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Patent GB-190225018-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Combined Drilling or Reamering and Countersinking Tools.
Inventor: LUCKHURST ALLEN EDWARD JAMES
Filed: 1902-11-14
Granted: 1903-10-29
Abstract: 25,018. Lake, H. H., [Luckhurst, A. E. J.]. Nov. 14. Drills and cutters; reamers.-Relates to tools for boring or reamering and countersinking holes at one operation in ships' plates and the like. Fig. 1 shows a combined reamering and countersinking tool, and Fig. 3 shows a modification. A countersinking-tool b is connected by a neck c to a reamering-tool a. The neck c is of slightlysmaller diameter than the reamer a, and may have a groove e to facilitate the escape of borings. The Provisional Specification states also that the tool may be magnetized, so that the borings will be withdrawn with it.
Patent GB-190225054-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Regulating Means for Hydraulic Presses
Inventor: FRENCH ALFRED WILLARD
Filed: 1902-11-14
Granted: 1903-01-22
Abstract: 25,054. French, A. W. Nov. 14. Fatty oils.-Relates to regulating-apparatus for presses used for the extraction of oil from seeds, and for analogous purposes. The water passage b is fitted with a throttle valve I, an automatic choker D provided with a small duct d<1>, an obstructing-plug C, and a piston F which may carry the check valve J for preventing return flow. When the press plunger has taken up the slack and the oil is beginning to run, the pressure in the passage b rises sufficiently to lift the piston F, raising the long arm of the weighted lever G, which depresses the choker D by means of a spring-held bolt g<4> carried by the short arm. The motion of the lever is limited by stop nuts h, h<1> carried on a screw bolt H. When a series of presses are operated from a single supply they are connected absolutely to two mains, each of which is provided with a regulating- apparatus. When the presses are supplied first from low-pressure accumulators, and then from high-pressure accumulators, one regulating-apparatus is employed in the low-pressure main, and an automatic change cock is used with each press in addition to the usual check valve.
Patent GB-190225948-A (GB)
Title: An Hygienic Device for Speech Receivers and Transmitters.
Inventor: THOMPSON WILLIAM PHILLIPS
Filed: 1902-11-25
Granted: 1903-02-26
Abstract: 25,948. Thompson, W. P., [Ballard Hygiephone Co.]. Nov. 25. Telephones. - Relates to hygienic devices for use with speech recording and transmitting instruments, such as telephones, A bent metal frame 6 is made to clip on to a telephone by arms 4. The frame carries a rod 7 on which a plate and sleeve 10 slide, being pressed forwards by a spring 13. A block of paper leaves 1 is held on the plate by a nut and washer, so that the front leaf or leaves can be turned to the position a and, after use, be detached. Clips 20, 23 hold the leaves in position. The leaves may be employed for memoranda and for advertisements.
Patent GB-190228240-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Manufacture of Steel and Malleable Iron.
Inventor: HUNTER JOHN ALEXANDER
Filed: 1902-12-22
Granted: 1903-03-12
Abstract: 28,240. Hunter, J. A. Dec. 22. Cast iron, special treatment of; materials for purifying and refining. - Iron castings, bars, or blocks, are heated to bright redness in a muffle, crucible, or other furnace, and subjected to the action of gases evolved from a mixture of nitric and sulphuric acids, with a view to obtain steel or malleable iron. The acids may be mixed with sand before being applied to the castings, or may be introduced beneath the iron, by means of pipes, or perforations in the furnace sole.
Patent GB-190228671-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Apparatus for Propelling Ships
Inventor: QUEISE GEORGES ADOLPHE
Filed: 1902-12-29
Granted: 1903-11-12
Abstract: 28,671. Queise, G. A. Dec. 29, Propelling by endless-band propellers.-Consists of an endless band, carried on two or more pairs of pulleys, to which are attached hinged vanes. The apparatus occupies the same place as the ordinary screw propeller. The pulleys 1 carry an endless band 5 upon which are hinged the vanes 8 working against stops 7. These vanes, by means of the guide 10, are caused to assume a vertical position when travelling in one direction, and a horizontal position when travelling in the opposite direction, i.e., along the underside and top side of the pulleys, respectively As shown, the boat will be propelled forwards. The guide 10, by suitable means, may be lowered so as to cause the vanes at the top to be vertical and at the bottom to be horizontal, thereby propelling the ship astern, the pulleys being revolved in the same direction as before described.
Patent GB-190304238-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to the Sighting and Working of Ordnance
Inventor: DAWSON ARTHUR TREVOR
Filed: 1903-02-23
Granted: 1904-02-11
Abstract: 4238. Dawson, A. T., and Horne, J; Feb. 23. Sights and methods of sighting; turrets. - The telescope sight A, Fig.1, is carried on a bar B which is pivoted at C and connected to a segmental frame E carrying a pointer-arm E<1>. A pointer. arm moving with the gun is pivoted on the same axis C as the pointer-arm E<1> moving with the sight, and the gun is at the required elevation when the two pointers coincide, this being indicated by a tell-tale ; or an electric firing-circuit may be completed by the two pointers. The inclination of the sight A with respect to the pointer E<1> is adjusted for range by the screw spindle D gearing with a toothed sector B' fast to the sight-bar B. A range - scale, consisting of a graduated band d, Fig. 1<a>, the readings of which are visible through an aperture in the case D', is actuated by the spindle D. Lateral movement is given to the sight by the hand-wheel H, Fig. 3, which actuates a worm H<1> gearing with a wormquadrant H<2> keyed to the upper part of the sightbar B. An arrangement for making the range adjustment without moving the sight-bar is shown in Fig. 6. A spindle E<6>, journalled in a bar E' forming part of the pointer E', carries a pinion engaging with the toothed sector E* fixed to the sight-bar B. The sight-bar and pointer may be moved together by the pinion a* on the spindle a. Fig. 9 is a side elevation showing details. The pointer bar is attached to the flange E'. The quadrant E and sight-bar B are moved together by the hand-wheel L<x> mounted on a spindle l carrying a pinion l<1> gearing with a toothed arc l<2>. Deflection is indicated by a pointer N travelling over the scale N<1>. In the case of single guns, the quadrant may move with the gun and the pointer bars be dispensed with. When the device is applied to two turret guns, the sighting-pointers are carried on an axis connected so as to turn with the axis of the sight-bar.
Patent GB-190312279-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Manufacture of Hollow Projectiles.
Filed: 1903-05-29
Granted: 1904-04-07
Abstract: 12,279. Cammell, Laird, & Co., [formerly Cammell & Co., C.], Fairholme, F. C., and Fletcher, J. E. May 29. Moulding.-A templet c of annular form is placed in the mould, and the core b is then placed in position. A conical plug a with pouring-holes a<1> is inserted, the upper end of the core is centered by a continuation b<1>, and the space e is rammed with plastic material. The core and plug are taken out together, and the templet removed. On the re-insertion of the plug and core, the mould is ready for pouring.
Patent GB-190313478-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Seed Planting Machines.
Inventor: MAURICE ULYSSES ALEXANDER FITZ
Filed: 1903-06-16
Granted: 1903-08-20
Abstract: 13,478. FitzMaurice, U. A. June 16. Seeds, sowing; rollers, land.-Relates to a combined seed drill and land roller. The U-shaped frame a is supported at the rear on a land roller b which may be made in sections, and in front on an adjustable wheel o. The furrows are made by a series of discs m carried by spring arms n and adjusted relatively to the surface of the ground by the system of levers shown. The seed is delivered from the receptacle d to the seed tubes t by pocket-wheels e mounted on a shaft f. This shaft is connected by a clutch to a sprocket-wheel driven by a chain h from the roller b. In a modification, speed gearing is employed so that the rate of discharge of the seeds can be regulated.
Patent GB-190313929-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Seamless Rubber Articles.
Inventor: LINDSAY CLARENCE ALFRED
Filed: 1903-06-22
Granted: 1903-08-06
Abstract: 13,929. Lindsay, C. A. June 22. Drawings to Specification. Cooling-appliances.-Relates to the manufacture of seamless rubber articles, such as ice bags and ice caps, and consists in making them of alternate layers of pure or high grade rubber and of a lower grade of rubber or rubber compound containing colouring-matter, the layers being inseparably united by vulcanization. In making the articles, a form of the desired shape is dipped into rubber solutions until the desired thickness of each quality of rubber is obtained.
Patent GB-190314437-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Tentering Clips for Machines for Drying and Stretching Fabrics.
Filed: 1903-06-29
Granted: 1903-08-20
Abstract: 14,437. Gebruder Sulzer. Dec. 27, A.D. 1902, [date applied for under Patents Act, A.D. 1901]. Stretching and tent e r i n g. - Tentering- clips for machines for drying and stretching fabrics are constructed with links a, connected by bolts to form a chain, and formed with projecting inclined surfaces, on which the edge e,f of the fabric is laid. The clamp is formed in one piece with the upper jaw c, which is pivoted to the projecting part of the link, and held in the open or closed position by a spring g. On turning over the jaw c, the tail h of a feeler b, pivoted to the jaw, comes against the edge k of the fabric support, and the feeler bears lightly on the fabric, the clamp remaining clear. As the fabric is moved forward, it passes from below the feeler, which then falls through a slot in the supporting-surface, and the clamp descends on the edge of the fabric. A spring n returns the feeler when the jaw c is raised. In a modification, the feeler is pivoted to the edge of, and rests in a slot in, the supporting- surface, and the forward movement of the jaw acts on the tail of the feeler to grip the fabric between the feeler and the jaw. When the fabric is drawn clear of the feeler, the feeler rises through a slot in the jaw, and the clamp descends on the fabric.
Patent GB-190400985-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Chain Connection Shackles
Filed: 1904-01-14
Granted: 1904-11-17
Abstract: 985. Lake, H. H., [Duisburger Maschinenbau Akt.-Ges. vorm. Bechem und Keetman]. Jan. 14. Coupling-links.-The device consists of the open link a, the ends e of which are flanged. After the chain links c, d to be connected have been inserted, the opening is closed by the cheeks g which are fixed to the projection i on the inner side of the link by the bolt l. The free ends of the cheeks are recessed to take the ends and flanges e of the link, and are secured together by means of the bolt h, the ends of which are riveted. In the modification shown in Fig. 6, the two cheeks g are supported at the one end by the recess n formed in the inner side of the link, the end k of one of the cheeks being chamfered as at o to facilitate insertion. The connecting-pin h may be inclined to the plane of section of the two cheeks g, Fig. 6, and be tapered as shown. To secure it, a removable plug t may be employed. To enable links of larger cross-section to be connected, the flanges may be inclined to the axis of the link.
Patent GB-190403443-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Hats and Caps.
Inventor: SCHNEIDERS MICHAEL
Filed: 1904-02-11
Granted: 1904-07-14
Abstract: 3443. Schneiders, M. Feb. 11. Waterproof fabrics.-A waterproof fabric for use in hats is made by attaching a textile fabric to cork tissue by rubber or like solution and by pressure between cold rollers.
Patent GB-190403683-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Sound Reproducing Machines.
Inventor: GAEBLER PAUL
Filed: 1904-02-13
Granted: 1905-02-13
Abstract: 3683. Gõbler, P. Feb. 13. Gramophones. - A coinfreed mechanism for gramophones, fitted with a needlechanging device, is shown in sectional plan and elevation in Figs. 1 and 2 respectively, the parts being in the position of rest. On the insertion of a coin into the box carried by the counterweighted lever 63, the latter descends and abuts against the part 61 of the lever 57, the end 55 of which is thereby moved from the end 54 of the lever 53, which is pivoted in a slot in the rod 46. The brake lever 59 is thus released and the clockwork 10 starts and drives the shaft 2, with the engaged clutches 3, 5, and the axle of the record plate 90. The cam 6 attached to the clutch 3 operates the fork 48 attached to the rod 46. The reciprocation of the rod operates the needle-changing mechanism by means of the arm 49, the bell-crank lever 51, and the sectors 66, 67. The disc 70, mounted on a boss of the sound-box, is rotated, and with it the clamping ring 74 of the needle-holder 73, by means of the pin 72 engaging with the projection 71 of the disc 70. At the same time, the drum 78, with holes 79 for a stock of needles, iis rotated a step by means of the pawl 83 and a projection on the disc. The fresh needle, falling through the tube 81 into the holder 73, is supported on the bent end of the projecting plate 71, until the clamping-ring is readjusted. Meanwhile, the cam 8 of the clutch 5 operates the levers 14, 19, 20 and shifts the clutches 3, 4, so that the cam 6 becomes inoperative and the cam 7 operative. The spring 26 engages the collar 23 and holds the clutch 3 out of gear. The clutch 5 is also held out of gear by a spring inside the clutch. The cam 7 acts on the lever 35 on the shaft 34, and the lever-arm 36 causes the tube 40 to be lowered in its pillar, and the arm 36 is engaged and locked by the lever 43. The needle is thus lowered on to the rotating record disc, the descent being rendered gradual by the spring piston 94 acting on the bar 50. When the reproduction is finished, the star-shaped abutment 98 on the bar 50 pushes aside the weighted lever 30, which is connected with the locking-lever 43 and by the roller 31 with the tongue 27 of the spring 26. The tube 40 is forced upwards, so that the inclined plate 41 comes into contact with the roller 97 on the bar 50, which is thus moved back to its original position against one arm of the star or cam-shaped abutment 100, adjusted according to the size of the record disc. The clutches 3, 5 are thrown again into engagement by the spring 15, and the needle is released and falls from the holder. The lever 53 abuts against the end of the lever 57, and the lower arm projects and operates the brake lever 59 to stop the clockwork.
Patent GB-190405006-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Route or Destination Indicators for Tram-cars and the like.
Inventor: BAYLOR ARMISTEAD KEITH
Filed: 1904-02-29
Granted: 1905-02-28
Abstract: 5006. Baylor, A. K. Feb. 29. Indicators, route, for vehicles. - A route o r destination indicator for tramcars &c. is constructed in two sections, carrying, respectively, the lighting arrangements and the indicating-screen, so as to facilitate repairs and alterations. The front section 7 carries cross-pieces 9 having semi-circular recesses 10 to receive the journals 11 on the end of the screen rollers. Levers 12, hinged to the cross-pieces 9, are formed with similar recesses 13, which together with recesses 10, form the bearings for the rollers. The grooved ends of the levers 12 may be engaged as seen in Fig. 2 by a flanged piece 15, mounted on a pin 14, fixed to the cross-piece 9. The friction of the bearings of the rollers can be varied by adjusting the nut 17, which varies the tension of the spring 16, pressing against the piece 15. The upper screen-roller 5 is spring-controlled, and the lower roller 5<1> may be actuated when the screen is in position by a handle 3 inserted through a socket 4 in the casing 1. In a modification, the lower roller may be rotated by bevel gearing actuated by a handle on a vertical spindle. Specification No. 6152, A.D. 1900, is referred to.
Patent GB-190406794-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Apparatus for the Manufacture of Confectionery.
Inventor: LERCHE HUGO
Filed: 1904-03-21
Granted: 1905-01-05
Abstract: 6794. Lerche, H. March 21. Moulding confectionery.-The plunger s, Fig. 1, of an extrusion press for moulding confectionery, is reciprocated vertically by screw-and-nut mechanism, the down-strokes being longer than the up-strokes so that the material is expressed intermittently. The receptacle t, provided with nozzles 6 on a removable base, is supported on a fixed stand a, and over a table b resting on eccentrics c fixed on shafts 1 operated simultaneously by a lever d, Fig. 4. The table b may thus be brought up to the nozzles during charging, its position for repeated operations being ensured by adjustable stops 5. The plunger s, provided with air-holes 7 closed by pegs, taps, or otherwise, is detachably secured to a non-rotating screw h, preferably left handed and working in a nut formed with ratchet teeth i, k, and a bevel-wheel y. The screw is reciprocated vertically by a lever n pivoted to a yoke attached to loose rings l, 8. Pawls o, p, Figs. 1 and 2, on this lever engage the ratchet teeth i, k respectively, and act in opposite directions ; the lever works for equal distances in both directions, and rides on a graduated ring r, the right-hand portion of which is of greater depth so that the lever rises on this part and brings the pawl p into engagement. Stops 10 limit the motion of the lever, and a guard-plate 9 protects part of the lower ratchet-wheel, so that both pawls are disengaged when the lever is in that position. The screw is raised rapidly by a hand-wheel 12 and sliding bevel-wheel x, the nut u being locked by the pawls.
Patent GB-190407758-A (GB)
Title: New or Improved Apparatus for Circulating Water in any System of Pipes, specially applicable to Heating Apparatus where Hot Water is required to be Circulated in a Closed System of Pipes.
Inventor: BARKER ARTHUR HENRY
Filed: 1904-04-02
Granted: 1905-04-01
Abstract: 7758. Barker, A. H. April 2. Direct air-pressure apparatus; direct steampressure apparatus. - Relates to apparatus for circulating water in any closed system of hot or cold water circulating pipes by means of steam or air pressure. Two closed tanks b, c, placed at or near the highest part of the system, are connected through non-return valves to the main flow pipe e and main return pipe d, so that the contents cf each are alternately discharged into the circulating- pipes. A heater or cooler m may be arranged, as shown in Fig. 1. Steam or compressed air is supplied from a boiler or other source through a pipe o to the tanks b, c. Fig. 2 shows, on an enlarged scale, the means for alternately filling and discharge ing the tanks. Within one tank is arranged a bucket s which actuates a valve q. The valve q controls the inlet of steam or air to the tanks and the outlet from each tank to the exhaust pipe x. With the parts as shown in Fig. 2, steam or air is passing through the openings v into the tank b, thus forcing any water in the bucket through the pipe h, which is fitted with a non-return valve, to the main flow pipe e. Water is prevented from flowing from the main return pipe d past a non- return valve to the tank b by the steam pressure in the tank. The water in the main return pipe d is flowing past a non-return valve into the tank c, which is open to the exhaust but closed to the steam inlet. When the bucket is empty, it rises and actuates the valve q through tumbling-lever mechanism t, so as to shut-off the steam or air supply to the tank b and admit steam or air to the other tank. The tank b is then open to the exhaust, while the water in the tank c is forced out past a non-return valve l to the main flow pipe e. Water then enters the tank b and eventually flows into the bucket s, causing it to sink and move the valve q to its original position. When steam pressure is employed, the exhaust may be passed through a condenser or feedwater heater y, the resulting hot water being supplied to the boiler or water-heater.
Patent GB-190409231-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Steam-heated Ovens.
Inventor: HAWKINS CHARLES
Filed: 1904-04-22
Granted: 1904-06-09
Abstract: 9231. Hawkins, C. April 22. Ovens.-Relates to steam-heated decker ovens for baking, enamelling, and other purposes. The chambers a, Fig. 1, of the oven are heated by top and bottom tiers of steam tubes c, the rear ends c<3>, Fig. 2, of which pass through a wall h into a chamber e through which the gases from the furnace f pass on their way to the chimney flue g. The tube ends c<3> are arranged below brickwork portions e<2>, e<3>, e' which divide the chamber e into vertical passages l, l<2> and horizontal passages m, n, o, r. Dampers j, k allow the vertical passages l, l<2> to be shut off from the fire, and the different chambers a heated as desired. The vertical passage l is directly over the fire, and may taper towards the top. In all or any of the tiers, the tube ends c<3> farthest from the fire f may project farther into the chamber e than those nearest the fire.
Patent GB-190413114-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Automatic Disinfectors for Water Closets and the like.
Inventor: HIVEY WILLIAM HENRY
Filed: 1904-06-10
Granted: 1905-04-13
Abstract: 13,114. Hivey, W. H. June 10. Screw unions; branches and mains, connecting.-A branch pipe 3 for supplying water from the flushing- pipe 7 of a closet to a chamber containing disinfectant is connected as shown to a speciallyshaped piece 9 having an upturned mouth 9<a> in the flushing-pipe.
Patent GB-190413904-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and connected with Sliding Doors.
Inventor: CATRON ROBERT CROCKET
Filed: 1904-06-20
Granted: 1904-08-04
Abstract: 13,904. Catron, R. C. June 20. Doors. - Relates to a device by which a sliding door may be held flush with its casing when closed, and easily removed therefrom when required. The door runs on rollers 12, from which depend rods 13 which engage wit h the sockets 14 on the door. The rockshaft 16 is carried by suitable bearings in the rods 13 and is provided with the arms 17, Fig. 3, which are hinged to the plates 18 fixed to the door. The crank 22, operated by the rod 23 and the lever 25, serves to rock the shaft 16 and moves the door into or out of the frame. A projection 27 on the end of the lever head limits the motion of the lever. Bolts 21 and sockets 20 keep the lower edge of the door in position. In Fig. 6 is shown another form of lever 35. In the modification shown in Fig. 7, the rock-shaft 16' is provided with the eccentric cams 25', which engage with rollers 24<1> mounted in brackets 22<1> fixed to the door.
Patent GB-190415883-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Inverted Incandescent Gas Lights.
Inventor: WARRY JOSEPH
Filed: 1904-07-18
Granted: 1905-06-22
Abstract: 15,883. Warry, J., and Wigley, P. July 18. Incandescent gas lamps.-The gas and air tube 3 opens by side slots 19, covered by wire gauze, into the outer chamber 4, from which depends the tube 21. The mantle is carried by a lower tube 34, which is in one piece with the tube 21 or is attached to it by bayonet fastenings 24. The tube 3 may be surrounded by a chamber 5, the bottom 6 of which is carried by the screw joint 10 and acts as a deflector, and also serves to carry the shade 8 and the chimney 9. The chimney 9 may end at the line 36 or may continue as a globe 38 having a bottom opening 39. A screen 40 to protect the mixing-chamber from the gases of combustion may be provided ; also a disc 41 to protect the screen 40 from the direct contact of the hot gases, and a coronet 42 to conceal the top of the lamp.