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Patent GB-190325878-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Pneumatic Percussive Tools and the like.
Inventor: JOHNSON FREDERICK DWIGHT
Filed: 1903-11-26
Granted: 1904-03-10
Abstract: 25,878. Johnson, F.D., [Chicago Pneumatic Tool Co.]. Nov. 26. Rock drills.-The tool socket 9 of a pneumatic or like percussive tool for drilling rock is rotated by pistons in cylinders 5, 6, preferably arranged transversely to the main cylinder A, and a ring 3 having a lug engaged by the pistons and ratchetteeth to engage corresponding teeth on the flange 11 of the socket 9. The tool shown is the hammer described in Specification No. 24,165, A.D. 1896, [Abridgment Class Hand tools &c.], the passage T being extended and this extension 7 provided with a port leading into the cylinder 5 and a smaller port leading in the main cylinder A, and the cylinder 6 connected by the passage 8 and the main cylinder near its rear end. The ring 3 and a stationary ring 12 which acts as a pawl are forced by springs towards the flange 11, the springs being kept in position by a plate 21, which has flanges 22 to take into grooves in the casing 4 and is locked against rotation by the pin 29, which is pressed outwards by one of the springs acting on the ring 12. Pawls may be used instead of the ring 12. During its out-stroke, the piston M first uncovers the port 8 so that live air passes to the cylinder 6 and exhausts from the cylinder 5 into the front end of the cylinder A, and then by means of the groove M<1> connects the port T with a port at the opposite side of the cylinder so that air passes through the passage 7 into the cylinder 5 and exhausts from the cylinder 6 into the back end of the cylinder A. When the piston M is not grooved, the auxiliary piston or pistons are of the differential type. The auxiliary pistons are made hollow and filled, or have their ends closed with a light material, such as vulcanized fibre. The two parts of the casing 4 are secured in position by bolts, and a long flat face is made on one of the ribs of the angular shank L of the tool to engage a locking-pin, a flat on the pin being brought opposite the rib when the tool is to be withdrawn. Live or exhaust air is led by a flexible tube to the point of the tool. The front end of the cylinder A is close by an anvil 23.
Patent GB-190326821-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Aerial Machines
Inventor: BADEN-POWELL BADEN FLETCHER SM
Filed: 1903-12-08
Granted: 1904-11-10
Abstract: 26,821. Powell, B. F. S. Baden-. Dec. 8. Railways for recreation. - Apparatus for effecting short glides through the air, either for studying problems in aÙrial navigation or for recreation, consists of a car or boat a fitted with aÙroplanes c, and with wheels so as to run on an artificial or other inclined railway b, which is gradually brought to a horizontal direction at the end, or may be held up slightly as shown. A sheet of water breaks the fall. The boat is steered by the aÙronaut shifting his weight, or by means of rudders. Larger boats may have a motor and propellers fitted to prolong the glide.
Patent GB-190327463-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Water Softening Plant.
Filed: 1903-12-15
Granted: 1904-11-24
Abstract: 27,463. Atkins, T. L., and Atkins Filter Engineering and Water Softening Co. Dec. 15. Water, softening.-In apparatus for softening water by the addition of a definite proportion of lime water, the water enters the cistern D through the valve K, and passes through perforations in opposite sides of the cylinder A into the two compartments into which the cylinder is divided by the partition F. The number of perforations on either side fixes the mixing proportion, water from one compartment flowing through the pipe H direct to the mixing-vessel M, while the water from the other passes through the pipes G, Q to a cylinder L, the conical end of which contains lime, and, by entering, forces out clear lime water through the pipe R to the mixer. The softened water passes to the storage cistern N, the amount accumulated regulating the working of the apparatus by means of a float, connected by a vertical rod with the partition F. To this partition is attached a sleeve E, and, when the combination is raised, the sleeve covers the perforations in the cylinder, the valve K being closed at the same time by means of the connecting-rod I and the lever J. When additional chemical solutions, e.g., a solution of soda, are to be used, the cylinder A is divided into more than two compartments and each compartment is provided with perforations.
Patent GB-190406086-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Belt Shifter for Step Pulleys.
Inventor: KOTTUSCH EMANUEL
Filed: 1904-03-12
Granted: 1904-04-14
Abstract: 6086. Kottusch, E. March 12. Belt forks, operating.-A belt shifter for step pulleys is swung upon the pulley shaft a, or on a parallel shaft, so that it may be moved up to the belt when required, and also used whichever way the belt runs, and is fixed by an adjusting-ring c. The curved forks i, which have a rod j passing through their centres, are carried by a shifting- rod h. This rod h is operated through a link k, by a lever f, pivoted to the arm d.
Patent GB-190407104-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Braking Arrangements for Perambulators, Mail-carts, and like Vehicles Propelled by Hand.
Inventor: JACOBS AARON JONAH
Filed: 1904-03-24
Granted: 1904-07-21
Abstract: 7104. Jacobs, A. J., March 24. Perambulators, children's mail carts, and like vehicles.-A brake for perambulators, children's mail carts, and like vehicles is automatically applied on the release of the handle, and is held off if the vehicle be tilted backwards or forwards. The shafts E are pivoted to the vehicle at g, and carry brake blocks H which project over the wheels. The forward ends of the shafts are connected by a heavy bar F, or are acted upon by a spring, to apply the blocks to the wheels, as shown in dotted lines, when the handles e are released. To enable the vehicle to be tilted about the axle b, the forward ends of the shafts are adapted, when the handles are depressed, to encounter the body of the vehicle, which is fitted with india-rubber or spring buffers f to receive them. To permit of tilting about the axle c, the upward movement of the handles about the pivot g is limited by stops, such as J, projecting from the vehicle body, so that, when the handles are raised above the position for applying the brakes, the body turns about the flexible connection d and the blocks are lifted from the wheels. This movement is permitted by pin-and-slot connections K between the rear part of the body and the springs, and when the pins reach the ends of the slots any further upward movement of the handles lifts the vehicle about the axle c. The pin-and-slot connection may be replaced by any loose connection permitting limited movement, such as a strap or link or other flexible connection ; or the springs may be sufficiently flexible for the purpose.
Patent GB-190413162-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Apparatus for Tipping Coal and other Materials.
Filed: 1904-06-10
Granted: 1905-04-13
Abstract: 13,162. Head, Wrightson, & Co., Wrightson, T. G., and Ringquist, J. M. June 10. Tipping-apparatus; lifts. - Relates to tipping- apparatus of the type in which a railway wagon is run into a skeleton cylinder, which is then rotated. Two concentric cylinders are employed, between which are placed rollers c to facilitate relative motion. The inner cylinder is formed of four rings a connected by channel-irons a', while the outer cylinder b consists of rings not necessarily connected. Rails are fixed to the inner cylinder, on to which the wagon is run and clamped by any ordinary device. The outer rings b are shaped to run on the inclined rails e. Ropes f, the ends of which are fixed at f<1>, f<2>, are passed round the rings band the pulleys g, and are kept taut by the weight h. The pulleys g are driven through worm gearing k, j<1>, actuated by a motor through the belts. When the wagon has been lifted the required distance, the stops a<3> engage with the stops b<1>, and the two cylinders turn together and tip the wagon. Hoppers n are provided to direct the coal or other material.
Patent GB-190415076-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Spinning Machines.
Inventor: PEASE DURRELL ORVILLE
Filed: 1904-07-05
Granted: 1905-06-29
Abstract: 15,076. Pease, D. O. July 5. Twist tubes and like twisters.-A short tube e, for the purpose of guiding the yarn centrally to the jawsf, is secured in the lower end of the twist tube a, the upper end of which passes through a cover-plate b which serves to prevent "fly " from entering the bearing d.
Patent GB-190415778-A (GB)
Title: Improved Contact Stud and Switch for Use with Surface Contact Systems of Electric Traction.
Inventor: GRIFFITHS WILLIAM
Filed: 1904-07-15
Granted: 1905-07-06
Abstract: 15,778. Griffiths, W., and Bedell, B. H. July 15. Switches ; conductors.-Relates to a combined road-stud and magnetically-operated switch-piece for a road contact stud system of electric traction in which the switches are operated by electromagnets on the car. The switch-piece is divided into two parts, one part forming the contact-maker and being connected to the road-stud, and the other part insuring the opening and closing of the switch when the car passes off or on to the stud. Fig. 1 shows a side and Fig. 2 an end elevation of the stud and switch, the right-hand half of each Figure showing a central section. Fig. 4 shows a sectional plan taken through the middle portion of the piece c. The road-stud is formed of two parts a, b which are made of iron and pivoted together, this construction allowing the part a to be easily renewed and doing away with the necessity of requiring great exactitude in the setting of the stalk b. The lower part of the stalk is forked, and between the two branches a switch-piece is suspended. The upper part c of the switch-piece is made of iron and suspended by the spring d, while the lower portion is hung on the two lugs c<1>, which project from the part c, by the metal strips e in which the apertures e' are formed. The lower portion, which is electrically connected to the stud stalk by the strips e and conductor h, is preferably made of carbon and secured to the strips by the clips e<2>. A slotway c<2> is formed in the part c, through which the fixed pin j passes so as to steady the iron during its vertical movements. When cne pole of the car magnet passes over the head of the stud, the switch-piece is forced downwards and the lower part contacts with a mass of iron which forms a portion of the supply conductor, or is electrically connected therewith, and thus energizes the stud. When the car magnet moves onwards, the spring d draws the switch-piece upwards. If, however, the lower part still adhered to the conductor, the upper part would move quickly upwards and strike sufficiently hard against the upper edges of the apertures e<1> as to ensure its separation from the conductor. To insure this hammer-like action, it is desirable that the carbon lower portion should carry some iron at the part where the upper portion touches it.
Patent GB-190417661-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Coking Ovens.
Inventor: REDFERN CHARLES GEORGE
Filed: 1904-08-13
Granted: 1904-10-20
Abstract: 17,661. Redfern, C. G., [Poetter & Co. Akt.- Ges.]. Aug. 13. Coking.-An oven with vertical heating-flues a, in which the gas feed takes place beneath the furnace wall through a duct or passage c, is provided with a separate gas jet b for each flue, which jet can be examined or removed through an opening f in the side of the flue. A passage d affords access to the openings. The openings f, which serve also for the manipulation of the dampers g, are closed by plugs or stoppers e.
Patent GB-190418244-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Curtain Clip or Fastener
Inventor: PACEY SARAH JANE
Filed: 1904-08-23
Granted: 1904-11-24
Abstract: 18,244. Pacey, S. J. Aug. 23. Curtains, drawing and suspending. - A clip or fastener, for holding up, draping, or fastening back curtains consists of a steel or other metal strip b, bent to form a loop or loops of such shape and of sufficient size to hold the curtain in folds and produce a gracefully draped appearance. The clip is covered with ornamental ribbon or other fabric, and holes c are provided by which to attach rosettes. The ends a are in some cases roughened to afford a greater grip.
Patent GB-190418487-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Method of and Apparatus for Determining the Heating Value of Gaseous and Liquid Fuels.
Inventor: JUNKERS HUGO
Filed: 1904-08-26
Granted: 1904-10-06
Abstract: 18,487. Junkers, H. Sept. 1, A.D. 1903, [date applied for under Patents Act, A.D. 1901]. Calorimeters.-In calorimeters of the kind described in Specification No. 13,083, A.D. 1892, for measuring the heating value of gaseous fuels, the rates of supply of the fuel and of the cooling-agent are maintained proportional to one another, so that the calorific value is proportional to the rise of temperature of the cooling-agent and can be read off directly from a scale. The gas meter a may be coupled with the water meter b by a chain or by other means, and the two rotated by the pressure of the water or gas or by external power. The heat from the burning gas is given up to the water in a calorimeter c. A differential thermometer e, consisting of two air chambers separated by a liquid index, indicates the rise of the temperature in the water, and may be graduated directly in terms of the calorific power of the gas. Two thermometers f, g are provided for checking the differential thermometer. The heating-value indications may be recorded photographically, or by means of a writing-device, on a strip of paper driven uniformly or by the gas meter. The total heat generated in a given time may be recorded by an integrator, consisting of a metal disc, secured on the gas-meter shaft, and against which is pressed a friction wheel connected to a counter. A differential thermometer moves the friction wheel to a distance from the centre of the disc proportional to the difference in temperature of the entering and issuing water. If the gauge-glass arrangement described in the Specification mentioned above appears sufficient to keep the supply of water constant, the meter for the fuel may be controlled by clockwork or by a uniformly rotating shaft. In alternative arrangements, the temperature of the entering or issuing water may be kept constant by means of a liquid heater, through which the water passes before entering the calorimeter, controlled bv a suitable automatic temperature regulator. The calorific value can then be determined from one thermometer alone. The differential thermometer may be replaced by thermo-electric couples with junctions alternately in the entering and issuing water, and in circuit with a volt-meter, or by two thermometers placed side by side, with a sliding scale between them by which the difference can be read off in terms of the calorific power of the gas, or by two thermometers y<1>, y<2>, Fig. 8, consisting of spiral tubes filled with liquid or of metal spirals connected by sun-and-planet differential gear v, t, w, x to an index hand fixed to the shaft of the planet wheels x, w.
Patent GB-190419947-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or connected with Self Propelled Vehicle Wheel Tyres.
Inventor: GARNER HENRY
IPC: B60C27/16
Filed: 1904-09-16
Granted: 1905-03-23
Abstract: 19,947. Garner, H. Sept. 16. Tyres, pneumatic &c.-A tread band, of leather or other material, with or without metallic pro jections, has a central circumferential connection to the tyre so as to be substantially flexible radially. In the form shown in Fig. 1, a base portion a, secured detachably or otherwise to the tyre b, consists of two parts having their edges cut to form interlooking-tabs a', to which are attached, by bolts d, inner and outer tread bands e<1>, e, respectively. Under the heads of the bolts are fitted side strips f which may be plain, as shown in Fig. 1, or V-shaped and secured to the parts a, as in Fig. 3. In a modillcation, (not shown), the base-portion a may be formed in one piece, to which the strip e<1> is stitched circumferentially In the modification shown in Fig. 4, the baseportions a are built in the tyre b, the edges a<1> being extended so as to be folded about the strip e', and about each other, being bolted together and to the strip e as before. In adapting this form for cycles, the bolts are dispensed with, the outer surfaces of the parts being coated with rubber. The tread may have a serrated rubber surface, if desired. In a further modification, the flexible hinge portion of the tread is formed by stitching the side portions a together, the edges a<1> being turned outwards, folded about each other, and secured by bolts, adhesive, or other means.
Patent GB-190421599-A (GB)
Title: New or Improved Appliances for use to Aid & Facilitate the Copying of Music, Musical Signs & such like.
Inventor: BALL EMMANUEL
Filed: 1904-10-08
Granted: 1905-10-07
Abstract: 21,599. Ball, E. Oct. 8. Printing music.-A pen or appliance for use in copying or printing music, musical signs, and the like is shown in Fig. 1. The ferrule a, which is carried by the pen, is provided with two tubes or arms b having rubber tips c or stamps for open and closed notes. The block d on the cap of the pen has at the ends stamps for the clefs, and the cap e at the other end may be hollow and contain an inking-pad. The ferrule miy be applied to any pen, fountain or otherwise, and a suitable ink-pot having a screwed cap or cover, which carries an ink-pad, may be used when the appliances are not self-inking.
Patent GB-190422734-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in, and connected with, Coin-freed Delivery Apparatus
Inventor: WATKINS THOMAS JOHN
Filed: 1904-10-21
Granted: 1905-08-24
Abstract: 22,734. Watkins, T. J. Oct. 21. Sale apparatus; casings.-The articles to be sold, such as boxes e of air-gun pellets, slugs, &c., are visible through a glazed portion of the hinged front of the box or casing a, the lowest box lying in a recess f in the slide or drawer g. The lid a<2> of the casing is hinged and fastened by a pin and eye. Coin action ; delivery mechanism.-The coin inserted in the slot k falls down the slot j', and thence by a guide l on to the bifurcated end i<1> of a trip-lever, which is pivoted between vertical lugsj on a side projection g<2> of the slide g, and thereby raises the weighted end i<2> of this lever from engagement with a stop m. The slide g may then be pulled out by means of the projecting portion g<1>, and the article removed. The lever i moves bodily with the slide, so that the coin falls through the aperture n into the receptacle o. The block m is preferably screwed into grooves in the casing, a buffer q may be provided, and the coin shoot j<1> may be covered in or provided with a top flange. Jamming of articles, preventing.-The lids of the boxes are arranged to fit inside the sides, and an opening f may be provided in the recessed part of the slide to allow the pile of articles to be raised in case of jamming.
Patent GB-190423965-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Valves and Valve Gear for Steam Engines.
Inventor: MUSGRAVE FRANK EVERARD
Filed: 1904-11-05
Granted: 1905-10-26
Abstract: 23,965. Musgrave, F. E. Nov. 5. Valves and valve gear.-The cylinder has an admission valve-chest on one side and an exhaust valve-chest on the other, in which work separate piston valves for each end of the cylinder. Fig. 3 shows the admission valve 6 and gear for the lowpressure cylinder of a compound engine. The seating is exten de d and provided withtports 14, and the valve with a groove 15 so that the steam may enter the ports 9 from both ends. The valve is closed by a spring 21, its movement being tempered by a dash-pot 18, and it is opened by a releasing-gear comprising a lever 27 worked by the bell-crank lever 31 and carrying a tappet 26 which acts upon the valve lever and is tripped by an adjustable bell crank 38. The exhaust valve 7, Fig. 5, is hollow and controls the ports by its lower edge ; it is worked by the linkage gear 56, 60, 66, 71. The two valves in one chest are worked by one rod 34 or 71.
Patent GB-190427934-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Hand-grip for Physical Exercise
Inventor: WOLFFE JACOB
Filed: 1904-12-21
Granted: 1905-01-26
Abstract: 27,934. Wolffe, J. Dec. 21. Exercising-apparatus.-A hand-grip for use in exercising is made of cork in the shape shown. An elastic band is fastened to the ends of the grip by means of slotted metal mountings A, attached by pins to the grip.
Patent GB-190503409-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Arrangement of Multiple Switchboards for Telephone Exchanges.
Filed: 1905-02-18
Granted: 1905-04-27
Abstract: 3409. Siemens Bros. & Co., [Siemens & Halske Akt.-Ges.]. Feb. 18. Switchboards.-Multiple switchboards in telephone exchanges are arranged so that the upright boards in every two rows are back to back with a small passage between them. The common frame is composed of girders a, c, d, e, the uprights f supporting the cables. The space between the boards is covered by a glass roof g.
Patent GB-190503576-A (GB)
Title: Brake Operating Means.
Inventor: KOHLER LOUIS CHARLES
Filed: 1905-02-21
Granted: 1905-03-30
Abstract: 3576. Kohler, L. C. Feb. 21. Brakes for car trucks, actuated by the running wheels. A roller is inserted between the running wheel and a pivoted lever, whereby the latter is moved and made to apply the brakes. The blocks 17 are normally held off by a spring 23 which is attached to the levers 18, 19, these being pivoted to the blocks and coupled together as shown. The levers 19 are coupled to the central bar 28 by rods 22 and a link 26, which is attached to the bar 25. The bar 28 also carries the adjustable rods 30, each of which is connected by a lever 32 and links 61, 59 to a bar 58, which joins the upper ends of the channelled levers 56. These are pivoted to the bogie frame at 57 and have downward extensions, which limit the motion of the channels towards the wheels by bearing on the frame-bar 14. To apply the brakes, the rud 44 is put in compression by means of the hand-gear 35 and the linkage 40, 41, 42, and the bar 46 is moved inwards, carrying over the bell-cranks 47, which are pivoted to the framing. The inner arms 51 carry double rollers 55, 54, which engage the wheel treads and levers 56 respectively. Thus, when the rollers are lowered, they are engaged by the wheel treads, the levers 56 are forced away from the wheels, and the brakes are applied. To allow the bogie to swivel, the rods 46, 25 are bent to circular arcs about the bogie pin, and the bearings of the rods 44, 26 are made with rollers 50, 26<1>. The rollers 54, 55 may be rigidly connected as shown or may be made separate and held together by an adjustable friction or other clutch, so that they rotate separately when a predetermined braking pressure is reached. Or a single roller may be used, bearing on the wheel and channel simultaneously.