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Patent GB-190407680-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Wire, Strip and like Feed and Cut Off Mechanism of Machinery.
Filed: 1904-03-31
Granted: 1905-01-26
Abstract: 7680. Rudge - Whitworth, Ltd., and Pugh, J. V. March 31. Shearing; bending.-In a machine for cutting off predetermined lengths of wire or sheet metal, a front guide-plate a, a shearing-plate b, and back guide-plates b<2>, c are slidably mounted on a shaft d, the plate b being in one piece with an externally screwed and feathered tube b<1> on which the back guide-plates are adjustably fitted. A rear guiderod parallel to the shaft d also passes through the plates a, b, b<2>, c, the holes in the last three being larger in diameter than the rod, so that they have a small angular movement. A spring o on the underside of the plate b bears up against the guide-plate c, so that the guide in the latter is normally out of line with the wire as seen in Fig. 6. The wire n is fed into the machine and butts against the guide-plate c ; the plates are then moved along the shaft d. The bell-crank lever p is then raised and, bearing against the plate b, severs the wire, the sleeve b<1> being returned to its normal position by the spring l. The plate b is brought back to its normal position by a conical boss on the rear guide-rod and the operations are then repeated, the back guide c again going out of line as soon as the severed portion enters the enlarged portion of the guide b<2>, Fig. 6. In a machine for cutting off one or more turns of a helix, especially suitable to cycle-rim manufacture, the strip of suitable section is bent to the requisite diameter by rolls B, B<2>, Fig. 12. It passes through a guide-plate a and shear-block b mounted on a spring-controlled arm C, and passes over a helical guide u. On passing round the guide, it comes against a spring-controlled sliding stop carried by a rod E, and so moves the arm C round partially. The pawl w then depresses the block b and severs the rim, the stop being raised and the arm returning by the tension in the spring r. On the severed end coming against the stop, the latter again falls and the cycle of operations is repeated. In a modified form, the pawl w, Fig. 20, is replaced by an arm 1 which acts on the underside of the shearing-plate by means of a link 2, which is normally rigidly connected to the arm but has relative motion on the movement of the arm C owing to an engaging bolt being removed by a stop 5 and the arm 1 being arrested by a stop 4.
Patent GB-190408141-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Communion Cup
Inventor: PANTON JOHN
Filed: 1904-04-09
Granted: 1905-04-08
Abstract: 8141. Panton, J., and Brown, J. April 9. Measured quantities, delivering.-A communion cup is made to discharge a fixed quantity of liquid into a smaller cup when required. On a false bottom B is fixed a receiver F with a supply pipe G in which is a three-way cock E actuated by a lever D and a spring C. The receiver F is emptied by the lever D being pressed up by a cup placed underneath.
Patent GB-190410286-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to the Construction of Radiators for Motor Vehicles
Inventor: MEGEVET CHARLES JULES
Filed: 1904-05-04
Granted: 1905-05-04
Abstract: 10,286. Megevet, C. J. May 5, A.D. 1903, [date applied for under Patents Act, A.D. 1901]. Cooling water.-Radiators for motor vehicles are formed of equal parallel tubes connected together by wires soldered to each other, and are provided with means for using the exhaust gases to assist the circulation of air through the tubes, and with a water inlet having a filter to prevent the introduction of obstructions into the radiator. A frame a, Fig. 1, for constructing the radiator, is formed with notches for engaging, and with pins d for tightening, the wires e, e<1>. After the tubes c are engaged in the meshes of the net formed by the wires, they are soldered together on each face of the frame, so as to form walls to enclose the space between the tubes. The frame a is then taken apart, and the tubes, which form the central portion of the radiator, are connected to a suitable outer box. The inlet and outlet for the water, as well as a series of baffles between the tubes, are so arranged that the circulating water comes into contact with the exterior of several tubes. To augment the radiating-surface, each of the tubes c may be provided with an inner tube or sleeve of different section, fixed to the outer tube. For filling the radiator, a supplementary inlet is provided and consists of a box i, Fig. 4, having apertures i<1> adapted to register with corresponding apertures k<1> in an inner rotatable box k. A ring in this inner box carries a filter k<2> to prevent the introduction of obstructions. The exhaust gases of the motor n, Fig. 13, pass through a pipe t, and actuate a turbine m for driving a fan o opposite the air tubes of the radiator q. A tubular benzine reservoir s may also be cooled by being placed between the fan and the radiator. In the modification shown in Fig. 15, the exhaust gases from the pipe t suck the air through the tubes of the radiator q and force it through a box or passage u placed in front.
Patent GB-190410357-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Construction of Pince-nez.
Inventor: COURLANDER LOUIS
Filed: 1904-05-05
Granted: 1905-03-09
Abstract: 10,357. Courlander, L. May 5. Eyeglasses.- Pince-nez are provided with small rollers to grip the nose, these rollers being mounted on small spindles to rotate as the glasses are put on. Rotation in the opposite direction is prevented by ratchet-wheels and spring detents. The rollers are made of indiarubber, cork, or other non-slipping- material. Figs. 1 and 2 show each roller a mounted on a spring b, a portion b<1> of which acts as a detent to the ratchet wheel c. Fig. 5 shows two pairs of rollers a carried by arms e pivoted to the springs b.
Patent GB-190411812-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Adjustable Halter, for Colts, Horses, Cattle, and the like
Inventor: HAYNES RICHARD
Filed: 1904-05-24
Granted: 1905-05-04
Abstract: 11,812. Haynes, R. May 24. Halters.-An adjustable halter consists of a rope or webbing having at one end a loop D and passed through holes in a metal or other fitting A as shown in Fig. 1, or through the elongated apertures in the fitting shown in Fig. 4.
Patent GB-190419633-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Curling Irons.
Inventor: OPPENHEIMER JULIUS
Filed: 1904-09-12
Granted: 1904-10-13
Abstract: 19,633. Oppenheimer, J. Sept. 12. Hair-curling appliances.-The usual shanks a are linked to holders c, d, terminating in screws. A hollow cylinder e, screwed to the holder d, serves as a receptacle for solidified spirit or other fuel f. Tu heat the shanks, a piece of fuel is introduced through the slot h into the tube g fixed to the holder c, and the shanks are folded down over it, when it is lit. A second hollow cylinder, slipped over the tube g, extinguishes the flame.
Patent GB-190426872-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Machines for Mechanically Testing Metals.
Inventor: SANKEY MATTHEW HENRY PHINEAS R
Filed: 1904-12-09
Granted: 1905-10-12
Abstract: 26,872. Sankey, M. H. P. R. Dec. 9. Testing metals.-A metal specimen is bent to and fro through a constant angle until it breaks, and the compression of controlling-springs which takes place during bending is recorded. One end of the specimen b is held by a clamping-plate c provided with a downward tooth to fit a recess in the fixed socket a<1> and prevent lateral motion ; the other end is similarly attached to a frame d which is otherwise quite free to move over the bed-plate. Pivoted to the frame is a handle f, and when this is displayed laterally it first compresses spiral springs within the jaws d<3> until the specimen begins to bend, the compression increasing with the displacement. A measure of the force involved is obtained by suitably rotating the recording-disc j, upon which bears the pencil h held in an arm pivoted to the moving frame and displaced by the handle. In a modification, the paper-holder is automatically fed at each reversal of bending, whereby the number of bendings is also recorded.
Patent GB-190427865-A (GB)
Title: Improved Process of Reducing Aluminium and other Metals.
Inventor: BLACKMORE HENRY SPENCER
Filed: 1904-12-20
Granted: 1905-01-26
Abstract: 27,865. Blackmore, H. S. Dec. 20. Aluminium; metals, extracting.-Aluminium and other metals are extracted from their salts and combinations by means of two or more reducing- agents, one of which is capable, during the chemical action, of liberating sufficient heat to maintain, largely, the temperature necessary to keep up the reaction between the metallic compound and the other agent, or agents. In the case of aluminium, the oxide, preferably in a porous condition, is heated to bright redness in a retort which may be lined with carbon. A current of acetylene, which is first passed through molten magnesium, so as to carry magnesium vapour in suspension, is then passed through the heated oxide, and aluminium is liberated. The aluminium oxide may be dissolved or suspended in a molten bath, or combined with other materials which render it fusible. Other reducing- agents, such as hydrogen, may be employed with the magnesium, and other beat-generating materials, even of a non-metallic nature, may be used instead of magnesium.
Patent GB-190500148-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Glazed Structures.
Inventor: SCHALKENBACH ROBERT N
Filed: 1905-01-03
Granted: 1905-06-22
Abstract: 148. Lake, H. H., [Schalkenbach, R. N.]. Jan. 3. Glazing roofs &c.-Bent sheet-metal strips 5 for connecting the horizontal edges of adjacent glass panes 2<1>, 2<11> in the same plane are formed with turned resilient flanges for supporting the edges of the glass, and flanges 4<111> overlapping the upper edges of the lower panes. Putty, cement, asbestos fibre, or other packing-material 5<1> is inserted in a groove in the strip at the lower edge of the glass, and water of condensation is carried by a gutter 5<111> to the main gutter 4 of the astragal 3. For overlapping panes, a metal dip 6 is formed with flanges 6<1>, 6", adapted to bear against the edges of the glass, grooves to receive asbestos packing, and a gutter 7<111> for condensation water. The side edges of the panes rest on resilient spring clips 8 fitting on side flanges of the astragal and formed with supporting-flanges, grooves for receiving packing, and gutters 9<1> for condensation water. Spring caps 12<1> are formed of the shape shown in Fig. 4 in full lines, and assume the shape shown in dotted lines when in action. Packing-strips 15 of lead &c. are inserted under the flanges of the caps. When the panes overlap, the astragals and gutters are stepped to discharge water from one gutter into the other, as shown in Fig. 5, and the lower ends of the caps are slitted and folded down as indicated at 15<11>, Fig. 1. The lower end of the astragal is supported by a terminal clip 18 which is secured to the eaves bar 17 by screws through ears 17<11>, and is formed with a yoke 18<1>, an opening 19 to allow for drainage, and strengthening-ribs 19<11>. The eaves gutter 10 is formed with a flange 16<11> for supporting the glass, and holes 10<1> for allowing condensation moisture to escape, and is slotted to receive the clips 18 and astragals 3.
Patent GB-190507901-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Circular Knitting Machines.
Filed: 1905-04-13
Granted: 1906-03-15
Abstract: 7901. Blackburn & Sons, G., and Spring, A. B. April 13. No Patent granted (Sealing fee not paid). Circular knitting-machines.-The clearing-cam is a toothed wheel B which engages the needle-butts D<1>, elevating some needles on the points of the teeth and receiving the butts of others in the depressions of the wheel. The depressed needles thus fail to clear their loops, and eventually form tuck stitches. In multiple-feeder machines, ordinary clearing-cams can be used in connexion with the alternate feeders, or, to produce open-work, clearing-wheels with differing arrangements of teeth and spaces can be used. Guide-cams J are employed to direct the needles on to the clearing- wheels. The latter are mounted on slides E, and adjusted by turning the supporting-screws G. In some cases the clearing-wheel is driven by the engagement of another wheel attached thereto with the needles. The Provisional Specification describes the use of a plain clearing-wheel.
Patent GB-190508759-A (GB)
Title: Electric Distant Gas Lighting Device
Inventor: NAUTZ ADOLF
Filed: 1905-04-26
Granted: 1906-02-01
Abstract: 8759. Mautz, A. April 27, 1904, [date applied for under Patents Act, 1901]. Actuating valves and c o c k s.-The needle cock h of a gas lamp is opened and closed respectively by arms b, b<1> on the armatures a, a<1> of electro-magnets striking the gascock lever c, and gas is admitted to the ignition tube p, on opening the cock h, by the armature striking against a conical valve f.
Patent GB-190521887-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Rules or Computing Scales
Inventor: WILLIAMS PETER LLOYD ARMSTRONG
Filed: 1905-10-27
Granted: 1906-06-21
Abstract: 21,887. Williams, P. L. A. Oct. 27. Scales ; proportional instruments.-An apparatus for computing ratios or other quantities, applicable for surveyors', engineers', and other measurements, and for altering distances between points on paper in a given ratio, consists of a graduated plate D mounted on a rule, along which can be slid a frame G containing a transverselysliding bar N, so that a mark on the bar N can be set to any of several lines of graduations on the plate D. The plate D may rest in a groove or slot in the rule, or it may be pivoted so as to expose one of several sets of graduations. Holding-pieces R may be placed at the ends of the rule, those at one end being removable. The frame G is attached to block F ridable by knobs in a groove in the rule, and the frame may slide in the block so a3 to allow fine adjustment by a screw L<1>. Stops V at the ends of its groove limit the motion of the block F and the frame. The frame G is steadied by lug on it engaging a small groove H towards the bevelled edge of the rule, and an extension K of the frame projecting over this edge carries one or two marks. The bar N can be slid in the frame parallel to the bevelled edge of the rule, either by a knob as shown, or by a screw or other means, and carries an indicating-piece bearing one mark. The graduations shown comprise longitudinal lines, marked for percentages or degrees of slope for example, crossed by lines radiating from a point outside the rule. Specification No. 90, A.D. 1866, is referred to.
Patent GB-190526166-A (GB)
Title: Appliance for Drafting Women's Skirts.
Inventor: MCDOWELL WILLIAM
Filed: 1905-12-15
Granted: 1906-07-19
Abstract: 26,166. McDowell, W. Dec. 15. Cutting-out.-Apparatus for drafting women's skirts comprises front and back adjustable metal strips 8, 9 and 15, 16, a bottom adjustable strip 1 having a hinged connexion with the front edge strip 8, waist-size and hip-size strips 29, 31 rigidly secured to the upper front-edge strip, a pivoted waist-line strip 33, a hip link 39 adjustably connected to the waist-line strip and the hip-size and upper back-edge strips, and a link 36 pivoted to the waist-line strip 33 and adjustably connected with the waist-size strip 31. The front, back, and bottom parts consist of two superimposed strips connected by pins passing loosely through slots therein so as to be adjustable as regards their length. Clamping-screws 14, 28, &c. are used to fix the parts in their adjusted positions. When in use, the apparatus is placed on the skirt material and the gores ara marked out at the edges, the lines of stitching being indicated by the slots in the back and front strips. The parts of the apparatus are adjusted previously according to the measurements of the person being fitted. For instance, should the waist measure be twenty-two inches, the clamp screw 38 is adjusted to the number 22 on the waist-size scale 31, and the clamp screw 44 adjusted on the hip-size scale 29 to the scale number corresponding to the hip measurement. The clamp screw 40 is then moved backwards with the hip link 39 as far as it will go. To draft out a gore flared at the bottom, flexible wires 48 are fixed to the strips, the lower ends of the wires being extended or retracted by adjusting the ends 50 of the links 51 in the slots in the front and back strips, as shown.
Patent GB-190605511-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Mode of Arranging Worm Driving Gear.
Filed: 1906-03-07
Granted: 1907-01-10
Abstract: 5511. Buckton & Co. J., James, C. W., and Wicksteed, J. H. March 7. Worm gearing.-Relates to a method of arranging worm gearing. The driven shaft B, Figs. 1 and 2, has a number of worm-wheels A', A<2>, &c. which are driven by a corresponding number of worm shafts C<1>, C<2>, &c. The ends of the worm shafts are enclosed in thrust bearings D<1>, D<2>, the end thrusts being balanced by an arrangement of levers H', H', G. The lever G is pivoted at F and secured by a bolt f to the bed - plate. In the collar thrust bearing shown in Fig. 1, the half-bushes D<4> are nested in the sliding sleeve D<2>, which in turn is fitted in the bed-plate or headstock E of the driving- gear. Arrangements of levers are also deecribed for three or four worm shafts so that each worm similarly acts as the support or abutment of the other. In an alternative hydraulic compensating arrangement, the ends of the sleeves D<1> &c. project into a pressure box G, Fig. 5, kept full of oil or other liquid by means of a pump &c. through the pipe G'. The arrangements may be used with racks in lieu of worm-wheels, and they may be applied to planing-machines.
Patent GB-190605768-A (GB)
Title: A New or Improved Device for Facilitating the Lifting of Paving Stones and the like.
Inventor: PIKE FRANKLIN
Filed: 1906-03-09
Granted: 1907-01-03
Abstract: 5768. Pike, F. March 9. Lifting-dogs for raising paving- stones &c. have gripping-levers c pivoted on downward extensions of a bent bar b which, embraces the object to be lifted. For raising thin stones, the gripping-levers are pivoted to the ends of a straight bar. The Provisional Specification states that a pair of these devices may be applied to opposite sides of wide stones, and that the levers may be pivoted between flat bars which lie along the face of thin stones.
Patent GB-190606924-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Manufacture of Hydrazo-derivatives.
Inventor: IMRAY OLIVER
Filed: 1906-03-22
Granted: 1907-01-10
Abstract: 6924. Imray, O., [Darmstõdter, F.]. March 22. Amines, hydrazo compounds.-In the manufacture of hydrazo compounds by the electrolytic reduction of the corresponding nitro, azoxy, or azo compounds suspended in an aqueous solution of alkali or alkali salt, there is added to the electrolyte before, during, or after the electrolysis a suitable solvent for the reduction-products which is itself insoluble or sparingly soluble in the electrolyte. In an example, the cathode compartment of a vat is charged with caustic-soda lye and nitrobenzene dissolved in benzene ; the anode compartment contains caustic-soda lye. Iron or nickel electrodes are preferably used, and the cathode liquid is agitated. When the reaction is completed, the benzene solution of hydrazobenzene, together with some azoxybenzene, is decanted off and hydrochloric aeid is added, the hydrazobenzene is thus converted into benzidine hydrochloride, which is soluble in water and can be separated from the benzene solution of azoxybenzene ; the latter is returned to the vat together with fresh nitrobenzene. Other hydrazo compounds and the corresponding benzidine derivatives can be manufactured similarly ; toluene, xylene, ether, or the like may be used as solvent, and metallic oxides soluble in alkalies may be added to the electrolyte.
Patent GB-190611602-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Device for Supporting Trousers.
Inventor: DORSTER FRIEDRICH LEBERECHT
Filed: 1906-05-18
Granted: 1906-11-15
Abstract: 11,602. Dorster, F. L. May 18. No Patent granted (Sealing fee not paid). Suspenders for articles of dress; waistcoats.- For suspending trousers directly from the waistcoat, one or two ordinary tab ends a, Fig. 4, made extensible by buckles g, are connected to a ring f which can be sprung inside a spring hook b. The latter consists of a bent plate with holes d for sewing to the inside of the waistcoat. Instead of separate tabs, a plain inextensible and doubleended tab may be passed loosely through the loop f and attached at each end to a trouser button. in a modification, the tabs a, Fig. 2, are connected above to an ordinary lever clamp g, which is itself connected to the ring f by means of a band e. The band is passed pulley-wise through the ring, and its effective length regulated by the clamp. In another modification, a supporting-strap e, Fig. 6, attached to the ring f, is provided with pairs of holes i to receive the prongs of a buckle slide l to which the tab ends are attached.
Patent GB-190614056-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Pillow-cases or Bags for Cushions and the like.
Inventor: STEINBORN HELENE
Filed: 1906-06-19
Granted: 1907-01-03
Abstract: 14,056. Steinborn, H..June 19. Bolster and pillow slips and the like.- A pillow case for bedding and other cushions and the like consists of a bag a with an inwardly folded lap c formed by the continuation of one side, each side of the lap being stitched to the short side of the case at the end of the lap and also at the bend as shown at e, Fig. 1, and d, Fig. 5. As shown in Figs. 6 and 7, tabs h may be attached to one side of the case so as to engage in small openings g in the other side. The cushion or pillow b is passed through the opening beyond the end of the flap, and is then shaken into the position shown in Fig. 1. [Reference has been directed under Patents Act, 1902, to Specification No. 3440, A.D. 1900.]
Patent GB-190618741-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Colour Photography.
Inventor: DAVIES ALBERT
Filed: 1906-08-21
Granted: 1907-07-11
Abstract: 18,741. Davies, A. Aug. 21. Colour photography.-To overcome the difficulty in exact superposition of component prints owing to the irregular stretching of the trausfer paper, the latter is hardened by alum or a weak solution of formalin. The prints are taken on carbon tissue, and are transferred to temporary supports of glass plates rubbed with french chalk and coated with collodion. The yellow print is fixed, but the blue and red prints are not fixed, but should be well washed and put to dry. Picric acid is added to the blue bath in order to get a blue-green, which colour assimilates better with the red and yellow tissues than the ordinary blue. For transferring the prints to the transfer-paper support, a transfer solution of isinglass and size is used. The prints are registered by looking through the glass supports. The yellow fixed print is transferred first. The density of the blue and red prints, if desirable, may be reduced by sponging with cotton-wool and methylated spirit while the prints are still on the temporary glass supports. After the red print has been transferred, a piece of double transfer paper hardened by alum is attached to the back of the print with its gelatin surface outside in order to keep the print from curling.