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Patent GB-190316798-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Nail Making Machinery
Filed: 1903-07-31
Granted: 1904-06-02
Abstract: 16,798. Tew, G., and Kynoch, Ltd. July 31. Nails, making. A machine for cutting wedgeshaped nails, brads, tacks, &c. from a strip of metal presented obliquely to a pair of cutters and turned over after each out, is provided with means for turning the strip always in the same direction, which is such that the acute-angled corner of the strip does not bear against the movable upper cutter but moves approximately in a straight line close to the fixed lower cutter. Figs. 1 and 5 are an elevation and plan respectively of the machine. The strip of metal is held in a spring clamp at one end of the rod 6, the other end of which is held in the carriage 7 sliding on the guide 8 and impelled by the weight 9 at the end of the cord 10. The catch 12 retains the carriage 7 when a new strip is being inserted. The strip passes through the thin tube p, the end q of which is flattened, forming a narrow rectangular opening. Sliding in the bracket g is a block h, Fig. 2, carrying the pin i, which engages the cam groove j on the tube p. The groove is of such form that when the pin i moves along the bracket g in either direction, the tube p makes a semi-revolution, always in the same direction. The pin i is coupled to the rod k, which is connected to the spur-wheel l gearing with the pinion m on the main shaft. The nails are cut between the fixed cutter 15 and the shearing-blade 16 fixed to the lever 18. The position of the strip is determined by the stop 17, which moves out of the way when the blade descends. The position of the feed mechanism is adjusted by screws c, f so that the strip is fed at any desired angle to the normal to the shearing-blades. The oval cam s on the tube p rests on the roller t, running on the pin u, adjustably mounted on the bed d, and raises the tube p, holding the strip clear of the cutter 15 during the turning movement. The lever w, pivoted to the bracket g and held down by a spiral spring, bears on a cam on the tube and ensures contact between the cam s and roller t.
Patent GB-190319691-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Alarum Timepieces
Inventor: FUHRER ADOLF
Filed: 1903-09-12
Granted: 1903-10-15
Abstract: 19,691. Fuhrer, A. Sept. 12. Alarms. - T h e alarm mechanism is separate from the ordinary clockwork, and is contained in a casing, between two bells, having a tubular projection, which fits into, and is secured by setscrews in, a socket s carried by a bracket b in the casing containing the ordinary clockwork. A locking-pin i is released at the required time from the pin x on the striking- spindle q by a bell-crank lever o, which is moved by the forward motion of a spring arm f. A cover t springs on a rim on the back of the case, and prevents dust from entering through the openings for the key and setting-stud. The ordinary centrifugal strikers k continue in motion until the person waked turns the stopping-lever m, the ends of which project into the path of the arm x.
Patent GB-190324428-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Steam Packing for the Stuffing Boxes of Piston Rods, Valve Spindles, Pumps, and the like.
Inventor: CRICHTON ALEXANDER TURNER
Filed: 1903-11-11
Granted: 1904-11-10
Abstract: 24,428. Crichton, A. T., and Bannerman, W. Nov. 11. Stuffing-boxes for piston-rods, valvespindles, pumprods, &c. The packing consists of a core of plaited hemp, asbestos, jute, &c. enclosed in a casing consisting of bundles of yarn a<1> and wire b plated or interwoven. The wire is passed below and the yarn above a longitudinal yarn d at each corner. The packing may have a rubber core c.
Patent GB-190325076-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Machines for Cutting and Wrapping Cramels and like Plastic Substances.
Inventor: O'DONNELL JOHN PATRICK
Filed: 1903-11-17
Granted: 1904-01-28
Abstract: 25,076. O'Donnell, J. P., [Peters, F. M.]. Nov. 17. Drawings to Specification. Parcelling confectionery &c.-In a modification of the machine described in Specification No. 11,700, A.D. 1901, for cutting and wrapping-up caramels and the like, the cubes are forced into contact with the paper and into the pockets of the rotating head, by a plunger reciprocated in vertical guides by an eccentric on the driving-shaft.
Patent GB-190325826-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or applicable to the Doors of Hoist Wells.
Inventor: JACKSON JOSEPH CLULOW
Filed: 1903-11-26
Granted: 1904-01-14
Abstract: 25,826. Jackson, J. C., and Ogden, J. Nov. 26. Lifts. - Relates to door locking and opening mechanism applicable to hoists or lifts, and consists of apparatus which prevents the door from being opened when the cage is not at the floor, and is so constructed that the opening of the door (which may be effected automatically by the cage) can be impeded, as for instance by a person standing in the way, without bringing undue strain on the mechanism. The door is hinged on a vertical shaft 3, and can also slide vertically thereon. Fixed on the shaft 3 is a cam 1, Fig. 2, formed with a depression 2, in which a bowl 6 on the door normally rests, and which is of such a depth that under ordinary circumstances the shaft 3 and the door move together. Should an attempt be made to open the door, which is normally kept closed by a weight acting on the shaft 3, or should the opening of the door by the cage be impeded, relative motion between the bowl 6 and disc 1 takes place, thus preventing damage, and the vertical movement of the door which results causes, in the first case, the engagement of the door with a stop 8, which prevents any wider opening. The opening of the door may be effected by means of a chain led round a sheave 11 on the shaft 3, and round sheaves on a slide 17, which is moved to open the door by a double inclined surface 20 mounted in the cage, and moved into position to engage the slide by an arm 21.
Patent GB-190326675-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Machines for Winding Yarns.
Inventor: MUELLERS CONRAD
Filed: 1903-12-05
Granted: 1904-03-03
Abstract: 26,675. M³llers, C. Dec. 5. Winding-machines; stop-motions.-An obliquelyadjusted pressing-roller a, Figs. 1 and 3, has a projection f to support the yarn. The roller is slightly raised, with the bobbin, as the spool increases in diameter, to decrease the friction, prevent burning or breakage of the thread, and ensure even winding. The threads are guided over and support rollers i, Fig. 1, on levers g having adjustable balance-weights m, so that, on breakage of a thread, a lever overbalances, the arm h thereof removing the cone k from the coupling and driving-disc o, so that the corresponding spool is stopped. This stop-motion may also be used in the case in which several threads are wound on one bobbin. With coarse threads, the weights m are placed on the arms g. The thread, before reaching the bobbin, is conducted through lugs on levers n raised variable distances by means of slotted levers q, adjustable rods t, and eccentrics x.
Patent GB-190407167-A (GB)
Title: Improved Axle Lathe.
Inventor: LIEBERT HENRY
Filed: 1904-03-25
Granted: 1905-02-02
Abstract: 7167. Liebert, H. March 25. Lathes.-Railway axles have the heads turned, and the ends faced and centered at a single setting in lathes having double, hollow-spindled headstocks. Fig. 1 shows one end of a lathe. Tools f, g, h are mounted in slides on a carriage b and have the ordinary feed and stop motions. The headstocks c<7>, Fig. 3, are adjustable along the bed and support hollow spindles c with gripping-jaws c<5> operated by right and left handed screws. The spindles, beadstocks, and driving-wheels c<1>, are provided with lateral openings c<8>, preferably diametrically opposite, to enable an axle to be swung into position from a crane as indicated at A', Fig. 1. Continuity of drive is secured by two intermediate wheels driven from a pinion feathered to a shaft c' extending along the bed. Pivoted clamping-bolts dare provided in the headstocks, acting in conjunction with double-ended stops One headstock only may be slotted, and the axle threaded through the other.
Patent GB-190411162-A (GB)
Title: A Kitchen Implement for Facilitating the Manipulation of Cooking Pots, Lids, and similar Objects.
Inventor: LEIN GUSTAV
Filed: 1904-05-14
Granted: 1905-05-13
Abstract: 11,162. L e i n, G. May 14. Hot-plates, means for lifting.-An appliance for lifting the top-plates o f cooking-ranges &c. i s provided with a bent tooth a and with hooks b, c.
Patent GB-190415050-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Chimney Tops and the like.
Inventor: RUSCHEWEYH PAUL
Filed: 1904-07-05
Granted: 1904-08-11
Abstract: 15,050. Ruscheweyh, P. July 5. Wind van e s.- The vane 4, at the top of a chimney cowl 1, has a curved steadyiog - plate 55 attached at its side. In the plate are openings for weakening the force of the wind.
Patent GB-190418234-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Pianos embodying Mechanical Playing Mechanism
Inventor: BROOKES ALFRED GEORGE
Filed: 1904-08-23
Granted: 1904-09-29
Abstract: 18,234. Brookes, A. G., [Aeolian Co.]. Aug. 23. Automatic instruments.-A piano which is provided with or embodies mechanical-playing mechanism is fitted with a hinged door 9 in the casing, and an interior walled receptacle 7, 8 within which the treadle mechanism 3 is housed when inoperative. To adjust the height of the treadles or pedals 3, adjustable feet 15 are fixed in the brackets 12. The pedals 3 are connected by the support 5 with the bracket 6 secured to the fixed member of the feeder bellows, and by the links 4 to the movable member of the feeder. A spring catch 10 holds the casing door 9 in the raised or open position.
Patent GB-190420775-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Apparatus for the Manufacture of Reticulated or Open-work Wire Receptacles.
Inventor: AZARY CORNELIUS
Filed: 1904-09-27
Granted: 1905-09-21
Abstract: 20,775. Azary, C. von. Sept. 27. Wire fabrics; wire netting.-Relates to improvements in apparatus described in Specification No. 25,154, A.D. 1902, for making wire " sacks " for use in waterways or the like. The cylindrical frame, Fig. 1, upon which the wirework is made may be contracted or expanded, for the purpose of withdrawing the pins b or for making sacks of various sizes, in a similar manner to an umbrella frame, by turning the wheel t, which causes the runners q, o to slide on the bar j, the collars p, n being fixed. The dotted lines show the frame in a closed position.
Patent GB-190427556-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Patching-fabric for the Air-tube of Pneumatic Tyres.
Inventor: GUEST HERBERT
Filed: 1904-12-17
Granted: 1905-01-19
Abstract: 27,556. Guest, E. Dec. 17. Tyres, pneumatic.-A patching-strip for use in repairing punctures in pneumatic tyres is formed of a sheet of fabric, preferably linen, covered on one side with a coating of pure rubber, equally spread over the surface by passing the sheet between rollers ; when dry, the sheet is cut into strips. In making a repair, the parts of the air tube surrounding the puncture are coated with rubber solution, and a patch of the fabric is pressed with its rubber-covered face upon the solutioned part of the air tube until it adheres thereto.
Patent GB-190503075-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Vehicles for Conveying on Railways of Narrow Gauge, Broad Gauge Railway or other Vehicles, and in the Method of or Means for Getting Vehicles to be Carried into Position upon and Removing them from the Carrying Vehicles.
Inventor: CALTHROP EVERARD RICHARD
Filed: 1905-02-14
Granted: 1906-01-11
Abstract: 3075. Calthrop, E. R. Feb. 14. Railways of different gauge, connecting ; rails ; transporting goods on road and rail without r e p a c k i n g.- Narrow-gauge trucks for carrying broad-gauge railway or other vehicles, as described in Specification No. 1066, A.D. 1896, [Abridgment Class Railway &c. vehicles], are adapted to carry vehicles mounted on bogies with. brakes and other undercarriage fittings which, if it were attempted to run the vehicle' directly on the transportation track, would foul the sides thereof. In order that the transportation truck may be loaded with such vehicles, while maintaining a low centre of gravity for the load, the broad-gauge track at the place of loading is laid symmetrically with respect to the narrow-gauge track, but at a higher level, so that the vehicle to be transported can - be run into position above the transportation track, and the vehicle and truck are then caased to move simultaneously and at the same speed along their respective tracks, which are inclined so that the two are brought together in a vertical direction until the wheels of the vehicle rest on the supporting troughs of the truck. To get the vehicle wheels f on to the troughs d on the trucks, the broad-gauge track 11 is led over the narrow-gauge track 10, so that, by bringing the vehicle g above the trucks A and drawing the vehicle and trucks along together until the vehicle gets on to an inclined part 13 of its track, the vehicle is raised from the rails on to the troughs d. In the construction shown in Fig. 4, the rails 1 of the broadgauge track are bolted to longitudinal sleepers 6 and are of special #-section, so that, as the wheels f run on the flanges 2, the webs 3 prevent their lateral movement. The flanges 2 do not extend to the flanges e of the wheels, to permit the edges h of the troughs d to bear against the wheels and lift them from the rails. According to the Provisional Specification, the trucks may be arranged in such a position beneath the broadgauge track that, by allowing the vehicle which is to be carried to run down that track, it will come into position on the trucks and move them along the narrow-gauge track, which may be inclined downwards.
Patent GB-190503164-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to the Development of Photographic Plates, Films and the like.
Inventor: KELLY WILLIAM FRASER CLAUGHTON
Filed: 1905-02-15
Granted: 1906-04-14
Abstract: 3164. Kelly, W. F. C. Feb. 15. Developing. - A solid compacted developing- composition in sheet or tablet form contains borax as a preservative alkali or accelerator. The standard formula contains metol, hydroquinone, potassium metabisulphite, and borax. Colloid and glycerine are used to obtain a paste, which is then moulded into tablet or other convenient form.
Patent GB-190508093-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Mechanical Figure or Device for Throwing, Kicking or otherwise Projecting Balls and the like, and other Articles.
Inventor: ROBERTS HARRY OWEN
Filed: 1905-04-15
Granted: 1905-11-30
Abstract: 8093. Roberts, H. O., and Roberts, J. O. April 15. Toy projectors ; mechanical toys; toy animals.-Relates to a mechanical figure in the form of a man or animal adapted to throw, kick, or otherwise project balls &c. The figure is formed of two parts, formed of sheet metal or. other sheet material, and so connected that they can slide relatively to each other, and one or more pivoted parts which are actuated to propel a ball when the two parts are moved. Fig. 1 shows a figure consisting of an upper part c, which can slide in guides d formed by bending over lugs on the lower part a. The part a has an extension b formed with a projection g, which moves in a slot in the part c. An arm e is pivoted to the part c, and this is provided with a clip or socket i for holding a ball &c. When the part c is quickly depressed, the projection g acts on and moves the arm e. The movements of the arm are limited by a stop h, which normally abuts against the shoulder and ultimately against the head of the figure, the sudden stopping of the lever propelling the ball. In modifications, a leg is pivoted to the part c, the arm e is arranged nearer the legs and is adapted to carry a bat, club, stick or the like, and two pivoted legs &c. may be employed.
Patent GB-190511842-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in, and relating to, Track-sanding Devices.
Inventor: KILBOURN WASHINTON HARVEY
Filed: 1905-06-06
Granted: 1906-01-25
Abstract: 11,842. Lake, H. H., [Kilbourn, W. H.]. June 6. Sanding rails.-In a sand scatterer, specially applicable to electric cars, the sand is shaken out by the impact of the pivoted sand-container against a fixed stop. The container a is suspended from a pivot b, about which it is oscillated by a pedal e and the links d, c, as shown, the motion being limited by a projection f, which abuts on a stop g. The outlet h, Figs. 3 and 5, terminates in a plate i with guards k forming a spout from which the sand is jerked into the discharge tube l when the container is oscillated. The container may be restored by its own weight or by a spring, and it may be filled through a funnel m. In the form shown in Fig. 5, it is mounted on a long pivot b, which, when a latch b<2> is moved, allows it to be drawn out from under the car for filling. A form is shown wherein the container is pivoted in standards mounted above the car floor, and it is stated that it may be arranged to slide in guideways instead of being suspended on pivots.
Patent GB-190513719-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Sewing Machines.
Inventor: HAMILTON THOMAS DAVID
Filed: 1905-07-04
Granted: 1906-03-01
Abstract: 13,719. Hamilton, T. D., Rusk, J., and Robertson, W. A. July 4. Cam mechanism.-In a mechanism for vibrating the needle-bar of a sewing-machine, a cam d, mounted on a pin c, is driven by gearing e from the main shaft and acts directly upon the needlebar, to vibrate it, by the bar g. The amplitude of the vibration depends upon the position of the bowl h on the cam-surface, which position can be varied by raising or lowering the bar g by means of a knee or hand rod i. In a modification, a barrel cam of varying eccentricity is mounted on the front of the machine arm, and the position of the bowl is determined by a knee-lever against which the bar carrying the bowl is pressed by a spring.
Patent GB-190514303-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Ash and other Refuse Ejectors.
Inventor: TREWENT FRANCIS JAMES
Filed: 1905-07-11
Granted: 1906-05-10
Abstract: 14,303. Trewent, F. J., and Proctor, W. E. July 11. Drawings to Specification. Linings.-The valves in an ash and other refuse ejector are glass-lined, to prevent scoring.
Patent GB-190514872-A (GB)
Title: Improved Picking-motion for Looms for Weaving.
Inventor: THOMPSON WILLIAM PHILLIPS
Filed: 1905-07-19
Granted: 1905-10-19
Abstract: 14,872. Thompson, W. P., [Patterson, S. F.]. July 19. Loom picking-motions ; picking-sticks, checking.- The picking-mechanism is actuated by fluid pressure, and the mechanism may be applied to existing looms. A cylinder D is secured to the lay B, and is provided with a piston E, of which the rod F extends through both ends of the cylinder, passing through heads G preferably made of, or treated with, horn. The rod is guided and is connected by nuts to picking-arms H, which pass up through slots in the shuttle boxes C. The cylinder valve-rod J is operated by a grooved cam K, which is mounted on the lay-sword N and is rotated by chain gearing from a loose collar e on the axle P of the lay-swords, the collar e being rotated by chain gearing from the crank-shaft. The pressure fluid is admitted to the valve chest S through a pipe h, which is supported on a lay-sword and communicates with the tubular end portion of the shaft P, the latter being connected by any suitable coupling to the supply pipe. The opening and closing of the cylinder ports are preferably so controlled as to cause cushioning of the piston and consequently, of the picking-arms. The type of engine or motor for operating the rod F may be varied, and any form of valve may be used and may be controlled by connexion with any suitable moving part.
Patent GB-190517747-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Collars for Personal Wear.
Inventor: NORRIS GEORGE EASTMAN
Filed: 1905-09-01
Granted: 1905-12-07
Abstract: 17,747. Norris, G. E. Sept. 1. Collars. - A double linen collar is made with an inner and an outer neckband. The inner one 1, Fig. 4, has the buttonhole for the back collar stud, but the outer one 2 covers the stud and keeps it away from the tie, which is slipped between the parts 2, 3. The outer neckband has button-holes in register with those in the inner band, and is fastened to the front stud after the tie is knotted.
Patent GB-190524602-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Apparatus for Promoting Combustion in Furnaces.
Inventor: HERRICK WILBUR FISK
Filed: 1905-11-28
Granted: 1906-07-19
Abstract: 24,602. Herrick, W. F. Nov. 28. Smoke-consuming.-Relates to induction apparatus placed within a furnace to cause a circulation of the combustion products rising from the fire and an admixture therewith of a further supply of air which is drawn in by the action of the chimney draught. The air, entering by a pipe 11, draws products of combustion through a chamber 9, and the mixture is discharged over the fire from a passage 10. When applied to an air-heating furnace, the pipe 11 is connected with the hot-air chamber, so that preheated air may be introduced. The apparatus may be attached to the fire-door, or mounted at the side of the firehole inside the furnace.
Patent GB-190525268-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Sound Producing Devices.
Inventor: NORTHEY JOHN PELL
Filed: 1905-12-05
Granted: 1906-07-26
Abstract: 25,268. Northey, J. P. Dec. 5. Sirens.-In sirens of the type in which highpressure air reciprocates a piston by acting on an enlarged end thereof, the ports admitting the air are placed at a short distance from the end of the stroke so as to cushion its movements, and, further, this air is diverted from the low-pressure air which produces the sound. Fig. 1 is a section showing the reciprocating piston C within the cylinder B, the annular ports C<3> on the former oscillating over the ports B<2> on the latter, and admitting lowpressure air from the annular chamber A<1>. This reciprocating movement is produced by the action of high-pressure air from the inlet A<2> entering first through the annular port 2 in front of the enlarged piston head C' and forcing it back. The port 7 then comes into line with the annular port 5, which communicates by a series of axial ports B<4> with the port 3 behind the piston head. These ports 2, 3 are placed a little away from the ends of the cylinder so as to cushion the air. The exhaust passes through the middle ports 4, 6 and thence into the interior of the piston head and out through the opening D', being kept entirely apart from the low-pressure sound-producing air.
Patent GB-190607869-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Processes for the Production of Voltaic Strong-current Arcs.
Inventor: PAULING HARRY
Filed: 1906-04-02
Granted: 1906-08-30
Abstract: 7869. Pauling, H. April 2. Electric furnaces.-An arc is produced between main electrodes at a considerable distance apart by blowing on to them, by means of a current of gas, the discharges which pass between supplementary electrodes at a short distance apart. The invention is applicable for the treatment of gases, such as air for the production of nitric acid. The main electrodes 1, 2 and the supplementary electrodes 5, 6 are situated in a passage 12, long and narrow in cross-section, through which a rapid current of the gas is passed. Current is supplied to the supplementary electrodes 5, 6 from the secondary of a transformer, the primary coil 8 of which is connected to the main electrodes. Condensers 10 may be connected in parallel with the secondary or both coils of the transformer, with the object of imparting a definite periodicity to the discharge.