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Patent GB-190404403-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Pedals for Pianofortes and like Instruments
Inventor: MERRITT GORDON
Filed: 1904-02-22
Granted: 1904-04-07
Abstract: 4403. Merritt, G. Feb. 22. Pianofortes.-The length of the pedal and the leverage applied to the pedal action can be adjusted. There is also an adjustable resilient pedal support, which not only operates to hold the pedal in proper position for playing, but also returns the same upon the removal of the pressure of the operator's foot. The pedal may be made of a plurality of parts, afterwards rigidly connected together. Fig. 1 is a side elevation of one form of the pedalsupporting spring, firmly attached to the floor 31 of the piano, and the contact portions designed so as to clutch the pedal firmly by means of bolts 35 and keepers 36. The relative position of the pedal and support is adjusted by fitting the bolts 35 into any desired notch. Fig. 2 shows the end of the shank section of the pedal adapted to be firmly connected with the foot-piece shown in Fig. 3. In the modification shown in Fig. 5, the length is varied by the pin 8, passing through the eye 12, the stem of which is inserted through any desired opening 11, and provided with a nut 13 so as to hold the pin firmly in any desired notch 14. Other alternative forms are described for connecting the pedal to its support.
Patent GB-190404820-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Fanlight and similar Opening and Closing Devices.
Inventor: HARCOURT EDGAR GODWIN
Filed: 1904-02-27
Granted: 1904-12-08
Abstract: 4820. Harcourt, E. G. Feb. 27. Window opening and closing apparatus.-A fanlight or casement k is operated by an arm j engaging a swivelling projection i on a nut d sliding on a fixed support c and actuated by a screw f carrying a grooved pulley h for a cord. The arm j is prevented from rattling by a spring l, and the operating-cord is provided with guides m. Adjacent fanlights &c. may be actuated simultaneously by projections i on opposite sides of a single nut d. According to the Provisional Specification, a worm and worm-wheel may be used instead of the screw and nut, the piece d having an oscillatory movement and being connected to the fanlight by a link pivoted at both ends.
Patent GB-190407398-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Manufacture and Production of Alizarine
Inventor: JOHNSON JAMES YATE
Filed: 1904-03-28
Granted: 1904-12-22
Abstract: 7398. Johnson, J. Y., [Badische Anilin & Soda Fabrik]. March 28. Dyes, artificial.-Consists in oxidizing anthraquinone to alizarin by heating it in a concentrated aqueous solution with one or more caustic alkalies and oxidizing-agents, such as alkali chlorates or nitrates, sodium chromate, sodium, barium, manganese, and lead peroxides, ferric, lead, or mercury oxides, or even atmospheric oxygen. In an example, anthraquinone is heated with a mixture of potassium chlorate, caustic soda, and caustic potash to 200‹ C. The melt is dissolved in water, air is blown through it to oxidize anthranol to anthraquinone, and the alizarin is precipitated by means of lime. The filtrate contains benzoic acid. The precipitate is treated with hydrochloric acid to remove calcium, and the alizarin is then dissolved out by caustic soda. The product is stated to be very pure.
Patent GB-190408923-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Stair Rods and the like.
Inventor: CHISHOLM GEORGE
Filed: 1904-04-19
Granted: 1905-04-13
Abstract: 8923. Chisholm, G. April 19. Stair rods and the like are made in two parts, the front part being readily detached or replaced without interfering with the fixing or arrangement of the carpet. The carpet is held in position by a fixing-rod A, Fig. 3, which is secured by screws E to brackets B fixed to the stairs. The screws have flat heads a<3>, which are passed through slots a<2> in the fixing-rod, and are then turned across the slots. The front part F, Fig. 7, is secured in place by projecting T-shaped studs f<1>, which are passed through enlargements a<1>, Fig. 3, in the slots a<2>, the front then being slid along until the studs engage the narrow parts of the slots. By adjusting the screws E, the fixing-rod may be arranged to suit varying thicknesses of carpet H. In a modification, the screws E, Fig. 10, are provided with double heads e<3>, e<4>, the front of the rod being provided with slots which engage with the outer head. Or stud projections may be substituted for the screws E, and such projections may be formed to the shape of an eye to receive hook connections formed on the fixing-rod.
Patent GB-190409258-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Ball-bearings.
Filed: 1904-04-22
Granted: 1905-04-22
Abstract: 9258. Romanoff Syndicate, [Romanoff, H. de]. April 22. Axle-boxes.-Relates to a four-point-contact ball bearing for cabs and for other purposes. The balls a are separated by intermediate smaller balls, and are enclosed between hardened steel inner rings b and outer rings d. The rings b have their edges bevelled at 45‹ to form V-shaped tracks b<1> for the balls, and are threaded so as to be loose upon an inner liner c which fits on to the axle. The ring angle of the track d' formed in each ring d is greater than that between adjacent rings b, so that the points of contact with the balls may be adjusted towards obtaining a true rolling action. The rings d, b are held in against the flanges h, e of their casings c', c by rings i, f which screw on to the wasbers j, g. The parts are adjusted by the nut g.
Patent GB-190415039-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Holders for Brushes for Cleaning the Interiors of Casks Around the Bung-holes.
Inventor: RUSSELL HERBERT CHARLES
Filed: 1904-07-06
Granted: 1905-04-27
Abstract: 15,039. Russell, H. C. July 5. Cask and barrel washing and cleaning brushes; handles.-Brushes made of bristles, fibre, indiarubber, or other material are fixed to holders so that the brushes and holders can be inserted through the bungholes of casks and used to clean the interiors around the burgholes. The brush A, Fig. 2, is fixed to a bent wire stem B, the other end of which lies in a recess or groove between the parts C, C' of the holder, secured by means of screws D. In a modification, the stem of the brush is secured in the slot E<2>, Fig. 3; by means of the nut C<3>. The Provisional Specification also states that a straight wire stem may be secured in a transverse recess in the bottom of the holder by a cap screwing on to the bottom. If the holder is to be power-driven, its stem is jointed and provided with a sleeve, to make it rigid after insertion through the bunghole.
Patent GB-190417740-A (GB)
Title: An Improvement in Under Bodices
Inventor: HOPE BERTHA
Filed: 1904-08-16
Granted: 1905-06-29
Abstract: 17,740. Hope, B. Aug. 16. Under-vests.-A bodice-shaped garment, shown in Fig. 1, is provided with waterproof pieces a under and around the armpits to protect the dress bodice from being marked by perspiration. The waterproof pieces are seamless, and are placed between two thicknesses of absorbent material. The garment may have sleeves or not.
Patent GB-190418044-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Radiators and Condensers for Cooling and Condensing Fluids.
Inventor: HAMILTON BELTON TATTNALL
Filed: 1904-08-19
Granted: 1905-08-17
Abstract: 18,044. Hamilton, B. T. Aug. 19. Condensers.-Water or steam to be cooled or condensed is circulated through tubes which are provided with gills formed as follows:-Metal strips B perforated as at B<2>, Fig. 3, are folded at the dotted lines, the tongues B<3> being turned in, so that the strip appears as shown in side elevation in Fig. 4 and in section in Fig. 5. A recess B' is thus formed, which is in this case adapted to receive a flattened tube. The corrugations are then closed up, and two such strips are secured by the tongues B<3> to each tube, the strips being held together by turning over the tongues B<4>. The final form of the corrugations is seen in Fig. 7, which illustrates a modified form in which the recesses B<1> are formed in the strips without perforation, the excess metal being folded away as at B<5>.
Patent GB-190418432-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Parallel Vice.
Inventor: HOLMQUIST MALCUS
Filed: 1904-08-25
Granted: 1904-09-29
Abstract: 18,432. Holmquist, M. Aug. 25. Vices.-The movable jaw c is secured by an inclined bolt, having at its lower end pins e which enter recesses g formed on the underside of the slide. The washer i has a spherical bearing- surface.
Patent GB-190420043-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Stone Breaking Machines.
Inventor: BOLLE CARL
Filed: 1904-09-17
Granted: 1905-07-13
Abstract: 20,043. BollÚ, C., [Eitle, C.]. Sept. 17. Mills and apparatus.-Relates to apparatus for breaking minerals, stones, and other materials into smaller pieces without the production of gravel or grit. Two :plates a, furnished with teeth band actuated by a crank e and connecting-rods, are supported on rollers c rolling on fixed abutments d. The rollers c are attached to a bar g pivoted to a piece h which is pivoted to the abutment d and the plate a, or the rollers may be held in position by pinions in their axes engaging with racks on the plate a and the abutment d. The teeth b consist of ridges, vertical on une jaw and vertical at the upper part of the other and inclined at the lower, or partly vertical and partly inclined on both.
Patent GB-190423837-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Slide Carriers for Magic Lanterns.
Inventor: EDMONDS FREDERICK CONWAY
Filed: 1904-11-03
Granted: 1905-11-02
Abstract: 23,837. Edmonds, F. C. Nov. 3. Magic-lantern a p p a - ratus.-A slide-carrier for magic lanterns and the like is provided with means for operating the slides and the screens simultaneously, the screens being closed and a slide being drawn from a magazine at one end of the carrier by operating a single handle. The carrier A has guides for the slides and the sliding shutters B. The slides are held in position in the carrier by springs E', Fig. 6, and they a r e withdrawn from the e maeazine D<1> by a hooked rod H<1> sliding in a groove in the front against which the slides are pressed by a spring-pressed flap E<1> hinged to a bracket E. The ejected slide is held by end springs F. A thumb-opening G is provided to enable slides to be taken from the magazine by hand. The slideoperating rod H<1> is connected to the shutteroperating rod L, to which is pivoted a block L' shaped as shown in Fig. 8 so as to depress a block K normally held in its upper position by springs J<2>, Fig. 5, connected to a rod J<3>. This rod slides in vertical guides and is connected to the shutters B by rods J<1>, J which are expanded and collapsed by fixed pins j<4>, J<5>.
Patent GB-190424487-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and connected with Machinery for Making Confections.
Filed: 1904-11-11
Granted: 1905-03-09
Abstract: 24,487. Robins, J., and Confectioners' Vegetable Colours and Fruit Essences Co. Nov. 11. Casting confectionery. In a machine of the kind described in Specification No. 21,039, A.D. 1896, for making confectionery, in which a number of impressions are formed in starch powder coutained in trays which are advanced step by step under a dropping-apparatus, the stamps for making the impressions are given a vertically-vibratory movement as they leave the starch by forming the actuating-cams n with corrugated or irregular surfaces. The cross-bar carrying the stamps may be provided with a toothed bar or comb, which enters the starch and protects the previouslyformed row of impressions. To ensure an even pressure on the starch, the shaft k carrying the cams is mounted between springs p, q. The starch trays are given an increased length of travel when the ends of two adjacent trays pass under the dropping-apparatus. The carrier chains are driven by toothed or sprocket wheels on a shaft f, which is rotated intermittently by pawls r, s, actuated, respectively, by a crank-pin v and an eccentric y on the shaft h. The pawl s engages with a ratchetwheel 1, and the pawl r with a wheel 2 provided with one or more ratchet teeth 3. The pawl s advances the trays step by step until the pawl r engages with a tooth 3, when the trays are given an increased travel.
Patent GB-190425269-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Elastic Fluid Turbines.
Inventor: CORTHESY JULES HIPPOLYTE
Filed: 1904-11-21
Granted: 1905-09-28
Abstract: 25,269. CorthÚsy, J. H., and Griffin, G. F. Nov. 21. Steam &c. turbines.-A reversing turbine comprises a drum 4 revolving between the two cylinders 1, 2 forming the casing. It has rings of buckets 9 ... 12 with an opposite inclination on the opposite faces and increasing in width in the direction of the axis. The steam is admitted by the pipe 13 or 22, and enters the buckets through passages 15 and escapes through passages 18 to the next ring of buckets, finally escaping by the pipe 19 or 23. The buckets on the outer face may be more numerous than those op the inner face.
Patent GB-190425313-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Cylinders and Pistons of Steam Engines in which the Steam Valves are Controlled by Link Mechanism.
Inventor: ELTRINGHAM ROBERT
Filed: 1904-11-21
Granted: 1905-06-29
Abstract: 25,313. Eltringham, R. Nov. 21. Valves and valve gear ; pistons for locomotive, marine, and other engines. Steam is admitted to each end of the cylinder by a valve D of any known type, actuated by an ordinary link motion. Exhaust takes place through a central port C, under the control of the piston, which is equal in length to the stroke less the width of the port C, and has two heads connected by a sleeve K. In the heads are valves L, M, one of each pair being open when the other is closed. As shown, the right-hand end of the cylinder has just been exhausted by the head J uncovering the port C. White the piston moves to the right, the steam holds the valves L closed and the valves M open, so that the right-hand end of the cylinder still communicates with the exhaust.
Patent GB-190425763-A (GB)
Title: Window Opening and Closing Apparatus.
Inventor: REED JOHN GEORGE
Filed: 1904-11-26
Granted: 1905-07-06
Abstract: 25,763. Reed, J. G., and Reed, A. E. Nov. 26. Window holders. -In sliding - sash windows, cords and weights are d i s - pensed with, the sashes B b e i n g held by spring- actuated wedges C engaging the sash stiles.
Patent GB-190428860-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Marker or Scorer for Billiards and similar Games of Skill.
Inventor: SAMUEL EMANUEL
Filed: 1904-12-30
Granted: 1905-08-10
Abstract: 28,860. Samuel, E. Dec. 30. Scoring and marking.-A billiard marker is formed by adaptation, with certain additions, of the adding-mechanism described in Specification No. 26,520, A.D. 1903, [Abridgment Class Registering &c.]. Two similar sets of wheels b, Fig. 2, numbered to represent hundreds, tens, and units, are actuated by ladder-like chains passing around them and around similar wheels d freely mounted on shafts a<5>. The whole is enclosed in a casing provided with slots to enable the score to be seen and to enable the chains to be operated. The wheels bare freely mounted on shafts a<3>, and the units wheel is provided with a catch b<5>, Figs. 2 and 11, which at every revolution of the wheel is operated against the action of a spring by a camprojection b<6>, and is caused to engage a ratchet-wheel b<2>, fixed to the tens wheel b by means of springs which allow a lateral movement to the wheel b<2>. In a similar manner, motion is transferred from the tens to the hundreds wheel. The units wheel d is provided with ten studs d<2>, which are engaged by spring pawls e on a shaft e', to prevent the wheel from running back. Each time that 50 is scored, a projection d<3> on the tens wheel d, Figs. 2 and 5, depresses a lever f and causes a shaft g to rotate, and this rotation is transferred to arms g<4>, g<5>, which respectively operate an arm j of a device for registering the total number of games scored, and the striker bar k<2> of a bell k. The arms j, which operate a toothed wheel j<2> forming part of a registering-device similar to a cyclometer, are so constructed that only alternate arms operate the wheel j<2>, to prevent the wheels from being operated when the second player reaches 50. At the end of a game, a rod m' is depressed, which acts on the arm g<5> and so rings the bell, and also moves an arm j to bring an operative arm into position for the next game. The rod m<2> also depresses a lever, which moves the spring pawl e, and so allows the marker to be re-set. Gear wheels, accessible by means of a locked cover, are used to re-set the registering- device. The movement of the operating-chain c, Fig. 8, is arrested by a slide o<5>, which is raised by the finger of the operator pressing its end o<6>, thus causing it to act on a cam portion o<8> of a catch o', to bring the catch into position, as shown in Fig. 8, to stop the chain. The casing may be fitted with a clock.
Patent GB-190501585-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Machines for Quartering or Sub-dividing Fruit and Vegetables.
Filed: 1905-01-26
Granted: 1905-03-09
Abstract: 1585. Crosse & Blackwell, and Bell, F. C. Jan. 26. Cutting fruit and vegetables.-A machine for cutting up fruit and vegetables into segments, such as quarters, comprises upright radially-disposed knives a<2>, a<3>, a<4>, a trap C with counterbalanced flaps F, and means for relatively reciprocating the knives and trap. Fruit &c. placed on the trap passes through on to the knives when the parts are separated, and is pressed against them and cut into segments when the parts are brought together. In the form shown, the knives are stationary and the trap is reciprocated by rods D carried by a yoke reciprocated by a crank-pin. The frame of the trap is adapted to slide upon the rods, and the amount of movement is limited by adjustable collars d, d<1>. To prevent adhesion of the segments, wedge-shaped pieces r are placed in the angles between the knives.
Patent GB-190503369-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Inking Mechanism for Stencilling Apparatus
Inventor: LAFFITTE PAUL ODON
Filed: 1905-02-17
Granted: 1905-08-24
Abstract: 3369. Laffitte, P. O. Feb. 18, 1904, [date applied for under Patents Act, 1901]. Stencilling - apparatus.- In king- apparatus for stencil printing- machines is fitted with devices by which the pressure between the inking-roller and the printing - cylinder and ductor roll respectively, can be adjusted separately as desired. In one form, the ductor roll B, Fig. 1, revolves in the fountain A supported by hooks H and brackets D, which are clamped to the fixed shaft E on which the hollow perforated stencil cylinder F revolves. The inking-roller N is supported on bell-crank levers L, adjustable through the links S and screws T, and carried by the brackets K pivoted to the arms D and adjusted by the links P and screws Q. The pressure between the roller N and the roller B or the cylinder F can therefore be adjusted independently at either end. In another form, the fountain A<1>, Fig. 4, carrying the ductor roll B', is suspended on links C' pivoted at E<1> to brackets F<1>, and is adjusted against the inking-roller M<1> by links O<1> and nuts P<1>. The brackets F<1> are fixed to semicircular arms G', which also carry the inking-roller M<1>, and are pivoted at H<1> to the arms I<1>, fixed to the non-revolving shaft J'. Springs L<1> press the rollers M' against the interior of the cylinder, and this pressure is regulated by the adjustable stops N'. Small wheels T', engaging with the cams S<1>, withdraw the roller M<1> from the surface of the cylinder as shown by the dotted lines, where it is interrupted, or has internal projections. The inking-apparatus may also be used with multi-colour stencilling- apparatus, in which the surface of the cylinder is only perforated where the ink should pass through. The rollers may be formed of india-rubber, felt, soft or hard brushes, &c.
Patent GB-190504889-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Hand Fire Extinguishers.
Inventor: STEVENS SAMUEL MASTIN
Filed: 1905-03-08
Granted: 1905-09-28
Abstract: 4889. Stevens, S. M. May 25, 1904, [date applied for under Patents Act, 1901]. Pails, buckets, and the like; nozzles.-Relates to improvements in hand fire-extinguishers of the kind described in Specification No. 22,887, A.D. 1897. A tubular vessel h with a tapering nozzle a which is provided with longitudinal hollow ribs band outwardly.inclined projections e at the discharge opening c, to break up and spread the stream of liquid. The ribs b improve the spraying effect and strengthen the nozzle. Near the discharge opening is soldered a ring d, to which is attached a cap f, having an annular recess i, on which rests a diskj for closing the filling-opening in the cap. A suspending-device g is secured to the nozzle a. In use, the cap f is wrenched off by means of a lever m, Fig. 4, the ring p of which fits over the cap, while a projection q fits under the ring d. A recess is formed in the ring d to enable the lever to be attached to the cap, and the lever is sprung into a lug on the nozzle a.
Patent GB-190507931-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Man Hole Covers used in Paths and Roadways, and the like
Inventor: MASON JOSEPH
Filed: 1905-04-13
Granted: 1905-06-08
Abstract: 7931. Mason, J. April 13. Man-hole doors.-Man-hole covers and the like for use in roads and paths are hinged to the frames so that they can be completely disconnected without disturbing the paving. Lugs d, Figs. 2, 4, and 5, on the cover b form with their curved pivoted extensions e, bearings for studs c screwed or otherwise attached to the frame a. The pivoted extensions e are secured to the cover by bolts f, which are removed as shown in Fig. 4, to open the hinges and free the cover. To support the cover when closed, projections g are employed which allow the dust and grit to fall away, thus ensuring a proper fit.
Patent GB-190510004-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Means for Conveying Air and other Gases.
Inventor: SELLARS JOHN CARRINGTON
Filed: 1905-05-12
Granted: 1906-05-12
Abstract: 10,004. Sellars, J. C. May 12. Shafts; air, drawing-off and supplying, methods of. - Pipes for ventilating rooms by drawing off foul air or by supplying fresh air consist of sheets of metal, fibrous cement, paper, wood, canvas, or other material bent as shown in Fig. 2. When the tube is acting as an aspirating- device, a current of air flowing through the tube a, Fig. 4, causes the foul air to be drawn through the opening b, while by closing one end of the tube d a current of air entering at its other end escapes through the opening b<1>. The pipes may have removable end caps fitted with strainers c', Fig. 16, for separating dust and other impurities. When the pipes are made of paper &c., they are kept in shape by strips such as h, Fig. 8, k, Fig. 7, or rings of metal or cement. Baffle-plates or " formers " such as e, Fig. 5, are placed at intervals. A helical screw may be employed within the pipes to increase the current of air, and wings may be fitted to assist in guiding the air to the appliance.
Patent GB-190516926-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Embossing and similar Presses.
Inventor: BREDENBERG ALFRED
Filed: 1905-08-21
Granted: 1906-08-21
Abstract: 16,926. Bredenberg, A. Aug. 20, 1904, [date applied for under Patents Act, 1901]. Presses. -Relates to embossing and similar presses of the kind provided withamovable head operated by a pair of toggles actuated by a central toggle. The movable head 5 is guided by blocks 6,7 fixed on the rods 3, 4 carrying the stationary head 2. The toggles 8, 9 are connected t the movable head 5 and to the base and moved transversely by a toggle 10, 11. The distance between the connecting points of the toggles 8, 9 to the base is slightly greater than that between the connecting points to the head 5. The joint pin 12 of the toggle 10, 11 is guided by slots in brackets 14, and is operated by a cam 16 engaging an antifriction roller 18. The cam 16 is so shaped that the head moves quickly through the major part of its stroke and slowly at the end. The cam shaft 17 may be driven by a gear-wheel engaging a pinion on the shaft 21, driven by a wheel 22 and pinion 23 from the power shaft 26. The shaft 26 may be provided with a stopping &c. clutch, fly-wheel, and driving-pulley.