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Patent GB-190316620-A (GB)
Title: A Process and Device for Manufacturing Objects of Hollow Glass.
Inventor: HECKER JOSEF
Filed: 1903-07-29
Granted: 1903-09-03
Abstract: 16,620. Hecker, J. July 29. Blowing; moulding.-Relates to a mechanical blowing-device and mould for the manufacture of hollow glass articles, the air r pressure i n t h e device being capable of accurate regulation by hand. An ordinary glass-blower's pipe a, Fig. 2, is provided at the top with a piston b, which slides in a metal tube c closed at the top. The lower end of the pipe is screwed and fitted with a detachable piece d, which is of the same diameter as the interior of the neck of the vessel and may be covered with asbestos or other material, to serve as a connecting-piece with the mould. The glass mass receives a preparatory moulding in the mould, shown in Fig. 1, by a stamper k, the half-finished article being then removed in the glowing state, together with the neck ring l, to the finishing-mould, shown in Fig. 2 ; the cylinder or tube c is then pressed down, thereby forcing air into the article, which is blown up to the shape of the finishing-mould. Each mould is formed in halves in the adjacent faces of two blocks h, i, which are each pivoted in a pair of lever arms m, n mounted on pegs on a common base-plate. The two halves of the moulds when in use are kept firmly closed by a lever-hook t, which turns on the pivot pin of one block and engages the pivot pin of the other block of the mould. When the preparatory moulding has taken place, the lever-hook t is released, and the parts of the mould pulled apart by the handles z and turned over through a right-angle to form the finishing-mould, as shown in Fig. 2.
Patent GB-190318372-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Machines for Beating Leaf Metal.
Inventor: HEINRICH JACOB
Filed: 1903-08-25
Granted: 1903-12-10
Abstract: 18,372. Heinrich, J., and Dorsch, H. Aug. 25. Foil; hammers, power.-Leaf metal is beaten - out along radial paths, as shown in Fig. 1, some or all of which may be continued along the edges of the metal, or every third or other path m a y be successively beaten along, as shown in Fig. 2, the number of paths being such that different sets of paths are beaten along at each revolution of the leaf metal. The pile of metal with the intermediate layers of beaters' skin is held fast on the matrix by a toothed ring d, Fig. 5, connected by bevel gearing and a telescopic shaft t s with a pinwheel J which is rotated and locked by the toothed segment H and the rib K of the wheel G connected by gearing F, E with the main shaft l. The carriage c is moved rectilinearly by the rods q, lever p, spring r, and cam m, which is of a conical form and adjustable longitudinally on the shaft l so that the lengths of the radial beating paths may be varied. When a part of the cam, such as OA, engages the roller o, the wheel J is locked and a radial path is being beaton along, and when a part AB<1> engages the roller o the wheel J is being rotated and a path near the side of the leaf metal is being beaten along. The hammer or die b is attached to a cylinder L, Fig. 8, which is guided in another cylinder T, and provided with a piston M. Gudgeon-pins P on the piston pass through slots in the cylinders L, T, and are connected by rods N with a crank f. Air cushions are formed at each end of the cylinder L which communicate at each stroke with the atmosphere through the slots R. A lid Z, Fig. 10, fitted with a non-return valve y, controls the supply of air to the upper end of the cylinder T, the strength of the blow of the hammer being diminished the more the lid Z is closed, due to the rarefaction of the air in the cylinder T, and vice versÔ.
Patent GB-190319200-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Life-guard to be Applied to Electric Tram-cars.
Inventor: LAMBELLE HARRY
Filed: 1903-09-07
Granted: 1904-06-02
Abstract: 19,200. Lambelle, H. Sept. 7. Obstruction-removers.-A life-guard for electric tramcars comprises a cradle-shaped net A<4> supported by a frame B<2> controlled by connecting- rods A<3>, C<1>, so that, on pressing a knee-plate 0, the lower end of a notched rod H, connected by a chain W to the frame, is released from a pivoted pawl L, and the drop of the rod in the column A allows the frame to fall to the rails, the wheels a<6> running in the grooves. A spring N holds the pawl in position. For raising the guard, a drum x is provided with a handle, and is connected by a chain T to the top of the rod H. The rod C' is pivoted to a plate E<1> connected to the rear of the frame.
Patent GB-190321894-A (GB)
Title: A Self-locking Pin for Shackles and other Couplings for Colliery Trams and similar Vehicles
Inventor: GALLOWAY CHRISTIAN
Filed: 1903-10-12
Granted: 1903-12-17
Abstract: 21,894. Galloway, C. Oct. 12. Couplings, non- automatic. - The pin of a shackle or other coupling for colliery trams &c. is locked by an arm b, pivoted in jaws a on the end of the pin, which, when the pin is dropped into place, falls under a hooked lug c on the shackle. The arm is disengaged for uncoupling by pulling up a handle ring which passes through slots in the jaws and arm.
Patent GB-190323628-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Latches and Combined Locks and Latches for Doors.
Inventor: FOX HUMPHREY
Filed: 1903-10-31
Granted: 1903-12-03
Abstract: 23,628. Fox, H. Oct. 31, Locks, key; latches.-Relates to means for making night-latches and the latch bolts of door locks right or left handed without removing the cover-plates. The head A of the latch bolt is connected to the other part B by a stud a<3> passing loosely into a hole in the piece B. To reverse the piece A, it is pressed sideways to disengage the stud a<3> from the piece B. The head A may now be removed and re-inserted so that the stud a' engages with the hole in the piece B. The slot c<1> in the cover-plate C allows the internal parts to be seen. It is covered over by a sliding or pivoted plate E which prevents the head A from becoming displaced sideways. Instead of the pieces A, B being connected as shown, the piece B may have a stud which fits loosely into a hole in the part a', and the movable plate E may be replaced by a dished cover screwed to the cover-plate C.
Patent GB-190400926-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Ventilation of Tunnels, Mines, Sewers, and the like
Inventor: DAVIDSON SAMUEL CLELAND
Filed: 1904-01-13
Granted: 1904-12-01
Abstract: 926. Davidson, S. C. Jan. 13. Ventilating tunnels, mines, &c.-Tunnels, mines, main sewers, and the like are ventilated by means of electrically-driven fans placed in side recesses. In the case of a short tunnel A, e.g., one 300 yards in length, a recess E is made at a distance of about 100 yards from that end of the tunnel at which fresh air is drawn in, and a fan F, preferably of the type described in Specification No. 4609, A.D. 1898, [Abridgment Class Air and gases, Compressing &c.], and driven by an electromotor G, is placed therein. Air is drawn into the fan through the suction eye H, and is discharged into the tunnel through a duct J which connects the fan with a cast-iron wall box K. As applied to long tunnels, the combination of fan, motor, &c. is repeated at intervals along the tunnel, and the combinations may all be placed on the same side or in alternating order on both sides of the tunnel. The motors, all of which are of the same size, may be controlled from either end of the tunnel, and may be started either simultaneously or independently.
Patent GB-190405916-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Carburetters for Petrol Engines.
Inventor: BENTALL EDMUND ERNEST
Filed: 1904-03-10
Granted: 1905-01-05
Abstract: 5916. Bentall, E. E. March 10. Gas or explosive-vapour engines, carburetting in. To maintain a mixture of constant strength in carburetters for petrol engines, provision is made to vary the area of the passage surrounding the spraying-nozzles to regulate the velocity of the air current. Air is supplied to the carburetter through the conical opening a, and is carburetted by hydrocarbons passing in through the spraying-nozzles e. The area of the passage between the air-supply opening and the outlet b is regulated by the plungers f, g, one or both of which may be operated by the engine suction as shown in Figs. 1 and 2, or by an ordinary governor. The Provisional Specification states that the plungers may be replaced by a sliding block having a conical air passage surrounding the petrol or hydrocarbon nozzles. The sliding block has a movable cover which regulates the opening of a supplementary air port.
Patent GB-190406465-A (GB)
Title: A New or Improved Two Speed Coaster Hub for Cycles.
Filed: 1904-03-17
Granted: 1905-01-19
Abstract: 6465. Eadie Manufacturing Co., and Smtth, R. W. March 17. Brakes ; clutches; driving mechanism. - In a two-speed bicycle hub and back-pedalling brake device, the hub is driven at a high or a low speed according to the position of a longitudinallymovable pinion ; on ceasing to pedal, the wheel runs free, while on back-pedalling a band brake is applied. A sleeve A carries planet-wheels 1 which gear with internal teeth upon the sprocket-wheel and with the central pinion 4. For the low speed, the pinion is locked by means of teeth on the sleeve 6 on the spindle ; by moving the pinion into engagement with teeth 9 of the hub cap and sprocket-wheel 7, the normal speed is obtained. On holding the pedals stationary, a nut B mounted on a screw-thread on the sleeve A, moves out of engagement with the clutch ring 14 and the hub runs free, while on back-pedalling, the nut moves into engagement with a part H, so that, through a fork 18, Fig. 7, and a stud 19 on a lever 20 pivoted at 21, the end of the expanding frictional ring 15 is operated and the brake applied. In lieu of having a clutch between the parts B, H, a ratchet clutch may be arranged between the sleeve A, suitably extended, and the part H. The brake mechanism may be omitted.
Patent GB-190407027-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Piano Players.
Inventor: JENKINSON SAMUEL
Filed: 1904-03-23
Granted: 1905-02-09
Abstract: 7027. Jenkinson, S., and Jenkinson, F. T. March 23. Automatic instruments.-In a piano player, the valve board forms one continuous whole on the same horizontal plane, and the pneumatics b, Fig. 2, which control the key-levers are arranged in rows upon its surface. A partition may separate the valve board into two chambers, so that the bass and treble may be separately controlled. The apertures of the tracker board are connected by flexible tubes with a perforated slip or board, and with a second slip or board furnished with tubes terminating under the apertures in the valve board. Each pneumatic has an internal spring assisting it to open. The motor is a three-cranked one, each crank being actuated by a suction bellows. The cranks are connected to slides which alternately put the bellows in communication with the vacuum chamber and with the atmosphere. To regulate the speed of the motor, the air exhaust is controlled by the slide 6, with apertures 7, 8, working over the three apertures 5 in the top of the vacuum chamber. Chain gearing is provided to drive the tune-sheet roller in either direction as required.
Patent GB-190409486-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Dirigeable Air-ships
Inventor: HADDAN HERBERT JOHN
Filed: 1904-04-25
Granted: 1905-03-02
Abstract: 9486. Haddan, H. J., [Soc. MalÚcot & Cie.]. April 25. AÙrial machines with aÙrostats ; propelling and steering.- A trussed covered framework 9, Figs. 1, 3, and 4, of triangular section, apex downwards, is supported by a pair of balloons 6, 7 shaped as shown, and tapering at the ends, similarly to a ship, in order to assist flight. The centre of the framework is a rectangular well supporting the motor, which drives a pair of transverse shafts by variable-speed gear. The shafts drive by bevel gearing a pair of propellers 15, as shown, below the point at which the two balloons meet. Each balloon contains a gas-tight diaphragm 27 and a pair of outwardly-opening valves 29 and an inwardly-opening valve 31 connected to a fan driven by the motor. To the sides of the frame 9 are fixed wings 19, consisting of light stayed frames 20, Fig. 5, between which are stretched bands 22 of light material, such as silk, in slightly inclined and overlapping planes. A car 25 for ballast, baggage, or passengers is suspended by a rope 24 passing over two grooved pulleys 23 equidistant from the centre, and round a winch 26 in the well. The balloons are adapted to lift the machine and accessories, except the car and its contents. At starting, the rope 24 is paid out in front and the propellers raise the machine in an inclined direction ; in descending, the rope is paid out behind. The arrangement of valves is stated to keep the lifting-power of the balloons constant by increasing or diminishing the air in the lower chambers 28 as the balloons contract and expand. Safety-valves may be fitted in the upper parts. The balloon is steered by varying the speed of the propellers.
Patent GB-190413320-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Steam or Gas Turbines
Filed: 1904-06-13
Granted: 1905-05-04
Abstract: 13,320. Belliss & Morcom, and Jude, A. June 13. Steam &c. turbines.- Buckets for steam or gas turbines of the Peltonwheel type are formed of wedge - shaped pieces a, Figs. 2 and 4, separated by thin plates b. Junk rings e secure the pieces on the wheel. The pieces a are shaped so as to form two buckets a<1>, a<3>, the latter being intended to act as an auxiliary. The bucket a<1> is made of the form described in Specification No. 9417, A.D. 1904. The stator is constructed similarly with wedge-shaped pieces and separating-plates to form reversing buckets. An alternative method of constructing the buckets of both rotor and stator is shown in Fig. 11, which shows a portion of the rotor. In this method, trapezoidal grooves h<8> are slotted or milled out of a solid rim, and pieces i are inserted in the grooves to form the buckets. In multiple-effect turbines, the guide-channels of the stator are formed of broad copper tubes. Fig. 16 shows the guidechannels for a turbine of treble effect. The elongated mouth p<1> collects the fluid discharged from the first ring of buckets, and leads it around the bend p<2> to the second ring, to which the fluid is guided by partitions p<3> placed in the discharge orifice. A similar arrangement connects the second and third rings. The guide-channels may also consist of spaces left between suitably-shaped pieces screwed to the stator.
Patent GB-190414826-A (GB)
Title: Improved Cones for Connecting the Flush Pipes to the Inlet Arms of Water Closet Basins
Inventor: BARRON JOHN
Filed: 1904-07-01
Granted: 1904-09-15
Abstract: 14,826. Barron, J. July 1. Spigot-and-socket joints.-Closet basins are connected to flush pipes by means of leaden or like cones. The packing C, of india-rubber, cement, red lead, or the like, is kept in position by a piece F, which is retained by clips E passing over a shoulder on the basin inlet. At the end of the pipe B is an enlargement to prevent the escape of packing into the orifice. The cone and flush pipe may also be made integral.
Patent GB-190415513-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Apparatus, for Cleaning Tram Lines Or Lines of Permanent Ways.
Inventor: SEXTON MAURICE JOHN
Filed: 1904-07-12
Granted: 1905-02-09
Abstract: 15,513. Sexton, M. J., and Sexton, J. J. July 12. Rail-cleaners. - An arrangement for cleaning tram and similar rails consists of a lever C, Figs. 2 and 3, free to oscillate between curved guides B, and provided with a shoe F, which is formed with a central blade for cleaning the groove and is pressed against the rail by a spring D. The guideplate B is bolted to a bracket A, slots being provided in both for lateral adjustment, and the bracket A is bolted to the vehicle frame I. The shoe F is connected to the lever C by a scarf joint, as shown in Figs. 4 and 5, the bottom of the lever also fitting into a recess in the shoe. A cylindrical flange-plate E which fits round the joint is fixed by a bolt H, and serves to receive the lower end of the spring D. When the car reverses its motion, the lever C reverses automatically.
Patent GB-190419385-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Manufacture of Substitutes for Lithographic Stones
Inventor: BOWER ANTHONY SPENCER
Filed: 1904-09-08
Granted: 1905-07-27
Abstract: 19,385. Bower, A. S. Sept. 8. Making printing-surfaces ; rolling ; stamping.- Relates to the preparation of lithographic stone substitutes and comprises means for smoothing the coated plates preparatory to the oxidizing process described in Specification No. 6155, A.D. 1903, [Abridgment Class Printing, Letterpress, &c.]. The sheets coated by dipping in tin, zinc, lead, &c. immediately on leaving the bath are passed between smoothing-rollers, or previously coated sheets are passed between heated rollers. In the latter case, the oxidation may proceed whilst the sheet is hot, hot products of combustion or other oxidizing- agents playing upon the sheets. The surfaces of the rollers may be oxidized or otherwise treated to prevent adherence, or the rollers may be covered with oxidized sheets. The surfaces of the rollers may be roughened to produce a grain. The coated sheets may be passed through a series of rollers of gradually increasing temperature, and bent backwards and forwards to prevent buckling. A flat press suitably heated may be employed instead of the rollers, in which case the actual pressing-surface may be formed of a removable plate. Several sheets may be pressed at once if oxidized iron or nickel sheets be interposed. Instead of by pressing, the plates may be smoothed by planing or scraping; or they may be acted on by vibrating plates having file-surfaces or by roughened or grooved rollers rotating at different speeds. The less fusible metal of the sheets may be iron, steel, or brass which may have a large percentage of zinc.
Patent GB-190424312-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Buoy Cocks, Ball Valves or the like in combination with Stop Valves.
Inventor: BRAZIER FREDERICK JAMES
Filed: 1904-11-10
Granted: 1905-09-14
Abstract: 24,312. Brazier, F. J. Nov. 10. Lift valves; ball and float valves.-A screw-down valve, such as B, Fig. 3, is combined with a ball or float valve D, of the kind described in Specification No. 7904, A.D. 1900, or other kind. The casing of the float valve may be cast with that of the screwdown valve, as shown, or may be screwed into the outlet pipe which projects at right-angles to the inlet.
Patent GB-190428095-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Anchors or Sustaining and Securing Appliances for Tramway and like Rails
Inventor: KIRKLAND JOHN
Filed: 1904-12-22
Granted: 1905-07-27
Abstract: 28,095. Kirkland, J. Dec. 22. Chairs.-Tramway and like rails are secured to a form of chair which is embedded in concrete and allows the rail to be removed without moving the chair. Figs. 1 and 2 show the chair with a baseplate A having a projection on its lower surface, shown in this case as a web B connecting two hollow circular rims C, which may be closed at the bottom by a wooden plug Q. Two hollow rectangular standards D, connected by a web E, project above the base-plate and are further strengthened by webs F. The rail rests on the top of the web E and is secured by washers L, which are prevented from turning by engaging projections P on the chair. The washers of two opposite chairs may be connected by a bar such as 0. The bolts M used to secure the washers have oblong heads which just pass down the square holes in the standards D in one position. By giving the bolts a quarter-turn, the heads engage L-shaped projections inside the circular rims C, which prevent them from being withdrawn or from further rotation in the direction for tightening the rail. On giving the bolts a quarter-turn in the opposite direction, the rail and bolts may be withdrawn entirely from the chair.
Patent GB-190501389-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Sights for Small Arms.
Inventor: PARSONS EDWARD HENRY
Filed: 1905-01-24
Granted: 1905-08-17
Abstract: 1389. Parsons, E. H., and Taylor, L. B. Jan. 24. Sights.-Consists of a wind-gauge device for 'lift-up' leaf sights. The free end of the leaf a of the sight shown in Figs. 1, 2, and 3 is made with a slotted tubular crosshead a<2> receiving a laterallysliding pin c', which carries the wind-gauge slide c by means of its shank c<1> fitting into a slot in the middle of the pin c<2>. Accidental displacement of the slide is prevented by the tooth e' of a spring e, Fig. 3, bearing against a flat on the back of the pin c<2> and engaging in a notch of the pin when the slide is in its central position. Fig. 10 shows a method of moving the slide c by means of a screw thread on the sliding pin c<2> and a screw nut f mounted in the crosshead a<2> so as to rotate without longitudinal movement. An audible and palpable indication of the movement of the nut f is given by a spring tooth engaging in grooves formed at suitable intervals on the nut. In a modification, shown in Fig. 17, means are provided for making a fine screw adjustment of the slide c after making the first adjustment by sliding in the same way as the adjustment of the elevation slide is effected in Specification No. 13,345, A.D. 1901. In the pin c<2> formed in one piece with the slide c is formed a slot to receive a ring engaging with the screw on the pin c<3>. By pressing down the pin h<1> against the spring i, the ring is disengaged from the screw, and the slide can be moved by hand. Reference is made to Specification No. 2735, A.D. 1900, as an example of the ordinary leaf-sight with sliding sight-block.
Patent GB-190502412-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Apparatus for use in the Manufacture of Moulded Sweetmeats.
Inventor: JACOUTOT EUGENE JULES
Filed: 1905-02-07
Granted: 1905-09-14
Abstract: 2412. Jacoutot, E. J. Feb. 7. Casting confectionery.-Relates to the moulds for and method of casting sweets with and without centres. Sunk moulds a of the pattern required are perforated to communicate with the mould chamber b, which is connected by pipes d, e, f to a pipe g with two cocks h, i for the vacuum and air inlet respectively. An elastic sheet k is stretched over the moulds and held firmly by clamps n on the frame, while over this sheet is a mask o of metal or material such as vulcanite, with apertures p in it corresponding with the mould openings. A jacketed feedhopper v is run over the mask, leaving a thin deposit in the apertures p on the sheet k, which is then drawn by means of a vacuum down into the moulds. If the sweets are to have centres, the necessary material is then run in and the hopper v run back again. Delivery is effected in either case by turning the cocks, when the elastic liner k springs back, lifting the sweets with it.
Patent GB-190516627-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Ventilating Fans and Means for Operating same.
Inventor: BAMES OSCAR
Filed: 1905-08-16
Granted: 1905-11-30
Abstract: 16,627. Bames, O. Aug. 16. Fans.-Relates to a fan of which the direction of rotation may be reversed and which rotates or remains stationary about a vertical axis as desired. The fan and the casing containing the spring motor are pivoted on the stand C, which has a universal joint B so that the fan may stand on a table or the like or be hung by a nail on a wall. The casing is made to rotate about a vertical axis by the crown-wheel H gearing with the toothed wheel K of the motor, but these wheels may be put out of gear by rotation of the cam-shaped ring G. The direction of rotation of the fan is reversed by means of the toothed wheels P, Q, O, which are mounted on the plate R pivoted on the spindle U. The wheels P, Q are always in gear, and the wheels Q, O are always in gear. By pulling the lever S or T, either the wheel Q or the wheel P gears with the wheel N, so that reverse rotations of the fan are obtained. A position of the plate R can be obtained in which both the wheels P, Q gear with the wheel N, when rotation of the fan is impossible.