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Patent GB-190227459-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or in connection with Metal Cutting and Stamping Apparatus.
Inventor: PATON JAMES WALLACE
Filed: 1902-12-12
Granted: 1903-08-13
Abstract: 27,459. Paton, J. W. Dec. 12. Punching; stamping.-A machine for punching or stamping-out blanks for metal-polish boxes &c. from tin plates &c. is shown in Fig. 1. The standard B carrying the flywheel E and movable die D is provided with an embayment A, and in the same plane as the top of the lower die G is a fixed, removable, or hinged table H of metal, wood, or millboard, &c. The blanks pass through the lower die, down a shoot, and through an opening in the standard, any blanks on the sloping table H being directed into the same opening by two guides P. To one side of the die G is fixed a stop, against which the edge of a hole just punched is held while the next hole is being punched, one edge of the plate being kept in contact with one of the adjustable steps of the gauge L. When the first hole of every other row is being punched, the plate is held against the stop, but when the first holes of the remaining rows are being punched, the plate is held against the adjustable stop K, which is arranged so that the holes of the even rows alternate with those of the odd rows. The distances between the steps of the gauge L are equal to the pitch of the rows. A downwardly-bent guide-piece, fixed to the table H, prevents the jagged edges of sheets from falling into the central hole of the table and sticking underneath the edge of the same.
Patent GB-190228451-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Movable Ladders, Staircases, and the like.
Inventor: GARTH CHARLES WILLIAM
Filed: 1902-12-24
Granted: 1903-10-29
Abstract: 28,451. Garth, C. W. Dec. 24. Ladders.-Relates to the construction of ladders, and to means for enabling them to be moved to any part of a building. Wheels b, Fig. 1, or their equivalents, are attached to the upper end of the ladder a, or to a truck fixed thereto, and are mounted on rails c on the upper part of a building, so that the ladder can be shifted into any position by ropes or chains d and winches e, or otherwise. The lower end of the ladder may be provided with wheels f running on a rail g. The ladder may be furnished with platforms or landings. In a modification, the ladder consists of short ladders h, Fig. 5, connected to landings one above the other, the whole being carried by a framework i.
Patent GB-190301995-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Electric Lamps of the character known as "Vapour Lamps.
Inventor: BASTIAN CHARLES ORME
Filed: 1903-01-27
Granted: 1904-02-27
Abstract: 1995. Bastian, C. O., and Salisbury, A. E. Jan. 27. Vacuum tubes.-In a mercury-vapour lamp, a movable container for the mercury is fitted with electrodes, normally connected by the mercury, and is provided with automatic electrical means to move the container, and divide the mercury in it, thus striking the arc. At the same time, this motion diminishes the resistance in circuit, and the new position of the container is maintained while the current lasts. The vapour lamp may or may not be combined with a filament incandescent lamp. In the form shown in Fig. 2, the mercury container a is mounted so as to be capable of rotation about the axis d'. The electrode b is so arranged that, when the container rotates in one direction, the mercury x separates and the arc strikes. The other electrode c normally just enters the mercury, and the current is led to this electrode by a high-resistance filament c', which becomes partly immersed in the mercury as the container rotates, thus reducing the resistance in series. In circuit with the resistance c' are the filament lamp j and the solenoid g, the core g, of which is attached to the bar f, which is pivoted at d' and fixed to the frame d. The weight f raises the core as far as the stop i<1> permits when no current is passing, but as soon as current passes, the core is attracted and the frame d rotated as far as the upper stop i permits. Modifications are described, in which the frame is rotated by other methods. Thus, the dotted portions, Fig. 2, show an arrangement in which the coil k<1> heats the air in the vessel k, and hence forces up the arm k<4>. The rotation may also be effected by the application of the principle of the Cardew voltmeter, or by the differential expansion, by heat supplied by the current, of two bars of metals which do not expand equally.
Patent GB-190303748-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Shaking Machines applicable for use in Shaking Chocolate or Confectionery into Moulds.
Inventor: ROWNTREE BENJAMIN SEEBOHM
Filed: 1903-02-17
Granted: 1904-01-07
Abstract: 3748. Rowntree, B. S. Feb. 17. Moving-container apparatus.-Relates to shaking- machines, applicable for shaking chocolate or confectionery into moulds and for other like purposes. The moulds with the chocolate are placed on a wirework or other pervious and somewhat elastic table or tray a, Figs. 1 and 2, resting on a framework d having legs f fitting in vertical guides g. The frame d is agitated by means of rollers k, carried by cams i on the horizontal driving-shaft j, bearing against a steel plate 9 on the bottom of an india-rubber or pneumatic pad h carried by the frame d. Adjustable spiral springs o are preferably employed for effecting the downward motion of the frame. Any small loose pieces of chocolate are received in trays c resting on leather blocks 8 below the table a. Instead of pads h and rollers k, steel springs or flexible steel bands may be struck by beaks or the like carried by the cams i; or the pads &c. may be attached to an oscillating or reciprocating arm, one end of which is attached, either directly, or by means of an adjustable link, to the frame d. The weight of the table and its frame is taken by columns e, having india-rubber pads m fitted in sockets at their upper ends and mounted on a cross-piece r, which can be moved up and down in frames n, by means of a screw t working through a fixed nut s and actuated by a handle v. In a modification, the table has four lugs on its underside, which fit on pins projecting from the face of a plate carried at the upper end of a central vertical shaft. A plate at the lower end of the shaft rests on rubber pads at the upper ends of adjustable columns, and is actuated by the cams on the driving- shaft. The Provisional Specification states that the cams may be fixed in bearings in the table, and work against springs or buffers carried by the frame.
Patent GB-190305623-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Construction of Tables, Chairs, Bedsteads and the like Articles of Furniture.
Inventor: BRENTNALL WILLIAM LAWRENCE
Filed: 1903-03-11
Granted: 1904-02-18
Abstract: 5623. Brentnall, W. L. March 11. Chairs, tables, bedsteads, &c.-Relates to a method of constructing chairs, tables, bedsteads, and like articles so that they may be easily taken apart for transport &c. The legs A have V-shaped or other grooves in them, into which parts of the framework B fit. Suitable wedge-pieces E fit into the corners between the frames, and hold them firmly to the legs, the whole being held together by bolts, coach screws, or other suitable fastenings D. The legs may also be stayed together, if desired, and, in the case of chairs, continued upwards to support the back.
Patent GB-190309873-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Machines for Finishing Nuts.
Inventor: DUNHAM GEORGE
Filed: 1903-05-01
Granted: 1903-08-27
Abstract: 9873. Dunham, G. May 1. Forging.-Relates to machines for finishing nuts, in which the roughly formed and punched blanks are flattened, drifted, crowned on one side, and trimmed. The blanks are fed down a shoot 97, Fig. 5, and pushed by a reciprocating slide 100 on to the flattening anvil or die 27, carried by the table 23. The slide 100 is operated by a lever through a spring, so that the blank is held well into the notch in the part 75 of the holder. The holder consists of the adjustable fixed central abutment 75, the fixed side bar 73, and the movable side bar 74, pulled towards the fixed bar by a spring. All three members are pivoted on horizontal axes, so that they can move downwards with the nut. The work-holders are carried by a disc 22, Fig. 6, which has a square central boss 76, and is rotated through a quarter of a revolution at a time to bring the blank under the other finishing- tools. This revolution is effected by ratchet and pawl gear. To enable the machine to be run at a high speed, the ratchet-wheel and pawl-carrier are locked together at certain parts of their movement to prevent the wheel overrunning. The carrier is locked, during the movements of the tools, by a lever which is rocked by a cam, and has a projection, engaging with notched adjustable blocks 55, on a plate 51, mounted on the carrier spindle. After the blank has been flattened, it is carried round to the drifting-punch, which is situated over a die carried by the table 24. It is then moved round to the crowning-punch, situated over the table 25, and subsequently to the trimming-die, carried by the table 26. The spaces between these tables may be filled in to make a continuous path for the blank. At the edge of the table is a guide 93, and between each pair of tools is a scraper 96, for removing the scrap from the various dies. When the blank arrives under the drifting-punch, it is pushed home into the holder by a slide 110, reciprocated by a spring-connection from the rockshaft shown in Fig. 5. The punch passes through a hold-down 94, which is grooved on the delivery side so that a broken punch does not block the machine. A flange 95 between the punch-table and the trimming-die prevents the nut from rising off the table. After the blank is brought over the crowning-die, it is pushed into position by a reciprocating slide 130, and is centered by a plunger, which is moved up and down through the table by means of a reciprocating levelled slide 123, actuated in the manner shown. This plunger also serves to eject the crowned blank. The blank as it comes over the trimming-die 30, pushes aside a spring- pressed lever 138, which holds it firmly in place.
Patent GB-190310657-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Shuttles for Looms.
Inventor: ISHERWOOD ALFRED
Filed: 1903-05-11
Granted: 1904-04-21
Abstract: 10,657. Isherwood, A. May 11. Loom shuttles.-To hold the spindle in position in the shuttle, a bent lever 9 is mounted, so as to rock slightly on a bolt 15 as fulcrum, within a recess 2, and is acted upon by a spring 4. The pressure of the lever head 10 on the spindle head is regulated by adjusting the bolt 15 by means of a lock-nut 10 and washer 18. The lever 9 may be mounted at the top of the shuttle. When a bobbin is used in the shuttle, it is held in position by a catch 7, pivoted at the end of the lever 9, and the two parts of the split spindle 12 are held together by a ring 27, which bears upon the interior of the bobbin. In the Provisional Specification, a split spindle is described, of which one part is U-shaped in cross-section, and has a plate formed at its heel end. The plate is secured between two plates, which constitute the spindle head. The other part of the spindle is resilient, and is shaped to fit wholly or partly within the U-shaped part. When the two parts of the spindle are pressed together, the inner end of the resilient part enters a cavity in the spindle head.
Patent GB-190311684-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Method of Constructing the Joints of Drain Pipes and the like.
Inventor: AUSTIN ARTHUR
Filed: 1903-05-22
Granted: 1904-04-07
Abstract: 11,684. Austin, A. May 22. Spigot-and-socketjoints. -A joint for drain pipes comprises two sockets, viz., a " back-pressure " socket C, and a "main" " socket with or without a lip A. Grouting-holes B open, after the parts E have been punched out, into the main socket. The sockets C of the pipes are laid with cement, which is allowed to set before pouring plastic or liquid cement into the main - sockets through the holes B. The parts E are punched out after alignment to facilitate the operation.
Patent GB-190313531-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Explosives or Blasting Compositions.
Inventor: WETTER JASPER
Filed: 1903-06-17
Granted: 1904-04-21
Abstract: 13,531. Wetter, J., [Westfõlisch-Anhaltische Sprengatoff-Akt.-Ges.]. June 17. Explosives.-Relates to improvements upon the blasting-compositions described in Specifications Nos. 25,884 and 26,617, A.D. 1901, and consists in adding to those compositions the halogenides of metals, such as sodium chloride and potassium chloride.
Patent GB-190314410-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Parallel Rules
Inventor: TRENNER BARON
Filed: 1903-06-29
Granted: 1903-08-20
Abstract: 14,410. Trenner, B. June 29. Parallel rulers.-The edges are recessed to take the connecting-bars, so that there are no projections on their upper surfaces. These recesses are preferably of the form shown at D, D<1>. The outer edge E<1> of one rule has an ordinary bevel for pencil work. The outer edge of the other rule has a wide upper bevel G and a narrow under bevel H for pen ruling. The upper surfaces of the rules may be curved as in Fig. 2 or Fig. 3, and are fluted or roughened.
Patent GB-190315203-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and connected wtih Mattresses, Air Cushions, and the like.
Inventor: RUBENS CELESTINE
Filed: 1903-07-09
Granted: 1903-12-31
Abstract: 15,203. Rubens, C. July 9. Mattresses; air beds and cushions; cushions; bedsteads; chairs.-Mattresses, air cushions and beds, chair cushions, and the like are fitted with invalids' sanitary conveniences as shown. A pipe B is fitted in a hole in the mattress A, the material of which is drawn between a collar G and a rubber or other ring H on the pipe B. Within the pipe B fits a pipe D attached to a shaped waterproof sheet C, which is perforated at the edges for attachment to the bedstead by cords. Over the sheet C is stretched a perforated waterproof sheet E, which is preferably provided with buttonholes for attachment to buttons on the mattress, but may be secured to the bedstead by cords. The sheets C, E may be secured together, forming a pocket. The perforated part of the mattress may be in a separate piece. The pipe B is provided with a loose pointed ferrule for piercing ordinary mattresses.
Patent GB-190315823-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Rockers for Rocking-horses, Chairs, and the like.
Inventor: NIEMEYER CARL
Filed: 1903-07-17
Granted: 1903-08-20
Abstract: 15,823. Niemeyer, C. July 17. Horse velocipedes; driving-mechanism; manumotive vehicles.- Relates to rockers for rocking horses, chairs, and the like adapted to give progressive movement while rocking. Fig. 1 is vertical longitudinal section and Fig. 4 a vertical cross-section. A pair of short rockers d slide inside, and are supported by long rockers a, which carry the horse or the like. The front half of each rocker a is cut away as shown at g. The rockers d are supported by rollers b mounted on tie-bars c carried by the rockers a and engaging in slots f. The rocker d is connected to the rocker a by a spring i, and the relative movement of the rockers is limited by buffers m, n. When rocking forward, the rocker d alone forms the support, the rocker a slides by gravity on the rollers band the apparatus is advanced forwards, the spring i being stretched. When rocking backwards, the rocker a forms the support and the spring i returns the rocker d to its original position. By means of a pawl k worked by a chain l and adapted to engage the rockers d at h, the rocker a may be retained in an inoperative position.
Patent GB-190316075-A (GB)
Title: A Process for Producing a Coloured Glazed Surface on Metallic Copper.
Inventor: MAYER MARTIN
Filed: 1903-07-21
Granted: 1903-08-27
Abstract: 16,075. Mayor, M. July 21. Match and like boxes.-A shiny, mirror-like surface, of red to brownish-red or violet shades, is produced on copper articles, such as holders or receptacles for matches, cigars and cigarettes, ashtrays, &c. Sheet copper in the desired form is highly polished, heated to a red-heat, and, after cooling, dipped in sulphuric, hydrochloric, or nitric acid.
Patent GB-190317792-A (GB)
Title: The Manufacture of a New Acetdiamidophenolsulphoacid and of Colouring Matters therefrom.
Inventor: RANSFORD ROBERT BOLTON
Filed: 1903-08-17
Granted: 1904-06-16
Abstract: 17,792. Ransford, R. B., [Cassella & Co., L.]. Aug. 17. Acetyldiamidophenol sulphonic acid.-The nitroamidophenol sulphonic acid OH : NO2 : NH2 : SO3H = 1 : 2 : 6 : 4 is transformed into its potassium salt, and acetic anhydride is gradually introduced, while stirring, into the hot solution. On cooling, potassium chloride is added to precipitate, as orange-yellow needles, the potassium nitroacetylamidophenol sulphonate. This is reduced with sodium sulphide at 65‹ C., and the acetyldiamidophenol sulphonic acid formed, having a formulais precipitated from the cooled solution by hydrochloric acid. It may be purified by solution and re-precipitation, and forms colourless difficultlysoluble crystals. It yields a yellow diazo compound by dissolving with soda in water, adding hydrochloric acid, cooling, and gradually adding sodium nitrate. This compound may be precipitated by common salt as yellowneedles. Dyes, artificial.-This diazo compound is combined with naphthols, dioxynaphthalenes, amidonaphthols, or their sulphonic acids, to form dyestuffs, that formed with 1:8:4 amidonaphthol sulphonic acid dyeing wool violet, direct in an acid bath, the colour changing to a blue-black after treatment with potassium bichromate.
Patent GB-190318668-A (GB)
Title: A New or Improved Machine for Cutting Weeds in Lakes, Rivers and the like.
Inventor: DILLON JOHN FOX
Filed: 1903-08-29
Granted: 1904-08-25
Abstract: 18,668. Dillon, J. F. Aug. 29. Weeds, destroying;rafts; pontoons.-A machine for cutting weeds in lakes, rivers, or the like consists of a floating framework which carries a set of reciprocating knives. The framework is composed of two parallel beams a and two crossbeams b, and is supported by pontoons or rafts. An upright c carries a beam d pivoted at d. The lower end of the beam passes through a slot or recess in a sliding beam f supported on rollers g in the beams a. The beam f is given an oscillatory motion, which is limited by a slot g' and bolt g<3>, by a lever e or ropes attached to the upper end of the beam d. Two adjustable standards h, attached to the beam f, carry at their lower ends a bar to which the knives j are fixed. The knives are protected by caps j<1> and protecting-bars l. The raft may consist of barrels joined by planks, and can be placed in a hexagonal frame. The apparatus described in the Provisional Specification includes a toothed plate designed to catch the weeds. The knives in this case are carried by the toothed plate, which is supported by adjustable standards in the main frame.
Patent GB-190322628-A (GB)
Title: Process of Making Flour from Wheat or other Grain and Apparatus used for that purpose.
Inventor: CLARK EDWARD FRANKLIN
Filed: 1903-10-20
Granted: 1903-12-31
Abstract: 22,628. Clark, E. F. Oct. 20. Drawings to Specification. Processes for reduction of grain.-Relates to a process for reducing grain to flour and to apparatus for use therein. The grain is reduced between spirally-grooved rollers, one of which rotates at a low, and the other at a high, speed. The spiral grooves are so arranged that, along the contacting- line of the two rollers, the grooves are approximately at right-angles to each other. The effect is stated to be that the bran is stripped off the berry in a practically-whole condition, and the berry is granulated with the production of the largest possible amount of middlings and little or no flour. The middlings obtained are further reduced to a flour without the flaking which sometimes obtains when smooth rollers are employed. The use of grooved rollers running at different speeds is stated to diminish the number of breaks required for milling.
Patent GB-190323107-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Ambulance Folding Collapsable Stretcher on Springs
Inventor: REID JAMES
Filed: 1903-10-26
Granted: 1904-10-20
Abstract: 23,107. Reid, J. Oct. 26. Litters, ambulance.-The poles A are hinged at the middle, and connected by collapsable steel traverses C, which, in the extended position, are kept rigid by the end N, Fig. 3, of the lower half of the traverse. Springs D are fixed to the underside, and are so placed as to allow of folding. To permit movement when loaded, one end of each spring is loosely held by a bolt working in a slot X, Fig. 6. One side of the canvas is attached by small knobs fixed in the side of the poles, and is thus readily detachable.
Patent GB-190324803-A (GB)
Title: Improved Adjustable Stands or Supports for Search Lights, Photographic Cameras, or other Apparatus.
Inventor: GOHL HENRY
Filed: 1903-11-14
Granted: 1904-08-11
Abstract: 24,803. Gohl, H. Nov. 14. Tripod and like stands.-Stands for cameras, search-lights, and like apparatus are constructed so that the apparatus can be pointed in any direction, and in some cases raised or lowered. In the forms shown in Figs. 2 and 3, the table a is supported by plates b, which turn on a pin c passing through a pillar d, and can be secured in the required position by means of the thumb-screw i working in a hole in the pillar and in a slot h in the plate b. In the form shown in Fig. 2 (for telescopes, cameras, and other instruments), the pillar d can be rotated on a shaft e and fixed in any position by a small screw pressing against the bottom of a groove in the shaft. The lower part of the shaft is square, and passes through a square hole in the centre of the tripod or other pedestal f. On turning the handle k, the shaft is raised or lowered, by means of a pinionj and rack e<1>, and it can be secured in position by turning the nut l on the pinion shaft. An eyelet (not shown) is attached under the edge of the table a. The plate n serves for supporting small articles. In the form shown in Fig. 3, which is more specially adapted for supporting a search-light, a handle q is fixed to the table. The pillar d revolves on ball bearings o<8> and is held down by a butterfly nut o<1>. The invention may be applied to ships' compasses and quick-firing guns.
Patent GB-190328525-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Filtering Apparatus.
Inventor: MECHWART ROBERT
Filed: 1903-12-28
Granted: 1904-09-29
Abstract: 28,525. Mechwart, R. Jan. 16, [date applied for under Patents Act, A.D. 1901]. Filters.-In filters provided with an exchangeable filtering-medium 1, a thin exchangeable sheet of filtering-paper is provided to prevent clogging of the medium. The filter, may be completed by a packing-ring 3 and a cover 5 secured by wing-nuts 6.
Patent GB-190402172-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Calculating Machines.
Inventor: VERMEHREN JOHANNES
Filed: 1904-01-28
Granted: 1904-03-03
Abstract: 2172. Vermehren, J. Jan. 28. Calculating-apparatus.-Discs operating counting- wheels are driven by contact with a cone, and can be adjusted in position along the cone so that the numbers registered bear a constant proportion, as required in the operations of multiplication and division. The cone a is driven by a handle band has frictional contact with two or more discs l, l<1>, each mounted with its set of counting-wheels on spindles k, k<1>, carried in frames i, i<1>, which travel on nuts along the screws d, d'. By rotating these screws, the discs can be set at the requisite distances r, r<1> from the apex of the cone, such distances being read off upon scales p, p<1> by pointers o, o<1>, while other pointers n, n' indicate the corresponding readings obtained on the counting-wheels when the cone is rotated.