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Patent GB-190306865-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or in connection with Continuous and Rotary Presses for use in the Manufacture of Coated Fabrics, for Pressing Cloth and the like purposes.
Inventor: INGLEBY JOHN
Filed: 1903-03-25
Granted: 1903-11-05
Abstract: 6865. Ingleby, J. March 25. Coated fabrics.-Relates to improvements in the continuous presses described in Specifications Nos. 6786 and 8324, A.D. 1902, for use in the manufacture of coated fabrics, also applicable to rotary presses. The endless pressing ways of linked blocks travelling round antifriction rollers are replaced by or surrounded with, endless flexible bands formed of sheet metal, fabric in which wire may be interwoven, paper, millboard, composition containing india-rubber, or a combination of these, and the fabric to be pressed passes between the bands. Fig. 4 shows an arrangement for pressing three pieces of fabric at once, the fabrics m, which are driven from the rolls M', passing between, and alternating with, the flexible bands d, d' which travel round antifriction rollers c arranged around the stationary pressing-heads a. The pressed fabrics are wound up on rolls M. This arrangement is also applicable to rotary or calender presses the fabrics alternating with two or more endless bands passing round the revolving cylinders. Fig. 3 shows an arrangement in which the bands d are made slightly longer than the fabrics m, and are drawn from rolls D, the fabrics being drawn from rolls M, and passing with the bands d between the pressing-heads a. The bands and fabrics are wound on a similar arrangement of rolls D, M at the other side of the heads a. By making the heads adjustable, the next set of fabrics may be passed through in the opposite direction, thus avoiding the necessity of winding back the bands for each set of fabrics. In some cases, two or more pieces of fabric may alternate with the bands.
Patent GB-190306882-A (GB)
Title: Novel or Improved Container or Safe for the Reception of Chamber Utensils and the like.
Inventor: AUSTIN HERBERT
Filed: 1903-03-25
Granted: 1904-01-28
Abstract: 6882. Austin, H. March 25. Ventilators.-A receptacle for chamber utensils and the like is formed in the outside wall of a room, and is ventilated by perforations e, Fig. 3, and baffles f, or by a door C, Fig. 5, or by perforated brickwork on its outer side.
Patent GB-190308498-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to the Preparation of Back Grounds or Surfaces for Color Photographs.
Inventor: SELLE GUSTAV
Filed: 1903-04-14
Granted: 1903-07-23
Abstract: 8498. Selle, G. April 14. Producing coloured photographs.-Relates to a background for a single-coloured film or for three superposed films to prevent the paper backing from showing through the films. A glass plate is coated with a rim of gelatine and an emulsion of zinc white or the like in collodion is poured on to it. When the emulsion has dried, it is coated with gelatine, and a solution of gun cotton in amyl acetate is poured over it; to waterproof it. The plate is then sensitized with chrome gelatine &c.
Patent GB-190308511-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Gas Light or other Heaters.
Inventor: YOUNG WILBUR FENELON
Filed: 1903-04-14
Granted: 1903-06-25
Abstract: 8511. Young, W. F. April 14. Lamp stoves; air-heating arrangements.-A gas or oil burner a for lighting is enclosed by a thin sheet metal globe A arranged to heat air without allowing it to come in contact with the flame. The globe has an inner dome-shaped wall d, with openings e, f at the bottom and top, and an outer annular wall g with a series of air inlets i and a series of outlet openings k, which are more numerous than the inlet openings. The two walls may be seamed together, and are supported by a skeleton circular frame b. The inner surface of the wall d may be polished, or painted white, black, &c., to act as a reflector.
Patent GB-190309191-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Water Boiler.
Inventor: JACKSON HENRY
Filed: 1903-04-23
Granted: 1904-04-23
Abstract: 9191. Jackson, H. April 23. Water-heaters, gas.-Relates to modifications in the apparatus described in Specification No. 11,927, A.D. 1894. According to the present invention, the water from the outer space a' is led through the connection g into a series of hollow discs f. These communicate with a central annular column a, open at the top and provided with two caps l<1>, l' for preventing boiling over and excluding dust. A trap d prevents the hot water from passing into the ball cistern b<3>. By removing the plug h in the connection g, sediment can be blown out.
Patent GB-190313525-A (GB)
Title: Means for Automatically Cutting Off the Gas Supply to a Burner, the Flame of which has been Extinguished.
Inventor: HAIGH SAMUEL
Filed: 1903-06-17
Granted: 1903-11-26
Abstract: 13,525. Haigh, S. June 17. Automatic cut-offs for gas cocks.-Means for cutting-off the supply of gas to burners, if the flame be accidentally or otherwise blown out or extinguished. On a bracket 4 and above the burner 3 is fixed an airtight casing 5 having thin flexible ends 6, 7, the lower one 6 of which is fixed by a screw to the bracket. On an extension 10 of the bracket is pivoted a lever 8 engaged by the upper end 7 of the casing 5 and connected by a rod 12 to a pin 13 on a disc 14 loose on the plug 15 of the gas cock. Pivoted on the finger-piece 23 of the cock is a lever 21, Fig. 2, connected to a pin adapted to engage a hole 19 in the disc 14. When the finger-piece 23 and the lever 21 are grasped to turn on the gas, the pin is withdrawn and the cock may be turned freely. The heat from the flame expands the casing 5, and lifts the rod 12 until the hole in the disc 14 is engaged by the pin. When the chamber 5 contracts, the rod 12 &c. will turn the cock to cut off the gas, if the gas is on. A conical reflector 25 is secured to the casing 5, and serves to reflect the light and also to direct the heat on to the casing.
Patent GB-190314670-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Lead and other Presses.
Inventor: GEOFFROY EUGENE
Filed: 1903-07-01
Granted: 1904-05-12
Abstract: 14,670. Geoffroy, E., and Delore, P. July 1. Squirting.-Relates to a method of adjusting the positions of the dies in lead and other presses used for making lead pipes or sheathing electric cables. Fig. 1 shows the invention as applied to a press for making lead pipes. The die e is fixed to the spherical die-holder d, which is free to move in the socket f. This socket is fixed to a screw bush g, thus enabling the die to be moved longitudinally, while the die-holder d is attached to a tube j, which can be vertically or transversely adjusted by screws k, thus giving the die-holder any desired motion in its socket. By these two motions, the passage between the dies i, e can be adjusted so as to give an even tube of any desired thickness, and the adjustment can be made while the press is at work. If desired, the die i may be provided with similar adjustments to the die e.
Patent GB-190318594-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Manufacture and Production of Nitrous Anhydride and Nitrites.
Inventor: NEWTON HENRY EDWARD
Filed: 1903-08-28
Granted: 1904-06-30
Abstract: 18,594. Newton, H. E., [Farbenfabriken vorm. F. Bayer & Co.]. Aug. 28. Nitrites; nitrous acid.-Nitrous acid is obtained by passing a mixture of ammonia and an excess of air or oxygen over oxides of heavy metals, such as iron and copper, heated to 650‹ C.-750‹ C. Desulphuretted burnt pyrites may be used as the metallic oxides. To obtain nitrites, the resulting gas is allowed to act on alkalies or metallic oxides, hydrates, and carbonates. In an example, ferric oxide is heated to 700‹ C., and a mixture of air and ammonia containing 2-3 volumes of ammonia per 100 volumes of air pass over it ; the product is purified by leading through a condenser, and passed into a solution of sodium carbonate or the like, or other metallic oxides or carbonates dissolved or suspended in a liquid.
Patent GB-190319248-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Apparatus for Sharpening Razor and other Blades.
Inventor: SCHEUBER AUGUST WILLIAM
Filed: 1903-09-07
Granted: 1903-11-05
Abstract: 19,248. Scheuber, A. W. Sept. 7. Sharpening razors &c. Relates to a holder for razor and other blades during sharpening on a hard surface, the blade being automatically turned so that its edge always faces the point towards which the blade is moving. The blade 24 is clamped upon the base 7<1> of the holder 6 by two hinged strips 8, 9 locked in place by the clip 10. The holder is pivoted upon the spindle 3 fixed to the support 1 to which the handle 2 is pivoted. A roller 5 of rubber or leather &c. turns freely on the spindle 3. A friction device is arranged between the roller and holder. This consists of a rubber &c. washer 11, Fig. 1, clamped between the roller and an adjustable washer 12, or of a spring 16, Fig. 3, arranged either between the holder 6 and an adjustable sleeve 14, or between the roller and an adjustable washer. Thus, as the roller 5 is rolled over the sharpening-surface, the holder is turned to bring the blade 24 against the surface as shown. The sudden impact of the blade is prevented by a spring 18 which bears at one end against one of the stops 19, and at the other end upon the holder. Fig. 8 shows a simple form of combined roller 5 and holder 5<1> for the blade 24. The Specification compares the invention with those described in Specifications Nos. 7111 and 11,599, A.D. 1903, which relate to razor stropping devices in which the edge is turned from the point towards which the blade is moving.
Patent GB-190324554-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Cutter for Thread, Twine, Wire, and the like.
Inventor: COOMBS LEONARD
Filed: 1903-11-12
Granted: 1904-10-27
Abstract: 24,554. Coombs, L. Nov. 12. Sewing-machine thread-cutters.-String, thread, or wire is cut by a steel blade with a curved cutting-edge against which the string &c. is forced by an eccentrically-pivoted hook or hooked disc. In the form shown in Fig. 4, the hooks G for the thread Q are carried by a disc F pivoted at N to the blade A fixed to the frame of a sewing- machine, or to any stand or box, such as a string box. The blade A may be circular and the hooks G may point both ways. The Provisional Specification states that a hooked disc, such as that shown at F, Fig. 4, may be continuously rotated by a pulley.
Patent GB-190325281-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Points and Crossings for Tramways and Railways.
Inventor: HADFIELD ROBERT ABBOTT
Filed: 1903-11-19
Granted: 1904-10-06
Abstract: 25,281. Hadfield, R. A. Nov. 19. Crossings; points and switches.- Relates to railway and tramway points and crossings of the kind described in Specification No. 14,511, A.D. 1902, in which the portions subjected to rapid wear are separately renewable, and consists in facilitating the expeditious removal of the renewable part when necessary. Fig. 2 shows a plan of a crossing so constructed, and Fig. 4 a sectional elevation along the line C-D of Fig. 2. The wearing-piece band the body portion a are formed with grooves or recesses d, c, which, when the parts are in position, come opposite each other and form spaces to receive the metal blocks or plugs e. The plugs leave sufficient clearance for spelter or other fusible metal to be run in. The fusible metal and the plugs form effective keys to prevent removal or loosening of the renewable piece. When it is necessary to remove the renewable part, the metal plugs are driven downwards through the holes g, formed in the body portion, and the worn part removed.
Patent GB-190327453-A (GB)
Title: Improvements upon what is generally known as the Key Bottoms or Pianos.
Inventor: DUFFY PETER
Filed: 1903-12-15
Granted: 1904-01-21
Abstract: 27,453. Duffy, P. Dec. 15. Pianofortes.-The frame of key bottoms is constructed of angle-iron plates, the cross-pieces 7, Fig. 2, being formed of T-iron. The ends of the cross-pieces 7 may be provided with terminal plates 9, and secured to the side-pieces by bolts 10. An alternative method of fixing the crosspieces is to depress the ends of the top-plates 11, Fig. 3, of the cross-pieces 7, so as to fit the topplates of the frame 14.
Patent GB-190407826-A (GB)
Title: Time and Date Printing Stamps
Inventor: FAIRWEATHER WALLACE
Filed: 1904-04-05
Granted: 1904-12-01
Abstract: 7826. Fairweather, W., [Perry Time Stamp Co.]. April 5. Date and time printing stamps. - The stamp has a stationary frame 1, and a depressable frame 9 carrying the printing- devices. The fixed frame 1 carries a table 2 on which the clock mechanism 3 is resiliently mounted by means of springs 4, Figs. 1 and 7, interposed between the bottom plate 5 of the clock mechanism and the table 2. The springs 4 are held in place by studs 6 engaged by plates 7. The frame 9 is mounted on a shaft 10 sliding in slots 11 in the frame 1, and is provided with slotted cam-plates 17, which engage studs 18 on the frame 1 and revolve the printing-mechanism through 180‹ as it is depressed. The shaft 10 is connected by arms 14 to a handle 13 sliding on the tube 15 fixed on the table 2, an internal spring 16 raising the printing-mechanism. The table 2 has an ink pad on the underside, and revoluble ink-pads 19<a> for inking the revoluble printing-devices 19, Fig 2<a>. The time-printing devices on the plate 9 may consist of fixed dials and revoluble indicating-fingers, the latter being geared together by the gearing 21 to move at the proper relative speeds. One of the revoluble indicators or printing-devices 19, Figs. 2<a> and 5<a>, is coupled to the driving-arbor 20 of the clock mechanism, when the dials &c. are in the normal raised position shown, by means of an eccentric pin 22 on the end of the arbor 20 engaging notches 23 in a disc on the arbor of the printing- device. The notches 23 are V-shaped so as to engage the pin 22 and to move the device on after a depression. Means for printing the date are provided, such as a set of type bands 27 adjustable by hand. On the back of the frame 9 are dials over which move hands on the arbors of the revoluble printing-devices, to indicate the time that will be printed. On the arbor of one of the printing-devices is a brake disc, engaged by a spring 29 when the frame 9 is depressed, to prevent rotary movement of the printing-devices at that time. The clock mechanism may be enclosed in a casing 8, and be set by a special key 34, Fig. 8. The key 34 has a fluted shank which fits, and may be inserted through, an internally-toothed wheel 33, into engagement with a pinion 32 on the setting-arbor of the clock mechanism. When this setting-device is used, the printing-mechanism may be locked, when it is disconnected from the clock mechanism, by a pawl engaging a notched wheel on one of the printing-wheel axles. The pawl is on a cam-piece operated to engage the wheel when the stamp is operated. The clock mechanism may be mounted on the movable frame, instead of on the stationary frame.
Patent GB-190411905-A (GB)
Title: Device for Holding or Gripping Candles & such like.
Inventor: MCALISTER WILLIAM STEWART
Filed: 1904-05-25
Granted: 1905-05-11
Abstract: 11,905. McAlister, W. S. May 25. Candlesticks; candle holders. - The candle is gripped by the inner curved portions A of the S-sbaped ends of a double curved spring secured to the rim of a candlestick, and is released by pressing the outer curved portions B, which work either one within the other or one above the other.
Patent GB-190419867-A (GB)
Title: Novel or Improved Means for use in Propelling Ships, Boats and other Craft, by Internal Combustion Engines.
Filed: 1904-09-15
Granted: 1905-08-31
Abstract: 19,867. Wolseley Tool and Motor Car Co., and Austin, H. Sept. 15. Driving - gear.-In vessels having main and auxiliary propellers driven by internal-combustion engines, the auxiliary engines used for propelling or steering are employed for facilitating the starting of the main engines. The main shaft A, which rotates in one direction only, is clutched to the shaft a having a spur-wheel H in gear with pinions G on the auxiliary propeller shafts D, which are fitted with gear-boxes F for reversing &c. The main engine is started by disconnecting the shaft a from the shaft A and starting the auxiliary engines E. One of the auxiliary engines may drive both auxiliary propeller shafts through the gearing G, H, in the same or opposite directions, or at different speeds. In some cases, a single auxiliary propeller and engine only are used. A dynamo K, driven from the shaft a, can be used as a motor to start the auxiliary engines. In a modification, a central auxiliary propeller shaft is geared to the shafts of main twin propellers.
Patent GB-190421764-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Driving-gear for Traction Engines and Mechanically-propelled Vehicles
Inventor: MILLS ARTHUR
Filed: 1904-10-10
Granted: 1904-11-10
Abstract: 21,764. Mills, A., and Smith, E. F. Oct. 10. Traction engines; motor road vehicles. -Relates to driving-gear for use in connection with h traction engines and mechanicallypropelled wagons or carriers em - ployed in rough or mountainous country. A gear wheel 3, which may be coupled to the driving-shaft 4 by a clutch 5, gears with an internallytoothed wheel 7. On the back of the wheel 7 are projections or teeth 8, which take into spaces 9 between corresponding teeth 10 on a rim 2, which is secured to the road wheel 1 of the vehicle. Springs 11 are interposed between the rim 2 and the wheel 7 so as to allow radial play, and the spaces 9 left between the teeth 8, 10 allow circumferential play. The wheel 3 is of less width than the wheel 7, to permit lateral play of the wheel 3 between guard-rings 12 secured to the sides of the rim 2. This arrangement of the gearing permits relative movement of the driving and driven parts, and thereby prevents binding between the teeth of the gearing and consequent shocks and strains when the vehicle is moving over a rough road.
Patent GB-190426842-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Brick and Tile Presses.
Inventor: PALMER JAMES OSBORN
Filed: 1904-12-09
Granted: 1905-10-12
Abstract: 26,842. Palmer, J. O., & Smith, H. A., [trading as Page & Co. E.], and Bloom, R. Dec. 9. Moulding bricks and tiles.-Relates to a handoperated reciprocating mould-box machine. The box A with its two moulds B, C moves on rollers D on brackets on the side frames H. The upper presser-plate E is connected to a lever G, and the lower plungers R, S are acted on alternately by an adjustable screw Q on a bottom cross-lever P. Clockwise rotation of the lever O turns the disc L and, while depressing the lever G, raises the bottom lever P. The bottom lever, acting through links Y and a pivoted lever Z, raises a #- iron T with side flanges U, V s o that the plunger not acted on by the lower lever is lifted by one of the flanges to push out the moulded brick. The inner ends of the crosslevers G, P may be connected by a tension rod so as to take strain off the frame.
Patent GB-190427490-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Inspection Chambers and the like for Drains and Sewers.
Inventor: STIDDER JAMES GEORGE
Filed: 1904-12-16
Granted: 1905-02-23
Abstract: 27,490. Stidder, J. G., and Cooper, J. E. Dec. 16. Inspection openings, covers for. Water seals are formed by a flange d' on the external cover d, and by covers e, f, which dip respectively into troughs b, c formed upon the cast-iron rim a. The cover e is perforated by an aperture e<1> through which the warm moist air from the drain or sewer has access to the lower surface of the cover f. Here the moisture condenses, and, running down the inclined sides of the cover, replenishes the water in the lower seal, which is thus kept efficient. A drip bead e' may be cast upon the channel c.
Patent GB-190428624-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Wheel Rims or Fellies.
Inventor: PATAUD HENRI
Filed: 1904-12-28
Granted: 1905-04-06
Abstract: 28,624. Pataud, H. Jan. 28, [date applied for under Patents Act, A.D. 1901]. Felloes or rims. -The rim comprises two annular rigid members a, b, fitted together one above the other and forming, by the superposition of their respective grooves, an annular closed housing in which is inserted a circular spring ring d. When resting on the base of the housing, the spring ring, which tends to contract, lies completely in the groove of the member a, but it may he expanded by pushing up the piece i, which is connected to the ends of the ring by pivoted links f, g. When the links f, g are completely straighened out, the spring ring presses against the upper wall of the housing, and, by engaging with the grooves of both members a, b, rigidly connects them together. The piece i may be operated by a lever fitted with two tenons, one of which pivots in the orifice o in the felloe, and the other is placed in the orifice p in the piece i. In a modification, the spring ring tends to expand, and is contracted, when the members a, b are to be taken apart, by a similar device, the piece i being pulled downwards to contract the ring and afterwards retained by a hook attached to the felloe. The connecting links and piece may be replaced by a cam or eccentric.
Patent GB-190500109-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Bedsteads.
Inventor: WILKINSON ISAAC HARVEY
Filed: 1905-01-03
Granted: 1905-08-10
Abstract: 109. Wilkinson, I. H. Jan. 3. Bedsteads and cots.-In a removable side or end for bedsteads or cots, the guide-rods 4 slide through clamps, attached to the rail of the bedstead by thumb-screws. The rail may be held in any position in the clamp 2 by the nut 8. The clamp 1, shown in section in Fig. 4, has a pivoted hook 11 to hold the bottom rail of the side, when in its fully-raised position. The guide-rods 4 are made removable by means of nuts 14.
Patent GB-190500428-A (GB)
Title: Machine for Cleansing and Greasing Baking or like Pans.
Inventor: BERG ANDREW
Filed: 1905-01-09
Granted: 1905-04-27
Abstract: 428. Berg, A., and Fray, J. A. Jan. 9. Spray-producers.-A machine for cleaning and greasing baking-trays comprises means for cleaning the trays as described in Specification No. 26,969, A.D. 1904, [Abridgment Class Cooking &c.], and means for spraying the trays with grease. The trays are carried by chains 10 beneath a jacketed grease receptacle 40, provided with spraying- nozzles 46. Air is forced into the receptacle through a pipe 52. Each nozzle is formed with two perforations, one leading to the grease receptacle and the other by a pipe 51 to the air space above the grease. When the cocks 55 are opened, air and grease pass down the perforations into perforated caps fitted on to the nozzles, and become mixed and ejected in the form of spray. The cocks are fitted with levers 58 connected by a bar 59, and are opened by a tray coming into contact with a bell-crank lever 63, connected by a link 67 with a lever on one of the cocks. The bell-crank lever 63 is returned by a spring 68 after displacement by a tray.
Patent GB-190501303-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Valve Devices for use in Hydraulic and other High Pressure Apparatus.
Inventor: BOULT ALFRED JULIUS
Filed: 1905-01-23
Granted: 1905-08-17
Abstract: 1303. Boult, A. J., [McGillivray, J.]. Jan.23. Plug cocks; actuating valves and cocks.-A valve device, shown in Figs. 1, 2, and 3, for controlling hydraulic and other high pressures, comprises two tapered hollow plugs B, B<1>, contained in two valve chambers formed in one casing. The valve B is formed with two ports k, l adapted to register respectively with the pressure-inlet port b and the pressure-outlet port d leading to the machine &c. ; similarly the two ports of the valve B<1> are adapted to register with the exhaust port c and the pressure-return port e. The valves are operated simultaneously from a lever handle D on the stem i of the valve B, connected by a link r<1> with a lever D<1> on the stem of the valve B<1>. Each valve is secured in its place by a screwed flanged collar o, and is supported between screw centres q<1>, q, at the lower end of the casing and in a cross-bar C on the top of the casing respectively. In order to balance each valve when in its closed position, to enable them to be easily turned, by-passes such as n<1>, are formed in the valves B, B<1> respectively, to supply pressure to the interior of the valves from the ports b, e respectively, when each valve is in its closed position.