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Patent GB-190309235-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Mechanism for Steering Traction Engines and Road Vehicles.
Inventor: DIPLOCK BRAMAH JOSEPH
Filed: 1903-04-23
Granted: 1904-04-21
Abstract: 9235. Diplock, B. J. April 23. Traction engines ; motor road vehicles.-The steering of traction engines, motor road vehicles, &c. is effected by turning the frames carrying the wheel axles by means of steam or compressed air. Fig. 1 shows a plan of the arrangement as applied to traction engines of the kind described in Specification No. 3173, A.D. 1902. The cylinders b are carried on each side of the vehicle and are entirely supported by the pistons c, the piston-rods d being pivoted to the frames a carrying the wheels and the driving-engine. The outer ends of each cylinder bare connected by passages to the port b<1>, and the centre of the cylinder to the port b<2>. The port b<1> of one cylinder is connected to the port b<2> of the other cylinder, and, by means of a three-way cock, steam or compressed air can be admitted between the pistons and exhausted from the ends of one cylinder, while the air or steam is admitted to the outer ends and exhausted between the pistons in the other cylinder, so that turning of the frames a can be effected. The frames are fitted with worm-wheels a<1> gearing with worms e, the worms e at each end of the vehicle being connected by the gearing shown. The worms and worm-wheels e, a<1> lock the frames a in position and only allow the frames to be turned by the pistons when the worms are turned, the turning of the worms requiring bat little power.
Patent GB-190312202-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Bottle Closures.
Inventor: MORAN WILLIAM JOSEPH
Filed: 1903-05-28
Granted: 1903-07-02
Abstract: 12,202. Moran, W. J. May 28. Stoppers.-A. bottle 1 is closed by a metal disc 10 resting on a paper washer and connected by a metal &c. hinge to a lug 2 formed on the bottle. The lug 2 is perforated to receive the ends of a bent wire loop 9, which is attached to the disc 10. An annular beading 11 stamped in the disc 10 enters the bottle mouth, and the disc is secured by means of a bent wire loop 5, which engages with a tongue 12 secured to the disc 10. The loop 5 is formed with a handle 6, and its ends enter a second perforated lug 2. The name of the owner of the bottle, or other information, may be stamped on the disc 10.
Patent GB-190312620-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Apparatus for Separating Grease from Exhaust Steam.
Inventor: MEYER FREDERICK
Filed: 1903-06-04
Granted: 1903-07-16
Abstract: 12,620. Meyer, F., and Batcheler, J. June 4. Exhaust, freeing from grease.-To remove grease &c, from exhaust steam, an apparatus is employed consisting of two chambers C, F, in each of which is a baffle-plate. Steam entering the chamber C by the pipe A, passes under the baffle-plate B, and through an opening D, to the other chamber F thence under a baffle-plate G, and out by the pipe K in a purified condition. The grease &c., which collects in the chambers, may be drawn off by the outlets L. The form of the apparatus may be rectangular, as in Fig. 1, or cylindrical, as in Fig. 2.
Patent GB-190319104-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Coin Freed Lock.
Inventor: STEWART JAMES BROUGHTON MURRAY
Filed: 1903-09-04
Granted: 1904-07-07
Abstract: 19,104. Stewart, J. B. M., and Stewart, W. R. Sept. 4. Fastenings for doors.-A means is provided for opening, from the outside, by means of a key without the use of a coin. Fig. 1 shows a back view of the upper part of one form, the lower part being used as a coin receptacle. A case 1 carries an internal plate 3 spaced from one face by blocks to hold the mechanism in position. The sides 15,16 of a coinshoot lead from the front and are arranged over the vertical slotted end 12, 13 of a bolt 10. The bolt 10 is operated by the knob spindle 20 and lever 18 from the outside only. The bolt 11, forming the latch bolt, is operated, from the inside, by knob spindle 31 and lever 29. The bolt 11 also carries a shoot slot formed by sides 24, 25, and is arranged so that in the shot position a stud 43 acts to retain the coin. Guard-plates 14, 26 on the bolts prevent the insertion of a coin when the bolts have been moved. An inserted coin acts to connect the two bolts so that they can be operated simultaneously. The slide 13 of the shoot on the bolt 10 is cut away so that on the release of the bolt 10 the coin can be discharged. An ordinary slide bolt 32, carrying an "engaged" " or " vacant " indicator, is mounted below the spindle 31, and is constructed to be withdrawn by a key inserted from the front through a keyhole 45 ; further motion of the key acting on the cam 46 can also withdraw the bolt 11. Bolts 10,11 are held forward by springs 21, 27. In a modified form the fixed shoot is omitted, and a vertically sliding frame plate, operated by a turn handle, is substituted for the sliding bolt. The frame plate can engage with a stud on the latch bolt, and is so constructed that the plate and latch bolt can be released by a key. The Provisional Specification describes a form of shoot in which the latch bolt has a vertical stud at the upper end of which is a lip instead of a slot.
Patent GB-190321826-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Looking-glass Movements and the like.
Inventor: TIMINGS SAMUEL
Filed: 1903-10-10
Granted: 1904-08-11
Abstract: 21,826. Timings, S. Oct. 10. Pivot adjustments for swinging mirrors, movable book stands, and shop-window fittings. The base-part A, Fig. 1, preferably made from a hardened and tempered steel blank, is secured to the stationery upright stand of a swinging mirror &c., by screws passing through the holes a', a' in ears a<8>, a<9> respectively, its end portions being pierced at a<3>, a<4> and folded back towards its central hole to form two spring tongues a<5>, a<6>. The tongues bear against the back b' of the turning part B, connected to the base-part A by a central pin C, with sufficient friction to hold it in any desired position. The turning part B has two bent-over sides b<2>, b<3> enclosing a vertical slot b<1>, in which slides the tongue D, Fig. 2, fixed to the mirror. In a modification, the spring loop part rests on a separate baseplate, on which it is prevented from turning by making its central hole and pin square. In Fig. 8, the spring E is shown with spring tongues e<1>, e<2> bearing against the base A, so that it moves with the turning part B, or the parts E, B may be made in one piece. The base-plate A may be attached to the mirror.
Patent GB-190401748-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or applicable to the Clips or Holders of Stentering Machines Swissing Machines and the like.
Inventor: COOK SAMUEL
Filed: 1904-01-23
Granted: 1904-11-24
Abstract: 1748. Cook, S., and C h a m b e r s , J. Jan. 23. Stretching a n d tentering. - Relates to the clip or holder for stentering and swissing machines &c. described in Specification No. 10,371, A.D. 1903. The hinged upper jaw a is kept raised by feelers c at the rear thereof bearing on the fabric d. When the fabric passes from under the feelers, the locking-lever b hinged to the jaw a descends, swings to the left, and draws the wedge spur b<2> off the heel block e<1> ; the lever b acting on the lever g on the hinge-pin f turns the jaw a, which then securely holds the fabric. To insert the fabric, the arm b<5> of the lever b is lifted, or the part g<2> is pressed, or the upward projection g<3> is pressed or pulled. To compensate for wear, the heel-block e<1> is preferably mounted on journals or pins e<2>, so that successive, preferably eccentric, faces can be used.
Patent GB-190404984-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Folding Field Forge.
Inventor: SCHALLER KARL FRANZ
Filed: 1904-02-29
Granted: 1904-12-01
Abstract: 4984. Schaller, K. F. Feb. 29. Smiths' forges.-Relates to a folding field forge in which the fan, together with the driving-gear attached to it, and the legs of the forge can be packed in a box formed by the hearth, the sides of the forge, and hinged leaves which form the lid of the box. Fig. 2 shows a part sectional view of the forge, of which the front and back pairs of legs b, c are pivoted at f to the sides of the forge, and tied by rods e, d. The legs are prevented from opening out too far by means of stops i, and rods g are employed to secure them further. The fan is pivoted upon the blast nozzle u and a lug v, and is driven by treadle gearing, which is supported by a bar z, loosely connected to the fan spindle, and secured to a stay 11 by means of a stud 9, which also forms a bearing for the treadle lever 10. The flywheel 3 is mounted upon a slide block 1, which may be adjusted in position on the bar z, by means of the screw 7, for adjusting the belt 4. Fig. 3 is a view of the forge seen from below when folded. The leaves of the forge are provided with hinged struts n, which, when the forge is not in use, are placed as shown in Fig. 3, but, when in use, are secured to the legs of the forge. To fold the forge, a screw 17, which grips the upper end of the stay 11, is released, and the treadle, which is jointed at 12, is folded into the position shown in Fig. 3, after which the bar z and all the parts connected to it are turned upon the spindle of the fan, and, by folding down the fan, are lowered into the box, after which the legs are swivelled round into the box and the leaves turned over.
Patent GB-190408956-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Dies for Trimming Solid Drawn Tins and the like.
Inventor: WALLER WILLIAM
Filed: 1904-04-19
Granted: 1904-12-08
Abstract: 8956. Waller, W. April 19. Punching; shearing. -Relates to a punch for trimming solid-drawn tins. The die a, Fig. 5, is formed with a flange d and ears e which engage with the vertical arms of a press. On the top of the flange d are fixed blocks g, Fig. 4, which carry the spring-slide guides b, the arms of which are held by grooves i in the covers h screwed to the blocks g. The punch c, Fig. 1, slides between the guides b and consists of a hollow drum-shaped body and neck k. A rod n passes through the top of the neck k, and is fitted with a nut o at its top and a disc m at the bottom. The can a' is placed in the'die bottom upwards, so that, as the punch descends, the can enters it and pushes up the rod n against the action of the spring p; when the punch is withdrawn, the spring p ejects the tin. The trimming is stripped off the punch by the guides b.
Patent GB-190408957-A (GB)
Title: Combined-Arrangement for Improving Combustion of Fuel, and for Prevention of Down Draught in House or Cottage Open Fire Ranges
Inventor: CRACKNELL SAMUEL
Filed: 1904-04-19
Granted: 1904-06-30
Abstract: 8957. Cracknell, S. April 19. Blowers or drawplates; downdraught, preventing.-A front plate G of sheet tin or other metal is attached to the "bonnet" or top of an open - fire range by means of a bolt passing through a vertical slot in the plate and a wing nut A. The plate may thus be vertically adjusted or put out of action by means of the knob C. Its lower end is turned up into a slotted ledge F, along which the plate E may be moved nearly to the back of the flue, thus effectually preventing down-draught; and the sides of the plate F are turned over to form slides s in which the plate E works.
Patent GB-190409526-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Perpetual Calendars
Inventor: GRUEBER HENRY
Filed: 1904-04-26
Granted: 1905-02-23
Abstract: 9526. Grueber, H. April 26. Calendars.-In a perpetual calendar of the superposeddisc type, the lowest disc a, Fig. 1, has a raised central part f, which carries the initial letters of the days of the week repeated several times. The outer portion is divided into corresponding radial columns d, these being divided into groups by empty columns e at regular intervals. These columns contain numbers from 0 to 99, in order circumferentially, which indicate years from the beginning of a century. A flat ring b, Fig. 4, rests on the outer portion of this lowest disc a, and has radial slots which each expose one column on the lowest disc. These slots have at their sides numbers representing centuries, and this ring also carries the names of the months. An upper disc c is pivoted to the lowest one and bears a table of days of the month, at the head of which is a slit m exposing seven of the day letters on the lowest disc a. A slot l in the edge of the upper disc c exposes the name of one month, and the calendar is set by arranging the discs so that the number of the required year in its century is shown against that century, and the required month appears through the slot in the upper disc. In a modification, Fig, 8, two discs only are used, the lower one p carrying years round the edge, and days of the week nearer the centre, and the upper disc s days of the month and a table with names of the months arranged as shown. The lower disc may also have strengthening-ribs, and the upper one projections to facilitate turning. The names of the months January and February are repeated one division later in both forms, to allow for leap-years. Advertisements may be placed on the back and on portions of the front of the calendar.
Patent GB-190410266-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Cigarette Making Machines
Inventor: WEIL DANIEL
Filed: 1904-05-04
Granted: 1904-10-06
Abstract: 10,266. Well, D. May 4. Cigarette-making machines.-The crimping of the ribbon of paper in continuous-roll machines is obtained by means of a small piece n, grooved or hollowed out so as to form a conical recess, placed at the extremity of the tongue C of the crimping- tube B. After the two edges of the paper P have been turned down in the part c<1> of the tongue C, they enter the conical part of the piece n and are there crimped together. The conically - grooved piece n may be dispensed with, being replaced by a simple groove formed in the upper side of the tongue C, deeper at the entering than at the exit end. The paper is fed along by an endless band coated with adhesive, and two milled wheels co-operate to complete the closure of the paper.
Patent GB-190410858-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Receiving Apparatus for Wireless Telegraphy.
Inventor: CEREBOTANI LUIGI
Filed: 1904-05-11
Granted: 1904-06-16
Abstract: 10,858. Cerebotani, L., and Silbermann, A. May 11. Telegraphs.-In wireless telegraphy, the tapper for the coherer is connected in an auxiliary circuit so arranged as to prevent sparking, and is only operated when the receiver has operated. In the arrangement shown, the relay R in series with the coherer C closes the circuit of the Morse printer or other receiver T, in the circuit of a battery LB. The circuit of the battery B is normally closed through a resistance W and contacts a, b, but when the magnet T is energized, contact is broken at a, b, and the circuit of the magnet U is made, so operating the tapper and opening the circuit of the relay R and receiver T. Contact is consequently again made at a, b, and the magnet U again short-circuited.
Patent GB-190417065-A (GB)
Title: Folding Pedals for Musical Instruments & the like
Inventor: THOMAS DANQUARD
Filed: 1904-08-04
Abstract: 17,065. Danquard, T. Dec. 9, A.D. 1903, [date applied for under Patents Act, A.D. 1901]. Void. [Published under Patents Act, A.D. 1901.] Automatic instruments; pianofortes; organs, harmoniums, and like instruments.-Folding pedals, particularly suitable for operating the bellows of automatic pianofortes and piano-players, are shown as applied to a self-playing piano, the parts being shown open for playing in Fig. 1, and folded-up within the case of the instrument in Fig. 2. The bellows for the pneumatics have a fixed wall 1, and a movable wall 5, the free end of which receives motion by the pivoted link 7 from the toe of the pedal 9, which is hinged at its heel 10 to a crossbar 11. In the open position, the buffers or feet 21 attached to this bar rest on the ground, and the side rods 12 fixed thereto have their hooked extremities 13 resting in the outward-turned ends 17 of slides 14. Upon folding-up, the extremities 13 pass to the top of the slides and take under ,detents 20, while the cross-bar is held by the spring plate 18 attached to the block 19. The front case of the instrument has a folding panel 22, hinged to it at 23, and this again has another panel 24 hinged to it at 25, whereby the case may be opened to close or open the pedal, or as in Fig. 1, to enable the pedals to be operated Modifications are described in which there may be no rigid connection between the rods 12 and the cross-bar, and the pedals may fold up outside the case. The pedals may be applied to other instruments such as organs and pianofortes.
Patent GB-190418463-A (GB)
Title: A Loose Metal Grid to Fit Glass or China Jugs, or like Utensils.
Filed: 1904-08-26
Granted: 1905-06-15
Abstract: 18,463. Peters, J., and Elkington & Co. Aug. 26. Jugs.-A grid C is attached to a grooved metal band A provided with h inwardlybent ends B ; the flexibility of this band allows it to adjust itself to the size of the jug. A metal plate D prevents overflowing.
Patent GB-190420769-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Photographic Film and like Changing Apparatus
Inventor: EDWARDS BENJAMIN JOSEPH
Filed: 1904-09-27
Granted: 1905-07-20
Abstract: 20,769. Edwards, B. J. Sept. 27. Change-boxes.-Flat films are enclosed in a case with a detachable cover to enable any number of used films to be withdrawn and a fresh supply to be inserted. The case A is fitted with a cover a' and a sliding panel. The films C with their backing-papers are folded on a resilient U- shaped partition B of cardboard or other material to keep the front film up to the front of the change-box for exposure. The films Care attached to paper tabs c having holes c' into which projections a<3> on the cover a<1> enter when a film is withdrawn from front to back of the change-box, thus indicating the fact. Between the films 0 and the partition B, a lining-paper is introduced, provided with tabs which pass through the slits c<1> of the paper tabs and serve as guides to prevent slipping of the films. The box may be lined with velvet or the like to prevent scratching the films. The Provisional Specification states that the tabs may be shaped to enable them to be easily manipulated, and may also be strengthened by various means as by folding or adding strips of other material at the slot openings.
Patent GB-190429445-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Match Boxes and in the Manufacture thereof.
Inventor: GERKEN ERNST AUGUST
Filed: 1904-12-31
Granted: 1905-02-16
Abstract: 29,445. Gerken, E. A. Dec. 31. Match boxes.-The slide of a match box has indentations or incisions f, Fig. 3, so that either end can be removed when placed on a stand c. The indentations extend across the bottom, but not completely across the sides, and are produced on the moist shavings before folding. A notch k is cut at the outer end of each side indentation, and is covered by the paper binding, which is torn when the end of the slide is removed. The side indentations may be parallel to the ends, or oblique, the latter construction offering least resistance to placing in the shell. Millboard or similar slides made in one piece, Fig. 12, have one or more continuous lines of perforations or grooves f<2>, as well as the usual indentations for folding.
Patent GB-190501297-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Window and like Sashes or Frames.
Inventor: PERRIER ANNET ANTOINE
Filed: 1905-01-23
Granted: 1905-06-01
Abstract: 1297. Perrier, A. A. Feb. 9, 1904, [date applied for under Patents Act, 1901]. Glazing windows, doors, partitions, glass-houses, &c.-A glazing-bar a is made of glass, either plain or wired internally, or of porcelain or like non- oxidizable translucent or non-translucent material, and of either # or # section. The upper edge of the web is provided with a bead d on one or both sides and may be secured to the frame bars e by clamps f. The bars are applicable to doors, windows, partitions, glass-houses, &c.
Patent GB-190503252-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Apparatus for Charging and Discharging Gas Retorts
Inventor: BIGGART ANDREW STEVENSON
Filed: 1905-02-16
Granted: 1906-02-01
Abstract: 3252. Biggart, A. S., and Carpenter, C. C. Feb.16. Gas retorts.-An apparatus for charging and discharging through' gas retorts comprises a scoop i having a hinged flap l which in advancing into the retort pushes out the coke, the charge being transferred from the scoop to the retort during the out-stroke by means of a temporarily fixed plate s. In the apparatus described, the scoop i is one third the length of the retort j and the charging is effected in three in - and - out strokes. The trough-shaped scoop i is mounted on a triple ram k carried by a beam b which may be adjusted in height on a carriage a. The plate s, secured to two bars t, is carried into the retort with the scoop and is held temporarily against withdrawal in three positions by means of pins which may be caused to engage with the slippers u on the bars t. The pins are carried by stops v on a bar w which may be moved endways by means of a ram x, the movement of the bar w causing the pins to follow inclined guides y and to rise into the path of the slippers u. A hopper c having a sliding door operated by a ram g is mounted on the carriage a, and a hopper d having a door operated by a ram h ia mounted on the beam b, plates f, e being used to guide core from one hopper to the other. The scoop i is provided along part of its length with hinged or sliding doors m. The hinged doors shown in Fig. 3 are opened during the out-stroke by means of a plough n attached to the hopper d. In Fig. 7, the sliding doors m are shown each formed with a slot p engaging a pin o. Projections q or r attached to the hopper d engage with and serve to open or close the doors m. The hinged flap l is held open during the out-stroke of the scoop by means of a bar z having a pin projecting through a slot into the scoop. When the scoop is withdrawn, the plate s intercepts the pin and pushes out the sliding bar z, the pin riding up the slot until it reaches the level of a slot in the plate s. To bring the plate s back within the scoop after the stops v have been disengaged, a finger 4 pivoted to the door of hopper d and operated by the ram h is employed. In operation, the scoop is brought underneath the hopper d, the sliding door of which is then opened. The coal fills the scoop in point of the scraper s and the scoop is then advanced, the plate s being held back. When the scoop is full, the door of the hopper d is closed and the scraper and the scoop are advanced into the retort.
Patent GB-190505227-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Adjustable Die-stocks for Threading Pipes and other Metal Bodies.
Inventor: BORDEN BRADFORD
Filed: 1905-03-13
Granted: 1905-08-31
Abstract: 5227. Borden, B., and Neracher, W. A. March 13. Screwing.-A stock and dies for screwing pipes and other metal bodies by hand or power has means for adjusting the chasers to cut taper threads in addition to means for regulating the depth of cut or accommodating pipes of different sizes. The body 1 of the stock has parallel and inclined walls 2 and 3 to admit an adjuster 10 of the type described in Specification No. 25,035, A.D. 1903, provided with tongues 12 engaging grooves 8 in the taper-threaded chasers 5 which slide in radial guide-ways. Through the top of the adjuster is screwed a screw 13, which is set to limit the inward motion of the adjuster according to the size of pipe or depth of cut. To the front of the stock 1 is fixed a cover-plate 14 and from the back extends a sleeve 15, screwed into a work-holder 16 furnished with clamping and centering screws 17. Axially mounted on this holder is a collar 18, in a projection whereof is secured a wedge 19 passing into a groove 20 in the stock body beneath the set-screw 13 and retracting the adjuster 10 as the stock is screwed on to the work-holder so as to cut a taper thread. The adjuster is held in its outward position by a spring-pressed pin 21. The die-stock may have sectional die-blocks instead of radially moving chasers.