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Patent GB-190324487-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Machines for Printing on Tin Plate or the like.
Inventor: WICHMANN GEORG CARL HEINRICH
Filed: 1903-11-11
Granted: 1904-09-15
Abstract: 24,487. Wichmann, G. C. H., and Evans, A. B. Nov. 11. Lithographic and like printing; feeding sheets.- A machine for printing on tin plates and the like has a roller c, Fig. 1, carrying an aluminium or similar printing-surface, suitably damped and inked in the usual manner, and transferring the design to a cylinder b having a rubber or like surface, from which the design is pressed on to the tin plate, carried round between the gripper and impression cylinder a and the printing cylinder b. The shaft b<1> of the cylinder b runs in eccentric bearings q, and the cylinder may be moved out of contact with the cylinders c, a, when desired, during the printing operation by pressing the pedal v. This action depresses the tumbler u, and allows the link s, reciprocated by the cam t<1>, roller t, and lever s<1> to pull over the lever r<1> during the printing operation, and thereby, through the lever r, an adjustable link, and the lever q<1>, partly turns the eccentric bushes q on each side of the machine and moves the cylinder b oat of action. When the pedal v rises through the action of a spring, the hook at the end of the link s no longer engages the pin r', and the cylinder b remains in working position. The sheets of tin are fed by hand, one by one, from a table f to a vertical steel face-plate g, Figs. 1 and 2, supported on a feed-board g<1> mounted on brackets g<2>. The lower edge passes between springs i adjustably mounted on a guidebar i<1> and smoothers k on the shaft k<1>, and finally rests on the tips of the arms h mounted on a shaft h<1>. The sheet is then gripped by the grippers e, and at the same time a cam m on the cylinder a, lowers the arms h through a roller n on a lever n<1> engaging a roller o on a lever o<1> on the shaft h<1>, and also moves backwards the smoothers k through the extra links and levers h<2>, k<2>. The sheet being vertical, its own weight helps to overcome its inertia, and it passes down between the guides l and the cylinder a, is printed on by the cylinder b, and pulled past the guides l<1>, Fig. 1, the hindmost edge springing outwards immediately it has passed the guides l<1>. At the same time the grippers e are turned backwards to release the front edge of the sheet, which falls printed side uppermost on the table l'. The grippers are opened by a pin p<1>, Fig. 2, mounted on an arm adjustable in position, engaging with a slot in a piece d<1> on the end of the gripper shaft, the grippers being turned backwards through nearly 180‹ in the slot a<1>, and are closed on the sheet by a similar pin p fixed to the framework, entering and leaving the other end of the slot in the piece d<1>, thereby turning the grippers forward.
Patent GB-190326007-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Manufacture of Crystalline Gypsum applicable for Filling Purposes.
Inventor: BROTHERS WILLIAM
Filed: 1903-11-28
Granted: 1904-06-23
Abstract: 26,007. Brothers, W. Nov. 28. Sizes and similar finishes.-Calcium sulphate, in the loose crystalline form known as pearl-hardening, satin finish, and under other names, suitable for use as a filling for paper, textile fabrics, &c. is prepared from calcium sulphate in any form, such as natural gypsum, by heating an aqueous solution or mixture thereof to 80‹-130‹ C., or upwards, and agitating while cooling. The sulphate is either finely subdivided and made into a thick cream with water, or is placed in the water in lumps, the whole being treated in a pan to preferably, 120‹ C. or upwards, under suitable pressure, either by passing steam through the mixture or through a surrounding jacket or by direct heating. Cooling is accomplished naturally, or by the injection of cold water, or by pouring the mass into cold water, while the mixture is agitated somewhat violently. The resulting loose crystalline mass of gypsum may be ground to any degree of fineness.
Patent GB-190400292-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Manufacture of Blank Books.
Inventor: CLARK ROBERT
Filed: 1904-01-05
Granted: 1904-05-12
Abstract: 292. Clark, R. Jan. 5. Account books; duplicating or sales books; memoradum and like books; order books.- Blank books of all kinds, of the type having rubbered elastic backs, are manufactured by automatically perforating and folding, on the line of said perforations, a continuous web of paper, which is simultaneously numbered, ruled, perforated, and printed as may be required. The pages and their duplicates are bound in the usual manner after having rubber solution applied to their serrated backs.
Patent GB-190403580-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Tins for Containing Preserved Provisions, or the like
Inventor: BREHMER AUGUST
Filed: 1904-02-12
Granted: 1905-01-12
Abstract: 3580. Brehmer, A. Feb. 12. Cans, opening.-The strip of metal A, Fig. 3, which is torn off in opening certain kinds of cans for preserving provisions, is made concave, by rolling or otherwise, the object being to prevent the strip from tearing across as sometimes happens. The tearing may be started by a strip d, Fig. 2, which is soldered to the outside, or passed through a slot and soldered to the inside of the strip A, or any other method may be adopted.
Patent GB-190407011-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Pipe Couplings.
Inventor: EVERHART FRANKLIN
Filed: 1904-03-23
Granted: 1904-05-12
Abstract: 7011. Everhart, F., and Dossert, J. J. March 23. Screw unions; couplings, attaching pipes to.- Relates to pipe couplings for pipes, one at least of which is of compressible material, such as lead, rubber, or the like. Fig. 1 shows the invention as applied to connect two compressible pipes. An internal spreader 3, preferably made of some non- corrosive metal, such as aluminium or lead-antimony alloy, has tapering ends fitting into the ends ot the pipes, which have been previously spread for the purpose. External couplings 4, 5 are then applied and screwed together, by which means the compressible pipe is forced into contact with the spreader and a tight joint obtained. The middle portions of the spreader are made parallel to the axis of the pipes, so that the extreme ends of the pipes remain uncompressed, thus preventing the withdrawal of the pipe from the grasp of the coupling - sections. A sleeve 6 may be used if desired. For connecting iron pipes to compressible ones, the coupling 4 may be replaced by a screw thread on an enlargement at the end of the pipe, or the coupling 4 and spreader 3 may be made in one piece and screwed to the pipe, or the spreader may be formed on the end of the pipe itself. To prevent the coupling from becoming disconnected, a look, consisting of a hollow sheet of metal having internal faces corresponding to the external surfaces of the couplings, may be slipped over the latter.
Patent GB-190407669-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Presses for Printing Lithographic and similar Transfers.
Inventor: LOCK WILLIAM HENRY
Filed: 1904-03-31
Granted: 1905-02-02
Abstract: 7669. Lock, W. H., and North, T. M. March 31. Lithographic and like Printing.-Relates to means for exerting and adjusting the pressure on the scrapers of lithographic and like machines. The scraper 1, Fig. 3, preferably of hard wood, is mounted in a holder 2, the ends of which project through slots 3 in the side frames 4, and are provided with rotatable nuts 17, clamped in the desired position by screws 19. These nuts engage with screws 6, and allow each end of the scraper to be independently adjusted. Simultaneous adjustment of both ends is obtained by turning a hand-wheel on the end of a horizontal shaft 14, carrying skew-gears 13, engaging with gears 10 slidably engaging, through feathers 11, with the screws 6, and thereby turning them simultaneously. The ends 27 of the screws 6 are pressed downwards by suitable cushioning-devices, such as pieces of blotting or other paper &c. 21, or coiled springs, mounted between washers 25, 26, and having screws 28 to adjust the pressure.
Patent GB-190412776-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Holder for Window Sashes.
Inventor: PEARCE LOUIS
Filed: 1904-06-06
Granted: 1904-07-07
Abstract: 12,776. Pearce, L. June 6. Windows; window - shutters. - A sash holder for windows and shutters consists of the pivoted pawl a, the shoulder e of which engages the rack f let into the window frame l. The pivot is made integral with the case containing the pawl. The case is fitted to the inner side of the sash, and has an opening k giving access to the button g, by means of which the pawl is brought into engagement with the rack. On slightly raising the sash, the pawl falls by gravity into a vertical position.
Patent GB-190421794-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and pertaining to Punkah-driving Apparatus.
Filed: 1904-10-10
Granted: 1905-08-10
Abstract: 21,794. Mavor & Coulson, and Mavor, H. A. Oct. 10. Fans, punkah and like. -Relates to a device applied to motor-driven punkahs for synchronizing the impulses given by the motor with the natural oscillations of the punkah, to prevent strain and excessive wear. The punkah 2, Fig. 1, is driven intermittently by a rope 3 connected to a crank 3<a> on the motor 1. The regulating-device is at 4 and consists of a bevelwheel 9, Fig. 2, mounted on a sleeve 12 carried on a cross shaft 5, and rigidly connected to a grooved pulley, and another bevelwheel 10 connected to a grooved pulley 14 mounted face to face with the wheel 9 and rotatable on the sleeve 12. The pulleys are intermittently rotated in opposite directions by friction pawls 20, 19 mounted in levers 22, 21 respectively. The lever 22 is pulled forwards by a cord 23 connected to a crank 23<a> on the motor and pulled back by a spring 26 so that its oscillations correspond with the movements of its crank. The lever 21 carries the punkah bar 2 and rotates the pulley 14 during the backward swing of the punkah. A bevel-wheel 15 gearing with the wheels 9, 10 is mounted on an axle fixed radially in a pulley 17 and is rotated by these wheels during the rotation of the regulating pulleys. If these pulleys are rotated at the same rate as when the levers 21, 22 move synchronously, the wheel 15 will simply rotate about its axis, but, if one moves faster than the other, then the wheel 15. besides rotating will also travel round the faster, thus rotating the pulley 17 and carrying a brush 30 over insulated studs 29 between which resistances are inserted. The resistance in the motor circuit can thus be altered, causing the speed of the motor to vary until the movement of the crank 3<a> synchronizes with the oscillations of the punkah. In the Provisional Specification, alternative methods of synchronizing punkah and motor are described.
Patent GB-190424167-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Ball Joint.
Inventor: HULT IVAR
Filed: 1904-11-08
Granted: 1905-09-07
Abstract: 24,167. Hult, I. Nov. 8. Tripod and like stands.-A clamp or ball joint for securing a sliding rod in any desired position either longitudinally or radially consists of solid or hollow jaws 1, Fig. 1, embracing the sliding rod 2 and forming together a sphere or spherical segment. The jaws are surrounded by rings 3 connected by bolts 4, the upper ring carrying a clamping-lever 5 riding on two balls 6, which, in the unclamped position, enter corresponding recesses in the underside of the lever. By rotation of the lever 5, the balls bear on the plane surface of the lever, thereby compressing the rings 3 and closing the jaws 1 on the rod 2. The balls 6 may be pivoted as shown in Fig. 4. The rings 3 may be formed by doubling over a single plate, or they may be replaced by a collar 8, Fig. 5, clamped by a lever 10 as described above or by a screw. In another form, the jaws are replaced by a sphere cut at one place so as to be compressed on the rod.
Patent GB-190425717-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Curtain Poles.
Inventor: ALBERT CHARLES ANDREW
Filed: 1904-11-25
Granted: 1905-04-06
Abstract: 25,717. Albert, C. A. April 26, [date applied for under Patents Act, A.D. 1901]. Curtains, suspending.-The pole 1, Fig. 3, is capable of being supported in any of the common forms of brackets, and holds the curtain without the use of pins or similar fastenings. The curtain is passed between an extended spring 4 and the pole, which has a longitudinal groove 2, for the spring partially to lie in. The tension of the spring 4 is adjusted by passing the ends 5, soldered or otherwise fixed in the end of the spring and slightly inclined in opposite directions, into a series of holes 3 at each end of the pole and inclined similarly to the ends 5. Spring clips 8, Fig. 5, clasp around the roller and spring at intervals, to keep the spring in place, the end 9 partially encircling the spring.
Patent GB-190506617-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Compositions for Making Aerated Beverages
Inventor: JONES GEORGE NEWSAM
Filed: 1905-03-29
Granted: 1905-06-15
Abstract: 6617. Jones, G. N. March 29. Beverages, materials for.-Alkali compounds of albuminous substances, prepared as described in Specification No. 15,719, A.D. 1898, [Abridgment Class Food &c.], milk powder, or powdered milk products, are mixed with an aerating material, such as a mixture of tartaric acid and sodium bicarbonate, for use in making beverages. The mixture may be pressed to form tablets, or it may be mixed with saccharin, gelatine, &c. and moulded into blocks, or packed in gelatine capsules or the like. The mixture may be heated during these operations. Specification No. 21,372, A.D. 1891, [Abridgment Class Food &c.], is referred to.
Patent GB-190508091-A (GB)
Title: Lamps or Devices for Projecting Light.
Inventor: BESNARD HENRI
Filed: 1905-04-15
Granted: 1905-09-14
Abstract: 8091. Besnard, H., Maris, G., and Antoine, M. April 16, 1904, [date applied for under Patents Act, 1901]. Carriage, velocipede, &c. lamps; search-lights- The light A, Fig. 3, is arranged at one focus of a hyperbolic reflector 3 between it and a planoconvex lens 2, the focus F of which coincides with the other focus of the reflector. The hyperbolic reflector 3 may be replaced by a spherical mirror 3, Fig. 4, and the focus of the lens is then arranged within the apex of the caustic surface n, m, p enclosed by the virtual reflected rays. The casing 4, Fig. 5, may be conical or parabolic, and may be closed at the front by an annular glass plate 5 carrying the lens. Fig. 2 shows the invention applied to an acetylene lamp or projector.
Patent GB-190508184-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Anchors.
Inventor: SYKES RICHARD
Filed: 1905-04-17
Granted: 1905-07-13
Abstract: 8184. Sykes, R. April 17. Anchors. - The heads of anchors of the type described in Specification No. 7813, A.D. 1898, are provided with steadying wings or feet W, extending from them and in a line with the central part H.
Patent GB-190511231-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to the Removal of Substances Floating on and in Suspension in Sewage and other Waste Waters.
Inventor: BRUNOTTE FRIEDRICH
Filed: 1905-05-29
Granted: 1905-11-02
Abstract: 11,231. Brunotte, F. May 29. Elevators. - Apparatus for removing solids from sewage &c. consists of grating-frames a, Figs. 2 and 3, connected to form an endless chain, Fig. 1, carried by rollers on rails b and actuated continuously or intermittently by the drum c. The finer solids adhere to the bars d of the frames, and the coarser ones are lifted in recesses e between the grating frames. The apparatus discharges on to a conveyer band f. The gratings are cleansed by means of a reciprocating comb g, one tooth of which is shown in crosssection in Fig. 6 and consists of india-rubber h protruding from between sheets k, i of brass and iron. The comb is attached to a lever carrying a counterweight n, and is swung back by a lifting- magnet m and connecting- rods or by other means. A scraper o attached to a lever p removes the material from the comb and throws it on to the conveyer f. The reciprocation of the comb may be arranged to take place at the instants when each or certain of the recesses e are passing the comb, or, if driving is intermittent, it may take place when the apparatus is at rest.
Patent GB-190515753-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Manufacture or Ornamentation of Slates.
IPC: C04B41/50
Filed: 1905-08-01
Granted: 1906-05-10
Abstract: 15,753. Kellett, S., Richardson, F. W., and Buttermere Green Slate Co. Aug. 1. Stone, colouring.-Slates are coloured by applying metallic-salt solutions, such as those of iron or chromium, with or without a flux, and then heating. For example, iron or iron oxide is dissolved in acids, such as nitric, hydrochloric, sulphuric, hydrofluoric, acetic, or formic acid, and the solution applied to the slates, or aqueous solutions of the iron salts of these acids, with or without free acid, may be used. The impregnated slates are heated in a gas, coke, or other oven or furnace and are then gradually cooled. In some cases, they are heated with the products of combustion to the maximum temperature, and then hot air is allowed to play round them to oxidize the salts thoroughly. In colouring with iron salts, the impregnated slates may be dried in an oven in a strong current of air and then roasted, cooled, washed with water, and dried in an oven at a low temperature.
Patent GB-190515941-A (GB)
Title: Improved Means for Turning the Leaves of Music.
Inventor: WILLIS PERCY RICHARD JULIUS
Filed: 1905-08-04
Granted: 1906-05-03
Abstract: 15,941. Willis, P. R. J., [Shaw, S. C.]. Aug. 4. Leaf-turners; music stands. - In a leaf-turner, provided with means for turning the leaves in either direction, the actuating-mechanism is contained in a casing D within the instrument and the releasing-device for the radial arms in a case C above the music stand. A slide D<2> within the casing D, having teeth D<3> on opposite sides, is adapted to be lowered step by step by a pawl E<1> pivoted in a spring-controlled slide E operated by means of a pedal H<1>. A pawl F retains the slide D' in the lowered position. A cord D<4> attached to the top of the slide D' passes to the case C, and operates a stepped plate J sliding therein. The steps of the slide J engage in turn with the inner ends of the radial leafturning arms C' provided at their outer ends with spring clips C<8>, and normally held by springs towards the right, thereby turning the arms successively to the left. To allow of turning the leaves back, the pawl F is disengaged from the teeth D<5> by pressing a second pedal H', which operates also the pedal H<1> and consequently the slide E. The pawl E' is then disengaged by means of a slide G operated by a knob O<3> under one side of the keyboard, and a spring-controlled handle P under the other side of the keyboard, which is connected by a cord D<5> to the lower end of the slide D<2> and has taken up the slack of the cord while the slide D' has been lowered, is grasped, and allowed to return, thus returning the leaves at any desired speed. The return of the leaves is stopped by releasing the pedal H', which may, if required, be held down by displacing it into a slot A<3>. The music stand B is adjustable outwardly, and the ledge N<4> vertically.
Patent GB-190516406-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Manufacture of Soap and Detergent Compounds.
Inventor: ARMSTRONG HERBERT JAMES
Filed: 1905-08-12
Granted: 1906-05-10
Abstract: 16,406. Armstrong, H. J., Armstrong, M. R., and Armstrong, H. H. Aug. 12. Cleansing-compositions; soaps.-Soaps and other detergent compositions in a solid condition are manufactured containing carbon tetrachloride either alone or together with benzine, naphtha, &c. The carbon tetrachloride &c. may be mixed with fatty acids and a suitable solution of caustic alkali or alkaline carbonate added. When fixed oils or fats are used, they are first saponified and the carbon tetrachloride is mixed in at the lowest temperature consistent with the soap mass remaining fluid. In the manufacture of hard soap by the cold process, the carbon tetrachloride &c. is mixed with the liquid oils or fats, alkaline lye added, and the whole thoroughly mixed and allowed to stand. Solid detergents are mixed with soap containing tetrachloride with or without the addition of solvents and carbonated soda.
Patent GB-190520460-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Apparatus for Operating and Controlling Railway Switches and Signals.
Inventor: NEELEMANS ALFRED
Filed: 1905-10-10
Granted: 1906-07-12
Abstract: 20,460. Neelemans, A. Oct. 10. Points and switches.-Relates to the electrical operation and control of railway points and signals, and consists in a modification of the apparatus described in Specification No. 1095, A.D. 1904, by which the indication magnets used in conjunction with the operating-levers are energized by an alternating current generated by the operating motors. The indication magnets G are placed in circuit with the secondary coils of the transformers H, the primary coils of which are arranged to receive alternating current from the motor J at certain stages of the operation. The armature of the motor J is provided either with a second winding, or with tappings taken off the usual windings, which winding or tappings are connected to collecting-rings J'. The motor is driven by a direct current as described in the above-mentioned Specification and, when the points or signals have been actuated and locked, operates the switch B, the continued motion of the motor then causing an alternating current to flow to the corresponding indication magnets. This method of exciting the indication magnets prevents a false indication from being given by a cross from the direct-current wire to the indication wires E, F.
Patent GB-190521892-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Means for and the Method of Distributing Sewage and other similar Liquids
Inventor: MOUNTANY CHRISTOPHER
Filed: 1905-10-27
Granted: 1906-08-30
Abstract: 21,892. Mountany, C. Oct. 27. Spray-producers and spreaders. - The arms a, Fig. 2, of rotary distributing-apparatus are fitted with nozzles g over which caps h, having ends perforated in various directions, are fixed by bayonet-joints or otherwise. Wind vanes in the form of conical or wedged-shaped boxes f, Fig. 4, are attached to the ends of the arms to assist rotation.
Patent GB-190523898-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Wheel Tyres for Automobiles.
Inventor: KERNGOOD HERMAN
Filed: 1905-11-20
Granted: 1906-02-15
Abstract: 23,898. Kerngood, H., and Taylor, H. A. Nov. 20. Springs.-A series of metal springs 4 having spiral ends, preferably in contact as shown, have a sliding connexion with the rim A and are covered by a continuous curved ring 5 and an ordinary rubber &c. cover 6.
Patent GB-190526114-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Single Acting Compound Steam Engines.
Inventor: REID HUGH
Filed: 1905-12-15
Granted: 1906-12-06
Abstract: 26,114. Reid, H., Reid, A. T., Riekie, J., and Gibbs, J. E: Dec. 15. Compound &c, engines. - In a single - acting compound engine, two adjacent high - pressure. cylinders exhaust into a third low-pressure cylinder, the piston of which thus. receives two impulses during each power stroke. Six, a multiple of six, or two sets of three cylinders are arranged around the shaft, or the cylinders are placed in one plane and the cranks inclined at sixty degrees. The. cylinders A, A<1>, A<2> are attached to opposite cranks B<1>, B<2>, and have a common cam shaft E actuating the high-pressure cylinder lift valves F, F<1> and an additional cam shaft E<1> for the low -pressure cylinder valves F<2>. The cams are designed to facilitate starting, the steam passing the exhaust valve of the first high-pressure cylinder at full stroke to the low-pressure cylinder when the reversing-lever is full over.