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Patent GB-190226659-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to the Grinding of Type Matrices or other Bodies.
Inventor: DUNCAN HAROLD MALCOLM
Filed: 1902-12-03
Granted: 1903-12-03
Abstract: 26,659. Duncan, H. M., and Pierpont, F. H. Dec. 3. Type ; monotype machines.- Relates to a method of and apparatus for grinding type matrices and other bodies where great accuracy is required. Fig. 1 shows a plan, and Fig. 4 a sectional plan of a machine suitable for grinding matrices for the Lanston monotype machine. The frame A is formed with a space B in which the steel grinding-discs E, E<1> are enclosed and which is partially filled with a liquid of low surface tension, such as naphtha, which acts to remove particles of metal from the discs and from the body being ground. The upper part of the space B is formed in a removable part A' of the frame. On the top of the enclosed space B is a hole having a glass tube B' projecting up from it, to indicate when there is sufficient naphtha in the enclosure. The frame A is also formed with a slot or recess A<3>, and bearings C, C<1>, C<2> are provided for the shafts of the two pairs of grinding-discs. Each disc E is fixed on the end of a tubular shaft D in the bearing C, and on this shaft is also fixed an index disc D<4>. A rod or shaft D<1> passes through the shaft D, and engages it by a micrometer screw D<2>. On the shaft D<1> is fixed an index arm D<5> moving over the disc D', by means of which the disc E may be adjusted to the required distance from the disc E<1>. The disc E<1> is fixed on the end of a shaft F in the bearings C<1>, C<2>. The end of the shaft F is formed with an angular recess engaging an angular collar D<6> on the shaft D, so that the two rotate together. A projection D<3> on the shaft D<1> projects into a recess in the shaft F, and its end engages a steel plug F<2> fixed at the end of the recess. The shaft F is driven by a pulley G &c., and a spring G<1> holds the plug F<2> in engagement with the projection D<3>. The matrix carrier is a flat rod H sliding in slots in the frame and passing between the discs E, E<1>. The matrix A, Fig. 5, is placed in a. slot H' in the bar H, by a pusher slide A<6> which pushes out the bottom matrix from a column in a hopper K. After passing between the discs, the matrix is pushed out of the carrier and into a horizontal hopper K<1> by a slide L, which may be operated by a lever. The hoppers K, K<1> are interchangeable. The inner sides of the discs E, E<1> are charged with powdered diamond. If it is desired to grind only one side of a body, the second grinding-disc may be replaced by a non-grinding disc, or by a support which does not rotate.
Patent GB-190228566-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Method of Adjusting the Head Rest of Couches or similar Ariticles of Furniture
Inventor: OSBORNE JOSEPH
Filed: 1902-12-24
Granted: 1903-12-17
Abstract: 28,566. Osborne, J. Dec. 24. Couches.-Relates to an arrangement for adjusting the head-rest of couches and similar articles of furniture. The head-rest is hinged to the couch, and is kept in its upright position by a hinged stay A, extending the whole width of the couch, which takes under an abutment on the rest. The stay is held in an upright position by springs B. To lower the head-rest, the stay is pushed inwards to clear the abutment, thus allowing the head-rest to be turned down level with the seat. The stay may be pressed inwards by a knob E, or by pulling a cord D. Corner pieces prevent the stay from being pressed outwards from under the abutment by the springs B.
Patent GB-190228605-A (GB)
Title: Process of Manufacture and Method of Applying a Special Solder for Joining Aluminium.
Inventor: MCARTHUR CHARLES
Filed: 1902-12-27
Granted: 1903-08-06
Abstract: 28,605. McArthur, C. Dec. 27. Soldering.-A solder for joining aluminium consists of one part by weight of zinc and two parts by weight of block tin, together with heavy magnesium carbonate and a small quantitv of salammoniac. The sal-ammoniac is sprinkled over the surface of molten zinc, and the carbonate and block tin are successively added, the mixture being continuously stirred. To join two pieces of aluminium, the strips of solder are rubbed over the heated surfaces, the surfaces are heated to the same temperature, and are pressed together.
Patent GB-190311924-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in, and relating to, Brake Mechanism, more especially applicable to Motor Cycles.
Inventor: WITHERS JOSEPH SUTTON
Filed: 1903-05-25
Granted: 1903-07-02
Abstract: 11,924. Withers, J. S., [Saclier, A.]. May 25. Brakes; motor cycles.-A back-pedalling brake, more especially for motor cycles, comprises a case a with a free wheel or ring loosely mounted on the pedal axle, and carrying an ear b to which is pivoted a connection c carrying a screwed rod d, the other extremity of the rod being pivoted to the brake shoe f acting on the driving-pulley. A spring j tends to release the brake, which is supported by a guide h carried by the frame. A nipple l on a milled stud k, influenced by a spring m and secured to the head of the crank, engages with one of the holes n and may be disengaged to allow of the bicycle or other cycle being moved by hand when it is not ridden.
Patent GB-190314338-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Safety Attachments for Razors.
Inventor: GUINAN JOHN
Filed: 1903-06-27
Granted: 1903-07-30
Abstract: 14,338. Guinan, J. June 27. Razors.-Consists of a reversible safety guard for an ordinary razor. The back of the razor is embraced by a clamp consisting of L-shaped parts 3, 4, hinged together by a pin 6 passed through overlapping lugs 5, and held in position by a headed stud and hook 8. Ears 9 brace the clamp members and supplement their gripping action. Sliding of the plate is prevented by a stop fixed to the outer end of one of the clamp members, and by an inward extension of the part 12. The guard arms 15 are connected to the clamp by hinged links 16 which allow the guard to be swung from one side of the blade to the other. The guard comprises a spine 17 and a series of spaced lugs 24 with grooved edges. Certain lugs are made wider to space the guard properly from either side of the blade. Vertical movement of the guard is prevented by the stud 18 adapted to enter openings 19 in the opposite sides of the clamp, while the guard is secured on either side by the catch 20, pivoted to the inner extension of part 12, and provided with an opening which engages the reduced outer end of a post 22 projecting from the arm 15.
Patent GB-190314364-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Automatic Firing Devices for Ordnance
Inventor: OBRY LUDWIG
Filed: 1903-06-27
Granted: 1904-03-10
Abstract: 14,364. Obry, L. June 27. Ordnance, discharging by means external to breech mechanism.- Automatic firing- devices of the kind described in Specification No. 14,990, A.D. 1900, are protected from shocks by spring mountings. Fig. 1 shows the firing-device m carried by a spindle a, which is suspended by the springs h, k in the conical casing c. Lateral motion is permitted by carrying the spindle a through the ball-joint g, the flat spring d returning the apparatus to its normal position. Fig. 4 shows the firing-device m carried at the upper end of a spindle a with springs h, k and ball-joint g ; the lateral movements are controlled by spring piston u. Fig. 7 shows a suspension apparatus consisting of spring h, k acting upon both sides of a piston z sliding in a cylinder s carrying the firing-device m ; the upper end of the piston-rod p carries a disc q, which rests upon the bottom of the box r and is tilted up on its edge against the spiral spring x or against a star-shaped concave spring y, Fig. 8, when lateral motion occurs.
Patent GB-190314373-A (GB)
Title: An Improvement relating to the Illumination of Railway or like Signals by Electric Incandescence Lamps.
Filed: 1903-06-27
Granted: 1904-05-05
Abstract: 14,373. Siemens Bros. & Co., and Ferreira, L. M. G. June 27. Lamp signals. - Railway and like signals are illuminated by electric incandescent lamps arranged in two groups d taking half the voltage of the source of supply a and connected in pairs in series through the return lead e. The return lead is connected with the source of supply at a point where the potential difference is half the total potential difference. When a lamp fails, current flows in the return lead, the relay f in the signal cabin is energized, and the indicator g notifies the failure.
Patent GB-190317363-A (GB)
Title: A Device for Holding the Leaves of Books.
Inventor: BUDGE GEORGE SYMONS
Filed: 1903-08-10
Granted: 1904-06-16
Abstract: 17,363. Budge, G. S. Aug. 10. Leaf-holders; bookmarkers.-A leaf-holder which may serve as a bookmarker is clamped to the cover of a book by two clips a, b, hinged at c, the short back wardly-projecting arms of which are forced apart by a projecting pin e on a finger cam d, or by. a flat spring bent round the hinge c. A vertical slotted plate g, hinged to the clip b, carries a sliding piece j, adjustable by means of a thumb - screw n, bearing on a bowed spring o wider than the slot in the plate g. To the piece j plate k with a cross-piece l is pivoted, a spring being preferably provided between the piece j and the plate k to keep the latter down on the leaves of the book, and, if the book is closed, the parts k, l also act as a bookmarker. Two devices, one on each cover, may be used, fastened together, as stated in the Provisional Specification, by an adjustable strap. The device may be folded, as indicated by the dotted lines, when not in use.
Patent GB-190320829-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Ships' Tables and Seats.
Inventor: KAMFJORD GUSTAV NILSEN
Filed: 1903-09-28
Granted: 1903-11-19
Abstract: 20,829. Kamfjord, G. N. Sept. 28. Tables; seats.- Relates to ships' tables and seats, and especially to dining-tables with self-levelling tops and connected seats. The table legs l are secured to the floor, and are provided at the top with bearings for pins or spindles e of the tops h. Braces or hangers d are suspended from the tops h, and carry yokes or cross-pieces g serving as supports for weights e, such as boxes filled with water. The weights preferably serve for two or more tables, as shown. A bolt n serves to lock the tables to the floor and prevent them from swinging when not in use. Seats b are connected to the underside of the tops h by braces a, and the connection is preferably such that the seats are detachable. The braces a are shown as provided with arms p terminating in hooks r for engagement behind the braces d, and the arms p rest in notches or recesses o in irons f secured on the pins e.
Patent GB-190322548-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Life-boats
Inventor: BROWN ROBERT ANDREW
Filed: 1903-10-19
Granted: 1903-12-03
Abstract: 22,548. Brown, R. A. Oct. 19. Propelling and steering lifeboats.-Relates to propelling and steering lifeboats of circular section, provided with inner cars which remain in equilibrium. The cylindrical hull 4 is stiffened by the angle-iron 35 arranged spirally on its periphery, which also serves to propel the boat when the hull is rotated by the oil engine 31, carried in the car 18, and connected by a chain to the sprocket-wheel 27 rigidly connected with the hull. The rollers 25 are attached to the car and bear on the flanges 26, 27 ; the cars are also mounted on on the crank shaft 20, is rigidly attached to the hull, which can thus also be rotated by the cranks 21. The vessel is steered from the platform 41 or by the hand-wheel 44, the bracket 37 being supported by the ring 38, which fits the revolving ring 39.
Patent GB-190324358-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Gas Burners for Heating Purposes.
Inventor: SCHMIDT CARL CHRISTIAN FREDERI
Filed: 1903-11-10
Granted: 1903-12-17
Abstract: 24,358. Sohmidt, C. C. F., and Gunz, O, F. Nov. 10. Gas burners.-Relates to a gas burner used for heating purposes. In an erect burner, Fig. 1, gas from the supply pipe 7 mixes in the tube 5 with air which has entered through the openings 6. To the top of the tube 5 is fitted a cone 3 having slits, the edges of which overlap. To the top of the cone is fitted a flanged disc 1, underneath which the flame is confined. The effect of the overlapping edges of the slits is to cause the flame to rotate. An inverted burner is shown in Fig. 2. In this case the gas flows downwards into the cones 3, and ignites beneath the flanged disc as before. In both cases, the flame is prevented from spreading, and complete combustion is assured.
Patent GB-190326274-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Means for Ventilating Dynamo Electric Machines.
Filed: 1903-12-01
Granted: 1904-03-03
Abstract: 26,274. Akt.-Ges. Brown, Boveri & Cie. Dec. 16. A.D. 1902, [date applied for under Patents Act, A.D. 1901]. Cooling and ventilating.-The air is drawn in at one or both bearings 6 by means of vanes 2 on one or both ends of the rotor 1, and passes to the casing surrounding the stator 4, whence it passes through slots 8 in the stator in a peripheral direction, and then out again at the periphery and away from the machine, either through one or two openings 9 in the casings, as in Figs. 1 and 3 respectively, or through an opening near one of the bearings as in Fig. 5. Any number of exits may be provided, and, instead of drawing in air by vanes, the air may be driven by an independent fan.
Patent GB-190409153-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Air Guns
Inventor: COX FREDERICK STANLEY
Filed: 1904-04-21
Granted: 1905-02-09
Abstract: 9153. Cox, F. S. April 21. Toy guns.-The barrel of an air gun, in which the plunger spring is compressed as the gun is broken down, s locked in the closed position by means of the stirrup or strap i, shown in the side elevation, Fig. 1, and in back elevation in Fig. 5. This strap is pivoted at its lower end to the fore-end of the gun, and is pressed forward by a spring m, so as to engage over the inclined upper face of an extension f of the barrel, which fits against the standing breech, and is bored through to correspond with the bore of the barrel.
Patent GB-190413467-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Specific against Swine Fever and Process of Manufacturing same
Inventor: HAZSLINSZKY CHARLE
Filed: 1904-06-14
Granted: 1904-11-24
Abstract: 13,467. Hazslinszky, C., and Simay, J. June 14. Medicines.-Sifted wood-ash is boiled with filtered lime water and to the lye obtained after filtration are added magnesium sulphate, extract of garlic or allium, and a solution of camphor in spirit. The product is kept in sealed vessels and is mixed with the liquid food of pigs to prevent swine fever.
Patent GB-190414062-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Sheet Metal Roughened Facings for the Treads of Stairs, Pedals, Boots and Shoes, and the like.
Inventor: CHASLES ADELPHE LEON PHILARETE
Filed: 1904-06-21
Granted: 1905-04-27
Abstract: 14,062. Chasles, A. L. P. June 21. Pedals.-Treads for stairs, velocipede pedals, &c. are made from perforated metal plates by turning up the sharp smooth edges of the holes to a uniform height. The treads are rendered watertight and more effective by riveting or inserting plugs c of lead, lead alloy, or india-rubber in the holes, the curved shape of the lips holding the plugs in place. In applying the treads to velocipede pedals, U -section plates e, Figs. 4 and 5, each with a single low of projections, are fixed on the pedal plates so that the bifurcated lugs f fit over the middle transverse bars.
Patent GB-190416975-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Machines for Moulding Building-blocks.
Inventor: MCDOWELL JOSEPH MILAN
Filed: 1904-08-03
Granted: 1904-10-27
Abstract: 16,975. McDowell, J. M. Aug. 3. Moulding concrete building-blocks.- A mould slides vertically over fixed cores, has hinged sides, and is pivoted, so that it can be tilted to facilitate coating the interior. Fig. 1 shows an end view, Fig. 2 a plan, and Fig. 3 a lougitudinal section of the apparatus. Side-plates 1, mounted on trunnions in standards 37, are connected by bars 5 and support the fixed cores 8, over which slides a bed-plate 9 supported by arms 17 on blocks 18, raised and lowered in slots 19 in the plates 1 by rack andpinion gearing 24, 27, and guided by rods 21. The bed-plate 9 carries a pallet 10 and hinged sides 13, which, when the mould is raised, fall outwards and ride on rollers 15. The mould is then tilted on the trunnions and held by notched segments 40 and pawls 39 with the front door 13 horizontal. A waterproofing or ornamental coating is then applied, the frame tilted back, and the bed lowered to close the sides ready for the concrete.
Patent GB-190426419-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Grabs or the like
Inventor: CAMERON HERBERT GEORGE
Filed: 1904-12-05
Granted: 1905-10-26
Abstract: 26,419. Cameron, H. G. Dec. 5. Grabs; tip-buckets; cranes.- Releasing-mechanism for discharging a grab or tip-bucket, which is hoisted and controlled by a crane, comprises a sliding weight on the grab frame attached to a releasing-rope which is normally kept taut by a balance weight on the crane, but which may be gripped by a device situated between the two weights to operate the grab or tip-bucket. Figs. 1 and 2 show the mechanism applied to a grab, with the gravity-actuated or spring-controlled sliding- weight K attached to the releasing-rope D and having a pin K<1> adapted to engage and momentarily raise the releasing- arm H on the upward movement of the weight K. The crane has a pivoted jib A supported by tackle A<1> and carries the fixed pulleys B<1>, B<2> and a drum C for the hoisting-rope B. The releasing - rope D passes over the fixed pulleys D', B<2> to a movable pulley E<1> contained within the balance weight E, which slides on the jib, and thence round the fixed pulley F to the hoisting-drum C, or to a drum C' geared to the hoisting-drum. A gripping-device is shown, consisting of a fixed sleeve L, through which the cord passes, and a cam-surface on a spindle controlled by the handle L'. The camsurface enters the sleeve and bears against the rope when the handle is operated in one direction. The hoisting and releasing ropes are paid out at the same rate, but the latter is kept taut by the balance weight, and the weight K is kept at its highest position. On applying the gripping-device and raising the grab, the weight K is lowered and the pin K<1> passes below the handle H. On releasing the gripping-device, the weight K is raised to release the jaws of the grab. The releasing-rope D may be passed round sheaves at E<1> and F instead of being coiled around a drum at one end. Fig. 4 shows the application to a tip-bucket, in which a roller 0<1> on the slider O operates the pivoted camlever S on its upward movement, thus depressing the slider R and forcing the lower and longer ends of pivoted arms P outwards, thereby releasing the rim of the tip-bucket. One releasing-apparatus may be used for numerous tip-buckets by providing at the end of each limb of the yoke N eyes N<2> adapted to engage trunnions M<1> on the buckets.
Patent GB-190429523-A (GB)
Title: A New or Improved Tyre for Wheeled Vehicles.
Inventor: WILSON JOHN
Filed: 1904-12-31
Granted: 1905-02-02
Abstract: 29,523. Wilson, J. Dec. 31. T y r e s, elastic other than pneumatic.-The tyre, composed wholly or partly of rubber, comprises a bed strip a, slightly concave upon its under surface and divided transversely by slots b, formed with or surmounted by a body part c having transverse holes d, and a tread which may have a smooth continuous wearing surface, or may be formed with hemispherical or rectangular projections as in Figs. 1 and 3 respectively. The tyre is secured to a wheel rim having side flanges and through bolts, and to prevent cresping radial bolts may be used having springs mounted between the rim or felloe and the lock-nuts.
Patent GB-190506181-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Hair and other Brushes
Inventor: PEARSON MASON
Filed: 1905-03-23
Granted: 1905-06-22
Abstract: 6181. Pearson, M. March 23. Hairbrushes; bristles, fixing.-Relates to the type of hair and other brushes in which the bristles are fixed in a rubber pad which is held down by its edges in an undercut back so as to provide a cushion of air between the pad and the wooden back of the brush. A section of the brush is shown in Fig. 3. Each hole in the rubber pad carries a plurality of bristles, preferably three as shown, which are fixed in place by bending the inner ends down and cementing between the inside of the elastic pad and a flexible lining-sheet. Fig. 6 is a section of a portion of a block used in arranging the sets of three bristles in two heights of protrusion, one bristle projecting beyond the other two, as shown on the right-hand side of Fig. 3. The rubber pad is placed over the block so that the holes in the two coincide. Only one bristle can be passed through the constricted part of the passage 7, the other two terminating just in the constriction. In this manner all the bristles may be arranged and then the ends turned down and fixed.
Patent GB-190507029-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Change Speed Driving Gear.
Inventor: FAIRFAX JOSEPH SINCLAIR
Filed: 1905-04-03
Granted: 1906-02-08
Abstract: 7029. Fairfax, J. S. April 3. Mountings. - Relates to an epicyclic variablespeed gear for use in training ordnance &c., reference being made to Specifications Nos. 12,321 and 22,646, A.D. 1902, Nos. 17,637 and 23,307, A.D. 1903, No. 2334, A.D. 1905, [Abridgment Class Mechanism &c.], and No. 8316, A.D. 1904, [Abridgment Class Metals, Cutting &c.]. Upon a squared driving-shaft A there slides a disk C which carries spindles a provided with planet pinions a<1>, a<2> at its ends. The pinions a', a<2> are in mesh respectively with wheels b<1>, b<2> having sets of external teeth A<1>, A<2>, either of which may be slid so as to drive a pinion B upon a shaft B', the other being held by a brake b. The brakes b may be applied by rocking an auxiliary shaft d to the one side or the other. A modification is described in which the wheel B is slidable upon the shaft B' and may be slid, in addition, into mesh with a wheel keyed upon the shaft A.