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Patent GB-190305890-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Stoppering Devices for Bottles & other Liquid Receptacles.
Inventor: BOULT ALFRED JULIUS
Filed: 1903-03-13
Granted: 1904-02-04
Abstract: 5890. Boult, A. J., [Roger, J.]. March 13. Stoppers; bottling; sealing bottles.-A stoppering - device for sparkling liquids, such as champagne, which prevents them from escaping until a plug of a cock is turned, is described. The device is combined with a special capsule for introducing powder, syrup, &c, if necessary into the bottle. Fig. 2 shows a section of the bottle neck with the cock applied. Fig. 3 is a similar view with the capsule inserted. The plug i is fixed by a nut l to its casing h, which is formed with diametrically-opposite orifices k co-operating with similar ones j formed in the plugs, there being no communication with the atmosphere when these holes are at right - angles. The orifices j, k are continued in inclined passages x, y respectively. The casing h is provided with a guard g, which screws on the upper end of two parts c, d which form a cover for the bottle neck, the parts being connected by a nut e. The joint of the casing h with the bottle is rendered airtight by a washer w. The movement of the plug is limited by a screw passing through the cupshaped projection o on the plug and abutting against a flange m on the casing. The screwhead comes into contact with rings on the guard g, in the open and closed position of the cock. z is a cork. When the cock is closed, it may be sealed by passing a string with a lead seal through the ring on the plug-screw and the rings on the guard g. A capsule r, Fig. 3, may be used to introduce powder, syrup, &c. into the bottle. The capsule is screwed into the plug i, forming an airtight joint. The cock is then opened, and the contents of the capsule r enter the bottle by way of the passages x, y. The capsule r may also be used in the making of champagne, for removing the ferment or yeast.
Patent GB-190307168-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Boot-making Machinery.
Inventor: CATT GEORGE HENRY
Filed: 1903-03-27
Granted: 1904-02-11
Abstract: 7168. Catt, G. H. March 27. Surfacing and polishing.-In machines for trimming the fore-parts, waists, and heels of new or repaired boots, a number of rotary cutters or wheels are provided, any one of which can be brought into operation as required. The cutters or wheels may be of various sizes, and, when provided with scouring-material, some may be fine and others coarse. Fig. 1 shows five cutters a mounted between the arms of two star-shaped discs b at equal distances from the centre of the discs. The discs are secured together by pins i, &c., and are journalled centrally in a hole or slot d<1>, Fig. 4, in a bracket d projecting from one of the pedestals e of the driving-shaft c, so that any one of the cutters can be brought into alignment with the shaft. In the arrangement shown for gearing the shaft to the cutters, the shaft has a feather c', Fig. 5, adapted to engage in a corresponding recess in the boss a' of each cutter a, and is moved longitudinally by means of the lever g, to engage it with or disengage it from the cutters.
Patent GB-190309789-A (GB)
Title: Improved Method and Machine for Finishing Woven Fabrics and Felts.
Inventor: BEHNISCH CARL HERMANN
Filed: 1903-04-30
Granted: 1903-12-17
Abstract: 9789. Behnisch, C. H. April 30. Nup, raising and dressing.-A curled or wavy effect, which is not affected by rain or subsequent cleaning or ironing, is imparted to the hairy surface, produced by a previous roughing process, on one side of woven fabrics, felt, and the like by the machine shown in Fig. 1. Long pieces of linen are secured to each end of the fabric, which is wound on a roller 30 provided with a friction device to regulate the drag, and the fabric is drawn, against the direction of the hairs, over an adjustable tension roller 5, and between a laterally-adjustable pressure roller 4 and a roller 3, which receives varnish, lacquer, or other adhesive material from a box 1, through the medium of a loose cotton cloth 2, and transfers it to the hairy surface of the fabric. The hairs are thus made adhesive and bent and curled in different directions, undulatory recesses being made in the roller 4 to facilitate the curling effect. The fabric then passes round the fixed beam 8, roller 9, beam 8<1>, roller 9<1>, beam 8, and tension roller 15, and under a series of rollers 16 mounted in end discs, and is delivered over a roller 19 and wound, on a roller 20, which is carried by a weighted leve:r 21 and pressed against the roller 19. The rollers 9, 9<1> and a cross-bar 7<1> are carried by two levers 7 mounted on shafts 13 and oscillated by a rod 10 from a crank-wheel 11, the downward motion of the lever causing the bar 7<1> to strike and knock back the hairs, and the rollers to stretch the fabric at the same time. The loose ends of hair are pressed by the fabric passing over the beams 8, 8<1>, 8<2>, and are subsequently bent and curled as it passes round the rollers 9, 9<1>, 16, which are also formed with undulatory recesses. The upper edges of the beams 8, 8<1>, 8<2> may be serrated. The roller 3 and the frame carrying the rollers 16 are driven by belts from the main shaft B, the frame being rotated against the motion of the fabric, and the roller 16 by frictional contact with it. The roller 19 is also driven from the shaft B by worm and bevel gearing. A shaft 17, mounted in adjustable bearings, is driven at both ends from pulleys on the ends of the rollers 16, and is fitted with a friction device for putting a drag on the rollers. In treating long-haired fabrics, the rollers 16 are dispensed with. After the fabric has been passed through the machine several times, it is wound on a shrinking-roller 27, which is substituted for the roller 20. The roller 27 is then placed on a bracket 26<1>, and steam is supplied to suck the varnish or lacquer out of the hairs.
Patent GB-190311614-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Brakes for Railway Trucks, Wagons, and the like.
Inventor: BOURNE JOHN HENRY WOLSELEY
Filed: 1903-05-21
Granted: 1904-03-31
Abstract: 11,614. Bourne, J. H. W. May 21. Brakes.-In an either-side railway-wagon brake, the ordinary brake shaft a is fitted with a handlever c at each side of the wagon, and each lever has a lip c' for engaging a guard rack d. Each lever also works in a dummy guard e, which is suspended from a bracket f and connected to the guard e on the other side of the wagon by rods j and an adjustable wrist plate i, so that the lateral motion of one lever is communicated to the other. Instead of the lip c<1> and guard d, a stud on the lever and a perforated curved guard may be used. The levers are made to spring away from the racks. The Provisional Specification states that the spring- ing of the levers is caused by the use of bevelled washers or collars on the shaft a.
Patent GB-190312031-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Method of, and Improved Means for, Holding when in use Pens, Pencils, Brushes and the like.
Inventor: PEARSON CHARLES SMITH
Filed: 1903-05-26
Granted: 1903-07-02
Abstract: 12,031. Pearson, C. S. May 26. Penholders; pencil and like holders.-Relates to means for holding pens, pencils, brushes, and the like, when in use. At one end of a strip of metal a, Fig. 1, is a pen-holding part c ; at the other end is a jointed elastic ring or clip to admit the forefinger, which bears against an upstanding wing d. The thumb is placed beneath the strip and behind a down-turned wing e. In a modification, a short piece f, Figs. 3 and 4, has a turned-over part g and an ear h, the first joint of the forefinger being inserted between the part g and the ear h. Pen-holding parts c, i may be replaced by parts to hold pencils or brushes and the like.
Patent GB-190313698-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Window Roller Blinds and the like.
Inventor: SCHOLES WILLIAM
Filed: 1903-06-19
Granted: 1903-08-06
Abstract: 13,698. Scholes, W. June 19. Cleats or holders.-One end of a blind cord is attached to a pulley on the roller, the other end is gripped in the jaws of a spring clip, shown in Fig. 4, fixed to the woodwork by a screwed eyelet F, through which the cord passes, and a tack in the base.
Patent GB-190314987-A (GB)
Title: Manufacture of an Improved Varnish Substitute from Rosin Oil.
Inventor: BLUME RICHARD
Filed: 1903-07-06
Granted: 1904-04-28
Abstract: 14,987. Blume, R. July 6. Varnishes; japans.-A varnish is obtained from resin oil by mixing it with a difficultly-drying oil or mixture, and resin pitch, colophony pitch, or similar residues obtained in the distillation of oil from colophony and resin and known as " brewer's pitch." A small quantity of drying oil, or artificial drier, may also be added. In an example, castor oil and " brewer's pitch " are heated to 150‹ C., and almond oil is added to the mixture. This " fundamental mixture" is then added to resin oil and the mixture heated to 120‹, and lead and manganese resinates added, the temperature being raised to 160‹ C. A higher temperature is used if a dark varnish is required, such varnish having the appearance of a lacquer or japan.
Patent GB-190316159-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or connected with Electric Measuring.
Inventor: COOPER ARTHUR THOMAS
Filed: 1903-07-22
Granted: 1904-06-02
Abstract: 16,159. Cooper, A. T. July 22. Resistances. - Disconnecting - links, used between the various cables in a distributing- system, are made of definite resistance, and so that a portable measuring-instrument may be readily connected to any of them, to indicate the amount and direction of current passing. The balancing- currents in a three-wire network can thus be observed. The links may be made as shown, the end parts c having holes b to receive plugs connected to the measuring-instrument; the resistance is adjusted by saw cuts a.
Patent GB-190317298-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Shedding Mechanism of Looms for Weaving.
Inventor: AKROYD WALTER
Filed: 1903-08-10
Granted: 1904-06-23
Abstract: 17,298. Akroyd, W., Shaw, J. E., and Sowden, A. Aug. 10. Loom dobbies; reversing - mechanism.-In order that the pattern barrel or card cylinder of a dobby may always receive the proper amount of rotation, in addition to the ordinary catch-wheel a second catch-wheel 3 is mounted preferably at the opposite end of the barrel shaft. A pull catch 4 is pivoted to the rocking lever 5, and at each forward movement of the rocking lever the catch 4 comes in contact with a guide 6 which is normally in a raised position, so that the catch slides clear of the wheel 3 and allows the ordinary push catchwheel to be operated. At the backward movement of the lever 5 the catch 4 is drawn between two teeth of the wheel 3, so that if the barrel has been moved too far it will be pulled back into correct position. In change-box looms, the guide 6 is mounted in a bracket 7, and to its lower end is connected a crank-arm 8 projecting from a cross-shaft 9, on which is also a finger 10 projecting under the ordinary push catch. By means of a lever 11 and rod 12, the shaft 9 may be rocked to put the ordinary push catch out of gear and to lower the guide 6 into the position shown, so that the barrel will be rotated in the reverse direction by the catch 4 and wheel 3.
Patent GB-190400793-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and connected with Jacquards for Looms for Weaving.
Inventor: FIRTH WILLIAM EUSTACE
Filed: 1904-01-12
Granted: 1904-10-20
Abstract: 793. Firth, W. E. Jan. 12. Jacquards.-In a modified Kidderminster carpet jacquard used in weaving woollen rugs with cotton warps, the binder is worked independently of the pattern by means of a separate set of cards, and one tabby board is reversed and the patternforming needles are re-arranged so as to allow a saving of cards, an enlargement of repeat design, and an increased range of pattern. The comberboard is replaced by the lifters H, J, K, L, Fig. 4, which control one-quarter of the warp each and are connected by eye-bolts R and rods P, Fig. 2, to the bottom lifting-boards S, T, U, V. The latter are raised, for filling in the binder, by the rocking knives Y, which are brought into engagement with lifting-rails 2 by means of needles X, (shown in broken lines), operated by an auxiliary set of cards Z. With the tie-up employed for forming the pattern, each band E<1>, controlled by pattern needles G and lifted by the trap boards A, B, is connected to two bands W which pass severally through separate lifters H, J, &c., operated alternately. Two picks are obtained for each operation of the cards, and since the keyhole slots in the boards A, B all point the same way and the eyes of the needles G are arranged as shown, the harness lifted by the board A corresponds to that lifted at the previous pick by the board B and forms a repeat of the design. In addition, one of the lifters H, J, K, L is selected at each pick by the cards Z.
Patent GB-190401797-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Apparatus for Making Malt and in Apparatus for Treating other similar Materials.
Inventor: SULZEN HERMAN JOSEPH
Filed: 1904-01-23
Granted: 1904-04-21
Abstract: 1797. Sulzen, H. J. Jan. 23. Moving-stirrer apparatus; containers; framing. - Apparatus for turning, aerating, and otherwise treating malt and like material consists of a travelling carriage provided at its front with ploughs and elevators which lift the grain over a perforated plate through which air is blown, and drop it over a similarly-aÙrated series of shelves and agitators at the back. Fig. 1 shows a sectional elevation. The carriage A is mounted upon steering-wheels 2, which are suitably connected and are turned by means of a hand-lever, and is driven by wheels 3 mounted on a shaft 3<a>, which can be raised or lowered by turning the hand-wheel 18 on the supporting- rod 17. The driving-worm 13 is driven from a motor on the shaft 9 by means of a flat wheel 10 which can be moved towards or from the centre of the friction disc 11, in order to regulate the pace. The ploughs 20 lift the grain to the conveyers 21, which are connected in pairs by toothed wheels 39 and are driven by the shaft 41. The blowers 25, 29 are provided with divergent trunks 26, 30 through which air is supplied to the grain as it passes up the front of the machine and as it falls over the fixed shelves 27 and the laterally-reciprocating agitators 28, which are provided with pegs 28<a>, and are driven by eccentrics 38. The back part 33 of the casing 31 is hinged at 32 so that its position can be adjusted by screw clamps 34 to regulate or to close the opening at the back.
Patent GB-190404019-A (GB)
Title: Improved Manufacture of Corks of Combined Natural Cork and Cork Compound.
Inventor: MONTANER MARTIN
Filed: 1904-02-17
Granted: 1904-05-19
Abstract: 4019. Montaner, M. May 1, A.D. 1903, [date applied for under Patents Act, A.D. 1901]. Corks. - In corks made partly of cork compound and partly of natural cork, the base part b of natural cork, which is next to the liquid in the bottle, is formed with a hollow cylindrical tenon e, which fits into a corresponding annular mortise in the top part a of cork compound, the cylindrical stud d on the part a fitting in the corresponding recess inside the tenon e on the part b. The two parts are further secured together by cementing.
Patent GB-190405943-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Door-fastenings.
Inventor: GIBBONS FRANCIS JOSEPH JAMES
Filed: 1904-03-10
Granted: 1904-04-14
Abstract: 5943. Gibbons, F. J. J. March 10. Locks, key; latches.-To the ordinary door lock, shown in Fig. 1, the double-armed lever c, d is fitted, which can be turned by a knob on the inside, into the position shown, in which the arm c engages with the shoulder e of the bolt b, thus locking this bolt. This fastening can be undone from outside by using the ordinary key e<1> for the lock-bolt a and turning it in the direction shown by the arrow, when it presses down the arm d and releases the bolt b. The lever c, d is prevented from coming into action unintentionally by the spring f secured to the arm c, a rounded knob h on which engages with a hole in the casing. In modification, shown in Fig. 3, the lever c j is used, the arm j engaging with a pawl k pivoted to the bolt a. On withdrawing the bolt a by the key, the pawl k presses down the arm j and releases the bolt b. When the bolt moves forwards, the pawl k passes over the arm j. In some cases, no keyhole is provided on the inside of the door.
Patent GB-190406206-A (GB)
Title: Improvement in Attachments for Spring Shade Rollers.
Inventor: HARTSHORN EDMUND FISHER
Filed: 1904-03-14
Granted: 1904-09-08
Abstract: 6206. Hartshorn, E. F. March 14. Window blinds.-Spring shade-rollers are provided with a device whereby the pawls may be kept out of engagement with the notches in the hub when the roller is in the bracket. Upon a spear 1, having an enlarged portion 2 for engagement with the bracket, are threaded a ratchet hub 3 and washers 4, 5. A plate 6, having a projection on part of its periphery, serves as a guide for a disc 8 which can turn on the spear and is provided with lips 9 which can extend over and cover the two notches 10 in the ratchet 3. Ears 11 on the disc 8 embrace the edge of the plate 6. The projection on the plate 6 allows the disc 8 to make a partial rotation. The disc 8 may be turned, so as to cover or uncover the notches 10, by means of a lever 12, and may be locked in either position by means of a small projection on its surface which engages with one of the holes 15, 16.
Patent GB-190407291-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Rolling Mills.
Inventor: BRIEDE OTTO
Filed: 1904-03-26
Granted: 1905-01-05
Abstract: 7291. Briede, O. March 26. Rolling.-Tubes, bars, and the like are rolled step by step in mills having oscillating segmental rolls. In the form shown in Fig. 1, pairs of rolls c, d are oscillated by a crank f, and are situated with the wide ends of their eccentric grooves facing one another. As the rolls swing to the left, the part a' of the ingot is reduced to the finished diameter at a<2>. On the return, the ingot is at first moved forward by the rolls d, and is then fed by hand or other external means till the rolls c bite on the part a. In a modification, the rolls are arranged to act together, and have equal grooves but different radii. More than two pairs of rolls may be used.
Patent GB-190407681-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Wire Coiling Devices.
Inventor: MCKENZIE DAVID
Filed: 1904-03-31
Granted: 1904-08-25
Abstract: 7681. McKenzie, D. March 31. Bending; wire. - Coils for use in weaving mattresses are wound on a mandrel between the turns of a guide-coil. The mandrel B, Fig. 4, is parallel at F, of a continuously-increasing diameter at G, parallel at E, and conical ended at D. The guide-coil A is wound to fit the mandrel, and a wire C is wound round the spindle to fit against both spindle and guide-coil, and to prevent the mattress wires from getting underneath the latter. The ends of the wire C are secured to the guidecoil at V, J. The end F of the spindle is held in the chuck W, Fig. 5, of a coiling-machine, and the coil A is held in a vice X.
Patent GB-190409000-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Account or Recording File.
Inventor: LONG DAVID EZRA
Filed: 1904-04-19
Granted: 1904-05-19
Abstract: 9000. Long, D. E. April 19. Filing papers.-An account-file consists of a strip of paper, cardboard, or other material which is folded along the centre and ruled on both sides for use as a ledger or journal. The strip 1 is provided with a flap 2 at one end, which may bear the names of the debtor, creditor, &c. The bills &c. are placed in order within the file, and entries are made beside the corresponding dates. The files may be placed alphabetically in cases.
Patent GB-190410342-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Diaphragm-actuated Valves and the like.
Filed: 1904-05-05
Granted: 1905-03-09
Abstract: 10,342. Warwick Machinery Co., [General Electric Co.]. May 5. Actuating valves and cocks; pressureregulating valves.- Relates to a method of reinforcing diaphragms used in valves, regulators, and other devices. As applied to a. pressure-regulating valve, Fig. 1,the corrugated diaphragm 6 is strengthened by a number of concentric rings 16, which are retained in position by slotted radial bearers pivoted upon shoulders formed on a cover 5 and a head 11. The fluid pressure upon the diaphragm is opposed by a spring 13, the tension of which can be carried by means of a screwed cap 9. The valve is guided by a cylindrical extension 10 of the bead 11, and by the valve stem which enters a central opening in the cap 9. The plate 15 is rounded to avoid cutting the diaphragm In a modification, the flat diaphragm 6, Fig. 5, is reinforced by contiguous concentric rings, supported, as before, by radial bearers. It is further strengthened at its centre by a nut 24 and at its outer edge by an annular projection 23 of the cover 6. Fig. 8 shows a further modification, the rings 29 being slightly separated and well rounded on their undersides to prevent injury to the diaphragm.
Patent GB-190411773-A (GB)
Title: A New or Improved Method of and Means for Storing Coins in Predetermined Numbers.
Inventor: REDSHAW HERBERT HENRY
Filed: 1904-05-21
Granted: 1904-06-30
Abstract: 11,773. Redshaw, H. H. May 21. Money and cash boxes, to h o 1 d change, are made in the form of metal cylinders a, preferably w i t h a slot c in the side for viewing the contents and distinctively coloured according as they are to contain copper, silver, or gold. A cap b is fastened by a bayonet catch, or by screwing in, and has a spring d which presses upon the pile of coins. The value, number, and kind of the contents are marked upon each box, which may hold several kinds of coins of the same metal. In this case, the spring must be long enough to meet the variable height of the pile, and the box may be made of suitable diameter to receive the largest coins or of considerably-larger diameter.
Patent GB-190411816-A (GB)
Title: A Device for Screwing Up and Bundling Firewood.
Inventor: THOMAS JOSEPH
Filed: 1904-05-24
Granted: 1905-05-11
Abstract: 11,816. Thomas, J., and Davies, E. H. May 24. Firewood. - A bundler comprises a cast-iron base-plate carrying two U- shaped pieces b, c, one of which b is fixed on its side while the other can slide into it. These pieces produce an adjustable cavity in which the sticks to be bundled are placed. Each U- shaped piece is attached at the bend to a crossbar, the cross-bar of the movable piece having screwed holes engaging two parallel screwed rods g. These rods pass alongside the limbs of the fixed piece, and are rotated by a gear-wheel placed between them, which engages a pinion on the end of each. The central gear-wheel is turned by a handle to compress the sticks while they are tied, and to release the bundle formed. The base-plate may be bolted to a table, box, or plank.
Patent GB-190412708-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Fireproof Floorings, Ceilings and Roofs
Inventor: HARRISON FREDERICK
Filed: 1904-06-04
Granted: 1905-02-09
Abstract: 12,708. Harrison, F., and Cranston, J. June 4. Building - blocks. -Fireproof floors, ceilings, and roofs are formed o f hollow or solid arched blocks A, Figs. 1 and 2, resting at one end on joists B and supported at the other by auxiliary blocks C, which also facilitate the placing of the larger blocks. Both forms of blocks are rabbeted for half their length to support adjacent blocks. In a modification, shown in Fig. 6, the main blocks H rest on the joists diagonally, the smaller blocks being used with the end blocks L only.