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Patent GB-190220071-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Apparatus for Taking Photographic Impressions at Predetermined Intervals of Time.
Inventor: TINGEY WILLIAM HAROLD
Filed: 1902-09-13
Granted: 1903-07-30
Abstract: 20,071. Tingey, W. H., and Voysey, A. A. Sept. 13. Automatic apparatus.-Photographs are taken at predetermined intervals of time, especially for recording occurrences such as robberies, and for the detection of the perpetrators. A clock B mounted in a case C is provided with a bevel-wheel c and a cam x on the seconds axis. The bevel-wheel c acts through bevel gearing and a flexible shaft e on a sleeve g loosely mounted on a spindle ; a second sleeve l carrying the shutter E is also loosely mounted on the same spindle, and is connected to the sleeve g by a helical spring k. The shutter consists of a slotted disc m with an adjustable cover - plate n, the sleeve having a projecting pin o, which normally engages with a looking tumbler lever p. The sleeve g carries a releasing pin j which trips the tumbler when the spring is woundup. A setting notch and catch are provided for holding the shutter at the open position when focussing. The shutter is placed close behind the lens F, the back of the camera portion having an opening behind which the film D passes. The film is carried on a supply spool H provided with friction devices, and is led in front of guide-rolls, and from there to a take-up drum I. The drum is driven by a clockwork motor provided with a fly z, which is locked by a detent y on the pivoted lever w. The lever w is operated by the cam x on the clock train, and a returning spring w<2>. The free end of the lever w terminates in a hook which falls into notches in the edge of the film, thus locking the fly z as soon as the required length of film has been fed between each exposure. The case C is provided with doors for getting at the various parts of the mechanism.
Patent GB-190227233-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and in connection with Apparatus for Washing and Cleansing Casks, Barrels, and the like Vessels.
Inventor: RUSSELL HERBERT CHARLES
Filed: 1902-12-10
Granted: 1903-10-15
Abstract: 27,233. Sayer, J. Dec. 10. Parcelling tumblers &c.-In packing tumblers and other fragile articles, a wrapper or covering for the articles, of wood wool or other suitable material, is formed by apparatus such as shown in Figs. 1 and 9. A mould a, Fig. 1, open at the top, has a perforation at the base, which is fitted with a plate b having a core or projection d. The packing- material being placed over the mould fitted with the core d, a plunger e, which has a recess corresponding with the core, is brought into the position shown in Fig. 1, thus forming the wrapper. The mould may be composed of rings so as to be readily adjustable to suit the article to be packed, and the plunger or die may be also adjustable. Fig. 9 shows an apparatus worked by a treadle p for operating the plunger e. The apparatus may be also worked by hand. The articles thus wrapped are placed closely against each other in a case or box.
Patent GB-190302533-A (GB)
Title: An Improvement in School Drawing Books
Inventor: JOHNSTON WILLIAM
Filed: 1903-02-03
Granted: 1904-01-14
Abstract: 2533. Johnston, W. Feb. 3. Copybooks.-School drawing - books have the leaves arranged to open at right-angles to the covers, and are capable of being passed from the front to the back of the book. A single leaf is secured to the covers B of the book, and the remaining pages are secured to this leaf by tapes passing through the holes c. An alternative method, shown by dotted lines, is to use a narrow strip A<1> in place of the single leaf and to secure the pages together by wire.
Patent GB-190303201-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Centrifugal Cream Separators.
Inventor: THOMPSON WILLIAM PHILLIPS
Filed: 1903-02-10
Granted: 1903-03-12
Abstract: 3201. Thompson, W. P., [Garin, E.]. Feb. 10. Cream separators.-A drum insertion is composed of a number of superposed annularly-corrugated discs having series of perforations R near the angles of the corrugations. The arrows shown in full lines indicate the path of the cream, and those shown in dotted lines that of the separated milk.
Patent GB-190304178-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Grooving or Necking Metal Tubes
Inventor: WATKINS ARTHUR LIDDON
Filed: 1903-02-21
Granted: 1904-01-28
Abstract: 4178. Watkins, A. L. Feb. 21. Stamping; metal, sheet, beading.-A tube is necked or grooved by forcing it into a die while supported on a partially-elastic core the die having an internally-projecting bead. Fig. 2 shows a ferrule a attached to a wooden handle b by means of the neck f, the elasticity of the wood causing the edge of the ferrule to expand after it passes the bead e. The die is in two or more parts to facilitate its removal. The core may be removed if a plain-necked tube is required.
Patent GB-190304883-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Power Hammers.
Inventor: WOODWORTH ALBERT J
Filed: 1903-03-03
Granted: 1903-05-14
Abstract: 4883. Woodworth, A. J. March 3. Hammers, power.-An electric power hammer is operated by alternately-energized pairs of solenoids 15, 16, the cores 31, 32 of each pair being yoked together and connected by straps 35, 36 to the boss 6 of the hammer shaft 10, and the boss having trunnion bearings 7 on the frame 1. Current is supplied to the solenoids from a source 16<a>, a single return wire 17 being used. A switch arm 25, rocked by lugs 13, 14 on the boss, alternately connects the wire 22 to wires 28, 29 leading to the pairs of solenoids. A blow-out coil 23 is placed near the contacts to prevent arcing, and lamps 69, 70 regulate the resistance and also indicate whether the hammer circuit is open or closed. The solenoids 15 which effect the down-stroke of the hammer are provided with cataract or dash-pot devices, Fig. 3, to regulate the force of the blows, the escape of air from the chambers 51, which are in communication with the interiors of the solenoids, being regulated by a sliding plate 58 with triangular apertures 59 which can be moved over apertures 57 in the chambers. The plate is moved by a bell crank 61, 62 connected to a lever which also opens or closes the main circuit 22 by moving over a pair of contacts, the lever being held in various positions to vary the position of the plate 58. The down-stroke of the hammer is assisted by a spring buffer 41, and the reversal of movement of the cores is assisted by resilient buffers 42, 43. The bearings 7 may be yieldingly supported.
Patent GB-190305429-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Arrangements for Automatically Controlling Passage of Gas to Gas Burners in connection with Apparatus for Heating by Combustion of Gas.
Inventor: HEARSON CHARLES EDWARD
Filed: 1903-03-09
Granted: 1904-01-14
Abstract: 5429. Hearson, C. E. March 9. Thermostats.-In a thermostatic arrangement, applicable to gas-heated apparatus, an expansible and collapsable case or capsule, containing a liquid which boils at about the required temperature, is arranged in a chamber in a metal block, through which the gas passes, so that, when heated above a certain limit, the capsule expands, and directly obstructs the passage of the gas. On cooling, the capsule collapses, allowing the gas to pass freely to the burners. Entire extinction of the gas flame is prevented by a bye-pass. Two arrangements of the apparatus, as applied to liquidheaters, are shown. In a block e, attached to the base of the water vessel or boiler is formed a chamber h, containing the capsule i, which may be of the kind described in Specification No. 5141, A.D. 1881, and is faced with a layer of cardboard, or other slightly-compressible material. A valve seat n is formed in a passage l, which connects the chamber h to the outlet pipe m, and contains a spring arranged between the mouth of the pipe m and the capsule i. A channel p in the bottom of the chamber h allows communication between the inlet pipe d and the passages q, r, leading to the outlet pipe m, so as to form a bye-pass. The whole apparatus may be protected from the direct heat of the burner by a shield t, Fig. 1, or it may be placed away from the burner, as shown in Fig. 4.
Patent GB-190307117-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Locks, or Fastenings applicable to Railway Carriage Doors, Vehicles, Entrance and all other like Doors.
Inventor: HAYNE WILLIAM CROSIER
Filed: 1903-03-27
Granted: 1904-02-04
Abstract: 7117. Hayne, W. C., Smith, J., and Scruton, G. March 27. Latches; sliding bolts; fastenings, railway and other carriage door.-The latch or spring bolt b, projecting from the edge of the door and operated by the usual handles, strikes the curved ends d of the spring bolts e when the door is closed and falls into the circular recess h. Springs i act on the flanges j of the bolts e, which are mounted in the case f attached to the door jamb. In the Provisional Specification, it is stated that the invention is applicable to sliding bolts.
Patent GB-190310550-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Apparatus for Removing and Discharging Material by Means of Bucket or Conveyer Mechanism.
Inventor: EVANS WILLIAM EDWARD
Filed: 1903-05-08
Granted: 1904-03-24
Abstract: 10,550. Evans, W. E., [Maatschappij Tot Exploitatie Van Automatische Laad-en Losinrichtingen]. May 8. Loading elevators.-Relates to apparatus for storing, and discharging and loading, coal and other materials. The coal &c. is received in a pit and is delivered therefrom, as required, into locomotive tenders for instance, by a bucket elevator mounted to move from one end of the pit to the other. Fig. 3 shows a side view of the elevator near one end of the pit. The sides of the pit slope inwards at the bottom so as to direct the coal towards the elevator, and, at its ends, are recesses to take the elevator while the pit is being filled. Transverse plates h carried by the elevator prevent the coal &c. from rolling behind it. In order that, while the elevator is moving forward, the pit may be filled behind it without waiting till it returns to its initial position, the elevator can be raised on its truck and then turned into a horizontal position. For this purpose, guide p, p' on the elevator engage pins l, q on the truck, and, on the elevator having been raised by the rack gearing n, o till its centre of gravity is coincident with the pins l, the circular lower end of the guide p allows it to be turned about these pins.
Patent GB-190311678-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to the Manufacture of Tubular Radiators for Condensing, Cooling and Heating Apparatus.
Inventor: KITCHEN JOHN GEORGE AULSEBROOK
Filed: 1903-05-22
Granted: 1904-04-28
Abstract: 11,678. Kitchen, J. G. A., and Perkins, L. P. May 22. Bending. - Helices, to be applied externally to the tubes of heating, cooling, and condensing apparatus in general and of condensers and coolers in particular, are formed by winding wire, ribbon, or the like on a flat mandrel b, Fig. 4, having rounded edges. When taken off the mandrel, the helices assume the form shown in Fig. 2, with the corners in advance of each other. By varying the size and shape of the mandrel, helices of different form can be obtained.
Patent GB-190317040-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Carbonic Anhydride Refrigerating Machines.
Inventor: WINDHAUSEN FRANZ
Filed: 1903-08-05
Granted: 1904-09-05
Abstract: 17,040. Hesketh, E., [administrator of Windhausen, F.], and Windhausen, F. Aug. 5. Compressing.-Relates to a carbonic-acid refrigerating-machine of the kind described in Specification No. 9084, A.D. 1901, in which the expanded gas from an intermediate cooler B is compressed in one end of a compressor C of the form shown, in the other end of which the first stage of the compression of the gas from the evaporator D takes place ; or separate compressors of similar construction may be used for each stage of compression.
Patent GB-190412355-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Hooks and Eyes.
Inventor: HARROLD HENRY EBENEZER
Filed: 1904-05-31
Granted: 1905-03-30
Abstract: 12,355. Harrold, H. E. May 31. Hooks and eyes.-In hook-and-eye fastenings, such as for wearing-apparel, fittings are provided to prevent accidental unfastening. In the arrangement shown in Fig. 1, the eye a is provided with a shield c, which prevents the withdrawal of the hook b until it is turned through an angle of about 90‹ from its normal position. In Fig. 4, the hook engages with a bar g on the underside of a plate e having an attachment bar f. Fig. 7 shows a form of double eye in which one part acts as a shield to the other. Fig. 11 shows an adjustable form of fastening applicable to belts for personal wear, in which two bars p, q are provided. Fig. 8 shows another modification, in which a button k replaces the plate of Fig. 4. Fig. 14 shows a modification in which the bar to receive the hook is on the back of the eye.
Patent GB-190416817-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Automobiles or Self-propelled Vehicles.
Inventor: FLETCHER WILLIAM
Filed: 1904-07-30
Granted: 1904-12-22
Abstract: 16,817. Fletcher, W. July 30. Signals, motor road vehicle.-The engine exhaust of motor road vehi cles is used for sounding a whistle horn, or other warning -appliance For this purpose the warning-appliance is mounted o the exhaust pipe and may be so arranged, as shown in Fig. 1, that the driver closes the exhaust b by a shutter a furnished with side pieces a<3>, and operates the warni n g - appliance g simultaneously, by means of a rod d<1> and system of levers c, d controlled by a spring a'.
Patent GB-190419728-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Mechanism for the Transmission of Motion and Energy.
Inventor: BUCK LIONEL
Filed: 1904-09-13
Granted: 1905-01-12
Abstract: 19,728. Buck, L. Sept. 13. Toothed and friction gearing.-Relates to mechanism for converting into rotary motion, the motion of a shaft which moves so as to describe a conical surface, or vice versÔ. On the rotating shaft B, which is mounted in a frame A, are secured one or two discs E, F arranged in the boundary planes of the motion described by a disc C. This disc C is arranged at right-angles to the shaft D, and at the apex of the conical surface described by this shaft. The disc C is mounted loosely between fixed and movable collars on a spherical boss or sleeve H, and is carried by a globular framework 2, 3, 4 fixed to the shaft D. The disc is further pivoted to guide-pieces G, pivoted at 11 to the frame A. Studs or teeth on the discs C, E, F. mesh with each other, or the discs may be provided with bevel teeth, or pins on one disc may engage slots, holes, or recesses in the other discs, or the teeth may be dispensed with and the discs arranged to drive by frictional contact. Other shafts, such as D, may be attached at diametric points, such as 5, 6, on the framework.
Patent GB-190500851-A (GB)
Title: Improvement in Lubricators and Process of Lubricating
Inventor: COMSTOCK CHESTER
Filed: 1905-01-16
Granted: 1905-06-01
Abstract: 851. Comstock, C. Jan. 16. Lubricators.-Lubricators for supplying a mixture of two lubricants, such as oil and graphite, are provided with means for conducting the liquid over or around the solid lubricant. Fig. 2 shows the application to a condensation lubricator. Steam admitted to the reservoir 6 by the pipe 85 condenses to water 38, and displaces the oil 42, which flows through the pipes 25, 24, past the regulating- valve 53 and nozzle 27, and ascends in drops through the water 40 in the sight-tube 28. The oil 52, which collects in the upper part of the sighttube, flows by the pipe 23 on to the graphite 46 in the receptacle 18, mounted in the steam-tight chest 17. The interior of the receptacle 18 is lined with wire cloth or other open-mesh lining 45, Figs. 4, through which the oil percolates, a mixture of oil and graphite being supplied by the passage 20 to the journal 16. The sighttube 28 is secured by metallic gaskets 32, 33, packing-rings 31, 29 ensuring an airtight communication between the reservoir 6 and journal 16. Steam enters the chest 17 by the conduits 35, 36, 37, to equalize the pressure in the reservoir 6 and chest 17, and to prevent the graphite from being lifted by under pressure through the port 19. For cleansing purposes, removable plugs 47, 48, 49 may be provided. In a modification for lubri. cating a cylinder, the mixed lubricants are discharged through the port 19 into a horizontal conduit communicating with the steam pipe. Fig. 5 shows the invention applied to an oil cup. The oil in the reservoir 64 passes through the oblique conduit 75 in the screw-threaded plug 72, and drips through the glass tube 79 on to the graphite 69 in the vessel 65. The rate of flow is adjusted by the plug 70 connected by the stem 71 with the plug 72, and is observed by means of the lights 80, 81. The apparatus may be adapted to carry graphite to the part to be lubricated by some other fluid than oil.
Patent GB-190503169-A (GB)
Title: A New or Improved Preparation, Method and Means for Polishing Painted Surfaces.
Inventor: NITTINGER CARL
Filed: 1905-02-15
Granted: 1906-02-01
Abstract: 3169. Nittinger, C. Feb. 15. Polishing, french ; polishing-liguids ; paint vehicles. -A polishing-liquid consists of shellac, spirit, and a composition, known as " mixtion and said to contain turpentine, oil, and copal varnish, in place of the resin or gum arabic ordinarily used. The polish is preferably applied by means of a pad consisting of linen or other porous fabric stretched over a resilient support, with a layer of clayey marl between, so that the marl will fill up the pores in the surface under treatment. If the surface is grained, marbled, or provided with any other decoration, the paint used should be a socalled " weatherproof " paint, mixed with dextrin, casein, and slaked lime, and diluted with lager beer.
Patent GB-190509897-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Luggage or Parcel Carrier and Implement Receptacle combined for Bicycles, Motor Cycles or the like.
Inventor: BRANDON WILLIAM
Filed: 1905-05-11
Granted: 1906-02-08
Abstract: 9897. Brandon, W. May 11. Luggage-carriers for bicycles, motorcycles, &c. are combined with receptacles for carrying implements, refreshments, &c. A box or receptacle B, supported by stays D, D<1>, is adapted to be covered or closed by a lid A forming the luggage-carrier. When closed, the lid is secured to the stays D' by a strap G passing through slits or eyes in or upon the lid, straps G' being provided to hold the luggage. As shown, the receptacle may be made of metal in box-like form, or it may be of wire, celluloid, wood, leather, wickerwork, &c. As further modifications, the receptacle may comprise a number of sections side by side or one upon the other. The receptacle may be made detachable from the carrier, which could then be used independently, while the combination may be attached to any convenient member of the cycle frame.
Patent GB-190515154-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Rotary Engines.
Inventor: WEBSTER STEWART
Filed: 1905-07-24
Granted: 1905-11-23
Abstract: 15,154. Webster, S., and Webster, E. J. July 24. Annular-chamber type.-The casing A has a cylindrical chamber in which the piston B rotates. The piston is double, Fig. 3, each part having flanges K, grooves k, and projections b. The abutment C is pivoted at D and is cut away at its lower part so as to leave two corners, one of which is pressed against the piston by the steam pressure, the other being raised sufficiently to allow the projection b to pass under it. The abutment oscillates in a chamber F fitted into the casing A. A resilient packing-ring is provided with lugs h which prevent it from turning. The admission valve V is worked by eccentrics on the shaft E. If the engine is to be reversed, two inlets L2, L3 are provided, the exhaust taking place through one or other of the pipes L, L'.
Patent GB-190516690-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Strainer or Filter for Milk and other Liquids.
Inventor: GRAYSON THOMAS
Filed: 1905-08-17
Granted: 1906-03-22
Abstract: 16,690. Grayson, T. Aug. 17. Milk strainers.-Strainers e, h are so arranged in inner and outer concentrically-arranged casings a, b that the milk or other liquid ascends in passing from one to the other. The outlets hare situated above the bottom of the casing a, the outer strainer being preferably of finer mesh than the inner. In the modification shown in Fig. 5, the sediment collects in a channel g' in the bottom.
Patent GB-190518833-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Filters
Inventor: BOULT ALFRED JULIUS
Filed: 1905-09-18
Granted: 1906-04-19
Abstract: 18,833. Boult, A. J., [Goldman & Co., E.]. Sept. 18. Filters.-The filter described in Specification No. 8984, A.D. 1905, is modified by the use of perforated sheet-metal screens instead of cloth on either side of the distributing and collecting plates B, C. Beer or other liquid enters the casing E by the pipe E', and passes along corrugated plates B and then through filtering-material D, from which it is collected into the corrugations of plates C and led into the central outlet pipe. As shown in Fig. 2, the corrugations of the plates B are arranged in groups alternately radial and V-shaped. The plates have a flat centre-piece b<2> by means of which they are bolted to flanges on the outside of tube sections F of which the central pipe is built up. The corrugations of the plates C are circular with intersecting radial grooves at intervals, as shown in Fig. 4. Bands c<3>which keep the filtering-material in place are secured to the outer margins of the plates, while their inner edge is bound by angle-shaped rings in which the sections F are seated so as to form a continuous pipe.
Patent GB-190520064-A (GB)
Title: An Improvement in, or relating to, the Construction of Sea-going Vessels
Inventor: HENSHALL SAMUEL
Filed: 1905-10-04
Granted: 1906-06-14
Abstract: 20,064. Henshall, S. Oct. 4. Ships' frames and framing; tanks.- In vessels built on the cantileverframe system, and having top-side water-ballast tanks F, the inwardly-inclined frames H are raised in h e i g h t forward and aft relatively to their position at the midship section, instead of being in a plane parallel to the base line. By this method of construction, the lower boundary of the tank C and the lower edge of the vertical side B run parallel to the deck throughout the length of the vessel. In a modification, the lower edge G only is made parallel to the deck, while the frames H are variously inclined, the lower boundary of the tank C remaining parallel to the base line.
Patent GB-190601007-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Transporters or Overhead Travellers
Inventor: MITCHELL ALFRED HILLYARD
Filed: 1906-01-13
Granted: 1906-10-04
Abstract: 1007. Mitchell, A. H., and Williams, A. S. Jan. 13. Cranes.-Overhead travellers are provided with means whereby the load is carried in a horizontal line and is prevented from swinging during its travel and when starting and stopping. Togglelevers. d, d<1> are linked to the carriage b and to the frame a. The two hoisting - ropes pass from sheaves h<2> round double sheaves e, e<1>, e<2> carried at the joints of the toggle links to a double sheave c<2> on the carriage, whence one branch h is directly connected to the load while the other branch h<1> passes round a sheave C<1> at the far end of the carriage and thence to the load. The carriage is projected by a rope f passing round an end sheave f<1>. The return run of the carriage is effected by the weight of the toggles which assume the position shown in dotted lines. In an alternative arrangement, the toggles bend upward, and a rope is provided for effecting the return of the traveller. The toggles have such relation to the length of the traverse that the lifting-chain will be taken up or given out to the extent required to maintain the load at the same height.