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Patent GB-190114860-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Water Bags for Surgical and other uses.
Inventor: BAILEY CHARLES JOHN
Filed: 1901-07-22
Granted: 1901-11-30
Abstract: 14,860. Bailey, C. J. Jan. 3, [date applied for under Sec. 103 of Patents &c. Act, A.D. 1883]. Heating-appliances.-Water bags for surgical and other purposes consist of annular water chambers having central air spaces covered by diaphragms and adapted to receive pads &c. The appliance is formed by securing the edges of two rings a, b of rubber together by means of a strip c and flanges h<1> formed on a central diaphragm h. Strengthening- rings i are secured to the diaphragm as shown. The appliance is formed with the usual flared opening d, which is provided with a ring fitted with a ball k adapted to engage in a socket f secured by a tab-e to the other end of the bag, so that, when desired, the bag can be secured in a folded position, as shown in Fig. 4, suitable for supporting the feet.
Patent GB-190118857-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Cigar Boxes
Inventor: BROWN ERNEST VINCENT
Filed: 1901-09-21
Granted: 1902-09-04
Abstract: 18,857. Brown, E. V. Sept. 21. Trays and waiters.-Fig. 1 shows a partial side elevation, and Fig. 3 a section of a box a adapted for use as a salver or waiter. The lid b, hinged at E, is provided with a rim on three sides, and with a down-turned end b<1> discharging into the receptacle c.
Patent GB-190123204-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Free Wheel and Brake Devices for Cycles
Inventor: BOULT ALFRED JULIUS
Filed: 1901-11-16
Granted: 1902-03-06
Abstract: 23,204. Boult, A. J., [Brankowitch, W.]. Nov. 16. Brakes; clutches.-Relates to a free-wheel and back-pedalling brake device applied to the driving- wheel of cycles. The pinion d, which is mounted between two rings b, c screwed on the hub a, is provided with helicoidal threads or recesses m<1>, m<2>, m<3>, in which are received in interlocking pairs the projections n<1> o<1>, n<2> o<2>, n<3> o<3> of the two split conical rings F and G, Figs. 7 and 8. When the rider is pedalling forwards, the ring F is passed by the threads of the pinion d against the conical surface b<1> of the ring b, and thereby the hub a is driven. When the rider back-pedals, the ring F is withdrawn from the ring b, and the ring G is pressed against the conical part h<1> of a piece h, which is fixed to the machine, and this part is pressed outwards into contact at k<1>, k<2> with an expansible ring k, which is connected with the hubring c by a block l, and thereby a braking effect is produced. In another form of the clutch, each ring F and G is provided with a pair of projections for engaging the threads or recesses of the pinion d, but the projections of one ring do not engage with those of the other.
Patent GB-190123923-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Automatic Weighing Apparatus
Inventor: BERGLUND KARL VICTOR
Filed: 1901-11-25
Granted: 1901-12-31
Abstract: 23,923. Berglund, K. V. Nov. 25. Pendulum-weight apparatus.-Relates to adjusting and indicating devices for pendulum-weight machines of the kind shown in Fig. 1. The load is suspended by metal bands 6 passing over rollers 1, which have smaller projecting parts 4 rolling on vertical guides 2 and supported by bands connected to the top 3 of the standards. One of the rollers 1 carries a stud or roller 12 which works over the curved part 11<a> of an arm 11 which projects from the toothed sector 8 gearing with the pointer. When the machine is loaded, the balance weights 7 move outwards until an equipoise is obtained, and the arm 11<a> is curved as shown, so that the unequal movements of the balance weights are correctly represented on a dial with equal graduations. The arm 11<a> may be fitted with screws or pins 13, so that the curve formed by their projecting ends can be adjusted. A straight arm with eccentric or slotted discs may be used, or the roller 12 may be replaced by a helical cam 12, Fig. 6, with or without adjusting-screws &c. and acting on a straight arm 11<a>. Or the roller 12 may be eccentrically arranged with regard to its carrying-roller, and the curved arm on which it acts may be extended to form a pointer used in addition to, or as a replacement of, the sector indicating-device.
Patent GB-190124798-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Heat Insulating Board, Tile or Slab.
Inventor: KELLY GEORGE
Filed: 1901-12-05
Granted: 1902-02-06
Abstract: 24,798. Kelly, G. Dec. 5. Drawings to Specification. Slabs; bricks and tiles.-Heat-insulating boards, slabs, tiles, &c. for cold storage are made of mineral wool and paper pulp. The ingredients are formed into a pulp, and after draining on a screen, are subjected to a light pressure and dried.
Patent GB-190206281-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or connected with Convertible Furniture.
Inventor: BAILEY FREDERICK
Filed: 1902-03-14
Granted: 1902-05-29
Abstract: 6281. Bailey, F. March 14. Seats.-Relates to high-backed seats or settles. The frame consists of a central part 3 to which are hinged two wings 4, 5. Seats or shelves 6, 12, 13 are hinged to the frame and can either fold or be supported in position by stays or brackets 7, 8, 9, 10. Fig. 1 shows the settle or bench with the seats in position, and Fig. 6 shows the end frames folded the other way. The Raps or shelves 12, 13 may be used to support flowers &c. The whole settle may be used as a screen.
Patent GB-190210374-A (GB)
Title: A Holder for Picture Frames and other Articles
Inventor: FESSEY DANIEL WILKINS
Filed: 1902-05-06
Granted: 1903-04-16
Abstract: 10,374. Fessey, D. W. May 6. Easels.-A stand or holder for picture frames &c. comprises a cross-piece C with an upright stem which may be dropped into the upper end of a column E supported on a suitable base. Fittings B are secured to the picture frame &c. and a screwed rod A is put through the hole shown in dotted lines in the cross-piece and is screwed into a hole in one of the fittings B. The angle of the picture &c. with the horizontal can be adjusted, and the picture can be rotated on a vertical axis.
Patent GB-190219208-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or connected with Trolleys for Electric Traction.
Inventor: ROBERTS SAMUEL
Filed: 1902-09-02
Granted: 1903-07-02
Abstract: 19,208. Roberts, S. Sept. 2. Collectors.-Trolleys for electric traction are provided with side plates or guards a, a<1>, to prevent them from leaving the wires when passing over frogs &c. The plates a, a<1> are pivoted on studs or on the pulley axle c, and they are held in a vertical position by springs g, h, placed in concentric grooves and acting against projections f, f<1 >on the fork d. They are thus able to give in either direction when an obstruction is met. A single spring may be used, in which case the guards can only give in one direction, or springs acting on levers or otherwise arranged may be used.
Patent GB-190224030-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Differential Hydraulic Pumps.
Inventor: HAMMOND HERBERT
Filed: 1902-11-04
Granted: 1903-09-24
Abstract: 24,030. Hammond, H. Nov. 4. Differential pumps. - In pumps having two or more plungers of different diameters, and suitable fcr hoisting machinery, liftins-jacks, and presses, for testing pressures, and the like, the pressure from either of the plungers may be used independently of the other. Fig. 1 shows the application to a lifting-jack. The cylinder 5, which is fitted with the non- return inlet valve 6, is bored to receive the integral plungers 4, 4<a>, the lower of which has a channel 9 controlled by the valve 10. When low power is required, the valve 6 is allowed to open and shut as the plungers work, and water is delivered to the ram 16 through the non-return valve 15. For high power, the valve 6 is held open by the cam 17, when the large plunger 4<a> ceases to act, and only the small plunger 4 operates. The passage 9 and valve 10 may be arranged in the pump casing.
Patent GB-190226892-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Means for Fastening the Scaffolding Boards of Thrashing Machines and for analogous purposes.
Inventor: MARSHALL JAMES
Filed: 1902-12-05
Granted: 1903-10-08
Abstract: 26,892. Marshall, J. Dec. 5. Thrashing - machines.- Scaffolding boards for thrashing - machines and the like are fastened together by means of a quadrantal or similarlyshaped sideway projecting piece a, fixed on the vertical board A, and a hinged lever b on the horizontal board B. When the lever is operated, a roller b<2> mounted upon it runs on the edge of the piece a, and the scaffolding boards are drawn together ; they are secured in position by the roller b' engaging in a recess a' in the piece a. The lever b preferably consists of two parallel arms, with the roller b<2> between them. If additional horizontal boards C are required, the chain c supporting them is passed over the handle b<4>, and engages in a suitable recess b<5>, and so locks the fastening.
Patent GB-190306307-A (GB)
Title: Improvement in Ladies' Under Vests, and the like.
Inventor: JONES FANNY ELIZABETH GAMBLE
Filed: 1903-03-18
Granted: 1904-01-21
Abstract: 6307. Jones, F. E. G. March 18. Under-vests; underbodices.- Fig. 2 shows an inside front view of the garment which is an undervest, bodice, or the like constructed to facilitate suckling. Apertures A are made in the front of the garment and these are covered by a flap D which can be turned on one side. This flap is sewn to the vest along the top E, along a portion of the sides F, and from top to bottom down a central line G.
Patent GB-190306572-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Attendance Registers, Almanacs, and other Record-keeping Appliances.
Inventor: DICKINSON JOSHUA
Filed: 1903-03-21
Granted: 1904-02-11
Abstract: 6572. Dickinson, J. March 21. Calendars and date indicators ; tell-tales for checking watchmen &c. An attendance register, more especially for use in schools, consists of two sheets of cardboard, metal, or the like a, formed so that at one part a' the names may be inscribed, while at the other part a<2>, opposite such names, openings c are made through both sheets. These openings correspond in number with that of the attendances desired to be recorded. Between the sheets a is placed a sheet of paper, which is pierced through such of the openings c as would show the part of the day and week in which absence occurred. At the close of the period, the sheets can be removed and form a permanent record of attendance. The same principle may be applied to almanacs, holes being pierced in a sheet of paper, through holes corresponding to the days of the month.
Patent GB-190308006-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Dumb-bells and like Exercising Apparatus the Improvements being also applicable to Massaging Apparatus.
Inventor: DOBIE LOCKHART
Filed: 1903-04-07
Granted: 1904-03-17
Abstract: 8006. Dobie, L. April 7. Electric dumb-bells ; massage.-In a pair of dumb-bells, one of the bells is formed of magnetized steel, within one end of which an armature, operated by a spring grip, is caused to rotate. The magnet c is bent up as shown, and is provided with a cover forming one part of the handle fixed to brass side-plates d on the circular ends of the dumb-bell. The other part a of the handle is supported by springs f, and works in guides in the side-plates. A. pinion i, on the axle of the armature, is rotated through suitable gearing by means of a rack m and pivoted lever n, operated by the spring-grip handle. The armature rotates in insulated bearings. The second dumb-bell is made like the first, but is not magnetized and has no armature. The two dumb-bells are electrically connected by means of a wire, attached to the axle of the second bell, and a spring attached to the end of the bell bears against the teeth of the driving-pinion so as to make and break circuit and so give shocks. The lever n, Fig. 1, and the gearing in connection with it, acts as a short circuit, and intensifies shocks. A spring may be adapted to bear against the teeth of the pinion i, so as to give shocks. In a modification, the rack m may engage directly with the pinion i. A massaging-roller or other apparatus may be used instead of the second dumb-bell.
Patent GB-190309837-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Knitted Fabrics and Machinery for Producing the same
Inventor: JOHNSON GEORGE WILLIAM
Filed: 1903-04-30
Granted: 1903-07-09
Abstract: 9837. Johnson, G. W., [Scott, R. W., and Williams, L. N. D.]. April 30. - Knitted fabrics; circular knitting-machines.- Relates to the making of fabrics similar to those described in Specification No. 21,016, A.D. 1902. The dial carries half the number of cams and half the number of needles fed by half the number of thread carriers as the cylinder. Some of the dial needles have longer shanks and shorter butts than the rest and are acted on by a special cam 10, which projects them to take two yarns at intervals. The front and back fabrics 1, 2 are thus tied together at intervals, as shown at 3. The backing-fabric may have the same number of wales as the front but less courses or the same number of courses but less wales or both less wales and less courses, as shown Fig. 3 shows a section of the machine, the cylinder needles being shown knitting the outer fine tube on the right and the dial needles being shown knitting the coarse or linen inner tube on the left. Fig. 5 is a plan view of the dial and Fig. 6 shows the cut-away part under the dial for allowing the extra motion of the short-butted needles.
Patent GB-190309933-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Sheep Shears.
Inventor: BOREHAM JACOB
Filed: 1903-05-01
Granted: 1903-06-17
Abstract: 9933. Boreham, J. May 1. Shears. -Relates to adjusting the blades and preventing jarring in sheep shears. An opening with wedgeshaped edges is cut in a lug 1, and into this is slid a piece of leather 6, with correspondingly grooved edges. Jarring is prevented by a lug 2 coming against the piece 6 at the end of each stroke. The blades are adjusted so as not to overlap the wrong way, by the wedge-shaped piece 7, which may be pressed against the springs 8 by means of the bolt 10 working in the swellings 11, and the milled nut 12.
Patent GB-190325445-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Fittings for Gauge Glasses for Indicating the Water Level in Steam Boilers and for like Purposes.
Inventor: GRESHAM HARRY EDWARD
Filed: 1903-11-21
Granted: 1904-10-06
Abstract: 25,445. Gresham, H. E. Nov. 21. Gauge-glass fittings.- Relates to a casing or envelope to protect the attendants from injury on the glass breaking. The front shield a of glass or other transparent material is secured between ferrules b, c, which can easily be placed in position or withdrawn. The ferrules are held by screws y, z upon the nut extensions s, t. At the back of the glass is placed the shield e of perforated brass which is similarly secured in the ferrules. A sight-strip f, preferably enamelled white on its front surface, may be provided, and also the spring w to press the front shield from the ferrule.
Patent GB-190400389-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Internal Combustion Engines.
Inventor: STRICKLAND FREDERIC
Filed: 1904-01-06
Granted: 1904-12-01
Abstract: 389. Strickland, F. Jan. 6. Gas and like engines.- Figs. 2 and 4 show a three - cylinder internal - combustion engine. The camshaft g, carrying the inlet and exhaust valve-cams operates the valves through the flatended valve - rods h, h<1> in the manner shown, the valves being placed out of line for the withdrawal of the ignition rod d, Fig. 2, which passes through the seat of the exhaust valve c, and receives a vertical movement from the shaft d<5> through a lever (not shown). By removing the valve-chest cover e', the valve seat b<2>, together with the valves and the ignition-rod, may be removed for renewal or repair. The sleeves for guiding the ignition and valve rods may be screwed into the crank case, or may be held in position by a single clamping-plate j<2>. Provision is made to withdraw the cam-shaft from the crank chamber by removing the end bearings g<2>. Water jackets are formed around the cylinders and valve-chests by the enclosing plates o', o<2> which are so arranged as to permit the coupling up of several cylinders to form a continuous water passage.
Patent GB-190405076-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Sash Balances.
Inventor: LAWRENCE GEORGE FREDERICK
Filed: 1904-03-01
Granted: 1905-01-05
Abstract: 5076. Lawrence, G. F. March 1. Windows; window holders.-A sliding sash is balanced by means of a rack fixed on the sash stile and engaging a pinion e<12>, Fig. 1, fitted internally with a spiral spring and carried by side arms e<3> so as to move to or from the rack, the sash being held in any desired position by a tumbler g<4>, Fig. 4, operated by a pin h. The pinion is formed, as shown in Fig. 6, by stamping up teeth from two dished discs e<11>, the teeth of one engaging the spaces of the other, and the whole covered by a band e<14>, corrugated to the shape of the teeth and secured, as shown in Fig. 8, by hooked portions e<15> engaging slots in the disc flange ; the teeth may be formed on the outer disc only, or they may be formed on a cast box-pinion closed by a toothed disc. The arms e<3>, Fig. 1, are mounted on a hollow stud d and pressed by a spring e<6> towards the sash ; each arm is adjusted by a screw c' passed through a fixed strut c. The pinion is locked by engagement with the slotted top g<6> of the tumbler, which is free to turn on either of the top corners g<5>, and bears upon a broad spring a<13>; adjustment is effected by a screw g<16>.
Patent GB-190406257-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Process of and in the Machinery for Double Seaming Tin Cans.
Inventor: RHODES CHARLES JOSEPH
Filed: 1904-03-15
Granted: 1905-03-09
Abstract: 6257. Rhodes, C. J. March 15. Metal, sheet, seaming and joining. - In doubleseaming tin cans of square, oblong, or irregular shape, with or without recesses or solid corners, by two strokes or one stroke of the operating-jaws, apparatus is used such as that shown in the Figures. The top or bottom to be attached and the body, both suitably flanged, are placed on a rising and falling block 1, Fig. 1, to which they are clamped by a plate 2, which the seaming-jaws 4 operate. The jaws 4 are mounted on slides 5 which are actuated backwards and forwards by levers 6, connected with the crank shaft 8 by a connection 7. This mechanism is also connected by a link 9, lever 10, and link 12 with a lever 13 carrying a pawl 14, by which a ratchet-disc connected with a cam 3 is rotated, the cam operating a rod 18 and thus the plate 2. The plate is automatically raised when the operation is completed, and the driving-shaft is at the same time thrown out of gear, by means of a rod 19, connected with the lever 10 and with a lever 20 having a pawl 21, which operates a ratchet-disc 23 having a series of studs 36 which actuate the clutch arrangement, as described in Specification No. 17,851, A.D. 1902. In the arrangement shown in Fig. 5, the body A and the top or bottom B of the can are placed in position on the block 1, provided with a ring or frame 25. The jaws 4, shaped as shown and sliding on the table 24, serve first, by means of the points 26, to fold the flange Cover the body flange, as shown in Fig. 6. The jaws then return and make a second stroke, the block being meanwhile raised. The inclines 27 bend the flanges, as shown in Fig. 8, and the vertical faces 28 complete the seaming, as shown in Fig. 10. In the modification shown in Fig. 11, the ring 25 is made stationary, the flanges being bent, as shown in Fig. 8, by pressing them down against the ring. In the modification shown in Fig. 12, the nose 29 of the jaw serves to support the flanges, while the incline 27, to bend the flanges, is formed as shown. In effecting the seaming by one stroke of the dies, modifications such as those shown in Figs. 13 and 16 are used. In the arrangement shown in Fig. 13, the ring 25 is in sections which move with the jaws, the sections having folded the flange C, as shown in Fig. 6, being automatically raised to permit the jaws to complete the operation. In the modification shown in Fig. 16, the sections, instead of having a vertical movement, slide on the jaws. In another modification, the jaws and ring are recessed to curl the flanges in the first instance.
Patent GB-190407084-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Luffing Derrick Cranes
Inventor: FIELDING JOHN
Filed: 1904-03-24
Granted: 1905-02-16
Abstract: 7084. Fielding, J. March 24. Cranes. - To obviate raising or lowering of the load in luffing the jib of a hydraulic o r other derrick crane, the lifting- rope on its way to the head sheave is led over a sheave 8 near the top of the crane post, thence under a sheave 9 near the lower end of the jib, and finally over a second sheave 8. The rope is thus shortened or lengthened according as the jib is raised or lowered. The invention is an improvement on that described in Specification No. 3023, A.D. 1900.
Patent GB-190408633-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Appliances for Illuminating Ovens, or the like.
Inventor: WORRALL JOHN
Filed: 1904-04-15
Granted: 1904-12-15
Abstract: 8633. Worrall, J. April 15. Lift valves. - In gas appliances for illuminating the inside of baker's ovens, the supply of gas is controlled by a rolling ball i. When the handle e is held vertically, the ball i rolls on to its seat j and entirely, or nearly so if there is a bye-pass l, cuts off the gas supply. Upon placing the handle horizontally on the oven floor, the ball rolls off its seat, as in Fig. 3, and allows a full supply of gas to pass to the burner b.
Patent GB-190409265-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Preparation of Lime-water and Milk of Lime.
Inventor: PAUL JAMES HUGH
Filed: 1904-04-22
Granted: 1905-02-23
Abstract: 9265. Paul, J. H. April 22. Calcium hydrate.-Lime water or milk of lime of definite strength is prepared by dissolving the required amount of calcium chloride in water, and adding the theoretical amount of caustic soda.
Patent GB-190410900-A (GB)
Title: Adjustable Dredger Head for Suction Dredgers.
Inventor: FRUEHLING OTTO
Filed: 1904-05-11
Granted: 1905-05-04
Abstract: 10,900. Fr³hling, O. May 11. Hinge and swivelling joints. - The heads of suction dredgers are hinged to the suction pipe or pipe casings, in order that they may be adjusted to act in the best position. The suction pipe, Fig. 2, is jointed by a cylindrical piece working on another cylindrical piece m. Where two pipes a are connected to the dredging- head, as shown in Fig. 7, they are bent at rightangles f and introduced into stuffing-boxes h on short bent pipes g. As shown in Fig. 11, the suction pipes are passed through sleeves i enclosing the pipe projections k provided with lugs l, which are surrounded by projections m on the sleeves i. This arrangement is locked in the working position by means of perforated or toothed discs v, one section being rigidly connected with the dredging- head and the other to the suction conduit ; the two parts are united by bolts or wedges. Pipes for conveying compressed air or pressure water to the head are connected as shown at q, r.
Patent GB-190412861-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Electric Contact Devices or Collectors for Electric Traction.
Filed: 1904-06-07
Granted: 1905-06-01
Abstract: 12,861. British Thomson-Houston Co. [General Electric Co.]. June 7. Collectors for overhead wires consist each of a horizontal roller, or several rollers on the same axis, mounted on a yielding frame hinged to the top of the car and constructed so as to keep the rollers always horizontal. The contact rollers 31, 32, Fig. 1, are journalled between blocks 28, 29, 30, the outer blocks having downwardly-extending guards 33 The blocks are carried on a bar 12, rods at the ends of which rest on springs 25 mounted in tubular pieces upon collars 13, 14, which can turn freely on the ends of the shaft 5. The bar 12 is kept parallel to the shaft 5 by crossconnecting the ends by links 19, 20 with pin-andslot joints at the upper extremities and at the crossing-place 26. The base 3 is connected by springs 9 to ears 10 on a vertical member of the frame. A single long roller 34, Fig. 3, may be used instead of the two shorter ones.