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Patent GB-190403221-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Electric Telegraph Apparatus
Inventor: BROWN SIDNEY GEORGE
Filed: 1904-02-09
Granted: 1904-06-23
Abstract: 3221. Brown, S. G., and Hardie, A. R. Feb. 9. Telegraphs.- Relates to automatic transmission, more particularly in submarine telegraphy. The perforated paper strip passes through a guide p<2>. The two needles a are pivoted to arms b on a rock-shaft and surrounding sleeve journalled in a frame c<2> pivoted at c<3>. The rock-shaft and sleeve bear arms d adapted to depress the line' and 'earth' levers e, e<1>, Figs. 1 and 1<a>. The frame c<2> is rocked by a cam which makes one revolution for each movement of the feed-wheel p, and one or other of the levers e, e<1> is depressed, according to the nature of the perforation in the strip. Complete depression and good contact are ensured by the positive action of the undercut or wedge-like end of a cam-actuated bell-crank lever g<2> on the depressed lever e or e'. The cam which controls this lever determines the relative duration of signal contact and 'earth' ; a series of interchangeable cams is provided to enable this to be varied. The milled nut h<2> holds the cam in place. The drive is obtained from a motor through suitable gearing. A gong is sounded at each revolution of the pin-wheel p to indicate the speed at which the paper is travelling. A hand-lever is provided which controls a switch serving to cut out the automatic transmitter and substitute a hand-signalling key for it. At the same time, the driving-pinion of the pin-wheel p is thrown out of gear, and the lever which rocks the frame c<2> detained clear of the cam which actuates it. The paper strip can then be drawn back for repetition &c. For the automatic transmission of curbed signals, the arrangement shown diagrammatically in Fig. 6 is employed in conjunction with the transmitter already described. The wires L, E are connected to the contact blocks F, F<1>, Fig. 1<a>, of the transmitter, and the reversing-apparatus r, r<1> is thus interposed between the battery B and the transmitter. A cam t vibrates a bell-crank lever q, q<1> bearing an agate contact-piece q<3>. In the position shown, the wire L is connected to the positive pole of the battery, and the wire E to the negative pole. When the bell-crank lever q, q<1> is released by the cam, the reverse connections are made.
Patent GB-190408790-A (GB)
Title: Window-fastener.
Inventor: FASEL HEINRICH
Filed: 1904-04-16
Granted: 1904-06-02
Abstract: 8790. Fasel, H. April 16. Casement fasteners.-A window is secured in any position, open or closed by a screw f and nut e secured to the lower bar of the window d bearing on a slotted slightly-bent bar b turning on a hinge c.
Patent GB-190409459-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in connection with Furnaces for Burning Coal-dust, or like Pulverulent Fuel
Inventor: WILSON OSBORNE ERNEST
Filed: 1904-04-25
Granted: 1905-04-06
Abstract: 9459. Wilson, O. E. April 25. Pulverulent - fuel fittings.-In hoppers of the kind described in Specification No. 11,286, A.D. 1893, for feeding coal dust or pulverulent fuel to furnaces, the vibratory plate for regulating the supply of fuel is actuated in both directions by means of cams &c. driven from a separate shaft, or from the shaft of the rotary brush. The shaft 3, Fig. 1, on which the vibratory plate 2 is mounted, works in bearings on opposite sides of the hopper 1, and carries outside the hopper an arm 5. Above the plate a rotary stirrer 6 for breaking up the fuel is mounted on an axis 13 driven from the shaft 8 of the brush 7. An eccentric 14, mounted on the shaft 8, imparts through the rod 15 oscillatory motion to a lever 16, which is fulcrumed to the hopper and also connected by an arm 21 to a segmental toothed rack 22 mounted on a stud 23 on the hopper. A block 18 slides in a slot or channel 17 in the lever 16 and is connected with the arm 5, on the shaft of the vibratory plate, by a link 19. The position of the block 18, and, consequently, the amount of movement of the plate 2, may be adjusted by the worm 28 and the rack 22. At the completion of the closing movement of the plate 2, an adjustable blade 26, attached to the lower edge of the plate, is brought into contact with a hard strip 27 fixed to the side of the hopper. In a modification, the brush 7 is dispensed with and a shaft, similarly placed to the shaft 8, may drive by toothed gearing a screw conveyer at the bottom of the hopper. In the arrangement shown in Fig. 13, there is mounted on the shaft 8 a balanced crank 14, the pin 15 of which carries a block 18 sliding in the lever 16. This lever is keyed, and the slotted lever 36 is rigidly connected to a stud 35 which engages a carriage 37, capable of being moved up and down a rod 38 and in guides 39 on a bracket 40 bolted to the hopper 1. The shaft 3 of the vibratory plate is connected to a block 44 sliding in the lever 36. A further modification is described, in which the lever 36 is dispensed with, the slot in the lever 16 being continued below the block 18 to allow for adjustments.
Patent GB-190417482-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Machines for Applying Bilge Hoops to Casks or Barrels.
Inventor: THORSCHMIDT ERNEST CLEMENS
Filed: 1904-08-11
Granted: 1904-12-01
Abstract: 17,482. Thorschmidt, E. C. Aug. 31, A.D. 1903, [date applied for under Patents Act, A.D. 1901]. Pistons.-In a machine for applying bilge hoops to casks by pneumatic power, the piston consists of two discs 13, 14, between which are cupleathers 15, preferably extending in opposite directions, as shown. A disc n is secured to the inner reduced end of the piston-rod e, adjacent to the disc 13, and through it rubber buffers 23 are passed to reduce any concussion between the piston-rod and the bracket c.
Patent GB-190417496-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Means for Stretching Cloth upon Billiard Tables and Cushions
Inventor: HUBERT-BRIERRE ALFRED MAURICE
Filed: 1904-08-11
Granted: 1905-07-20
Abstract: 17,496. Brierre, A. M. Hubert-. Aug. 11. Billiards.-Billiard tables are constructed so as to allow the cloth to be uniformly and permanently stretched over the table and cushions. To stretch the cloth over the table-bed a, Figs. 9 and 11, the bed is formed of greater width than the frame and body of the table, so as to leave a space between the frame and side of the cushion-frame for the movement of a rod m' to which the cloth is attached. In assembling the parts of the table, the bed, frame, and body are connected by screws or glueing in the French or American methods. The cloth, which is cut of the exact size, is placed over the table and connected at its edges to two similar rods m', one at each end of the table. Each rod m<1> has a line drawn at its centre, and the edges of the cloth are nailed by means of pins passing through the line. Angle-pieces x<1>, Fig. 9, are screwed to the rods m<1>, and, by means of screws v<1> a' which take into nuts vs on bolts z<1> screwing into the body of the table, the rods m<1> are lowered in order to stretch the cloth uniformly. The rods m<1> are then permanently fixed by means of screws r, the angle-piece x<1 >being removed. The cushion cloth is stretched in a similar manner. The cloth is first secured to the top side of the cushion by means of a tongue fitting in a groove l, Fig. 7, and is then nailed to a rod m, which is moved, in order to stretch the cloth, by means of bolts v<1> a<1> and nuts n secured to mounts p temporarily attached to the rod by means of hook nails. Each cushion cloth is stretched separately, and the amount of stretching is regulated by wedges of uniform thickness arranged at the sides of the cushionframes to stop the motion of the mounts p. The rod m is permanently fixed by screws r. The parts are then assembled as shown in Fig. 11. To adjust the height and level of the table, the legs are arranged to screw into metal-lined sockets formed in spheres.
Patent GB-190417730-A (GB)
Title: New or Improved Apparatus for use in the Manufacture of Wound Metal-foil Coated Paper Strips or Bands.
Inventor: BRAEUNLEIN GEORG
Filed: 1904-08-15
Granted: 1905-02-09
Abstract: 17,730. Brõunlein, G. Aug. 15. Paper, coating and winding; cutting-machines for paper.-Relates to the manufacture of paper bands or strips provided with genuine or artificial metal-foil coatings. Paper from a roll c is coated with sheets of metal foil rand then wound upon a roller g, built up of a series of wooden discs mounted on a spindle, by rotating the handle h with which the roller g gears. Reddle contained in a trough i is dusted on to the underside of the paper to prevent it from sticking to the upper surface of the metal foil, the roller f, used for this purpose, being rotated whenever the paper is advanced. An adjustably-inclined table e guides the paper to the roller f, and the pressure roller l, being constantly pressed against the roller g, prevents the coated paper from being wound too loosely. When all the paper is wound on the roll g, it is taken to a cutting-machine, the knives of which, entering between each pair of wooden discs, cut the paper into bands which are already wound on wooden discs.
Patent GB-190420935-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Ambulance Stretchers.
Inventor: SIDLEY JOHN WILLIAM
Filed: 1904-09-29
Granted: 1905-07-27
Abstract: 20,935. Sidley, J. W., Crawley, T., and Gates, J. W. Sept. 29. Litters, ambulance.-A folding stretcher is formed of two steel side poles A, Fig. 2, jointed at the middle and provided with jointed distance-pieces R near the ends to keep the side poles apart. Legs, hinged to collars N fixed to the side poles, are provided and the whole is covered with canvas V in which are formed pockets W for the reception of a pillow. The hinge is formed of two bearing- piects F, G, Fig. 6, which are recessed to receive side-plates D, E, through which pass pins H provided with nuts J. The bearing-surfaces L, on coming together, prevent sagging at the joint.
Patent GB-190421323-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or in connection with Casements and Hinged or Pivoted Sashes or Doors.
Inventor: THOMPSON WILLIAM PHILLIPS
Filed: 1904-10-04
Granted: 1904-11-03
Abstract: 21,323. Thompson, W. P., [Funk, S. W.]. Oct. 4. Draught &c. excluders; windows; doors.-Rubber or like elastic tubes 7 are secured to the frame and the abutting edges of pivoted sashes, casements, or doors, to prevent draughts and noise and to hold the sashes or doors in any required position. Casements are pivoted near the edges, as shown in Fig. 1, and sashes are pivoted or hinged at the faces of the stiles to avoid interference with the action of the weather-strips. The tube may be secured between two wooden strips 6, Fig. 4, cased with metal, or two metal strips, Fig. 5, or in a grooved metal strip, Fig. 6, in a recess in the frame.
Patent GB-190421672-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Electric Batteries.
Filed: 1904-10-08
Granted: 1905-08-03
Abstract: 21,672. Lake, H. H., [Soc. Anon. C. Carbone]. Oct. 8. Dry batteries; LeclanchÚ and like batteries.-A carbon electrode a is surrounded by a depolarizer b, which may be of retort coke and manganese peroxide contained in a sack or envelope c. Porous material, such as filter paper or blotting-paper, is soaked in a solution of, for example, ammonium chloride, and then air or store dried and wrapped around the sack c, as shown at d, to the required thickness. It is then inserted, with slight friction, in a zinc vessel e, the bottom of the sack resting on an insulating-washer f. The vessel e serves as the other electrode. The cell is closed in any suitable way, a hole being left through which water is poured to render the cell active.
Patent GB-190422134-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and connected with Photographic Shutters
Inventor: GILES WALTER FREDERICK
Filed: 1904-10-14
Granted: 1905-09-28
Abstract: 22,134. Giles, W. F. Oct. 14. Shutters.-In a roller-blind shutter, the tapes E connecting the blinds are threaded through the lower blind C and wound upon the upper roller F. The latter works in unison with the upper blind roller D by the chain G. There is a clutch connection between the drum H and roller F, which can be thrown out of action to alter the blind aperture. A ratchet-wheel on the winding-roller D is released from the pawl M' by the release lever N. For time exposures, the projecting pin O is moved through the hole N' into the path of the stop K<1> on the chain K connecting the rollers B, D.
Patent GB-190423407-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Devices for Staying Metal Plates or Sheets subjected to Pressure.
Inventor: MCCLELLON JAMES MERCER
Filed: 1904-10-31
Granted: 1904-12-08
Abstract: 23,407. McClellon, J. M. May 21, [date applied for under Patents Act, A.D. 1901]. Stays and staying.-Plates or sheets subjected to pressure, such as the shells of boilers or the sides of locomotive fireboxes, are provided with ribs whereby they are connected together. In the constructions shown in Figs. 2 and 4, the ribs are formed integral with the plates and are bolted together either by separate bolts or by a single rod. Either one set of ribs enters recesses formed in the other, or both sets are provided with recesses and projections, the heads of one set entering the recesses of the other. In the latter case, the whole strain is borne by the ribs. When the method of staying is applied to a boiler with inner and outer shells and water tubes extending through the flue or combustion chamber, as shown in Fig. 4, apertures with plugs 13 may be provided opposite the water tubes, through which the nuts may be screwed on the bolts. Fig. 3 shows a construction in which separate ribs 14 are provided, entering grooves 15 in the plates. In boilers, the ribs are disposed so that they do not interfere with the circulation.
Patent GB-190425169-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Bottle Seals.
Inventor: BARNES JOHN EDWARD LLOYD
Filed: 1904-11-19
Granted: 1905-03-30
Abstract: 25,169. Barnes, J. E. L., [Crown Cork and Seal Co.]. Nov. 19. Stoppers ; capsules, bottle.-The washer B, Fig. 3, of a bottle-sealing cap A, which is secured by crimping its edge under the shoulder C of the bottle or otherwise,. is provided with a cupped or other lining-piece having a flange F, which extends to any required extent over the washer. The lining may be cemented or otherwise attached to the washer, or may be separate therefrom. When the seal is applied, the lining serves to compress the washer on the top and inner side of the bottle mouth, in which the lining may fit sufficiently closely as to protect the washer from contact with the contents. The lining is preferably made of a metal, such as aluminium, which is comparatively soft, flexible, and non- corrosive. The closure is suitable for bottle mouths of irregular shape, the washer being capable of movement within the cap A, while the lining can also adapt itself to the internal contour of the neck. Various modifications are described. In the form shown in Fig. 6, the lining has an annular depending part E<2>, the central part G being in the plane of the flange F. In the form shown in Fig. 8, the flange F<1> is extended and bent around the outer edge of the washer. In another modification, the cupped part is deepened, and is bulged to retain the washer. The lining may consist of a flat disc, as in the form shown in Fig. 15, and, with any of the forms, the central part of the cap A may be cut away. The washer and lining may be secured together by a strip F of paper, linen, or other fabric, as shown in Fig. 13, or by forming the lining with projecting rims F<2>, F<3>, Fig. 22. The washer may be made princi. pally of inferior packing-material, with a facing of best quality packing. In the form shown in Fig. 15, the washer B<1> consists of a comparatively thin ring of best quality packing, while the lining D<2> is surmounted by a thicker ring J' of inferior packing, through which the pressure is exerted.
Patent GB-190425525-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Wrapper for Cooked Meat
Inventor: MATTHEWS HARRY ERNEST
Filed: 1904-11-23
Granted: 1905-03-16
Abstract: 25,525. Matthews, H. E. Nov. 23. Wraprers.-To protect cooked meat and to enable it to be carried readily, it is enclosed in a wrapper, which is shaped as shown in Fig. 1 and has been previously covered with a sheet of greaseproof paper, which overlaps at the parts a. The wrapper is folded into the form shown in Fig. 2, the side flaps being turned in first, then the top flap, and finally the bottom flap. The loop b of string is passed through the loop c ; it thus holds the wrapper closed and serves as a handle.
Patent GB-190427592-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Manifold Check Devices
Inventor: BREWER WILLIAM SEYMOUR
Filed: 1904-12-17
Granted: 1905-03-23
Abstract: 27,592. Brewer, W. S. Dec. 17, A.D. 1903, [date applied for under Patents Act, A.D. 1901]. Filing papers; paper - fasteners.- An original check may be duplicated entirely or in part on secondary checks, two sets of checks being used, and the original checks can, one by one, in any required order, be placed over the secondary checks and copied by the aid of suitable transfer sheets. The base of the apparatus is made up of two stiff covers 1, 2, connected preferably by a flexible piece 3. The pad of duplicate checks 4 consisting of a set of loose leaves is attached to the cover 1 at one edge only by two posts 5, 6 passing through holes in the checks. The transfer sheet 7 is placed on top of the duplicate checks 4, and both are held in position by spring wires 8, 9 pressing on a metal strip 10. The original checks 12, 13 are a set of loose leaves perforated with one hole and mounted on a pivot 14 placed outside the checks 4, so that any one of the set of checks 12 may be swung round to position 11 and superposed on the duplicate checks 4 ; anything then written on the checks 11 will be copied on to the duplicate check 53 which at the time is at the top of the set. The original checks are retained on the pivot 14 by a spring wire 25, held in a slot in the pivot 14. Original checks 13 are stored either in a space between the base 1 and a plate 17, supported on the posts 5, 6, or in a holder 18, consisting of a bent piece of metal fixed to the base 2. Both original and duplicate checks may have numbers and other references printed on them. Two modifications are shown. In one, the hinged base 1, 2, 3 is replaced by a metal plate. Two independent pads of duplicates are used, and the original checks are of such a size as to cover both sets. A modified form of retaining-device for the duplicate checks is shown, spring strips being fastened to the base and passing over the retaining-posts. The pivot for original checks is replaced by a wire bent to a rectangular form to allow checks to be passed from front to back of the base. The retaining-piece 18 is replaced by a spring wire fixed to the base. In a second modification, the pivot 14 is replaced by a circle or staple of wire on which the original checks are mounted, and the retaining-piece 18 is replaced by a spring wire fixed to the base 2.
Patent GB-190427699-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Motor Vehicles.
Inventor: KARMELI FELIX
Filed: 1904-12-19
Granted: 1905-10-05
Abstract: 27,699. Karmeli, F., and Mahn, M. Dec. 19. Motor road vehicles.-Relates principally to the general arrangement and mounting of the motors and driving-gear on a motor vehicle, but a supporting-device for a two-wheeled motor cycle is also described. Figs. 1 and 2 show one arrangement of parts, applied to a motor cycle which has motors 8 mounted on casings 7 at each side of the road wheel. The flywheel 1, mounted on the axle 4 in the plane of the road wheel, is driven directly from the motors by means of cranks 10 and connecting-rods 9, and is surrounded by a divided casing 2 having bosses 3 providing bearings for the flywheel axle 4, and also forming the fixed axle of the road wheel. The outer edge of the casing is connected to a ring 5 which may form the rim of the road wheel or be connected by spokes to an outer rim. The outer edge of the ring 5 may also be used for a brake drum. Toothed pinions 11, mounted at the ends of the axle 4, transmit motion through intermediate gearing to toothed wheels 14,15 mounted in divided casings 18. These casings are rotatably mounted on rings 19 that project from the inner side of the motor casings 7 and surround the intermediate toothed wheels 13. By the operation of the lever 20 from a handle near the driver, the casings 18 are rotated until the friction gear-wheels 16, 17, connected to the axes of the toothed wheels 14, 15, are moved from their disengaged position to gear alternately with the inside of the ring 5 and thus produce two different speeds of rotation of the road wheel. Driving-gear of this construction may be applied to each or any wheel of the vehicle. The supporting-device is shown in Fig. 9, and consists of a pair of rollers 24 connected by radius-rods to the rear wheel axle and also connected by means of an arcuate bar to a spring 27 in the tubular rear member of the frame. Notches 29, 30 in this bar are engaged by a spring catch 28 to lock the device in either its raised or its lowered position, while a foot-pedal 23 enables the rollers to be forced into engagement with the ground.
Patent GB-190428863-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Means for Carrying and Exposing in the Camera Photographic Plates or Films.
Inventor: BALLANTINE ROBERT
Filed: 1904-12-30
Granted: 1905-11-23
Abstract: 28,863. Ballantine, R., and Ballantine, M. Dec. 30. Dark slides.-The plate or film is carried in a grooved sheath having a flexible cover, which is adapted to a holder, the holder in turn being adapted to the camera. The side edges a, a<1> of the sheath A, Figs. 6, 7, 8, and 9, form two grooves a<3>, a<4> for the plate A' and the cover A<2> respectively. The lower bar A<3> of the cover passes under the lower edge of the sheath, and has pins A<5> by which the cover is raised. The upper edge is turned over to form a narrow pocket A<4> for the upper end of the plate A', which is retained in the sheath by the stop a<5>. The holder or carrier B, Fig. 3, is fitted with a roller blind B<2> which engages the pins A<5> so as to raise the cover A<2> when opened by means of the finger-piece B<4>. The hinged flap C prevents the entrance of light from the rear, and has a bracket c' which engages the bracket A<6> on the sheath to hold it in position..