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Patent GB-190316390-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to the Bearings of Revolving and Fixed Shafts, Axles and the like.
Inventor: HOULDSWORTH WILLIAM
Filed: 1903-07-25
Granted: 1904-05-26
Abstract: 16,390. Houldsworth, W. July 25. Axle-boxes.-Relates to means for resisting the end pressure of a bearing by means of springs, the arrangement being specially applicable to the bearings described in Specifications No. 16,010, A.D. 1899, and No. 5288, A.D. 1901, [Abridgment Class Bearings &c.]. Figs. 7 and 8 show a bearing in which the axle is fixed. The axle c is recessed to carry the balls or rollers b bearing on the fixed ring l in contact with the friction rollers. The end thrust causes the bearing to move endwise against the action of one of the springs m. The thrust of the bearing may also be taken up by forming yielding heads d on the alternate friction rollers. This method may be used in conjunction with the foregoing devices. To enable the heads to yield, the rollers may be formed as shown in Fig. 9, spiral grooves being cut in the bolt or tube o. The bolt o may consist of a coiled spring having screwed ends, or the central portion may consist of a flat twisted piece of metal.
Patent GB-190318424-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Step-by-step Rolling Mills with Reciprocating Roll Frame.
Inventor: MANNESMANN MAX
Filed: 1903-08-26
Granted: 1904-06-23
Abstract: 18,424. Mannesmann, M. Aug. 26. Rolling.-Step-by-step rolling-mills with reciprocating roll frames are provided with means whereby the projecting operative parts of the rolls can be moved away from one another, during the rolling, to release the work. In the construction shown in Fig. 2, the rack l, on which rolls the pinion h attached to the upper roll, is connected to an eccentric n rotatable by hand through worm gearing. In a modification shown in Fig. 9, the adjusting-screws e of the upper roll bearings are feathered to worm-wheels f, f<1> rotated by worm gearing from a fixed hand-wheel w feathered to the shaft u to allow for the motion of the roll frame. In a further modification the worms are fixed on a shaft tangential to the worm-wheels and connected by a telescopic link and universal joints to a fixed hand-wheel at the side of the frame.
Patent GB-190319060-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Pedestal Cupboards and Commodes
Inventor: TAYLOR JAMES
Filed: 1903-09-04
Granted: 1903-11-26
Abstract: 19,060. Taylor, J. Sept. 4. Commodes.-The lower half of the front part of a pedestal cupboard is made to draw out, and carries with it a framework having a seat similar to the ordinary commode seat, and also a shelf a for supporting a chamber utensil or commode pan. The framework slides on suitable supports on the sides of the pedestal, and may have wheels or rollers at the foot. A cupboard for another utensil, and a shallow drawer, are provided at the upper part of the pedestal.
Patent GB-190319607-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Counter Fittings for use in the Sale or Delivery of Cider and similar Liquids.
Inventor: GAINES HENRY
Filed: 1903-09-11
Granted: 1904-07-14
Abstract: 19,607. Gaines, H. Sept. 11. Drawings to Specification. Beverages, raising and drawing-off.-In counter fittings for raising and delivering cider and similar liquids, wood, preferably oak or bamboo, or material other than metal, is employed for the lifting- pump or engine, for the piping and joints, and for all the parts with which the liquid comes in contact during its passage from the barrel in the cellar.
Patent GB-190320316-A (GB)
Title: Improved Chest Expander or Gymnastic Apparatus.
Inventor: BARTH THEODOR
Filed: 1903-09-21
Granted: 1904-07-28
Abstract: 20,316. Barth, T., and Kampschulte, W. Sept. 21. Chest-expanders.- Relates to a chestexpander which can be used for exercises in which one end of the expander is attached to a wall &c. The handles d are attached to arms c pivoted at b to cross-pieces a,which are provided with eyelets &c. f for attachment to a hook, loop, &c.
Patent GB-190322732-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Nebulizers.
Inventor: VILBISS THOMAS DE
Filed: 1903-10-21
Granted: 1903-11-26
Abstract: 22,732. Vilbiss, T. de. June 13, [date applied for under Patents Act, A.D. 1901]. Spray-producers. -Relates to sprayproducers for medicinal preparations and consists of means whereby a heavy or a light vapour may be ejected. Fig. 1 shows a sectional view of the apparatus. The vessel 3 is fitted with the discharge tube 1, and a liquid-conducting tube 9 terminating in a head 6, shown in Fig. 4. The tube 4 conveys the compressed air to this head, and in the path of the ejected spray is a disc or table 10, which may be rotated. When in the position shown in Fig. 1, with its face towards the spray, a light vapour is produced, but, when in the position shown in Fig. 4, it offers no resistance to the spray, and hence a heavy vapour is ejected.
Patent GB-190323554-A (GB)
Title: Improvements connected with Mechanism for Uniting the Ends of Warp Threads.
Inventor: HILLER GUSTAV
Filed: 1903-10-30
Granted: 1904-03-10
Abstract: 23,554. Hiller, G. Oct. 30. Loom warp threads, twisting-in.- In connection with a warp-thread twisting-in machine, in which the ends of the threads of the old and new warps are held fast in a suitable manner in a clamp, and are conveyed to the twisting-tool by means of engaging hooks, a device is employed for separating the ends of the warp threads to be twisted from the untwisted part of the lease, and for quickly removing the twisted threads from the working parts of the machine. Four pushers 29, 30, 31, 32 are employed to push forward the untwisted warp threads from the operative part of the machine. These pushers are moved up and down by suitable linkwork actuated by grooved cams 56, and are moved forward and backward by springs and curved guide-rails 26, 27 acting on their upper arms 33, 34, 35, 36. One pusher of each pair 29, 31, and 30, 32 acts in the upper part, and one in the lower part of the lease, and after they have pushed forward the untwisted warp threads, the lower pair of pushers spring up into their highest positions so as to free the warp ends to be twisted. These ends are separated from the others by separators 2, 3, which are pivoted at the ends of a cross-bar 4. The crossbar 4 is mounted on a sliding frame 7, which is moved up and down by a roller 10 thereon work. ing in the groove of a cam 8. The cross-bar 4 is reciprocated lengthwise by linkwork actuated by a grooved cam 15. The separators 2, 3 participate in the up and down and reciprocating motions, and also are swung backwards and forwards each time they reach their lowest position by the curved guide-rails 26, 27 acting on their extension pieces 24, 25. When the separators are moved downwards they pass between the unfinished lease and the ends of the warp threads to be twisted, so that when they are swung backward they carry the latter, which have just been freed by the pushers, beneath conveying-hooks 65, 66 which have meanwhile been moved forward. The separators are then moved upward again. The conveying-hooks 65, 66 are jointed to pivoted levers 67, 68 which are vibrated by links connected to a slide reciprocated by a grooved cam, and they are guided in endless guide-grooves so that they travel forward along the upper parts of the grooves and return along the lower parts. The hooks 65, 66 catch the warp ends to be twisted from above, and convey them to two engaging hooks 94, 95, which carry the warp ends to the twisting-tool to be united in the usual manner. After the ends are twisted together, the finished thread is removed from the vicinity of the working parts and conveyed to the finished lease by hooks 96, 97, which are jointed to pivoted levers 100, 101 and are actuated in the same manner as the hooks 65, 66.
Patent GB-190400593-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Receptacles for Containing Shoe Paste and for applying the same
Inventor: CHURCH WILLIAM
Filed: 1904-01-09
Granted: 1904-02-11
Abstract: 593. Church, W. Jan. 9. Boots and shoes, polishing.-The receptacle A, Figs. 1 and 2, for enclosing and applying shoe paste, is preferably formed of paper lined with fabric, the outer meeting edge of the blank forming the cylinder or body of the receptacle having slits a' dividing the edge into tongues a<3> to facilitate the diminution of the length of the receptacle, as the paste is used, by tearing off rings corresponding with the width of the tongues a<3>, the fabric lining being adapted to tear along such lines. The mouth of the receptacle is fitted with an inclined, flexible. absorbent ring or head C having at the top an opening through which the paste passes while being applied. The bottom consists of a plug B which is conical to receive the head C, so that all the paste in the receptacle can be utilized.
Patent GB-190404296-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus for Spraying Water, or other Fluids, upon Clothes, or Fabrics, and for analogous purposes.
Inventor: FORBES JOHN
Filed: 1904-02-20
Granted: 1904-04-28
Abstract: 4296. Forbes, J., and Forbes, A. K. Feb. 20. Preserving.-Liquids are sprayed upon clothes, fabrics, and other articles principally to damp them preparatory to ironing, but also for preserving- purposes. The articles are placed upon a rotary table G of network or other openwork and are moistened by spray from a spray - producer C operated by air forced into a chamber A by a pump E or by other means. More than one sprayproducer may be employed. The pump and table may be operated from the same shaft. The table may be of conical shape, and the liquid which falls into the lower part of it may flow through perforations into the hollow shaft J.
Patent GB-190408558-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Water Circulation for use in Motor and other Engines
Inventor: COOKE JOHN
Filed: 1904-04-14
Granted: 1905-02-16
Abstract: 8558. Cooke, J. April 14. Indicating interruption of flow of liquids; indicating action of pumps.- As a means for showing the circulation in a radiator for cooling water for a motor or other engine, a cylinder A is screwed to the top of the radiator or tank B, and supports a cylinder D, of glass, which is kept securely in position by a disc E and bolts C. Protruding through the cylinder A is a pipe G, which is a continuation of the pipe from the water jacket of the engine. The overflow from this pipe into the radiator is visible through the glass.
Patent GB-190411034-A (GB)
Title: Improvements connected with Printing and Stamping in Leaf Metals.
Inventor: BACHER HERMANN
Filed: 1904-05-13
Granted: 1905-02-16
Abstract: 11,034. Bacher, H. May 13. Gilding and silvering.-Relates to means for conveying the metal leaf to, and holding it upon, the printing or stamping surface. Fig. 1 shows a roller press having a printing-roller g and an impression roller i. The metal leaf is placed on a table d connected by a number of tubes c with a tube a and suction device b. An endless band e of gauze or the like passes over the table and round guide-rollers f. The suction causes the leaf to adhere to the gauze, and it is carried thereby to the roller g. The roller g is perforated and revolves round a semicircular suction chamber k connected by pipes h to the apparatus b. This causes the leaf to adhere to the roller g until it passes the roller i. Fig. 3 shows a press having a printing-table l and a counterpart plate o. The plate l is connected with suction pipes h. A fixed table m and a movable table m<1> are provided, connected with suction pipes c, c<1>. A frame n covered with gauze is placed first on the table m, and the metal leaf is then placed upon it. It is then pushed on to the table m<1>, which is in the position shown by dotted lines. The table, m<1> is then moved under the plate l, and the frame n lifted to bring the leaf under the influence of the suction of the plate l, to which it adheres. The counterpart o is next brought under the plate l and the impression made. The plates l, o may be cleaned by a brush r revolving in a vessel p connected with suction pipes by which scraps or remnants of leaf &c. are removed and collected. The brush is passed over the plates by hand.
Patent GB-190414310-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Manufacture of Axle Boxes and other Hollow Articles from Blocks or Ingots.
Inventor: HUGHES EDWARD WILLIAM MACKENZI
Filed: 1904-06-25
Granted: 1905-04-27
Abstract: 14,310. Hughes, E. W. M. June 25. Drawing forging.-Axle-boxes and other hollow articles are made by compressing a heated blank between a pair of dies c, b, Fig. 4, to mould a cavity d and to form projecting lumps e, Fig. 2, at the sides. After re-heating, the moulded block is placed on the end of a mandrel f, Fig. 6, which carries it through a series of dies for drawing the sides to the shape and thickness required. While still hot, the open end is caused to embrace the sides of a tray h, Fig. 5, to form the bottom of the box so that, as the box cools, the tray is gripped and held by the sides. Afterwards, holes are cut to admit the axle and for inspection and lubrication, the latter hole being covered by a door, as shown in Fig. 8.
Patent GB-190416459-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Foot Brake for Velocipedes, Cycles and the like.
Inventor: COURLAND THOMAS
Filed: 1904-07-26
Granted: 1904-11-10
Abstract: 16,459. Courland, T. July 26. Brakes.-In a foot-actuated brake for velocipedes, cycles, &c., a bent foot-lever m is secured to a rocking shaft, which is mounted in bearings b and is fitted with a lever d slotted at e to receive a shank f. The shank f can be adjustably secured to any form of rim or band brake connection. In the form shown, the ends k of the yoke carrying the brake pads o are guided in slotted brackets h, and are connected to springs secured to other brackets h<1>.
Patent GB-190421729-A (GB)
Title: Improved Swivelling Coupling for Electric Cables.
Inventor: PHILLIPS EDWIN BURBIDGE
Filed: 1904-10-10
Granted: 1905-08-10
Abstract: 21,729. Phillips, E. B., and Parkin, T. C. Oct. 10. Collectors.-Couplings to form a swivelling connection between the end of an electric cable on a trolley arm and the cable on the car comprise a socket into which the end of the former cable is secured, attached to a vertical stem held by a spring in electric contact with a conducting-bearing to which the car cable is screwed. The flexibility of the cable allows of movement about the horizontal pivot b, Figs. 1 and 2. Within the fixed cap d of the hollow vertical pivot of the trolley arm is a non-conducting bush e, within which is secured the metal bush f, provided with an internal collar f<1>. An adapter bush d<1>, Fig. 4, may be used, if necessary. The socket g, to which the trolley end of the cable is connected, is secured to the stem g<1>, which is provided with a collar g<2> and fits within the bush f, the compression spring h producing good contact between the bush and stem. The fixed cable is connected to the socket i, which is screwed upon the bush f. The carrier is formed with two branches g<7>, the ends of which receive insulating-plugs g<8>, extending close to the external surfaces a<1> of the trolley arm, so that, when the trolley rotates about the vertical pivot, the carrier also is caused to rotate, while the surfaces a<1> will be able to move past the heads of the plugs g<8> during the vertical movement of the trolley. In a modified construction, a bracket b<2>, Fig. 4, is secured to the external element b<1> of the vertical pivot, and to this the cable end carrier is attached by means of a forked connecting piece i, pin-jointed both to the bracket b<2> and the carrier, and insulated from the latter by insulating. bushes g<9>.
Patent GB-190423928-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Variable Throw Eccentircs or Crank Pins.
Inventor: BAILEY WILLIAM HENRY
Filed: 1904-11-05
Granted: 1905-09-14
Abstract: 23,928. Bailey, Sir W. H., and Bailey, A. J. Nov. 5. Eccentrics.-Variable-throw cranks or eccentrics are mounted on radial guides d, as shown in connection with the eccentric e, and carry a plunger h working in a channel f containing steel balls, a spring, or their equivalents. Pressure is applied to the balls by a plunger i co-axial with the crank shaft and working in a tapped hole in the fixed bracket j. The plunger i acts against the pressure of a spring t, and is locked in different positions by pawls g engaging collars i<1>. The pawls are disengaged by a cone m working on the screwed sleeve l attached to the wheel n.
Patent GB-190429383-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Swing Doors.
Inventor: THEYSKENS ALPHONSE
Filed: 1904-12-31
Granted: 1905-03-09
Abstract: 29,383. Theyskens, A. Oct. 11, [date applied for under Patents Act, A.D. 1901]. Doors.-R e l a t e s to swing doors, and consists in attaching the t w o leaves g h i j, k l m n, Fig. 2, to the sides a b, c d respectively of a parallelogram, the sides a c, d b of which are pivoted at e, f. Figs. 3, 3<a>, and 4 show a modification in which the side b d is removed and the leaves carried by two arms b f, f d pivoted at f. In a second modification, Figs. 5 and 5<a>, the arms a b, c d are capable of a rotation through 180 degrees about the pivots e,f.
Patent GB-190502155-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Counters for Linotype Machines
Inventor: BAKER CHARLES
Filed: 1905-02-03
Granted: 1905-12-14
Abstract: 2155. Baker, C., and Bower, W. M. Feb. 3. Indicating output of machines; counting-apparatus.-The number :of 1000 ens set by a linotype or like matrixcirculating machine is indicated electromagnetically. Each matrix before being returned to the magazine makes momentary contact with an insulated spring a, Fig. 4, mounted on the distributor-screw bearing, and causes an adjustable spring-controlled iron bar j, Fig. 3, to be attracted by one or more coils. This bar is connected by a lug n and lever to a spring- pressed pawl which drives a counting-train through a worm-wheel t. A spring detent prevents the return of the counters with the actuating-pawl. Rubber-tipped screws l, m are provided to limit the motion of the bar and to prevent it from sticking to the core. The spring contact' a consists of a strip of steel or other metal with one end bent to a V-shape and the other mounted in insulating- material b such as vulcanite. This contact may be screwed directly to the machine, but preferably is fastened to a brass or other metallic clip c which is held on the machine by a screw nut. This clip carries two terminals, one being insulated and connected to the spring a, and the other connected to it through a battery and the coils. The lift-box rail opposite the contact-spring is extended to support the matrices against the side pressure of the spring by a strip of steel, brass, or other metal. The indicator may show the number of 1000 ens and parts of 1000 ens, and may be placed in any desired position, e.g. the manager's office.
Patent GB-190508106-A (GB)
Title: A New or Improved Anti-vibratory Device for use in connection with Incandescent Gas Burners.
Inventor: HOORN ALBERT VAN
Filed: 1905-04-15
Granted: 1906-03-08
Abstract: 8106. Hoorn, A. van, and Hemmings, J. F. April 15. Incandescent gas lamps; anti - vibration devices.- Two junction pieces a, b for connexion to the fitting and the lamp respectively are connected together by a tube e secured at one end to the piece b and making a limited universal joint at g with the other piece a ; and the two pieces a, b are kept apart by a resilient ring f. Washers may be inserted at g and between the tube e and the ring f.
Patent GB-190508316-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Hydraulic Rams.
Inventor: BLAKE HUBERT VINCENT
Filed: 1905-04-19
Granted: 1905-10-19
Abstract: 8316. Blake, H. V. April 19. Valves closing with rush of fluid; tubular valves; india-rubber valves.-The waste valve for hydraulic rams is formed by a band of rubber arranged on a frame and placed inside a slotted cylinder c, as shown in Fig. 2. The frame g, Figs. 3, 4, and 5, is formed of two parts pivoted on a single bolt x, so that the sleeve h, arranged on this frame, may be made to fit more nearly the inside of the casing c when dealing with small quantities of water.
Patent GB-190517389-A (GB)
Title: Improved Method of Winding Silk to Facilitate Scouring, Degumming, Dyeing, Bleaching and like Treatment thereof.
Inventor: DETRE LEON
Filed: 1905-08-28
Granted: 1906-01-04
Abstract: 17,389. DÚtrÚ, L. Dec. 1, 1904, [date applied for under Patents Act, 1901]. Liquids, apparatus for treating with.-To facilitate the treatment of silk thread or yarn with liquids in the operation of de-gumming &c. when wound upon bobbins, a suitable foreign material such as cotton, linen, wool, or wire which will not shrink during the treatment is wound on the bobbin simultaneously with the silk, and forms, especially if the bobbin is cross-wound, an unshrinkable trellis which renders the bobbin permeable throughout and preserves its shape. After treatment, the silk is unwound and separated from the cotton &c., which may be used for successive operations.
Patent GB-190517486-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Flushing Apparatus for Water Closets.
Inventor: MOHS JULIUS
Filed: 1905-08-29
Granted: 1905-11-09
Abstract: 17,486. Mohs, J., and Nicoll, G. Aug. 29. Lift valves; closing, retarding.- Relates to regulator flushing- valves in service pipes. On depressing the forked lever s pivoted at s<11>, the cylinder p is raised by means of lugs p<3> which work in the slotted ends of the fork. A rod f is secured to the cylinder p by a web r<1> and is connected to a valve g which therefore rises simultaneously, allowing water in the chamber b to escape. The rod f is provided with guides q<1> formed with shoulders q<3>, and these engage with the part e of a piston d working in the chamber b. The flexible seating c, which is retained upon the underside of the piston, is thereupon raised and a flush passes from the service-pipe connexion k into the flush pipe F. The time of descent of the piston is regulated by means of a plug m<1> by which the aperture of a by-pass m may be adjusted. The provision of an annular space for the ingress of air between the tubes o, p prevents the backflow of the contents of the closet into the valve apparatus. The leading valve consists of the guiding-piston d provided with two annular projections between which an elastic ring is placed and held by a screw-ring e.
Patent GB-190519726-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Metal Sheet Piling
Inventor: WILLIAMS JOHN ROBERT
Filed: 1905-09-29
Granted: 1905-11-09
Abstract: 19,726. Williams, J. R. May 6, [date applied for under Patents Act, 1901]. Piles.-Sheet piling consists of sections 11, Fig. 1, provided with locking-means 15. The sections are faced alternately and interlock as shown. The section 21, Fig. 5, is used for corners.
Patent GB-190602994-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Micrometric Measuring Instruments.
Inventor: DUNCAN HAROLD MALCOLM
Filed: 1906-02-07
Granted: 1906-10-11
Abstract: 2994. Duncan, H. M., and Pierpont, F. H. Feb. 7. Calliper and like gauges.-A micrometer gauge for measuring variations in the surfaces of bodies is combined with means for measuring length and breadth in a single instrument. The instrument, shown in part, is designed for testing the matrices used in a type casting and setting machine. A lever D with a needle-point E is pivoted at D<1> and is actuated by means of a micrometer screw H. Contact with the object completes the circuit of an electro-magnet K, the armature of which then catches a tooth of the wheel H<2> and stops it. This wheel is moved by means of a handle H<8>, on a pivoted arm H<4>, which only touches the wheel when pressed forward, so that when it is released the circuit is broken elsewhere than at the needlepoint E. The pivot pin D' acts as a swivel for the lever D, which may be turned aside, out of the field of the microscope B, the end of the. lever passing through an L-shaped notch in the frame with an enlargement for retaining the lever. The object to be measured is mounted upon a table which is arranged to be moved by two micrometer screws in two directions at right-angles. The eyepiece is provided with cross-lines as described in Specification No. 1151, A.D. 1901. A catch H<11> prevents the wheel from making more than one revolution.