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Patent GB-190223664-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to the Manufacture of Tiles Slabs and the like
Inventor: CHAPPELL HARRY WILLIAM
Filed: 1902-10-29
Granted: 1903-09-03
Abstract: 23,664. Chappell, H. W. Oct. 29. Bricks, tiles, slabs, &c.-From 3 to 10 per cent. of lime is mixed with sand, ground slag, slate, or minerals, and the mixture is moulded into plain or ribbed tiles, perforated bricks, slabs, or articles, which are hardened by a preliminary treatment with carbonic acid gas, and burnt at a temperature sufficiently high to fuse together the particles of quartz or other materials. The gas may be admitted through the perforations of the articles, or it may be introduced under pressure to a chamber containing the articles. Mixtures which are not hardened by steam, such as lime with sand containing clay, can be used by this process.
Patent GB-190302816-A (GB)
Title: A New or Improved Machine for Manufacturing Surgical Bandages.
Inventor: BLAIR CHARLES
Filed: 1903-02-06
Granted: 1903-12-03
Abstract: 2816. Blair, C. Feb. 6. India-rubber, cutting and winding.-Fig. 1 shows a front view, and Fig. 2 an end view, of a machine for manufacturing surgical bandages. The sheet rubber or other material passes from a roller A, over a measuring-roller B, under a bar C, over a scrimp-rail D, which keeps it taut edgeways, and over a series of rotary cutters E, the strips or bandages, after passing between a pair of idle rolls F, being wound on a pair of spindles G, and on a loose wire laid alongside them. The scrimp-rail D and the roll A may be adjusted by means of levers H, I. The roller B gears with a measuring-wheel J having a notch K, which receives the turned-up end of a weighted rod U, actuated through arms 0 by a hand-lever N, which also moves the driving- belt from the loose pulley Q to the last pulley R. The spindles G are placed end to end, and are drawn apart by sliding pieces U actuated by levers V, V<1>, the lower ends of which are coupled to a right and left handed screw W, on the end of which is a clutch-piece X. The spindles G wind up the cut bandages until the notch K in the wheel J comes against the end of the rod M, when, by means of striking-gear N, T, P the belt is moved on to the loose pulley Q. At the same time, the clutch X is put into gear with a wheel Z, causing the shaft W to revolve, and the levers V, V<1> to separate the spindles G. When the pulleys are fully separated, the rolls of bandages drop off them and remain hanging on the wire. The lever V<1> comes against a stop 1 on the bar T, causing the clutch X to be thrown out of gear with the wheel Z and put in gear with a wheel Y revolving in the opposite direction, thus bringing together the spilldles G. Another stop 2 on the bar T causes the clutch X to be moved midway between, and out of gear with, the wheels Y, Z. The finished bandages having been cut off by hand, a loose wire is laid against the free hanging ends of the cloth, which are placed on the spindles, and the machine is again put in motion. As the roll of bandages on the spindles G increases in size, it presses against the rollers F, causing the spindles to travel forward in guides G<1>, thus bringing the roll well forward, so that the bandage can be easily got at and cut off. When the machine is started, the pull of the cloth drags back the spindles. so that there is always a certain amount of tension on the cloth, but least at the commencement of the operation, thereby allowing the first few turns on the spindles to be loose, so that the bandages can afterwards be easily removed from the wire.
Patent GB-190305154-A (GB)
Title: Float and Lift Valves
Inventor: BLANKS HENRY
Filed: 1903-03-05
Granted: 1903-05-14
Abstract: 5154. Blanks, H. March 5. Ball and float valves; lift valves; seats.-The float valve shown in Fig. 1 is constructed with a bevelled plug C, the spindle of which passes into a piston E actuated by the ball lever. An indiarubber ring D is interposed between the valve and the piston, so that, when the ball lever raises the piston and forces the plug C against its seat G, the rubber ring is compressed and expanded sideways against the tubular seat. Passages are formed in the tubular seat below the valve for the escape of liquid when the valve is lowered. The inlet pipe B projects into the tube A to allow grit or the like to pass into the chamber J, which is provided with a removable plug H, for clearing away the deposit. The construction may also be adapted to lift valves.
Patent GB-190305722-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Shuttle Boxes of Looms for Weaving.
Inventor: SMITH CICERO
Filed: 1903-03-12
Granted: 1903-07-09
Abstract: 5722. Smith, C., Smith, W., and Hodkinson, J. March 12. Loom shuttle boxes; swells.-Relates to shuttle boxes of loose-reed looms, and has for its object to ensure the shuttle leaving the boxes in true alignment with the face of the reed. The back b of the shuttle box is made of wood or metal, or both combined, and to it is secured a bracket h pivoted by a stud i to a bracket j bolted to the lower portion of the lay a. The back is thus free to turn if a shuttle is caught between the front end of the shuttle box and the reed, and the back b is held parallel with the reed by a spring l. The swell f is pivoted to the bracket h, and is held to its work by a spring g, and the weft-fork grid c is secured to the back b.
Patent GB-190310525-A (GB)
Title: Improved Speed Changing and Reversing Gear.
Inventor: THOMPSON WILLIAM PHILLIPS
Filed: 1903-05-08
Granted: 1904-03-24
Abstract: 10,525. Thompson, W. P., [Koechlin, A.]. May 8. Gearing, driving. -Relates to speedchanging and reversing gearing, applicable to machine tools &c. The driving-part b fixed on the shaft a is formed with rings of internal teeth 1, 3, 5, 7. The teeth are of uniform size and the rings of different diameters and equidistant from the centre e. The driven part c is mounted on a sleeve on the shaft a and is formed with similar toothed rings 2, 4, 6, 8. The intermediate wheel f is mounted on a spindle which can be moved radially round the pivot e by means of the lever k. The wheel f has teeth on its periphery and a second ring of teeth f<1> engaged by the pinion g. Fig. 1 shows the parts in position for reverse driving, the wheel f engaging the ring 1 and the pinion g engaging the ring 2. For the first forward speed, the lever k is turned till the wheel f engages the rings 3, 4, and so on. In a modification, the arrangement is duplicated, one set of mechanism being employed for the first speed and the reverse, and the other set for the two higher speeds. Fig. 5 shows a modification in which the wheel f is replaced by a series of smaller wheels. The apparatus shown in this Figure is arranged for two forward speeds and a reverse.
Patent GB-190312563-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Coin Actuated Electrical Apparatus.
Filed: 1903-06-03
Granted: 1903-07-16
Abstract: 12,563. Rose, J., and Rose, Coop, & Rissone. June 3. Electricity, administering; coin action.-The Figure is a rear view. The coin, dropped down a shoot D, tilts a lever d against a light spring d' till it engages with a toothed wheel E in gear with a spindle g having a crank-handle G. On turning the wheel by means of the crank-handle, the lever is further tilted till it presses against a spring b<1> and so completes the primary circuit of an induction coil at the front, through the wires b from the battery C. The current in the secondary circuit is taken through the crank-handle and a knob H and its strength is varied by turning the handle, the sheath of the core being connected by the pin k to an endless chain J which runs round a chain-wheel attached to the toothed wheel E, and operates an indicator. On releasing the crankhandle, a spring g<2> reverses the spindle and restores the initial condition. Coin-discharging mechanism.-The increasing tilt given to the lever d by turning the crank-handle allows the coin to escape from it.
Patent GB-190315078-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Folding Plaiting and Measuring Machines
Inventor: HACKING WILLIAM HENRY
Filed: 1903-07-08
Granted: 1904-04-14
Abstract: 15,078. Hacking, W. H., and Wilson- Clyma, T. E. July 8. Folding.-Relates to machines for folding or laying cloth in a pile of folds of predetermined lengths. Instead of using a convex or flat table, in which case the upper folds are liable to be longer than the lower ones on account of the arching of the pile, a table a<2>, having adjustable inclined pieces a<3>, a<4>, and therefore higher at the ends, is used. The cloth is laid in plane layers by the folding-blades c in the carrier c<2>, clamp bars d, d' alternately pressing, as usual, on the fold last laid.
Patent GB-190317687-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Apparatus for Scalding Milk, Applicable also for Steaming, Boiling, and Laundry Work.
Inventor: RICKARD JONATHAN
Filed: 1903-08-15
Granted: 1904-03-31
Abstract: 17,687. Rickard, J. Aug. 15. Stoves for heating liquids.-A milk scalder, applicable also for steaming, boiling, and laundry purposes, consists of a metal water tank heated by pipes M, H leading from a fireplace arranged at one end of the tank. The tank, which, with its fireplace is set in brickwork, is fitted with a cover having apertures into which pans fit.
Patent GB-190320780-A (GB)
Title: Combined Station Announcer and Variable Advertisement Exhibitor
Inventor: GRAMP FRANZ
Filed: 1903-09-28
Granted: 1904-01-28
Abstract: 20,780. Gramp, F. Sept. 28. Indicators, station, stopping - place, a n d like.-Consists of an announcer of the stations of a railroad or other passenger line. The names of the stations in their proper order are carried on a belt a, consisting of metallic or flexible shields suitably connected, or of an endless belt or ribbon, which passes over two pairs of of wheels b, c. Twc ratchet-wheels e, g are mounted on the shaft of the wheel b, and, as their teeth point in opposite directions, the belt may be driven in either direction, corresponding to that of the train, by means of pawls f, h, carried on a bow i on a lever k, a lever m operating in the slotted end of a projection l carried by the bow i enabling the desired pawl to be put into action. An electromagnet o, by attracting an armature p which is connected by a catch q with the lever k, moves the latter upwards when the electric circuit is closed, and drives the active pawl, thus moving the belt through a distance necessary to bring the next station-name opposite an opening n in the casing. A bell or other announcer may be attached to the electromagnet and caused to ring as each change occurs. The apparatus may also be driven by an electric motor, by compressed air, elasticity, water pressure, by a weight or other mechanical contrivance, or by an ordinary rope, chain, or the like, which lifts the lever k directly. Or suitable contacts may be provided on the body of the car, on the roof of tunnels, or on columns, masts, or the like, so that the indicator is actuated by the train itself. A single ratchet w may be used, in which case the shaft d and wheels bare connected by suitable gearing.
Patent GB-190321483-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Hand Trucks.
Inventor: BRYAN EDGAR JOSEPH
Filed: 1903-10-06
Granted: 1903-11-12
Abstract: 21,483. Bryan, E. J., and Miller, A. W. Oct. 6. Hand-trucks.-Hand-trucks for moving boxes &c. are constructed with clamping-members worked by the foot. The jaws 16 of the clamping-members, are provided with inclined holding-lugs 19 arranged so that the weight of the load operates to hold the jaws in engagement. The jaws extend through slots 10 in side-bars 1, and are jointed to arms 18 pivoted on a cross-bar 5. The arms are connected by links 21 to a reciprocating bar 24, which is moved down by a foot-piece 29 and up by a footlever 33.
Patent GB-190321510-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Trimming or Abrading Tool for use in Manufacturing & Repairing Boots & Shoes
Inventor: MILLER THOMAS FRANCIS
Filed: 1903-10-07
Granted: 1904-09-01
Abstract: 21,510. Miller, T. F., and Napper, F. Oct. 7. Punching; making parts of boot and shoe making apparatus.-A trimming or abrading tool for use in manufacturing or repairing boots and shoes consists of a thin steel strip in which a series of holes are punched, forming a sharp burr on the cutting-side and so disposed that no grooves are scored on the work being operated upon. The perforations . in the strip are stamped by the machine shown in Fig. 6, in which a plunger o' carrying the punches o is driven from an eccentric on a shaft o<3> turned by a handle o<4>. The strip is fed over an anvil between guides p by a finger actuated by another eccentric on the shaft o<3>, a second feed r, actuated by a cam-wheel r<2> which is driven by a chain and pulley from the shaft o<3>, giving the strip a small lateral displacement between each stroke of the plunger so that the perforations are stamped in zig-zag lines.
Patent GB-190321604-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Means for Stopping Trains Automatically at Danger Signals
Inventor: COPELAND COLIN
Filed: 1903-10-08
Granted: 1904-08-18
Abstract: 21,604. Copeland, C. Oct. 8. Stopping engines and trains automatically at semaphore signals, when set to danger. A rod C moves vertically in guides in a frame A fixed between the rails, being situated nearer to one rail to avoid contact with wagon chains or other parts of passing vehicles. This rod C is raised when the signal is set to danger by the weighted signal lever I through a bell-crank lever H, a horizontal rod G, a bell-crank lever F, and a connecting-rod E. The raised rod C actuates a projecting-rod forming the handle of a cock on an air tube connected with the train vacuum brakes to admit air and apply the brakes. This tube depends from the locomotive, and has preferably a U-form, each limb being fitted with a cock and a projecting rod to allow actuation whether the engine runs forwards or backwards ; or a single tube may be employed, the projecting-rod then being extended on both sides of the tube. This rod may be curved or camshaped, and a lever connection or a cord may be provided in the cab to enable the driver to release the brakes. The vertical bar C may be fixed permanently, or may be capable of folding down, so as to be used only during fogs or at night.
Patent GB-190401824-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Dobbies of Looms for Weaving.
Filed: 1904-01-25
Granted: 1904-12-31
Abstract: 1824. Hodgson, G. H., Hodgson, M. E., and Hodgson, Ltd., G. Jan. 25. Loom dobbies.-To reduce the friction, the slots 1, 5, Fig. 1, for the ends of the draw-bars 2 and zero rods or knives 6 are made curved, the ends of the bars and knives being rounded and, if desired, provided with antifriction bowls or runners 4 &c. Fig. 2. The baulk levers 9 thus have a radial movement; their ends may be provided with antifriction bowls or rollers 10, or a series 11 thereof, arranged on the bars or stays 9A, to reduce the friction further.
Patent GB-190402039-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or connected with Steering Engines.
Inventor: LANG ROBERT BRUCE
Filed: 1904-01-27
Granted: 1904-12-01
Abstract: 2039. Lang, R. B. Jan. 27. Steering-gear.-Controlling valve gear for a steering-engine consists nf a series of lift valves adapted to govern the direction of the flow of steam to the distributing-valves, and is shown as connected to a steering-engine of the type described in Specification No. 24,827, A.D. 1902, [Abridgment Class Steam engines]. A represents a steam, and B an exhaust chest, between which two chambers C, D are formed. Each of these chambers has two passages C<1>, C<2>, and D', D', respectively communicating with the valve-chests of the steering-engine. Ports fitted with lift valves E, E<1> are formed in the upper part of the chamber, and other ports fitted with valves F, F<1> in the lower. These valves are operated by slotted levers G, J, mounted on rocking shafts H, K, acting on tappet-heads E<2>, F'. The rocking shafts extend outside the valve-casing through stuffing-boxes, and carry short levers similar to G, J, having their opposite ends connected so that the valves E', F are raised together, the other valves being closed. When the rocking shaft is in its mid position, all the valves are closed. The rocking shaft is operated from the steering-wheel.
Patent GB-190402075-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Tools for Cutting Metal Rods, Bars, and the like
Inventor: MARTIN STANLEY HARRIS
Filed: 1904-01-27
Granted: 1904-03-31
Abstract: 2075. Martin, S. H., and Hunt, A. Jan. 27. Anvils.-A block m, Fig. 1, for use in cutting rods, is provided with recesses n backed off from their edges o, and with a stop and guard t with an edge u turned down to prevent the pieces from flying upward when cut off. Bolt holes q are made in the block, and a leg p is adapted to fit the hole in an ordinary anvil.
Patent GB-190405835-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Rock-drills.
Filed: 1904-03-09
Granted: 1904-05-05
Abstract: 5835. Soc. Anon. des Ateliers Burton. Feb. 4, [date applied for under Patents Act, A.D. 1901]. Rock drills, percussive, rotating gear for. Spiral springs, india-rubber, pneumatic cushions or the like j are used to reduce the shock in the rifle-bar mechanism on the return stroke of the piston. They may be placed between lugs i on the side or back of the ratchet c and the casing, or may surround the ratchet ; or they may be placed to support the pawls b, whether they are mounted in the casing or in the head h of the rifle bar.
Patent GB-190413750-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Cans and Lids therefor.
Inventor: REESE HENRY OGIER
Filed: 1904-06-17
Granted: 1905-01-19
Abstract: 13,750. Reese, H. O. June 17. Cans.-To facilitate the pouring out of the contents, a case is formed at the mouth with a curved flange which offers no obstruction. The depending portion 16 of the flange has a spring action, thus serving to form an airtight joint with a corresponding flange on the lid. The lid may be dished as shown to fit into the can, or it may be otherwise formed. The flange of the lid may have a bend at the lower edge.
Patent GB-190420722-A (GB)
Title: Wind-pressure Recorder.
Inventor: SPERBER EDUARD ALFRED
Filed: 1904-09-26
Granted: 1904-12-22
Abstract: 20,722. Sperber, E. A. Sept. 26. A nemometers.-A wind-pressure recorder is constructed o f a jointed parallelogram of rods a, b, c, d mounted with its lower end d horizontal, an extension of this rod being fixed at the top of a vertical tube. This tube can revolve in a frame, and has within it a rodf, the lower end of which carries a marker resting against a surface. The upper end of the rod is pivoted to a lever e which is fixed to the outer vertical rod c. At the free end of this lever e is a weight which counterpoises the vertical rod f and marker. The inner rod a extends downwards and carries a weight G, and the top rod b extends towards the frame and bears at right-angles a plate T which is pressed by the wind.
Patent GB-190422976-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Type-writers.
Inventor: MOYA HIDALGO
Filed: 1904-10-25
Granted: 1905-07-27
Abstract: 22,976. Moya, H. Oct. 25. Type-writers. -Relates to type-writers of the kind described in Specification No. 17,271, A.D. 1903. (1) The printing stroke of the swinging frame a, Figs. 1 and 2, is effected from the universal bar g, instead of from the levers e and frames f. In the arrangement shown, the universal bar g, Fig. 1, is connected with a rocking-shaft h, which is connected with an arm i hooked at the end i<1> to engage a plate k adjustably fastened on a bar l pivoted on the frame a and forked to embrace the shaft h. Release of the parts i<1>, k is effected by means of a pin i<2> and an incline m', and then the frame a is swung back past its normal position to print, by the action of a spring n secured to one frame trunnion a<1> and adjustable by means of a lever p. The frame a is restored to the normal position by means of a spring o' compressed by the spring n. (2) The parts which co-operate with the cam c, Figs. 1, 2, and 3, are mounted to slide in the swinging frame a, and are connected with the levers e in such a way as to be movable thereby throughout the printing stroke. Forked ends of the levers e embrace arms d<1> of sleeves d fitted to slide on upright rods b on the trunnions a<1>. The arms d<1> extend through slots in the frame a, and are shaped at the end to form a tail-piece d<2> and a nose d<3>. Normally, the tail-pieces d<2> are against ears c<1> on the cam, whereas the noses d<3> are above the cam and in line with the cam - grooves c<2>. (3) The crown-wheel v, Figs. 1 and 2, for stopping the rotation of the type-carrier shaft is fixed in the swinging frame a, and a co-operating knife u<1> is attached to the clutch u, the lever t serving solely to depress the clutch. The knife u<1> passes through a guide u<3> on the shaft.
Patent GB-190424204-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Kitchen Grates, Ranges, and the like
Inventor: SECKERSON JAMES WILLIAM
Filed: 1904-11-09
Granted: 1905-02-23
Abstract: 24,204. Seckerson, J. W. Nov. 9 Cooking sloves and ranges; doors; ovens.-The "frame " or back-plate a has apertures b for giving access to the flues c, closed by panels e having thin edges e', which are drawn tightly against the frame by hooks f engaging over projections d. The oven g slides along angle-irons h, supported by legs i, and is provided with a protective plate j and an encircling flue c<1>. The top of the fire can be closed by a plate sliding between angle-irons on the hobs, so as to divert the heat into the flue surrounding the oven. According to the Provisional Specification, the back of the grate or range is in sections and is screwed to a separate frame, or hinged, or provided with sliding or dovetail fasteners, the frame having flanges or grooves where necessary for building flues.
Patent GB-190425906-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Self-closing or Retractile Seats or Chairs.
Inventor: CLAYPOLE CAROLINE LUCY
Filed: 1904-11-28
Granted: 1905-01-12
Abstract: 25,906. Claypole, C. L., [trading as Armstrong Automatic Manufacturing Co.]. April 29, [date applied for under Patents Act, A.D. 1901]. Seats and seatbacks.-Relates to a self-closing or retractile seat or chair for tramcars or for other outdoor purposes. The seat-back A', pivoted to the frame A, comprises a hollow box or receptacle C in which is mounted a roller H controlled by a strong spiral spring J. The seat is composed of several ribs D of wood &c. connected together by two flexible steel strips or wires E, the front rib D<1> being wider than the rest and pivoted to the frame at F. The inner end of each of the steel strips E is attached to a strap or cord G adapted to coil round the roller H by the action of the spring J. When the seat is not being sat upon, the ribs are drawn up into the box C and the back occupies the position shown by the dotted lines.
Patent GB-190429391-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Separators for Removing Oil from Steam
Inventor: MICKELEIT PAUL
Filed: 1904-12-31
Granted: 1905-04-06
Abstract: 29,391. Mickeleit, P. Dec. 31. Steam separators. -Steam is freed from oil by passing it through a layer of metal turnings contained between the perforated plates a, b. The inlet for the steam is shown at c and the outlet at d.
Patent GB-190429488-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Couplings for Hose Pipes and the like and in Apparatus for use in Applying the Same.
Inventor: LATTIERE PIERRE
Filed: 1904-12-31
Granted: 1905-02-23
Abstract: 29,488. LattiÞre, P. Dec. 31. Hose, connecting to unions; clip and sleeve joints; jointing.apparatus.-The plate a, Fig. 1, is bent into a loop and its extension b is passed through a slot or, as shown, a loop c. The hose d is cramped to the union e by tightening the loop and the end b is turned back, as shown in Fig. 3. Fig. 6 shows the apparatus for tightening the band. On turning the left-handed screw k, the guided block l is displaced and the ropes r, maintained in a parallel position by a spring-plate t, are drawn tight so as to compress the band a, which rests on the block u.