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Patent GB-190212321-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Variable Speed Gear.
Inventor: FAIRFAX JOSEPH SINCLAIR
Filed: 1902-05-31
Granted: 1903-04-02
Abstract: 12,321. Fairfax, J. S. May 31. Drilling; planing.-Relates to variable - speed and reducing-gear for drilling and placing machines &c. Referring to Fig. 1, the stepped pinion don the driving-shaft c, which may be the shaft of a motor, or a countershaft, gears with a series of eccentrically-mounted internal wheels, each provided with a pulley, or, as shown in dotted lines, with a spur-wheel, from any one or all of which, motion, at different speeds, may be transmitted. The pulleys may be of uniform size as shown or they may form parts of a cone. The internal wheel e<1> is mounted on the eccentric boss of one bearing b and carries on its boss the pulley f, to which the wheel f<1> is secured ; the wheels h', g<1> are mounted in the same way on the eccentric boss of the other bearing. Fig. 11 shows a modification applicable as a speed-reducing gear for an electromotor in which a single pinion is used ; the internal wheel is here shown carrying pulleys of different sizes as well as a small pinion g'. Fig. 7 shows another arrangement ; this is provided with two pinions and two internal wheels, but as shown one of the pinions has been removed and the shaft which is coupled directly to the pulley f by a plate c<3> slotted. to fit the square shaft and formed with wings to engage between lugs on the pulley. Another arrangement, in which the gear becomes an epicyclic train, is shown in Fig. 8 ; the pinion is mounted on a crank-pin on the shaft c and theinternal wheels are mounted concentrically with the shaft, and the two outermost are fitted with brakes k or other means by which either of them may be held stationary. A shaft may be formed on the pinion and extend coaxially with the shaft c beyond the bearing to carry a pulley i.
Patent GB-190221259-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Fire-extinguishing and Life Saving Apparatus
Inventor: NICKERSON WALTER AUGUSTUS
Filed: 1902-09-30
Granted: 1903-01-22
Abstract: 21,259. Nickerson, W. A. Sept. 30. Water supply.-Relates to a water tower consisting of a fire-escape which is erected and extended by hydraulic pressure. Water pressure admitted into the cylinder 6 actuates a piston, on the rod of which is a rack gearing with the toothed segment 21 on the tower of the fire-escape. The tower is made up of telescopic tubes 17, 26, 27, which are extended by admitting water pressure to the tubes by opening a valve communicating with the cylinder 6. A telescopic platform 45, 46, 47 is extended from the top of the pedestal, the extreme end being supported by a tie-rope 50. The fire-hose 35 is connected at 34 to the telescopic tubes, the discharge being controlled by a valve 36. The amount of extension of the tower is fixed by a rope 66, the length of which is regulated by a drum 67. Ladders 40 are fixed to the side of the tower.
Patent GB-190223203-A (GB)
Title: A Sealing Device for Bottles and like Vessels.
Inventor: CARTER WILLIAM ALFRED
Filed: 1902-10-24
Granted: 1903-09-17
Abstract: 23,203. Carter, W. A. Oct. 24. Sealing bottles &c.-Relates to a method of sealing bottles and the like containing intoxicating liquids &c., to enable them to be served by licensed victuallers to children under the prescribed age limit. The device may be applied to corks having a sealing-surface as described in Specification No. 4656, A.D. 1902, or to ordinary corks having a layer of sealing-wax. The bottle neck with the cork in is placed in a conical cap N provided with holes P and screwed to a rod K passing through a hole G in a nozzle F and through the gas pipe D, the latter having air inlets E, E<1>. The gas supply is regulated by a three-way cock C, usually placed so as to supply gas to a pilot tube H with burner J. On pressing back the cap N against the spring M by the bottle to be sealed, motion is given to the rod K pivoted to the arm L, which actuates the cock C and puts the tube D into communication with the gas supply, the gas lighting at the burner G before the pilot jet is put out. When the bottle is removed to be finally stamped in the device T with the sealing-die T<1>, the spring M moves the rod K to its original position and extinguishes the burner F, the pilot at J being re-lighted. In a modification in which the arm B is horizontal, the valve is turned by hand, and the cap N is dispensed with.
Patent GB-190223647-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Labels for Plants Flowers and the like
Inventor: HELLER GEORG ADAM
Filed: 1902-10-29
Granted: 1903-01-22
Abstract: 23,647. Heller, G. A. Oct. 29. Garden labels.-Fig. 2 shows the label in its extended position. It consists of three sheetmetal strips, two of which are lapped together to form the casing a, while the third strip, which is of flat U-shaped cross-section and capable of withdrawal, carries the inscription. In the casing a strengthening-groove f is formed, and in the slide a corresponding tongue, which, engaging with the groove, prevents a separation of the slide and case. The shape of the slide causes its wedging within the casing. The inscription may be written on a strip secured between the tongues m, n.
Patent GB-190224733-A (GB)
Title: An Improvement in Tobacco Pipes.
Inventor: THORNTON ARTHUR WILLIAM
Filed: 1902-11-11
Granted: 1903-09-03
Abstract: 24,733. Thornton, A. W. Nov. 11. Tobacco pipes.-The stem is plugged at 12, and smoke passes through a tube 10 into a condenser 8 fixed in a cylinder 6, which is closed by caps 7, one or both of which may be removable. From the cylinder 6, the smoke passes through a tube 11 to the mouthpiece. The apparatus may be attached to a pipe of ordinary construction.
Patent GB-190300262-A (GB)
Title: A Machine for the Manufacture of Cigarillos, Cigars or the like.
Filed: 1903-01-05
Granted: 1903-08-13
Abstract: 262. Schmitt, J. R., and Maschinenfabrik fur Tabakindustrie. Jan. 5. Cigars and cheroots.-Relates to a machine for making cigarillos, cigars, or the like. Fig. 1 shows a part sec. tional elevation, and Figs. 3 and 6 views of details. The tobacco, fed forward on the board 8 to the pressing - plate 73 pivoted on the axle 72, is cut by the knife 9, which is connected to the lever 74, pivoted on the axle 77 and carrying an adjusting - screw 76 for regulating the position of the pressing- plate. The arm 78 carries a roller 79 which bears upon the wedge 80 at the back of the pressing- plate, causing it to move forward and partly support the cut-off portion of the tobacco until it is forced by the plunger 10 into the space between the fixed cheek 16, the movable cheek 15, and the solid portion of the pivoted table 27. The cheek 15 now advances to the cheek 16, pressing the tobacco into the form of the combined recesses, the plunger 10 being, at this stage, prevented from yielding in an upward direction by the hook 25 of the arm 24. The table 27 first moves sufficiently to the left to allow a very small amount of tobacco to protrude from the recess between the cheeks 15, 16 into the orifice 81 ; then, as the cheeks 15, 16 separate, it moves further to the left, and, after making a small oscillation so that the edges of the orifice 81 remove any tobacco adhering to the pressing- cheeks, it remains stationary while the tobacco is forced by the plunger 10 through the orifice 81 on to the rolling-band 31 attached to the table 32 and to the lever 33. The inner covering-leaf 40, placed on a plate 39 carried by the swinging- arm 38, is passed over the recess 35 of the table 32 to receive the filling - charge. Rolling is effected by the roller 43 carried by the arm 42, which stops temporarily, after the charge is enclosed in the inner wrapper, to allow the operator to place the outer wrapper 48 on the table 32. Adhesive is applied to the wrapper by the suitably-covered arm 54 supplied from the drum 55. The wrapper 48 is held in place on the table 32 by a current of air from the perforated horizontal arm of the pipe 59 connected to the air-compressing pump 58. At the end of the travel of the arm 42, the band 31 is pulled tight by the lever 33, and the cigarillo falls into the recess 62, where its ends are cut by the knives 63. After this operation, the finished cigarillo rolls into the receptacle 70. The various parts of the machine are actuated by levers governed by cams mounted on the shaft 6.
Patent GB-190301542-A (GB)
Title: A Lady's Rational or Divided Skirt for Cycling
Inventor: BYWATER ORETTA
Filed: 1903-01-22
Granted: 1903-10-01
Abstract: 1542. Bywater, O. Jan. 22. Costumes, cyclists'. - The costume consists of knickers or bloomers, Fig. 1, and an overskirt, Fig. 5. The legs of the knickers fit tightly around the ankles, and are surrounded by kilted outer legs H. A pocket A is provided. The overskirt consists of two short side pieces B, to which the back and front panels are attached. The panels are gored and pleated, the pleats being kept in shape by elastic bands. The panels are provided with buttonhole tabs, which engage with buttons X on the front and rear of the legs of the bloomers.
Patent GB-190302172-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Change Speed Mechanism for Autocars and other Machinery.
Inventor: CRAIG ALEXANDER
Filed: 1903-01-29
Granted: 1904-01-07
Abstract: 2172. Craig, A. Jan. 29. Motor road vehicles. - Relates to change - speed mechanism for auto cars and other machinery in which one or more parts of the mechanism are moved by a cam - plate, sliding bar, & c. operating through forks &c., the cam plate or sliding bar being operated by a hand-lever. The invention consists in locking the cam-plate or sliding bar to the casing or other fixed part, to prevent the parts of the mechanism from changing their relative positions while at work. In one arrangement, shown diagrammatically in the Figure, the gear-sliding fork is carried on the rod A, which engages the grooved cam B. The cam is actuated by a hand-lever D through the rod E, and is locked in position by a spring pawl, dog, or plunger F engaging notches B<2> in the cam. When it is desired to change the speed, the pawl is lifted from the notches by means of the finger-lever D', which is connected by Bowden mechanism J, J' to the tail of the pawl. The plunger may be arranged radially, transversely, or otherwise. The invention may be used to lock sliding bars or other movable parts to casings or other fixtures, and the plungers may be actuated from the foot or other lever controlling the friction clutch usually provided in autocars to disengage the motor. The speed, in this case, can only be changed when the clutch is out of gear.
Patent GB-190302805-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Magnetic Clutches
Inventor: JENATZY CAMILLE
Filed: 1903-02-05
Granted: 1904-01-14
Abstract: 2805. Jenatzy, C. Feb. 5. Clutches.-Relates to the magnetic clutch described in Specification No. 23,165, A.D. 1902. The flywheel F is provided with antifriction metal cast between its concentric rings to the level of the rings themselves, in order to prevent, during sliding, the gripping of the driving-plate J<1>. The driving-plate, bolted to the sliding sleeve M, is hollowed out in such a way that those portions which are circularly solid or continuous bear upon the flanks of the rings of the flywheel. A second and auxiliary plate J", which completes the magnetic field, is secured to the sleeve M' by elastic arms M<11>, the sleeve M' rotating with easy friction upon the sleeve M. When the plate J" is released, its arms cause a severance of the contact with the driving-plate J<1>. As the actuating-pedal a is returning, the driving-plate, by means of the spring U, will come into contact with the flywheel F, the auxiliary plate following it. On a continuation of the pedal movement, the electric circuits will be completed and the elasticity of the arms M<11> overcome and the plate J" brought in contact with the place J<1>, after which complete engagement of the clutch ensues.
Patent GB-190305145-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or connected with Ovens and Kilns.
Inventor: OWEN WILLIAM HENRY
Filed: 1903-03-05
Granted: 1904-01-21
Abstract: 5145. Owen, W. H. March 5. Kilns or ovens.-Relates to ovens or kilns, for use in baking pottery, bricks, and other ware, of the type in which a baking-chamber is heated by a series of furnaces disposed around it, and consists in using a forced draught heated by the waste gases from the kilns. When gaseous fuel is employed, the gas supply may be similarly heated. A radial flue E from each furnace, leads to an opening F in the bottom of the chamber A, the waste gases escaping by openings B to a chamber C located in the passage to the chimney. This chamber contains air or gas heating tubes J connecting headers K, L connected to supply fans N and distributing-chambers P. Feed-tubes R connect these chambers with the furnaces D. Some of or all the heating-tubes J may be arranged in a chimney above the chamber A, which may have an opening at the top or flues in its side walls.
Patent GB-190310874-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and in the Manufacture of Pulleys for use with Driving Ropes and other Belts adapted to Run Around Grooves.
Inventor: CLARKE JOHN
Filed: 1903-05-13
Granted: 1904-03-10
Abstract: 10.874. Clarke, J., and Clarke, W. May 13. Pulleys.-One or both sides of the groove on a pulley for belt or rope driving are formed with plane or slightly curved faces b. The faces meet one another at a very obtuse angle, and form portions of pyramids, the apices of which are at the centre a. The bottom of the groove may be circular, or may be made up of flat sides d. The groove in the pulley is, prefetably, milled out, to ensure accuracy, two opposing faces b and the corresponding portion of the bottom of the groove being milled in one operation.
Patent GB-190311991-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Syringes.
Inventor: PAPPENHEIM VICTOR
Filed: 1903-05-26
Granted: 1903-07-02
Abstract: 11,991. Pappenheim, V. May 26. Syringes.-In hypodermic and other syringes, the graduated cylinder or barrel A, Fig. 1, has a nozzle A' at one end ground to fit the cap to which the injecting-needle is attached, and a flange A<2> at the other end. The piston C is in one with the piston-rod C', and is of such a length that, when in use, no portion of it emerges from the open end of the cylinder. A clip prevents the withdrawal of the piston from the cylinder, and consists of a springy portion D, Fig. 3, which slips over and embraces the cylinder just beneath the flange A<2>, and a horseshoe-shaped part D<1>, which fits outside the flange and through which the piston-rod passes. The syringe is made of glass or other hard non - absorbent and readily sterilizable material.
Patent GB-190319555-A (GB)
Title: Improvement in Incandescent Mantle Supports.
Inventor: LISTER JOHN THOMAS
Filed: 1903-09-10
Granted: 1903-11-19
Abstract: 19,555. Lister, J. T., and Redington, J. C. O. Sept. 10. Incandescent gas &c. lamps.-An incandescent mantle is supported on the shoulders of a tapering crown 2, Fig. 1, of refractory and incandescing material, rigidly connected t o a base 1 by means of steatite &c. rods which enter sockets in the crown and base. The crown is provided with an opening 8 to secure a central draught. The base is designed to slip over a burner B, and carries a wire screen 9 which serves to mix gas and air.
Patent GB-190323032-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Rails for Tramways and Light Railways.
Inventor: BULFIN IGNATIUS
Filed: 1903-10-24
Granted: 1904-04-21
Abstract: 23,032. Bulfin, I. Oct. 24. Rails for tramways and light railways are constructed with removable renewable lips, as shown, made of iron, steel, manganese steel, or other cast or wrought metal. The edge of the lip may project above the level of the tread, and the shape of the lip may be modified and strengthening brackets A provided. Old and worn rails may have the lips removed, and be then fitted with the renewable lips.
Patent GB-190400351-A (GB)
Title: A Safety Device for use on Vehicles Propelled by Electric Traction on the Stud-contact System.
Inventor: GRIFFITHS WILLIAM
Filed: 1904-01-06
Granted: 1904-11-10
Abstract: 351. Griffiths, W., and Bedell, B. H. Jan. 6. Stopping engines and trains.-Vehicles propelled by electric traction on the surface-contact system are provided with safety devices, so that, in the event of one of the contact-studs being left in a 'live' condition, the motor circuit is broken to stop the car, and an alarm is sounded. Chains or metal brushesp are suspended at the ends of the cars and arranged in circuit with an electromagnet q, k, which, when energized, attracts the armature j and breaks the circuit through the motor f. If a cuntact - stud is left in a 'live' condition, a momentary current is passed through the electromagnet and the car is brought to a standstill. The device may also be arranged to give a bell or other signal.
Patent GB-190404591-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Printing Machines.
Inventor: TAYLOR ELMER ZEBLEY
Filed: 1904-02-24
Granted: 1905-02-24
Abstract: 4591. Taylor, E. Z. Feb. 24. Printing in several colours; bronzing.-Relates to a rotary web machine for printing labels and the like in two or more colours, for bronzing parts of the design if required, and for cutting up and delivering the printed labels. A number of forme cylinders d, with their inking-rollers, are adjustably arranged round an impression cylinder b so that any forme can be moved away from the cylinder b when required. The paper passes from a reel over guide-rollers and over a curved plate h, under a roller i, and round the impression cylinder. A weighted roller moving in vertical guides rests upon the roll of paper so as to keep it in tension. After being printed, the paper is cut into separate labels by an apparatus of the kind described in Specification No. 21,054, A.D. 1904. The paper is cut into longitudinal strips by circular cutting- discs carried by two shafts a driven by toothed wheels from the driving-shaft. The paper is cut transversely by a fixed knife n and a revolving knife m carried by a shaft l. The shaft l fits somewhat locsely in its bearings and carries cams which rest upon rollers below them. At the moment of cutting, these cams force the shaft l against the top of its bearings so that a steady cut is obtained. Between the cutting-discs on the lower shaft a are mounted cylinders having grooves into which project stripping-guides which lift the paper and prevent it from being carried round the shaft. After being cut transversely, the labels are pressed down by guides actuated by a cam into a receptacle provided with a travelling belt c which carries them away. The bronzing- apparatus D runs on rails and is pushed np against the impression cylinder when bronzing is required. The first forme cylinder d is then replaced by another cylinder which applies a suitable adhesive varnish to the paper. Bronze or like powder is supplied from a hopper p to the first of a number of rollers o. The surplus powder is dusted off by the succeeding rollers o, which are coated with a soft material, and falls into a movable box below the carriage D. The design is finished by an endlong movement of the lower rollers o.
Patent GB-190408133-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Machines for Carding Dressing or Opening and Cleaning Flocks, Wool, Hair, Capoc, Fibre, or for the like purposes.
Inventor: GAUNTLETT SAMUEL CAREY ROGERS
Filed: 1904-04-08
Granted: 1904-05-12
Abstract: 8133. Gauntlett, S. C. R. April 8. Openers.-Relates to machines such as those described in Specifications No. 1343. A.D. 1878, No. 2246, A.D. 1885, and No. 20,858, A.D. 1902, for carding, dressing, or opening and cleaning flocks, wool, hair, kapock fibre, &c. Around the lower part of the spiked feeding-roller E is a dished or concentric feed-plate terminating at one end in close proximity to the teeth A' on the cylinder A, and at the other end at the feed-table G, which is provided with side cheeks G'. A hopper H above the roller E has an edge H<x>, so that the material may be fed either by the feed-table G or by the hopper H. The former is used when treating long hair or wool, the roller E and drum A revolving in the directions indicated by the arrows. When treating flock, the roller E and drum A are driven in the opposite directions. The casing surrounding the drum A may be provided with spikes as described in Specification No. 7036, A.D. 1894. To remove dust &c. from the machine, a hood, connected to an exhaust fan &c., is placed over the cylinder A.
Patent GB-190409359-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Apparatus for Utilising Water Wave Power.
Inventor: GOEDECKE FRITZ
Filed: 1904-04-23
Granted: 1905-02-23
Abstract: 9359. Goedecke, F. April 23. Wave mills.-A float a, guided by rods h, rises without turning, under the action of the waves, on a shaft f<1>, provided with a helical groove. The float carries one part of one-way clutch b coacting with another part c fitted with a pin engaging the helical groove, rotary motion being thus imparted to the shaft f<1>. Two or more floats may be provided on the same shaft, and several shafts may be connected by any convenient means.
Patent GB-190410692-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Hand Trucks
Inventor: MINTER JOHN EASTER
Filed: 1904-05-09
Granted: 1904-06-09
Abstract: 10,692. Minter, J. E. May 9. Hand-trucks for conveying sewer pipes. The shafts c, Fig. 1, are attached to upright standards e, secured to a cross-beam f attached to the axle g, and are braced by crossed bars. A supplemental frame of three bars o is supported by a cross-bar n and a piece bolted behind a crosshead h fitted on the standards e. The arms s to support the pipe are bent at right-angles and pass through holes in the bars o as shown. The bent arms pass through rings with screwed stems t, Fig. 4, working in vertical slots in the centre bar and fitted with nuts v bearing on a wear-plate u<1>. The nuts are screwed up to clamp the arms in position when they have been laterally adjusted to fit the width of the pipe. Cushioning-material is fitted on the arms s and the front bars, as shown, as well as on the head-piece h where it supports the arms, to prevent jarring and damage to the pipe.
Patent GB-190413394-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Machine Tool Holders especially adapted for use with High Speed Cutting Steels.
Inventor: ASHTON JOSEPH
Filed: 1904-06-14
Granted: 1905-04-13
Abstract: 13,394. Ashton, J. June 14. Tool-holders.-The body A of a tool-holder for lathes, planing-machines, &c. has a longitudinal hole inclined at an angle to the lower face and trimmed out to the section of the tool B which is of highspeed cutting-steel. A horizontal saw gate a ending in the hole a' forms a spring tongue-piece A' which grips the tool when placed in the tool-clamping device. A second saw gate a<2> may be provided to form a double-ended holder.
Patent GB-190414693-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Distributors of Linotype and Analogous Machines.
Inventor: LOCK WILLIAM HENRY
Filed: 1904-06-30
Granted: 1905-06-01
Abstract: 14,693. Lock, W. H., [Mergenthaler Linotype Co.]. June 30. Linotype and like machines.-In distributing- apparatus for linotype and like machines, the lifter, which pushes up the matrices one by one to be engaged by the traversing-screws, is automatically locked out of action when the last matrix of a line has been lifted, or when the matrices are not held properly against the stop. Each line of matrices is carried forwards by a reciprocating pusher D against a stop consisting of shoulders on guide-rails E. The end matrix is lifted by a reciprocating lifter F on to the inclined ends of the rails E, from which position it is carried forwards by the screws G to the distributing-bar B. The lifter F is pivoted to a lever H, one end of which is pressed by a spring K against a cam J. A spring L draws the lifter F towards the advancing matrices. When there are no matrices present, or if they are not held against the stop by the pusher D, the spring L draws the lifter to the right and causes a shoulder M to engage a ledge N so that the lifter is locked in its upper position.