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Patent GB-190326215-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or connected with Apparatus for Facilitating Instructional Target Practice with Ordnance.
Inventor: LEGE ANNIBAL JEAN BAPTISTE
Filed: 1903-12-01
Granted: 1904-10-27
Abstract: 26,215. LÚgÚ, A. J. B. Dec. 1. Gunnery practice, teaching.-Relates to apparatus for recording the accuracy of gun practice at moving objects without actually firing the gun. A standard a, Fig. 1, is secured to the ground or deck in front of the gun, and is provided with brackets a', supporting a rectangular frame b by means of trunnions b<1>. Inside the frame b is mounted a second rectangular frame c, by means of hollow trunnions c<1> fitting into bearings in the vertical sides of the outer frame. The frames b, care normally kept in the same vertical plane at rightangles to the brackets by means of springs b', or by weights. A card f, having representations of the object aimed at, with its carrier e, is supported, by a cord passing over pulleys g<7>, g<8> and wound on a pulley g<9> operated by a handle, on a frame d running on rollers d<1> in rails or grooves b<3> on the inside of the frame c. A cord g, wound on a pulley g<3>, operated by a handle g<4>, and a cord g' passing over a pulley g<5> and through the hollow trunnions c<1>, is attached to the frame d for imparting to it a horizontal motion; the cord g' supports a weight g<6>. The frame d is moved from right to left by means of the handle g<4>, and in the other direction by a weight suspended from the weight g<6>. A wave or other motion, commonly taken by floating objects, represented on the card f may be given to the card by securing a suitable templet to studs c' in the frame c, on the upper surface of which rests a roller e<2> attached to the carrier e. The frame c is kept in a plane perpendicular to the axis of the gun by an arm h secured to the gun muzzle by a ring h<1>. The rear extremity of the arm h carries cross-pieces h<2>, provided at their extremities with wheels or rollers h<3> which rest against the backing c<3> of the frame. The other end of the lever h carries an electromagnetic marking-device k shown in Fig. 4. It consists of a pencil j carried by a jointed arm j<1>, operated by gearing from an arm k<3> secured to the gravity or spring controlled armature k<1> of the electromagnet k. The exciting circuit of the electromagnet k is completed by the trigger of the gun. To prevent the marker j from remaining in contact with the card f, the upper part j<3> of the rod j<1> is acted on by a spring j<5> which throws it backward, immediately after marking the card f during the imaginary firing of the gun. Instead of the hand-operated devices for moving the card f, a train of wheels operated by a cord carrying a weight, regulated by an adjustable fan, and enclosed in a case at the top of the standard a, may be employed. An alternative method of securing the arm h to the mnzzle of the gun is illustrated in Fig. 6, and consists in employing a split block m the parts of which are tightened into the gun muzzle by a wedge m<3> operated by a bolt n.
Patent GB-190328805-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Electric Furnaces
Inventor: SCHNEIDER CHARLES PROSPER EUGE
Filed: 1903-12-31
Granted: 1904-04-07
Abstract: 28,805. Schneider, C. P. E. Dec. 31. Combined electric and gaseous or solid fuel furnaces.-An electric induction furnace may be applied to the melting-chamber of any type of furnace, such as a blast furnace or a multiplechamber regenerative furnace, as shown in sectional plan in Fig. 12. A branch tube 1, 2 having its ends at different levels is surrounded by a transformer b, so that the heat produced in the tube causes the metal to circulate through it. In this particular case, the gases given off in the reduction of iron ore are utilized by burning them with hot air supplied through the regenerative chambers i.
Patent GB-190408562-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Blind Stitch Sewing Machines.
Inventor: FLANAGAN DENIS
Filed: 1904-04-14
Granted: 1905-02-16
Abstract: 8562. Flanagan, D. April 14. Blind-stitching machines; work-supports; feed.-The worksupport d is hinged to the frame by a pivot d<1>. The work is passed over the support, is bent round an edge i<1>, and is returned on the underside through the feed-rollers k<111>, q. The worksupport may be held in working- position by a taper pin or a lug h engaging in a slot in the table. To obtain access to the shuttle &c., the work-support is first raised, in opposition to a spring e', by rotating a sleeve g having two pins which engage helical grooves in the pivot. The table can then be swung round as desired. To adjust the work in relation to the needle, the work-support is provided with a slide i, either plain or having a roller mounted on the end adjacent to the needle, which is adjusted by means of an eccentric stud j<11> mounted in the worksupport. The feed-roller shaft k<1> is rotated by a ratchet-wheel m. The pawl is carried by a telescopic lever n, which is actuated by an eccentric on the vertical shaft. The feed is determined by the length of the lever n adjusted by means of a screw o<11>, which forces a loose block o<1111> against the bore of the external member. The work is held against the roller k<111> by a spring-pressed roller q. The roller k<111> is grooved and the rings l pass through corresponding slots in the table.
Patent GB-190410811-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Sparking or Igniting Devices for Combustion Engines
Inventor: THOMPSON WILLIAM PHILLIPS
Filed: 1904-05-10
Granted: 1904-06-16
Abstract: 10,811. Thompson, W. P., [Stewart, A. C.]. May 10. Gas and like engines, igniting in. The sparking-plug shown in Fig. 2 consists of an outer tubular casing 1, having a gland 6 to support the insulating - material 8, through which passes a spindle 9, 10 carrying the sparking-terminal 17. On the lower end of the terminal spindle is a second insulating - cylinder 15, formed with a collar 24, for supporting a metal cylinder 23, between which and the terminal 17, and the lower end of the casing 1, sparking takes place.
Patent GB-190411880-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Magneto-electric Generators.
Filed: 1904-05-25
Granted: 1905-04-13
Abstract: 11,880. Albion Motor Car Co., and Murray, T. B. May 25. Magneto-electric machines; armatures; field magnets; inductors for stationary armatures and field magnets.-A magneto-electric generator of the inductor type, particularly adapted for igniting in internal-combustion engines having one or more cylinders, is shown in Figs. 1 and 2. The laminated armature core A carrying the spool C for the windings B is fixed in a non-magnetic casting D, to which are bolted the laminated pole-pieces E, F of a permanent magnet or electromagnet G. The rotor consists of a spider or drum H having secured at its periphery two sets of laminated arcshaped inductors J, K of soft iron, Fig. 4, which are preferably oppositely disposed on the two faces, so that, when an inductor J of one set magnetically connects the pole-piece E with one limb of the armature A, an inductor K of the other set conveys the magnetic flux from the armature back to the pole-piece F, and vice versÔ. The number of alternations per revolution will thus equal the number of inductors in each set. The armature core and the pole-pieces E, F may be laminated in the same direction as the inductors, for which purpose they may be built up of laminµ of rectangular horse-shoe form. A magnetoelectric generator is described having two inductors only in each set, the pole-pieces E, F being set at an angle of slightly less than 180‹ apart with the armature midway between them. One or more of the inductors may be replaced by non-magnetic balance weights, or each set may be arranged upon a separate spider, or both sets may be similarly disposed at the two ends of the rotor, in which case the field-magnet poles and armature are positioned so as to achieve the desired result.
Patent GB-190413430-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Overhead Travellers used for Hoisting and Conveying Purposes
Inventor: FAIRWEATHER WALLACE
Filed: 1904-06-14
Granted: 1904-08-18
Abstract: 13,430. Fairweather, W., [Brown Hoisting Machine Co.]. June 14. Electric railways; electric locomotives.-Relates to overhead apparatus for hoisting and conveying purposes of the kind in which trolleys, either singly or in trains, are propelled by an electrically - driven locomotive, and consists, mainly, in arrangements for coup pling the trolleys so that they may run round the curves without straining the hoisting-rope, and so that the necessary hoisting-resistance is provided. The electric locomotive and the trolleys run on the lower flanges of I- girders forming an overhead track I. The locomotive has an operating- cage 0 pivoted at p, p<1> to its truck and containing the hoisting-drums, motors, controllers, &c. the trolleys are connected to each other and to the locomotives by struts or couplings T, T<1>, T", &c., each composed of channels bars c, c' fitted at the ends with a pair of angle-shaped plates B carrying the pulleys S, and with castings K<1> for receiving the hinge or pivot pins J. These pins are carried in casings K mounted on trunnions t in the side plates A of the trolleys, and fitted with internal rounded cheeks for the ends of the struts or couplings to bear against. The hoisting-rope R passes from the drum D over the pulleys S and the sheaves in the hoist blocks H. The hinge or pivot pins J are arranged in the same vertical line as the scores or grooves in the pulleys or sheaves so that the tension on the hoisting-rope is not altered when the trolleys are running round curves, as shown in Fig. 9.
Patent GB-190418153-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Self-heated Soldering Tools.
Inventor: DINSMORE GEORGE FREDERICK
Filed: 1904-08-22
Granted: 1904-10-20
Abstract: 18,153. Dinsmore, G. F., and Atkins, H. B. Aug. 22. Soldering.-The oil reservoir a of a selfheated soldering - tool contains two arms b<1> pivoted on the rod h, and having inlet passages connected by the pipe band controlled by ball valves, so that, for all positions of the tool, the oil may enter the pipe c from the lowest point of the reservoir, and thus exclude the air. The pipe c is coiled inside the shell d, which is fixed by a frame m to the handle a, and its other end passes through a transverse passage in the jet block i closed at the other end by a plug i<4>. The oil enters the chamber n around the needle i<1>, the head of which fits in a transverse slot in the adjusting-screw i<3>, The gases burn at the dome d<1>, the flame being directed against the head e, grooved as shown in Fig. 5, and then deflected through the holes d', a screw collai g being also used to deflect the flame downwards. A coil of platinum wire o is used as an automatic igniter.
Patent GB-190418440-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to the Manufacture of Sweetmeat, such as Chocolate.
Inventor: HAIN VICTOR
Filed: 1904-08-25
Granted: 1905-06-29
Abstract: 18,440. Hain, V., and Wilson, P. O. Aug. 25. Packeting sweetmeats &c. -Chocolate or like sweetmeat is moulded in a plastic condition, with or without a covering of tinfoil, by a gradual process, so as to impart to it the pattern of the mould without injuring the covering or wrapper. Plastic chocolate &c. is fed from a shaping-machine A through a mouthpiece a, where it is cut into flat sections by a severing- device B, operated by a cam b<3>, fixed to the shaft D, the severed sections C being received on sheets c of tin-foil placed on an intermittently-travelling band F. Another sheet of tin-foil, preferably stamped with the pattern of the mould, is then placed over each section together with the mould itself, and the section is carried by the band F to the stamps G, which descend on the mould with an adjustable and yielding pressure, each descent coinciding with the stationary periods of the bands F. The stamps are so arranged that each succeeding stamp presses the mould a little deeper on to the chocolate, the last stamp forcing the mould on to the platform F, so that the upper and lower sheets of tin-foil meet, enclosing the chocolate. The stamps are operated by a crank shaft g', actuated by the shaft D through chain gearing g<2>, and are provided with screws g for adjusting the pressure. In a modification of the machine, instead of the mould being placed over the chocolate, the chocolate is received in the mould, which is placed on the band F. Fig. 8 shows the form of stamp used in this modification, the pressure-imparting device g<x> of rubber being carried by a spindle g<7>. After moulding, the moulded paste is carried together with its enveloping mould through a cooling-chamber I. A device L, consisting of a moving band l having transverse bars l<1> attached to it, pushes the moulds &c. forward, and they are deflected on to slowly-travelling bands H by means of an oscillating plate h<1>, Fig. 2. The chamber I is cooled by pipes i through which cold water &c. is caused to circulate. The bands H are perforated as shown to allow the free passage of air through the chamber. After cooling, the moulds may be readily removed from the slab of chocolate &c. and the edges of the latter trimmed to remove superfluous wrapping or paste.
Patent GB-190425848-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Cupboard Turns or Turn Buckles.
Filed: 1904-11-28
Granted: 1905-09-07
Abstract: 25,848. Bullers, Ltd., and Best, A. Nov. 28. Cupboard-turns and turn-buckles.-The tongue b of a cupboard-turn or turn-buckle is bent at one end to a U -shape and pierced through to fit the knob spindle a, which may be square, round, or round with a flat, and is held by a set-screw c working through a hole in the bend of the tongue, or by a wedge &c. A washer-like plate d may be attached to the door &c. by means of screws e serving as stops to the tongue.
Patent GB-190427480-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Cotton Ginning Apparatus or the like.
Inventor: PEARSE THOMAS HENRY
Filed: 1904-12-16
Granted: 1906-01-16
Abstract: 27,480. Pearce, T. H. Dec. 16. Gins; burring - apparatus.-Relates to cotton gins and like apparatus of the kind shown in the Figures. The ginning- roller A is carried by adjustably pivoted arms p. The doctor blade b is thin, and is adjustably clamped in position by means of bolts and screws 8, 9. The clearer comb c is carried by arms d from an eccentric axle e, which can be turned by a suitable key &c. for the purpose of adjusting the position of the clearer. It is operated from eccentrics on the shaft c through adjustable connecting-rods 3. If desired, a second clearer c', as shown in Fig. 1<A>, may be employed, the second clearer being carried by arms d<2>, which are mounted and operated in a manner similar to the arms d and so that the two clearers move in opposite directions, or towards the ginning point alternately. To facilitate access to the parts for cleaning &c., the hopper is hinged at 10 and secured in the working position by bolts &c. 12. Beneath the open end g<1> of the hopper is a vibrating sieve plate i, which is suspended at one end on arms r and at the other is carried and operated by the eccentric shaft s.
Patent GB-190504557-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Hosiery and like Machines
Filed: 1905-03-04
Granted: 1906-05-04
Abstract: 4557. Sanitary Meat Coverings, Ltd., and Taylor, F. March 4. Circular knitting-machines.-To guard against the occurrence of " press offs," or faults due to the unexpected failure of yarn, multiple-feeder machines of the type described in Specification No. 20,540, A.D. 1901, are provided with apparatus for throwing any particular needle-cam out of action, without stopping the machine, as soon as possible after the breakage of the yarn from the corresponding feeder. It is found that only " press-offs" " of small extent occur, and these only in cases in which the break has occurred close to the feeder eye, the net observable result in most cases being a slight reduction in output. The needle-cam is made with its lift portion c<1> as a separate slide provided with a pin c' extending through a slot in the cam-cylinder. To keep the portion c' in the normal working position, the pin is held raised by a wedge-shaped piece or head g<1> on the arm of a rotatable axle h<1> which carries an upper counterweighted lever i normally resting on the yarn j. Should the yarn fail, the end c' drops between adjacent members of a row of studs f mounted on some convenient part of the machine so as to move relatively to the lever i. The agle h<1> is thereby rocked, the wedge g<1> moves from under the pin c', and the corresponding needle - cam drops. The cam may be assisted by a spring. As modifications, the arm i, Fig. 4, may be fixed, the yarn passing through the eye of, and supporting, a drop pin i<4> or the dropping of the cam c' can be electrically effected.
Patent GB-190510687-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Machines for Manufacturing Horse Shoes.
Inventor: DICKSON SAMUEL GEORGE
Filed: 1905-05-22
Granted: 1906-02-08
Abstract: 10,687. Dickson, S. G. May 22. Bending; rolling.-In a machine for making horseshoes, the heated bar passes down the feedrace A', Fig; 1, to the rolls B. The bar, indented and rolled to the requisite section, then passes through the race C to the bending-rollers D. The feed-race is provided with a feeding plate a<4> operated by adjustable levers from a crank on the shaft A' by which the rolls are driven. The latter consist of rolls B, B<1>, Fig. 3, one carrying projections b<10> to form the indentations and being not quite circular in order to make the metal thicker at the heels. The roll B is flanged on both sides and tapered, and one flange may be adjustable to suit different sizes of shoes. The bar is bent round a form D by rollers D<1>, D' mounted-in an eccentrically pivoted weighted lever, D<3>, a stoppiece d<2> serving as a rest for the end of 'the bar. The finished shoe is ejected from the' machine by means of a spring lever E operated by tappets f<1> on a revolving wheel F.
Patent GB-190510881-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Production of Fused Metals and Alloys from Oxides and other Compounds.
Inventor: VAUTIN CLAUDE
Filed: 1905-05-24
Granted: 1906-06-23
Abstract: 10,881. Vautin, C. May 24. Welding.-Relates to the production, for use in welding and similar processes, of fused metals from oxides, chlorides, or other compounds. The iron or other oxide or compound is mixed with aluminium or magnesium boride or silicide, and the mixture is ignited, the fused metal being obtained. Iron prepared in this way is at a temperature considerably above its melting point, and may be used for welding, mending broken machinery, and the like. In welding rails, a mould is placed in position round the ends of the rails, and the molten iron is poured into the mould from the crucible in which the reduction has been effected. The iron only may be poured, or the iron and slag, so that the heat of the latter may be utilized.
Patent GB-190512593-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Electric Contactor Switches
Inventor: GEORGE HENRY HILL
Filed: 1905-06-17
Abstract: 12,593. Hill, G. H. June 18, 1901, [date applied for under Patents Act, 1901]. Void. [Published under Patents Act, 1901.] Switches. - Each separate electromagneticallyactuated ' contactor' in a motor control system, such as described in Specification No. 24,770, A.D. 1902, governs two motor circuits, and has specially-formed contacts mounted in combination with springs to produce a rubbing and pressing action between the surfaces, together with arcshoot and blow-out magnets. The core 2, Fig. 1, of the actuating-solenoid 1 carries above its upper end spring bridge-pieces 4, 5 engaging spring contacts 6, 6 for energizing the coil 1, spring contacts 7, 7 for maintaining in action the coil 1, and contacts 8 closing the circuit of the next ' contactor.' The lower end of the core 2 carries a cross-bar 11, each end of which, surrounded by an insulating- bushing 12, is loosely journalled in a guiding-link 14, Fig. 2, and in a switch arm 16 carrying a copper contact 17 shaped and clamped to the arm as shown in Fig. 5. The fixed contacts 18 are similarly constructed and mounted. Each switch arm 16 is connected by a spring 19 to a bar 20 which works against a fixed contact 21, the bending of the spring as the solenoid core rises causing the required scraping action between the contactsurfaces. A blow-out magnet 26 placed midway between the switch arms has pole-pieces 27, the ends of which may be covered with insulating material, extending so as to embrace both of them and carrying pins 32 to which are latched arcshoots 28, Fig. 3, fitting between the pole-pieces and capable, when unlatched, of being swung aside. Hinged covers 23 are also provided.
Patent GB-190513054-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Machines for Discharging Gas Retorts and the like.
Filed: 1905-06-24
Granted: 1906-04-19
Abstract: 13,054. Dempster & Sons, R., and Mitton, W. June 24. Gas retorts.-In a telescopic ram for discharging gas retorts, the members are extended and withdrawn by means of an endless chain which is provided with catches adapted to engage projections on the members. In the apparatus described there are three members, but two members are usually sufficient. The chain d passing over sprockets 33, 34 s provided with catches e<1>, f g<1> and e f, g arranged to engage projections e<2>, f<2>, g<2> on the telescopic members a, b, c. The catch e<1> engages the projection e<2> and extends the member a, the travel being limited by a roller h coming into contact with a stop i on the member b, which is then drawn forward. The catch f is arranged to engage at this time with the projection f on the member b, which is locked to the member a by means of the roller h. Further locking-means are provided by a hook catch j on the member b, which engages a stop m on the member c and is turned down into engagement with a snug n on the member a. The members b, c are subsequently locked together by a similar arrangement of catches and rollers. Stops and catches may also be arranged to limit the travel of the member c. The member a is supported further by a guide x<1> and a roller x on the member b, and the members b, c are similarly supported by rollers. On reversal of the movement of the chain d, the catch g<1> clears the projection g', and the catch g<1> comes into engagement, stops such as k being provided to disengage the hook catches. The members a, b, c lie within one another, and water may be contained in the intervening spaces. The ram is supported in a framework 23 pivoted on a shaft 47 journaled in a frame 48, which may be adjusted vertically on a carriage 1. A motor 3 drives, through spur and bevel gearing 9, a vertical shaft 26 which drives through bevel gearing 27, 28 the shaft 47. The motor also drives, through worm gear 11, barrels 13, 14 on which are wound chains 16, 18 serving to raise or lower the frame 48. The shaft 47 carries a chain-wheel 29 which drives a chain-wheel on the same shaft as the sprocket 33. The carriage is propelled by means of gearing 39 operated from a shaft 37. By means of clutches, the full power of the motor may be employed for driving the ram or the lifting-gear or the traversing-gear. The frame 23 may be adjusted in inclination by means of togglelevers 42 linked to a lever 41. This adjustment facilitates the use of the ram as a rake. A tank 43 supplies water to a sprinkler 44 which sprays the ram head on withdrawal. The water for each sprinkling is contained 'in a cylinder 52 provided with valves 53, 54 operated by levers 45, 46.
Patent GB-190513075-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Means of Pasting or Glueing
Inventor: HORNE JAMES AUSTIN
Filed: 1905-06-24
Granted: 1906-03-29
Abstract: 13,075. Horne, J. A. June 24. Glueing.-Relates to apparatus in which an endless band takes paste, glue, varnish, &c. from a roller rotating in a reservoir and applies it to a receptacle or label. The apparatus is arranged so that the fluid may be applied to the whole or any portion of the receptacle or label or both. The endless band 3 is made of cloth, metal, or brushlike material; it may be made in longitudinal sections, and takes glue &c. from a plain or grooved roller 4 rotating in a trough 5. The direction of motion of the bottle or label 6 is opposite to that of the band as shown by the arrows. Fig. 4 shows the method of applying a line of glue &c. to the ends of a pile of labels 9.