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Patent GB-190400717-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Fog Signalling Apparatus suitable for use in connection with Railway and similar Tracks.
Inventor: SENAN EUGENE DE
Filed: 1904-01-11
Granted: 1904-12-08
Abstract: 717. Senan, E. de. Jan. 11. Fog and audible signals. - A magazine detonator apparatus for automatically placing detonators on railway or similar tracks is actuated in conjunction with the semaphore or disc signals or from a n independent lever. The semaphore rod or wire is attached to an arm B on a vertical rod A pivoted in a pedestal A', while the cylindrical detonator magazine H is supported on a rod L. A disc signal A<2> may be carried by the rod A, which pivotally carries a toothed sector D engaging a sector C on the pedestal A', so that rotation of the rod A actuates the sector D, and an attached arm E, which carries a plier-shaped slide F holding a detonator Q. The rotation lowers the arm E, and a cam P fixed to the sector D simultaneously pushes forward the slide F, to deposit the detonator on the rail. The jaws of the slide F are meanwhile retained in a closed position by a clip G provided with internal rollers G<1> and embracing the slide ; when the arm E is raised, the jaws of the slide F are opened to free the exploded detonator by an arm E<4> attached to the arm E actuating the upper arm of a bellcrank lever 0, the lower arm of which raises the clip G, to allow a spring X to open the jaws of the shde. A roller M<2> on a weighted pivoted lever M normally closes a trap door N in the base of the magazine support until the arm E is in a vertical position, when the lever M is pushed aside, and the door N falls, allowing a detonator to fall between the jaws of the slide F. The magazine comprises radial compartments containing detonators, and is rotated at each motion of the rod A through levers J<2> J<3> J<1> and a pawl J engaging a ratchet-wheel H' on the magazine. A universal joint connects the levers J<3>, J<1>. The magazine has a short lower portion, containing only one detonator in each compartment, and a fixed flat plate H' is inserted between the two portions over the trap door N, to allow the delivery of only one detonator at once. To prevent the descending arm E from interference with a passing vehicle, the arm E first falls to a horizontal position at an acute angle with the rail, and then by further movement of the arm B against a stop A<3> on the pedestal, the whole apparatus is rotated on a lower support S against stops, to place the arm perpendicular to the rail, so that the detonator lies upon the rail. The Provisional Specification states that a chain and lever ratchet mechanism may be employed to rotate the magazine from the rod A.
Patent GB-190407865-A (GB)
Title: Improvement in Book Stands or Supports
Inventor: HERBERT CHARLES
Filed: 1904-04-05
Granted: 1904-05-05
Abstract: 7865. Herbert, C. April 5. Reading-desks.-Relates to a book stand or support which will hold books of different sizes and prevent them from being strained or injured. In a pedestal 2 is mounted a spindle 3 carrying a plate 6, which bears against a similar plate 7 and is connected to it by a screw 8. On the plate 7 is supported a well, consisting of a bottom 9, front wall 10, side walls 11, flange 12, and guides 13. Between the bottom 9 and guides 13 slides a similar well 14. Four leaves 19 are hinged to the flanges 12 and are supported in an extended position by bolts. A hook is placed in the receptacle, the two parts of which are pushed together so as to grip the cover, and the latter is then secured by bolts or screws to the bottom pieces 15, 9. The inclination of the book is adjusted by means of the screws 8, and its height by means of a screw 5 which secures the spindle in the pedestal. The flaps 19 may bear suitable printed or pictorial information.
Patent GB-190411672-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Steam-boiler, Heating-water Boiler and Air-heating Furnaces and in Heating Stoves.
Inventor: KITCHEN JOSEPH MOSES WARD
Filed: 1904-05-20
Granted: 1904-09-01
Abstract: 11,672. Lake, H. H., [Kitchen, J. M. W.]. May 20. Stoves; s m o k e - consuming. - T h e heating-stove shown in vertical section in Fig.16 is provided with an inner wall forming a space X<3> through which the gases pass downwards to the outlet opening. Air is supplied to the upper end of the space X<3> through a chamber 0<8> fitted with a damper 0<9>.
Patent GB-190412181-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Document Files.
Inventor: SKREBBA OTTO
Filed: 1904-05-28
Granted: 1904-10-06
Abstract: 12,181. Skrebba, O. May 28. Filing papers &c.-In a document file or portfolio of cardboard or other material, letters, papers, and other documents are inserted under a flap a which is formed by folding the cover d, or front part of the file, upon itself. The flap is connected to the main part b of the file by gusset pieces c of stiff paper which serve to retain the papers at the top and bottom. Elastic straps may be used on the inner faces of the file to secure the papers, or a metal strap may be passed through the flap a and through holes in the papers. The papers enclosed may be registered on the outer face of the front, and the edges f<1>, f<2>, f<3> may be corrugated ornamentally to facilitate folding. When folded, a side flap e may be buttoned, or otherwise fastened, over the front part.
Patent GB-190413370-A (GB)
Title: Improved Casing for Protecting Electric Leads
Filed: 1904-06-13
Granted: 1905-06-08
Abstract: 13,370. Siemens Bros. & Co., and Kerss, G. E. June 13. Casings.-Wooden casings are constructed with the side fillets a, a made higher than the central fillet b and with longitudinal grooves c, c on their inner faces. The capping d is made with rounded edges and as wide as the distance between the bottoms of the grooves, so that, when one edge is placed in one of the grooves, the capping can be sprung into the position indicated by the dotted lines and securely held without screws. The invention is applicable to casings made without centre fillets.
Patent GB-190417631-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Coin Freed Apparatus for Automatically Delivering Newspapers or other Articles.
Inventor: HOLDERNESS WILLIAM HAROLD
Filed: 1904-08-13
Granted: 1905-02-09
Abstract: 17,631. Holderness, W. H. Aug. 13. Money-delivering apparatus. - In a coin-freed apparatus for vending papers &c., two slots 21, 22 are provided, in one 21 of which a coin of superior value is to be placed, while change is given by the apparatus. The lever 23, besides depressing the usual coin lever by means of a pin 25, is connected by a wire 26 to a lever 27, which thrusts out the change, consisting of one of the halfpennies &c. placed flat in the curved coin receptacle 29. The latter is partly blocked up at the delivery end, the lower part being cut away to form a slot or passage, so that the coins may fall out one at a time on the supporting-ribs 30.
Patent GB-190420261-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Metal Sheet-piling
Inventor: HARDER WALTER CHARLES
Filed: 1904-09-20
Granted: 1904-10-20
Abstract: 20,261. Harder, W. C., and Andrews, C. W. Sept. 20. Wells and shafts.-Relates to sheet piling for use in the construction of sheeting for mine shafts and similar works, and consists in making the interlocking parts integral with the piling sections. Fig. 1 shows each of the sections A formed at one end with a cross-flange B and at the other with a recess or groove D for the reception of the flange B on the next piling section. The groove is formed by turning in the edges a of the flange C on each section. The sections are assembled by sliding one within the other.
Patent GB-190425802-A (GB)
Title: A Twin Screw Mill Engraving Machine.
Inventor: ROBERTS FREDERICK CAWLEY
Filed: 1904-11-28
Granted: 1905-10-26
Abstract: 25,802. Roberts, F. C., [trading as Howarth & Co.]. Nov. 28. Engraving.-Relates to machines for engraving Schreiner or fine line or other surfaces used for embossing, printing, or similarly treating fabrics, paper, &c., and consists of duplicating the usual mills 8 so that two engraving operations may be done on the roller 9 simultaneously. The Figure shows the two carriages 3 and screws 15, which may rotate either in the same or opposite directions. The mills 8 are mounted in the usual frames 7.
Patent GB-190427819-A (GB)
Title: A Safety Releasing Bar for Ladies and Gentlemen's Riding Saddles.
Inventor: BOLT JOHN
Filed: 1904-12-20
Granted: 1905-10-26
Abstract: 27,819. Bolt, J. Dec. 20. Stirrup strops, suspending.-A safety saddle-bar H rests on a hooked plate C pivoted at F to a back-plate A. The plate C is formed with a tongue E, Fig. 2, which enters a slot G in the back-plate and allows the plate C to rock slightly. A button B formed on the back-plate A projects a short distance through a hole K in the plate C and normally prevents the bar H from coming out of the hooked plate C. On rocking the plate C so that the button B does not project through the hole K, the saddle-bar H can be detached. The Provisional Specification describes the use of studs in place of the tongue E.
Patent GB-190427914-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Machinery for Making Mouthpieces and Fitting the same to Cigarette Tubes.
Filed: 1904-12-20
Granted: 1905-01-26
Abstract: 27,914. British-American Tobacco Co., [Akt.-Ges. G. A. Jasmatzi]. Dec. 20. Cigarette, mouthpieces.-In a machine for making mouthpieces and fitting them to cigarette tubes, paper to form the mouthpiece is wound in spiral form upon a pointed slotted tube 3 carried by a shaft 2, which is shown in plan in Fig. 3, and is intermittently rotated from the driving- shaft 11 through a sliding clutch 9 actuated by a swinging lever 13, pivoted at 12 and receiving motion in any suitable manner from the driving- shaft. As this lever 13, shown in end elevation in Fig. 11, disengages the coupling, a projection 16 enters a slot 17 and prevents further rotation of the shaft 2. Simultaneously, a spring-lever 7 comes into contact with an incline 18 on the lever 13, thereby rotating a rod 5, passing centrally through the shaft 2, and turning its bevelled extremity 4, which is of semicircular section, so as to release its grip on the mouthpiece. The tube 3 next enters a slit tubular mould 21, of which say four are arranged at the end of a shaft 28 carried by a frame 26 which is reciprocated by any suitable means in a guideway 15. The shaft 28 is also given an intermittent rotary motion by means of a spring bell-crank lever 31, fixed to the bed 15, which engages with a cam-grooved boss 29 on the shaft. The mould 21 first slides over the stationary tube 3 and then moves forward, carrying the mouthpiece with it by means of a spring catch 37 ; the shaft 28 next makes a quarter-turn, bringing another mould into position to receive a newlyrolled mouthpiece, and carrying the first mouthpiece and mould forward to enter a length of paper tube, from which a suitable length 24 is cut off ; the shaft is then further rotated as before until the mould is brought into contact with a stationary finger which removes the tube and mouthpiece. The product is preferably finished off by being subjected to a rolling process in order to cause the mouthpiece to adhere firmly to the tube.
Patent GB-190428759-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Methods of Weaving Flattened, Concentric, Tubular Fabrics.
Inventor: MARKS GEORGE CROYDON
Filed: 1904-12-29
Granted: 1905-02-09
Abstract: 28,759. Marks, G. C., [Multiple Woven Hose and Rubber Co.]. Dec. 29. H o s e coverings consist of two or more concentric tubes T, T<1> woven together in a flat loom. A rubber lining is provided in the usual manner. Adjacent portions of the tubes are bound together during weaving by means of binder warps W, which either unite the whole circumference or leave unconnected sections at opposite sides as shown, in order that the pipe may be easily flattened and folded.
Patent GB-190505260-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Ore Concentration.
Inventor: SULMAN HENRY LIVINGSTONE
Filed: 1905-03-13
Granted: 1906-03-08
Abstract: 5260. Sulman, H. L., Picard, H. F. Kirkpatrick-, and Ballot, J. March 13. Drying ores.-In a process for the separation of metalliferous matter from gangue, in which the powdered ore is mixed with water and spread over a surface whereon water is caused alternately to leave the ore and return, jets of air, which may in some cases be heated, are directed on to the surface of the moist material to provide a free air surface for the return of the water. The process may be carried out in the apparatus described in Specification No. 29,374, A.D. 1904, [Abridgment Class Metals and alloys].
Patent GB-190507571-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in, and relating to, Machines for Cutting Tobacco.
Inventor: BRUL NAPOLEON DU
Filed: 1905-04-10
Granted: 1906-04-10
Abstract: 7571. Du Brul, N. April 10. Cutting tobacco.-In a machine for cutting tobacco, the knife is given a combined downward and sideways movement, and on its upward stroke is swung outwards so as to clear the material which is fed forward continuously through reducing gearing from the knife mechanism. A changeable pinion 5, Fig. 1, on the ma:n shaft 2 conveys motion through the speed-reducing train 6, 12, 13 to the pinion 14, which drives the lower set of feed-rollers 15. A pair of swinging frames 23, journaled on a shaft 22, carry the top feed-roller 25, Fig. 4. Journaled on the shaft of this roller are a pair of members 26 carrying the other top rollers 27. The rollers are geared together and receive motion from the shaft 24, which is driven from the shaft 9 through pinions 14, 14<a>, pinions 14<a>, 20 on the shaft 16, and a wheel 21. By this method of mounting the rollers, they gear together in any position and are self-adjusting both to the lower feed-rollers and to one another. Pressure is applied to both swinging frames, and so to all the top rollers, through two links 29 connected to a weighted Y-shaped lever 30, pivoted to the main frame at 31. A similar arrangement may also be used to weight the foremost top roller independently. The knife 35, Fig. 2, is carried by a holder 37, sliding in guides 38 on a frame 39 pivoted at 40 to the main frame. A lever 41, pivoted to a sleeve 44 journaled on the cranked part of the main shaft 2, actuates the knife-holder, and by means of links 46, 47, connecting the holder and the frame 39, causes it to descend obliquely across the fixed knife 34. During the upward movement of the lever 41, the pivoted frame 39 is swung outwards at its lower end so as to allow the tobacco to be fed forward for the next cut. In a modification, the link 47 is dispensed with, and two levers similar to 41 but connected to the crank-shaft by a ball-andsocket joint are used, one at each side of the knife-holder.
Patent GB-190508324-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Mortising Machine
Inventor: SKINNER SAMUEL
Filed: 1905-04-19
Granted: 1906-03-08
Abstract: 8324. Skinner, S. April 19. Mortising.-The chisel-holder i of a reciprocating mortising-machine is provided with a rack, engaged by a toothed quadrant e, which is fixed by a bolt f, to the hand-lever and is pivoted therewith on the bolt d ; when the quadrant is disengaged from the rack, it raises a spring catch n and thereby moves a lever m so that a pinion h comes into gear with the rack and prevents the chisel-holder from falling. To adjust the chisel according to the thickness of the work, the pinion shaft is furnished with a crank handle. The downward motion of the quadrant is limited by a screw stop o, the hand-wheel p of which is held by a catch q engaging notches in its periphery. The stop, to absorb shocks, is screwed into a square nut, fitting in a recess in the framing and having a cushion of india-rubber or other resilient material. The chisel may be reversed in the holder by a forked lever, pivoted on a collar and having shoulder-pieces t, against which bear the ends of a bow spring so as to press the lever into one of two diametrically disposed notches in the holder i. The work-carrying bed w is adjusted longitudinally by means of a handle x and rack-and-pinion mechanism and transversely by means of a handle x<1> through screw-gearing. The work is gripped between a fixed jaw w<1> and a movable jaw w<2>, which is slid in guides in the bed by a lever v<1> formed with inclined or cam segments v<2> engaging corresponding grooves in the jaw stem v'. To adapt the machine for use with long work, folding brackets x<2> are provided which are pivoted to the base of the machine and have wooden rollers x<4> at their upper ends, the outward movement being limited by feet on the bottom of the brackets.
Patent GB-190513578-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Umbrellas and the like.
Inventor: HOWORTH FRANKLIN WISE
Filed: 1905-07-01
Granted: 1906-06-30
Abstract: 13,578. Howorth, F. W., [Follmer, C. J.]. July 1. Folding umbrellas.-The stick consists of a jointed rod 3, held rigid by a sleeve A, which is secured in position when the stick is extended by the spring catch 5, 6. The catch 8, which engages the runner when the umbrella is open, is fixed to the sleeve. The runner D, Fig. 4, carries a sleeve C, by which the catch 5 may be depressed sufficiently to release the runner, but not far enough to set free the sleeve A from the stick.
Patent GB-190515762-A (GB)
Title: Submarine Boat.
Inventor: NALETOFF MITCHEL
Filed: 1905-08-01
Granted: 1906-05-31
Abstract: 15,762. Naletoff, M. Aug. 1. Submarine vessels.-The main body of a submarine vessel is cigar-shaped, and is surmounted by a superstructure P Q arranged unsymmetrically in such a manner that it is nearer the bow than the stern. The object is to bring the centre of buoyancy of the vessel forward, so that the ship, while travelling, is more easily maintained in a state of equilibrium.
Patent GB-190517623-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Process for Manufacturing from Grain or Malt a Product Resembling Coffee in its Flavour and Aroma.
Filed: 1905-08-31
Granted: 1906-01-04
Abstract: 17,623. Kathreiner's Malzkaffee- Fabriken Ges. Sept. 5, 1904, [date applied for under Patents Act, 1901]. Coffee substitutes.-Grain or malt, after a preliminary soaking, is impregnated under a pressure of about 8 atmospheres with fruit acids, tannic acids, or mineral acids, adapted to form caramel on roasting. The pressure is then reduced to about 2 atmospheres and the mass heated to about 40-50‹ C., so that inversion takes place, after which it is dried at a low temperature, in vacuo if necessary. This process of impregnating and inversion is repeated until it is complete, and the product is finally dried and roasted by means of dry heat or superheated steam. The liquid which is drawn off becomes, if repeatedly used, saturated with maltose, and, after concentration with or without the addition of sugar, may be used for glazing the roasted product. In the intervals of the impregnating and inverting treatment, the mass may be treated with oxidizing-agents, such as chlorine, ozone, or an electric current, in order to complete the destruction of the undesirable flavour of the grain oil.
Patent GB-190519486-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Washing Machines.
Inventor: SPITTALL GEORGE PARIS
Filed: 1905-09-27
Granted: 1906-09-20
Abstract: 19,486. Spittall, G. P. Sept. 27. Washing - machines. - The clothes, placed on slightly movable slats D carried by a spring-supported frame C, are rubbed by fluted rollers F mounted in a frame G hung from rollers I running between rails J. The latter is attached to the cover K by rods L surrounded by adjustable springs M, and the frame G is reciprocated by a duplicated connecting-rod T and levers P, loosely pivoted at Q. The handle may be turned down to facilitate packing. By turning back the cover K, hinged at N, one end of the frame C is raised by the lower ends of the levers P sliding up the inclines of V-shaped grooves cut in the sides of the tub.
Patent GB-190523641-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Prism Monocular and Binocular Glasses.
Inventor: HEATH GEORGE WILSON
Filed: 1905-11-16
Granted: 1906-06-28
Abstract: 23,641. Heath, G. W. Nov. 16. Telescopes. - Relates to means for mounting prisms in monocular or binocular glasses in s u c h a way that they are not liable to be deranged by blows or shocks and can be readily removed for cleaning &c. and then replaced. Long conical light-screens may be used with these prisms. Means for locking binoculars when adjusted for interocular distance are described but not claimed. The prisms a, bare held in recesses in a central plate d by plates e, e<1> secured to a back piece f having a dovetail sliding connexion with the inner side of the casing c. Extensions i are provided to facilitate the removal and replacement of the prisms. A long conical light-screen l is shown in position. The eyepieces u, u<1> may be locked in their relative positions by a toothed part m, Fig. 3, fixed to the lug n and a toothed detent p pivoted to the lug n<1> These toothed parts fit in a recess in the underside of a disk r which has a projection t which frees or locks the detent p when the disk is rotated. The eyepieces are adjusted for interocular distance, by trial or with the aid of a scale v.
Patent GB-190600177-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Drum Magazines for Small Arms.
Inventor: PHILIPPIDES PHILIPP APOSTOLON
Filed: 1906-01-02
Granted: 1906-04-05
Abstract: 177. Philippides, P. A. Jan. 2. Breech actions, sliding breech-block; magazines. -Relates to a drum magazine, constructed so that the drum can be inserted into and removed from the magazine casing through the open top. The drum 25, Fig. 1, is rotated by means of the studs 27, 271 connected by the spring 272, the rear stud 271 being held fixed in the magazine casing by its flat wedge shaped end 26 engaging in a diametral recess of the journal pin 15 in the rear plate 2 of the casing shown in Fig. 5, and the front stud 27 being connected to the drum by a groove-and-feather connexion 28. The drum is supported by the pins 14 and 15, and semicircular ribs 22, 23 at each end of the drum retain the drum from falling out, as soon as it has been rotated into the position shown in section, Fig. 4, by a projection 17 and the retaining device d bearing against the wing 251, by the ribs 22,23 taking up positions in recesses of the end plates 1 2 concentric with the nine 14. 15. The retaining- plate d is pivoted about its forward end and secured by a spring catch at its rear end.
Patent GB-190603304-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Speed Indicating and Controlling Devices.
Inventor: LOESCHER OTTO
Filed: 1906-02-10
Granted: 1907-01-10
Abstract: 3304. L÷scher, O., and Bothe, O. Feb. 10. No Patent granted (Sealingfee not paid). Speed indicators. - A speed-controlling device shown diagrammatically, displays a visual signal when a low speed is exceeded and operates a braking-device at a maximum speed. The limits at which the indicator and braking-device are actuated may be adjusted for town or country driving by a switch e, which closes circuit for a corresponding pair of centrifugal contact-breakers 1, 2 or 3, 4. One of two indicators f, g is displayed to show which speed-limit is in operation, and an audible or other signal may be actuated at the maximum speed: Each centrifugal device comprises a weight adjustable on a screwed spindle and mounted to slide in a tube. The four tubes are rotated aboat a common shaft D as shown, and each spindle completes a circuit at its outer end until a spiral spring is sufficiently compressed by the centrifugal weight.