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Patent GB-190226884-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Toilet Paper Rolls, and Means for Supporting the same.
Inventor: DAVIS WILBUR MOODY
Filed: 1902-12-05
Granted: 1903-12-05
Abstract: 26,884. Davis, W. M. Dec. 5. Paper-holders.-The roll of paper, Figs. 1 and 2, wound on a cardboard cylinder 9 and crushed into the arc form shown, is pierced on the concave side by staggered cuts 2, and is clipped in the centre by a staple 6 over a tongue 3 in a slot 4, so that, when fixed in the holder, Fig. 3, as shown in Fig. 2, pulling the free end, drags the outside concave ply away from the staple to form the chord of the arc. Tearing away the paper through the line of cuts then leaves a new free end, which falls down for seizure, as before. The staple is inserted while the crushed roll and cylinder are bent in the opposite direction to that shown, and the ends 7 are then bent back on the cylinder. The protruding plates 10 of a core, Fig. 4, slip into the curved grooves 22 of the holding-cheeks 21, and are held by snap catches 23.
Patent GB-190227551-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Manufacture of Axle Guards for Railway Carriages, Wagons and Trucks.
Inventor: LONES JABEZ
Filed: 1902-12-13
Granted: 1903-10-29
Abstract: 27,551. Lones, J., and Holden, E., [executors of Holden, E.]. Dec. 13. Making parts of railway vehicles.- Relates to the manufacture of axle-box guides of the form shown in Fig. 11 from slabs or billets. The slab or billet is rolled to the form shown in Figs. 8 and 10 between segmental backaction rolls, such as shown in Fig. 12, and is then cut by means of a circular saw along the dotted lines in Fig. 8. It is then opened out to the finished form by dies or tools, actuated by a ram, press, or stamp. According to a modification, the slab is rolled and cut to the form shown in Fig. 22, and is then opened out as described.
Patent GB-190306166-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or connected with Screw-cutting Lathes.
Inventor: BROCKIE JAMES
Filed: 1903-03-17
Granted: 1904-01-21
Abstract: 6166. Brockie, J. March 17. Lathes.-The lead-screw and nut are so arranged in connection with the cross-slide, that when the nut is thrown out of gear, the tool is drawn back from the work. The lead-screw A is mounted above the back shear of the lathe, and passes freely through bearings in the saddle. The nut F is attached to a square slide E<1>, controlled by a cam-lever G and connected by a hand-screw C with the cross-slide D. The cut is adjusted by means of the screw C which moves the tool-slide relatively to the nut, and the lever G serves to withdraw, simultaneously, the nut F and slide D.
Patent GB-190306433-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Couplings for Railway and Tramway Rolling Stock
Inventor: SATCHWELL EBENEZER
Filed: 1903-03-20
Granted: 1904-01-21
Abstract: 6433. Satchwell, E. March 20. Couplings, automatic.- Tn a coupling for carriages, trucks, and railway and tramway rolling- stock generally, one part consists of a link k b secured to one end of one vehicle so as to project between the jaws a' of the other part a<1>, which is secured to the adjacent end of the other vehicle. A hooked catch c<2> turns on the pivot c' in the part a<1> so that, when the two vehicles come t o - gether, the link b presses first upon the curved surface c<3> to raise the catch and then upon the curved arm c<4> to lower the catch into the coupled position. The catch may be raised by hand by means of the link e and chain e<1>, or the equivalents, and may be pressed into the coupled position by a spring d, draw-bar d', and chain d<3>, or the equivalents. The pivot c<1> may be placed either above or below the centre line between the jaws a<4>. In a modification, the link is replaced by a part similar to the part a' but turned through a right-angle.
Patent GB-190310807-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and connected with Apparatus for Drawing Coke from Coke Ovens.
Filed: 1903-05-12
Granted: 1904-05-12
Abstract: 10,807. Hebb, J. A., and Hebb Patents Co. May 12. Coking.-Means for imparting movement to the rake beam in coke-drawing apparatus are described. Mounted on the movable carriage A is the main shaft 4, which drives the shaft 7 continuously by bevel gearing 9, 10. The shaft 24, with its ends journalled in uprights 22 supported by the turntable B, may be driven in either direction from the shaft 7, by causing one or other of the friction sleeves 40, in spline engagement with the shaft 24, to engage with its corresponding friction drum 36, provided on its inner side with teeth 37 in constant engagement with the gear-wheel 38 on the shaft 7. This engagement in either direction is effected by the lever 42 moving the sleeves 46, extending round the hubs of the sleeves 40. Pinions 25 on the shaft 24 engage with the rack 26 on the underside of the beam 27, which beam is provided with a rake, adapted to fold backwards on coming into contact with the coke and to be automatically extended by a spring. The central web of the beam extends between the pinions 25 and rests on a roller 28. Above the beam is a roller 29, connected by links 30 to the shaft 24 and adapted to form an upper bearing for the beam. Reference is made to Specifications Nos. 10,808 and 10,809, A.D, 19U3.
Patent GB-190315222-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Rolling Mills for Rolling Seamless Metal Tubes.
Inventor: BRIEDE OTTO
Filed: 1903-07-09
Granted: 1904-04-28
Abstract: 15,222. Briede, 0. July 9. Rolling.-For rolling solid ingots into seamless tubes, two oscillating rolls a with conical grooves, and a conical or round ended mandrel b are used. The ingot d is reciprocated in accordance with the rolls and is gradually fed forwards, but the mandrel may be fixed or be reciprocated by a rod f, a lever g, and one of the rolls. The mandrel is preferably rotated by means of a wheel i.
Patent GB-190315362-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Condenser and the like Flanged Bobbins
Inventor: WILKINSON CHARLES EDWARD
Filed: 1903-07-11
Granted: 1904-07-11
Abstract: 15,362. Wilkinson, C. E. July 11. Yarns, warping and beaming.-Bobbins used for warping and the like, in which one or both flanges are made removable, are constructed so that the flange is not liable to leave the barrel accidentally. For this purpose, the bobbin flange a is made with a concentric bush b, which has a T-slot cut in it adapted to engage with a stud d fixed in the interior of the bobbin barrel c near its end.
Patent GB-190315396-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or connected with Step Ladders.
Inventor: SKEGG JOSEPH
Filed: 1903-07-11
Granted: 1904-04-28
Abstract: 15,396. Skegg, J. July 11. Ladders.-The hinges of step ladders are constructed with slotted extension pieces B, and sidepieces B', which are fastened by screws a and bolts b, b<1>, b<2>,the two latter having internallyplaced eyes. A hooked quadrant D, fixed to the bolt b<1>, slides in the eye b<2> and limits the movement of the legs. The quadrant may be provided with a screwed head instead of a hook.
Patent GB-190315949-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Control Apparatus for Recoiling Guns
Inventor: SCHNEIDER CHARLES PROSPER EUGE
Filed: 1903-07-18
Granted: 1903-08-27
Abstract: 15,949. Schneider, C. P. E. July 18. Mountings.-Relates to hydraulic recoil apparatus, and provides a device for controlling the return of the gun to battery. It is shown as combined with apparatus in which the recoil cylinder g is carried on the mounting, and supports the ram b from the cylinder end, while the gun A recoils and withdraws the hollow plunger h. The invention consists in providing the end of the ram b with a plunger d fitting the interior of the plunger hand capable of a slight longitudinal movement against the action of the spring e. This plunger acts as a non-return valve which checks the return of the gun to battery. In a modification, the return brake is made separate from the recoil brake.
Patent GB-190320811-A (GB)
Title: A New or Improved Folding Portable Seat or Stool for Camp, Garden, Fishing or other Purposes
Inventor: HOMER WILLIAM FREDERICK
Filed: 1903-09-28
Granted: 1904-09-28
Abstract: 20,811. Homer, W. F. Sept. 28. Seats and stools. -In a portable seat or stool for camp, garden, fishing, and other purposes, a seat C of canvas or other material is secured to the upper edges of two wooden legs D, E. Slots A, B are cut, one in each leg, so that the legs may be crossed and interlocked with each other. A bolt or other fastening may be employed to keep the legs in position at the crossing. The legs may also be made of solid or tubular metal, or a combination of wood and metal.
Patent GB-190324594-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Railway Sleepers
Inventor: QUINN PATRICK HENRY
Filed: 1903-11-12
Granted: 1904-09-15
Abstract: 24,594. Quinn, P. H. Nov. 12. Sleepers; rails; rails, securing to sleepers.-The sleeper is formed of trough shaped metal, the vertical flanges 1, 2 of which are slotted at 3, 4 to receive the rails and securing-keys. The rails rest on wooden or other filling-blocks 6, and they are secured by flanged wedge-plates 5 which engage the undercut slots 4 and have their surfaces tapered so that, when driven, they press horizontally against the rail flange and also draw it down on to the sleeper, The flange wedge-plates or keys may be used in conjunction with wooden sleepers and flat-headed spikes. To prevent creeping, the rails are recessed to engage the ends 14 of fastenings 13 recessed into the blocks 6. The sleepers are perforated for drainage purposes &c.
Patent GB-190326459-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Brakes for Railway and like Vehicles.
Filed: 1903-12-03
Granted: 1904-10-20
Abstract: 26,459. British Thomson-Houston Co., [General Electric Co.]. Dec. 3. Brakes are arranged to exert the maximum pressure on the wheels without allowing them to slip on the rails. For this purpose, the brakecylinder pressure is automatically reduced as the speed of the train decreases, the reduction being caused by a controlling-valve which is opened whenever the brake shoes tend to bind upon the wheels. The brake shoes carried by the beam 27, Fig. 1, are linked to an arm of a Z-shaped lever 20, Fig. 3, pivoted at 21, the other arm of which works between stops in a stirrup 29 and is controlled by springs 30, 31. A spindle attached to the lever arm by pins works a piston 16 in a valve casing 10, which piston normally, in its central position, covers an inlet from a pipe 33, Fig. 5, connecting it to a pressure-retaining valve 34 in connection with the brake cylinder. On an application of the brakes, air from the brake cylinder moves the piston of the valve 34 and passes into the pipe 33, but is prevented by the piston 16 from entering the casing 10. On slowing down, the increased friction of the wheel due to the slower speed causes the brake shoe to bind on the wheel, with the result that the lever 20 overcomes the springs 30. 31 and moves the piston 16 into such a position that the air in the pipe 33 from the brake cylinder can escape into the casing 10 and thence, through a vent, to the atmosphere. When the friction is sufficiently reduced, the springs move the piston 16 so as to stop the escape. After successive reductions, the brake-cylinder pressure falls sufficiently to allow the valve 34 to cut off the pipe 33.
Patent GB-190400298-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Vehicles having Pneumatic Tyres
Inventor: MERCADER CAMILLE
Filed: 1904-01-05
Granted: 1904-03-31
Abstract: 298. Mercader, C. Jan. 5. Drawings to Specification. Breakdowns, preventing accidents through.-The tyres of automobiles and other vehicles are connected by a flexible tube, so that, in case of puncture or sudden deflation, both tyres collapse together, thereby preventing accidents due to the swerving of the vehicle.
Patent GB-190402066-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Electric Receiving Apparatus for Telegraphic and other purposes.
Inventor: ARMSTRONG JAMES TARBOTTON
Filed: 1904-01-27
Granted: 1905-01-27
Abstract: 2066. Armstrong, J. T., and Orling, A. Jan. 27. Signals, electric:-Relates to the arrangement of electro-capillary apparatus for telegraphic and other purposes, with a view to preventing disturbances due to transient or stray currents in the line. In the arrangement shown in Fig. 1, a represents a cable and b a transmitter. At the receiving-end, the cable is connected to earth through a condenser g and an inductive or non - inductive resistance e. The receiving- instrument h is placed in shunt with any desired fraction of the resistance e. A suitable impedance may be arranged in the receiver circuit. Fig. 2 shows the arrangement applied to duplex working, the resistance e forming the bridge, and the receiver being arranged in shunt with it. The resistance may be replaced by the primary coil of a transformer, the receiving instrument being connected either in shunt with the secondary coil or in shunt with a resistance in series therewith.
Patent GB-190404333-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Loom Shuttles.
Inventor: ABEGG ALBERT
Filed: 1904-02-22
Granted: 1904-08-11
Abstract: 4333. Abegg, A. Feb. 22. Loom shuttles of the non-suction type. Firstly, a nail a, b, Fig. 4, secured in the recess c situated between the slot d, Fig. 3, in front of the cop e and the inner end of the thread passage of the shuttle and having a semicircular, conical, taper, or like sectioned head b, is used to give a variable tension to the thread, according to the way in which the thread is passed round it, as shown in Figs. 5 and 6. To prevent the thread from leaving the nail shank a, the latter may be formed below its head, with a hook m, Fig. 8. In a modification, an enamelled or externally-plated split metal tube is fixed tightly on the nail shank, to prevent rust when using wet weft, and also to prevent the thread from cutting when weaving linen or silk. Secondly, to prevent the thread from jumping out of the slot d or recess c, one or more bristles, thin steel wires, or other flexible stops h are secured by plugs k in holes i, drilled from the top, side, or bottom into the shuttle in an inclined or other direction, so as to be across the path of the thread.
Patent GB-190405747-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Steam Generators and Superheaters
Inventor: COWAN JOHN
Filed: 1904-03-09
Granted: 1905-03-09
Abstract: 5747. Cowan, J., and Jones, L. March 9. Water-tube boilers; superheaters, s t e a m.- Superheaters for Stirling and other boilers are arranged away from the main path of the furnace gases. In Fig. 1, a superh e a t e r , consisting of upper and lower drums h, i with tubes z connecting them, is shown located in a pocket b in the front end of the boiler and screened by a wall of water tubes c. These tubes are connected above to the drum d and below to an auxiliary drum e, which communicates by two large pipes g with the main water drum d<1>. For regulating the temperature in the chamber b, cold feed, or more or less hot water from the feed heater, is supplied to the tubes c through connections T in the pipes g. A portion of the furnace gases pass through the water wall c into the lower end of the chamber b, and thence to the upper end, where they escape amongst the generating tubes a, or are lead through a bye-pass s to the back end of the boiler, or to the feed heater. The bye-pass, shown separately in Fig. 2, consists of a perforated metal box divided in halves, which extend across the front of the boiler, each half being secured to the access doors r. A steam jet 10 is fitted in the end chamber u of the box. The drums h, i may be fitted with partitions dividing the tubes into groups in series ; or they may be replaced by divided headers, shown separately in Figs. 7 and 8, and provided with a separate cover for each compartment. Fig. 4 shows a modification in which the screen of water tubes is dispensed with, the superheater being arranged above a firebrick arch x overhanging the fire-door.
Patent GB-190407339-A (GB)
Title: Cooking Apparatus.
Inventor: OSTER OTTO
Filed: 1904-03-28
Granted: 1904-04-28
Abstract: 7339. Oster, O. March 28. Cooking-stoves.-A cooking-apparatus, suitable for use in camps, consists of a frame a, having a flange k, to receive a vessel b, resting on the grating c. Inside is a receptacle d for fuel, preferably solidified spirit, having a sliding cover f, and a funnel-shaped opening through its centre, which fits over a projection in the bottom of the frame. The frame a and vessel b may be rigidly 'connected, an opening being made for supplying fuel to the receptacle.
Patent GB-190412210-A (GB)
Title: Stocking Supporter.
Inventor: BOTERMANS ABRAHAM
Filed: 1904-05-30
Granted: 1905-03-23
Abstract: 12,210. Botermans, A. May 30. Garters; stocking suspenders.-The garter b, Fig. 2, which is placed over the bare leg below the knee, is provided with oppositely-disposed supporting-forks a, preferably of spiral spring-wire. The prongs of each fork support a buckle c, by which they are attached to the upper part of the stocking. The lower end of the fork shaft terminates in a square eyelet d, by which it is sewn to the garter.
Patent GB-190412840-A (GB)
Title: An Electrical Train Describer or Indicator.
Inventor: WELLS DAVID
Filed: 1904-06-07
Granted: 1905-04-06
Abstract: 12,840. Wells, D. June 7. Signalling- instruments.-An electric train describer or indicator is adapted to give through one wire five signals, including the zero or normal position, by means of positive and negative currents of two different strengths. The transmitter has four contacts, of which two are connected to the positive and two to the negative pole of a battery. By means of one contact in each pair, the line circuit is completed through resistances producing a weak current, while, by the other contacts, the line circuit is directly completed, producing a strong current. At the receiving-station, two coils C, C<1> are arranged to operate on the pivoted bars carrying the flags D, D<1> and balanced by weights E, E<1>. A weak current will lower the flag till the other end of the lever is checked by the weighted arm F or F<1> ; a strong current will lower the arm still more, throwing up the weights F, F<1>. A positive current in the coils C will tend to lower the flags D, but in the coils C' it will tend to raise or keep up the flags D<1>. The case shown in Fig. 3 is completely enclosed except for a small opening G through which the flags are shown, indicating " Train for Manchester " &c.
Patent GB-190416855-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Centrifugal Liquid-separators
Inventor: DIERKS JOHANN HEINRICH FRIEDRI
Filed: 1904-08-02
Granted: 1905-01-12
Abstract: 16,855. Dierks, J. H. F., and M÷llmann, C. J. Aug. 2. Cream separators &c. -In a machine for separating liquids, the blades are fitted to the core of the drum by means of rings r1 of T or other section. Corresponding slots are made in the blades. Openings a1 are made in the rims of the rings to allow the blades to be placed on them.
Patent GB-190419963-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Means for Locking Nuts, Set-screws and the like.
Inventor: ESSON DAVID DUNCAN
Filed: 1904-09-16
Granted: 1905-03-30
Abstract: 19,963. Esson, D. D., and Chesshire, C. B. Sept. 16. Locking nuts, set-screws, &c.-A cylindrical hole 1 in the inner face of a nut, set screw, or the like, forms a receptacle for a short plunger 2 having a knife-edge 3, projecting beyond the face of the nut under the pressure of a strong spring 5. which may partly fit in a recess 4 in the plunger 2. The knife-edge of the plunger is arranged radially. When in position, any vibrations cause the plug 2 to dig into the surface against which it presses, and so subsequent backward rotation is resisted. The edges of the hole are burred over the bevelled sides of the plunger, or a pin passing through the nut engages a recess in the plunger to retain the plunger in the cavity.
Patent GB-190422272-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Railway Window Lifts
Inventor: LAYCOCK WILLIAM SAMUEL
Filed: 1904-10-17
Granted: 1904-11-17
Abstract: 22,272. Laycock, W. S. Oct. 17. Windows.-In an arrangement for raising and sustaining railway-carriage windows, two coiled springs B, Fig. 1, are attached at one end to adjustable hooks C, and at the other end to hooks D formed on the lower parts of levers E, F, which are pivoted at H to the spring casing A and form a part of a lazy-tongs system G. The spring casing A is secured to the bottom of the door casing inside, and the underside of the window to the top of the lazy-tongs G. In a modification shown in Fig. 2, only one spring is used, and it is connected at its ends to hooks on double levers J, which are connected to the levers E, F by rods K.
Patent GB-190426266-A (GB)
Title: A New or Improved Cock particularly applicable for use in connection with Prepayment Gas Meters.
Inventor: DUPOY JEAN ROMAIN
Filed: 1904-12-02
Granted: 1905-09-28
Abstract: 26,266. Dupoy, J. R. Dec. 2. Plug cocks; actuating cocks.-The gas is passed and cut off in a meter by the valve shown in Fig. 3 or that shown in Fig. 8. The former consists, within the shell a, of a skeleton-plug b with three divisions and of a core-plug b having three fins. The latter consists of two tubular plugs c, b in a shell a. The inner plug has combined with it a toothed disc c<4>, Fig. 7, which is in gear with a pinion g<1> attached to a tappet-wheel g. The tappet-wheel is actuated by a coin protruding from a rotary pocket e. The outer plug has a ring of teeth b<4> in gear with a worm j<2> which is in train with the index mechanism of a meter.
Patent GB-190429043-A (GB)
Title: A Self-acting Twist Drill Grinding Apparatus.
Inventor: MAYER GUSTAV MICHAEL
Filed: 1904-12-30
Granted: 1905-09-28
Abstract: 29,043. Mayer, G. M. Dec. 30. Sharpening; backing-off twist drills.-The drillholder 18, Fig. 5, is mounted on an arm 9 pivoted on a spindle 10, which is carried in bearings attached to a table 8. A bevel-wheel 11 is fixed to the lower end of the spindle 10, and is driven by the bevel-wheel 4 on the shaft 2. This bevelwheel 4 is mounted so as to be capable of longitudinal motion along the shaft 2 while forced to rotate with it, and is carried in bearings attached to the plate 8. At the upper end of the spindle 10, a wheel 12, Fig. 6, is mounted in a recess in the arm 9, and this by intermediate toothed gearing 13, 14 drives a spindle 15, on which is a bevelwheel 16 gearing into a wheel 17 which carries the drill-holder 18 round with it. The drill is fixed in the holder by any ordinary device. A second bevelwheel 3 on the shaft 2, mounted similarly to the wheel 4 but carried in bearings 5 attached to the table 7, drives a spindle 20. The gearing of these wheels is such that this spindle rotates twice for one revolution of the drill. The table 7 is capable of adjustment parallel to the shaft 2 by a screw 34. The table 8 can also slide in this direction, and is held by springs 23, 24 which tend to draw it towards the driving-pulley 1. On the top of the spindle 20 is a disc carrying an eccentric-pin 21 which works in a slot in a table 22, causing that table to reciprocate in slides on the table 8, the direction of reciprocation being perpendicular to the direction of motion of the table 8. This table carries a lug 30, Fig. 2, through which is passed a screw 31, which abuts against an extension of the arm 9. This arm is held against the screw by the tension of the spring 32, and by the turning of the screw the angle between the drill-holder and the grinding-wheel 33 is regulated. The table 22 also carries a roller 25 which bears against a sloping edge of a segmental plate 26. This plate is pivoted on a bolt 27 fixed to the table 7, and it bears against a screw 28 also mounted on the table 7. The reciprocation of the table 22 continuously alters the angle at which the drill is presented to the grinding-wheel and produces the backing-off, because the reciprocation of the table 8, governed by the roller 25 bearing against the sloping edge of the plate 26, carries the drill away from the grinding-wheel during every alternate quarter-revolution and brings it back with an edge ready to be ground. This motion is regulated by the screw 28. The screw 31 regulates the angle at which the cutting-edge will be ground relatively to the axis of the drill. Both regulating-screws can be adjusted while the machine is in operation.