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Patent GB-190319789-A (GB)
Title: A New or Improved Appliance for Washing Clothing or Wool.
Inventor: ALEXANDER GEORGE ALBERT WARBUR
Filed: 1903-09-14
Granted: 1904-03-10
Abstract: 19,789. Alexander, G. A. W. Sept. 14. Washing-machines.-Relates to an appliance for washing clothing and wool. The body a, Fig. 1, of a wedge-shaped plunger, or a plunger shaped as shown in Fig. 2, is worked by a cross handle e on standards f. The plunger can rock on curved plates b. The clothes are placed in a tub, and the appliance is placed on the clothes and oscillated. Water is forced through the clothes and ejected through vent-holes c and is guided down the side of the body a by means of a hood d. In a modified form, a pair of forceps for holding bandages &c. is provided on a bracket fixed to the body a.
Patent GB-190320764-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Shot and Blasting Cartridges and Means for Closing the same.
Inventor: BEHR BURKARD
Filed: 1903-09-26
Granted: 1903-10-29
Abstract: 20,764. Behr, B. Sept. 26. Blasting-cartridges.-The open end of the case is cut zig-zag to form four or other number of teeth, of which the edges will meet when they are bent inwardly to close the cartridge after it is charged.
Patent GB-190324737-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Apparatus for Cleansing Kid Gloves and the like
Inventor: HAMANN CARL
Filed: 1903-11-13
Granted: 1903-12-17
Abstract: 24,737. Hamann, C., and Hamann, L. Nov. 13. Moving - stirrer apparatus.-An apparatus for cleaning kid gloves and the like by the use of benzine consists of a glass &c. cylindrical vessel a provided with stirring-blades and having a ribbed or corrugated inner wall b, the neck c of the vessel being hermetically closed by compressing an india. rubber washer e between it and a cover d, which is held in place by a screw cap f.
Patent GB-190327178-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Tyres for Wheeled Vehicles.
Inventor: STERLING FRANK HENRY
Filed: 1903-12-11
Granted: 1904-10-13
Abstract: 27,178. Sterling, F. H. Dec. 11. Tyres, pneumatic &c. ; felloes or rims.-Tyres for heavy vehicles are formed of helical springs in connection with which an inflatable tube may be arranged. Two rings b, constructed to slide on to the rim d, are spaced apart by a band e, and are held on the rim by side flanges f. Helical springs are arranged radially round each ring, and corresponding springs are connected together by bridge-pieces g, which are held at the proper distance from the rings by chains, wires, or the like g<2>. The bridge-pieces are hinged, linked, or otherwise flexibly connected together, and they may be provided either with tread blocks or with a tread band which also forms a cover for the tyre, staples m on the bridge-pieces being embedded in the tread band. An inflatable tube may be arranged between the springs, the tube being protected by a rubber, felt, or like band n, and by enclosing the springs in rubber tubes i. The inflatable tube may be replaced by springs b, Fig, 9, provided with rubber cores, and the side springs may be provided with internal rubber liners. The springs may be embedded in a rubber maxtrix q, Fig. 10, formed with cylindrical holes. The bridge-pieces may be additionally connected to the rings by chains s, Fig. 12, levers, or the like to prevent displacement of the springs.
Patent GB-190401299-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Stirrups.
Inventor: WARD WILLIAM LEE
Filed: 1904-01-18
Granted: 1904-04-07
Abstract: 1299. Ward, W. L. Jan. 16, A.D. 1903, [date applied for under Patents Act, A.D. 1901]. S t i r r u p s.- Safety stirrups are made with a rocking shaft 5, Fig. 2, carried in bearings in the tread 2, and carrying at its inner end a lever 14 held in position by a split spring 16 and adapted to actuate a bent lever 11 pivoted to the arm of tbe stirrup. This lever normally acts as a catch to hold in position an eccentric disc 8 slotted to receive the suspending-ring 10. The rocking shaft carries at the outer end a lever 6 forming the outside of the stirrup and held up by a spring 20. On the foot pressing the lever 6, the upper end of the lever 11 moves sideways out of the slot in the disc 8, which then turns and sets free the ring 10 ; sideway pressure opens the side 6 against the spring 20.
Patent GB-190401779-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Bottle Washing Machines.
Inventor: BROWN WILLIAM EDWARD
Filed: 1904-01-23
Granted: 1904-03-31
Abstract: 1779. Brown, W. E. Jan. 27, A.D. 1903, [date applied for under Patents Act, A.D. 1901]. Bottles, washing and otherwise cleaning; washing or cleaning by use of abrading-agents.-The cleaning is effected by the combined use of shot and a water jet while the bottle is being reciprocated and revolved. Fig. 1 shows a side view and Fig. 3 a detail. Each bottle, supplied with shot, is held at the bottom by saucers 25 pressed against the bottle by spring-pressed arms 26 mounted on a tube 15, and is held at the mouth by gaskets 21 mounted in arms 20 extending from a collar on the tube 15. On the other side of the arms 20 and in a line with the bottle-mouths are shot cups 22. Water is supplied through pipes 24 communicating with the tube 15 which in turn is connected with a hose pipe 32. The tube 15 has a bearing in a disc 8 and in a hollow crossbead lying horizontally in a frame 5 and reciprocated by a hand-wheel 12 and links 13, 14. The tube is partially rotated during its forward movement by a ratchet-wheel 17 on the tube engaging with the free end of an inclined plate 18 pivoted at 18<a> to the frame while its free end normally lies on a stop 18<b>. The whole frame is pivoted in arms 3 secured to one end of a tank so that it can be swung into an upright position, indicated by the dotted lines, Fig. 1, to allow the water to drain through the perforated bottoms 23 of the shot cups into a pan 30.
Patent GB-190407143-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or connected with Hair, Clothes, Nail and like Brushes.
Inventor: ADDIS ROBERT
Filed: 1904-03-24
Granted: 1905-02-02
Abstract: 7143. Addis, R. March 24. Clothes, hair, and nail brushes; stocks.-The stocks of clothes, hair, nail, and like brushes are made of aluminium so as to be non-absorbent. The metal is worked in the same way as bone.
Patent GB-190409123-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Electric Arc Lamps.
Inventor: FOSTER CHARLES EDWIN
Filed: 1904-04-20
Granted: 1904-05-26
Abstract: 9123. Foster, C. E., Grote, E. R., and Ely, M. V., [trading as Foster & Co.]. April 20. Arc lamps.-Regulation in clutch lamps is effected by the combined action of a thermo-expansive conductor and a solenoid. A lever L, pivoted to the framework at L', carries the solenoid core B, the link G of the clutch D, and a roller R to bear against the expansion wire, strip, or rod W. The roller end of the lever is weighted or acted upon by a spring. The solenoid S, which may be either parallel or series connected, overcomes the sluggish action of the thermal device. An adjusting- device F is provided for the latter.
Patent GB-190411195-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Bearing for Railway and like Cars.
Inventor: DORN MAX
Filed: 1904-05-16
Granted: 1905-03-09
Abstract: 11,195. Dorn, M. May 16. Axle-trucks or undercarriages.- The upper side bearings for axle-trucks are made in two pieces 4, 6, the engaging surfaces of which are cylindrical. The part 4 is secured by bolts 5, and the part 6 is pivoted to the part 4 by the bolt 7.
Patent GB-190412816-A (GB)
Title: Improved Melt or Bath for Hardening Steel.
Inventor: BRAYSHAW SHIPLEY NEAVE
Filed: 1904-06-07
Granted: 1905-06-07
Abstract: 12,816. Brayshaw, S. N. June 7. Tempering ; cementation.-A bath or melt used in hardening steel tools or other articles consists of ground sodium and potassium chlorides mixed in such proportions that the whole melts at a temperature between 680‹ C. and 770‹ C. The mixture remains as a glaze over the surface of the article, when removed from the bath, and keeps it hot until immersed in water. Potassium ferrocyanide, or other carburizing-agent, may be added to the bath in order to alter the composition of the steel. The temperature of the bath may be varied by varying the proportion of potassium chloride.
Patent GB-190414191-A (GB)
Title: A New or Improved Implement or Instrument for use in Levelling, Plumbing, or for Indicating any desired Angle or Gradient.
Inventor: SHORNEY HERBERT
Filed: 1904-06-23
Granted: 1905-06-01
Abstract: 14,191. Shorney, H. June 23. Levels and plumbing-instruments; clinometers.-In an instrument for levelling, plumbing, or indicating angles or gradients, the angle or gradient is indicated on a dial B by an indicator A, carrying a spirit level A<1> and clamped in any desired position by a thumb-nut C. The indicator has a slot at the top, of the same width as the lines of graduation.
Patent GB-190417330-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Process of Removing Grease from Cotton Waste.
Inventor: MITCHELL JOHN WILLIAM
Filed: 1904-08-09
Granted: 1905-06-15
Abstract: 17,330. Mitchell, J. W. Aug. 9. Fats and fatty oils.-A continuous process for removing grease from cotton waste &c. consists in treating it consecutively with (1) solvent such as benzine, (2) steam to vaporize and remove all traces of solvent. (3) mineral acid, and (4) boiling alkaline lye, and then washing with water, the treatment being carried on step by step in one vessel without removing the material therefrom. A suitable form of apparatus is shown in Fig. 1, and consists of a kier A revolving about trunnions B, for receiving the waste. Benzine is pumped into the kier through pipes G, g, and flows out by pipes f, L into the still M. Steam is then admitted by the pipe f, and the benzine thus vaporized passes through the pipe G and condenser O to the storage tank S. Mineral acid is supplied through the pipe L', and by the pipe K, being brought to boiling- point by steam. The waste liquor is run off bv the cock T and the material is taken out after removing the lid.
Patent GB-190420508-A (GB)
Title: Improved Means for Anchoring and Securing Flat Bottomed Rails in the Permanent Way of Railways and Tramways.
Inventor: MACLEOD-CAREY ARTHUR
Filed: 1904-09-23
Granted: 1905-08-24
Abstract: 20,508. Carey, A. Macleod-. Sept. 23. Chairs; rail joints -Comprises means for anchoringand securing flat-bottomed rails in the permanent way of railways and tramways. An elastic support is formed for the foot or bottom flange of the rail by producing an anchor chair in the form of an inverted U-shaped plate a by rolling or pressing operations. Clips b are formed in in this plate by punching, and the rail is secured in these by tapered wedges or keys d, which may have split ends to prevent displacement. The clips may be strengthened by being bowed or otherwise formed as shown, a stiffening-rib packed with wood or the like may be made in the bridge part of the plate, and flukes a' may be employed to afford a good anchorage in the concrete or ballast. At the joints, the anchor chair may be of increased width and formed with two or three pairs of clips.
Patent GB-190427038-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Stereo-telescopes.
Inventor: BERGER MAX
Filed: 1904-12-12
Granted: 1905-11-16
Abstract: 27,038. Berger, M. Dec. 12. Telescopes. - A stereo-telescope, i.e., a double telescope having an increased distance between the objectives, is provided with means for adjusting the distance between the eye-pieces to the interocular distance. Two main tubes b, carrying the objectives d, inverting-systems e, and the mountings of the eye-piece prisms f, are arranged in line with one another. One or both of these tubes can be adjusted by sliding in a protecting-casing a, the ends of which are closed to prevent the entry of dust and rain. The adjustment may be effected by racks and pinions. The objective prisms c are tightly mounted in the closed ends of the casing, and the eye-piece tubes g are screwed into the mountings of the prisms f.
Patent GB-190502474-A (GB)
Title: A New or Improved Process for Neutralizing Static Electricity.
Inventor: CHAPMAN WILLIAM HENRY
Filed: 1905-02-07
Granted: 1905-04-06
Abstract: 2474. Chapman, W. H. Feb. 7. Electricity, discharging from paper, fabrics, and the like.-S t a t i c electricity on paper, mohair, yarn, and other material is neutralized by convective discharge from two conductors having charges of high voltage and constant polarity but opposite sign. Two wires c, or conductors provided with projecting points, are connected through wires b to the poles of a Wimshurst machine a, and placed sufficiently near each other to allow of a convective discharge from one to the other, and sufficiently far apart to maintain the two conductors always at a high potential. The web d of paper &c. to be treated is made to pass under or near to the conductors c so as to come under the influence of both conductors. In place of the Wimshurst machine, any other convenient source may be used, such as an alternating- current transformer, in which case the transformer must be connected to the conductors c through a rectifier, in order that the conductors may be always charged with electricity of the same polarity.
Patent GB-190507943-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to the Spindle and Bobbin Driving Shafts of Slubbing and Roving Frames.
Filed: 1905-04-14
Granted: 1906-01-11
Abstract: 7943. Muir, W., and Howard & Bullough. April 14. Shaft couplings.-The spindle and bobbin driving shafts B of slubbing and roving frames are driven by a short disconnectible shaft A<1>, the connexion being effected by notching or halving the shaft ends at C to engage one another, surrounding the joint by a split bush G, and employing the boss D of one of the spindle or bobbin driving wheels E as a muff coupling. Set-screws F in the boss bear against the bush, causing it to grip the shafts.
Patent GB-190510446-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or connected with the Trolley Poles of Electric Tram Cars.
Inventor: DRONSFIELD JOSEPH STANDRING
Filed: 1905-05-18
Granted: 1906-03-15
Abstract: 10,446. Dronsfield, J. S., and Huntley, C. J. J. May 18. Electric railways and tramways on the overhead-conductor system. Collectors.-The trolly-pole rope a is kept taut by a spring l surrounding the rod g, which is secured at one end to the rope a and enters the casing b at its other end. The casing b is provided with caps f at each end, and is connected to a bracket e, secured to the framework of the car, by the spindle d. A universal joint may be used in place of the spindle d, and a stop may be provided within the casing on the rod g to limit the upward movement of the trolly boom if the trolly leaves the wire. The Provisional Specification states that a dead weight may be used in place of a spring to tension the rope.
Patent GB-190513801-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Non-refillable Bottles.
Inventor: STATTMANN WALTER AUSTIN
Filed: 1905-07-04
Granted: 1906-01-25
Abstract: 13,801. Stattmann, W. A. July 11, 1904, [date applied for under Patents Act, 1901]. Bottles, non-refillable.-At the lower part of the neck a chamber is formed with grooves A<11> adapted to receive a cork I, which carries the device to p r e v e n t refilling. The cork k is well steamed before being introduced into the bottle, so that it expands into the grooves A<11> and prevents the parts from b e i n g withdrawn. The cork is bored to receive a cylinder C, the upper end of which forms a seat for a valve F controlled by a spring D attached to the lower end of the cylinder. Above the valve is a guard G, the opening in the upper end of which is covered by a cap H. The upper end of the neck is closed by an ordinary cork..
Patent GB-190514102-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Fastener for Shoes, Gloves, Garters and other Articles of Attire, also suitable for Bags and the like.
Inventor: ZIMMERLI GOTTLIEB
Filed: 1905-07-08
Granted: 1905-10-05
Abstract: 14,102. Zimmerli, G. July 8. Fastenings.-A fastener for bags &c., of the type described in Specification No. 8574, A.D. 1904, is formed of two parts a, b hinged together at g. The part b is adjustably attached to the portion B of the article to be fastened by the flap B<1>, which is threaded through the slits h. The part a is riveted to the other portion A to be fastened, and is provided with spring clips c, which hold the part b when turned over into the closed position. In a modification, Figs. 6 and 7, the clips c, which may be stamped out, enter a slot in the part b, and only one slit h is used, the flap B<1> being held by a pin &c,
Patent GB-190515629-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Knife Cleaner.
Inventor: ABBOTT THOMAS BEAMONT
Filed: 1905-07-31
Granted: 1906-02-08
Abstract: 15,629. Abbott, T. B. July 31. Knives, cleaning.-Rollers e, covered with leather or other material, are arranged in a row or in parallel rows across the top of a narrow rectangular box. A plate is secured between side bars h connected by a handle-bar and sliding in guides formed in the box between limits imposed by thumb-screws j, and this plate is provided with slots over the adjacent parts of the rollers. The knives are thrust into these slots and between the rollers, and their handles are secured by a comb n pushed down over the knife shoulders in sloping guides o and secured in place by pins p on the comb and a pin q on the guide. The bearings of the central roller are preferably fixed, and the side rollers are pressed together in their slotted bearings by springs g, either directly, or through a strip of wood or other material when more than one row of rollers is used. The screws,j adjust the springs. The apparatus is held down by a foot placed on the base, and the knives are reciprocated between the rollers by operating the handle i. Cleaning-powder, dusted on the rollers, works through to the bottom of the box and is shaken out through the aperture s, which may be closed by a shutter t. The bolsters of the knives may be cleaned by a strip u of leather on one side of the box. Specification No. 1947, A.D. 1900, is referred to.
Patent GB-190516501-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to the Wheels of Vehicles
Inventor: MCLEAN ALEXANDER
Filed: 1905-08-14
Granted: 1906-01-11
Abstract: 16,501. McLean, A. Aug. 14. Tyres, pneumatic.-The tyre 2 is protected by an annulus 3 of semicircular cross-section. Disk plates 4, 5 are fitted to the sides of the wheel to prevent dirt from getting between the ring and tyre, and are detachably secured by countersunk screws 6
Patent GB-190519548-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Hauling and Lifting Lever Jack.
Inventor: TREWHELLA BENJAMIN
IPC: B66F1/00
Filed: 1905-09-27
Granted: 1906-04-12
Abstract: 19,548. Trewhella, B., and Trewhella, W., [trading as Trewhella Bros.]. Sept. 27. Lifting-jacks.-Relates to hauling or lifting. ratchet jacks, and consists principally in arrangements for controlling the action of the pawls. The casing 1 is adapted to slide along the rack-bar 2, and either of these parts may be operated by the pivoted hand-lever 3, the other part remaining stationary. Two pawls are used, the operating- pawl 4 being pivoted to the lever 3, while the retaining-pawl 5 is mounted between lugs on the casing. Both pawls are, during lifting, kept in contact with the teeth by a spring 11, which is attached to a vertical spindle 12 at its lower end, while the other en I is secured to a rod 14 bearing against the back of the upper pawl, and pivotally mounted on a pin 16 on the lower pawl. An inclined rib 17 is formed on one side of the operating-pawl to engage, during lowering, a bevelled arm 18 formed on a small lever secured to the spring spindle 12. A lateral arm is also provided on the lower end of this spindle to engage the projecting end of the pin 16. These parts are kept out of engagement during the lifting operation by a lever or cam-piece 20, hinged to an arm 21 on the spindle 12, and adapted to engage a plate secured to the casing. Fig. 3 is a sectional plan showing the parts arranged for lowering, and Fig. 4 shows the lever 20 in position for lifting, the bevelled piece 18 being withdrawn from the path of the inclined rib 17. When lowering, the pawls are engaged alternately with the rack, the lower one being pressed out of engagement when the weight is being taken by the operating-pawl 4. The casing is provided with the usual claw foot 26, within which a roller 25 is mounted to reduce friction. A removable extension rod 28 is socketed in the foot 26. The upper end of the casing has a pair of lateral projections 29, supported by side flanges in which bolt-holes are provided to enable the casing to be secured to a rigid support. The lower ends of the casing and the rack-bar are each provided with eyes &c. from which suitable hooks are suspended.
Patent GB-190519750-A (GB)
Title: Improvement in or relating to Cycle Carriers.
Inventor: CREWE WILLIAM
Filed: 1905-09-29
Granted: 1906-07-12
Abstract: 19,750. Crewe, W., and Rowse, J. H. Sept. 29. Carrier cycles; steering-mechanism; convertibles.-For converting an ordinary two-wheeled hand cart into a carrier tricycle, the usual handle of the cart having been removed, the rear part a of a cycle is coupled to the box at the head c. A pair of telescopic tubes e, f, Fig. 4, with end flanges g are fitted in the head tube c and then secured to the box by bolts and nuts h passing through the flanges. When adjusted within the bead, the tubes are held in position by an ordinary head-lock i the steering is effected by a handle k.
Patent GB-190521438-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Closing Devices for Vessels.
Inventor: SCHEIDLER GEORG BARTHOLOMAEUS
Filed: 1905-10-21
Granted: 1905-12-14
Abstract: 21,438. Scheidler, G. B., and Haschke, A. W. Oct. 21. Stoppers; stopper-keys.-Relates to stoppers of the type in which closing is effected by one or more springs, or spring-controlled latches, arranged within a hollow plug, opening of the vessels being only effected by means of a suitable tool. The hollow plug 2, Fig. 2, is made conical, to fit a conical neck of the vessel, a tight joint being formed by a packing ring 7. A horseshoe-shaped spring 8 is held at its central part in the arm of a bracket 10, the ends 11 of the spring being bent into eyes which pass through openings 12 in the plug and engage a groove 4 in the neck of the vessel. The ends of the spring, which are directed towards the centre, are bent upwards to form pins 13. To release the stopper, the pins 13 are drawn together by depression of a key 14, Fig. 13, provided with bevelled openings 18 adapted to engage the pins. To permit the application of the key, openings 19. 20 are provided in the plug 2 and handle 21 respectively. A slide or flap valve is provided to prevent water or dirt from passing through the opening 19. In the form shown in Fig. 4, pins or latches 11 are pressed into engagement with the groove 4 by a spiral spring 8 contained within telescoping parts 25, 26, which are pressed together to release the stopper by a key provided with prongs adapted to enter the recesses 13. Or a separate spring may be provided for each latch, the inner ends of the latches being turned upwards, so that they may be released by the key 14 described above. Instead of two latches, three or four may be used, in order to obtain a better closing for large covers. In this case, all the latches are adapted to be disengaged simultaneously by a key, Fig. 17, the operative surface 18 of which is conical and adapted to be pressed down over the upturned inner ends of the latches. The opening through which the key is introduced is closed by a spring or weight - controlled valve 22, Fig. 19, adapted to close against a washer 29. A modification of stopper particularly adapted for glass vessels is shown in Figs. 8 and 9. A horseshoe-shaped spring 8 is arranged loose in a recess 12 of the plug or cork 2, in the notch 5 of which is arranged a packing-ring 7 adapted to engage the shoulder 6 of. the bottle neck. The ends of the spring 8, bent to form eyes 11, engage grooves 4 in the bottle neck, the grooves being made conical so as to press the packing-ring 7 firmly on to its seat. The plug may be provided with a discharge opening 30, which may be closed by an auxiliary plug secured by a pin. A label bearing the name of the manufacturer may be stuck over the plug and wire. To remove the stopper, the ends of the spring are compressed by the notched ends of a pair of tongs.