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Patent GB-190204390-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Machines for Packing Tea, Cocoa or like Substances
Inventor: THORPE GEORGE
Filed: 1902-02-20
Granted: 1903-01-08
Abstract: 4390. Thorpe, G. Feb. 20. Pucketing tea, cocoa, &c.-A sheet of paper, metal foil, or the like is laid on the table C and is thrust through a hole c by the shoot I, which supplies the tea &c. to be wrapped up, into a mould K with removable ends k<1>. After the tea has fallen on to the wrapper, it is pressed by a rammer in the shoot, and then the rammer and shoot rise. The upstanding ends of the wrapper P<1>, Fig. 10, are then folded over the top of the tea. First, the right-hand end is folded by a blade k<2>, this end being retained by a lateral plate k<3>, while a roller k' folds the left-hand end over it ; after the retreat of the roller, a hinged block k<5> folds down the two upstanding ends on to the top of the packet. Plates k<6> on the block k<5> next make the top end folds, and then the side end folds are made, in succession, by the plates k<7>, k<8>. The folded packet is raised out of the mould by the loose bottom k<9>, Fig. 3, and is thrust clear of it by a plate V, which is worked by a lever v<4> and rod v<3>. The whole of the moving parts are worked from a cam shaft E, by means of levers and cords. The valve i in the shoot is opened when the frame B arrests its descending rod i<1>. The roller k<4> is worked by a lever p<2>, the block k<5> by toggles t<1>, t', and the plates k<6> by levers Q. Some parts are moved in both directions by cams, and some are returned by weighted cords.
Patent GB-190212265-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Mechanism for Relieving the Pressure upon the Thrust Blocks and upon the Bearings of Propeller Shafts and the like.
Inventor: HUDSON HENRY ARTHUR
Filed: 1902-05-29
Granted: 1903-04-16
Abstract: 12,265. Hudson, H. A. May 29. Water or other fluid bearings.-Compressed air is used to relieve the pressure upon the thrust blocks of propeller shafts and the like, and for relieving the bearings of their weight. The shaft is fitted with the packed piston 1, within a cylinder to which air is supplied under pressure by the pipe 39, the atmosphere having access to the outside face of the piston through the neck 9. The pressure in the cylinder is regulated automatically by means of the face 16 driven from the shaft by gearing 12, the fan withdrawing or thrusting the spindle 14 into the casing 17, and correspondingly moving the bell-crank lever 27 which controls the air-compressing engine. For instance, when the desired pressure is attained, the spindle is forced back by the air and the engine stopped. To maintain a predetermined pressure in the cylinder, the spring-load piston 23 is used, the guide 21 of which is capable of covering the port 8. The emission of air is effected by means of a valve in the chamber 20 operated simultaneously with the movements of the lever 27. The vanes of the fan may be made extensible. To relieve the bearings from the vertical pressure of the shaft, chambers 33 for compressed air and cylinders 34 fitting therein are employed, a portion of the shaft being thus exposed to the pressure of the air.
Patent GB-190212650-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Rotary Kilns.
Inventor: WILLIAMS MAXWELL
Filed: 1902-06-03
Granted: 1903-05-14
Abstract: 12,650. Williams, M. June 3. Rotary kilns for cement manufacture &c. Relates to slightly-inclined cylindrical kilns. Air is supplied through passages in the lining at the part, near the discharge end, where the highest temperature is developed, gaseous, liquid, or pulverulent fuel being delivered into the kiln from the discharge end, so as to beat down on the material, which is raised and tumbled by the entering air. The material is thus thoroughly agitated and exposed to the heat of combustion, and fluxing of the lining is prevented. Fig. 1 shows a transverse section of such a kiln near the discharge end. The lining is composed of blocks formed with grooves aod passages b for the supply of air, which enters through openings d from a fixed box e. Loose rollers n close the passages d at the top of the kiln as it rotates, and escape of air and gases is further prevented by an outer fixed casing k. An annular air jacket revolving with the kiln may replace the fixed air box e, being divided into sections which are only supplied with air as they pass the bottom. Fig. 4 shows a hood which may be fitted at the discharge end. Air is delivered through slots g, the material is discharged at q, and fuel is introduced at s.
Patent GB-190213066-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Polo Stick
Inventor: HUNT-GRUBBE WALTER JOHN
Filed: 1902-06-09
Granted: 1903-05-28
Abstract: 13,066. Grubbe, W. J. Kunt-. June 9. Polo. - A polo stick is made with a spliced handle, consisting of a part b of hickory or other hard wood let into the head c, and a part a of cane spliced into the part b and secured by whipping.
Patent GB-190217479-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Suction Valves and Valve Gear of Oil Engines
Inventor: CLEMENT ADOLPHE
Filed: 1902-08-08
Granted: 1903-06-18
Abstract: 17,479. ClÚment, A. Aug. 8 Gas or explosive- vapour engines, valves and valve gear for, governing in. In four - stroke cycle petrol engines the ad- mission valve is situated above the exhaust-valve, but is worked mechanically by a cam B through a rod C and lever D. Its lift is adjusted by moving the end of the rod C nearer to or further from the pivot of the lever K by means of the rod M, which is worked by hand or by a governor.
Patent GB-190219157-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to the Frames of Metal Shearing Machines.
Inventor: WESSELMANN BRUNO
Filed: 1902-09-01
Granted: 1903-08-20
Abstract: 19,157. Lake, H. H., [Wesselmann, B.]. Sept. 1. Shearing.-The body a, Fig. 3, of the frame of a shearing-machine, to which the movable cutter is connected, and the carrier b for the stationary cutter, are made separate from each other, the carrier b being secured to the body a by a bolt passed through the hole c, and supported at one end by the convex-faced projection p, and at the other end by the adjustable support g, h, or by other suitable means. The cutter is adjusted in the carrier by screws y, and the carrier may be additionally supported by a screw o. The projection p may be wedge-shaped.
Patent GB-190221764-A (GB)
Title: A Portable Waterproof Ventilated Seat Pad or Cushion to be Adjustable to the Person at Pleasure for Use on Wet or Damp Seats.
Inventor: WORTHINGTON THOMAS PARKINSON
Filed: 1902-10-07
Granted: 1903-04-02
Abstract: 21,764. Worthington, T. P. Oct. 7. Seat pads and the like.-Consists of a seat pad ur cushion for personal wear to prevent harm arising from sitting upon damp seats. It is made of waterproof material, of the shape shown in Figs. 1 and 2, is padded, and has holes d through it for ventilation. The straps e are fastened round the waist, straps h are passed around the thighs and fastened to flaps l, the straps m are fastened to the brace buttons, and the buttons k serve for the attachment of braces to suspend the pad.
Patent GB-190226486-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Beer Coolers.
Inventor: IBERT FRANK
Filed: 1902-12-02
Granted: 1903-01-15
Abstract: 26,486. Ibert, F. Dec. 2. Cooling liquids; refrigerators.-In cooling beer, the liquid circulates through pipes b in cylinders A, A', of which the top c of one is connected by a pipe e with the bottom d of the other. The cylinders are in sections to facilitate cleaning &c., the sections being separated by diaphragms g. Cold water and brine circulate in the cylinders A, A' respectively. In the upper sections, the cooling-liquid enters by the pipe h, and, passing through openings j<1> in intermediate diaphragms j, it escapes through pipes i. It circulates similarly in the lower sections. The beer enters by the pipe f, and escapes by the pipe c<2>.
Patent GB-190302117-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Belt Fastener applicable to all Kinds of Belting for Transmitting Power.
Inventor: COXETER BERTRAM BAKER
Filed: 1903-01-29
Granted: 1903-12-03
Abstract: 2117. Coxeter, B. B., and Gibson, F. Jan. 29. Belt and band fastenings.-Belts for driving shafting, motor cars, cycles, &c. are fastened as shown in Figs. 2 and 3. The piece of wire a is bent at the ends, and screwed as shown. Threaded nipples or heads c<4>, c<5> with screw nicks for adjusting are enlarged at the heads and work against an eyed metal washer d. Ordinary nuts c<2>, c<3> may be used, as shown in Fig. 4, the washer d being curved up to form seatings for the nuts. A separate washer may be used for each nut. Two or more fasteners may be used alongside each other, according to the breadth of the belt. For a belt of circular or other curved section the washers are curved.
Patent GB-190302962-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Machines for the Manufacture of Matches in the Form of Bands or Strips having Inflammable Material Arranged at Intervals along the same.
Inventor: HERZBERG SIEGFRIED
Filed: 1903-02-07
Granted: 1903-05-14
Abstract: 2962. Herzberg, S. Feb. 7. Matches. - Matches are made in the form of bands or strips of waxed textile material, provided at intervals with inflammable material, and chiefly designed for lighting miners' safety lamps, pocket lamps, and tinder boxes. Instead of using a dipping-machine, which necessitates drying of the side first dipped before the other side can be dipped, the inflammable material is applied to both sides successively, without drying, by means of a roller machine, shown in elevation and plan, respectively, in Figs. 1 and 2. A roller a provided with annular projections b is mounted in a frame c and provided with a driving-pulley e. A frame, with the bands or strips stretched in the usual way, is secured by springs k in a carriage g, which runs on rollers f mounted in the frame c, and is provided with a hinged cover l having handles m. The bands lie parallel to the shaft of the roller a, and the carriage g is traversed over the roller a by means of the handles m. The carriage is connected to a cord passed over the pulley e and carrying a weight o, so that the roller a is driven at the same surface speed as the carriage. The roller a runs in a trough P containing the inflammable material, and is provided with a comb-shaped wiper or scraper q.
Patent GB-190305787-A (GB)
Title: Improved Saddle Brake for Cycles.
Inventor: ROBINSON JAMES ANTHONY
Filed: 1903-03-12
Granted: 1904-03-10
Abstract: 5787. Robinson, J. A., and Jacks, A. H. March 12. Brakes ; saddle and seats.-A rim brake for the back wheel of a cycle is applied by a forward tilting of the seat or saddle by the rider, while means are provided to facilitate the removal of the wheel without detaching the bridge of the brake. Pivoted to an arm 4 of a shortened seat-pin 6 are wings 3 of a tube 1, to which the seat is clipped, and, when the rider is seated in aback position, the rear end of the tube 1 rests against a stop at the end of the tube 6. On sitting forward, the seat is turned on the pivot, so that, through a bridge 7 and an attached pull-up rod, the blocks are raised to the rim. The arm 4 may be clipped to an ordinary saddle-pin, in which case, the wings 3. are clipped to the springs of the saddle and carry a bolt, which, when the brake is inoperative, rests on the saddlepin. The rocking saddle, such as is described in Specification No. 18,919, A.D. 1899, may, by bolting the cross-piece nearer to the pivotal clip, be made to tilt forward and so used to apply this brake. The bridge 8 has slotted ends, up which are passed the threaded stems 11 of the pad-holders, then secured in position by tightening nuts 13, 12 behind shoulders 9 of the bridge. By slackening the nuts and sliding out the stem, the pads may be removed from the machine.
Patent GB-190315577-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Sheet Metal Forming-dies
Filed: 1903-07-14
Granted: 1903-10-15
Abstract: 15,577. Lake, H. H., [Universal Safety Tread Co.]. July 14. Punching.-Relates to the manufacture of stair treads, pavements, running boards for street cars, &c. consisting of perforated plates having projections, which hold strips of lead or similar material. The invention is also applicable to the manufacture of metal lathing. Tongues x, Fig. 6, are first punched from the metal by dies of the form shown in Fig. 3. Dies d<1>, Fig. 4, then punch down tongues x<1>, Fig. 7, opposite the tongues x, and finishing-dies d<2>, Fig. 6, open out the tongues, as shown in Fig. 8. The descending dies d, d<1>, d' enter dies d<3>, d<4>, d<5> in the bed-plate, as shown in Fig. 1. When a row of holes has been punched by the dies d, the plate is lifted and moved forward so that the projecting tongues enter a groove d<6> and another row of tongues are punched down by the dies d. The plate is then again moved forward and the dies d' come into action, the distance between the rows of dies being double that between two rows of perforations. Similarly there is a groove d<7> between the rows of dies d<1>, d<2>. Fig. 11 shows a finished plate.
Patent GB-190316161-A (GB)
Title: A Gas Motor, or Revolving Gas Light
Inventor: ATKINSON ROBERT WILLIAM
Filed: 1903-07-22
Granted: 1904-07-21
Abstract: 16,161. Atkinson, R. W. July 22. Gas burners, revolving. A device for shop window advertising and illuminative display purposes, and also, according to the Provisional Specification, for preventing the condensation of moisture on shop windows, consists of a hollow shaft B revolving in a hollow cylinder A and provided at its outer end with a number of transverse hollow arms E, which are perforated in such a manner that illuminating-gas supplied to the cylinder and burning at the perforations D causes the shaft and arms to revolve. The position of the perforations D and the angle at which the arms E are set with regard to the shaft B may be varied to produce several circles of light when the device is in operation.
Patent GB-190324033-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Automatically Operated Bolts for the Emergency Exits of Theatres, Factories, and other Places.
Inventor: GALLEY JAMES GEORGE
Filed: 1903-11-05
Granted: 1904-11-05
Abstract: 24,033. Galley, J. G. Nov. 5. Emergency-exit fastenings.-Relates to automatically-operated bolts of the type described in Specification No. 22,732, A.D. 1901, for the emergency exits of theatres, factories, and other places. The invention is shown applied to double doors d, Figs. 1 and 3, meeting at d<1>, the bolts being retained in their sockets p above and below the door by means of pins k at their tail ends engaging notches m<1> in the grooves m of the cam-plate n. To release the doors, the lever a is rotated, the pins leave the notches, and springs o withdraw the bolts. Motion is imparted to the lever a through a horizontal plate b carried at its extremity, and engaging the end f<1> of a lever f which is mounted upon a spindle supported in bearings c' attached to the door. A spring f<2> normally tends to withdraw the lever f from the plate b. A second lever g carried by the spindle e carries a roller k, and bears against a bar or false panel j which is hinged to a bracket on the door, and is normally pressed outwards by a spring j<1>. When pressure is exerted against the bar or panel, the spindle e is rocked, the lever f presses upon the plate b and rotates the lever a, thus releasing the pins k from the notches m<1>. The bolts may be of single, double, or multiple form. The hinged bar j may be divided centrally in the case of double doors, and may be mounted completely on springs instead of being hinged. Swing doors to open either way have a double bolt upon each door.
Patent GB-190325400-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to the Dyeing of Yarns and in Fabrics Produced therefrom.
Inventor: DONISTHORPE ALFRED RUSSELL
Filed: 1903-11-21
Granted: 1904-10-13
Abstract: 25,400. Donisthorpe, A. R., White, G., and Ellis, G. E. Nov. 21. Stockings and socks.-Relates to a method of dyeing worsted, wool, silk, or other yarns in several blended shades or colours so that one thread when knitted will produce in ribbed half-hose, socks, stockings, and like articles or fabrics broken shaded stripes a in a bright shade or colour, followed in each course of knitting by stripes b of a similar but heavier shade or colour and separated d by squares d of a darker shade &c. arranged diagonally, the two sets of stripes being interspersed by courses of still darker stripes b<1>. The tying &c. used in the methods described in Specifications No. 7978, A.D. 1898, and No. 25,610, A.D. 1899, [Abridgment Class Bleaching &c.], is dispensed with. The graduated stripes shown in Fig. 4 are obtained by the use of several dye-baths, whereas to produce the effect shown in Fig. 5 one dye-bath only is employed.
Patent GB-190327076-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Telescopes especially suitable for the Telescopic Sights for Guns.
Inventor: DALLMEYER THOMAS RUDOLPHUS
Filed: 1903-12-10
Granted: 1904-12-08
Abstract: 27,076. Dallmeyer, T. R. Dec. 10. Telescopes.-The Figures show a low-power sighting telescope designed to give a bright and large field of view. This is effected by the employment of an objective of the compound photolens type to secure a high h ratio of effective diameter to f o c a l length. The right-hand side of the Figure shows the objective and the lefthand side one form of the terrestrial eyepiece. The necessary constructional data are given in the Specification.
Patent GB-190327854-A (GB)
Title: Improved Method of Operating from the Car the Arm for a Tramway-point-shifter
Inventor: COOLEY HORATIO
Filed: 1903-12-19
Granted: 1904-11-03
Abstract: 27,854. Cooley, H. Dec. 19. Points and switches, tramway, operating from cars. The handle B<1>, Figs. 1 and 2, moving between fixed arcs C, is rigidly attached to a transverse lever B, linked at each end to a spring- controlled frame J, working on guide-rods L, one of which is bent and attached to the car frame. Friction-wheels K, attached to the frame J, work against fixed plates S, and an intermediate friction roller K<1> works in a slot q in a sector-shaped plate N pivoted at n, to which is also attached one end of a connection R, interrupted by a spring R. The other end is attached to the pin Y, Fig. 5, on the arm V which carries the wheel W to engage a groove in the track and operate the points. The arm V, held up by a spring X<1>, is pivoted to a plate T' normally held vertical by a spring and hinged to a fixed plate T. The pin Y of the arm V also works in a guide-slot Z in the plate T<1>. The guiding-arcs C of the handle B' carry at their mid point a horizontal ring F, Fig. 3, retained by a plate G, and held in position by a catch-lever H, the projections h of which rest in notches h<1> in the guiding-arcs, lugs D on the arcs preventing the catch H from being turned too far. Opposite the catch is a slot permitting the lever to be operated only to that side of the arcs. A projecting step J<1> on the frame J is used to operate the apparatus by the foot.
Patent GB-190328359-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Ball Bearings.
Inventor: BOULT ALFRED JULIUS
Filed: 1903-12-24
Granted: 1904-10-06
Abstract: 28,359. Boult, A. J., [Soc. des Etablissements Malicet et Blin]. Dec. 24. Ball bearings. - The outer and inner rings c, a have notches d, b on one side for the insertion of the balls. The notches are of less depth than the grooves in which the balls run, but, when a sufficient number of balls are inserted to keep the rings concentric, the elasticity of the material enables the remaining balls to be forced between the notches. The balls are removed by forcing between the notches from the opposite side.
Patent GB-190400925-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Films for use in Photography.
Inventor: ABEL CHARLES DENTON
Filed: 1904-01-13
Granted: 1904-11-17
Abstract: 925. Abel, C. D., (Akt.-Ges. fiir Anilin- Fabrikation). Jan. 13. Sensitized plates and films; chromo-gelatineprocesses.-In compositions described for the celluloid or like support for pigmented gelatine films, oils, fats, wax, resin, caoutchouc, hydrocarbons of high boiling point, or compounds like nitro-benzene or aniline are added to collodion cotton, celluloid, or like forms of pyroxyline. Such a support is easily detached after development by pressing the pigmented film against some adhesive surface. Four different compositions are specified.
Patent GB-190404401-A (GB)
Title: Improved Process and Apparatus for the Manufacture and Stacking of Peat Fuel.
Inventor: MACGREGOR JOHN
Filed: 1904-02-22
Granted: 1904-12-22
Abstract: 4401. MacGregor, J., and Pearson, G. C. Feb. 22. Peat; fuel.-Peat for use as fuel, after disintegration or other preparation, is kneaded alone or with other substances until plastic. It is then moulded, preferably in the machine described in Specification No. 4400, A.D. 1904, [Abridgment Class Moulding &c.]. The blocks formed are of spherical or other shape to enable them to roll down an inclined way a' to an elevator b in a drying or storing chamber. The floors of this chamber may be covered with coal or other dust so that the blocks of fuel may be coated in rolling, and may not stick. The Provisional Specification states that the blocks may pass through a dust chamber where they are subjected to a blast of coal dust, sawdust, gypsum or other dust. Fig. 1 shows in section a circular drying-chamber having a spiral elevator b at the centre, and a number of conical floors of radiating boards a, shown in Fig. 2, with air slots between the boards. The elevator raises fuel blocks to the lowest floor until it is covered with one or more layers and can take no more, after which the next floor is similarly loaded. Each floor has discharge shoots which are closed by trap-doors e hinged to a vertical shaft e<1>. Each door carries a lever f, the outer end of which is forked to receive another vertical shaft h. This second shaft h carries collars, against which the forked levers f are pressed by springs g. This shaft is screw-threaded at its lower end, and can be turned by a handle k, thus opening the trap-doors. The lower doors are arranged to open with fewer turns of the handle than the upper ones, so that the lower floors can be discharged first. The drying-chamber may be rectangular with sloping floors, in which case an endless-band elevator delivers fuel to successive floors as before. Several chambers may be supplied from one moulding- machine by a combination of inclined ways and doors. Inlets and outlets for air may be provided, or a draught may be maintained by fans or other devices. If furnace gases are used, they are delivered under the lowest floor. The springs g prevent breakage if a block should stick between a door and its floor.
Patent GB-190405575-A (GB)
Title: An Improvement in Corset Busks.
Inventor: LINDAUER SIGMUND
Filed: 1904-03-07
Granted: 1905-01-12
Abstract: 5575. Lindauer, S. March 7. Corsets.-The busks are made with a lateral enlargement b, Fig. 1, the lower portion f being of the same width as the upper portion a. The enlarged portions distribute pressure exerted by the corset over the abdomen.
Patent GB-190405771-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Fire Sprinklers.
Inventor: BEHNISCH CARL HERMANN
Filed: 1904-03-09
Granted: 1904-04-14
Abstract: 5771. Behnisch, C. H. March 9. Actuating lift valves; seats.-In a fire-sprinkler, a valve-support consists of (1) a part f having a lower bent channelled portion f<1> beariog against an adjusting-screw d, (2) a part g engaging in a recess m in a dish-shaped piece l on the valve, and (3) a lever i hinged to, or resting on, a projection f <2> on the part f, the whole being soldered together. The disc-shaped valve h is formed with a lead layer j and a copper facing k, and a split ring or spring n may be arranged so as to cause the valve to leave its seating sideways when the solder fuses.
Patent GB-190406175-A (GB)
Title: Improved Apparatus for the Uniform Feeding of Grain to Machines, specially adapted for use in Brewing.
Inventor: CROSSMAN TOM
Filed: 1904-03-14
Granted: 1905-03-14
Abstract: 6175. Crossman, T. March 14. Feeding-appliances.-For feeding malt, grain, &c. to a mashing or other r machine, wedge - shaped hoppers A, a r e fitted across the bottom with conveyers C, which pass the material to a delivery tube D. The hoppers are provided with valves or shutters adjusted by a lever F held by a pawl and a quadrant G. Inspection w i n - dows are fitted in the conveyers and hoppers.