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Patent GB-190401977-A (GB)
Title: Process and Apparatus for Fitting a Film-strip to a Photographic Camera intended for Wider Films.
Inventor: HERZ MAXIMILIAN
Filed: 1904-01-26
Granted: 1904-03-03
Abstract: 1977. Herz, M. Jan. 26. Roller slides.-To fit a film-strip to a camera intended for a wider strip, the film, together with its usual protecting strip, is wound with a broader protecting strip upon a suitable spool. The broader strip is preferably of durable material, and is numbered on the back and the film is attached to it near one end, in the same way as to the usual protection strip. The transference is performed in the box shown in Fig. 1, and in section in Fig. 2. by first winding the strips from the narrow spool on to the mandrel c, and then winding them back on to the broader spool. The slots h in the plates f, g enable the plates i to be spaced apart at any distance corresponding to the usual sizes of films. The plate p which carries a pin r is secured in one of the slots and by the bow q on the wire e. The narrow spool is held between the plate p and the spring key k, which is provided with a pin o for small spools and a chisel-edge n for larger spools. The ends of the strips x, y are inserted in the mandrel c, and the lid b is closed and fastened by the catches v, w leaving a slot t, rendered light-tight by elastic material u, for the strip x. The spring j keeps the strips smooth during winding and the subsequent re-winding on to the broader spool.
Patent GB-190403599-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Sand Traps for Locomotives or Tramway Vehicles
Inventor: GRESHAM HARRY EDWARD
Filed: 1904-02-12
Granted: 1905-02-09
Abstract: 3599. Gresham, H. E., and Gresham, F. J. Feb. 12. Sanding and salting rails.-Consists of a double and a single compressed-air sand trap, the airadmission pipes to which are capable of adjustment by a revoluble cap. Fig. 1 shows a section of the double type. The sand enters a chamber band passes over a lip c into discharging-chambers z, which are separated by a partition extending putly into the chamber b, so that one side only of the trap may be used. The roof or plate g has four nozzles projecting from it. Two d of these are engaged in blowing sand over the lip, and the others f aid discharge through their separate pipes. The roof g is easily removed, exposing the interior, and is provided with a circular recess in which rests a cap n enclosing a small chamber containing the air-admission pipe q; this cap can easily be secured in any position relative to the plate g by the nut o. The single type is of similar form.
Patent GB-190404075-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Supports for Conductor-rails of Electric Railways.
Inventor: DOULTON HENRY LEWIS
Filed: 1904-02-18
Granted: 1904-04-28
Abstract: 4075. Doulton, H. L., and Morris, C. E. Feb 18. Electric railways and tramways on the surfacecontact system. Conductors.-Relates to insulating-supports for conductor-rails, and methods of fixing such insulators and of supporting conductor-rails thereon. The insulator consists of a corrugated pedestal of pottery 1, Fig. a, or of a pedestal having one or more " petticoats " as shown at 17, Fig. f. In a recess 4, a stud 5 from the rail chair 3 is screwed or cemented. The rail chair consists of a horizontal plate to support the rail, and, to prevent displacement, it may have parallel jaws 6, Fig. a, or fixed and movable claws as shown at 19 and 20, Fig. f; or both claws may be fixed and made to engage with the rail flange by rotating the rail chair. The clips which secure the pedestal to the rail tie are shown at 2, 2<a>, Figs. a and c. Each clip has a horizontal portion 7, bolted to the rail tie through the hole 8 and the adjustable slot 8<a>, an overhanging claw 9, and a projection 10 to prevent the pedestal from turning. In modified forms of the fastenings, the clips may be adjusted by eccentric washers under bolts through holes 8, Fig. c or the insulators may be secured by inverted conical sleeves set eccentrically. Another fastening is bolted centrally to the rail tie, and has one or more fixed claws and a loose claw, Fig.f. Instead of a central bolt it may be fastened through three ears as shown at 25, Fig. j. In another form, a wedge piece is bolted between the insulator and abut. ments on the base-plate, the abutments being either fixed or movable. As alternative fastenings, a concentric malleable cast-iron ring having three fixed claws arranged so that they grip the insulator when the ring is bolted down, or a seating-ring secured to insulator by cement, may be used. In another form, a stud from the base-plate is screwed or cemented into a recess in the lower part of the pedestal, the base-plate being bolted down. In this form, the stud, cemented into the bottom of the pedestal, forms part of a bolt which passes into the rail tie, the stud having a shoulder to rest against the rail tie.
Patent GB-190404153-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and connected with the Carriages and Rails of High Speed Railways.
Inventor: THOM ROBERT RIACH
Filed: 1904-02-19
Granted: 1905-02-02
Abstract: 4153. Thom, R. R. Feb. 19. Single-rail railways ; Permanent way; electric railways and tramways; electric motor vehicles.- Consists in improvements in the permanent way and vehicles of the single-rail railway described in Specification No. 1906, A.D. 1902. A general section of the car and permanent way is shown in Fig. 1. Combined standards and sleepers B for the upper and lower rails are formed of continuous lengths of metal bent into the required shape. Bolts hold the standards of up and return rails together. The outer end of the lower or sleeper portion is turned down and fastened to a longitudinal wooden sleeper b<2>. With electric propulsion, the upper rail D is provided with insulators b kept in position by stops b<4> on the tie-bars b<1>. The cars are furnished with a column G, connecting the upper and lower wheels E, F. Its lower end terminates in a cross-shaft h<2>, the extremities of which sit in bearings h<5> fixed. to the bogie. Antifriction rollers h<3> on this shaft support the weight of the car through a circle plate h<4>. To keep the upper wheel E in contact with its rail, the column may be of tubes sliding in one another and the upper portion has a counterweight g<6> attached to it by chains passing over pulleys with compensating-springs g<7>, with adequate insulation g' and a protective casing for electric propulsion. The Provisional Specification mentions a thickened lower rail and contracted upper one or an arrangement of guide-rails at crossings, and a coupling consisting of a yoke or bar pivotally mounted on the central point of the bogie, combined with a parallel or double bar or frame which connects "the yoke or bar at either side' " to its adjacent yoke or bar;" also, a spiral spring interposed between the cheeks of the wheels and the brackets carrying them, and that the bottom of the groove of the upper rail may be of wood.
Patent GB-190411591-A (GB)
Title: Improved Means for Opening and Closing Bottom Doors of Railway Wagons.
Inventor: NELSON ANDREW SCLANDERS
Filed: 1904-05-20
Granted: 1905-03-23
Abstract: 11,591. Nelson, A. S. May 20. Doors, wagon.-Hinged or pivoted doors A in the bottom of the wagon are operated by a cross-shaft B carried in bearings C under the wagon frame. The shaft has a handle B<2> and is cranked into a supporting-arm B' under the door A. By moving the handle B' over a quadrant D on the wagon side, the doors may be opened or shut. The handle may be locked by a pin on the quadrant or otherwise.
Patent GB-190412405-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Stuffing-box Packing.
Inventor: SOMMER HEINRICH CONRAD
Filed: 1904-06-01
Granted: 1904-10-06
Abstract: 12,405. Sommer, H. C. June 1. Stuffing- boxes.-Granular-metal packing is made by mixing powdered talc with melted white metal or other readily-fusible metallic substance. Asbestos threads, flaky graphite, and fat may be mixed with the powdered metal to form a kneadable mass for filling into the stuffing-box.
Patent GB-190414718-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Apparatus for use in the Gasification of Coal or other Materials in the Production of Illuminating and Heating Gas.
Inventor: CARPENTER CHARLES CLAUDE
Filed: 1904-06-30
Granted: 1904-08-04
Abstract: 14,718. Carpenter, C. C. June 30. Gas retorts; water gas.-One or more vertical gas retorts are combined with a horizontal chamber from which the coke and other residual matter may be discharged by means of a ram or pusher. The charge is introduced at the upper end of each retort B and is supported by the conical pile which is formed on the floor of the chamber B. The pusher E, which is provided with a cutter D for penetrating the coke &c., is introduced at one door and the residue is discharged from another door. To prevent the material from falling behind the pusher-head, a shield F is attached to the head and the bar G. The production of gas may be assisted, and the interstices of the coke &c. cleared out, by admitting steam at either end of the chamber B.
Patent GB-190416551-A (GB)
Title: Improved Means for Rotating, Vibrating, Feeding, and Cleaning, Strainer or Picker Drums such as those used in the Manufacture of Paper and the like
Filed: 1904-07-27
Granted: 1905-06-22
Abstract: 16,551. Walmsley & Co., C., and Walmsley, C. July 27. Strainers. - Relates to means for rotating, vibrating, feeding and cleaning strainer or picker drums such as are used in the manufacture of paper and the like. In the vat Bare drums A mounted by trunnions C on rocker bearing- arms D pivoted at E and caused to vibrate by cams G on a rotating shaft H. The cams G and the bearings of the shaft H are enclosed in oil boxes. To the arms D are attached adjustable wrought-iron hammers E<1> working against india-rubber buffers enclosed in boxes as shown. The ropes, belts, or chains 0, by which the drums A are rotated, pass around a pulley driven preferably from the shaft H through belt and spur or worm gearing. The stuff is led into and distributed in the drums by a pipe Y, and passes through slits in the periphery of the drums into the vat B, overflowing at an outlet X which may be arranged at the side or at the centre of the vat. Spray pipes Z deliver water on to the drums for washing purposes, and folding trays a placed inside the drums catch the dirt washed away by the water. Gullies c, formed in the bottom of the vat B, are provided with taps to facilitate washing out.
Patent GB-190416927-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Ratchet for Scroll of Settee, Couch and Chair
Inventor: CROWTHER HARRY
Filed: 1904-08-02
Granted: 1904-12-01
Abstract: 16,927. Crowther, H. Aug. 2. Settees; couches; chairs.-Relates to means for adjusting the scroll of settees, couches, or chairs. The scroll A is connected by means of hinges I to the frame C. A rectangular iframe K is secured to a loosely-mounted bar F and is arranged to enable the transverse iron bar E to engage iron ratchet-plates D attached to the frame C. A spring G, connected at one end to the transverse bar H of the scroll and at the other to the bar E, is provided to keep the scroll in position and to retain the bar E in engagement with the plates D. The frame K is adjusted by means of the handle L.
Patent GB-190417808-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Electrical Measuring Instruments.
Filed: 1904-08-16
Granted: 1905-06-22
Abstract: 17,808. Evershed & Vignoles, and Evershed, S. Aug. 16. Springs, m a ki n g.- Very weak springs of fine phosphor-bronze &c., as used for flexible connections in electric measuring - instruments, are formed by winding an exceedingly thin and narrow strip on a small mandrel, a weight being suspended from the strip to maintain the tension, and the inclination of the mandrel to the horizontal being adjusted according to the pitch required. When removed from the mandrel, the spring enlarges and becomes so weak that only three or four convolutions can be made use of, and the resistance exerted to the motion of the coils is negligible.
Patent GB-190426511-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Windows.
Inventor: BLACK ALEXANDER
Filed: 1904-12-06
Granted: 1905-11-30
Abstract: 26,511. Black, A., and Black, D. Dec. 6. Windows; window opening a n d closing apparatus.- Upper and lower sliding sashes are raised and lowered by endless chains e, e', f operated by a handle, worm screws, w h e e l s, pinions, and shafts b in the windowhead. The sashes may be secured to the chains f at one side by sliding bolts and to the chains e, e<1> at the other side by hinges k, o, the flaps k<1>, o<1> of which elide in slots in the pulley stile and are secured to the chains by bolts l, Fig. 8. An angle-plate k<2>, fixed to the flap k<1>, bears against the back of the pulley stile. If the sashes are not required to turn inwards, they are secured to the chains by catches, staples, &c. The chains f and shafts b may be dispensed with, and the sashes may be fitted with rollers on the free side. Additional hinges v, tv formed with L-shaped flaps may be fitted to the sashes, and slide in slots in the pulley stile, as described in Specification No. 14,613, A.D. 1905. The Provisional Specification states that the worms may be rotated by cords and pulleys, that both shafts may be operated by a single gear, and that the sashes may be connected by endless chains on both sides of the frame so as to balance one another.
Patent GB-190508635-A (GB)
Title: Sliding and Reversible Window-sashes and Frames.
Inventor: ROUGHTON ROBERT
Filed: 1905-04-22
Granted: 1905-11-02
Abstract: 8635. Roughton, R., and Cross, F. W. April 22. Windows, swivelling-sliding. Relates to reversible window sashes of the kind described i n Specifications No. 1679, A. D. 1860, No. 22,277, A.D. 1894, N o s. 9357, 26,304, and 26,737, A.D. 1897, No. 23,616, A.D. 1899, No. 19,881, A.D. 1900, No. 21,095, A.D. 1902, No, 6550, A.D. 1903, and No. 12,062, A.D. 1904. Sliding sashes b, c are adapted to swivel inwards for cleaning &c. by being pivoted to loose stiles e by means of screwed pivots f. These pivots are oppositely threaded on opposite sides of the sash, so that, on the sash being swung inwards, the stiles e are forced away from the sash and grips the frame a, thus retaining the sash at the desired height. The parting-beads d are provided with inclined slots so that they can be pushed upwards and backwards on fixed pins into the casing when it is desired to swing the sashes. The window head is recessed to receive the lower sash when the upper sash is lowered for reversal.
Patent GB-190510290-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Presses used for Pressing Sand-faced Bricks.
Inventor: PERRETT VICTOR
Filed: 1905-05-16
Granted: 1906-03-08
Abstract: 10,290. Perrett, V., and Perrett, L. May 16. Moulding bricks.-Relates to presses for finishing the moulding of half-pressed sand-faced bricks. The die i descends on to the clot, which is placed on a stand l in a mould having folding sides m as usual, and the weight of the wheel n-the rotation of which, due to its own mass or to the actuation of the friction plate o<1>, supplies the energy-is sufficient to take the die down farther than is desirable, this tendency being counteracted by weights introduced into receptacles v on the end of pivoted arms s, connected to the cross-bar carrying the die. To bring the friction plates o', o into engagement with the wheel n and so to lower or raise the die, a forked lever p is pivoted at r to the frame with its forked upper end embracing a groove in a boss on the shaft a carrying the plates. The lower end is connected by an adjustable link w to a weighted lever x, pivoted at y and connected to an adjustable arm 3 carrying stops 2, which, being struck, on the upward or downward movement of the die, operate the lever p. To prevent the wheel n from rising too far when the lever x moves inwards, an adjustable taper stop 4 is introduced. To stop the press from working, a friction block 7 is provided which holds the edge of the plate n firm if it is raised sufficiently.
Patent GB-190514396-A (GB)
Title: Improved Process and Means for Closing or Capsuling Bottles, Cans and the like.
Inventor: ENGELS MAX
Filed: 1905-07-12
Granted: 1905-12-14
Abstract: 14,396. Engels, M. July 14, 1904, [date applied for under Patents Act, 1901]. Capsules.-Relates to the use of celluloid, which is plastic when heated but solidifies when cold, for capsuling bottles, cans, boxes, &c. The capsule is first rendered plastic in hot water, then placed on the bottle, and laid around the bottle neck. On solidifying, a strong contraction of the celluloid takes place, and the capsule presses itself to the bottle. For bottles with a strengthening-bead, a capsule with a short depending flange and a strengthening- bead at its lower edge may be used. If the capsules are only required for ornamentation, they may be slit to render them resilient, and may be pressed on to the bottle without being heated.
Patent GB-190514533-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Bottle-washing Machines.
Inventor: PLANINSCHEK JOSEF
Filed: 1905-07-14
Granted: 1905-11-09
Abstract: 14,533. Planinschek, J. July 14. Cleaning bottles.- Relates to apparatus in which vertical rotary brushes furnished with water nozzles are driven by a water or steam wheel at the bottom. Water passes through the cock 6 into the chamber 5, and thence through a nozzle, impinging on the vanes of the wheel 9. Or the wheel may be turned by steam passing through the pipe 47 and heating the water in the chamber 5. When the cock 19, Fig. 2, is opened by means of the operating- lever 26, water passes through the pipes 17, 28, 29, and issues into the upper part of the telescopic bottle - holding chamber through the nozzle shown, and into the central brush stem 33 through the nozzle 32. The wheel 9 is fixed to the sleeve 12, and this sleeve and the brush head 37 are fixed to the tube 34 and run on ball bearings. The brush head is provided with inner and outer sets of holes 42, in either of which sets the stems of the external bottle brushes are secured by screws. The piece 39, which receives the mouth of the bottle, runs on ball bearings on the brush bead, so that, when the bottle rests on this piece, its motion is stopped and there is no risk of injury. Water escapes through the orifice 52. Oil is supplied to the bearings from the cups 48, 49. After washing, the bottle is rinsed over the apparatus 14, which is supplied with water from the chamber 5 and provided with a push-valve opened by the pressure of the bottle.
Patent GB-190514758-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and in connection with Railway Sleepers, and Means for Securing Rails thereto.
Inventor: CORELL HARRY JAMES
Filed: 1905-07-18
Granted: 1906-01-11
Abstract: 14,758. Corell, H. J. July 18. Sleepers; rails, securing to sleepers; tie-bars ; rail joints. - Consists in providing short transverse sleepers, preferably made of vitrified clay, or metal, on each side of the track, and connecting them by tie-bars, which, together with clamps and fishplates, secure the rails in position on the sleepers. Fig. 1 shows the general arrangement of the parts and Fig. 2 a transverse sectional view through one of the sleepers. Each sleeper is formed with a longitudinal slot B in which the tie-bar C, having upturned ends D, fits. The rails rest on the sleepers; suitable cushions F being interposed if desired, and are secured against movement by the fish-plate G and clamp H. Shoulders P are formed on the clamps to engage the rail flange and cushion and the end Q may fit into a notch formed in the tie-bar. The aperture M' for the bolt L is made in the form of a slot so that the position of the bolt can be slightly varied. At rail joints two fishplates are used which may extend over two sleepers, or only one as in Fig. 4. The sleeper shown in Fig. 4 is formed with a longitudinal opening B<1> for the purpose of admitting the hand to tighten or slacken the bolt c. Fig. 8 shows a modified sleeper which is made in the form of a hollow metallic shell.
Patent GB-190518047-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Vapourisers and Carburettors for Internal Combustion Engines.
Inventor: LOUIS ADOLPHE
Filed: 1905-09-06
Granted: 1905-12-14
Abstract: 18,047. Louis, A. Sept. 6. Gas or explosivevapour engines, carburetting in. The casing g of the carburettor is provided with collars such as m which serve to keep in place a tube f surrounding a gauze sleeve c placed over the pipe a, which is connected to the exhaust pipe b. Oil is fed to the upper end of the gauze sleeve, which is slightly conical in shape, by the pipe d, and air is fed to the outside of the sleeve by the pipe o. The mixture is drawn away through holes in the collar m to the chamber l and thence through the pipe n to the engine. Any residues resulting from incomplete vaporization collect in the collar m and are drawn away by a pipe p.
Patent GB-190525625-A (GB)
Title: Pressing-device for the Manufacture of Seamless Pipe-fittings.
Inventor: SCHMID CHRISTIAN
Filed: 1905-12-09
Granted: 1906-11-01
Abstract: 25,625. Schmid, C. Dec. 9. Forging; stamping.-Seamless pipe fittings are made from heated cylindrical blanks by stamping and piercing in dies. The dies are reversible, and in the first process projections m, n are formed by a plunger k, Figs. 2 and 3, a mandrel h giving internal support. The projections. m, n are formed circular by means of faces p, Fig. 5, on the dies and by giving a suitable shape to the plunger. The dies are then reversed, mandrels q supporting the open ends of the partly-made fitting, and a tool s then pierces the projections and finishes them to shape one by one.
Patent GB-190602124-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and connected with Blinkers for Horses.
Inventor: DOLNE HENRI
Filed: 1906-01-27
Granted: 1906-06-07
Abstract: 2124. Dolne, H. Jan. 27. Bridles; stopping and controlling runaway and restive animals.-A blinker is formed with the inner lining 3 secured to a support 4 normally held by spring buttons 5 to the metal plate 1. When the buttons are released by a pull on a cord 6, the inner lining 3 moves inwards to obstruct the sight under the influence of its spring support 4.
Patent GB-190608266-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Manufacture of Isobornyl-esters.
Filed: 1906-04-05
Granted: 1907-01-24
Abstract: 8266. Weizmann, C., and Clayton Aniline Co. April 5. Isobornyl esters; camphor.-Isobornyl esters are produced by heating pinene hydrochloride with a suitable organic acid in the presence of zinc chloride. Such suitable organic acids are, for example, glacial acetic acid, formic acid, butyric acid, and other fatty acids. The Provisional Specification describes also the use of a metallic chloride, such as tin chloride, iron chloride or other suitable condensing- agent. Furthur, it describes the use with glacial acetic acid, or other acid employed, of acetic anhydride, or acetyl chloride, or a corresponding anhydride or chloride of a fatty acid, whereby camphor is produced along with the esters.
Patent GB-190608445-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Variable Speed Gears for Cycles and the like.
Inventor: BLAIR WILLIAM
Filed: 1906-04-09
Granted: 1907-02-07
Abstract: 8445. Blair, W. April 9. No Patent granted (Sealing fee not paid). Variable-speed gearing; clutches.-In the three-speed gear for cycles described in Specification No. 4639, A.D. 1906, means are provided whereby the gear, therein changed by back - pedalling operations, may be changed by hand, a modified form of clutch connexion with the hub being employed for the high-speed and direct drives. The internal ring 3, 3A is screw-threaded externally to gear with a clutch-piece 3<B> carrying pawls 14. A ratchet ring 6 engaging the jaw extensions 7A of the driving-sleeve 7 has projections 6<B> entering a sliding spool operated by a rod within the spindle. When the ring 6 is in engagement with the pawls 11, the hub is driven at high speed through the clutch 3<D>, 3<C>. Movement of the ring from this position towards the right causes the hub to be driven direct through the pawls 12 and the same clutch, while when the parts are in the position shown in Fig. 1, the part 3<B> moves to the left and binds upon the ring 3, so that the hub is turned at low speed through the carrier 5, 5<C> and a pawl-andratchet or friction clutch 5<A>, 5<B>.