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Patent GB-190225403-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Typewriting Machines.
Filed: 1902-11-19
Granted: 1903-01-29
Abstract: 25,403. Jarvis, H., and Jarvis Typewriter and Tabulator Co. Nov. 19. Type-writers.-Relates to tabulating-mechanism for type-writers, and comprises improvements in the adjustable carriage stops which co-operate with dogs or detents pivoted to the machine frame to arrest the carriage at the proper point for writing in the column. The frame A, carriage B, dogs or detents C, links F, levers E, shifting-rods D, and spring-controlled presser-bar G are all of known construction. The carriage is arrested for writing any particular number &c. in its proper place in the column by the abutment of a stop I on the moving carriage with one of the dogs C, which has been lifted by means of the corresponding shifting-rod D. The stops I are of the form shown in Fig. 4, the pins i<2> entering apertures in two parallel bars h, h<1> separated by a slot which receives the stem i<1> of the stop. The apertures are formed at letter-space apart along the bars h, h<1>. The stops may also be formed as shown in Fig. 6, the pins i<2> being directed upwards and secured by nuts l.
Patent GB-190225525-A (GB)
Title: Improved Adjustable Bracket for Shelves or other Purposes.
Inventor: TOWL ALFRED PEARCE
Filed: 1902-11-20
Granted: 1903-10-08
Abstract: 25,525. Towl, A. P. Nov. 20. Book shelves.-A bracket for supporting a book shelf is secured to a standard by means of a frictional gripping-device. The standard a, Figs. 1 and 3, which may be flanged or plain, is embraced loosely by the root of the bracket b, and also by a grip-plate c linked to the bracket at d and held in a tilted position by a spring e, or by means of a counterbalance weight. By forcing the plate to a horizontal position, the height of the bracket may be adjusted. A circular shelf mounted on a central standard may be suspended from the overhanging end of the grip-plate.
Patent GB-190225826-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Ball and Socket Pipe Joints.
Inventor: BOULT ALFRED JULIUS
Filed: 1902-11-24
Granted: 1903-02-26
Abstract: 25,826. Boult, A. J., [Martin, J. C.]. Nov. 24. Ball-and-socket joints.-The hard non-metallic gasket d, d<1>, formed by moulding a composition such as "vulcabeston," or a vulcanite or rubber and asbestos composition, constitutes a non- metallic lining between the inner wall of the socket A and the ball B. The gasket is formed in two parts d, d', which abut, or are separated, and which have concave inner surfaces. The parts d, d' may be reversed after wear, and, if the gasket is in one piece, it may be split obliquely. The gasket has a cylindrical extension x. The annular cap or nut C is shown in Fig. 4 as abutting on the lock-nut C<1> about the socket A. The shoulder c may be arranged opposite the centre of the ball.
Patent GB-190225919-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Valves.
Inventor: MERTENS SIEGFRIED
Filed: 1902-11-25
Granted: 1903-11-19
Abstract: 25,919. Mertens, S. Nov. 25. Lift valves ; throttle valves.-A lift valve, which may be modified for use as a throttle valve, is shown in Figs. 9 and 11. The valve proper k has lugs f sliding in vertical slots in the cap s', and is actuated by a screwed spindle g. The valve has lateral recesses b separated by a web c and adapted to align with an outlet port a in the casing when the valve is raised from its seat. The casing has lateral flanges d eccentric to the valve, and by unscrewing a nut m, which secures the cap and valve in position, the valve can be rotated to regulate the passage-way past the sides of the web. The valve may have two tiers of passage-ways, and, as shown in Figs. 18 and 23, the two tiers of passage-ways b<1> may be provided with a four-armed partition c<1> cooperating with two pairs of partitions d' on the casing. The valve may be connected to a governor and used as a throttle valve.
Patent GB-190226616-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Looms for Weaving Narrow Fabrics
Inventor: OLDFIELD BENJAMIN
Filed: 1902-12-03
Granted: 1903-12-03
Abstract: 26,616. Oldfield, B. Dec. 3. Shuttleless loo m s for narrow fabrics and ribbons. Weft, supplying; weft tension, regulating. -The weft threads pass from cops a<1>, Figs. 1 and 6, upwards round several tension bars, and down through guide-eyes a<3>, a<4> a<5> to weft needles a, ax at each edge of the ribbon. The guide-eye a<4> is carried by a spring, the ends of which are coiled round a pin a<7> on a frame a<6>. Attached to one end of the coiled spring, which forms a stop, is a coiled spring a<8>, fixed at its ether end to a faced metal plate a<9>, which may be turned either way to regulate the tension of the weft and is held by a spring a<10> pressing against one of its faces. In the Provisional Specification, it is stated that flyers are used to facilitate the passage of the weft threads from the cops. Weft needles; picking - motions. - The weft needles a, a<x> are pivoted at c, c<x> to a fixed rod d, and carry the weft threads alternately through the shed. They are actuated by pins f, f<x> working in slots e, e<x> and attached to sliding rods g, g<x>, These rods are operated through connecting-rods and levers from a two-sided grooved cam on a shaft rotated by bevel gearing from the main shaft. The amount of travel of the rods g, gx may be adjusted. A T-shaped weft needle with two eyes is used for narrower fabrics, and carries weft through sheds on either side alternately. It is actuated by rack-and-pinion gearing from a single sliding rod. Forming and protecting selvages. - The weft threads, when carried through the sheds, are caught and held till the beat-up takes place by looping- needles h, h<x>, supported on carriers j, j fixed on a tube i. A metal plate l, Fig. 4, is adjusted by a nut k on the carrier j, and holds the needle h by a screw in such a manner that the needle may move to either side. The needle h is drawn towards the selvage by the tension of the weft, but is kept from moving outwards by a stop. The tube i, which may be placed either above or below the ribbon, is rocked, to operate the looping-needles, through connecting-rods and levers from two cams on the main shaft. The cams are shaped to raise or depress the looping-needles, as required, and may be adjusted to regulate the time for the needles to drop out of the way of the lay at the beat-up. When released by the weft threads, the needles h, h<x> are pressed outwards against the stops by springs.
Patent GB-190301090-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Process of Generating Water Gas.
Inventor: CLAUSS FELIX
Filed: 1903-01-15
Granted: 1903-11-12
Abstract: 1090. Clauss, F. Jan. 15. Water gas.-Carbonaceous material, or liquid hydrocarbons, and water are introduced under pressure into a decomposing-chamber, the water being preferably in a fine spray, instead of previously mixing the materials by the action of a jet of steam on the carbonaceous matter as described in Specification No. 8239, A.D. 1899.
Patent GB-190302422-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Steering and Controlling Mechanism of Power Propelled Vehicles.
Inventor: LANCHESTER FREDERICK WILLIAM
Filed: 1903-02-02
Granted: 1904-01-14
Abstract: 2422. Lanchester, F. W. Feb. 2. Oscillating-vane type.-Relates to a hydraulic motor of the semi-rotary type for use in connection with the steering-mechanism of motor road vehicles. Two vanes or pistons b are recessed into the ring c provided with a hollow shaft j, to which the arm n, connected with the steering road wheels, is attached. The rod o carrying the hand-wheel passes through the shaft j, and is fitted with valvesat its lower end consisting of two arms 5, having radial holes x. Water under pressure is admitted past the non-return valve t, through the holes x, into either of the parts 2, 3, which communicate with opposite sides of the pistons b, through the holes y, z. The arm n is thus rotated in the same direction as the rod o is turned. The water exhausts into the space 7, and through the outlet 8.,
Patent GB-190304924-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and connected with Furnace Fire Bars.
Inventor: POLLOCK JOHN
Filed: 1903-03-03
Granted: 1904-02-04
Abstract: 4924. Pollock, J. March 3. Firebars.-Rocking firebars of special construction are supplied with steam or air under pressure with or without the air due to natural draught. Figs. 1 and 3 show an elevation and cross-section of one form of bar, and Figs. 4 and 6 similar views of a modification. Air or steam, supplied to the hollow trunnion b, passes into the open tube j, Fig. 3, which is cast in the bar. Thence it escapes by apertures immediately below the removable webbed crown e, which is secured to the sides h of the bar. In the form shown in Figs. 4 and 6, the bar is cast without a central tube or channel, the hollow trunnion discharging into two side chambers q, r of the triangular box which forms the bar, The holes v for natural draught may be closed when forced draught alone is used. The cover s<1> can be made to lift off, so as to permit of the insertion of steam-deflecting vanes w.
Patent GB-190306770-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Wheels for Motor Cars and other Heavy Road Vehicles
Inventor: CHALLINER CHARLES
Filed: 1903-03-24
Granted: 1904-02-04
Abstract: 6770. Challiner, C. March 24. Spokes.-In wheels fur motor cars and other heavy road vehicles, to prevent the spokes from working loose in the hub, the inner V-shaped ends c are tongued and grooved to fit into each other, or provided with corresponding projections and recesses, or made to lap over one another, or the hub flange a and a cover plate d are provided with projections which fit into recesses in the ends. To secure the spokes of existing wheels, the inner ends are recessed to form shoulders e, which receive rings or segments of rings g. In all cases, the spokes are bolted in the usual manner between a fixed hub flange a, and a removable cover plate or hub flange d.
Patent GB-190307820-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Means for Gripping and Coupling Wire Ropes Rods and the like, also applicable for other and like purposes.
Inventor: MOSS JAMES
Filed: 1903-04-04
Granted: 1904-03-17
Abstract: 7820. Moss, J. April 4. Couplings for wire ropes &c. The ropes &c. are placed in plain or corrugated borings in a screwed tapered sleeve a. Longitudinal saw - cuts divide the sleeve into separate gripping-jaws, or iato elastic jaws connected by a loop-like or flat yoke e. Two tapered sleeves may be formed on opposite sides of the same yoke. A nut d screws on each threaded sleeve towards the wider part of the taper. In a modification, the nut is permanently mounted on a plain neck at the base of the jaws, which are afterwards strained apart. In a second modification, the nut works on a cylindrical screwed prolongation of the sleeve, and carries a collar bearing on a smooth tapered part of the sleeve.
Patent GB-190308692-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Application of Moisture to Printing Plates for Quick Collotype Priniting Presses.
Inventor: WAGNER CARL
Filed: 1903-04-16
Granted: 1903-10-29
Abstract: 8692. Wagner, C., and Stange, F. April 16. Lithographic and like printing.-Relates to apparatus for damping plates in collotype printing- machines. The cylinder c, covered with flannel or felt, is damped and the moisture conveyed from it by the roller b to the roller a which damps the printing-surface. The rollers a, b are covered with soft gelatine or the like. The bearings of the roller a are supported by the lever r, by means of which the roller a is lifted when the damping has been effected. The apparatus is situated between the impression cylinder d and the inking- rollers e.
Patent GB-190309316-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Arc Lamps.
Inventor: BLONDEL ANDRE
Filed: 1903-04-24
Granted: 1903-09-03
Abstract: 9316. Blondel, A. April 24. Reflectors. - In arc electric lamps the economizer 10, around the upper carbon 1, a horizontal protective partition 9, and an inner ring 14 upon the globe, may be formed with reflecting surfaces.
Patent GB-190309425-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Fuses for Projectiles.
Inventor: HATHAWAY GEORGE MALTBY
Filed: 1903-04-25
Granted: 1903-11-12
Abstract: 9425. Hathaway, G. M., and Hathaway, C. F. April 25. Fuzes for projectiles.-Relates to combined time and percussion fuzes. Fig. 1 shows the complete fuze with the parts in position after the projectile has left the gun, and Fig. 2 shows the fuze body with the dial removed. In the percussion device, the hammer b is provided with an eccentric firing- pin b<1>, which, normally, lies out of line with the percussion cap x. Upon being discharged, the projectile is rotated, and the inertia of the hammer b then causes it to bring the firing-pin and percussion cap into line. Accidental movement of the hammer is prevented by the spring b<6>. The composition ring c<3> of the time-device is carried in a groove in the flange a' of the fuze body a, and is divided by a block c<2>, which adjoins the igniting- passage M. The fuze is set by rotating the dial d' to bring the flash hole d<8> to the required position on the composition ring. The flash reaches the hole d<8> from a composition ring d', which is ignited by the flash of discharge. Accidental movement of the dial is prevented by spring pawls upon it, which engage in teeth c<5> in the fuze body.
Patent GB-190312295-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Necktie Retainers.
Inventor: LLOYD VINCENT WILLIAM
Filed: 1903-05-29
Granted: 1903-07-02
Abstract: 12,295. Lloyd, V. W. May 29. Necktie retainers. - A necktie retainer consists of wire a bent in the middle at b to engage with the collar stud, and at the ends to form hooks c for engagement with the tie. To the wire are secured pieces e having slits in which pins g on the hooks d engage, the hooks being actuated by springs h, which tend to draw them upwards. To use the retainer, the part b is caused to engage with the stud, the hooks d are slipped under the collar, and the hooks c are passed over the tie.
Patent GB-190313565-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Moulds and Centerings for Conduits.
Inventor: HALL JOHN EDWARD
Filed: 1903-06-17
Granted: 1903-12-17
Abstract: 13,565. Hall, J. E. June 17. Casting.-Consists of a combined mould and centering for conduits, such as those intended for enclosing electric conductors. The use of the mould is illustrated in connection with a conduit for systems of electric traction in which yokes or frames c are used for supporting the slot rails d, longitudinal bars e being usually employed between adjacent yokes for strengthening the concrete, except where enlargements f of the conduit occur for receiving the conductor supports. The mould a, in two parts, Fig. 7, or three parts, Fig. 9, which are hinged at b, has its sides pivoted to togglelevers g, and these are connected with an operating- rod j, which rests on the bottom when the mould is open and maintains the levers g in alignment. When the concrete has been rammed round the mould, the lever j is pulled up by means of a rod o, causing the mould to collapse, as shown in Figs. 7 and 9. It is then slightly raised and locked by means of pins s to bars n connecting a series of trolleys running on the rails d, so that the mould can be moved along between the next two yokes c and again placed in position for continuing the casting of the conduit, the mould being of such a length that its ends are supported by adjacent yokes, Fig. 4. Two-part moulds are employed in the parts of the trench where the bars e occur, the sides of the mould extending to the lower edges of the bars, Fig. 7, while the three-part ones are used in the parts where the enlargements occur, the sides then being of such a height as to be in close proximity to the under surface of the slot rails d.
Patent GB-190314212-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Coin Delivery or Money Registering Tills
Inventor: QUAMBUSCH ARTHUR
Filed: 1903-06-27
Granted: 1903-10-15
Abstract: 14,212. Quambusch, A. June 27. Receipts, checking and recording.-A shop till is fitted with a cash register and is so arranged that the coins paid in at one payment remain visible until after the next payment. The coins are dropped down shoots 7, Fig. 1, each shoot corresponding to a different value of coin, on to an endless band 11 supported by a plate 18 and mounted on rollers 12, 13, one of which can be rotated by a handle so as to carry the coins on to shoots 20, 21 which deliver them into compartments of a drawer 3<a>. The coins are guided on to the band 11 by strips 10 depending from the cover 5 of the till. The portion of the cover over the band 11 is transparent. On turning the handle so as to carry the coins forward, a lug 55, on a bevelwheel 43 secured to the axle of the roller 12, engages a rod 54 which releases a hook 52, normally engaging the drawer 3<a>, and allows a spring 51 placed behind the drawer to force it open. A projection 57 on the drawer actuates the hammer of a bell 56, and gives warning when the drawer is opened or shut. In a compartment 4, formed in the till by a partition 2, is arranged means for checking receipts &c. A paper strip 25, Fig. 3, drawn from a roll 26, passes over a writing- plate 22, between a roller 28 on the axle of the roller 13 and a roller 27 carried by a lever 29 drawn down by a spring 30, to the bottom of the till. A plate 24 secured over the plate 22 is formed with a slot 23 through which the record of each sale is written on the strip 25. Each record is copied by means of a strip of copying-paper 48, arranged under the strip 25 and adapted to be drawn along by means of rollers 49, 50 actuated from outside the till, on to a paper strip 36 which passes from a roller 38 across the plate 22, between rollers 39, 40, and out through a slot in the case. The roller 39 is covered with rubber, and the roller 40, which is rotated by bevel gearing 43, 44 from the roller 12, is furnished with small teeth which perforate the strip 36 and enable each record to be torn off and given as a receipt to the customer. The mechanism is so designed that a rotation of the handle sufficient to move a fresh part of the strip 25 under the opening 23 carries the coins about half-way along the carrier.
Patent GB-190316213-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Elastic Fluid Turbines.
Filed: 1903-07-22
Granted: 1904-05-26
Abstract: 16,213. British Thomson-Houston Co., [Curtis, C. G.]. July 22. Steam &c. turbines. - A multiple - expansion elastic-fluid turbine has a number of casings each containing turbine wheels mounted on a common shaft. The end casing C contains forward-driving wheels F and a reversing-wheel H on the shaft D and separated by a common exhaust chamber G. When the turbine is arranged for forward running, condensation water carried into the reversing- turbine would produce a loss of power, and, to prevent this, the reversing-chamber is isolated by a perforated partition 1. A curved guide K is arranged in front of the partition to deflect water towards the exhaust L.
Patent GB-190316555-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Screw Propellers.
Inventor: CROS HARVEY DU
Filed: 1903-07-28
Granted: 1904-07-28
Abstract: 16,555. Du Cros, H., [Soc. Anon. des Anciens Etablissements Panhard et Levassor]. July 28. Screw propellers for boats, altering or reversing pitch of. Figs. 2 and 3 show the gear in sectional elevation and plan To the movable blade spigots c, which have rollers d mounted between them and the boss a, are keyed mutilated pinions f, which gear with racks h formed in the frame g, which can be reciprocated by the rod t led inboards.
Patent GB-190317608-A (GB)
Inventor: HARDCASTLE EDWARD
Filed: 1903-08-14
Granted: 1903-10-01
Abstract: 17,608. Hardcastle, E. Aug. 14. Carbonizing fabrics etc.; yarns and threads, finishing and dressing.-Relates to a machine for treating cloth or yarn with liquids, vapours, or air or other gases. The machine may be used in such processes as carbonizing, bleaching, washing, damping, steaming, discharging, drying, &c. The liquid or gas is sucked through the fabric or yarn by suckers S provided with perforated plates D with adjustable slots or openings. The suckers communicate with exhaust chambers F. Where liquids are used they are contained in the trough or troughs C. Pumps return the liquids from the chamber F to the troughs through pipes K. The fabric or yarn A passes from the roller B or otherwise and is pressed into contact with the plates D by means of the rollers B<2>, B<3>. It then passes between nipping-rollers B<4>, B<5> to the roller B<6> or to a suitable cuttling device M.
Patent GB-190318491-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Air Brakes.
Inventor: ALLISON CHARLES ARTHUR
Filed: 1903-08-27
Granted: 1904-02-25
Abstract: 18,491. Allison, C. A., [Levy, A. B.]. Aug. 27. Brakes.-Relates to improvements in valves for direct-pressure air brakes. The train-pipe pressure, on increasing to apply the brakes, forces the valve piston b, Fig. 1, to the right, at first compressing the air in the chamber b<3>, which is then momentarily vented through ports b<5>, a<3>, b<7>, b<8>, a', b<9>, thus relieving the pressure ; the valve a is then carried forwards until the air flows through the passages a<4>, b<6> to the brake cylinder, the pressure in the chambers b<3>, b<4> and the brake cylinder being equal. On releasing the pressure at the engineer's valve, the air in the chamber b<3> forces the piston b to the left, closing the port b<8> and thus retaining sufficient pressure to return the valve and vent the brake cylinder through the ports b<8>, a', b<9>. A spring b' ensures the return of the valve. The engineer's valve has a cylindrical surface with two ports d<7>, Fig. 2, communicating with the train-pipe, and a port d<6> with a spring-controlled outlet valve. The moving piece has a large emergency port d<4> a service port d<5>, and a cavity d<3> for release, with a narrow end d<9> for slow release. The valve-chamber communicates with the reservoir by a pipe F.
Patent GB-190320637-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Ball Bearings particularly applicable to the Type Bars of Typewriters and other Machines.
Inventor: CLARK WILLIAM
Filed: 1903-09-25
Granted: 1903-10-29
Abstract: 20,637. Clark, W., [Underwood Typewriter Co.]. Sept. 25. Type-writers. - Relates to ball bearings for the levers of type-writers &c. The lever B is mounted between the faces of a double bracket E, of which one face is plain but with an external recess to receive the head F' of the screw pivot bolt F. The second faceplate has a recessed portion which projects inwardly to form a ball race and outwardly receives the nut G of the bolt F. The lever B is stamped or cut out to form two concentric ball races, one on each side, the ridges on each face being shaped just to clear the bracket faces. Preferably, three balls J are placed in each race and are held in their spaced positions by perforated guide-plates K.
Patent GB-190328637-A (GB)
Title: Improved Device for Manufacturing Pies and the like.
Inventor: JAKOB PAUL
Filed: 1903-12-30
Granted: 1904-02-25
Abstract: 28,637. Jakob, P. Dec. 30. Moulding pastry.-Relates to apparatus for making raised pies, pasties, patties, and the like. The dough or paste is placed in the mould 17, Figs. 1 and 3, into which a hollow counter-mould 13, heated by a gas burner 14 and actuated by a hand-lever 6, is lowered until its flange comes against the top of the mould 17, thus backing the paste in the mould. The counter-mould is then raised, and the mould 17, after being filled with meat &c. and provided with a cover, is placed under another mould 21 actuated by a hand-lever 7. The mould 21 consists of a circular plate having a downwardly-extending portion provided with incisions, recesses, or the like, so as to shape the cover. The moulds 13, 21 are carried by rods 9, 10 working in guides in standards 2 carrying links 4, 5 to which the levers 6, 7 are hinged. The laterally-projecting bottom of the mould 17 fits in a recess in the base-plate 1, and is secured in position by pieces 18 having knobs 18<a> and slots through which bolts 20 pass.