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Patent GB-190307899-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Prepayment Electric Meters.
Filed: 1903-04-06
Granted: 1904-03-03
Abstract: 7899. British Westinghouse Electric and Manufacturing Co., [Tilden, G. G.]. April 6. Electricity, supplying in general through wattmeters by the three-wire system. Two electromagnets 13, for operating a toggle-lever doublepole switch 8 for the outer wires, are wired to separate clips 29, 30, between which the togglelever plays and to separate contacts 23, 24 on a disc 21, which, being loose on the arbor of the counter of the meter, is turned through the angle between the contacts by the coin. The leading contact 24 on the disc is normally against the terminal of a branch of the middle wire, which is upon a rotary arm 35 geared to the counter, but, under the action of the first coin, the following contact 23, coming to the terminal, completes the circuit of the left-hand electromagnet, which has its clip in circuit. The switch is accordingly operated to close the main circuit and open that of the electromagnet. The meter then runs till the rotary arm overtakes the leading contact and so completes the circuit of the other electromagnet, which breaks both circuits. Coin-action.-In dropping down a shoot, the successive coins strike and pass a ratchet lever.
Patent GB-190313848-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or connected with Railway Carriage and like Windows.
Inventor: JONES WILLIAM HENRY
Filed: 1903-06-22
Granted: 1904-04-28
Abstract: 13,848. Jones, W. H. June 22. Windows, sliding. A carriage or like window is raised and lowered by means of a handle f, which, when lifted, releases a hinged catchplate c from racks d at the sides of the window. The catch - plate c is pushed outwards by a spring: The racks d may have notches for the blind rod.
Patent GB-190315103-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Burners for Gas Irons.
Inventor: BRAITHWAITE ISAAC
Filed: 1903-07-08
Granted: 1904-05-12
Abstract: 15,103. Braithwaite, I., and O'Brien, E. July 8. Ironing.-Gas irons are provided with two or more regenerative chambers or passages d, d' of corrugated or fluted form, in which the gas and air are heated before combustion by the combustion taking place beneath them. The mixture passes into the combustion chamber y either through longitudinal slits x in the passages d or through a number of cross slits or perforations formed at the bottom of the passages d.. The central regenerative chamber d' is preferably parallel with the longitudinal axis of the iron, and the passages d run parallel with the sides of the iron. In a modification, the mixture flows into a chamber at the back of the iron and passes into the combustion chamber through a slit at the bottom of an uncovered central passage as well as through slits in the bottom of the side passages. The pipe G, through which the mixture is supplied, serves as a support for the handle.
Patent GB-190318137-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Ink Pots.
Inventor: FOWKE ERNEST COPE
Filed: 1903-08-22
Granted: 1903-11-19
Abstract: 18,137. Fowke, E. C. Aug. 22. Inkstands. - An inkstand A, Fig. 3, is provided with a hinged lid B to the inside of which is removably attached a thimble C so that when the lid is closed, the thimble is submerged in the ink. On opening the lid, the thimble is raised to the centre of the mouth of the pot, as shown at Fig. 2, and may be retained by a spring to act as a dipping-cup. The thimble may y b e formed with a detachable lid.
Patent GB-190320796-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Trunks
Inventor: TROTHA THILO LEBRECHT VON
Filed: 1903-09-28
Granted: 1903-11-05
Abstract: 20,796. Trotha, T. L. von. Sept. 28. Trunks.-The trunks are in several sections 1, 2, 3 and 4, Fig. 5, hinged together by separate hinges, Fig. 6, so that one or more of the intermediate parts may be readily removed when a trunk of smaller dimensions is required. Slotted stay-pieces 9, moving on pins 12 on the lower parts and pivoted to the upper parts, serve to keep the hinges in position. The lock hasps 15 of the upper parts are adapted to fit any of the locks on the lower parts. The parts may be also secured together by pivoted hooks 19, Fig. 7, which engage in eyes 20, and are held in place by spring catches or pawls 24. The parts may be provided with bottoms resting on brackets.
Patent GB-190408071-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Screw Bush for the Bung Holes or Casks or other Vessels subjected to High Air Pressure.
Inventor: GILLIES JAMES
Filed: 1904-04-08
Granted: 1905-02-02
Abstract: 8071. Gillies, J. April 8. Bungholes.-A screw bush is shaped as shown in Figs. 1 and 2 so as to fit thoroughly airtight. It is formed with a slight taper corresponding to the hole made in the cask, and with a thin deep screwthread b round it Under the flange c is an annular bead or projection e of any suitable section, which cuts into the wood and squeezes the portion f hard up against the neck of the bush. If desired, more than one annular bead may be provided.
Patent GB-190408528-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Driving Mechanism for Machine Tools.
Filed: 1904-04-13
Granted: 1904-06-16
Abstract: 8528. Hulse & Co., Adams, E., and Lowthian, T. M. April 13. Gearing, driving.-Relates to gearing for giving a range of speeds to the spindles of lathes, machine tools, &c. A first-motion shaft 3, Figs. 2 and 3, drives a second-motion shaft 7 through one of a number of pairs of wheels 20, 21 ; 22, 23 ; the wheels on one of the shafts being driven through a sliding key. A frame 8 is rotatable about the shaft 7 and can be locked in one of several positions by a pin 9. A pinion 10 on the shaft 7 meshes with a pinion 11 on a shaft 12 mounted eccentrically in the frame 8, Fig. 3. A pinion 18 on the shaft 12 is traversable by a forked arm 14 carried by a rack 15 operated from a hand-wheel 17, and by the aid of the frame 8 can gear with any of a number of wheels 19<a>, 19<b>, 19<c>, 19<d> on the lathe spindle. A back shaft 27 is driven by wheels 28, 31, the latter being fixed to the wheels 19<a> &c. Wheels on the back shaft may be engaged respectively with wheels 32, 33 on the lathe spindle. Connection between the various wheels on the lathe spindle and the spindle is effected by ordinary sliding bolts. With the arrangement shown on the drawings, twenty-four speeds are obtained. Reference is made to Specification No. 1396, A.D, 1896, which relates to gearing for transmitting motion from electromotors to lathes, machine-tools, &c.
Patent GB-190409099-A (GB)
Title: An Improvement in the Manufacture and Corking & Stoppering of Bottles
Inventor: HOLDSWORTH GEORGE EDWARD ARTHU
Filed: 1904-04-20
Granted: 1904-08-25
Abstract: 9099. Holdsworth, G. E. A. April 20. Stoppers; stoppering; capsuling and sealing bottles; stopper-keys.-A bottle is formed with a double neck comprising an inner neck B, Fig. 1, adapted to receive a screw or ground stopper B<1>, and an outer neck A', The outer neck may be adapted to receive an ordinary cork, or may be formed as a glass cover, and is attached to the inner neck by a glass-blower so as to seal the bottle hermetically. To open the bottle, the outer neck is given a sharp tap, which causes it to break off below the top of the inner neck, so that the stopper B<1> can be withdrawn. A glass rim C is provided to retain broken fragments of glass. When screw stoppers are used to close the inner neck, they are inserted by a two or three pronged fork C', Fig. 3.
Patent GB-190417296-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Internal Combustion Turbines.
Inventor: BLIEDEN MAX
Filed: 1904-08-08
Granted: 1905-08-08
Abstract: 17,296. Blieden, M., and Davies, J. H. Aug. 8. Gas turbines.-The efficiency of internal-combustion turbines is increased by causing combustion to take place at an approximately-constant pressure higher than that of the atmosphere, and then reducing the products of combustion below that of the atmosphere before entering the turbine. After leaving the turbine, the working fluid is cooled, preferably by water injection, and then the kinetic energy which it still possesses is utilized to raise it again to atmospheric pressure by means of a suitablyshaped nozzle which, together with the inlet nozzle, is made of soapstone. The initial compression of the air and fuel may be effected by any known means, but, if a turbo-compressor be employed, a distinct advantage will be derived by working the compressor on a cycle which is the reverse of that described above. In the Specification, mathematical reasons for working with the above cycle are given. In Fig. 1, A is the combustion chamber and B, C are the air and fuel supplies respectively. The motive fluid passes through the expansion nozzle E to the turbine wheels F, H and then to the compression tube J. The water spray is shown at K and a water jacket at L. The water cooler and compression tube may be omitted, in which case the motive fluid is compressed to atmospheric pressure in the last turbine passages.
Patent GB-190421360-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Wheels for Cycles, Motor Cars, and other Vehicles.
Inventor: LEGE ANNIBAL JEAN BAPTISTE
Filed: 1904-10-05
Granted: 1905-08-10
Abstract: 21,360. LÚgÚ, A. J. B. Oct. 5. Spring wheels; spokes.-The inner ends of spokes b<1> are rigidly attached to lugs a on the hub, the outer ends being hooked or otherwise articulated to leaf springs b<2>, of which the extremities are secured to the inner periphery of the wheel by clamps c<1>. The wheel is laterally supported by stirrup-pieces c<4> fastened to the clamps c<1>, and additionally by a pair of rings E attached to the stirrup-pieces by tension rods e. The sprocketwheel D is kept in its proper position by distancepieces d<2> carried on bolts d which pass through ears a<3> on the hub.
Patent GB-190426468-A (GB)
Title: Improved Machine for Pulverizing Land.
Inventor: MCFADDEN ORIGEN A
Filed: 1904-12-05
Granted: 1905-01-19
Abstract: 26,468. McFadden, O. A. Dec. 7, A.D. 1903, [date applied for under Patents Act, A.D. 1901]. Cultivators.-In machines for pulverizing soil, particularly that which is covered with turf, the turf is cut into stripes by fixed knives and then broken up by a rapidly-rotating pulverizer. The frame A is mounted on two wheels B, and the axle d<1> of the pulverizer is rotated by the chain gearing shown, or by other means. The turf-cutters C are attached to the cross-bars c, and have vertical and horizontal blades. The pulverizer consists of sets of hooks or prongs D, which revolve between pins projecting from the rear of the frame A.
Patent GB-190426541-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Boat Raising and Lowering Gear
Inventor: LIHOU JAMES THOMAS
Filed: 1904-12-06
Granted: 1905-05-25
Abstract: 26,541. Lihou, J. T., and Irvine, F. W. Dec. 6. Boat raising and lowering gear.-Means are provided for rapidly taking up the slack lines and subsequently lifting the boat by reducing-gear, together with means for swinging the davit and rapidly lowering the boat. The shaft 11 is fitted with a clutch 12 capable of engaging either with the worm 14, for swinging the davits, or with the pinion 13 for raising purposes. In the position shown, the gear is arranged for raising the boat by a rope wound on a drum 32 fitted with a band brake 34 and a ratchet-wheel 47. The brake is operated by the spring 41, enabling the ratchet to be put out of gear, after which the boat is lowered by releasing the brake. When the boat is being raised, the slack rope is first hauled in by operating the drum 32 by the toothed wheels 43, 44 from the handle 46. The clutch 12 is in this instance in gear with the worm 14. When taut, the rope is wound on the drum by the gear operated by the handle 51, through the clutch 12, which is then in gear with the pinion 13. The davit is swung by the worm 14 actuating the wheel 19 through the worm-wheel 15. The bearing 21 of the davits is capable of horizontal adjustment by screws to ensure the wheels 19, 15 being correctly in gear. In a modification, the davit is stepped on the deck and occupies the position of the shaft 16, dispensing with the wheel 19. In another modification, the wheel 15 is keyed to a pedestal in which the davit rotates, and the rest of the gear is fixed to, and rotates with, the davit.
Patent GB-190426687-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Cycle Brakes.
Inventor: DRING JOHN
Filed: 1904-12-07
Granted: 1905-11-09
Abstract: 26,687. Dring, J. Dec. 7. Clips ; brakes.-Clips for the transmission members and for the yoke guide-pins of cycle brakes are formed of a single strip of metal, Fig. 2, which, slotted at d to facilitate bending and bent round to form an eye g, Fig. 3, for the guide-pin or an eye g<1>, Fig. 7, for the transmission member, is shaped at a to surround the round, oval, or D-shaped frame member and is secured by a single screw f. For the guide-pin, the eye g is bulged or made barrel-shaped, as shown at h, and is suitably displaced to take the pin. The end of the strip is preferably turned in to increase the gripping action when the screw is tightened.
Patent GB-190505649-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Hulling Machines for Seeds, Grain and the like.
Filed: 1905-03-17
Granted: 1906-01-18
Abstract: 5649. Pearson, A. C., and Cotton Seed Co. March 17. Adjusting bearings, in machines for hulling grain and seeds, specially adapted for the treatment of cotton seeds. The seed after leaving the hopper G passes between two cracking-rollers B, B<1>. The lower cracking-roller B<1> is mounted in fixed bearings while the upper roller B is mounted in adjustable spring bearings. The bearing-blocks slide in guide-ways in the side-frames, and are supp o r t e d upon wedgeshaped blocks F, which can be moved horizontally to adjust the bearing- b l o c k s vertically by means of right and left handed screws on spindles F<1> operated by wormgearing. A spring E is arranged over each bearing-block, and the tension of the springs is adjusted by means of a cross-bar E' and screw E<2>.
Patent GB-190509379-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Automatic Pistols
Inventor: WARNANT JEAN
Filed: 1905-05-04
Granted: 1905-12-14
Abstract: 9379. Warnant, J. 'May 4. Breech actions, sliding breech-block; drop-down barrel; hinged and rising barrel; hinged breechblock.-In order to facilitate loading by hand, automatic pistols with longitudinally - recoiling breech-blocks are constructed with pivoted barrels, and with or without pivoted breech-blocks. In the form shown in Fig. 1, the barrel 10 is pivoted by an under lump 30 and locked by a cut-away bolt 32. The rod 33 of the return-spring 25 is connected to the breech slide 35 by a T- or I-shaped piece 34 engaging projections on the slide. The breech-block 24 is connected to the breech-slide 35 by a tongue 37 engaging in a slot of the breechslide. In the form shown in Fig. 8, the breechcasing 39 can be removed by turning round the cut-away bolt 32 out of engagement with the lump 42 of the casing. In other forms, the barrel is hinged at its rear end and can be lifted upwards, or the breech-block and casing are hinged at the rear so as to be capable of being lifted up.
Patent GB-190514950-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Door Holders for Ships' Cabins
Inventor: CROFFORD WARREN KIMBALL
Filed: 1905-07-20
Granted: 1905-09-28
Abstract: 14,950. Crofford, W. K. July 20. Door holders for use in ships' cabins. The holder comprises a tubular body 15 with an inner tube 16 and an enclosed coiled spring 18 which is joined at each end to stops or plugs 19, 20, the outer plug 19 being integral with a slotted and bevelled plate 17 with which a latch on the door engages, while the inner plug 20 is formed on a frame 21 having ears 25, 26 which are pivoted to corresponding ears 23, 24 on the door frame plate 14, by means of a pin 27. The inner tube 16 is prevented from rotating by means of a small plate 31 secured thereto and sliding in a slot 32 in the body 15. Between the adjacent ears 26, 24 is a cam-like connexion 28, 29 which, under the pressure of a suitable spring 30, serves to support the holder in a horizontal position while the tightness of the parts under the pressure of the same spring keeps the member 15 steady when turned down into a vertical position. The holder 17 has bevelled sides 37 and a central opening 38, to engage which a latch device 12 is fitted upon the door in a suitable position. The bolt 34 is normally projected by the spring 35 and may te moved within the casing by means of a handle &c. 36. The plate 17 and latch bolt 34 may be transposed ; further, the holder arm &c. may be hinged to the door itself, the latch &c. being fixed to the door casing or frame. The device may be applied to hold the door in fully or partly open position.
Patent GB-190521018-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Brakes for Cycles and the like
Inventor: WEBB HENRY
Filed: 1905-10-17
Granted: 1906-10-17
Abstract: 21,018. Webb, H. Oct. 17. Brakes for bicycles &c. Wire relief springs for rim brakes, bearing upon or engaging the yoke, pass round the securing- screw of the clip and at the other end bear upon a substantial part of the attachment. As shown in Fig. 1, the ends of the yoke A are slotted or forked ,and one member a<6> of each fork is passed through a clip socket b<3>, a coil spring e' surrounding the securing-screw E being arranged to bear upon the clip at e<2> and to engage a hole a<4> in, or rest upon a hook on, the other member a' of each fork. The clip is preferably in one piece.
Patent GB-190521091-A (GB)
Title: A New or Improved Composition of Matter to be used for Filling the Grooves of the Metallic Plates or Frames of Stair-treads.
Inventor: LAMSON WILLIAM STICKNEY
Filed: 1905-10-17
Granted: 1906-06-28
Abstract: 21,091. Lamson, W. S. Oct. 20, 1904, [date applied for under Patents Act, 1901]. Plastic compositions.-A composition consisting of magnesium-chloride solution, calcined magnesite, and carborundum, with or without sand, is used for filling the grooves of the metallic plates or frames of stair-treads.
Patent GB-190522987-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Matchboxes.
Inventor: SAMUEL EMANUEL
Filed: 1905-11-09
Granted: 1906-08-23
Abstract: 22,987. Samuel, E. Nov. 9. Match-boxes are furnished with means whereby lighted matches can be obtained singly. The box a, Fig. 1, is made with a projection tube b, a stop a' causing the matches c to enter the tube singly head foremost. The Provisional Specification states that the same end may be obtained by partitions or grooves, or by a cartridge-holder attachment externally operated. By means of the projector d, the match is pushed between spring serrated arms e<2>, e<3>, Fig. 4, which ignite and hold it, till ejected by the next match. The ignition tube may consist of a half-tubular serrated portion f, Fig. 9, and a bent-over clip portion f<2>. [Reference has been directed under Patents Act, 1902, to Specifications No. 1389, A.D. 1887, No. 3931, A.D. 1888, No. 10,352, A.D. 1891, No. 8400, AD. 1900, and No. 949, A.D. 1902, [Abridgment Class Fuel, Manufacture of].]
Patent GB-190525383-A (GB)
Title: New or Improved Receiving Apparatus for Explosive Submarine and Land Mines, Operated by Electric Waves.
Inventor: SCHNEIDER FERDINAND
Filed: 1905-12-06
Granted: 1906-03-22
Abstract: 25,383. Schneider, F. Jan. 23, [date applied for unde Patents Act, 1901]. Exploding mines by electro-magnetic radiations.- The ends h, i of the receiving-wires d, e project above the surface of the water, or earth, and are tufted as shown. In the former case, the ends of the wires may be supported by anchored buoys f, g.
Patent GB-190526670-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Trays for Clay Presses used in the Manufacture of China and Earthenware.
Inventor: FURNIVAL SAMUEL BOURNE
Filed: 1905-12-21
Granted: 1906-09-20
Abstract: 26,670. Furnival, S. B. Dec. 21. Filter, - pre s s es. - Cross-bars b are used to strengthen press trays for potters' slip, such as those described in Specification No. 16,648, A.D. 1897, consisting of rectangular frames with vertical wooden strips a. A gap c may be left between the bars b at the centre, or a single continuous bar with recesses, through which the slip can pass, may be used. The bars b may be placed on either side of each tray, or bars of double thickness may be placed on one side only. Two or more parallel sets of bars may be used,
Patent GB-190527034-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Typewriters.
Inventor: BURRIDGE LEE SPEAR
Filed: 1905-12-28
Granted: 1906-12-13
Abstract: 27,034. Burridge, L. S. Dec. 28. Typewriters.-Relates chiefly to shift mechanism for the carriages of typewriters. The typebars 5 are pivoted to a segment 8, and are connected by links 9 to key-levers 10. The platen 6 is journaled in the end pieces 13 of a carriage having supporting-bars 18, 14 which travel on the carriage - shift frame. The bar 18 is grooved and rests on balls on a track 15. The bar 14 is flanged and rests on a track 16, being retained by keepers 20. A rack-bar 21 on the carriage gears with an elongated pinion 22 connected to an escapement wheel 23. The tracks 15, 16 are carried by a vertically-movable frame comprising bars 26, 27 connected by end pieces. To the ends of this frame is connected a yoke having a depending arm 32 which is pivoted to a frame 34 turning about a shaft 37. An adjustable spring 39 on the shaft 37 partly balances the weight of the carriage and shift frame. To the sides of the shift frame are pivoted a pair of links 41, the other ends of which are pivoted to the main frame of the machine. The motion of the shift frame is limited by adjustable stops 44, 46 which engage with lugs 45, 47. To enable the carriage tracks to be maintained level, the shift frame is supported at its ends upon rods 48, the lower ends of which rest in the cupped tips of screws 50 carried by the frame 34. Motion of the shift frame in the direction of travel of the carriage is prevented by balls running in vertical grooves formed in frame members 53 and bearing against flanges 56 on the shift frame. The carriage is shifted by means of a bar 58 projecting from the frame 34 and having at its outer end a pivoted arm 64 bearing two finger-keys 59, 60, Fig. 20. When the key 59 is depressed, a stop 61 engages with a lug 62 on the machine frame and the carriage is lifted to its intermediate position. On depression of the key 60, the arm 64 is rocked so that the stop 61 clears the lug 62 and the carriage is raised to its highest position. A locking-lever 67 which engages with stepped surfaces on the bar 58 holds the carriage in either position.
Patent GB-190600202-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to the Construction of Combined Ashpans and Fuel Collectors for Domestic or like Fire Grates.
Inventor: COATES WILLIAM
Filed: 1906-01-03
Granted: 1906-12-06
Abstract: 202. Coates, W. Jan. 3. Fastenings for handles. A detachable handle 13 to be used with a combined cinder-sifter and ashpan engages with a catch 12, Fig. 10, attached to the sifter or ash-pan. The catch is fitted with a spring-actuated stud 14, and has a hole at its upper end of a suitable shape to allow the projections on the handle to enter the catch. The handle, on being pressed down against the spring and then being given a quarter-turn, is locked in the catch.
Patent GB-190602050-A (GB)
Title: Open Frame for Seed-crushing Presses with Movable Side-shutters.
Inventor: AUSTERLITZ ALEXANDER
Filed: 1906-01-26
Granted: 1907-01-17
Abstract: 2050. Austerlitz, A. Jan.26. Fatty oils. - Portable frames for holding cakes or loose seed in oil-presses are made with side shutters &c. which are removed during pressing, so that the oil has free escape. The frame is composed of guides and supports b attached to rings a having projections which engage in grooves. f upon sliding shutters c. With large frames from which the cakes are expelled upwards by hydraulic apparatus, the latter simultaneously raises the shutters by means of chains i. When the cakes are expelled. downwards, the shutters can be raised by a hand-lever or, according to the Provisional Specification, by belt-actuated mechanism. The shutters c may be replaced by doors hinged to the supports b or rings a.