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Patent GB-190227801-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Speed Gear
Inventor: GIOVANNI ENRICO
IPC: F16H3/083
Filed: 1902-12-16
Abstract: 27,801. Enrico, G. June 28, [date applied for under Patents Act, A.D. 1901]. Void. [Published under Patents Act, A.D. 1901.] Motor road ve. hicles.-Consists of a friction clutch actuated by fluid pressure, applicable in connection with speed gearing for motor cars. The hollow shaft A carries loose wheels a, any one of which may be fixed by sliding the piston valve p and tube k, by means of the lever l, so as to admit liquid to the corresponding clutch ; a pump o keeps the pipe k charged with oil from the gear case, and a safetyvalve s and a hand-controlled relief valve u are provided. The construction of the clutch is shown in Fig. 2 ; the liquid is introduced between the discs d, which are connected by flexible arms to the boss m, and forces the cones formed thereon against corresponding cones in the drum c which carries the wheel a. By fixing the drum c, the apparatus may be used as a brake.
Patent GB-190300159-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or in connection with Electrically Operated Bells.
Inventor: BARBER MATTHEW HENRY
Filed: 1903-01-03
Granted: 1903-12-03
Abstract: 159. Barber, M. H., and Larmuth, G. H. Jan. 3. Electric bells.-An electric bell has a clapper which is given an oscillating movement of the pendulum type, as distinct from the sharp vibrating action of the ordinary electric bell. Fig. 1 is a front elevation, and Fig. 2 is a side elevation of the mechanism used. The armature c may be pivoted inside the gong a on pivots c' in the bracket d. The clapper e is connected to the armature, which is placed over the two electromagnets f. The current is switched from one magnet to the other by a special switch consisting of a spring g, secured at its ends in supports g<1> carried by the arm g<11> of the bracket d. The bracket h, attached to but insulated from the arm g<11>, supports two terminals h<1>, provided at their opposite ends with adjustable contact-studs h<11>, which are provided with adjustable screws i, arranged one on each side of the spring g. The terminals h<1> are connected by wires i<1> to the solenoids f respectively. Attached to the armature c are two pins j adapted to come in contact with the spring g as one or other solenoid is energized, and so bring the spring into contact with one or other of the screws i. In this way a continuous make-and-break action is produced. One wire from the battery is connected to the arm g<11>, from which current passes through the spring g to one or other of the terminals h<1> and thence through the solenoid to the battery. The spring g is normally in contact with one or other of the screws i. The striking-mechanism may be placed outside the gong or bell, or, as the Provisional Specification states, it may be placed between two bells of different tones.
Patent GB-190300965-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Air or Gas Compressing Apparatus for use in Incandescence Gas Lighting.
Inventor: HOWELL HENRY
Filed: 1903-01-14
Granted: 1903-11-19
Abstract: 965. Howell, H. Jan. 14. Compressing.- An apparatus for compressing gas or carburetted air in an incandescent gas ligbting installation consists of a piston pump a with two vertical extensions c, c' filled with water, oil, &c. As the piston b is reciprocated by a water or other motor, the liquid rises in the chambers c, c' alternately, and draws in the gas from the supply pipe e through the valve d, and forces it through the outlet valves d' to the delivery pipe f. The apparatus is more readily adapted to installations of varying capacity than that described in Specification No. 5868, A.D. 1902. According to the Provisional Specification, the apparatus may be used with the accumulator described in Specification No. 16,780, A.D. 1900.
Patent GB-190301182-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Process of and Apparatus for Purifying and Cooling Gas-producer Gases
Inventor: BOYD HUGH
Filed: 1903-01-17
Granted: 1903-11-05
Abstract: 1182. Boyd, H. Jan. 17. Gas-producers; waste heat, utilizing.-The sensible or waste heat of the gas generated in the producer B is utilized to produce steam in a generator A, under sufficient pressure both to supply the air for combustion to the producer and to drive an engine and pumps used in connection with apparatus for purifying and cooling the gas. After steam has been raised in the boiler A by lighting a fire on the boiler grate-bars, the steam is used to operate a steam-jet blower C to blow air into the producer fire, or to drive a fan for blowing air into the fire. The fire-door A' and the valve A<3> in the chimney are then closed, the production of steam in the generator A being continued by the heat given out by the producer gas on its way by the chimney and the pipe A<4> to the tar separator and gas washer D, shown in longitudinal and transverse sections in Figs. 3 and 4. The gas entering the chamber D is forced by the pressure through small holes D' and a water seal E<1> into an external chamber E<2>, whence it passes by side passages E<3>, E<4> into a second inner chamber G, and then through holes G<1>, a water G' and outlet pipes G<6> to a revolving fan J, the level of the water in the lute boxes E, G<3> being determined by the position of the swivelling drain pipes H<1>, H<2>. The fan J is driven by an engine P receiving steam from the boiler A, and is supplied with a spray of water through the pipe J<1>. Water, tar, and other impurities, partially separated from the gas by the centrifugal action of the fan pass with speed and pressure on leaving the fan into a box K, where they are intercepted by perforated partitions K<1>, K<2>. The gas passes by a tube to the condenser coil L, and to a chamber M, in which it successively passes through broken coke, wood shavings or chips, and sawdust or woollen or cotton waste placed in the perforated trays M', M<2>, M<3>, M<4> and an outlet M<6> to a gas holder or gas engine. Water for running over the condensing coils L is supplied from a reservoir L<3> to a perforated trough L<1> by a pump N, driven by the engine P, which also drives a feed pump Q for the boiler A. When the machinery used is driven independently, the gas may pass direct from the producer B to the tar separator and washer D, without passing through the steam boiler A.
Patent GB-190302365-A (GB)
Title: Improved Fastening for Driving Belts
Inventor: SAUNDERS EDMOND JAMES
Filed: 1903-01-31
Granted: 1903-12-31
Abstract: 2365. Saunders, E. J., Saunders, S. E., and Saunders, J. A. Jan. 31. Belt fastenings.- The plates A, B, shown disconnected in Fig. 3, are attached to the belt ends by means of teeth The bar on the part B is inserted in the slot in the part A, and is brought into a central position, as shown in Fig. 6
Patent GB-190303486-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Hoes.
Inventor: PUETTNER PAUL ROBERT
Filed: 1903-02-13
Granted: 1903-05-21
Abstract: 3486. P³ttner, P. R. Feb. 13. Hoes, hand.-Relates to a method of securing the blades of hoes to the shaft sockets, so that they may be easily removed. As shown in Fig. 2, the blade a fits into a deep groove in a fixing-head b formed on an extension of the shaft socket. In the head b also is a screw-threaded opening into which the hollow set-screw d is screwed, so that it bears against the blade and fixes it. In the modification shown in Fig. 5, the blade is first attached to the head by means of a bayonet joint, and then secured by the set-screw.
Patent GB-190305530-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or connected with Cross Feed Apparatus for Carding Engines.
Inventor: REDSHAW JOHN
Filed: 1903-03-10
Granted: 1904-01-21
Abstract: 5530. Redshaw, J. March 10. Carding-engines.-Relates to means for varying the length of traverse of the feed-roller carriage h, h<3>, l, Fig. 1, of a carding-engine for wool, cotton, &c. The driving peg or pin p fits in a vertical slot in an arm on the carriage h<3> &c., and travels with the chain g. The traverse is varied by placing the pin at varied distances from the chain. The pin thus describes semicircles of varying radii when passing over the wheels f<1> In one arrangement, Fig. 5, the pin p is fixed to a disc o<1>, which is attached to the back disc o in various positions by means of screws fitting in holes placed in varied positions on the discs ; or a dovetailed groove o' is formed on the disc o, and the disc o<1> turned round to any required position, where it is fixed by a screw p<1> and nut p<2>. The disc o has a peg o', which replaces one of the pivots of the driving-chain g and is prevented from turning by a neb engaging with the link next to the disc. In another arrangement, Fig. 6, an adjustable slotted bracket r is used, pins r', r<2> on which are secured to the travelling chain g. The driving-pin p is adjusted in position by a screw s, and then secured by a nut.
Patent GB-190309401-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Coking Ovens.
Inventor: WILKE CARL
Filed: 1903-04-25
Granted: 1903-06-11
Abstract: 9401. Wilke, C. April 25. Coking.-In an arrangement for cleaning gas burners in a coking-oven, vaults g are provided beneath the oven, and in the roof of these vaults are vertical tubes d leading to the gas passage a, which has burning-apertures b. A cap e closes the base of the tube d and is provided with a peephole, having a transparent cover, preferably of selenite. A gland and stuffing-box in the cap has a cleaning-rod i passing through it, sufficiently long to reach the burner, when actuated from the vault beneath the oven.
Patent GB-190311185-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Oil Lamps
Inventor: GOSLING CHARLES HADDON
Filed: 1903-05-16
Granted: 1904-05-16
Abstract: 11,185. Grosling, C. H. May 16. Oil lamps and burners.-An oil-lamp burner Bis attached to a reservoir A by means of a screwthreaded supporting-cap b, in order to prevent accidental detachment. The burner is soldered, or otherwise fixed, to the cap b. The reservoir is, preferably, of glass, and the burner and its parts may be formed of stampings of tin or the like.
Patent GB-190315724-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Building Blocks and in Structures Formed therewith
Inventor: MCALPINE ROBERT
Filed: 1903-07-16
Granted: 1903-10-29
Abstract: 15,724. McAlpine, R. July 16. Building-blocks, slabs.-Concrete or like building-blocks for walls and arches are made with recesses at the sides to receive single or double slabs, forming partitions as shown in Fig. 4. The slabs are preferably formed of a mixture of iron and steel slag and concrete. For arches, the slabs may be curved, as shown in Fig. 5 ; or, instead of slabs, alternate blocks may be made with projections d; or each block may have a recess b<1> on one side and a projection b on the other.
Patent GB-190316751-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Cleansing Preparations.
Inventor: BATTEN GEORGE BECKETT
Filed: 1903-07-30
Granted: 1904-06-02
Abstract: 16,751. Batten, G. B. July 30. Cleansing - composilions.-Compositions containing soap, for use in removing dirt or grease from the person or from clothing, especially intended for use by motorists, engineers, &c., are made by mixing a solution of hard or of soft soap in alcohol or other organic solvent, with a grease solvent such as benzoline, turpentine, castor oil, wool fat, &c., and adding an emollient, such as glycerine, and a little scent. Alternatively, a soft or hard soap is combined with a grease solvent, e.g.. castor oil soft soap or sweet oil soft soap, in each case containing an excess of oil, is made into a thin jelly with petroleum spirit or wool fat, a little scent being added.
Patent GB-190320071-A (GB)
Title: A New or Improved Artificial Hair Plait.
Inventor: HERZ ISIDOR
Filed: 1903-09-17
Granted: 1904-04-28
Abstract: 20,071. Herz, I. Sept. 17. Hair, artificial; hair-coils.-Fig. 1 shows a back view of the plait, which is made by tying hair a on to thread, sewn along a narrow band of fabric b, which is fixed to the back of two semicircular combs c hinged together. The ends of the comb dare hooked or otherwise fastened together.
Patent GB-190323786-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and connected with Solutions for Treating Wood and other Fibrous and Porous Materials or Compounds.
Inventor: GARE THOMAS
Filed: 1903-11-03
Granted: 1904-11-03
Abstract: 23,786. Care, T. Nov. 3. Preservative compositions.-Wood, cardboard, felt, and other fibrous and porous materials or compounds are preserved or generally protected from atmospheric, chemical, or other influences by a solution of vulcanized rubber or rubber composition in resin, or in resin and linseed or castor oil. To prepare the composition, the resin is mixed with the boiled oil and liquefied, and the powdered rubber is added in small quantities to the boiling liquid. The mixture may be thinned by the addition of petroleum, benzoline, turpentine, or combinations thereof. The material may be immersed in or the thick solution forced through it, preferably while hot. By another method, the material is coated with the solution and pressed by hot irons or rollers, felt or other fibrous substances being thus converted into boot soles and heels, wheel treads, &c.
Patent GB-190324919-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Riding Saddles
Inventor: LAPPAN ADAM
Filed: 1903-11-16
Granted: 1904-01-14
Abstract: 24,919. Lappan, A. Nov. 16. Saddles. - The saddle-trees of riding-saddles have a wooden pommel D, strengthened above and below by metal plates and connected by side bars C to the cantle. The cantle comprises two curved iron plates A, B riveted to the side bars. The stirrup loops H are riveted to the wooden part D and to the side bars. Webbing is stretched between the pommel and cantle, and interlaced transversely with webbing stitched to the side bars. The bars C and plates A, B are perforated to accommodate the stitching. Panel packing is stitched to the webbing, and the pad is wrapped over the edges of the tree and secured by riveting and stitching. The pads have moulded leather cases which, while in the mould, are lined with felt and packed tightly with pieces of waste leather, which have been soaked to soften them and then impregnated with a cementing-substance.
Patent GB-190408394-A (GB)
Title: Improved Apparatus for Automatically Operating Electric Switches Gas Cocks and other like Controlling Devices.
Inventor: RUSS CHARLES
Filed: 1904-04-12
Granted: 1904-06-16
Abstract: 8394. Russ, C. April 12. Actuating valves and cocks.-Relates to means by which cocks or other controlling-devices are operated at predetermined times. The invention is shown applied to an electric switch. A weight g connected by a cord &c. h to the switch handle is supported on a hinged table f, which is maintained in a horizontal position by a hollow arm e pivoted upon a stud e<1> rising from a bracket e<2>. On the alarm arbor b<5>, of a clockwork mechanism b with an alarm-setting dial b<4>, is keyed a pulley c having wound thereon a chain or cord d provided with a peg d<2> which fits loosely within the arm e. At the given time, the alarm is released and, as the pulley c rotates, the arm e is swung from beneath the table, allowing the weight to fall and operate the switch. The chain is then drawn out of engagement with the hollow arm which is retained by the upright a<4>. The apparatus is enclosed within a casing a provided with hinged doors a', a<3> and suspension eyes a<1>.
Patent GB-190410301-A (GB)
Title: Paper Perforating Machine or Press
Inventor: BUGG WILLIAM JOHN
Filed: 1904-05-05
Granted: 1905-05-05
Abstract: 10,301. Bugg, W. J. May 5. Punching and perforating machines for stamps, cheques, paper, cardboard, and textile materials.- The die g is mounted in a holder attached to the end of a pluuger f. The perforating-pins of the die enter corresponding recesses in a die-plate g<1>, and, to ensure the die retaining its correct position, a guide-plate h<4> is provided ; the upper part of the plunger has a plane vertical surface reciprocating on the vertical surface of a block fixed to the framework to prevent twisting. A cam or projection j, mounted on a spindle c, depresses the plunger f once during each revolution of the spindle and a spring k raises the plunger after each depression. The wear between the cam or projection and the top of the plunger is reduced by means of an antifriction roller on the top of the plunger. At the other end of the spindle c is mounted freely a driving-pulley d carrying the male portion d<2> of a clutch, the female portion d' of which is keyed to the spindle. A boss e<1> is mounted loosely on the spindle and has radial V-shaped blocks e<2> fitting into corresponding grooves in the frame. By turning a lever e, the blocks are brought out of the grooves and the clutch and plunger are put into operation. The motion of the lever e may be limited by pins or other suitable stops.
Patent GB-190422325-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Illuminating Devices, Daylight Reflectors, Refractors, and the like, for Windows, Skylights and other places.
Inventor: DOBBINS EDWARD JOHN
Filed: 1904-10-17
Granted: 1905-08-17
Abstract: 22,325. Dobbins, E. J. Oct. 17. Daylight reflectors and refractors. - Glass rods b of prismatic, lenticular, or prismaticlenticu!ar shape are arranged in a frame a fitted in window or other openings flush with the building line. The rods are fitted in sockets c provided with projections so that they can be turned in any direction to catch and refract the light. The rods may have wires running through them to prevent them from falling if they break, and may be fitted as Venetian blinds and be arranged to turn all together, in sections only or singly. Their edges may be straight or curved as in Fig. 4, which shows in section a rod having concave sides d, e and a convex side f having curved lenses g at rightangles to the axis of the rod.
Patent GB-190426496-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Bath Cabinets.
Inventor: MONRO WILLIAM ERNEST
Filed: 1904-12-05
Granted: 1905-12-05
Abstract: 26,496. Monro, W. E. Dec. 5. Baths.-A cabinet bath comprises a flexible wall 1 of linoleum, corticine, or the like strengthened by laths 2, 2<a>, 2<b>, and a collapsable seat 6 supported on cross-pieces 5. These are hinged to one of the laths 2<a>, 2<b> and engage the other lath by means of slots 10 and screws. Additional rigidity is imparted to the structure by similarly-attached stays 7. The seat consists of laths 13 united by webbing or canvas, so that it, together with the wall, may be rolled up for transport.
Patent GB-190428932-A (GB)
Title: Thread Controlling Devices for Sewing Machines,
Inventor: FAIRWEATHER WALLACE
Filed: 1904-12-30
Granted: 1905-10-05
Abstract: 28,932. Fairweather, W., [Singer Manufacturing Co.]. Dec. 30. Buttonhole-sewing machines ; lock-stitch shuttle sewing-machines ; governing under thread.-Relates to an auxiliary pull-off, for the shuttle thread, which is actuated during the formation of the side stitches to provide sufficient thread for the formation of purl-stitching and is an improvement on the subject-matter of Specification No. 1936, A.D. 1904. The pull-off 57 is carried by an arm 56 passing through a slot in the shuttle-driver 53 and integral with a sleeve 55. It forms practically a continuation of the usual pull-off flange of the shuttle, or it may entirely supplant it. The quantity of thread pulled off is normal during the barring-stitches, and, to increase it during the side stitching to cause the formation of the interlock on the upper surface, the pull-off is given a lateral movement away from the shuttle in the following manner :-A groove 59 in the sleeve 55 is engaged by an arm of a spindle 61, slidingly mounted in the frame, which is engaged by a fork adjustably secured to a push-rod 63. This is moved against the spring 66 by engagement with a cam-plate 67 when the trigger lever 46, Fig. 6, to which it is attached, is moved by the needle-bar vibrator 1 to connect the eccentric plunger rod 36 with the feed-wheel gear 38 &c. at the commencement of the side-stitching operation as described in Specification No. 20,358, A.D. 1902. The cam-plate 67 is adjustable in a slot and can be moved out of the working position when "whip-stitch" buttonholes are desired. Ornamental-sewing machines ; hem-stitching machines.-The device may be adapted for hemstitching, embroidery, &c. and the cam-plate 67 may be provided with any number and variety of steps to produce a variety of stitches.
Patent GB-190502966-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Internal Combustion Engines.
Inventor: HARDY WILLIAM HENRY
Filed: 1905-02-13
Granted: 1906-01-11
Abstract: 2966. Hardy, W. H. Feb. 13. Drawings to Specification. Exhaust-silencers; fly-wheels.-The exhaust of an internal-combustion engine is silenced in a turbinewheel mounted on the engine shaft. The turbine may be made heavy enough to act as a fly-wheel, or the ring of blades may be fitted to an existing fly-wheel.
Patent GB-190503051-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Non-refillable Bottles.
Inventor: SMITH JOHN BACON
Filed: 1905-02-14
Granted: 1905-06-22
Abstract: 3051. Smith, J. B. Feb. 14. Bottles, non-refillable.- Relates to a bottle which cannot be opened without breaking off a portion of the neck. The neck is weakened at c by a circumferential groove, and a cork f is pushed into the neck below the groove. An auxiliary stopper g is placed in the neck above the groove, and is locked in position by a ring k of rubber or other suitable material engaging with a circumferential groove in the neck of the bottle. The ring k is held in a recess h of the stopper, and it prevents the withdrawal of the stopper as the flange i on which it rests is of the same diameter as the part of the neck above the groove.
Patent GB-190503406-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Beds.
Inventor: BURDET AUGUSTIN
Filed: 1905-02-18
Granted: 1905-04-20
Abstract: 3406. Burdet, A. Feb. 18. Bedsteads.-Relates to improvements on the invention described in Specification No. 27,702, A.D. 1903, having for object to provide means for airing bedding during the daytime, and consists of a spring roller mounted at the head of the bed and having an attached flexible sheet which serves, when drawn out, to support the bedding. A plate c provided with a rod d, under the action of a spring e, is mounted in a slot formed in the support b, and serves to retain the flat end h of a spring roller which, when desired, may be readily removed from the support. A wheel k is formed with four peripheral notches m engaged by pawls n, the roller being fixed by means of stop-pins o provided with buttons p and adapted to enter the notches. In some cases, the pins o may each slide in a bifurcated guide provided at one end with a tightening-screw.
Patent GB-190504800-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Heel Clamp for use in the Manufacture of Boots and Shoes.
Inventor: GREENFIELD ALFRED WILLIAM
Filed: 1905-03-08
Granted: 1905-10-26
Abstract: 4800. Greenfield, A. W., Hart, F. W., and Shuttlewood, H. March 8. Clamps.-Relates to a heel clamp for use instead of binding-tapes in effecting the adhesion of the soles or divided soles to the heel fronts and in the waists of boots and shoes having Louis and like heels. It consists of a heel-shaped bracket A having a slightly concaved front portion a to fit the breast of the heel, and a curved lip E to fit the waist of the sole. A thumb-screw 0, carrying an arched heel-grip D, works through a boss b at the back of the bracket A. In use, after the adhesive material has been applied to the different parts so that the end f of the waist portion of the sole, or divided sole, is stuck to the breast of the heel, and before the leather top piece has been put on, the clamp is placed in position, as shown in Fig. 1, and screwed up tight. The skived end f of the sole is then tacked to the heel, the top piece put on, and the heel left to dry. In a modification, the front portion comprising the parts a, E is pivoted to the remainder of the bracket A, and the heel grip is also pivoted. A spring or wedge may be used instead of the grip D. The plate a, lip E, and grip D may be faced with felt, rubber, or other padding.