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Patent GB-190209896-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in "Bears" or other Punching and like Machines.
Inventor: PARKER WILLIAM RICHARDSON SMIT
Filed: 1902-04-29
Granted: 1903-04-16
Abstract: 9896. Parker, W. R. S. April 29. Punching.-A punching-bear or like machine for cutting a slot in a plate to part it in two or to cut it to some required shape, has a web e thinner than the punch b, and preferably connected to both the punch-guide and the die-holder by bolts, so that it may be made of tempered steel and easily renewed if injured. The depth of the web may be diminished and its section tapered, as shown in Fig. 7, to allow it to cut curved slots. In cutting a hole, such as in removing a damaged piece from a boiler furnace, a slot is first drilled or cut to receive the web, from which the punch-guide is removed to allow it to be inserted and then secured in place to allow the machine to be started. The machine may be operated by toggle-levers and a right and left hand screw or by other hand or power apparatus, such as the hydraulic cylinder shown. To determine the feed, the tool b, Fig. 5, has a heel k constantly in engagement with the slot in the plate and serving as a stop by which the feed of the plate is determined.
Patent GB-190210441-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Typewriting Machines.
Filed: 1902-05-06
Granted: 1902-07-03
Abstract: 10,441. Clark , A. M., [Wagner Typewriter Co.]. May 6. Type - writers. - Relates to means for supporting the paper carriage. From the frame 1 extend lugs 2 2 to which is secured a track or rod 3, which is circular in cross-section and has connected thereto or formed therein a rack 5. The carriage 6 in which is mounted the platen 7 carries a similar track 8 provided with a rack 9. Bearing-rollers 23 are interposed between the tracks 3, 8, and are formed with circular racks 25 which engage with the racks 5, 9 so as to maintain the rollers in a fixed relation to one another and tu the tracks. A pivoted roller 14 journalled on the carriage bears on a rail 15 which can be raised and lowered by shift keys for change of case. The carriage then rocks about the rod 8, which is pivoted at 12 to links 11 which carry the feed-rack 20. The links 11 also carry a rod 17 which is enclosed by guides 18, 19, so as to permit the rod to move longitudinally but prevent any lateral movement. The track 8 is by this means maintained always in proper position on its roller bearings.
Patent GB-190210940-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Water Valves.
Inventor: DOULTON HENRY LEWIS
Filed: 1902-05-13
Granted: 1903-04-30
Abstract: 10,940. Doulton, H. L., and Pleace, R. J. May 13. Lift valves; plug cocks; mixing-cocks.- Relates to hot and cold water supply valves. A is a screw-down valve, the spindle J of which is flattened at H so as to actuate a hollow plug C contained in the lower part of the casing. This part has hot and cold water inlets, which are opposite to one another, one of them being shown at D. The plug has two openings G, F, Fig. 3, about 120‹ apart, and hot or cold water or a mixture can be obtained by suitably turning the plug. The plug is ground into its casing, and is held in place by a screwed washer. It may be supported from below by a screw to prevent it from binding.
Patent GB-190211428-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Pianos and other similar Key Operated Instruments.
Inventor: MENZEL WILHELM
Filed: 1902-05-17
Granted: 1902-08-07
Abstract: 11,428. Menzel, W. May 17. Pianofortes.- Relates to key levers for Janko and other pianos in which the key levers radiate. Fig. 1 shows a plan, and Fig 2 a side elevation. The parts b, d, e are of pine, while a, c and the tenons f, g, h, i are beech. The wooden parts are wholly or partly encased in celluloid, and the lever is strengthened by aluminium or other ties m, n attached to a pin l. The key is mounted on a block r.
Patent GB-190224205-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Switch Lampholders for Incandescent Electric Lamps and the like.
Inventor: HEWETT JOHN
Filed: 1902-11-05
Granted: 1903-11-05
Abstract: 24,205. Hewett, J. Nov. 5. Incandescent lamps, holders for, with switches. To the underside of the porcelain body A, Fig. 1, are attached the two plugs E, C. The leads are connected to the plug E and to a piece D. Tne plug C and the piece D are connected to two plates B, Fig. 5, which can be placed in circuit by means of the closer F, kept normally in the position of Fig. 1 by a spring at the pivot I. When the bar L is pushed to the right, the wheel K presses against the spring H, and depresses the closer F, and when the bar is returned the wheel engages a projection J, and thereby lifts the closer. The bar passes through slots in the case of the holder, and has knobs M, N by which it can be grasped.
Patent GB-190224420-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Forges.
Inventor: STRACHAN EDWARD TORRIE
IPC: F02B75/02
Filed: 1902-11-07
Granted: 1903-10-08
Abstract: 24,420. Strachan, E. T., [Sharpe, W.]. Nov. 7. Smiths' forges and rivet hearths.-The perforated hearth D is arranged in a cast-iron lined basin E, which is mounted upon legs B with castors. From the hearth descends the tube T carrying the airblast nozzle A wit h regulating-cock H. Atmospheric air enters the tube by apertures b, which may be closed by the ring J. As regards the hood, a perforated pipe in communication with a cold blast is fitted below the usual slide-covered aperture.
Patent GB-190225955-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or connected with Conveyors or Apparatus for the Purpose of Transferring Goods from Place to Place.
Inventor: LORRAIN JAMES GRIEVE
Filed: 1902-11-25
Granted: 1903-10-22
Abstract: 25,955. Lorrain, J. G., [Alvey-Ferguson Co.]. Nov. 25. Roller apparatus for facilitating movement of goods.-Consists of means for facilitating the movement of boxes, packages, &c. in a warehouse or elsewhere. Rollers C are mounted between rails 1 which are supported at intervals, preferably by hinges 14, on frames D, Fig. 2. The frames D are made in two parts connected by bolts and slots, so that they can be adjusted both vertically and also with one rail somewhat higher than the other. The rollers are of the special shape shown, i.e., with cylindrical end portions terminating in rounded shoulders 16, and a central portion of slightly less diameter. This construction tends to keep the boxes &c. in the mildle of the roller-way. At the curves connecting the straight parts of the run the rollers are arranged radially, their inner ends being of smaller diameter. Each length of rail is supported at one end by a frame D and at the other by hooks G', Fig. 4, engaging hooks G on the adjacent length. As shown in Fig. 1, the roller-run is inclined so that the boxes &c. run down it by gravity from the shoot 26, or from a shoot 27 which may be pulled up out of the way when not required. The upper. end of the way is supported from the ceiling. Fig. 7 shows one of the roller bearings. It consists of a metal bush driven into a hole in the rail 1 and having a tapered-out part 22 which forms an oil chamber supplied by a hole 24 and slot 23. The rollers are preferably made from a hard fibre pulp known as leatheroid.
Patent GB-190226716-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Centrifugal Machines
Inventor: MACFARLANE JAMES WRIGHT
Filed: 1902-12-04
Granted: 1903-06-25
Abstract: 26,716. Macfarlane, J. W. Dec. 4. Hydro-extractors &c.-The syrups, liquors, and washings discharged during the operations of purging, liquoring, washing, or steaming sugar, and similar granular materials are classified or separated in a centrifugal machine, the basket 8 of which has a conical or cylindrical shell 7. The bottom 9 is attached to the shell at intervals, leaving openings 10 for the escape of liquid, or the openings are formed at the top or other part. The perforated lining 11 is supported at some distance from the shell by angle-bars 12, so as to form an annular space 13 with an annular opening 14 at the top with a cover 15 of the shape shown to form a chamber 17 with the top part 16 of the basket. A pipe 18 is provided to discharge water, liquor, or steam into the chamber 17, from which it passes to the chamber 13, from which it washes away or dissolves remaining liquid or small grains. The separate washings are directed into one or other of the gutters 19, 20 by a cylindrical screen preferably consisting of two annular plates 21 joined by an inwardly-projecting lip 22 and separated by a fixed annular plate 23. This screen is raised and lowered, as required, by an inclined rack 28 engaging a crown-wheel 29 operated by a pinion 31, a rack 32, and a shaft 33. A series of inclines on the screen engage rollers pivoted to the casing, or rollers pivoted to the screen rest on fixed inclines. The wheel 29 may be operated by bevel gearing, or the screen may be operated by handles or through toothed gearing.
Patent GB-190301100-A (GB)
Title: Improved Clutch Mechanism for Coupling Rotatable Parts particularly Useful as Part of the Driving Mechanism of Geared Power Presses.
Inventor: WILLS WILLIAM LEONARD
Filed: 1903-01-16
Granted: 1903-12-17
Abstract: 1100. Wills, W. L., and Evans, J. Jan. 16. Clutches; brakes; presses.-In a clutch, particularly useful as part of the mechanism of a geared power press, the driven shaft a is provided with two collars or abutments a<2>, a<3>, the collar a<3>, preferably, being made adjustable. A sleeve c, forming the driving-member, is loosely mounted on the shaft a and abuts against the collar a<2>. The sleeve is formed with one or more driving-projections of approximately V-shape, and a collar d, mounted to slide on a key a<4> on the shaft, is formed with corresponding projections. A carrier-sleeve e on the shaft abuts against the collar a<3>, and to it are hinged one or more bell-crank levers f controlled by springs f<4>. A block f<2>, pivoted to each of these levers, is adapted to engage a notch in the collar d to hold the sleeve c and collar d in driving engagement. Stops r on the levers and blocks bear against the shaft when in the engaged position. Levers g, pivoted to the sleeve e, are provided for turning the levers f out of the operative position. Each of these bars g is fitted with a roller m adapted to engage a sliding cam h, provided with a lead h<2> to guide the rollers on to the case. The sleeve e is provided with a drum o for the engagement of brake blocks, a wire coil, &c., to bring the driven member quickly to rest when the clutch is disengaged. In another arrangement, the shaft a is the driving-member and the sleeve c, which is a gear-wheel, forms the driven member. The levers g and braking-mechanism are dispensed with, and the levers f are operated directly by a sliding cam-ring. According to the Provisional Specification, a lazy-tongs linkage, operated by springs or otherwise, may be arranged between the collars d, a'.
Patent GB-190302706-A (GB)
Title: New or Improved Means for Allowing of the Laying of Hose Pipes Across Public Thoroughfares without Interruption of Traffic.
Inventor: HODKINSON JAMES
Filed: 1903-02-05
Granted: 1903-04-02
Abstract: 2706. Hodkinson, J. Feb. 5. Roads and ways, making.-Relates to means for allowing the laying of fire-extinguishing hose pipes across public thoroughfares without interruption of the traffic. To enable tramcars to pass over the pipes, auxiliary rails a, Figs. 1 and 2, of suitable length are placed over the ordinary rails as shown in Fig. 3. The rails a are tapered towards the ends and are slotted in the middle to allow elongated pipes d to pass through or to allow the hose pipes to pass through. The fire hose is attached to a flexible attachment e. Rods g and bars h hold the rails apart, and snugs i on the rails a take into the grooves in the rails b. Chains j, pegs k, and screws l enable the rails to be tethered to the ground. For enabling other vehicles to pass over hose pipes, the rails a or supports are covered over with board or the like. A casing may be substituted for the pipes d and the water pressure augmented if desired.
Patent GB-190305209-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Hair Clippers.
Inventor: COATES GEORGE HENRY
Filed: 1903-03-05
Granted: 1903-08-20
Abstract: 5209. Coates, G. H. March 5. Horse clippers and the like.-A hair clipper for barbers' use comprises a fixed handle d, integral with a head a within which is pivoted a handle e for reciprocating a toothed cutting-plate c, working in conjunction with a stationary toothed cutting-plate. The handle e is forced away from the fixed handle by a pin f, acted upon by a spiral spring, one end of which is held from longitudinal movement by a flanged nut h. The tension of the spring can be adjusted by screwing the case i within its bearing j, which is brazed to the bead. The head and fixed handle are formed from a sheet-metal blank, Fig. 5, which is pressed into shape, the edges p, q abutting, as shown in Fig. 2, and an opening r being cut as indicated by the dotted line. The handle e is formed from the blank shown in Fig. 7, and the handles are twisted at v and w.
Patent GB-190305436-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in High Speed Oil Pumps.
Inventor: MCCLURE JOHN WAUGH
Filed: 1903-03-09
Granted: 1903-05-07
Abstract: 5436. McClure, J. W. March 9. Actuating pumps.-Relates to high-speed oil pumps, more especially designed for lubricating cylinders. The glass cylinder 1 has a cover 3 formed with the pump cylinder 6 having a plunger 7, the stroke of which is controlled by the nuts 23, 24. The plunger is actuated by the crosshead 21 slotted to receive the eccentric pin 27 of the disc 26. Oil enters the pump through the suction valve 13, and, after passing through the valves 16, 19, is delivered to the distributing-pipe 20. A lever 41 connected to a moving part actuates the friction discs 26, 29, aranged as shown in Figs. 2 and 7. The disc 26 has two sets of recesses 34, in which are mounted the spring rollers 35, 36, which are kept in place by shoulders 38, 39 of the fixed holder 31 and the driving-disc 29, respectively. When the disc 29 is driven to the right, the rollers 36 are wedged, the discs 26, 29 turn together, and the pin 27 reciprocates the crosshead 21. As the disc 29 returns, the rollers 36 are released, while the disc 26, which is now free of the disc 29, is locked against backward movement by the rollers 35.
Patent GB-190313881-A (GB)
Title: Type-setting and Distributing Machine.
Inventor: MUELLER FRANZ JOSEF
Filed: 1903-06-22
Granted: 1904-06-22
Abstract: 13,881. M³ller, F. J. June 22. Type, setting and distributing.-A type-setting and distributing machine is adapted for using ordinary printer's types, and has two sets of keys, one set for use in type-setting and the other for use in distributing. The types are supplied from two sets of interchangeable magazines b, whence they are fed to an endless steel or leather band g by pushers c, which are formed with slots corresponding, in size, with the types. The front set of pushers is actuated by means of keys a, connected by levers to a series of arms l, resting on a bow k and in front of the pushers : a spring f serves to retract the pushers when the keys are released. By pressing the keys a and at the same time pressing down a pedal p connected to the bow k, so as to bring the arms l opposite the ends of corresponding arms n, connected to levers q, the corresponding pushers of the back row are actuated. From the band g, the types are transferred to a composing-galley, by means of a second band. Above the magazines is the distributing- mechanism comprising a sliding shuttle or receptacle o, into which the types are fed, line by line. Near the front end of the receptacle is an aperture allowing the foremost type to fall through when a distributing-key a<1> is pressed ; the types are fed forward, in the receptacle, by means of a slide which is pressed forward by a spring. Beneath the receptacle is a series of shoots m leading to the magazines ; these shoots are curved and twisted, through an angle of 90‹, so that the types, during their descent, are turned from a vertical position, with the niche outwards, to a horizontal position with the niche sideways. The receptacle is stopped over the desired magazine by a projection s on the corresponding key a', and the foremost type is pushed from the receptacle by a pin x on the key lever.
Patent GB-190315067-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Ball Bearings
Inventor: HOPFLINGER WILHELM
Filed: 1903-07-07
Granted: 1903-09-17
Abstract: 15,067. Hopflinger, W. July 7. Ball bearings.- The outer ring d, Figs. 2 and 3, of a ball bearing, is split at one or more places, to facilitate the insertion of the balls, and is closed, after the balls have been inserted, by means of a ring f of soft or elastic material.
Patent GB-190316607-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Food for Cattle
Inventor: STRANGE EDWARD HALFORD
Filed: 1903-07-28
Granted: 1904-06-02
Abstract: 16,607. Strange, E. H., Graham, E., Pim, C. A., and Palmer, T. C. July 28. Manures.-In making a food for cattle from the waste liquors from distilleries, the liquor is first neutralized with milk of lime, which produces a precipitate available for manure.
Patent GB-190316669-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Change-box Motions for Power Looms
Inventor: HOFMANN FEDERICO
Filed: 1903-07-29
Granted: 1903-10-15
Abstract: 16,669. Hofmann, F. July 29. Loom change box motions.-The shuttle boxes are carried by a sliding rod 2 on the end of a swinging lever 3, 4, 5, of which the pivot 4 and the end 5 are connected by rods 6, 7 respectively to straps on cams or eccentrics 11, 12, one or both of which are turned through half a revolution at each change in order to bring the desired shuttle box to the proper level. The cams are arranged one above another, and the rotation thereof through more than half a revolution is prevented by reason of a stop 14, Fig. 12, on the cam engaging with a stop on the frame. In order to rotate the cams, the axle of each carries a lantern wheel 16, Fig. 12, having three ribs or teeth, two at the opposite ends of a diameter, and the third in a position midway between the others, and the lantern wheels rotate within a number of frames 20, 21, 22, 23, corresponding to the number of shuttle boxes, which are provided internally with teeth as shown in Figs. 5 to 8, and are connected by rods to the lifting-hooks of a cardselecting mechanism. Figs. 1 to 4 show the positions of the cams with the corresponding positions of the shuttle boxes, these being obtained by raising the corresponding plate 20 to 23. The parts are so shaped and connected that the cams have no tendency to turn from their end positions. In order to prevent breakage of the parts when a shuttle fails properly to enter a box, one of the joints of the lifting-knife is provided with a spring connection, which becomes disconnected under excessive pressure.
Patent GB-190325128-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Loom Heddles and in the Method of Producing same.
Inventor: FEHR WILLIAM
Filed: 1903-11-18
Granted: 1903-12-31
Abstract: 25,128. Fehr, W. Nov. 18. Making parts of looms.-The opening near each end, Figs. 2 and 3, and the eye d, Fig. 4, near the centre, of loom healds formed of thin flat strips of metal are made by cutting slits or slots in the strip at the required places, and swaging out or similarly treating the metal round the slits or slots so as to produce the required opening and form strengthening-fins b<1>, Figs. 2 and 3, and d<1>, Fig. 4, at one or both ends of the opening. The metal may be swaged first and openings of the required shape cut in the swaged portions afterwards.
Patent GB-190328392-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or connected with Automobile Vehicles Fitted with Hauling and Lifting Mechanism.
Inventor: BRILLIE AUGUSTE EUGENE
Filed: 1903-12-24
Granted: 1904-03-10
Abstract: 28,392. BrilliÚ, A. E. Dec. 27, A.D. 1902, [date applied for under Patents Act, A.D. 1901]. Hauling-gear for traction engines; windlasses; cranes.-A motor road vehicle carries a winding- drum operated from the motor shaft by means of suitable clutches and spur-wheels which are described in the Specification. The rope from the drum is led through the hollow pivot 21, around the pulley 19 which swivels round the pivot, and the free end can be fixed, for drawing the vehicle over heavy ground, or the rope may be used for traction purposes. The rope can be led from the pulley 19 through the hollow swivelling crane post 30, fitted to the vehicle, and is then guided over the pulleys 37 ; the hinged jib 35 is provided with tackle 36 for altering its inclination.
Patent GB-190406380-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Fluid Pressure Turbines.
Inventor: SMITH HARRY
Filed: 1904-03-16
Granted: 1905-01-26
Abstract: 6380. Smith, H., and Lewis, E. W. March 16. Gas turbines.-A turbine having a number of rotary open-ended explosion chambers is shown in Figs. 1 and 2. The turbine wheel has a number of curved explosion chambers A open at their outer ends and closed at their inner ends by a conical hub C having admission valves A<2> controlling the air supply from a fan J, and also controlling the supply of explosive fluid admitted through passages C<5> in the shaft and hub. The wheel is surrounded by an incomplete ring of guide-vanes F, an imperforate partition F<1> allowing the explosive mixture to be compressed before being exploded. The valves are actuated by levers G pivoted at one end, and having rollers G<2> at the other end arranged progressively so that one or more can be acted on by a cam H adjusted by toothed gearing H<2>. The mixture is exploded by sparking-plugs K, and the explosion is timed to take place as each chamber approaches the guide-vanes. Part of the exhaust escapes into a passage L<2> through a nozzle L, and the ejector action thus produced draws the remainder of the exhaust through a pipe L<5> opening into the opposite side of the turbine casing.
Patent GB-190414277-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Two Speed Gear for use with Bicycles and other Machines.
Inventor: EWART JOHN WILLIAM
Filed: 1904-06-25
Granted: 1904-10-06
Abstract: 14,277. Ewart, J. W. June 25. Driving-mechanism. -In a two-speed gear for bicycles &c., sprocket-wheels d, e are mounted on the driving and driven shafts or axles respectively, and are connected by a chain f. Either of the wheels d, e, or both, is connected with the axle by a free-wheel clutch. A toothed wheel l on the driving-axle b gears with a wheel k, mounted on a stud on the frame a and formed integral with, or attached to, a sprocket-wheel h. The wheel h is connected by a chain j with a wheel g on the driven axle, a free-wheel clutch being arranged between the wheel g and the axle. A free-wheel clutch may be arranged between the wheel l and axle b, or between the wheels k, h. When the axle b is rotated in one direction, the chain f acts as the driver, and, when the axle is rotated in the opposite direction, the chain acts as driver, the driven axle being rotated in the same direction in both cases.
Patent GB-190416105-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to the Dressing or Sizing of Yarns.
Inventor: MOELLER-HOLTKAMP WALTHER
Filed: 1904-07-20
Granted: 1905-04-13
Abstract: 16,105. Holtkamp, W. M÷ller- July 20. Size.-A size for yarns is prefaced by dissolving potato flour in water with the aid of stirring and heat, adding a solution of chloride of lime and boiling until the smell of the chloride disappears. The resulting clear liquid may be used hot or boiling.
Patent GB-190423613-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Refrigerating Apparatus.
Filed: 1904-11-01
Granted: 1905-08-17
Abstract: 23,613. Soc. Anon. Westinghouse, and Leblanc, M. Nov. 1. Ejectors; ejector condensers.-A vacuum is maintained in a chamber 18 in connection with an ice-making plant by means of one or more steam ejectors 5, 6, fed by a common pipe 7. A trunk 29, which carries the ejectors, communicates with the chamber through ports 35. The steam is condensed in a chamber 16 by a jet 37, the products of condensation being received in a cone 38, beneath which a second cone 40 supplied with water is arranged, exhausting into the inverted cone 42. A simpler apparatus, employing a simple ejector condenser, is also described. In connection with either form of apparatus, an ordinary vacuum condenser may be fitted.