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Patent GB-190323867-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Photographic Copying Machines.
Inventor: RACHEL FRIEDRICH
Filed: 1903-11-03
Granted: 1904-01-21
Abstract: 23,867. Rachel, F. Nov. 3. Printing; copying documents.-In a photographic printing or copying machine in which the printing paper is in a continuous strip which is fed forward step by step after each printing, the paper x is pressed down on the negative s during printing by bell cranks e actuated by a cam k which engages with a roller h on the end of the connecting-rod f. The bell cranks are connected by links d to the guide-rods b of the frame supporting the cushion a. The paper is fed forward when the cushion is up by a roller m on the end of the rod L reciprocated by a crank and connecting rod n. The handle q is used for raising the cushion permanently and throwing the roller h ont of contact with the cam.
Patent GB-190324035-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Tires Adapted for use on Bicycles or other Vehicles.
Inventor: ALLISON CHARLES ARTHUR
Filed: 1903-11-05
Granted: 1903-12-17
Abstract: 24,035. Allison, C. A., [Fawkes Rubber Co.]. Nov. 5. Tyres, pneumatic &c.-Creeping in solid rubber, elastic, or pneumatic tyres is prevented by forming in the inner periphery, recesses into which the cement applied to the rim collects, forming projections which hold the tyre in position. The recesses in elastic and pneumatic tyres are formed by projections on the mould in which the tyre is vulcanized. Figs. 2 and 3 show recesses 9 and corresponding protuberances in an elastic tyre having an inverted V-shaped core 6 which is provided with lateral strips 8<a>, the outer part consisting of a layer of canvas between two layers of india-rubber. The mould employed is described in Specification No. 24,036, A.D. 1903.
Patent GB-190324370-A (GB)
Title: Speed Recorder for Carriages
Inventor: NISSIM LOUIS
Filed: 1903-11-10
Granted: 1904-10-13
Abstract: 24,370. Nissim, L. Nov. 10. Speed indicators.-Speeds of carriages or vehicles are indicated or recorded by the apparatus shown, actuated by a centrifugal fan or a double-acting airpump driven by the vehicle. The compressed air entering by the inlet c raises the piston i, to the second head of which is fixed the recording-pencil 12, and escapes by the slit d in the cylinder a to the exhaust pipe e. The piston-rod is connected to the link o on which the load spring t acts. The abutment nut s for the coiled spring is adjustable. The piston-head is connected by the link 8 to the lug 9 of the arm 5 which carries the feed pawl 4. The paper band is fed only as the piston i falls in the cylinder a, or it may be fed continuously by clockwork. According to the Provisional Specification, the piston-rod has the recording-pencil directly attached, and the compressing fan is placed in a conical chamber below the cylinder.
Patent GB-190404560-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Brewing, Distilling, and like Processes; and Apparatus therefor.
Inventor: LEAKER RICHARD HOWARD
Filed: 1904-02-24
Granted: 1904-12-22
Abstract: 4560. Leaker, R. H. Feb. 24. Moving-beater apparatus.-Relates to apparatus for washing, steeping, and crushing malt, and for filtering the resulting product, for use in brewing, vinegar-making, manufacture of spirits, &c. In the form shown in Fig. 1, the washing and steeping are effected in one vessel and the filtering i n another, and between these vessels are situated the crushing - rollers. The malt is agitated and soaked in warm water, the temperature being maintained by adding hot water or passing hot fluid through the coil f and hollow axle c<3>. On completion of conversion, the mill rollers g are rotated and the malt and liquid pass through the mill into the filtering- vessel i, provided with spaces l<2> for hot fluid. The liquid and malt are agitated by the rouser i<1> and then allowed to settle, the clear wort being drawn off through the filtering-plate k, space l, and pipes m, o. Revoluble spargers j, q are provided in each vessel. The rollers g are preferably hollow and may have apertures in their shelves to allow the passage of hot fluid to dislodge adhering malt. In a modification, the whole process is conducted in one vessel, rollers for crushing the malt being arranged at one or both sides of the vessel, the malt and liquid being forced through the rollers by oscillating a radial vane or vanes. In this case, the vessel is divided into two chambers by a radial partition.
Patent GB-190405222-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Bridles for Horses and other Animals.
Inventor: SCHUMANN ALBERT
Filed: 1904-03-02
Granted: 1904-07-07
Abstract: 5222. Schumann, A. March 2. Bridles. - Reins c, Fig. 2, connected to a snaffle b are passed round pulleys or slideways d attached to the head-piece a and to the snaffle. Levers e, Fig. 3, may be used instead of pulleys.
Patent GB-190405298-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and connected with Electric Fuses and Fuse Boxes.
Inventor: DAVIES JOHN LLEWELLYN
Filed: 1904-03-03
Granted: 1905-01-19
Abstract: 5298. Davies, J. L. March 3. Hinging, methods of.- Consists in so connecting the lids of electric fuse boxes that only one lid can be opened at a time, to prevent accidental bridging of the mains. The lids b, Fig. 4, are hinged to the boxes by means of pivots i, and the cheeks l of opposite hinges are enlarged. A sliding pin m, passing through holes in the cheeks, is so arranged that one hinge can be locked and the other left operative, as shown. The pin can only be operated when both covers are closed, the cheek-holes then being in alignment. Other modifications are shown in Figs. 5, 6, and 7. In Fig. 8, the hinges are adjacent, and the pin is contained within the cheeks, holes p allowing it to be pushed bodily from one hinge to the other. Both lids can be locked at once if desired.
Patent GB-190408647-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Stop Motions or Means for Arresting Delivery in Twisting or Doubling Machinery.
Inventor: MELLOR ARTHUR
Filed: 1904-04-15
Granted: 1904-06-16
Abstract: 8647. Mellor, A. April 15. Stop-motions; delivery, stopping.-In twisting or doubling machines for silk, cotton, &c., an arm or detector device g is mounted between the end of each upper roller e and its bearing, and the ends of yarn drawn from the cheeses or bobbins f, f<1> pass through an eyelet m, over and partially round the upper roller e, then round the loose guidebobbin n, and back over the roller e, whence they proceed through the eyelet h<1> carried by the detector device, over the rod i to the bobbin c. Should one of the ends break, the revolving spindle will take out the twist in the unbroken yarn and break that also, whereupon the arm g swings downward by its own weight, bringing the wedge-shaped end of the attached finger k between the rollers d, e, raising the upper roller from contact with the bottom driven roller and arresting delivery of the yarn. The end of yarn last severed is retained in the eyelet h<1>, which prevents it from becoming entangled with the yarn being wound on adjacent spindles. The detector is raised to its normal position on re-starting by means of a wire i<11> carried by arms i<1> on a longitudinal rod i operated by a handle at one end of the machine. A modification is described in which the top roller is carried on inclined ways, being held in position by a lug, and is released so as to slide out of contact with the driven roller on breakage occurring by the action of a similar detector device.
Patent GB-190410477-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Apparatus for Receiving Submarine Signals
Filed: 1904-05-06
Granted: 1904-07-28
Abstract: 10,477. Lake, H. H., [Submarine Signal Co.]. May 6. Sounds, locating.-Ships' receiving-apparatus for audible signals, trammitted through the water,is shown in Figs. 1, 7, and 8, the type of apparatus being that in which the sounds are received by external diaphragms, transmitted to smaller internal diaphragms, and thence conducted by tubes or telephones to the ear, provision being made for determining generally the direction from which the sound waves proceed. A hollow casing C is surrounded bv a non-conductor of sound P placed in the ship's side S, and has outer receiving and inner diaphragms D<1>, d, the latter placed between the two resonating-chambers f, b, and connected to the outer diaphragm of a soundconductor R consisting of a rod or wire under tension. A tube and earpiece T, E may be used, or the chamber f may be dispensed with and the diaphragm d arranged to operate the transmitter of a telephone circuit. In modifications, the diaphragm D<1> is either supported outside on a special casing, or in a small liquid-containing tank within, one wall of which is formed by the ship's side. Fig. 7 shows the conductors R, R<2> between the diaphragms of greater length, and one of them held in a curved position by means of guys. There is a common ear-tube T with a handle H whereby it can be rotated about the centre Q, so as to bring the short tube t' against either of the apertures q<1>, g', and thus enable the intensity of the sound at the two points D', D', on opposite sides of the ship, to be estimated. Alternatively, there may be a common resonating-cavity, with ear-tube fixed thereto, for the two chambers B, B', Fig. 8, of the internal diaphragms, a shutter J, pivoted at Q<1>, being controlled by electromagnets e', e', to close either chamber at will. A switch and contacts V, C, C' with a battery X are provided for energizing the required electromagnet. In Fig. 8, the external diaphragms are shown dispensed with, the conductors R', R', R<6> being instead attached to the metal sides of the ship, and in another modification such conductors have separate internal diaphragms, placed in common resonating- chambers, one on each side.
Patent GB-190413057-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Guards for Hats and the like
Inventor: FORRESTER ERNEST CHARLES
Filed: 1904-06-09
Granted: 1905-04-13
Abstract: 13,057. Forrester, E. C. June 9. Guards; felt hats; straw hats.-Guards for felt and straw hats are disposed or wound up inside the hat when out of use. A cord C, Fig. 2, after passing into a bat through the side of the crown, goes inside a ring R made of metal or celluloid and shown in cross-section at Fig. 3. The ring is fixed round the inside of a hat. The inner end of the cord C is attached to a button K which may be made to slide in the ring R, and may be retained in certain positions by vertical slots. In a modification, a small box-like structure, Fig. 6, is fixed by a plate A to the crown of a hat, and the cord C is automatically wound on to a ring R by a spring Sand is kept on the ring by projections d'. The spring S is attached at one end to the ring R and at the other end to a hollow sleeve D<1> fixed to a casing A'. Within the sleeve D<1> is a spindle E carrying arms e<1> which pass through slots in the sleeve and are pressed by a spring e<2> to engage with projections d<2> on the ring R. On pressing the spindle E, the arms e' release the projections d<2> of the ring R which at once winds up the cord till the arms e<1> are made again to engage with the projections d<2>. Fig. 8 shows a somewhat similar device to the above without the spring, the cord c being wound by hand on to a ring R made of sheet metal and working in another piece F attached to the inside of a hat.
Patent GB-190413261-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or connected with Rotary Pumps.
Inventor: SCHANSCHIEFF ALEXANDER
Filed: 1904-06-11
Granted: 1905-05-25
Abstract: 13,261. Schanschieff, A. June 11. Flexible-tube type. - The pump consists of a circular chamber a in which is a flexible tube i pressed against the casing by means of rollers g on cranks f. To prevent the tube from creeping, a flexible band h, fastened in one place to the casing, is placed between the rollers and the tube i. In a modification, the rollers g are replaced by a single disc mounted on an eccentric shaft. Instead of passing the greater way around the inside of the casing, the tube may be carried out at any convenient place as indicated by dotted lines. Counting-mechanism may be added to indicate the quantity of liquid discharged. The pump is stated to be applicable also as an air pump or ventilator, for circulating water in heating-systems, for corrosive liquids, and for emptying tanks and barrels.
Patent GB-190413758-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Portable Electric Lamps.
Inventor: HUBBELL HARRY CROSS
Filed: 1904-06-17
Granted: 1904-07-21
Abstract: 13,758. Kubbell, H. C. July 2, A.D. 1903, (date applied for under Patents Act, A.D. 1901]. Miners' and like safety lamps. - A portable electric hand-lamp, suitable for miners' use, comprises a box 1, Fig. 3, containing secondary cells 5, a reflector 2, and glass 3, the incandescent lamp bulb being fixed within the reflector. Each cell 5 has a lining 9 of metal capable of being amalgamated, a zinc amalgam at the bottom of the cell, an alkaline solution in the cell, and a wire 11, protected by the tube 16 and insulated from the base of the cells, carrying an iron disc 15 which supports a mass of spongy silver 18. A felt or rubber gasket 8, beneath the cover 22, serves to close the cells. On charging the cell the first time, the silver absorbs oxygen and hydrogen is given off. On discharging, the oxide is reduced to silver, and zinc from the amalgam enters the solution. On again charging the cell, zinc is deposited on the lining 9 and the silver oxidized. The wire 11 and the cell 5 are respectively connected to the terminals of the lamp bulb.
Patent GB-190415125-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Fence Posts
Inventor: BORDNER WILLIAM RILEY
Filed: 1904-07-06
Granted: 1904-09-22
Abstract: 15,125. Bordner, W. R. July 6, A.D. 1903, [date applied for under Patents Act, A.D. 1901]. Fencing.-Means for separably connecting the standard and base of a post are shown in Figs. 2, 4, and 5. A hook 11<a>, 11<b> passes over the base-plate 6, preferably of vitrified plastic material, and under the standard 7, and is also connected to a plate 8, Fig. 4, which clutches both the standard and the base by arms 9, 10. An anchor 15 is slipped over the hook 11<b>, and one of its wings 16 passes below the base 6. In a modification, several arms 13, 14, Fig. 5, are provided for clutching the standard and base.
Patent GB-190425728-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Processes for Dyeing or Charging Silks with Tin Compounds.
Inventor: HOWORTH FRANKLIN WISE
Filed: 1904-11-25
Granted: 1904-12-31
Abstract: 25,728. Howorth, F. W., [Soc. Anon. Cooperativa per la Stagionatura e. l'Assaggio dell sete ed Affini]. Nov. 25. Yarns, loading.-To prevent the weakening of silk consequent upon its being charged with tin salts, it is treated with thiocyanic acid and its salts and derivatives in dilute condition.
Patent GB-190426279-A (GB)
Title: A New or Improved Permanent Postal Cover for Books, Pamphlets, Correspondence and the like.
Inventor: HAYNEL JOHANNES RICHARD
Filed: 1904-12-02
Granted: 1905-01-05
Abstract: 26,279. Haynel, J. R. Dec. 2. Wrappers, postal. A postal wrapper for books, pamphlets, correspondence, &c., which may be used repeatedly, consists of a piece c of cardboard, to which flaps g, b, g<1> are attached by means of flexible strips g', b<1>, g<3>, respectively. The enclosure a is attached at the back to the board c by a flexible strip a<1>. To secure the wrapper, the flap b is folded over the edge of the enclosure, and the flaps g, g<1> then folded down and secured by attaching an adhesive strip of paper &c. Space is provided on the outside of the flap g for the insertion of the address, and directions as to return of wrapper may be placed on the outside of flaps g, g<1> or on the back c. The wrapper is opened by removing or severing the adhesive paper strip.
Patent GB-190428379-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Bearing for Vertical Shafts of Spindles.
Inventor: BERGMANN CARL
Filed: 1904-12-27
Granted: 1905-10-12
Abstract: 28,379. Bergmann, C. Dec. 27. Supporting or mounting bearings.-The sleeve a of a bolster or collar bearing for vertical shafts or spindles is yieldingly supported within a body b by means of spring wires c or the like. The wires are secured at the lower end of the sleeve a, and pass through conical holes in a guide-ring d, which surrounds the sleeve and rests against the body b. A cover f fastened to the upper side of the ring rests on the tops of the wires and retains the ring in place. In the mid-position of the sleeve, the wires are not under stress; when the sleeve is moved out of the mid-position, the wires are put under stress. The sleeve is preferably formed at the upper end into an oil cup.
Patent GB-190502480-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Machines for Coating Chocolate Candies.
Inventor: MARKS GEORGE CROYDON
Filed: 1905-02-07
Granted: 1906-02-01
Abstract: 2480. Marks, G. C., [Confectioners Improved Machinery Co.]. Feb. 7. Conveyers.-A machine for coating candies with chocolate comprises a feeding-device, a chain conveyer, means for coating the top and bottom of the core, a drying or cooling device, and means for delivering the finished article on to cards and means for supplying cards thereto. The conveyer, Fig. 11, is composed of square bars 7, each carrying fingers 6 for the support of the cores 33. The fingers 6 are maintained in an horizontal position by means of a lozenge-shaped arm 6, Fig. 4, and a pin 6<a>, both fitted over one end of each bar 7, and respectively working in suitable straight and curved guides. As the arms 7<a> leave the guides 35<a> on entering the lower stretch, the rings 62 come into contact with longitudinal rods 61, and the friction makes the shafts 7 tilt on the arms 6b, whereupon the lower faces of the cores are immersed in the coating-mixture, which is supported between the rods 61. At the end of the guide 6d, Fig. 3, the shafts 7 and fingers 6 are allowed to tilt. Cam-actuated fingers 70 are simultaneously thrust between the fingers 6, and the candies are delivered on to a card.
Patent GB-190507674-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or connected with Submarine Boats.
Inventor: EQUEVILLEY RAYMOND D
Filed: 1905-04-11
Granted: 1905-06-01
Abstract: 7674. Equevilley, R. d'. June 9, 1904, [date applied for under Patents Act, 1901 ]. Submarine vessels.-In order to relieve the outboard fuel receptacles A of submarine boats of the effects of the external pressure when submerged, water is allowed to enter them and thus to equalize the pressure. The cocks H are opened, allowing water to enter the receptacle A, and the liquid fuel is fed in by the plug C, passing into the receptacle on each side of the partition a<2>. When the fuel is observed to pass out by the cocks H, they are closed, and the plug is closed by the cover c<1>. The cocks H are then opened, permitting water to enter as the fuel is used. A gauge glass is provided in the conning-tower, by which the amount of fuel is ascertained.
Patent GB-190512176-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Gas Retort Settings and Regenerator Furnaces for the same
Inventor: KOERTING ERNST
Filed: 1905-06-10
Granted: 1906-05-17
Abstract: 12,176. K÷rting, E. June 10. Generators or producers.-To provide means fcr the regular heating of gas retorts, the heating- chamber is divided into two compartments communicating with the same producer, which is divided into compartments by a wall extending below the level of the fuel. In Figs. 1 and 2, which show sections on the lines A-B-CD and E-F respectively, retorts a are set in a chamber divided into compartments c<1>, c<2> by a wall b. A gas-producer having a grate t and a charging-door e is divided into compartments d, f by a wall g which extends slightly below the level of the fuel. The producer compartments d, f communicate with the heating-compartments c<1>, c<2> through passages h<1>, h<2> which open on passages c<1>, c<2> for the supply of heated air. Adjacent smoke and air flues are situated beneath the heating-chamber, the smoke and air flues connected with the compartment c<1> being separated from those connected with the chamber c<2>. The air supply for the chamber c<1> is introduced at the bottom and follows a zigzag course through flues k<1>, the air being heated by the combustion gases, which after passing round the retorts in the compartment c<1> pass out through passages o<1> leading to the flues p<1>. A similar set of flues k<2>, p' is connected to the compartments c'. The flues p<1>, p<2> lead to smoke discharges s<1>, s', dampers being interposed. The dampers provide means for regulating the temperature of the two compartments. If the damper in the flue system of the compartment c<2> is open and the damper in the flue system of the compartment c' is closed, the gas in the producer compartment d will not enter the heating-compartment c<1> but will pass into the producer compartment f and thence to the retort compartment c', beating the rear portion of the retorts a to a higher temperature.
Patent GB-190519327-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or connected with Transporter Carriages for use in Mining Coal and the like.
Inventor: GIBB GEORGE
Filed: 1905-09-25
Granted: 1906-09-20
Abstract: 19,327. Gibb, G., and Mavor, S. M. Sept. 25. Rope railways.-Relates to the system of mining coal and the like in which the mineral is excavated from the working face and conveyed to a haulage road where it is delivered into tubs for transport to the pit-head, and consists in the employment of a comparatively long articulated truck, the floor of which is constructed in the form of a conveyer and is adapted to discharge the contents of the truck into tubs. Fig. 2 shows one form in side elevation, and Fig. 5 shows the. carriage in cross-section. The transporting-trucks A are constructed with floorings B and side frames C, C<1>, of which the front side is comparatively low. The trucks are made in sections hinged together, each section being supported on flanged wheels E, and the end section being formed with an open end and adapted to tilt on reaching the sloping end-section T of the rails. A pair of endless chains F, passing around guide-wheels F<1>, F<2> at each end of the truck, carry cross-bars adapted to act as scrapers. The truck is transported along the working face by means of a traction rope P driven by an electric motor N,. which is also adapted to rotate the wheel F<1> carrying the endless chains by means of gearing and a flexible shaft.
Patent GB-190521919-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Construction of Floors and Ceilings.
Inventor: DEVONSHIRE THOMAS EASTON
Filed: 1905-10-27
Granted: 1906-07-26
Abstract: 21,919. Devonshire, T. E. Oct. 27. Building - blocks. - Reinforced-concrete blocks for floors and ceilings are made hollow and arched and with undercut edges to bear on the cement filling.