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Patent GB-190311476-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Spanners.
Inventor: ANDERSON THOMAS
Filed: 1903-05-20
Granted: 1904-03-24
Abstract: 11,476. A n d e r - son, T. May 20. Spanners.-A spanner head a is pivoted to the handle c and has teeth f engaged by a spring-pressed pawl d, which may be pivoted as shown or slide longitudinally in the handle. A knob d<2> is depressed or slid in a slot in the handle to allow the head to be moved in only one or in both directions. The head may be replaced by heads of various sizes, or one jaw may be adjustable.
Patent GB-190313118-A (GB)
Title: Improved Double Acting Pump.
Inventor: RIETER ARTHUR
Filed: 1903-06-11
Granted: 1904-04-07
Abstract: 13,118. Rieter, A. June 11. Bucket pumps; actuating pumps.-Relates to a double piston pump, and consists in the construction of the valved pistons and the method of actuating them. Fig. 1 shows a sectional elevation and Fig. 2 a sectional plan of the pump. In the Figures, e shows the suction pipe, d the delivery pipe, o, p the pistons or buckets, u, t the bucket valves, and z the actuating-lever, which is vibrated by hand or other means from the shaft w. When the pump handle is operated, the lever z reciprocates the pistons so that water is drawn into the cylinder and forced through the valves t, u to the pipe d.
Patent GB-190315849-A (GB)
Title: A New or Improved Method for Soldering Aluminium
Inventor: TOMELLINI MASSIMO
Filed: 1903-07-17
Granted: 1904-05-19
Abstract: 15,849. Tomellini, M. July 17. Soldering aluminium in the form of ingots, plates, sheets, wires, &c. is accomplished by using an oxyhydrogen blowpipe name, any steam carried by the hydrogen being first removed by passing the latter through cold water. The solder used is an alloy of tin and aluminium, in proportions varying from 1 to 80 per cent. of tin according as the joints to be soldered are thick or thin, pure aluminium being used for very thick joints. By means of a small tool of copper or platinum, the melted solder is distributed over the joint which is under the action of the blowpipe, thus forming an invisible connection.
Patent GB-190316951-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Pneumatic Impact Tools.
Inventor: SECHER WILLIAM
Filed: 1903-08-04
Granted: 1903-09-17
Abstract: 16,951. Secher, W. Aug. 4. Percussive hand tools.-Fig. 1 shows a longitudinal section of a tool for riveting and the like, with the plunger in its forward position. When the air valve is opened by pulling the trigger 13, air flows through the passage 11 to the annular groove 15 and thence through holes 17 and passages 18 to the annular chamber, between the valve casing 6 and the shell 19. When the distributing-valve is in the position shown, the air passes through ports to the cylinder, and drives the plunger forward. The air in front of the plunger escapes by the passage 28 and the port 29 to the annular chamber 21, and thence through ports 22 to the atmosphere. When the plunger moves beyond the mouth of the passage 34, air flows into the annular groove 32, and, by means of ports 42, into the interior of the rear part of the distributing- valve. The air also flows along longitudinal grooves 41 in the valve into an annular groove 35 in the end of the valve casing. The valve is in this manner moved forwards to close the opening 24 into the cylinder, and admit air to the front of the cylinder through the passage 28. The air behind the plunger escapes through the ports 31, 30, and 29 After the plunger has covered the port 31, the air behind it is compressed, and the valve is reversed. The head 36 of the valve may have small holes through it to allow a small leakage of air, when the opening 24 is closed.
Patent GB-190318589-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Separation of the Metallic Constituents of Ores from Gangue.
Inventor: CATTERMOLE ARTHUR EDWARD
Filed: 1903-08-28
Granted: 1904-01-28
Abstract: 18,589. Cattermole, A. E. Aug. 28. Wet separating processes. -Relates to the separation of the metalliferous constituents of ores from the gangue. The powdered or pulpy ores are agitated with an emulsion of oil or tar products, or similar compounds in water, previously treated by preference with an acid, or an alkali and an emulsifying - agent, such as soap, or alkaline cresylates, so that the metalliferous particles become coated with oil and adhere together, forming granules, which are separated from the gangue in an upwardc u r r e n t classifier, jig, shaking-table, or other separator. In the apparatus shown, crushed ore from a hopper C, and water from a tank D, are agitated by stirrers in mixing-vessels A' ... A<6>, oil or emulsion being fed in from a tank E. Acid, preferably sulphuric acid, may be introduced into one or more of the mixing-vessels from a tank F. After treatment in four mixing-vessels, the mixture is passed into an upward-current classifier G supplied with acidulated water from a tank H. The lighter sands are discharged into a tank J, and the metalliferous granules, together with the heavier sands, are further treated in the mixing-vessels A<5>, A<6> and in an upward-current classifier K, from which the metalliferous granules are discharged in a tank L. The water from the tanks L, J, and from the heavy-sands tank M, is returned to the feed-tank H. Particles of a material having an affinity for oil may be employed to assist in the formation of granules of metalliferous matter. The ore may be acidulated before agitation with the emulsion. When the acid is replaced by an alkaline soap, the water in the classifier also contains a suitable proportion of alkaline soap. The oil is recovered from the granules by agitating them with the emulsifying-agent, aided if necessary by attrition.
Patent GB-190322278-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Files for Letters and the like
Inventor: KNUDSEN THOMAS BALLE
Filed: 1903-10-15
Granted: 1904-09-29
Abstract: 22,278. Knudsen, T. B. Oct. 31, A.D. 1902, [date applied for under Patents Act, A.D. 1901]. Filing papers &c. -Consists of a number of drawers a, c, d formed of a bottom-piece, two side-pieces, and a back-piece. Along the sidepieces below the bottom-piece are fastened channel-shaped metal rails the lower flanges of which slide in grooves or catch the round beads formed near the tops of the side-pieces of the drawer below. Grooves may be cut on the inside of the side.pieces below the bottom, engaging with corresponding grooves in the upper edges of the side-pieces A block b of triangular section having grooves in different directions for the metal flanges of the bottom drawer, enables the file to be supported in various positions, as shown in Figs. 1 to 5. It may thus be placed in a drawer, Fig. 1, a document cabinet, Fig. 2, on an inclined desk, Fig. 3, or writing table, Fig. 4. The last drawer d has a cover e, also provided with channel-shaped rails f.
Patent GB-190326027-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Machinery relating to Hair Dressing.
Inventor: PARTON CHARLES HENRY
Filed: 1903-11-28
Granted: 1904-03-10
Abstract: 26,027. Parton, C. H. Nov. 28. Hairb rushing apparatus.-Relates to means for adjusting the shafting and retaining the belts in hairdressing machinery. The shaft S is carried in the plummer block P on a horizontal ornamental bracket,Fig. 2, or a vertical shaft, Fig. 4. The bracket A, Fig. 2, has a T- shaped groove a' into which a stud from the plummer block is introduced, either at the end or at a<4>, so that the block is longitudinally adjustable. The ceiling bracket H, Fig. 4, carries the shaft h<1> on which the block P, after adjustment, is secured b y a screw h<3>. The band B, Fig.7, is retained on the pulley W by guards g<2>, g<3>. The bars or tubes g<2>, g<6>, supporting tuese guards, are adjustable vertically on the tubes g<1>.
Patent GB-190327131-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or in connection with Trolley Poles used on Electric Tramcars and similar Vehicles.
Inventor: WILKINSON JAMES WILLIAM
Filed: 1903-12-11
Granted: 1904-02-04
Abstract: 27,131. Wilkinson, J. W. Dec. 11. Electric railways and tramways with overhead conductors. Collectors.- Trolley poles for electric tramcars and similar vehicles are fitted with electric lights to facilitate the engagement of the trolley with the wire, and with apparatus for preventing the trolley poles from rising too high when they miss the wire. The lighting-device a, b, c may be used in conjunction witn the apparatus e<1>, i for guiding the trolley pulley oa to the wire, as described in Specification No. 1006, A.D. 1903. It consists of an electric lamp a surrounded by a conical reflector b fitted with a lens c, and it is carried by the split socket a<1>, a<11>. The lamp is placed in circuit with a battery e, and the circuit is completed through the rod g and contacts h, h<1> when the cord f is moved through the depression of the lever e'. The rod g may also be moved, to complete the circuit, through a cord or chain pulled by the car conductor. A main switch is also placed in the circuit. To prevent the trolley pole from rising too far when it misses the wire, a bracket k<11> clamped on the pole is fitted with inclined guiding-portions n and pulleys k which strike against the wire d<1>. Guard-arms mare fitted outside the pulleys k.
Patent GB-190327374-A (GB)
Title: A Tie Fastener
Inventor: BESSON ARTHUR
Filed: 1903-12-14
Granted: 1904-10-20
Abstract: 27,374. Besson, A. Dec. 14. Necktie retainers and fastenings; studs. - The fastener consists of the plate 1, to which the tie is sewn, and the locking-piece 10, Figs. 1 and 3. The plate 1 is slit at 5, and the parts 3 thereof are turned down to act as sockets for the projections 12 on the piece 10, the end of which bears against the central portion 2 of the part 1 which acts as a spring and holds it in either the closed or the open position. The central portion 2 of the piece 1 is cut away at 8, and is provided with the projections 11 to limit the motion of the piece 10. The piece 10 is placed over the stud head, which enters the hole 8 in the plate 1, and is then shut down, thus securing the tie in position, the projection 9 on the plate 1 preventing upward displacement of the device on the stud. In the modification shown in Fig. 5, the locking-piece is formed in the shape of a hook 12 which is passed through a slot in the head of the stud made for the purpose.
Patent GB-190328361-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or applicable to Looms for Weaving Leno Fabrics:
Inventor: WHITEHEAD JAMES
Filed: 1903-12-24
Granted: 1904-06-30
Abstract: 28,361. Whitehead, J., and Woods, W. H. Dec. 24. Loom lays; reeds.-In order to avoid hand labour in looms for weaving complicated lenos, the beating-up reed b is arranged to rise as the lay moves forward, and fall as the lay moves back, the ends of the reed being guided in slots j<1> in brackets j fixed near the ends of the lay c. The needles b<1> of the reed are fixed at the bottom only, aud their upper ends are formed to pass readily through the warp threads on rising. The rising and falling motion is given to the reed by levers g, pivoted at q<x> on extensions of the lay swords, and operated upon by cams y on the crank-shaft d. A narrow metal bar b<2> slides in slots j<2> in the brackets j, and is lowered when the reed is raised by means of cords b<3> passing over pulleys j<3> and secured to the low frame, so that it passes down behind the needles b<1> keeping them rigid during the beat-up. A bar k provided with vertical pins or studs k<1> is caused to rise and fall in grooves j<4> alternately with the reed by being connected to cords k' passing over pulleys and fixed to the worm frame. When the lay is in its backward position, the bar is raised, and the studs k<1> form the shuttle guide. An ordinary (auxiliary reed e, for keeping the warp threads in position until diverted by the doup heald f, is supported by brackets a' between the doup heald f and the ordinary healds g.
Patent GB-190400944-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Manufacture of Wire Work.
Inventor: ELGOOD WALTER HENRY
Filed: 1904-01-14
Granted: 1904-09-22
Abstract: 944. Elgood, W. H. Jan. 14. Wire fabrics and netting ; trellis and lattice work; wirework.-The usual binding-wire in wirework of all kinds is dispensed with, and the wires are secured in slotted tubes by means of a central wire d or the like, Figs. 1 and 2. Fig. 6 shows a form of spiral work. The tubes and wires d may be flattened or of any suitable cross-section. In a modification, shown in Fig. 7, a helically-wound metal ribbon b is used instead of a slotted tube.
Patent GB-190404134-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Arc Lamp Electrodes.
Inventor: LEVIS HOWARD COPPUCK
Filed: 1904-02-18
Granted: 1904-12-22
Abstract: 4134. Levis, H. C., [General Electric Co.]. Feb. 18. Arc lamps.-An electrode is made of a metal tube filled with finely-divided iron, e.g., iron filings. The tube preferably is of iron, and is closed at the arc end by means of a piece of metal, which may be an ordinary tack, or by a piece of wire netting placed in the tube, or the tube itself may be closed wholly or partly. The outer end may contain an iron plug or other retaining-device. The iron particles at the arc end soon become fused, the tack or the like ensuring that this occurs uniformly about the centre. This initial fusion may take place at the factory.
Patent GB-190406985-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Metallic Packing for Piston Valves.
Inventor: MACLAINE ALEXANDER
Filed: 1904-03-23
Granted: 1904-06-30
Abstract: 6985. MacLaine, A. March 23. Pistions.-A split packing-ring for a piston valve is expanded by a helical spring b, placed in recesses in the ends of the ring, and held in place by a bar or tube c secured by pins e. The thrust of the spring is regulated by means of washers f. Projections g on the interior edge of the packing-ring bear against the valve body, and auxiliary expanding springs r may be placed in the recesses between the projections g. The expansion of the packing. ring is limited by a flange o, which enters a recess in a distance ring u. The packing-ring is pressed against the junk ring by an undulated spring s received by a recess in the distance ring. Rotary motion of the packing-ring is prevented by a steady pin m.
Patent GB-190410184-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Presses for Cutting, Drawing and Shaping Metals.
Inventor: WHEATLEY WILLIAM HUMPHREY
Filed: 1904-05-03
Granted: 1904-06-16
Abstract: 10,184. Wheatley, W. H., [Bliss Co., E. W.]. May 3. Stamping; drawing; metal, sheet, beading.- Lids for coffee-pots and other articles are stamped, cupped, and beaded at one operation. A blank is cut from sheet metal by a holder 4, Fig. 2, acting against a cutting-edge 6 on a ring 5, formed with an opening 7 to cut and draw down the blank to the intermediate shape shown in Fig. 7. The holder remains stationary and a punch descends to force the blank into the opening 7, the head 28<a> of the punch yielding and sliding on the bolt 30. Further motion of the punch carries the blank through the opening 7, and the head and blank then fall together on to a bottom die 24. Pins 17 are engaged by a plate 18 and depress a ring 9 having an inclined surface bearing against a compressible ring 8, causing the latter to descend and to close in on the head 28<a>. A circumferential ledge 28 engages the edge of the metal and forces the surplus material between the ring 8 and ledge 27, forming a bead or flange. A ring 10 is yieldingly secured to the ring 9 and is carried by uprights 13 from a plate 12 pressed upwards by a rubber spring 14. An inclined edge 22 on the ring 21 expands the ring 8 on the ascent of the punch.
Patent GB-190411839-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and in connection with Centrifugal Hydroextractors
Inventor: CAUTLEY NATHANIEL
Filed: 1904-05-24
Granted: 1904-08-25
Abstract: 11,839. Cautley, N. May 24. Hydro-extractors. -Relates to the hydro-extractors employed in drying clothes, yarns, textile fabrics, &c. The basket or cage f is divided into separate compartments by plain or perforated blades e, Figs. 1 and 2, arranged radially. With this arrangement, the articles are limited in their movement and are thus prevented from becoming torn and stretched. Moreover, various classes of articles, such as starched, unstarched, coloured, and white goods, may be treated in the same load. The blades are fitted into grooves in a cone c covering the projecting end of the spindle a, and are held in position at their outer ends by distance-pieces g. In cases where the spindle a does not project into the drum, the blades are bolted or otherwise secured to the ribs i, Fig. 3, of a central piece h, which may or may not be secured to the basket.
Patent GB-190414906-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Construction of Cars.
Inventor: STANLEY ETHELBERT ADOLPHUS
Filed: 1904-07-02
Granted: 1904-10-24
Abstract: 14,906. Stanley, E. A., and Thomson, T. F. July 2. Convertible open to closed; bodies; windows; ventilating.-In tramway and like cars capable of being converted from the open type for summer use into the closed type for winter use, the usual clerestory roof, shown in dotted lines, is dispensed with, and a monitor roof C, Fig. 2, extending to the sides of the car is employed. The side sashes D, E slide vertically in stepped grooves in the frame standards. The lower sash is first raised until a projection on its lower edge abuts on the upper sash, and both sashes are then raised together into a space behind hinged ventilators F, which are automatically closed by the ascending sashes. Above the ventilators F, ventilating-boxes J fitted with ventilating-terminals K are provided; they are enclosed by perforated bent panels N. Each end of the monitor roof is fitted with three ventilators, shown in Fig. 3, hinged at the middle of their vertical sides and operated simultaneously by a lever W acting on the central ventilator, from which the motion is communicated by a bar Z connecting the three ventilators.
Patent GB-190415093-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Skewers or Creel Pegs Employed in Machines for Preparing and Spinning Textile Fibres.
Filed: 1904-07-06
Granted: 1905-05-11
Abstract: 15,093. Wilson Bros. Bobbin Co., and Wilson, H. W. July 6. Skewers.-The boss b is secured on the peg a on the one side by the usual head, and on the other by a split ring c, which is sprung into a groove in the peg.
Patent GB-190419131-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Scissors for Cutting Fruit, Flowers or the like.
Inventor: BOURDILLON EDMUND
Filed: 1904-09-05
Granted: 1905-07-06
Abstract: 19,131. Bourdillon, E., [Elliott, M. P. G.]. Sept. 5. Fruit, flowers, and the like, gathering.-Relates to scissors provided with spring jaws for gripping the stalks of fruit or flowers as they are cut. One of the jaws is made in two or more parts g, h, pivoted together at i and attached by springs e,f to a plate d screwed to the blade c. The other jaw a is in one piece, and is preferably fixed to the blade.
Patent GB-190421163-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Siphonic Water Closets
Inventor: OATES WILLIAM
Filed: 1904-10-03
Granted: 1905-08-03
Abstract: 21,163. Oates, W. Oct. 3. Siphon-discharge closets.-Relates to the discharge and after-flush arrangements of siphondischarge closets. The closet basin a is provided with an ordinary flushing-rim b, to which the flush passes over a chamber c, through the perforated top of which some water passes, finally escaping into the basin by the opening c' as an after-flush. The upper end of the long leg f of the siphon is formed with an inward and downward projection f <111>, and the slope of the outlet bend f <1> is so arranged that the outlet is just not sealed. The outlet bend may be made separate from the siphon.
Patent GB-190425417-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Machines for Turning Hay, Corn, Clover and similar Crops.
Inventor: MARTIN WILLIAM EDWARD
Filed: 1904-11-22
Granted: 1905-09-21
Abstract: 25,417. Martin, W. E. Nov. 22. Haymaking.-Relates to means for raising the rakes or other turning implements in machines of the type described in Specification No. 12,874, A.D. 1903, or other swath-turners. The turning-implements A are carried by the main shaft a of the machine and bars b, b<1> pivoted to each other and to the frame and suspended by links b<3> and bell-crank levers d in the usual manner. The levers d are connected by rods d<1> to levers e<3> attached to rockshafts e bearing treadles e<2>, whereby they can be actuated and the turning-implements raised. Journalled on the shaft e are hand-levers f provided with catches and pressing against projections on the levers e, so that the turning implements may be adjusted and maintained at any desired height. The bars d<1> and levers d may be replaced by chains passing over pulleys. In a modification, the implements A are secured directly to the links b<3>, and are provided with sleeves sliding in the swivelling shanks of castor wheels supporting the main frame of the machine.
Patent GB-190429323-A (GB)
Title: Improvement in or applicable to Portmanteaux Trunks and the like.
Inventor: PHILLPOT HARVEY HOAR
Filed: 1904-12-31
Granted: 1905-02-02
Abstract: 29,323. Phillpot, H. H., and Selfe, C. G. Dec. 31. Portmanteaus, trunks, &c., are strengthened by flat metal, serpentine or zig-zag-like bands c, which are attached to the bottoms a of the trunks, by means of rivets d and washers d, and have their ends c' turned up at right angles against, and similarly attached to, the trunk ends and sides. A lining e covers the bands when they are fixed inside the trunk.
Patent GB-190503133-A (GB)
Title: A Combination Bearer and Self-emptying Apparatus in connection with the Fixing of Air-cases in the Bottoms of Ships' Lifeboats and other Boats and the Discharging of Water taken Inboard in Stormy Weather.
Inventor: YEAL ROBERT
Filed: 1905-02-15
Granted: 1905-08-31
Abstract: 3133. Yeal, R., and Yeal, W. P. Feb. 15. Water, relieving from ; air casings.-The bearers a for the air casings in ships' life-boats are provided with ball-valves f for the discharge of water shipped in stormy weather. The cup e in which the valve rests is provided with openings h in communication with the discharge hole k. Projections n prevent the valve casing e from rotating, and channels q are formed to permit the water to drain away. The cover-plate is provided with a valve seat u, so that water is prevented from entering from below. The bearers a may be built up instead of being solid, and are of the same height as the air casings, forming with them the boat's deck.
Patent GB-190504507-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Steam Superheaters.
Inventor: SEATON ALBERT EDWARD
Filed: 1905-03-04
Granted: 1906-03-01
Abstract: 4507. Seaton, A. E. March 4. No Patent granted (Sealing fee not paid). Superheaters, steam. - Field-tube superheaters in which the inner tubes or outer tubes, or both, are provided with helical guide ribs or fins occupying the annular space between the tubes, the rib is made of such a large pitch that the radial breadth of the annular space between the inner and the outer tube may be made as small as if no rib were fitted. Where the ribs are formed in the outer tube, as shown in Fig. 2 and at C, Fig. 1, a Serve tube having ribs of a radial depth equal or nearly equal to that of the annular space between the concentric tubes may be employed. The tube is formed or twisted so that each rib follows a helical course. A rib similarly formed in the inner tube is shown at D, Fig. 1, and in Fig. 3. In modifications, a rib may be formed both on the inner and on the outer tube as shown in Fig. 4. The rib formed on each of the tubes may be provided with the twist in the same direction as shown at E, Fig. 1, so that they coincide ; or the twists of one rib may be in the opposite direction to that of the other, as shown at F, Fig. 1,