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Patent GB-190324425-A (GB)
Title: An Improvements in or applicable to Perforating Machines
Inventor: PARTRIDGE ALFRED
Filed: 1903-11-11
Granted: 1904-10-27
Abstract: 24,425. Partridge, A. Nov. 11. Punching and perforating machines for paper.- The sheets of paper to be used for co-operative cheques, receipts, and the like are fed automatically to the perforators by an angular plate or bar k, Fig. 2, fixed to the ends of racks j running in grooves g and advanced towards the perforators by toothed wheels o, ox, Fig. 3, mounted on a shaft m. This shaft is driven by a pawl r pinned to a toothed wheel p actuated by a toothed segment dx on a lever d, which receives its motion from a cam b. A spring o' keeps the bowl on the end of the lever d in contact with the cam. The advance of the racks j is arranged to agree with the distance between the perforations by means of an adjustable cam-plate t, on the shaft m, which keeps the pawl r inactive at certain periods. A rod v, rotated by a driving-wheel, moves the paper on to a delivery table x. To start the machine, the bowl f is moved out of contact with the cam b by means of a lever u, the plate or bar k is pulled to the front of the table and the paper laid against it, the lever u being then released.
Patent GB-190324799-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Electric Motor Systems, applicable to Electric Railways and like purposes.
Filed: 1903-11-14
Granted: 1904-10-27
Abstract: 24,799. British Thomson - Houston Co., [General Electric Co.]. Nov. 14. Field magnets; motors controlling ; sparking, pre- Venting.-Relates to arrangements of motors and controllers so that the motors can be driven either by an alternating current or by a direct current, e.g., a train may be driven by direct current in towns and alternating current in rural districts. The motor has an armature of the direct-current type, and is driven as a repulsion motor when the supply is an alternating current, the armature brushes being short-circuited. When supplied with direct current, the field and armature are connected in series. The speed of the repulsion motor is varied by varying the polar line in relation to the brushes, the field having a number of taps connected to a controller. The speed of the direct-current motor is controlled by resistances. Two controllers are employed, and are so interconnected electrically that one can be effectively operated only when the other is in the off' position. Fig. 1 shows the general arrangement. The motor is shown with a ring winding, but usually would have a distributed winding ; a, b are the alternating-current mains, and c, d the direct-current. At C is the alternating-current controller, and at D the directcurrent. The controller C has contacts 1<d> ... 4<d>, which are closed in the ' off' position and complete the circuit for the controller D. Similarly, the controller D has contacts 1<c> ... 4<c> for completing the circuit for the controller C. The motor primary winding W, W<1> has four sets of taps e, f, g, o, p, q, h, i, k, l, m, n, for varying the speed and direction of rotation as a repulsion motor, and taps r, sand t, u for varying its direction as a direct-current motor, R being a resistance. In order that the coils may undergo commutation in a weak field, the construction shown in Fig. 8 is adoptEd. The primary p<1> has winding- slots Z between teeth V, and at certain places certain of the teeth are removed, producing wide slots S which are in due relation with the brushes F, G.
Patent GB-190325066-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Supports for Shelves and other Articles.
Inventor: MACKENZIE JOHN WILLIAM
Filed: 1903-11-17
Granted: 1903-12-17
Abstract: 25,066. Mackenzie, J. W., [Wilton Show Case Co.]. Nov. 17. Brackets.-A bracket for supporting shelves or other articles comprises a square or circular sleeve b, Fig. 4, and an arm e extending from the lower portion of the sleeve. The front d of the upper part, and the back c of the lower part of the sleeve are open, and a stud g attached to the upper part is adapted to fit into keyhole slots formed in a hollow post or upright on which the bracket is placed. The stud may have an enlargement h, at its end, and a threaded bore to receive a screw j by means of which the arm may be tilted upwards; in some cases the screw is replaced by a threaded sleeve. The back and front of the sleeve are flared, as at k, j<2>, in order to allow a rocking movement on the post, to enable the stud to be withdrawn from, or placed in, a slot. In another form of bracket, a side opening in the sleeve allows the bracket to be placed on the post at any point. In a modification, the bracket B<3>, Fig. 8, comprises a forward part j<3>, which carries an arm e and has aligned barrels k<3> at its edges, and a rear part which carries a stud and has barrels m on its edges to coincide with the barrels on the forward part. A pin n connects the two parts. In the position shown, the bracket may be rocked on the post, but if the front part be raised and connected on a level with the back part, the bracket becomes fixed. In another form, the slots are formed in the front of the post and the bracket comprises a sleeve section p, Fig. 12, having extending lugs q carrying a pin r, and an arm section s having a hook t to engage the pin. A screw g' extends from the arm, and a threaded sleeve i<2>, mounted on the screw, is provided with a reduced part u to engage with the slots. The brackets and posts are preferably of metal.
Patent GB-190327937-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Means for Suspending Incandescent Bodies for Illuminating Purposes
Inventor: KRAMER ERWIN
Filed: 1903-12-19
Granted: 1904-08-11
Abstract: 27,937. Kramer, E. Dec. 19. Incandescent gas burners.-An inverted or other mantle q, Fig. 1, is carried by a ring or collar c which may be rigidly connected with a circular plate b, carried by the burner tube a, in order to avoid vibration. In the upper part of the collar, two or more oblique cuts are made and the parts f<2>, Figs. 1 and 4, lying above these cuts are pressed inwards. Two or more flat parts are formed on the plate b, Fig. 1, which coincide with the parts f<2> when the mantle is being attached. The plate bears against a packing-ring u of asbestos fitted on a flange h in the collar, which may then be rotated so that the parts f<2> engage above the circular parts of the plate. The parts f<2> may also be directed outwards, in which case the plate is correspondingly formed. In a modification, inclined faces k', k', Fig. 5, are arranged on the plate b, and the ring c is formed with claws f<1>, f<2>, which engage over the faces.
Patent GB-190400297-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Methods of and Apparatus for Drawing and Annealing Glass.
Inventor: IMRAY OLIVER
Filed: 1904-01-05
Granted: 1904-03-03
Abstract: 297. Imray, O., [Window Glass Machine Co.]. Jan. 5. Glass furnaces ; screens. - Glass sheets, cylinders, &c. are drawn and annealed in the apparatus shown. The sheets are drawn by means of the bait 12 from the chamber or forehearth 3 offset from the tank furnace, and are raised during the drawing operation into the chamber 23. The chamber 3 is fitted with heating - burners 30, 31, to keep the temperature uniform, and is provided with two pivoted or sliding shields or screens 4, which are adjustable by means of levers 6, to protect the drawn glass from the heat of the furnace. Water tubes 9 may be mounted on the screens 4 to cool and set the glass. To prevent the drawn sheet from contracting before entering the chamber 23, its edges are held or pulled outwards by tongs inserted through apertures 33. When a sheet of the required length has been drawn, it is severed from the mass of glass in the chamber 3 by means of the shears 36, which are suspended from the support 38, Fig. 1, and are introduced through one of the apertures 33. The thickness of the sheet may be changed by regulating the temperature of the glass, changing the position of the screens, and altering the speed at which the bait is drawn upwards. The chamber 23 is formed with hollow walls, which are heated by burners 25, inclined partitions being provided to direct the heat outwards towards the edges of the sheet, so that the edges cool more slowly than the centre of the sheet, thus preventing warping. The bait 12 is supported by clips 13, provided with asbestos pads, from bars 15, which are connected by a cross-bar 18, and provided at their upper ends with lugs 17 and hooks 16. The bait is raised by means of the sliding frame 20, which is provided with spring-jaws 19 for engaging the hooks 16. When the sheet has been raised into the position shown in Fig. 1, two bars 49, which are capable of longitudinal and vertical movements, are brought under the lugs 17, then raised to disengage the jaws 19 from the hooks 16, and then moved longitudinally to engage the hooks 16 with the fixed rails 47, on which the glass sheet is carried through the annealing-leer 39. The bars 49 are supported on pulleys 50, the spindles of which are suspended from levers 53 connected by the coupling-bar 54, a chain, and a pulley, &c. to an operating-cord, by pulling which the bars are raised. The longitudinal movement of the bars is also effected by a cord. The leer 39 is divided into chambers by the pivoted dampers 40, and its walls are preferably made hollow and heated by burners 45, the heat being regulated so that the sheets are gradually cooled and annealed in the successive chambers. At the delivery end of the leer, the sheets may be transferred to a car provided with supporting-rods and with separating bars wound with asbestos. The leer may also be arranged above the drawing-chamber 24. The apparatus may be used for drawing cylinders, by changing the shape of the bait.
Patent GB-190400808-A (GB)
Title: New or Improved Process for Producing Coloured Photographs.
Inventor: RIEBENSAHM WALTER
Filed: 1904-01-12
Granted: 1904-11-10
Abstract: 8 0 8. Riebensahm, W., and Koppmann, G. Jan. 12. Chromo-gelatine processes; producing coloured photographs.-A process for preparing pigment pictures consists in producing a silver picture in a film of haloid silver gelatine emulsion, to which colouring-matter is added, the film being subsequently treated with a solution of potassium bichromate, whereby the action of the metallic silver renders the gelatine insoluble. The further treatment is carried on as in the carbon process. The process may be used for producing photographs in natural colours by producing pictures in three ground colours and glueing these together at the second transfer.
Patent GB-190414494-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Apparatus for Sterilizing and Cleaning Beer and other Bottles.
Inventor: LOEW KARL HEINRICH
Filed: 1904-06-27
Granted: 1904-07-28
Abstract: 14,494. Loew, K. H. June 27. Drawings to Specification. Bottles, washing.-The apparatus described and claimed in this Specification is identical with that described in the abridgment of Specification No. 14,493, A.D. 1904.
Patent GB-190417441-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Ship's Propeller.
Inventor: RYGER LUDWIG
Filed: 1904-08-10
Granted: 1905-04-20
Abstract: 17,441. Ryger, L. Aug. 10. Screw propellers. -The blades of screw propellers are helical surfaces, the width of which varies according to a definite rule. The lengths l<10>, l<9>, .. of imaginary sections s<10>, s<9>, ... made by cylinders concentric with the axis increase in the inverse ratio of the squares of the radii of the sections, from the periphery of the blade towards its axis, up to that section where the pitch angle of the blade is 45‹. This produces an enlarged middle surface, compensating "the loss " of repulsive effect."
Patent GB-190418002-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Combination Coaster-hub and Brake Mechanism, and in Combination Free-wheel Hubs, for Cycles
Inventor: PIHLFELDT OLAF
Filed: 1904-08-19
Granted: 1905-04-20
Abstract: 18,002. Pihlfeldt, O. Aug. 19. Brakes ; driving-mechanism.-In a free-wheel and back-pedalling hub-braking device for cycles, a sleeve a with left and right hand screw threads n', i<1> carries clutch blocks or nuts n, i, each provided with a drag device, and so arranged that, in driving, the nut i moves towards the left into engagement with a member connected to the hub, and, on back-pedalling, the nut n engages a non-rotatable plate q and compresses discs t, u, keyed alternately to the hub and to a fixed sleeve h, while, during free-wheeling, both clutches are disengaged. The drag devices may be similar, and, as shown in connection with the block i, the arrangement consists of springs within hollow pegs m<1>, which, carried by a ring m, telescope into holes in the block. The rings m, o lightly engage the cup f and the member j respectively. To secure the part to the hub, a flange j<2> abutting against the ends of a number of ribs is clamped in position by the bearing-cup f, independent rotary movement being prevented by keys j<3> engaging the spaces between the ribs. To facilitate the disassemblage of the gear, the brake apparatus is secured upon the sleeve h by a collar, nut, or split ring w, the ring o is connected to the nut n by headed pins p, while the ring m, is secured upon the block i by a split ring m<5>. The threads n<1> are of less diameter than the threads i<1> to permit the lateral insertion of the part i. The Provisional Specification states that the brake discs and the thrust plate q may be connected by headed pins, and that, by dispensing with the sleeve h and the brake discs and clutch, the invention provides a simple free-wheel mechanism.
Patent GB-190421944-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Manufacture of Certain Kinds of Shelf Brackets and Cistern Brackets.
Filed: 1904-10-12
Granted: 1905-04-06
Abstract: 21,944. Harper & Co., J., and Morgan, A. Oct. 12. Brackets.-A bracket for carrying a shelf or cistern consists of an angle-part, bent so as to form the back part 4 and the top part 5, and the curved strut 1, which is of channel-section with projecting flanges 2, 3. The flanges are embraced, and the strut held in position, by the tongues or ears 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, pierced out of the angle-part. Brackets may be made with more tongues than shown, or the side tongues 6, 7 may be omitted. The closing- down of the tongues may be performed by press tools.
Patent GB-190422053-A (GB)
Title: Yielding Suspension for Vehicles, with a Device for Deadening the Vibrations of the same.
Inventor: CHRISTOPHE ANDRE THEODORE
Filed: 1904-10-13
Granted: 1905-10-12
Abstract: 22,053. Christophe, A. T., and Menteyne, P. M. Oct. 13. Springs, bearing; vibration, preventing.-Relates to a shock-deadening device for preventing jolting when passing over uneven ground, in which a liquid or other fluid is forced through apertures freely on the first impulse, some of the apertures being closed on recovery to check the reaction and lessen oscillation. In one form of hydraulic deadener, an outer socket 1, Fig. 1, contains an inner sliding socket 2, in which works an inner piston 6 secured to the outer socket and working in a stuffing-box 5. Holes 9 allow the liquid to pass freely while the device is expanding, but are closed by the clack valve 10 on returning, the liquid being then forced through the apertures 13, the opening of which is regulated by the bars 14 attached to the inner socket. To avoid breaking the bearing-spring, the piston is enlarged at 8 to engage the socket 15 in the extreme position. The device is linked up, as shown in Fig. 3, between the axle 18 and the underframe 19, lateral play being allowed by dished pivot holes as shown in Fig. 4. In the form shown in Fig. 5, the lower end is ball-and-socket jointed to the axle, the upper end working in a doubly-dished bearing 27. Here the regulating-bars are replaced by grooves 21, and the enlarged end 25 of the piston-rod closes the apertures 24 when the device is lengthening. Fig. 7 shows the device applied to angular motion, the abutment 32 and cylindrical casing 29 being integral with the arm 31, and the movable piston 34 being attached to an arm 35 as shown in Fig. 8. The circular passage 36 is closed by a valve with a flat spring 37, and is adapted to be partially closed by a curved regulating-piece 39. A groove 38 on the piston allows recovery, and a removable stopper 40 is provided for filling in liquid. The arms are connected to the vehicle and axle by eyeleted pivots 41<a>, Fig. 9, or the casing may be attached to the underframe, and the piston arm linked to the axle. In the modification show in Fig. 11, the axle works in one arm of a cranked lever, the other arm of which actuates a piston 47 against a strong spring 51 in the cylinder 48. The pistonrod 52 is conical to form a regulating-bar working in the aperture 50 in a partition 49. The rod carries a second piston 53. A valve 55 allows fluid to pass freely when the axle 'moves upwards but closes on the reverse motion. The spring 51 may be dispensed with, and the space 56 behind the second piston filled with compressed air. As shown in Fig. 12, the arm of an angular deadening- device similar to that shown in Fig. 7, carries the axle 18 and is controlled by a spring 58.
Patent GB-190425591-A (GB)
Title: Process of and Receptacles for the Treatment of Sewage.
Inventor: NEILSON MATHEW MONTGOMERIE
Filed: 1904-11-24
Granted: 1905-09-28
Abstract: 25,591. Neilson, M. M. Nov. 24. Sewage and foul waters, treating; aÙrating; bacteriological p r o c e s s e s; tanks for.-Sewage supplied by the pipe A, Fig. 1, is aerated in the tank shown, and a special bacterial culture added. The discharge pipe B is placed at the opposite end of the tank. Air enters through its upper end and passes away through a ventilating-pipe C or through the supply pipe A. Or an additional pipe may be furnished through which air supplied by the pipe C is drawn away. Air may be carried into the body of the liquid by water from kitchens, sinks, &c., which falls from the conduit D. Sand, ashes, or mineral matters are deposited and drawn off through a pipe connected with the bottom of the tank. In a modified form, the sewage and air are delivered by pipes F, H, Fig. 3, respectively, below a perforated false bottom G of brickwork, cement, or the like, supporting a layer of rough material or of slabs. The sewage may be passed through two or more tanks communicating by pipes or tubes in the sides of the tanks below the liquid level. From the aerobic tanks, the effluent flows to a trough which discharges automatically into the channels a of a filter bed K, Fig. 4. The top layer of medium consists of fine gravel, the lower ones being of coarser material and the bottom one of large stones. The filtered liquid is collected by pipes b and run into an airtight tank T, in which micro-organic life is said to be destroyed.
Patent GB-190426097-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Magnetic Clutches
Inventor: EASTWOOD ARTHUR CLARKE
Filed: 1904-11-30
Granted: 1904-12-31
Abstract: 26,097. Eastwood, A. C. April 1, [date applied for under Patents Act, A.D. 1901]. Clutches. -Relates to electromagnetic friction clutches in which the driven member is non- magnetic and relatively light. To the shaft A, Fig. 1, driven through the wheel a, is keyed the relatively heavy, electromagnetic, driving clutchmember B, consisting of a casting having in one face an annular recess containing the energizing- coil b. This coil b is in electric connection with the rings b<1>. An armature plate b<2> is slidably supported on bolts or headed pins b<3> extending from the face of the member B. The second member D of the clutch, carrying the driven pinion d<3>, consists of a sleeve loose on the shaft A and connected through a light plate or spider d and bolts or pins d<2> to a non-magnetic ring d<1>, adapted to be gripped between the castmg B and the armature plate b<2> when the coil b is energized. In a modification, shown in Fig. 2, the coil b<4> is carried in a frame E supported on a base e and having arms e' forming bearings for the shaft F. The light, non-magnetic driven member D<1> of the clutch, keyed to the shaft F, can be gripped between plates or rings B', b<5>, when these are drawn together magnetically upon excitation of the coil b<4>. The outer portions of the plates B<1>, b<5> consist of enlarged masses of magnetic material in the proper magnetic circuit, and the plate B' carries the driven pulley b<6>. The plates B', b<5>, either or both of which slide on the shaft F, are normally held apart by springs b<7> recessed into their massive peripheries. The driven members of the clutches may be of bronze, or, for exceptional lightness, of aluminium.
Patent GB-190427932-A (GB)
Title: Improved Implement for Manipulating Ice.
Inventor: BALL THOMAS JAMES
Filed: 1904-12-21
Granted: 1905-01-19
Abstract: 27,932. Ball, T. J. Dec. 21, A.D. 1903, [date applied for under Patents Act, A.D. 1901]. Lifting-dogs.-In a single tool for manipulating ice are comprised tongs, a pick, and a hammer. The tongs, which are employed in moving blocks, consist of a pair of arms connected by a spring and pivoted to a body piece. The body piece, which consists of two portions 4, 5 secured together, is provided with a recess into which fits a pick formed in one piece with the handle 8. The handle and pick, which may serve as a hammer, are secured to the body piece by means of springs 18, which carry lugs 17 adapted to engage recesses in the pick.
Patent GB-190428642-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Incandescent Gas Burners.
Inventor: JAUNCEY PHILIP HENRY
Filed: 1904-12-29
Granted: 1905-11-09
Abstract: 28,642. Jauncey, P. H. Dec. 29. Inverted incandescent gas lamps; gas brackets ; gasaliers.- In order that an inverted lamp may be moved either in a vertical plane or in both horizontal and vertical planes, the curved burner tube e is mounted upon the arm of a bracket, pendant, or support a by a swivel or universal joint c, and may be provided with a counterbalance weight g.
Patent GB-190507155-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Windows
Inventor: DAVIS WALTER EDWARD
Filed: 1905-04-05
Granted: 1906-02-22
Abstract: 7155. Davis, W. E. April 5. Window opening and closing apparatus. - The sash i s operated by means of a cord, in a bight of which a pulley i on the bottom rail hangs. The cord passes several times round a drum h, then round pulleys j, i<1> on the window frame and the sash respectively, and is secured to the window frame.
Patent GB-190517350-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Vehicle Wheels.
Inventor: KOEHL CHARLES
Filed: 1905-08-28
Granted: 1905-11-16
Abstract: 17,350. Koehl, C. Aug. 28. Advertising.-An advertisement disk 11, preferably made of aluminium, is clamped between rings 9 which are supported by balls 8 on a ring secured to the hub 4 of a bicycle or motor or like vehicle wheel. Rotation of the disk is prevented by means of a weight 15 secured thereto. For rigidity, the disk has a rolled edge 12, and may also be stamped with radial or other projections 14, 13.