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Patent GB-190403929-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Machines Propelled through the Air, and Travelling along Aerial Supporting-ways or the like, or Depending from a Fixed Point.
Inventor: CRAWFORD ROBERT LINDSAY
Filed: 1904-02-17
Granted: 1904-12-15
Abstract: 3929. Crawford, R. L. Feb. 17. Vehicles for elevated railways; propelling.- Relates to aerial machines for exercise, recreation, or amusement. A cycle frame a<1> supported by wires k, Fig. 1, or the like from a light bamboo framing b, Fig. 2, which is suspended from a swivel support on a pole or from a movable support on a horizontal wire or rod, is fitted with a propeller adapted to be driven by a bevel-wheel e on the pedal-driven shaft h. The propeller blades i are circular vanes or sails, and the sl aft d is carried in bearings d<1> preferably of the ball type. According to the Provisional Specification, the machine may be suspended from a building, tree, kite, or captiveballoon.
Patent GB-190412192-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Brush Holders for Dynamo-electric Machines
Filed: 1904-05-28
Granted: 1905-05-04
Abstract: 12,192. British Thomson-Houston Co., [General Electric Co.]. May 28. Brush-holders.-Several brush-holder units are connected together so as to be angularly adjustable, one or more of the units being secured to a rigid support. In the form shown in Fig. 2, the end units 2 are provided with split collars locked by screws to supporting-studs 4. Only one end unit and stud may be used. Each unit except the right-hand one has a projection 6, Fig. 3, which is bolted at any desired angle, or riveted, between projections 7 on the adjacent unit, and has a guide-way for the brush 10 provided with any suitable tension device. A projection on the right-hand unit is connected to a lead.
Patent GB-190412357-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Lock for Doors, Cupboards and the like.
Inventor: COWELL HENRY JAMES
Filed: 1904-05-31
Granted: 1904-07-07
Abstract: 12,357. Cowell, H. J. May 31. Locks, key; latches.-The cylindrical casing a, Figs. 3 and 5, is made in two parts held together by the screws d. The handle barrel l is connected by the bent lever m and grip-plate k to the latch bolt f, Fig. 4, which can be withdrawn, against the action of the spring j, by turning the handle in either direction. To the casing is fixed the plate o, Fig. 8, for carrying the lock bolt q, Fig. 9, which is operated by a key. The key moves the bolt over the projection t, which afterwards engages with the slot v. In this position the end of the bolt q presses up against the head h of the bolt f and locks it. The lock is adjustable to whichever direction the opening of the door is to be applied, the latch bolt f being easily detached and replaced in a reversed position. The fastening is especially applicable for doors and cupboards.
Patent GB-190413683-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Scales or Balances for Laboratory use.
Inventor: KNEGT PIETER DE
Filed: 1904-06-16
Granted: 1905-04-20
Abstract: 13,683. Knegt, P. de. June 16. Chemical balances.-The balance beam 1 is pivoted on two points 4 bearing on plane surfaces 5 on the fixed upright 2, and the pans are each supported by a single point 6 bearing on a plane surface 7 connected to the stirrups 34 of the pans. Greater accuracy in weighing is thus obtained. The balance beam is supported when not in use by means of two vertical rods 9 attached by a pin- and-slot connection to caps 25 forked at the top to engage the beam. Arms 8 fixed to the rods 9 lift the bearing-surfaces 7 from the points 6. The pans 3 are supported, when not in use, by plates 13 carried by a cross-bar 22 fixed to the rods 9. The cross-bar 22 rests on a cross-bar 28, which is raised and lowered by a lever 11 carrying a slanting disc 14 on which works the bent arm 15 of a spindle 23 carrying a knob 16. On turning this knob, the lever 11 is actuated and the balance supported in operative or inoperative position.
Patent GB-190415457-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Cabinets and Racks for Holding Pens, Pencils, Stationery, Calendars and other Articles
Inventor: MARKS GEORGE CROYDON
Filed: 1904-07-11
Granted: 1904-08-18
Abstract: 15,457. Marks, G. C., [Low, A. A.]. July 11. Calendars.-A cabinet and rack for holding pens, stationery, calendar cards, a watch, and other articles is constructed mainly of sheet metal, bent or stamped to the required form, and comprises an outer frame B and a slide C. The frame B is fixed to a suitable base A and is formed from a sheet of metal, with guides b for the edges of the slide C, and with rear grooves b<l>f or calendar cards &c. The slide C is also formed from sheet metal, and consists of a rear plate D having projecting ribs d', and a front plate d bent to form recessesf f<1>, f<2>, f<3> and a compartment f'. The plate d may be screwed to the plate D, and the edges of both plates may be attached to bars c which slide in the guides b. Secured to the front side of the lower part of the plate D are forwardly bent tongues T, the lower ends of which enter compartments or spaces r enclosed by a bent plate R also attached to the plate D. V-shaped notches 1.1 in the plate R, and grooves t in the tongues T, serve to centralize and bold the pointed ends of pencils and pens. The ribs d' form compartments E', E<2>, E<3>, which may be used to hold rulers, envelopes, &c. A watch-holder S is inserted in the space f<4> apertures f being provided in the holder S and plate d through which the watch dial may be seen. A bent tongue s<2> on the holder S engages the upper edge of the plate d.
Patent GB-190415738-A (GB)
Title: GUard for Hand Feed Wood Planing Machines.
Inventor: STRONG ALFRED GEORGE
Filed: 1904-07-15
Granted: 1905-07-06
Abstract: 15,738. Strong, A. G. July 15. Planing.-In a hand-fed wood-planing machine; an adjustable, pivoted, triangular guard - plate covers the cutter in all its positions, and is provided with a pad to press the timber against the table of the machine while it is fed forward by hand. The work is placed upon the table of the machine, and a triangular guard-plate A, pivoting on a pin B, is adjusted to clear it by the vertically and horizontally adjustable bracket C. A handle G, connected to a pad F by a spindle E working in a slot D in the guard-plate, is then pressed by the left hand to hold the work firmly on the table. The work is fed forward with the right hand, allowing the guard-plate to travel with it until the forward stop H is reached, when the pad is released and the guard-plate drawn back to the back stop K. Pressure is then applied to the handle G, and the work fed forward as before. The stops are placed so that the guard-plate never uncovers the cutter.
Patent GB-190419284-A (GB)
Title: Reaping & Binding Machine.
Inventor: HUTCHINSON FRANCIS LEIGH
Filed: 1904-09-07
Granted: 1905-09-07
Abstract: 19,284. Hutchinson, F. L. Sept. 7. Drawings to Specification. Wheels with separable parts.-The wheels of a reaping and binding machine are provided with removable tyres for use on roads. The free ends of the tyres are provided with flanges on the inner side which are fastened together by bolts.
Patent GB-190425250-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Bottle Packing Cases.
Inventor: BROWN HENRY JAMES STUART
Filed: 1904-11-21
Granted: 1905-09-28
Abstract: 25,250. Brown, H. J. S. Nov. 21. Boxes for bottles.-A packing-case for holding bottles protected by straw envelopes is shown in section in Fig. 2. The ends of the case are made of veneer or thin boards, and are secured to the sides B and the cross-bars C by nailing. The bottom D and the lid E are also nailed to these cross-bars. The sides, bottom, and lid may be scooped as at F to fit in the bottles. In the packing-case shown in Fig. 3, which is intended for use with unprotected bottles, a partition G is fitted near each end of the case, in which are formed orifices g having serrated flanges g<1>. These flanges are made slightly conical so as to grip the bottoms of the bottles. At the middle of the box, a partition I, provided with apertures i<1> for the reception of the necks of the bottles, is supported between wooden guides H. This partition is divided horizontally into sections at the orifices in the manner described in Specification No. 9177, A.D. 1891. The orifices in the partition H are set slightly out of line with those in the end partitions, to allow for the width of the bottles at the shoulder. Fig. 6 shows a form of box in which the shoulders of bottles are kept apart by the use of two springy partitions I, let into grooves, and distance-pieces i<1> placed between them. This arrangement is found still to be effective when the grooves are dispensed with. Fig. 7 shows another form of box for use with bottles protected by straw envelopes. In this case, no partitions are employed, the box consisting of thin boards A, B, nailed to the triangular strips K. Cross-strips K' to support the necks of the outside bottles are provided at half the length of the box. A box intended for holding short-necked spirit bottles of square section is shown in Figs. 9 and 10. The box is of cubicle form with a removable end or lid A, and two pairs of vertical grooves L are provided in the sides B of the box near each end. In filling the box, a wooden slip j, to which in the case shown are attached two blocks i<1> having central orifices, is placed in each pair of grooves so that a block j<1> and an opening j<3> face one another. Four bottles are then placed in position, the bottom of each being placed in an open space j<3> and the neck through the opposite orifice j<2>. The subsequent layers are built up in a similar manner.
Patent GB-190425405-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Packing Rings for Fluid-pressure Turbines, Rotary Engines and the like.
Inventor: CLARKE ATHOL WILFRID
Filed: 1904-11-22
Granted: 1905-09-21
Abstract: 25,405. Clarke, A. W. Nov. 22. Packing-drums ; steam &c. turbines.-In order to allow the packing-rings 1, 2 used in turbine and rotary engines to expand freely while their ends 5, 6 always abut against each other, the grooves 3, 4 which receive them are made of larger diameter than the rings themselves. In Fig. 1, the lugs for preventing rotation are shown at the back of the rings, and in Fig. 6 at the sides.
Patent GB-190502784-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Bell Tents.
Inventor: FISET EUGENE
Filed: 1905-02-10
Granted: 1905-07-13
Abstract: 2784. Fiset, E. Feb. 10. Tents are provided with two series of ventilation port-holes, one series D placed above, and alternating with, the second series E. The outlets are provided with screens F and light iron or other stays f. A drip strip G is formed by fixing the ends of the sloping and vertical portions round a strip H of cork as indicated in Fig. 4.
Patent GB-190505458-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Regenerative Furnaces for the Manufacture of Glass and for other purposes where a High Temperature is required.
Inventor: HURRLE CHARLES JOSEPH
Filed: 1905-03-15
Granted: 1905-10-05
Abstract: 5458. Hurrle, C. J., and Houze, L. March 15. Regenerative glass &c. furnaces; gaseous -fuel fittings.-Relates particularly to furnaces for making glass and the like in which a high and constant temperature is required, and as applied to a glass-melting tank 1, Fig. 1, consists in the arrangement of gaseous or liquid fuel burners 4, Figs. 1 and 2, on opposite aides of the tank in such a manner that the flames from the burners meet at the centre of the tank and evenly distribute the heat. Gas is supplied to the burners from gasproducers 2 on each side of the tank, and air for combustion enters past dampers 10, arranged in the air chamber 6, and is heated by passing between flues 13 which conduct the waste heat from the tank to the flues 14, 15 leading to the stack. The waste heat escapes from the tank through the outlet 11. The air chamber is divided into transverse air channels, through which the air passes vertically around the flues 13. The heated air passes as shown by the arrows into the burners 4, and there mixes with the gas. The lower part of the air chamber 6 is divided into compartments 7, 8, 9 by partitions, each of which is provided with a damper 10 in order that the supply of air may be varied according to the heat at different parts of the flues 13. When oil fuel is used, the gas-producer is suppressed, and the oil is injected into the burner 4.
Patent GB-190505494-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Centrifugal Machines.
Inventor: MACFARLANE JAMES WRIGHT
Filed: 1905-03-16
Granted: 1905-09-28
Abstract: 5494. Macfarlane, J. W. March 16. Baskets.-In machines in which discharge valves are provided at the bottom of the basket above the spider - arms supporting it, means are provided for preventing the arms acting as a fan, and thus retarding the motion of the machine. One method of effecting this object is to constrict in area downwards the spaces D between the arms C, Figs. 1 and 3. Another method is the provision of flaps G, Figs. 4 and 5, which fly outwards and close the spaces D when the machine is rotating. The spaces D are restricted by sloping the sides of the basket, as shown, by making the boss A conical, and by forming the ribs C of triangular section with the base downwards. Conical partitions may be placed around a boss of ordinary form. In some cases, a plate with apertures corresponding to, but of less area than, the spaces between the arms may be fixed to the bottom of the spider. The flaps G are hinged on arms C arranged tangentially to the boss A. This arrangement may be used, as shown in the Figures, in combination with the arrangements described above.
Patent GB-190507482-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Cinematograph Apparatus
Inventor: MILLS CLAUDE KENNEDY
Filed: 1905-04-08
Granted: 1905-11-09
Abstract: 7482. Mills, C. K., [Soc. Anon. des Plaques et Papiers Photographiques A. LumiÞre et ses fils]. April 8. Kinematographs.-The use of a continuouslymoving film is made possible by a suitable arrangement of moving mirrors. The principle of the apparatus is shown diagrammatically in Fig. 1. Two mirrors mn, np are arranged at rightangles, and can be moved in a direction perpendicular to the plane bisecting the angle between them. Rays of light from the luminous point a, after reflection in both mirrors, will appear to come from the point a<2>, and if the mirrors are moved to the position m<1> n<1> p<1> and the point a to a' such that the distance aa<1> = 2 nn<1>, the direction of the rays after the second reflection will be the same as before. Hence, if a b represents a portion of a film moving in the same direction and twice as fast as the mirrors mn, np, its image formed by the mirrors will be stationary. A form of apparatus is shown in Fig. 2 in which fixed mirrors kc, ch are used in order that the film and lens may occupy convenient positions. The mirrors mn, np are fixed to the carriage g, to which motion is given by the cam j. During the short period of return from the position m<1> n<1> p<1> to m n p, the lens is closed by a shutter. In a modification shown in Figs. 3 and 4, the mirrors are placed with their edges horizontal and inclined at an angle of fortyfive degrees to the plane of the film and the axis of the objective. An endless chain of double mirrors may also be formed, in which case the illumination will be continuous. This principle may be applied to a kinematographic camera.
Patent GB-190508068-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Flexible Pads applicable to the Heels of Boots and Shoes
Inventor: WILKINSON JOHN
Filed: 1905-04-15
Granted: 1905-08-24
Abstract: 8068. Wilkinson, J., and Wilkinson, A. April 15. Heel protectors.-A metal plate a, from which holes are punched so as to form spikes c, c<x>, is solutioned to or embedded in the rubber d of an ordinary revoluble heel pad, to prevent the upper surface of the latter from being worn away by friction with the heel. A second plate, with an upwardly-projecting boss, is sometimes secured to the heel, the boss being entirely embedded. In a modification, the plate a has an upwardly-projecting boss which is embedded in the heel. This boss forms a bearing-surface for the central fastening-screw, and so enables the usual washer plate to he dispensed with.
Patent GB-190511058-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Production of Anhydrides of the Organic Acids.
Inventor: SOMMER RUDOLF
Filed: 1905-05-26
Granted: 1906-02-15
Abstract: 11,058. Sommer, R. May 26. Anhydrides of organic acids are produced by treating their dedydrated salts with silicon tetrafluoride. In an example, silicon tetrafluoride, obtained by heating together sand, fluorspar, and sulphuric acid, is treated with a hot mixture of sand and sulphuric acid, and is then passed through several vessels containing hot dry sodium acetate. Acetic anhydride distils over. The residue is treated with sand and sulphuric acid, and the silicon tetrafluoride so obtained is passed into hot dry potassium benzoate. The benzoic anhydride so produced is extracted with benzene.
Patent GB-190511360-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Driving Mechanism for use in conjunction with Mechanically Propelled Vehicles
Inventor: BEECH JOHN
Filed: 1905-05-31
Granted: 1906-04-19
Abstract: 11,360. Beech, J. May 31. Motor road vehicles; locomotive railway and tramway vehicles. - In connexion with resilient worm driving - gear for road, railway, and tramway vehicles, a one-way clutch is arranged detween each of the road &c. wheels and the driving worm-wheel. Each worm-wheel 3 is engaged by a spring 7 acting as a worm. Each clutch consists of friction blocks 2 pivoted upon pins 9 and pressed into contact with the driven element 1 by projections 4 upon the wormwheel 3.
Patent GB-190525045-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to the Introduction of Steam or Gas into a Gas Retort.
Inventor: HECKERT GUSTAV ADOLF
Filed: 1905-12-02
Granted: 1906-09-13
Abstract: 25,045. Heckert, G. A. Dec. 2. Gas retorts.- Steam or gas is introduced into a gas retort through one or more ducts f made up of sections d, of refractory material, laid end to end. The ducts communicate with the interior of the retort by passages e, which are inclined towards the bottom of the retort and are protected from being choked by projecting parts h. The crosssection of the duct is such that it fits the inner contour of the angles b, c and the bottom g of the retort. The lower edge of the vertical side k of the sections rests against a longitudinal rib i on the retort bottom, a longitudinal shoulder n on the upper part of the sections engaging with an overhanging longitudinal rib m on the retort. The ducts may be applied to horizontal or inclined retorts.
Patent GB-190600148-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Warp Knitting Machines.
Inventor: HILL HENRY
Filed: 1906-01-02
Granted: 1906-08-30
Abstract: 148. Hill, H. Jan. 2. Circular knitting-machines.-Relates to improvements in warp knitting - machines such as are described in Specification No. 23,650, A.D. 1903, applicable also to straight - bar warp machines. Radial sicking blades A are employed as in previous Specification, but instead of reciprocating them vertically, they are reciprocated angularly in the same direction as the thread guide ring B so that they are always in mesh with the threads c. The sinkers are attached to a central boss E secured to the lower end of a vertical shaft F mounted in a sleeve G and are rocked angularly by an arm F' carrying a pin F<2> which engages with a cam lever K. The sinkers are disposed just above the needle cylinder D and are moved angularly when the needles H are lowered. A stop ring J, Fig. 3, is also carried by the sinkers to prevent the latches of the needles from flying up and covering the hooks when the needles are raised. Fig. 5 shows the application to a straight-bar warp machine. The sinkers A are situated between the bar carrying the ueedles H and the thread guide-bar L, and are mounted on a bar M which may be reciprocated similarly to the bar L. The wire J is laid in notches in the sinkers, or it may be passed through holes in them.
Patent GB-190605318-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Devices for Dress Fasteners for Holding in Position and Adjusting Blouses, Skirts, Belts, and other similar Women's Garments, and giving a Long Waisted Appearance
Inventor: BLYTH GEORGE
Filed: 1906-03-05
Granted: 1906-11-08
Abstract: 5318. Blyth, G. March 5. Skirt and blouse and like grips. - Blouses, skirts, belts, and other articles of apparel are held in position, and, if desired, a long-waisted appearance given, by means of a metal plate E with hooks F', F<2>, F<3>, F<4>, F<5>, and a shank D slotted at D', D<2>, &c. to engage corset studs. [Reference has been directed under Patents Act, 1902, to Specifications Nos. 11,535 and 15,431, A.D. 1901, and No. 21,741, A.D. 1902, [Abridgment Class Fastenings, Dress].]
Patent GB-190606177-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Driving Gears for Bottle Washing Machines.
Inventor: LEITE RICHARD
Filed: 1906-03-14
Granted: 1906-09-20
Abstract: 6177. Leite, R. March 14. Cleaning bottles. -The pulleys 19, 20, 21, which are respectively on the hollow shafts of the brush holders 4, the internal brush shafts 5 passing through these hollow shafts, and the lower external shafts 6. are driven by belts 17, 18 from pulleys keyed on the driving - shaft, which carries a flywheel 14, is mounted on the frame 2, and is driven from a pedal by a crank 12. The botiles and brushes are carried above a reservoir 1 and covered by an open-fronted box 10. Water is sprayed on the bottles from pipes 9, and the bases are cleaned by fixed brusbes 8. [Reference has been directed under Patents Act, 1902, to Specifications No. 10,731, A.D. 1900, No. 16,114, A D. 1901, No. 21,074;; A.D, 1902, No. 13,887, A.D. 1904, and No. 5242, A.D. 1905.]