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Patent GB-190322294-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Combined Spitting Trough and Life Rail for Swimming Baths
Inventor: OATES WILLIAM
Filed: 1903-10-16
Granted: 1903-11-26
Abstract: 22,294. Oates, W. Oct. 16. Baths.-A combined life-rail and spitting-trough for swimming-baths is obtained by building a course of blocks a of enamelled or glazed ware, or other material, shaped as shown, into the sides of the bath, thus obviating the usual projecting- rail. The front part a<111> of the recessed portion provides the rail, and the gutter all conducts the contents of the trough to outlets, which may be flushed by the bath water or otherwise.
Patent GB-190322547-A (GB)
Title: A Process and Apparatus for Producing Combustible Gas.
Inventor: HERTZOG LUDWIG
Filed: 1903-10-19
Granted: 1904-01-07
Abstract: 22,547. Hertzog, L. Oct. 19. Gas-producers.- Relates to a process and apparatus for producing gas for power and other purposes, in which the gases from the generator, in addition to being used for the generation of steam for supplying the generator, are used also to heat the generator by passing them through the hollow casing thereof, and iu which the supply of water to the steam generator is automatically regulated in accordance with the temperature of the gas as it leaves the generator, thus increasing the percentage of hydrogen in the gas. The invention is particularly applicable to suction generators for supplying gas engines, and may be applied also to primary generators for supplying furnaces. A shaft a, Fig. 1, surrounded with fireproof material, is fed with fuel by a hopper f, which forms part of a cover-plate. Above the shaft a is placed a steam generator r, having tubes s, and a central tube through which the fuel is fed. The gases produced pass up through the tubes s, after which they pass, by means of the spaces 3 and 2, surrounding the generator and boiler, away to the pipes 8 or 9 according to the position of the valve shown. When the fire upon the grate e is first lit, a fan v is started, and air is forced through the valve w, which at the same time shuts off communication between the channel 4 and the chamber 6, and passes up through the grate. The smoke and gases now evolved are led away to the flue 8, until the fuel is incandescent, after which the chamber 2 is put in communication with the outlet 9 and the fan is stopped. Air enters through the openings c, passes up between the casings l and m and, after being heated by the hot cylinder m, enters the steam generator r through the openings 5. The steam and air pass, as shown in Fig. 2, down the channel 4 and then up through the firegrate, and are decomposed by passing up through the fuel in the shaft a, and the resulting hot gases, after heating the steam generator r, are led away down the space 2, and through the pipe 9 to the purifiers. To regulate the supply of water to the steam generator r, an air cylinder g, provided with a diaphragm y, is placed in one of the tubes s. The hot gases cause the air in the cylinder g to expand and the diaphragm y to rise and, by means of a lever connected to it, open the water supply cock, according to the degree of heat of the generator gases. In place of the membrane y, a piston working in a cylinder containing mercury or ether, and connected to the water-supply cock, by means of a rod passing through the cover of the cylinder, is caused to move by the expansion of the air in the reservoir g, which is connected to the cylinder by a small pipe. Instead of causing the air and steam to pass to the channel 4 as shown in Fig. 2, they may be led to it as shown in Fig. 3, so that the air is more highly heated before it enters. In order that a larger heating-surface may be obtained, the cylinder m, n and the steam generator r may be corrugated.
Patent GB-190327786-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or connected with Toilet Mirrors.
Inventor: MORLEY EDWARD REGINALD
Filed: 1903-12-18
Granted: 1904-02-04
Abstract: 27,786. Morley, E. B. Dec. 18. Mirrors; tables; wardrobes; chests of drawers; washstands: furniture fitted with mirrors.-Relates to the application of a combination of mirrors to dressing-chests, toilet-tables, wardrobes, washstands, bureaus, and other articles of furniture. Two mirrors A, shown applied to a dressing-chest, are hinged to platforms B which are pivoted to the bottom of a drawer F. The mirrors may be shut down to rest upon a buffer C, covered with velvet, plush, or india-rubber, to enable the drawer to be closed. Pins may be attached to the drawer sides D to prevent the drawer from being pulled out too far. The part of the drawer behind the mirrors may contain articles of toilet &c,
Patent GB-190328641-A (GB)
Title: Method of Securing Flanges to Tubes and Pipes.
Inventor: WETCKE JOHANN MARTIN
Filed: 1903-12-30
Granted: 1904-03-10
Abstract: 28,641. Wetcke, J. M. Dec. 30. Butt and flange joints ; tube expanders.-Relates to means for securing flanges to pipes or tubes. The flange C is provided with a groove C', into which the pipe and ring f are forced by means of the cone k. The ring f is, preferably, made of copper, and is provided with an internal ring d made in sections. For expanding the ring, the cone k is connected with the cylinder a, embracing the annular stationary piston b, through which water under pressure is conducted by the pipe h ; the ring o is inserted between the ring f and the piston. The flange may be provided with two or more grooves and rings.
Patent GB-190400763-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Combined Lamp and Identification Plate for Motor-cycles and the like.
Inventor: HEAP FRED
Filed: 1904-01-12
Granted: 1904-10-27
Abstract: 763. Heap, F. Jan. 12. Velocipede lamps. -A pair of inclined number plates are arranged in connection with a motor cycle or like lamp in such a manner that they are illuminated by light from a window in the back of the lamp, the angle of inclination of the plates being towards the lamp. In the case of acetylene lamps, the space between the plates may contain the generator.
Patent GB-190400992-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Means for Holding, and for Facilitating the Changing of Photographic Films and Plates.
Inventor: BECK CONRAD
Filed: 1904-01-14
Granted: 1904-11-10
Abstract: 992. Beck, C. Jan. 14. Change-boxes ; dark slides; envelopes. - Improvements are described in the film-changing devices d e scribed in Specifications No. 15,277, A.D. 1902, and No. 14,022, A.D. 1903. Two interleaves b, b*, Fig. 2, are provided and suitably attached to the back and front sheaths. In Fig. 4<a> the modified interleaf b** is in one piece and is folded upon itself at x, the side strips b<2> being cut out of one layer, bent over, and cemented to the other layer. In both methods there is direct longitudinal tension in the two positions of the sheaths a. E a c h sheath has a series of holes along its lower edge and a wire threads one series, the sheaths being torn away as the successive films are exposed. In the envelope for the sheaths extra tags d', d', Fig. 7, are provided. The tag d<2> is folded into three parts so spaced that, when folded, the holes d<5> are under the hole d<6> and the buttonhole d' of the back tag d', and the tag is of such length that, by unbuttoning the tag d<1> and not the tag d<2>, the back film sheath may be drawn partially up the slot d<3>. The tab d<8> on the flap d<7> passes through the tab d<10> and folds down through a slit d<11> in the flap d<7>. A transverse wire d<12> on the upper end of the envelope hooks on to the catch e<2> of the holder e. This holder has side and end grooves, and a movable flap e<6> which closes to form a light-tight enclosure for the flanged edges of the envelope. In a similar form of envelope modified for single glass plates there is no slot d<3>. Both parts have narrow side strips of cardboard, and the plate is allowed to drop from the upper into the lower part for exposure, and subsequently returned. The tab d<8> in Fig. 16 passes through slits d<9> in the envelope itself, and then folds over through a slit d<11> in the flap d<7>, an overlap d<15> preventing light from entering through the slits d<9>.
Patent GB-190403283-A (GB)
Title: A New or Improved Internal Support or Frame for Sacks, Bags, and the like.
Inventor: TOOGOOD EDWARD KEMP
Filed: 1904-02-10
Granted: 1904-12-01
Abstract: 3283. Toogood, E. K. Feb. 10. Sacks and like bags.-An apparatus for insertion in a bag, sack, &c. to hold it open and upright consists of two rings B connected by tubes or rods A which may be telescopic. The rings B may be permanently secured to the tubes A, or they may be detachably connected to them, by means of screwed or plain studs C. Before inserting the frame in the sack, the bottom corners of the sack are secured together by stitching &c. According to the Provisional Specification, the tubes A may be screwed or bolted to the rings B, and the lower ring B may be dispensed with, the legs A being flattened and turned inwards to form feet.
Patent GB-190403494-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Spring Wheels for Bicycles and Tricycles
Inventor: DUNCAN GEORGE
Filed: 1904-02-12
Granted: 1905-01-19
Abstract: 3494. Duncan, G. Feb. 12. Spring wheels; hubs.-Relates to a spring wheel, for cycles, motors, &c., in which the axle hub is maintained within an encircling spoke nave by sets of curved metal springs. The axle hub has two flanged ends and a central disc B formed with two gaps between which is an arm D. The spoke nave, Fig. 3, is formed in two separate parts G, connected together by bolts P, so as to form a disclike cavity in which the disc B of the axle hub loosely fits. The arm D passes between two rollers K, K<1>, and prevents any relative angular movement between the axle, hub and the spoke nave. When the plate B has been placed in position, curved steel springs R, Fig. 5, formed with an eye at each end, are fixed to the axle hub by the bolts F, passing through the flanges and disc, and to the spoke nave by the bolts L. In a modification, instead of the arm D, the disc B may be allotted to take the rollers K, K<1>.
Patent GB-190406492-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Hermetically Sealing Tin Cans and the like.
Inventor: WELLS EDMUND PERCY
Filed: 1904-03-17
Granted: 1905-01-12
Abstract: 6492. Wells, E. P. March 17. Metal, sheet, seaming-A method of sealing tin cans, boxes, and other metal receptacles consists in applying a resinous composition to the seams, which are then closed in the usual manner. The composition consists of resin, asbestos, fluor, and spirits of wine. Preferably, rings or threads of cotton, asbestos, or other fibre are steeped in the composition and compressed in the seams.
Patent GB-190413688-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or connected with Cards for Advertising purposes.
Inventor: FICKER THEODOR
Filed: 1904-06-16
Granted: 1905-04-27
Abstract: 13,688. Ficker, T. Feb. 3, [date applied for under Patents Act, A.D. 1901]. Drawings to Specification. Advertising.-An advertising card, particularly intended for use in hotels &c., is printed with appropriate ornamental and advertising matter, and has a toothpick attached to it by being pushed through suitable holes.
Patent GB-190416239-A (GB)
Title: Method of and Apparatus for Making Spherical Shot
Inventor: BAKER ALFRED GEORGE
Filed: 1904-07-22
Granted: 1904-10-13
Abstract: 16,239. Baker, A. G. July 22. Shearing ; rolling. -Sheet lead for the manufacture of spherical shot is fed between feed and cutting rolls 44, 40, Fig. 8, the latter being com, posed of a series of washers and sharpedged disc cutters arranged a I t e r - nately on a shaft. The feed-roll 44 has slight grooves corresponding to the cutters to allow of adjustment to different thicknesses of sheets. The sheet passes into the machine through guide-pieces and over an adjustable roller, and the severed strips leave the machine through plates, the lower plate being tongued to embrace and strip the cutters on the cutting-roll. As the strips pass out from the plates, they are cut into cubes by a knife 19 oscillated about a pivot by a crank-pin 15. The feed and cutting rolls are driven through ratchet gearing from an oscillating slotted link 23. The cubes pass through a hopper 67 to a hollow conical roll 7<a>, Fig. 6, by which they are rolled into spheres. The roll rotates on a stud 4<a> mounted on a fixed conical base, the upper part being milled and slightly flatter than the lower part. The distance between the roll and cone is yieldingly determined by two springs, one pressing the roll upwards and the other 12<a> pressing it downwards.
Patent GB-190423911-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Loose-leaf Binders, Files, Papers Clips and the like.
Inventor: PULMAN HARRY ROBERT SAUVE
Filed: 1904-11-04
Granted: 1905-09-07
Abstract: 23,911. Pulman, H. R. S., and Higginson, G. Nov. 4. Filing papers.-Relates to loose-leaf binders, files, paper - clips, and the like. To a bottom-plate a carrying the filing-posts s is hinged a back-plate c having attached to it an #-piece. An arm g of the #-piece bears on the bottom - plate and another arm h extends outwards through the back-plate, by which the latter can be operated by the thumb to disengage the turned-over edge of the top-plate k from a groove j formed between the flange e and the edge i of the L-piece. The top-plate is hinged to side-plates and carries near its ends spring-pieces q acting in conjunction with the L- pieces to maintain the edge of the top-plate within the groove, and a spring plate r for pressing on the papers. The top-plate and its spring plate r can be bodily turned back to remove or insert papers. According to the Provisional Specification, the invention may be constructed of wire or the like.
Patent GB-190426588-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Systems of Electrical Distribution
Filed: 1904-12-06
Granted: 1905-10-19
Abstract: 26,588. British Thomson-Houston Co., [General Electric Co.]. Dec. 6. Dynamos, regulating. - The voltage of alternating- current generators is regulated automatically by interposing between the generator fields and the direct-current exciter a boosting device consisting of a small generator, resistances, &c. brought into action by an electromagnetic regulator responsive both to the voltage of the alternating-current mains and to the resultant voltage of the exciter source and booster. The exciting-source 1 supplies exciting-current to the turbinedriven generators 2, 3 through leads 7, 8, the generators supplying current to the output leads 4, 5, 6. The voltage of the exciting-generator is constant, and a boosting-set, consisting of a resistance 27 and a generator 9 in series with the lead 7, driven by the motor 10, is employed to regulate the voltage applied to the generator fields. The voltage of the booster is controlled by an electromagnetic regulator such as that described in Specification No. 21,914, A.D. 1902. If the voltage on the alternating-current mains of the generator rises above normal, the solenoid 19, energized through a small transformer 21 by a voltage proportional to the voltage of the generator, causes the contact 14 to be brought into engagement with the contact 13, neutralizing a relay magnet which is differentially wound, one coil 23 being connected across a source such as the bus-bars 11, 12 and the other 24 across the same bus-bars through the contacts 13, 14. The magnet being de-energized, the spring- operated contact 25 separates from the contact 26, removing the short-circuit from the resistance 27, so that the booster field is weakened, reducing the booster voltage, until the solenoid 18 allows the spring-actuated lever to withdraw the contact 15 from the contact 14, opening one of the circuits of the relay magnet. The generator 3 has a separate output circuit, and it is provided with a separate regulator similar to that described. One regulating-system only is required if the generators 2, 3 are run in multiple.
Patent GB-190500533-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to the Production of Patterns, Designs or other similar Markings in Fabrics.
Inventor: FULTON CHARLES WILLIAM
Filed: 1905-01-11
Granted: 1906-01-11
Abstract: 533. Fulton, C. W. Jan. 11. Carbonized fabrics.-Gauze like patterns, designs, or open-work are produced on textile fabrics by the removal of parts of the threads or fibres by treatment with various liquids &c., which may also alter the colour of the remaining threads or parts thereof, a bleaching or other liquid being added, if desired, for the purpose. The liquids or pastes may be applied by pattern rollers, and, in some cases, the fabric may. require further treatment before the liquid acts. Mixed fabrics of wool and cotton, differently coloured if desired, may, for example, be heated with a paste of aluminium chloride and then subjected to a dry heat, so that the cotton threads are destroyed. Similarly, wool or silk may be removed, the latter by treatment with caustic soda. Fabrics of three or more materials may be treated with liquids which destroy one or more of the materials and which may alter the colour or shade of the remainder. If desired, the raw edges of the pattern may be stitched, bound, or corded, to prevent ready displacement of the broken threads.
Patent GB-190502835-A (GB)
Title: Improved Cycle-sledge
Inventor: BALDAUF JOSEF
Filed: 1905-02-11
Granted: 1905-09-21
Abstract: 2835. Baldauf, J. Feb. 11. Cycles adapted for use as sledges.-In a cycle sledge, a runner a is mounted upon a handle-bar stem b passing through rings d, h upon the driving-wheel frame c, e. As shown, for adjustment, the bar e is divided to receive a right and left hand threaded rod f turned by a wheel. If desired, the bar e may be bifurcated and provided with a series of holes and cross-pins to hold the stem b, while, in lieu of the screw f, an eccentric or other adjusting-means may be used. The point of greatest pressure of the runner on the ground is at the rear of the handle-bar.
Patent GB-190504542-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Cases for Filing Documents.
Inventor: RICHARDSON WILLIAM JAMES
Filed: 1905-03-04
Granted: 1905-06-15
Abstract: 4542. Richardson, W. J. March 4. Folding boxes.-In a case for filing documents, the bottom A of the case is hinged to the two sides B and the ends C, these parts being of wood covered with cloth which forms the hinges. The ends C are rabbeted, and the sides B made with tongues which fit into the rabbets, the parts being bound together by binding-rods D lying in grooves in the sides B and fixed in position by nuts D<1>. Hinged flaps B<3> may cover the case, and a handle C<3> and index plate C<4> may be provided.
Patent GB-190505211-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Washable Maternity Binders.
Inventor: DIXON LUCY
Filed: 1905-03-13
Granted: 1906-03-13
Abstract: 5211. Dixon, L. March 13. Bandages.- Maternity binders are fastened by means of buckles or similar fastenings detachably secnred to tabs fixed to the binder, so that they can be easily removed when the binder is to be washed. The buckle is slipped on the tab a, and its prong inserted in a central perforation therein, after which the tab is doubled over as shown at A, and fastened by a button or the like c.
Patent GB-190505345-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Brushing Pads for Hats.
Inventor: AKERMAN FREDERICK CHARLES
Filed: 1905-03-14
Granted: 1906-01-04
Abstract: 5345. Akerman, F. C. March 14. Hat pads.-Pads for polishing or cleaning hats are provided with pockets or straps into which the fingers can be inserted. In the form shown in Fig. 3, the strap C is made tapering so that the fingers cannot pass right through. The pad may be a single piece of material or formed of two pieces with padding between.
Patent GB-190522500-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Bag Fasteners
Inventor: WILLIAMSON JOHN SMITH
Filed: 1905-11-03
Granted: 1906-01-04
Abstract: 22,500. Williamson, J. S. Nov. 3. Pins, dress.-A fastener for bags and sacks consists of a length of wire 6, sharpened at its two ends 7, 10, and having one end bent up as shown at 8, 9, Fig. 2. The fastener is threaded through the open end of the bag, as shown in Fig. 1, and the part 9 is then pushed through the sack and bent up so as to lie adjacent to the sack. The other end 7 is then similarly bent, the fastener, when in position, being of the form shown in Fig. 5.
Patent GB-190523382-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Railway and like Cars Seats.
Inventor: OSTRANDER ALLEN EDWARD
Filed: 1905-11-14
Granted: 1906-01-11
Abstract: . 23,382. Ostrander, A. E. Nov. 14. B o d i e s ; underframing of bodies.-Railway and like car seats, preferably formed of metal, are so combined with the car body as to obviate the necessity of bracing. Crossbearers 1, Figs. 2 and 4, of channel section extend between the side sills 2 and have connected to them the side posts 3 and the cripple posts under the windows, the plate - girder sides 4 of the car being connected to these posts. A gusset 5 is connected at one end to the side post 3, which may consist of two angle-irons riveted together, and extends below the floor, being riveted to a cross-bearer 1 and to an angle-iron 7, the horizontal flange of which, together with the top of the cross-bearer, forms the floor support. The inner end of the gusset 5 is riveted between flanges 8, 9 of the pressed-steel standards 10, 11, the edges of which are inclined so as to give a suitable inclination for the seat back, the support for which is provided by angle-pieces 12, 13 which are connected to the edges of the standards 10, 11 and pass along the top of the back, as shown in Fig. 3, being there riveted together. The top flanges of these angle-pieces are covered by a plate 15 which extends down the sides of the standards so as to cover the joint between them. The lower ends of the angle - pieces 12, 13, Fig. 2, are riveted to cross-pieces 17, supported by ribs 18 on the end castings 19, which are connected to the standards by arms 20, 21. A cross-piece 22 connects the front portions of each seat. The end of the seat which is connected to the car body comprises members 29, 30, Fig. 5, which are screwed to the sides of the car and supported by angle-plates 25, 26 riveted to the gusset 5. Angle-pieces 12<a>, 13a complete the back frame, being riveted together at the top and connected to the gusset 5 by channelplates 31, 32. The seat frame may be filled in with cross-bars or sheets so as to receive the cushions, or the cushions may rest directly upon the framing, being kept in position by stops under the cushion frame. By using such a construction of car seat, the ordinary centre sills of the underframe may be dispensed with.
Patent GB-190526926-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Speed Indicators.
Inventor: TROOST HEINRICH
Filed: 1905-12-23
Granted: 1906-06-28
Abstract: 26,926. Troost, H. Dec. 23. Clocks combined with speed indicators; hands, setting by special mechanism; motionwork.-In a speed indicator and recorder,-paper for receiving a record is fed by a clock-driven fluted roller 79 against which bears a spring-pressed friction-roller 83. The paper after passing guide-rollers is wound upon a delivery roller 82, driven by a spring barrel 120, Fig. 6, which aids the clock-work. A cam for disengaging the friction roller, when desired, is operated by a knob 89. The clock-work is contained in a detachable case, its spring barrel 92 being placed outside, oposite the fluted paper-feeding roller 79. The inner end of the spindle of this fluted roller has a bearing in the end of the spindle 93 of the spring barrel, from which it is driven through ratchet gear. The fluted-roller spindle drives the minute-hand of a clock, placed at the front of the apparatus, having a stud 114 and connected wheels for setting the hands.