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Patent GB-190325170-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Machines for Packing Cigarettes.
Inventor: REGHINI ENRICO
Filed: 1903-11-18
Granted: 1904-09-29
Abstract: 25,170. Reghini, E. Nov. 18. Packeting or parcelling cigarettes.-The table A of a machine for packeting cigarettes in boxes carries partitions a, the number and depth of the spaces between them being sufficient to carry enough cigarettes just to fill the boxes which are placed upon the mouths of the nozzles e. The cigarettes in the feeding-hopper B are supported by wires b, the hopper B and wires b being given a quick trembling motion by the cams b<1>, b<3>. After the pieces attached to the wires c<1> have been raised to the top of the spaces between the partitions a by means of the cam c, the wires b are drawn aside by the cam b<3> to allow the cigarettes to drop into the spaces as the cam c falls. When the spaces are filled, the pistons E, driven by toothed segments f fixed to the main shaft F, press the cigarettes through the nozzles e into the boxes. The shaft F, which may be driven by reciprocating the hand-lever f, has fixed to it the pulley G. As the handle f moves forward, the weight g<1> is raised, and as the handle moves backward again, the pawl g<2>, Fig. 4, engages with the ratchet h<1> on the pulley H loosely mounted on the shaft. The weight h<3>, which is heavier than the weight g<1>, is thus raised. At the end of the backward movement of the handle f, the pawl g<2> is disengaged by the piece g<3>, and the pawl h on the pulley H engages with the ratchet i on the spur-wheel, loosely mounted on the shaft, and which is thus rotated by the falling weight h<3> and rotates the shaft i. The pinion j on the shaft I drives the centrifugal governor j<1>, and the cam j<2> operates the bellows j<3>, which moderate the movement of the shaft I and also blow tobacco dust from the spaces between the partitions a by means of air jets. This last operation is assisted by brushes on the pistons E. The boxes are held on the nozzles e by the hinged plate d pressing against their bottoms. When the boxes are filled, the plate d, Figs. 3 and 5, is turned down by the pins d<1> rotating the piece d<3> against the action of a spring. When the machine is worked by power, the arrangement for reversing the direction of motion of the shaft F consists of a swinging frame K carrying friction wheels k<3>, k' driven by the pinion k connected to the source of power. Either of the wheels k<3>, k<4> may be pressed in contact with the friction wheel k<5> which drives the shaft F.
Patent GB-190327716-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Elastic Tyres for Vehicles.
Inventor: COLLIER ARTHUR THOMAS
Filed: 1903-12-17
Granted: 1904-11-17
Abstract: 27,716. Collier, A. T. Dec. 17. T y r e s , elastic other than pneumatic; felloes or rims; wheels with two tyres side by side. - Relates tc elastic tyres for motor and other road vehicles, and especially to means for attaching them to the wheel rim. In the form shown in Fig. 1, the tyre f rests on a metal rim b, and is secured between the recessed felloe a and side flanges d. Layers of canvas g of an open network nature, embedded in the tyre, converge towards the lower edges thereof to form fastening-strips or tags h which are enclosed by rubber m and envelop spiral wires j in which the retaining-wires k of the tyre are loosely enclosed. In a modification, the wires k and casings are replaced by a core of hard rubber or like material, preferably of triangular section. For heavy vehicles, two such tyres may be placed side by side on the felloes. In the case of driving-wheels of motor vehicles the canvas strips g are preferably cut on the bias. The ends of the wires k may be joined by nuts having right and left handed threads ; or one end only of the nut may be threaded, the other end engaging a collar on the wire.
Patent GB-190400139-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Apparatus for Automatically Stopping Transmission of Rotary Motion.
Inventor: GARNISCHEWSKY ALEXIS
Filed: 1904-01-02
Granted: 1904-11-17
Abstract: 139. Garnischewsky, A. Jan. 2. Toothed, wheels; clutches.-Relates to an apparatus for automatically throwing a toothed wheel out of action when the resistance of the driven parts becomes too great. The driven member F is loosely secured on the driving-wheel M by overhanging flanges, and carries projections d, d' against which bear pieces f, f<1>, sliding on levers R, R<1> pivoted on pins m, m<1> on the wheel M. Links s, s<1> are pivoted by pins a, a' to the levers R, R' and by pins c, c<1> to links T, T', pivoted on pins n, n<1> on the wheel M. Links P, P<1> join the pieces f, f<1> and pins c, c<1>. Springs B, B' attached to the pins c, c<1>, and stronger than springs A, A' attached to the pins a, a', are locked by the bifurcated ends of horizontally-pivoted levers z, z', the other ends of which are spring-pressed against the links T, T<1>. When the resistance of the member F increases, the pieces f, f<1> and levers R, R<1> are pressed aside moving the links T, T<1> from the levers z, z<1>, thus releasing the springs B, B', and pulling the pieces f, f<1> out of engagement with the catches d, d<1>. Motion is limited by stops.
Patent GB-190401791-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Internal Combustion Motors
Inventor: GUELDNER HUGO
Filed: 1904-01-23
Granted: 1904-06-23
Abstract: 1791. G ³ l d - ner, H. Jan. 23. Gas a n d like engines. - The cylinder f of a four-stroke cycle engine is mounted upon an A-frame and the cam shaft a<1> which works the admission and exhaust valves c, e and the igniter d is fixed immediately beneath it. The igniter is placed between the valves. The combustible and air are supplied to the valve c through separate passages g, h.
Patent GB-190403546-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Steam and other Fluid Pressure Turbines.
Inventor: FAGERSTROEM ERNST ELIS FRIDOLF
Filed: 1904-02-12
Granted: 1904-11-17
Abstract: 3546. Fagerstr÷m, E. E. F. Feb. 12. Steam &c. turbines.-To minimize the frictional loss produced by churning inside the casing of a turbine when it is running without load, it is formed as shown. The casing e closely envelops the turbine wheel a, and has flanges g through which the shaft d passes. The upper bearing b formed on the frame f is adapted to engage directly with the upper flange, and the lower bearing b<1> engages indirectly with the lower flange by means of a sleeve c on the shaft. The flanges may be dispensed with, and the bearings engage with the casing directly.
Patent GB-190403754-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Hernial Trusses.
Inventor: RIOTTE JEAN
Filed: 1904-02-15
Granted: 1904-12-15
Abstract: 3754. Riotte, J., Espen, G. van, and Espen, J. van. Feb. 15. Trusses; massage.-In a hernial truss, the pad includes a slide the motion of which produces a massage effect on the tissues or muscles of the ruptured region. The slide 3, Fig. 3, of the pad 2, has a retaining spring 4, and is connected by the hook 7 to the garter on the knee by a string which is encased in a flexible covering. The motion of the knee imparts the massage movement of the slide. In a modification, the slide 3 has two rollers 6, Fig. 4, which are in contact with the skin instead of the slide itself.
Patent GB-190408383-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Self-acting Mules and Twiners.
Inventor: MOORHOUSE JOSEPH
Filed: 1904-04-12
Granted: 1905-02-16
Abstract: 8383. Moorhouse, J. April 12. Mules and twiners.-One or both bearings of the rim shaft b are formed with projections to take into grooves f cut in the shaft, the object being to take up the end thrust set up when the backing-off cone wheel c is moved into engagement, without causing overheating of the bearing. The backing- off wheel c may slide on the shaft as usual, or the bearing-bushes h, i may be formed with extensions k to support the wheel, the weight being thus removed from the shaft, which is thereby rendered more rapid in its changes. The Provisional Specification states that the grooves may be formed in a sleeve fixed to the shaft instead of in the shaft.
Patent GB-190408900-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Means of Securing Tyres to the Wheels of Automobile and other Vehicles.
Inventor: LUEDE ARTHUR VON
Filed: 1904-04-18
Granted: 1904-06-16
Abstract: 8900. L³de, A. von. July 2, A.D. 1903, [date applied for under Patents Act, A.D. 1901]. Tyres, pneumatic, for automobiles and other vehicles. The tyre cover d is provided on the underside with inturned, inextensible, thickened portions rendered rigid by enclosed layers g of fabric or cord. The groove k contains a wire, cord, or cane ring h. The tyre is mounted between the radially-flaring flanges b, c of the wheel rim a, the flange b being separable from the wheel for placing the tyre in position.
Patent GB-190416034-A (GB)
Title: Portable Metal-melting Furnace.
Inventor: WHEATLEY WILLIAM HUMPHREY
Filed: 1904-07-19
Granted: 1905-01-26
Abstract: 16,034. Wheatley, W. H., [Porteous, J.]. July 19. Melting-furnaces. -Relates to a portable metal-melting furnace heated by liquid fuel and capable of being operated to discharge the metal into flasks direct. The supporting- shaft c of the furnace C is journalled in arms B, B' pivoted to a wheeled frame A and operated, through rods and levers, by a hand-lever d on a shaft D. A locking-lever d<1> is provided to engage with a perforated locking-plate d<2>. The furnace C has discharge spouts c<10>, c<11>, and is rotated by a worm e and worm-wheel c'. The whole apparatus is propelled by a hand-wheel F through the toothed gearing shown. Liquid fuel is forced through a pipe g<2> by a rotary, pump g, geared to the shaft of a fan which drives air through pipes h<1> and is operated by an electric motor.
Patent GB-190420461-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Cushions for Billiard and like Tables.
Inventor: GOULDING THOMAS
Filed: 1904-09-22
Granted: 1904-10-27
Abstract: 20,461. Goulding, T. Sept. 22. Billiards &c.-A cushion for billiard &c. tables, is constructed as shown in the Figure. The cushion, which rests on a wooden strip e, is formed of india-rubber strips d, d<1>, d', cemented together and to a cushion block. A strip f of brass, vulcanite, &c. is screwed to the block, and is adapted to prevent the cushion from yielding in an. upward direction, thereby causing the reactive force to a ball to be more exactly in a plane parallel to that of the table. The cloth cover h is secured in position by a strip of wood j fitting into a recess k, and a pad of felt p is arranged between the cushion and cover. A metal strip m. may be used for preserving the shape of the cushion, and, in order to reduce the depth of the strips d, a strip o of vulcanite may be secured to the strip e.
Patent GB-190421091-A (GB)
Title: A Mechanical Mop Squeezer for Attachment to Ordinary Water Buckets
Inventor: ROTHWELL CHARLES EDWARD
Filed: 1904-10-01
Granted: 1905-11-01
Abstract: 21,091. Rothwell, C. E. Oct. 1. Mop-wringers.-A pail is provided on top with a detachable framework carrying levers or rollers between which one end of a mop is held while the other end is twisted to squeeze out the water into the pail. Many modifications are shown. In Fig. 3, a mop end is shown gripped between a framing A and a lever e worked by a treadle n. In varieties of this form, the lever e and treadle are duplicated, with rearrangement of the levers, in one form the levers gripping similarly to a pair of scissors. In another form, a horizontal rod sliding vertically is drawn down against the bar A by wires from treadles. In another series of modifications, a rectangular or circular framework is adopted, as in Fig. 7, in which bars 12 working about spindles 9 are pressed together by springs 13. In a somewhat similar form, the bars 12 are replaced by rollers carried by double cranks about a common centre and drawn together by wires worked from treadles. In other forms, slides are drawn together in a somewhat similar manner. In Fig. 19, the mop is shown placed in a ring 42 and pressed downwards into a conical spring on the framework.
Patent GB-190421128-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Foot-key Boards for Pianos.
Inventor: DERDEYN LOUIS
Filed: 1904-10-01
Granted: 1904-11-17
Abstract: 21,128. Derdeyn, L., and Derdeyn, A. Oct. 1. Piancfortes.-The Figure shows a piano mechanism D of twenty-nine notes actuated by the footkeys A, pivoted at their ends c. The keys A rest on levers B, the further ends of which are connected to the rods C which move the hammers. An ordinary piano is mounted above this keyboard, as shown, and both instruments are tuned to the Fame diapason. A second set of strings may be provided forming the octave with the main set, and the mechanism made to slide by means of registers, so that the upper or lower octave may be used.
Patent GB-190422399-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in, and in the Manufacture of, Suspender Attachments for Curtains, Valances and other Drapery
Inventor: JAMES JOHN JESSE
Filed: 1904-10-18
Granted: 1905-08-24
Abstract: 22,399. James, J. J., [trading as Dutson & Co.]. Oct. 18. Hooks for suspending curtains, valences, &c. from rings, rods, &c. The hook a is bent from wire to the shape shown in Figs. 8 and 9; the circular head d may serve as a framework for an ornamental head, rosette, or button, which may be made cup-shaped or in the form of a flanged or tongued cap to be forced on to the frame d and then closed, rolled, or turned over to grip the edge. The stem b is bent at rightangles to the head, then curved, as shown, to the pointed end a by which it is inserted through the pleats &c. of the material. When made in the form of a loop or ring adapted to take over a curtain &c. rod, the device is provided with an opening or gap and a pointed end to admit of the suspender loop being passed through the material.
Patent GB-190422468-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Powder Holding and Delivering Devices.
Inventor: TURNER CHARLES
Filed: 1904-10-18
Granted: 1904-11-24
Abstract: 22,468. Turner, C. Oct. 18. Powder distributers. - The powdered material, such as soap or tooth powder, is contained in a hopper A, Fig. 1, which is provided with a cover a, preferably consisting of a hinged part, and a fixed part, a tube b depending from the fixed part. A spring plunger tube c, having a cap and provided with slits c<1>, c<2>, Fig. 3, and a flange c<3>, works through the tube b and the tubular mouth a' of the hopper. In the normal or closed position, shown in Fig. 1, the slits are within the fixed tube b, but, in the open or depressed position, shown in Fig. 3, the slits are exposed to the powder, which is thus delivered from the apparatus. Clogging of the slits is prevented by a wire e fixed diametrically across the fixed tube b.
Patent GB-190423137-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Cabin Hooks and the like
Inventor: HOWELL ALFRED CLARK
Filed: 1904-10-27
Granted: 1905-09-28
Abstract: 23,137. Howell, A. C., and Giles, A., and Giles, F. C., [trading as Giles & Sons, F.]. Oct. 27. Door holders and l i k e fastenings.- Relates to hook fastenings for retaining cabin and other doors, windows, &c. in a n open position. In order to prevent rattling, the eye or ring b and the hook c are formed upon the shank a so that they are not in the same plane, and the aperture in the part e with which the hook engages is arranged to make a tight fit with the hook. When the hook engages the part e, the stem is twisted so that the eye b binds against the attachment d. Instead of the hook and eye being inclined relatively to each other, the attachments d, c, may be inclined relatively to each other.
Patent GB-190423672-A (GB)
Title: Improvement in Life Saving Attachments for Railway, Tram, and like Cars:
Inventor: WILLIS PERCY RICHARD JULIUS
Filed: 1904-11-02
Granted: 1905-09-07
Abstract: 23,672. Willis, P R. J., [Mooring, K.]. Nov. 2. Wheel guards and obstruction-removers.-In lifesaving apparatus for railway, tramway, and like cars, means are provided for preventing a person who falls on the guard from rolling off. When the weight of a person comes upon tne projecting wire-netting frame 20, Fig. 1, which is loosely covered by a canvas sheet 21 fixed at its edges to an outer frame 1, it depresses the wire-netting frame below the outer frame, as shown in Fig. 2, and causes the side-bars 17 of the inner frame to actuate slotted levers 11 in such a manner as to lower a netted frame 13 over the person. The frame 13 normally rests in a vertical position against the front of the car or engine, which is fitted with an upholstered spring mat having at its lower end a flap to prevent the person from slipping off at the back of the frame. The front bar of the guard is covered with rubber. The Provisional Specification states that tines at the front of the frame rise upwards to close the front when the person falls on the guard.
Patent GB-190428219-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Syringes for Dental, Surgical and other purposes.
Inventor: HIGGINS FRANK AARON
Filed: 1904-12-23
Granted: 1905-02-16
Abstract: 28,219. Higgins, F. A. Dec. 23. Syringes.-A syringe for forcibly injecting obtundents into the teeth or bones comprises a frame handle A, curved as shown and enlarged and apertured at a to receive the barrel B, which is held by nuts b, C, and is provided with a nipple D and a nozzle E, having either a needlepoint e or a punctured rubber cap. The piston-head h is mounted with leather washers I, rubber blocks i, and a metallic washer J on a rod H surrounded by a rod K, on which screws a sleeve L worked by a thumb-screw l and resting against a spring m in a socket M upon the handle. The rod K is kept from rotating by the screw-point N fitting into a groove n, and the central rod H by being made polygonal in section and fitting in an internal flange o. The washers are expanded by screwing up the nut P upon the central rod by a tool inserted through an opening Q.
Patent GB-190500356-A (GB)
Title: Improved Means for Adjusting Tune Sheets and their Rollers in Mechanical Pianoforte Players.
Inventor: ROWLEY JOSEPH
Filed: 1905-01-07
Granted: 1905-11-02
Abstract: 356. Rowley, J. Jan. 7. A utomatic instruments.-In mechanical pianoforteplaying apparatus, adapted for the reception of tunesheets of varying widths and makes, the tune-sheet is adjusted upon the tracker D by the thumb-screw E, and its correct position is indicated by the pointer I. The opening A is widened, and the tracker D and winding-roller C are correspondingly widened. The roller C is fitted with adjustable flanged sleeves C<1>. The thumb-screw E, through the gears G, G<1> and the screw E', acts on the cranked rod H, which bears upon the spindles of the spool B and the winding-roller C. The indicator I is actuated from the grooved collar F. Extra studs or clutches B<1> of varying lengths, and an additional stud or clutch with bindiug-screw, for the plain end of the spool B, are provided. According to the Provisional Specification, the thumb-screw bears on the stud or clutch carrying the end of the spool or music roll. Specifications No. 13,626, A.D. 1897, and No. 5971, A.D. 1902, are referred to.
Patent GB-190501032-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Dobbies of Looms for Weaving.
Filed: 1905-01-19
Granted: 1905-08-10
Abstract: 1032. Hodgson, G. H., and Hodgson, Ltd., G. Jan. 19. Loom dobbies.-Horizontal parallel slots 1, one above the other, are provided for the draw-bars 3 to work in, and curved inclined slots 4, preferably converging towards, or slightly beyond, the slots 1, are arranged to guide the push-bars 5 which push back the balk levers. The slots have such a radius that they follow a curved line corresponding approximately to the line followed by the ends of the balk levers.
Patent GB-190501418-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Means for Mounting and Securing Printing Plates in Formes
Inventor: ANDRIEU RENE
Filed: 1905-01-24
Granted: 1905-05-04
Abstract: 1418. Andrieu, R. Sept. 3, 1904, [date applied for under Patents Act, 1901]. Printing-surfaces. -Relates to clips for securing printing- plates in formes so that the plate can be shifted or removed without loosening the block on which it is supported. In the block a are inserted a number of channel-irons a in which slide claws c. In each side of the channel - iron are formed grooves b, into which projects the lower part of the claw c, To the claw is secured an eccentric d having a slot h to enable it to be turned by means of a key f. A washer is placed between the claw and the eccentrics. The claw is pushed along the channel-iron until it comes against the edge of the printing-plate, and is then locked in position by rotation of the eccentric. In a modification, the claw is separate from, and attached to, the part which slides in the channel-iron.
Patent GB-190506866-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Emergency Signalling Devices.
Inventor: BIRNBAUM ISIDORE BERNARD
Filed: 1905-03-31
Granted: 1905-05-11
Abstract: 6866. Birnbaum, I. B., and Bell, F. G. March 31. Switches.-Relates to street fire-alarm boxes and similar alarms in which the breaking of the glass by releasing a spring plug i completes a circuit. The glass e is deeply cut as at f and g in order to ensure that the centre of the glass falls out. In order to permit cleaning and testing of the street box without at the same time continuously ringing the alarm at the station, a second spring plug r is provided. The removable cover b carrying the glass e is hinged at c and locked at d. In order to clean and test the box, this cover is opened, releasing first the plug r, thereby breaking contact at p, q and then releasing the plug i, thereby making contactatn,o. By pressing the plug r, the circuit can be tested. When the box is being closed, contact at n, o is first broken and then that at p, q made. The latter is the normal state, and the breakage of the glass e by releasing the plug i makes the complete circuit by putting springs n, o into connexion, when the alarm bell rings continuously. A portable telephone set can be connected up if necessary.
Patent GB-190507386-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Chenille Carpets, Rugs, Mats and the like, and in Manufacture of the same.
Inventor: PRICE AARON
Filed: 1905-04-07
Granted: 1905-06-08
Abstract: 7386. Price, A., and Jones, W. April 7. Chenille carpets ; rugs and mats; looms, handpowe7' take-up motions.-Chenille carpets, rugs, mats, &c. are made with a wool-weft chenille or " fur," which is inserted vertically between the ordinary wefts, the same pattern being thus produced on the underside as on the top. The chenille fabric from which the fur is produced is cut, preferably by rotary cutters, at the points 1-2, Fig. 1, with a longer length of wool weft A on one side of the warp W than on the other, the wool weft remaining flat after cutting and not being bent as hitherto. The chenille carpet is woven in a'hand-loom, in which a binding-warp B, Fig. 3, and dead warp D, which are alternately raised and depressed, and a fixed leisure F, are used. The chenille is inserted in alternate sheds only, namely when the binding-warp is in its raised position, weft from a shuttle being fed into the other shed. A lay L is employed to press the fur or chenille into position. A lever E, secured by cords &c. to the heald treadle T<1>, carries a pawl gearing with a ratchet-wheel W<3> on a shaft gearing with the takeup roller C, the latter being thus rotated. The depression of the treadle T<2> returns the lever E to its original position.
Patent GB-190507842-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Flexible Armoured Electric Cables.
Inventor: JOHNSON WALTER CLAUDE
Filed: 1905-04-12
Granted: 1906-04-12
Abstract: 7842. Johnson, W. C., and Paterson, S. April 12. Cables, armouring. - Cables, particularly those used on quick - firing guns, are armoured by covering them with a flexible tube made by braiding together bunches or ropes of fine wire. The wires in the ropes are preferably braided together, and the section of the ropes should preferably be elliptical. This structure is stated to prevent the armouring from opening when the cable is bent.