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Patent GB-190312517-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Locks or Fastenings for Doors.
Inventor: MOELLER CAI BRAHM SOPHUS
Filed: 1903-06-02
Granted: 1903-07-09
Abstract: 12,517. M÷ller, C. B. S. June 2. Locks, key; latches; sliding bolts. - A latch bolt for a door is so arranged that it can be locked in the shot position. A spring-controlled bolt a is provided with an extension c, the inclined surface of which is engaged by a pivoted spring-controlled tumbler d. The tumbler has a projection h extending through a slot in the casing, and has an arm i for the engagement of a key. The projection h is engaged by an arm m of a pivoted handle or door knocker. Upon depressing the tumbler d, the bolt a is retracted, the arm m coming against a stop q to prevent the tumbler from being moved too far. Upon releasing the handle, the bolt is shot by the spring. In order to lock the bolt in the shot position, a key is inserted and brought into engagement with the arm i. Upon turning the key, the tumbler is pressed downwards out of engagement with the bolt, which is then shot by the spring. Upon returning the key, a catch r on the tumbler takes behind the nose s on the extension c. To unlock the door, the key is turned to withdraw the catch r and nose s from engagement and is then further turned to engage a projection v on the bolt. Knobs t, u may be provided on the bolt and tumbler for operating the lock parts. In a modification, handles and keyholes are provided on both sides of the door.
Patent GB-190314911-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Field, Camp and like Cooking Apparatus.
Inventor: COOKSON WILLIAM DAWSON
Filed: 1903-07-04
Granted: 1904-05-05
Abstract: 14,911. Cookson, W. D. July 4. Cook%ng-sloves.-Field, camp, and like cooking- apparatus for military and other purposes, consists of an outer circular casing A, made in sections bolted together, and an inner hollow conical or other body D, the firebars M resting on flanges on the sections A and body D. Each section A is provided with air holes and with a sliding door N. The top plate E is made in four sectors with an aperture at its centre for the chimney F, and is supported on blocks I resting cn the top plate H of the body D. The inner body D may be made of sheet metal, in sections, or it may be constructed of bricks, clay, or turf at the camping ground. The plate H is made in two parts hinged together, and is covered with earth to protect it from the fire. The apparatus is supported on detachable legs K, and openings are provided in the plate E for the reception of camp kettles Rand other utensils. One or more boilers 0 and portable ovens P may be provided.
Patent GB-190315077-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Automatic Switchboards for Telephone and like Exchanges.
Inventor: HANSON ALBERT PARKER
Filed: 1903-07-07
Granted: 1904-10-07
Abstract: 15,077. Hanson, A. P. July 7, A.D. 1902, [date applied for under Patents Act, A.D. 1901]. Telephone systems.-In autnmatic telephone and like exchanges, the pieces with which the movable contact arm or switch operated by the subscriber's selective apparatus is to make contact are arranged in banks presenting a series of cylindrically-curved contact fields, which are suitably mounted with a switch for each field. Fig. 2 shows five of these banks a arranged in one block, with coupling-wires j and switch mechanism represented by a frame c, rod r, and contact arm s, only one such switch being shown. By virtue of rotary and longitudinal movements of the rod r, the extremity of the arm s can occupy any position in the field. In the alternative arrangement of Fig. 3, the backward extensions of the contact-pieces are connected to the proper longitudinal bank wires, the whole being stiffened by sheets of cardboard or insulated metal between the successive layers of wire. The further extensions j<2> are for testing purposes. A wooden framework g, Fig. 4, combined with a metal plate h form a channel for the case of the switch mechanism, which is secured by screws n passing through holes o in the plate h. There are also fixed contactpieces p on the framework for making the line connections with three buttons on each switch-box. The framework may carry two rows of contact banks placed back to back on the same plate h, and, where the construction of Fig. 3 is employed, the contact-pieces may then be double-ended, with an end in each of the two corresponding fields. To allow of expansion, the plates h are attached by screws passing through elongated holes i therein, Fig. 6, and may have saw-cuts as shown ; or the plates may be capable of sliding along a rod with wedge-shaped sides upon the frame g, Fig. 7. The banks may be mounted horizontally or vertically. An angle-iron or other suitable support may be used to give rigidity to a row of contact banks, which are otherwise united only by the bank wires. Reference is made to the Specifications No. 8607, A.D. 1894, No. 23,239, A.D. 1897, No. 22,545, A.D. 1898, and to the U.S.A. Specification No. 626,983.
Patent GB-190315314-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Surgical Dilators.
Inventor: GRETSCH VIKTOR
Filed: 1903-07-10
Granted: 1903-08-13
Abstract: 15,314. Gretsch, V. July 10. Uterine appliances; dilators; medicines, administering; douche tubes.-A dilator, more particularly for uterine use, is formed with eight arms a, Fig. 2, having roughened ends b above and pivoted by bulbar ends c below in & socket block d. They are opened out by the action of a rounded disc o, which is secured on the stem n by a block p having two threads, which tighten on a projection q on the stem, the amount of the opening being indicated by a scale on the stem, seen through a slot in the sheath h. The arms are kept in their sockets by a sleeve e, which is made with projecting fingers f, which pass up between the arms and act as guides. The block d is in one with the sheath h, which is coupled by a bayonet joint to a nut l, with which the stem n engages as shown. The arms are drawn inwards by an india-rubber ring, not shown. When the disc o is removed, the sleeve e can be unshipped and the arms removed from their sockets, for cleaning &c. The outer portions of the arms may be curved. Fig. 5 shows a modification, in which the stem n is hollow and terminates in a nozzle s to serve as an irrigator tube or as a powder-blower tube. The arms are separated by shoulders r on the stem, which act against elbows on the arms.
Patent GB-190315417-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Air and Gas Compressors for Refrigerating Machinery and other purposes.
Inventor: BAKER GEORGE SAMUEL
Filed: 1903-07-11
Granted: 1904-07-11
Abstract: 15,417. Baker, G. S. July 11. Pistons.-An air or gas compressor principally for use in refrigerating - machinery has two tandem cylinders of different diameters, in which works an elongated hollow plunger c fitted with non-return valves f, A. The plunger is operated between the cylinders by a guided crosshead connected by links to the crank shaft. Air or gas drawn into and compressed in the larger cylinder is forced by the compression through the valves in the piston and further compressed in the smaller cylinder on the return stroke.
Patent GB-190316764-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Apparatus for Making Oil Gas.
Inventor: DEMPSTER ROBERT
Filed: 1903-07-30
Granted: 1903-12-03
Abstract: 16,764. Dempster, R. July 30. Moving-beater apparatus.-An apparatus for use in making oil gas comprises a tank 10, provided with a rotary agitator and heating - apparatus which has a series of tubes 16 extending between upper and lower tubular arms 15; the central parts of the arms are attached to tubes 17, 19 which pass through stuffing-boxes 18, 20, respectively. The weight of the agitator is carried by rollers 21 running upon the bottom of the tank. A steam-pipe 27 passes through a stuffing-box 26 on the tube 17, and serves to convey steam into the agitator, from which the steam and water of condensation escape through a pipe 31. Branch steam pipes 33, 36 respectively convey steam into the lower and upper parts of the tank. An air pump 45 is attached to the tank, and forces air into it through a pipe 46. The tank is partially filled with crude petroleum or other oil, which is then highly heated and also agitated by means of the apparatus 15,16. Steam is next introduced into the oil through the pipe 33, and air through the pipe 46. The gas produced is diluted, to any desired extent, by means of steam introduced through the pipe 36.
Patent GB-190321753-A (GB)
Title: Improved Steam Washing Machine.
Filed: 1903-10-09
Granted: 1904-10-06
Abstract: 21,753. Schornstein - Aufsatz - und Blechwaren-Fabrik J. A. John, Akt.- Ges. and Ruschewegh, P. Oct. 9. Washing-machines; wash-tubs.-Figs. 8 and 9 show vertical sections at right-angles to each other of the washing-machine. It consists of a perforated rotary receptacle 12 enclosed and mounted in a casing 2 the cover 4 of which can be removed and used separately as a wash-tub. The casing 2 has a part 11 extending down into the heating-chamber. The water for washing is heated by a stove consisting of a casing 1, a firebox 6, an ashpan 5, and a flue 15 at the entrance to which is a baffle 16. This stove may be replaced by a gas stove. In packing for transit, the ashpan is placed in the firebox, and the washing-receptacle, with its casing and cover, is placed in the space between the legs 3. When the washing-receptacle is removed, the stove may be used as an ordinary kitchen stove, and, if necessary, the top plate 9 is replaced by a larger plate having openings adjustable in size. Fig. 4 shows a modified form of apparatus with a chamber 17 at the side in which water is heated, the flue 15 of the stove passing through it either as shown, or in a horizontal direction.
Patent GB-190400598-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Instruments for Punching Leather and other Material and Securing Eyelets, Hooks Buttons and the like thereto, and for Removing Hooks therefrom.
Inventor: BAUERMEISTER GOTTLOB LEOPOLD
Filed: 1904-01-09
Granted: 1904-03-17
Abstract: 598. Bauermeister, G. L. Jan. 9. Eyeleting ; lacing-fastenings ; button - setting machines and pliers.-A tool of the pincers type, or a machine with a plunger operated by a hand-lever, for punching holes in leather &c., fixing eyelets or buttons, and fixing and removing lacing-hooks, has its head h, Figs. 1 and 3, and anvil k rotatable on pins g, n and provided with punches j, q and dies for fixing eyelets and lacing-fastenings, and with holders r, s and dies for fixing buttons by means of pins 1 or staples. The buttons and pins are held by springs v, 10, 7. Another head and anvil shown in Fig. 13 have, instead of the button-fixing dies, a punch c and block e, and a perforated arm p through which an eyelet may be forced by the eyelet remover u. The hand tool is permanently fitted with a punch c and block e, and with a work-stop w and a stop f for preventing the tool from being damaged during use. The head and anvil are separated by a spring l.
Patent GB-190403976-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Locks.
Inventor: COOLE GILBEY
Filed: 1904-02-17
Granted: 1904-03-24
Abstract: 3976. Coole, G. Feb. 17. Locks, key.-The bolt a is held in the closed or open position by means of recesses b, c, d, in which engage pins e, f on two tumblers g, h. The tumblers are situated one on each side of the bolt, and are lifted by short bitts on the key. The key has a longer central bit for operating the bolt. The tumblers are pivoted at i and are held down by the springs j.
Patent GB-190408178-A (GB)
Title: A New Game or Toy.
Inventor: FERGUSON JOSEPH CLARKSON
Filed: 1904-04-09
Granted: 1905-04-06
Abstract: 8178. Ferguson, J. C. April 9. Games played with targets, projectors. discs, and rings; toy targets.-A game is played by projecting rings or discs at a slot in a target E, which is supported in a slotted bar B in a box A by means of a back rest. The rings are placed on a platform C, and protrude through a slot D in the box A, so that they can be propelled towards the target by means of a wooden shooter H attached to an elastic or a spiral spring hooked to the box at G. The target E may be replaced by a target F, Fig. 2, which may be fixed in the block B in two ways, so as to present differently-shaped slots to be shot at.
Patent GB-190408600-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to the Mixing, Churning, Concentrating or Drying of Semi-liquid or Viscous Materials and Apparatus therefor.
Inventor: BEEMAN JOSEPH SAMUEL
Filed: 1904-04-14
Granted: 1905-04-13
Abstract: 8600. Beeman, J. S. April 14. Mixing cream, paints, &c.-Apparatus for drying, concentrating, mixing, or churning semi-liquid or viscous materials comprises two rotating members, the distance between the surfaces of which is adjusted so that tha coatings of material come in contact and are broken up. At a certain stage of the operation, a curtain of material forms between and below the members, the depth of the curtain increasing as the material becomes more viscous, and breaking up when nearly dry. A suitable form of apparatus is shown in plan in Fig. 2, and a portion in elevation in Fig. 3. The rotating members are two discs D, D' carried by shafts B, F journalled in standards A', A' and A' respectively. They are driven in opposite directions from the shaft C, journalled in standards A<2>, A<3>, by the gearing shown in Fig. 2. The boss D' of the disc D<1> is grooved to receive pins G<1>, carried by a Y-shaped lever G, which at its other end carries a nut engaging a screw held in the standard A<4>, by which means the distance between the discs is adjusted. The material may be fed to the discs through a funnel, or with comparatively thin liquids, such as eggs, the discs may dip in a trough containing the material. The breaking-up and transference of the substance is facilitated by causing the source to move relatively to the discs, as by using a rotating trough. Distributers such as J, J<1> aid in exposing fresh surfaces, and the dried film is removed by a scraper K, turned by a handle K<2> and shaft K' journalled in a standard A<5>, or by adjusting the rotating surfaces to rub off the films. The discs may be exposed, but, for drying &c., they are preferably enclosed in a casing and hot air supplied, or a vacuum effected. The rotating members may have various shapes, have unequal diameters and speeds, and rotate in the same direction. The apparatus may be used for churning cream, mixing materials for paints, &c.
Patent GB-190409224-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Machine for Attaching Buttons to Leather and the like.
Inventor: JONES BENJAMIN
Filed: 1904-04-22
Granted: 1905-03-30
Abstract: 9224. Jones, B. April 22. Button-setting machines; button - fasteners. -In a button - setting machine specially adapted for counter use, the frame is made in two parts a, b, Fig. 1, firmly connected together, the npper part b having a head c, which carries the die d shown in Fig. 5. A ram g, Figs. 1 and 2, works in a vertical hole f in the lower member a, being actuated from the spring-controlled plunger o by a lever i, which passes through a slot in the plunger and is provided with a pivot j, which works in a slot k in the bridge-piece l. The plunger o may be worked by hand by means of the needle p, or by foot by means of the eve or hook 16 and the strap &c. 17 attached to a treadle. Fasteners t, consisting of a flat head and pointed shank, are supplied to the ram point upwards from the inclined tube s contained in a hole r in the upper member b. Buttons x, Fig. 7, are supplied by the tube v, received by the slot u in the head c, and held by the clip w. The tube v is slotted at the back to receive the shank of the buttons, which are kept from falling out by the spring y pressing on the lowest, the tube being slotted at z to admit of this. The spring also presses the shank of the button right home to the die, and, to ensure the shank being presented in a horizontal position, a sloping slot 1, which becomes horizontal finally, is formed in the side of the bead c and die d and extended round to the front, this slot registering with that in the tube v. In attaching a button to the leather 3, the ram g is raised, the shank of the fastener t penetrating the leather and the button shank, round which it is then bent by pressure against a curved recess 4 in the face of the die. On the fall of the ram, another fastener is supplied, the lever i, during its upward stroke, having lifted out of the way the guard 6, Figs. 2 and 6, by engaging in the slot 7. The fasteners are held back by a bend in the spring 9, engaging through a slot in the tube s, until the tube is in position, when the bend of the spring is withdrawn by the engagement of the part 12 with the boss 13. A cap 14 is also provided to the tube s, and the hole r is slotted to receive the spring 9. Two or more tubes of buttons and fasteners may be provided converging to a central point for the supply of various sized or coloured buttons or fasteners. The framework is made to taper towards the operator, and is provided with lugs or other means of attachment to the counter.
Patent GB-190409607-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Abdominal Belts.
Inventor: HODGKINSON JANE PHYLLIS
Filed: 1904-04-27
Granted: 1905-03-02
Abstract: 9607. Hodgkinson, J. P. April 27. Belts; stocking suspenders.-An abdominal or like belt for ladies' wear is made of pieces a', a<2>, a<3>, a<4> of elastic webbing alternating with pieces b<1>, b<2>, b<3>, b<4>, b<5> of textile material, the latter being stiffened with whalebone or steel ribs. The belt is intended to be worn underneath the corset and is fastened in front with hooks and eyelet holes e so as to bulge as little as possible. When used as an abdominal support, the lower part of b<5> is made to curve inwards, being assisted in its action by the tension of stocking suspenders f which are fastened to the upper part of the belt. The suspenders also serve to keep the belt from rising. Lacing may be introduced at the back as at c, d, and to allow of greater flexibility the fastenings e may extend only half-way down the front.
Patent GB-190410753-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to a Process and Apparatus for Filtering Liquids.
Filed: 1904-05-10
Granted: 1904-06-09
Abstract: 10,753. Johnson, S. H., and Johnson & Co., S. H. May 10, Filters of similar filtering-units; pressure filters; connections, joints for; straining liquids.-A filter, which is specially adapted for filtering volatile or aÙrated liquids under pressure comprises a series of drainage plates C covered with filtering-material E', E', and enclosed in an air and water tight casing G. The plates C are supported on a baseplate A and surmounted by a follower D fitted with a stuffing-box D' and a gland D<2>, the whole being clamped together by a tie-rod B. The drainage surfaces are preferably in the form of truncated pyramids C<3>, the grooves communicating with an outlet C<4>. The filtering-material is either cloth or paper E' backed by cloth E<2>, and is held firmly between an elastic collar F and the plate at one end, and between the faced surfaces C<5> of the plates at the other. The elastic material may be india-rubber when wine is to be filtered, and the composition of glue and treacle used for making printers' rollers in the case of carbon bisulphide, or the collars may be metallic with suitable springs. The casing G is clamped against a packing-ring H by means of a hooked bolt taking into a flange on the base of the casing. When solid matter, such as hops, is present, the liquid is made to pass through a strainer N prior to passing up around the tie-rod B, whence it passes through the perforations F<1> in the collars F into the filter and away by the port A<5>. The cock K allows for the discharge of air on starting the filter. In filtering beer, wine, cider, and other fermented beverages, the surface of the filtering-medium is coated with a film of kieselguhr by adding it in fine powder to the first charge of liquid in a tank constructed like the casing G.
Patent GB-190412183-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Machine for Casting Metal in Moulds Under Pressure.
Inventor: VELLINO CHARLES
Filed: 1904-05-28
Granted: 1905-06-28
Abstract: 12,183. Vellino, G. July 10, A.D. 1903, [date applied for under Patents Act, A.D. 1901]. Casting. - Lead plates for secondary batteries and like articles are cast under pressure. Molten lead from a vessel h, Fig. 1, is forced by a plunger i into a mould c<1>, c<2>. As the metal rises, it expels the air through small slits m, Fig. 4, formed in boxes b<1>, b<2> cooled by air or water circulation at n'. When the metal reaches the slits m, it is rapidly cooled and seals the mould. Similar cooling-boxes d', d' are situated beneath the mould, and spaces n<2> formed between the boxes and the mould control the passage of heat across the meeting surface. The parts b<1>, c', d<1> are secured to a base a<1> which is hinged to a corresponding part a<2> for the early removal of the casting. The metal in the part f remains liquid, owing to the immersion of the part in the melting-vessel, and on the return of the plunger flows back to the level l.
Patent GB-190412267-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Electrical Resistances.
Inventor: DAVY WILLIAM JAMES
Filed: 1904-05-30
Granted: 1905-03-30
Abstract: 12,267. Davy, W. J. May 30. Arc lamps are provided with resistances of wire coiled on enamelled steel tubes a, which may be held by mica plates c; a brass clip f may be secured anywhere on a pair of such resistances to short-circuit parts.
Patent GB-190414214-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Means for De-phosphorizing Iron Ores and Concentrates.
Inventor: SIMPKIN WILLIAM
Filed: 1904-06-23
Granted: 1905-05-04
Abstract: 14,214. Simpkin, W., and Ballantine, J. B. June 23. Drawings to Specification. Heating liquids.-In the dephosphorizing of iron ores, troughs containing a mixture of ore and liquid are heated by covering them at the sides and ends with partitions and conducting underneath waste furnace gases.
Patent GB-190416678-A (GB)
Title: A New Corset.
Inventor: GRASSE CONSUELO DE
Filed: 1904-07-28
Granted: 1905-07-13
Abstract: 16,678. Grasse, [nÚe Fould], C. de. Jan. 4, [date applied for under Patents Act, A.D. 1901]. Corsets.-A corset is constructed so as to leave the stomach free while supporting the breast by means of a curved busk or a triangular support. The corset is formed of two similar pieces, two constructions of which are shown in Figs. 1 and 2. In both forms, the corset is made up of a front piece A, back piece B, and a tongue C which fits around the breast. By this arrangement, there is only one seam for each half of the corset, and this seam forms the waist by making an angle at that point, and then passing down towards the back, as shown. Below the waist are folds or pleats p. The breast is supported by bones or steels r, Fig. 1, formed continuously with the busk D, or by whalebones m, n, o, Fig. 2, which form a triangularly-shaped support.
Patent GB-190417391-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Apparatus for Cooling Beer, Stout and other Liquids.
Inventor: BLACKBURN JOHN HENRY
Filed: 1904-08-10
Granted: 1905-07-13
Abstract: 17,391. Blackburn, J. H. Aug. 10. Cooling liquids.- Beverages, such as beer or stout, and other liquids in general are cooled by passage through a coil surrounded by a cooling- medium. A box A lined with metal or other impervious material B is packed with ice which is supported o n a perforated false bottom K. One or more coils C, E, through which the liquids are passed, are connected up between casks containing various beverages and the corresponding engines. The drip-water may be drained or pumped off. Brine or other cooling- medium may be employed instead of ice.
Patent GB-190422036-A (GB)
Title: A Cash Bag
Inventor: SHULEY JOHN
Filed: 1904-10-13
Granted: 1905-10-12
Abstract: 22,036. Shuley, J. Oct. 13. Paper and like bags.-Cash bags of paper &c. are made with side openings covered with netting &c., as shown, to enable the contents to be seen.