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Patent GB-190305087-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Curtains and similar Decorative Fabrics.
Inventor: LIPPMANN ALFRED
Filed: 1903-03-04
Granted: 1903-04-23
Abstract: 5087. Lippmann, A., and Lippmann, C. March 4. Double fabrics. - The pattern-forming warp threads b lying at the back of door and window curtains and similar decorative fabrics, having coloured patterns, are covered by an additional warp g and an under weft h. The connection between the two parts of the fabric thus produced is effected by means of binding-threads k of the upper fabric.
Patent GB-190311522-A (GB)
Title: Improved Tool-holder.
Inventor: NETTELBECK FRANZ AUGUST
Filed: 1903-05-20
Granted: 1903-06-25
Abstract: 11,522. Nettelbeck, F. A., and Struck, H. R. May 20. Tool - holders. - A holder for engineers' and like tools, the lower part A of which may be used as a toolbolder in boring and like machines, is shown in the Figures. The latch f on the lever d, which may be riveted to a leaf spring b, Fig. 3, or pivoted in lugs e, Fig. 7, enters a notch in the tool, the end of which fits the socket in the part A.
Patent GB-190314605-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Heat Alarm Fuses for Automatic Fire Alarms.
Filed: 1903-06-30
Granted: 1903-12-03
Abstract: 14,605. Bowell, G. B., and Pearson Fire Alarm, Ltd. June 30. Alarms, fire.-In a fusible circuit-breaker for use in connection with automatic fire-alarms, the metal plates b, Figs. 1 and 3, carrying the circuit terminals c and the fuse pillars d, are secured by means of nuts f sunk into recesses in the porcelain base a. The fuses l consist of cast strips of fusible alloy formed with holes which fit over the reduced ends of the pillars d, so that the fuses may be securely held by riveting or spreading out the tops of the pillars. The pillars may be bored centrally to facilitate the riveting &c. The porcelain cover g fits on a rabbet on the base a, and is secured by means of a central bolt e and nut h. The fuses l and pillars d project through holes i in the cover g. In a modification of the circuitbreaker, one fuse only is employed, and the base &c. is of circular form, the construction being otherwise similar to that described above. The fusing of the strips l is stated to be assisted by the rings o.
Patent GB-190316562-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Fluid-tight Joints for Valves and the like
Inventor: RADCLIFFE CHARLES
Filed: 1903-07-28
Granted: 1903-09-03
Abstract: 16,562. Radcliffe, C., and Pugh, D. July 28. Butt and flange joints; sleeve joints; angle-pieces. -Relates to pipe connections of the type described in Specification No. 18,017, A.D. 1901, adapted for use with boilers, valve - chambers, tanks, and cisterns, and other machinery on board ship. As shown in Fig. 1, the valve-chamber a is connected to a boiler or a tank, by means of two taper flanges b, c, the latter having a projection fitting wedgelike into a recess in the former. These flanges may be riveted and caulked, and the adjacent surfaces may have a washer. The whole is embraced by a two-piece clamp, which bears on the conical surfaces and has its parts secured by bolts. To connect two pipes at right-angles, or to construct a joint which may easily be taken to pieces, the faces are inclined to the axes of the flanges, and clamps, shaped, respectively, as in Figs. 2 and 3, are used.
Patent GB-190317053-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Apparatus for Picking up Water for Feeding Locomotive Engines and Tenders whilst they are Running.
Inventor: ROBINSON JOHN GEORGE
Filed: 1903-08-05
Granted: 1904-05-19
Abstract: 17,053. Robinson, J. G. Aug. 5. Locomotives.- Consists broadly of means for raising a pick-up scoop out of the trough, wholly or partially by means of steam or other fluid pressure. Fig. 1 is an elevation of the top of the tender showing most of the apparatus. On a rod n connected with the scoop through a rock-shaft h and a link d, are a piston working in a cylinder q, and a nut s engaged by a screwed spindle v mounted in fixed bearings. Steam &c. is admitted to the rear end of the cylinder q through a valve 13, and is exhausted on the piston uncovering an outlet 6 at about the middle of the cylinder. In operation, the scoop is lowered by the hand gear alone, but in raising it steam is admitted to the cylinder q by the valve 13, and the gearing rotated by hand to allow the steam to move the piston. On the piston uncovering the exhaust port, the valve 13 is automatically closed by a tappet connected with the piston-rod. The link d is enclosed in a tube i, and the water is deflected into the tank by a conoidal plate 19.
Patent GB-190323371-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Cutter Holders for Boot Screwing Machines.
Inventor: GREENWOOD ARTHUR
Filed: 1903-10-28
Granted: 1904-08-25
Abstract: 23,371. Greenwood, A. Oct. 28. Screw nails. - Consists of means whereby the blades and holders of the cutters used for cutting off the wire in a boot and shoe screwing- machine can be accurately adjusted. The blades d are carried in grooves in the fore parts of pivoted scissors-like arms b, and their sides are provided with threads which engage with worms f. The latter are prevented from moving endwise so that, when rotated, they advance or withdraw the blades d according to the adjustment required, after which the blades &c. are locked by clamping- plates g. The rear ends of the arms b carry rollers h which are held in contact with an actuating-cam j by springs k, this cam being rotated by means of a sector lever which gears with a pinion l on the cam shaft i. The base-plate a to which the arms b are pivoted is also capable of adjustment in a lateral direction, the holes n for its securing-bolts being slotted.
Patent GB-190325100-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in, and in the Manufacture of, Money-purses, Hand-bags, Satchels, Letter-cases and the like
Inventor: HOLLOWAY ARTHUR EDGAR
Filed: 1903-11-18
Granted: 1904-09-22
Abstract: 25,100. Holloway, A. E., and Holloway, W. H. Nov. 18. Bags, satchels, &c. are made from a single piece of material suitably cut for folding, to provide one or two gussetted pockets with covering-flaps. Fig. 1 shows a piece of cut material for a purse, shown complete in Fig. 2.
Patent GB-190325522-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Stamp and like Albums.
Inventor: GREGORY VICTOR HERBERT
Filed: 1903-11-23
Granted: 1904-10-13
Abstract: 25,522. Gregory, V. H. Nov. 23. Albums.-The pages of the album are formed with pockets to contain slips of card on which are fixed stamps, crests, and the like. A piece of card cut with openings having slots H as in Fig. 2, is fixed to the page of the album, and covered with paper slips cut as shown in Fig. 3. The pockets thus formed will hold pieces h, h', or h', Fig. 4, of card carrying the stamps or crests, which are thus exposed in the spaces B in Fig. 1. The heading of the page contained on the piece of card, Fig. 2, is seen through the opening K, Fig. 3.
Patent GB-190327811-A (GB)
Filed: 1903-12-18
Granted: 1904-10-20
Abstract: 27,811. Hoffmann Manufacturing Co., and Mair, W. B. Dec. 18. Axle-trucks or undercarriages.-Central and side bearers for the bogies of railway vehicles, and for like purposes, are arranged to adjust themselves automatically for inequalities of the road. In the form shown in Figs. 2, 3, 5, and 6, the central bearer 1 comprises a casing 13 secured to the underframing of the carriage, and a support 9 freely mounted on a hemispherical boss 15 secured to the framing 3 of the bogie. A lining 10 is adjustably held by set-screws 14 in the casing 13, and is so shaped that, of the two rings of balls 5, 6 interposed between the lining and the support, the outer ring bears the weight of the carriage, and the inner ring takes the pull. The rings of balls are carried in cages 17, 18, and packing-rings 19, 20 exclude dust and the like. In each of the side bearers, a bracket 23, secured to the framing of the bogie, forms trunnions which support a rocking part 22 having a continuous channel 24 filled with balls 25. A slider 21 secured to the underframing of the carriage is supported on those balls 25 which lie in the lined part 29 of the continuous channel, a lining 28 being formed also in the slider. When the slider moves relatively to the rocking part, the balls run along the channel. In the modification shown in Fig. 11, the rocking part 39 is supported in a spherically-recessed part 41 secured to the bogie, and two continuous channels 30, 31, having balls, are formed in the rocking part. The side bearers may be supported on hemispherical bosses similar to the boss 15, Fig. 3, and the central bearer may be supported on a spherically-recessed part similar to the part 41, Fig. 11.
Patent GB-190413268-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Ball-bearings for Spindles more especially applicable to Spinning and Twisting Machines and the like.
Inventor: BAUERLE WILHELM
Filed: 1904-06-11
Granted: 1904-07-14
Abstract: 13,268. Bauerle, W. June 11. Spindle apparatus. - Relates to ball bearings for the spindles of spinning, twisting, &c. frames, and consists in varying the bearing-point of the balls on the spindle. The box a, Figs. 1 and 5, is formed with recesses b, c, in which the brasses d for the balls e are inserted. Rings g are placed in various combinations, above and below the biasses..d, giving a fresh bearing-point for each combination, the brasses and rings being held in position by screws h, i. Between the screw i and brass d or rings g are inserted the steel plate q having a circular recess k, for the reception of the step ball l, and a ring m which conducts the lubricant entering the box a through holes o to the ball l. The lubricant flows from the cup r down between a fixed socket n and the box a, and enters the latter through the holes o. The revolving spindle f forces the lubricant up over the edge of the hollow screw h, whence it flows back into the cup r.
Patent GB-190415267-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Electric Light Fittings
Inventor: IRVING JOHN GEORGE
Filed: 1904-07-08
Granted: 1905-05-11
Abstract: 15,267. Irving, J. G. July 8. Lamp brackets, with universal joints, for electric lighting. An arm b, rigidly attached to a fixed support, has formed at its end a bearing for a hollow shaft d, attached to a plate e, friction being produced by a spring l surrounding the shaft. Pivoted to lugs g on the plate is a piece h, which is perforated at its end to receive the lamp-holder or an arm carrying the same, and is retained in any required position by means of a screw k, nut i, and a washer j which cannot turn on the screw, or by a spring device. Twisting of the electric conductors is prevented by a foot (not shown) on the arm b and a stop on the plate e, which only allow the piece h to rotate through one revolution. The shaft d may be attached to the arm b instead of to the plate e, or may be loose in both.
Patent GB-190418390-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Weighing Machines
Filed: 1904-08-25
Granted: 1905-09-21
Abstract: 18,390. Pooley & Son, H., Pooley, H., and Mackay, T. J. Aug. 25. Platform machines; hydrostatic apparatus; indicating and registering mechanism; printing-devices; vibration, neutralizing.-The invention is described with reference to a hydrostatic apparatus, but is stated to be of general application. When a vehicle rests on the platform of the machine, the suspension rod f, connected to one end of a yoke m, actuates the lever b and quadrant b<1>, while a catch k prevents the movement of the lever l, which is connected to the other end of the yoke m. As the vehicle moves off the platform, the lever h is forced back, and the catch k raised by means of the system of levers shown. The lever l, being free, rises and, through a lever p and connecting-rod r, operates the bell-crank lever s, connected to the marking-slide q. Thereby the paper t is pressed against the inking-ribbon v and the type on the quadrant. A multiple pointer, attached to the lever, is used for reading the weight. A counterbalanced clack valve c<2>, Figs. 1 and 3, is carried by a plate c<4> fixed to the weight c of the hydrostatic apparatus, and serves to damp the vibration.
Patent GB-190421130-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Arrangements for Heating Irons applicable to Gas Stoves.
Filed: 1904-10-01
Granted: 1905-08-03
Abstract: 21,130. Whitehouse, E., and Cannon Iron Foundries. Oct. 1. Ironing. - T h e flame of gas stoves and the like, for heating hand-irons, is directed into or against a hollow or solid iron, by means of a plate a, Fig. 2, having upturned edges c around an opening above the burner e. The plate may be formed along with the grid d of the stove, as shown in Fig. 3, or may be separate from it. A hollow iron is placed with its rear end over the plate a, Fig. 2. For heating ordinary sad-irons, the iron is placed over the plate a and covered by a hollow box g, Fig. 5, provided with an opening h through which the handle passes.
Patent GB-190427096-A (GB)
Title: An Improvement in Electrical Signalling Apparatus, particularly applicable to Fire Alarms.
Filed: 1904-12-12
Granted: 1905-01-26
Abstract: 27,096. Abel, C. D., [Siemens & Halske Akt.-Ges.]. Dec. 12. Alarm apparatus. - Relates to installations especially suitable for fire-alarms, in which several transmitters are arranged in series, and consists in means for avoiding confusion of signals. As shown, circuit is normally completed through the contacts n, h, h<1> of the cut-out and the transmitters a, a' respectively ; but, if one of the transmitter contacts, say h', is broken, as by the operation of a fire-alarm, the corresponding magnet d' is energized, the detent i<1> is withdrawn from the motor c<1>, and make-and-break signals are automatically transmitted. The first break de-energizes the magnet m of the cut-out, and, releasing the armature r, throws the resistance o into circuit, thus bringing the current strength down so low that the magnet d or the other transmitter will not be sufficiently energized to attract its armature if the contact h should be broken. This continues till the circuit e remains closed long enough for the magnet m to attract its armaturewhich it does step by step owing to the escapement k-and cut out the resistance o. The detent i is then attracted to allow the transmitter a to operate. In a modification of the system, the resistance o' in the cut-out s', Fig. 2, is normally in circuit and the breaking of the contact h' is arranged, by a suitable device, to open and then close automatically the circuit e. The break releases the armature r' and momentarily cuts out the resistance o', thus setting free the transmitter. No other transmitter can operate till the armature r', as before, is brought back, thus cutting out the resistance o<1>.
Patent GB-190506651-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Explosives Containing Aluminium or other Light Metals.
Inventor: HADDAN HERBERT JOHN
Filed: 1905-03-29
Granted: 1905-06-15
Abstract: 6651. Haddan, H. J., [Roth, G.]. March 29. Explosives.-Relates to aluminium explosives of the class described in Specifications No. 16,277, A.D. 1900, and Nos. 3253 and 4699, A.D. 1904. Such explosives may be detonated by gunpowder when enclosed in strong vessels and mixed with a composition containing sulphur 1 part, lead peroxide 4À5 parts, carbon 2À5 parts and potassium nitrate 5À5 parts. The other constituents of the explosive may be ammonium nitrate 45 per cent di- or tri-nitrotoluol 19À5 per cent and aluminium 22 per cent. The mixture with a gunpowder fuse may be used in detonators.
Patent GB-190515158-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Method of Branding and Embossing Carcasses
Inventor: BELK MATTHEW
Filed: 1905-07-24
Granted: 1905-11-02
Abstract: 15,158. Belk, M. July 24. Embossing.-Relates to means for embossing an impression upon the carcasses of sheep or the like, such as are intended for export. The dies or brands c are fitted to springs a by any suitable means, the latter being connected by loops b so that by forming a circle of different dimensions varying degrees of pressure can be exerted. The spring may consist of a single piece a, or may be of other form. The invention is applied after the carcass has been killed and dressed and while it is still warm. When the carcass has become set, the device is removed, the sunken impressions formed having become hard and permanent. Fig. 4 shows a die, constructed so that the characters h impressed upon the carcass stand out in relief, while the intervening spaces g are sunken. The die is formed with sharp edges i by which the characters are defined, but which are below the level of the spaces g.
Patent GB-190516050-A (GB)
Title: Improved Apparatus for Generating Gas from Gasolene.
Inventor: DAVIS THOMAS ALBERT
Filed: 1905-08-05
Granted: 1905-09-14
Abstract: 16,050. Davis, T. A. Aug. 8, 1904, [date applied for under Patents Act, 1901]. Carburetting.-In an apparatus for generating gas from gasoline wherein gasoline is vaporized and the vapour subsequently mixed with air, the apparatus is connected to a pressure gasoline tank at 16, Fig. 2, from which a tube leads to valves 18, 11. To start the apparatus, the valve 18 is opened, and gasoline flows to a cup 20, Fig. 4, and is lighted to heat the generating coil 21 ; or alcohol may be used for this purpose, an asbestos pad being provided for use in such case. When the coil 21 is hot, the valve 11 is opened and gasoline enters the coil at D, the vapour formed passing by way of a valve 15 to a funnel B at the base of a mixing tube 10, Fig. 3, aud out at J into a surrounding pipe 1, where a portion strikes an adjustable damper 2 and is forced down a pipe 5 to a sub-burner, Fig. 4. The latter comprises a perforated ring and cylindrical cap 23 through which air is supplied. Gasoline which escapes vaporization collects in a cup 17, Fig. 3, where it is subsequently vaporized. Air is drawn in at 19, and carburetted air leaves the apparatus by the pipe 1.
Patent GB-190516432-A (GB)
Title: Improved Manufacture of Glue.
Inventor: LUTHER CHRISTIAN WILHELM
Filed: 1905-08-12
Granted: 1906-03-15
Abstract: 16,432. Luther, C. W. Aug. 12. Veneering. - A glue particularly suited for veneers is prepared from soluble albumen and an alkaline earth and is used before it attains its maximum consistency; it may be applied by dipping the veneers into the glue and then passing them between spring-pressed rollers. According to the Provisional Specification, plates which are to be glued on one side only are coated by means of an arrangement of three rollers, of which the lowest revolves in the glue.
Patent GB-190518128-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to the Construction and Assembly of Guide Blades and Vanes for Turbines.
Filed: 1905-09-07
Granted: 1906-09-06
Abstract: 18,128. Belliss & Morcom, and Jude, A. Sept. 7. Making turbines.-Turbine blades are made from a plain strip of metal by cutting pieces away so as to form two blades c, Fig. 2, connected by a shank a and having projections b at their ends. The blades are curved and the strip bent over to form a V-shaped piece, Figs. 4 and 5, ready for attachment to the turbine wheel. A modification has the connecting-link at the top and free ends at the bottoms of the blades: More than two blades may be made in one piece or section.
Patent GB-190518469-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Vertical Bar Fencing.
Filed: 1905-09-13
Granted: 1906-05-24
Abstract: 18,469. Bayliss, Jones, & Bayliss, Bayliss, W., and Sadler, J. Sept. 13. Fencing.-Relates to flexible vertical-bar fencing described in Specification No. 11,200, A.D. 1885, and consists in forming notches c, Fig. 1, in the verticals d, preferably of cruciform section, by forcing in the metal so as to thicken up the sides of the notches as indicated in Fig. 2. The verticals are supported by passing them through holes C in the horizontals and turning them into the position shown in Fig. 2, locking-devices such as are described in the Specification referred to above or in Specification No. 21,710, A.D. 1893, being employed. Vertical bars of other section may be used.
Patent GB-190518518-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Capsule or Container for Perfumes.
Inventor: JARY TOLVER POSTLE
Filed: 1905-09-13
Granted: 1906-07-19
Abstract: 18,518. Jary, T. P. Sept. 13. Bottles and like vessels.-A capsule for containing sufficient perfume for use at one time is made of glass, gelatin, isinglass, rubber, or some material insoluble in alcohol. If of glass, the capsule is coated inside and out with wax, to prevent splintering when the capsule is crushed. In operation, a capsule is placed in a handkerchief, say, and crushed, the particles being then shaken out. To prevent splintering, however, the capsule may be provided with an envelope of silk or paper. If a paper envelope is used, it is slit to ensure a rapid flow of the perfume. A pellet may be attached to the bulb or to the envelope, to facilitate the breaking of the bulb.
Patent GB-190518851-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Revolution Speed and Direction Indicator.
Inventor: BERRY RALPH
Filed: 1905-09-18
Granted: 1906-08-16
Abstract: 18,851. Berry, R. Sept. 18. Winding - mechanism. - In a speed indicator for an engine, containing a clock-rotated disk 2, the winding- spindle 43 of the clock may be turned by hand through bevel-gears 29 or automatically by the engine when required. The lower end of the winding-spindle carries a sliding sleeve 42, which is screwed to engage an internally-screwed fixed cylinder. As the spindle 43 unwinds, this sleeve moves down until two lugs 42<a> on it engage corresponding recesses in the end of a cylindrical block 36. This block is screwed externally and carries at its lower end a disk having two studs 37 and feathered to engage a cup 39, which is free to turn against a spring. When the block 36 and winding-spindle sleeve are clutched, the block is raised inside this cup 39 until the studs 37 above mentioned engage corresponding studs 38 on a ring attached to a rotating drum 30. This drum is rotated by worm gear from the engine, and, when thus coupled by means of the studs 38, 37 with the cylindrical block, turns the winding-spindle 43 until the winding-spindle sleeve 42 is raised out of engagement with the cylindrical block 36. The cup 39 is then turned back by its spring disengaging the studs 38, 37 and lowering the cylindrical block 36 to normal position.
Patent GB-190524640-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Valves
Inventor: HADDAN HERBERT JOHN
Filed: 1905-11-28
Granted: 1906-10-11
Abstract: 24,640. Haddan, H. J., [Nichols Manufacturing Co.]. Nov. 28. Lift valves are constructed with an annular flexible disk of U-section which is secured to the valve head so that it is supported at both its inner and outer circumferences, the latter being free to move radially. The valve head is provided with a screwed boss 11, Fig. 1, which is encircled by a yielding - disk 8, preferably of copper. This nut is secured by a nut 12, the valve head being serrated at 14 to ensure a tight joint. Instead of the serrations, a washer may be interposed between the disk and the valve head. In the form of valve shown, the head completely supports the copper disk in a vertical direction, but the outer circumference is not supported radially. A flexible meeting face is thus obtained. In the modification shown in Fig. 2, two disks 8, 8<a> are provided. The valve head is modified as it is not 'required to give support to the outer edges of the disk 8, this function being performed by the disk 8<a>.
Patent GB-190526432-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Metal Covered Roofs, Walls and Buildings.
Inventor: TAYLOR SAMUEL
Filed: 1905-12-19
Granted: 1906-08-02
Abstract: 26,432. Taylor, S., [trading as Taylor & Co., S.]. Dec. 19. Roofing; walls; sheet-metal buildi n g s.-Relates to sheet-metal roofing and the like of the kind described in Specification No. 4818, AD. 1887, and consists in corrugating the covering-strips c and the edges of the sheets a so as to form between them channels e which carry off water of condensation and the like and prevent the capillary attraction of water to the interior. The meeting edges of the sheets are clamped together by means of screws or bolts between washers d and semicylindrical blocks f. The invention is also applicable to metal-covered walls and buildings.