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Patent GB-190301276-A (GB)
Title: A Heat Regulator for Gas Steam, and Hot Water.
Inventor: CLARK WILLIAM RICHARD
Filed: 1903-01-19
Granted: 1903-05-14
Abstract: 1276. Clark, W. R. Jan. 19. Thermostats. - A heat regulator, for regulating the supply of gas, steam, or hot water to warming- apparatus for buildings and vehicles, consists of the hollow plug B into which the inlet pipe A opens, the sliding tube Hand bellows G that govern the escape opening C to the outlet D, and the chamber F which contains gas to operate the bellows G by its expansion and contraction. The mean or desired supply of fluid is controlled by raising or lowering the tube K.
Patent GB-190302759-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Rope Climbing Devices.
Inventor: KNOP CHARLES EDWARD
Filed: 1903-02-05
Granted: 1903-04-23
Abstract: 2759. Knop, C. E. May 10, A.D. 1902, [date applied for under Patents Act, A.D. 1901]. Climbing, appliances for aiding.-Serrated gripping jaws 7 are secured in dovetail notches in bent forked levers 1, which are connected by bolts or pivots 4, and are provided with pivoted foot-plates 11 formed with slots 15 for the passage of straps used for securing the feet of the climber to the plates. When the levers are moved apart, the clamp is released, and the climber can then raise or lower himself, with the apparatus, by using his hands and arms. The device is adapted for use for repairing rain-water pipes, painting chimneys, &c.
Patent GB-190303728-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in connection with Reins.
Inventor: HIGGINBOTHAM WILBRAHAM
Filed: 1903-02-17
Granted: 1904-02-17
Abstract: 3728. Higginbotham, W. Feb. 17. Rein-holders; bridles, reins for. A cross - handle B is adjustably fixed in any pair of holes a in riding or driving reins A. The handle may be used during driving &c., and serves also to space the reins apart and enable them to be easily picked up and put right if twisted.
Patent GB-190305231-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Metallic Bedsteads or Mattresses having Bottoms of Spring Mesh.
Inventor: LANE GEORGE
Filed: 1903-03-06
Granted: 1904-01-21
Abstract: 5231. Lane, G., and Lane, H. J. March 6. Berths.-Bedsteads and mattresses for ships' berths are constructed so as to obviate the use of a bolster. For this purpose, a bedstead bottom A, formed of wire mesh, may be linked at one or both ends by means of springs B, and a supplemental length of mesh F is linked to the bottom at f and, by means of springs, to a bar E which forms part of the head C. In a modification, the bottom and the supplemental mesh are attached to a bar which is fixed to the cross-bars H at some distance from the head. The top end of the mesh may be hooked to an independent cross - bar carried by supports which may be pivotally attached to or may fit into, the corner chills h<1> of the sides; or, the sides H may be bent up so as to raise the angle-iron h<5> at the head sufficiently to enable the head end of the mesh to be linked thereto.
Patent GB-190317954-A (GB)
Title: Toilet Cabinet applicable to Bathrooms and the like.
Inventor: POLLOCK ALGERNON JAMES
Filed: 1903-08-19
Granted: 1904-06-16
Abstract: 17,954. Pollock, A. J. Aug. 19. Drawings to Specification. Calendars.-A calendar, which may be fixed to the facia of a toilet cabinet for use in offices, bathrooms, lavatories, and bedrooms, is in the shape of a box adapted to be fixed to a wall by brackets, lugs, or ears.
Patent GB-190320222-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Automatic Regulators for Liquids and Compressed Gases.
Filed: 1903-09-19
Granted: 1904-07-28
Abstract: 20,222. Weller, F. W., and Dental Manufacturing Co. Sept 19. Pressure-regulating valves.-In an automatic regulator for liquids and compressed gases, shown in Figs. 1 and 2, the outer casing 9 encloses a regulating-chamber 1 consisting of corrugated india-rubber tubing 2 closed at the top by a diaphragm 3. The movements of the diaphragm are transmitted to the inlet valve 15 by a system of " toggle levers," as shown, in which the levers 16. 19 are formed of pairs of plates, the inner plates 17, 18 of each passing between the plates of the other, so that the pressure on the valve is obtained central and vertical. The end of the levers 18 are pivoted to the casing, and are fitted with eccentrics 22 engaging the head 21 of the valve. A stem 5 extends upwards from the diaphragm through a socket 8. The valve is regulated by means of spiral springs 6, 12 which are arranged on the stem, and are adjustably held between the diaphragm and the socket, and between the socket at 13 and a nut 11 on the screw 10 at the top of the stem, respectively. The valve 15 is opened by the fluid pressure, the diaphragm 3 being drawn inwards by the togglelevers ; the pressure of the fluid on the diaphragm, however, tends to push the diaphragm outwards, extending the toggle-levers, closing the valve, and regulating the flow of fluid.
Patent GB-190324151-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Road Cleaning Machines.
Inventor: FELLOWS WILLIAM
Filed: 1903-11-06
Granted: 1904-02-04
Abstract: 24,151. Fellows, W. Nov. 6. Scavengers' carts.-A road-sweeping machine, which can be fitted to a van for receiving the mud and refuse, comprises a brush C, which sweeps the refuse on to a surface h, whence it is carried up to the body of the van by scrapers e', arranged between two endless bands or chains e. The brush, and the chain-wheels d' over which the chains e pass, are rotated, by chains and chain-wheels, from a shaft which carries a spur-wheel b gearing with another on the axle of the road wheel A. The chains e are guided over wheels f, g. A cover J is fitted to the apparatus, and a scraper k is provided for the brush.
Patent GB-190326455-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Elastic Fluid Turbines.
Filed: 1903-12-03
Granted: 1904-12-01
Abstract: 26,455. Warwick Machinery Co., [General Electric Co.]. Dec. 3. Steam &c. turbines.-A mult i p le-expansion parallel-flow turbine is shown in Fig. 1. The turbine wheel is built up of a.number of wrought-metal discs D bolted together and to a hub C. The rims are cut to form blades K and covered with a shrouding-ring L made in sections. The guide-blades N are similarly cut in segmental blocks N, O, Figs. 3 and 4, which are riveted to blocks P, Q, bolted to a cover - plate R. Rings M are fitted to the discs near their edges to prevent leakage. The metal parts at both ends of the blades project laterally so that they prevent the blades from touching.
Patent GB-190327041-A (GB)
Title: A New or Improved Finger Guard in Ironing and like Machines.
Inventor: BRADFORD WILLIAM LITLER
Filed: 1903-12-10
Granted: 1904-11-03
Abstract: 27,041. Bradford, W. L. Dec. 10. Ironing-machines.-A finger-guard used in feeding articles into a Decoudun ironing or like machine consists of a plate a, curved to rest on the roller and pivoted at its lower ends in slotted brackets e attached to the feeding-iron b. When the feeding-iron is close against the roller, the pivots are at the upper ends of the slots, and the lower ends of the plate a are close to the feeding- iron, forming a narrow vertical passage between them. When the feeding-iron is removed from the roller, the pivots fall into the lower parts of the slots, and the passage between the plate a and the feeding-iron is horizontal, while still of such a width as to allow the articles to fall into position, but too narrow for the finger.
Patent GB-190327570-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Bridles
Inventor: NILSSON JOEL SIGFRID PETRUS
Filed: 1903-12-16
Granted: 1904-07-21
Abstract: 27,570. Nilsson, J. S. P. Dec. 16. Bridles.-In bridles without bits, the horse is guided by means of the noseband. The noseband 1 is attached to levers 2 pivoted to the straps 8. The levers 2 are connected to the reins 7 by bands 3, 5 respectively, a spiral spring 11 being inserted in the band 3. Normally, the reins only operate the bands 3, which extend and moderately tighten the noseband. On drawing the rein more strongly, the bands 5 are also operated, and the noseband is strongly tightened through the levers 2, which have projections working in guides 10.
Patent GB-190401743-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Hatches and Covers for Steam Herring Drifters and Herring Boats.
Inventor: DUTHIE JOHN ALEXANDER
Filed: 1904-01-23
Granted: 1905-01-19
Abstract: 1743. Duthie, J. A. Jan. 23. Hatches.-To provide for the better stowage of nets in fishing-vessels, the hatches are provided with a raised central beam C, which is hinged, as shown, and fits into sockets B on the coaming A. The hatch covers F all slope from the beam C to the coaming, upon which their ends rest.
Patent GB-190407535-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or applicable to Governors of Steam Engines
Inventor: SMITH HENRY
Filed: 1904-03-30
Granted: 1904-09-01
Abstract: 7535. Smith, H. March 30. Self-closing lift valves.-Fig. 1 shows a Pickering governor in which a balanced throttle valve, composed of four discs a, b, c, d, is used to control the supply of steam to the engine. When the engine is not running, the straightening of spring plates m, aided by the action of a helical spring, causes the discs a, c to be raised and close the steam passages.
Patent GB-190409764-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Mechanism for Opening and Closing Taps or the like at Predetermined Times.
Inventor: GUNNING JOHN
Filed: 1904-04-28
Granted: 1905-02-16
Abstract: 9764. Gunning, J. April 28. Actuating valves.-Figs. 2 and 3 show the construction of mechanism for operating gas or water taps &c. automatically at predetermined times. The driving-mechanism, consisting of a coiled spring on a spindle i, is locked by the end of either of two pivoted levers f, g, the ends of which lie normally in the path of, and successively engage, two sets of diametrical stops o, o<1> and p, p' formed on the boss of the spindle i. The levers f, g are normally locked in the position shown at f, Fig. 3, against the action of springs f<1>, g<1> by means of catches k, l, which are pivoted to the levers, and engage, as shown, under a fixed bar m secured to the frame. Fig. 3 shows the tappet b of the clockwork mechanism in the act of releasing the catch l and raising the lever g. This action releases the stop p<1> and allows the spindle i, and with it the switch or tap, to turn a quarter of a revolution, the spindle being then arrested by the engagement of the stop o', of the other set of stops, with the end of the other lever, as shown in dotted lines. The two tappets a, b and the timing-dial c are loosely mounted on the main spindle of the clock d<1>, and are adjustably secured to the driving-disc e, Fig. 2, by screw pins a, b<1>, passing through slots in the dial, in connection with a set-pin e<1> which screws through the dial against the driving-disc e and forces the dial against the collars of the screw pins a', b<1>. The spring spindle i is connected through a ratchet q and pawl q<1> with a disc r which is fitted with a pair of rods s connected by a bar s<1>. To this bar s<1> is secured, in alignment with the spindle i, the spindle t, by means of which the rotation of the spindle is transmitted to the tap &c. The disc r is notched in four places r<1> with which a spring pawl r<2> engages, in order to prevent the rotation of the disc in the reverse direction when the spindle is turned to wind up the spring. In a modification, the spring is wound up by turning the casing instead of the spindle ; in this case, the ratchet and pawl are dispensed with and the spindles i, t made continuous. The locking levers and catchers are urged to their locking positions by springs, but the apparatus may be fitted so that the levers may be weighted to act by gravity.
Patent GB-190416282-A (GB)
Title: Fixing Device for Sound-boards in Pianofortes and Grand Pianofortes.
Inventor: BENTZIEN HERMANN
Filed: 1904-07-22
Granted: 1904-11-03
Abstract: 16,282. Bentzien, H. July 22. Pianofortes.-The soundboard rests on the iron frame only along the outer edge, and is fixed thereto by screws. The iron frame a has a tapered support d for the soundboard b, which is fixed to the frame by screws g distributed around the edge so as to pass through the ribs of the soundboard and give it a firm hold. The wrest - pin block p, supported by a transverse stay k, is held on the extension a' of the frame, the latter being fixed to the side supporting - pieces by screw plates m.
Patent GB-190417179-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Fluid-pressure Engines.
Filed: 1904-08-05
Granted: 1905-05-25
Abstract: 17,179. Clayton & Shuttleworth, and Whinney, W. Aug. 5. Actuating lift valves.- In order to stop a fluidpressure engine immediately the stop valve is closed, the valve-chest is exhausted into the atmosphere. In the arrangement shown in Fig. 1, the spring-closed valve 4 is operated by a lever 8 having a slotted end 11 engaging a pin 12 on the rod of the slide stop valve.
Patent GB-190422675-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Collar Fastening Devices.
Inventor: SIBBALD EMMY KERSTINE
Filed: 1904-10-20
Granted: 1904-11-24
Abstract: 22,675. Sibbald, E. K. Oct. 20. Studs; stud-and-socket fastenings.-Relates to a stud fastening for collars, particularly d e s c r i b e d with reference to ladies' collars which fasten at the back. Fig. 2 shows a section along a diameter of the fastened collars and through the fastening. A celluloid, rubber, &c. strip or plate b, Fig. 3, has secured at each end a pin c with a conical pointed head d. In use, the pins c are forced through buttonholes, or through the material, at the top and bottom of the collar. Independent buttons e, of any material and ornamented as desired, with spring socket recesses e<2>, are then pressed on to the conical heads d.
Patent GB-190424308-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Inclined Retorts and the Charging of same.
Inventor: REDMAN THOMAS
Filed: 1904-11-10
Granted: 1905-11-02
Abstract: 24,308. Redman, T., and Redman, R. Nov. 10. Gas retorts.-Inclined gas retorts are arranged one above another as shown in Fig. 4, each retort being in open communication with a cen. tral shaft 3 for charging and taking off the gas generated ; or the retorts may be ar. ranged side by side at the bottom of the charging-shaft as shown in Fig. 2. In the first modification, the charging-apparatas 7 employed comprises coal-containing compartments corresponding in number with the retorts, each compartment being closed by a door 8 released by a suitable catch. In the second arrangement, the bottom of the shaft is formed in a pyramidal manner as shown at 9, so that coal introduced from a receptacle provided with hinged doors at the bottom is distributed to the retorts. An automatic method of charging may be employed in connection with the second arrangement of retorts, coal being introduced from a rotary measuring and feeding receptacle mounted at the mouth of the vertical shaft and receiving its supply of coal when communication with the shaft is cut off.
Patent GB-190501746-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and connected with Felloes and Tyres for the Wheels of Road Vehicles.
Inventor: LEMERCIER MARCEL ADOLPHE
Filed: 1905-01-28
Granted: 1905-11-09
Abstract: 1746. Lemercier, M. A. Jan. 28. Felloes or rims.-Relates to means for securing a tyre-carrying rim upon the felloe of a wheel. The detachable portion comprises a channel g, secured on a metal ring e, which is provided with projections f adapted to alternate with projections d on the fixed portion b of the rim. The member b, which is secured to the felloe a, is formed at one side with a flange b<1> and under the opposite edge with wedgeshaped projections c adapted to engage with similar projections j on a channel locking-ring i, Fig. 3. The felloe is recessed for the passage of the inflating-valve, the recess being closed by a sector fitted on a plate hinged to the felloe. The edges of the tyre cover h are secured in the flanged rim g by means of bolts k and nuts m, the hollow shank l of the bolt having an internal left-hand thread to receive the similarly threaded end of a key to prevent rotation of the bolt k in fixing.
Patent GB-190505725-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Tapping and Drilling Chuck
Filed: 1905-03-18
Granted: 1905-11-02
Abstract: 5725. Muir & Co., W., and Melloy, J. H. March 18. T o o l - holders; tapping. - A friction drive allows slip to occur and prevents damage to the tool. The shank a is centrally enlarged and has an inclined hole which receives a two-part spring wedge bolt b abutting against an eccentric ring h rotatably mounted on the shank. A socket e is retained on the shank by a plate f and is provided with a bush j for the tool, which may be secured by a catch k. A pointer i moves over a scale on the ring h graduated for different diameters of tools. Rotation of the ring h thrusts the wedge bolt between the ends of a spring ring, which provides a friction drive for the socket. When a tap reaches the bottom of a hole, the spring ring will slip.
Patent GB-190510897-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Dynamo Electric Machines.
Filed: 1905-05-24
Granted: 1906-02-08
Abstract: 10,897. British Thomson-Houston Co., [General Electric Co.]. May 24. Commutators; sparking, preventing.-In alternating - current &c. machines of the commutator type, bifilar or other high resistances r extending through and supported in the armature A are inserted between the armature coils a and the leads c from the commutator segments C, the connexions being made at the end of the armature remote from the commutator. As shown in the Figures, the resistances r are supported in the armature independent of the coil slots. The leads c may be of higher resistance per unit length than the armature conductors, and of lower resistance per unit length than the bifilar resistances r, which are preferably made of highresistance material such as copper-nickel. The ,parts of the resistances r which extend beyond the armature are formed with a larger cross-section than the parts within the armature, as shown in Fig. 3.
Patent GB-190511411-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Hand Boring Machines Actuated by Compressed Air.
Inventor: SCHAEFFER KARL
Filed: 1905-05-31
Granted: 1905-10-19
Abstract: 11,411. Schõffer, K., and Wellner, J. May 31. Boring and drilling.- A portable drill is driven by a compresseda i r turbine, the wheel g on the turbine spindle being connected with the wheel m on the drill spindle by speed-reducing wheels h, l on shafts arranged symmetrically with respect to the turbine and drill spindles.
Patent GB-190512089-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or pertaining to Eyeglasses.
Inventor: FLEMING ROBERT JAMES
Filed: 1905-06-09
Granted: 1906-02-01
Abstract: 12,089. Fleming, R. J. June 9. No. Patent granted (Sealing fee not paid). Eyeglasses.-The bridge a is made of two hollow parts hinged together so as to turn in a horizontal plane, and containing a spring by which the plaquets g are pressed against the noso. Figs. 1, 2, and 3 show a bridge with its concave side towards the nose, while Fig. 5 shows a bridge with its convex side towards the nose. The bridge shown in Fig. 5 is held forwards as shown by extensions f to which the plaquets are secured. According to the Provisional Specification, the two parts of the bridge may be connected together by springs only.
Patent GB-190515417-A (GB)
Title: Improved Means for Applying Size to Paper during Manufacture.
Inventor: LOCKETT JOHN
Filed: 1905-07-27
Granted: 1906-07-27
Abstract: 15,417. Lockett, J., and Baker, W. J. July 27. Sizing.-Apparatus for applying size to paper in the paper-machine just after it leaves the couch rolls, or at a point in the length of the wet felt, consists of a trough a in which a constant head is maintained by means of an overflow pipe b, and having an opening c through which the size runs on to a felt or orther pad d, by which it is distributed on the roller e mounted above the uppermost roller f of a pair of rollers known as " Duxbury's " rollers, which are arranged near the delivery side of the couch rollers, or above the wet felt. The roller e transfers the size from the pad to the surface of the paper'which passes below it. The width of the opening c may be regulated by a bar g which can be raised and lowered by means of the screw shafts h. The roller e may be raised in its bearings to facilitate the introduction of the end of the paper.
Patent GB-190521014-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Method of and Means for Packing Cotton and the like into Bales.
Inventor: GILLETT SAMUEL WALKEY
Filed: 1905-10-17
Granted: 1906-09-27
Abstract: 21,014. Gillett, S. W., [Duncan, D.]. Oct. 17. Baling-presses.-In a baling-press for treating cotton &c., the material to be treated is fed down a shoot f by spiked endless aprons h. It is then fed into one of a number of boxes d by two rotating pressers j, each consisting of a number of thin plates between each pair of which projects a thin stripping-plate k. When the box d is filled, the retaining-plates m are turned down over its upper end, and the frame supporting the boxes d is rotated about the standard b to bring the filled box over the hydraulic cylinder c. The retaining- plates m are then turned back into their original vertical positions, and the lashing-plate q is forced upwards into the box d by an hydraulic ram, the pivoted plates o which form the bottom of the box d being pushed aside by the lashing-plate q. Each box d is provided with side doors, which are opened before the pressing operation is completed.
Patent GB-190604746-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Metal Planing Machines.
Inventor: SUTTON HAROLD
Filed: 1906-02-27
Granted: 1907-02-21
Abstract: 4746. Sutton, H. Feb. 27. Brakes.-A weight A is used to assist in the stopping and re-starting in the opposite direction of the table of a planing- machine, the weight being connected as shown to a lever D pivoted at E so that the effect of the same gradually increases until the table stops, and vice versa, and the lever D being partly rotated in one or the other direction by a chain M directly or indirectly through a chain X. The chain X connects two wheels rigid with the levers D, D<1>, while the chain M has its ends secured to the drums F, and either passes round a sprocket-wheel N on one of the driving-shafts or is attached to the table. The drums can be rotated relatively to and then locked by pawls J to the levers D, D' so as to adjust the travel of the table, and the rotation of the drums and consequently the length of stroke may be shown by indicators. The belt-shifting mechanism consists of a rod R and an arm P' on the shaft E<1> of one of the drums. The chain M passes over sprocket-wheels S geared together, so that during the travel of the table the slack V of the chain is transferred from between one drum and wheel F, S to between the other drum and wheel F, S.
Patent GB-190611055-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Cycle Fork Crowns.
Filed: 1906-05-11
Granted: 1906-11-08
Abstract: 11,055. Bagnall, F., and Singer & Co. May 11. Forks. - In the type of cycle fork crown comprising an outer case part 1 and a separate under portion 3 brazed together, in lieu of the ends 4 of the flanges 5 being turned inwards, they are turned outwards to form an extra thickness of metal to receive the thrust of the ends of the fork members, while to provide a homogeneous socket for the steering-tube, the base 3 is formed with an upstanding tubular part 7, the upper edge of which lies adjacent to and coincident with the flanged hole 2 of the case. If desired, the case may be rebated to receive the upper end of the part 7. The thickness of the case may differ from that of the base part.