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Patent GB-190308377-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Leather-cutting Machine for Making Laces
Inventor: MUELLER FRANZ
Filed: 1903-04-11
Granted: 1904-03-17
Abstract: 8377. M³ller, F. April 11. Cutting machines for leather.-A piece of leather is cut into strips, for laces, by mounting it on a drum and passing it under a row of cutting-discs C. The edge of the leather is placed in a longitudinal notch on the surface of the drum and is held in position by springs d<1>, which bear on arms, loose on the shaft b<11> and carrying a cross-bar d resting in the notch b<1>. The leather is released by levers e, pivoted to the sides of the drum, which run over fixed cams and so press the arms carrying the cross-bar d, away from the side of the notch b<1>.
Patent GB-190310514-A (GB)
Title: Improved Mechanism for Clearing Out Germinating Apparatus and the like.
Inventor: LAPP VALENTIN
Filed: 1903-05-08
Granted: 1903-06-18
Abstract: 10,514. Lapp, V. May 8. Containers or receptacles; moving-beater apparatus. - Relates to apparatus for clearing material out of germinating-vats, and also for distributing fresh material. Fig. 1 shows a section of the upper part, and Fig. 2 a section of the lower part. The material rests on the perforated floor 34 of the vat 1, which is provided with discharge openings. The central shaft 2 carries a sleeve 3 provided with arms 12, 13, to carry the actuating - appliances for the clearing-arms 4, and with projections 35 to carry the stirring-appliances, which may consist of a radially-arranged set of vertical stirring-worms. The toothed sector 10, pivoted on the bolt 9 carried by the arm 12, is provided with a groove 11 to engage the crank 16, and gears with the toothed wheel 8 on the sleeve 6. The crank 16 is fixed to a sleeve 15 mounted on a shaft 14, carried by the arms 12, 13 and bearing a toothed wheel 19 gearing with a wheel 20 secured to the internally and externally toothed wheel 21. When the clutch pieces 17, 18 are engaged, rotation of the shaft 14 turns the crank 16 and causes the sector 10 and the arms 4 to oscillate. The external teeth of the wheel 21 are engaged by a driving - worm, and its internal teeth transmit motion to the stirring-appliance and the sleeve 3. When the germinating-process is completed, the stirring-appliance is put out of action, the clearing- arms 4 swing to and fro over the discharge opening, and descend under the action of the screw 7, which is carried in a longitudinal slot in the shaft 6, passes through a screw nut in the boss 5, and receives a step-by-step rotary motion by means of a ratchet-wheel 22 actuated by pawls 24 operated by contact with stops 36 which are held in position by means of weighted cords so as to be capable of yielding when the arms 4 reach their highest or lowest positions. The pinion 23, on the ratchetwheel 22, engages an internally - toothed cupshaped wheel 25 of which the hub forms part of a clutch. The other clutch part 26 slides on the shaft 2 and is formed as a toothed wheel gearing with the pinion 27, which may be operated by means of worm gearing 29, 30 to effect the rapid raising of the arms 4 from the lowest position. On raising the clutch part 26, the disc 31 raises the roller 32 and cone 33, disengaging the pawls 24 from the ratchet-wheel 22.
Patent GB-190315016-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Construction of Brackets or Supports for Closet Cisterns, Lavatory Basins, and other Articles.
Inventor: OATES WILLIAM
Filed: 1903-07-07
Granted: 1904-05-12
Abstract: 15,016. Oates, W. July 7. Lavatory basins and fittings ; water-waste preventers.-Brackets or supports for lavatory basins, closet cisterns, and for general use are formed of glazed fireclay, earthenware, or the like, and provided with brass, iron, or other fastenings secured in recesses in the material. The bracket a, Fig. 4, is provided with flush T-pieces b, e secured in recesses d,f by one bolt or set-screw c. The bracket a, Fig. 8, consists of a slab with T-pieces b<1>, b<11> secured in the edge. Fig. 9 shows the application of a T-piece b to a corbel.
Patent GB-190316981-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Driving Gear for Motor Road Vehicles and other Mechanism.
Inventor: PURVES DAVID
Filed: 1903-08-04
Granted: 1904-06-09
Abstract: 16,981. Purves, D. Aug. 4. Motor road vehicles.-Variablespeed gearing for motor road vehicles is so arranged that the vehicle may be gradually started from rest and that the speed may be gradually raised or lowered. The shaft 1, gearing with the engine sbaft, has a number of cranks 2 which drive rods 3 connected by pins 6 to oscillating links 5. Each of the links 5 consists of two parallel plates and is pivoted to the fixed framing 8 by pins 7. Engaging with grooves 9, cut in the side-plates of each link 5, is a block 10 pivoted to a rod 12, which is connected to the pieces 21 by the loose pin 19. The pieces 21 are loosely mounted so that they may oscillate about the shaft 23. They carry pawls 26, 27, 28, Fig. 5, which are fixed together and engage with ratchet-wheels 29, 30, 31 on the shaft 23. The pawls 26, 28 are for forward driving, and the pawl 27 for reverse driving. To drive the shaft 23 in the reverse direction, the pawl-piece is partially rotated on the pin 24, against the action of the spring 34, by means of the flexible connection 33. The speed is altered by moving the starting-lever 16 connected to the blocks 10 by pivoted rods 15, 13. The distance through which the block oscillates is thus altered. The ratchets may be replaced by free-wheel mechanism. Friction clutches may be mounted upon either of the shafts 1, 23 or upon both. The variable-speed gearing may then be thrown out of operation, the vehicle being driven straight from the engine shaft. In a modification described in the Provisional Specification, the links 5 are omitted, the rods 3 being directly coupled to the pins 19. In this case, the shaft 1 is rotated by a connecting-rod attached to a sliding block in a link shaped like the links 5, and the link is fixed to a rocking shaft which is driven by the engine.
Patent GB-190320046-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Devices for Adjusting or Shortening Ladies Dresses.
Inventor: GROESCHEL FRIEDRICH WILHELM
Filed: 1903-09-17
Granted: 1904-09-17
Abstract: 20,046. Gr÷schel, F. W. Sept. 17. Suspenders for articles of dress.-Relates to a dress suspender, of which the principal feature is a belt g, Fig. 1, passing round the waist. The left side of the belt is shown in the Figure. Straps 1, 2, 3, 4 are provided in pairs on the right and left side of the belt, attached at their lower ends to the interior of the dress between the lining and the material. The free ends of the straps are passed through eyes in the belt, straps 2, 3, 4 on each side being joined together, and the two front straps being independent. The dress is lifted by pulling up the straps through the eyelets, and causing push-buttons a, c, e on the left straps to engage with corresponding sockets on the right straps.
Patent GB-190323019-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Bearings for Faller Shafts of Spinning Mules.
Inventor: HITCHON ALFRED
Filed: 1903-10-24
Granted: 1904-06-02
Abstract: 23,019. Hitchon, A. Oct. 24. Mules.-Relates to bearings for faller shafts of spinning-mules. The faller shafts C, D bear on rollers H, Fig. 3. These rollers are supported in recesses F, G in the stand A. The side faces of the stand A may be machined to reduce the friction between it and the flanges of the roller H.
Patent GB-190400196-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Rail Joints for Railways.
Inventor: REHMERT WILLIAM HENRY
Filed: 1904-01-04
Granted: 1904-02-18
Abstract: 196. Rehmert, W. H. Jan. 4. Rail joints; chairs; rails, securing to sleepers.- The rail ends 1 from which the head portions have been removed, are supported upon a plate 3 recessed into and spiked to the sleepers, as shown, and they are secured by a flanged plate or cap 4. This cap is shaped to embrace the web and lower flanges of the rails, and it has an upper portion 9 which forms the rail head. Bolts 6, which enter screwed bosses on the plate 3, hold the cap 4 in position ; they also engage notches in the rail flanges to prevent the rails from creeping. The rails are secured to the adjacent sleepers by means of clamping-plates 13 bolted to plates 11 spiked in recesses in the sleepers.
Patent GB-190404540-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and connected with Disinfectants for Flush and the like Cisterns or Vessels.
Inventor: KITCHING HENRY
Filed: 1904-02-24
Granted: 1904-12-01
Abstract: 4540. Kitching, H., and Shirley, J. T. Feb. 24. Disinfecting.-Disinfectants for flush cisterns are made up into blocks a with looped strings c moulded diagonally into them. The string is fastened to a hook which is hung on the edge of the cistern so that the disinfectant is suspended in the water.
Patent GB-190405932-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Machines for Putting Tops and Bottoms on Cans.
Inventor: REHFUSS JOHN GEORGE
Filed: 1904-03-10
Granted: 1905-02-16
Abstract: 5932. Rehfuss, J. G., and Rehfuss, M. O. March 10. Soldering.- The tops and bottoms are put on cans, preparatory to soldering, by apparatus such as that shown i n t h e Figures. O n a stationary shaft B, Fig. 3, is journalled a carrier-wheel E, which is rotated by suitable gearing. On the faces of the wheel are mounted jaws G for engaging with the bodies of the cans, the jaws being mounted on studs and actuated by a cam T on the shaft. T h e cam operates the jaws through friction rollers o<1> on spring sliding cylinders N, having lugs or arms which are connected with the jaws by adjustable links, consisting of screws provided with a sleeve or nut as shown. The body is fed to the jaws at the right of Fig. 3. The jaws, on the rotation of the carrier, gradually close until they reach the top position, when they firmly grip the body. The flanged tops and bottoms are fed to the wheel E along shoots S, S<1> having recessed parts at the base to permit of the tops and bottoms being presented at an angle to the bodies of the cans, as they reach the top positions. The tops and bottoms, when they reach the bottoms of the shoots, are held in position by rollers V<3>, W<4> carried on pins V<2>, W<2>, mounted on spring pivoted links V<1>, W and moving in slots V<4>, w<3>. The ends of the body engage with the flanges of the top and bottom, which are thus carried through the side openings y in the shoots, and against parallel guides by which they are pressed home over the ends of the body. On the further movement of the carrier-wheel, the jaws open and the can, when it reaches a position diametrically opposite that at which it entered, falls from the machine.
Patent GB-190406022-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Rope Haulage Clips.
Inventor: TEALE JAMES WILLIE
Filed: 1904-03-11
Granted: 1905-01-12
Abstract: 6022. Teale, J. W. March 11. Rope grips for use with endless-rope haulage systems. The upper jaw C slides into guides in the rear of the casing A, and is moved up and down by a handle H provided with a locking-device I which actuates a cam on the pin G placed in an opening of suitable shape in the back of the jaw C. The lower jaw J rests on springs L. The cable N is connected to the draw-bar of the vehicle and keeps the lower jaw in close contact with the rope B by the action of the cam M. To facilitate removal of the clip, when the upper jaw is raised projections R on it move a lever pivoted at Q, and cause the other arm P to move the lower jaw down.
Patent GB-190408025-A (GB)
Title: A New or Improved Pressure Indicating Gauge for use in connection with Pneumatic Tyres and the like.
Inventor: STERLING FRANK HENRY
Filed: 1904-04-07
Granted: 1905-03-09
Abstract: 8025. Sterling, F. H. April 7. Pressure gauges for pneumatic tyres and the like. A sleeve a fixed to the wheel rim contains a plunger c, having a head c<1> which is pressed against the inner tube or air chamber by the action of a spiral or other spring d, Attached to the plunger is a pointer f passing through a slot f and also a spring h carrying a pin h<1> which slips with an audible click into a hole a<3> in the sleeve when the desired pressure is reached. When the gauge is not in use, a cap e is screwed back against a head g on the plunger, in order to withdraw the head c<1> from the inner tube. The gauge may be provided with a dial and a pointer, on the shaft of which is either a pinion meshing with a rack on the plunger c, or an arm carrying a pin engaging a forked piece attached to the plunger. The sleeve a may be secured to the rim by means of a screwed flange extension a', which passes through the rim, and a nut b, and the extension a<1> and plunger head c<1> may be detachably secured by screwing to the sleeve a and plunger c, respectively.
Patent GB-190411771-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Resilient Tyred Wheels.
Inventor: CRAVEN ROBERT EDWIN PEACOCK
Filed: 1904-05-21
Granted: 1904-06-30
Abstract: 11,771. Craven, R. E. P. May 21. Tyres, pneumatic.-To prevent slipping and puncture, the tyre is surrounded with a ribbed cover built up of links placed parallel to one another longitudinally on the tyre. The links 1, Figs. 3 and 4, and smaller distance-pieces 3 are built up to the width of the tyre and secured by rivets 6 between the sideplates 4. The elements so formed are joined together by connectors 7 riveted between the projected ends of the links 1. To prevent the cover from creeping, the links are provided on the inner surface with projections 2, which press into the tyre. A side view of the cover in sit¹ is shown in Fig. 2. The elements may be made in one piece, and may ba joined together with the rivets &c. with or without links, connecting prongs 5, Figs. 11 and 14, being formed within or projecting beyond the ends.
Patent GB-190415449-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Substitute for Whalebone for use in Articles of Dress.
Inventor: BOSSUET EMILE MEDERIC
Filed: 1904-07-11
Granted: 1904-08-11
Abstract: 15,449. Bossuet, E. M. Dec. 16, A.D. 1903, [date applied for under Patents Act, A.D. 1901]. Whalebone substitutes.- Strips a of cork, cork composition, felt. leather, or other soft material, through which a needle will pass, and strips b of real or artificial whalebone, horn, indurated caoutchouc, gelatine, cane, quill, or other resistant and flexible ma erial, such as iron or steel, are secured together by a suitable adhesive, to form single blades or strips for use in making corsets, dresses, &c. The width of the strips and number used may vary, and the outer strips may be of either material, as preferred.
Patent GB-190418750-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Petroleum Burners
Inventor: CARLSON SVEN
Filed: 1904-08-30
Granted: 1904-10-13
Abstract: 18,750. Carlson, S. Aug. 30. Vapour burners. -Relates to vapour lamps of the type shown in Fig. 1 and in which petroleum passes through a tube a to a chamber b and is there vaporized. The vapour passes downwards through tubes c to a nozzle d, and thence upwards through a tube e, wherein it is mixed with air, to a cap f which forces the vapour to pass downwards and outwards through slits g in a casing h. These slits g, instead of being straight, are made in a curved form so that their central portions are higher than their ends, thus ensuring an even flame.
Patent GB-190424910-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Apparatus for Introducing, Developing, Washing, and Fixing, Photographic Plates, Films, or Sensitized Surfaces, without the use of a Dark Room.
Inventor: TIRMANN HANS
Filed: 1904-11-16
Granted: 1905-10-19
Abstract: 24,910. Tirmann, H., and Tirmann, H. Nov. 16. Dark boxes; dark slides; dishes.- Improvements are described in the dark box and developing arrangements described in Specification No. 19,164, A.D. 1904. Between the eye-piece and the developing-dish are fitted variously coloured slides, which can be placed singly in front of the eyepiece to vary the illumination according to the stage of development. The developing-bath comprises two frames a, Fig. 1, separated by packing d. The sides c are made of transparent material. The dark slide comprises the open frame e, Fig. 2, a back-plate f with springs h and light-excluding packing i, and a front sliding shutter. The back f and shutter can be removed, and the open frame e is used in place of the special frame for manipulating the plate in developing. The dark slide must be made of material which is not affected by the chemicals used.
Patent GB-190425698-A (GB)
Title: Machine for Making Sheet-metal Vault Linings.
Inventor: FAIRBROTHER HENRY
Filed: 1904-11-25
Granted: 1905-02-23
Abstract: 25,698. Fairbrother, H., [American Bank Protection Co.]. Nov. 25. Plates.-Relates to the manufacture of vault linings, consisting of metal sheets separated by a layer of insulating-material, for use with a burglaralarm system. The inside surfaces of the metal sheets and both sides of strawboard or the like are coated with shellac, and the compound lining is passed from a feed-table 3 between gas jets 11, Fig. 3, to soften the shellac, and then between rollers 13, 14 driven by worm gearing 33, Fig. 2, and is finally flattened and cooled between tanks 18, 20 through which cold water circulates. The upper tank is movable, being suspended by links 23 and raised by a cord 28 for the passage of the linings. The upper roller 14 is adjusted by setscrews and pressed upwards by springs 15.
Patent GB-190426973-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Change Speed Toothed Gearing
Inventor: RICHARDS GEORGE
Filed: 1904-12-10
Granted: 1905-10-19
Abstract: 26,973. Richards, G. Dec. 10. Motor road vehicles.- In a change-speed gearing, suitable for motor road vehicles &c., two countershafts are arranged between the driving and driven shafts, the change of speed being obtained by moving the gear-wheels on the driving-shaft, the object being to reduce the space occupied by the gearing and to obtain a wide variation in velocity ratio. Fig. 1 shows a section of the gearing, and Figs. 2 and 3 show side views to tLe left and right of Fig. 1 respectively. Gear-wheels 5, 6, formed in one piece, are splined on the driving-shaft 1, and may be moved into or out of engagement with any of the wheels 9, 10, 11, 12 on the countershafts 3, 4. The wheels 11, 9 on the countershafts 3, 4, respectively, are in mesh with wheels 7, 8 on the driven shaft 2. The speed changes are obtained by movement of the wheels 5, 6 into gear with the wheels 9,10,11,12.
Patent GB-190428358-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Organs.
Inventor: SMITH GEORGE FREDERICK
Filed: 1904-12-27
Granted: 1905-02-02
Abstract: 28,358. Smith, G. F. Dec. 27. Organs.-In blowing-apparatus the surplus air or wind is returned from the bellows A to the feeder or feeders C, D, instead of passing to the outer air, by forming one or more apertures O in the floor of the bellows immediately over the well B, and closing the apertures by weighted valves P, which are connected by the cords S with the bellows and automatically operated as the bellows are inflated or deflated. Instead of a tilting valve P, a spring-pulled sliding valve may be arranged to govern the aperture O. In addition to the ordinary division F, the well B has vertical divisions E. The holes G, I, M are fitted with suitable pallets, and the admission holes G may be arranged in the base C<1> of the feeders.
Patent GB-190429350-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Locks for Doors and the like.
Inventor: WEISSER THEODOR
Filed: 1904-12-31
Granted: 1905-02-02
Abstract: 29,350. Weisser, T. Dec. 31. Latches; locks, key.-The angular tumbler k, pivoted to the case at i and operated by the follower m acting on the verticallysliding bar n, is provided with the star-shaped head a b c which is rotatably mounted on the screw g. By means of the screw H, any one of the arms a, b, c can be fixed to protrude from the case. The arm a is adapted to act as a reversible lift-catch, and the arms b, c as right and left handed sliding latches respectively. The latch is locked by the revoluble disc o, operated by a key and kept in either position by the pins 1, 2, 3 and the spring l. The sliding bolt p also may be used to lock the latch by bringing the projection p<1> under the tumbler k.
Patent GB-190429574-A (GB)
Title: A Combined Induced Draught and Smoke Annihilating Appliance for Steam Ships.
Inventor: DAWSON PETER
Filed: 1904-12-31
Granted: 1905-12-21
Abstract: 29,574. Dawson, P. Dec. 31. Smoke, discharging.-The uptake of the boilers of a ship is not provided with a funnel, but the products of combustion are led by flues c to the paddle-boxes e. The movement of the paddlewheels induces a draught in the flues, and the spray scrubs the gases. A fan g and water-spraying nozzles h are brought into action when the paddlewheels are temporarily idle, and similar arrangements may be permanently used in the case of ships fitted with screw propellers.
Patent GB-190504710-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Printing-forms.
Inventor: BERGER OTTO
Filed: 1905-03-07
Granted: 1905-07-20
Abstract: 4710. Berger, O. March 7. Printing-surfaces.-Printing plates or rollers for lithographic, typographic, or other printing are made of casein, and are intended as a substitute for lithographic stone.
Patent GB-190506945-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Route Indicators for use on Tramcars and the like
Filed: 1905-04-01
Granted: 1905-10-05
Abstract: 6945. Lake, H. H., [St. Louis Car Co.]. April 1. Indicators, route, for vehicles.-A route or destination indicator for tramcars &c. comprises a transparent apron connected at one end to a spring roller and at the other end to a mechanicallyoperated roller. The apparatus is mounted in a casing which is detachably connected to the framework of the car. The transparent apron 15 is mounted in front of an incandescent lamp 22 and passes over the spring roller 8 and the roller 9, the shaft of which carries a pinion 11 gearing with the spur-wheel 12. The shaft of the wheel 12 has a handle outside the casing so that the apron 15 may be wound from the roller 8 to the roller 9. The catch 19, Fig. 4, on the arm 21 engages a ratchetwheel 16 on the shaft of the pinion 11 and prevents the apron from being wound up by the spring roller 8. When it is desired to wind up the apron partially, the arm 21 is raised slightly so as to permit the rotation of the roller 9. Holes in the bracket arms 4, 5 engage with pins C on the fixed brackets B so as to form a detachable connexion. The casing is also provided with a handle 7.
Patent GB-190509572-A (GB)
Title: An Evaporator for Evaporating the Liquid in Brewers Wash, Spent Wash or Pot Ale from Distilleries, Sewage, Waste or Spent Dyes and the like, and Concentrating the Solids in the same, the Evaporator being also applicable as a Smoke Washer.
Inventor: LENNOX ALLISON BELL
Filed: 1905-05-06
Granted: 1906-05-05
Abstract: 9572. Lennox, A. B., and Dawson, P. May 6. Pipes and tubes, cleaning. - R e c iprocating scrapers h are used for removing the sooty and other deposits which are formed in a combined evaporator and smokewasher consisting of groups of vertical tubes d arranged between end plates so as to increase the surface of contact between the liquid and the hot gases. The tubes may be of circular, square, or other section and may be subdivided by means of vertical plates. The brewers' wash, distillers' refuse, sewage, spent dyes, or other liquids under treatment are sprayed into the apparatus at z.
Patent GB-190514160-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or in connection with Sectional Book-cases, Show Cases and the like.
Inventor: CLAYTON JOHN
Filed: 1905-07-10
Granted: 1906-03-29
Abstract: 14,160. Clayton, J. July 10. Hinging and pivoting, methods of. -Relates to a method of pivoting the door or front portion of a bookcase, show case, coal-box, and the like. The door a is formed with two projections b near its top edge and on either side. In conjunction with the projections b, right-angled slots e, f are provided on either side of the case, so that, by lifting the door by means of the handle g, the pins slide from out of the vertical slots f into the horizontal slots e, as shown in dotted lines. The door is then supported in its horizontal position. The slots may be cut out of, or formed by the attachment of wooden strips to, the ends of the case, but preferably metal brackets i are employed.