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Patent GB-190400705-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Oil Lamps for Optical Lanterns and the like.
Inventor: WRENCH ALFRED
Filed: 1904-01-11
Granted: 1904-09-15
Abstract: 705. Wrench, A. Jan. 11. Oil lamps, air supply to. -In a lamp for optical lanterns &c., and of the type described in Specification No. 9934, A.D. 1890, the channel-shaped strips c of perforated metal, which are placed between consecutive wick-tubes b to retain charred cotton from the wicks and to distribute the air supply, are fixed some distance below the top of the wick-tubes. The upper edges d of the strips are bent inwards to provide a central passage e for the ascending air. The ends of the strips are covered by plates f in which are formed holes or perforations g to facilitate the removal of material collected in the strips, and to admit an additional air supply. Baffles h, with square corners, are placed in the chamber h<1> above the burners to direct and concentrate the air over the wicks. A perforated screen i is fitted in the plane of the back of the chamber h<1> to divide the current of air entering at the back of the lantern ; the screen is held in guides which permit of its removal when the chamber is turned back, and thereby facilitate the cleaning of the top of the reservoir a.
Patent GB-190401950-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Portable Fire-grates.
Inventor: THOMPSON JOHN WILLIAM
Filed: 1904-01-26
Granted: 1905-01-26
Abstract: 1950. Thompson, J. W. Jan. 26. Braziers.-A portable firegrate, specially applicable for use on road a by watchmen and others, is constructed in such a way as readily to be taken to pieces for transit. The grate has the form of a cage composed of a number of rods e, cast integral with, or engaging recesses in, rings a, b held together by three or more bars c and cottars d. The legs g are secured by cottars h to lugs f cast integral with the bottom ring b. The bars c may be secured by cottars to similar lugs on both rings. The top ring a has recessed sockets to engage lifting-devices. When the apparatus is used for melting lead or other metal in a pot resting on the top ring a, this ring is provided with a depending sheath j, Fig. 3, to the bottom of which the upper ends of the rods e may be secured. The bottom of the apparatus consists of a removable grating l.
Patent GB-190406062-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in, and in the Manufacture of, Candle Shade-holders
Inventor: LAWTON MARK
Filed: 1904-03-12
Granted: 1905-01-05
Abstract: 6062. Lawton, M., [trading as Lawton & Sons, J.]. March 12. Candle - shade holders.-The metal sleeve a which fits on the candle is made with projecting beads c to keep it in an upright position and allow cooling air currents tocirculate between the body of the sleeve and the candle. Projecting tongues b rest on the top of the candle. Instead of beadings e, suitably arranged studs may be impressed in the sleevea. The sleeve a is made either from sheet metal or from tubing ; in the latter case the tongues b take the form of a serrated upper edge.
Patent GB-190407237-A (GB)
Title: Coal Kerving and Slitting Machine with Hand Gear.
Inventor: BATKE FRANZ
Filed: 1904-03-25
Granted: 1905-03-16
Abstract: 7237. Batke, F. March 25. Undercutting &c.-A hand-driven machine, of the chain-cutter type, for use particularly in coal mining, comprises means for making horizontal, slanting, and vertical grooves. Parallel angle-iron guides a attached a t o n e end to a swivel piece mounted in a stanchion g, and at the other end pivoted to a socket k which may slide along a stanchion l, carry, by means of clamps d, e, a frame c provided with chain-wheels m, n. A squared shaft b, mounted in a block h of the swivel piece, and in a cross-piece t which may slide in the guides a, carries a bevelwheel q meshing with a bevel-wheel!' mounted on the chain-wheels m. The frame c may be fed forward by means of an eccentric s carried by the shaft b which drives a ratchet-wheel j mounted on the clamp d and attached to a wheel in gear with a rack u on the guides a. Lateral motion may be effected by means of an eccentric w which reciprocates a fork v, and ratchet gear x mounted on a spindle y carrying a pinion y' in gear with a rack z on the stanchion l. The lateral travel gear may be rendered inoperative by withdrawing a tumbler i in the block h, and pushing the shaft b to the left, the gear being pivoted on a bolt k' provided in the socket k. In operation, the forward feed is retained in gear until the chainwheel has fully entered the seam, the lateral feed being then thrown in and the forward feed stopped. When an undercut of the desired depth has been made, the stanchion g is fixed horizontally, and the stanchion l vertically, and vertical cuts are made. Slanting cuts may be made by fixing the stanchions in an inclined direction.
Patent GB-190410104-A (GB)
Title: A New or Improved Game.
Inventor: JOHNSON CHARLES HENRY
Filed: 1904-05-03
Granted: 1905-03-09
Abstract: 10,104. Johnson, C. H., and Johnson, A. May 3. Toy targets; games played with targets, guns, pistols, and projectors.-A reciprocating target consisting of a horse E, Figs. 1 and 2, upon which is mounted a representation of an Indian F, is shot at by means of a gun, pistol, or catapult. The target is attached to a spring D mounted in a block of wood C, which is attached to a cardboard or metal support A covered with paper, tin, &c. marked or stamped out to represent an Indian scene. The figures F, E are formed of paper or tin mounted on wood or cardboard, and the figure F may be detached from the horse E, so as to fall off it when shot, one of the legs of the figure being made separate from the rest of the body for this purpose. More than one horse may be mounted on springs, and in place of an Indian and Indian scene, a polar bear and an Arctic scene may be represented by the figures E, F, and background. The bear may be kept from oscillating by a pin on the spring D, which is engaged by a ring or disc retained in a hole in the support A. The first shot is aimed at the disc or ring in order to set the bear oscillating.
Patent GB-190413429-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Grabs and Travelling Cranes for use in Loading and Unloading Ships, Railway Vehicles, and the like.
Inventor: FAIRWEATHER WALLACE
Filed: 1904-06-14
Granted: 1904-08-18
Abstract: 13,429. Fairweather, W., [Brown Hoisting Machinery Co.]. June 14. Cranes; loading and unloading.- Relates to an electrically-operated travelling crane, wherein all the mechanisms for traversing the trolley along its runway, raising, lowering, and operating the bucket, and for rotating the bucket horizontally are self-contained, for two-rope grabbuckets used in loading and unloading ships, railway vehicles, and the like. Fig. 3 is a side view and Fig. 6 a plan of a travelling crane or trolley and of the upper portion G of its bucket. The two-rope grab-bucket depends by the ropes R, R<1>, from the trolley T on an overhead tramway A, which is made up of parallel side plates a, stiffened by angle-irons a' carrying rails a<11> for the wheels t of the trolley T. Suspended from the wheels t by the connecting-plates P is a framework p, within which upon wheels w is a circular track C. The track C, and with it the mechanism for operating the bucket G, is rotated by ropes from a vertical drum D which is driven by a motor M' through the gearing f. The two motors M gear, through the wheel B, with the pinions S', S", which, through suitable clutches, can actuate the winding-drums for the hoisting and operating ropes R, R<1> of the bucket. The trolley is moved by the ropes H, wound in opposite directions around the horizontal drums D'. The motors receive power from a trolley wire L, and all the machinery is operated from the cab K.
Patent GB-190418099-A (GB)
Title: Improved Method of Lighting for Photograhic Purposes.
Inventor: MERTENS EDUARD
Filed: 1904-08-20
Granted: 1905-03-23
Abstract: 18,099. Mertens, E. Aug. 20. Lighting-arrangements.-In illuminating objects to be photographed, a frame with lights L, Fig. 1, and a slot g is moved across the front of the object so that the different parts are photographed successively as the rays reach the camera E through the slot. By varying the motion of the frame or slot and the distances of the lights L, the intensity of illumination can be uniformly increased or diminished, and a method is stated for finding the variation in the intensity of the part of the object photographed with the relative position of the slot and source of light. The moving slot maybe separated from the frame carrying the lights and inserted in the camera. As a modification, the objects A, Fig. 2, may be arranged in a circle and the frame caused to move in a concentric circle around the camera E. For photographing statues, the sensitive film may be brought into the outer circle, while the frame with the objective rotates around the object situated at the centre. The sensitive plate or film and objects may also be rotated while the light and slot are stationary.
Patent GB-190418851-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Box for Tooth Powder and other Powders.
Inventor: GARDNER CLEMENT SANKEY BEST
Filed: 1904-09-01
Granted: 1905-06-15
Abstract: 18,851. Gardner, C. S. B. Sept. 1. B o x e s for powders; powder distributers.- Boxes for tooth and other powders are so made as to make refilling difficult. The box consists of cups a, b forced together, with an aperture c in the end or side of the cup a, through which the contents are shaken out. A lid is provided.
Patent GB-190425280-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Acetylene Lamps for Motors.
Filed: 1904-11-21
Granted: 1905-03-09
Abstract: 25,280. Polkey, G., and Polkey Ltd., G. Nov. 21. Acetylene lamps; carriage lamps.-To prevent side glare in motor lamps, the burner is arranged so that the edge of the flame F lies along the axis of the parabolic reflector R.
Patent GB-190501542-A (GB)
Title: Disconnecting and Inspection Chambers
Inventor: KNIGHT JOHN
Filed: 1905-01-26
Granted: 1905-05-25
Abstract: 1542. Knigrht, J. Jan. 26. Inspection openings.-The channel of an inspection chamber is made of the same diameter as the main pipe, and is fitted with a cover on which are formed the upper parts of the main channel and branches, the latter being formed with a forward and downward sweep. In Fig. 4 is shown a channel fitting in which the upper parts of the channel A and branch B are formed on the cap C. Fig. 5 shows a form of cover, the application of which is independent of the number of branches. The cover may be fastened down in any suitable manner such as that shown in Fig. 6, and described in Specification No. 10,628, A.D. 1904. Bars N are screwed down upon the cover by nuts P, P<1>, working upon the screwed pivoted ends of lugs L attached to a ring K. One end O of the bars is slotted, so that the bar is removed by loosening the nuts, turning the nut P' out of the slot, and rotating the bar about the other end.
Patent GB-190507328-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Burners suitable for Gassing Yarns.
Inventor: EMERY JOHN
Filed: 1905-04-07
Granted: 1906-02-15
Abstract: 7328. Emery, J., and Emery, J. April 7. Burners, applications of; flame protectors.- In burners for gassing yarns, a flame guard, consisting of a rectangular piece of sheet metal having its sides turned up at rightangles, is provided. The sides are also bent from the middle partly to close the ends. The guard is attached to the burner by means of a tubular clip.
Patent GB-190508810-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Razors.
Inventor: KAMPFE FREDERICK
Filed: 1905-04-26
Granted: 1905-08-03
Abstract: 8810. Kampfe, F. April 26. Razors.-A detachable blade A, Fig. 1, is held in the extension B of a hollow shank C made from one piece of metal bent to the required shape. The extension is formed with sides b<1>, Fig. 4, and a projection b<3> which fits into a groove running along the back of the blade. Spring lugs b<2> are also provided to grip the inner end of the blade. To remove the blade, a slide is provided in the shank, bearing against the blade and actuated by a couple of projections F, which is adapted to push the blade out of the holder sufficiently for it to be gripped firmly by the user.
Patent GB-190512456-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Vice.
Inventor: PINATEL JACQUES
Filed: 1905-06-15
Granted: 1905-09-21
Abstract: 12,456. Pinatel, J. July 5, 1904, [date applied for under Patents Act, 1901]. Vices.-The jaw a of a bench, hand, or other vice for gripping tapered articles is pivoted at c and traversed against the action of a spring d by a screw f in the ordinary manner. The fore part of the screw-casing is provided with knifeedges or beads e<2> located in grooves in the stem of the jaw b, which is furnished with an oval eye i, the longer axis of which is horizontal so as to permit of the jaw being turned on a pivot g fixed to the stem of the vice. For gripping parallel articles, the jaw b is prevented from turning by passing a key or pin through the stems along a line X-X.
Patent GB-190512889-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Stuffing Boxes for Internal Combustion Engines.
Inventor: HAMILTON JOHN HENRY
Filed: 1905-06-22
Granted: 1906-03-01
Abstract: 12,889. Hamilton, J. H. June 22. Stuffing-boxes.-A stuffing-box, primarily intended for engines of the type described in Specifications Nos. 10,766, A.D. 1900, [Abridgment Class Air and gas engines], and 23,275, A.D. 1900, contains softmetal packing-rings C and split rings D. Oil is admitted between the two sets of packing by a valve F operated by a lever L, which is depressed against the action of a spring by a cam K carried by the spindle of the gas-engine admission valve. The split rings may be supplemented by soft packing E.
Patent GB-190515166-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Chimneys or Shafts
Inventor: BOULT ALFRED JULIUS
Filed: 1905-07-24
Granted: 1906-01-04
Abstract: 15,166. Boult, A. J., [Weber, C.]. July 24. Chimneys. -In chimneys constructed of concrete and iron, having double walls for a portion of their height, the inner wall is free at the upper end and room is given for expansion. Fig. 6 shows the method of constructing the base of the shaft. Iron girders a, arranged as shown, and surrounded by concrete, form the foundation, while girders d preferably of different lengths form a skeleton for the outer wall A<1>. The inner wall A<2> is similarly strengthened by girders d<1>. In Fig. 3 the arrangement of the bars d<12> and rings d<3> is shown. At the place where the double walls end, the bars are bent as at v and ledges are formed on the outer and inner surfaces of the concrete. Space B' is thus left for the expansion of the inner wall. Openings e, Fig. 6, may communicate with the air space.
Patent GB-190516808-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Preparing of Flax Hemp and similar Fibres for Spinning and in Apparatus therefor.
Inventor: HERDMAN FREDERICK SEPTIMUS
Filed: 1905-08-19
Granted: 1906-08-18
Abstract: 16,808. Herdman, F. S., and Morton, W. B. Aug. 19. Processes; rollers and roller heads; spreading- machines; gill boxes or frames. -Consists in treating flax, hemp, &c. which has been broken and scutched in the ordinary manner, with fluted, roughened, or plain rollers, which are rapidly reciprocated longitudinally so as to exert a pulling or dragging action on the material at right-angles to the longitudinal axis of the fibres, whereby the material is partially or wholly reduced to its ultimate fibres and the operation of heckling to which the fibres are usually subjected may be greatly diminished or dispensed with altogether. The treatment may be continued through a number of ordinary preparing-machines beginning with the spread board, and is preferably applied by giving a reciprocating motion to one or both of the delivery rollers. It may, however, be applied at the feed end of the machine, or at a point intermediate between the feed and delivery ends thereof. Fig. 1 shows the delivery rollers of a spread board, in which the shaft B of the lower roller is forced in one direction by a spring D and carries a fluted collar or cam E which engages with a fixed pin E' on the frame, so that as the :roller rotates a rapid reciprocating motion is given to it. In a roving frame, the reciprocating motion may be given to the back rollers. A separate machine may be constructed, comprising one or more pairs of reciprocating rollers, through which the material is passed before or after leaving the heckling-machine.
Patent GB-190521536-A (GB)
Title: Improved Protective Device for use with Self Propelled and other Vehicles.
Inventor: ANSELL JOHN EVELYN
Filed: 1905-10-23
Granted: 1906-10-11
Abstract: 21,536. Ansell, J. E. Oct. 23. Obstruction-removers.-A self-propelled or other vehicle is provided with an obstruction-remover or guard consisting of a light framework a, covered with canvas, sheet metal, woven wire, or other flexible material, and inclined backwards and towards each side. The lower edge is fitted with a cushion e consisting of a pneumatic tube or a strip of india-rubber, cork, or the like. The frame a may be supported from the vehicle framework and the springs by brackets b, b<1>, Fig. 1, and an arched bar c, capable of giving way to some extent if an obstruction is met, or the frame a may be supported by springs c<x>, Fig. 4, at the top, and by sliding rods f and springs f<1> at the bottom. The covering of the guard may be in two parts hinged at each side so that it can be opened outwards from the middle for giving access to the engine starting- handle or other parts. The guard may have glass panels in front of the lamps.
Patent GB-190527243-A (GB)
Title: Plate for Repeater Watch
Inventor: WEIL NATHAN
Filed: 1905-12-30
Granted: 1906-05-24
Abstract: 27,243. Weil, N., and Montandon, F. Dec. 30. Framework; repeating-mechanism.-A plate for a repeater watch is made in two or more parts a, k, the watch movement b, e, g, f, h, i, c, d, j and the quarter snail x being mounted on the part a and the repeating-mechanism l, m, n, o, p, q, r, s on the part k. A ring t, Fig. 3, in one with the part k, fits in the depression u of the part a, the two portions fitting tightly together and being secured in place by screws v.
Patent GB-190603412-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Pneumatic Power Hammers.
Inventor: GRAHAM WILLIAM
Filed: 1906-02-12
Granted: 1907-02-12
Abstract: 3412. Graham, W. Feb. 12. Hammers, power.-A pneumatic power hammer of the type described in Specification No. 16,904, A.D. 1903, in which a working pump a and vacuum pump b are employed to operate the tup, and in which the action of the pumps is controlled by a liner rotated by a handle d, and a fixed liner f in which the cylinder b is rotated from a foot-lever has a slide-controlled port in the working pump cylinder a so as to increase and regulate the blow for drop-forging purposes. In one form, a port g is formed in the lower part of the pump cylinder so as to be fully uncovered by the piston, over which port there works a slide j, connected to the treadle or to a hand-lever s', and having a port m. Over the slide j works another slide n having a port o and operated by a handle r, and all are held in position by a cover p containing a port q. By moving the slide n, the cylinder port g may be wholly or partially opened or closed to the atmosphere. The slide j may be arranged to leave always sufficient opening for effecting the supply of cool air, or a small hole may be provided for ordinary forging work. A non-return valve u may be employed at the top of the tup chamber, consisting of one or more leather disks fixed to a spindle v, controlled by a spring w. By adjustment of the tension of the spring, the force of the blow may be regulated as described in Specification No. 3111, A.D. 1906.
Patent GB-190604621-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to the Unwinding of Yarn from Cops or Bobbins in Winding Frames
Inventor: BROMLEY ALBERT
Filed: 1906-02-26
Granted: 1906-12-13
Abstract: 4621. Bromley, A., and Dawson, T. Feb. 26. Creel arrangements.-To prevent the-unwinding of yarn in winding-machines from the end of fixed cops or bobbins on which the yarn has been wound in the opposite direction, and therefore with opposite twist, to that required, a fixed peg A is arranged to project into the path of the unwinding yarn in the direction of unwinding. The yarn C of the required twist drawn off cops D slides past the peg, but oppositely-twisted yarn, by unwinding in the opposite direction, escapes round the end of the peg, and is caught as shown in Fig. 3, and broken or held.
Patent GB-190610968-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Rotary Pump, Exhauster and Blower or the like.
Filed: 1906-05-10
Granted: 1907-01-31
Abstract: 10,968. Lamplough, F., and Albany Manufacturing Co. May 10. Stuffing-boxes.-The shaft o, Fig. 2, of a gyratorypiston type of pump, blower, or the like is provided with a stuffing-box t. To counteract the tendency of the rotating shaft to unscrew the gland u, the sleeve x, which is forced by the gland u against the packing, is fitted with two pins y which engage longitudinal slots -formed in the bearing n. In order to prevent the accidental unscrewing of the gland u, a forked spring v, Figs. 2 and 6, is secured to the end cover of the casing and its arms engage recesses w formed in the rim of the gland.
Patent GB-190612170-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus for Turning Ingots when Forging and Pressing
Inventor: FAIRWEATHER WALLACE CRANSTON
Filed: 1906-05-24
Granted: 1906-08-09
Abstract: 12,170. Fairweather, W. C., [Romanoff, W.]. May 24. Forging.-An ingot A is turned round during forging by means of a chain b<1> passing round it and having one end secured to a wheel B and the other end to the tup I, to a lever d<11> connected by a link b<11> to the tup, or to some separate reciprocating member. To turn the ingot, the shaft a' carrying the wheel B is braked during the rise of the tup by means of a hand, treadle, or elastic brake c, a spring L, which may be slid laterally to engage the squared part t of the shaft a<1>, or a weighted arm being used when the tup is working with a long but light stroke and the ingot is to be turned slightly at each stroke. The shaft a' is rotated to slacken the chain by hand or by a motor M. When both ends of the chain are attached to the tup and the chain is held out of the vertical, the ingot is moved endways on the rise of the tup.
Patent GB-190614765-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Cushion for Billiard and the like Tables.
Inventor: RILEY EDWARD JOHN
Filed: 1906-06-28
Granted: 1907-04-11
Abstract: 14,765. Riley, E. J., and Smith, W. June 28. Billiards cEc.-A cushion c, the rear of which is V-shaped in section, is compressed between correspondingly-sbaped wooden or other parts a', d which are secured together by a screw f or the like. One extremity of the cloth is clamped by the bar d, while the other passes into a groove h in the base a<1> and is retained by a wedge i.
Patent GB-190615403-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Golf Ball Markers.
Inventor: CORY JOHN CAMPBELL
Filed: 1906-07-06
Granted: 1906-09-20
Abstract: 15,403. Cory, J. C. July 6. Balls.-Relates to a device for impressing letters, initials, or other distinguishing marks on golf balls. In order that the ball shall not be subjected to undue pressure &c., it is supported in a truncated spherical holder 2 on a frame or casting 1, to which is pivoted an arm 4 which carries a disk 6 of spherical contour. The arm 4 is actuated by a pivoted arm 7 provided with slot or socket 9 for engaging the spherical end 10 of the arm 4. A spring 11 normally keeps the arm 4 in a raised position.
Patent GB-190620310-A (GB)
Title: Improved Nut-lock.
Inventor: CLARK JOHN
Filed: 1906-09-12
Granted: 1907-06-20
Abstract: 20,310. Clark, J. Sept. 12. Locking nuts.-A nut B is formed with a recess B<1> in which is placed a locking-washer A, having inclined teeth A' on both faces to engage the nut and the work D.
Patent GB-190620787-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Time Recorders.
Inventor: SMITH MAURICE WILLIAM
Filed: 1906-09-19
Granted: 1907-08-29
Abstract: 20,787. Smith, M. W. Sept. 19. Switches.-In a tell-tale for workmen, the workman's check is hung on a vertically sliding bolt q, which operates by a projecting peg r, an electric contact o, both when the check is hung up and removed, so as to operate an electro-magnetic recorder.