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Patent GB-190407095-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Imitation Hemstitch Sewing Machines and the like.
Inventor: BOWDEN WILLIAM
Filed: 1904-03-24
Granted: 1905-02-02
Abstract: 7095. Bowden, W. March 24. Hem - stitching machines ; ornamental - - sewing machines; cords, applying; folding-attachments.- Relates to a machine for producing openwork patterns or hem-stitching in which the edges of the work are joined by a figure-of-eight stitch. The material is cut by a knife c, and the edges are folded over by a wedge d. The edges are then whipped by two stitch-forming mechanisms as described in Specification No. 1189, A.D. 1900, and connected by a lacing-thread forming a figure-of-eight stitch. To apply this lacing-thread, a thread-carrier b<1> is actuated by a cam so as to follow a path round the two needles a, a' similar to that shown in Fig. 5. The thread-carrier is suitably tapered to push the thread already in position up or down as required to permit the passage of the carrier.
Patent GB-190408397-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Military Valises.
Inventor: LAWES THOMAS CLIFFORD
Filed: 1904-04-12
Granted: 1905-02-16
Abstract: 8397. Lawes, T. C. April 12. Equipments and accoutrements.--Relates to a military valise combined with a sleeping-bag which may be used in combination with a collapsable stand to form a camp bed. The sleeping-bag, which i a shown ready for use in Fig. 2, is a constructed of waterproof canvas and tapers from its mouth 2 towards the bottom 3. The pocket 5 contains clothing and serves as a pillow. The part 7 is supported by the rods 9 and stays 10. Removable flaps 11, 12 may be secured to the part 7 by means of hooks and eyes. The side walls are provided with ventilation holes 8. The arrangement may be supported on a collapsable stand, Fig. 3, the eyelet holes 16 engaging with the studs 17. The stand consists of two side-pieces 14, which are jointed at 19, and are detachably secured to the pivoted cross-legs 13 by pivoted stays 15. Fig. 4 shows how the whole apparatus may be folded up, the sleeping-bag serving as a hold-all.
Patent GB-190410432-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and connected with Pneumatic and other Elastic Tyres for Vehicle Wheels
Inventor: MCCONECHY JAMES
Filed: 1904-05-06
Granted: 1905-03-02
Abstract: 10,432. McConechy, J. May 6. Tyres, pneumatic &c.- The walls of the outer covers of pneumatic and other elastic tyres are strengthened by embedding one or more circumferential strands f of wire, Italian hemp, or like inextensible material, such as, according to the Provisional Specification, cork, cane, or leather. The strands may be fixed either to the inside or to the outside of the ca@ lining c or may be placed in pockets formed in the tyre. In a modification, circumferential bands of webbing are used. The use of these strands is stated to prevent side slip and puncture.
Patent GB-190411488-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Knife Sharpeners.
Inventor: ADAMS MOSES JAMES
Filed: 1904-05-19
Granted: 1905-03-23
Abstract: 11,488. Adams, M. J. May 19. Hones A for sharpening knives are made of unglazed fireclay or pottery. The handle B may be glazed and decorated.
Patent GB-190411924-A (GB)
Inventor: SCHNEIDER CHARLES PROSPER EUGE
Filed: 1904-05-25
Granted: 1904-06-30
Abstract: 11,924. Schneider, C. P. E. May 25. Tyres, pneumatic etc.; felloes or rims.-Pneumatic or elastic tyres are attached by means of rims formed in two parts held together by a bayonet joint. The larger part 1, Fig. 4, of the rim forms the bed for the tyre and has a hooked flange 2 to engage a bead, the other edge having an inwardlyprojecting flange 3 recessed to form one half of the bayonet joint, the other half being formed on the ring c, Fig. 6, carrying the second tyre-engaging flange b. The ring is radially split, and, when placed in position with the bayonet-catch surfaces engaging, is held from slipping round by a spring key inserted through a hole n, Fig. 6, in one of the projecting catches 9 diametrically opposite the radial slit. The key also passes through a similar hole in the engaging projection on the rim flange 3. The catch consists of a plate e, Figs. 8, 9, and 10, shaped to fit the rim, with a projecting keypiece g to fit holes provided in the rim catches, and of a projection f to bed on the inner surface of the rim; a locking-piece m projects through a hole in the plate e and is attached to a spring h. The catch is applied by pushing back the locking- piece m and thrusting the key-piece g in a direction opposite to the arrows p, r in Fig. 10 successively. If the ring c is firmly stuck, when required to be withdrawn, the dismounting-block shown in Fig. 5 is used. This is fitted on the rim and screwed up tight, when the ring can be dismounted by striking the block along the circumference.
Patent GB-190414195-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Electric Tramways Worked on the Conduit System
Inventor: WATKINS WILFRID JOHN ARIS
Filed: 1904-06-23
Granted: 1905-05-25
Abstract: 14,195. Watkins, W. J. A. June 23. Electric tramways on the conduit system.-Relates principally to points and crossings for tramways having a working and a return conductor in the same conduit. Conductors ; collectors. - Under normal conditions, the current is supplied to the car from the conductors A+, B-, through the plough L. A third conductor F- is provided at points and crossings, where gaps are necessary in the ordinary conductors, and is electrically connected by bonds 9 to the conductor B. The plough L has, in addition to the side contacts M, N, a third rubbing surface 0 facing downwards, and pressed out by springs T. In travelling from the left along the curved road, the plough is first in contact with conductors A+, B-, and then between the points D,E it is in contact with conductors A+, F-, and with conductors A+, B- again when the tracks have diverged sufficiently. In travelling along the straight track, contact is first made with conductors A+, B-,then with conductors A+, F-, and then again with conductors A+, B-. When the collector passes the small gap H, the direction of the current through the electric connections of the car is reversed, thus necessitating the provision of a switch. Fig. 1 also shows the arrangement of the third conductor for a crossing, but in this case there is no change of polarity. On systems where only one conductor is used, it is made continuous and has its rubbing surface facing upwards. Switches.-Fig. 3 shows diagrammatically and Fig. 4 in elevation the switch used. The arm e turns on a pivot f so that electric contact may be made with the piece g or h. If the arm is swung over as the car passes the gap H, then the direction of current through the motor d is unaltered. If the arm should inadvertently be left in the wrong position, the current would be short circuited ; to obviate this, a solenoid circuit-breaker is introduced. Two arms are provided, the front one having an operating-handle s, the back one being T-shaped to engage the contacts g, h. The two arms are normally kept in an upright position by the springs j, and are connected to each other by the pivoted detent k on one arm engaging a pallet l on the other. Any sudden increase of current through the solenoid n causes the armature x to be attracted upwards and to strike and release the trigger q, thus breaking the circuit. If the handle s be held in any way, the back lever is released by the shoulder r of the trigger q. A mechanical release t is provided ; also carbon contacts by which the final break of the circuit takes place between carbon surfaces.
Patent GB-190417511-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or connected with Carburetters for Internal Combustion Engines.
Inventor: SIMMS FREDERICK RICHARD
Filed: 1904-08-11
Granted: 1905-06-15
Abstract: 17,511. Simms, F. R. Aug. 11. Gas or explosivevapour engines, carburetting in. Fig. 1 shows a carburetter in which a petrol tube a, screwed into the supply pipe, is surrounded by a sleeve b which has a partition c pierced with a number of holes. An equal number of needles e project from the top of the tube a and enter the holes. The area available for the passage of petrol through the partition c thus depends on the position of the sleeve b. Such position is regulated by the suction of the motor acting upon a conical part h formed on or fastened to the sleeve b, and working against a spring.
Patent GB-190417571-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Portable Easels.
Inventor: BROCK WILLIAM
Filed: 1904-08-12
Granted: 1905-06-22
Abstract: 17,571. Brock, W. Aug. 12. Easels; colour boxes.-A portable easel has the colour and utensil box 4 attached to the front legs 2, just below the ledge 11 for supporting the canvases, so that it is always the right way up. The legs 1, 2, 18 are adjusted by clips or thumb-screws as usual, and to the upper portions 2 of each of the front legs two hinged extension supports are adjustably attached, so that they may be projected out from each side as triangular extension supports for the canvas. Two or more canvases are supported one behind the other in grooves 12, and are clamped by one or more adjustable clamps 8, having spikes or studs 9, or other suitable gripping- devices. Extra front legs 16, folding under the box 4 when not in use, are provided, also shoulder or other straps 17 for carrying, and clips by which to carry stool under the box 4, or in any other suitable position. The parts 2 of the front legs are sometimes connected to the box 4 through links, so that their width apart may be adjusted.
Patent GB-190425213-A (GB)
Title: A Method of Treating Gases.
Inventor: MATHYS ALBERT WILLIAM
Filed: 1904-11-19
Granted: 1905-04-06
Abstract: 25,213. Mathys, A. W., [Gayley, J.]. Nov. 19. Blast for blast furnaces &c.-Moisture is extracted by refrigeration from gases used in iron and steel manufacture. The gases are passed through a chamber in which they are brought into contact with pipes or other surfaces containing a refrigerant, so that the moisture is precipitated on the cooling- surfaces.
Patent GB-190426801-A (GB)
Inventor: GIRAND JOHANN
Filed: 1904-12-08
Granted: 1905-01-12
Abstract: 26,801. Girand, J. Dec. 8. Trestles.-Relates to trestles for use in bakeries as supports for moulding boards and peels. Pairs of legs e, g and f, h are pivoted together at their middle, and the legs g, h are connected by a hinge pin k to a top bar a, containing a sliding rod d which serves as a support for peel. When opened out, the legs e, g are forced away from the legsf, h by means of a toggle-lever i, and the legs e, fare connected to the top bar a by means of a removab'e pin n.
Patent GB-190428481-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to the Stoppering of Bottles.
Inventor: WILSON PETER JAMES
Filed: 1904-12-27
Granted: 1905-02-23
Abstract: 28,481. Wilson, P. J. April 7, [date applied for under Patents Act, A.D. 1901]. Stoppers; refilling, preventing.-The bottle has a tapering neck 2 fitted with a glass stopper 5, which is held in place by spring catches 7, or by insoluble cement. Integral with, or rigidly secured to, this stopper is a discharge tube 8 communicating through a passage 9 in the stopper with the interior of the bottle. The upper end of the tube is coiled into a horizontal ring 10, and then bent downwards to form a discharge nozzle 11 in the centre of the coil. This coil, while allowing liquid to be discharged from the bottle when it is tilted, serves as a trap when any attempt is made to fill the bottle again. When the bottle is being emptied, air enters through a tube 12, which is formed integrally with, or secured to, the stopper 5, and communicates, through a pissage 13 in the stopper, with a tube 16, which extends to the bottom of the bottle. The tube 12 is also coiled into a horizontal ring 14 with a downwardly-extending central inlet 15. The tubes 8, 12, 16 are made of glass of the same or of different colour to the bottle, so that from the transparent nature of the whole device any attempt to refill the bottle is at once detected.
Patent GB-190428517-A (GB)
Title: Spark Destructor for Railway Engine Funnels
Inventor: PARKER JEREMIAH
Filed: 1904-12-28
Granted: 1905-12-07
Abstract: 28,517. Parker, J. Dec. 28. Spark-arresters.-A conical baffle C is suspended inside the short tube B which surrounds the funnel of a locomotive. Any sparks which may rise through the funnel strike against recesses or projections formed on the baffle and are deflected through the annular space between the funnel and the tube B, while the smoke passes upwards between the baffle and tube. The rim b<1> serves to arrest any sparks which may have escaped with the smoke.
Patent GB-190500499-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Flexible Metallic Mats.
Inventor: GRANT OSCAR FORRESTER
Filed: 1905-01-10
Granted: 1905-02-16
Abstract: 499. Grant, O. F., and McDowell, J. G. Jan. 10. Mats metallic fabrics.-Consists of a mat formed by metal strips bent into a substantially triangular shape and connected by hinge-rods, so that the mat can be rolled up. The metal strips are bent as shown in Fig. 2, the diagonal sides 4 having flattened parts 5, 6, and the side 2 having an offset 3. The strips have holes 7, 8, 9 to receive the hinge-rods 10, Fig. 1, and the part 6 of one triangle fits between the parts 3, 5 of adjacent triangles. The diagonals 4 may all slope in one direction, or the triangles may be arranged, as shown, to form a series of concentric squares or rectangles. In this case the longitudinal central line is formed by straight metal strips 14, and the transverse central line by extensions 11 of the end 6. For the end units, the offsets 3 may be omitted, or washers 15 may be placed between the parts 3, 5 of adjacent units. The ends of the hinge-rods may be secured in any desired manner, or the rods may be formed in pairs, which are integrally united at one side of the mat, and hooked or twisted together at the other side, as shown.
Patent GB-190500694-A (GB)
Title: Improved Means for Plugging the Outlet Pipes of Cisterns
Inventor: GODSON RICHARD STEPHEN
Filed: 1905-01-13
Granted: 1905-06-15
Abstract: 694. Godson, R. S. Jan. 13. Spindles.-The handle G of a screw-down valve E is connected to the screw by a coupling- member provided with set-screws, as shown. The stem D of the valve passes through a hole in the screw and is secured thereto by a pin within the coupling- member.
Patent GB-190504287-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Secondary Electric Batteries
Inventor: MARINO PASCAL
Filed: 1905-03-01
Granted: 1906-02-01
Abstract: 4287. Marino, P. March 1. Secondary batteries.-A positive or negative electrode is made by winding lead wire c, Fig. 5, upon a core of wood, ebonite, or other insulating- material, which is provided with ribs a and slots b as shown in Figs. 5 and 14. Active material d is then applied, either mechanically, or by forming another layer of lead wire e holding the active material in place. Instead of the core being in a single piece, it may be formed of fluted rods a', Fig. 10, or perforated tubes a<2>, Fig. 8, which are placed side by side and wound over with wire. Or each piece a<1>, a<2> may be wound separately, Fig. 10, a number of such elements forming a single electrode, Fig. 14, and being used with a plate electrode a of opposite polarity. The electrodes are mounted in top and bottom pieces f, g, Fig. 12, with intervening strips k of gutta-percha, ebonite, or the like to prevent short-circuiting in the case of active material falling to the bottom. The ends c', e' of the wires c, e are passed through holes j, Fig. 14, and are united by a strip of adhesive rubber to form a single cable, as shown. Wooden or ebonite tubes l, Fig. 12, with central rods m of lead, which are soldered to small circular or square lead plates on the top and bottom pieces, serve to consolidate the structure. A third plate n covers the whole, and prevents the overflow or evaporation of the electrolyte.
Patent GB-190505780-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in, and relating to, Negative Plates for Photographic Printing
Inventor: LITTLE WILLIAM JAY
Filed: 1905-03-18
Granted: 1906-06-18
Abstract: 5780. Little, W. J. March 19, 1904, [date applied for under Patents Act, 1901]. Negatives, producing by hand tracing.-The copy B to be reproduced is outlined on an etching ground a<1> of wax or other transparent coating. The cuts or incisions are filled in with colours having actinic properties varying according to the light and shade effect in the copy. A photographic negative is obtained by printing from a plate in which the colours used directly correspond to the light and shade effects. In preparing plates giving direct positive prints, a transparent non-actinic coating is also applied, and colours are used which reversely correspond to the shading in the copy.
Patent GB-190506191-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Bottles to Prevent them being Faudulently Refilled.
Inventor: MACKAY ROBERT MILLMAN
Filed: 1905-03-23
Granted: 1905-06-15
Abstract: 6191. Mackay, R. M. March 23. Bottles, non-refillable.- A valve chamber c, made in either one or two parts, is secured in the bottle neck by cork rings a', a<2> adapted to engage grooves in the bottle neck. The lower end of the valve chamber is formed as a seat for a ball valve e, and the chamber is formed with lateral ports d, and is fluted to allow the escape of the liquid. A dished or saucer-shaped guard is arranged above the valve chamber.
Patent GB-190507560-A (GB)
Title: Covers for Metallic Vessels.
Inventor: CRANE CLARENCE ARTHUR
Filed: 1905-04-10
Granted: 1905-09-14
Abstract: 7560. Crane, C. A. April 10. Capsule closures. - Metallic vessels such as paint kegs are provided with covers having fastening-rings whereby the covers are maintained in position. Fig. 1 shows in section the upper part of a vessel A provided with a cover B and fastening-ring C, before the latter is sprung into position. The ring is expanded or sprung into position by pressure, and in this manner both ring and cover are locked in position, and can only be removed by the use of two suitable tools. The ring employed may be a piece of wire coiled and cut across ; or it may be a closed ring provided with corrugations which are smoothed out when the ring is sprung into position. If a label is first placed on the cover of the can, it will be kept in position by the ring until the cover is removed.
Patent GB-190512863-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Roller Bearings.
Inventor: BRINTNELL ARCHIBALD H
Filed: 1905-06-21
Granted: 1906-06-21
Abstract: 12,863. Brintnell, A. H. June 21. Roller bearings.-A roller bearing for shafts comprises a series of rollers E mounted on pins, connected in sets by links and preferably provided with annular recesses E<1> to receive bevelled projections on the sleeve D fitted on the shaft B. The rollers have bevelled ends engaging the shoulder C' on the ring C, and the shoulder F<2> on the tapered split sleeve F. Adjustment is effected by the tapered sleeve F<3> fitting over the sleeve F and secured by screws J to the ring G, which screws into the end of the casing. A is held by the set-screw H. One or more screws I secure the ring G to the sleeve F, and screws K extending through threaded holes in the ring G abut against the ends of the sleeve F<3>. Fig. 5 shows an arrangement of separate rollers and links to take the place of the grooved rollers. The main rollers may be separated by spacing-rollers having annular enlargements rolling in grooves on the sleeve D. The rollers may be mounted on conical pivots on the links. A ball bearing may be provided to take end thrust.
Patent GB-190513507-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and connected with Wall-paper Printing Machines.
Inventor: WOOD JOHN
Filed: 1905-07-01
Granted: 1906-02-22
Abstract: 13,507. Wood, J. July 1. Printing wall-paper.- The bowl a of a wallpaper printing or staining machine is mounted independently of the pitch wheels in slotted bearings in brackets c, and is provided with h a slot-androller or other direct driving - connection permitting vertical movement of the bowl without displacing the pitch h wheels, so that the bowl can be lifted without stopping the sieves S and printing-rollers P. The pitch-wheels are mounted on flanges or sleeves provided on the brackets c. The lifting - tackle comprises levers and connexions operated by hand, treadle, or otherwise. In the form shown, shaft supports a are actuated from a lever arm m<1> through connexions m, l, k, k<1>, j, i, h<1>. The arm m<1> is, preferably, provided with a spring detent o released by means of a lever n.
Patent GB-190514638-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Non-concussion Valves or Taps.
Inventor: BOTHAMLEY WESTLEY
Filed: 1905-07-15
Granted: 1906-03-01
Abstract: 14,638. Bothamley, W. July 15. Piston valves; lift valves; actuating valves; shocks, preventing. - R e - lates to valves operated by fluid pressure controlled by a subsidiary valve, the valves being applicable to lavatories, baths, and the like, to automatic sprinklers, back-pressure valves, and reducing-valves. In one form, the main valve c, Fig. 1, is formed on or attached to a piston a, the connecting stem or trunk b having long tapering slots f to give a gradually increasing or decreasing passage to the water from the inlet e to the outlet l so that the valves open and close gradually and without shock. On pressing the push-knob h the subsidiary valve m is opened,and allows the water to pass down the space around the stem g below the piston to raise the piston and open the main valve. When the knob is released, the fluid pressure above closes the valve m and gradually forces down and closes the main valve, the imprisoned liquid leaking past the piston into the outlet l. In the arrangement shown in Fig. 5, a passage in the valve stem band the plug t supplies water to the piston chamber to close the valve. A plug cock r is operated, when the valve is to be opened, to discharge the piston chamber through the by-pass q into the outlet, allowing the main valve to be opened by the fluid pressure above it. In a modification, the by-pass valve supplies water to the piston chamber to open the valve. Fig. 7 shows another arrangement in which a push-valve entirely separated from the main valve controls the passage of fluid to the piston chamber to open the valve.