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Patent GB-190300200-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Coin-freed Mechanism
Inventor: JONES JOHN WILLIAM
Filed: 1903-01-03
Granted: 1904-01-02
Abstract: 200. Jones, J. W. Jan. 3. Electricity, supplying, in general ; gas meters.- Fig. 2 is a vertical section, and Fig. 4 a rear elevation, of the apparatus, as used in an electric meter, and Fig. 5 is a view of the electric switch when making contact at the terminals, 25, the other position being shown in Fig. 4. An epicyclic pinion 16 on a shaft 22 radial to a centre shaft 33 is in gear with a pair of bevel-wheels 15, 17, the former of which is turned by hand after prepayment, while the latter is driven by the meter through a pinion 18. The switch arm 24, having a pallet 23 in the path of the radial shaft, is pushed down in the manual action, and is prevented from returning by a strut 26 projecting from a rocker 29. In the return movement, owing to the pallet 23 being hinged, the radial shaft 22 passes freely, and on regaining its initial position, wipes an angular arm 28 on the rocker so that the strut is disengaged and the switch is pulled up by a spring. In a gas or other fluid meter, the valve is similarly controlled. Actuating-mechanism.-The bevel-wheel 15, not geared to the meter, is combined with a ratchetwheel, and is driven by a lever 13 having a pawl 14 when the lever hub 12 is carried round with a disc 3, which is turned by a knob 8. Coin action; coin-discharging mechanism.-The coin is inserted into an annular recess 4 behind the disc, and drops to a stop at the bottom. When the disc is turned, two pins 9, 10 on it drive the coin before them till it drops through a shoot 20. The hub of the pawl lever 12 being weighted, the initial position is determined by an arm 11 and a stop, which is a quadrant 37, so that it can be clamped by a screw at different positions to alter the unit of supply. Fraud, preventing.-A flap 3 at the coin entrance baffles attempts to operate the ratchet lever by inserting a wire.
Patent GB-190301082-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Circular Knitting Machines.
Filed: 1903-01-15
Granted: 1904-01-07
Abstract: 1082. Blackburn & Sons, G., and Lee, A. Jan. 15. Circular knitting-machines.-Relates to a spliciugmechanism applicable to machines with multiple thread-feeders. A separate splicing-appliance is used with each thread-feeder, so that the ordinary thread may draw in the splicing.thread. Each splicing-device consists of a base-plate A, Fig. 4, attached by the feeder-plate C to the ordinary sinker cam-ring. The splicing thread passes through an eye in the abutment D, and is held periodically by the piece E sliding in an inclined groove. The piece E is moved to and fro by the forks E<4> on a pivoted lever E', the other end of which is moved against the spring E<6> by the cam F<1> mounted on an axle F<2> and fixed to a star-wheel F. The lever E<2> is also connected by links to an arm of the pivoted piece G, through another arm of which passes the ordinary thread G<5>, the splicing-thread E<1> passing over a third arm. In the position shown, Fig. 4, the splicing-thread is held between the front of the slide E and the abutment D ; when the arm F<3> comes against a stationary striking-pin, the forked end of the lever will first move the thread G<5> to the left and then move the slide E and release the splicing-thread. In the return movement, the ordinary thread is removed before the slide E traps the splicing-thread. As this occurs, the arm G<4> throws the splicing-thread outwards to draw off slack. The thread may be cut by forming the slide E with a cutting-edge. The star wheel F has an opposite pair of arms F<3>, F<3> higher than the other pair of arms F<4>, F<4>. The corresponding striking-pins are arranged in pairs on the base-plate K, the length of splicing-thread inserted being determined by the distance between the pins of each pair. This distance may be adjusted as required. By lowering the thread-releasing striking- pins, the splicing-mechanism is thrown out of action. The other striking-pins are fixed in slotted brackets, which are adjustable to a small extent without removal from the base-plate K. The movable pins I<1> are carried in sockets and stand upon plates secured by a pillar to the ends of levers, which are rocked by means of a rocking-shaft obtaining its motion from a piece N<1>, a projection on which rides over the studs of a pattern chain. The latter is intermittently moved by a ratchet and pawl operated from a cam-plate 0<4> on the camring. In the Provisional Specification it is stated that the movable striking-pins are raised and lowered by cam-plates mounted on a cam-ring moved in either direction by cams and levers or gearing controlled by pattern mechanism,
Patent GB-190320601-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Apparatus for Feeding Separate Sheets of Paper in Printing Ruling and other Machines.
Inventor: HALL JAMES
Filed: 1903-09-25
Granted: 1904-09-22
Abstract: 20,601. Hall, J., and Barber, M. T. Sept. 25. Feeding sheets.-In a machine of the kind described in Specification No. 4653, A.D. 1901, for feeding sheets to printing, ruling, or other machines, the lower sheets are retained by spring- controlled feet or pressers b, Fig. 1, while the top sheet is fed forward. The edges of the top sheet are moved away by rollers a, one on each side of the machine from under the feet, and when the latter have come down upon the lower sheets, the top sheet is fed forward by the rollers d on several compound feed discs d', d<3>. The bracket a<5> is adjustably mounted on a transverse bar a<6> and carries an arm a<3> on a shaft a<4>, having a small roller at the end of a crank arm which receives a reciprocating motion from a cam on the shaft q. This motion feeds forward the roller a at the end of the pivoted arm a<1>, pressed downwards by the spring a<12>, and as the roller is prevented from turning on its forward movement by a ratchet a<2> and ratchet-wheel a<16>, it "rucks" or bends up the corner of the paper, pushing it from under the foot b. The cam b<2> acting through the lever b<3>, then allows the spring b<1> to press the foot on the papers below, similar mechanism on the opposite side of the machines being simultaneously operated through a rod c. An adjustable stop a<15> then lifts the roller a from the paper, a guard of curved sheet metal, not shown in Fig. 1, preventing the sheet from sticking to the roller. The top sheet is then fed by rollers d, Figs. 1 and 11, mounted on discs d', and prevented from turning backwards by a ratchet-wheel and pawl. The discs d' are pivoted at d<2> to the discs d<3> fixed on the shaft q, and the pressure exerted by the roller d on the paper is adjusted by a nut d<9> bearing against the spring d<8> which partially lifts, through a piece d<7>, the disc d'. The rod d<5> on which the nut d<9> works is pivoted at d<6> to the disc d<3>. After the sheet is fed, the rollers a and feet b are returned to their original positions. The rollers a, d may be turned forward occasionally by hand to prevent a fresh surface to the paper.
Patent GB-190321933-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Wheel for Motor Carriages.
Inventor: EDWARDS EDMUND
Filed: 1903-10-12
Granted: 1903-11-12
Abstract: 21,933. Edwards, E., [Waggon-und Maschinenfabrik Akt.-Ges. vorm. Busch]. Oct. 12. Metallic wheels. -A wheel for a motor car is made of toughened castiron, the rim, spokes, and hub being preferably cast in one piece together with strengthening-webs g. Wooden felloes c and a tyre bare fixed on the wheel by bolts d. Lugs h, i, or k are provided on the spokes or rim for the attachment of the driving-pulley or toothed wheel.
Patent GB-190403982-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Extension Feet for the Lame.
Inventor: GUNTHORP PERCY JOHN MOORE
Filed: 1904-02-17
Granted: 1904-03-24
Abstract: 3982. Gunthorp, P. J. M., and Dell, W. G. Feb. 17. Deformity appliances. - Relates to extension boots for short-legged cripples, which can be enclosed in ordinary walking- boots. The upper surface of the block or platform A, Fig. 2, is shaped to suit the deformed foot, and carries the leather heel-piece C, which may be extended to support the ankle, or separate ankle supports D may be provided. The block A is made of a light and pliable material, such as cork composition, a longitudinal spring B let into the bottom being secured by nails B<1>. An india-rubber pad E may be fitted under the heel, or at the bottom of the heel part E<1> of the platform. Fig. 4 shows an external view of the boot, which is covered with leather and provided at the front with lace holes F and a padded tongue G, holes H allowing for ventilation. The lower portion of the boot may be open, so that the toes can be arranged before placing it in the ordinary walking boot.
Patent GB-190408626-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Clothes Lines and Pins.
Inventor: SAYLE EDWIN WAINWRIGHT
Filed: 1904-04-14
Granted: 1904-05-19
Abstract: 8626. Sayle, E. W. April 14. Clothes lines and pegs.-The line is made up of a series of connected links 1, preferably of wire, which are bent over at their ends to form loops 2. The extremities of the looped portions of the links are formed with eyes 3 which receive the straight parts of the links. The loops 2 serve the purpose of keeping the pegs in position. The upper part of a wire peg is bent over to form the attaching loop 5, and the lower part is bent upwards to form a clamp hook 6 in which the clothes are held. The extremities of the wire pins are bent to form eyes.
Patent GB-190409877-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Door Latches or Fastenings.
Inventor: BOULT ALFRED JULIUS
Filed: 1904-04-29
Granted: 1905-03-02
Abstract: 9877. Boult, A. J., [Stevens, T. B.]. April 29. - Latches; catches, gravity; padlocks. - Relates to latches or gravity catches for the doors of refrigerators, cupboards, &c., and provides means for tightly securing the door and for adjusting the fastening should the door warp or swell. On the door C is screwed the plate A, which is provided with the extension a and two projecting ears a<1>, situated over the striker B. The latch or catch D is supported by a pin F between the ears a<1>, the hole d of the catch surrounding the pin F being very much larger than the pin. The face b of the striker, and the engaging face of the catch, are slightly bevelled, so that a wedge-action is produced between the face band the plate a when fastening the door. Both the catch and the striker have tail-pieces which engage when the door is shut, and through which holes e<2>, b<2> are formed for the reception of the bow of a padlock. To secure good working, the striker must be exactly adjusted, and this is effected by the wedge J which is pushed in or withdrawn, as required.
Patent GB-190415316-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to the Means for Locating Leakages in Underground Gas-conduits.
Inventor: WILHELMI OTTO
Filed: 1904-07-08
Granted: 1904-08-11
Abstract: 15,316. Wilhelmi, O. July 8. Mains and pipes.- For the purpose of detecting and locating the position of leaks in underground gas mains, at each joint a is provided a vertical pipe b having at its lower end a foot b<1> of earthenware, concrete, impregnated wood, or other suitable material which covers the joint and facilitates the passage of gas to the tube b by means of cavities d. The upper end of the pipe may be closed by a screw cap f and enclosed in a surface-box g. The existence of a leak may be detected by the sense of smell or by chemical reagents.
Patent GB-190423458-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or connected with Sighting-telescopes.
Filed: 1904-10-31
Granted: 1904-12-01
Abstract: 23,458. Krupp Akt.-Ges., F. Feb. [date applied for under Patents Act, A.D. 1901]. Telescopes. - In sighting-telescopes, by means of which objects at various distances may be sighted with the correct angle of elevation without requiring the telescope to be adjusted relatively to the barrel of the gun means are provided to enable an attachment fitted to such a telescope to be used as an ordinary attachment or for both fighting and practice charges. For this purpose, in addition to the sighting-mark on the telescope indic ating a number of distances, a second fighting-mark is so arranged that, when one sighting-mark is adjusted in the field of view, the other disappears from it. Fig. 1 shows a side elevation and part section of a prism telescope fitted with the attachment, and Fig. 3 shows a section on the line 3-3, Fig. 1. Upon the side of the prism A next the eye-piece, a frame B is mounted in a case D so that it can be made to slide vertically to the optical axis of the eye-piece and objective by means of a rack E engaging with a wheel F provided with a hand-wheel G. In the frame B are two glass plates J, K, which may be brought successively opposite a recess c' in a plate C and viewed through the eye-piece. Upon the faces of these plates next the prism A, at the rear focal plane of the objective, is placed a sighting- mark M or N, Figs. 3 and 5, consisting of a series of horizontal lines crossed bv a line which is inclined in order to allow for the variation of the drift of the projectile with the distance. When firing with a fighting charge, the point of the sighting-mark M corresponding to the distance aimed at is made to coincide with the object, the plate B being held by a locking-tooth h' attached to a spring H and fitting in a spice b<1>. If the gun is used with a practice charge, the frame B is lowered by turning the wheel G until the toath h' fits into the tooth space e<1>, and the sighting-mark N is used in a similar way. When the gun is used for only one charge, another sighting-mark, such as a cross-wire, is used in place of the mark N. The spaces between the horizontal lines of the marks may be transparently coloured to render them conspicuous.
Patent GB-190424460-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Boats.
Inventor: FOY WILLIAM CUTHBERT
Filed: 1904-11-11
Granted: 1905-12-11
Abstract: 24,460. Foy, W. C. Nov. 11. Drawings to Specification. Drop-keels.-In a boat of the kind described in Specification No. 14,918, A.D. 1896, [Abridgment Class Ships &c., Div. I.], a drop-keel is provided, operated by handles at each end of the boat.
Patent GB-190424760-A (GB)
Title: An Improved System of Heating Water.
Inventor: BOYD RICHARD WADE
Filed: 1904-11-15
Granted: 1904-12-22
Abstract: 24,760. Boyd, R. W. Nov. 15. Heating water.-In a hot-water supply system, the water is heated in a tank or coil of pipes C placed in a reservior A in communication with the kitchen or other boiler B. Water is supplied to the tanks C, A from the cisterns D, E, the water levels in which are kept constant.
Patent GB-190426712-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Telescopic or Extensible Table, and Means for Housing or Storing Loose or Removable Leaves of Telescopic or Extensible Tables.
Inventor: FARR FREDERICK MARSHALL
Filed: 1904-12-08
Granted: 1905-12-07
Abstract: 26,712. Farr, F. M. Dec. 8. T a b l e s.-Telescopic or extensible tables having means for storing loose leaves are provided with transverse bearers B secured to the table frame. Within the lower bearer B and the table frame is a frame or tray t having guides G, between which loose leaves may be inserted for storage. The opening between the upper and lower bearers is closed by a hinged flap f. The two leaves which remain permanently attached to the table have secured to them slides S, tongues on which engage with corresponding grooves on guides R fixed above the upper bearer B. The inner slides S on one leaf are connected by a cross-piece X, a stud H on which is engaged by slots in a locking-bar l pivoted to the other leaf and operated from the outside by the extending portion l<1>. The leaves can thus be secured together at the required distance. In modifications, the leaf-supporting tray may be hinged at one end to the table frame and secured at the other by a turnbuckle, the bearers and flap being dispensed with; also, the slides and guides may be plain instead of tongued or slotted, projecting strips secured to the slides engaging beneath the guides.
Patent GB-190427092-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Manufacture of Orange or Yellow-red Colour Lakes.
Filed: 1904-12-12
Granted: 1905-10-12
Abstract: 27,092. Abel, C. D., [Akt.-Ges. f³r Anilin Fabrikation]. Dec. 12. Dyes, artificial.-Lakes are produced by known means from the azo dye obtained from diazotized m-chloraniline - o - sulphonic acid and #-naphthol. They are of orange or yellow-red tint, are insoluble in water and oil, and are very fast to light. In an example, a paste of the sodium salt of the dye is mixed and heated with water, and calcium chloride and aluminium hydroxide are added. The mixture is then boiled and filtered.
Patent GB-190427564-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Folding Chairs
Inventor: COOK HENRY FRANCIS
Filed: 1904-12-17
Granted: 1905-01-26
Abstract: 27,564. Cook, H. F. Dec. 18, A.D. 1903, [date. applied for under Patents Act, A.D. 1901]. Chairs.-The seat of a folding chair for use in theatres &c. is supported near the forward end by a cross-bar attached to a hinged part of the legs. When the chair is unoccupied, the seat and the supporting-bar may be turned up, in order to increase the space between successive rows of chairs. In a folding chair, side bars 1, carrying a back 3 and a hinged seat 4, are attached by means of pivots 6 to rear legs 5, each of which carries on a hinge 8 a forwardly-projecting part 7, the seat 4 being supported on a cross-bar 15 connecting the members 7. The legs 5 are supported, when opened out, by blocks 10 and a bar 12 secured to the side bars 1. The invention is shown in Fig. 4 as applied to twin or double seats ; in order that each seat may be raised independently of the other, a bar 20 is attached to the middle frame 1 by means of a hinge 18 and carries one end of a seat-supporting bar 15, the other seat being supported on the rear leg 5 in the ordinary manner. In a modification, shown in Fig. 5, a seat 4 carries on a hinge 8 a supporting-bar 7 adapted to rest against the top of the rear leg 5 when the seat is in use.
Patent GB-190429137-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Treatment of Rhea Grass Wood Fibre and the like for Spinning and other purposes
Inventor: HARRIS JOSIAH
Filed: 1904-12-30
Granted: 1905-11-02
Abstract: 29,137. Harris, J. Dec. 30. Retting; lubricating fibres.-The object is to eliminate the gummy compounds and colouring- matters contained in rhea grass, wood fibre, &c. The material, after being decorticated or crushed, is steeped for six hours in a one per cent. solution of an alkali into which steam is admitted, and is then drained and digested under a steam pressure of about 60lb. with a two per cent. solution of sodium chloride or with a 5¢ per cent. solution of soft soap, caustic alkali, and linseed oil mixed in the proportion of 4 to 1 to ¢ respectively ; or the treatment with sodium chloride may be con- ducted at a temperature of 200‹ F. in a centrifugal apparatus running at a high velocity, the treatment being continued until all feeling of harshness has left the fibre. The material is then well washed and partly dried and submitted in a closed cham- ber for four or five hours to the action of steam and ozone or ozonized air, which are blown into the chamber either together or alternately, and by which such of the gummy &c. compounds as have not been eliminated by the previous treatment are oxidized, crystallized, and rendered neutral and the fibres are bleached. The material may then be combed and simultaneously sprayed with water to carry away the oxidized compounds, and the fibres, if they appear dull, may have worked into them a two per cent. solution of soft soap and linseed oil mixed in the proportion of about 3 to 1 and at a temperature of 110‹ F.
Patent GB-190501675-A (GB)
Title: Manufacture and Production of New Azo-dyestuffs and of New Intermediate Products for use therein.
Inventor: NEWTON HENRY EDWARD
Filed: 1905-01-27
Granted: 1905-08-03
Abstract: 1675. Newton, H. E., [Farbenfabriken vorm. F. Bayer & Co.]. Jan. 27. Oxynaphthazole sulphonic acids of the general formula where A means oxygen, or an imido or a substituted imido group, and R means alkyl, or aryl, are produced by condensing 1 :2-diamido-5-oxynaphthalene 7-sulphonic acid, or 1-amido-2 : 5-dioxynaphthalene-7-sulphonic acid with acid anhydrides or chlorides. The imidazoles may also be produced by using aldehydes or mixtures of aldehydes and ketones. The acidyl derivatives which are first produced when the diamine is treated with acid anhydrides or chlorides are decomposed by heating them with acids. In an example, diazotized sulphanilic acid is combined with 2 amido-5-naphtbol-7 sulphonic acid, and the product is reduced with zinc and acid to obtain a 1 : 2-diamido derivative, which is then combined with m-nitrobenzaldehyde. The corresponding amido derivative is obtained by reduction with iron filings and acid. In other examples, acetic anhydride, benzoyl chloride. m-nitrobenzoyl chloride, and phthalic anhydride are used. In another example, the nitroso derivative obtained by the action of nitrites and acetic acid on 2 : 5-dioxynaphthalene-7-sulphonic acid is reduced by stannous chloride &c. The 1-amido-2 : 5-dioxynaphthalene-7-sulphonic acid so produced is purified and boiled with acetic anhydride. Á-Methyl-5-oxy-1 : 2-naphthoxazole-7- sulphonic acid results. Benzoyl-, nitrobenzoyl-, or other acid chloride may be used. The Á-nitrophenvl derivative obtained from nitrobenzoyl may be reduced to the amidophenyl derivative. According to the Provisional Specification, unsulphonated naphthazoles may be similarly produced. Dyes, artificial.-The naphthazoles, obtained as described above, are combined with diazo bodies yielding dyes which dye shades of red. In examples, the following dye components are mentioned, namely, p-amidoacetanilide, aniline, toluidine, xylidine, alpha- and #-naphthylamine or their sulphonic acids, mono-oxalyl-m-phenylenediamine, dehydrothio-p-toluidine, anisidine, acetyl-pphenylenediamine, m-amidobenzoic acid, and benzidine. Dyes having free amido groups or groups, such as nitro- or acetamido groups, which can be converted into amido groups, may be diazotized on the fibre and combined with amines, phenols, or naphthols.
Patent GB-190510608-A (GB)
Title: Shade Ring Pincers.
Inventor: MILLINGTON FREDERICK
Filed: 1905-05-20
Granted: 1906-03-08
Abstract: 10,608. Millington, F., and Miller, A. H. May 20. Spanners; pliers.-A spanner or tool for electric lamp shade rings has two spring-pressed jaw arms a, which are pivoted at the point b, from which extends a rod e, provided with a wing nut i, for screwing up the handle h against the tail-pieces f to close the jaws d. Specifications No. 567, A.D. 1869, and No. 24,485, A.D. 1894, are referred to.
Patent GB-190511427-A (GB)
Title: Duplex or Two Colour Painting Can.
Inventor: STEVENS ARTHUR
Filed: 1905-05-31
Granted: 1906-01-18
Abstract: 11,427. Stevens, A. May 31. Vessels specially shaped to enable them to le placed together closely. - Two paint cans a, b, adapted to be used in conjunction, have each a flat side c and are secured together by a hook f on one of the cans engaging with a staple e on the other. The cans are provided with separate handles d to enable them to be used independently.