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Patent GB-190318985-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Photographic Shutters.
Inventor: SEED JAMES
Filed: 1903-09-03
Granted: 1903-10-08
Abstract: 18,985. Seed, J. Sept. 3. Shutters. - Relates to roller blind shutters for time and instantaneous exposures and arranged for single and stereoscopic cameras. Fig. 1 shows a sectional elevation, and Fig. 2 a view of one end plate, of the shutter. The speedregulating spring roller f is mounted on a spindle g carrying at one end a small pinion which gears with the wheel g<1>, the face of which has figures for showing, behind an opening, the exposures. The other end of the spindle has a milled nut h notched on its under face to engage with a projection on the spring h<111>. A long coiled spring f<1> is attached to the spindle at one end, and engages in a recess i<11> in the roller at the other end, there being a small contracted portion at an intermediate point. The blind is wound up on to a roller e by a cord S. The roller e is mounted on a spindle e<1> which has a bent end e<11> and a spur e<111> oppositely in line with the bent portion. The shutter is controlled by a spring lever loosely pivoted at j<1> and operated by the pneumatic ball n and teat n<1>. The lever has a stop k for engaging with the spur e<111> and has a pivoted lever l, or a sliding piece, which in the position shown in Fig. 2, can eugage with the bent end e<11>, when the shutter moves to the open position, to produce time exposures. The plate is slotted at m so as to be moved slightly back to prevent the pin k and spur e<111> engaging before the shutter closes. A pivoted gate r<1> is provided which, when turned to engage in the notch r<11>, prevents the backward motion of plate j and enables the pin k to engage spur e<111> in the open position for long time exposures. When the shutter is to be used for instantaneous purposes only, the lever is modified so as not to swing, and is pivoted about a central point, the upper end being provided with projections to engage with notches on the inner face of a nut on spindle e. The shutter may be provided with an adapter consisting of a ring of india-rubber tube o', Fig. 10, fitted in a groove o' in the lens opening.
Patent GB-190328346-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and connected with Jewellery.
Inventor: CUMMING JULES HENRY ALEXANDER
Filed: 1903-12-24
Granted: 1904-02-11
Abstract: 28,346. Cumming, J. H. A. Dec. 24. Rings, finger. - Ornaments or jewels a for display on the back of the hand are held in place by chains b connected to finger rings c and to a bracelet d.
Patent GB-190403609-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Devices for Adjustably Connecting Rods and the like.
Inventor: HADDAN HERBERT JOHN
Filed: 1904-02-12
Granted: 1904-04-28
Abstract: 3609. Haddan, H. J., [Lauro, C. P.]. Feb 12. Shafts; bodies. - A kind of universal joint for rods, bars, and the like, applicable to all kinds of mechanical appliances and to vehicles, is shown in section in Fig. 4. The rods C, D slide in sleeves A, B, respectively. By screwing these sleeves one into the other, by the screws f, g, the block shown becomes jammed between the rods C, D and locks them in position.
Patent GB-190407790-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Wool Washing and Scouring Machinery applicable for Carbonizing Wool and other Fibrous Material and for continuously Dyeing and Bleaching Wool, Cotton and other Fibrous Material.
Inventor: DAWSON JOHN
Filed: 1904-04-02
Granted: 1905-03-02
Abstract: 7790. Dawson, J. April 2. Carbonizing fibres.-In a machine applicable to carbonizing wool and other fibrous material, the wool &c. is immersed in the treating-liquid in a long tank and passed to the discharge end by two or more series of four or more longitudinal rakes each, one series carrying the wool on while the other is returning for the next thrust. Each of the rake-frames a, b, there being preferably two, consists of a number of tubes or the like c, carrying suitable prongs d and pivoted to arms i which are braced together by transverse b a r s i<1>, as shown. The ends of the tubes c are slightly inclined upwards and inwards at the discharge end of the sud bowl a<1>. At the feeding-end of the machine, a narrow perforated chamber f is attached to each tube c in order to immerse the wool as it leaves the apron g. The rake-frames are given their rising and falling and forward and backward movements by any suitable mechanism, but preferably by either of those shown in Figs. 1 and 5. The transverse bars i<1> are each supported centrally by a central rod j, Fig. 1, and the end rods j are coupled to one or more crank arms j<1> capable of rotation by suitable mechanism, such as that indicated in Specification No. 25,033, A.D. 1894, [Abridgment Class Bleaching &c.], so as to give the rakes their proper motion. Intermediate rodsj are controlled by a lever k pivoted to the bracket k<1>, In the second machine, Fig. 5, the rods are carried by the arms l, l<1> of the levers l<11>, similar intermediate levers being employed when necessary. The levers are connected, and caused to move together, by the rod n attached to the arms m, and they are rocked, so as to give the rakes their up and down movement, by the rod p<1> connecting the arm p<11> to the crank-pin p on the wheel o<11>. The same pinion o' on the shaft o rotates the wheel o<11> and the wheel r' which gives one rake-frame its backward and forward motion through the pin r<11> and rod s as shown. The second rake frame is similarly moved. The Provisional Specification also describes an arrangement for cleansing the bottom sud bowl, which is made of curved, preferably semicircular, cross-section. On a longitudinal shaft, preferably mounted in the centre line about which the semicircular surface is struck, are mounted two or more arms carrying one or more, preferably one, paddle of wood or other suitable material. Oscillation of the shaft causes the paddle to stir up the sediment, which is discharged along with the washing-fluid through the usual outlets.
Patent GB-190409376-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Apparatus for the Continuous Feeding and Distributing of Material in Gas-producers Furnaces and the like
Inventor: BILDT CARL WILHELM
Filed: 1904-04-23
Granted: 1904-05-26
Abstract: 9376. Bildt, C. W. April 23. Charging ; mechanical stoking. - Relates to charging-apparatus for furnaces, gas-producers, and the like, and of the kind in which a rotating disc distributes the material as it falls from the hopper. To facilitate the descent of the material through the hopper, the disc a is fitted with two or more long pins b. Among the materials mentioned are ore, coal, peat, saw-dust, bark, and waste wood.
Patent GB-190414009-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Files or Binders for Loose Leaves or Sheets.
Inventor: WILLIAMS GAVIN PERRY
Filed: 1904-06-21
Granted: 1904-07-21
Abstract: 14,009. Williams, G. P. June 21. Filing papers.-The covers 1, 2 of a loose-leaf book or temporary binder are provided with a metal plate 5 which carries two circular segments 10 on which the papers or documents, previously perforated, are threaded. Two corresponding segments 8, attached to a rotatable rod 7, are provided to engage with the ends of the segments 10. The rod 7 can be turned by means of a milled head, and is held in position by springs 13 bearing against the rod, which is polygonal in cross-section. The lateral edges of the plate 5 may be bent downwards and round the edges of a pasteboard or other strip 6, which is beneath a strip 4 of fabric serving to support the whole.
Patent GB-190417078-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Pneumatic Alarms for use on Vehicles.
Inventor: CAIRNS JOHN
Filed: 1904-08-04
Granted: 1905-06-01
Abstract: 17,078. Cairns, J. Aug. 4. Signals or alarms for warning footpassengers or vehicles.-Horns and like air - operated alarms on road vehicles are adapted to be sounded by the foot, thus leaving the hands free for driving and steering purposes. By sudden pressure of the foot on a plate i, the top board c<1> of a bellows enclosed in a case j is made to descend, thus forcing the air out by a nozzle n to the horn &c. A spring d returns the top board to position. A board secured loosely to the bottom board by leather strips f forms a valve. A guide-tube k, passing through the floor of the vehicle, is screwed into the top of the case j.
Patent GB-190418286-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Mortar Boxes for Stamp Mills.
Inventor: BREMNER DAVID ALEXANDER
Filed: 1904-08-23
Granted: 1905-08-17
Abstract: 18,286. Bremner, D. A. Aug. 23. Drawings to Specification. Screws, self-tightening. For fixing the front of the mortar box of a stamp mill, screws are used which are provided with long handles bent to one side and work through removable hexagonal bushes. By adjustment of the bushes in their places, the weight of the handles may be made to keep the screws screwed up tight.
Patent GB-190420384-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Photographic Cameras.
Inventor: WASHINGTON GEORGE
Filed: 1904-09-21
Granted: 1905-08-31
Abstract: 20,384. Washington, G. Sept. 21. Cameras; shutters.-A camera folding up into book form is also fitted with a reflecting-mirror for focussing. When folded, the plate compartment A, Fig. 4, lies between the two frames B, C, the former of which is hinged at E, while the latter opens out, the spring plates F engaging pins H on the part A. The bellows S are extended by lazytongs h, l, Figs. 5 and 8, which are operated either by coiled springs j or compression springs k. The focussing-mirror n is supported on a metal plate, which has a guide-slot for the pin t on the tongs l. The lower tongs h are also guided by a slot x in a shorter plate u. The focussing- screen K is supported by two hinged triangular metal flaps P sprung up into position by the springs R, and completely covered by light-excluding covering L. The shutter mechanism, shown in Fig. 11, is contained between the two blades v, v<1>, on the front T of the bellows. The two shutter blades w, w<1> pivoted at y, y<1> are connected to balance levers z which are operated by the pin a. Tension mechanism is adapted in the front lens casing I which gives to the rib f of the shaft e, Fig. 12, a reciprocating movement. For an exposure, the part T is released from the focussing position shown in Fig. 8, by pressing a release push 3, and is urged forward by the lazy-tongs into position against the lens. A recess g on the pin a engages the rib f, and, almost simultaneously, the part T abuts against the release push d, whereupon the reciprocating movement of the rib f acts upon the shutter mechanism to effect an exposure.
Patent GB-190424649-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Egg Carrier.
Inventor: DAWSON JAMES GRANT
Filed: 1904-11-14
Granted: 1905-01-05
Abstract: 24,649. Dawson, J. G. Nov. 14. Frames for packing eggs. - A flat board a is fitted with a number of wires b, arranged parallel in pairs and slightly above the surface. Loops c are placed at intervals along the wires, the ends being turned round them and inserted in the board. The loops are shaped approximately to fit the eggs, the ends of which rest on the wires b, clear of the board. A number of frames, each containing fifty eggs, may be placed vertically in grooves in a crate or case.
Patent GB-190424865-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Envelopes for Pneumatic Tyres when not in use.
Inventor: SLOPER THOMAS
Filed: 1904-11-16
Granted: 1905-11-16
Abstract: 24,865. Sloper, T. Nov. 16. Tyres, pneumatic.-Relates to covers for protecting tyres which are not in use, such as the spare tyres generally carried on motor cars. The sleeve A, of any suitable material, preferably waterproof, has wires B on its edges of greater diameter than that of the inner surface of the tyre. To put the cover on the tyre, one of the wires is forced through the open central space of the tyre, when it springs out to its proper size, the cover is folded around the tyre, and the second ring is forced through the first ring. Suitable apertures C may be provided for the valve of the air tube.
Patent GB-190427166-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to the Manufacture of Explosives
Inventor: LHEURE LOUIS
Filed: 1904-12-13
Granted: 1905-01-26
Abstract: 27,166. Lheure, L. Dec. 13. Explosives. - The combustible element of chlorate explosives consists of about 10 per cent. of paraffin wax. The paraffin is melted and the powdered sodium or potassium chlorate poured in and mixed by stirring.
Patent GB-190500973-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Die-stocks
Inventor: MAJOR JAMES
Filed: 1905-01-18
Granted: 1905-10-26
Abstract: 973. Major, J. Jan. 18. Stocks and dies.-Die-stocks for threading metal bolts, tubes, and the like, especially those for threading the ends of metal tubes, are provided at opposite sides of the dies c with hinged abutments b, for the dies, which do not project above the stock and are provided with adjustable screws d. Removable guides e are also provided.
Patent GB-190503326-A (GB)
Title: A New or Improved Instrument for Stopping Teeth.
Inventor: RUTTERFORD PERCY FREDERICK
Filed: 1905-02-17
Granted: 1906-02-15
Abstract: 3326. Rutterford, P. F. Feb. 17. Holding and picking-up tools, hand.-An instrument for introducing stopping - material into cavities in teeth consists of a cup-shaped flexible rubber piece a, fastened to a handle and in some cases formed with a projection d for pressing the material into the cavity. The stopping b is held in the cup, the inner surface of which is roughened, and the cup pressed on the tooth. The pressure forces aside the flexible walls of the cup, and the stopping is forced into the cavity. The part d may then be used for completing the operation. The portion f of the cup is formed of hard rubber so as to give a firm hold to the handle. In modifications, the rubber portion is fastened to the handle by a ring or screw.
Patent GB-190506368-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Non-skidding Devices for Motor Vehicles.
Inventor: NICHOLSON ALEXANDER
Filed: 1905-03-25
Granted: 1905-12-21
Abstract: 6368. Nicholson, A. March 25. Slipping, preventing, attachments to wheels for.-Relates to devices of the type described in Specification No. 2141, A.D.1903, for preventing wheels of motor or other road vehicles from slipping laterally. Non-skid members c, Figs. 1 and 2, are linked together and embedded in a leather ring or rings a resiliently mounted by means of pivoted flat springs o and helical springs r in a laterally-adjustable casing g which is secured to the spoke or rim by brackets m ; a broad strip f of rubber is provided to prevent ingress of dust. The non-skid members may be formed of a chain 7, Fig. 5, with upturned pieces 13 embracing the leather band 5 and flanges 15 to engage with the road. In another form, a chain t, Fig. 4, is stretched over a resilient ring x embraced by a leather strip v. The device may be arranged in the groove separating twin tyres, and may be laterally supported by wings resting on the tyres. Grooves and stoppins may be provided to prevent the chain from creeping.
Patent GB-190509412-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Manufacture and Construction of Paint or like Brushes.
Inventor: VERE JOHN DE
Filed: 1905-05-04
Granted: 1906-01-11
Abstract: 9412. Vere, J. de. 'May 4. Riveting.-For the purpose of clamping and riveting together parts of a brush stock, a vice is used having open spaces at intervals to allow the passage of a hammer or riveting tool.
Patent GB-190512583-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Buttons for use in Garments
Inventor: LEVY SAMUEL
Filed: 1905-06-17
Granted: 1906-01-25
Abstract: 12,583. Levy, S. June 17. No Patent granted (Sealing fee not paid). Buttons and button-fasteners.-A button for use on garments, coats, mantles, and other wearing- apparel, or for connecting together fabrics, such as samples of cloth, or for use as a paper-fastener, consists of (1) a head a, Fig. 1, of metal, bone, compressed paper pulp, or other material covered with cloth or fabric, the shank being hollow and screw-threaded internally, (2) a filling-piece c having an external screw-thread, and (3) an ordinary pin f which passes first through a hole in the piece c and then through the material, and is then bent up to lie in the side groove in the piece c, the parts being secured in position by screwing on the head a. In a modification, the pin is made of brass or other soft wire, and of the form shown in Fig. 4, and engages side grooves in the piece c. By screwing on the head a, threads are formed on the projecting parts of the pin, and the 'parts are secured in position.
Patent GB-190513514-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Calculating Apparatus for Scoring Games
Inventor: SMITH ANTHONY EDWARD
Filed: 1905-07-01
Granted: 1905-10-26
Abstract: 13,514. Smith, A. E. July 1. Scoring and marking.-Relates to a scoring-device in which one or more revolving disks or sliding scales are used, for bridge and other card games, billiards, &c. In the arrangement shown in Figs. 1 and 2, three disks having graduated rings n p, o are employed. The middle ring p is fixed, while the rings n, o are revoluble. Each score is marked by moving the zero point of the corresponding movable ring to the number on the fixed ring p representing it. The difference between the scores is indicated on the ring having the lower score opposite the number on the fixed disk representing the higher score. The hundreds are marked, by. separate movable pointers C. The tricks are recorded by an arrangement A similar to that described above. Games are indicated on a semicircle d. In a modification, two straight sliding scales moving against a fixed one are used in place of the triple-ring arrangement.
Patent GB-190518586-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Safety Locks.
Inventor: BOIS JULES
Filed: 1905-09-14
Granted: 1906-07-26
Abstract: 18,586. Bois, J. Sept. 14. Locks, key; keys; latches.-Relates to a permutation key lock, the combination of which can only be changed when the bolt is in the mid-position, and therefore when the existing combination is known. The tail of the bolt H is provided, above and below, with inclines h, h<1>, h<2> to co-operate with the head I<2>, of the tumbler I mounted in the casing, and to raise and lower the tumbler as the bolt is shot. The tumbler is provided with the projection I<1>, which is adapted to engage, to allow the bolt to be shot from the position shown in Fig. 1, with recesses S' in sliders S, Fig. 15, mounted between the arms L<1>, L<2> of the frame L fixed to the transversely-sliding carrier K, Fig. 13. The sliders S are moved into position to admit of this by means;of levers Q, Fig. 14, mounted on the pin P and adapted [to be operated by the key, and engaging with the sliders S by teeth Q<1>. The carrier K is raised and lowered to cause the engagement and disengagement of the sliders and levers by the pin a on the tail of the bolt engaging the cam-shaped slot b therein. The key is provided with removable bits U, Fig. 16, which are mounted on two rods u soldered to the fixed bit T and sliding in grooves in the key barrel, and are secured in position by the socket x of the ring X and by the nut Y. The ring X serves as a handle for operating the key from the other side of the door. On the key being inserted into the keyhole and turned in a counter-clockwise direction, the fixed bit T first acts on the tumbler E and withdraws the latch bolt F through the lever E pivoted thereto, and the bits U then arrange the levers in position. The fixed bit then engages the tooth G' of the lever G and thereby shoots the bolt. The bolt in shooting depresses the tumbler I, thus locking the sliders S, and then raises the carrier K by means of the pin a and disengages the levers from the sliders. The combination can then be changed by re-arranging the bits of the key and continuing locking with the new key. On the key being again turned, the key bit T engages the tooth G<3> of the lever G and completely shoots the bolt, the latter at the same time raising the tumbler I and lowering the carrier K to re-engage the sliders and levers. As the turn of the key is completed, the levers are re-arranged to remove the slots S<1> from under the projection I<1> to prevent the withdrawal of the bolt by a false key. In the shot position of the bolt, the part g of the lever G is in engagement with the shoulder f of the latch bolt F and blocks the bolt against withdrawal.
Patent GB-190519555-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or appertaining to Recording Apparatus for Payments.
Inventor: TRANTOM JOSEPH
Filed: 1905-09-27
Granted: 1906-09-27
Abstract: 19,555. Tranton, J. Sept. 27. Tills.-In an autographic cashregister having two desks A, A' which are hinged at C to a spindle B, the movement of a cash - drawer may, according to the Provisional Specification, be utilized to effect the release of the desks from a stop I and thus to allow them to make a half-turn and display the entry to the customer. The spindle B, which is coupled to clockwork k o weightdriven mechanism, passes through a slot O in a piece connecting the desks and is engaged by a spring P to retain the desks in one or other of their extreme positions. In the arrangement shown, the desks are released from the stop by the pressure of the hand, instead of by the movement of the cash-drawer. Paper strips G are led over the desks by means of rollers H, F, the former of which are alternately rotated by means of pawls L on arms M connected to the spindle B. Paper sheets, blocks, or books may be used instead of the strips, being held in place by buttons and eyes at their upper ends and by pockets on the desks at their lower ends. A bell rings each time the desks turn. According to the Provisional Specification, wire frames are provided for keeping the paper in place ; paper, muslin, &c. flaps are secured to the rollers to facilitate attach ment of the strips ; a weight or spring is used to return the desks to a normal position after they are tilted ; duplicating-devices are provided.
Patent GB-190519717-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Water-tube Steam Generators.
Inventor: SUCKLING NEWTON JOHN
Filed: 1905-09-29
Granted: 1906-09-06
Abstract: 19,717. Suckling, N. J. Sept. 29.. Water-tube boilers.-Inclined drums A, Figs. 1 and 2, are arranged one above the other on each side of the boiler and are connected with each other and with steam and water drums A' by generating-tubes A<3> and neck-pieces A'. Downcomers A<4>, protected, if necessary, from the furnace gases by fire-clay jackets B<1>, Fig. 4, are fitted at the rear end of the boiler. The drums A' may communicate with eich other by tubes above and below the water level, as shown at A<5>, A<6>, Fig. 6 ; the tubes A<6> may be expanded into boxes on the tops of the drums. A steam drum may be provided. The bottom drums A are connected to a mud drum F. The tubes A<3> may be expanded into flat tube-plates or into thickened parts formed in the drums. In the latter case, the remaining part of the drum is of the usual thickness. The feed is delivered into the upper downcomers A' by pipes A9. Baffles D, D<1> deflect the furnace gases. Several sets of drums'and tubes may be arranged side by side and inter-connected by tubes.
Patent GB-190520281-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Curtain Suspension Hooks.
Inventor: CARR JAMES
Filed: 1905-10-07
Granted: 1906-03-22
Abstract: 20,281. Carr, J. Oct. 7. Hooks. - In curtain hooks, of the type provided with two or three upturned hooks or fingers c to pass through loops in the heading-tape of the curtain, the fingers are provided with notches, barbs, or small hooks c<1> to prevent them from slipping out of the loops.