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Patent GB-190308521-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Photographic Camera Backs and Slides
Inventor: FIDLER FRANK
Filed: 1903-04-15
Granted: 1904-02-18
Abstract: 8521. Fidler, F. April 15. Cameras; dark slides.-A dividing back with an automatic registering and counting device is shown in plan in Fig. 4. and sectional elevation in Fig. 10. The oblong frame or main slide A slides on a cross slide G, on which is an adapter 0 to fit in the ordinary dark-slide grooves of the camera. A catch L retains the main slide in position for each row of pictures, and a cover or sheath (not shown) protects the dark slide during focussing. The dark slide C has at one end the focussing-glass D, and a cut-off space M wider than the opening F, to prevent the access of light while the dark slide is being drawn across, the shutter S of the dark slide being retained by the catch E. In larger cameras, the space M may be smaller, the ground glass being provided with a flap or cover, or the focussing-glass may be separate. Before an exposure, the slide is pushed along to one of the steps of the lever K, and afterwards in drawing it back the spring N moves the numbered ratchet-wheel H, and with it the cam I, which moves the lever K into position for the next step.
Patent GB-190314928-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Shuttle Changing Mechanism for Looms for Weaving.
Inventor: WILLIAMSON WILLIAM
Filed: 1903-07-06
Granted: 1904-05-12
Abstract: 14,928. Williamson, W., and Collinson, J. July 6. Loom shuttle-changing mechanism; shuttle boxes. -When the weft in the shuttle is nearly exhausted, a rocking lever pivoted on an upright finger on a rod G is caused by suitable mechanism to be engaged by the weft hammer, so that the rod G is rocked and a finger g upon it ceases to hold up a hooked lever H, passing through a slot in a lever E<1> pivoted on the front of the lay. The lever E<1> is engaged by the hooked lever H, and, as the lay moves back, the lever E<1> acts through a link e<3>, or a cord connection, to move a pivoted switch lever E across the shuttle-race, so that it will deflect the used shuttle through a shoot into a receptacle. The lever E<1> also acts through a bellcrank lever K to raise a lever M, which comes in contact with and is moved by the lay as it beats up, so that, through a horizontal lever m, a pusher C is propelled in the opposite direction to meet the advancing shuttle box. The pusher C moves the bottom shuttle in a vertical magazine towards the shuttle box, into which it is guided by inclined lugs b, b<1> on two parts d, d<1>, which form the front of the shuttle box and have an opening d' between them. The lower part d is pressed down by the shuttle against the action of springs d<3>, thus permitting the shuttle to enter the box, and the upper part d' has a strip on the inner side to prevent the shuttle from turning. The various parts are returned to their normal positions by springs. The switch lever E may be placed in a diagonal slot in the lay, and be raised to deflect the shuttle by an arm attached to the lever E<1> passing below an incline on the underside of the switch lever. If it is desired to change the shuttle when the weft breaks or fails, the weft-fork lever, which is operated as usual by the weft fork, is connected to an upright finger on the rod G. A notch is cut in the weft-fork lever so as to clear the knocking- off handle, and not stop the loom. The upper portion d' or both portions d, d<1> of the shuttlebox front may be arranged to slide, and, in the Provisional Specification, it is stated that the upper and lower portions may be pivoted to swing to one side to allow the shuttle to pass into the box.
Patent GB-190319074-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Closing and Fastening of Trunks, Boxes, and the like.
Inventor: NEWTON RUPERT GROSVENOR
Filed: 1903-09-04
Granted: 1903-10-08
Abstract: 19,074. Newton, R. G., Shakespeare, J. T., and Hunt, W., [trading as Newton, Shakespeare, & Co.]. Sept. 4. Trunks are, to prevent displacement of the lid, and thus straining of the hinges and fastenings, fitted with stops or guides S which may be secured to the ends of the lid or body.
Patent GB-190322299-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus for the Treatment of Celluloid and the like Substances.
Inventor: CAVE-BROWNE-CAVE HENRY WILMOT
Filed: 1903-10-16
Granted: 1904-08-18
Abstract: 22,299. Cave, H. W. Cave-Browne-. Oct. 16. Celluloid and like compositions.-Relates to apparatus for softening celluloid and the like, and for maintaining it in this condition by exposing it to the fumes of methylated spirit, methylated spirit And camphor, amyl acetate, methylated ether, or other volatile solvent. One form is shown in Fig. 1. The solvent is placed on an absorbent material 3, under the perforated plate 6, in a chamber provided with sliding trays 5 on which the celluloid is placed. The door 7, hinged at 8, is rendered airtight by packing 10.
Patent GB-190322309-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to the Couch Rolls and Press Rolls of Paper-making Machines.
Inventor: BERTRAM DAVID NOBLE
Filed: 1903-10-16
Granted: 1904-09-01
Abstract: 22,309. Bertram, D. N. Oct. 16. Paper machines.-To regulate the distance between the couch rolls a, b, Fig. 1, or press rolls, thus altering the degree of couch, the upper roller b is supported in bearings d, adjusted vertically by a screw e in brackets c. These are adjusted horizontally by turning the wheels k which rotate a worm shaft h gearing with worm wheels o on screwed spindles m, engaging nuts or lugs g, cast on or otherwise secured to the flanges of the brackets c, Figs. 1 and 3. The latter are made with a dovetail or other recess to slide on the top edge of the machine frame side. In a modification, one screwed spindle m and worm &c. are used. The worm shaft h is preferably mounted in open jaw bearings, to allow of removal when changing the wire. Clutches may be used on the shaft h, so that each bracket c may be independently adjusted. The top roll b may be carried if desired in swinging brackets, the bottom roll being then adjusted.
Patent GB-190323501-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Buckles.
Inventor: SHARPE EDITH MARGRET
Filed: 1903-10-30
Granted: 1904-10-13
Abstract: 23,501. Sharpe, E. M. Oct. 30, A.D. 1902, [date applied for under Patents Act, A.D. 1901]. Buckles; hook fastenings. - T h e two pieces f, g of the buckle slide on the cross-bars b, c. The ends of the waist-belt &c. are passed round the pieces f, g as shown, and these pieces are then slid along to the sides of the frame to grip the belt. The ornamental hinged piece i is provided to cover the front of the buckle. To enable the device to serve as means for preventing skirts &c. from slipping up at the waist, the upper part of the buckle is bent round to form a hook k. Tapes n, passing through the slot m in the end of the hook k, are attached to garters &c. to prevent vertical displacement of the hook.
Patent GB-190327585-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Casings for Electric Wires and in Lamp-holders, Wall-plugs, and the like for use therewith.
Inventor: WALKER HENRY JAMES
Filed: 1903-12-16
Granted: 1904-02-25
Abstract: 27,585. Walker, H. J. Dec. 16. Conduits for incandescent lamp conductors. In the porcelain or other casing a, Fig. 1, is a longitudinal groove b extending from end to end and opening into a wider groove c, at the bottom of which are dovetailed or otherwise held the main conductors e. At the top of the lamp cap, wall socket, or holder g is mounted a spring-controlled plunger h for pressing together the conductors e, j, the latter of which communicate with the leading-in wires of the lamp or with other leads. The casing a is made in suitable lengths, the conductors e at one extremity of each length terminating in copper blocks provided with split tongues entering into recesses in similar blocks mounted at one extremity of the conductors of another length. In a modification, Fig. 6, the casing has a longitudinal groove G, and horizontal inlets H containing the main conductors I, pressed upon by pins and spring plungers L, attached to the lamp leading-in wires J. The cap of the lamp in this case is of non-conducting material.
Patent GB-190407279-A (GB)
Title: A Double or Duplex Frame for Motor Road Vehicles.
Inventor: BATEMAN BERT GEORGE
Filed: 1904-03-26
Granted: 1905-02-02
Abstract: 7279. Bateman, B. G., Pumfrey, A. F., and Gibson, J., [trading as Pumfrey & Co., F.]. March 26. Motor cycles ; frames ; saddle and seat springs.- Relates to motor cycles and similar vehicles, and consists in the construction of a duplex frame complete in itself, and in the arrangement and mounting of the motor &c. The two tubular side frames, shown in Figs. 1 and 2, are joined together at the head A, and connected by short cross-stays at suitable intervals. The lower part of the frame is formed of two curved flat parts j, j<1>, the outer edges of which are flanged inwardly forming a support for the motor-crank case, which is further secured by bolts. Springs m, m carrying the seat may be connected to the cross-stays l, by clips n, n.
Patent GB-190408603-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Tacking Tools for use in the Manufacture of Boots and Shoes, and also applicable to other purposes.
Inventor: HARRINGTON ALFRED
Filed: 1904-04-14
Granted: 1905-03-09
Abstract: 8603. Harrington, A., and Bown, J. A. April 14. Combination tools.-Relates to a combined hand lasting and tacking tool for boots and shoes, by means of which a tack is fed forwards and driven into the work while the latter is held taut. The lasting-pliers comprise the usual pivoted jaws 2, 3 and bearing-foot 7, and when these jaws are closed to grip the work they actuate gearing and impart a positive rotary motion to a tack magazine 8, mounted on an inclined bar 13 which is carried by brackets depending from the jaw 2. This magazine is fitted with a number of radial ribs 11, Fig. 5, which carry the tacks round and feed them point downwards into a shoot 16 in the bar 13, the front end of which projects into a hollow in the jaw 2 in order that the tacks may slide into a position beneath a driver which reciprocates therein. When the work has been stretched to the required degree, the operator depresses a spring controlled hand-lever 46, which raises a block 45, in which the driver is mounted, against the action of a spring 49. As the block rises, a grooved boss 51 which it carried actuates in turn cam-levers 34, 40. The lever 40 causes two pickers of a slide 27, working transversely through the shoot 16, to separate the foremost tack, which moves into a position in front of a feeder slide, and the laver 40 then actuates the latter so that it pushes the tack into the hollow upper jaw of the pliers beneath the driver. When the block 45 has reached a predetermined height, the lever 46 slips from engagement with it, and the block and driver are forcibly lowered by the spring 49 to drive the tack into the work, after which the separating and feeding slides are returned to their normal positions by springs. The back of the block 45 is curved to enable the end of the lever 46 to get beneath it, the lever having also a slight amount of play in a longitudinal direction for the same purpose. In cases where a positive feed for the tacks from the magazine to the shoot is not required, a stationary magazine is used. This consists of a flat-bottomed box bolted to the bar 13, the bottom of the box being provided with three converging slots leading to one central slot which communicates with the shoot 16. The swinging motion of the pliers is sufficient to feed the tacks along the slots into the shoot, while a coverplate is used to prevent them from being jerked out of the slots when once in. The Provisional Specification also states that the device can also be used for carpet-laying and the like.
Patent GB-190412854-A (GB)
Title: Improvement in or connected with Mantles or Incandescence Bodies for Gas Lighting.
Inventor: ROBEL GUSTAV
Filed: 1904-06-07
Granted: 1905-04-20
Abstract: 12,854. Robel, G. June 7. Incandescent gas lamps.-The fabric of the mantle c is strengthened, at the head, by a coating of porcelain or like material b.
Patent GB-190413769-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Brakes for Motor and other Road Vehicles
Inventor: WINTON ALEXANDER
Filed: 1904-06-17
Granted: 1904-07-28
Abstract: 13,769. Winton, A. June 17. Brakes.-I n a road vehicle, band brakes are adapted to act on the inner and outer peripheries of a flange 3 attached to one or both of the driving - wheels. A member 6, fixed to the sleeve 5 of the driving- shaft 4, is formed with bearings 8, 18 for shafts 9, 19, which are turned by operating a hand-lever and a foot-lever respectively. A normallyexpanding band brake 14, held in position by ears 15, has one end connected to the shaft 9, the other end being attached to a pin 12 carried by arms 11 which are rigidly fixed on the shaft 9. The inner band 23, which normally contracts, is similarly operated.
Patent GB-190416159-A (GB)
Title: A Leg Pocket or Wrap for Sleeping, Travelling and for other purposes
Inventor: CHRISTIANSON CHARLES ALEXANDER
Filed: 1904-07-21
Granted: 1905-07-13
Abstract: 16,159. Christianson, C. A. July 21. Equipments and accoutrements; leggings.-A leg wrap for indoor use consists of a bag of quilted wadding &c., into which the legs are placed, and is closed by a drawstring at the top. For outdoor use, the article may be provided with handles b', Fig. 2, and the bottom of the bag may be stitched to a leather base b, which has buckle straps to enable the bag to be closed up when not in use. An apron C is buttoned on to the upper portion, so as to prevent ingress of rain. In both forms, flaps b<1> project inwards and form pads or cushions between the legs.
Patent GB-190425115-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Apparatus for Heating Rubber Tyres and Tyre Covers.
Inventor: LAKE WILLIAM BEARD
Filed: 1904-11-18
Granted: 1905-09-28
Abstract: 25,115. Lake, W. B., and Elliot, E. F. Nov. 18. India rubber, vulcanizing.-Relates to apparatus for vulcanizing the outer covers and inner tubes of rubber tyres, especially pneumatic tyres. The cover is arranged between a hollow presser d and a hollow mandrel c of horse-shoe cross-section, as shown in Fig. 4. Steam is conducted from a boiler b by flexible pipes through the presser and mandrel successively, and the outer cover x is maintained in position by tapes x<1> passing around curved bars c<3> attached to the frame c<1>. The upper and lower faces d<1>, d<2> of the presser have different curvatures in order to fit against both the crown and the sides of the mandrel, against which the presser is held by a C-shaped clamp f provided with an adjustable arm f<3>. In another part of the apparatus, particularly suitable for vulcanizing a patch on an inner tube, the steam from the mandrel is passed through a hollow table, Fig. 5, to which the tube x' is pressed by a block g<3> operated by clamps g<2>. When the air tube is required to be jointed, it is passed through a slot e<2> leading to a cylindrical chamber e', around which the steam circulates. After closing the slot e<2> by a wedge e<3>, or by a hinged or sliding cover, the air tube is inflated and the joint vulcanized in the usual way. To accommodate tubes of various sizes, sleeves e<4> of various thicknesses are slipped into the chamber e'.
Patent GB-190428713-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Reflectors for Street Lighting Lamps and other purposes
Inventor: LORD WILLIAM TURNER
IPC: F21V33/00
Filed: 1904-12-29
Granted: 1905-11-09
Abstract: 28,713. Lord, W. T. Dec. 29. Street and like lamps; reflectors.-An elongated reflector A, specially suitable for street lamps, has louvres B, C formed at the ends. The reflector is deepened at one side to reflect the light across the road. In a modification, two or more end-pieces, containing louvres, surround a light, such as an arc electric lamp, the globe of which may have transparent places for the end-pieces to fit to.
Patent GB-190500852-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Engines.
Inventor: RAMSEY ROBERT HENRY
Filed: 1905-01-16
Granted: 1905-07-13
Abstract: 852. Ramsey, R. H. Jan. 16. Single-acting engines; driving-gear; valves, distributing.-In the engines shown, the axes of the cylinders are tangential to the circles swept by the crank-pins. The connecting-rods are less than four times the crank radius, and may be-curved to clear the piston and cylinder or they may be slotted. A four-stroke-cycle internal-combustion engine is shown in Fig. 1, and a two-stroke-cycle engine in Fig. 2. The stroke is greater than twice the throw of the crank. In the arrangement shown in Fig. 1, an auxiliary exhaust port is placed within the excess portion, the primary exhaust being at the closed end of the cylinder. In that shown in Fig. 2, the primary exhaust is within the excess portion, and the crank casing 7 is used as a reservoir, the inlet to the cylinder being shown at 21. In engines having cross-heads, the arrangement is as shown in Fig. 3. The invention is applicable to steam-engines.
Patent GB-190501296-A (GB)
Title: Governing Mechanism for Engines.
Inventor: BOULT ALFRED JULIUS
Filed: 1905-01-23
Granted: 1905-11-16
Abstract: 1296. Boult, A. J., [Woolley Foundry & Machine Works]. Jan. 23. Valves, expansion.-The invention is applicable to fluid-pressure motors in general, but is described in connexion with a four-stroke-cycle explosion engine. The explosive charge is drawn in through a cylindrical slide valve B and a beat valve B<5>. The ports of the slide valve are broader than those in its casing, and the valve is worked by a crank-pin or eccentric c<3> which is adjusted angularly by a centrifugal governor on the fly-wLeel. When the speed is excessive, the valve cuts off the mixture supply before the end of the suction stroke as shown by the diagram, Fig. 6.
Patent GB-190506904-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Method or Arrangement for Preventing Accident and Loss of Life Through the Breakage of Overhead Electric Tramcar Wires.
Inventor: FOWLER GEORGE WILLIAM
Filed: 1905-04-01
Granted: 1906-03-15
Abstract: 6904. Fowler, G. W. and Hildreth, G. April 1. Electric tramways on the overheadconductor system. Conductors.-Relates to a method of supporting the overhead conductors so as to prevent them from falling in case of fracture. A single wire a, Fig. 4, is placed centrally above the two conductors b, and is supported by uprights fixed on the arms of the usual standards. The conductors are supported from the usual supports and also at intervals by rods from the wire a. Figs. 6 and 8 show other methods of supporting the conductors from the wire. [Reference has been directed under Patents Act. 1902, to Specifications No. 7958, A.D. 1902, and No. 8096, A.D. 1904.]
Patent GB-190507508-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Telephone Transmitters.
Inventor: GAIL HARRY MERTON
Filed: 1905-04-08
Granted: 1905-06-29
Abstract: 7508. Gail, H. M. April 8. Telephones.-A microphone is constructed with an adjustable mouthpiece for the use of persons of different height, the movement of the mouthpiece being used to prevent the packing of the carbon granules. The carbon cells may be duplicated and connected in series. Fig. 2 is a vertical section, with the mouthpiece turned into the vertical position. The cylindrical body a is screw-threaded to receive the caps b and partitions c, which form a central chamber and two end chambers. The mouthpiece e has a central partition z and two tubes f, leading the sound vibrations to the diaphragms h, which are bolted to the inner electrodes j. The outer electrodes k are secured to the caps b by bolts n, and the carbon is retained between the electrodes j, k by a sleeve p of fibrous material. A damping- device comprises a ring r, Figs. 2 and 6, with a number of projecting spring arms s, having a covering t of rubber &c. and pressing against the diaphragm. The arms u, insulated from each other, support trunnions x formed on the end of the nuts o. The mouthpiece e is balanced by a counterweight y, Fig. 3, so that the mouthpiece will remain in any position when turned about the trunnions x. The current passes from one arm u through the bolt n, the carbon cell, the diaphragm, the body of the casing, the other diaphragm, the carbon cell, and the bolt n to the second arm u. The movement of the carbon cells about the trunnions n prevents packing of the carbon.
Patent GB-190510543-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Attaching Opening Devices or Keys to Vessels or Cans containing Preserved Food.
Inventor: LECOURT FRANCOIS
Filed: 1905-05-19
Granted: 1906-02-08
Abstract: 10,543. Lecourt, F. May 19. Cans, openang.-To prevent the opening-key for a can from being lost, the end o of the tearing- strip is turned back, as shown in Fig. 5, and engaged in the longitudinal slot c of the key, which is formed from half-round wire and is shaped as shown in Figs. 1, 2, and 3. This arrangement enables the head of the key to be pressed down level with the top of the can, to economize packing space.
Patent GB-190511466-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Childrens Cots or Bedsteads.
Inventor: CHORLTON ISAAC
Filed: 1905-06-01
Granted: 1906-02-22
Abstract: 11,466. Chorlton, I., and Smethurst, C. E. June 1. Cots.-In a cot or crib having movable or removable side rails, the side a slides on rods b, and the lower end of the side or parts attached thereto are supported in either of two positions by two sets of brackets c<2>, c<4>; or the rail may be entirely lowered. The side is locked in position by a pivoted link e attached to the side bar, the hooked end of the link engaging the lower rail a<3> or a cross-bar a<5>. In a modification, Fig. 2, tubes a<6> of the movable side pass through sockets h, preferably provided with rubber buffers, downward movement of the side being limited by stops k, or by a cross-bar l, Fig. 7. The top rail a<1><x> has at each end a hook to enter slots d' in the corner pillars, accidental disengagement being prevented by pivoted catches j or otherwise. The side may be made removable by leaving the lower ends of the tubes a<6> free.
Patent GB-190514800-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Bottle Labelling Machines.
Inventor: GUTSCH ALFRED OTTO
Filed: 1905-07-18
Granted: 1905-11-16
Abstract: 14,800. Cutsch, A. O. July 18. Gumming, pasting, a n d the like.-The main driving-shaft B of a bottle - labelling machine carries two cams C, D, and imparts intermittent semi-rotations to a countershaft S. Parallel arms W fast on the countershaft carry two sets of label-pickers s, the machinery being so arranged that, when one pair is removing a label from the carrier, the other pair is holding their pasted label over a bottle. During the semi-rotation of the shaft S, the upper pair of label-pickers sweeps round, first rotating and removing paste from the roller A', and then removing the upper label from the adjustable holder L, which is simultaneously raised to meet the pickers. The pickers next carry the label, with its pasted side downwards, over the bottle, which is placed in an adjustable rest X<1>,when a hollow casing I descends through the action of the cam C, to which it is connected by rods H, G, the spring-actuated cushion e of the hollow plug J pressing the label off the pickers and on to the bottle. When the pickers again move on to secure a fresh label, wipers V, attached to the angular upper shanks U<1> of yokes U which straddle the shaft S, are moved down to secure the label to the bottle, by the working of cam-pieces q in grooves on the wheels T, which are fast on the shaft S. The fluted paste roller A<1> is carried in a yielding holder, and rotates against an adjustable second roller to prevent the adhesion of too much paste.
Patent GB-190517019-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Furnace Door and the like.
Inventor: WILLIAMS JOHN HINDMARSH
Filed: 1905-08-22
Granted: 1905-11-02
Abstract: 17,019. Williams, J. H., and Hindmarsh, J. Aug. 22. Catches, gravity. -The lever g, by which a furnace door a is opened, engaging the teeth o, p of a gravity catch m, enables the door to be held open in either of two positions.