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Patent GB-190304953-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and connected with Dumping Cars or Hopper Wagons.
Inventor: JONAS RICHARD
Filed: 1903-03-03
Granted: 1903-04-30
Abstract: 4953. Jonas, R. March 3. Wagons ; doors, wagon.-Relates to dumping - cars or hopper wagons. A hopper door a is arranged at the bottom of the car, and consists of a plate of metal having its sides rounded over, flanged, or otherwise formed so that it may be securely supported by a number of hooks b, c, carried on shafts arranged one on each side of the door opening, which shafts can be rotated by a crank-handle so as to allow the door to swing down towards one side or the other and discharge the contents of the wagon on to suitablyarranged shoots, the hooks on the one side which are not rotated serving as hinges. A longitudinal shaft g, journalled in the underframe of the car, is provided with cranke f which are connected, through links e, with forked brackets d on the lower side of the door a. This shaft g can be rotated in either direction, according to which side the door is to be opened, preferably by means of a worm-wheel h carried thereon and gearing with a worm i keyed to a shaft l, which is rotated by a crank-bandle k.
Patent GB-190305291-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Dynamo-Electric Machines.
Inventor: CAROLAN EDGAR ALFRED
Filed: 1903-03-06
Granted: 1904-01-14
Abstract: 5291. Carolan, E. A., [General Electric Co.]. March 6. Armatures.-Relates to means for supporting the ends of the armature conductors wbich project beyond the hollow armature core. In the type of dynamo-electric machine shown in Fig. 1, a field member 1 revolves about a vertical axis, and the insulated ends 3 of the armature coils project beyond the core 2, and form annular flanges, shaped so that the diameter of the space enclosed by them is somewhat greater at the outer ends of the conductors than adjacent to the core ends. The conductor ends are supported externally by an annular member 4 carried by the armature frame, and held against this member by internal annular members 5, 6. The member 6 is formed of sections 6<1> having lugs 7, 7<1> at adjacent ends, the lug 7 being threaded and carrying a screw 8, a projection on the head of which enters the lug 7<1>. The head proper of the screw bears against the lug 7<1>, and, on turning the screw by means of spanner openings 8<1> in its head, the adjacent ends of the strips 6<1> are separated, increasing the diameter of the member 6 and thereby securely clamping the conductor ends against the external support 4. Each strip has a lug 9, rods 11 carried by the armature frame entering a slot 10 in it, and thus preventing the member from slipping down and assisting in assembling the parts of the member 6. The slot 10 is elongated so that the posts 11 may not interfere with the expanding of the member 6. By reason of the inclined position of the conductors, the member 5, which is otherwise similar in all respects to the member 6, does not require the use of supporting- posts 11 and the corresponding lugs 9. Suitable insulation is inserted between the projecting conductor ends and the support.
Patent GB-190305661-A (GB)
Title: A New Method to Prevent, Arrest or Cure Pulmonary Phthisis.
Inventor: LIEBHABER GUILLAUME JOSEPH CON
Filed: 1903-03-11
Granted: 1904-02-04
Abstract: 5661. Liebhaber, G. J. C. M., Baron de. March 11. Drawings to Specification. Treatment, special methods of.-Persons suffering from or liable to pulmonary phthisis, are caused to live or sleep in buildings or rooms supplied with rarefied air, previously purified or medicated.
Patent GB-190309027-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Hinges
Inventor: HUBBARD RICHARD WHORTON
Filed: 1903-04-21
Granted: 1903-05-28
Abstract: 9027. Hubbard, R. W. April 21. Hinges.-A hinge is formed from stamped metal blanks A, B, one blank having a central barrel e and the other blank two end barrels d, the two parts being held together by a headed pin C. Each blank is formed to a semicircular shouldered shank band is slotted to receive a bent plate F, the extruding edges f of which form locking-fins. Cover-plates E, secured by soldering or by the ordinary hinge fixing screws, close the inner parts of the hinge. The hinge is fixed into position by first drilling a hole through the adjacent edges of a door and door jamb, for example, and driving the hinge home so that the fins f cut into the wood. Fixing-screws may afterwards be inserted.
Patent GB-190309431-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Connections between the Cases of Mortice Locks and Latches and their Fore-ends, and in Tools or Appliances for use in Forming such Connections of Cases which are formed with Rounded Edges.
Inventor: TONKS CHARLES WILLIAM
Filed: 1903-04-27
Granted: 1904-03-03
Abstract: 9431. Tonks, C. W., Tonks, E., and Tonks, G. A., [trading as Tonks & Sons, E.]. April 27. Bending; stamping.- The connection between the case A, Fig. 3, and the fore - end B of a mortice lock or latch is formed by tongues c, which are passed through slots in the fore-end and are then bent down until they lie flush with the face of the fore-end. The tongues lie in recesses in the fore-end formed in the bending-operation. Where the case is formed with rounded edges, a tool or appliance, shown in Fig. 7, is employed for holding the case during the bending back of the tongues. A block C, formed to receive the case, has a pair of gripping- jaws m pivoted thereto. These jaws are preferably coupled together by a pin o and controlled by a spring q, and are kept down by stop-plates s. Each jaw is formed with a shoulder p to grip the outer or convex face of the case side or rim, and has a sinking r to receive the recessed part of the fore-end. A block D, provided with guides to engage ways in the blook C, carries two spring- controlled arms e pivoted together by a pin f and kept in position by a stud g. The arms are provided with presser-shoulders h to engage the inner or concave faces of the rim. The block D is moved towards the block C by means of a screw E, working in a nut G secured to the block C by side cheeks H, and is returned by means of springs d. After a case has been placed in the block C, the block D is moved by the screw E and forces the arms e and jaws m, against the resistance of the springs, into gripping-contact with the sides of the case. A tool is then struck or pressed down between the tongues b to give them an outward bend, and then a hammer, stamp, or press is actuated to force the tongues into the surface of the fore-end. A recess d<2> in the block C and a projection d' on the block D engage the case. Where a " half " case, such as shown in Fig. 3, is being formed, the shoulder c<1> is supported by the block D.
Patent GB-190312151-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Phonographs.
Filed: 1903-05-28
Granted: 1903-10-29
Abstract: 12,151. Compagnie GÚnÚrale de Phonographes, CinÚmatographes, et Appareils de PrÚcision. May 29, A.D. 1902, [date applied for under Patents Act, A.D. 1901]. Phonographs &c.- Recording. surfaces, which have a truly cylindrical bore for mounting, are secured upon the conical mandrels of phonographs and like instruments by means of a sleeve of suitable material and shape having radial slits. The section, Fig. 1, is taken through two of the slits in the sleeve b, which is interposed between the surface i and the mandrel a. The slits shown in Figs. 1 and 2 are made by saw cuts extending from one end of the sleeve almost to the other, and terminating in a circular hole to prevent splitting. The outer surface of the sleeve is of slightly less diameter than the record, and the inner has the same taper as the mandrel. When forced into position, the slits are sprung and the recording- surface secured.
Patent GB-190318702-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Rotary Pumps.
Inventor: BLACK ROBERT MINTO
Filed: 1903-08-31
Granted: 1904-07-28
Abstract: 18,702. Black, R. M. Aug. 31. Annular-chamber type.-Rotary pumps of the annular-chamber type have loose slides which serve as partitions dividing the inlet and outlet ports of the pump. Fig. 3 shows a sectional elevavation of the pump in which the driving-shaft d has the eccentric c fixed on it. The loose slide f, which separates the inlet and outlet ports g, h, is mounted, by a ball-and-socket joint in the drum c. This drum is mounted on, but not fixed rigidly to, the eccentric c, and, by its motion, sweeps the water or other liquid or fluid into the discharge pipe. The loose slide f reciprocates in the packing l and also a gland placed at the top of the pump. The hole formed in the slide f and disc e allows oil to be admitted to the working parts. The recess n affords a receptacle for stones or other loose material which accidentally get into the pump. The pump, it is stated, may be used for donkey boilers, wells, mines, biige pumps for ships, or for pumping generally.
Patent GB-190319143-A (GB)
Title: Detachable Labels or Tickets for Cotton or other Goods.
Inventor: TONGE RICHARD
Filed: 1903-09-05
Granted: 1904-06-16
Abstract: 19,143. Tonge. R. Sept. 5. Labels and tickets, detachable, for cotton or other goods. The labels are provided with borders a, perforated or not, along one or more of their edges which are backed with gum &c., the back of the label being gummed or left bare. When affixing the latel, only the borders are damped, thus allowing it to be removed either by tearing through the perforations, or by cutting along the edges if these are not perforated.
Patent GB-190324162-A (GB)
Title: A Swivel Block chiefly for Steam Trawlers for Heaving in Quarter Ropes and other purposes.
Inventor: ROYALL ROBERT JOHN
Filed: 1903-11-07
Granted: 1904-09-08
Abstract: 24,162. Royall, R. J., and Webster, J. W. Nov. 7. Rollers, fair-lead.-Guide-sheave blocks, designed more especially for use as fair-leads on steam trawlers, are constructed so as to adjust themselves automatically in the direction of the pull. The U-frame B is pivoted by its longer limb at C on a base D, and the sheave pin E is extended through a curved slot F in the plate D, so as to guide the frame B and prevent it from lifting.
Patent GB-190327121-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Self Sealing Retort Lids.
Inventor: BARKER JOHN
Filed: 1903-12-11
Granted: 1904-07-07
Abstract: 27,121. Barker, J. Dec. 11. Gas retorts. - A retort lid is adapted to be simultaneously pressed and slid against its seat, thereby sealing the retort and clearing the rubbing-surfaces from extraneous matter. The lid 14, Fig. 1, is provided with two snugs 12 and is loosely attached, by means of pins 13, to a lever 10 which is hinged to one side 9 of the retort and arranged to engage a catch 11 on the other side. In the centre of the lever is a boss 15 in which is formed a cylindrical cavity 17, Fig. 4, concentric with the axis of the retort when the lid is closed. The cavity contains a pad 18, with an inclined face, which may be adjusted longitudinally by means of a screw 19, but is held against rotation by a square projection 21. In the exterior of the lid, and opposite to the cavity 17, is a second and preferably smaller cavity 16 placed eccentrically to the axis of the retort. A shaft 22 fits into the cavities, and is provided with a handle 23 at its centre and an inclined end to press against the pad in the cavity 17. If, when the lever engages with the catch, the shaft is rotated by its handle, the lid is pushed forward and made to slide against the mouth of the retort.
Patent GB-190407149-A (GB)
Title: A New or Improved Machine for Filling Syphon Bottles with Aerated Beverages.
Inventor: BLAXTER AUGUSTUS PEARCE
Filed: 1904-03-25
Granted: 1905-02-02
Abstract: 7149. Blaxter, A. P., Blaxter, A. P., and Chaloner, G. W., [trading as Barnett & Foster]. March 25. Bottling.-In a machine for filling siphon bottles, two or more filling-heads are so arranged in relation to a power-driven cam shaft that the filling and snifting valves, and also the syrup pump and siphon opening mechanism of each filling-head, are operated sufficiently to fill one bottle, and then cease to move until again put in motion by the operator. Each set of cams is mounted on a sleeve d, Fig. 3, adapted to be connected with the continuously-rotating cam shaft a by means of a clutch, which clutch is preferably put into gear by the closing of the guard m over the bottle, and automatically thrown out of gear on the completion of each revolution of the machine. The cams c, w, Fig. 3, act through levers f, g, Figs. 1 and 3, which may be independently operated by hand if the power-operated mechanism fail. The cams consist of discs upon which are mounted tappet-pieces e, adapted to engage rollers on the actuating-levers. The clutch is shown in Figs. 6 and 7. Keyed to the shaft a is a disc h having an annular flange formed with a number of radial slots ; against the inner side of this disc and within the flange lies a disc j, which forms one end of the sleeve d. Within a radial slot in the disc j lies a sliding bolt k, which carries a roller l, and is pressed outwards by two springs acting through a stirrup-piece shown in dotted lines in Fig. 6. In the position shown in Fig. 6, a lever n, pivoted at p and locked against the frame by an offset g<1> upon a link r, presses upon the roller l and so prevents the bolt k from engaging with one of the slots in the disc h. Attached to the guard m is a rearwardly-projecting lever q, which, when the guard is swung open, passes freely under a latch s on the link r. As the guard is closed, however, a tooth on the lever q engages the latch s, and so lifts the link r and trips the lever n. The bolt k being released engages one of the slots in the disc h, and the sleeve d makes one complete revolution, after which it is automatically stopped by the lever n, which is thrown into operative position again by the roller l striking its lower end. The heads of the siphon bottles are received in a cup formed at the upper end of the treadle rod. The rod passes through a guide which carries an arm y, to which is pivoted a link z, adapted to be rocked to operate the levers of the siphon bottles, by the cam w acting through the lever g, rods a<1>, b<1>, and levers c<1>, springs d<1> being interposed to take up any excess of motion. The link z is provided with rollers e<1>, f<1>, to operate on long and short levers (of siphons) respectively.
Patent GB-190407989-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Cooking Utensils
Inventor: WASHINGTON MADISON THOMAS BELL
Filed: 1904-04-06
Granted: 1904-05-12
Abstract: 7989. Washington, M. T. B. Aug. 17, A.D. 1903, [date applied for under Patents Act, A.D. 1901]. Hooks.-In a combination of a cooking-fork, a pike, and a larding- needle, the U- shaped metal frame A<1>, fitting into a groove around the wooden handle A<2>, has screwed into its ends the prongs B, B', the latter of which has a barb B' near its point, the inwatd motion being limited by shoulders b', b<3>. The wooden handle has a pocket A<3> with a screw cap A<5>, to receive the head of the larding- needle. For use as a pike for lifting and turning meat, the prong B' alone is attached to the handle.
Patent GB-190409782-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Ordnance and relating thereto.
Inventor: SWAIN WILLIAM RICHARD
Filed: 1904-04-29
Granted: 1905-03-02
Abstract: 9782. Swain, W. R. April 29. Ordnance design. - An increased muzzle-velocity is obtained by exhausting the air from the bore in front of the projectile. The muzzle is closed by a stopper B constructed of segments of metal, wood, or vulcanite rendered airtight by a covering of rubber, shellac, or varnished silk or paper, and a washer of rubber, greased felt, or gelatine, and is attached to the base of the projectile. The valve for the exhaust apparatus may be formed in the cap, or in the wall of the gun. The caps may be placed on the muzzle by lever devices, one of the three illustrated being shown.
Patent GB-190410998-A (GB)
Title: A Method of Destroying Canker and of Protecting Tress against Damage.
Inventor: HOMANN EMMA
Filed: 1904-05-12
Granted: 1905-03-09
Abstract: 10,998. Homann, E. May 12. Insects, destroying.- A composition for protecting plants from noxious organisms, insects, &c. consists of 97 per cent. of Carbolineum Avenarius, a substance formed by the action of chlorine on heavy coal-tar oils, 2 per cent. of brown grainless soft soap, and 1 per cent. of copper-sulphate solution, the mixture being made alkaline so that the copper may be precipitated as hydrate.
Patent GB-190411537-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and connected with Pendent Gas and other Lamps.
Filed: 1904-05-19
Granted: 1904-11-24
Abstract: 11,537. Benson & Co., W. A. S., and Andrews, F. A. May 19. Gasaliers, chandeliers, and oil-lamp pendants; gas brackets.-An adjustable gas, oil, or other lamp pendant, or a gas bracket, consists of pairs of rods jointed together so as to form a lozenge-shaped or equivalent closed figure, the ends of the rods being provided with intermeshing toothed sectors or the like. The joints may be provided with frictional retaining-clutches. Fig. 1 shows a gasalier consisting of jointed tubes with intermeshing sectors g, g<1> at their ends. In heavy gasaliers, the pivot b<3>, Fig. 5, between each two adjacent tubesa, a<1> may be provided with two friction discs i, h, one of which revolves with one tube a and the other is connected to the other tube a', when the pendant is lowered, by a pawl n on a spring-operated cross-rod or disc o engaging teeth on the disc h, the pawl revolving with the pipe a by means of the arm p. The Provisional Specification also states that spring pins or the like, engaging in holes or recesses in the sectors, may be used as retaining- devices for heavy pendants.
Patent GB-190414486-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Oil Spray and Vapour Burners for Heating Steam Boilers and for like purposes
Inventor: HUDSON JAMES CADOUX
Filed: 1904-06-27
Granted: 1905-05-25
Abstract: 14,486. Hudson, J. C. June 27. Vapour or spray burners.-Relates to the air tubes and spraying or mixing jets of the spray or vapour burners described in Specification No. 5320, A.D. 1903, [Abridgment Class Furnaces &c.], and to apparatus for supplying them with oil. The air tubes C are fitted with perforated extensions or caps D, Fig. 1, which are heated by the jet from the nozzles B, and facilitate the combustion of the gases. Pins I may be fitted in the cages to mix the gases &c. The nozzles B, shown in section in Fig. 3, consist of oil jets or tubes M surrounded by steam chambers N, from which steam jets issue between the screwed collars T and the polygonal or grooved ends of the tubes M. The ridges between the flats or grooves keep the jet in a central position. A removable screw cap S and the collar T facilitate the cleaning of the nozzle. The oil is supplied to the burners from a series of glass nr like sight-feed reservoirs B<1>, Fig. 9, mounted in casings C<1> connected to a common reservoir Y, Fig. 8, the flow from which is interrupted by one of the regulating-valves A<1> while cleaning the burner corresponding to it. In a modification, the casings C are formed in one piece divided by . transverse partitions, and fitted at the front with glass &c. plates.
Patent GB-190416768-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Safety Hooks.
Inventor: MANNERS STEPHEN HENRY
Filed: 1904-07-30
Granted: 1904-12-22
Abstract: 16,768. Manners, S. H. July 30. Harness attachments.-A hook is formed from two parts, a member A and a closing-arm B, pivoted together by a flush stud C. The arm B can be used, if necessary, as a lever to draw together the parts to be connected. When the hook is closed, the strain is borne by the united hooked ends ; moreover, a projection I retains the connecting rope or link in the lower end of the hook. The upper end of the arm B is split longitudinally and is provided with lugs G, which, by the springing action of the sides E, engage in grooves or catches F in the member A. A ring J is provided on the member A or, in lieu thereof, a second hook may be formed.
Patent GB-190417252-A (GB)
Title: A New or Improved Double-acting Piston Pump
Filed: 1904-08-08
Granted: 1905-06-15
Abstract: 1 7 , 2 5 2 . Walmsley & Co., C., and walmsley, C. Aug. 8. Piston pumps ; pumps enclosed in c a s i n g ; interconvertible liquid and air pumps.-Comprises a doubleacting piston pump for liquids or gases, applicable also as a condenser and air pump for steam engines. The barrel a has a number of openings p at the centre communicating with the auction pipe d, and is provided at both ends with delivery valves v opening into chambers f, g connected to the delivery pipe j. As the piston b rises or falls, a vacuum is caused underneath it until the piston passes the ports p, when water or air rushes in and is subsequently delivered through the valves v upon the return stroke. When used in connection with a steam engine, the chamber c may be employed as a condenser. The valves are arranged as shown in Fig. 3, and are rendered accessible by openings o in the casing.
Patent GB-190417635-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Mandolins, Banjoes and like Stringed Instruments
Inventor: FISCHER HERMAN ALBIN
Filed: 1904-08-13
Granted: 1905-02-09
Abstract: 17,635. Fischer, H. A. Aug. 13. Banjoes, mandolins, and like instruments.-The neck and body of the instrument are united by means of a bolt with a surrounding-tube. Fig. 2 shows a section of a mandolin constructed in this way. The bolt g, having a squared end or handle f, screws into the nut e in the projection c of the neck. The metal tube d fits between or into the strengthening-blocks h inside the body. The tone is further improved in the case of a mandolin by making the body of a circular shape, and in the case of a banjo by providing apertures arranged concentrically around the parchment.
Patent GB-190418420-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Machinery for Cleansing and Washing the Interior of Casks.
Inventor: STEVENS CLEMENT HENRY
Filed: 1904-08-25
Granted: 1905-07-13
Abstract: 18,420. Stevens, C. H. Aug. 25. Washing or cleaning by use of abrading-agents.- Casks are cleansed by means of an apparatus in which they are caused to revolve simultaneously on two axes at right-angles and to be jolted, water and angular steel blocks have been placed in the casks. The cask b, Fig. 1, is held inside a frame g by hoops j, Fig. 4, the frame having pivots h, h<1> which are free to turn in bearings i, i<1> in the ends of an outer frame a fixed to shafts revolving in bearings e,f. An endless band r passes round a pulley q, over guide-pulleys, and round a pulley p fixed to the bearing f so that it does not rotate. On the driving-shaft being set in motion, the outer and inner frames and the cask revolve, and at the same time the inner frame and the cask revolve in a direction at right-angles. The bearings e, fare caused to reciprocate vertically in frames k, k' by means of ratchet-wheels t<1> at the ends of the shafts d<1>, d, the teeth of which rest on adjustable studs u, so that the cask is jolted. By means of set-screws v, the bearings may be raised till the ratchet teeth do not touch the studs during their revolution. The blocks placed in the cask are equilateral triangular pyramids preferably of tempered steel. The inner frame g may be given an intermittent motion by keying a spider wheel on to its shaft, so that an arm of the wheel strikes against a projecting stud each time the outer frame revolves, and so turns the inner frame. The free end of a spring fixed to the outer frame engages grooves in the boss of the spider wheel and keeps it motionless till thus forcibly rotated. The steel blocks may be replaced by a chain 3, Figs. 9 and 10, fixed to the bung 4, the links of which are constructed of two bent pieces of round iron, welded together at 7 so as to leave projections 8, 9, 10, 11 for contact and scrubbing.
Patent GB-190428399-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Wrenches.
Inventor: SMITH MARVIN ALEXANDER
Filed: 1904-12-27
Granted: 1905-02-02
Abstract: 28,399. Smith, M. A. Dec. 27. Spanners.-An adjustable spanner has a movable jaw 10 sliding on a stem 6, provided with a rack 9. A pawl 16 is mounted in the hollow boxing of the movable jaw, and is made to engage the rack by means of a helical spring 14. A spring plate 13, against which the other end of the helical spring presses, serves to keep the guide-loops 11, 12 close to the stem.