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Patent GB-190404274-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Life-guards and Apparatus for Removing Obstructions for use on Tramway and other Vehicles.
Inventor: ECHTE WILLIAM ORD
Filed: 1904-02-20
Granted: 1904-12-22
Abstract: 4274. Echte, W. 0., and Purdie, D. Feb. 20. Wheel guards and obstruction removers for tramway and other vehicles. An obstruction in the path of the vehicle is caught by a conical or other rotary guard a and carried round to one side or the other until it impinges against a fixed inclined fender n, which pushes it outwards against conical or other rollers q by which it is deposited at the side of the path clear of the wheels. The guard a is mounted on a ball bearing which can be raised or lowered by a rod u and a hand-lever or by other means to adjust the guard. The fenders n are carried by a triangular frame supported on brackets on the underframing of the vehicle. The peripheries of the guard a and of the rollers q are fitted with a flexible strip x, y, which bends downwards and prevents any part of the obstruction from getting under the guard.
Patent GB-190404987-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Syringes and in Nozzles for use therewith.
Inventor: LAMBERT HENRY
Filed: 1904-02-29
Granted: 1905-02-28
Abstract: 4987. Lambert, H. Feb. 29. Syringes. - Relates to syringes of the enema type, in which the valves and the different parts thereof are readily disconnected, and also to nozzles for use with the syringes. In the form of valve shown in Fig. 1, the end-piece b screws on to the body portion h, made with a conical opening for the valve stopper f, of which the movement is limited by a stop e. This stop e may be a bar, or a projection of the body portion, or a disc or plate from which peripheral segments have been cut. As a further modification, the cap piece may have an extension nose-piece, suitably shaped and perforated, and the guide-rod g may be reversed, and extend upwards through the centre of the nose-piece. The valves are placed in an intermediate position with respect to the suction and delivery tubes, and all the corresponding parts are made interchangeable, and are constructed of non-corrodible material. A discharge or spraying nozzle, formed with corrugations a, Fig. 5, and a central tube b, is provided for attachment to the ordinary delivery or rectum nozzles, or to the end of the delivery tube itself. In another form, a series of narrow tangential slits are formed inclined to the direction of the nozzle, or a series of radial holes may be substituted.
Patent GB-190407960-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Letter Press Printing and in Apparatus therefor.
Inventor: FOSTER JOSEPH
Filed: 1904-04-06
Granted: 1905-02-09
Abstract: 7960. Foster, J., and Foster, J. Y. April 6. Galleys ; leads and rules, type.-Relates to methods of mounting the type, linotype, stereo blocks, &c., on the surface of printing-rollers used for newspaper printing, so as to allow various kinds of printing- surfaces to be used simultaneously. The linotypes a, Fig. 1, are formed taper, and have notches a' on each side, to engage with ribs b<1> formed on the column rules b. These rules pass right round, or only part of the way round the cylinder, according to what other surfaces are required, and have thickened shoulders b<3> resting on the surface of the cylinder, and engaging with recessed rings d which hold the rules &c. down. The part b' of the rule below the shoulders b<1> is thickened to be of extra strength, and the linotypes are correspondingly thinned at that part. Two pages are preferably printed side by side on the cylinder c, and each half is preferably locked up separately, the cylinder having a central rib c<1> towards which each row of linotypes &c. is locked, as it is set up, by screws h ; these screws are forced against bars g which work in dovetailed recesses in the cylinder and have projections g' engaging with the rings d and pushing them towards the centre and against the successive rules b, thereby clamping the linotypes. When the whole surface has been set up, it is finally clamped up by a second ring of setscrews e<2> and a clamping-ring e. Ordinary type is set up between taper leads or rules similar to the linotypes, but having longitudinal ribs or grooves on one side engaging with grooves or ribs on the type to hold it in position. The ends of the columns are secured between headlines screwed to the cylinder, or clumps screwed separately to the rings d, the columns being filled up with space rules if necessary. The linotype &c. could also be mounted on galleys, formed of not more than a semicircle of a ring d combined with a similar length of a rule b, and these galleys may be secured to the cylinder by having bars sliding in longitudinal slots on the forme cylinder. Or the types &c. may be set up in removable " turtles," or segments of the forme cylinder, which are secured to the cylinder when complete by means of bolts.
Patent GB-190419631-A (GB)
Title: Hydraulic Engine.
Inventor: COUSIN EDUARD
Filed: 1904-09-12
Granted: 1905-04-20
Abstract: 19,631. Cousin, E. Sept. 12. Water and other liquid pressure engines.-In a method and means for using the pressure water of the engine repeatedly, the water is drawn from a tank d by means of a pump b and delivered into the valve-chest f, whence it is led by the pipes r to the ends of the hydraulic cylinder. Two other pipes lead from the ends of the cylinder back to the tank and are fitted with cocks k, operated by a rod q attached to one of two pieces h, which are connected to the slide valve p and are actuated by pins i on the crosshead.
Patent GB-190420370-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Machinery for the Manufacture of Chains.
Inventor: RAFFLOER JULIUS
Filed: 1904-09-21
Granted: 1904-12-01
Abstract: 20,370. Raffloer, J. Sept. 21. Bending ; welding; wire; hammers, power. -In the manufacture of chains, a rod or wire is coiled into a helix, which is then cut into links and interlocked, another machine finally welding the links. In the coiling - machine, the coiling-mandrel k, Fig. 1, of oval section, is driven by either one or both of the spur-wheels e, f from the driving-shaft w. The mandrel k is guided through the carriage b, which is fed by means of the exchangeable gearing i and the screw spindle a carrying the wheel e with it. The carriage is fed at a greater speed than that required by the thickness of the coil, to form a clearance space between the convolutions. The wire or rod to be worked is guided by an adjustable holder counted on the carriage b. After the coil has been cut up, the open links are interlocked and one of them is laid in the matrix o, Figs. 4 and 6. The falling weight q carries a die corresponding to the matrix o, and also the two adjustable plates p, which may be placed at any desired angle and form a compressing-device to ensure the open ends of the link, which have been cut obliquely, getting into the correct welding position. The matrix o is provided with recesses s to allow the plates p to descend.
Patent GB-190420832-A (GB)
Title: Improvements applicable to the Drop Boxes of Looms for Weaving.
Inventor: LEE WILLIAM RUFUS
Filed: 1904-09-28
Granted: 1904-11-17
Abstract: 20,832. Lee, W. R., and Bury, N. Sept. 28. Looms, checking shuttles in.-The shuttles c of drop-boxes b are steadied by means of leather or other wedge-shaped pieces g fitting through horizontal slots f in the swells d and acted on by springs h. The shuttles are thus prevented from working loose.
Patent GB-190422905-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Electro-thermic Fans.
Inventor: MARE FREDERIC DE
Filed: 1904-10-24
Granted: 1905-07-13
Abstract: 22,905. Mare, F. de. Oct. 24. Heating.-Air is heated and distributed on railway and tramway vehicles by an electrothermic fan consisting of a disc provided with a heating- resistance composed of electrically - connected lamellµ, which rotates within a non-conducting casing of porcelain, glass, glazed earthenware, &c. The fan is driven from a running axle, the current for heating the resistance being supplied from the power circuit in the case of an electric car, but otherwise from a directly-coupled alternator. It is adapted to operate in both directions of rotation, being provided with two peripheral outlet pipes converging into one at their outer ends. As shown in Fig. 12, the fan is coupled to a separatelyexcited alternator with fixed field magnets, the current generated in the armature passing directly through the heating-resistance. Air from a suction pipe 51 passes through a filtering-chamber 52, is heated by the fan, and then conveyed by distributing-pipes so as to enter a compartment through openings in the floor, beneath which are chambers provided with dust receptacles in the form of drawers.
Patent GB-190424789-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Amusement Apparatus.
Inventor: MAGUIRE JOSEPH HENRY
Filed: 1904-11-15
Granted: 1904-12-15
Abstract: 24,789. Maguire, J. H. Nov. 15. Railways for recreation.-An amusement structure with a suitable entrance is enclosed within walls D, Fig. 1, formed of metal covered with plastic material to represent mountainous or other scenic effects. Railway cars d' are adapted to travel over rails on a ledge of the wall D, the cars being propelled by power or gravity. A shed e<3> covers the railway entrance, and a tunnel e<3> is provided on the railway. Within the walls D is contained a lake A, formed with alcoves u, and in the lake is an island A<1>, on which is an observatory &c. a', promenades a<3>, and a staircase a<3> by means of which persons can land from boats or gondolas wand mount to the promenades a<2>. An esplanade B with exhibition &c. booths C surrounds the lake, and staircases a<4> connect the esplanade with the lake. The alcoves a are bridged by parts b<1> of the esplanade B. The boats are accessible from a platform g<2>, which is reached by means of a staircase g<1> at the ornamented front g of the structure.
Patent GB-190425766-A (GB)
Title: New or Improved Combined Curtain Rings and Safety Pins for Suspending Curtains and the like from Curtain Rods or Poles.
Inventor: LINES HORACE AUSTIN WILKINSON
Filed: 1904-11-26
Granted: 1905-09-28
Abstract: 25,766. Lines, H. A. W. Nov. 26. Pins, dress and like.-Combined curtain rings and safety-pins are formed from a single piece of wire as shown. At the junction of the ring a and pin b the wire is preferably twisted as shown at c, or the adjacent portions may be connected by soldering or by a metal band. The pin may be in the plane of the ring as shown in Fig. 1 or at right-angles to it as shown in Fig. 4.
Patent GB-190500539-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Motor Road Vehicles.
Filed: 1905-01-11
Granted: 1905-09-14
Abstract: 539. Hitchon, A., Hitchon, E., Hitchon, J. R., and Hitchon Gear and Automobile Co. Jan. 11. Rods and bars. - Channel shaped bars are strengthened by turning up or beading the outer edges of the channel, with or without strengthening wires, as shown, by way of example, in Figs. 3, 6, 7, 8, 9, and 10.
Patent GB-190504772-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Stretching and Drying Frames.
Inventor: NELSON LARS
Filed: 1905-03-07
Granted: 1905-10-12
Abstract: 4772. Nelson, L. March 7. Clothes frames.-In a frame for holding shirts &c. stretched during drying, one of the uprights 4 is pivoted to one end of a notched bottom bar and one end of the other is attached by a nut and a bolt in one of the notches of the bar. The upper ends of the bars are pivoted to top bars 6 which are slotted and bolted together at their inner ends. At their outer ends, they are slotted and pivoted to arms 7 held at their other ends between studs on the uprights 4. Thus the frame may be folded for transport, adjusted for different sizes of shirts, or folded horizontally, the sleeve arms 6, 7 being tilted nearly vertically, in order that a shirt may be placed on the frame, which is afterwards expanded to stretch the shirt.
Patent GB-190505340-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and connected with Band or Belt Conveyors.
Inventor: GIBBONS WILLIAM PIKE
Filed: 1905-03-14
Granted: 1906-01-18
Abstract: 5340. Gibbons, W. P., and Reed, E. A. March 14. Conveyers.-Relates to a tubular structure upon which the idler rollers of a travelling belt or band such as is employed for sorting purposes &c. may be supported so as to be adjustable in position. In the arrangement shown in Fig. 1, the idler rollers are carried upon four longitudinal tubes 2, 3, 4, 5 by brackets made in two portions 6, 7, adjustably secured to the tubes by bolts 8. The lower tubes 4, 5 may be carried by pedestals 16 fixed to transverse supports 18. The upper tubes 2, 3 are carried upon the lower ones by upright tubes 20, which fit in sockets formed on brackets 23, 24 adjustably secured to the lower and upper tubes respectively. Guiding-rollers 34 may also be similarly mounted upon the structure. In modifications, the brackets may be formed with bosses for carrying more than one spindle or may be modified to carry troughing-rollers. The structure may also be arranged for carrying more than one band and so stiffened by trusses that it may be carried without intermediate supports, as in passing over a canal or roadway, or as a travelling crane.
Patent GB-190505405-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Latches for Sliding Doors and the like.
Inventor: KAYE WALTER KELITA
Filed: 1905-03-15
Granted: 1905-06-08
Abstract: 5405. Kaye, W. K. March 15. indicators, " engaged " and like.-Relates to hook fastenings for sliding doors such as are described in Specifications No. 7087, A.D. 1901, and No. 6762, A.D. 1904, [Abridgment Class Fastenings, Lock &c.]. The fastening is combined with an indicator, and is especially applicable to the doors of sleeping compartments of railway trains, which can be unfastened from the outside only by an authorized person. The hook G is fixed to the spindle F which is screwed into the boss C of a plate on the door. The spindle F is reduced at the part H, where it is square in section, and it terminates in the pin J. It is surrounded by the collar K provided with the boss K<1>, of the shape shown in Fig. 3, which is adapted to engage with the lever T, a projection R<1> on the arm U of which engages between two projections W, Fig. 4, on the indicator plate X. The key V, Fig. 5, is adapted to engage with the end of the collar K, the pin J taking into the hole V<1> of the key. On pushing the hook into the locking position either by hand or by the key, the indicator plate X is moved so as to expose the word "locked" in the gap Y'. The spring D<1>, Fig. 3, is used to steady the boss K<1> and to prevent the fastening from being locked by vibration, and the spring 1, Fig. 4, forces the pivot 2 into one or other of the recesses 3 in the plate P so as to steady it in either position.
Patent GB-190505576-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or connected with Brakes for Cycles.
Inventor: LAMPLUGH HENRY ARTHUR
Filed: 1905-03-16
Granted: 1905-11-09
Abstract: 5576. Lamplugh, H. A. March 16. Brakes; clips.-In a rim brake for cycles, the yoke is recessed at b to receive relief springs g which abut against nipples c in the recesses and ears f upon clips d. The clips comprise front and rear plates secured at one end by a screw and jointed together at the opposite end by a tongue h upon one plate entering and turned over within a slot in the other. The ears have reduced portions passing through the recesses b.
Patent GB-190514111-A (GB)
Title: Improved Pressure Reducing Valve or Regulator.
Inventor: WALTER VICTOR TURNER
Filed: 1905-07-08
Abstract: 14,111. Turner, W. V. July 14, 1904, [date applied for under Patents Act, 1901]. Void. [Published under Patents Act, 1901.] Reducing-valves. -Relates p a r t icularly t o. that t class of reducing- valves in which the main valve for controlling the flow of fluid is operated by a piston, the pressure upon one side of which is controlled by an auxiliary device, such as a small valve and diaphragm which is subject to the reduced pressure. The main valve 3 is shown in the form of a slide valve, connected to a loosely-fitting piston 5, arranged so that a spring 7 holds the main valve open when there is no pressure on the inlet side of the valve or when the piston is balanced as to fluid pressure. This normal retention of the valve in the open position constitutes an important feature of the invention. Another important feature is that the fluid on the upper side of the piston is vented through the port 15 directly into the atmosphere when the reduced pressure rises above an amount regulated by the spring 12 and, acting upon the diaphragm 9, causes the small valve 8 to be opened. The reduction of the pressure on the upper side of the piston causes the high-pressure fluid to raise the piston and thereby close the main valve 3 and retain it closed until the pressure at the outlet 2 falls sufficiently to allow the spring 12 to close the small valve, 8, whereupon the spring 7 opens the main valve. In certain applications of this valve device, as for instance in an air-brake system, this arrangement allows the main valve to remain open, when the outlet side is being recharged, until the outlet pressure has increased to about the point at which the spring is adjusted, and then be quickly and positively closed.
Patent GB-190515452-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Process for Producing Marbled Effects on Glass, Porcelain and like Surfaces.
Inventor: BUNDY FREDERICK WILLIAM
Filed: 1905-07-27
Granted: 1906-07-26
Abstract: 15,452. Bundy, F. W. July 27. Ornamenting metal; glass, and pottery surfaces.- Marbled effects are produced on glass, porcelain, enamelled iron, and like surfaces by covering with a powdered vitrifiable colouring-substance, applying a flexible waterproof surface previously splashad with a solution of gummy substances in water, spirit, naphtha, or other volatile liquid, removing the waterproof covering, and allowing the irregularly wetted surface to dry. The surface is then dusted with a fine camel-hair brush and the process repeated with other colouring - substances. The article treated is then fired to vitrify the colours. The firing may be dispensed with by employing plain glass and applying non-vitrifiable colours to the back by the process described and then protecting this back surface by varnish, paint, or the like.
Patent GB-190516456-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Travelling Chain Grates for Furnaces
Inventor: BOUSSE EMIL
Filed: 1905-08-14
Granted: 1906-06-21
Abstract: 16,456. Bousse, E. Aug. 14. Feed-water, heati n g ; superheaters, steam.-A feedheater or superheater v is arranged between the upper and lower members of a travelling grate to utilize the heat from the fuel which is returned upon the lower grate members a.
Patent GB-190517552-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Heel Pads or Protectors for Boots and Shoes.
Inventor: SPEDDING THOMAS
Filed: 1905-08-30
Granted: 1906-05-24
Abstract: 17,552. Spedding, T. Aug. 30. Heel protectors.- Relates to heel pads which are intended to withstand heavy wear. In the form shown in Figs. 2 and 3, a metal plate D, provided with a number of projecting studs d and recesses d<1>, is secured to the heel by screws passing through countersunk holes d', and over it is placed a rubber or leather &c. pad A, which is secured in place by the usual washer C and central screw c. The pad is provided with slots to receive the studs d, but its edge is arranged to project beyond the plate so as to bear directly against the heel, as shown. If the pad is not required to turn, it may be held in place by the same screws which secure the plate D to the heel. In another form, the pad is fitted in a recess in a heel-shaped flanged plate D<1>, Fig. 4, the flange d<3> of which is flush with the wearing surface of the pad. The recessed part of the plate is provided with the projecting studs d. The plate D may be circular in form instead of heelshaped. In another modification, in which a heelshaped plate such as D is used, the recess in the plate is also heel-shaped, and the pad is fastened by the same screws which secure the plate to the heel. The width of the flange of the plate may be thickened at those parts which are subject to greatest wear. In another modification, in which a circular or heel-shaped plate with a peripheral flange is used, the plate has a series of projecting tubular studs to receive the fastening-screws, while the spaces between the studs are plugged with cement, or fitted with pieces of leather or rubber. The Provisional Specification also states that the metal used is preferably malleable iron, but that aluminium or other metal may be used.
Patent GB-190518810-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Drop-down Fire-arms.
Inventor: JAEGER FRANZ
Filed: 1905-09-18
Granted: 1905-11-23
Abstract: 18,810. Jaeger, F. Sept. 17, 1904, [date appliedfor under Patents Act, 1901]. Breech actions, drop-down barrel.-Fig. 2 is a top view of the action-body and Fig. 3 shows the barrels seen from behind. The action-body carries trunnions c, c<1> on which turn the hinge hooks or plates b, b<1> carried by the barrels.
Patent GB-190519253-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Valve Gearing.
Inventor: HARTMANN WILHELM
Filed: 1905-09-23
Granted: 1905-10-26
Abstract: 19,253. Hartmann, W. Sept. 23. Valve-gear of the kind described in Specification No. 9809, A.D. 1904. Instead of the roller levers for opening the valve, a lever is employed which is coupled to the valve lever by a detent member on one arm of the lever so that the valve lever executes the requisite motion, whilst in the intervals the detent member locks the valve lever to the frame and keeps the valve to its seat. The detent member or slide h, Fig. 1, has an escapement h<1> in which the arm a<1> of the lever a engages, and a tooth h<2> which engages the fixed projection f to keep the valve to its seat, or a projection c' on the actuating bell-crank lever c, c<3> during the motion of the valve. The projection c<5> on the lever c, c<3> closes the valve. In the modification shown in Fig. 4, the slide is replaced by a hollow rotary cylinder g, mounted in eyes in two parallel arms c' of the valve lever c<2>. Between these swings the bell-crank lever c, c<3>, the free end c<3> of which carries lateral projections c<6> one of which can enter through a medium slot g<1> to couple the cylinder g with the arm c<3>. Into the open end of the cylinder g extend fixed projections f, Fig. 5<a>. If the joint 2 moves in the direction of the arrow I, the cylinder g will move with the arm c<3> and open the valve. If the joint 2 move3 in the other direction, the cylinder g releases the arm c<3>, but is secured by the fixed projection f, Fig. 5<a>, which keep the valve to its seat. Instead of the cylinder g, a screw might be used.
Patent GB-190522743-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Non-refillable Bottles.
Inventor: DOLE EDMUND PEARSON
Filed: 1905-11-06
Granted: 1905-12-14
Abstract: 22,743. Dole, E. P. Nov. 15, 1904, [date applied for under Patents Act, 1901]. Bottles, non-refillable.-Relates to non-refillable bottles and particularly to valves thereof. The valve casing consists of a sleeve 12, having an open top, a closed bottom, and lateral ports 14. The valve consists of a short sliding tube 15, open at both ends, adapted to interlock with, and to be held closed by, a conical weight 18. The weight operates within a conical cap, which is formed with liquid ports 22 and is provided at its apex with an orifice 21 to prevent the weight from adhering to the cap. The cap and the sleeve 12 fit accurately together, and are held in the bottle neck by a ring 22<a> of cork &c. The arrangements to prevent tampering with the valves are described in Specification No. 22,742, A.D. 1905.