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Patent GB-190326474-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Couplings for Air Brake Hose.
Inventor: ALLAN ARCHIBALD FRANCIS
Filed: 1903-12-03
Granted: 1904-03-31
Abstract: 26,474. Allan, A. F., and Lenhoff, J. A. Dec. 3. Couplings, disconnectible.-Relates to automatic couplings for the air-brake pipes of railway vehicles or the like. The hose pipe A at each end of each vehicle is connected by a metal elbow 10 to a straight metal pipe 11 carrying at its end a coupling-head B fitted with an elastic washer, which abuts against a similar washer in the coupling-head of the next vehicle. The pipe 11 passes loosely through a hole in a plate E adjustably connected to a hanger C, which is fixed to the draw-bar D. A spring 23, initially compressed, is placed on the pipe 11 between the head B and the plate E so as to hold the pipe in an approximately-horizontal position when uncoupled, and to press the beads B together when coupled. The heads have guiding- fingers 13, which are parallel for part of their length, and are made concave on their inner surfaces to fit over the cylindrical part of the opposing head.
Patent GB-190327255-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Babies' Feeding Bottles.
Inventor: HAMERS ADOLF
Filed: 1903-12-12
Granted: 1904-01-28
Abstract: 27,255. HamÚrs, A. Dec. 12. Thermometers attached to feeding- bottles. The outside of the bottle is graduated to show the amount of the contents, and a thermometer is either screwed inside the bottle by a screw in the neck or held in a recess i the e side, the temperature scale being also engraved on the bottle in the latter case. Fig. 4 shows a detachable thermometer s ecured to the bottle by a cord i passing around the neck and held by hooks k below.
Patent GB-190400942-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Steam Traps.
Inventor: MASON CHARLES LYALL
Filed: 1904-01-14
Granted: 1905-01-05
Abstract: 942. Mason, C. L., and Still, W. M. Jan. 14. Steam traps.-In traps of the kind described in Specification No. 21,571 A.D. 1902, and in other traps of the expanding-chamber type, the valve seating g is capable of being lifted so as to enable the valve to be blown through. The seating may be formed as a cock plug having an aperture h corresponding with the inlet passage b ; steam may then be shut off by rotating the seating. The seating may be held in its normal position by a spring m, Fig. 4. In order to prevent leakage round the stem k, a stuffing-box may be provided, or, as shown in Fig. 4, a flexible diaphragm s, attached to a V-shaped ring t, may be used. In another case, shown in Fig. 5, the diaphragm s is dispensed with, and the ring t is formed with an annular channel, into which fits an annular projection on the plug l. In the modification shown in Fig. 3, the seating is formed with grooves o, which engage with the studs p. When the spindle k is turned, the seating moves away from its valve. The upper part of the seating, and that part of the casing in which it works, may be screwthreaded. According to another modification, the seating g projects into the chamber d, and the projecting portion is attached to a lever extending through the wall of the casing. In the arrangements shown in Figs. 4 and 5, a passage w is cut between the chamber d and the space above the seating. The seating may be made to return to its normal position, when released, by means of a spring.
Patent GB-190407493-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Method of and Apparatus for Loading or Ballasting Ships or Vessels
Inventor: RICHES TOM HURRY
Filed: 1904-03-29
Granted: 1905-02-02
Abstract: 7493. Riches, T. H. March 29. Drawings to Specification. Screening coal, ballast, &c.-In apparatus in which coal or other cargo or ballast is transferred from trucks into the ship by means of shoots which at the same time screen the material, the screenings instead of dropping on to the quay or ship are caught by a box, from which they are continuously transferred by conveyers, shoots, &c. to a truck or other receptacle for weighing and removal.
Patent GB-190411266-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Incandescent Gas Burners.
Inventor: RETTICH VICTOR ALEXANDER
Filed: 1904-05-16
Granted: 1904-08-04
Abstract: 11,266. Rettich, V. A. May 27, A.D. 1903, [date applied for under Patents Act, A.D. 1901]. Incandescent gas lamps.-To obtain a longer flame than usual without increasing the length of the burner, the mixing-tube is made in two parts B, G. The lower tube B is made conical, and the mixture of gas and air issuing therefrom injects from beneath the shell F additional air into the upper tube G. The shell F, the tube G, and the globe-holder I are spun together at E, and are supported upon the conical tube B by a helical spring K, K<1>, which forms an anti-vibration device.
Patent GB-190411301-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Machines for Spinning and Twisting Fibrous Materials.
Inventor: ATHERTON ABEL THOMAS
Filed: 1904-05-17
Granted: 1904-07-21
Abstract: 11,301. Atherton, A. T., and Atherton, C. T. May 17. Flyer, frames.-The driven rings A are provided with thread-guides a<3>, two being used on opposite sides of each ring so that one is counterbalanced by the other, or slots a<2> may be used. The rail B is provided with circular orifices B<2>, which extend upwards, for the reception of the spindles. The rings A are mounted in the bottom of the chambers formed by the partitions b in the channel B<1> and used for lubricants, and are held by antifriction rolls C mounted in bell-crank brackets D, which are arranged for a slight vertical or horizontal adjustment by the screw bearings c and slots through which the screws d<3> pass. The flanges a<6> may be of any form to fit into corresponding grooves in the peripheries of the rolls C. The above-mentioned chambers may be covered by a plate B<4> provided with orifices b<3> through which the rings A project. The two levers E, pivoted at e and provided with thumb-pieces e', are used to arrest the motion of the rings A when it is desired to piece up broken ends. The rings A are stopped by pressing the thumb-pieces e<1> together, the spring e<3> serving to force them apart when released.
Patent GB-190416836-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Process for Obtaining Glycerine and other Products from Distillers' Wash and other Industrial Liquids.
Inventor: RIVIERE LOUIS
Filed: 1904-07-30
Granted: 1904-10-13
Abstract: 16,836. Riviere, L. July 30. Manures.-Glycerine and other products are obtained from distillers' wash, and the wash-waters from stearin works, soap works, &c. The liquids are neutralized, if necessary, with lime or calcium carbonate, and are concentrated and filtered. The alkaline salts are then precipitated with hydrofluosilicic acid, and the liquid is purified either by filtration or osmosis, preferably in the presence of alcohol. The precipitate of silicofluorides is treated with sulphuric acid for the regeneration of the fluorine-containing bodies, and the residue is used as manure.
Patent GB-190418787-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Household Washing Tubs.
Inventor: ORTON FRANCIS VAN
Filed: 1904-08-31
Granted: 1905-07-06
Abstract: 18,787. Orton, F. van, and Roberts, T. Aug. 31. Hand-trucks.-A wash-tub is mounted on a frame with wheels for facilitating moving and emptying it. The tub a, Fig. 2, is supported by trunnions c, which rest in open bearings d in the uprights of the frame. To retain the tub in its normal position, the pin e passes through staples g in the upright and through a hole in the trunnion c. The Provisional Specification states that the tub may be supported in a metal ring provided with trunnions, the ring tapering for convenience in using tubs of various sizes.
Patent GB-190419575-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Fly-trap or Catcher.
Inventor: HENDEN WILLIAM CARR
Filed: 1904-09-10
Granted: 1905-07-06
Abstract: 19,575. Hebden, W. C. Sept. 10.. Traps for flies. The vessel B containing fly-gum is divided into two compartments by the plate or lid D, in which are slots K, through which pass tapes s G. The tapes pass under transverse wires or rollers F close to the bottom of the gum-vessel, and are provided with rings H by which they can be pulled through the vessel or huog on a hook. The edges of the slots K are turned up so as to scrape off the flies.
Patent GB-190420724-A (GB)
Title: A Percussive Stringed Musical Instrument
Inventor: ATHERTON JAMES
Filed: 1904-09-27
Granted: 1904-11-17
Abstract: 20,724. Atherton, J. Sept. 27. Instruments with sonorous strings.-An instrument of the percussive type has a soundboard c, Fig. 2, and a metal bridge e held between the shaped sides a, b, Fig. 4. The soundboard is provided with twenty wrest-pins g, each numbered, a music stave direction print f<1>, a series of headed steel pins h, and another series of pins i with needle points. The bridge e is provided with blunt-pointed pinsj and a round wooden bridge k. The hammers d, attached in a rabbet f, consist of strips L of ivorine or other material with semicircular ends, pieces M, N of wood, pieces 0, P of felt, and pieces R of ivorine on which the diagram shown in Fig. R is impressed. These hammers are pulled upwards by the thumb, and when released strike the string. The strings are of silk-covered metal and are of specified sizes.
Patent GB-190420762-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Unrefillable Bottles.
Inventor: MACKENZIE-KENNEDY CHESSBOROUGH
Filed: 1904-09-27
Granted: 1904-11-17
Abstract: 20,762. Kennedy, C. H. J. Mackenzie- Sept. 27. Stoppers; refilling, preventing. - The bottle is provided with a spring- controlled valve b adapted to close against an annular disc a supported in the bottle neck. Above the valve is a hollow conical guard l carried by a disc j, and above this a solid guard m carried by wing- pieces n. During filling, the valve is held open by a fine steel wire or other thread i, which is severed by a sharp pull when the bottle is full. The discs a, j and the wing-pieces n may be connected together by one or more ribs, let into the neck of the bottle as it is being blown. In some cases, the parts may be connected by glass, in such a way as to enclose partly or completely the wing-pieces and the discs previous to their being let into the neck of the bottle. The valve and its seat may be made of aluminium or other suitable material.
Patent GB-190423563-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Knock-down Shipping Cases.
Inventor: RUNDLE DANIEL MATHESON
Filed: 1904-11-01
Granted: 1904-12-01
Abstract: 23,563. Rundle, D. M., and Rundle, R. W. Nov. 1. Packing-cases for eggs &c. - A " knock-down " shipping case, designed especially for eggs, is made from a sheet of paper, cardboard, strawboard, &c., or from the cellular material shown in Fig. 7, cut to the shape shown in Fig. 1. The sides 11, 12 are bent up. The flaps 15, 17, 16, 18 and finally also the flaps 13, 14 are bent in, thus forming a box, Fig. 2, having three thicknesses at its ends. A partition 22 is held in place bv a horizontal wire tie 29 which engages wire eyes 32, 33 projecting through the' sides 11, 12. A vertical tie 23 is attached to the bottom by an eye similar to the eyes 33, 32 and to the top of the partition 22 by being bent over as shown. The tie 23 is bent in the middle and passes through a hole in the partition so as to form a loop through which the tie 29 passes. The ends are fastened by a bent wire device 38 and bail 53. This is shown in section in Fig. 6, when the lid 21 is closed. The loops 39, 40 are sprung into place and so tend to keep the ends together independently of the bails 53.
Patent GB-190425737-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Measurers and Fitters for Collars, Cuffs or Belts
Inventor: WAGNER CAROLINE EMILY GERTRUDE
Filed: 1904-11-25
Granted: 1905-01-12
Abstract: 25,737. Wagner, C. E. G. Nov. 25. Collars; cuffs; belts.- An adjustable appliance for use in measuring, fitting, and finishing is shown in the form used for ladies' collars, stocks, or ribbons for the neck. It consists of a strip of spring metal formed with two tongues d, e having their ends bent inwardly to engage in the slots b, c. The slots are preferably arranged in opposite pairs at intervals of a quarter of an inch, numerals 12, 13, 14, 15 indicating inches. A loop f is stamped out and is used to hold the collar in position. The rows of holes 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 are intended for use in embroidering a collar, and the rows 2, 6 for basting in position.
Patent GB-190428824-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Electric Igniting Arrangements for Internal Combustion Engines
Inventor: RENAULT LOUIS
Filed: 1904-12-29
Granted: 1905-03-02
Abstract: 28,824. Renault, L. Feb. 2, [date applied for under Patents Act, A.D. 1901]. Gas and like engines, igniting in. Fig. 1 shows igniting-arrangements in which a magneto or a primary or secondary battery may be used. When the magneto 1 is used, it is connected up to the distributer 5, carried by a continuation of the armature shaft, through the arm 13 of the switch 12. An end view of the distributer 5 showing the stationary contacts 8 is shown in Fig. 2. When the secondary current from the induction coil in the battery circuit is being used, the position of the switch is reversed, thus putting the terminals 19, 21 in communication with the respective terminals 18, 20. The distributer for the secondary current is shown at 4, having a contact-brush 6 which operates in the usual way The magneto is driven through helical gear so that, by moving the wheel 11 endways, the timing of the ignition is adjusted, the armature of the magneto being correspondingly adjusted to get the best effect.
Patent GB-190429036-A (GB)
Title: Improved Construction of Garment.
Inventor: BURBERRY THOMAS
Filed: 1904-12-30
Granted: 1905-02-02
Abstract: 29,036. Burberry, T. Dec. 30. Materials for wearing- apparel; capes; breeches. -Garments for sporting purposes are constructed of waterproofed or semiwaterproofed tweed and the like, and are then covered wholly or partly with twill or linen fabrics such as drabbet, gabardine, or cantoon to resist thorns &c. Fig. 2 shows a pair of breeches partly so covered.
Patent GB-190502582-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Sewing Elastic Bindings to the Edges of Elastic Fabrics and Apparatus therefor.
Inventor: WEVER FRITZ
Filed: 1905-02-08
Granted: 1905-03-23
Abstract: 2582. Wever, F. Feb. 8. Sewing-machine feed; binding edges; folding- attachments; attachments, securing.-In a machine for attaching elastic bindings to elastic fabrics, the elastic binding is wound, without tension, on a roller e, mounted on a swinging frame f, which is pressed by a spring h upon a friction roller i. The latter is intermittently rotated from the feeddog slide l, by means of a friction ratchet, thereby delivering the binding into the folding-attachment u, where it is wrapped round the elastic fabric, in the manner shown in Fig. 7. The folding-attachment, shown in section in Fig. 3, is hinged to a plate having slotted screw holes for attachment to the work-plate. The horns v bend the binding to a U-shape, and the spiral portions x turn the edges under as shown in Fig. 7.
Patent GB-190514998-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or applicable to Miners' Safety Lamps
Inventor: PRESTWICH JOSEPH
Filed: 1905-07-21
Granted: 1905-10-19
Abstract: 14,998. Prestwich, J. July 21. Miners' safety lamps.-The air supply passes down between two glass cylinders e, f held, between asbestos washers, by rings c, m having perforations g, k covered with wire gauze. The flame is regulated by raising or lowering the cone v by means of a screw spindle h. The chimney n has a wire-gauze cap r, and is enclosed in a wire-gauze bonnet s. The pillars d are fixed to the reservoir a, and the top part or shield p is locked by a bolt t as in the lamp described in Specification No. 3786, A.D. 1893. Oil is fed to the reservoir by a circumferential passage b as in Specification No. 3560, A.D. 1902.
Patent GB-190516580-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Lifting Jacks.
Inventor: SCHATZ ADOLF
Filed: 1905-08-15
Granted: 1906-02-08
Abstract: 16,580. Schatz, A. Aug. 15. Lifting - jacks.- Relates to screw jacks operated through worm gearing, and consists in providing a friction device for retarding the downward movement of the screw. Fig. 1 is a plan and Fig. 3 a sectional elevation on the line 3-3. The worm-wheel F is mounted on balls in the casing A, and is provided with an internal screw-thread meshing with the thread of the lifting-screw G. The wormwheel is rotated by the worm H, which is turned by a crank-handle K. A wheel L is also mounted on the shaft I and gears with a ring-shaped wheel M, within which is mounted a ratchet-wheel P. A spring-pressed pawl X hinged on the ring gear M is adapted to turn the ratchet-wheel when the load is descending. The ratchet-wheel has screwed to it plates Q of steel or other suitable material, which are forced into contact with fibrous plates S, U by the cap T, which is held in place by bolts or other means.
Patent GB-190517021-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or connected with Winches.
Inventor: HOLMAN JOHN HENRY
Filed: 1905-08-22
Granted: 1906-04-19
Abstract: 17,021. Holman, J. H., and Holman, J. M. Aug. 22. Winches.-Steam or other winches used underground in mining operations are adjustably mounted on a stretcher-bar b by clamps f integral with the framework a. The stretcher-bar may be an independent one or one upon which a rock drill is mounted.
Patent GB-190518398-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Safety-pins.
Inventor: ZUMWINKEL JOHANNES
Filed: 1905-09-12
Granted: 1906-02-08
Abstract: 18,398. Zumwinkel, J. Sept. 12. Safety-pins.-A safety-pin or brooch fastening consists of two pins 1, 2, pressed point to point by helical springs 3, 4. The pins are formed in one piece with the springs, which are attached to a central washer 5. Two bars 7, 8, loosely engaging one another by claws 9, slide within the springs, to give lateral rigidity. The outer ends of these bars are formed into buttons 10 which serve as handles for pulling out the pins. The washer 5 may be dispensed with, the pins 1, 2 being formed in one piece with a single helical spring. In modifications, (1) the springs are arranged in separate chambers of a common sleeve ; (2) the springs are arranged in a common sleeve on which are guided two outer sleeves ; (3) the pin guide-shanks 24, 25, Fig. 9, overlap and are connected to the ends of a common spring, arranged in two sleeves 27, 28, sliding one on the other, so that when the sleeves are pressed inwards the spring is extended and the pins opened ; (4) the pin guide-shanks overlap and form handles which when pressed together extend the spring and open the pins. In all modifications, the helical springs may be flat, as shown in Fig. 13.
Patent GB-190518547-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Bearing for Shafts Conjointly Rotated and Reciprocated.
Inventor: HURD FREDERICK WILSON
Filed: 1905-09-14
Granted: 1905-11-02
Abstract: 18,547. Hurd, F. W. Sept. 14. Undercutting &c.-Relates to a bearing, from which dirt and grit are automatically discharged, particularly applicable to the cutter-bar shafts of the coal-cutting machinery described in Specification No. 23,872, A.D. 1896, [Abridgment Class Mining &c.]. The bearing-sleeve B has two lateral apertures D, E communicating with chambers F, G in the casing C, which is closed by the sliding lid H. The chamber G, on the side opposite to that on which the shaft A exerts pressure on the bearing, is filled with lubricant. Coal dust or grit is discharged through the aperture D by the motion of the shaft, and accumulates in the chamber F. When the direction of pressure is reversed, the functions of the chamber F, G are interchanged.
Patent GB-190520562-A (GB)
Title: Miniature Stand
Inventor: GRIFFIN JOHN BEAUMONT
Filed: 1905-10-11
Granted: 1906-06-14
Abstract: 20,562. Griffin, J. B. Oct. 11. Pictures frames.-A wood or metal stand for displaying miniatures, photographs, &c. comprises a stem a fixed to a base b and provided with two forks d, d' in which is pivoted a reversible box frame f. The frame consists of two glass-fronted caps or collars fitting one into the other and each containing a miniature or the like.
Patent GB-190525038-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Anti-friction Devices for the Rear Wheel Axles of Velocipedes and other Light Road Vehicles.
Inventor: STANLEY ARTHUR HUGH
Filed: 1905-12-02
Granted: 1906-10-18
Abstract: 25,038. Stanley, A. H., [Boissevain, G. T. J.]. Dec. 2. Ball bearings.- In an antifriction device or bearing for the wheel of a bicycle o r other light road vehicle, the normally stationary axle is free to turn in the event of frictional resistance being g encountered in the wheel bearing f. The extended axle carrying a nut b passes through a cupped portion c of the fork, between which and an adjustable cone d balls e are interposed.
Patent GB-190526966-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus for Mashing Boiled Potatoes.
Inventor: MOECKEL FRANZ HERMANN
Filed: 1905-12-27
Granted: 1906-09-27
Abstract: 26,966. M÷ckel, F. H. Dec. 27. Potatoes, nucahang.-A hopper a is provided with a fixed grating or set of teeth b and a movable grating e pivoted at d and operated by a lever c. By means of the lever the two gratings can be brought together, so that the potatoes are forced out between the bars of the gratings. A curved plate g, fixed to the end of the lever, prevents the material in the hopper a from falling out when the grating e moves towards the grating b.
Patent GB-190607029-A (GB)
Title: Manufacture of Azo-dyestuffs.
Inventor: IMRAY OLIVER
Filed: 1906-03-23
Granted: 1907-01-17
Abstract: 7029. Imray, O., [Society of Chemical Industry in Basle]. March 23. Dyes, artificial.-Azo dyes are produced by combining o-diazonaphthol derivatives, such as 1:2- diazonaphthol-4-sulphonic acid and 2 : 1-diazonaphthol-4- or 5-sulphonic acid, with alpha-naphthol in presence of an organic compound such as a monohydric or polyhydric alcohol, pyridine, or aniline, or of a solution of caustic alkali of at least 10‹ BÚ. specific gravity, or of a saturated solution of sodium carbonate or of mixtures of an organic compound with the alkaline solutions. The diazo compounds may be produced by diazotizing in presence of alcohol by means of sodium nitrite or by any known means. The diazo compounds are stated to combine with the alpha-naphthol in the 4-position.
Patent GB-190607303-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Means for Softening or Silencing Pianos for Practising or other purposes.
Inventor: DIENER GEORGE ADAM
Filed: 1906-03-27
Granted: 1907-01-31
Abstract: 7303. Diener, G. A. March 27. Pianofortes.-A softening or silencing device consists of a strip of felt which can be interposed between the hammers and the strings by a stop A under the key bottom. The strip of felt is fastened to a rail E and normally lies below the hammers H. When the stop A is pulled, it lifts the rod D by means of the gut B passing round the pulleys C, and thus lifts the rail E and the felt. A spring G returns the parts when the stop is pushed in.
Patent GB-190607633-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Bacteria Beds and Water-works Filters
Inventor: STIFF CHARLES LESLIE
Filed: 1906-03-29
Granted: 1906-12-31
Abstract: 7633. Stiff, C. L. March 29. Tiles.-The upper surfaces of channelled tiles for the false floors of filter or bacteria heds are formed with transverse ribsf having slots or perforations b between them. Specifications No. 26,081, A.D. 1902, and No. 15,546, A.D. 1903, are referred to.
Patent GB-190611725-A (GB)
Title: Process for the Manufacture of Neutral Oxyquinoline Salts.
Inventor: FRITZSCHE FRANZ FRANGOTT
Filed: 1906-05-19
Granted: 1906-08-16
Abstract: 11,725. Fritzsche, F. F., and Ostermann, L., [trading as Fritzsche & Co., F.]. June 2, 1905, [date applied for under Patents Act, 1901]. Medicines; antiseptics.-Neutral salts of o-oxyquinoline and organic acids or polybasic inorganic acids such as sulphuric, phosphoric, sulphonic, succinic, salicylic, cinnamic, anisic, or valeric acids, are intended for use in medical practice as antiseptics and antizymotics.