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Patent GB-190417826-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Means for Surveying Bore-holes.
Inventor: MARRIOTT HUGH FREDERICK
Filed: 1904-08-16
Granted: 1904-12-01
Abstract: 17,826. Marriott, H. F. Aug. 16. Deep - boring. - Relates to apparatus for determining the direction and the amount of dip in bore-holes, electricity being used t o produce heat for liquefying a solid, when the apparatus is in position in the bore-hole, to allow the magnetic needle immersed in it to take up its proper position, in which it is clamped by the re-solidification of the liquefied substance. A cylindrical vessel A, Fig. 1, closed at the ends by screw plugs B, C and washers E, encloses the magnetic needle L, the heating resistance-coil J, and paraffin wax or like fusible material. Two cylindrical insulating-pieces a, a<1> carry concentric electric contact-rings D connected by wires d, d<1> with the terminals G, H of the resistance-coil J. These terminals carry insulating-washers g and clamping-nuts g<1>, h. The wires d, d<1> are held in grooves in the plug B and the tube A by a ring F. The magnetic needle L carries a mirror M and a bell-shaped base l supported by a needle K screwed into the plug C as shown. Fig. 6 shows the needle K secured to a semicircular band o carried by the inner ring 0 of the gimbalmountings shown, the outer ring N being carried by pivot screws n secured to the vessel A. Fig. 8 shows the outer casing P closed at the bottom by a plug p and a washer, and having an internally screw - threaded upper end to receive a part carrying spring contacts. The casing has flat parts p<3>, a diaphragm R, and a feather p<5> to engage recesses S in the insulating-pieces a, a' and the vessel A.
Patent GB-190420780-A (GB)
Title: Elevating Apparatus for Ordnance.
Filed: 1904-09-27
Granted: 1904-11-03
Abstract: 20,780. Abel, C. D., [Rheinische Metallwaren-und Maschinenfabrik]. Sept. 27. Mountings; field carriages; sights. - Relates to elevating- gear for guns having an independent sight-line, and is shown applied to a field carriage. The elevating-arc k gears with two pinions p, v, the former actuated by worm gearing q, r and a hand-wheel s on the right-hand side of the cradle b on which the gun a recoils, and the latter v by worm gearing w, x and a hand-wheel y. The lower gear elevates the gun and sight l, carried by the arc k, and the gear p, q, r, s elevates the gun alone. The range and inclination are read by a pointer z, the back of the arc k being graduated ; the level of the sight l is adjusted with the aid of a spirit level and scale a'. A similar elevating- arc k without the sight is provided on the right-hand side of the carriage.
Patent GB-190421571-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Lathe and other Tool-holders for Cutting Shaping and Screwing Purposes
Inventor: LAND HENRY STEPHEN
Filed: 1904-10-07
Granted: 1905-09-21
Abstract: 21,571. Land, H. S. Oct. 7. Screwing; ; toolholders.-The device comprises ordinary turning- tools and adjustable self-opening screwing-dies, and interchangeable rotary brushes or guides shaped according to the work to be dealt with. The shank a<5>, Fig. 3, of the body A is secured in the turret and is hollow to allow of the introduction of a centering or drilling tool. A flanged ring F opens on to the front part a<4> and retains the bush D in place. The bush has a hole d corresponding to the cross-section of the stock and situated eccentrically or otherwise with regard to the shank to be turned and screwed. A ball race d' is provided. The ring F may engage the body A by a sliding connection. The screwing-head is secured to the ring F and has dies C sliding in guides and controlled by pins c engaging cam-slots in a disc E partly rotatable on a bush a<3>. A lever c', Fig. 4, adjustably secured in a pivoted piece c<5> has a pin engaging a slot in a lever c<1> hinged to one of the dies, and a finger engaging hehind an adjustable head c<8> on a spring bolt passing through a slot to engage an adjustable stop on the disc E. When the head of the part being screwed contacts with the lever c<4>, the spring bolt is disengaged and the disc E is rotated by a spring e<3> to open the dies. Various forms of levers c<4> adjustable or not may be used according to the character of the work. A slide H in front of the screwing-die may be pushed inward to act as a stop when feeding forward the stock.
Patent GB-190422028-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Machine for Rolling Up or Packing Leather Butts and the like
Inventor: BOOTH GEORGE JAMES
Filed: 1904-10-13
Granted: 1905-08-10
Abstract: 22,028. Booth, G. J. Oct. 13. Packing.-In a machine for packing leather butts and the like into rolls, the butts are placed on the leading-web D, which runs over the horizontal table C and is somewhat narrower than the butts. As the roller H is turned, the leading-web D wraps the butts around the roller A, the spindle a of which can rise freely in the guides b. The web D is pressed against the roller A by the roller F carried by the jointed frame I which supports the roller G. When sufficient butts have been wrapped around the roller A, they are secured either by tying cords around their outer edges or by canvas wound in a similar manner to the goods themselves. To remove the core-roller A from the package, the web D is slackened, and the loose spindle a is then withdrawn, thus leaving the package free to be disconnected from the machine, after which the roller A may be pushed out of the roll. The roller E allows the web D to be drawn back to its original position. The table C is hinged at L so that it may be folded up when the machine is not in use.
Patent GB-190425431-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Typewriting and other Key-actuated Machines.
Inventor: SCHAAFF JOHN THOMAS
Filed: 1904-11-22
Granted: 1905-09-14
Abstract: 25,431. Schaaff, J. T. Nov. 22. Pianofortes.-Keyactuated machines, such as type-writers and pianofortes, in which t h e operated parts are actuated by electric or other motors controlled by the keys, have provision for actuating the operated parts directly by the keys. Type-writer mechanism is shown in Fig. 1. The key-levers 6 are each provided with a pivoted spring-retained arm 27 having two shoulders 28, 29, the former for engagement with a pivoted contactframe 25 of the motor circuit, and the latter for engagement with an arm 13 of a spring-retained push-finger 11, pivoted on the auxiliary lever 7 and co-operating with the motor frame 15. The end of the lever 7 is bevelled to engage an offset opening or projection on the arm 27, for return of the parts 25, 15, 7 independently of the key-lever. Connection for direct actuation by the keys is effected by means of an eccentricallymounted shaft 40, which is adapted to hold the arms 27 with the shoulders 29 down upon the arms 13. The frame 25 is carried by a rocking frame 41, so that it can be moved out of the path of the shoulders 28. A cross-bar 43 of the frame 41 serves to hold the fingers 11 agaiust rearward movement. The shaft 40 in both positions serves as a stop for the keylevers 6, giving a lower limit when the key-levers are used directly, so that there is no lost motion between the parts 6, 7. A stop-bar 45 gives two limits for the downward movement of the keylevers, the lower limit being required when the key-levers are used directly. The return springs 33 of the key-levers are carried by a bar 35 provided with a handle 36 and mounted so that the springs can be turned out of operation when using the key-levers directly, it being preferred then to depend upon the return springs 34, 39 of the auxiliary levers 7. In a modification, shown in Fig. 7, each key-lever 6 is engaged, under a projection 51, by a depending arm 49 guided by a finger 52 and pivoted on a spring-retained bellcrank lever 46. A spring 57 holds the arm 49 against the projection 51. The push-finger 11 is connected by a link 53 to the lever 46, and the parts 53, 46 have a pin-and-slot connection for independent movement. The contact-frame 25 is carried by rotatable discs 55 for withdrawal from under the lever 46. The arm 49 is provided with two projections 58, 59, the former for co-operation with the bevelled end of the auxiliary lever 7, and the latter for engagement in a notch 60 in the lever 7 when the shaft 40 is adjusted. In a further modification, the motor magnet is vertical, the contact-frame is on the same shaft as the bellcrank levers, the depending arms engage the keylevers at the front and are provided at the front with noses co-operating with a knock-off frame, actuated from the motor frame, and the connection of the key-levers and auxiliary levers is effected by means of loops pivoted on the key-levers.
Patent GB-190428045-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Internal Combustion Engines.
Inventor: BOUSFIELD JOHN EBENEZER
Filed: 1904-12-21
Granted: 1905-12-07
Abstract: 28,045. Bousfield, J. E., [Stuart, H. A.]. Dec. 21. Gas and explosive-vapour engines.-In engines of the type described in Specification No. 15,994, A.D. 1890, in which the combustion chamber b is separated by a narrow neck c from the cylinder a, a uniform charge of oil is supplied to the chamber b by a pump d during the suction stroke, and a variable charge of oil or other combustible enters the cylinder at the end of the exhaust stroke, a charge of air which enters through the valve l separating the combustible charges. The variable charge is supplied by a pump, the timing of which may be adjusted by a sliding cam q. The governor t controls the suction valves d<1>, g<1> of the two pumps in succession. The variable charge may be vaporized by impinging against the piston k, which may carry a piece of absorbent to retain the oil until it is vaporized. Some of the air may be supplied through the exhaust valve-chest m. Water spray may enter with the variable charge, which may enter with the air.
Patent GB-190502018-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Fly Cases.
Inventor: BUNBURY HERBERT NAPIER
Filed: 1905-02-01
Granted: 1905-04-06
Abstract: 2018. Bunbury, H. N. Feb. 1. Fly-books and tackle cases.-The lengths of gut are rolled up in a flexible cloth 5 and the flies are protected by a metal box 1, the latter being removably connected to the cloth by means of a piece 7 of metal, attached to the cloth, which is inserted between metal guides 8 formed on the case 1 and clamped by a catch 6 engaging with a hole 9 formed in the piece 7. The box 1 is provided with a hinged lid 2 and an end piece 4 adapted to close over the gut cloth 5, which is kept tightly rolled by means of clips 11 or other fastenings. The gut can be kept absolutely straight and either dry or moist as desired, and any fly can be drawn out without disturbing the others.
Patent GB-190505756-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Nozzles for Elastic Fluid Turbines.
Filed: 1905-03-18
Granted: 1906-01-25
Abstract: 5756. Warwick Machinery Co., [General Electric Co.]. March 18. Elastic-fluid turbines.-Relates to the construction and arrangement of the nozzles of steam and like turbines, and to the arrangement of the adjacent parts to permit of the ready removal and replacement of the nozzles. The nozzle plate 3, Figs. 1 and 3, is made in two parts secured together by bolts 5 and screws, and secured to the casing 1 by bolts 6. The projection 4 on the plate has the same curvature as the wheel 2, and engages with the discharge end of each nozzle. Flanges 10, 11 on the admission and discharge ends respectively of each nozzle engage corresponding openings in the plate to secure the nozzles in position. Nozzles for handling large volumes of steam are provided with partitions 15, Fig. 5, parallel to each other and to two walls of the nozzle, to direct the steam along parallel planes to prevent eddies &c. To allow of expansion, the side-walls 16, 17, Fig. 6, diverge from the throat as shown. The partitions may be used with smooth sheet-metal nozzles of the type shown in Fig. 3, or with cast-metal or other nozzles, being supported in longitudinal sidegrooves.
Patent GB-190510409-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Spring Wheels suitable for Motor Cars and other Vehicles.
Inventor: JACKSON LOFTUS
Filed: 1905-05-17
Granted: 1906-05-17
Abstract: 10.409. Jackson, L., and Jackson, J. May 17. Spring wheels; hubs.- Wheels for motor-cars and other vehicles, constructed according to Specifications No. 10,991, A.D. 1902, and Nos. 5875 and 24,709, A.D. 1903, in which helical springs are enclosed between two rings, one within the other, are now arranged so that the springs both above and below the axle are in compression. The inner ring b has placed upon it, without being fastened thereto, a number of cylindrical flanged cups d engaging flanges on annular plates g, g<1> attached to the outer ring c. The outer part slides freely between side plates h, i and the cups d, so that the engaging flange! separate. Springs a are enclosed in the cups d and are held between the bottom and the free head e<1> of a radial bolt e passing through the cup and the inner ring and secured by a nut so as to be free to move inwards. When the rings move relatively, the springs are compressed between the bottoms of the cups, and the heads e' of the bolts. In a modification for a driving-wheel, the sideplate h has a curved periphery loosely engaging with the correspondingly-formed flange on the outer ring c.
Patent GB-190515210-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Devices for Testing Water Pipes.
Inventor: BRADY CHARLES PATRICK
Filed: 1905-07-24
Granted: 1906-01-18
Abstract: 15,210. Brady, C. P. Nov. 19, 1904, [date applied for under Patents Act, 1901]. Water supply.-Relates to apparatus for facilitating the " smoke test" for water-supply pipes in dwelling-houses, of the type in which the vessel containing the smoke-producing chemicals is arranged inside another vessel, and an air-pump leasts to both vessels. A common cover is fitted to both vessels, and the discharge pipe of the apparatus is placed near the top ; also the air-pipe has side passages leading to the space between the vessels. The Figure shows the apparatus, comprising a vessel d arranged within a similar vessel a and communicating therewith by ports d<9>, a cover a<2> being secured over both by a screw b and a bridge-piece a<3>. An air-pump e<2> is connected to both vessels, as shown, and, in the pipes leading from the vessel a to the pipes to be tested, is placed a gauge, formed of a piston f<2>, provided with a weighted and graduated piston-rod f<3> working in a cylinder f. The whole apparatus is supported on a standard c<3> and base c'. The usual chemicals are placed in the inner receptacle d, and, after the cover has been secured, air is pumped into this chamber and to the annular chamber through the ports c<6>, and the air and smoke intermingle through the ports d<9>.
Patent GB-190520272-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Mixing Grist and Flaked Maize, Flaked Rice and the like, for Brewing Purposes, and in Apparatus therefor.
Inventor: RITCHIE JUNIUS CHARLES TASCHER
Filed: 1905-10-07
Granted: 1906-06-21
Abstract: 20,272. Ritchie, J. C. T., and Leaker, R. H. Oct. 7. Brewing.-Malt grist and flaked maize &c. for brewing are mixed by a paddle-wheel a rotating above a table e suspended from the cover g of the grist case by bolts f The materials are fed by an elevator and shoot k.
Patent GB-190522348-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Explosive Projectiles.
Inventor: MAUNSELL MANUEL CHARLES
Filed: 1905-11-01
Granted: 1906-09-13
Abstract: 22,348. Maunsell, M. C. Nov. 1. Projectiles, ordnance; fuses for projectiles.-The flash passage between the fuse and the bursting- charge is normally masked by one or more centrifugallyoperated barriers. In the construction shown in Figs. 10 and 11, the passage E is normally masked by three interlocked barriers F<3>, F', F, which are released in the order given, by the rotation of the projectile.
Patent GB-190600494-A (GB)
Title: An Improvement in Refining Iron in a Siemens-Martin Furnace.
Inventor: DELPORTE HENRY JEAN BAPTISTE
Filed: 1906-01-08
Granted: 1906-06-07
Abstract: 494. Delporte, H. J. B. Jan. 9, 1905, [date applied for under Patents Act, 1901]. Open-hearth processes; transfer methods. - The process of refining iron in a Siemens-Martin furnace is carried out in two or more stages. The metal, when partly refined, is tapped into a ladle and the slags are run out of the furnace. The furnace is again charged with ore and limestone, or other refining materials, and the metal in the ladle is poured back again.
Patent GB-190601226-A (GB)
Title: Means for Displaying Words or Pictures on a Screen.
Inventor: ROBERTSON WILLIAM
Filed: 1906-01-17
Granted: 1907-01-17
Abstract: 1226. Robertson, W. Jan. 17. Magic-lantern apparatus.-A vehicle for displaying advertisements or pictures is provided with an horizontal or slightly inclined screen c of wood, metal, canvas, or other material, supported at its corners by vertical rods d working in pillars attached to the body of the vehicle, the screen being held in such a position that the fixed or moving pictures, or advertisements, thrown on the underside by a magic-lantern, bioscope, or kine-. matograph, can be seen by persons in the vicinity of.the vehicle. The body of the vehicle is closed, except for the opening e in the top beneath the screen; the magic-lantern or the like may be placed directly below the opening, or in such a position that the image is projected on to the screen: after reflection by a mirror. The screen can be adjusted in any position by means of the supporting-rods.
Patent GB-190605598-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and applicable to Machines for Mixing Dough
Inventor: BANNISTER SAMUEL WINFIELD
Filed: 1906-03-08
Granted: 1906-11-22
Abstract: 5598. Bannister, S. W. March 8. Venting-valves employed in rotary dough-mixing machines. For allowing the escape of the gases generated and the admission of air, the drum of the machine is fitted with one or more valves each having a casing a, Fig. 2, with openings b at the inner end and openings c, d outside the drum. A sleeve f with openings g regulates the area of the inlet openings. The valve h is carried by a spindle i, and is opened and closed by means of the star - wheel and stops m, Fig. 1. When valves are applied to both ends of the drum, they may be operated by one set of star - wheels. According to the Provisional Specification, the stops may be adjustable and may be connected to mechanism for opening the valve every two or more revolutions.
Patent GB-190606707-A (GB)
Title: Means for Use in Knife Cleaning and the like.
Inventor: STANDRING CHARLES
Filed: 1906-03-20
Granted: 1906-11-01
Abstract: 6707. Standring, C., and Carlisle, J. March 20. Knives, cleaning. -To keep the blade of a knife flat upon the board when cleaning in the ordinary way, the handle is enclosed in a metal case made in two hinged parts a, b, one of which is extended to form a blade d kept rigid by means of a rib j. The blade d is faced with a layer e of felt, rubber, or the like. The handle of the knife to be cleaned is inserted between the parts a, b, being kept rigid by corrugations f or by springs g, Fig. 4, the two parts being held together in the hand. The blade extends along the part a, and is rubbed on the knife-board. In a modification, the handle of the apparatus is made in one piece and the knife is pushed through from the end h.
Patent GB-190613174-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Fastenings for Boots and Shoes.
Inventor: COPPEN EDWARD JOHN
Filed: 1906-06-07
Granted: 1907-03-21
Abstract: 13,174. Coppen, E. J. June 7. No Patent granted (Sealing fee not paid). Hook fastenings for boots and shoes. Two metal bands A, A<1> are attached to the edges of the boot opening and are divided at B and B', Fig. 10, to allow them to bend to the shape of the foot in walking. A. frame C, Fig. 2, hinged at F to the band A, has a slide E, attached at D<2> to a piece G of rubber and having at the other end a hook H engaging with the band A<1>. The rubber, which is attached to the frame C at C', allows the slide to be pulled out for engagement and keeps the boot opening closed. In a modification, Fig. 3, a piece K of metal has wings N for attaching to the band A and contains a piece J of rubber, to the other end of which a similar piece L of metal is attached, the rubber being firmly held by rings M, M<1>. The metal end L may have an orifice 0 to engage a stud on the band A', or it may have a hooked piece R, Fig. 8, to engage with a catch Q', Fig. 7.
Patent GB-190617464-A (GB)
Title: Improved Device for Securing Covers on Cases, Boxes and the like and for other analogous purposes
Inventor: SCHOWINGEN JULIUS FREIHERR SCH
Filed: 1906-08-02
Granted: 1907-07-11
Abstract: 17,464. Schowingen, J. F. S. von. Aug. 2. Screw sockets.- Relates to means for securing lids on boxes. The fastener consists of a loose arm a extending over the lid and carried by a screw b which can be screwed into the socket c to clamp the arm a on the lid. The socket c may be secured to the box body in various ways. As shown in Fig. 1, it is provided with a screw e which extends out at right-angles and is screwed into the side of the box, or the screw e may be in a line with the socket and screw into the top edge of the side. In the form shown in Fig. 3, the socket is secured to a plate f screwed to the side of the box.
Patent GB-190617796-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Stands for Umbrellas, Walking Sticks, Golf Clubs, Brushes, and other Articles.
Inventor: POLES WILLIAM CHARLES
Filed: 1906-08-08
Granted: 1907-08-08
Abstract: 17,796. Poles, W. C., and Knight, W. W. Aug. 8. Displaying a n d storing.- Stands for displaying or holding umbrellas, walking sticks, golf clubs, brushes, &c. are made with a frame A carrying a number of shelves B, and so inclined that the edge of one shelf is approximately o v e r the centre of the shelf beneath it. Each shelf excepting the top one is made with a number of sockets b<1> placed beneath corresponding rings, loops, or staples in the front edge of shelf above. The shelves may be fixed or movable, or may be made capable of being inclined so as to protect the loops for transport, and the uprights A may be rigidly fixed to the base C, as shown, and may be hinged or pivoted thereto and supported by a strut, or the base may be eliminated and a stay used in its place.
Patent GB-190619077-A (GB)
Title: Improved Moulding Press
Inventor: VORRABER JOSEF
Filed: 1906-08-27
Granted: 1907-04-18
Abstract: 19,077. Vorraber, J. Aug. 27. Moulding cement bricks &c.-Moulds, in an endless series on a rotary table or otherwise, are carried under a hopper a, across the bottom of which a cutter-blade k is reciprocated. When the cutter is over the mouth, the resistance of the material in the hopper forces the worm c upwards against the pressure of a spring h, which when the cutter is withdrawn forces the worm down again, so that the moulds are filled suddenly and completely. [Reference has been directed under Patents Act, 1902, to Specifications No. 1770, A.D. 1866, and No. 21,189, A.D. 1903.]
Patent GB-190619379-A (GB)
Title: Improved Bottle-drying and Sterilizing Apparatus.
Filed: 1906-08-30
Granted: 1907-01-24
Abstract: 19,379. West & Co., H. J., Webster, R. W., and Chew, L. Aug. 30. Drying bottles.-A hollow table g has a number of tubular stems h depressable by the weight of bottles placed over them so that hot air from the table may enter, dry, and sterilize the bottle, leaving it at the neck. The table rests on a hollow stem f extending down into a cylinder a and rotating on a lubricated bearing m. The cylinder is divided by the stem f and a partition u into annuli containing coils b, c, which receive steam through a valve k and deliver it at l. A fan j delivers air to the cylinder, wherein it is heated. Each stem h slides vertically in a gland o screwed in the table, and a helical spring p bearing against a shoulder q on the stem presses it up so that, except when depressed by the weight of a bottle, the ports r for hot air are closed by the gland o, which also bears against a rubber ring on the shoulder q. The effect of the spring may be altered by screwing the gland. A top rubber or other buffer v and downturned air apertures s are provided on and in each stem h.