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Patent GB-190214580-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Book-stitching Machines.
Filed: 1902-06-30
Granted: 1903-06-30
Abstract: 14,580. Wise, W. L., [Akt.-Ges. vorm. F. Martini & Co.]. June 30. Book-stitching machines; multiple-needle machines; needle-driving ; needle-holders.-The signatures are carried in a saddle-shaped support in the ordinary way, and are acted on by needles arranged in pairs, one of each pair, shown at 32, having an eye near its point, and the other, shown at 2, being hooked. The needle-bars are carried in yokes 5, linked to a rod 16 which is moved up and down by arms 14 actuated by a cam 15. The bar of the needle 32 does not rotate, while the bar 3 of the hooked needle has a helical groove 4, which is engaged by a pin 6 on its yoke so that it performs half rotations to and fro. The needle-bar 3 also has two circular grooves 7, 8, connected by sloping straight grooves 9, 10 on opposite sides of the bar. A spring catch 12, carried by the housing 1, engages with the grooves 7, 8, 9, and 10. The combined action of these grooves, together with the groove 10, is to cause the needle-bar 3 to rotate and to move longitudinally at different times. The parts being in the position shown, if the yoke descends, the needle-bar also descends, without rotation, the catch 12 sliding in the groove 10, and eventually snapping into the groove 7. When the yoke again rises, the pin 6 causes it to turn, the catch 12 sliding in the groove 7 until it comes opposite the groove 9. The yoke now causes the needle-bar to rise without rotation until the catch 12 snaps into the groove 8, and then to rotate until the parts again assume the positions shown. Perforating-devices; needles,hook, threading-devices for; cast-off devices.-A number of hooks 20, one for each pair of needles, is carried by a bar 22, which is moved longitudinally by a lever 26 engaging with a cam 27. The bar 22 also has a finger projecting from one of its ends at right-angles, and pressed against a fixed wedge by a spring. The bar thus oscillates as well as rotates. The signature is first perforated by awls 31, after which the needles pass through theholes so made,the needle 2 having its hook turned as shown. While descending, it retains on it the thread of the last signature sewn. When the needles have descended, the looper 20 takes a loop of the needle 32, and moves it to the right and towards the front of the drawing, but behind the needle 2, which has now turned round so that its hook faces towards the looper. The looper thus lays its thread in the hook of the needle 2, which then rises and pulls the new loop through the old one, which it sheds. It then turns round again into the position shown, in readiness for operating on another signature.
Patent GB-190220548-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Scoops.
Inventor: SCHWEIZER EMIL
Filed: 1902-09-20
Granted: 1903-06-11
Abstract: 20,548. Schweizer, E., and Erbe, W. Sept. 20. Scoops. - Relates to scoops for use in grocer's and other shops. The scoop a is of the shape shown, with a flat portion at k, so that it can be placed temporarily on the counter without spilling the contents.
Patent GB-190220839-A (GB)
Title: Process for the Manufacture of Peat Fuel.
Inventor: SCHLICKEYSEN CARL FRIEDRICH
Filed: 1902-09-24
Granted: 1903-07-02
Abstract: 20,839. Schlickeysen, C. F. Sept. 24. Peat; fuel.-The freely-held water is removed from peat by known methods. To dry the fuel further, the fibres are thoroughly subdivided by passage through a machine having two parallel shafts, which rotate in opposite directions and carry cutting - blades and tearing - hooks respectively. The water thus set free is allowed to evaporate, and to the remaining paste may be added finely - divided solid fuel, previous to formation into blocks.
Patent GB-190224220-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Connections for Electric Conducting Wires.
Inventor: PETO WILLIAM
Filed: 1902-11-05
Granted: 1903-09-17
Abstract: 24,220. Peto, W., and Kent, T. O. Nov. 5. Secondary b a tteries.-Relates to a connection for attaching electric wires to the conductors of accumulators or storage batteries. One wire is pushed into a hole in the upper end of the tube b, or into a hole in a plate a attached to the tube b, which is provided with one or more longitudinal slits d extending from its outer edge c. The tube is screwed on its outer surface and tapers, as shown, upon the outside. The other wire is pushed through a hole in the ebonite or other insulating screw cap e provided with a suitable milled or flanged head g, and into the hollow tube. On screwing the cap down tightly the slit ends of the tube b press tightly together and grip the wire. If the wire has a large insulating cover, the cap e may be made in two parts, the tube b receiving the bared wire while the outer end h of the cap, having a hole of larger diameter, can be slipped back over the insulating cover and fitted to the main portion of the cap as shown at i.
Patent GB-190227201-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to the Wheels of Cycles and other Light Vehicles
Inventor: CLEMMONS THOMAS
Filed: 1902-12-10
Granted: 1903-10-22
Abstract: 27,201. Clemmons, T. Dec. 10. Felloes or rims, tyres, pneumatic.-Wheel rims, principally for use with pneumatic tyres on cycles, motor cars, and other vehicles, are formed from a continuous strip of aluminium or aluminium alloy, rolled, wrapped, or closely coiled upon itself into the form of a laminated ring. The opposite edges of the ring are rolled or turned over into hollow beadings b<1>, b<2>, and the loose ends a<4>, a<5> of the strip are suitably secured to the body of the rim. The ends may be fastened together by wrapping the edges of the end a<5> over the edges of the other end a<4>. The desired cross-section may be imparted to the rim either before or after coiling, and, if necessary, wires may be inserted within the beadings. The Provisional Specification states that in a modified form, the rim may be made by cutting from sheet aluminium or alloy, washer-like stampings corresponding to the size of the rim, and a series of these rings are then secured together lamina-wise. According to the Provisional Specification also, to prevent punctures and skidding, pneumatic tyres are provided with a light metallic tread attachment, consisting of a continuous or segmental ring of semicircular crosssection, cemented round the tread surface of the tyre or included within the cover by being inserted within the plies.
Patent GB-190228454-A (GB)
Title: Improved Attachment for Life Buoys and Belts.
Inventor: FAIRWEATHER WALLACE
Filed: 1902-12-24
Granted: 1903-06-11
Abstract: 28,454. Fairweather, W., [Macgregor, D. M.]. Dec. 24. Feeding- bottles; flasks; venting bottles, jars, &c. -A small cylinder containing a fluid stimulant is attached to a lifebelt or buoy. The cylinder A has a transverse partition B which receives the plug E containing the air and suction orifices e, e<1> to which are fitted pipes f,f<1> enclosed in the protecting tube F coiled in the cylinder, as shown in Fig. 3. The flask A<1> contains the stimulant, and a perforated glass ball I permits it to be drained. The cylinder is plugged by a cork c, and a tab h<3> allows the plugs h, h<1> fitted to the air pipe and mouthpiece G to be withdrawn.
Patent GB-190312920-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to the Storage of Wheat and other Grain.
Inventor: JARVIS GEORGE ARTHUR
Filed: 1903-06-09
Granted: 1904-04-07
Abstract: 12,920. Jarvis, G. A. June 9. Preserving grain.-Dried, cooled, filtered, and sterilized air, or gas-engine exhaust gases, the products of combustion from coal and coke fires, carbon-dioxide, nitrogen, or like gases not containing oxygen, and duly cooled, dried and filtered, are used for aerating stored wheat and other grain to preserve it in sound condition without agitation. The gases are introduced by means of perforated pipes in the floor of the granary, or through ducts formed of wound wire, or through passages formed by wire woven into a mattress or other form, these ducts being arranged along the bottom and sides of the granary, and may extend into the bulk of the grain. The wheat or other grain is preferably dried, or dried and sterilized first, before storage, when the dried grain, being mixed with other fresh damp grain, will absorb some moisture from the latter. The grain may be stored below freezing-point in a granary with walls insulated from the passage of heat, the air or gas circulated being also below freezing point. When the grain is stored in horizontal cylinders, the circulated gases pass along the upper portions of these cylinders, which are provided in the lower portions with discharge ducts, provided with valves. The drying may be effected, when the grain is stored in sacks, or in bulk, by the introduction of a dehydrating-material in trays into the storage chamber.
Patent GB-190314456-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Means to be Employed for Interleaving, or Collating, or for Facilitating Interleaving, or Collating, more especially intended for use in connection with Printing Machines
Inventor: WHITEHEAD GILBERT HINDS
Filed: 1903-06-29
Granted: 1904-05-05
Abstract: 14,456. Whitehead, G. H., and Hyde, T. G. June 29. Delivery apparatus; set-off, preventing.-Sheets printed on one side only are delivered with their printed faces alternately upward and downward, so that interleaving sheets are only required on alternate faces. The printed sheets are alternately delivered upon the tapes 26 by the flyer 4 and by sliding down the flyer. The delivery roller 3 makes two revolutions to one of the impression cylinder 2. A pinion 6 on the shaft of the roller 3 gears with a spurwheel 7 on a shaft 8 carrying a crank 9, which is connected by a rod 10 to a bell-crank lever 11 connected by a rod 12 to a spring-actuated latch or stop 13, which engages an arm 14 on the flyer shaft 23 to retain the flyer. The shaft 23 carries a toothed segment 22 engaged with a rack 21 on a spring-actuated rod 20, which is connected to a bell-crank lever 18 carrying a roller 17 against a cam 16 on the shaft 15 of the impression cylinder.
Patent GB-190318371-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Apparatus for Opening and Closing Grabs.
Inventor: SHOOSMITH HARRY
Filed: 1903-08-25
Granted: 1904-06-23
Abstract: 18,371. Shoosmith, H. Aug. 25. Grabs.-Consists in operating the opening chain of a two-chain grab by means of a hydraulic ram, the cylinder of which can be opened to pressure, or to exhaust, or closed to imprison the pressure fluid. In the arrangement shown, the opening e<2>, secured to the frame of the grab, is connected to a ram e', the diameter of which is at least great enough to cause the chain to be pulled in when pressure is admitted, and the double hydraulic valve of which is operated by a lever k which can occupy the three positions 0, 1, 2. In lifting, the lever is in the position 0, to admit pressure and thus take in the slack of the opening chain. At the dumping-point, the lever is moved to the position 1, to close the ram cylinder and thus hold the opening-chain fast to allow the grab to be opened. In lowering, the lever is returned to the position 0 thus allowing the weight of the grab to force in the ram against the pressure. Just before the grab reaches the heap, the lever k is moved to the position 2, opening the ram cylinder to exhaust and allow the grab to fall with its whole weight. The lifting and lowering chain may be operated by a ram l<1>, or by a drum. Where the ram e<1> is horizontal, it is forced in by a spring.
Patent GB-190323017-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Slide Lathes.
Filed: 1903-10-24
Granted: 1904-06-09
Abstract: 23,017. Hitchon, A., Bannister, W., and Howard & Bullough. Oct. 24. Lathes for turning short articles, such as top rollers for spinning-frames, are provided with traversing-motions having automatic stopping and starting arrangements, and with turret heads adapted to substitute a finishing for a roughing tool without lost motion of the saddle. A number of fast and loose headstocks 2, 3, Figs. 1 and 2, are mounted on a common bed having a worm shaft 6 driving worm-wheels 7 carried by the saddles 5. A shaft 8 is driven from the worm-wheel by an internal wheel 11 and pinion 10, and carries a handle 9 and brake drum 13. The strap 14 of the brake drum is tightened by a spring-loaded lever 16, so that the worm-wheel is locked and traverses the carriage until a stop 18 trips a weighted lever 19 allowing a weighted lever 21<a> to turn and lift the lever 16 by a cam 21. A quick return is effected by the handle 9, and a second stop 23 engages the lever 21<a>, and causes the lever 16 to fall, and the lever 19 to re-set itself. A horizontal turret 24 is mounted on a slide 25 controlled by a hand-wheel 27. It is rotated by hand and locked by a pin operated by a lever 26.
Patent GB-190325001-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Kitchen Ranges.
Inventor: OMIT WILLIAM
Filed: 1903-11-17
Granted: 1904-05-26
Abstract: 25,001. Omit, W., Omit, T., and Omit, W., [trading as Omit & Sons, W.]. Nov. 17. Grates; dampers.-A slow-combustion &c. firerange is provided with a rising grate A, Fig. 1, turning on two eccentric parts a and having two lugs b from which a plate B is suspended. This plate slides between a front plate having a slot D, Fig. 2, and notches E, and a plate G, Fig. 3, engaging slideways in the side plates. The back-plate carries bearings for the grate A and lugs to which is pivoted a notched operating-lever engaging a tapered slot F in the plate G, and slots C, D. The firedoor described in Specification No. 25,002, A.D. 1903, may be used with this stove.
Patent GB-190325458-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Centrifugal Apparatus for Evaporating, Cooling, Heating, Absorption, Gas Purifying and like purposes.
Inventor: THEISEN EDUARD
Filed: 1903-11-21
Granted: 1904-12-21
Abstract: 25,458. Theisen, E. Nov. 21. Liquids; treating with gases.-In apparatus for evaporating, cooling, heating, absorption, gaspurifying, and other purposes, in which currents of gas and of liquid are admitted into a casing, the liquid is guided in a spiral course in one direction along the casing by means of channels a of various forms such as are shown in Fig. 2. The ridges forming the channels may be oblong, triangular, arcuate, or otherwise shaped in section. In order to regulate the flow of the liquid through the casing, network fabrics with adjustable strands may form the channels, as shown in Figs. 3 and 4, whereby the liquid is not only guided, but is broken up in its passage over the cross-wires. The liquid is caused to adhere to the casing by the pressure of the gas which is given a rotary motion by blades b on a rotating body. According to the Provisional Specification, the flow of the liquid may be regulated by using interchangeable detachable channelled linings of different pitches in the casing.
Patent GB-190400071-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and applicable to Lubricators
Inventor: GREEN RICHARD
Filed: 1904-01-01
Granted: 1904-02-04
Abstract: 71. Green, R., and Donnelly, J. W. Jan. 1. Lubricators.-Relates principally to improvements in the lubricator described in Specification No. 26,507, A.D. 1902, whereby the quantity of lubricant may be varied according to the requirements, and the driving-gear may be thrown out of action when the lubricating-cylinder has been emptied. The piston c is forced downwards by the worm-wheel d<2> engaging with the screwed piston-rod d. The oil is thus forced from the lubricating- cylinder a, through the delivery pipes a<3>, to the parts to be lubricated. When the pressure of the oil in the cylinder a increases, the piston i<2> in the cylinder i<3>, which is connected with the cylinder a by the pipe i<4>, is forced backwards against the action of the adjustable spring i<5>. The rod r thus moves the forked belt lever l, and moves the driving-belt g along the conical pulley f, which rotates the worm-wheel d<2>, thus altering the rate of descent of the piston c. When the piston has nearly reached the bottom of the cylinder, it presses on the rod n<2> and turns the belt lever l, thereby shifting the belt g to the loose pulley f<1>. The rod n' may operate on the driving-belt which runs on the fast and loose pulleys g<3> instead of on the belt g.
Patent GB-190400897-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Binding Loose or Folded Sheets in Book Form or File.
Inventor: SEARLES THOMAS GEORGE
Filed: 1904-01-13
Granted: 1904-09-01
Abstract: 897. SÚarles, T. G., and Shearer, M. Jan. 13. Filing papers &c.-Loose or folded sheets of paper or other material are accumulated on serrated pins b, Fig. 1, hinged on a stiff or spring back a, and are retained by a slotted or perforated clamping-strip c. Ultimately, the pins bare permanently secured by forcing the ends through radially-slit spring fasteners d, Figs. 1 and 3, which are attached to the back a along an edge e, preferably channel-shaped and perforated on the inner side. Premature fastening of the pins b is prevented by means of a strip f, Figs. 1 and 4, which closes the holes in the channel e, and is formed with holes g<2> and slots g<3> for protectors g fitting into the fasteners d.
Patent GB-190401375-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Speed Indicators and Speed Governors
Inventor: COWEY LEONARD EUGENE
Filed: 1904-01-19
Granted: 1904-11-24
Abstract: 1375. Cowey, L. E. Jan. 19. Speed indicators; odometers.-A speed indicator is constructed with a member, oscillated, against the action of a spring, by a member which, at the moment of engaging with it, has the same velocity, and is operated by the machine the speed of which is to be indicated or governed. The mean position of the oscillating member, which is connected to the pointer or other device, only varies when change of speed takes place. A speed indicator, combined with an odometer, is shown. The rotary member consists of a toothed wheel A on which acts a spring A<1>, having a band A<2> passing over a cam A<3> on the hub of the wheel. The spring is attached to a bracket c<3>, the lower end of which has grooves or depressions covered by a detachable plate c<7>. By turning the spring axially, its end can be made to project more or less into the grooves. The bracket is attached to the case by a pin-and-slot connection c<4>, c<5>. A bell-crank lever B is pivoted at b to a disc b<1>, which is rotated by means of a flexible shaft (not shown), a shaft b<7>, and a toothed wheel b<6>. One end of the lever carries a toothed piece b<x>, and is acted on by an adjustable spring (not shown) which tends to press the other end against a pin or roller b<5>. The wheel A is carried by an adjustable bearing a<1> at the back and by a fixed bearing a<2> at the front. Loosely mounted on the bearing a' is a toothed pinion a<3>, which gears with a pinion a<4> on the shaft of the index hand A' or other device. The pinion a<3> is provided at a<6>, Fig. 6, with recesses to allow a certain amount of freedom to the spindle of the wheel A. A forked spring a<5>x retains the pinion in place with some friction. The disc or drum b<1> may have a central cavity b<9>, closed by a plug b<10>, to contain lubricating-material. In the transparent front c<8> of the case is a bush a<8> with an exterior milled head and a conical cavity in which can be sprung the split elastic conical boss a<9> of a maximum index. The index can thus revolve with slight friction, and is pushed forwards by a pin on the other pointer. An odometer, having a worm-wheel gearing with a worm on the spindle b<7>, may be provided, the edges of the indicating-wheels being visible through an opening in the dial. In another form of indicator, the helical spring A<1> is replaced by a blade spring and the cam-surface A<3> dispensed with ; the apparatus is driven by a belt and by a pulley on a shaft at right-angles to the shaft b. The two shafts are connected by bevel-wheels, and a pin on one of the wheels acts upon a star-wheel to drive the odometer. The disc b may be revolved in either direction.
Patent GB-190403338-A (GB)
Title: Improved Ceiling and Flooring.
Inventor: PROBST ADOLF
Filed: 1904-02-10
Granted: 1904-08-04
Abstract: 3338. Probst, A. Feb. 10. Slabs c for ceilings, floors, and flooring are hollow and grooved at d, f, while their edges are formed with wave-shaped projections.
Patent GB-190405662-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Non-refillable Bottle
Inventor: VINCENT MONIGUE
Filed: 1904-03-08
Granted: 1904-04-14
Abstract: 5662. Vincent, M. March 8. Refilling, preventing.- To prevent the substitution of inferior liquors for those of superior quality with which a bottle has been filled under pressure, the mouth c of an inner neck a of the bottle, opens into a chamber d, which is separated by a curved division f from an outlet passage e, the mouth g of which may be closed by any suitable stopper. The shape of the battle neck may be varied, and the mouth g of the outlet passage e may be at the side of the bottle.
Patent GB-190408625-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Shuttles for Looms for Weaving.
Inventor: DAUDELIN JEAN BAPTISTE
Filed: 1904-04-14
Granted: 1904-06-16
Abstract: 8625. Daudelin, J. B. April 14. Loom shuttles are provided with a device to facilitate threading. The weft from the cop is drawn forwards, along a recess C and under a nose N, into a slit F in the shuttle. The weft is guided forward down the slit F and then backward along a rearwardly-extending part of the slit into the delivery eye D, which pierces the shuttle body transversely and has secured in it a bushing E. The weft passes into an opening E<1> in the bushing, and is drawn through a slot E' into the bushing, whence it passes out through the eye D over a shoulder G, which lies across the lower side of the eye at a level higher than the slot E'. The shoulder G is formed by leaving a portion of the wood in the eye when it is bored. The edges of the slit F lie on a cleared portion H of the shuttle, so that they are not exposed to wear. The bushing E may be omitted, if desired.
Patent GB-190411949-A (GB)
Title: An "Acetylene" Gas Light Buoy
Filed: 1904-05-26
Granted: 1905-05-26
Abstract: 11,949. Grimsby and North Sea Steam Trawling Co., and Johnston, H. May 26. Signal lamps.-A buoy for use in trawl fishing has an acetylene generator within the body A, the gas being conveyed by a flexible tube K to a lamp L detachably mounted at the top of a staff T. The interior of the buoy is divided into two compartments by a plate B through which runs the calcium-carbide container C. The lower compartment is filled .with water, which is admitted to the carbide through a tap G provided with a long handle G<1> passing through the dividing-plate B. The gas generated passes to the supply pipe K by the outlet pipe J, which has a branch J<1> leading to the lower compartment. Excess gas generated passes down the tube J<1> and forces the water up through the tube H into the upper compartment until the level of the water in the lower compartment falls below the tap G, at which the generation of gas stops until sufficient of the stored gas is used to allow the water to rise again above the tap G. In a modification, instead of the tube J being branched, a separate tube leads from the generator to the lower compartment and then passing by several tubes to a ring of tubing to which the outlet pipe J is connected.
Patent GB-190413810-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Spring Tyres for Wheels.
Inventor: STONE RICHARD
Filed: 1904-06-18
Granted: 1905-03-02
Abstract: 13,810. Stone, R. June 18. Tyres, elastic other than pneumatic.-A single or compound spring band 9, fitted between bulged side-plates 12 bolted to the felloe 5, bears inside a flanged elastic tyre 7 which may be protected by a bed ring and side rings 16 secured thereto. The band 9 is intended to be clear of the felloe except under excessive strain, for which a metal protecting-ring 11 may be secured on the felloe. To prevent creeping, projections on the rings 16, or on the tyre 7, may take into corresponding recesses in the side members 12.