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Patent GB-190301156-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Breast-wheels of Boot Finishing Machines.
Inventor: CATT GEORGE HENRY
Filed: 1903-01-16
Granted: 1903-11-19
Abstract: 1156. Catt, G. H. Jan. 16. Sandpapering; surfacing and polishing.-Relates to breast-scouring wheels for boot-finishing machines. A metal pin chuck a, secured to the shaft of the machine by a set-screw b, has a neck c from which projects a bolt d threaded at one end to screw into a nut g in the conical wooden body f of the wheel. The nut g may take the form of a socket, threaded internally at one end, and having its other end flanged and screwed to the body f, which has a layer of felt &c. on its surface over which is slipped a core of emery cloth &c. An annular washer e is interposed between the pin chuck a and the body f of the wheel, so that it rides loosely upon the neck c of the chuck, and also fits over the end of the body f of the wheel. The washer serves to clamp the emery cloth upon the underlayer of felt &c., and also to protect the inner edge of the emery cloth.
Patent GB-190303061-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Spike and Bolt Pullers.
Inventor: HARRIS WASHINGTON LAFAYETTE
Filed: 1903-02-09
Granted: 1903-04-02
Abstract: 3061. Harris, W. L. Feb. 17, A.D. 1902, [date applied for under Patents Act, A.D. 1901]. Spike and bolt extractors.-Spikes and bolts are extracted from railway sleepers &c. by a tool which consists of a long handle 1 with a head 2 provided with extensions 3, in which slide a pair of toothed jaws 5 for gripping the spike &c, s. The jaws are tapered and dovetailed, and are normally urged downwards by springs 9, while their motion is limited by pins 8 sliding in slots 7.
Patent GB-190304781-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Bobbins or Formers, and the like used for Electrical Purposes.
Inventor: APPLEYARD WALTER
Filed: 1903-03-02
Granted: 1904-03-02
Abstract: 4781. Appleyard, W. March 2. Electromagnets.-The flanges of bobbins or formers and other flanged insulating- articles built in sections are strengthened to resist lateral pressure by means of flanged metal tubes applied, in the case of a bobbin, as shown in Fig. 2. The tube C is flanged after insertion into the built-up bobbin B and flanges A. The flanges A may fit over the body B, or may butt against it as shown. The tube C may be replaced by a number of strips curved to fit into the bobbin B and bent up at the ends. According to the Provisional Specification, the tube C may consist of a thin sheet bent into tubular form, and the tube or strips may be secured by pins or cement until the core is introduced into the bobbin.
Patent GB-190307583-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Pneumatic Tyres.
Inventor: TENNANT IRVIN
Filed: 1903-04-01
Granted: 1903-05-14
Abstract: 7583. Tennant, I. Aug. 11, A.D. 1902, [date applied for under Patents Act, A.D 1901]. Tyres, pneumatic.--Relates to means for preventing punctures. The rubber-cover 3 is preferably formed with a thickened tread part 6 and is lined with fabric 4, which is preferably thickened at the tread part 5, and has lateral wings 8, 9 forming chambers 10 filled with spongerubber 7. The edges 14 of the wings are carried across the tyre under a metal protecting-ring 13, of which the edges rest on rubber strips 15. The outer ends of the chambers 10 are normally slightly nearer together than the inner ends. In manufacturing the tyre, the sponge-rubber, preferably half vulcanized, is inserted into the chambers before vulcanization of the other parts, the amount of sponge-rubber being sufficient to give finally to the air-tube 8 the shape shown.
Patent GB-190309931-A (GB)
Title: Improved Chainless Driving Gear for Cycles and the like
Inventor: KOENNECKE AUGUST CHRISTIAN
Filed: 1903-05-01
Granted: 1903-06-25
Abstract: 9931. K÷nnecke, A. C. May 1. Driving-mechanism for cycles &c. The crank axle is made in two lengths b, c connected by a screw a; it passes through the hub of the rear wheel and carries a spur-wheel k, which is geared to a wheel q fixed on the hub by means of a double wheel m. The pin o, upon which the double wheel rotates, is formed eccentrically on a screw plug or otherwise mounted so as to be adjustable to or from the crank axle. With this mechanism, the wheel base of the cycle can be shortened, the two road wheels being brought close up to each other.
Patent GB-190312206-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Ball Bearings.
Inventor: THOMPSON WILLIAM PHILLIPS
Filed: 1903-05-28
Granted: 1904-03-24
Abstract: 12,206. Thompson, W. P., [Conrad, R.]. May 28. Ball bearings.-Relates to ball bearings with unbroken annular races and with connected or separate spacing-pieces between the balls. An inelastic ring d, Fig. 1, carried by means of bends e by the balls c, or an incomplete elastic ring d', Fig. 3, without bends, forms the spacing-piece. The spacing-pieces may consist of separate springs. The springs, of circular or rectangular section to prevent jamming between balls and braces, may have their ends bent, Fig. 5<d>, and flattened each into the plane of the last coil. They may be of varying diameter along their length, or their ends may be bent outwards to lie along the central axis of the spring. Flat or other strips of wire, Fig. 14, in which the bridging-piece is straight, curved, or bent, and also split tubes may be used. Split or complete tubes with nicked ends may be used, the tongues between the nicks being untouched, or bent outwards or inwards. The spiral and strip springs may be used together. To insert the balls between the races, the ring b is pressed against the inside of the ring a, and as many balls as convenient are placed between the two rings. Half the balls are then run round each side while the ring b is brought to the centre of the ring a. The ring b is then pressed obliquely and towards its former eccentric position, by hand or tool, and another ball is pressed or drops between the two previously inserted set of balls. Deformation of the rings by change of temperature may also be used to insert the last ball. To remove the balls, the operations are reversed.
Patent GB-190322335-A (GB)
Title: Improved Drawing Apparatus for Gas Retorts.
Inventor: BOLLE CARL
Filed: 1903-10-16
Granted: 1904-03-31
Abstract: 22,335. BollÚ, C., [Eitle, C.]. Oct. 16. Gas retorts.-Relates to apparatus for withdrawing the coke from gas retorts. One, two, or more helical conveyers a are supported by a carrier b which moves on rollers on a vertical frame e so as to draw retorts at different heights. The frame e is rigidly attached to a crab f which may be traversed on the beam d of a travelling crane arranged in front of the retorts. The conveyers are preferably supported and guided at their front ends by a bearer h which is raised and lowered simultaneously with the carrier b. The conveyers are introduced into the retorts at a slower speed than the traverse of the thread. When more than one conveyer is used, they are connected by spur gearing, and may rotate in the same or opposite directions. The mechanism used for advancing the conveyers may also effect their rotation, and may be operated by hand or power. The different conveyers enter into engagement with each other for a short distance, the two threads being in contact where they cross each other. A vertical shaft is driven by worm gearing from an electromotor on the crab, and the crab and the conveyers are operated from the shaft by worm and bevel gearing respectively.
Patent GB-190326026-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Locks or Fastenings for Securing Bracelets and the like.
Inventor: MANTLE JOHN STAFFORD
Filed: 1903-11-28
Granted: 1904-01-21
Abstract: 26,026. Mantle, J. S. Nov. 28. Bracelets; jewellery fastenings.-A fastening for bracelets &c. is constructed in the form of a padlock A, in which the bow is divided, the part a' being fixed to the casing and provided with a bevelled end to engage with the bevelled end of a spring-controlled pivoted lever L. The lever L has a heel l<2>, against which a spring S bears to hold the fastening closed. The spring may be coiled, or a leaf spring may be used. The heel l<2> may be bent upwards to form a finger-piece, and may have a push projecting through the top of the case, or a projection working in a slot in the case, for releasing the fastening. A knob may be attached to the side of the lever L.
Patent GB-190326508-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Tobacco Pipes.
Inventor: PRITCHARD ALBERT JAMES
Filed: 1903-12-04
Granted: 1904-10-06
Abstract: 26,508. Pritchard, A. J. Dec. 4. Tobacco pip e s ; tobacco-pipe cleaners. -The stem of the pipe is made with two passages a, b, Fig. 3, which are continued through the front of the bowl, each passage being alternately cleaned and plugged up by a rod c having an inwardly-bent end d. To facilitate withdrawal of the rod c, its bent end is provided with a little ball e, or a lever f, Fig. 6, normally held in a recess g and forced down against the pipe bowl when withdrawing the rod.
Patent GB-190326594-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Dust Collecting Devices for Wheeled Vehicles.
Inventor: FREEMAN THOMAS WILLIAM
Filed: 1903-12-04
Granted: 1904-11-10
Abstract: 26,594. Freeman, T. W., and Perry, J. Dec. 4. Dust guards or deflectors; mud guards.-Dustcollecting devices for wheeled vehicles comprise grooved surfaces similar to those described in Specification No. 17,119, A.D. 1899, [Abridgment Class Air and gases, Compressing &c.]. A frame b, attached to the under frame a behind the wheels, has triangular side-pieces c which extend to within a short distance of the ground, and are prolonged by flaps of leather, rubber, or other flexible material. Curved vertically-corrugated dust-collecting plates f are arranged opposite the spaces in the front row e of similar plates. A perforated plate g may follow, and behind this is a row of smooth curved or angular plates h having their edges turned back to form troughs. The air which passes between the plates h is caught by channelshaped or other bars i. The second row of plates may be omitted, those of the third row then being made to break joint with those of the first. The spaces between the plates in each row may be vertical, horizontal, inclined, or curved. The frame b is open at the back, and may have adjustable slats by which the draught can be regulated. Its lower end is open for the passage of dust which may fall from the plates. The device may be fitted in the mud guards of the front wheels. According to the Provisional Specification, a trumpet-shaped funnel may be fitted beneath the vehicle to deliver the dust to the collector, fans, driven by a rotating part of the vehicle or by the motor, being employed to suck in the dust.
Patent GB-190403100-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Manufacture of Lace, Embroidery, or the like, and in Apparatus therefor.
Inventor: FARMER CHARLES
Filed: 1904-02-08
Granted: 1904-06-23
Abstract: 3100. Farmer, C. Feb. 8. Embroidery.-Relates to the economical production of local openwork effects, by distending some of the meshes of lace and other fabrics after manufacture. The process is specially applicable to plain net embroidery grounds but may also be applied to figured twist-lace grounds and to embroidered or printed woven &c. fabrics. The fabric after sizing and dressing is placed on a heated bed, and the meshes required to be distended are entered by vertically-moving points carried on a plunger actuated by a treadle which also brings down a pad or brush on to the fabric to hold it firm.
Patent GB-190408220-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Means for Hanging or Supporting Sliding Doors and the like
Inventor: COSSEY MYRON
Filed: 1904-04-09
Granted: 1904-05-19
Abstract: 8220. Cossey, M. Aug. 26, A.D. 1903, [date applied for under Patents Act, A.D 1901]. Doors and door frames.- Relates to bearings for sliding doors and the like, having balls or other similar antifriction devices. The balls 9, Figs. 5 and 6, which run in grooves formed in the track 2, 3 and in the sliding piece 4 attached to the door D, are held in their proper relative positions by pieces 6<a> which have holes to receive the balls. The pieces 6<a> may be independent of one another or may be combined to form a frame, shown in Fig. 10. The ball frames may be made as indicated in Figs. 3 and 4. Three-balls only may be used, carried in a frame shown in Fig. 8, the single ball being either above or below the bar 4, Fig. 1. The stops 8, 10 maintain the pieces 6<a> in their proper positions between the pieces 2, 3 and the piece 4. When the ball frame is made in one piece, the stops 10 may be placed on one only of the pieces 2, 3, and the stops 8 on the top or bottom only of the piece 4. The parts 2, 3 may be secured to the door, the bar 4 remaining stationary.
Patent GB-190416842-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and connected with Electricity Service Systems, and Junction Boxes therefor.
Inventor: OWEN GEORGE WILLIAM
Filed: 1904-08-02
Granted: 1905-08-02
Abstract: 16,842. Owen, G. W. Aug. 2. Cables; junction and test boxes.-One form of junction and test box in which the main conductors are separated by insulating-walls between which passes an alarm or indicating wire for enabling the conditions of the wires &c. to be ascertained between different points is shown in Figs. 1 and 3. The junction box a, of iron or other metal for large sizes and of porcelain &c. for small sizes, is provided with a removable base i of porcelain &c. from which project separating-walls j and to which are bolted metal clamps k for the main conductors o, p, which are stripped of their insulation at those places. The alarm wires r are joined to terminals s, and may either be separate or laid up with the main conductors. If the conductors o, p are leadcovered, the covering ceases at the water-tight entrances b, and is suitably earthed. The branches b are recessed at their outer ends for the reception of metal blocks which are bolted down to the box and clamp the cables from above. Insulating- material is introduced between the metal blocks and the inside of the box to render the joints water-tight. The branch conductors u, u<1> are connected to terminals v communicating with the clamps k by ordinary fuse connections, and one conductor of each pair is passed round from the positive or negative half of the box within inwardly-projecting channels d. The terminal fittings are enclosed in a papier-mÔchÚ casing, the lower edges of which surround the base i, which may be separated from the box by a papier-mÔchÚ or like insulating.strip g. Wires n, t from the terminal clamps k, s respectively are brought out through water-tight nipples in the casing and through n opening h in the cover of the box to lamps, bells or other indicating-devices &c. The space between the casing and the box may be filled with bitumen or the like through a hole x<1>. The joints of the branch cables may be made by nipples and rubber rings or washers bound on the outside of the cable and on a shoulder in the box, and a diminishing socket may be used to screw them up. Where a number of branches may have to be taken off the mains, the boxes may be slid on the mains while they are loose and stored for future branching. Alarm wires r may also be used in conjunction with the branch circuits. The invention is shown applied to small junction boxes and to ceiling or rose-boxes in which the fittings are fixed and the covers are screwed on the body instead of being fastened on by bolts &c. The Provisional Specification states that junction boxes of large size may be made in halves, and that a rubber ring resting upon a groove or shoulder ou the box may be employed to make joint with the lid or cover.
Patent GB-190419166-A (GB)
Title: An Apparatus for Testing Time Fuzes.
Inventor: HOLDEN HENRY CAPEL LOFFT
Filed: 1904-09-05
Granted: 1905-07-06
Abstract: 19,166. Holden, H. C. L. Sept. 5. Fuzes for projectiles.-In apparatus for testing the burning and behaviour of time fuzes under conditions approximating to those existing during flight, the fuze a is rapidly rotated on a spindle b, and compressed air is projected on to it from a nozzle e. In a modification, the fuze is stationary and the nozzle e revoluble, or the fuze and nozzle may both be rotated, at diminished rates, in opposite directions.
Patent GB-190420179-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Explosion Engines and Jacketting Arrangements therefor.
Inventor: GREEN GUSTAVUS
Filed: 1904-09-19
Granted: 1905-10-19
Abstract: 20,179. Green, G., and Miller, J. Sept. 19. Gas and like engines, cooling cylinders of. The jacket f is made of thin brass and slides over an india-rubber ring m at one end, while the other end is secured by a tube h in the cylinder head by means of which the water is conveyed to and from the jackets through openings k. A plate n secured by a screw o to a lug d unites two cylinders and carries the separate valve-chests v. In a modification, the jacket is secured by nuts to the removable valve seating in the cylinder head. The invention is suitable for use on motor cars.
Patent GB-190423048-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Enamelled (Vitrified) Iron, Steel or Copper Plates, Tablets, or the like
Inventor: PRESTWICH PERCY
Filed: 1904-10-26
Granted: 1905-08-31
Abstract: 23,048. Prestwich, P. Oct. 26. Match-striking surfaces.-Enamelled metal plates are provided with permanent roughened surfaces on all or any parts ; the remaining portions may be used for advertising. A non vitrifiable substance, or a substance of higher melting point than the enamel, such as sand, emery, or corundum, is dusted over the part to be treated, and then burnt into the enamel.
Patent GB-190424307-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Bag, Box, or Case for Surgical Purposes
Inventor: WOOLHAM JOSIAH GILBERT
Filed: 1904-11-10
Granted: 1905-09-07
Abstract: 24,307. Woolham, J. G. Nov. 10. Hand and like bags.-A bag or case for surgicil purposes, made preferably of leather, is formed with a partition b to divide the bag &c. into two compartments d, e, the compartment d serving to receive the instruments, and the compartment e to receive a vessel c containing an antiseptic solution for purifying the instruments before use. The vessel may be withdrawn, as shown, through an opening in the end, covered by a suitable flap, or through an opening in the side.
Patent GB-190427168-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Method of Automatically Regulating the Voltage in Electric Light & Power Circuits with Varying Loads.
Inventor: TILNEY MAX JAMES ECCLES
Filed: 1904-12-13
Granted: 1905-12-13
Abstract: 27,168. Tilney, M. J. E. Dec. 13. Dynamos, regulating; field magnets; motors, controlling. -For automatically regulating the voltage in circuits with varying loads by varying the excitation of a dynamo-electric machine (e.g. a booster connected in series with batteries across the mains from a generator), by a motor-driven rheostat, the motor has three exciting- coils, one in series with the load, one in parallel with the load, and the third carrying a current which varies as the booster - exciting current. The connections are shown in Fig. 1, the mains c, c<1> being connected to the generator d and to the reversible booster a in series with the secondary batteries b. The regulating-switch A is connected in series with the booster field coil e, and is operated by a suitable motor B, Fig. 2, of which the armature f may be connected across the mains c, c<1> and the series exciting-coil g is wound in opposition to the shunt coil h, which is connected through a regulating-switch i. The third exciting-coil is wound in two sections k<1>, k', the section k<1> being shunted by a resistance l and operating to aid the coil g when the current is in the normal direction and the batteries are being changed. When the booster current is in the reverse direction, the section k' is cut out and the section k<2> becomes operative. When the circuit load is normal, and the batteries neither charging nor discharging, the coils g, h balance each other. A change of load produces a change of the flux due to the coil g, and therefore a movement of the armature f. The regulating-switch A may consist of two pairs of metal rings, the pair m, m<1> being bridged by the rollers m<2>, and the pair n, n<1> by the rollers n<2>. The rollers m<2>, n' are carried by arms which revolve with the armature f of the motor. The rings are partly strips and partly contact-studs, as shown in Fig. 1. When the contact-bar is in the position X-Y, the battery is being charged, and the circuit is from the lead c through the wire o, resistances, rollers m<2>, strip m<1>, wire o', field coil e, coil k<1>, wire o', strip n<1>, rollers n<2>, and wire o<3> to the lead c<1>. As the load increases, the armature rotates the rollers in a clockwise direction, and, when they are in the position X'-Y', the electromotive force of the booster assists the discharge of the battery, the current in the coil e being reversed and the section k' substituted for the section k<1>. In a modification, Fig. 4, there are two additional strips p, p<1> and rollers p<2> arranged so that the sections k<1>, k<2> are connected across the booster terminals, and the resistance is in series with the booster field coil only. A resistance and switch P may be used in series with the section k<1>, instead of the resistance l, Fig. 1, in parallel. The Provisional Specification states that a dash-pot &c. may be used to steady the action of the small motor.
Patent GB-190427839-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or connected with Tuyeres or Burners for Cupola and other Melting Furnaces.
Inventor: BAYOT ARISTIDE
Filed: 1904-12-20
Granted: 1905-04-13
Abstract: 27,839. Bayot, A. Dec. 20. TuyÞres; blast for blast furnaces and the like.-A tuyere for use in connection w i t h cupola and other melting furnaces comprises means for withdrawing, at a higher level than the tuyÞres, the products of combustion, and for introducing them either along with the blast air, or at some level intermediate of the tuyeres and the place of withdrawal. In the form of tuyere shown at the left of Fig. 1, the air box j opens through a pipe f into a box g, which is in communication with a passage e opening into the cupola a. The air blast enters the cupola through ports d, and the products of combustion are withdrawn through the passage e and reintroduced together with air through the port c. In the form of tuyÞre shown at the right, the lower extremity of the passage h is provided with a nozzle i opening into the port d. In some cases, the ports c, d may have a radial position.