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Patent GB-190115786-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Nailing or Riveting Machines.
Filed: 1901-08-06
Granted: 1902-09-06
Abstract: 15,786. Gimson, J., and Gimson & Co. Aug. 6. Nailing machines. Relates to machines for driving nails or rivets into boots &c. The nail box is formed of two dished-out discs provided with serrated flanges on their edges. The discs are spaced apart so that nails may drop between them on to an inclined shoot 7, Fig. 1<a>. The discs are oscillated by a crank and bevel gearing, and may be stopped by operating a clutch. The nails are separated one by one and pushed into the nozzle 40 by a slide 8 with a bevelled nose 11, Fig. 1<a>, for engaging the nails. The slide is operated by a lever 14, pivoted at 13 and actuated by a cam on the main shaft 30. Should clogging occur, the spring 12 gives way, and the pin 8<b> travels in a slot in the slide without operating it. The work-plate 42, Figs. 5 and 8, is then turned down (against springs) on its bearings 42<b>, the nozzle 40 is turned on its bearings 40<b>, and the obstruction is removed. The nozzle 40 fits into the notch 41. An edge guide 42<a> is attached as shown. The driver bar 17 works in a guide on the arm 15, and is actuated by a cam 32 and a lever 35 pressed down with adjustable spring pressure. The awl bar 18 works in a guide on the arm 19, and is actuated by a bell-crank lever and a cam on the main shaft 30. The arms 15, 19 are hung loosely on the same pivot at 16, and are connected by a link 20 pivoted at 21 and 22. The pivot 22 is eccentric, and is fixed to a lever 23 adjustably clamped by a bolt in the slot 25 to the feed-lever 26. By adjusting the lever 23 the feed is varied, and at the same time the driver and awl are correspondingly moved together or apart. The lever 26 is pivoted at 13 and actuated by a cam on the main shaft. The horn or work-support 47 is moved up and down automatically by a friction gripping-piece 48 actuated by the lever 61, a connecting-rod and lever and a cam on the main shaft. The piece 48 embraces the squared stem 49 of the horn, which is constantly urged upwards by a spring 60. The horn can also be actuated by the treadle 59, on depressing which the roller 66 first acts on the incline 80 so as to turn the lever 56 on its pivot 81, thus withdrawing the projection 55 so as to allow the piece 48 to be pulled upward by springs against the set-screw 58. A further movement of the treadle draws down the horn by the engagement of the pin 67 in a slot in the stem 49.
Patent GB-190118047-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Letter Files.
Inventor: MACGOWAN WILLIAM
Filed: 1901-09-10
Granted: 1902-12-10
Abstract: 18,047. MacGowan, W. Sept. 10. Filing papers.-The papers are filed between sheets 2, Figs. 1 and 2, provided with index letters 5, which may be arranged opposite letters stamped on the metal plate 3. Pivoted bent wires 7 pass through the sheets 2 and the lower metal strip 9. The pivoted wire frame 11, attached to springs 12, has eam projections 13 which bear against projecting parts of the casing 10 ; when in place, the loops 15 pass through openings in the back 8, and the bar 14 lies on the projections 4 of the plate 3. The two wires 7 may be replaced by a fixed wire frame, which passes through slots in the sheets 2. Fig. 6 shows a section of a wall box fitted with one or more files of the kind described. The pivoted loop 20 is attached by the chain 23 to a spring held bolt 24, and may be locked in place by means of the lock 27.
Patent GB-190121130-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Certain Tentering Machines.
Inventor: LODGE ALBERT
Filed: 1901-10-22
Granted: 1902-12-22
Abstract: 21,130. Lodge, A. Oct. 22. Tentering. - The selvage of the fabric is pushed on t o t h e tentering- pins 8, carried on the chain 5, by means of a brush 28 suitably mounted on a reciprocating slide 24, actuated by a disc 13 having u pin 21 which engages in a slit in a cross-bar 23 on the slide, the disc being rotated from the chain - shaft 4 through belt gearing. According to the Provisional Specification a rubber block is used instead of the brush.
Patent GB-190203605-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Apparatus for use in Cutting out Wearing Apparel.
Inventor: GOODWIN TERENCE JOSEPH
Filed: 1902-02-12
Granted: 1903-02-12
Abstract: 3605. Goodwin, T. J., and Denburg, A. H. van. Feb. 12. Measuring for.-Relates to appliances for cutting-out wearing-apparel, and consists of the two adjustable appliances shown in Figs. 1 and 2, the first serving to draft patterns for the front of a garment and the other for the back. The appliances are provided with scales by which the adjustable parts are set according to measurements taken upon the person and the pattern, is obtained by placing the appliances on paper &c. and passing a pencil round their outline.
Patent GB-190204372-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Electrical Warp and Weft Controlling Mechanisms for Looms.
Inventor: KIP FREDERIC ELLSWORTH
Filed: 1902-02-20
Granted: 1902-06-12
Abstract: 4372. Kip, F. E. Feb. 20. Loom stop-motions. -Relates to an electromagnetic stopmotion, which may act either as a warp or weft stop-motion. It comprises a dagger or lever 31, which is normally held out of the path of a bunter 30 on the lay 3 by means of a rod 32 connected to the armature of an electromagnet 26. The lever 31 may be pivoted to the shipper lever 10, or may be mounted, directly or indirectly, on the knock-off lever. The magnet 26 forms part of a circuit which includes a battery 27, conductors 28, contact-piece 29, and two compound terminals 20 mounted in adjustable brackets 14 and serving as guides for series of staples or forks 21, which are normally supported by unbroken warp threads 8 ; the brackets have both upper and lower recesses into which the terminals may be set at will. The contact-piece 29 is in contact with the lever 10, as long as the loom is running. The compound terminals are of the kind described in Specifications No. 22,703, A.D. 1898, and No. 10,892, A.D. 1899. The staples or forks may have the slots for the terminals above those for the warp threads, as shown in Fig. 8, or vice versÔ; if necessary, they may have additional slots, to receive stretched pieces of wire which prevent the staples or forks from being jerked off the warp threads during the running of the loom ; or shoulders on the staples or forks, engaging with stretched wires, may be used for the same purpose. A key or wedge 24 may be employed for raising the terminals, if situated above the warp threads, when it becomes necessary to have access to the threads. The upper end of the rod 32 is connected to the lever 31 by means of a sliding attachment 35, and carries a collar adapted to engage with a spring catch 37, which serves to hold up the rod 32 when a thread breaks at the time during which the bunter has been swung beneath the end of the lever 31, as shown by dotted lines in Fig. 1. The stop-motion may also be actuated on failure or partial exhaustion of weft, by means of a shunt circuit, including conductors 28<a>, and yielding terminals 42, which, respectively, strike against a metal plate and spring carried by the shuttle. A series of electromagnetic indicators, one for the weft exhaustion apparatus and the others for groups of warp threads, is employed for indicating the nature and locality of the defect causing the stoppage of the loom. Each indicator includes a freely-falling lever, which is normally held in its raised position by the armature of an electromagnet forming part of a branch of the main circuit 28.
Patent GB-190205174-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Acetylene Lamps for Motor-cars and other Vehicles.
Inventor: LUCAS HARRY
Filed: 1902-03-01
Granted: 1903-01-08
Abstract: 5174. Lucas, H. March 1. Acetylene lamps.-An acetylene lamp for motor cars and other vehicles has a conical body part a made of one or more metal sheets and carried by a saddle base b preferably having tapered sides. The metal hood c is similarly tapered and has an aperture to admit a tube d forming a well or receptacle for the generator d'. The well has a hinged lid e carrying a spring buffer e' to press on the generator. The conical body has a hinged glass front f with a reflector f<1> having an aperture g to admit the burner pipe and a larger aperture h for the escape of the products of combustion. The hood has an internal chamber i, fro n which the products of combustion escape by apertures j and tubes l. A gas bag is filted at the rear of the conical body a.
Patent GB-190210492-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Apparatus for Receiving and Discharging Ore and like Material.
Inventor: HOOVER FRANK KRYDER
Filed: 1902-05-07
Granted: 1902-07-24
Abstract: 10,492. Hoover, F. K., and Mason, A. J. May 7. Warehouses; systems of storage.-Relates to bins or hoppers for storing ores &c. The bin is formed with converging sides and parallel ends ; its discharge opening is fitted with a roller placed so that, when at rest, it holds up the material in the bin, but, when set in motion, carries it forward and discharges it as required. The back of the bin is inclined at an angle of about 45‹, and is radial to the roller ; the front is formed with louvres to prevent arching of the contents. The distances from the lower edge of the lower louvre to the surface of the roller and to the back of the bin are both equal to about onethird the diameter of the roller. The top of the bin is protected by a grating to prevent packing of the material by impact and the entry of pieces too large to pass through the discharge opening.
Patent GB-190211910-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Tables for Concentrating Ores by Washing
Inventor: OVERSTROM GUSTAVE ALGOT
Filed: 1902-05-24
Granted: 1902-12-04
Abstract: 11,910. Overstrom, G. A. May 24. Washing ores &c. -A concentrating-table is approximately in the shape of a parallelogram, and is reciprocated in the direction of a diagonal. The riffles are somewhat fan-like in arrangement, and diminish in height from the head to the tail F. The table inclines downwards towards F and G. The ore is fed in through a box C, and wash water from a launder D. The gangue &c. is washed over the lower edge J, and the concentrates are discharged at F.
Patent GB-190212761-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Folding Gates.
Inventor: DORE DANIEL
Filed: 1902-06-04
Granted: 1903-05-21
Abstract: 12,761. Dore, D., and Holmes, J. J. June 4. Gates.-An expanding gate is formed with vertical bars c equal to or shorter than the ordinary standards a and supported by additional levers d, which are pivoted to the standards and are horizontal when the gate is expanded. The bars c may be on one or both sides of the gate. The fixed standard may be pivoted to the wall, or the top and bottom rails l, k may be hinged so as to turn downwards and upwards respectively.
Patent GB-190219209-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Construction of Furnaces, or Flues, or Combustion Chambers, for Steam Boilers or the like
Inventor: BAILEY JAMES THORNTON
Filed: 1902-09-02
Granted: 1903-06-18
Abstract: 19,209. Bailey, J. T. Sept. 2. Drawings to Specification. Flues, internal ; combustion chambers, internal.- These are made from metal plates with strengthening ribs or corrugations formed on one or both sides, and arranged chequer-wise.
Patent GB-190220923-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Means for Adjusting the Height of Suspended Electric Lamps.
Inventor: HUBER ALBERT
Filed: 1902-09-25
Granted: 1902-11-27
Abstract: 20,923. Huber, A. Sept. 25. Supporting lamps. -For vertical adjustment, a lamp is attached at i to two metal tubes d, which are separated by insulating-material from metallic linings, the lamp terminals being electrically connected to the linings. The tubes d and linings slide on rods l, which are carried by insulators and are provided with terminals s within a rosette a. The lower ends of the rods l are split to b e a r frictionally against the linings of the tubes d. The rods are enclosed by a casing c, which supports at m a screw clamp bearing frictionally on the tubes d.
Patent GB-190220926-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Garment Adjusters or Holders.
Inventor: AUFHOLZ ALFRED
Filed: 1902-09-25
Granted: 1903-07-30
Abstract: 20,926. Aufholz, A. Sept. 25. Dresses.-A strip a, with a metal hook c for holding down the waistband of a skirt, is adjustably attached to one of the corset studs by means of the holes b.
Patent GB-190227244-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Oil or Liquid Spraying or Ejecting Apparatus.
Inventor: CASTLE EDWARD
Filed: 1902-12-10
Granted: 1903-10-29
Abstract: 27,244. Castle, E., and Gibson, H. C. W. Dec. 10. Hand pumps.- Relates to apparatus for ejecting liquid in a stream or spray for lubricating which may also be used for fire - extinguishing o r horticultural purposes. The can a is fitted with a pump c, valve chamber k, and delivery pipe j. The piston of the pump is forced down by the thumb of the operator, and is returned by the spring e. The oil is thus drawn from the can and forced out of the pipe j. The apparatus is made so that all the operative parts can be readily removed and detached. In a modification, the tube j and the pump c are connected to a cover-plate fitted on a large hole in the top of the can, so that the pump, delivery tube, and valve-box may be removed together.
Patent GB-190301522-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Apparatus for Separating Oil and other Greasy Matter from Water.
Inventor: PAGE WILLIAM THOMAS
Filed: 1903-01-21
Granted: 1903-10-29
Abstract: 1522. Page, W. T., [Oliver, C.]. Jun. 21. Extracting oils; fatty oils. - Fig. 2 shows a vertical section of apparatus for removing grease and oil from water for use in steam generators &c. Water, supplied through the pipe 18, passes under the partitions 8 and over the partitions 9, travels up through the sheet metal box 10 containing charcoal, and finally escapes through the coir mat screens 11. The charcoal is held in place by a reticulated cover 10<b>. The oil &c. which rises to the surface in the tank A is conducted away by pipes 15. The inflowing water is made to flow in a broad thin stream by means of a series of inclined plates 19. Fig. 4 shows a modified inlet provided with a hinged flap 20, held in position by a screw 22.
Patent GB-190302209-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or connected with Cork Drawers, Beer Pumps or other Bar or Counter Fittings for the Purpose of Displaying Advertisements.
Inventor: FRASER WILLIAM
Filed: 1903-01-30
Granted: 1904-01-30
Abstract: 2209. Fraser, W. Jan. 30. Counter fittings; beer engines. - Apparatus similar to that described in Specification No. 9728, A.D. 1902, is combined with means for displaying advertisements. The reciprocating frame E', attached to the pistonrod of the actuating water cylinder or to a foot or hand lever for operating either the hydraulic valves or the pump itself, intermittently rotates a string of plates E carrying advertisements, by means of a pawl e fixed thereto and engaging with a chain e'. The advertising-device is enclosed in a case A provided with glass panels B, B', B', illuminated by an electric or other lamp C. Behind the panel B<2> is placed a white or polished surface or mirror b. When a continuous motion of the plates E is required at intervals, the pawl e may gear with a ratchetwheel and wind up a spring or weight, the spring being connected with a spring barrel and clockwork or other train of wheels. The band E may be dispensed with, and transparent advertisements are painted or otherwise mounted on the glass panels. In a modification, for exhibiting animated advertising or other pictures, a drum-shaped zoetrope is rotated by a cord passing round a free clutch at the lower part thereof, and fixed at its other end to the frame E<1>. The cord is re-wound on the clutch by a spring or band which rotates the latter in the reverse direction. The electric or ;other light may be turned on and off by the pawl e engaging a ratchet-wheel on the electric switch or gas tap, and the lamp may be enclosed in a multicoloured cylinder caused to revolve in a similar manner. The Provisional Specification states that a clutch or friction device may be employed to prevent overwinding of the spring described for Fig. 2. The advertising- device may be operated by the opening of a drawer or lid in counter fittings.
Patent GB-190303864-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Oilers for Crank Pins, Eccentrics and the like Surfaces.
Inventor: MILLER COSBY D
Filed: 1903-02-18
Granted: 1903-03-19
Abstract: 3864. Miller, C. D., and Hyde, C. A. Feb. 18. Lubricating.- From a fixed lubricator, for crank - pins, e c - centrics, and like surfaces, the oil descends the pipe 4 and passes to the hollow ring 1, which, in halves, is secured about the rotating shaft. From the ring, the oil is centrifugally cast through the tube 6, which conveys the oil through suitable passages to the surface to be lubricated.
Patent GB-190303866-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Couplings for Railway and other Waggons
Inventor: HARDY HARRY
Filed: 1903-02-18
Granted: 1904-01-14
Abstract: 3866. Hardy, H. Feb. 18. Couplings, automatic.-In a coupling for railway wagons & the like, a link c is pivoted upon the draw-bar and carries a pin e, upon which is pivoted a hook f, and when two wagons approach, the noses m on the hooks, ride up over the transverse ends of the links, and the vehicles become coupled. A transverse shaft, provided at each end with a weighted lever j, has two arms k carrying rollers l, which bear upon the underside of the link, so that, by lowering the lever, the link can be raised for coupling or uncoupling. By moving the levers j into engagement with notches p in spring bars o, they may be retained in a position for enabling the link to hang vertically and, so, unable to couple. The bars o are connected by links q hinged to a centrally-pivoted arm r, so that, on pushing either spring to release its lever, the other lever is simultaneously released. When the wagons are coupled and ready to travel, the levers j are put into engagement with the notches. Uncoupling may be effected by jerking one of the levers ; or one of the levers may be moved so that the roller l comes against a swinging arm t, thereby causing a link u and washer f<1> to lift the nose, the washer being provided with an extension w engaging a notch z in the lower part of the hook. In order that when the couplings are pulled into the horizontal position the links u may not pull the arms t against the roller l, the lever j being in the notch, the link u is slotted so that it can move independently of the arms. The links also have a rule joint u<3>, so that they may fold up when the coupling is lowered. The Provisional Specification states that a pin passing through a segment in which the operating-lever works, may be used to ensure the coupling being held in a position in which it cannot engage, and that a key is sometimes provided for locking the two pivoted hooks of a coupling together to prevent disengagement.
Patent GB-190307100-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Landau Doors and Windows with Fittings Combined
Inventor: CLEVERLEY REUBEN STEPHEN
Filed: 1903-03-27
Granted: 1903-12-17
Abstract: 7100. Cleverley, R. S. March 27. Doors, carriage; windows.-In a landau door, the window K is fitted to slide in a frame B, which can itself be slid down into the body of the door. With this arrangement the d o o r can be opened without lowering the window. The side A of the frame B is rounded to fit a corresponding groove in the carriage hood. The parts F on the hood fit tight down on to the frame B. The frame B is held in its raised position by screws D passed through it from the inside.
Patent GB-190307490-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Process for the Purification of Acetylene Gas.
Inventor: LANDRISET AUGUSTE
Filed: 1903-03-31
Granted: 1904-03-31
Abstract: 7490. Landriset, A. March 31. Acetylene. - The gas is purified by passage through a mixture of an alkaline or alkaline-earth hypochlorite, such as chloride of lime or sodium hypochlorite and caustic or carbonated alkali or alkaline earth, to which may be added coke or pumicestone. The mixture may be used dry, or as a solution.
Patent GB-190313334-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Necktie Retainer.
Inventor: SCHUBERT MAX
Filed: 1903-06-15
Granted: 1903-08-13
Abstract: 13,334. Schubert, M., and Rechnitz, O. June 15. Necktie retainers. -The claws i, attached to the band c of the tie a, catch under the head of the stud g when the band is placed around the neck. The claws may be separate, or on one plate. One claw may be replaced by a fixed holder attached to the plate.
Patent GB-190320307-A (GB)
Title: Table Adjusting Device
Inventor: HUGHES EMMA
Filed: 1903-09-21
Granted: 1903-12-10
Abstract: 20,307. Hughes, E. Sept. 21. Tripod stands.- To receive the rod 13 of an adjustable sketch-table or camera support or bracket, the head 30 of the stand 29 is fitted with a sleeve 31 held by a set-screw 33, and the rod 13 is held in the sleeve by a set-screw 34. The sleeve is provided with a head 32 at the upper end, and is closed and pointed at the lower end for engagement in the ground.
Patent GB-190324459-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Horns for Motor and other Vehicles.
Inventor: FORD ROBERT MOFFAT
Filed: 1903-11-11
Granted: 1905-02-11
Abstract: 24,459. Ford, R. M. Nov. 11. Signals, road-vehicle.-The horn or sounder is blown by air supplied froma reservoir and controlled from a button on the steering-wheel. The form of apparatus shown consists of a pump B, a rubber vessel A<1>, enclosed in netting, a pneumatic valve D<2>, similar to those used in organs and adjustable by means of the set-screw D<4> and spring D<3>, with an outlet pipe F, controlled by the spring F<1> and push-button F<2>. The valve may be electrically controlled. The pump may be worked continuously, or as required, from any moving part of the vehicle, or may be worked by hand. A blow-off valve may be provided. Bellows operated by a cam may be used instead of the pump. Several horns having reeds of different tones may be independently controlled.
Patent GB-190400037-A (GB)
Title: Improved Means for Actuating the Piston Slide Valve of Pumping Engines.
Inventor: MARTIN JOHN MCMILLAN
Filed: 1904-01-01
Granted: 1904-03-24
Abstract: 37. Martin, J. M. Jan. 1. Drawings to Specification. Steam pumps.-Relates to steam pumping- engines, and consists in improvements in actuating the steam-cylinder valves. The steam-distribution valve is of the piston slide valve type, and is fluidactuated. The valve-box is connected to the opposite ends of the steam cylinder through auxiliary plug valves which are automatically opened at the correct moment, the slide valve being then operated by the difference of pressure on its ends.
Patent GB-190403217-A (GB)
Title: A New and Improved Means for Operating Railway or Tramway Switches from the Car
Inventor: SMITH WILBER KNIGHT
Filed: 1904-02-09
Granted: 1904-06-16
Abstract: 3217. Smith, W. K. Feb. 10, A.D. 1903, [date applied for under Patents Act, A.D. 1901]. Drawings to Specification. Points and switches.-Comprises a switching- device worked from a tramcar by foot pressure, in which one or other of two flanged rollers fixed to the car are caused to engage with the switchoperating mechanism described in Specification No. 3218, A.D. 1904.
Patent GB-190403629-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Looms for Weaving Narrow Fabrics, applicable also to other Looms.
Inventor: HAMEL FELIX SHAW
Filed: 1904-02-13
Granted: 1905-02-13
Abstract: 3629. Hamel, F. S. Feb. 13. Loom picking- mechanism; shedding - motions.-Relates to the loom for weaving narrow fabrics &c. described in Specification No. 21,874, A.D. 1902. The picking - plate, described in Specification No. 10,790, A.D. 1903, is attached to a length of catgut j passing over two pulleys k, at a point between these pulleys. The catgut is attached by links k and screws i to two levers e which are alternately raised and depressed, thus traversing the catgut and picker plate and giving the required picks, by rotating cams or disc wheels b spaced apart on a shaft a. According to the Provisional Specification, one cam or disc only may be used, acting on both levers alternately, the ordinary cams being used to operate the healds ; or eccentrics and links or lever arms may be substituted for the cams b.