and generating steam for warming buildings &c. A saddle-shaped boiler 1 with a water back 2 forms a firebox and is made with an opening 4 near the rear for the escape of the furnace gases into the space enclosed by the outer casing. The gases pass forwards around the water-outflow or steam-eduction pipe 6, and, descending at the front, they return beneath side baffle-plates 7 to the chimney flue 9. Openings are made through the baffle-plates 7 at the rear for the passage of some of the gases behind the water back 2 to the chimney direct. The return pipes of the heating-system are connected at 11.
Patent GB-190313788-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Change Speed Gear for Transmission of Power
Inventor: NEWBERY WILLIAM
Filed: 1903-06-20
Granted: 1904-04-21
Abstract: 13,788. Newbery, W. June 20. Variable-speed gearing.-In apparatus for varying the speed between two shafts and, in one position, producing a reverse motion, a divided shaft b, b<x>, having the two adjacent ends fitting by a pin and socket, is arranged with a clutch block a fitted to slide on and rotate with the inner end of the driving-shaft b. A small loose spur-wheel c, with clutch teeth c<x>, is mounted on the shaft b close to the clutch a. A larger spur-wheel b<2>, having clutch teeth b<3>, is loosely mounted on the inner end of shaft b<x>, this end having clutch teeth b<1> capable of engaging with the teeth of the clutch a for direct driving. The shaft b<x> also carries a clutch d arranged to engage either with the wheel b<2> or with the loose internally-toothed wheel e. A countershaft f is provided with three wheels k, j, g, always in gear with the loose wheels c, b<2>, e. The clutches a, d are operated by levers carrying bowls and engaging in grooves in a cam-disc p, the position of which is varied by the lever t. To obtain a reduced or reverse speed, the clutch a is put into contact with wheel c and the clutch d is connected to either b<2> or e. A larger number of changes may be employed, the clutches being varied accordingly.
Patent GB-190314395-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Metallic Roof and Wall Tiles and Slabs, or Shingles and the like
Inventor: HEPBURN ROBERT HENRY
Filed: 1903-06-29
Granted: 1904-04-21
Abstract: 14,395. Hepburn, R. H. June 29. Tiles.-T i l e s, slabs, and shingles, for roofs, walls, and other parts of buildings, are formed from sheet metal, and provided, at the lower end, with hooks b to engage with the U-shaped groove a<4> in the underlying tile. The top edges of the tiles are directly secured to the rafters, or are provided with right-angled ears or attachment ribs. The grooves a' may be formed nearer the top of the tile, instead of in the centre, and the tiles may be made from moulded paper pulp, glass, or other material. The Provisional Specification also states that the sheet-metal tiles may be made of a flattened U or trough shaped section, the outer side being longer than the inner, in which tiles, the upper edge of the underside is turned over to engage with the upper edge of the underlying tile, the tiles being arranged so that a space or channel is formed, through which air may circulate.
Patent GB-190321587-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Petroleum Engines.
Inventor: ALLSOP ROBERT OWEN
Filed: 1903-10-07
Granted: 1904-08-11
Abstract: 21,587. Allsop, R. O. Oct. 7. Drawings to Specification. Thermostatic governos.-The heat of the exhaust of a petroleum engine varies with the load and alters the vaporization in the carburetter.
Patent GB-190324040-A (GB)
Title: A New or Improved Trunk Adapted for use as a Bed, Table and Tent
Inventor: MARIH FRANZ
Filed: 1903-11-05
Granted: 1904-01-07
Abstract: 24,040. Marih, F. Nov. 5. Trunks.-The side C, Fig. 1, and end B of a trunk for camp use are secured to the bottom A, the end D being hinged to the top E and to the bottom. The side F consists of a table, Fig. 4, having legs a, a<1> which are secured on the outside of the end D, and legs b, b<1> which are received in sockets d, d<1> in the end B, Fig. 2. The trunk is suitably fitted with pocket or box-like casings or receptacles for wearing-apparel &c. and also serves to contain the mattress L, Figs. 2 and 3, pillow M, the folded tent G, a camp stool H, and a washbasin ; a receptacle K at the base of the trunk serves also as a pillow rest. The end B, which is fitted with receptacles, also serves to receive the telescopic pole N of the tent, Fig. 3, when the trunk is converted into a bedstead. In this case, the end D and top E are extended as shown to support the mattress, projections on the lid serving to receive the tent pegs.
Patent GB-190324050-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in, and relating to, Friction Clutches.
Inventor: DRING JOHN
Filed: 1903-11-05
Granted: 1904-10-06
Abstract: 24,050. Dring, J. Nov. 5. Clutches, friction, principally applicable to motor cycles. Secured to the hub a is a piece c carrying an inclined fixed or movable flange e on which is fixed a split ring g of leather fibre &c., secured by a ring h. The driving-ring is secured to the internal friction surface f, which is normally pressed into engagement by a spring d. The forked ends q of a lever p, actuated by a Bowden or other mechanism s, turn on a pin o through a sleeve n passed on to the screwed spindle m, the lever ends being shaped to press on the flanges of a sleeve r which presses the surface f out of engagement.
Patent GB-190327674-A (GB)
Title: Improved Sound-indicator for Vessels.
Inventor: SCHIESSLER JOSEF
Filed: 1903-12-17
Granted: 1904-04-14
Abstract: 27,674. Schiessler. J. Dec. 17. Sounds, locating direction of.- Sound waves in the water are received by a submerged apparatus carried by a ship, and vibrate diaphragms which close electric circuits containing bells or telephones and an indicating- needle showing the particular circuit energized and thence the direction of the sound. The submerged portion, Figs. 2 and 4, has eight or more faces a of steel cylinders d ending in a casing c for an elastic diaphragm e of a silver alloy, which can contact with a pin f and close the circuit, or a microphone may be employed. Fig. 1 shows a section through the indicating-apparatus, with batteries E and telephones and bells T, G, which may be thrown into circuit at will, and also electromagnets M, m to attract an astatic needle i, i<1> together with an ordinary compass needle i<2> screened by an iron plate l. The relative positions of these needles as shown on a divided circle or compass card indicate the direction of the sound, for the most favourably situated diaphragm only will be affected. The outer surface of the submerged casing p is polished, the faces a are plated with piatinum and rendered rough, and the lead casings n are surrounded by cotton and wood r impregnated with paraffin. The space within the casing n is exhausted or filled with a gas through which sound travels slowly, and an odd number of electromagnets is employed to obviate ambiguous indications. Relays may operate coloured-lamp indicators, with special indicators for two simultaneous sound-wave systems, and the apparatus may also be used to detect sound waves in air.
Patent GB-190400708-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Plane Iron Adjusting Devices
Inventor: MARKS GEORGE CROYDON
Filed: 1904-01-11
Granted: 1904-02-18
Abstract: 708. Marks, G. C., [Union Manufacturing Co.]. Jan. 11. Planes.-The end of the longer arm 6 of a lever for adjusting a plane iron longitudinally is bifurcated or slotted and threaded on to a screwed pillar 11 fitted with nuts 14 which serve, (1) for finely adjusting the cutter, (2) as stops when the arm is moved by hand, (3) for locking the cutter in position. The shorter arm 4 engages a notch in the cap iron 5, or is otherwise connected with the cutter 8.
Patent GB-190401224-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in certain Shaft Couplings.
Inventor: CROFT FREDERICK LISTER
Filed: 1904-01-18
Granted: 1904-11-17
Abstract: 1224. Croft, F. L., Perkins, T. A., Croft, F., and Lindsay, H. Jan. 18. Shaft couplings.-A flexible connection is made by interlacing a band or rope between studs on the two portions of the coupling. The flexible band 6 passes round the projections 7 on the inner coupling-disc 4, and the removable studs 10 on the outer coupling-disc 5, alternately in pairs. These studs 10 are made without shoulders so that they may be removed from either end. They are surrounded by sleeves 15, and are threaded at both ends, nuts 13 fastening them to the disc 5, and nuts 12 clamping the other ends of the sleeves 15 preferably through an annular stay 14. The studs 20 are screwed into holes 21 in the boss of the disc 4, and are used to adjust the tension of the flexible band 6 by outward pressure. These studs 20 are clamped by set-screws 25.
Patent GB-190403989-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Appliances for Domestic Washing.
Inventor: TRIMBLE JAMES SHANNON
Filed: 1904-02-17
Granted: 1904-03-24
Abstract: 3989. Trimble, J. S. March 2, A.D. 1903, [date applied for under Patents Act, A.D. 1901]. Washing-plungers or dollies.-A hand-operated device is constructed so as to cause the suds and air to pass up one portion and down through another portion so as to be discharged with considerable velocity upon the clothes. A central funnel 2 is provided, having a handle socket at its upper end, a flared lower end 3, and a series of holes 4 in its upper walls. An imperforate horizontal plate 6 is attached to the funnel above and near the holes 4, and a series of three concentric frustum-shaped shells 5, 10, 12 are secured to the plate 6 at their upper ends. The shell 10 is divided into two compartments by a diagonallyarranged imperforate partition 14, so forming a contracted opening at the lower end of the shell. Holes 13 are provided in the upper walls of the shell 10. It is stated in the Specification that, in use, the apparatus is placed in a tub, pail, &c., containing the clothes, causing the water to rise in the funnel 2, and chamber 12, and flow through the holes 4, 13 respectively into the chambers 5, 10, from which it is discharged with considerable velocity through the contracted openings at the lower end of these chambers, thus effectually cleansing the clothes.
Patent GB-190404098-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Draught Mechanism for Vehicles
Inventor: MORRISON DANIEL ALEXANDER
Filed: 1904-02-18
Granted: 1904-12-22
Abstract: 4098. Morrison, D. A., and Tracy, B. E. Feb. 18. Harness attachments; tvhipple-trees.-In a draught device for vehicles, the inner chains or traces 1<a>, Fig. 1, pass round a sheave 13, Fig. 2, supported between the arms 11, 12 of a clevis 3 by a pin 14 screwed into the arm 12. The other end of the clevis is provided with an eye-bolt 9, which carries a book 10 for attaching to the vehicle, and the whole is pivoted to the whipple-tree 2 by a bolt 17 secured by a split-pin 18. The clevis is made of T-section and is further strengthened by a web 16 ; it also has two inwardly-projecting parts 15 to guide the draught chain on to the sheave. In a modification, Fig. 3, the clevis is hinged at 19 and is folded over the whipple-tree and sheave, pins entering the holes in those parts as shown. The arrangement is then secured by a pin 25, which passes through a spacing-sleeve 26 and is screwed into the arm 12 of the clevis.
Patent GB-190404859-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Lathes and like Machine Tools.
Inventor: HERBERT ALFRED
Filed: 1904-02-27
Granted: 1905-01-12
Abstract: 4859. Herbert, A., and Vernon, P. V. Feb. 27. Lathes.-The saddle apron a of a lathe has a swinging box c carrying a worm d and pinion e to which motion is transmitted by a pinion f on the longitudinal feed-shaft b of the lathe. Motion is transmitted from the worm to a wheel k on a swing- ing arm l and the latter wheel may, according to its position, drive the cross-feed screw o, or the rack pinion s which gives the longitudinal feed-motion. By this means, the longitudinal and cross feeds cannot be put in at the same time. A spring plunger t<2> of a lever t connected to the arm l engages three holes in the front of the apron, thus giving the cross-feed, longitudinal feed, and idle positions. When screw cutting from an independent lead-screw, the nut slide v has a notch in which a plunger u, the other end of which abuts on the projection c<1> of the box c, engages, and thus makes it impossible to raise the box c, while the slide nut is engaging the lead-screw. The longitudinal feed is disengaged automatically by means of a sleeve 1 with adjustable stoppins which operate a lever 6 bearing against the stop-shaft 9. As the latter moves, the tooth by which it holds the worm box c in position is released and the latter falls. The cross-motion is automatically released by depressing a rod 22 by means of which the stop-shaft is moved sideways and the worm bar released as before.
Patent GB-190405744-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Linotype Machines.
Inventor: CLARK EDWARD BRINDLEY
Filed: 1904-03-09
Granted: 1904-05-12
Abstract: 5744. Clark, E. B. March 9. Shearing; planing and shaping. - Relates to an attachment or apparatus for linotype machines for cutting-off or trimming one end of the linotypes, stated to be applicable also for cutting articles other than linotypes. Fig- 1 shows one form of the attachment as applied to a Mergenthaler linotype machine. The linotypeare ejected from the mould-wheel 1 in the usual manner, and pass out from behind the flange 3. A frame or bracket 5 is attached to the framing 2, and in it is journalled a verlical shaft 10 driven by gears 8, 9 from a horizontal shaft 6 geared by a wheel 7 to the mould-wheel 1. On the shaft 10 is fixed an eccentric cutter 23 for trimming the upper end of the linotype, and a cam 25 for clamping it while it is cut. The ejected linotype rests on a ledge 12, and is pushed off it by an arm 11 on the shaft 10. If the linotypes are not to be trimmed, they may be delivered into the stick 4, but when they are to be trimmed, this stick is moved back so that the linotypes fall successively into a shout 13 and against a guide-plate 16. The linotype 27, Fig. 2, is stopped by a finger 14 projecting through a slot in the plate 16, and adjustably attached to an arm 16<1> pivoted on the plate 16. After the upper end of the linotype has been trimmed or cut off, the finger 14 is wichdrawn to permit the linotype to drop into the stick 28, along which it is moved by an arm 29 on the shaft 10. The finger 14 is withdrawn by a cam 26 on the shaft 10 engaging an arm 21 and rocking the pivoted arm 16<1>. The cutter 23 co-operates with a recess 24 in the plate 16, and the cam 25 clamps the linotype against the plate 16. Other arrangements are described in which the rotary cutter 23, clamp 25, cam 26, and fingers 11, 29 are replaced by sliding devices guided in the framirg and operated by cams on the shaft 10 or on a horizontal shaft. Modified means for guiding and stopping the linotypes also are described.
Patent GB-190406370-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Catamenial Pads, Bandages, Towels or the like.
Inventor: WILSON JOHN JOWITT
Filed: 1904-03-16
Granted: 1905-01-19
Abstract: 6370. Wilson, J. J. March 16. Drawings to Specification. Catamenial appliances.-Catamenial pads are made with one tape, or more, running longitudinally through them, the tape being surrounded hy the absorbent material and by a suitable fabric. The ends of the tape are provided with loops, buttons, or buttonholes for attachment.
Patent GB-190412962-A (GB)
Title: Materials for the Production of Whisky and Beer.
Inventor: VIGNIER EVARISTE
Filed: 1904-06-08
Granted: 1905-04-20
Abstract: 12,962. Vignier, E. June 8. Brewing; spirits. - In the manufacture of whisky and beer, concentrated grape juice or grape sugar is used. A yeast cultivated from a Scotch distillery yeast by the process described in Specification No. 3196, A.D. 1904, is used.
Patent GB-190419217-A (GB)
Title: Device for Detecting Unauthorized Use of Hydrants and other Valves or Cocks.
Inventor: METCALF JOHN WILLIAM
Filed: 1904-09-06
Granted: 1905-07-06
Abstract: 19,217. Metcalf, J. W. Sept. 6. Tampering with valves and cocks, preventing.- In order to detect the unauthorized use of a hydrant or other valve or cock with a rotatory spindle, the spindle is fitted with an arm or the like adapted to be sealed by wax, lead, &c. to some fixed part of the valve-body. In one form, shown in plan in Fig. 2, a collar B, fixed by a setscrew, is provided with a shoulder C adapted to bear against a piece G, which is pivoted to the extension E of the gland and is sealed by a wax patch H to the extension. The shoulder C may be elongated and sealed directly to the extension E, or an arm projecting from the spindle may be used.
Patent GB-190423374-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Bottling Machines.
Inventor: BRAUN HENRY CHARLES
Filed: 1904-10-29
Granted: 1905-10-28
Abstract: 23,374. Braun, H. C., and Aspinall, H. E. Oct. 29. Bottling. - Relates to machines for bottling beer or other gaseous liquids without undue frothing, but suitable also for bottling other liquids. The liquid is contained in a tank a, Figs. 1 and 2, fitted with pins e, which engage slots c<1> in fixed guides c and allow the tank to rise and fall under the action of a pair of hand - operated balanced levers f, pivoted at f<1> and passing between the pins e. In use, the tank a is lowered and held down by catches g<1> pivoted to the levers f and engaging the fixed frame b, forward movement of the tank being prevented by catches 6 which are pivoted to the levers f and engage projecting portions v<1> of the tank. The bottle holders 8 are then raised so that the filling-tubes m enter the bottles, the necks of which are pressed against rubber washers k<2>. The conical valves n', Fig. 4, are then opened by the depression of the valve-rods o against the action of springs s<1>. For this purpose, levers t are provided which bear upon the tops of the rods o and are fixed upon a rocking shaft v which is mounted in bearings v<1> on the top of the tank a and is operated by a hand-lever 2 through the medium of a slotted connecting-rod y and lever w fixed to the shaft v. The lever 2 may be provided with a catch-lever adapted to work over, and engage with, a fixed stop 5. An annular venting-passage n,* Fig. 4, is provided between the tube m and plug k<1>, and communicates with a chamber r from which the air escapes by a tube s terminating above the liquid in the tank a. The means for raising and lowering the bottles, and for locking and releasing the bottle elevators and attached parts, are similar to those described in Specification No. 20,876, A.D. 1904.
Patent GB-190423735-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Method of Sewing Section of Books and Papers for the purpose of Binding the same.
Inventor: ELSWORTH ARTHUR TALLANT
Filed: 1904-11-03
Granted: 1904-12-22
Abstract: 23,735. Elsworth, A. T., and Elsworth, H. Nov. 3. Bookbinding.-In a method of sewing, as shown in Fig. 1, the threads are fastened at each side of the tapes at the kettle stitches instead of being knotted only at the end kettle stitch. The sewing is commenced from one end at the kettle stitch, and at the first tape the thread is knotted to the thread with which the preceding section is sewn, and the thread is also knotted similarly at the other side of the tape, and so on.