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Patent GB-190328314-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Automatic Filling or Weft Replenishing Mechanism of Looms for Weaving.
Filed: 1903-12-24
Granted: 1904-03-24
Abstract: 28,314. British Northrop Loom Co., [Northrop Loom Co.]. Dec. 24. Loom shuttles, changing bobbins and the like in, automatically.- Relates to improvements on the invention described in Specification No. 22,939, A.D. 1894, and consists in constructing the transferrer and-shuttle so that longitudinal motion of the bobbin will be prevented during its transference from the rotating magazine to the shuttle, and the shuttle, if out of position, will be moved into the proper receiving position. The magazine is moved to bring a fresh bobbin into position by ratchet mechanism actuated on the return of the transferrer, and the bobbinchanging mechanism is arranged and operated as described in the above-mentioned Specification. The cylindrical head 21 of the bottom or cop skewer is provided with rings 22, which fit into notches 23 in the inner faces of spring jaws 24 mounted in the shuttle 3. The engaging face of the head 26 of the transferrer is concaved and grooved to engage the bobbin head 21, and has a curved lip 29 which projects over and engages the adjacent end of the head 21, so that the bobbin cannot move longitudinally. The inner faces of the jaws 24 are adapted to present cam-shaped surfaces 30, and the shuttle has an inclined guide 31. The surfaces 33 and guide 31 are acted upon by the head 21, so that the shuttle is moved into the proper receiving position, if it has entered too far into the box.
Patent GB-190410717-A (GB)
Title: Variable-speed Gearing
Inventor: STURTEVANT THOMAS LEGGETT
Filed: 1904-05-10
Granted: 1904-06-16
Abstract: 10,717. Sturtevant, T. L., and Sturtevant, T. J. May 10. Flywheels.-In a variable-speed gearing for motor road vehicles, &c., centrifugally-controlled clutch devices for automatically bringing to operation and changing the gears are enclosed in a casing 15 secured to the driving-shaft 12, such casing acting as a flywheel. The casing is adapted to contain a lubricant.
Patent GB-190417432-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Door Locks.
Inventor: PETERSEN AXEL
Filed: 1904-08-10
Granted: 1904-10-27
Abstract: 17,432. Petersen, A. Aug. 12, A.D. 1903, [date applied for under Patents Act, A.D. 1901]. Locks, key; latches. -Relates to a door lock in which the latch bolt b is operated by means of the d o o r handle, so that the door may be locked without the use of a key, and unlocked by using a key or a separate handle. The bolt b is normally pressed forwards by a spring c, and has a pin to pass through a guide d. A drop bolt g works through the guide at right-angles to the bolt b, and has an opening h which coincides with the bolt b when the bolt is to be withdrawn. In the position shown, the drop b o l t prevents the withdrawal of the bolt b. The drop bolt is raised by means of a key inserted in the keyhole i, or by means of a separate handle, to actuate the arm k, and is held in the raised position by means of the nose m of a pivoted hook n acted upon by a spring p. This spring also acts to push the drop bolt downwards. When the drop bolt is raised, the bolt b may be withdrawn by means of the door handle acting upon the pivoted lever r. By turning the handle in the opposite direction, the arm s acts upon the hook n and releases the drop bolt. A tumbler t may be provided to prevent the use of a false key.
Patent GB-190417454-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Apparatus for Multicolor Printing
Inventor: MOWBRAY FRANK HERBERT
Filed: 1904-08-11
Granted: 1904-12-01
Abstract: 17,454. Mowbray, F. H., Black, W., and Warriner, R. Aug. 11. Printing in several colours.--Relates to a platen press for printing in several colours at once from a single flat printing - plate or forme receiving the various colours in register from flat colour part design plates. Design plates 2, 3, 4, 5 and a forme 6 are carried on a stationary polygonal drum 1. Designplate inking rollers 10 and formeinking rollers 12, 13, 14, 15 are mounted in a revolving skeleton drum formed of two spur-wheels 24 and distance-rods. The rollers 10 are raised and lowered by means of discs 9 and grooves 7 and elevated portions 8 of the drum 1. Distributing- rollers 11 are mounted in the spur-wheels 24 and driven from a spur-wheel 19 on the drum 1, and have also the usual lateral reciprocation. The ink ductors, ductor rollers, and timed feed-rollers are shown at 29, 30, 31, 32. Each forme-inking roller is provided with a spur-wheel gearing with a hexagonal spur-wheel 18, to ensure register. The platen 34 is mounted upon a balanced swinging frame 35 provided with roller grooves 37 and rollers 38. Levers 39 actuated by a box cam 41 co-operate with the rollers 38.
Patent GB-190418165-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Cabinets or Cases for the Conveyance of Eggs.
Inventor: BAKER MARK
Filed: 1904-08-22
Granted: 1905-07-20
Abstract: 18,165. Baker, M. Aug. 22. Boxes for eggs.-A box for eggs is provided with a false bottom E resting upon spiral springs B which are secured to the actual bottom ; upon the false bottom rests a skeleton frame, the divisions of which contain the eggs. On the top of this frame is placed a sheet of oilcloth G and a second skeleton frame, and so on until the box is filled. The lid of the box is provided with holes D, or is partially formed of wire gauze, for ventilation or for viewing the contents, and is secured to the body of the box by means of a staple and a slotted-tongue fastening C.
Patent GB-190418294-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in, or connected with, Steam Generators.
Inventor: MCLAREN JOHN
Filed: 1904-08-23
Granted: 1904-09-29
Abstract: 18,294. McLaren, J., and McLaren, H. Aug. 23. Baffles.-In the inclined water-bridge A of a locomotive firebox is formed an elliptical or other shaped aperture a, through which the arms and body of a man may pass in order to allow him to reach the ends of the fire tubes. The aperture may be closed by a cover of fireclay or other material when the furnace is in use.
Patent GB-190418691-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Leather-dressing Composition.
Inventor: JERRETT GEORGE WILLIAM
Filed: 1904-08-30
Granted: 1904-10-06
Abstract: 18,691. Jerrett, G. W., Graham, M. C., and Blair, R. W. Aug. 30. Boot varnishes.-Consists of a mixture of oxgalls, glue, and water, in combination with colouring- matter such as logwood and indigo or nutgall, or nutgall alone, according to the colour of the leather. A perfume such as oil of sassafras is preferably added. In the manufacture of the composition, the logwood is preferably placed in a muslin bag and boiled in water. The glue and indigo are then added and the mixture strained and cooled, whereupon the oxgalls and perfume are added.
Patent GB-190419896-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Automatic Couplings for Railway and other Vehicles.
Inventor: DONALDSON PETER
Filed: 1904-09-15
Granted: 1905-07-13
Abstract: 19,896. Donaldson, P., [Gayer, E. C.]. Sept. 15. Couplings, automatic; drawgear.-Each coupler comprises a front jaw pivoted to a hollow draw-bar and a loose rear jaw which can slide in the draw-bar. When the couplers are in operation, the front jaw b of each is gripped between the front and rear jaws b, c of the opposing coupling. Fig. 2 shows a sectional plan of a coupler. The front jaw b is pivoted to the draw-bar at b<1>, the lower end of the hinge pin being bevelled to bear upon a similarly-bevelled fixed pin k, Fig. 3, so that the jaw b tends to assume the open position for coupling by its own weight. The jaw b is provided with a tail b<3>, Fig. 2, which engages with a bolt l normally held in the locking position by a weighted lever. On raising this lever, the bolt l is withdrawn from contact with the tail b<3>, and the jaw b opens. The loose jaw c bears against the outer end of a thimble d loosely mounted on a rod e, which is provided with a shoulder e'. The draw-bar passes through a hole g<1> formed in a crosshead g secured to the frame A of the vehicle. A second crosshead i is loosely mounted on an extension a' of the draw-bar and connected to the crosshead g by links, a spring i<3> being placed between the two crossheads. The rod e bears against a lever j pivoting on a bracket j<t> upon the crosshead g and passing through a slot j<2> formed in the draw-bar a. When the coupling is in tension and the draw-bar of each coupler is drawn forwards, the spring i<3> becomes compressed and the lever and rod e are moved forwards, compressing a spring f and pressing the loose jaw c against the front jaw b of the opposing coupling. The coupler is arranged to pivot about a pin w<1> to allow a coupling-hook w to be used instead of the automatic coupler if necessary, but may be prevented from turning by inserting a locking-pin x. The thimble h and the head i<2> upon the draw-bar are fitted with spherical surfaces to allow lateral motion of the draw-bar, and the hole u, Fig. 5, in the front plate u<1> of the vehicle frame is provided with inclined sides u<2> at its lower angles to allow the draw-bar a to return to its central position after being displaced. In a modification of the catch or lock, the hinged jaw b, Fig. 6, is provided with a segmental tail n provided with a cupshaped depression p, within which a ball capable of vertical motion in a slot in the draw-bar head can lodge. When the coupler is closed, the ball enters the depression p and is held in this position by a catch q, Fig. 7, pivoted to the draw-bar head at q<1> and brought into locking position by a spring r attached to the tail n of the jaw b. The drawbar head a, Figs. 10 and 11, may be provided with a gravity pawl s hinged to the draw-bar at t to prevent the opposing coupler from being withdrawn laterally. The pawl is displaced when the two couplings are brought together, and subsequently drops into locking position by its own weight.
Patent GB-190427701-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Elastic Fluid Turbines.
Inventor: WILKINSON JAMES
Filed: 1904-12-19
Granted: 1905-04-20
Abstract: 27,701. Wilkinson, J. April 20, [date applied for under Patents Act, A.D. 1901]. Steam &c. turbines.- A multiple - expansion elastic-fluid turbine is partly shown in Fig. 1. The turbine has high, intermediate, and low pressure casings 1 connected in series by pipes 61 and each containing a set of four turbine wheels arranged on the one wheel per stage principle. Each wheel has nozzles controlled by fluid-pressure-actuated valves controlled by hand - operated cam gearing. The turbine casing 8, Fig. 5, encloses a steam chest 16 from which passages lead to the nozzles. Each wheel has an outer row of forward - driving blades 12 and an inner row of reversing-blades 13. The forward-driving blades have nozzles controlled by plug valves 25, Figs. 13 and 21, each valve having a projecting arm loosely engaging with an operating-piston 29. The valves 25 are modifications of the valves described in Specification No. 13,192, A.D. 1904. The nozzles for the reversing-blades are controlled by lift valves 37 actuated by pistons 39. These pistons work in cylinders formed in recesses in the stage partitions and connected by pipes 51 to a chamber 49 containing a tubular -valve 57. Pressure fluid is admitted through a pipe 56, and by adjusting the D-valve either set of nozzles may be brought into use and the number of nozzles in use varied according to requirements. The adjusting-device consists of a shaft 76 fitted with cams 78, one for each D-valve, and connected to a countershaft 86 fitted with cams 88. Each D-valve is connected to a rocking lever 64 adapted to be oscillated by the cams. The cams 78 are adjustable by means of screw gearing 82. An operating-handle 89 on the shaft 76 can be locked in any position so that the levers are acted on by their cams according to the setting of the cams, and each stage thus receives an individual treatment, having a corresponding number of nozzles open. Each nozzle may have separate fluid - controlling pipes, or branched pipes 44<1> may lead to two or more nozzles. The levers may be locked in the raised position and so cut out one or more stages. Two turbines of the above kind may be coupled together and controlled from one point by means of levers and coupling-rods mounted on the cam-operating shafts.
Patent GB-190500738-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Attachment or Coupling for Hydraulic Hose.
Inventor: MUSKETT JABEZ
Filed: 1905-01-14
Granted: 1906-01-11
Abstract: 738. Muskett, J. Jan. 14. Swivelling joints for coupling hydraulic hose to the mains and to machines. The hose is connected to the nipple a of a rotatable barrel-member b, which is fluid-tight upon a hollow plug c by the stuffing- box joints e, f. The plug is closed at one end and adapted to be connected to the water supply at the other end, and is provided with a port d to enable the water to pass into the barrel-member or vice versa.
Patent GB-190509195-A (GB)
Title: Brake Shoes.
Inventor: SARGENT FITZ WILLIAM
Filed: 1905-05-02
Granted: 1905-06-15
Abstract: 9195. Sargent, F. W. May 2. Brakes. - C a s tmetal brake blocks have a steel or other malleable metal plate partially embedded in their backs, lugs for attaching the blocks to the brake heads being formed by punching and bending up parts of the steel plate, whereby openings are formed in the plate through which the cast metal can flow. The lug shown in Fig. 1 is formed by punching out two lips 17 from the plate 12 on the block 11, the lips being secured in a socket 21 in the head 20 by a key passing through openings 19. The lips can be sprung into the socket, and their top edges may be bent over so as to bear against the base of the socket and prevent the block from rattling. The lug is sometimes formed by bending up lateral straps 24<a>, Fig. 11, on the plate 12, which is shown perforated at 15 and 23 so that the cast metal can flow through it. In another form, Fig. 10, the plate 12 has a single strap 24 at one side, which is bent over and inserted in a notch 25 in the other side of the plate.
Patent GB-190509578-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Bacterial Sewage Purification Plant and Apparatus connected therewith
Inventor: ADAMS SAMUEL HENRY
Filed: 1905-05-06
Granted: 1906-06-06
Abstract: 9578. Adams, S. H. May 6. Sewage, treating; bacteriological processes; effluent, treating.- Sewage, which may have been previously treated, is submitted to bacterial action on a smooth, corrugated, or stepped surface over which it is sprayed or otherwise discharged. With the apparatus shown in Fig. 1, sewage is supplied by the pipe a to a tipping-bucket b, whence it passes into the trough c and under the weir-board d on to the surfaces e, g, j. In a modification, a single tray, flat or slightly inclined, is used, the sewage being discharged by means of a siphon in a tank attached. Fig. 3 shows a purifying-surface d to which the sewage is distributed by means of rotary arms c, and Fig. 4 a surface f which receives effluent from a filter d from the trough e.
Patent GB-190524883-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Dumping Cars.
Inventor: WALLACE WILLIAM WINFIELD
Filed: 1905-11-30
Granted: 1906-08-30
Abstract: 24,883. Wallace, W. W. Dec. 12, 1904, [date applied for under Patents Act, 1901]. Door opening and closing apparatus.-The dooropening mechanism of dumping-cars is arranged so that the bottom of the door is moved farther outwards than the top in order to provide ample room for discharge, and that the door is locked when in the closed position. The wagon body is pivoted to the underframe A', Figs. 1 and 3, and has side doors 6 fitted with journals 10 for the attachment of links 7, 8. The link 7 is pivoted at its inner end 12 between the car body and a brace plate 14, and is operated by means of a link 15, which is connected to the underframe by a link 17 and comes against a fixed plate A<2> as the wagon is tipped, thus automatically opening the door. The inner end of the link 8 passes between a plate 20 fixed to the wagon and a guide-plate 21, shaped as shown in Fig. 4, and fixed to the brace 14, and is pivoted to a link 22, the other end of which is pivoted by a bolt between the plate 20 and a bracket. The bolt is placed so as to be above a line joining the ends of the link 8 when the body is in the horizontal position, so that the door 6 is locked against outward movement by the link 22 until the wagon is tipped. When the wagon is fully tipped, the line joining the ends of the link 8 may be kept above the bolt, in order to facilitate the closing of the door, by a stop-block 25, Fig. 3, placed between the links 15<a> which comprise the lifting-member 15. The block 25 is also arranged so as to be just under the link 8 when the wagon is horizontal. In this position of the wagon, the lower edge of the door can be moved outwards by operating the bar 8 and link 22 by hand.
Patent GB-190601507-A (GB)
Title: Improved Current Collector or Connection for Magneto-electric Ignition Apparatus.
Inventor: SIMMS FREDERICK RICHARD
Filed: 1906-01-19
Granted: 1906-04-26
Abstract: 1507. Simma, F. R., and Bosch, R. Jan. 19. Gas and like engines, igniting in. Relates to an electric current collector or connexion between an oscillating armature and the fixed terminal in a magneto for ignition purposes. A spiral or helical spring is arranged between the pin fixed to the armature and a socket connected to the terminal. The spring fits closely on one part, and presses tightly against the other, thus providing a good connexion, but permitting a certain amount of slipping. Fig. 1 shows one arrangement, in which a spiral spring a is arranged between the pin b and the socket c. Fig. 2 shows a helical spring.
Patent GB-190602435-A (GB)
Title: A Method of Forming a Protective Lining on the Interior Surface of Pipes.
Inventor: HUFFEL NICOLAS GERARD VAN
Filed: 1906-01-31
Granted: 1907-01-24
Abstract: 2435. Huffel, N. G. van. Jan. 31. Lacquering ; lacquers.-Metal pipes are coated internally with a lacquer consisting of Demerara copal dissolved in turpentine to which 75 per cent of linseed oil is added, the mixture being heated for some time at 100‹ C. The lacquer is dried on the tube by a current of air heated to about 140‹ C.
Patent GB-190603656-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Pen-holders.
Inventor: THOMSEN RICHARD
Filed: 1906-02-14
Granted: 1906-04-19
Abstract: 3656. Thomsen, R. Feb. 14. Penholders; inkstands.-A divided hollow penholder a is fitted in the detachable part e with a removable ink bottle b. The stopper f of the ink bottle is shaped to bear against the inside of the part e. Part of the penholder a is covered with cork c to prevent slipping.
Patent GB-190607194-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Wheels for Gun Carriages and Heavy Road Vehicles.
Inventor: RICHARDSON SAM THOMAS
Filed: 1906-03-26
Granted: 1907-03-21
Abstract: 7194. Richardson, S. T., and Price, R. March 26. Felloes or rims; building wheels; wheels with two or more rims or tyres side by side.-In a wheel for gun-carriages and heavy vehicles, two or more deep troughshaped rims 1, 2 are fixed together face to face with a T-section or like ring 6 filling up the space between the rims. The rims are connected to the hub 13 by separate sets of spokes 7, 8, alternately arranged. In building the wheel, the spokes 8 are first fitted around the hub 13 and to the rim 2 and forced into position in the usual way ; then the spokes 7 are fitted to the sleeve 14 and rim 1 and the sleeve 14 forced inwards. The parts are secured together by nuts 15 and bolts 16.
Patent GB-190619066-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Tobacco Pipe.
Inventor: STORTON GEORGE
Filed: 1906-08-27
Granted: 1907-08-01
Abstract: 19,066. Storton,- G. Aug. 27. Tobacco pipes.-A cap or cover g is fitted to a tobacco pipe ; bowl by means of headed pins h which take;into keyhole slots f in a flat metal ring e fixed to the top of the bowl. The mouthpiece is preferably telescoped into the stem. According to the Provisional Specification, the cap may be screwed on the bowl or may be fixed in position by pressure or other suitable means, the object of the cap and telescoping stem being to adapt the pipe for the pocket.
Patent GB-190621960-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and connected with Beer Engines and the like.
Inventor: WIDGEON EDWARD JOHN
Filed: 1906-10-04
Granted: 1907-07-25
Abstract: 21,960. Widgeon, E. J. Oct. 4. Suction pipes.-To obtain pure air for the barrel as the liquor is drawn off, a pipe a is led thereto from the counter ; and to draw off clear liquor only, the extractor pipe g, provided with a perforated extremity g<1>, is kept away from the bottom of the barrel by a pin i. The bung b and pipes are removable, the latter being provided with screw cups at their unions k, k<1>. [Reference has been directed under Patents Act, . 1902, to Specifications No. 1520, A.D. 1866, No. 23,630, A.D. 1898, and No. 25,790, A.D. 1905, [Abridgment Class Shop &c. accessories].
Patent GB-190625963-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Means for Securing Screw-stoppers to their Respective Bottles.
Inventor: SAUNDERS WILLIAM
Filed: 1906-11-16
Granted: 1907-08-22
Abstract: 25,963. Saunders, W. Nov. 16. Stoppers, preventing loss of.-To prevent loss screw stoppers D are formed with a hole G, throngh which passes a wire I having two loops K, one of which is connected by a link L with a loose ring J surrounding the bottle neck B. In the form shown in Fig. 3, the ends O of a wire bail L, which passes through a hole G in the stopper, are connected to loops P on opposite sides of the ring J. In the form shown in Fig. 5, the inturned ends of a wire link L engage recesses H in the stopper. In the form shown in Fig. 9, a wire bail L, the inturned ends of which engage recesses H in the stopper, is connected by a chain R with the ring J. In the form shown in Fig. 7, the centre part P of the link L encircles the ring J.
Patent GB-190703179-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to the Production of Explosives.
Inventor: HIMALAYA MANUEL ANTONIO GOMES
Filed: 1907-02-08
Granted: 1907-08-22
Abstract: 3179. Himalaya, M. A. G. Feb. 16, 1906, [date applied for under Patents Act, 1901]. Explosives.-An oxygen-carrier, such as chlorate or nitrate of potassium or sodium, in the form of an impalpable powder, is formed into a batter with a small quantity of water, and mixed with a second batter consisting of about equal parts by weight of starch, or similar amylaceous matter, and water. The mixture is thoroughly worked and heated to about 80‹ C., a siccative oil, preferably linseed oil boiled with litharge or with manganese salts, being afterwards poured over and worked into the mass, which is finally pressed into the desired form and dried. In contradistinction to the invention described in Specification No. 14,379, A.D. 1884, the amount of water added, and the temperature are such that the starch grains expand and become impregnated with the oxygencarrier without their structure being destroyed. The oil may, in extreme cases, be dispensed with. Explosives of an inferior grade may be produced by using non-siccative oils, stearine, spermaceti, or animal wax. Stimulating-ingredients, such as the oxides of manganese, copper, or barium, and explosive compounds, such as gun-cotton, xyloidin, or picric compounds, may be added to the explosive.
Patent GB-190707009-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Ventilating Waterproof Garments
Inventor: MISTOVSKI LAZARUS
Filed: 1907-03-23
Granted: 1908-03-23
Abstract: 7009. Mistovski, L. March 23. Waterproof garments; ventilating wearing- apparel. - A strip a . of rubber or other waterproof material is attached by means of solution or otherwise, and perforations b are made through the garment and the strip. Another strip a<x> of rubber or other'watÞrproof-, rna,teriaLiS cf³tenÚd ,1::9 a band or strip c of the same material as the garment, and the side edges. of the strip a<x>, c are attached at intervals to the garment above the part b2 Thickened or., beaded edges on each. of the rubber strips cause a ventilating-channel to be formed between them.