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Patent GB-190221237-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Machines for Cutting and Trimming Veneer Cylinders
Inventor: OTT WILLARD JOSEPH
Filed: 1902-09-30
Granted: 1903-01-15
Abstract: 21,237. Ott, W. J. Sept. 30. Sawing.-Relates to a sawing-machine for trimming the ends of veneer packages or hollow cylinders. The veneer cylinder is mounted on an expansible mandrel consisting of a number of bars 56, which are adjustable radially by a scroll plate at each end of the mandrel. The circular saws 24 for trimming the ends of the cylinder and cutting it into lengths are mounted on a sliding frame 13 which is raised by a treadle lever 23 and rack and pinion 19. To prevent injury to the saws, the metal band binding the cylinder is previously cut by emery wheels 25 similarly mounted.
Patent GB-190226295-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Separation of the Metallic Constituents of Ores from Gangue.
Inventor: CATTERMOLE ARTHUR EDWARD
Filed: 1902-11-28
Granted: 1903-12-28
Abstract: 26,295. Cattermole, A. E. Nov. 28. Extracting oils; fats and fatty oils.-Relates to the recovery of oils, such as linseed oil, lard, paraffin, or light or heavy hydrocarbon oils mixed with fatty acids or fatty oils and employed in the separation of metallic particles from ground ores by agitating the ore in oil and water. The separated metallic granules are treated with a strong, emulsifying-agent, preferably assisted by an alkali, and subjected to attrition. The oil thus recovered may be used again.
Patent GB-190301957-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Dumping Cars or Wagons
Inventor: HART ELI STILLSON
Filed: 1903-01-27
Granted: 1903-05-28
Abstract: 1957. Hart, E. S. Jan. 27. Wagons.-Relates to improvements in dumping cars or wagons, the car being formed in the usual manner with the framework a, b, c supporting the walls d, e and the roof f. A V-shaped hopper portion is arranged along the car, the bottom part g being fixed and provided with a door h, which can be closed or opened by means of the chain s winding on the shaft r, while the upper sections i are pivoted to the framework. The ends k are held vertically against the cleats l by the struts m pivoted at n and held in position by the stirrups p. To convert the car into a flat-bottomed one, the sections i are folded downwardly so that their free ends rest upon the beam j, and the struts mare folded back against the ends of the car, and held in that position by the stirrups q, thus permitting the end boards k to be turned down to complete the flat bottom.
Patent GB-190307175-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Shaft Couplings.
Inventor: SMITH FRANCIS JAMES
Filed: 1903-03-27
Granted: 1903-04-30
Abstract: 7175. Smith, F. J. March 27. Shaft couplings. -Relates to a shaft coupling formed of a cast metal block A having an annular recess a and radial slots a'. The separated portions of the block are drawn together by bolts C so as to grip the portions B, B<1> of the shaft. Recesses a' are provided for the heads and nuts of the bolts. More than one bolt may be employed in each part.
Patent GB-190307729-A (GB)
Title: Improved Method of and Means for Securing Sash Lines or Cords to Window Sashes or Sliding Frames
Inventor: VARLEY JOHN EDWIN
Filed: 1903-04-03
Granted: 1904-02-25
Abstract: 7729. Varley, J. E., and Wilby, J. April 3. Windows.-Relates to a cord securer for sliding sashes. In one form, shown in Fig. 1, the cord is passed through the small upper opening and knotted, the screw g is screwed in tightly, and the holder is attached to the sash at the bottom of the cord groove. The tuba a may be threaded externally instead of internally, and the cord is then threaded through the top of an outer cap, which is screwed upon the tube. The pulley stile is divided down its centre, in order that the other end of the cord may be attached readily to the weights.
Patent GB-190310581-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Utilization of Brewers' and Distillers' Yeast in the Manufacture of Artificial Manures.
Inventor: WARDLE WILLIAM
Filed: 1903-05-09
Granted: 1904-02-25
Abstract: 10,581. Wardle, W. May 9. Manures.-Fresh or waste yeast is mixed with ground gypsum, or the like, and a small quantity of common salt. Subsequent fermentation is prevented by heating or drying in an oven or the like.
Patent GB-190311742-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Phonographs, Graphophones and like Sound-recording Instruments.
Inventor: RAWLINSON CLAIR JAMES
Filed: 1903-05-22
Granted: 1904-05-21
Abstract: 11,742. Rawlinson, C. J. May 22. Phonographs &c. -A detachable ball-and-socket con - nection is provided between the diaphragm box and the horn, the degree of freedom of which may be varied. Means are also provided for adjusting the pressure between the diaphragm and the record, and for lifting the diaphragm when not in use. The ball a is retained in the socket b, by means of a keepring c, which is held on by tightness of fit, or by pins k, Fig. 4, or by spring clips or by a bayonet joint m, Fig. 9, or by being screwed into the socket. The movement of the ball is limited by pivot pins d, which enter longitudinal or transverse slots o, p, Fig. 2, or a hole q, according to the nature of the restriction required. The marks r indicate the position of the slots. The pivot pins may have screws at both ends, but a point at one end only. Or the pivot pins may be fixed on springs i, as shown in Fig. 4, in which case a rotatable band g, having projections h as shown in Fig. 5, is used to release the pivot pins d by means of the first projection, and the keep-pins k by the second. Where the keep-ring is otherwise secured, only one pair of projections is necessary. In a modification, a double ball is employed. A lubricator u, Fig. 9, is provided, the lubricant being forced in by means of the screw lid v, and retained in the joint by capillary cannelures. A lifting- lever x is attached to the ball casing by means of the pivot pins d, as shown in Figs. 11 and 13, and, for the purpose of releasing the pins from the slots, is made in the form of a clip, having a spring z and a stop 1 to prevent the pins from entering too far. A modified form of clip is shown, in which the spring and pivot are differently placed, and additional stops are provided to prevent the complete withdrawal of the pins. Or the lever may be formed in one piece, the pins being screwed into the ends, which may be bent to suit the machine. The pressure on the diaphragm is regulated by the position of the ring 5, Fig. 11, which is hinged or sprung on the sound tube 3.
Patent GB-190312038-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Expansive Fluid Motors
Inventor: NORTON JAMES ALOYSIUS
Filed: 1903-05-26
Granted: 1904-01-07
Abstract: 12,038. Norton, J. A. May 26. Duplex engines.- The engine has two cylinders, and the piston-rods carry chain-wheels 6 which engage and drive an endless chain 7 on the working -stroke when the wheel is locked by a ratchet-wheel 37 and pawl ; both strokes may be made effective by employing two ratchetwheels 37, 37<a> and a double-ended pawl. Dead centres are avoided by each piston beginning its working-stroke before the other has finished. The cylinders have separate admission ports 14, 14<a> and exhaust ports 12, 12<a> ; the latter are covered by the piston at the end of the stroke as well as beiug controlled by the slide valve 4. The valve is worked by tappets 23, 31 on the piston-rod of the other cylinder which engage arms 24, 32, 20<a>, 29<a> on rocking shafts carrying pinions which gear with racks 26<a>. The cut off on the idle stroke is effected early, while, on the working-stroke, it may be varied by adjusting the block carrying the arms 20<a> in the direction of the cylinder axis.
Patent GB-190313163-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Crank Axles for Locomotives.
Inventor: DRUMMOND WALTER
Filed: 1903-06-12
Granted: 1904-05-05
Abstract: 13,163. Drummond, W., and Drummond, G. W. June 12. Balancing moving parts.-The reciprocating and like moving parts of a locomotive are balanced on the crank - axle itself by extending the crank-webs A, A<1> to a sufficient extent on the side of the axle opposite the crank-pin.
Patent GB-190315640-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Apparatus for Winding and Reeling Yarn
Inventor: CORRIGAN JOHN
Filed: 1903-07-15
Granted: 1904-07-15
Abstract: 15,640. Corrigan, J. July 15. Winding-machines; reeling-machines; hand tools. -In a split-drum winding-machine, the drum a is driven by frictional contact with a flannel or india-rubber covered roller b on the driving-shaft c. The bobbin e is carried by a cradle d mounted on two levers f, which have a tendency to keep the bobbin e, the drum a, and the roller b in contact with each other. By drawing out a handle g, the bobbin e is withdrawn from the drum, which, in turn, is withdrawn from the roller b, and, through a lever i attached to the cradle d, a brake h is applied to the drum. The end of the lever i falls into a slot at the bottom of the prolongation of the cradle d, and holds the cradle and other parts in position for piecing. The split-drum a may be driven by means of a small drum a<x>, Fig. 2, on its axis, and a driven drum b<x>. When the cradle d is lowered by hand for piecing, a piece k, projecting from the bracket l, which carries the leverf, slides on a sloping part d<x> of the cradle d, thus pushing the bobbin e out of contact with the drum a, and preventing the broken thread from getting to the back of the brake h. Where the thread enters the drum a it passes round a revolving roller m carried by a bracket l<x>. The roller prevents the yarn from receiving a sudden jerk when passing the "nose" or "heel" of the split in the drum, and so ensures equal tension. The bearings n of the split-drum may be extended upwards in the form of a handle, and be provided at the top end with a catch bearing. The bobbin cradle d is pivoted horizontally above the drum, so that the bobbin e rests on the drum. When an end breaks, the cradle is lifted by hand, and the handle on the bearings n is moved, so that a pin on the cradle d rests on the catch bearing on the handle. The cradle is thus held up for piecing, and, simultaneously, a brake is applied to the drum, which is raised from the driving-roller by the movement of the bearings n. This arrangement may be employed in winding-frames in which a split-drum is not used, the spool being driven directly by a friction drum. In this case, an ordinary brake only is required. In winding- frames, the bearings which carry the " Rabbeth " spindles vertically are made in two parts bolted together, and fixed under the top beams, so that the wharves and bands run beneath the beam. In reeling-machines, to facilitate the tying-up of the hanks into the seven leas, shallow notches are cut in two of the staves of the swift, so that alternate leas are raised and lowered, or, preferably, the staves are left plain, and notched plates u<x>, Fig. 5, are fixed along two of the staves u. The plates u<x> are mounted on arms w, so that they may be raised up into the position shown by dotted lines for taking the leas, or lowered for doffing the hanks. When the leas are divided, a rod x, Fig. 7, provided with a slit or spring-fingers y for holding the yarn, is employed to pass the tying-thread through the hank.
Patent GB-190322499-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Change Speed Gear especially adapted to Motor Cycles.
Inventor: BOYS CHARLES VERNON
Filed: 1903-10-19
Granted: 1904-10-19
Abstract: 22,499. Boys, C. V., and Williams, W. Oct. 19. Driving - mechanism; motor cycles.- Relates to changespeed and reducing gearing, especially adapted for motor bicycles, tricycles, quadricycles, and the like. The pulley s for the motor driving belt or band is secured to a frame k, screwed to a sleeve j mounted on ball bearings on the axle f of the road wheel. Side plates o, p, bolted to lugs on the frame, form with flanges on the frame an oil-retaining casing for the gear. Groups of planet-pinions u, v, w fixed together, or made integral with each other, are e mounted on axles 6 carried by the casing, and gear with sun-wheels x, y, z respectively. The wheel x is fitted to the spoke flange c of the hub a: the wheel y comprises a rim mounted on a disc y' fixed to the axle f, a free-wheel clutch being interposed between the rim and disc ; the wheel z is mounted freely on a ball bearing, but may be fixed by means of an expanding brake ring 8. This brake ring is provided with two arms one of which takes against the bicycle &c. frame while the other is secured to an operating-wire. A cap 9, engaging a groove in the brake ring, a ring 11 and packing 12 prevent the entrance of dust into the casing ; the packing 12 also serves to prevent leakage of oil. The speed of the transmission belt &c. connecting the motor and the gearing is greater than that of the road wheel, the gearing serving to reduce the speed. When the wheel z is fixed by means of the brake, the hub is driven at a speed less than that of the frame k. If a slower speed is required, the brake is released, and, as the wheel y cannot move backwards, it becomes the fixed wheel of the epicyclic gear ; in this case, the engine is free. In a modification, the pulley s consists of two dished plates secured to the frame k, the inner portions of the plates serving as the sides of the gear case. By the arrangements above described, parts may be readily removed for inspection without disturbing the adjustment of other parts. The pulley s may be replaced by a chain-wheel; by allowing the brake to slip slightly, the rigidity of the drive is obviated. By omitting one of the gears, a reducing-gear is obtained.
Patent GB-190322711-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Clamping or Gripping Attachments for use in connection with Casement and Window Stays, Fanlight and other Regulator-rods, and other Sliding or Adjustable Articles
Inventor: PRUCE HENRY CLARKE
Filed: 1903-10-21
Granted: 1904-04-07
Abstract: 22,711. Pruce, H. C. Oct. 21. [Grant of Patent refused.] Rod couplings and joints.-Relates to clamps for telescopic stays used in connection with casements, fanlights, ventilators, adjustable brackets, stands and rods for shop and window fittings, and the like. The piece d, Figs. 10 and 15, is attached to the outer stay-rod b<1>, whilst the sleeve c passes over the inner rod b<2>. The screw e clamps the rod in any desired position.
Patent GB-190326570-A (GB)
Title: Process for Manufacturing Plated Wire.
Inventor: WINTER ADOLF
Filed: 1903-12-04
Granted: 1904-12-01
Abstract: 26,570. Winter, A., [trading as Pforzheimer DoublÚfabrik C. Winter]. Dec. 4. Welding.-Consists in welding precious metal sheet on to a core of silver, copper, or copper alloy, in the manufacture of roll-plated wire. The core and its coating are enclosed in a matrix or box of iron or steel, and the whole is first drawn through a gauge-plate, whereby the coated core is caused to be firmly held by the matrix. On subsequently heating the matrix and core, the pressure produced within the matrix by the greater expansion of the core and its coating, causes these to become welded.
Patent GB-190326571-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Self-driving Water Motors
Inventor: EHRENBERG FRIEDRICH VON
Filed: 1903-12-04
Granted: 1904-12-03
Abstract: 26,571. Ehrenberg, F. von. Dec. 4. Self-driving motors. - Water is led to a waterwheel and is elevated again after operating this wheel by means of a bucket elevator driven off the water-wheel. The water-wheel buckets a are fed from the tank B' and the water is discharged into the reservoir R from which it is raised by a bucket elev a t o r e reworked from the waterwheel by belt gearing A, B, C, D, E, F. A lever H<1> with weights g attached to it is said to balance the elevator and transmit motion to the dynamo M through belt gearing. The water raised by the elevator is led through the outlet d and pipe r to the vessel B<1>. The amount of water which is allowed to leave the reservoir B<1> is regulated by any known means.
Patent GB-190403802-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Apparatus for Cracking Palm Nuts or Nuts of like Description.
Inventor: AMBLESTONE JOHN
Filed: 1904-02-15
Granted: 1904-09-08
Abstract: 3802. Ambleston, J. Feb. 15. Cracking nuts.-Apparatus for cracking palm and like nuts consists of an octagonal or other pyramidal drum C, adjustable on a vertical shaft D and revolving within a conical casing A, provided on the inside with spiral or sloping grooves or serrations B, preferably narrower at one end of the casing than at the other. The lower end of the shaft D is supported in a footstep E carried by the extension a of the casing, and is screwed so that the drum C can be adjusted by the nut G and check-nut H. The soace between the drum and casing is narrower at the bottom than at the top. The nuts are placed in a space or hopper I at the top of the casing, and the shells and kernels are received in a receptacle below, or the drum C may be stationary, and the casing A rotated.
Patent GB-190406594-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and connected with Flower Pot Covers, and the like.
Inventor: TIMINGS SAMUEL
Filed: 1904-03-18
Granted: 1905-02-16
Abstract: 6594. Timings, S. March 18. Flower holders or supports; flower vases. - A cover for flower pots, vases, and the like is formed from four or more metal sheets hinged together and adapted to fold flat when out of use. Four sheetmetal panels 1, 2, 3, 4, stamped with a suitable design, and of such a size as to form, when opened out, a cover of inverted pyramidal shape, are each provided at one edge with knuckles or loops 5, 6 adapted to fit into the spaces between similar knuckles 7, 8, 9 formed on the adjacent panel, connection being effected by means of wires 12, 13, 14, 15 which are passed through the knuckles, and are prevented from falling out by closing the top and bottom knuckles 7, 9 over them. If desired, a bottom plate 22, adapted to rest on a ledge formed on the bottom of the panels, may be dropped into the cover when opened out, thus serving to prevent the cover from collapsing. As applied to stands for cut flowers, a perforated sheet-metal lid is provided which fits within a cover formed as described above, the stalks of cut flowers being passed through the perforations in the lid into a bowl or vase resting on a plate or saucer suitably shaped for the bottom of the cover to stand in.
Patent GB-190406997-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Production of Iron Suitable for the Manufacture of Malleable Castings
Inventor: ZENZES ALEXANDER
Filed: 1904-03-23
Granted: 1905-03-09
Abstract: 6997. Zenzes, A. March 23. Malleable cast iron; Bessemer processes.-An iron, suitable for the manufacture of malleable castings and having the approximate percentage composition A given below, is produced by mixing in a converter, one part of the metal B, melted in a cupola, with about two parts of the metal C, which is made by blowing in a converter. Both phosphorus and sulphur should be kept below 0À1 per cent.
Patent GB-190410377-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Apparatus for Cutting Lard, Butter, Soap and the like Substances into a Number of Blocks of Desired Measurements.
Inventor: BROWN THOMAS
Filed: 1904-05-05
Granted: 1905-04-13
Abstract: 10,377. Brown, T. May 5. Soaps.-Relates to apparatus for use in shops, factories, &c. for cutting up blocks of butter, lard, soap, &c. In the preferred form of the invention, a plate b, which is shifted along a bed a by a rack e, carries the block of material, with the aid of a back-plate j, through a vertical frame k containing horizontal wires l to a stop m, and then a horizontal frame o containing cross-wires p is pulled down or up by slides r in a standard n by means of endless chains v on sprocket-wheels u, or by racks and pinions. A shaft f having a winchhandle h carries pinions g, y to drive the rack and the sprocket-wheels, either being put in gear by pushing in or pulling out the shaft after disengaging a latch 3 from a groove such as 2. An automatic reciprocal locking-arrangement may be used. If the horizontal frame goes up in cutting, it is initially placed over the sliding plate b with the wires in grooves 5 and with keys 4 fitting holes. An upper plate with screw-adjustment is then often used to hold the block down. Alternatively, the block may be raised through a stationary horizontal frame and the vertical frame may be shifted instead of the plate. Screws and nuts may be used instead of the racks, pinions, and chains.
Patent GB-190413409-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Flue Doors and Frames for the Flues of Gas Retort Settings and for other Flues.
Inventor: BELL JOHN FERGUSSON
Filed: 1904-06-14
Granted: 1905-05-11
Abstract: 13,409. Bell, J. F., and Masters, R. June 14. Flues. - Relates to the construction of doors and door frames for the flues of gas-retort settings and other flues, where the door r frames are liable to be cracked as a result of the considerable heat and the movements of the surrounding brickwork. The flue-door frame is constructed in two or more parts, preferably of four L- shaped parts 1,2,3, 4, or of two parts 1, 2 and 3, 4, the upper parts 3, 4 being joined to the lower by spigot- and-socket joints 5, 7 and 6, 8. Intermediate portions 9, 10 may be used to lengthen the sides of the frame. The doors correspond in height with the sections 1, 2, &c., of the frame, and are fitted with side projections which take into slotted lugs 18, 19, cast or fixed to the frame. The upper edge of each door, except the top one, is fitted with an upwardlyprojecting ledge into which fits the bottom of the door above. In a modification, the lower parts of the frame are continued at 26, 27, 28, 29, Fig. 8, so as to meet between openings fitted with doors 22, 23.
Patent GB-190417353-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Anti Vibration Burners for Incandescent Gas Lighting
Inventor: SUGG WILLIAM THOMAS
Filed: 1904-08-09
Granted: 1904-09-15
Abstract: 17,353. Sugg, W. T. Aug. 9. Anti - vibration devices. -In an antivibration device for public incandescent lamps, the supply pipe A or bunsen nozzle B carries a platform C provided with standards D. The standards support boxes E containing volute springs or other flexible connections, to which are attached the legs J of a platform G, which carries the mixing-tube H and burner I. The legs J, which work through guides N on the boxes E or standards D, are provided with slots, and are adjustably secured to the springs by thumb-screws L and nuts, washers 0 being interposed between the legs and springs to ensure freedom of motion of the latter. The mixing-tube H is provided with a light spring M or other means to keep the lower opening concentric with the gas nozzle.
Patent GB-190418428-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Aneroid Barometers.
Inventor: COLLINSON FRANCIS EDWARD
Filed: 1904-08-25
Granted: 1905-04-06
Abstract: 18,428. Collinson, F. E. Oct. 5, A.D. 1903, [date applied for under Patents Act, A.D. 1901]. Barometers.-Consists in attaching to the arbcr of an ordinary aneroid barometer, in addition to the pressure-indicating hand, an adjustable weatherindicating hand, so that the correct weather reading may be indicated at different altitudes. Fig. 1 shows an ordinary aneroid barometer with the adjustable weather-indicating hand W attached. The mode of attachment to the arbor is shown in Fig. 3. The pressure-indicating hand P is fixed to the flange H<1> of a quill H, frictionally connected to the arbor S. The weather-indicating hand W is also attached rigidly or otherwise to the quill H, and is held in position by a washer and nut. If the altitude is one thousand feet, then the normal fair-weather pressure would be 29 inches, and the instrument would be adjusted so that, when the pressure hand is at 29 inches, the weather-indicating hand would be adjusted to stand at "fair."