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Patent GB-190301501-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Bell and other Sound Producing Buoys.
Inventor: SCOTT CHARLES WILLIAM
Filed: 1903-01-21
Granted: 1903-11-26
Abstract: 1501. Scott, C. W. Jan. 21. Signals, marine. -Sound buoys are constructed so as to be efficiently actuated when their movement is small. The buoy is made of such a form as to ensure it moving through a small angle so that it may form a steady support for a light. A tube B extends through the buoy and some distance below the surface of the water, and in it is placed a float C attached to a tube D extending through the crown of the bell F. To this tube D is fixed the toothed racks H, H<1>, shown in Figs. 1 and 2, gearing with pinions J, J<1> freely mounted on a spindle carried by the framing fixed to the buoy. These pinions actuate the spindle through pawls which are so arranged that both pinions rotate the spindle in the same direction. The hammer M attached to the lever M is actuated by reason of the cam L fixed on the spindle moving the arm P fixed to the lever N. The spring o brings the hammer off the bell after each stroke. The guide-plates S prevent the roller at the end of the lever P from leaving the cam when the latter is revolving at a high speed. When a whistle or like sounding-apparatus is used, the bell is replaced by an air cylinder and the float is connected to a weighted piston. The extension of the tube below the buoy and also the float and racks may be dispensed with. Chain-wheels, actuated by means of a double chain attached at one end to a large submerged disc, and at the other to a floating balance weight in the buoy, are then used instead of pinions.
Patent GB-190305910-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or connected with Gas Purifiers
Filed: 1903-03-14
Granted: 1903-12-31
Abstract: 5910. Dempster & Sons, R., and Broadhead, J. W. March 14. Purifiers.-Relates to gas purifiers which are arranged in fours in a square or like form. The purifiers are so arranged as to leave a central space for the valve chamber containing the inlet and outlet valves of the purifiers and the controlling-gear. Four oblong purifiers are arranged in a square, leaving a square space in the centre, in which the valve chamber e is placed. Each purifier has an inlet f and outlet controlled by valves f<1>, j<1>. The valve chamber may consist of parts of the walls of the purifiers, or may be a separate structure. The four purifiers may be arranged symmetrically, as shown in Fig. 3, and the valve chamber may be formed by recesses in their inner corners. The chamber may be circular or square, and, if square, may be placed diagonally to the edges of the purifiers. It may also be oblong and the central space omitted. The main inlet and outlet may enter the chamber from above or below or from the side. The main inlet n opens into spaces p communicating with one another under the main outlet chamber and communicating also with the inlets to the purifiers. The main outlet o receives the gas from the upper space q communicating with the outlets of the purifiers.
Patent GB-190306309-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Apparatus for Measuring and Delivering Measured Quantities of Granular or Pulverulent Materials.
Inventor: KELLY ALBERT ANDREW
Filed: 1903-03-18
Granted: 1904-03-17
Abstract: 6309. Kelly, A. A. March 18. Measured quantities, delivering.-An apparatus for delivering granular or pulverulent materials comprises an adjustable measurer, and means for shaking the material into it from the hopper. The hopper a is mounted on the stand b so that the orifice c of the hopper coincides with a hole in the stand b. Beneath the orifice c is a sliding member d, comprising a blank part e, adapted to close the orifice c, and a slotted part f, adapted to open the mouth c and form the measurer g for the material. Within the part f is a second slide h, movable by a screw j, to adjust the size of the receptacle g. The screw j may be locked in any position by the nut m. On pushing forward the sliding member d, the trip lever p engages the catch q on the spring-pressed tapping-device r. When the receptacle g comes under the orifice c, the lever p is released by the catch s, and the tapping-device flies back to its normal position, with a jar sufficient to shake the material into the receptacle g.
Patent GB-190308329-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Looms for Weaving having Stationary Shuttle Boxes.
Inventor: ASHBURN WILLIAM
Filed: 1903-04-11
Granted: 1903-10-15
Abstract: 8329. Ashburn, W. April 11. Loom beat-up motions.-Relates to means for operating the lay, and for locking it in its most backward position during the pick, in looms having fixed shuttle boxes. The lay swords E are provided with brackets F carrying pins e, which engage with grooved cams H on the crank shaft, the cams being so shaped that the lay is in its most backward position during about a half-revolution of the shaft. When the lay is in its most backward position, the pin e engages with a part of the camgroove h which is open, and in order to prevent the lay from moving during the picking operation, it is locked by projections k, k<1> on a spring rod k', one of the projections engaging with the front of the lay and the other with the frame c. Just before the forward motion of the lay begins, the spring rod k' is rotated to release the catches by reason of a swell m on the cam H engaging with an arm M on the rod.
Patent GB-190310524-A (GB)
Title: A New or Improved Method of and Means for Suspending Pictures, Curtains, Garments and other Articles.
Inventor: PULLING THOMAS LUCAS
Filed: 1903-05-08
Granted: 1904-03-31
Abstract: 10,524. Pulling, T. L. May 8. Pictures &c. hanging on walls; clothes-hanging apparatus; curtains, suspending ; shelves.-Hooks or pegs b<2> for hanging pictures, curtains, clothes, or other articles, may have a base b on a shank b<1>, sliding in a T or L shaped groove a. This groove may either be formed in the surface itself, or in rails fixed to or let into the surface, and may be combined with any suitable moulding, ledge, or shelf. Suitable depressions a' are formed at intervals, or the lips of the groove are cut away for a short distance at intervals, to allow the hooks or pegs to be inserted or removed. The head b<2> may be of any suitable shape.
Patent GB-190311685-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Hackling Machines for Flax and other Long Staple Fibres.
Inventor: READE ROBERT HENRY STURROCK
Filed: 1903-05-22
Granted: 1904-05-05
Abstract: 11,685. Reade, R. H. S., Crawford, J. G., and McKibbin, A. May 22. Heckling-machines for flax &c. In machines such as described in Specification No. 16,010, A.D. 1901, all the motions except those of the spindles for screwing and unscrewing the holders are obtained from the channels. One channel rises when the other descends, and at the feeding end of the machine, the holder covers E are successively raised by a pivoted lifting-arm operated through a pivoted lever and vertical rod from a projection on the channel, which projection, when the channel approaches its upper position, comes against a nut on, and lifts, the rod. The fibres are pulled through the holders E<1> at the changing end of the machine by grippers 14, 15 on a shaft f<6>, which is oscillated by a crank, and links and a lever L, from the channel A. The holders are traversed by catch bars N, N', which are moved in opposite directions by chains or cords n, n' passing round, and fixed to, pulleys n' oscillated by rods n<4> and chains n<3> from the channels. The screwing and unscrewing mechanism is operated by links and a pivoted lever from a cam on the lifting pulley or shaft.
Patent GB-190319891-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Window Fasteners.
Inventor: KLAGES EDWARD ALFRED
Filed: 1903-09-15
Granted: 1903-10-15
Abstract: 19,891. Klages, E. A. Sept. 15. Sash fastenings.- The casing 5, containing the locking- bolt, is pivoted to lugs 3 formed on the plate 1 attached to the sash A. The stud or projection 17 on the plate 16 attached to the sash B, passes through openings in the bolt 8 and casing 5, and has a recess 18 adapted to engage the edge 19 of the slot 9 in the bolt. The bolt is held in engagement with the recess 18 by the spring 10, and its motion is limited by the screw 14, the end of which moves in the slot 15. On pressing the end 20 of the bolt, the edge 19 leaves the recess 18, and the casing may be raised to the vertical position. The casing is provided with side finger-rests. Fig. 4 shows a modification in which the bolt has a flange 20<a> at right-angles to the main portion 19<a>.
Patent GB-190320980-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Cigarette Making Machines.
Inventor: HURST ALFRED
Filed: 1903-09-30
Granted: 1904-09-08
Abstract: 20,980. Hurst, A. Sept. 30. Cigarette - making machines. - In machines in which the tobacco is passed longitudinally under a presser or former and wrapped and fastened in the paper in its forward movement, the tongue-piece or presser-plate c, under which the tobacco is conveyed by a tape or band travelling in the channel a, is adjustable and self-centering. It is fastened to a carrier-bracket d by two screwpins e passing through slotted holes c<2>, and the bracket is adjustably fastened to the main frame b by a stud bolt g passing through a rectangular hole f. The vertical adjustment is regulated by two screws h which pass through the bracket d and rest on the top of the frame b ; the nut on the stud d is slackened and the screws h are screwed in or out until the required position is obtained, when the stud g is tightened up securely. By this arrangement, the tongue-piece can be adjusted in any direction, to compensate for wear, or for making cigarettes of different sizes without stopping the machine. On loosening the screws e, the tongue will be centered by the action of the travelling tape or band, the screws being afterwards tightened up. The tail of the tongue-piece is extended, and presses slightly on the bulge of the tape, causing the edge of the paper to fold over evenly. The Provisional Specification describes the application of a spring and brush in connection with the tongue-piece for the purpose of pressing down or removing loose pieces of tobacco.
Patent GB-190321052-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Machines for Dressing or Separating Flour and the like
Inventor: ROSE HENRY JOHN FOX
Filed: 1903-10-01
Granted: 1904-03-10
Abstract: 21,052. Rose, H. J. F. Oct. 1. Sifting flour.-A rotating reel or cylinder of silk or other cloth is supported at one or both ends by spring arms, which yield to the weight of material, allowing the cloth to sag at the lower part, and tighten at the upper part of a revolution. This action automatically assists in cleaning the meshes. The tubular cloth k is fixed at one end to a wooden ring c, and at the other end is supported by spring arms e carrying a wire ring g passing through a hem in the cloth. The hub d is longitudinally adjustable on the shaft ? a to adjust the tightness of the cloth k by a hand-wheel j, and a screw h fastened to a stud i fixed to the hub d, and projecting through a slot into the hollow shaft a. The cylinder is slightly inclined during use, the material being fed in through the ring c at the lower end. A brush may bear upon the outer surface of the cylinder to facilitate the cleaning action. The spring arms may be arranged at the feed end or both ends of the cylinder, or the arms of the spider b may be made of spring metal.
Patent GB-190323923-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Transmitting Mechanism for Driving Motor Cycles and other Velocipedes.
Inventor: COBB ALBERT LESLIE
Filed: 1903-11-04
Granted: 1904-11-04
Abstract: 23,923. Cobb, A. L., and Robinson, H. J. Nov. 4. Driving mechanism; clutches; brakes; motor cycle.-Apparatus for providing a two-speed drive, a low-speed movement, a free-wheel, and for braking the machine is described as applied to a motor cycle. The wheel c, secured to the motor axle a, is provided with internal teeth engaged by a number of pinions i on studs h, fixed to the disc g, which is attached to the pulley or chain-wheel e mounted with ball bearings on the wheel c. The wheel l slides on the extension q of the boss of the wheel c, and has a coned surface k engaging the coned surface j on the wheel e. The groove m receives the brake strap, and the groove n the forked lever by which the wheel l is moved to bring the clutch surfaces j, k into or out of engagement. Feathers o on the wheel slide in recesses in the boss of the spur-wheel p, which is engaged by the pinions i. When the surfaces j, k are clutched together, the wheels will rotate together at the highest speed, and the speed may be diminished by the use of the brake strap or by relaxing the hold of the clutch. If the clutch surfaces are placed out of contact and the brake strap is tightened, the spur-wbeel p is held at rest, and the epicyclic gearing drives the pulley e at the lower speed ; if the brake strap is gradually loosened the speed will be gradually reduced to zero, and the wheel or the motor will be able to run freely. The sleeve q has crown ratchet-teeth by means of which the engine is started by a handle. In the Provisional Specification, it is stated (1) that the pinions may be of two different diameters, one portion engaging each of the wheels c, p, (2) that the clutch is operated by the brake lever, which has two motions at right-angles to one another, (3) that, instead of friction cones, a clutch with projections may be used, (4) that the clutch may connect the wheels l, c, instead of the wheel l and the pulley e, (5) that the wheel may be held at rest for the low-speed drive by a set of clutch teeth on the frame of the machine, or on a portion which cannot make complete revolutions, and (6) that the operation of the clutch may be effected by a motion of the pedal.
Patent GB-190325167-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Kettles, Tea-pots and the like
Inventor: WIDDICOMBE MARY ELIZA
Filed: 1903-11-18
Granted: 1904-09-22
Abstract: 25,167. Widdicombe, M. E. Nov. 18. Tea-pots &c. - Relates to arrangements, described with relation to saucepans &c, by which the lid of a teapot or the like may be lifted and fixed in a partly or fully open position without liability of burning the fingers. In the arrangement shown in Figs. 1 and 2, the hooked end b of the piece a fits under the handle of the lid. The other end d allows the piece a to be fixed in any position. In the arrangement shown in Figs. 3 and 4, the wire piece f has a number of swellings g in it for engagement with the handle b. The piece i may be formed in one piece with the lid. In the arrangement shown in Figs. 6 and 7, which is made from wire, the ends n are bent to form hooks to engage with the handle or rim of the lid. The part m is sprung over the handle of the kettle &c. and grips it. This modification may have bends such as g, Fig. 4, to grip the handle in various positions. The ends b, n of the various arrangements previously described may be permanently fixed to the lids or may simply pass under the lid handles or through holes in the rims. In the modification, shown in Figs. 8 and 9, for attachment to a kettle &c. lid, the helical piece o of wire is screwed through a hole in the lid. There may be several bends such as q to support the lid at different heights. Any of the above forms may be provided with a non-conducting handle such as e, Figs. 1 and 3.
Patent GB-190325986-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Processes for Case Hardening
Inventor: MARKS GEORGE CROYDON
Filed: 1903-11-27
Granted: 1904-08-18
Abstract: 25,986. Marks, G. C., [Lamargese, C.]. Nov. 27. Case-hardening.-A mixture of carbon and silica is employed for case-hardening iron and steel articles, such as armour plates. The carbon is preferably obtained by the carbonization of wild pine bark or other resinous essence. The mixture preferred contains 70 to 75 parts of carbon and 25 to 30 parts of powdered silica. The invention is differentiated from that described in Specification No. 5597, A.D. 1903.
Patent GB-190327565-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or applicable to Baling Presses.
Inventor: HATHIRAM MERWANJI NOWROJI
Filed: 1903-12-16
Granted: 1904-09-08
Abstract: 27,565. Hathiram, M. N. Dec. 16. Baling-presses.-The lashing-plates A of a baling-press are made with their upper surfaces a curved.
Patent GB-190328330-A (GB)
Title: Hopper Bunker for Steamers.
Inventor: BURRELL HENRY
Filed: 1903-12-24
Granted: 1904-02-11
Abstract: 28,330. Burrell, H. Dec. 24. Bunkers, hopper, for steam colliers and other vessels of the type described in Specification No. 12,271, A.D. 1900. The hopper bunker B, which is fitted as required with coal from the hold by the crane and grab shown, has shoots b which open through doors into the stokeholds C, or deliver directly to the hoppers of mechanical stokers. The vessel is trimmed by a water-ballast tank,placed in the bows.
Patent GB-190328391-A (GB)
Title: Improved Tooth Brush.
Inventor: SCHMID ALFRED
Filed: 1903-12-24
Granted: 1904-02-04
Abstract: 28,391. Sohmid, A. Dec. 24. Tooth brushes; reservoir brushes; india-rubber brushes.-A tooth brush is so formed that a cleansing-liquid may be injected on the teeth during use. A passage D is formed in the handle, preferably near the back, the passage leading to an india-rubber bulb A and to the holes E formed amidst the bristles. The air is squeezed out of the bulb, and the brush end dipped into a suitable liquid ; on releasing the pressure on the bulb, liquid enters the bulb. When cleaning the teeth the bulb is pressed and the jet of liquid assists in cleaning the teeth. The passage D may consist of a tube placed outside the handle. The bristles may be replaced by badger-hair, india-rubber, &c., and may be of any suitable shape.
Patent GB-190407814-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Electric Roasting and Heating Apparatus
Inventor: BAUER CHARLES
Filed: 1904-04-02
Granted: 1905-03-30
Abstract: 7814. Bauer, C., [Dutertre, G. E., and Nodet, M. F. A.]. April 2. Drawings to Specification. Footwarmers.-A box containing an electric incandescent lamp for heating, such as is described in Specification No. 14,309, A.D. 1903, [Abridgment Class Electric lamps &c.], is provided with a hinged cover, which closes the circuit when pressed down on spring contacts.
Patent GB-190408295-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Mowing Machines.
Inventor: HILLMAN WILLIAM
Filed: 1904-04-11
Granted: 1905-02-16
Abstract: 8295. Hillman, W. April 11. Mowing - machines; lawnmowers.-In a machine specially adapted for mowing rough or undulating grass land such as golf links, a rotary cutter, a ledger blade, and rear supporting wheels or rollers are carried by a pivoted frame provided with special means for raising it, the rotary cutter being driven by differential bevel gearing and endless chains. Fig. 2 is a side view of the preferred form of the machine, and Fig. 3 a sectional view of the differential gearing. The machine is provided with shafts for a horse and with a seat carried by a pillar fixed to a foot-plate a. One of the main travelling-wheels is fixed to the axle c, which passes through sleeves attached to the foot-plate and the other d<1> is connected with the axle through the differential gearing f, h, e. A chain-wheel g carries bevel-pinions h gearing with the bevelwheels e,f, and gives motion by means of a chain i and pinion j to a countershaft k. The shaft r of the helical cutter s is driven from the shaft k by means of a clutch, a sleeve on the shaft, and chain gearing o, p, q. The height of the ledger blade u is adjusted by means of bolts v provided with two pairs of locking-nuts w. In order that the driving- chains may be adjusted, the plates t<1> are movable on the plates l<1> and the latter on the castings x, which are pivoted on the shaft c or the sleeves surrounding it. The back of the machine is supported by rollers y, or by narrow wheels preferably arranged in front of the cutter. The cutting- apparatus is raised by means of a lever 5 and two pin-jointed chains 2, one of which is fixed to a segment 1 on a shaft z while the other passes over a second segment 1 to a wheel or segment 3 provided with a ratchet-wheel 6 and detent 7. The shaft z may be fitted with short levers connected to the frame by jointed links. The chain-wheel q is fixed to the shaft r by means of a weak staple or pin which breaks when a piece of hard material gets between the rotary and fixed blades.
Patent GB-190409379-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Construction of Elastic-fluid Turbines.
Inventor: DODGE AUSTIN RICHARDSON
Filed: 1904-04-23
Granted: 1904-06-02
Abstract: 9379. Dodge, A. R. April 24, A.D. 1903, [date applied for under Patents Act, A.D. 1901]. Steam &c. turbines.-Instead of making the working passages between the fixed and moving blades of an elastic - fluid turbine with a cross-section which increases towards the discharge end, they are made with a uniform crosssection. The blades 7 of the wheel 2 and the blades 11 of the intermediate 12 enclose passages which have parallel side and top and bottom walls, leakage at the clearances accounting for the increased volume of the steam.
Patent GB-190410071-A (GB)
Title: Method and Apparatus for Washing the Wet Felts of "Fuellner" Paper-stuff Filters.
Inventor: TITTEL CLEMENS
Filed: 1904-05-02
Granted: 1904-06-23
Abstract: 10,071. Tittel, C. May 2. Waste products, treatment of.-Relates to means for washing the web felt a of "F³llner" paperstuff filters. The supply of waste water to the trough e is stopped, and the water contained in the casing f is run off. A valve k is opened and steam allowed to blow from the pipe m on the under side of the felt. The valve n of the steam pipe p is then opened and the steam issues through a mixing- valve o, heating the cold water delivered by the pipe h<1>. The heated water is forced against, and, in conjunction with the steam, cleans the felt.
Patent GB-190411682-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Worm Wheel Cutting Machines.
Inventor: WALLWORK ROUGHSEDGE
Filed: 1904-05-21
Granted: 1905-04-06
Abstract: 11,682. Wallwork, R., Wallwork, C.H., and McLean, W. B. May 21. Milling.-In a milling-machine for cutting wormwheels, a cutter-bar e is given a traversing motion and a rotation, so that the cutter cuts the whole of the wheel in one traverse of the cutter-bar. The wheel blank is mounted on a spindle a driven from the driving-shaft c by worm gearing. The cutter-bar carriage d is traversed by a screw driven from the shaft c by worm and spur gearing k, and the feathered cutter - bar spindle is rotated by gearing r from the same shaft. The ratio of the gearing between the cutter and the wheel to be cut is equal to the ratio of the worm to the wheel increased or decreased by the ratio of the "feed " divided by the " lead," which, in a single-threaded worm, is equal to the pitch. The wheel train k can be varied to enable different-sized wheels to be cut.
Patent GB-190413377-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or connected with the Purification of Coal Gas and with the Resultant Bye Products.
Inventor: ROUX XAVIER
Filed: 1904-06-13
Granted: 1905-05-18
Abstract: 13,377. Roux, X., Gonin, B. W., and Thompson, W. June 13. Manures.-Peat is converted into manure by soaking it in a 2 to 12 per cent solution of any alkali, preferably caustic. potash, drying and using it to absorb impurities, such as ammonia and sulphuretted hydrogen, from coal gas.