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Patent GB-190304411-A (GB)
Title: Seams for Joining Fabrics, Metals, Papers and other Materials
Inventor: JOHNSON NELLIE ELIZA
Filed: 1903-02-25
Granted: 1903-04-30
Abstract: 4411. Johnsons, N. E., and Garrison, H. Feb. 25. Seams.-Relates to the formation of seams for joining fabrics and other materials by means of threads or other means, and has for its object to provide a seam wherein the materials and their linings will be simultaneously joined at a single operation by one line of stitching or other means, and the joined parts are then manipulated to make a seam which is smooth on both faces. Figs. 1 and 2 show the invention applied to the back part of a bodice. The parts are assembled, as shown in Fig. 2, with the two lining parts 7, 8 together and the two main parts 5, 6 together, and the whole are united by a single line of stitches, after which the lining 8 is turned back on to the part 6 and the part 5 back on to the lining 7, as shown in Fig. 1, thus forming a seam smooth on both sides.
Patent GB-190308480-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Electric Heaters.
Inventor: DUBE JOSEPH EDMOND
Filed: 1903-04-14
Granted: 1903-05-21
Abstract: 8480. DubÚ, J. E. April 14. Heating by electricity.-In a heater for air or liquids, a thin wire 14, preferably of silver, is heated by the passage of a current furnished by means of leads 17,18 passing through the handle 1. The wire is wound in a spiral groove 13 on a hollow cylinder 12 of insulating-material, preferably porous earthenware. This cylinder rests within a perforated metallic cylinder 7, crimped at the base.
Patent GB-190311733-A (GB)
Title: Automatic Clutch for Tyre Casting and Tyre Composing Machines
Inventor: WEHRLIN MAURICE
Filed: 1903-05-22
Granted: 1904-04-28
Abstract: 11,733. Wehrlin, M. May 22. Monotype and like machines.- Relates to machines such as are described in Specifications No. 13,891, A.D. 1897, No. 18,542, A.D. 1900, and No. 9325, A.D. 1903, and consists of means for stopping the machine when the end of a piece of composition has been reached. Fig. 3 shows a section through the driving-shaft 32, o n which is a loose driving - pulley 31 adapted to be engaged internally by a clutch disc or cone 33 splined to the shaft. A spring 35 presses the disc 33 into engagement when the machine is running. A washer 36 and balls 37 reduce friction between the spring and disc. A clutch lever 51, pivoted to the frame at 40, engages and operates the disc 33, and this lever is operated by a hand-lever 44, to stop and start the machine. A spring-pressed pawl 45 engages the upper end of the lever 51 and holds it in the stopping-position when it has been moved back by the arm 52 of the lever 44 engaging the projection 42 of the lever 51, or by the automatic means described below. When the lever 44 is moved upwards, its arm 50 engages a pin on the pawl and disengages it from the lever 51, permitting the spring 35 to engage the clutch. The clutch is automatically disengaged by a special perforation in the perforated strip, acting through suitable electrical connections to close the circuit of the magnet 26, which thereupon attracts its armature 53, and raises the end of the spring-pressed sliding part 55 of the armature, between the rim of the pulley 31 and a projection 41 on the lever 51. A cam on the edge of the pulley then engages the end of the part 55, and moves it and the lever 51 to disengage the clutch, the pawl 45 engaging and holding the lever. A second cam on the edge of the pulley 31 then presses the end of the armature down below the path of the projection 41.
Patent GB-190312950-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Machines or Making Loop Bands for Driving Machinery.
Inventor: CULVER FREDERICK SLOCUM
Filed: 1903-06-09
Granted: 1903-08-06
Abstract: 12,950. Culver, F. S. June 9. Machines for making driving-ropes.-Relates to a machine for simultaneously making several loop bands of cotton cord or yarn, for driving the spindles of textile machinery. The threads are attached to two twister hooks b<12> and are passed around one of the barbed hooks a'. The hooks b<12> are rotated by means of the pinions b<11>, b<10> in the frame b<9>, and the gear wheels b<6>,< >b<7> from the shaft b<3>, on which are fast and loose pulleys b<4>, b<5>. The belt forks C are operated by the handle c', and also automatically by the arm c<1>. The frames b<9> are prevented from rotating by pins b<13> attached to the disc b<14> and passing through the standard l<2>. As the strands twist, they contract and draw the block a towards the headstock B, at the same time raising the weight a'. This motion of the block a<1> brings the rod d<6> into engagement with the notched bellcrank lever d' and knocks off the arm d' from the second to the first notch. The apring d<5> then acts on the lever d<1>, d', drawing back the disc b<14> and withdrawing the pins b<13> The frames b<9> are then able to revolve, and effect the doubling of the bands. The operations of twisting and doubling are shown in Figs. 7 and 8. As the band still further contracts, the arm d<7> engages the bellcrank lever c<5>, knocks off the arm c', and permits the spring c<3> to move the belt forks c, thus stopping the machine. The spools e contain the yarn or thread. the ends of which are held in a suitable clamp. The finished band has a loop formed by the hook a<7>.
Patent GB-190313253-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Glove Fastenings.
Inventor: ADAMS WILLIAM
Filed: 1903-06-13
Granted: 1904-04-07
Abstract: 13,253. Adams, W. June 13. Glove fastenings.-The fastening, which is particularly applicable for gloves with slitless wrists, consists of the strap b, fastened at one end b<1>, and passing over the loop or guide c, provided with the roller d. The ends of the strap are secured together by the spring fastener e<1>, e'. The strap is, preferably, made of leather, but it may be of elastic or other material. A short piece of elastic webbing g may be inserted.
Patent GB-190313982-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Pulleys and Wheels
Inventor: DUFF JOHN TAYLOR
Filed: 1903-06-23
Granted: 1903-11-05
Abstract: 13,982. Duff, J. T., and McNaugher, J. June 23. Metallic wheels; hubs; spokes; rims.-Fig. 1. shows a driving-pulley the hub of which consists of two sections 1, 1<a> secured together by bolts and lined with a split bushing. The rim 10 consists of two parts secured by countersunk rivets to bands 7 bolted together with bolts 9. The spokes 4 screw into the sections 1, 1<a> of the hub, and have reduced unthreaded ends 5, fitting in holes in the bands 7. Vehicle and other wheels may be similarly constructed.
Patent GB-190316872-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Pulley Fittings for Carrying Sliding Doors and the like.
Inventor: THOMSON WALTER
Filed: 1903-08-01
Granted: 1904-06-23
Abstract: 16,872. Thomson, W. Aug. 1. Pulleys, axle, frame, and like.-A door hanger is cast or formed with parallel side plates a, a<1> connected by a bridge-piece b, and is secured by a screw a<4> to a door strap e, which is formed with an expanded end to fit between diverging ribs a<3> of the hanger. The hanger rests on the ends of an axle c' of a pulley c, which is mounted on a rail d, and runs freely until the axle comes in contact with stops a<2> at the ends of the plates a, a<1>.
Patent GB-190317867-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Stack or Draught Apparatus for Automobile Carriages
Inventor: WHITE ROLLIN HENRY
Filed: 1903-08-18
Granted: 1903-10-15
Abstract: 17,867. White, R. H. Nov. 17, A.D. 1902, [date applied for under Patents Act, A.D. 1901]. Draught-inducers.-Relates to steam carriages, and comprises means for promoting the furnace draught without using the engine exhaust for the purpose, and means for 'disposing of the furnace gases without annoyance to the passengers. The steam generator is covered by a hood D, which, as shown in plan in Fig. 2, has lateral tubes J discharging into longitudinally-disposed open-ended tubes E. In order to prevent back-draught in the tubes J, two deflectors K connected by a wire N are provided, and are hinged so that one comes into action and the other goes out of action when the direction of travel is changed. The tubes E discharge the furnace gases under the mud-guards G, as shown in Fig. 1.
Patent GB-190319679-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Metal Covered Table Tops.
Filed: 1903-09-12
Granted: 1904-07-07
Abstract: 19,679. Sankey & Sons, J., and Sankey, G. H. Sept. 12. Tables.-In tables with sheet-metal covered tops, such as are used in restaurants, the backing a for the top, instead of being made of wood, is made of inferior sheet metal, and is formed with a downward flanae a<1> the edge a' of which may be turned over. The backing may be provided with corrugations c for stiffening purposes, and is secured to the frame of the table by brackets f. The brackets are riveted to the backing, the rivets lying flush with the top of the backing. The ornamental or other top b is secured to the backing by turning its edges under the flange a<2>.
Patent GB-190320643-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Players for Keyboard Instruments.
Inventor: PAGE SYDNEY ELLIOTT
Filed: 1903-09-25
Granted: 1903-12-03
Abstract: 20,643. Page, S. E., [Aeolian Co.]. Sept. 25. Automatic instruments.-In a player or pianola for keyboard instruments, the primary and secondary pneumatics are readily accessible, the windways connecting the striking pneumatics are short, the connection of the tracker-board with the primary pneumatics is direct and almost rectilinear, the groups of valves are mounted in valve shelves or sets separable from one another, and the valve chambers and windways are connected directly with the main wind-chest or reservoir. The valve shelves G are detachably secured to the vertical windways H, H<1>. The windway H communicates directly from the high-wind to the motor-valve chamber K, while, the windway H<1> communicates from the expression valve chamber E to the passages in the valve shelves. The primary, secondary, and striking pneumatics for each key are arranged in substantially the same plane and in close proximity as shown in Fig. 6. The connection between the striking rods R and the striking levers is by bending the ends of the rods and inserting them through bearings in the levers. The motor S is mounted above and upon the action case and is connected directly by the sprocket chain S<1> with the spindle S<11> for the music rolls. The re-wind lever F<1> is linked to the lever T and to the lever U which controls the valve stem U<1> of the motor controlling-valve. The wind-pipe W is run directly along the top of the action case behind the tracker-board, and the wind-chest and bellows are separate from the action case, the connections W", W<111> being detachable and flexible.
Patent GB-190322555-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Ornamenting Glass.
Inventor: CONROY JOHN MARCELLUS
Filed: 1903-10-19
Granted: 1903-12-03
Abstract: 22,555. Conroy, J. M. Oct. 22, A.D. 1902, [date applied for under Patents Act, A.D. 1901]. Ornamenting; shaping.-Glass vessels, articles, plates for mirrors, &c. are formed with ornamented scalloped edges by chipping off regular conoidal pieces, as shown in Fig. 8, by blows at successive points near the edge. Fig. 2 shows a drum 1 with bevelled circular chipping-pins 2 arranged helically so as to come in contact with the glass plate at intervals of time sufficient to allow the glass to recover from the shock of one blow before it receives the next. The glass is supported against the drum on an adjustable rest bar at an angle of about 45‹ with the radial edges of the pins, as shown in Fig. 2. In a modification, shown in Fig. 6, the drum carries a single pin or tool, and the glass plate is clamped between discs 4, 15, which are rotated intermittently from the drum by a crank-pin, pawl, ratchet-wheel, and bevel gearing 8. The disc 15 is mounted loosely on a screw 16 passing through a cross-bar 17 of the frame, and is maintained in position, axially, by a loose flanged slotted disc 18. The drum may be grooved or made of a shape corresponding to the edge of the article.
Patent GB-190324237-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Stoppering Bottles, Jars, and the like
Inventor: AUSTIN ARTHUR
Filed: 1903-11-09
Granted: 1904-09-22
Abstract: 24,237. Austin, A. Nov. 9. Stoppers.-Fig. 3 shows a stopper for bottles, jam jars, and the like. A piece of wire j passes through a bole i in the stopper h, and is bent down at each side. The ends are bent inwards so as to engage helical grooves c, d, which extend half round the neck of the bottle. A metal band l, which fits the neck loosely, is provided with holes m to receive the ends of the wire j. Upon being turned, the stopper is pressed down upon its seating. The stopper h is provided with a button n and a rubber ring o.
Patent GB-190324885-A (GB)
Title: A Syphon Water Waste Preventing Apparatus.
Inventor: CHANTRY RICHARD
Filed: 1903-11-16
Granted: 1904-09-15
Abstract: 24,885. Chantry, R. Nov. 16. Water-waste preventers, siphon - discharge. The siphon consists of two concentric tubes a, a', and is started by means of a rising and falling cylinder d. When the chain is pulled, the cylinder d, which has been raised by the upthrust of the water, is depressed and the water is forced along the pipe b and up the interspace between the tubes a, a' into the flush pipe p. Water enters the cylinder c through a flap valve h. The pivoted lever f is prevented from rising too high by a loop m.
Patent GB-190401901-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to the Control of the Hydraulic Pressure in Steam Actuated Hydraulic Systems.
Inventor: DAWSON ARTHUR TREVOR
Filed: 1904-01-25
Granted: 1904-12-01
Abstract: 1901. Dawson, A. T., and Horne, J. Jan. 25. Stop gear.-A combination of a centrifugal and a fluid governor is used to control the hydraulic pressure in steamactuated liquid-pressure systems. In the arrangement shown in Fig. 1, the governor transmits i t s motion to the stop valve through the medium of a lever e. In the event of the speed rising so as to shut the valve, the valve remains shut until the clutch e<1> is withdrawn from the notch e'.
Patent GB-190403183-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Steam Valves
Inventor: FAIRWEATHER WALLACE
Filed: 1904-02-09
Granted: 1904-03-10
Abstract: 3183. Fairweather, W., [National Valve Co.]. Feb. 9. Lift valves; actuating valves; spindles.-The Figure shows a vertical section of a screw-down stop valve for controlling the flow of steam, which, when the valve is open, passes through the valve as indicated by the arrows. A partly-threaded spindle 5, which passes through a metal packing- ring 3, bushed in a recess 2 in an upper part 1 of the valve casing, operates two valves 19, 22, which have seats 24, 23, on the upper and lower sides respectively, of an annular ring supported by walls 31, 32 within a main body part 15 of the valve casing, the lower part of which is closed by a flanged screw cap 30. The valve 19 is held against a collar 10 on the spindle 5 by a finely-threaded nut 20 ; while the valve 22 is prevented from rotating on the spindle by the engagement of one or more feathers 33 on the wall 32, with grooves 34 in the edge of the valve. The pitch of the lower threaded part 12 of the spindle is double that of the upper threaded part 9, which works through a hexagonal nut 8 placed in, and having a small amount of play in, a similarly shaped recess 7 in the part 1 of the casing, so that as the spindle 5 is rotated by a band-wheel 6 to shut off steam, the valve 19 is forced down until it is nearly in contact with its seat 24, the nut 8 abutting against a flanged cup 16, held between flanges on the parts 1, 15 of the valve-casing. At the same time, the valve 22 is raised, until the space between it and its seat 23 is approximately equal to the distance of the nut 8 from the upper part of the recess 7, when the steam pressure below the valve 22 forces it suddenly against its seat, lifting the spindle 5, the valve 19, and the nut 8 with it, the valve 19 then being forced against its seat 24 by a continued rotation of the spindle 5.
Patent GB-190411902-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Jaw Couplings.
Inventor: SCHEIB LUDWIG
Filed: 1904-05-25
Granted: 1904-07-14
Abstract: 11,902. Scheib, L., and Scheib, L. May 25. Couplings, automatic.-In a knuckle coupling, the tail-piece d of the jaw c is locked by bearing against the end of an arm e, fixed on the shaft g, which is formed with a lever f. This lever is normally set obliquely upwards, and serves to raise the arm e into the locking position by engagement with the opposite head or with the bolt b, which may be enlarged for this purpose. The coupling is unlocked by lifting the lever e in any usual manner, opening being facilitated by a weighted lever h pivoted loosely on the shaft g and bearing on a bevelled face of the tail d. The tail d may be formed with a guide-piece i for the opposite jaw c. Impact of the lever h with the casing, in coupling, may be lessened by the use of a suitable buffer.
Patent GB-190417816-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Processes for Separating Certain Constituents of Finely Divided Material by Causing them to Rise or Float in a Liquid.
Inventor: ELMORE FRANCIS EDWARD
Filed: 1904-08-16
Granted: 1905-10-16
Abstract: 17,816. Elmore, F. E. Aug. 16. Wet separating processes.-The wet separation of constituents of mixtures, effected by flotation of some of them in various fluids, is carried out under reduced pressure, the method being applicable also in the process described in Specification No. 13,578, A.D. 1904, [Abridgment Class Washing &c.]. A suitable apparatus comprises a vat a with a conical cover b resting on a washer c supported by a flange d. The summit of the cone is perforated and carries a glass bell k and a lead-off pipe g. The lower part of the vat a contains rotatable rake s, a channel l, and an escape pipe m. In working the apparatus, the vats h, n are filled with water, and the vat u with the material to be treated and the separating-fluid, and suction is applied at the pipe v, the relative heights of all the vats being adjusted to secure the filling of the vat a. The rake s is rotated, when part of the mixture escapes at m and part is floated off through g. Valves in the pipes t, m, g regulate the flow of liquid. The reduction of pressure is made by an air pump, but the Provisional Specification states that the flow of liquid may be utilized instead.
Patent GB-190420809-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Electric Furnaces
Filed: 1904-09-27
Granted: 1905-07-27
Abstract: 20,809. British Thomson-Houston Co., [General Electric Co.]. Sept. 27. Electric furnaces. -Resistance furnaces are constructed so that heating may be effected in a vacuum or in any gas. A cylindrical g u n - metal box 1, Fig. 2, which may be tinned to prevent leakage, is provided with a cover 2 secured to it by bolts 3. A lead washer 4, and grooves in the box and cover, make a tight joint. Through the cover pass U-shaped hollow conductors 6, 7, which support the resistance-body. This consists preferably of a helix 5 of graphite, formed from a cylinder by cutting in it a slot terminating at some distance from its ends. The resistance-body is held by a block 8 and by a cup 10 in a block 11, all of graphite. The blocks 8, 11 have semicylindrical grooves to receive the conductors 6, 7, to which they are secured by copper clamps 9, 12. An emery washer in the bottom of the cup 10 supports a graphite rod 13, which carries the crucible 14 or other object to be heated. Surrounding the resistance-body 5 is an annular box 15 of refractory material, filled with powdered graphite and resting on lava insulating-buttons on copper supports. The conductors are insulated from the cover as shown in Fig. 5. A shouldered metal sleeve 23 soldered to the conductor 6 passes through the cover and is secured in place by a nut 25, paper insulation being interposed at 24, 45. A mica washer 26 and two lead washers 27, 28 are placed between the shoulder of the sleeve and the cover 12. The washer 27 has a larger aperture than the washer 28, so as to allow the paper insulation 45 to meet the mica washer 26. A pipe (not shown) leads from the box to an air pump, and has a branch which may be connected to the source of the gas to be introduced. A sightaperture 31 in the cover is glazed with mica and made airtight by lead washers. The box, which has projecting lugs 39, is immersed in a water jacket, and the conductors 6, 7 are cooled by passing water through them by means of rubber tubes. The furnace may be employed for the reduction of metals from their compounds, the preparation of alloys, and other purposes.
Patent GB-190421748-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Surgical Pads for the Foot, which may also be used for other Parts of the Body, and likewise for Animals.
Inventor: FURNESS FREDERICK GEORGE
Filed: 1904-10-10
Granted: 1905-08-10
Abstract: 21,748. Furness, F. G. Oct. 10. Pads.-A pad for the ball of the foot &c. consists of a flat piece of sponge, about 3 ins. in diameter and ¢ in. in thickness, and is attached by means of soft silk which passes between the toes to a smaller piece of sponge adapted to hold the pad in place while the sock is being put on. The pad may be moistened, or sprinkled with an antiseptic, and, when used for other parts of the body, may be provided with bands to prevent slipping.
Patent GB-190422900-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Apparatus for Heating Apartments and for other like purposes by the Circulation of Hot Water or Steam.
Inventor: PRIOR JAMES DAMREL
Filed: 1904-10-24
Granted: 1905-08-17
Abstract: 22,900. Prior, J. D. Oct. 24. Drawings to Specification. Flexible tubes used as couplings.-In order to allow for expansion, pipes of steam or hot-water heating-systems are connected by means of short lengths of flexible tubing.
Patent GB-190423395-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or applicable to Planing Machines.
Filed: 1904-10-31
Granted: 1905-08-31
Abstract: 23,395. Miley, J., and Craven Bros. Oct. 31. Planing.-Apparatus for driving planing machines at high speeds without shocks consists of a carrier plate c keyed to the boss of the driving- pinion b which runs loose on the shaft a. A toothed wheel e is mounted loose on the boss of the carrier-plate and carries a bowl f which depresses one or other of the cams h pivoted by the pin i. The free end of the cam h presses the plunger j, compressing the spring k and finally giving a solid drive to the carrier-plate and so to the driving-pinion. In a modification, the carrierplate and driving-pinion are separately keyed to the shaft, and the toothed wheel is loosely mounted on the same shaft.
Patent GB-190428451-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and in connection with Stuffing Boxes for Turbine Shafts.
Inventor: WILKINSON JAMES
Filed: 1904-12-27
Granted: 1905-02-02
Abstract: 28,451. Wilkinson, J. March 8, [date applied for under Patents Act, A.D. 1901]. Steam &c. turbines.-A stuffing-box for elasticfluid turbines and rotary motors is shown in Fig. 1. The fluid which would leak from the box is discharged into the turbine to do work. The stuffing- box is provided with a plurality of automatic pressure-reducing rings 17 which leave ample clearance around the shaft and control rather than stop the leakage. The action of these rings is described in Specification No. 13,192, A.D. 1904. The supply head 1 has an annular supply passage 2, connected to the injector nozzle 32. The stuffinabox is connected to the passage 25 so that the leakage is injected into the turbine compartment, after being heated, by the passage 31. The depending flange 5 of the head interlocks the first diaphragm partition and forms part of the inner casing surrounded by the strengthening-shell 6. The stuffing-box has two superimposed grooved rings 12, in which are disposed collars 14 keyed to the rotating shaft. The top of the hub 9 and the collars 14 serve as seats between which the rings 17 are moved automatically.