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Patent GB-190311308-A (GB)
Title: Improved Means for Bending Angle and T-bars and the like
Inventor: STEVENSON THOMAS
Filed: 1903-05-18
Granted: 1904-04-28
Abstract: 11,308. Stevenson, T. May 18. Bending.-Figs. 1 and 2 shown an apparatus for bending an angle-bar, or a T-bar, to a right-angle, the web being on the inside of the bend. Une side B<5> of the block may be made removable, as shown in Fig. 3, in order that the web may be straightened &c., or a hydraulic press D may be fitted to one side for a similar purpose, as shown in Fig. 4. Fig. 5 shows an apparatus in which the bar may be bent to any angle, by means of the hinged part E<1>, actuated by hydraulic power.
Patent GB-190311670-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Stands for Cycles and the like.
Inventor: EDWARDS JAMES LESLIE
Filed: 1903-05-22
Granted: 1904-04-28
Abstract: 11,670. Edwards, J. L. May 22. Brakes; supports.-Supports for cycles and the like are provided with means for preventing rotation of the wheels when the supports are in operation. A slotted tube A, fixed to the seat-pillar tube B by clips a<1>, a<2>, carries an inner sliding tube C connected to a rod c<4>, to which the two legs D, D' are pivoted. The upper end of the tube C is provided with a pivoted arm c<2>, which engages between fixed and spring-pressed stops a<5>, a', to hold the legs raised. When the arm is released, the legs are lowered between rollers on a clip E and are gradually spread out, the extension being limited by links d<7>, d<8>. The legs are held extended by the engagement of a projection on the tube C with the ratchet rack F on the seat-pillar tube. Lowering the tube C brings rollers a<8> on it into contact with a pivoted spring-pressed lever H, which is thereby operated to apply the brake h<1> to the wheel. Springs d<3>, d<4> and guides K prevent rattling of the legs when out of operation.
Patent GB-190316118-A (GB)
Title: Improved Means for Facilitating the Opening of Tins or Canisters, Boxes, Bottles, Jars and other Vessels or Containers.
Inventor: SCHOLES RICHARD
Filed: 1903-07-21
Granted: 1903-11-19
Abstract: 16,118. Scholes, R. July 21. Pill-boxes.-Relates to means for opening pillboxes. Fig. 1 shows a box in which a tape or band e is pasted round the joint of the lid band box body a to form a hermetic joint. The tape &c. is covered by the locking-label c, one or both ends of the tape projecting through the joint of the label to facilitate opening. A cord placed in the angle of the lid and box may be used. The end of the tape &c. f may be eyeleted or otherwise protected, and may receive an advertisement.
Patent GB-190317113-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Steering Engine Controllers.
Inventor: GRAY JOHN MACFARLANE
Filed: 1903-08-06
Granted: 1904-07-28
Abstract: 17,113. Gray, J. M. Aug. 6. Index hands.-Relates to controlling-apparatus for steam steering-engines, and comprises means for showing the lap travel of the controlling-valve, back-lash, &c. at the steering-station. In the arrangement shown in Fig. 1, the main or rudder indicator f, which is slotted and sprung on the controller spindle a and has a slot f<2>, will not be moved by the depending pin c of the fixed auxiliary pointer b until the back-lash has been taken up, and the controlling-valve has been moved to an extent slightly in excess of its lap travel. In the modification shown in Fig. 6, the auxiliary pointer b is adapted to move the pointer f by taking against one of its lugs f<3>. An arm b<1> on the spindle a has a pin b<2> entering an elongated hole in the auxiliary pointer, which is caused to move with exaggerated travel by mounting it on the stud e. The pointers may be replaced by discs sunk into the indicating-dial. The auxiliary pointer is in some cases mounted on the shaft of the steering-wheel. Figs. 12 and 14 show an arrangement for indicating the back-lash and lap travel separately. The auxiliary pointer b which shows the lap is mounted frictionally on the fixed boss 9, while a plate 10 is clamped between two plates carried by a boss 3 pinned to the steering- wheel shaft 2. One of the horns 11 on the plate 10 comes in contact with a pin 12 on the pointer b when the shaft 2 has moved to the extent of its back-lash, while one of the horns 13 on the pointer comes against one of the fixed stops 14 when it has travelled a distance a little greater than the lap of the valve.
Patent GB-190325142-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Seat and Foot Supports for Velocipedes, more particularly Motor Cycles.
Inventor: BATSON SAMUEL ROBERT
Filed: 1903-11-18
Granted: 1904-10-13
Abstract: 25,142. Batson, S. R. Nov. 18. Saddle and seat supports ; motor cycles. - The vibration of the seats of velocipedes, and more particularly of motor cycles, is reduced by mounting the seat pillar on spring supports. The seat pillar A, Fig. 1, is connected to the framing by pivoted links C, C' so that it is capable of motion in a vertical direction, and is supported by helical springs D connected at the top to lugs on the frame and at the bottom to a screw attachment F upon the seat pillar for adjusting the tension of the springs. A stop is provided for preventing the seat from rising too far when empty. Foot-rests I are suspended from the bottom links C' so that there is little relative motion between them and the seat.
Patent GB-190325311-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Internal-combustion Engines
Inventor: SANGSTER CHARLES THOMAS BROCK
Filed: 1903-11-20
Granted: 1904-09-29
Abstract: 25,311. Sangster, C. T. B. Nov. 20. Drawings to Specification. Ball bearings; lubricating.-The worm shaft used for operating the valve and ignition cam shafts in an internal-combustion engine is provided at its ends with ball bearings to take the end thrust. The surfaces of the cams are lubricated by oil thrown up by the flywheels from the crank chamber, the oil afterwards passing to the gear case, containing the worm shaft, through which it is propelled by the worms and returned to the crank case.
Patent GB-190326928-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Combing Machines applicable for Cotton Fibres.
Inventor: JOLLY JAMES
Filed: 1903-12-09
Granted: 1904-11-10
Abstract: 26,928. Jolly, J., Willis, P. E., and Williams, J. Dec. 9. Combing-machines.-In combing-machines of the Heilman type, the raising and lowering of the top detaching-rollers G is effected by means of a lever B, pivoted on a bracket B<1> keyed or screwed on the rocking shaft A. The lever B is capable of adjustment by means of set-screws b<1>, and carries at its free end an adjustable stud E on which is a bowl or runner engaging with a suitablydesigned groove f formed in a disc F, carried by a lever F fulcrumed at d. The disc F is formed in two parts, the one containing the groove being capable of rotating on the other part, which is adjustable on the lever D with relation to the fulcrum d. By this construction, the dwell of the top detaching-roller upon the floted segment can be regulated to suit any class of cotton. A band or chain k is attached to the lower end of the lever D or to the disc F, and supports a weight to counterbalance the detaching - roller weights, thereby reducing the driving-power required.
Patent GB-190327252-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Manufacture of Leather Driving Belts.
Inventor: BOULT ALFRED JULIUS
Filed: 1903-12-12
Granted: 1904-10-27
Abstract: 27,252. Boult, A. J., [Czaika, E.]. Dec. 12. Mules.-One end B of a driving-belt for selfacting mules &c. is pointed and cemented or sewn into a corresponding recess in the other end A. This device prevents the disturbance of the points a, a' by the belt fork when the belt is moving in the direction of the arrow I, the belt being reversed if its direction of motion is required to be changed.
Patent GB-190401631-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or connected with Drop Hammers or Drop Stamps and Pile Drivers.
Inventor: SMITH FREDERICK HOWARD
Filed: 1904-01-22
Granted: 1904-12-08
Abstract: 1631. Smith, F. H. Jan. 22. Hammers, power.-In a drop hammer of the kind described in Specifications No. 22,058, A.D. 1892, No. 16,754, A.D. 1893, No. 19,185, A.D. 1897, and No. 18,060, A.D. 1901, in which a metal band 5 passes over an overhead pulley 6, a roller chain, instead of a single roller, is used to press the band on to the pulley and so raise the hammer 1. One end of the chain is fixed by a link 14 to a beam 17, and the chain is suspended by spiral springs 18 from an overhead frame 19. The chain is brought to press down on the wheel by a suitable lever or other mechanism applied at the end of the rod 8.
Patent GB-190404055-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Means for the Prevention of Back or Down Draughts in Chimneys and Smoke Shafts of all kinds.
Inventor: JAMESON JOHN MAY
Filed: 1904-02-18
Granted: 1904-06-23
Abstract: 4055. Jameson, J. M. Feb. 18. Funnels.-In order to prevent down - draught in the chimneys of marine engines and the like, and to cause consumption of the smoke, a plate, shown in perspective in Fig. 1, is fixed in the neck of the chimney, so that the flange c is horizontal, and the other flange forms a passage at the front. The shape of the plate may be modified, and it may be hinged so that it can be thrown back to increase the draught.
Patent GB-190409531-A (GB)
Title: Improved Apparatus for Feeding and Conveying Cigarettes and the like.
Inventor: WRIGHT RICHARD HARVEY
Filed: 1904-04-26
Granted: 1905-04-20
Abstract: 9531. Wright, R. H., and Bracy, E. L. April 26. Parcelling cigarettes.-Relates to apparatus for feeding and conveying cigarettes into a packeting- machine such as that described in Specification No. 6819, A.D. 1902, or for other purposes. Cigarettes c in the hopper a roll down the inclined bottom b, and enter grooves e in the revolving drum d, which protrudes through an opening in the hopper. The brushp, revolving in contact, or nearly so, with the drum d, and preferably also with the cigarettes ensures the charging of each groove with a cigarette. The cigarettes are delivered at a uniform rate to the inclined guideway v, under stationary plates u. One or more fingers or blades w, lying in grooves in the drum, effect the removal of the cigarettes from the grooves e. The descent of the cigarettes in the guide v may be facilitated by the endless band y passing over revolving pulleys z. The revolving parts derive motion from any convenient part of the packeting-machine. The clutch j, operated by the lever k, throws the drum in or out of gear. The drum may be rotated by hand by means of a hand-wheel, or by the ratchet-mechanism n, m.
Patent GB-190410193-A (GB)
Title: A Process for Treating Pictures, Prints, Wall Papers and the like.
Inventor: TYLER WILLIAM BUZBY
Filed: 1904-05-03
Granted: 1904-09-15
Abstract: 10,193. Tyler, W. B. May 3. Preservative compositions.-In a process for preserving pictures, prints, wall papers, &c. from the action of the air, the picture &c. is first immersed in a strong solution of petroleum-soap suds, to which has been added a pigment if it is required to dye the picture, and is then coated back and front with a compound consisting of equal parts of head-light oil (or oil suitable for use in connection with locomotive head-lights), lard, bard-oil finish, strong petroleum-soap suds and a small quantity of photographic paste, preferably previously reduced with petroleum-soap suds. The picture is finally immersed for a few minutes in a solution of petroleum-soap suds covered with a thin layer of head-light oil, drained, dried, and polished with a woollen cloth.
Patent GB-190412717-A (GB)
Title: Adjustable Joints applicable to Cylindrical Rails, Tubes, Cornice Poles, and the like.
Inventor: RADFORD JOSEPH WAGSTAFFE
Filed: 1904-06-06
Granted: 1905-03-30
Abstract: 12,717. Radford, J. W., and Greaves, J. G. June 6. Angle-pieces; hinge joints.-Comprises adjustable joints for cylindrical rails, tubes, and the like, which enable them to be continued at various angles. Fig. 1 is a side view of the joints, the dotted lines showing the angle to which the tubes &c. may be turned-on the joints a, b, shown in section in Fig. 2
Patent GB-190414295-A (GB)
Title: Improved Burner or Lamp principally for use with Acetylene Gas
Inventor: ROSS JOHN HOWARD
Filed: 1904-06-25
Granted: 1905-04-27
Abstract: 14,295. Ross, J. H. June 25. Gas lamps or lanterns.-In acetylene, incandescent, or railway-carriage roof and like lamps or lanterns, the globe holder or upper part 10 of the lamp is protected from the heated products of combustion by an asbestos or like cap 17 provided with a central flue 19, 20. The cap 17 is supported by a flange 16 and bolts 18 from the perforated dome 14. The outlets 20 open between the arms of the globe holder 10, beyond which they may extend, as shown at 23, Fig. 3. The acetylene burner 13<d> is provided with a cleaning-box 21 fitted with a removable screw 22. The burner connection 12 is screwed to the inlet pipe 6, which is suspended by a swivel bracket 7 or its equivalent. The globe holder 10 is screwed on to the outside of the pipe 6, and the dome 14 is held between it and the burner fitting 12.
Patent GB-190417019-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Alternating Current Motors
Filed: 1904-08-03
Granted: 1905-06-29
Abstract: 17,019. British Thomson-Houston Co., [General Electric Co.]. Aug. 3. Motors, alternating-current.-A series alternating- current motor of the commutator type has equipotential points on its field winding short-circuited so as to reduce the self-induction of the armature, and parallel portions of the field coil are connected so as to produce cross-magnetization, a source of current being connected to equipotential points on the winding to produce a commutating-field. As shown in Fig. 1, the field winding A has two equipotential points c, c connected together by the conductor C, and like points c<1>, c' connected by the conductor C', the short-circuited portions of the field winding acting as short-circuited secondaries to the armature primary. The short-circuiting pieces C, C' serve as field terminal, and are connected as shown, the portions of the winding A between the points c, c<1> carrying the exciting-current and producing a field flux at an angle to that of the armature. As shown in Fig. 2, a third short-circuiting connection C' is introduced between the points c', c'. Fig. 3 shows an arrangement in which the field winding itself produces a commutating-field for the armature. In this case equipotential points c', c' are connected to a source such as the transformer t, which is connected in shunt with the transformer T supplying the motor, and a third current is thus introduced into the motor. In this case poles are produced at the points c<2>, c', which are directly opposite to the brushes b, b<1>, if the potential impressed upon the points c<2>, c<2> is of the proper magnitude and phase, and an effective commutating-field will be produced to improve the commutation of the motor, the field winding being made to perform the function of the commutating-coils described in Specification No. 10,457, A.D. 1904. As shown in Fig. 4, the motor field is in four portions, two of which A, A are connected in parallel with each other and in series with the armature, to produce the crossmagnetization as before. The other two portions A', A' are shown independent, being connected in parallel with each other and in series with the armature winding as before. An adaptation of the field winding to a four-pole motor is shown in Fig. 5, the portion of the winding not shown being indicated diagrammatically by the dotted lines A<1>, A<1>, Fig. 6.
Patent GB-190417970-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Distributing Valves for Steam and other Fluid Pressure Engines.
Inventor: ROBERTS DAVID
Filed: 1904-08-18
Granted: 1905-06-22
Abstract: 17,970. Roberts, D., and Anstey, H. C. Aug. 18. Drawings to Specification. Steam Pumps. - Comprises a combined fluidactuated and mechanical valve gear for feed-pumps.
Patent GB-190419477-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Emergency Governors.
Filed: 1904-09-09
Granted: 1905-08-03
Abstract: 19,477. Warwick Machinery Co., [General Electric Co.]. Sept. 9. Stop gear.-A coiled spring 17 is mounted upon some rotating body in such a way that its free end will tend to project more as the speed increases, so as to close a stop valve when the speed reaches a predetermined limit. The invention is shown applied to a disc 15 carrying the balls of a centrifugal governor for controlling a turbine. Two springs 17, Fig. 2, are employed so that they balance each other, and they are flattened at one part. The disc 15 is surrounded by a damping- ring 26, through which projects a lever 11 carried on the same spindle as an arm 7, Fig. 1, by which the stop valve is supported. A spring 10 tends to keep the parts 7, 11 in the position shown. The coiled spring 17 is adjusted by turning its spindle 18 until the lines 27, 28, Fig. 5, coincide.
Patent GB-190419580-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Electric Meters.
Inventor: DUNCAN THOMAS
Filed: 1904-09-10
Granted: 1905-01-05
Abstract: 19,580. Duncan, T. Dec. 29, A.D. 1903, [date applied for under Patents Act, A.D. 1901]. Energy meters of the motor type are constructed so that the commutators and armatures may be readily connected and disconnected from one another. The worm on the main shaft, which drives the counting mechanism, is also detachable. The main shaft 1, Figs. 1 and 2, consists of three sections, viz., a section 8 carrying the armature 4, and sections 9, 10 to which are fixed the commutator 6 and worm 25 respectively, and which are each provided at one end with a reduced threaded stem which screws into a recess in the next section below. The armature coils are wound on a frame consisting of two cups 30, 31, Fig. 2, united by a sleeve 32. A sleeve 33 and an insulating-support 27 for fingers 26, to which the armature coils are connected, are provided. These fingers 26 are in the form of springs, flared outwards at their upper ends to engage with the bevelled ends of the commutator segments 22, and are secured in place by insulating-rings 28, or by winding varnished thread 29 around them. The armature can be slid along the shaft and fixed by a set-screw 34, to which access can be had through a space between the coils. The lower end of the shaft 1 is recessed to contain a smooth metal pivot-point 11, which may be held in the recess by means of oil or by making it and the shaft of steel and magnetizing the pivot-point. The point 11 bears on a jewel fixed in a block p in a jewel-post 39, Figs. 1 and 5. The block is supported by a spring 48 inside the post, and the post slides in a sleeve 36 and is yieldingly supported by a spring 35. This spring may be in the form of a wire, the end of the jewel-post being grooved at 44 to receive it. A groove 46 may also be made to receive the spring when the post is slightly lowered for inspection, which is facilitated by a hole in the sleeve 36. Access of dust to the bearing is prevented by a sleeve 41, which fits over a reduced portion of the sleeve 36, and can be rotated so that openings in the two sleeves register, as shown. The sleeve 36 is of such a height that the brake disc 50 rests upon it and does not touch the magnet 49 when the jewel-post is lowered or removed. The lower part of the sleeve is conical outside, so that a shoulder is formed which bears against the base plate when the reduced end of the sleeve is screwed into an aperture in the plate. At the upper end, the main shaft 1 and a bearing plug 3, adjustably secured in a bracket 15, are recessed to receive a smooth bearing-pin 16, preferably of hard-drawn phosphor-bronze.
Patent GB-190421555-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Portable Scaffolding or Scaffolds.
Inventor: SPAULL BARNARD ALFRED
Filed: 1904-10-07
Granted: 1905-11-07
Abstract: 21,555. Spaull, B. A., and Hall, E. J. Oct. 7. Scaffolding and staging.-A platform or stage a is moved up and down on a ladder j, or a pair of connected poles by a rope e<2> and pulley e or other lifting-tackle, and is supported in any required position by a shaft with hooks or bent arms k adapted to engage with the rungs of the ladder. A wedge or brake block f between the stage a and ladder j is connected by parallel links g to the stage, and is thrown into action by a hand-lever h engaging with a retaining-rack i. The brake block may be actuated by screws, or cams may be used. The arm k can be thrown out of action by a weighted lever l to lower the stage. Struts n, clamped to the ladder, bear against the wall of the building, and the whole apparatus is movable sideways by ropes q passing through rings r.
Patent GB-190421816-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Construction of Portable Under-carriage and Track for Coal-cutting Machines.
Inventor: PATTERSON JOHN GEORGE
Filed: 1904-10-11
Granted: 1905-10-05
Abstract: 21,816. Patterson, J. G. Oct. 11. Rock drills ; undercutting &c.-Relates to improvements on the undercutting-mounting for rock drills described in Specification No. 20,437, A.D. 1902, and has for one object to render the machine suitable for use in workings having a low roof. A carriage consisting of side members a<1>, a<2> joined by plates b<1>, b<2> is supported on wheels f secured to axles c, d which are mounted in bearings e. The carriage is supported on two L-section side members x<1>, x<2> and may be traversed theron by means of a rope h, anchored at one end and wound on a drum g which is mounted on the axle d and actuated by a ratchet lever k. A retaining-pawl n and a brake p for preventing too free rotation are provided. The drill is pivoted on a plate t which may be elevated, in order to permit the drill to sweep out paths of varying inclination by means of the shaft v, having an eccentric part engaging with a bracket w. The shaft v is provided with clamping-bolts. The track x<1>, x<3> is open at both ends and provided with spurs for the purpose of holding it firmly. As applied to long walling, two underframes are used, and the rope h is anchored to a prop. Instead of feeding the machine by hand, a quadrant may be fixed to the underside of the plate t and worm gear may be used to operate the shaft d.
Patent GB-190424644-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and connected with Looms for Making Mats, Rugs, and other Pile Fabrics.
Inventor: RIGELSFORD CHARLES
Filed: 1904-11-14
Granted: 1905-11-14
Abstract: 24,644. Rigelsford, C., and Green, A. W. Nov. 14. Looms, pile forming and cutting in. - In looms for weaving pile rugs, mats, and other articles, a series of hooked needles b, having eyes for the thrum yarns m, are mounted on a rocking- rod a below the warp threads l<1>. By means of a treadle, a rod, and a crank-wheel, a lower shaft h is rocked, and, through pulleys g, f and a chain e, an oscillating movement is transmitted to the rod a against the action of weights on a rod l. The needles bare passed through the warps, and raise the thrum yarns m, as shown in Fig. 3. A grooved rod or, according to the Provisional Specification, a cutting- knife is inserted through the arches n formed by the needles, and the needles are allowed to descend. The rod or knife is beaten up, the weft is inserted, and the pile loops are cut. For making " plaited " back " mats, the rod a is moved a short distance longitudinally, alternately in opposite directions, by means of a pivoted frame p, actuated by cords or otherwise, acting upon the wheel f and a second wheel o alternately. The thrum yarn is thus caused to cross the warp threads at the back.
Patent GB-190427503-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Head Lights for Vehicles, and the like.
Inventor: LAFITTE JOACHIM
Filed: 1904-12-16
Granted: 1905-04-13
Abstract: 27,503. Lafitte, J. Dec. 22, A.D. 1903, [date applied for under Patents Act, A.D. 1901]. Lamps for illuminating course, automatically directing.-Gas, acetylene, electric, or other lamps for ships are arranged so as to turn in the direction in which the ship is being steered by connecting the lamps A through levers, cables C, chains, or the like to blades B arranged in the water at the bow or stern.