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Patent GB-190228048-A (GB)
Title: A Machine for Turning or Making Pill Boxes and other Boxes, and other Turned Articles
Inventor: BIRKETT WILLIAM
Filed: 1902-12-19
Granted: 1903-02-19
Abstract: 28,048. Birkett, W., Landell, T. F., and Landell, W. Dec. 19. Pill-boxes.-In making pill-boxes &c., the blocks of wood or blanks are fed down a shoot A to a bracket or support a, along which they are pushed to a hollow a<1> in the support by a pusher b, Fig. 4, having spring arms at the end which grip the blocks until they are brought to the desired position. The block, while in the hollow a<1>, is held in place by a gripper b<1>, Fig. 3, and both ends are then bored to form the box and lid by tools C, C', Fig. 2, carried on rotating spindles which have a longitudinal movement in head-stocks B. The block is by a reciprocating spring carrier D, Fig. 5, pivoted at d<2>, next brought between mandrels d, d<1>, which enter the bored ends of the blank and hold it between them so as to rotate with them. A cutter C on an independent supplementary slide - rest within a slide-rest E, Fig. 6, then serves to divide the block into two parts to form the box and lid, cutters e, e<2> on the slide E serving at the same time to turn the parts. The mandrels, which slide longitudinally within headstocks, are next moved apart, and, by means of arms f,f <1>, the lid and box are thrown off them and fall into a receptacle underneath. The various movements are suitably effected by cam and spring &c. action.
Patent GB-190305583-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Apparatus for Printing Photographs in any Enlarged Size from Small Negatives.
Inventor: THOMPSON WILLIAM PHILLIPS
Filed: 1903-03-10
Granted: 1903-11-26
Abstract: 5583. Thompson, W. P., [Automatic Focussing Camera Co.]. March 10. Cameras; enlarging. - Consists of focussing. mechanism in an enlarging camera, for automatically adjusting the sliding parts so that the picture is always in focus for any degree of enlargement. In the form shown in section, Fig. 1, the adjustable parts are the support of the negative h and the support of the printing-paper f. The partition carrying the lens c is fixed. The supports of h, f are displaced by the required amounts by means of a screw m on which threads n, o, varying according to the required movements of the supports, are cut. The screw engages with part-nuts p, p<1> on the sliding supports. In a modification, the supports of the negative and the lens are adjustable, and the support of the printing- paper is fixed.
Patent GB-190309016-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Pipe Couplings
Filed: 1903-04-21
Granted: 1903-06-18
Abstract: 9016. Lake, H. H., [American Pipe and Hose Coupler Co.]. April 21. Couplings, disconnectible. -Relates to a pipe coupling comprising a tubular male piece with packing held in place by a ring, and having another ring, fitting loosely over it, which has two hooks to engage a flange on the other female piece. This arrangement causes the packing to expand more, the greater the internal pressure in the pipe. Fig. 1 shows a side elevation of the coupling, and Fig. 2 shows a sectional view. The pipe A with corrugations for fastening the hose, has a ring B holding the packing C on the male end of the joint. The loosely-fitting ring D bears against the inner side of this packing and is provided with hooks H, which engage a flange on the female end G, by passing through the slots J, and then being rotated. By means of the lugs F and the cams or inclines E, the joint may be tightened by compressing and expanding the packing C. The effect of increase of pressure in the pipe is to bring the rings D and B closer together and so make the joint tighter.
Patent GB-190310726-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Photographic Cameras.
Inventor: GUIMARAES JULIO
Filed: 1903-05-11
Granted: 1903-06-18
Abstract: 10,726. Guimaraes, J. May 11. Cameras ; change-boxes.-Two, four, or more pictures are taken on each plate. In the apparatus shown, in which six pictures are so taken, two cameras k, with lenses l and suitable shutters &c., are placed between the plate receptacles a, n. The unexposed plates b are placed in the upper receptacle a and are continually pressed forward by the spring c. The iron ball i running in the groove k is moved forward by the magnet g in the partition e. The ball, therefore, serves as an indicator to show the number of plates remaining. The lower receptacle n contains a sliding-piece p, which is moved back as the exposed plates are pressed down. The plates are moved down by catches 10, 21 on the bar 9 forming part of a frame reciprocated vertically by the crank-disc 2, the pin 4 of which works in a slot in a horizontal bar of the frame. The disc 2 is turned by a crank 3 at the back, which also operates the shutters through levers 14. When the crank is given a half-turn, a plate is brought down and an instantaneous exposure is made on one half of the lower third of it. A second half-turn exposes the other half of the lower portion of the plate, the catch-bar 9 being raised, while the plate is held stationary by the shoulders 19 on the springs 17. When in the middle position, the plate is held by another pair of springs, and, in the lowest position, it is held by the catch 21.
Patent GB-190312637-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Delivery Devices for Cattle
Inventor: BARGEBOER HARTAG
Filed: 1903-06-04
Granted: 1903-07-09
Abstract: 12,637. Sauveur, A. June 4. Casting.-To avoid the formation of an unsound head in a casting by "piping," a series of moulds Care arranged as shown, so that the metal poured from the ladle E may overflow from one mould to the next, and thus maintain the heads of the castings in a molten condition while the bulk is solidifying. The invention is particularly applicable to the production of steel castings.
Patent GB-190314612-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Lunch Boxes.
Inventor: BROYLES LESTER EVERETT
Filed: 1903-07-01
Granted: 1903-09-10
Abstract: 14,612. Broyles, L. E. March 9, [date applied for under Patents Aet, A.D. 1901]. Portable cooking-stoves.-Relates to a portable lunch box containing a stove. The box, preferably made of sheet tin, has an outside cover X, and is divided internally by a partition F into two main compartments, one of which has a series of drawers G, H, I sliding on flanges o<1>, n' on the brackets N, 0, and separated by sheets K of asbestos or other non-conducting material, also sliding on flanges. The heating-chamber contains a lamp R secured to a base-plate r, and a receptacle for liquids L supported by the hook l engaging the eyelet Q. The base and side of the receptacle L have concave depressions S, T for the passage of hot air, which escapes at the outlet t. The hot air can also pass to the spaces J through apertures f, n<2> in the wall F and brackets N, and to the outside through apertures o<2>, o in the brackets 0 and the side of the box. The brackets N slide horizontally so that the apertures f, n' can be partially or wholly closed. A slide M closes the passage T when the hot air is desired to pass to the spaces J. Air inlets b, d are provided.
Patent GB-190315836-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Construction of the Furnaces for Steam Boilers, and in the Method of Consuming Smoke.
Inventor: BALLARD STEPHEN
Filed: 1903-07-17
Granted: 1904-05-26
Abstract: 15,836. Ballard, S. July 17. Furnaces with c o k i n g - chambers.- Steam-boiler furnaces are fitted with a coking-chamber or retort A, into which the fuel is fed through the door d<1>. The volatile matters pass over into conduits S in the casting D and are forced underneath the grate by jets of steam h<2>, superheated in pipes H. Air is drawn in through suitable openings in the front of the casting. The coke is raked out through the door d' and allowed to fall into the furnace through the door d<2>. The bottom a' of the chamber A is made in several parts fitted together with tongue-and-groove joints so that any one part can be renewed if necessary. Heavy oils, tar, or other like fuel can be used in the chamber A instead of coal.
Patent GB-190323118-A (GB)
Title: Seed-covering Attachment for Seed-drills
Inventor: DZIEMBOWSKI JULIAN VON
Filed: 1903-10-26
Granted: 1904-01-07
Abstract: 23,118. Dziembowski, J. von. Oct. 26. Seeds, sowing. - Relates to an attachment for covering in the seeds, applied to the share or coulter of seed drills. Fig. 2 shows the device detached. A head a with four tines b is carried by a rod c bolted at d to the rear of the share so that it can rise and fall independently with inequalities in the surface of the soil. The tines b enter the soil and rake it over the seeds that have been sown by the coulter.
Patent GB-190325772-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Moulding Baths and other Large Articles.
Inventor: DUPONT PAUL
Filed: 1903-11-25
Granted: 1904-03-03
Abstract: 25,772. Dupont, P. April 27, [date applied for under Patents Act, A.D. 1901]. Moulding.-Baths and other large articles are moulded mechanically. A pattern plate E F, Fig. 1, is placed between the two parts of a mould, and a wooden dome Q, the shape of the interior of the pattern, supports the latter. The frame is then loosely filled with sand and brought on to the table of a hydraulic or other press, the top platen of which carries a coniform rammer, of dimensions calculated as described in the Specification. The volume of the sand is thus reduced to about a half, and a uniform compression is obtained. The frame is then suspended by trunnions, at the middle of the travel of the press, and inverted. The dome Q is removed and the pattern plate loosened. The interior of the pattern is rammed in a similar way, and the frame is again suspended, the mould opened and the pattern removed. The mould is finished in the ordinary way. A hydraulic crane is provided in connection with the press to assist in the removal of the casting- frame &c.
Patent GB-190401692-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Washstands
Inventor: WIDDOP THOMAS
Filed: 1904-01-22
Granted: 1904-02-25
Abstract: 1692. Widdop, T. Jan. 22. Lavatory basins and fittings.-The outlet of a wash-basin is automatically closed by a valve when the basin is in use. The outlet consists of a tube 4 which is screwed in an aperture 3 formed in the bottom of a basin 2. The tube projects into a casing 8, provided with a waste pipe 9, and terminates above a disc 10 arranged at one end of a lever 11 which is fulcrummed in the side of the casing. The disc is provided with packing 12 adapted to contact with, and seal, the end of the tube 4. The other end of the lever is connected to an arm extending from the cross-bar of a yoke upon which are arranged slats 16 to form a platform. The ends of the yoke are secured to a revoluble rod 14, fixed to the floor, while the crossbar is normally raised above the floor by springs 19. A person standing on the platform depresses the springs and causes the valve to seal the tube 4.
Patent GB-190406878-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Electrical Ignition Apparatus.
Inventor: ECKSTEIN AUGUST
Filed: 1904-03-22
Granted: 1905-01-26
Abstract: 6878. Eckstein, A., and Coates, H. J. March 22. Means for producing fire.-In an electric sparking- apparatus, suitable for internal-combustion engines, igniting gas, lighting miners' lamps, firing blasting-fuzes, and the like, a comparatively small generator a, Fig. 1, or a battery, may charge a condenser c directly or through an induction coil b. The condenser discharges through a spark gap g and a primary coil d<1>, developing a highfrequency current in the secondary coil d<11>, and producing sparks at the plug e, the time of sparking being determined by a timing-device f. In the arrangement shown in Fig. 2, several sparking- plugs e are employed, and each has a separate high-frequency transformer d. There are two circuits, one through the primary d' and timing- contact f to the generator, the other from the condenser c, through the spark gap g, primary d<1>, and timing-contact f to the condenser c. The current in this latter circuit is greatly impeded by the inductance and resistance of the transformer b and generator a, and therefore the greater portion flows through one of the primaries d<1>, producing a spark at e. By interrupting both circuits at the same time, very little sparking occurs at the timing-contact f. In Fig. 3, the spark gap g is shown produced by the arm f of the timing- contact f, so that the condenser c discharges across the gap between the end of the arm f<1> and the distributing-terminals h, coupled to the primaries d<1>. Any number of coils may be operated by the arrangements shown in Figs. 2 and 3. For lighting miners' lamps, a compact arrangement of transformer, condenser, and high-frequency coil may be employed, if a supply of current is available.
Patent GB-190410124-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Railway Signalling Systems.
Inventor: THULLEN LOUIS HENRY
Filed: 1904-05-03
Granted: 1904-09-08
Abstract: 10,124. Thullen, L. H. May 3. Electric railways and tramways, signalling on ; indicating condition of permanentway ; signalling between trains. - Bonded rails carry the return propulsion current, and also form section-circuits for alternating signal-controlling currents, which are confined to single sections by impedances through which the propulsion currents pass. The generator A supplies direct current for propulsion to the trolley wire B, trolley d', and pole d, and thus to the train D, returning by the two rails f, f<1> ... f<5> to a coil P with two similar windings and a single magnetic circuit, whereby the passage of equal currents through the windings produces neutralizing effects, the current proceeding thence to the generator. At the points H, the continuity of the rails is broken, and the propulsion current passes through similar coils M, N upon a single magnetic core, so wound that the core is not magnetized thereby. The impedance of these coils thus virtually insulates alternating-current circuits consisting of the secondary e of a transformer E, the rails f<2>, f<3> in each section, and the alternating- current relay K, which, when energized, keeps the contact-arm k across the contacts o in a local circuit which maintains the semaphore C at "line- "clear." When a train is in any section, its wheels and axles short-circuit the relay, and the signal moves to "danger." The same result will be caused by a break in either of the track rails. Current for the primaries of the transformers E is supplied by alternators L and feeders i. Inductive low-resistance cross-bonds G may be used in each section to keep both rails at almost the same potential, or, instead, the rails may be connected diagonally through the inductances at the section ends. Figs. 3 and 4 show alternative methods of making these connections, with four windings on the magnetic cores. Where alternating propulsion currents are employed, the windings on the various coils are as before so arranged that these currents do not magnetize the cores, while the signalling- currents are impeded.
Patent GB-190413107-A (GB)
Filed: 1904-06-10
Granted: 1905-03-16
Abstract: 13,107. Electric and Ordnance Accessories Co., and Hall, R. F. June 10. Telephone systems.-In an intercommunication system, the contact-arm is locked in position by the hook switch lever when the receiver is off the hook and is automatically returned to the normal position on again hanging up the receiver. The contact-arm is carried by a spindle f<1> having fixed to it a toothed sector or spur-wheel g, which engages with the teeth of a rack h. On turning the contact-arm, the rack h is moved against the spring i, and, on removing the receiver from its hook, a projection m carried by the hook lever c engages one of the notches k on the rack h and locks it in position. On hanging up the receiver, the projection m releases the rack and the spindle is rotated by the spring i. In a modified form, the projection m engages the wheel g directly, and a spiral spring returns the contact-arm when the wheel is released.
Patent GB-190413365-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Spinning Frames.
Inventor: ASHWORTH ABRAHAM
Filed: 1904-06-13
Granted: 1904-12-01
Abstract: 13,365. Ashworth, A. June 13. Spindle apparatus.- Relates to spinning and twisting machines. The spindle wharl 1, Fig. 1, which turns loosely on the spindle b, fixed to the spindle rail, is made with a bore 2 of increased diameter, and has inwardly-projecting pins 3, fitting openings 4, Fig. 3, in the arms 8 of an expanding mandrel fitting over the spindle. The arms 8 are connected by arms 7 of elastic material to a ring 6. When the mandrel is rotated, by the pins 3, the arms 8 expand by centrifugal force, engage the interior bore of the bobbin, and rotate it frictionally. The bobbins may be of ordinary construction, or of the construction shown in Fig. 5. On stopping the spindle, the arms 8 collapse, and the bobbins stop rotating and may be immediately removed.
Patent GB-190416942-A (GB)
Title: Improved Construction of Umbrella or Parasol.
Inventor: BARNETT MAURICE HENRY
Filed: 1904-08-02
Granted: 1905-05-04
Abstract: 16,942. Barnett, M. H. Aug. 2. Ribs and stretchers.-To increase the strength of an umbrella or parasol, for resisting wind pressure, the frame is constructed with twice as many ribs A as stretchers B, as shown in Fig. 1, or with twice as many stretchers B as ribs A, as shown in Fig. 2. In the modification shewn in Fig. 1, each stretcher has two arms C which are connected to the ribs, while, in the modification shown in Fig. 2, each rib has two arms D which are connected to the stretchers. Each forked rib or stretcher may be made of two or more strips of steel connected together at or near the runner or top-notch, and at the forked part, as shown. The arms of the fork may be clipped, brazed, or soldered to or formed integral with the rib or stretcher. Each rib is preferably formed of two channelled ribs connected together for a part of their length. According to the Provisional Specification, an equal number of ribs and stretchers may be used, and the stretchers may be made wavy and connected together by clips where they meet one another.
Patent GB-190418201-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Electric Motor Control Systems
Filed: 1904-08-22
Granted: 1905-07-06
Abstract: 18,201. British Thomson-Houston Co., [General Electric Co.]. Aug. 22. Motors, controlling.-Motors for both direct and alternating current are controlled by dividing the field windings into a number of sections, and by means of a switch connecting the sections in series when direct current is used and in parallel when alternating current is used. The application of the invention to a railway series motor is described, the voltage of both direct and alternating sources being about 600 volts. In this case, the field winding of the motor is divided into two parts. For direct current, the switch S, Fig. 1, is placed upon the contact D, and the commutating-switch E is turned so that the row of contacts d engages the fixed contacts e<1>-e<14>, and, for forward movement, the contacts f-f of the reversing-switch Rare made to cover the contacts f<1>-f<8>. If the controller C is now turned to the position 1-1, a circuit is completed from the trolley T through the switch point D, contacts e', e<3>, c<1>, c<2>, resistance I, contacts f<1>, f<2>, armature of the motor M', contacts f<3>, f<4>, e<4>, e<5>, upper half of field of motor M', contacts e<7>, e<6>, lower half of field of motor M<1>, contacts e<8>, e<9>, f<5>, f <6>, armature of motor M<2>, contacts f <7>, f<8>, e<10>, e<11>, upper half of field of motor M<2>, contacts e<13>, e<12>, and lower half of field of motor M<2> to earth. The motors are thus connected in series with the halves of the field windings also in series, all the resistance I being connected in circuit as shown in Fig. 2. Further movement of the controller cuts out the resistance I step-by-step. To operate the motor with alternating current, the contacts a are made to engage with the fixed contacts e<1>-e<14>, and the switch S is placed on the contact A so that the primary of the transformer T' is directly connected to the alternating source. The motor is now supplied from the secondary of the transformer, and upon moving the controller to its first position the motors M<1>, M<2> are connected in series, with all the resistance I in circuit, but the two halves of the field are connected in parallel as shown in Fig. 4. Further movement of the controller cuts out the resistance I. For reverse running, the switch R is turned to its other position.
Patent GB-190422797-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and connected with Devices for Lighting and Extinguishing Gas Light from any Desired Point.
Inventor: SCHWARZHAUPT ALBRECHT
Filed: 1904-10-22
Granted: 1905-07-20
Abstract: 22,797. Schwarzhaupt, A. Oct. 24, A.D. 1903, [date applied for under Patents Act, A.D. 1901]. Plug cocks.-Gas-supply branch pipes 3, 4, Fig. 1, are connected to the main pipes 1, 12 by cocks 2,11, constructed as shown, and are connected together at intermediate points by multiple-way cocks 5, 8, each cock being provided with a K-shaped bore 14, as shown in Figs. 4 and 5, and with a second bore 15, as shown in Figs. 4 and 6.
Patent GB-190510423-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Coal Savers for Kitchen Ranges and the like.
Inventor: SMITH WARRNER VALENTINE
Filed: 1905-05-18
Granted: 1906-01-04
Abstract: 10,423. Smith, W. V. May 18. No Patent granted (Sealing fee not paid). Grates.-The front of the grate of a kitchen range and the like is divided by a mid-horizontal bar b. The upper part is fitted with vertical bars, and the lower part with an inclined frame d which is provided with pins f sliding in vertical grooves e formed by the front frame and additional pieces k. The inclination of the frame d may be varied by means of a chain engaging a hook h on the bottom front bar, and holes j are provided in the frame for the insertion of lifting-tools.
Patent GB-190514629-A (GB)
Title: Means for Loading and Covering Vehicles.
Inventor: RIEDL JAROSLAV
Filed: 1905-07-15
Granted: 1905-12-14
Abstract: 14,629. Riedl, J. July 15. Covers for wagons.-A dust-cart is provided with a movable shoot and means for covering the top of the vehicle. At the side of the vehicle and running on rails 2, 3 is a shoot 12. The wheel axles of the shoot are provided with intermediate rollers 14, 15 and sprocket-wheels 24 at their upper extremities. The wheels 24 are connected by a chain so as to cause the rollers 14, 15 to run at the same rate. Tarpaulins are fixed at the ends of the rail track and pass in opposite directions round the rollers 14, 15, so that as the shoot travels along the side of the vehicle, one tarpaulin is wound in and the other paid out. The shoot 12 is provided with a hinged door 38 which is normally closed but is opened during the loading operation by motion communicated from the tipping axis 32 through cranks 33, 35 and a connecting link 34. The latticed support 39 for the dust-bin has two booklike arms 36, 37 by which it is supported on the axle 32 so as to cause the latter to rotate with it and actuate the lid 38. This support can also be detached when not in use. The bin 29 is preferably provided with ears 46, 47 with which engage sickle-like hooks 42, 43, rotated by a handle 44, to secure the bin in position. In a modification, the bin is provided with projecting arms 55 supporting the axle 32 which rests in slots on the side of the shoot, and projections 56 engage the cranks 33 in order to operate the lid 38.
Patent GB-190515247-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or in connection with Brazing Metals.
Inventor: LEIGH ROY SCHAAP
Filed: 1905-07-25
Abstract: 15,247. Schaap, L. R. July 28, 1904, [date applied for under Patents Act, 1901]. Void. [Published under Patents Act, 1901.] Brazing.-The surfaces of such metals as copper, cast-iron, and aluminium to be brazed are treated with a mixture consisting of two ounces each of prussiate or potash, plaster of paris, borax; half an ounce of wood charcoal and one ounce of citric acid. The proportions may be varied and the same mixture may be used for hardening, tempering, and welding.