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Patent GB-190319085-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in connection with Tyres for Vehicles
Inventor: SANDWITH HAROLD
Filed: 1903-09-04
Granted: 1904-07-07
Abstract: 19,085. Sandwith, H. Sept. 4. Grant of Patent refused. Tyres, pneumatic &c.-The tyres of motor cars and other vehicles are prevented from slipping by a protective cover formed either of a series of single chains, or of a woven or plaited arrangement of wires or links, and prevented from creeping round the rim. The chains b, Fig. 1, are placed close together across the tyre, and their ends are connected to wires c carried upon the rim d. Putty powder or similar material may be employed to minimize the chafing of the tyre by the protective cover, which may be enclosed in a casing f retained in position by wires h or other means. In the modification shown in Fig. 3, the protective cover b surrounds the tyre, and is attached to the rim by rivets e or the like, a silent tread being obtained by means of pads g. The tyre may be a solid india-rubber tyre, or it may consist of a leather or other cover extended either by an air tube or by springs.
Patent GB-190322026-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Plaster Slabs or Blocks for Walls, Partitions, Buildings and the like.
Inventor: GREATOREX HAROLD SIMEON COURTN
Filed: 1903-10-13
Granted: 1904-06-16
Abstract: 22,026. Greatorex, B. S. C. Oct. 13. Building-blocks; slabs.-Plaster slabs or blocks for walls, ceilings, partitions, and buildings, are formed with vertical openings A enlarged at the upper ends to support a board or the like D for retaining cement or other grouting. The front and back faces are rabbeted all round, as shown at B, and a small transverse opening E is formed in the lower edge. Two or more blocks having been arranged to break joint, the rabbeted edges are protected by boards, and the cement poured in until it rises about two inches above the horizontal joints. The joints may be stopped by hand as usual. The blocks may be modified for angular joints; and the openings A may contain soundproof materials.
Patent GB-190406389-A (GB)
Title: New or Improved Devices for Varying the Speed of Machinery, and for Stopping and Starting the same, especially applicable to Motorcars.
Inventor: PARRY DENIS
Filed: 1904-03-16
Granted: 1905-03-16
Abstract: 6389. Parry, D., and Dean, G. March 16. Eccentrics.- Variable-speed gearing for niachinery, especially applicable to motor road vehicles, comprises three or more eccentrics, spaced equally around the driving-shaft and pivotally connected to clutch rings operating by rollers or pawls on the driven shaft. The eccentrics are built up of sheaves 25 mounted, to slide to eccentric positions, on guide-plates. The eccentricity is varied by nuts 34 running on screws 33, the screws being driven, as desired, by bevel-wheels 32, 31 on a shaft 30 which is mounted axially in the driving- shaft 26. The shaft 30 carries at its outer end a bevel-wheel 40 which gears with the wheels 39. Wheels 38 on the same axes as the wheels 39 can be engaged by either of the wheels 35, 36 mounted in the brake sleeve 42, according to the axial adjustment of the sleeve by a shifting-lever. When the sleeve is held by a brake, the eccentricity of the sheaves is varied.
Patent GB-190408142-A (GB)
Title: A New or Improved Buckle
Inventor: KING HENRY
Filed: 1904-04-09
Granted: 1905-02-09
Abstract: 8142. King, H. April 9. Buckles. - Openings c, e, Fig. 1, are made in the metal of the buckle, through which the strap may be easily passed to facilitate fastening or unfastening. If required, the openings may be on opposite sides of the buckle, or only one be provided.
Patent GB-190409778-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Collar and like Stud.
Inventor: HALL SCHUYLER HIRSHEL
Filed: 1904-04-29
Granted: 1904-06-09
Abstract: 9778. Hall, S. H. April 30, A D. 1903, [date applied for under Patents Act, A.D. 1901]. Studs. - Each stud consists of three parts, the base 1, the tubular portion 4, and the head 3. The tubular portion 4, to which is brazed the part 6 with the arms 7, 8, is placed over the stem 2 of the base 1, and rests on the shoulder 5 ; the top of the stem 2 is then turned down, as shown, to secure the two parts, and the head 3 is put on. The stud is placed in the buttonhole by first inserting the head 3 and then each of the arms 7, 8 in turn.
Patent GB-190413597-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Cash Tills and Registers
Inventor: BAYNES FREDERICK WALTER
Filed: 1904-06-16
Granted: 1905-04-20
Abstract: 13,597. Baynes, F. W. June 16. Receipts, checking and recording.-A phonograph is arranged on the top of a cash check till or register, to record and reproduce audibly the amounts of the sales. The phonograph cylinder or tablet is allowed to revolve when the brake 8 is removed from the wheel 9 by the depression of the key or hand-lever E on the shaft 4. The depression of this key also causes the gong G to be sounded by the lever 2 tripping the hammer H, and the locking-lever 14 to be raised by the lever 3, so exposing the cash compartments or receptacles, which normally are covered by the curved cover 17.
Patent GB-190417958-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Devices for Making a Tight Joint between a Rotatable Body and its Spindle or Support.
Inventor: SCHOU PAUL
Filed: 1904-08-18
Granted: 1904-10-06
Abstract: 17,958. Schou, P. Aug. 27, A.D. 1903, [date applied for under Patents Act, A.D. 1901]. Fluid-tight moving joints.-Relates to a tightening-device for bodies which are caused to revolve by means of an axially-introduced current of water or other fluid. The water, steam, or other fluid enters through the pipe a, which serves as a spindle for the rotatable body, consisting of the parts d, f and the cover k, to which are attached the tubes m for the escape of the fluid, the whole of which revolves on the ball bearings g, h. The fluid-tight joint consists of two closely-fitting conical rings p, q, which rest on the conical surfaces i, c. The rings are made in two parts, so that the pressure of the fluid on their upper surfaces will maintain a tight joint whether or not the outer ring p is raised or lowered by either the action of the pressure in raising the revolving body or the wear at the ball bearings.
Patent GB-190421581-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Latch and Releasing Devices for Clocks
Inventor: GUSTAFSON BERNHARD
Filed: 1904-10-07
Granted: 1905-08-10
Abstract: 21,581. Gustafson, B., and Carlstedt, R. Oct. 8, A.D. 1903, [date applied for under Patents Act, A.D. 1901]. Electric clocks.-The lever 26, Fig. 1, ending in a toothed arc 27, sinks under the control of a fly 29 or a dash-pot till a companion lever 24 makes contact with an insulated pin 18 on an arm 17 projecting from the arbor 8 of an armature 9 for an electromagnet 5. The armature being then turned by the attraction, the overlying levers are thrown up to their initial position, and the current is broken by separation, or by the pin 18 arriving at an insulating-piece 25 in the arm. The armature is returned to the oblique position by the spring 19, which is the conductor to the insulated pin 18. Striking-mechanism.-A pallet 35 with pin 36 projecting through a slot 37, Fig. 2, in the frameplate is provided on the arm 26 of the electric driving-mechanism to gather up the striking-rack 48. Normally, the pallet is propped by an arm 38, companion to the rack-hook 46 on which the rack is shown resting. The lifting-piece 41 disengages the rack-hook and prop by pressure against the latter, and, on falling away again, sets the gathering-pallet free. With no electric driving- mechanism, a crank-pallet rotated by a spring is used. Synchronizing-apparatus winding - apparatus.- With omission of the hammer and replacement of the snail by a fixed pin, the electric striking- apparatus may be used for winding up the mainspring or sending currents to synchronize distant clocks.
Patent GB-190421760-A (GB)
Title: Safety Appliances to Prevent Dangerous Accidents in the Shafts or Wells of Passenger and Goods Elevators
Inventor: CONOLLY WILLIAM PERCIVAL
Filed: 1904-10-10
Granted: 1904-11-24
Abstract: 21,760. Conolly, W. P. Oct. 10. Lifts.-To prevent dangerous accidents due to persons walking through an open well door when the cage is absent, a set of chains F hung from the top of the shaft and a second set hung from the bottom of the cage carry trays or guards A at intervals corresponding to the floors, so that, whatever the position of the cage, a person accidentally entering the shaft cannot fall more than a few feet before alighting on one of the guards. During the ascent of the cage, a tray G on the top of the cage receives the upper guards and chains, while a tray at the bottom of the shaft serves a similar purpose during the descent. The guards preferably comprise a tubular rim or frame filled in with ropy material or wire netting.
Patent GB-190423339-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Construction and Driving Gear of Bicycles and Motor-bicycles.
Inventor: KING HEDLEY
Filed: 1904-10-29
Granted: 1905-10-26
Abstract: 23,339. King, H. Oct. 29. Bicycles ; motor cycles ; folding - cycles ; driving. mechanism. - A motor cycle or bicycle of the shape shown in Fig. 1 is driven by two sets of gearing, and is adapted to be folded about hinge joints 14. Each crank is carried by a short axle m fixed to an armed boss n secured at p to a toothed ring q, which runs on ball bearings on a fixed ring s. The ring v similarly runs on a stationary ring u, while the wheel x drives the hub through an ordinary free-wheel clutch. If desired, chain gearing may be used, in which case the ring v is unnecessary, but the ring u must be retained to connect the frame members g, h, or a chain-wheel, on a stud axle between two frame members connected together at the rear and to the fixed hinge-member 12 at the front, may drive a chain-wheel on the hub. The plate of the double hinge, shown more particularly in Fig. 4, has knuckles 14, and the hinge is locked in position by screwing down the pins 15, 16, threaded for a short distance at the top. For a gentleman's machine, a removable topbar 17 is provided.
Patent GB-190423518-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Photographic Roller Slides and Shutters connected therewith
Inventor: PASCAL FRANCISQUE
Filed: 1904-11-01
Granted: 1904-12-31
Abstract: 23,518. Pascal, F. Nov. 1. Roller slides; shutters. - Mechanism connects a roller slide and a blind shutter so that the shutter is rewound when a further portion of the film is unwound for exposure. Pressure on the knob P, Fig. 1, releases the wheel E from the catch V, and permits the shutter M, Fig. 5, to unwind from the cylinder K on to the cylinder K<1>, during which period the exposure is made. The catch D, which has been pushed in front of the arm B, then releases the pin G, and the wheel A revolves to unwind a further length of film determinable by means of suitable gearing between the wheel A and the cylinder H on which the film is wound. The wheel A has no teeth between the points a, b, in order to allow the wheel E to rotate freely when the push-knob is first actuated, and during its complete rotation the toothed part gears with the wheel E to rewind the shutter M on to the cylinder K. The double spring R returns the levers to their original positions. Specification No. 4392, A.D. 1902, is referred to.
Patent GB-190425074-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Means for Connecting Draft Traces and the like to Hames, and other parts of Harness.
Inventor: BIRD DAVID
Filed: 1904-11-18
Granted: 1904-12-22
Abstract: 25,074. Bird, D. Nov. 18. Fastening.-Traces T, Fig. 2, and the like are connected to the pull-rings R of the hames, or to other parts of the harness, by means of a metal loop C. The two sides c<2>, c<3>, Fig 4, of this loop are fastened to the trace by pins c<1> which are screwed into nuts c<4>, the necks c<5> of which are let into the trace. The end c<6> of the metal loop is made thicker than the sides, and is also curved to the shape of the ring R. In a modification, the loop is fastened by rivets. The arrangement is specially applicable to traces which have worn through at the pull-ring.
Patent GB-190501104-A (GB)
Title: Improved Engine or like Packing.
Inventor: BELDAM ASPLAN
Filed: 1905-01-20
Granted: 1905-08-31
Abstract: 1104. Beldam, A. Jan. 20. Stuffing-boxes.-The packing is backed with strips or cords of elastic material, which are plaited, twisted, braided, or interlaced. Fig. 2 shows a piece of backing, and Fig. 1 shows two strips of backing embedded in india-rubber or other packing. Fig. 3 shows a backing formed by passing one elastic strip through slits in a broader elastic strip.
Patent GB-190502218-A (GB)
Title: Improved Means for Packing or Stuffing Metal Tubes Preparatory to Bending or other Operations
Inventor: LEACH ROBERT WILLIAM
Filed: 1905-02-04
Granted: 1905-11-30
Abstract: 2218. Leach, R. W., and Scoltock, H. Feb. 4. Bending.-A pipe H to be bent &c. is filled with sand, powdered chalk, &c from a hopper K while mounted on the cone b<2> at the end of a rotating vertical shaft B. The pipe is vibrated by spring hammers E secured to a disk C which, by means of a screw F, is gradually drawn along the slides A as the latter rotate about the axis a', a<2>. The apparatus is for use with filling-retainers, as described in Specification No. 26,952, A.D. 1904.
Patent GB-190502805-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Gas Fittings and Burners for Incandescent Mantles and the like.
Inventor: HELPS GEORGE
Filed: 1905-02-11
Granted: 1906-01-04
Abstract: 2805. Helps, G. Feb. 11. Incandescent gas lamps ; globes and holders therefor.-The mixing-tube i, of inverted or upright burners, is suspended or supported approximately horizontally at a point intermediate between the nipple and the burner by a connexion a from the vertical supply pipe. The gas is led to the nipple k by a branch pipe b with or without a tap e. A weight f may be combined with the nipple block d to counterbalance the globe and shade. The connexion a may contain a universal swivel joint so that the burner may be set at any angle. Globe holders consist of wire arms n, Fig. 6, the ends p of which spring into holes or indents in the globe o. The burners may be fixed on brackets or pendants singly or in clusters. Reference is made to Specifications No. 20,823, A.D. 1897, and No. 10,725, A.D. 1905, and in the Provisional Specification to No. 2733, A.D. 1905.
Patent GB-190508575-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Incandescent Vapour Lamps.
Inventor: HADDAN REGINALD
Filed: 1905-04-20
Granted: 1905-07-27
Abstract: 8575. Haddan, R., [Akt.-Ges. vorm. C. H. Stobwasser & Co.]. April 20. Incandescent vapour lamps. - A wick filling p is inserted in the upward gasifier tube v to about level with the upper edge of the burner e; a valve h is arranged below this at the lowest point of the feedpipe.
Patent GB-190514702-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Pneumatic Tyre Inflation Valves.
Inventor: RICH FREDERICK
Filed: 1905-07-17
Granted: 1906-01-04
Abstract: 14,702. Rich, F., and Walbran, G. F. July 17. Tyre and like inflating-valves. - Relates to inflation valves which have a nozzle or elbowpiece a adapted to be directed for inflation purposes outwardly of the wheel or be adjusted at will so as not to point outwards, and consists in connecting the nozzle a with the valve stem b by a sleeve or nut m in which the nozzle can be readily turned.
Patent GB-190521891-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Apparatus for Shaping or Moulding, Jellies Gums and other Descriptions of Sugar Confectionery Goods.
Inventor: WHEELER JOHN ALFRED
Filed: 1905-10-27
Granted: 1906-06-21
Abstract: 21,891. Wheeler, J. A. Oct. 27. Casting confectionery. - Jellies, gums, and like sweetmeats are cast in isolated cavities in a tray having a surface of the nature of glazed earthenware. The Provisional Specification mentions stoneware, porcelain, and glass.
Patent GB-190522595-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Spring Holders and Clasps for Pens Fountain Pens Pencils or other similar Articles.
Inventor: WILLIAMSON PERCY RICHARD
Filed: 1905-11-04
Granted: 1906-04-26
Abstract: 22,595. Williamson, P. R. Nov. 4. Attaching articles to wearing-apparel. -A spring clip or holder A for a pen, pencil, or similar article is formed integral with a safety-pin B.
Patent GB-190525247-A (GB)
Title: Improved Device for Holding Casement Curtain-rods in Position, applicable also to Analogous Purposes.
Filed: 1905-12-05
Granted: 1906-11-29
Abstract: 25,247. McHardy & Crowly Patents Syndicate, and McHardy, J. Dec. 5. Making brackets.-Brackets, such as are shown in Fig. 2, for curtain rods and the like are manufactured by riveting a screw a<1> to a plate a, as shown in Fig. 3, and then bending the plate into'a cylindrical slotted socket, after which stamped caps b and a spring c are inserted. Outer caps d, with recesses d' for the screw a', as shown in Fig. 5, are then forced over the ends, after the slot has been closed.
Patent GB-190600469-A (GB)
Title: Arrangement for Protecting Curtains on Balconies and the like
Inventor: REUSS GERTRUD
Filed: 1906-01-08
Granted: 1906-04-19
Abstract: 469. Reuss, G. Jan. 8. Curtains, suspending.-In order to protect balcony curtains and the like during wet and windy weather, the end of the curtain is raised by means of a rod suspended in the manner of a trapeze from a rope passing over a pulley.
Patent GB-190601294-A (GB)
Title: Device for Preventing Pianoforte Actions from Sticking.
Filed: 1906-01-17
Granted: 1906-05-17
Abstract: 1294. Knake Geb. Akt-Ges. Aug. 18, 1905, [date applied for under Patents Act, 1901]. Pianofortes, actions for. To prevent the action from sticking, a helical spring h acts upon a pivoted lever b, which engages at one end with a hook a on the action jack. The tension, of the spring h is adjusted by a pivoted pin i engaging in a turn of the helix. The bar g, to which the springs h are attached, is adjustably supported on the brackets f. Shifting of the bar g is effected by levers o and rods p arranged at the ends of the bar. An additional spring s for returning the damper jack is provided.
Patent GB-190604264-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to the Discharging Shoots of Dumping Vehicles for Railways, Marine Vessels and other like uses
Inventor: GOODWIN JOHN MARSTON
Filed: 1906-02-21
Granted: 1906-06-28
Abstract: 4264. Goodwin, J. M. Feb. 21. Door-opening apparatus.-Discharging-shoots for dumping vehicles and ships are shown applied to a railway vehicle having hinged bottom doors G which are held closed by doors A, pivoted on a longitudinal shaft J and adapted to be supported by detents C on rock-shafts C<1>. When the detents are withdrawn, the doors A fall and form a continuation of the discharging shoots, each of which comprises a fixed portion F and a portion E which can be turned up about its pivots E<1> when it is required to discharge the load beneath the vehicle. Saddle pieces P are mounted at intervals on the I-beams of the centre sill S, and provide bearings for the shafts J, C<1>.
Patent GB-190612972-A (GB)
Title: Improved Apparatus for Operating the Screws of Rolling Mills.
Inventor: HUNTER GEORGE
Filed: 1906-06-05
Granted: 1907-04-04
Abstract: 12,972. Hunter, G. June 5. Rolling.-Each adjusting-screw n of a rolling- mill is operated hydraulically by means of a cylinder b, bevel or spur gearing l, k, and a rack and pinion d, e, and is connected with a pointer j moving over a graduated disk h, or to a graduated disk moving past a fixed pointer. The pinion e may be moved into and out of, gear with the rack d.
Patent GB-190614908-A (GB)
Title: Improvements connected with the Indication of Position of Valves.
Inventor: SHAWCROSS HENRY LIONAL
Filed: 1906-06-30
Granted: 1907-05-16
Abstract: 14,908. Shawcross, H. L. June 30. Indicating amount of opening of valves.-Relates to the indication of the position of valves such as screw-down sluice valves or others which are disposed underground or below the surface from which they are actuated. At the surface or ground level is provided a box a, Fig. 1, with a hinged lid b, and having within it the upper end c of the valve spindle and the indicating mechanism. The latter is separate from the spindle c and consists of a rotatable plug d, having its lower end d<3> shaped as shown in cross-section in Figs. 3 and 4, so that when it is rotated, by the insertion of a key into the recess d', the spindle c is turned with it. A pointer is attached to the head of the plug, and on a rotatable ring e surrounding the plug is an annular dial k graduated to indicate the amount of opening of the valve. Teeth e<2> on the ring e and teeth d<2> on the plug d are both in gear with a loose wheel j, the gear being arranged differentially, e.g. one of the wheels d<2>, e<2> has one tooth more than the other so that the dial k and the pointer all change their relative positions at each revolution of the plug. Grease, vaseline, or the like h serves to prevent freezing, to lubricate the parts, and to prevent the introduction of dirt &c. Holes o allow the introduction of tools to remove the plug and ring for repairs &c., whereupon the box is converted into an ordinary road-service box. The dial may be enamelled white with black radial divisions and figures inscribed on it, and it may also have round-headed studs to enable the position of the valve to be ascertained by touch. In one modification, the recess d<1> is replaced by a stem adapted to engage with an ordinary turn-key, and in another modification the stem c of the valve is operated directly by a turn-key, the ring e is dispensed with, and the plug is rotated directly by differential gearing from the valve spindle and carries at its upper end an annular dial which registers against a fixed pointer.
Patent GB-190620706-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Sewing Machines.
Inventor: CASTOLDI RODOLPHE CHARLES
Filed: 1906-09-18
Granted: 1907-09-18
Abstract: 20,706. Castoldi, R. C. Sept. 18. Sewing-machine feed:- A universal feed-device acts upon the underside of the work and is operated from the top shaft by a connecting- rod. A directing-disk 3 is mounted revolubly in a plate 17 which is supported by pins 22, 29 in lever brackets 21, 27, which are capable of oscillation in a vertical plane and of movement laterally. The bracket 21 is pivoted about the shaft 14 and at one end is secured to a sleeve 23 loose on the shaft.. The bracket 27 is pivoted to an arm and is free to move sideways within sufficient limits. The disk 3 is slotted, as shown, and embraces a square sleeve 2 on the shaft 1. It is moved in the direction of its slot by levers 4 pivoted on the sleeve 2 and actuated by guides 6 on a sleeve 7, which is reciprocated by links 8, 10, 15 and a lever 13'from the upper shaft. The movement of the plate 17 is transmitted to the feed-dog by the sleeve 23, which carries a lever bracket 24 on which is pivoted a feed-lever 26. The square sleeve 2, which determines the direction of the slot and consequently the direction of the feed, is rotated by a handle 18. In a modification, the sleeve has no longitudinal motion. The plate 17, Fig. 7, and the feed-lever 26 are both pivoted to a frame 33, carried by pivots 37, 38 on arms 30 which are similarly pivoted on the tube 23. Another method of transmitting. the motion of the disk 3. is shown in Fig. 9. The disk is mounted-in a plate 39 which also carries the feed-lever 26. The plate 39 is mounted universally by links 43, 45, which are pivoted on the plates 39, 47, respectively. The plate 47 is fixed.. The pins 46 which unite the links are kept at fixed distances from each other bv passing them through a third plate. To lock the handle 18 in the positions for rectangular feed, it is provided with a disk 50 with four indentations at right-angles and with a spring-pressed lever 52, the roller 53 on which engages the indentations. A cam-plate is provided for holding. the roller 53 , out of engagement when desired.