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Patent GB-190300254-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Machines for Decorticating Rice and like Grain
Inventor: BLOXAM ARTHUR GEORGE
Filed: 1903-01-05
Granted: 1903-10-15
Abstract: 254. Bloxam, A. G., [Soc. Generale MeuliÞre Ó la FertÚ sous Jouarre]. Jan. 5. Decorticating rice &c.-Relates to a machine for decorticating rice and similar grain by means of a vertical conical drum rotating in a conical casing. The conical casing B is made of wire fabric, with wires of square or other suitable cross-section, or is lined with a steel plate having its surface formed with small projections on it. The conical drum C is formed with its sides at a greater angle than that of the casing, and its surface is c o v e r e d with a steel plate with projections. The shaft of the drum C is mounted in an adjustable step bearing, so that the distance between the drum and the casing can be regulated. The shaft is driven by gearing from an internally - toothed wheel a, which can be driven either by hand or by belt gearing. The rice is fed to the machine through a hopper E, and is discharged by a scraper R, attached to the drum C, through a shoot S.
Patent GB-190307384-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Dynamo Electric Machines.
Inventor: EVANS WILLIAM EDWARD
Filed: 1903-03-30
Granted: 1903-12-17
Abstract: 7384. Evans, W. E., [Allgemeine Elektricitõts Ges.]. March 30. Armatures; field magnets.-The windings a, Fig. 1, of the moving armature or inductor of a dynamo - electric machine are held against the action of centrifugal force by means of double locking-pieces b inserted radially into dovetailed grooves in the core c. A straight or wedgeshaped piece d is inserted radially between the pieces b, and is secured by a laterally - inserted pin or wedge e. In the modification shown in Figs. 3 and 5, the piece d is dispensed with, and the slightly-inclined opposing faces of the pieces b are notched. The pieces b are placed as shown in Fig. 5, to allow of their being inserted radially and, when in position between the coils a, are moved apart and then slid relatively to one another to bring their notches into opposition.
Patent GB-190308817-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Cycle, Carriage, Vehicular, and other like Lamps
Inventor: NAPPER HERBERT DENDY
Filed: 1903-04-18
Granted: 1903-06-04
Abstract: 8817. Napper, H. D. April 18. Lenses; carriage lamps; velocipede lamps.-Relates to a liquid lens for cycle, carriage, vehicular, and like lamps. A conical aluminium or other casing E carries a glass J near its outer end, the casing outside the glass forming a reflecting-rim K. A cylindrical part F at the back of the casing screws on a nozzle B on the lamp body A, a rubber or other washer H, between the end of the nozzle and a shoulder G on the casing, keeping the joint water-tight. The nozzle carries the rear glass D. The casing, which may carry side glasses N<1>, is filled with water through an orifice L, which is covered by a cap M.
Patent GB-190309421-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Rail Joints for Railways and Tramways.
Inventor: HADFIELD ROBERT ABBOTT
Filed: 1903-04-25
Granted: 1904-03-24
Abstract: 9421. Hadfield, R. A., and Jack, A. G. M. April 25. Rail joints.-To prevent vertical movement between the rail ends at rail joints, clamping-plates, engaging the bottom rail flanges and drawn together laterally by wedge action, are provided. Figs. 3 and 4 show one arrangement in which clamping- plates 1, 4 engaging the bottom rail flanges 6, have downwardly-projecting lugs 7, between which is driven the securing wedge or key 9. The edges of the plates have interengaging projections 10 and recesses 11, and these edges are made to meet diagonally, so that the key 9 may be driven from one side of the rails. The sides of the lugs 7 are undercut to form a dovetail groove and they are inclined longitudinally to form a wedge-shaped slot. Fig. 6 shows another arrangement, in which the clamping-plates 1, 4 are formed, respectively, with a longitudinal tapered rib 13 and a jaw 12 for engaging the same ; these two plates are slid along the rail flanges in opposite directions to cause the parts 12, 13 to engage and draw the parts 4 tightly on to the rail flanges. Fig. 10 shows another arrangement, in which both plates 1, 4 have longitudinal tapered ribs 14 and they are drawn together by a separate recessed wedge block or key 15. The longitudinal tapered ribs may be formed on the upper instead of the lower faces of the plates, in which case, the recessed wedge block is driven between the the rail flanges and the plates.
Patent GB-190310805-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Coke Drawing Machine.
Filed: 1903-05-12
Granted: 1904-03-17
Abstract: 10,805. Hebb, J. A., and Hebb Patents Co. May 12. Coking; coke forks. - A coke - drawing apparatus comprises a beam, provided at the end with a rake, which is adapted to collapse under the lower side of the beam to allow its entrance through the oven door, and to automatically assume an operative position, and mechanism for driving the same. The turntable B, Fig. 1, carried on the movable carriage A, supports the parallel shafts 6, 8. Motion is given through gearing 3, a shaft 4, and gearing 5 to the shaft 6 and thence by pinion gearing 7 to the shaft 8. The shafts 6, 8, Fig. 9, each carry loosely mounted pinions 16, 17 and clutches 9, 10 in spline engagement with the shafts 6, 8, by pins 11. The lever 12 is pivoted at 13, and connected to the clutch lever 15, and the arrangement is such that either or neither of the clutches can be made to engage with their corresponding pinions. Each of the pinions engages with a wheel 18, on a shaft provided with pinions 20 engaging with the teeth of the rack 21 on the underside of the beam 22. Thus, by moving the lever 15 in either direction, the beam 22 may be advanced into, or withdrawn from, the coke oven. The rake 24, provided with an apron of sheet metal, slidingly mounted by bolts and slots, is pivotally attached at 23 to the beam 22. The head 25 of the rake is secured to an arm 27 connected by the rods 29, 30 to a tension spring. The front end of the beam can be raised to the desired height by the hand-lever 34 and upright bar 35, carrying rollers 36, 41, between which the beam travels. The rake 24 is pressed up under the beam 22 when the beam is introduced into the oven, but it returns to its normal position on raising the beam. To cause the rake to engage with the mass of coke, the upper part of the rake head is given a to and fro horizontal movement by actuating the lever 15.
Patent GB-190319062-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and connected with Life Belts and Jackets.
Inventor: CORNELL WILLIAM RICHARD
Filed: 1903-09-04
Granted: 1904-07-28
Abstract: 19,062. Cornell, W. R. Sept. 4. Belts etc.; swimming appliances.-Pieces of woven cotton, canvas, woollen, or other material are cut into the shapes shown in Fig. 1 ; two pieces of each shape are sewn together so as to form receptacles for airtight rubber, metal, or other tubes or balls as shown. The balls or tubes may be coated with a preservative composition before being placed in the prepared fabric receptacle. Sufficient space is left between each tube or ball for a copper rivet or other fastening. The two receptacles thus formed are attached together at the shoulders so as to form a jacket or belt, and can be further secured by a belt C which passes through the rings G. A pair of paddles may, if desired, be attached to the jacket by means of a cord. The paddles are made from linoleum, waterproof paper, wood, or any other material which is preferably cut into pear-shape with openings for the fingers and thumb as shown at F, Fig. 3. To these paddles are attached a suitably - shaped buoyant receptacle, made similar to the ones described above, allowance being left to admit the hand of the swimmer. When not in use, the paddles are thrown over the back of the swimmer.
Patent GB-190404187-A (GB)
Title: An Arrangement of Announcing or Advertising Apparatus.
Inventor: CHARLES EMILE
Filed: 1904-02-19
Granted: 1904-04-28
Abstract: 4187. Charles, E. Feb. 21, A.D. 1903, [date applied for under Patents Act, A.D. 1901]. Advertising ; displaying.-Consists in an apparatus for causing t o appear i n succession either the same announcem e n t , inscription, o r subject, in different colourings, o r several different inscriptions or subjects. A number of spindles a carrying prismatic bodies e, say triangular, with the three faces coloured differently, are rotated from any suitable motor by means of clockwork g and an escapement h, through the toothed wheels d, intermediate wheels d' being provided so that the spindles may all revolve in one direction. If alternate spindles revolve in opposite directions, by directly gearing the wheels d, the succession of colours on adjacent prismatic bodies may be reversed. In the example shown, a drum l, Fig. 4, on an axis a carries three pins m, so that the axis is stopped from rotating until a cam i driven by the escapement h lifts a lever j and releases each pin in turn from a stop-piece. The motion of the spindles may be continuous if desired, and the spindles may be placed horizontally. The bodies e may be quadrangular, cylindrical, or with any number of faces, and arranged so that their combination forms a given inscription, or a foundation upon which may be painted a part of a letter, as shown in Fig. 1, or a whole letter or word. They may be formed of glass with facets, or provided with mirrors for reflecting the sunlight, while for use at night, the prisms have transparent sides of cloth, glass, &c., fixed on a rigid coloured frame, illuminated internally by gas jets or by electric lamps. The spindle and its prismatic bodies e may be replaced by a single prism of the same height as the spindle.
Patent GB-190406679-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Fuses for Electric Blasting.
Inventor: RENDER FREDERICK
Filed: 1904-03-19
Granted: 1904-04-21
Abstract: 6679. Render, F. March 19. Blasting-fuzes, electric. - The wires A, insulated with fibrous material which is caused to adhere by a hard drying varnish, are secured firmly together by a small oval ferrule B of tough brass &c. which is forced down upon the wires by a press or by suitable nippers. The ends of the wires are flattened and cut into two or more points a', Fig. 7, for the purpose of increasing the number of sparks, the pointed ends being bent over to face each other.
Patent GB-190406706-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Warp Beams Employed in Looms for Weaving.
Inventor: DEWHIRST WILLIAM
Filed: 1904-03-19
Granted: 1905-01-19
Abstract: 6706. Dewhirst, M., and Barlow, T. W. March 19. Warp beams.-A warp beam H, Fig. 1, is provided with friction clutches C, B, at its ends, the position of the clutches being varied on a keyway L in the shaft A, Figs. 1 and 9. A longitudinal slot in the clutch C and the warp beam H serves for placing the ends of the warp threads in, when wind. ing on. The end e of the link D is pushed forward by screwing the nut K, its other end d being thereby raised and with it the movable part C, and the grip blocks E, which may have leather coverings f, are forced against the warp beam. Two or more warp beams may be connected together by having friction or grip blocks with their outer surfaces lengthened.
Patent GB-190410531-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Form of Automatic Sash Lockign Apparatus.
Inventor: BUCHANAN JOHN OLIVER
Filed: 1904-05-07
Granted: 1905-03-16
Abstract: 10,531. Buchanan, J. O. May 7. Latches; sash fastenings.-To the top rail of the lower sash is secured the frame B, in which slides the carriage C under the control of the spring D. Sliding within the carriage C is the latch-bolt E, which is adapted to engage, when the window is shut, with the catch-piece G fixed to the bottom rail of the upper sash. To unfasten the window, the carriage C is moved laterally by means of the knob P until the bolt E leaves the catch-piece G and, actuated by the spring F, shoots further out to prevent the return of the carriage till the window is opened. The wedge-shaped piece K fixed to the frame B engages the socket L ou the upper sash to draw the sashes together and prevent rattling. To prevent an instrument from being introduced from outside, either the plate B is extended to overlap the upper sash, or else the catch-piece G is formed with the projection N, Fig. 5, which passes into a recess in the lower sash A. In the Provisional Specification, it is stated that the wedge-shaped piece K engages between two bevelled projections instead of with the socket L.
Patent GB-190412555-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Caps for Bottles
Filed: 1904-06-03
Granted: 1904-07-07
Abstract: 12,555. Idris, T. H. W., and Idris &. Co. June 3. Stoppers. - Caps, which screw on the necks of bottles, are constructed so as to present an even lower edge unbroken by the screw threads, so as to engage the neck securely. The necks of the bottle are provided with triplethreaded screws, which engage three series of helical indentations b formed in the cap a. The cap a is formed with a milled or beaded upper edge c, to give a better hold when turning it.
Patent GB-190420094-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or connected with Cigarettes, Cigars, Cigarette and Cigar Holders, Pipes and the like.
Inventor: DIXON MATTHEW THEODORE
Filed: 1904-09-17
Granted: 1905-07-20
Abstract: 20,094. Dixon, M. T. Sept. 17. Tobacco pipes and cigar and cigarette holders; cigars; cigarettes.-Cork is applied, as a filtering- medium to cigars, cigarettes, tobacco pipes, cigar and cigarette holders, &c. The cork plug b, Fig. 1, may be composed of strips or threads and may be inserted during or after the manufacture of the cigar or cigarette ; or it may be made of solid cork having holes drilled through for the passage of the smoke, or again it may be composed of cork filings, sawdust, or shavings moulded into shape. Fig. 3 shows the plug e applied to a cigar or cigarette holder.
Patent GB-190423211-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Brakes for Automobiles and other Vehicles for the purpose of Rapidly Checking their Speed in Cases of Emergency
Inventor: DICKINS MARK WIGHTMAN
Filed: 1904-10-28
Granted: 1905-02-16
Abstract: 23,211. Dickins, M. W., Bowen, W. A., and Broadfoot, W. H. Oct. 28. Brakes.-Relates to quickly-acting brakes for automobiles and other vehicles. A cylinder a, Fig. 1, is fixed to the frame, concentric with the axle.f or other rotating shaft directly connected to it, its ends forming brake surfaces to be acted on by fast and loose discs d<1>, d, the former having slight play along the axle. The discs are connected by chains h, which may be elastic, and are thrust apart by a spring e so as to clear the cylinder. Rings c are fitted in the discs to lessen the shock on application of the brake. This is effected by retarding the loose disc d by means of a clutch G, Fig. 2, so that the fast disc drags the chains round so as to clamp the cylinder. The brake is released by clutching the fast and releasing the loose disc.
Patent GB-190423361-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Method of and Means for Covering Threads and Wires with Gelatine and for Winding the same.
Inventor: RENARD VICTOR
Filed: 1904-10-29
Granted: 1905-10-28
Abstract: 23,361. Renard, V. Oct. 29. Coating surfaces with liquids and plastic materials. -Consists in a method of and means for coating metallic wires and silk or cotton threads with gelatine to imitate silk or horsehair. Fig. 1 shows a longitudinal section of the coating-apparatus, the wire &c. B being wound off a bobbin A over a roller through the vessel C containing the gelatine solution and through a drawing-frame H placed at one side of the vessel. After leaving the latter, it is wound spirally on metal plates J. The vessel C may be continuously heated by a chamber E. Several drawing-frames may be placed in close proximity, in order that a number of wires may be coated at the same time. The coated wires may be placed on rods o, shown in Fig,. 3 and 4, arranged on two ribbons or edging-strips which are wound parallel and spirally on a wheel instead of being placed on the winding-device I. The rods o are retained by two pieces R, R' of wood which are fixed over the bands L, L<1> at about a centimetre apart, the rods themselves being spaced to avoid derangement of the wires B. The receptacle C should be moved vertically as the winding is effected to ensure the wires being drawn hori zontally from the frames H. The drawing-frames are made in two parts to facilitate cleaning, as shown in Figs. 5 and 6, the lower block K<1> carrying two bolts which run through an upper block K, while two tenons V, V<1> on the block K' enter corresponding holes in the block K. The gelatine may be made insoluble before or after being applied.
Patent GB-190425899-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Coupling Buffers.
Inventor: TALBOT FREDERICK JOHN
Filed: 1904-11-28
Granted: 1905-09-28
Abstract: 25,899. Talbot, F. J. Nov. 28. Buffers.-Relates to flexible coupling-buffers and especially to means for preventing the buffer head from turning round and for holding it in the proper position vertically. A sleeve f formed on a washer g on the buffer shank is prevented from rotating on the shank by means of a key i. On the front end of the inner part of the spring is formed a nib k which works in a slot in the sleeve, relative rotation of the spring, the sleeve, and the shank being thus prevented. Nibs on the rear end of the spring work in slots (not shown) in the casing d, so that the necessary flexibility of the coupling- buffer in a vertical and horizontal direction is attained. The sleeve may be of such length that, when the buffer is fully compressed, it will impinge on the base of the casing d and relieve the spring of further strain. The washer g may be dispensed with. The sleeve may also be dispensed with, the buffer shank itself being enlarged at the part corresponding with the sleeve and slotted to receive the nib on the spring. In the modification of the spring shown in end view in Fig. 11, the nibs m, n formed on the inner surface of the spring bear directly upon the buffer shank, the two nibs m being located one on either side of the key i. In order to prevent relative longitudinal motion between the key i, Fig. 1, and the sleeve, a filling- piece of metal may be bolted to the washer g so as to project into the keyway and bear upon the front end of the key, or the sleeve may be tapered internally or formed with saw-cuts so that it can be contracted upon the shank. The nibs on the spring may be dispensed with if the outer surface of the sleeve and the inner surface of the casing d are made to fit the coils of the spring.
Patent GB-190428139-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and connected with Insulating Means for Pipes and the like.
Inventor: KUMPF HEINRICH
Filed: 1904-12-22
Granted: 1905-02-16
Abstract: 28,139. Kumpf, H. Dec. 22. Casings. - Comprises non-inflammable felt sleeves which, after pressing and drying, always retain their shape. The felt sleeves a are saturated in a solution of magnesium chloride or magnesite with aluminium chloride, or cement, or other adhesive substance, and then pressed into the desired shape. When non inflammability is unnecessary, the felt is saturated with glue or paste.
Patent GB-190428269-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Pulley Housings for Sashes and similar purposes.
Inventor: LIVINGSTONE WILLIAM
Filed: 1904-12-23
Granted: 1905-02-23
Abstract: 28,269. Livingstone, W. Dec. 23. Pulleys, frame.-A pulley housing or frame for window sashes &c. is made from a sheet-metal blank. The left-hand side of Fig. 1 shows onehalf of the blank in its original form, while the right-hand side indicates the first stage of bending, in which the metal is cranked at g, bent over at a<2>, and bent up at the central aperture b to form a flange h', as shown in plan in Fig. 4. The final operation consists in bending the blank along the lines e, e<1>, f, f<1>. The housing is shown in back view in Fig. 3, and has a face-plate, of double the thickness of the metal, and backwardly-extending wings a, the curved portions a<2> of which meet at the top.
Patent GB-190428632-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Anti-friction Journal Boxes.
Inventor: THOMPSON WILLIAM PHILLIPS
Filed: 1904-12-28
Granted: 1905-02-02
Abstract: 28,632. Thompson, W. P., [Antifriction Journal Box Co.]. Dec. 28. Axle-boxes.-Relates to a self-contained roller bearing, which can be readily placed in, or removed from, position on an axle, such bearing being applicable to the wheel hub of a vehicle. A loose sleeve 3 fits over the axle 2, and is prevented from relative rotation by means of a corresponding slot. Antifriction rollers 6 fit between the sleeve and the outer bearing-member 1 ; separating rollers 7, guided by grooved collars 8, 9 and encircling rings 20, 21, lie between the antifriction rollers. A guide-rib 24 round the sleeve 3 engages grooves in the antifriction rollers 6. End caps 14, 15 are screwed on the member 1, and to these end caps are fixed the collars 8, 9, respectively, by screws 17. Further caps 27, containing a dustexcluding packing 26, are provided, while the caps 14, 15 have shallow recesses 29, in which lie felt or such washers. On removal of the looking-nuts 33, 34 from the spindle 32, the whole bearing can be drawn off the axle.
Patent GB-190501269-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or in connection with Reversible Current Apparatus for Steam Condensers.
Inventor: ALLISON CHARLES ARTHUR
Filed: 1905-01-23
Granted: 1905-10-05
Abstract: 1269. Allison, C. A., [Barnes, P., and Chandler, C. H. ]. Jan. 23. Condensers.-Relates to arrangements of valves in connexion with a bilge pump, whereby the current of water passing through the condenser may be reversed, in order to dislodge obstructions collected in the mouths of the condenser tubes, and to convey such accumulations into the outboard water-discharge pipe. Means is also provided for pumping the bilge water directly to the discharge pipe without passing through the condenser. Fig. 3 shows the general arrangement and Figs. 1 and 2 show details on a larger scale. A circulating- pump 12 forces bilge water to a multiple-way valve 17, the casing of which is provided with four ports. One port 18 communicates with the delivery pipe of the pump, the opposite port 20 communicating with the outboard discharge pipe 21. The other two ports 22, 23 are connected to the two compartments, respectively, in the head 4 of the condenser. Within the valve casing is arranged a pipe member 24, whish is provided with disk flanges 26 and is operated by an arm 27. Where no through passage to the discharge pipe 21 is required, the butterfly valve shown in Fig. 4 may be employed in place of the valve 17,
Patent GB-190501426-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Safety Razor.
Inventor: BELL ERNEST JULIUS
Filed: 1905-01-24
Granted: 1905-07-13
Abstract: 1426. Bell, E. J. Jan. 24. Razors.-In a safety razor, in which the blade can be held in line with or transversely to the handle, the guard b, Fig. 1, fits over the back of the blade a and carries a safety device d which is adjustable by means of screws c sliding in slots. From the back of the guard projects a screwed piece, which passes through a hole in the extension f of the handle. A spring abutting against a nut on this screwed piece holds the guard against the bar f. The guard is adjusted in line with the handle by projections k which fit in a groove in the barf, and in a transverse position by fitting it into a suitable groove across the end of the bar. The bar f is fastened to the handle by a keyed piece m, Fig. 5, which fits a grooved wedge-shaped piece n. The blade may be directly attached to the handle g for sharpening &c. by means of a screw on the end of the piece n and a suitable bore in the end of the blade.