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Patent GB-190212174-A (GB)
Title: An Improvement on the Driving of Spinning Frames
Inventor: READE ROBERT HENRY STURROCK
Filed: 1902-05-28
Granted: 1903-05-28
Abstract: 12,174. Reade, R. H. S., and Craig, J. May 28. Driving-arrangements for flax-spinning frames &c. Means are provided for driving the frame at a slow speed when starting. The fast and loose pulleys D, F are provided respectively with the friction- wheel and pinion C, E, so that, by means of a corresponding set of friction-wheels G, H carried on a rocking side shaft N<1>, the fast pulley D may be driven at a slow speed from the loose pulley through the friction gearing E, G, H, C. The side shaft N<1> is carried by a weighted lever M, which is connected with the belt-fork mechanism in such a manner that the strap may be moved on to the loose pulley to stop the machine, and, when the strap is on the loose pulley, the friction mechanism may be placed in gear, but, when the strap is moved on to the fast pulley, the friction gearing is necessarily disengaged. The belt fork 3 is pivoted to a block which is moved on a slide 0 by a weighted lever U, T, and a weighted lever M which carries the side shaft N<1> has its free end supported by a wedge piece X, connected with a second weighted lever V carried by a sleeve on the shaft of the strap lever, the parts being so connected that the strap lever may be moved independently to the left, as seen in Fig. 4, but that, when moved to the right, the lever V is carried to the right simultaneously.
Patent GB-190213547-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Centrifugal Separators.
Inventor: HAMPL FRANZ
Filed: 1902-06-14
Granted: 1903-01-15
Abstract: 13,547. Hampl, F. June 14. Hydro-extractors for sugar &c. The drum is fixed to the shaft at its upper end, and increases in diameter towards the bottom, which is movable along the shaft and is, while the machine is in action, held up by the engagement of its shoulder g with a catch lever e, the bent upper arm of which is pressed upwards by a spring d. When the hammer b is thrown over, it strikes the cap c, and causes the lever to turn and liberate the bottom, which then falls until the shoulder or the flange h is caught by the outer catch i of the lever. The contents of the drum are then discharged through the annular space between the lower edge of the drum and the bottom ; this action is facilitated by a ring x connected by rods y to the bottom. The bottom is lifted to its top position by means of a treadle acting through levers l and links k upon a sliding collar m. The machine is provided with two brake blocks B, E applied simultaneously by the handle A acting through the connections D, H ; they are drawn back, when the pressure on the handle is relieved, by means of a balance weight F.
Patent GB-190216389-A (GB)
Title: Improved Illuminating Device for Motor Cars.
Inventor: SCHMITT FRIEDRICH
Filed: 1902-07-23
Granted: 1902-12-18
Abstract: 16,389. Schmitt, F. July 23. Acetylene lamps.-An illuminating-device for a motor car consists of a large burner A arranged within a suitable reflector F and connected to a large acetylene generator B by a gas pipe C having a stop-cock D and a regulating-cock E as shown.
Patent GB-190220814-A (GB)
Title: An Improved System of and Means for Recording or Registering by Tickets or Vouchers
Inventor: HARROD FREDERICK CLARENCE
Filed: 1902-09-24
Granted: 1903-02-12
Abstract: 20,814. Harrod, F. C. Sept. 24. Registering by tickets.-The whereabouts of library books, brewers' casks or bottles, and other articles which are continually circulating may be readily ascertained by cardboard tickets, vouchers, or slips V arranged in particular slots in a metal register B. A sheet S of thin cardboard, Fig. 1, perforated to form the separate tickets V and provided with flaps or turnover portions F to hold it in position, is placed beneath the leaf of the daybook, so that the facsimile entries are recorded upon the slips V by means of carbon-paper, At the end of the day, the slips are torn off the sheet S, and are placed in the marked slots of the register B, where they are securely held either by spring clips F<1> or by thickened edges m formed on the slips. All the transactions of a given period may be distinguished by colouring either the edges m or the panels of the register B, or by the use of plain coloured clips.
Patent GB-190303191-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Photographic Shutters.
Inventor: BOULT ALFRED JULIUS
Filed: 1903-02-10
Granted: 1903-03-12
Abstract: 3191. Boult, A. J., [Ernemann, H.]. Feb. 10. Shutters.-Relates to a roller-blind shutter with mechanism for adjusting the width of the slit. This adjustment is effected by disconnecting the spindle 11 from its roller 2 by pressing in the knob 13. The roller 2 is at the same time locked by a spindle 16, which enters a hole in the disc 15. The pawl on the ratchet of the winding-up gear is lifted by a bell-crank lever 23 actuated by the longitudinal movement of the spindle 11. The spindle is now completely disengaged, and is turned by a knob, thereby winding or unwinding the tapes 6, which are connected at 7 to the lower half of the blind. The width of the slit is thus adjusted, and, is indicated by a train of gearing 31, 30, and 28, which is connected to the spindle by a clutch when the adjustment is being made
Patent GB-190304368-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Electrodes for Reversible Galvanic Batteries.
Inventor: COTTRELL HERBERT
Filed: 1903-02-24
Granted: 1903-05-21
Abstract: 4368. Cottrell, H. Feb. 24. Secondary b a tteries.-Fig.1 shows a front view of an electrode with parts of the various layers a cut away, and Fig. 2 shows a side view partly in section. It is made up of a number of layers a of a slightly-carbonized, finely-woven cotton fabric, which serves both us an absorbent and a support for the active material These layers are covered on the exterior with a layer b of a coarser cotton fabric of a more open weave and carbonized to a greater extent, and usually treated with a liquid material, such as a solution of resin. The layers are united at the edges by cement d, and are held in a metal frame c. The electrodes are connected together and grouped in a battery by the means described in Specification No. 4369, A.D. 1903.
Patent GB-190305917-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Paving Flooring and the like.
Inventor: FAULKS ARTHUR
Filed: 1903-03-14
Granted: 1904-01-21
Abstract: 5917. Faulks, A. March 14. Asphalt, centent, and concrete paving; treads. -Pieces of wood, stone, metal, or like material a, with the top parts e projecting to form a foothold, are embedded in concrete, asphalt, cement, or similar paving for streets &c. The paving is preferably in the form of blocks, and the pieces a may be tapered, as shown, or rectangular, in which case they should be undercut or provided with projections to hold them securely in position. The blocks may be made by placing at the bottom of a mould a plate provided with recesses as deep as it is desired the pieces may project. The pieces are then inserted in the recesses with the broader ends upwards, and the mould is filled up with the ground material. The Provisional Specification states that asphalt, composite, or concrete pieces may be inserted.
Patent GB-190309728-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Electric Connecting Devices applicable to Lampholders, Wall Plugs and the like
Inventor: MENGES CARL LUDWIG RUDOLF ERNS
Filed: 1903-04-29
Granted: 1904-03-03
Abstract: 9728. Wengres, C. L. R. E. April 29. Incandescent l a m p s , holders for, with switches. The holders of which the parts are shown in Fig. 1 are similar in construction to those described in Specification No. 21,623, A.D. 1897, but are of a suitable form for mounting on electroliers, and for manufacture by ordinary mechanical processes. In a modification (not shown), the spring R may be placed outside instead of inside the case, which may be smaller and lighter in consequence, and, in another modification, the cap B is dispensed with, by forming a flange on the lower cap E, and slots for the projections F of the member D. The insulating-block carrying the contacts K may be allowed a rocking motion, so as to ensure double contact, by forming a ridge at the bottom of the cap E, or, as shown in Fig. 4<a>, by allowing the curved surfaces Q to rest on the projections H. Fig. 4 shows a modified form of contact K, in which the pressure of the lamp locks the screw. Any form of switch may be added, such as that shown in Fig. 5, which also shows a case formed of insulating-material. In this case, the contacts K lie very neir the axis of the switch, which is tripped by the pressure of the spring R, so that the lamp is not disturbed. In a modification, the tripping is caused by the pressure of the lamp on eccentrically-placed contacts.
Patent GB-190312362-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Hanging--or Suspending--Devices for Pictures, Mirrors and the like
Inventor: VAHLDIECK WILHELM
Filed: 1903-05-30
Granted: 1904-02-04
Abstract: 12,362. Vahldieck, W. May 30. Pictures &c., hanging on walls.- A plate or rail 1 is provided with a button or head 3, for hanging or suspending a picture, mirror, or the like, a longitudinal slot 2 with roughened edges 7, for the passage of a nail or bolt 6 into a wall joint 10 and for adjustment of the plate or rail, and points or pegs 5, for insertion into the wall covering 9 after the plate or rail is adjusted.
Patent GB-190314521-A (GB)
Title: Metal-sheet Piling.
Inventor: WITTEKIND HENRY
Filed: 1903-06-30
Granted: 1903-11-26
Abstract: 14,521. Wittekind, H. Feb. 16, [date applied for under Patents Act, A.D. 1901]. Shoring and strutting.-Piles used in shoring and strutting and thereby protecting earth-excavations, are constructed of metal beams of Z and other section, so arranged as to be slid longitudinally in place and become locked. Fig. 1 shows a view of such an arrangement, a Z-beam A being slid into the compound piece, composed of the Z-beams B, B', B<2> bolted or riveted together, as shown. To make a corner, an angle-piece B<3> is used. A partition, as shown at the left of Fig. 1, can be made by riveting or bolting a Z-beam B to the compound piece. To facilitate driving, the compound pieces are fitted with wedges E at the bottom, having grooves, as shown in Fig. 2, to receive the flange b of the beam B, and the central portion of the beams B' or B<2>. The whole is made watertight by the use of caulking. In a modification, shown in Fig. 4, angle and flat plates G', G<2>, G are used with z-beams F. The distance-pieces g allow the flanges of the beams F to slide between the plates G<1>, G', or G. A corner can be readily made between two compound pieces as shown. A partition can be made by securing an angle-piece G<3> to one of the compound pieces. In a modification, shown in Fig. 6, the Z-beams F are rigidly connected by a plate L, which may be flat or curved. Caulking k<1> is placed between the beam G<1> and an angle-plate H<1>, which is provided with slotted holes to allow for adjustment, or a Z- beam H, enclosing a strip of wood K, may be used, the caulking being placed at k.
Patent GB-190324861-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Looms for Weaving Wire Fabrics or Gauze.
Inventor: HOLLINGWORTH EDWARD
Filed: 1903-11-16
Granted: 1904-11-16
Abstract: 24,861. Hollingworth, E. Nov. 16. Loom picking-motions; shuttles; protecting selvages.-The shuttle 6 slides in a race in the front of the lay 1, and is positively driven by mechanism which causes it to dwell at each end of its traverse while the lay is beating-up. A shaft 13, driven by bevel gear from a parallel shaft, carries a spur-wheel 15 meshing with another wheel 21, to which is fixed a bevel-wheel 20. A shed on the face of the wheel 15 works in a slot in a lever 17 carrying a bevel-wheel 19, which meshes with the wheels 20, 22, mounted loosely, with the lever 17, on a shaft. The wheel 15, lever 17, and wheel 19 together alternately drive the bevel-wheel 22 forward and allow it to dwell, and the intermittent motion is transmitted through the wheels 22, 23, 24, crank 26, rod 27, and pivoted arm 28 to the shuttle. The arm 28 also moves with the lay, and is connected by a link 31, Fig. 1, to a sliding block 32, to which is pivoted a lever 34 having upturned ends 34'. The ends 34<1> are alternately brought into register with one or other recess 6<1> at the ends of the shuttle 6<1>, at successive traverses of the latter, by meaus of a cam-groove in which slides a stud on the lever 34. A guard 36 is fixed to the underside of the shuttle. As the lay beats up, it strikes studs on pivoted levers 38, Fig. 2, and lifts the curved fingers 37 clear of the weft. When the lay retires, the fingers are pulled down by a spring, so as to hold the last shoot of weft.
Patent GB-190403493-A (GB)
Title: Means for Attaching Matchboxes & the Holders thereof to Stationary Fixtures.
Inventor: JACOBS FRANK HORACE
Filed: 1904-02-12
Granted: 1905-01-12
Abstract: 3493. Jacobs, F. H., Jacobs, C. C., and Allan, G. W. Feb. 12. Hooks for match-boxes. A flat plate 1, preferably of metal, and having one end 2 bent up, is inserted between the shell 5 and drawer 4 of a match-box, so that one end of the shell is between the plate and its bent end. The other end of this plate projects beyond the shell, and is perforated and attached by a spring-hook or otherwise to a cord and so to any convenient object. In a modification, one side of the shell is extended and perforated to receive the cord, or, according to the Provisional Specification, to be hung on a nail.
Patent GB-190413194-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Pelvical Belts or Bands.
Inventor: BRACCO GUGLIELMO
Filed: 1904-06-10
Granted: 1904-07-14
Abstract: 13,194. Bracco, G. June 10. Bandages.-An abdominal belt or band comprises a part A, which girdles the pelvis and is fastened down the front of the abdomen, and parts B, C which girdle the thighs and are fastened at the sides. The belt is formed of a network of strips, arranged so that longitudinal strips pass across all the parts.
Patent GB-190416198-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Screw Stopper for Beer Jars and other Liquid Containers.
Inventor: AYTON HUGH
Filed: 1904-07-21
Granted: 1905-05-18
Abstract: 16,198. Ayton, H., Bailey, H. B., and Tebbutt, H. H., [trading as Bailey & Tebbutt]. July 21. Stoppers.-A venting-stopper for jars &c, containing effervescent liquors is formed with a central bore normally closed by a spring- controlled valve f. The valve stem terminates at its upper end in a head h loosely fitting a cavity m formed in the stopper. The head h is situated below the top p of the milled head c of the stopper, so that the valve can be opened to relieve the pressure in the bottle without injuring the paper seal usually employed to guarantee the contents of the jar.
Patent GB-190417765-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Automatically Actuated Weighing Apparatus.
Filed: 1904-08-16
Granted: 1904-11-17
Abstract: 17,765. Els÷ Magyar AutomÚter Tßrsasßg, Fleiner, S., and Ertner, G. Aug. 16. Automatic-feed weighers, for piece-goods, liquids, grain, or the like, in which there is an arrangement for accelerating the descent of the fully-loaded scale-pan from its balance position to its discharge position by moving part of the weight towards or beyond the fulcrum. The weight 2 has a lever 2<1> pivoted to it, the end of which, as the beam tilts into the balance position, strikes against a stop fastened to some suitable part of the frame. This action lifts the projection 2<3> and releases the projection 2<4>, allowing the weighted lever 2', also pivoted to the weight 2, to fall over towards or beyond the main fulcrum. The weight 2<5> is so chosen that the scale-pan remains depressed a sufficient time for complete discharge of its contents, and then quickly rises again, throwing back the lever 2<2> into engagement with the catch 2<3>.
Patent GB-190418001-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Devices for Screening Coal and the like.
Inventor: SPENCER GEORGE
Filed: 1904-08-19
Granted: 1905-06-15
Abstract: 18,001. Spencer, G. Aug. 19. Sifting coal &c.-Coal &c. is screened by means of an inclined plate with holes 2 below which are depressions 3. The holes and depressions may be of various shapes, but the depressions widen away from the hole to avoid jamming. The end of the depression is slightly turned down as at 4, Fig. 1, to allow pieces to pass easily. The depressions 4 may be rectangular or rounded in section, or formed of a piece cut out and turned down.
Patent GB-190425796-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Reverberatory Furnaces.
Inventor: DROJECKI MIECZYSLAW
Filed: 1904-11-26
Granted: 1905-03-02
Abstract: 25,796. Drojecki, M. Nov. 26. Reverberatory furnaces; baffles and arches.-A transverse baffle or partition is put across the hearth of a reverberatory furnace for smelting, puddling, melting, &c., in order to flatten the stream of flame against the hearth, and to reduce its velocity. The arch is also protected against the effects of close contact with the flame. The partition must be made of or covered with refractory and badly-conducting material. It extends downwards from the arch, leaving a rectangular or arched opening over the hearth. In Fig. 1, a fixed built-in baffle 2 is shown. It is preferably of masonry, with water pipes 4 which cool it sufficiently to prevent disintegration. Movable baffles are shown in Figs. 2 and 4. The arch 3 is slotted at 5, and the side walls are deeply recessed to receive a flat box-like partition 9, made of metal coated with asbestos. Water flows in by the pipes 11 and leaves by the pipes 13, being directed in a zig-zag path by the metal strips 12. A pulley 14 is provided for convenient hoisting. The arched opening serves to protect the side walls of the furnace against the stream of hot gases and to direct it in the central line of the furnace. The same purpose may be served by baffles fixed or fitted at the sides, as shown in Fig. 5. These are constructed and cooled in the same way as the others. The number of partitions may be two or more, according to the length of the furnace.
Patent GB-190426899-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to the Manufacture of Stereotypes and the like.
Inventor: ANNAND ROBERT CUMMING
Filed: 1904-12-09
Granted: 1905-11-02
Abstract: 26,899. Annand, R. C. Dec. 9. Drawings to Specification. Corrugating; stereotype.-In making a matrix for stereotype that can be more rapidly prepared, one or more sheets of facing-paper are cemented by waterproof paste to one or more sheets of unsized or partially sized sheets of paper, which are in like manner cemented to a sheet or backing of crinkled or cellular paper. The whole is then dried, and the type is either pressed against the dry flong, or the facing-surface only is moistened beforehand, the waterproof paste preventing the moisture from passing further into the flong, which may therefore be dried very rapidly either by directing heated gases on to the back surface while the flong is still held against the type by a wire gauze screen, or by stripping from the type and directing the heated air &c. immediately on to the moistened surface. The cement being waterproof, a greater heat may be employed without spoiling the mould, which further increases the speed of manufacture. The waterproof paste may be a mixture of the usual stereotypers' past with rubber solution. The backing may be crinkled by beating or rolling the paper, in a wet or dry state, into a grooved plate. It may also be embossed in the same manner as wall paper. The air or other gas may be heated by passing it through a coil round the melting furnace.
Patent GB-190429637-A (GB)
Title: A Combination Stand or Accessory for Gold Teeing Grounds.
Inventor: URQUHART ROBERT LISH
Filed: 1904-12-31
Granted: 1905-11-02
Abstract: 29,637. Urquhart, R. L., and Urquhart, E. M. Dec. 31. Golf.-A combination stand or accessory for golf teeing-grounds consists of an upright post A fixed in the ground, and a seat B carried by four curved standards b, which may serve as supports for boxes C, D containing sand and water for instance. An arm E to indicate the direction and distance of the next hole, and a wind vane F are attached to the post. The stand may be provided with boxes for storing tees in, and a brush and match-striking surface may be fitted to it. In a modification, the base of the stand is formed as a box of oval or round formation, and a number of hinged seats are employed. The box may be divided into halves to contain sand and water. The stand may be of ornamental openwork, and may be fixed to the ground by four spiked legs.
Patent GB-190502499-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Quick Traverse or Cross Winding Frames.
Inventor: HALL ROBERT
Filed: 1905-02-08
Granted: 1905-12-07
Abstract: 2499. Hall, R., Hall, J. H., and Hall, O. S. Feb. 8. Winding-machines.-The usual grooved traversing-cams are replaced by one or more pairs of plain cams 3, 9, suitably spaced on the main shaft 2 and arranged to traverse the thread-guides on both sides of the machine, by acting against tails 5a, 5b formed on some of the thread-guides 5, Fig. 4, which are secured to rods 6 and slide on stationary bars 7. The bars 7 are placed parallel, and near, to the shafts or drums 4, which support, and frictionally drive, the bobbins 8. The acting parts of the cams may be provided with a piece 10 of steel or hard metal.
Patent GB-190504701-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Tramway Rails, Points and Crossings
Inventor: BROWN ARTHUR
Filed: 1905-03-07
Granted: 1905-11-16
Abstract: 4701. Brown, A., and Crosta, L. W. March 7. Rails ; crossings ; points and switches.-The worn surface of a tramway rail is planed down in places by a machine of special construction, and a strip of manganese steel or other suitable material is inserted. Fig. 1 shows a strip C secured to the rails A, A' near the joint by means of screws, rivets, or other fastenings D. Similar strips may be affixed to the wearing surfaces of points and crossings either when new or after they are worn. Figs. 3 and 4 show the machine used to plane the worn rail surface. A bed-plate, having feet F resting on the ground and lugs G for securing it to the rail, forms a guide for a longitudinal slide which is moved parallel to the rails by the screw H. This longitudinal slide supports a cross slide K, carrying a a tool-holder L and tool Q. An electric or oil motor with its accessories is mounted on the bedplate, and transmits motion to the slide K by means of the bent rod M fastened to the fly-wheel 0. The machine may be driven by hand.
Patent GB-190505825-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to the Manufacture of Producer Gas
Inventor: ELLIS CARLETON
Filed: 1905-03-20
Granted: 1906-01-25
Abstract: 5825. Ellis, C. March 20. Generators or producers.-A gas producer is blown with carbon dioxide, or with waste furnace gases rich in carbon dioxide, instead of with steam so that the producer may be worked at a lower temperature. The waste gases of a metallurgical furnace 4 pass from the regenerators 8, 9 by a pipe 16 to the combustion zone of the producer 1, the outlet pipe 3 of which conveys the gas generated to the combustion chamber 5 of the furnace. An air inlet for the furnace is provided at 14, and a final outlet or stack passage at 15. The return pipe 16 contains a fan blower 18 for forcing in the draught, and an air or oxygen inlet 19 on the suction side of the fan. This inlet, as well as the main pipe, is fitted with a valve or damper 20. The combustion products, when poor in carbon dioxide, are further cooled by means of radiating- fins 22. Waste gases very rich in carbon dioxide, such as those coming from a lime-kiln, may be used without special cooling.