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Patent GB-190322669-A (GB)
Title: A Flash-light and Shutter Operating Attachment for Photographic Cameras.
Inventor: HAMMER JOHN HAGBARTH
Filed: 1903-10-20
Granted: 1904-10-13
Abstract: 22,669. Hammer, J. H. Oct. 20. Lighting-arrangements; shutters.-A flash-light attachment for cameras comprises means for supporting and firing a flash-light charge, and, simultaneously operating the shutter, pneumatically. The attachment may be controlled by the alarm device of a clock. In the form shown in Figs. 2 and 6, the release of the trip lever 45 causes the lever 57 to release the pivoted trigger B, which, under the action of springs 26, 28, flies round and, by the hammer 22, fires a cartridge 12, containing flash powder. Simultaneously the cranked shaft C is rotated and raises a rod connected to the lever 53, whereby the piston 52 compresses the air in the cylinder 51 and operates the shutter. The spring- actuated tripr lever 45 carries a pin 44b, Fig. 6, sliding in a slot 44<a>, in a link 44, pivoted to the lever 41, secured to a shaft 39. The release of the lever 45 causes the shaft 39 to rotate slightly; thus raising one end of the pallet 40, Fig. 2, which in turn raises the lever 57, pivoted at 38, and releases the catch 35 of the trigger B. The locking hea 1 29, Fig. 2, on the crank shaft C, is provided with two pins 30, 31, one of which, 30, carries an S-shaped link 32, connected by a link 33 to a spring 34. In the set position of the device, the head 29 depresses the main spring 20, fixed at the end 27 and connected at the other end by a link 25 to the trigger B. On the release of the trigger B by the lever 57, the free end of the spring 26 moves downwards, thus releasing the head 29, which is rotated by the action of the S-shaped.link 32 and spring 34. The spring 26 can now return to its normal horizontal position, the spring 24 returning the trigger B to its original position. The pivoted trigger arm 47, by which the lever 45 is held, and by which it can be released, may be connected by a cord or link 59 to the alarm device 60, Fig. 6, of a clock 61. The cylinder 51 is connected by a flexible cord 57<a> to the shutter D. Fig. 5 shows an alternative device by which the shutter may be operated. When the shaft, C rotates, the pinion 69 acts on a sliding rack 65, by which the dish-shaped member 64 is made to compress the bulb 63 between itself and the member 62. The bulb 63 is connected to the shutter as in the case of the cylinder 51. The cartridge 12 is carried in an opening 14 in the pivoted plate 13, having an angular end-piece 15, through which passes a locking thumb-screw 16. To set the apparatus, the shaft C is turned until the head 29 depresses the spring 26 as shown in Fig. 2, and the lever 45 is placed in engagement with the trigger arm 47.
Patent GB-190322756-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Sighting Apparatus for Ordnance
Inventor: GORDON ALEXANDER HAMILTON
Filed: 1903-10-21
Granted: 1904-01-21
Abstract: 22,756. Gordon, A. H. Oct. 21. Sights.-Relates to sights for howitzers and other high-angle fire guns, and provides corrections for wind pressure, drift, and the deflection due to the want of level of the gun trunnions. Fig. 5 shows a side elevation of the whole apparatus, and Fig. 6 a plan with the sighting-tube removed. The sighting-tube A is carried by trunnions a on the standard a<2>, which can be turned by the arm a<3> to any position on the graduated dial B. The dial is provided with spirit levels C, D, and is mounted with a universal joint on the bracket E, which is carried on the gun or its cradle. The spirit levels are movable along the curved graduated arcs c, d for fine adjustments. A graduated arc b<6> on the dial provides for the election of the gun. The arc b<6> may be dispensed with.
Patent GB-190403177-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Coin-freed Gas Meters.
Inventor: TOURTEL JOHN MESNY
Filed: 1904-02-09
Granted: 1904-04-21
Abstract: 3177. Tourtel, J. M. Feb. 9. Gas meters similar to, or improvements on, those described in Specifications No. 14,122, A.D. 1894, No. 14,198, A.D. 1895, and No. 8644, A.D. 1896. Casings. -The mechanism a e e n from behind in Fig. 2 is mounted on a plate A which rests on a ledge A<3>, Fig. 9, on the front of the meter case, and is kept in place by the top A<6>. The counter C, Fig. 2, is secured by means of screws N. N' over a glazed opening in the plate A, to which a cover A<7>, Fig. 9, is hinged. Actuating-mechanism.-The supply valve V, Fig. 2, is lifted and kept off its seat by the travel of a sliding rod R with arm R<1> over a lever L, and this travel is obtained by a screw-shaft b<6> which turns in a nut C' geared to the counter C. The screwshaft b<6> is engaged by a feather in a sleeve b<2>, which is geared bv mitre-wheels b and change-wheels to a handle. The amount of gas prepaid and unconsumed is shown on a scale by a finger W attached to the sliding rod R. Coin action.-The coin projecting from the mouth of a passage through a ratchet-wheel D, which is turned by the handle, clears a detent E from a shoulder E<1> on the wheel. A bell-crank lever G pulled by a spring G<1> acts against a pin D' on the ratchet-wheel to return it when released, if the detent is not lifted. Coin-discharging mechanism.-A cam-groove D<1> in the ratchet-wheel takes the end F<1> of a lever F, which is connected to the detent by a spring e<1>, right across the coin passage so that the coin is detached when inverted. Coin-slit closing-devices.-The end of the sliding rod R obstructs the entrance shoot g to prevent coins from being inserted therein. Registers.-A coin counter H is provided.
Patent GB-190411739-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Gas Igniting Appliances.
Inventor: TAYLOR DOUGLAS
Filed: 1904-05-21
Granted: 1904-06-23
Abstract: 11,739. Taylor, D., and Taylor, W. M. May 21. Plug cocks.-A cock for an incandescent gas cluster is so arranged that, on turning it on, gas passes first to a pipe q leading to an igniter, which is provided for the purpose of lighting the separate burners without explosion and is itself ignited by a bye-pass. Gas is admitted to the valve through an opening m<1>, and passes to the burners by openings o<1>.
Patent GB-190412698-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Pumps
Inventor: CAROLAN EDGAR ALFRED
Filed: 1904-06-04
Granted: 1905-06-03
Abstract: 12,698. Carolan, E. A., [General Electric Co.]. June 4. Bucket pumps; actuating pumps.-The object is to increase the efficiency and convenience of arrangement of highspeed pumps. In Fig. 2, the air, feed, and fuel pumps for a steam automobile are shown attached by lugs 3 to a standard 2. The pump-rods are connected together by a crosshead 12 and operated by a bell crank 22. The pumps are all of a construction similar to that shown in Fig. 7. The barrel has a suction chamber 26 and a delivery chamber 27, while the plunger 28 is tubular and provided with a conical opening 38 on which seats a valve 39 on the end of the pump-rod 29. The plunger is shown at the end of the delivery stroke, when it preferably fits the cylinder end without clearance. When the downstroke begins, the valve 48 is closed by the spring 51, and the valve 39 opens until the collar 41 bears against the stop 40, when the rod pulls the plunger down, admitting fluid into the space above it and at the same time an amount of fluid equal to the volume of the rod passing through the stuffing- box is drawn into the cylinder. On the return stroke, the valve 39 first closes, and then the fluid above the plunger is forced through the valve 48 and more water is drawn into the cylinder. The plunger and rod are packed by rings of Babbitt or similar metal compressed by glands 44, 47.
Patent GB-190412705-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Fountain Pen Fillers.
Inventor: NOLAN JOHN MICHAEL
Filed: 1904-06-04
Granted: 1905-03-02
Abstract: 12,705. Nolan, J. M., and Watts, A. K. June 4. Inkstands.-Relates to apparatus for filling fountain pens without the necessity of unscrewing or removing any part of the pen. A tube b of glass &c. is provided with a branch c upon which is fitted an india-rubber cap d having an aperture f into which the nib section of the pen is inserted. The aperture f is provided with a lip so as to form a tight joint between the pen and the cap. Ink is raised up in the tube b by means of the usual rubber bulb h or by means of a piston, and finds its way into the pen through the nib section. Two modifications are described, in one of which the tube b is on a branch of the main filler, and in the other the tube b is dispensed with, the ink being drawn up through the cap d.
Patent GB-190412735-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Short Base Range Finder.
Inventor: TAYLOR HAROLD DENNIS
Filed: 1904-06-06
Granted: 1905-05-04
Abstract: 12,735. Taylor, H. D. June 6. Range-finders. - Relates to instruments of that type in which the coincidence of two images of a distant object is brought about by rotating a refracting-prism. Two such prisms, set to give minimum deviation, are mounted adjacent to the optical squares, or their equivalents, at the ends of a tube constituting a short base-line, which reflect into a telescope two images of a distant object. In viewing a nearer object, the parallactic displacement of the images is neutralized by swinging one or both of the prisms on an axis parallel to its refracting-edge, thus increasing the angle of deviation of the ray passing through it. The movement of the prism is proportionate to this increase, and to the distance of the object. Fig. 3 shows an instrument with a movable prism p<2> mounted beneath a fixed prism P<1> which prisms deflect the light rays from the optical squares S', S', the distance between which forms the base-line. The prism p<2> is rotated by a worm w on the spindle of the drum d, adjacent to which is a vernier for enabling the range to be read accurately. The positions of the prisms and of the optical squares may be varied considerably, the telescope being pointed along or at right-angles to the base-line. Thus, the fixed prism may be placed at p<1>, or near the cptical square S<1> or may be omitted if the corresponding optical square S<1> is modified so as to refract, as well as to reflect, the rays passing through it. The tube of the instrument may be jointed near the middle, and may be mounted in ball bearings on a tripod. The optical squares are cemented in bases fitted with adjusting-screws, and the prisms are secured in their frames by set-screws with ivory points. The frame of the fixed prism is pivoted to enable it to be adjusted initially, and the frame of the movable prism is, in an example shown, formed with an extension against which works the pointed end of the screwed spindle carrying the range-indicating drum.
Patent GB-190414957-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Pneumatic Tyres.
Inventor: SHERMAN GEORGE HENRY
Filed: 1904-07-04
Granted: 1904-08-11
Abstract: 14,957. Sherman, G. H., and Sherman, A. T. July 4. Tyres, pneumatic.-To facilitate attachment and removal of the covers of pneumatic tyres, a flat rim 2, having a flange 4, 5 at each edge, is secured to the felloe 1 by bolts. Inextensible metallic strands 6, which admit of being easily passed over the flanges 4, 5, are embedded in the cover 9, which is formed at one side with a flap 7. The cover is secured in position by means of a detachable band 11, shaped as shown, adapted to lie between the cover and flange 5, and a similar band 12 fitted at the opposite side. These bands are made adjustable, preferably by each having a right and left threaded end respectively to take into a similarly-tapped sleeve 14. Creeping is prevented by the flap 7 being gripped between the band 11 and the rim. The flange 4 is cut away at the part adjacent to the sleeve 14, for the insertion of a suitable tool to facilitate the cover being sprung over the flange. In a modification, the strand 6 may be omitted at the side having the flap 7, and the band 11 at this side need not be removable.
Patent GB-190415228-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Steam Turbines.
Inventor: KALBACH MORGAN DARIUS
Filed: 1904-07-07
Granted: 1904-10-27
Abstract: 15,228. Kalbach, M. D. July 7. Steam turbines.-A multiple-expansion turbine is shown in the Figures. The casing A is formed in halves bolted together and increases in diameter from the inlet end c to the outlet end c<1> in the manner shown. The sections are separated by conical steam chambers B, and each section contains a number of partitions F keyed to the casing and separated by wheels E, Fig. 5, having abutting hubs keyed to the shaft G. An inlet disc D provided with curved nozzles d is arranged at one end of the shaft, and a thrust bearing I at the other end. The wheels and partitions have intersecting vanes, the radial vanes being more numerous at the periphery, so that the bucket spaces are of approximately-equal size.
Patent GB-190419070-A (GB)
Title: A Snapping Button.
Inventor: NOELLE EWALD
Filed: 1904-09-03
Granted: 1905-10-03
Abstract: 19,070. Noelle, E. Sept. 5, A.D. 1903, [date applied for under Patents Act, A.D. 1901]. Buttons.-The pointed shank h is passed through the fabric k and snaps into the body of the button between three or more balls d, pressed downwards by the spring plate f, shown separately in Fig. 5. The point n and stem i maybe conical or may have a number of inclined faces. The button and the head of the shank each consist of two shells, united by bending over the edges as shown. The balls lie in the conical recess c.
Patent GB-190507709-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Valves and Valve Gear for Steam Engines.
Inventor: BLACKMAN GILBERT BRADSHAW
Filed: 1905-04-11
Granted: 1906-04-05
Abstract: 7709. Blackman, G. B., and Paton, W. T. April 11., Valves and valvegear.-In steering- engines, high-speed engines, and other single or double acting steam-engine, the steam is distributed by an oscillating valve, on the spindle of which is mounted a slotted cam operated by a pin on the cross-head. In the engine shown in Fig. 2, the slotted cam i is mounted on a spindle h which is connected to the valve spindle h<11> by a pin-and-slot connexion. A pin d projecting from the cross-head c enters the endless groove i<1> in the cam plate or cylinder i. In a single-acting engine, the cam slot is single. In a compound engine, the lower-pressure valve is worked by a lever connexion from the high-pressure valve. In order to vary the expansion, the valve is formed with cylindrical ends g<1>, as shown in-the section, Fig. 3, so that by axial movement of the valve the admission parts a <3> may be partly covered. The valve spindle is moved axially by a lever k operated by the governor. In order to permit the reversal of the engine, the cam-plate may be formed with two endless grooves and may be arranged to be moved axially on the spindle h. According to the Provisional Specification, the cylindrical cam may be replaced by a twisted bar, a nut on which is reciprocated by the cross-head. A sliding distributing- valve may be used, operated by a link from a crank-shaft, a lever arm on which is connected by a link to a pin eccentrically mounted on the cylindrical cam, or the slide valve may be operated directly by a link from a pin on the cam.
Patent GB-190513081-A (GB)
Title: A Hot Water Bath for Milk Bottles.
Inventor: SCHUCHARD EUGEN
Filed: 1905-06-24
Granted: 1905-11-02
Abstract: 13,081. Schuchard, E. June 24, 1904, [date appliedfor under Patents Act, 1901]. Food-warmers.- A hot-water bath for keeping warm a bottle of milk consists of a bottle a, havina raised bottom d formed with a recess c, in which the milkbottle b stands. The stopper e is made with a recess f to receive the neck of the bottle b, and may be perforated wita hole g.
Patent GB-190513117-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Cartridge Extracting and Ejecting Mechanism for Guns.
Filed: 1905-06-24
Granted: 1905-11-30
Abstract: 13,117. Krupp Akt.-Ges. Grusonwerk, F. Sept. 13, 1904, [date applied for under Patents Act, 1901]. Machine guns.-Relates to extracting and ejecting mechanism of the kind described in Specifica-. tion No. 13,106, A.D. 1905, and consists in making the inner face 7 of the auxiliary extractor hooks 3 inclined so that the hooks are forced aside as the case is tilted by the ejector 5.
Patent GB-190514473-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Means for Feeding Metallic Leaf to a Stamping Press.
Inventor: COE WALTER HAMILTON
Filed: 1905-07-13
Granted: 1905-11-23
Abstract: 14,473. Coe, W. H. July 13. Gilding.-Relates to means for feeding metallic leaf to a stamping-press. The leaf is wound up with a paper strip into a roll, and is cut off in lengths and fed on bands i under the die b. The: bands i are carried by grooved wheels g, g<1> adjustable on shafts f, f<1>. The shaft f is actuated by a band-crank y. Wax or other substance for causing adhesion of the leaf is applied to the bands i at z. A brush x is arranged to remove scrap leaf fromthe bands. A roller k, heated by a gas pipe l, is driven from the shaft f<1>, and serves to effect loosening of the leaf and paper. The roller k is disposed so that the bands i are pressed lightly against it. The leaf is cut by a circular cutter n mounted on a spring-pressed block on a carriage m sliding on guide - rods a<1>. The cutter travels against. the roller and a guide w, the carriage m being advanced by means of a cord t and pedal v and returned by means of a spring s.
Patent GB-190517286-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Electrical Contact Makers and Breakers particularly for use in conjunction win Internal Combustion Engines.
Inventor: VEULLE FREDERICK HENRY DE
Filed: 1905-08-26
Granted: 1906-05-10
Abstract: 17,286. Veulle, F. H. de. Aug. 26. Switches particularly suitable for use on internal-combustion engines are made with a number of contactstuds B projecting from a base-plate A, and certain of these studs are connected to terminals C, the number depending upon the number of cylinders to be fired. The driving- spindle D carries a boss E acting as a guide for the slotted eccentric F, which is kept away from the centre by the spring G. A pinion A turns freely on the eccentric, so that, as the shaft H rotates, the pinion makes contact with the successive studs and earths them in turn in the usual manner. In an alternative construction, the studs adjacent to those fitted with terminals are permanently, earthed, so that, as the terminal studs are connected to their neighbours, they are themselves earthed. An arm J fitted to the base-plate affords means of advancing and retarding the spark. In' a third modification, shown in Fig. 3, an earthed conducting-sleeve N is separated by an insulator M so that, as the pinion passes a stud, the earthed and insulated portions thereof are electrically connected. A cover K may be fitted as indicated in Fig. 3.
Patent GB-190520371-A (GB)
Title: Improved Apparatus for Sound Transmission by Means of Electrically Produced Light and Heat Rays.
Filed: 1905-10-09
Granted: 1905-11-02
Abstract: 20,371. Siemens Bros. & Co., [Siemens- Schuckertwerke Ges.]. Oct. 9. Signals, electric. -Relates to apparatus for signalling by means of light or heat waves, in which the source of light or heat, e.g. an electric search-light, is fed with current which is varied according to the signal to be given. The circuit of the search-light e is shunted by a circuit containing a mechanical inteirupter u a Morse key t, and an adjustable resistance w. The receiving-apparatus comprises selenium cells and a telephone receiver, which vibrates in unison with the interrupter u when the key t is depressed, but is silent when the key is raised. Thus code siguals transmitted by the key are reproduced in the telephone. d is a choking coil and v a resistance in the search-light circuit, on which the connecting point of the shunt circuit can be adjusted.
Patent GB-190521326-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Joints or Couplings for Hose Pipes or Tubing.
Filed: 1905-10-20
Granted: 1906-05-17
Abstract: 21,326. Hurst, D., and Brierley, Ltd., W. Oct. 20. Couplings, disconnectible.-Consists in improvements in the disconnectible couplings described in Specification No. 27,575, A.D. 1902. The ends of the hose to be connected are clamped against the parts a, i by means of the screw union a<5>, i<3> The part a carries hollow brackets a<1>, a<2> in which are locking-pieces c, c<1>, carried by pins b, b<1> engaging in slots, and having projections c<4> which engage with a groove i<4> in the part i when the two parts are forced together against the packing-ring j. These locking-pieces turn against parts a<6> of the bracket a', a<2> and are moved out of engagement with the groove i<4> by means of the projections c<3>. The brackets a<1>, a' carry handles g, g<1> and may carry wheels when required, eg. in the case of fire-hose.
Patent GB-190609115-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Telegraph Poles.
Inventor: RANSFORD ROBERT BOLTON
Filed: 1906-04-17
Granted: 1906-11-22
Abstract: 9115. Ransford, R. B., [Bayly, B.]. April 17. Lightning - c o nductors ; posts.- Telegraph, t e l e - phone, &c. posts are plugged at the top, preferably by an iron spigot b, Fig. 1, through which the insulator bolt c passes, being locked therewith by a bayonet-joint c<1> and a shoulder c'. A lightning-rod d is clamped between the shoulder c' and the top of the plug, the top of the post being slotted to prevent the rod d from turning. The insulator e may be separated from the bolt c by a washer e', and held thereon by a bayonet-joint preferably arranged so that one movement unlocks both joints. The post may be used with or without a base ; if a base is used, it may be provided with lugs h<1> to which a base-plate can be attached, and the pole and base are held together by a wedge g passing through a slot f in both, and arranged in the vertical plane containing the wires supported by the insulator, and a collar k placed over the post on to the base holds both securely. Instead of a wedge, feathers or studs may be arranged on the post to engage slots in the base, or the base may be provided with a notched collar in the notches of which studs on the post engage.
Patent GB-190611261-A (GB)
Title: A New or Improved Wrench or Spanner.
Inventor: CALROW JOHN
Filed: 1906-05-14
Granted: 1907-02-28
Abstract: 11,261. Calrow, J. May 14. Spanners and wrenches of the type in which the movable jaw is advanced by a screw are provided with a special supplementary gripping or locking device, which grips the object after the jaws have been roughly adjusted in the ordinary manner. Figs. 1, 3, and 4 show the spanner, while Fig. 7 shows the detailed construction of the locking-lever. The socket 4 of the movable jaw slides on the long recessed stem of the fixed jaw, and is connected to a piece 13 having a nut which engages the screw 6. The latter is rotated by a milled head 8 which is prevented from moving lengthways by a projection 12 and footstep bearing 9. The socket 4 has a lug 15, forming a bearing for a short shaft 17, which is rotated by the locking, lever 20, while an inwardly-extending eccentric portion 18 of the shaft 17, carried by a bearing 19 on the piece 13, connects the movable socket and connecting-piece. When the jaws have been adjusted roughly, the position of the bearing 19 is fixed, and consequently rotation of the lever 20 to vertical position causes the shaft 17 and the movable jaw to be forced towards the fixed jaw and grip the object. The point of a stud 22 engages a peripheral groove in the shaft 17 and retains it in position, while the head of the stud forms a stop and engages a pro. jection 23 on the lever. A supplementary handle 24 may be attached to the stem 4.