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Patent GB-190409014-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Bottle Soaking Apparatus
Filed: 1904-04-19
Granted: 1904-08-18
Abstract: 9014. Lake, H. H., [Goldman & Co., E.]. April 19. Bottles, washing.-In a bottle soaking and rinsing apparatus, loaded crates are inserted by an operator stationed at a platform 5 in carriers 4 which are secured to an endless belt 3 driven by a gear-wheel 17 and a worm and wheel 70, 69 from a main shaft 71. The carriers pass in turn through the three compartments of a soaking-tank 2, then through a rinsing-tank 1, which is located at a higher level than the tank 2, and while passing over the tank 1, labels and dirt loosened in the soaking tank are forcibly dislodged from the bottles by water pumped from the tank 1 through a sprinkler-head 76 and jet nozzles 77. Just as the carriers leave the tank 1, a toothed segment 58 meshes with a spur-wheel 57, Fig. 5, carried by each carrier, and turns the bottles into an inverted position. The carriers then encounter tripping- mechanism which opens each carrier in turn and enables it to discharge the crates down inclined shoots 21. The empty crates are then re-inserted in the carriers just beneath the guide-pulley 20, and are conveyed to a point beneath the loading platform 5, being again inverted on the way by a toothed segment carried by the standard of the guide-pulley 23. At this point they encounter a second tripping - mechanism which enables the empty crates to be discharged. The crates consist essentially of two plates spaced apart by bolts, and provided with registering apertures, those in the lower plate being smaller than those in the upper, and in addition guard-plates are provided to prevent the bottles from dropping out when the crate is reversed. Three of such crates are inserted in each carrier, the trunnions 28, Fig. 5, of which are secured to journal links 29 of the belt 3. The crates are held in place by a spring-controlled plate 42, in which is journalled a rock-shaft carrying a rectangular - shaped cam. When the carriers encounter the tripping - mechanism, projecting stops 61 engage with arms 52 secured to the rockshaft, rotating the latter and causing the cam to force back the plate 42 in such a way that the carrier is opened, permitting the several crates to slide therefrom by gravity. After having been turned, the carriers are prevented from re-inverting by friction plates 53, which are provided on the belt chain adjacent to the end of each carrier, spring-pressed plungers 55 in the end frames of the carriers engaging with recesses 56 in the plate 53.
Patent GB-190409225-A (GB)
Title: Improved Method of Producing Homogeneous Solid Bodies or Bodies of Uniform Solid Structure
Filed: 1904-04-22
Granted: 1905-07-20
Abstract: 9225. British Galvanic Metal Packing Co. April 22. Drawings to Specification. Moulding dynamo brushes &c.-Solid bodies are moulded, or dissimilar bodies, such as carbon and copper to form dynamo brushes, are welded together by subjecting them to great pressure while they are rendered incandescent, in openended muffles, which are heated by gas and rest on plates attached to the pistons of hydraulic or other presses in the furnace.
Patent GB-190409849-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Animal Trap.
Inventor: LASKA FRANZ BENNO
Filed: 1904-04-29
Granted: 1904-06-02
Abstract: 9849. Laska, F. B. April 29. Traps for vermin, rodents, fur-bearing animals, &c., to be placed beneath the ground, consist of a box 1 with a lid 2 and side passages 3, which communicate with the surface by numerous branches, and have drain-holes 4. Within this is placed a second box formed of side walls, connected by boards 7 and gratings 8, and having a sliding bottom 9. The inner box is provided with hooks 6 for attaching a rope connected with the hoisting- apparatus 39, 40. Stages 14 are fixed within the inner box in line with the entrance openings and between them is hung the bait. The sloping boards 12 prevent the animals from jumping across the opening. The trap-door 16 below the stages are mounted on axes 17, and have counterweights 18 to raise them after displacement ; they may also be acted on by springs or spring-buffers. Pins inserted into the hole 29 above the trapdoors prevent the animals trapped from opening the doors by leaping, and pins inserted into the hole 28 throw the trap out of action. A board with spikes in the trap prevents the animals from jumping. To record the disturbance of the trapdoors by an animal, stones, &c., a weight is attached by a cord to a spring held by the trapdoor and released when it is displaced. For animals which will not jump, as wild rabbits &c., the trap-doors are provided with a spring locking- device, which is only released when the whole weight of the animal is on the door. To empty the trap, the inner box is raised, a sack 11 is attached by hooks 10 round the box, and the sliding bottom 9 is withdrawn, when the entrapped animals fall into the sack. The trap may be arranged above a waterway to drown the animals when caught.
Patent GB-190412742-A (GB)
Title: Improved Ventilating Apparatus.
Inventor: HENDEL ALFRED
Filed: 1904-06-06
Granted: 1904-07-07
Abstract: 12,742. Hendel, A. June 6. Ventilators.-Dampers or valves a of mica, sheet aluminium, or like material are fitted by lugs d on to rods c in an oval or other-shaped frame b. The dampers are opened only by an outward current of air, but, when applied to school rooms, hospital wards, &c., may be prevented from completely closing by a flat spring e or similar arrangement.
Patent GB-190413483-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Combined Electric Regulating and Measuring Apparatus.
Inventor: FAUVIN EMILE
Filed: 1904-06-14
Granted: 1905-02-02
Abstract: 13,483. Fauvin, E., Amiot, E., and Cheneaux, E. Nov. 28, A.D. 1903, [date applied for under Patents Act, A.D. 1901]. Current meters; resistances.- Relates to a combined regulating and measuring apparatus provided with switches for connecting up one or other of two primary or secondary batteries to a circuit, such as the ignition circuit of a gas engine. Figs. 3 and 4 show a construction of the apparatus, and Fig. 5 a diagram of the circuits. In an annular base 1 provided with a back-plate 1<1> is fitted the coil 4 of a volt-meter 3, and a resistance 6, the effective length of which is varied by an arm 7 turned by a button 10. Plug switches 20, Fig. 2, are provided for connecting up one or other of the batteries P, P', Fig. 5, to the coil G of an ignition device H through the variable resistance 6. The volt-meter is connected to the circuit by pressing a spring push 24, when the arm 7 can be adjusted to give the desired reading. The apparatus is preferably circular, but may be rectangular, and the variable resistance 6 with its connections may be replaced by a rheostat of ordinary construction.
Patent GB-190417520-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Apparatus for Pressing or Moulding Blocks of Plastic Material
Inventor: FERGUSON JOHN ALBERT
Filed: 1904-08-11
Granted: 1905-02-02
Abstract: 17,520. Ferguson, J. A., and Denton, G. H. Aug. 11. Moulding blocks &c.- The mould E, secured at either end when filled by catches E<3>, E<4>, is run on rollers E' to and from the pressing position between the plates B, D on rails C projecting o n either side beyond the press. The plate B is connected to the four side posts A' of the press by internally-threaded nuts B', round which passes a sprocket-wheel B' rotated by a wheel B' to adjust the position of the plate. The pressing- plate D is raised by turning the arms A<12> on the shaft A", which then acts through arms A<11>, A<10>, A<9> to operate the toggle-members A<6>, A<7>. The mould, after pressing, is run off to the side and, being pivotally mounted, inverted till its top plate rests on the rollers F<2> of the lowering-device, when the catches E<3>, E<4> are released. On turning the arm F', the piston F<5> descends in the casing F and the mould is lowered till it can be removed. The mould is held in a fixed position when required by bosses E<2> on it engaging dogs C' on the track.
Patent GB-190420731-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Taps for Steam, Water, or Gas, or other Liquids or Fluids.
Inventor: BUTTERFIELD JOSEPH BOOTH
Filed: 1904-09-27
Granted: 1905-08-10
Abstract: 20,731. Butterfield, J. B. Sept. 27. Plug cocks; packing, special methods of.-The elastic packing-ring m is compressed by a spring o between a washer n and a washer l supported by balls in a race j. Longitudinal grooves u are cut in the plug to permit the steam to pass on to the top and bottom of the plug when the cock is opened. The small end of the plug bears upon a conical face 1, or upon an annular ring and the end of a set-screw passing through the casing. In a modification, the packing-ring is compressed directly between an ordinary gland and a ring resting directly in the groove j in the plug. An ordinary stuffing-box may be added to the device described, and it is shown as adapted to a cock having the spindle at the smaller end.
Patent GB-190420824-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Incandescent Gas Burners.
Inventor: TAYLOR ALEXANDER
Filed: 1904-09-28
Granted: 1905-07-20
Abstract: 20,824. Taylor, A. Sept. 28. Incandescent gas burners. - An upright lamp is converted into an inverted one by removing the upright burner and slipping a semicircularly bent tube 6, terminating in one or more inverted burner mouths, over the bunsen tube 3.
Patent GB-190424725-A (GB)
Title: Improvements connected with Motors and Driving Gear suitable for Motor Road Vehicles and the like
Inventor: LANCHESTER FREDERICK WILLIAM
Filed: 1904-11-15
Granted: 1905-10-19
Abstract: 24,725. Lanchester, F. W. Nov. 15. Eccentrics and eccentricrods ; connecting-rods.- The connecting-rods c of a motor have the straps of roller-bearing eccentrics b formed integral with them, and transmit motion to a hollow shaft a surrounding a transmission shaft f.
Patent GB-190502042-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Toy Guns, Toy Pistols, and the like
Inventor: SCHROEDEL GEORG
Filed: 1905-02-01
Granted: 1905-03-02
Abstract: 2042. Schr÷del, G. Feb. 1. Toy guns and pistols.-The actuating-mechanism of a toy gun or pistol is enclosed in a casing a, Figs. 1 and 2, which is made from a blank in one piece, as shown in Fig. 1, and may be formed integral with the barrel. The blank is formed with lugs c for bolting the casing to the stock, and with two projections e which overlap when the blank is folded. Holes f are formed in the blank for receiving a pin g, to which is attached a spring h, and which acts as a pivot for the catch-lever k, acted on by a spring q so that it normally holds the flanged end of a dart or bolt o. When a trigger r attached to the lever k is pulled, it releases the bolt from the lever k, and the spring h effects the discharge of the dart.
Patent GB-190506562-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Horse Clipping Appliances.
Inventor: MITCHELL HENRY
Filed: 1905-03-28
Granted: 1905-07-13
Abstract: 6562. Mitchell, H. March 28. Horse-clippers and the like.-In hand-clippers, balls l<8> are mounted in an extension l<2> of the fixed handle L, and are pressed down on to the traversing plate T by a spring cover-plate S adjusted by a wing-nut. The slots or circular holes l<7>, containing the balls, have slightly tapered sides, so that the balls cannot fall through if the handle L is removed. A square piece m<3>, Fig. 5, is mounted at the end of the operating-lever M to prevent wear.
Patent GB-190507519-A (GB)
Title: Improved Valves for use with Dry Mains in Gas Manufacture.
Inventor: HELPS GEORGE
Filed: 1905-04-10
Granted: 1906-03-29
Abstract: 7519. Helps, G. April 10. , Lift valves; actuating valves; cleaning valves.- The retorts and ascension pipes in gas-making plant are connected by valves of the construction shown in Figs. 1 and 2, whereby solid deposits formed in the ascension pipes and mains can be readily removed. The valve-casing g connects on opposite sides to the ascension pipe t and to the retort r, respectively. The lift valve i is operated through a slotted link m from a spindle o turned by a spanner or fixed lever. A cleaning-door q, Fig. 2, by which access is obtained to both sides of the valve, is hinged at s, and may be held in position by a cross-bar and screw.
Patent GB-190507721-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Electric Single Phase Motors.
Filed: 1905-04-11
Granted: 1906-02-08
Abstract: 7721. Phoenix Dynamo Manufacturing Co., and Oelschlõger, W. April 11. Motors, alternating-current; motors, controlling.- Relates to a construction of a single-phase induction motor whereby a good starting-torque is obtained, and consists in providing, in addition to the usual stator and rotor, a second rotor of suitable squirrel-cage type mounted inside the main rotor and free to rotate independently of the main rotor. The winding g of the main rotor b is connected at three suitable points to slip-rings f, the brushes on which may be connected through starting-resistances. The rotor b is fixed to the shaft n by keys on the sleeve m engaging in the slots p, and the auxiliary rotor c with its squirrelcage winding r is mounted by ball bearings q on the sleeve m. To start the motor, the electric connexions between the slip-rings f are completely broken and the rotor c set in rotation by any suitable means, either mechanical or electric, and, when it has attained the desired speed at which a. rotating field is produced passing through the stator a and rotors b, c, the rotor b is started under load by cutting out the resistances between the slip - rings f. The two rotors will rotate at practically constant speed. The exciting-current may be supplied to the rotor b, and the starting-resistances connected to the stator winding d. In this case, as the resistances are gradually cut out and the rotor b speeds up, the rotor c will come to rest.
Patent GB-190508445-A (GB)
Title: Method of Manufacturing Insoluble Aluminium Acetate
Inventor: REISS RUDOLF
Filed: 1905-04-20
Granted: 1906-01-18
Abstract: 8445. Reiss, R. April 20. Medicinal preparations.-An insoluble aluminium acetate, stated to have the formula : useful for medical purposes, and having mild astringent and non-poisonous properties, is prepared from a concentrated aqueous solution of the acetate by (1) treating it with acetic acid, and boiling with constant stirring or simply allowing to stand, or (2) heating it alone in an autoclave. An excess of acetic acid may be used in the first instance, as when preparing the acetate from aluminium sulphate and calcium carbonate or from aluminium hydrate.
Patent GB-190516814-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Metallic Packings for Piston Rods or the like; specially applicable to Internal Combustion Engines.
Filed: 1905-08-19
Granted: 1906-05-31
Abstract: 16,814. Foden, W., and United Kingdom Self-Adjusting Anti-Friction Metallic Packing Syndicate. Aug. 19. Stuffing-boxes.-In a gas-engine or other stuffing- box subject to high temperature, springs are dispensed with, bevelled rings 5 being employed and the axial pressure produced by a segmental wedge ring 11 in an internally-coned sleeve 13. The rings 5 are contained in boxes 6 resting against rings 7 having spherical seatings in the neck bush and gland. The ring 11 is situated between two undivided rings 10. The rings 5 are preferably not completely divided, thin necks of metal being left which yield to pressure. The sleeve 13 is acted on by screws 15, preferably with milled beads. The gland contains additional packing-rings acted on by a split spring wedge ring.
Patent GB-190519732-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Tensioning Devices or Apparatus particularly adapted for use in connection with Loom Warp Rolls.
Inventor: BRUNELLE ARSENE
Filed: 1905-09-29
Granted: 1906-03-15
Abstract: 19,732. Brunelle, A. Sept. 29. Brakes or retarding-apparatus.-Relates to tensioning- devices, particularly adapted for giving a variable tension to loom warp rolls or the like. The straps F, Fig. 1, which give tension to the friction disks E of the warp rolls are attached to chains 45, 46 secured to a hub 14, Fig. 4, and in the groove 27 of a rotatable member 24 respectively. The member 24 and hub 14 are carried by a spindle 11, having a reduced part 12, on a plate 10 bolted to a support 9. A helical spring 21 suitably connects the members 14, 24, which are provided with toothed annular flanges 15, 25 and pawls 17, 41 pivoted to the plate 10 and to an arm 37 respectively. The arm 37 is placed on the end of the spindle 11, and has lugs fitting in a slot and a screw 40 engaging an interiorly screw-threaded opening therein. The pawl 41 has a projection, for releasing it from the teeth on the flange 25. Tension is placed on the member 14 by turning it by a special spanner &c., and on the member 24 by operating an arm 32, Fig. 5, with hub 31, the arm having a stop 33 adapted to engage openings in the flange 25. The tension on the members 14, 24 is transmitted to the straps F.
Patent GB-190524803-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Photographic Cameras.
Filed: 1905-11-30
Granted: 1906-03-22
Abstract: 24,803. " Vega " Soc. Anon. de Photographie et d'Optique. Dec. 23, 1904, [date appliedfor under Patents Act, 1901]. Cameras; changeboxes.-In a camera of book form and similar to that described in Specification No. 3366, A.D. 1902, the changebox e, Fig. 1, is pivoted to one of the sides a, and is brought into p'osition shown for exposure by its own weight. In a modification, the e change-box is adapted for flexible films. The uppermost plate i is caught by spring hooks at the end of the wedge part h<1> of the slide h. After exposure, the sides a, b are extended farther apart and the magazine is dropped to its original position along the side a, forcing the exposed plate i to lie along the side b. The sides k engage frictionally the magazine e, and the stop piece k<1> arrests its end projections l when the sides are drawn fully apart. Just before the camera is completely closed, the tappets e<1> on the magazine engage the wedge part h<11> of the slide h and release the exposed plate, which is taken into the rear of. the magazine by spring catches. The spring hook m engaging the rack n obliges the operator toclose the camera completely before opening it again, and when it is closed the end m passes through a notch in the piece n and slides thereupon when the camera is opened. The magazine is removed through a sliding door a<1> into a satchel closed'by a sliding cover-and attached by side clips. In a modified form; Fig. 8, the magazine is adapted for a film pack s, and the hinged door a<1> engages the spring seat w to allow the passage of the tabs u of the films, which are torn off from the outside of the camera after exposure of the corresponding film.
Patent GB-190526513-A (GB)
Title: Improved Construction of Bottle Soaking Machine.
Inventor: WICKHAM DENNIS
Filed: 1905-12-19
Granted: 1906-09-06
Abstract: 26,513. Wickham, D. Dec. 19. Cleaning bottles &c. - Relates to machines in which the bottles are packed in rows in the periphery of a skeleton drum and passed slowly through a tank containing cleansing-fluid and then discharged into fresh water. Two disks 2 connected by rods 3 form the drum revolving upon an axle 4 journaled in bearings on the frame of the machine or upon the tank k containing the washing-liquid. Between the two wheels at their edges are journaled rows of cups 6, so shaped that bottles rest in them when placed with the necks downwards, the larger end 8 being outside the periphery of the wheels. The axle 9 of each row has fixed on one or both ends a plate 10, carrying pins 11, 12 for engaging cams 13, 14, 15 fixed in frames on either side of the tank 1, to tilt the rows 6 as they come into certain positions, to empty the bottles of liquid, to discharge them from the machine, and, after the cups have been again filled with bottles, to put them into position for passing through the tank 1. The disks 10 are provided with notches 17, 18, 19, and they are kept in the different positions by pawls 20, operated by other cams 21, 22, 23 on the frame just before the tiltings of the cups occur. A sloping board 24 is pivoted to the fresh-water tank 25, and the free end is lifted to clear the ends of the bottles by the cam-like edges of the disks 2, and dropped immediately before the bottles are discharged so that they slide down it into the tank 25.
Patent GB-190601518-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Wire Working Tools.
Inventor: MAJORS GEORGE SAMUEL
Filed: 1906-01-19
Granted: 1906-04-26
Abstract: 1518. Majors, G. S. Jan. 19. Combination tools. -A wire-working tool is shown in Fig. 1, for binding wood or metal stays in fencing, twisting wires on insulators, or bending wires around boxes, barrels, and bales, or for pulling staples or nails. The jaw 3 has a slot 7 extending inwardly from its cutting- edge 8 into a slot 9. The cutting edge 8 is cut away on one side 8<1> of the slot 7 for convenience in passing a wire into the slot 9. The jaw 4 has a semicircular wire seat 10 in its cutting-edge 11 for coaction with the slot 9 and an eye 12 slightly in the rear and to one side of the wire seat 10. An opening 13 and slot 14 are also preferably formed in the side edge of the jaw 4 at the rear of the wire seat 10. The slots 7, 9, the eye 12, and the wire seat 10 are preferably countersunk. Each of the jaws 3, 4 has a lug 6 forming a wire cutter. In operation, the wire is passed upwardly through the eye 12, around the article, and through the slot 9. The jaws are partially closed and the tool is given several turns ; the jaws are then opened and the wire released from the slot 9, after which they are closed to their full extent thereby cutting the wire. If a greater tension is desired, one end of the wire is fastened to the ratchet 15, which is turned by means of a crank or wrench. The opening 13 and slot 14, which may be dispensed with, are used in connexion with the eye 12 for twisting the wire when it is inconvenient to use the slot 7.
Patent GB-190607498-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Apparatus for Labelling Bottles, Jars, Cans, Canisters and the like.
Inventor: BEST ALBERT PENFOLD
Filed: 1906-03-28
Granted: 1906-07-19
Abstract: 7498. Best, A. P. March 28. Feeding sheets.- In machines for labelling bottles &c., arms a<1>, a<2> are mounted on a rockshaft a, and as they pass from left to right to roll the bottle over the labels, the latter are fed upwards, a cam-plate e<7> on the slide e<5>, which is connected to the rock-shaft, engaging the arm e<8>, which rotates the ratchet e<10> by means of the pawl e<9>, thereby raising the screw shaft on' which the ratchet works and with it the pile of labels.
Patent GB-190612593-A (GB)
Title: A New or Improved Valve Connecton for Air Pumps or Inflators.
Inventor: NICKELLS FREDERICK SEPTIMUS
Filed: 1906-05-30
Granted: 1907-03-07
Abstract: 12,593. Nickells, F. S. May 30. Couplings with valves. - For connecting an inflater to the valve of a pneumatic tyre or the like, a small chamber A has a branch inlet a<1> to which the inflater is secured. Into the outlet of this chamber a rubber plug a<3> is fitted, having a small bore which may taper inwardly. The chamber A is between the bowed portion of a spring steel clip S, the jaws s<1>, s<2>, s<3> of which are formed with holes which coincide when the spring is bent and admit the valve stem. The chamber A is attached to the jaw s<3>.
Patent GB-190618162-A (GB)
Title: Veil Fastener
Inventor: STEMMLER CONRAD
Filed: 1906-08-13
Granted: 1907-05-23
Abstract: 18,162. Stemmler, C., and Gundenthaler, F. Aug. 13. Clip fastenings.-A veil is fastened by placing one end upon a corrugated plate a and turning down a closely - fitting spring-pressed wire loop c until engaged by a spring stud f. The other end of the veil is then placed over the loop c and a similar spring-pressed loop b is turned down to engage a spring stud e.