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Patent GB-190305361-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Photographic Cameras and to Printing Frames for use in connection therewith.
Inventor: SEAMAN DENNIS BENJAMIN
Filed: 1903-03-07
Granted: 1903-04-16
Abstract: 5361. Seaman, D. B. March 7. Cameras ; printing ; dark slides.-Relates to a camera for taking a number of photographs on one plate, and to a printing-frame. The camera is shown in side view in Fig. 2. A large photographic plate, say 12 by 10," is placed in the dark slide 20, which is moved in the frame 22 after each photograph is taken. After a row of photographs has been taken across the plate, the frame 22 is moved one step on the guiding-board. 23 fixed to the back of the camera. A second row of photographs is then taken, as before. The principal photographic lens 1, mounted on a board with vertical and transverse adjustments, projects its image on to the plate through an aperture 9, while a smaller lens projects an image of a ticket with a number or the like, placed in the holder 7. The ticket is illuminated by an electric lamp. The camera is connected by a hinge to the baseboard, so that the dark slide can be set with its longer axis vertical or horizontal. The focussing-plate is mounted on the end of the dark slide 20, and is brought over the aperture 9 for focussing before exposures are made on the plate. The negative, after developing &c., is cut up into strips, each containing a row of pictures. One of these strips is then placed at 39 in the printing-frame shown in section in Fig. 13. The printing-paper f is mounted on a back 37, which is moved along step by step under the negative 39, after each printing. A sliding shutter 40 covers the number on the negative except in the initial position, when it is pulled back to expose the number by a cord 42 attached to the sliding frame 36. The printing-frame is hinged at 46 to a table, so that it can be turned into a vertical position for exposure and into a horizontal position for adjusting the paper-bolder.
Patent GB-190309439-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or connected with Cans, Drums and the like for Holding Liquids, Semi-liquids, Chemicals, and similar Substances.
Inventor: JACKSON WILLIAM GRIFFITHS
Filed: 1903-04-27
Granted: 1904-02-25
Abstract: 9439. Jackson, W. G. April 27. Stoppers.-Relates to the lids or covers of vessels for holding liquids, semi-liquids, and the like, such as the cans or drums used in the transportation of milk, cream, chemicals, oils, paints, &c. Fig. 1 shows the form of a lid. It is pressed down upon a rubber or other packing-ring d by means of a spring or a bolt b, connecting it with a cross-bar c, the ends of which fit into lugs h on the neck f of the can g. The bolt b is turned by a key or handle, its head b<2> being held loosely in a socket a' by a screw ferrule a<2>. The ring d fits in a groove a<3>, and is compressed between a flange a<4> on the lid and a shoulder e on the can. When the lid a is put on, the ends of the bar c pass into vertical grooves in the lugs h, and then into horizontal ones h<2>,passing under projections h<3>, which prevent their return. In one modification, the bolt b is not threaded, but is surrounded by a spring, and provided with a head to hold the lid a and eross-bar c together. In another, the ends of the bar c pass under projections on the lugs h. In others, the ring d fits over the edge of the lid a, or into a groove in it, and is pressed against the inclined neck f. The Provisional Specification states that the bottom of the lid may be convex.
Patent GB-190315272-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Whiffletrees.
Inventor: SCARR ABRAHAM CALVERT
Filed: 1903-07-10
Granted: 1903-10-22
Abstract: 15,272. Scarr, A. C., and Smith, D. D. July 10. Whipple-trees.-Relates to hollow metal whippletrees for vehicles. The double-tree A, secured to the vehicle by a plate 10, is connected by pivoted U-shaped links 2 to U-shaped bolts 5 secured to the single-trees B, which are attached to the traces by pivoted hooks 8. The double-tree consists of an upper metal channel-shaped piece 12, into which fits a similar lower piece 14 so that the top and bottom consist of a single thickness of metal, and each side of two thicknesses 13, 15, preferably secured together by bolts 16. The single-trees are similarly formed, and their ends are closed by plates 7. Wooden blocks 18 strengthen the middle parts, and strengthening- plates are fixed near the ends. In a modification, each of the single-trees and the double-tree is formed from one piece of metal bent so as to give two thicknesses along one side.
Patent GB-190320190-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and connected with the Drying of Malt, Hops, and other Articles on Floors.
Inventor: DAVIES HOWEL
Filed: 1903-09-19
Granted: 1904-07-21
Abstract: 20,190. Davies, H. Sept. 19. Air-heating furnaces.-For drying malt, hops, and other articles on floors, hot air is employed by means of which cheap or poor fuel may be used. The furnace for heating the air before its delivery to the drying-floors is shown, with the air-heater m longitudinal and in transverse cross-sections, in Figs. 3 and 4. The air for drying enters by the front open end c and passes over the surfaces of the heated pipes b to the flue d, where, mixed with cooler air from the conduits n, it enters the kiln containing the drying-floors. The gases from the furnace pass through the interior of the pipes b to the flue s and to the chimney. The converse arrangement of air and gases may be employed, the air passing through the tubes and the gases over their exterior. In some cases, an intermediate tube-plate may separate the tubes and the hot-air delivery so that the lower air delivery may be put in communication with the ashpit. Air for burning the gases is supplied by conduits g<1> and by the chambers g in the setting, the chambers opening below the roof of the furnace by the passages g<2>. Air may be supplied to the asbpit by the conduits m. The ashpit may contain water, and water may be allowed to trickle down the firebars for cooling and for vaporization, the cock v<1> and pipes v being provided for this purpose. The gases proceed to the air-heater by way of openings l<1> along the roof of the furnace.
Patent GB-190321406-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Hot-water Heating Apparatus
Inventor: RECK ANDERS BORCH
Filed: 1903-10-05
Granted: 1904-08-18
Abstract: 21,406. Beck, A. B. Oct. 5. Heating buildings etc.; heating by water circulation; heatingwater.-In that class of hot-water heating-apparatus in which the circulation is accelerated by steam, pumps, injectors, or the like, the temperature of the hot water can be controlled, after it leaves the heater,. by mixing with it a portion of the cooled water. For this purpose, a cross-connection N<4>, containing a valve B, is inserted between the main flow and return pipes N<2>, N<3> respectively. A valve A is also inserted in the pipe N' connecting the pipe N<2> with the hotwater cistern S. Normally, the valve A is wide open and the valve B closed, the water then passing to the radiators at the same temperature as it leaves the cistern. By closing the valve A partially and opening the valve B, a portion of cooled water is drawn into the pipe N<2>, thereby cooling the hot water. Instead of a valve B of the type shown, a check valve may be employed. Further, the connection between the pipes N<1>, N<2> may be formed into an injector so as to increase the sucking action in the latter pipe ; the pipe N<2> may then be reduced in height. The Figure shows the invention as applied to a closed system in which the water is heated in a receptacle by steam from a boiler E. The steam rises with the water into a cistern S, thereby accelerating the circulation.
Patent GB-190327769-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Rope Grips Employed for Haulage Purposes in Collieries and the like.
Inventor: CRAVEN JOE HENRY
Filed: 1903-12-18
Granted: 1904-06-09
Abstract: 27,769. Craven, J. H. Dec. 18. Rope grips.-A rope grip for hauling tubs in collieries and for like purposes comprises a body part B, formed with a tapered slot D for the hook E, a vertical V-slot G for an upward extension of the movable jaw L, and a central transverse slot H to take a sliding nut I by which the jaw L is actuated. The nut is connected to the jaw by a trunnion I<1>, and is actuated by a screw J passing through a hole in the top of the body B. The under part of the body is grooved at b to form the fixed jaw. C denotes a lifting handle.
Patent GB-190328180-A (GB)
Title: A new or improved speed gear for motor driven vehicles.
Inventor: THOMPSON WILLIAM HENRY
Filed: 1903-12-22
Granted: 1904-12-22
Abstract: 28,180. Thompson, W. H., and Thompson, R. Dec. 22, A.D. 1902, [date applied for under Patents Act, A.D. 1901]. Motor road vehicles.- Relates to variable-speed and reversing gearing for motor-driven vehicles. A spur-wheel B is loosely mounted on a differential or " balance geared " axle A, forming the driven member of the gearing, and is coupled to the axle by means of a clutch C. A bracket or carriage D, pivoted on the axle A, carries a pinion E gearing with the wheel B. Formed integral with the pinion E, or mounted on the same axle, is another pinion F in gear with a similar pinion G carried by the bracket D. A number of axles J<1>, J<2>, J<3>, J<4>, J<5> are mounted in a casing H enclosing the gearing, upon which, or, preferably, upon sleeves thereon, are mounted toothed wheels L, M, N, 0, P so arranged that either of the pinions F, G can be brought into gear with any one wheel by moving the bracket D. The sleeves on the various axles are driven by a train of wheels from the sleeve K<1> on the axle J<1>, which is driven by the motor, the gearing being such that there is a predetermined reduction in speed between the first and the last sleeve. By bringing one of the pinions F, G into gear with any of the wheels L, M, N, 0, P, five speeds may be obtained in both the forward and reversed directions. The bracket D is coupled to a lever V working in a quadrant or sector W, which is provided with an index and notches for the engagement of a locking-key v to retain the bracket D in the required position. The key v is actuated by a rod V<1>, which also serves to move the clutch C, so that the clutch has to be moved out of engagement before the lever V can be moved to change the gear.
Patent GB-190400618-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Speed Indicators.
Inventor: GEIBEL JAKOB
Filed: 1904-01-09
Granted: 1904-02-18
Abstract: 618. Geibel, J. Jan. 9. Speed indicators.-The indicating. finger f of an indicator, particularly adapted for the use of locomotive drivers, for measuring the speed between two distance posts, is coupled with the arbor c of the seconds hand of a watch, by pressing the spring button e. The plates d, g are thereby caused to form a friction coupling, thus rotating the finger f so long as the button e is depressed. The finger f moves over a speed calibrated dial on the front or back of the watch, which dial is calibrated for differing distances apart of the distance posts.
Patent GB-190405944-A (GB)
Title: Heating Apparatus for the Handle-bars of Cycles.
Inventor: RIEK GEORG
Filed: 1904-03-10
Granted: 1904-04-21
Abstract: 5944. Riek, G., Neumann, A., and Horn, r. March 10. Stoves for cycles.- To keep the hands of a rider warm in cold weather, a heating- apparatus is attached to the handle-bars of a cycle. Fuel, such as charcoal or coke, supplied to a cylinder provided with a grate i, is kept incandescent by air introduced through a collector c, and the gases generated, passing by a pipe b into the handle-bars g, escape through orifices in the ends and through holes m in the grips. The ash falls on the bottom k<1>, which may be opened to remove the same, while fresh fuel is supplied through an upper cover k.
Patent GB-190406624-A (GB)
Title: Improved Apparatus for Automatically Cutting Off or Disconnecting Sets or Trains of Trucks used in the Workings of Mines.
Inventor: AXTELL THOMAS
Filed: 1904-03-18
Granted: 1904-05-05
Abstract: 6624. Axtell, T., and Corrigan, M. March 18. Stopping trains.-Relates to means for disconnecting automatically from the hauling-rope the trains of trucks or tubs used in mines when the trains arrive at the stopping point. The link l on the first truck b is coupled to the hauling-rope a by a bolt c, which is connected by a chain d to one arm of a bent lever e pivoted to the top of the truck. When the train arrives at the stopping point, the arm of the lever engages in a loop f pivoted to the roof h of the mine, whereby the lever e is turned by coming into contact with the plate k, and the bolt c is withdrawn to disconnect the train from the hauling-rope. The loop f is held raised by engaging a catch t until the lever v is operated by hand to lower the loop. The disconnected hauling-rope is drawn aside out of the path of the train by a chain m secured to a traveller n, which slides along guides to retard the hauling- rope. If the engine drums carry the hauling-rope too far, a trigger r on the traveller comes into contact with the frame and withdraws the rods s to release the chain m. The wheels of the traveller have ratchet mechanism which permits their rotation when the traveller is being replaced in its original position. A similar arrangement is fitted at the back of the last truck for disconnecting the tail rope.
Patent GB-190406649-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Pneumatic Tyres for Vehicle Wheels.
Inventor: SAVIGNAC JULES FORNIER DE
Filed: 1904-03-18
Granted: 1905-03-16
Abstract: 6649. Savignac, J. F. de. April 9, A.D. 1903, [date applied for under Patents Act, A.D. 1901]. Tyres, pneumntic.-A puncture-preventing cover for pneumatic tyres comprises leather, indiarubber, or metal tread portions A, attached to leather bands B, and provided with riveted treadnails C. The cover is secured by steel-wire hooks E to metal hoops D, which are tightened by a bolt F and pin G.
Patent GB-190408869-A (GB)
Title: A New and Improved Method of Making Flexible Damp-proof Backing for Glass, Opal and other Tiles
Inventor: STIDDER JAMES GEORGE
Filed: 1904-04-18
Granted: 1905-02-16
Abstract: 8869. Stidder, J. G. April 18. Cements.-A composition used for backing glass, opal, and other facing-tiles consists, in an example given, of 1 oz. sulphur, 4 oz. sand, 2 oz. sawdust treated with an alum or other fireproofing solution, 1 pint copal varnish, ¢ pint boiled oil, and “ pint linseed oil. The varnish may be replaced by shellac or other resin and the sand may be omitted.
Patent GB-190411768-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Gas Stoves for Heating Soldering Irons, Melting Lead and for similar Purposes
Inventor: MOSSIG MAX
Filed: 1904-05-21
Granted: 1904-06-30
Abstract: 11,768. Mossig, M. May 21. Soldering.-A gas stove for heating soldering- irons and for similar purposes is provided with a device by which the gas supply is cut off or admitted as an iron is withdrawn or inserted into the stove. A cylindrical chamber consisting of an outer and an inner casing with an insulating- layer between them, is insulated from its stand by a layer of asbestos or the like, and provided with an opening through which a burner and bye-pass project. In the apparatus shown in Fig. 1, the plug of the gas cock carries a lever, having pivoted to its end a rod k, which carries a cross-piece m and is attached to a spring. When a soldering-iron is inserted, it depresses the cross-piece m, thus opening the gas cock. On removing the iron, the spring closes the cock. Fig. 3 shows a modification, in which the cock of a horizontal burner is opened by a system of levers when the cross-piece m is depressed. The cock is closed by a weight l<1> acting at one end of the pivoted lever p. Where the iron is not heavy enough to depress the cross-piece m by its own weight, it is inserted beneath a bent arm s, which is adjustably arranged over the admission aperture for the irons. One or more openings for the burners and bye-pass may be provided, the openings being of such widths that only the air necessary for combustion enters.
Patent GB-190413182-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Apparatus for Sweeping and Collecting Mud, Dust, and other Refuse from Streets, Roadways, and other Surfaces.
Inventor: THOMPSON WILLIAM PHILLIPS
Filed: 1904-06-10
Granted: 1904-10-20
Abstract: 13,182. Thompson, W. P., [Smith, R.]. June 10. Sweeping-machines.-Relates to means for collecting the sweepings. In front of the rotary brush F, Fig. 1, which is somewhat larger than usual, is a trough I into which the refuse is swept, guard-plates i being provided. A pair of right and left handed worm conveyers J carry the refuse to the central part of the trough, from which it is moved by an endless chain of rakes L into the hopper M, from which it passes by the elevator N and discharging- trough O into a suitable cart Q attached by a coupling bar R and pin S. The dust cart may be attached in front or may form pait of the sweeping-machine. The brush is raised by a chain and counterpoised hand-lever, which at the same time puts the brush and conveyers out of gear by means of a clutch. The rake chain consists of links T, Figs. 3 and 4, having fins t and hinge projectiors t<1>, t<2>, the links being hollowed at t<4> to admit the sprocket teeth.
Patent GB-190419803-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Catheters and the like Instruments.
Inventor: ARNOLD JAMES ERNEST
Filed: 1904-09-14
Granted: 1905-06-15
Abstract: 19,803. Arnold, J. E. Sept. 14. Catheters are constructed of a flexible metal tube 1, having a metal head 2, with an orifice 3, fixed at one end and a metal funnel 4 at the other end. The exterior surface of the instrument is covered with cotton and treated with h elastic gum.
Patent GB-190421402-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Electrodes for Electric Accumulators with Invariable Electrolyte.
Inventor: JUNGNER ERNST WALDEMAR
Filed: 1904-10-05
Granted: 1904-12-08
Abstract: 21,402. Jungner, E. W. Oct. 7, [date applied for under Patents Act, A.D. 1901]. Drawings to Specification. Secondary batteries.-In accumulators with invariable electrolyte, the electrode or active mass, which consists of metallic oxides or hydrates, such as those of mercury, copper, nickel, &c., is mixed with flakes or other small pieces of graphite, or other suitable kind of carbon, which have been electrolytically coated with a thin sheet of metal, preferably nickel, unacted upon by the electrolyte, whereby the resistance of the active mass is decreased.
Patent GB-190423151-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Music Leaf-turners.
Inventor: BRYON EDWARD
Filed: 1904-10-27
Granted: 1905-05-11
Abstract: 23,151. Bryon, E. Oct. 27. Leaf-turners.-A leaf-turner comprises a number of arms e<1>, f<1>, g<1>, h<1>, mounted on pulleys which are partially rotated by means of a spring-actuated cord when the arms are released by striking keys. The body of the leaf-turner consists of a box d, the projecting top d' of which is secured to the music rest a' of a piano by clamps c. A plate b is also secured by the clamps and serves to support a central rod b<1>. The music leaves are inserted in clips such as h<3> connected to the ends of the arms by pieces h'. Each arm is normally held on the left side of the centre pivot d' by the action of a spring h<4>, Fig. 10, to which is secured a cord h<5> or the like, which passes round the pulleys h<6>, h<7>, and one of the central pulleys h to which the arms are connected. The cord is tied so as to form a continuous belt. To set the device, the arms are turned over to the right and fastened by catches f<9>, h<9> which engage in eyes f<8>, h<8> on the arms. Each of the catches is connected by a link f<12> to a spring-sustained lever f<13>, which can be operated by a key f<14>, thereby releasing the arms. The catch corresponding to the lowest arm is mounted directly on the lever. Too sudden a movement of the arms is partly prevented by the tightening of the slack part h<5x> of the cord as an arm rotates from right to left.
Patent GB-190423963-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Safety Suspending Apparatus for Mining Cages, Lifts, Hoists and the like.
Inventor: NICHOLSON JOHN HODGSON
Filed: 1904-11-05
Granted: 1905-09-14
Abstract: 23,963. Nicholson, J. H., Hunter, C., and Campbell, J. Nov. 5. Safety suspending or retaining apparatus.-Relates to safety suspending- apparatus for mine cages, lifts, hoists, and the like, in which jaws of special construction operate to grip the guides in the event of the supporting-rope breaking. Gripping-jaws a, normally open, are carried by levers b pivoted to a central member c, to which are attached two draw-rods d with buffer springs h. The outer ends of the levers b rest in brackets f. The cage is supported by chains x attached to the shackle w, to which is connected an adjustable rod v supporting the weighted end t of a forked lever p pivoted at q. The forks r terminate in gabbed ends s engaging the levers b. Should the winding-rope break, the weighted end t of the forked lever p falls, and the ends s raise the levers b into the position shown in Fig. 5. The weight of the cage is also transferred through the draw-rods d to the jaws a, which are provided with contact - surfaces of antifriction metal or hard vulcanized fibre, causing them to grip the guide ropes or rods n firmly, and the cage is brought to rest. In a modified form, the arms r are attached to a weigh bar from which a supplementary arm is led towards the centre of the cage for attachment to the main shackle.
Patent GB-190426919-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Arc Light Electrodes
Inventor: HAERDEN JOHANNES
Filed: 1904-12-09
Granted: 1905-02-02
Abstract: 26,919. HõrdÚn, J. Dec. 10, A.D. 1903, [date applied for under Patents Act, A.D. 1901]. Arc lamps, electrodes for. Titanium carbide, ferro-manganese and carbon are powdered and mixed, using about 40 per cent. of each of the first two materials. The mixture is rendered plastic with a binder such as water and oil, is moulded into pencils, baked, and fired at about 1200‹ C. Ferro-manganese may be used alone, either in a solid form or in the form of a powder cemented together by a suitable binder. The manganese may form from 10 to 40 per cent. of the ferro-manganese used.
Patent GB-190503322-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Process of Cutting Circular Rubber Heels, Washers, Rings and the like from Solid Blocks of Rubber.
Inventor: BUTTERS WILLIAM
Filed: 1905-02-17
Granted: 1906-01-11
Abstract: 3322. Butters, W. Feb. 17. Tools and tool-holders.-Circular rubber heels, washers, rings, and the like are made from solid blocks of rubber. In making heels, the blocks are first cut into solid cylinders, which are then split into a series of disks, a central circular recess being finally cut into each disk for the reception of the plate through which the fixing-screw is inserted. A spindle 15, Fig. 1, which can be rotated in a lathe, has adjustably fixed to it a cutting-tool 17 which may be used for cutting the side of the recess and the side of the cylinder. Two cutting-tools may be attached to the spindle 15 so that the side of the recess and the side of the cylinder may be cut simultaneously. The tool for splitting the cylinder consists of one or more thin blades 18, Fig. 8, used as shown in Fig. 4, the cylinder being rotated by the mandrel 22. The central recess is cut out by a boring-bit having a blunt centre, and finished by a stone 26, Fig. 6, mounted on the rotary head of a lathe, the rubber 11 being pressed against the stone by means of a hand-lever 27. In every case water is used to lubricate the tools. Washers, rings, and the like may be produced in a similar manner. The Provisional Specification states that the boring-bit may be formed with edges for cutting the side of the recess.