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Patent GB-190404365-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or connected with Typewriting Machines.
Inventor: WHITE CHARLES MELBOURNE
Filed: 1904-02-22
Granted: 1904-03-31
Abstract: 4365. White, C. M., [Underwood Typewriter Co.]. Feb. 22. Type - writers. - A polychrome ribbon attachment which permits of writing in two or more colours, is applied to visible-writing type-writers. In the instrument described, the ribbon guide 1, Fig. 5, is carried on an oscillating lever 2 which raises the ribbon into the path of the type at each impression and withdraws it again. The inner end of the lever 2 works in a slot 5 in the spacing frame 6, and the lever 2 is connected with a lift rail 3 which raises the platen for upper-case printing. The ribbon, which has two or more lines of colour running longitudinally through it, may be shifted by providing the guide with a slip joint 1<a> and handle 1<b>, Fig. 6, but the method shown in Fig. 5 is preferred. The lever 2 is pivoted to a bar 8, which is pivoted to an arm 10 attached to the lift rail 3. The other end of the bar 8 is connected by a link 12 with an arm 13 on a shaft 14. The slot 5 is long enough to allow for the raising of the platen by the rail 3, and for the additional motion of the end 4 of the lever 2 in shifting the ribbon. The shaft 14 may be journalled in the upper-case shift frame, which supports the rail 3. It may be turned by a key lever or by a knob 14, Fig. 3, on the end of the shaft, which is held by a ratchet 17 and spring pawl 18. An indicator 19 may be attached to show the position of the ribbon.
Patent GB-190405102-A (GB)
Title: A Process for the Production of an Article of Food from Sweet Cassava.
Inventor: DALFSEN HENDRIKUS WIBELINUS VA
Filed: 1904-03-01
Granted: 1904-06-16
Abstract: 5102. Dalfsen, H. W. van. March 1. Food preparations.-An article of food is prepared from the roots of sweet cassara (yatropha manihot). The peeled roots are steamed, roasted, baked or cooked, crushed to pulp, mixed or not with spice, and then pressed into strings or rolled into plates. The product is dried or baked and roughly ground.
Patent GB-190405937-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Coin Freed Machines.
Inventor: BOULT ALFRED JULIUS
Filed: 1904-03-10
Granted: 1904-12-08
Abstract: 5937. Boult, A. J., [Eisenwerke Gaggenau Akt. - Ges, and Leitner, L.]. April 10. Money-delivering apparatus. - In a coin - freed apparatus where two pennies are paid and a halfpenny is returned for a three-halfpenny article, one coin dropped down a shoot a sets a self-righting switch d, so that it diverts the other coin c to a parallel shoot b.
Patent GB-190406253-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Lowering Appliance.
Inventor: KING CHRISTOPHER JOHN
Filed: 1904-03-15
Granted: 1904-09-29
Abstract: 6253. King, C. J., and King, S. J. March 15. Lifts.-A device for the safe and rapid lowering of bunched fruit and other cargo from the ship's side, consists of a portable frame made with guides C for two cages or carriers D, one at each side, and connected by ropes &c. passing over bead sheaves g, to a brake winch f, on which the ropes are wound so that, when one cage is at the landing-point, the other is at the discharging-level.
Patent GB-190408331-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Syringes for the Injection of Plastic Substances
Inventor: LAGARDE MARC LUCIEN JACQUES
Filed: 1904-04-11
Granted: 1905-03-16
Abstract: 8331. Lagarde, M. L. J. Feb. 23, [date applied for under Patents Act, A.D. 1901]. Syringes.- Syringes for the subcutaneous o r submucous injection of cold paraffinand other plastic substances are fitted with a screwed piston-rod f traversing a threaded cap b on the end of the cylinder a, the compression of the paraffin &c. producing sufficient heat to soften it and permit of its injection. The piston e is capable of rocking slightly on the rod f, and the syringe is held by a handle d screwed to a collar c on the cylinder a. The syringe may be charged with the paraffin, either by sucking in melted paraffin and afterward- ,ooling it by a jet of ethyl chloride, or by introducing small pieces of solid paraffin. The friction, and therefore the heating of the substance, may be increased by placing a perforated plate inside the cylinder, from the discharge end of which it is separated by a small chamber formed by a flange on the plate coming against the end of the cylinder.
Patent GB-190410916-A (GB)
Title: Improved Apparatus for Plotting the Course and Determining the Range of Ships and other Objects.
Inventor: HINKE LJURA VON
Filed: 1904-05-12
Granted: 1905-05-12
Abstract: 10,916. Hinke, L. von. May 12. Range-finders ; bearings and courses, determining and plotting.-Relates to apparatus for giving the distance, position, and course of ships or other moving objects, as well as data for the laying of coast guns. The ship is followed with a rangefinder m, the movement of which causes the course of the ship to be graphically traced on a table c. A pencil w is moved to or from the vertical axis of rotation of the instrument, proportionally to the elevation or depression of the telescope of the range-finder, and at the same time follows the horizontal rotary motion of the telescope. On a pillar j, secured to an alidade d, is mounted the terrestial telescope m, which is movable about a horizontal axis s. The telescope carrier has a prismatic part q, which rests on a cam-disc r so as to be elevated or lowered as the cam-disc moves in one direction or the other. The cam-disc r is rotated through bevel-wheels 5, 4, on turning a milled head x. At the same time, a pencil w is moved in a radial direction. The milled head x is keyed on a spindle 3 mounted in bearings on the alidade. The central portion of the spindle is screw-threaded to receive a nut 6 connected to the pencil w. The telescope is moved in a horizontal direction by means of a toothed wheel f, which is mounted in bearings on the alidade and engages a toothed are g of a horizontal graduated segment. The alidade, which rotates about a vertical pin and is supported by rollers, carries a vernier 12 by which readings on the graduated segment are taken. The distance of the object is read off on a scale, provided on the toothed wheel 5, by means of a pointer connected to the alidade.
Patent GB-190414930-A (GB)
Title: An Automatic Hygienic Drinking Trough for Animals.
Inventor: SIMPSON WILLIAM
Filed: 1904-07-04
Granted: 1905-01-19
Abstract: 14,930. Simpson, W. July 4. Drawings to Specification. Disinfecting.-A drinking-trough for horses and other animals is provided with automatic means for discharging the trough when partially empty, and for washing out and refilling it. Apparatus for supplying disinfectant to the trough, actuated by the same means, may be added.
Patent GB-190415657-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Appliances for Drying and Superheating Steam and in Bye-pass Valves for Superheaters.
Inventor: WATKINSON WILLIAM HENRY
Filed: 1904-07-14
Granted: 1905-07-13
Abstract: 15,657. Watkinson, W. H. July 14. Plates, securing tubes to ; joints, breaking. - The headers of superheaters, Figs. 5 and 6, may be cylindrical, while the tubes may be secured by screwing into place, with or without seatings. The upper ends of the tubes may be of enlarged diameter, or collars, shown in Fig. 8<c>, may be shrunk on. Conical surfaces with conical scatings are provided. Instead of conical seats being used, the enlarged portions may be screw-threaded, as shown in Fig. 8<d>. For removing a defective tube, a tool having a semicylindrical prong is inserted into the semi-cylindrical open end of the tube,
Patent GB-190418324-A (GB)
Title: Improved Method and Means for Producing Overstitching in Sewing, Linking, and like Machines.
Inventor: KOEHLER JULIUS
Filed: 1904-08-24
Granted: 1904-09-29
Abstract: 18,324. K÷hler, J. Aug. 24. Overedge-stitching machines ; double-loop stitching- machines; chain-stitching machines ; knitted-fabric sewing-machines.-The looper 8, Fig. 3, which is of spiral form, is given a corresponding motion and so carries the under thread 10, or in chain-stitching the needle thread loop 6, Fig. 4, over the edge of materials 3 and presents its loop for the next passage of the needle in the usual way. The device is applicable to over-stitching or linking knitted cloth in a circular linking-machine. A needle ring 14, Fig. 7, rotates intermittently and a sewing-needle 5 is actuated in unison so as to penetrate each link. The spiral looper 8 is mounted in brackets 19, 20 and, being reciprocated by a cam-actuated arm 24, is caused to move spirally by engagement of pins 22 with a spiral 23 of equal pitch with the needle.
Patent GB-190419752-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Threading Devices for Shuttles
Inventor: MAECHTLIN PAUL
Filed: 1904-09-13
Granted: 1905-02-16
Abstract: 19,752. Maechtlin, P. Sept. 13, A.D. 1903, [date applied for under Patents Act, A.D. 1901]. Loom shuttles.-Relates to means for facilitating the threading of shuttles. The thread is looped around a guiding-piece z, Fig. 1, and the shuttle is turned round. A flat spring t is pressed, and, acting on the lever u v, turns this on its pivot o and liberates the end v thereof from a slot in a small tube y, so that a bolt x slides down the latter, carrying the thread with it. The tube is contracted at the end, so that only the flattened part p q, Fig. 6, of the bolt x can extend through it. The bolt is returned to its initial position by turning the shuttle. The spring t being then released, the end v of the lever u v keeps the bolt x in position.
Patent GB-190419809-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Potato Lifter.
Inventor: STACEY OSWALD
Filed: 1904-09-14
Granted: 1904-10-20
Abstract: 19,809. Stacey, O. Sept. 14. Potato diggers.-In an implement for lifting or digging potatoes, the tubers are raised by a share provided with upwardly-sloping and radiating prongs, and are moved out of the track of the operator by an open trailing frame carrying other upwardly and rearwardly sloping prongs. Fig. 2 is a plan of the implement. The top frame a, b, e is provided with a notched draught-loop f, handles d, and vertically-adjustable wheels h. The share m is carried by brackets depending from the top frame, and is preferably made of enamelled cast iron, the prongs n being bolted to its underside. The trailer o, p is pivoted on the depending brackets and may be raised by means of a chain and a lever r. The prongs q are arranged as shown.
Patent GB-190422350-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Receipt Forms
Inventor: NADEL ERWIN KEMPNER
Filed: 1904-10-17
Granted: 1905-03-02
Abstract: 22,350. Nadel, E. K. Oct. 30, A.D. 1903, [date applied for under Patents Act, A.D. 1901]. Mercantile forms. - A receipt form for running accounts is made so that the amount of matter to be entered is a minimum. The arrangement of the form is shown in the diagram, where, by way of illustration, a debt of ten cents is shown as having been incurred for three weeks in succession. The only entry made is the date of the debt incurred. If now the debtor makes a payment of, say, twenty cents, the receipt form is torn along the second dotted line, and the person making the payment retains the upper part while the receiver retains the lower part of the form. The numbers which are inverted enable the receiver to see at a glance, on the portion he retains, the amount which has been paid.
Patent GB-190422706-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Electricity Meters.
Filed: 1904-10-21
Granted: 1905-09-21
Abstract: 22,706. Chamberlain & Hookham, and Holden, S. H. Oct. 21. Counting-apparatus for electric meters, comprising two counting trains or dials, one registering the current and the other the amount due, is arranged to enable the second dial train to be readily re-set to zero. The two trains shown in Fig. 1 are both driven from the spindle A, the upper train through a wheel B fixed on the spindle, the lower train through a similar wheel (not shown) friction-tight on the same spindle. The lower train is re-set by means of a key inserted through a hole in the came on to the squared arbor D. Instead of the hands being moved, each dial may be turned to bring the zero up to the hand wherever it may be. The dials are in this case mounted on sleeves and are provided with teeth gearing with pinions adapted to be turned by a key. In place of two separate sets of dials, two dials, one fixed and the other movable, may be arranged concentrically to one counter hand. Where straight scales are used, as in electrolytic meters, one scale may be movable lengthwise. In the arrangement shown in Fig. 4, the hands are friction-tight on their spindles and are connected to heart cams which are acted upon by fingers H on a frame I moved by means of a cam J to re-set the hands.
Patent GB-190424461-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Variable-speed Friction Gearing
Inventor: KIMBER WILFRED CHARLES
Filed: 1904-11-11
Granted: 1905-11-09
Abstract: 24,461. Kimber, W. C. Nov. 11. Variable-speed gearing.-Relates to a variable,- speed pulley, in which the change of speed is obtained by friction gearing. Two cones c, d are arranged concentric with a shaft a, the cone c being fixed to the shaft, and the cone d fixed to a pulley b loose on the shaft. The cones are pressed together by a spring t or a weight, and two or more friction wheels e are arranged between the conical surfaces. Each of the wheels e comprises a rim portion loosely mounted on a sleeve f, which is adapted to slide on a rod g and is actuated by a screw h. The rods g are fixed to a frame r, s secured to a stationary collar p. The screws hare rotated, through bevel gearing k, by means of a chain-wheel l so as to adjust the position of the wheels e and consequently the velocity ratio of the cones c, d and the attached parts.
Patent GB-190428584-A (GB)
Title: A Process and Contrivance for the Purification of the Air of Workshops, Living Rooms and other places.
Inventor: COMBEMALE FREDERIC
Filed: 1904-12-28
Granted: 1905-02-02
Abstract: 28,584. Combemale, F. Jan. 23, [date applied for under Patents Act, A.D. 1901]. Disinfecting.-Heated air is filtered and disinfected by passing it through a casing a containing perforated partitions d, e, each fitted with a layer f of cotton wadding, flax, or the like rendered non- inflammable, and containing an antiseptic. The opening b of the apparatus is provided with a suction ventilator, or may be fitted to a flue in which there is an ascending current. The invention is applicable to workshops, living-rooms, sick-rooms, &c.
Patent GB-190503512-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Fly-catchers or Traps.
Inventor: SCHMIDT CHRISTIAN SEBASTIAN
Filed: 1905-02-20
Granted: 1905-07-06
Abstract: 3512. Schmidt, C. S. Feb. 20. Traps for flies. Fly traps of the type composed of a wire - gauze cage with a small hole in the base are made of angular crosssection and with flat sides, the angles being strengthened by a frame formed of angular pieces of sheet metal.
Patent GB-190506325-A (GB)
Title: A New or Improved Method of Constructing Armoured or Re-inforced Concrete Work, and Erecting same.
Inventor: POOLE EDWARD COOPER
Filed: 1905-03-25
Granted: 1906-03-22
Abstract: 6325. Poole, E. C. March 25. Building- blocks; slabs.- Concrete blocks or slabs are reinforced by continuous bars which cross and recross the blocks and form projecting eyes or loops receiving bars by which the blocks are connected ; cement is grouted in the joints. Figs. 1<C> and 1<D> show two forms of reinforcement, Figs. 2 and 2<A> two adjacent blocks with plain edges, Figs. 3 and 3<A> blocks with grooved edges concealing the eyes b and bars d, and Figs. 4 and 4<A> blocks with serrated edges. Figs. 5 and 6 show a stairway in which the blocks c are further strengthened by continuous metal bands a'. The blocks are applicable to ceilings, columns, floors, girders, piles, and tidal work.
Patent GB-190508846-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Electrical Collector Trolley-head.
Inventor: BARON ROBERT
Filed: 1905-04-27
Granted: 1906-03-29
Abstract: 8846. Baron, R. April 27. Collectors.-Consists in making trolly heads out of sheet metal, pressed or stamped to the required form. The bracket A is formed in two halves, which are strengthened by ribs or corrugations E and-secured together by rivets H and the usual cramping-bolt J. The bracket may also be formed in one piece and folded upon its lower edge. The swivel shield D is also formed of one piece of pressed metal.
Patent GB-190511886-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Briquette Machinery.
Inventor: HOWORTH FRANKLIN WISE
Filed: 1905-06-06
Granted: 1906-01-11
Abstract: 11,886. Howorth, F. W., [Wilcox, T. B., and Morgan, G W.]. June 6. Moulding briquettes &c.-Material from a hopper 24 is fed by rotating wipers 25 into dies 23 in plates 20, which intermesh as shown at 22 to render the junctions flexible and form an endless chain. The plates have riveted to them, on either side, doubleflanged bars 21, which are acted on by pins 36 arranged in quadrature on drums carried on adjustable shafts 9, 14, 16 and so provide motion. The drums, Figs. 2 and 4, are preferably formed of two annular rings 41, 42, and carry formers 43 running on rollers 46 on a cam 37 having an adjustable projection 47. The material is first pressed from above only, against a table 55 carrying heating-coils 56, then compressed on both sides, and finally delivered by projections on the drum 19. The formers, Fig. 4, may be in pairs on the yoke 44, and are kept normally retracted by means of springs 45. Heating-fluid passes from the central shaft through openings 61 into a drum 51, thence through hollow rods 53 to openings 54 communicating with slots 60 in the formers.
Patent GB-190512609-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Multiple Discharge Pumps
Inventor: TILDEN WILLIAM DENMAN
Filed: 1905-06-17
Granted: 1906-03-15
Abstract: 12,609. Tilden, W. D. June 17. Locking bolts, studs, and set-screws.-A number of screws 16 for adjusting the heights of the actuating-cams 13 of a lubricating-pump are locked in position by means of springs 18 formed in a yoke-piece 17.
Patent GB-190519478-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Pressing and Squeezing Appliances for Domestic use.
Inventor: GILJE KARL TOBIAS KRISTIANSEN
Filed: 1905-09-26
Granted: 1906-03-22
Abstract: 19,478. Gilje, K. T. K. Sept. 26. Cleats or holders.-A rope, forming part of a pressing - appliance for domestic use, passes round a pulley 22, and is allowed to move freely in the direction shown by the arrow, but is gripped by a rotatable spring-controlled pawl 21 when it tends to pass in the other direction. The pawl is carried back by the rope until a projection 25 on it comes in contact with a projection 26 on the frame.
Patent GB-190519861-A (GB)
Title: Improved Punching Machine.
Inventor: OLDENBURG FRANZ GEORG
Filed: 1905-10-02
Granted: 1906-05-31
Abstract: 19,861. Aldenburg, F. G. Oct. 2. Forging. - For making comparatively long but small holes through angle and other iron and round or other rods, two conical punches a, b which meet each other in the middle of the work, and an enlarging-punch e, are used. The punchholder is operated by an eccentric or other gearing, and the work is centred and held between the punches a, b by jaws n, operated. by a right and left handed screw or an arrangement consisting of roof-shaped plates i and V-grooved co-acting parts as shown.
Patent GB-190524164-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Spindles for Spinning Flax and other Fibres.
Inventor: YOUNG GEORGE CHARLES GILLESPIE
Filed: 1905-11-23
Granted: 1906-11-22
Abstract: 24,164. Young, G. C. G., Young, J., and Waddell, M. M. Nov. 23. Ball bearings for spinning-spindles. The spindle C is supported by a bearing, consisting of a ball a<2>, or balls and a race, and a perforated steel washer E. Lubricating.-Lubricant is supplied to the bearing by the tube H and through the dead spindle to the discharge apertures a<1>, whence it flows down between the dead and live spindles to the receptacle K, being circulated by a pump. A valve c, held in place by a disk e and plug e<1>, admits air to the bearing, and allows free circulation, but prevents the ejection of the lubricant. Instead of a disk and plug screwed into the top end of the spindle, the valve seating may be integral with the rotary spindle.
Patent GB-190526296-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and connected with Hanging Lamps and Means for Regulating the Light thereof.
Inventor: STOCKER CARL
Filed: 1905-12-16
Granted: 1906-05-03
Abstract: 26,296. Stocker, C. Dec. 16. Actuating cocks.-In a hanging lamp, the suspending - mechanism also serves for actuating the plug cock. The lamp d is suspended by two cords e connected to the cock a, so that, when both cords are moved in the same direction, the lamp is raised or lowered, and, when they are moved in opposite directions, the cock is turned. The cords either pass over a pulley b connected to the plug a, or are attached to a lever which actuates the cock.
Patent GB-190600935-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Method of and Means for Converting a Variable Reciprocating Motion into a Continuous Rotary Motion and vice versa.
Inventor: GILL JAMES FRANCIS
Filed: 1906-01-12
Granted: 1907-01-12
Abstract: 935. Gill, J. F., and Aveling, T. C. Jan. 12. Planing and moulding; mortising.-Relates to a device .which provides. a variable reciprocating stroke with a qnick return motion, applicable to planing, shaping, slotting, mortising, and other machine tools. The member a of the crank linkage has one end constrained to reciprocate along the path b, c, and the other end m pivoted to two links, one. d of which connects it to the rotating crank e, the axis of which is out of the path of motion b c, while the other link g swings about a pivot l, which may be fixed in any adjusted position in a slotted guide h or its equivalent. The position of the pivot l in the slot h determines the length and limits of the stroke of the reciprocating member a, which can be made greater or less than the diameter of the crank circle. Figs. 1 and 2 indicate respectively the limiting positions when the pivot l is in its extreme adjustments. The guideslot h may be curved or straight and may occupy other positions than that shown.
Patent GB-190604960-A (GB)
Title: A Device for Collecting the Drainage Water from Flower Pots in Conservatories, Window Boxes, and the like.
Inventor: MASON JOHN
Filed: 1906-03-01
Granted: 1906-06-21
Abstract: 4960. Mason, J. March 1. Flower stands &c.-Relates to means for collecting drainage water from flower-pots in conservatories, windowboxes, and the like. Fig. I shows an end view of a flower stand provided with inclined trays 4, 5, 6 supported beneath the laths by flanges resting on or sliding in grooves in the supports 7, or carried by cross-bars beneath the supports. The trays communicate with a bucket 13 either directly or by a gutter 10 and tank 11, or they may be connected in series. A single shelf and tray may be supported on brackets or suspended by rods or chains. Fig. VIII shows a flower-box fitted with a tray sloping to the centre and provided with a tap 14. Fig. IX shows a window-box, the tray of which discharges into a rain-water pipe. Fig. X shows a greenhouse shelf, the tray of which is formed at the front or back with a gutter 16 discharging into a bucket 13. Fig. XII shows a modified tray and supports.