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Patent GB-190308864-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Construction of Tents, such as Bell Tents and Marquees Erected after the Manner of Bell Tents.
Inventor: HULL JOHN
Filed: 1903-04-20
Granted: 1904-03-03
Abstract: 8864. Hull, J., and Hill, R. April 20. Tents.-The frames of bell tents consist of stretchers formed of two unequal rois a, a<1>, pivoted together at a<2> and connected to sliding rings c, c<1>, respectively, on the pole b. This pole is prevented from penetrating the ground too far, by a plate b<1>. The longer rods a are staked into the ground, and have the canvas attached to them by holes near their ends. The rings c, c<1> are approached and the frame raised by a cord and sheave, and the double cord e expands the stretchers. The tent may be guyed by ropes f attached to a cap b<2> on the post b, this cap keeping the tent waterproof by a hood fixed to it, which also serves as a means of ventilation. Marquees can be made with two rods, such as b, at their ends, with sliding rings as before, the rods being connected to a central rod with projections to support the sides. The Provisional Specification states that all three rods in a marquee may have sliding rings, the rings being connected by horizontal rods.
Patent GB-190311618-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Hinges.
Inventor: FLIPPEN JAMES TURNER
Filed: 1903-05-21
Granted: 1903-06-25
Abstract: 11,618. Flippen, J. T. May 21. Hinges; gate-closing apparatus.-The stationary part 5 screws into the gate-post, and to it are attached a base-plate 11 and pintle 8, secured by a nut on the lower and thinner part of the pintle projecting beneath the part 5. The part 15, which is fastened to the gate, is provided with a bearing engaging the pintle, and carries a grooved roller 18, which runs on the inclined flange 13 of the baseplate 11 and lifts the gate when opened. A depression at the highest part of the flange serves to hold the gate in the opened position. When the gate is partly opened, the hinge automatically closes it. Fig. 3 shows a modification used with gates which open in both directions. The depressions 19, 20 hold the gate when open and shut, respectively.
Patent GB-190313287-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Power Driven Vehicles for use on Common Roads
Inventor: BOULDING GEORGE ROBERT
Filed: 1903-06-13
Granted: 1903-08-20
Abstract: 13,287. Boulding, G. R. June 13. Hubs. - Wheels mounted so as to be capable of swivelling on their axles are described in connection with a method of steering power - driven vehicles. Fig. 1 shows a plan of the arrangement, Fig. 2 a section along the line 2-2, Fig. 4 a section along the line 4-4, and Fig. 3 a section along the line 3-3. The fixed vehicle axles carry boxes 12, which are held in position by the collar 15 and loosely connected by the rods 14. The front wheels have speciallyconstructed hubs as shown in Fig. 2. The spherical head 18 contains grooves 19 which, by means of the bevelled dogs 20, turn the wheels during forward motion, but slip past them when reversed. This arrangement prevents slipping on curves, as the two front wheels may have different velocities. The vehicle is steered by the lever 29 which is attached through the joint 28 to the ring 24. On the boxes 12 of the front axle are mounted rotary discs 22 which engage with convex walls 23<a> in the grooves 23 formed in the rings 24. This arrangement allows the wheels to turn independently of rings 24 but, when the ring is slued, the wheels must move correspondingly.
Patent GB-190314749-A (GB)
Title: The Utilization of Nitre-cake and the Manufacture of Useful Products therefrom.
Inventor: DAVIS GEORGE EDWARD
Filed: 1903-07-02
Granted: 1904-05-05
Abstract: 14,749. Davis, G. E. July 2. Sewage, treating; precipitants.-A cake containing sodium and aluminium sulphate, applicable to the treatment of sewage, is produced by digesting a solution of nitre cake with aluminious materials, such as clay or bauxite, and filtering off the solution, which sets hard on cooling.
Patent GB-190315255-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Looms for Weaving Wire Cloth.
Inventor: MCGEE WALTER
Filed: 1903-07-10
Granted: 1904-05-12
Abstract: 15,255. McGee, W., and Donald, A. July 10. Looms for weaving wire cloth. Beat-up motions.-A double beat-up of the weft wire is obtained by actuating the lay a by means of toggle-levers b, b<1> operated through a connecting- rod c from a crank d on a shaft f. The first beatup takes place when the shed is open, and the second when the shed is closed. In order that the lay may be moved forward rapidly, and return slowly to allow time for the shuttle to be picked, the shaft f is driven by elliptical gear-wheels g, g<1>, or equivalent gear from the motor shaft h. Shuttles.-The shuttle is provided with a spool carrying the weft wire, the spool being fitted with a tension spring so that the wire is drawn off at uniform speed and tension. Warp beams; cloth beams.-The warp and cloth beams consist of cylinders connected at intervals by radial spokes to central shafts. Let-off motions; take-up motions.-Let-off and take-up motions, which may be of the construction described in Specification No. 24,172, A.D. 1901, are provided on both sides of the loom, to ensure regularity in weaving.
Patent GB-190317354-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Chain Gearing for Motor Cars, Cycles or other Machinery.
Inventor: BARRY JAMES HAROLD
Filed: 1903-08-10
Granted: 1903-09-17
Abstract: 17,354. Barry, J. H. Aug. 10. Driving-chains for motor cars, cycles, and other machinery consist of pairs of metal plates a, a<1> connected by pins b. The plates a are connected by riveted pins d paesing through sleeves. Sleeves d', forming bearings for both plates a, a<1> have collars d<3> which, in conjunction with the central collar d' on the pin b, prevent lateral displacement of the plates and of the pin. The pins b project on both sides, and engage the chainwheel shown in Figs. 5 and 6. The pins are free to revolve.
Patent GB-190320653-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Tubes for Evaporators applicable also to Condensers.
Inventor: LILLIE SAMUEL MORRIS
Filed: 1903-09-25
Granted: 1903-11-05
Abstract: 20,653. Lillie, S. M. Sept. 25. Metal pipes and tubes; stopping pipes and tubes. -Relates, particularly, to the construction of tubes for evaporators, such as those used in multipleeffect apparatus in sugar refining, and is applicable also for tubes for condensers. Fig. 2 shows a section of the end of a single tube. Each pipe E is closed by a plate K, Fig. 2, provided with a concave rim k, into which the tube is indented. The plate K is secured in an airtight manner by sweating in solder. A vent plug L is provided for the discharge of air. The end E' of the tube E, forming a shield to the vent plug, is preferably cut away beneath, as shown at J.
Patent GB-190325809-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Bags for Carrying Golf Clubs.
Inventor: LERMIT ARTHUR MAJOR
Filed: 1903-11-26
Granted: 1904-10-06
Abstract: 25,809. Lermit, A. M. Nov. 26. Golf bags. - The body of the bag is formed from an oblong strip of leather, which is coiled round into a spiral until the opposite edges overlap. It is secured by sewing or lacing, and the bottom and top are attached in the usual way. The handle D is formed with a long projection d<1>, and is so shaped and affixed that the grip is at an angle suited to the balance of the clubs.
Patent GB-190400835-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Car Levers or Movers.
Inventor: SULLIVAN GEORGE BEMIS
Filed: 1904-01-12
Granted: 1904-03-24
Abstract: 835. Sullivan, G. B. Jan. 19, A.D. 1903, [date applied for under Patents Act, A.D. 1901]. Shunting, levers for.-A lever for moving vehicles on rails by acting on the tread of the wheel has a socket 10 which receives the handle A and carries a T-sectioned shank. Fig. 4 shows an inverted plan. The upper flange 12 of the shank is curved and made flush with the socket, to form a surface which may rest on the shoulder when the lever is being carried. The part D, which acts on the wheel, consists of a removable and reversible steel plate, screwed to the upper flange. This flange is extended downwards, forming lugs 16 which fit over the rail. The rib 11 of the shank is enlarged at 17 and recessed to take a piece 18, of triangular section, which forms the fulcrum and is held against a lip 21 by a plate 19. The nut on the bolt which secures the plate 19 is arranged within a slot in the rib 11. A spring 25 protects the edge of the piece 18 when the tool is pushed along the rail.
Patent GB-190402828-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Method of Making Walls Movable Partitions and the like
Inventor: BRUNCKHORST HEINRICH GEORG BENDIX
Filed: 1904-02-04
Granted: 1904-03-10
Abstract: 2828. Brunckhorst, H. G. B. Feb. 4. Walls; partitions; lathing.-Walls, fixed and movable partitions, and the like are formed by stretching intertwined wires a, b between hooks or eyes secured to side walls, beams, or girders, then drawing fabrics c between the wires, and finally covering with mortar and plaster. The fabrics c may be omitted, and the mortar retained, until set, by temporary screens.
Patent GB-190403111-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Internal Combustion Engines.
Inventor: MELHUISH ALFRED GEORGE
Filed: 1904-02-08
Granted: 1904-12-15
Abstract: 3111. Melhuiah, A. G. Feb. 8. Gas and like engines.-To dispense with the deflectors usually fixed to the pistons of two-stroke cycle engines in which the charge or compressed air is admitted to the cylinders from the crank chamber, a continuous, adjustable and annular port 1 is formed round the cylinder and controlled by the piston. The inclined port is situated between the cylinder portions 4 and 5, and is adjusted by rotating the inner portion 4, which is attached to the outer portion by the screw connection shown in Fig. 2. A preferably continuous exhaust port 7 having a bell-mouthed outlet is formed near the end of the out-stroke of the piston. This exhaust port, which is in direct communication with the atmosphere may be used to admit air to the cylinder for the formation of the charge. To reduce the capacity of the crank chamber, solid portions 9 are provided which enter the recessed or hollow part of the piston. Fig. 8 is a modification in which the air or charge is drawn in behind the piston. If preferred, the piston may be formed with a conical or dome-shaped end.
Patent GB-190403564-A (GB)
Title: Improved Connections and Couplings for Wires, Wire Cables and the like
Filed: 1904-02-12
Granted: 1905-01-12
Abstract: 3564. Thomas, J., and Tomcox, Ltd. Feb. 12. Couplings. - In couplings or connections for wire ropes, cycle brake gear, electrical connections, &c., the head a of the connecting-part is formed as a hook or other suitable shape adapted to connect with the part to be coupled up. The shank b is bored out to receive the wire end c, sawn through at f, and screw-threaded externally to receive a clamping-nut g, which secures the wire in piace by being uniformly tapered as shown, or by having tapered ends. The coupling may be formed with a plurality of such shanks for receiving wire ends, and may be made from wire or rod of tubular section.
Patent GB-190404374-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Theatre and like Seats
Inventor: JOHNSON FRANCIS WILLIAM
Filed: 1904-02-22
Granted: 1904-03-24
Abstract: 4374. Johnson, F. W., and Terraine, A. Feb. 22. Chairs; seats.- Consists in making theatre seats so that the arms and bottoms automatically fold up when the seat is vacated. Fig. 1 is a side view and Fig. 2 a front view. Upon the seat a being vacated, the weight k turns it up about the pivot b, and at the same time the rods f slide the bolts g into the slots h and turn the arms e against the back of the chair. In the modification of the arm-operating mechanism shown in Fig. 5, the arms turn up about the pivots q, the lever p being connected to the back of the seat by a rod n.
Patent GB-190407935-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Method and Apparatus for Galvanizing and Coating Metal Sheets.
Inventor: MINNIS SAMUEL
Filed: 1904-04-06
Granted: 1905-03-09
Abstract: 7935. Minnis, S. April 6. Galvanizing and similarly coating metals by dipping.-A pair of rolls a, b is provided on the feeding side of the bath, the axes of the rolls being at or below the level of the molten metal. The rolls are preferably spirally grooved from the centre of each to the right and left, or they may each be provided with a uni-directional spiral, or the surfaces may be toughened or plain. The plates are fed to the bath between the rolls, which do not grip the plates, the rolls being rotated in the opposite direction to that in which the plate is travelling, so that the molten metal between them is kept clear of oxide, scum, or other foreign matter. A flux box may thus be dispensed with, the rolls being covered with a slight flux to prevent the metal from oxidizing around them. After passing between the rolls a, b, the plates pass to the usual delivery rolls, or to submerged rolls and then to the delivery rolls.
Patent GB-190411837-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Cornets and Instruments of a like Character, for Effecting Transposition.
Filed: 1904-05-24
Granted: 1905-03-09
Abstract: 11,837. Besson & Co., and Martin, C. May 24. Brass wind instruments.-A cornet or like instrument has the tuning-slide B, in the normal or open tube, fitted with means such as the collars or stockings c on the extremity of each branch of the slide, and means such as the screwed and flanged collars D on the ends of the tubes A, whereby the movement of the tuning-slide is limited exactly to the extent necessary to lower the pitch of the instrument one semitone, or other given extent. The extent to which the slide B can be pushed in is limited by the annular shoulders B'. By these means transposition is effected easily, and without the use of detached or interchangeable shanks.
Patent GB-190415972-A (GB)
Title: Fluid Pressure Turbines
Inventor: WIESNER HENRY
Filed: 1904-07-19
Granted: 1904-08-25
Abstract: 15,972. Wiesner, H. July 19. Tu r b i n e s.-A parallel-flow turbine driven by a mixed gaseous and liquid fluid stream is shown in Figs. 1 and 2. A number of turbine-wheels 19 are mounted on a shaft 17 and surrounded by a casing 20 formed as an endless channel containing water or other liquid which is circulated by means of steam or other fluid jets issuing from nozzles 26 with star-shaped apertures. The nozzles are reversible. Nozzles 26<b>, Fig. 12, may be arranged outside the casing and opening into it at an acute angle. A duplex form of turbine with an 8-shaped casing may be used. An overflow chamber 28 is connected to the casing, and is fitted with a valve which allows water to pass in either direction so that the casing is always kept full. The turbine is governed by means of a vane 33 arranged in the fluid channel and mounted on a shaft 34 carrying a weighted arm 35. The vane shaft is connected to and actuates a cut-off valve 39. A modified governing - device has the counterweighted vane 33, Fig. 4, on a shaft 34 which is connected by linkage 42 to a rotary cut-off valve with an inclined edge. The valve is arranged in the steam pipe 25 and cuts off the supply to the nozzles 26 successively.
Patent GB-190416353-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Treatment of the Gases Issuing from Pyrites Burners.
Inventor: SHIELDS JOHN
Filed: 1904-07-23
Granted: 1905-07-22
Abstract: 16,353. Shields, J. July 23. Fumes, treating. -The sulphurous gases from pyrites burners are passed through a filter of coke, sand, crushed quartz, granulated or crushed slag, pumice stone, pyrites cinders, or other porous or granular material b arranged in a conical chamber a, as shown in Fig. 1, or between shelves l, as shown in Fig. 3. The gases enter the apparatus through a pipe c which, in t h e arrangement shown in Fig. 1, is arranged below a horizontal disc d. The dusty material is withdrawn continuously by a screw conveyer f at the bottom, and may be raised by an elevator g to a pneumatic o r other separator h, the clean material being returned through a shoot k.
Patent GB-190420004-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus for Securing a Junction Piece on Tubing.
Inventor: WRAY CECIL
Filed: 1904-09-16
Granted: 1904-10-27
Abstract: 20,004. Wray, C. Sept. 16. Clip and sleeve joints ; jointing-tools; couplings, attaching pipes to; hose, connecting to other articles.- Relates to a hand tool for securing a junction piece on tubing. The joint to which the tool is particularly adapted is described in Specification No. 5788, A.D. 1904, and consists of a rubber tube forming a sleeve, which is secured to the ends of flexible metal tubes by compressing a ring or band of annealed metal around each end. The tool, Fig. 3, consists of a pair of hand-pliers with jaws having recesses a, a<1> and b, b<1>. This tool compresses the metal ring c, after the latter has been placed in position, into its recesses, forming it as shown in Fig. 4, and causing it to secure the rubber sleeve in position on the joint.
Patent GB-190425275-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Machine for Automatically Cutting Bevelled Toothed Wheels.
Inventor: DUBOSC EDMONDO
Filed: 1904-11-21
Granted: 1905-11-21
Abstract: 25,275. Dubosc, E.. Dec. 4, A.D. 1903, [date applied for under Patents Act, A.D. 1901]. Shaping.-In a machine for cutting bevel-wheels, a shaping-tool 50, Fig. 3, is reciprocated by a rod 6 from a crank-plate 7 driven through bevel and spur gearing. The tool reciprocates on a table 4, which is rotatable about the horizontal axis Z-Z and is attached to the frame 3, which itself rotates about a vertical axis Y-Y. The requisite contour of the tooth is obtained by constant and variable motions about the axes Y-Y and Z-Z respectively. The movement round the axis Y-Y is obtained by a tooth 18 on the crank-plate depressing a ratchet on the wheel 21, Fig. 5, from which motion is transmitted by a train of wheels b to the worm 14 engaging a fixed wheel on the plate 12. The motion about the axis Z-Z is obtained from the same wheel 21 through an adjustable rod 45, actuating an adjustable-throw eccentric 47, Figs. 5 and 6, and through gearing c to the worm-wheel 17. The depth of the tooth and the return of the cutting-tool to its original position are regulated by the ring 23, sliding in the plate 12, Fig. 5. A box 25, Fig. 7, slides in guides in the plate 12 and contains helical springs separated by a small piston 25<c>, which is moved by screw-and-nut mechanism and a wheel 26, which forms one of the train of wheels b. The box being held by a hook 27, one of the springs is depressed. Adjustable catches 29, 30 carried on the frame 3 release the hooks when the frame reaches the end of its movement, and the box 25 thus moves under the action of the spring and gives an angular displacement to the ring 23, which is fitted in a circular groove in the table 1. The movement of the ring in one direction causes by the mechanism 32, Fig. 5, the pawl 34 to be lifted and thus causes the reciprocation of the tool to cease, and at the same time puts a worm-wheel 37 into gear with the spindle U-U and thus rotates the latter from gearing on the shaft W-W in the opposite direction and brings the frame 3 back to its starting point. During this latter motion, the box will have acted again, and at the end the ring 23 is given a motion in the opposite direction, whereby the previous actions are reversed and a catch 44 is caused to lift the pin 43 from a friction-operated wheel which then makes one revolution to give, through gearing a, a partial rotation to the blank p, the pin again engaging the hole in the wheel at the end of the revolution. The mechanism for giving the outline to the tooth, shown detached in Fig. 6, may also be adapted for cutting spur-wheels.
Patent GB-190428559-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Automatic Couplings for Railway and like Vehicles
Inventor: MAPPIN WALTER SANDELL
Filed: 1904-12-28
Granted: 1905-11-16
Abstract: 28,559. Mappin, W. S. Dec. 28. Couplings, automatic.-The hook B is pivoted in the draw-head at C and is locked by a bolt C<1>. When the cars come together, the link D of the opposite vehicle enters the draw-head and swings the hook backwards. The hook afterwards rises through the link by reason of its weighted tail. To uncouple, the bolt C<1> is withdrawn, by rotation of a transverse shaft with which it is connected, until a notch in it comes opposite the hook, the shaft being provided with end cams to effect the withdrawal. A hook and link of the kind described, for double coupling, may be fitted to each drawhead. The draw-bars are tightened by the usual screw sockets.
Patent GB-190505606-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Anti-vibration Gas Fittings.
Inventor: DELLOW JOHN EDWARD
Filed: 1905-03-17
Granted: 1906-01-25
Abstract: 5606. Dellow, J. E., and Dellow, C. W. March 17. No Patent granted (Sealing fee nut paid). Anti-vibration devices.-The gas burner is suspended by side springs i from a frame h on the gas-supply pipe a, and is connected to the pipe a by a flexible tube o r tubes m. [Reference has been directed under Patents Act, 1902, t o Specifications No. 4350, A.D. 1901, and No. 5599, A.D. 1904.]
Patent GB-190518290-A (GB)
Title: A Stop or Bolt for Slideable Window Sashes.
Inventor: GEMMILL JOHN HOOD
Filed: 1905-09-11
Granted: 1906-06-07
Abstract: 18,290. Gemmill, J. H. Sept. 11. S a s h fastenings.- Relates to stops for window sashes arranged to admit of slight opening for ventilation. Screwed to the stile of the upper sash is a plate A, Fig. 11, provided at the back with a bracket a<5>, to the crosspin c, Fig. 3, of which is pivoted a bolt B. The bolt B is provided with a curved slot b<1> for engagement with the pin c, and in its normal position lies flush with the plate A, a slot being formed in the sash for its reception. When it is desired to block the lower sash, the bolt B is brought out at rightangles to the plate A, and then pushed slightly inwards as shown in Fig. 9, so as to prevent it from being raised. In a modification, the back a' is dispensed with, a projection being used on the plate instead, and the slot is formed in the bracket a<5> and the pin fixed to the bolt B.
Patent GB-190521180-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to the Manufacture of Seamless Plate-metal Vessels.
Filed: 1905-10-18
Granted: 1906-08-09
Abstract: 21,180. Svenska Stalpressningsaktiebolaget Olofstr÷m. Oct. 19, 1904, [date applied for under Patents Act, 1901]. Making hollow-ware.-Seamless hollow-ware of angular cross-section is made by passing oval or circular blanks mouth downwards through dies. The inside of the blank is supported by a mandrel c with rounded edges, and is pressed through the dies by a tool d. The excess metal due to the change in shape of the cross-section is thereby caused to form into a fold e, Figs. 3 and 4.
Patent GB-190525151-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Toy Guns
Inventor: KOPRIVEC IVAN
Filed: 1905-12-04
Granted: 1906-01-11
Abstract: 25,151. Koprivec, I., and Necas, O. Dec. 4. Toy guns.-A repeating toy rifle is constructed with a sliding bolt 2, which is actuated in order to discharge the missile by a spring 4 connected to the bolt by a wire or cord attached to the magazine and passing around a pulley 5, so that the spring 4 has a greater travel than the bolt. The bolt is provided with a catch 7, which is held by a projection on the trigger 9 when the bolt is drawn back by means of a sleeve 13, which is operated by a handle 12 extending through a slot in the barrel. The missiles are fed from the magazine by means of a spring-controlled bolt 20, and the shot, which is ready to be acted on by the bolt, is held in place by a spring 26 provided with a spherical bend. To minimize the shock when the bolt is released, springs 14, 15 are fixed to the bolt and abut, respectively, against the front part of the barrel and the sleeve 13. The magazine is charged through an opening 25 in its side, the bolt 20 being formed with a handle 21, which is held by a notch in the stock during the loading.