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Patent GB-190321775-A (GB)
Title: Improved Device for Facilitating a Temporary Record of Orders for a Limited Variety of Articles particularly Liquid and other Refreshments.
Inventor: COBB CHARLES PERCIVAL
Filed: 1903-10-09
Granted: 1904-09-15
Abstract: 21,775. Cobb, C. P. Oct. 9. Indicating announcements and information; counting-apparatus.-To facilitate the transmission of orders, a salver is provided beneath the rim with pivoted discs a carrying numerals which show through perforations corresponding to the orders required. The discs have milled edges, are pressed upwards by springs e, and may be protected beneath by a dished or socketed plate d, Figs. 3 and 4. A thumb-slot c is provided, so that the salver is held always in the same position. According to the Provisional Specification, the discs may be further secured by wedges or ratchets, and a pivoted radial index finger may project beyond the edge and also fix a disc.
Patent GB-190400519-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Tobacco Pipe
Inventor: HARGREAVES WILLIAM
Filed: 1904-01-08
Granted: 1904-11-17
Abstract: 519. Hargreaves, W. Jan. 8. Tobacco pipes.-Clay pipes are coated with vulcanite or a compound substitute for vulcanite by lapping, painting, moulding, or dipping and vulcanizing on the clay.
Patent GB-190400981-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Stands for Holders for Sticks, Umbrellas or like Articles.
Inventor: MAGNEY FRITZ
Filed: 1904-01-14
Granted: 1904-03-17
Abstract: 981. Magney, F. Jan. 14. Umbrella &c. holders. - A stand or holder for walking- sticks, umbrellas, &c. may have two or more curved levers e, pivoted at d to channel-shaped projections c. These are cast or otherwise fixed to a ring b, which may be screwed to the base f, the base being sufficiently heavy to prevent overturning. The levers e are suitably curved at the top and bottom to hold the stick. The bottom of the stick, bearing on the lower ends of the levers e, tends to force them apart, and thereby causes the upper ends of the levers to clasp the stick firmly.
Patent GB-190406506-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Bag Clip.
Inventor: JOHNSON WILLIAM GEORGE
Filed: 1904-03-17
Granted: 1905-01-19
Abstract: 6506. Johnson, W. G., and Swann, W. A. March 17. Fastenings, clip, for portmanteaus, hand-bags, &c. The two portions a, b of the frame which are hinged together in the ordinary way to form the mouth of the bag, are provided with slots d, e. A finger-plate g, hinged to a mounting h which is riveted to the frame portion a, carries a curved fang f, adapted to enter the slots d, e when the bag is closed, and to draw the two portions a, b together in the vertical direction. When the plate g is depressed, inclined ears j also pass down on either side of the frame pieces a, b and draw them towards each other in the horizontal direction. A plate spring i, and a cam projection on the fingerplate g, serve to retain the plate in either the open or closed positions. Two such fastenings are employed for each bag or portmanteau.
Patent GB-190406900-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Roundabouts
Inventor: AMYES EDWARD
Filed: 1904-03-22
Granted: 1905-01-26
Abstract: 6900. Amyes, E. March 22. Roundabouts.--A roundabout, capable of simultaneous horizontal rotation and vertical oscillation, is constructed with a crosshead C, through the centre of which passes a vertical column B, from the top of which stays a extend to the periphery of a platform A supporting the cars &c. A horizontal rotation is imparted to the platform A through suitable gearing by a bevel-wheel H, which is fixed to the under portion of the platform, and an oscillating motion is given to the column B by means of a link E<1> actuated by a worm-wheel F driven by a worm G. The roundabout may be mounted on a truck to facilitate its transport.
Patent GB-190412048-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Machines for Winding Yarns and Threads.
Filed: 1904-05-27
Granted: 1905-04-06
Abstract: 12,048. Hattersley & Sons, G., and Chadwick, J. May 27. Winding - machines; stop-motions.-In winding cops for use in weavers' shuttles, the spindle is constructed so that the wharl is in proximity to the shaping-cones, and is arranged to stop the winding when a predetermined length of cop has been wound upon it, and a tension arrangement is provided, which, on breakage or failure of the yarn, operates an arrangement of levers and also stops the winding. The upper end b<1> of the spindle b, Figs. 1 and 3, fits tightly in a sleeve e and rotates with it in a bearing f, pivoted in a bracket g, and provided with an oil catcher e<1>. The lower portion of the spindle is made square in cross-section and fits into an opening in the driving-wharl a, Fig. 1. As the yarn is wound on the spindle, the spindle rises and with it the bracket g, which slides in the grooved plate h, until it lifts the stop-lever k into the position shown in Fig. 6. This releases the spring m and allows it to lift the rod m<1>, and so toturn the lever n and make its upwardly-projecting arm raise the upper part of the wharl a and stop the winding. To remove the cop, the spindle and bracket are lifted higher still until the spindle is clear of the wharl and can be turned about the pivot of the piece f. The bracket on which the stop lever k is mounted can be fixed at any height so as to form a cop of any desired length. The yarn p is drawn from the hank q and has the required tension imparted to it by the spring-controlled arm t. If the yarn breaks or fails, the arm t will move to the right, and the projection t<1> will lift the arm u and bring forwards the arm v and the rod x, and so lift the projecting arm of the lever n, raise the upper part of the wharl a, and stop the winding.
Patent GB-190414899-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Couplings for Railway and other Vehicles.
Inventor: TIMMIS ILLIUS AUGUSTUS
Filed: 1904-07-02
Granted: 1905-05-18
Abstract: 14,899. Timmis, I. A. July 2. Couplings, automatic; buffers.-A coupling-hook H pivoted to one draw-bar S engages a pin PF, which passes through a slot in the jaws J forming the end of the other draw-bar S<1>. Sliding buffer heads B, B' are fitted on the ends of the draw-bars. Another pin PR, shown separately in Fig. 3, is mounted on the draw-bar S', the eccentrics J<1> bearing in holes in the bar. The pin PF is connected to the parts L<1> of the pin PR by links L. On turning the rear pin PR by means of the weighted levers V, which are keyed to it at V<1>, the links L and the pin PF are moved forwards, and the hook H can then.be disengaged. A bridle O, pivoted to the buffer head B' and going over the hook H, prevents the latter from being jerked up when the vehicles are pushed together, the tailends of the bridle being engaged by the bosses of the levers V. When the levers V are raised, the bridle O is free to be turned back to release the hook H. Draw and buffing springs are provided on the draw-bars as shown in Fig. 2, and a light auxiliary spring A enclosed in a thimble C is placed between the buffer head B<1> and the main buffing- spring. It is only necessary to compress the spring A, when coupling up, instead of the main buffing- springs.
Patent GB-190417260-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Levers and Tumblers for Locks and Latches.
Inventor: MORGAN ARTHUR JOHN
Filed: 1904-08-08
Granted: 1905-05-18
Abstract: 17,260. Morgan, A. J. Aug. 8. Locks, key &c.-A lever or tumbler for a lock or latch is formed with a projecting rim or flange which comes between the key-axis and the edges of the parts to be raised by the key. Fig. 1 shows the invention applied to a lever padlock, the lever B being formed with an inwardly-projecting flange C. The flange comes under the bolt A and acts as a ward to prevent the bolt from being reached by a picking-instrument.
Patent GB-190419781-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Metal Joists or Beams Employed in Fire Proof Floors and the like.
Inventor: HOMAN REGINALD HINTON
Filed: 1904-09-14
Granted: 1904-12-22
Abstract: 19,781. Homan, R. H. Sept. 14. Girders and beams.-Metal joists for fireproof floors and the like are rolled with a bottom flange only, and with either a straight web having lateral indentations or struck-up projections, as shown in Fig. 7, or a curved web, Figs. 3 and 4, with or without the projections.
Patent GB-190419931-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Piano Pedals.
Inventor: ASBECK EWALD
Filed: 1904-09-16
Granted: 1904-11-17
Abstract: 19,931. Asbeck, E., and Nelling, E. Sept. 16. Pianofortes; organs and harmoniums.-A pedal consists of a piece b of sheet brass or similar material, stamped to the form shown in vertical section in Fig. 1 and in plan in Fig. 2, and is attached to the foot rail a by rivets c.
Patent GB-190424446-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Filter-press Frames.
Inventor: MEURA PHILIPPE
Filed: 1904-11-11
Granted: 1905-08-31
Abstract: 24,446. Meura, P. Nov. 11. Filter - presses. - The frames of a filter-press for filtering brewers' or distillers' mash are constructed to facilitate rapid filling. On the frame a is cast at the upper corner a hollow projection b with an inlet d. The passage in the projection b is shaped, as shown by the dotted lines, so as to widen out from the inlet d to the frame.
Patent GB-190425806-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Hose Pipe Clip.
Inventor: PLOWMAN JAMES
Filed: 1904-11-28
Granted: 1905-07-27
Abstract: 25,806. Plowman, J. Nov. 28. Leaks, stopping; clip joints. - A clip for stopping leaks in hose and other like pipee comprises a band c of canvas &c. with endfittings a, b. The fitting b is formed with a slot or eye b<1> and a bar b<2>, and the fitting a carries a pivoted wing plate a' terminating in a book a<2> adapted to engage the eye b<1>, b<2>, as shown in Fig. 3, when the clip is placed around the hose d over the leak. The internal pressure tends to retain the parts in engagement. A cement and canvas patch may be placed over the leak prior to the application of the clip.
Patent GB-190426664-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Explosion Engines for Motor Bicycles.
Inventor: HERDTLE ADOLPHE HERMANN
Filed: 1904-12-07
Granted: 1905-10-26
Abstract: 26,664. HerdtlÚ, A. H., and Bruneau, A. E. Dec. 7. Gas or explosivevapour engines.- Fig. 1 shows a longitudinal section of an engine for a bicycle in which the cylinder is a thin steel tube, provided if desired with copper cooling - ribs. The cylinder is flanged at band secured to a similar flange on the crank casing. The exhaust valve is placed in the cylinder cover, and is opened by a lever I<1> actuated by a cam-grooved drum K and a rod I. The suction valve E is placed in the wall of the cylinder, and the sparking-plug is placed near it. Pivoted on the half-speed shaft carrying the drum K is a plate 0 of insulating-material carrying the igniting-switch, which can be rotated slightly to alter the time of ignition. On the plate 0, Figs. 5 and 6, is pivoted a lever P carrying a circuit-closing point. A cam k<2> on tha drum K bends the flexible strip Q into contact with the point on the lever P and closes the igniting-circuit.
Patent GB-190427201-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in connection with Electrostatic Wattmeters and Watt-hour-meters.
Inventor: WILSON ERNEST
Filed: 1904-12-13
Granted: 1905-10-19
Abstract: 27,201. Wilson, E. Dec. 13. Electrometers.-An instrument for use as a watt-meter, watt-hour meter, or current meter, for high pressures, comprises a movable system of sectors, oppositely connected in pairs, for low potential differences, and a fixed system of box sectors for a higher potential. The movable system of the watt-meter shown in plan in Fig. 2 consists of two thin metal discs h, each consisting of four sectors, oppositely connected in pairs, and both mounted upon a divided spindle k in such a way that one pair in each disc is connected to the upper part, and the other pair to the lower part of the spindle. The spindle is suspended and controlled by two wires, one at the upper end hanging from an adjusting-head, and one at the lower end attached to a spring. Other suspending-means may be adopted. For stability, the discs are made slightly elliptical, the major axis being central with the inductors 5. A brake magnet 12 acting on one of the discs or on a separate disc is provided, or other damping-means may be employed. The box sectors 5, connected by a bridge 6, are mounted upon ebonite pieces 7 with a highly-insulated terminal 9. The case consists of a base-plate with levelling-screws 11, a strong bow or frame b on which the terminals and the adjusting-head are mounted, and two parts c curved over the top and attached to the bow. The movable system is provided with a mirror, and is adapted to rest in a frame when the suspension is relaxed. The watt-hour meter shown in Fig. 6 comprises a disc h and sectors 5 as described above, with a two-part reversing-commutator mounted on the spindle 13. The metal parts 15, 16 are arranged crosswise in such a way that there are four places, corresponding to dead points, at which the brushes are not in contact with either part. At these dead points, both parts are connected by a third brush 31 to the case of the instrument. The brushes are arranged at rightangles, and are of the same width as the commutator, as shown at 29. The sectors are carried past the dead points by their momentum, but by providing two or more sets dead points may be avoided. Or the discs may be divided into more than four sectors to work with two or more inductors. The instruments may be used in either of the wattmeter systems described in Specifications Nos. 2707 and 5582, A.D. 1904.
Patent GB-190427343-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Means for Removing Corks or the like from the Interior of Bottles, Cans and similar Vessels.
Inventor: PODLASZECKI FRANZ
Filed: 1904-12-15
Granted: 1905-10-26
Abstract: 27,343. Podlaszecki, F. Dec. 15. Bottles, cans, &c., cleaning.- In a device for removing corks &c. from the interiors of bottles, cans, &c., the spring arms a are connected to the reduced part f of the stem b by a plate d, integral with the arms a and formed with an aperture e sufficiently large to allow the arms to move laterally with respect to the stem b. The handle is formed with an integral projecting part i, adapted to push stoppers sticking in the necks into the interiors of the vessels.
Patent GB-190427387-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Variable Speed Gearing, for Cycles, Motor Cycles and other Vehicles.
Inventor: STONE ALFRED
Filed: 1904-12-15
Granted: 1905-11-16
Abstract: 27,387. Stone, A. Dec. 15. Driving-mechanism.-Relates to change-speed gearing particularly applicable for use on cycles, motor cycles, tri-cars, &c. In the three-speed gear shown in Fig. 2, the wheel hub d is loosely mounted on the spindle a, which is driven through a suitable clutch c by a chain &c. wheel b geared with the motor shaft. A toothed wheel e is formed integral with or secured to the hub, and toothed wheels e<1>, e<2> are slidably mounted on the spindle a. A countershaft f carries three wheels g, g', g', connected together, the wheel g being in permanent mesh with the wheel e. The wheels e', e' are moved by suitable means, such as a fork h and sliding rod h' operated by a bell-,crank lever &c. To obtain the high speed, the wheels e', e' are moved so as to bring projections m on the wheel e<1> into engagement with recesses in the wheel e, thereby locking the spindle to the hub. The other speeds are obtained by bringing the wheels e<1>, e<2> respectively into gear with the wheels g<1>, g<2>. By decreasing or increasing the number of wheels, a two or four speed gear can be obtained, and by the use of an intermediate wheel a reverse may be obtained. A band brake may be arranged in combination with the gearing.
Patent GB-190428593-A (GB)
Title: The Manufacture and Production of New Colouring Matters of the Anthracene Series.
Inventor: JOHNSON JAMES YATE
Filed: 1904-12-28
Granted: 1905-10-12
Abstract: 28,593. Johnson, J. Y., [Badische Anilin & Soda Fabrik]. Dec. 28. Dyes, artificial. - Colouring - matters of the anthracene series, and apparently containing benzanthrone groups, are produced by condensing with glycerine or its equivalent a hydroxy- or polyhydroxy-anthraquinone or a homologue or derivative thereof. The condensation is best effected with sulphuric acid, and proceeds most readily when hydro derivatives of hydroxy-anthraquinones are used. Other condensing-agents, such as hydrochloric acid and zinc chloride, may be used. When the hydroxy - anthraquinones are used, it is advantageous to add also a reducing- agent, such as ferrous sulphate, aniline sulphate, zinc, or tin. In examples, alpha-hydroxyanthraquinone, alizarin, quinizarin, #-hydroxyanthranol, and leuco quinizarin are used. The dyes obtained dye mordanted fabric shades of brown. They give fluorescent solutions with sulphuric acid.
Patent GB-190429106-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Diving Apparatus and in Apparatus for Working in Irrespirable Gases
Inventor: DAVIS ROBERT HENRY
Filed: 1904-12-30
Granted: 1905-06-29
Abstract: 29,106. Davis, R. H., and Siebe, Gor- man & Co. Dec. 30. Check valves. - Relates to improve- ments in valves for diving - apparatus and apparatus, such as that de- scribed in Specifi- cation No. 22,980, A.D. 1899, [Abridg- ment Class Hy- draulic engineer- ing]. To prevent the screw e from binding at either end of its mo- tion, it is provided with suitable stops, such as an inclined plane f and a pin h to limit inward move- ment, and a tooth j taking against another pin to limit outward movement.
Patent GB-190500271-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Locking Nuts and the like
Inventor: WEST WILLIAM
Filed: 1905-01-06
Granted: 1905-08-31
Abstract: 271. West, W. Jan. 6. Locking nuts.- An ordinary bolt and nut are modified and arranged in connexion with two specially shaped washers to obtain a nut lock. The bolt A is provided with one or more longitudinal grooves accommodating corresponding projections in the bolt holes of the washers to prevent rotation of the latter. The upper washer C may be of iron or other metal, is circular, and is provided with an opening or gap. The lower washer G is of steel or other flexible metal, and is cut to form a spring tongue F, which plays in the gap in the upper washer and engages with radial ratchet teeth formed on the under surface of the nut B, allowing forward screwing, but preventing backward movement. To unscrew the nut, the tongue is depressed out of engagement by a lug or thumbpiece E formed against it on the lower washer.
Patent GB-190503000-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Apparatus for Measuring and Recording the Quantity of a Stream of Liquid Flowing Over a Weir or Through an Orifice.
Inventor: LEA JAMES EDWARD
Filed: 1905-02-14
Granted: 1905-11-30
Abstract: 3000. Lea, J. E. Feb. 14. Liquid meters.- Consists of apparatusfor measuring and recording the quantity of a current of liquid flowing over a' weir or through an orifice, comprising a floatoperated, spirallygrooved drum carrying a pen over a revolving sheet. Fig. I shows a front view of the apparatus, the rod e being attached to a float in contact with water at the same level as that at the weir or orifice. This rod actuates a drum i by means of a rack f and pinion g, and carries a pointer w, which shows, by means of the scale x, the actual height of the liquid above the weir, and is also used for adjusting the zero positions of the other indicators. The drum i has a groove k, or a raised strip, formed in it, the expanded form of which is the curve obtained by plotting heights of the liquid above the weir as abscissµ, with their corresponding rates of flow as ordinates, and thus it varies according to the type of notch employed. An arm n secured to a sliding bar l carries a block p which works in the groove k, as shown in Fig. III, and another arm s carrying a pen t is also secured to the rod l, so that, as the drum i rotates, a diagram is drawn upon the cylinder u, which is driven at a uniform rate by clock-work. The area of the diagram so formed is proportional to the quantity of liquid passed. For adjusting the positions of the indicators, the water above the weir is brought exactly to zero level and the pointer w is set at zero on the scale x. A vernier may be used instead of the pointer w. The set-screw securing the pinion to the axle of the drum is then slackened, and the drum is turned until the pointer v is above the zero on the drum scale. A chart having been fixed upon the cylinder u, the pen t is placed upon the zero of this chart and the adjustment is completed by securing all the fastenings.
Patent GB-190504223-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Starting and Reversing Internal Combustion Engines
Inventor: WILSON LIDA
Filed: 1905-03-01
Granted: 1905-09-21
Abstract: 4223. Wilson, L. March 1. Drawings to Specification. Turning-gear.-A gas or oil engine is stopped or started in either direction by a turbine mounted on the crank-shaft and driven by compressed gas contained in a reservoir.
Patent GB-190511396-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Fluid Pressure Engines and the like.
Inventor: NOBLE PERCY WARREN
Filed: 1905-05-31
Granted: 1905-12-30
Abstract: 11,396. Noble, P. W. May 31. Valves, d i s t r ibuting.-The stem of a lift valve is placed always in tension, is made hollow, and is protected from the passing gases. The valve rocker H is enclosed in the casing B, and the power is applied to the cup - shaped head F of the valve E, which head may be conical or cylindrical and encloses the sleeve C which protects the stem of the valve. A liner of mica, asbestos, or the like may be inserted between the rocker and its bearings, and the valve-box may be of larger dimensions to act as an expansion chamber for the exhaust gases.
Patent GB-190523496-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Internal Combustion Engines.
Inventor: LAMPLOUGH FREDERICK
Filed: 1905-11-15
Granted: 1906-07-26
Abstract: 23,496. Lamplough, F., and Threlfall, T. Nov. 15. Gas engines. - Cylinders c are arranged axially upon a drum d which is revolved. upon a fixed water-cooled mandrel a. The engines drive bevel pinions v, also mounted in the drum, which gear with a bevel-wheel av fixed to the stationary mandrel. The cylinders revolve once every four strokes, and are charged through a port g and exhaust into a port h in the mandrel. In order to ensure a gas-tigbt joint between the drum and the mandrel during the explosions, the passage from each cylinder is circular and is provided with a packing-ring which is fitted to the mandrel and presses against a thin annular metal diaphragm m, which fits against a copper-asbestos washer n. The charges are exploded by plugs 14 connected to revolving commutator rings 13, upon which run insulated rollers 17, 18 connected to the battery. The lubrication is effected by means of pipes 2,3 3 fixed in the crank pit t which pipes are curved to meet the moviug parts so that the rotation of the casing forces the oil into the pipes and thence to the various bearings. A starting-wheel 9 is supplied which can be pushed forward into gear with a wheel 11. In a modification, the cylinders are arranged in a plane at rightangles to the axis of rotation and drive through ordinary spur gearing.
Patent GB-190525355-A (GB)
Title: Improved Tare Weight Indicator for Railway Wagons, Carts, and other Vehicles.
Inventor: BURTON WILFRID
Filed: 1905-12-06
Granted: 1906-11-01
Abstract: 25,355. Burton, W. Dec. 6. Displaying information. A tare-weight indicator for railway or other vehicles consists of a plate A having apertures C behind which numbers on disks B may be displayed. The disks B may be turned by handles D or by a key fitting upon spindles E. Each disk is provided with as many peripheral slots F as there are numbers, so that the disk may be locked in position by spring catches G or spring sliding catches H. To set the indicators, it is only necessary to unlock the catches and rotate the disks to the desired extent. One or more of the numerals may be painted permanently on the plate A.