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Patent GB-190318966-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Heel Building, or Attaching Machines; Sole Levelling, Stamping, Embossing and other Machines of a like character.
Filed: 1903-09-03
Granted: 1904-06-30
Abstract: 18,966. Gimson, J., and Gimson & Co. Sept. 3. Stamping and embossing. - T h e invention relates primarily to bootmaking machines, but its application is general. The head and pillars or supports of stamping, embossing, or other machines are provided with a device which automatically finds the heights of the heels or other articles and exerts the necessary pressure to hold the article firmly while being operated upon. The head A is cast with bearings for rods F and a plunger B, which carries a removable heel-pad B', and is recessed to receive one or more gripping-blocks C, one of the faces of each of which is hollowed out to fit partly round and grip the plunger, as shown in Fig. 3, while the opposite face is recessed to admit one end of a toggle-plate D. The other end of the plate is adjustably fitted into a recess in the upper end of a toggle-lever E, the lower end of which carries a roller G, which is adapted to engage with one or other of two adjustable, circular, and eccentrically - disposed cams H, I. When the plunger is lowered until the pad B<1> is just within reach of the heel &c., the rollers G leave the faces of the cams H, and the plunger falls on to the heel &c. The rollers G then engage with the cams I, which move the lower ends of the levers E-outwards and cause the plates D to press against the blocks C so that the latter grip the plunger with sufficient force to prevent it from having any further movement relatively to the head A.
Patent GB-190320736-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Puzzle
Inventor: HIRD BENJAMIN WHITWORTH
Filed: 1903-09-26
Granted: 1903-12-10
Abstract: 20,736. Hird, B. W. Sept. 26. Puzzles.-A box a, provided with a glazed top b, contains a ball d having a hole or holes e in it. The object of the puzzle is to manipulate the ball on to the top of a pin c, fixed to one side of the box. According to the Provisional Specification, the puzzle may be used for advertising purposes.
Patent GB-190322207-A (GB)
Filed: 1903-10-15
Granted: 1904-10-13
Abstract: 2 2 , 2 0 7 . Thornton-Pickard Manufacturing Co., and Woods, A. Oct. 15. Shutters.-In mechanism for retaining or releasing the blinds of roller-blind shutters, especially those in which there is a wide aperture for focussing and for time exposures and a narrow one for rapid exposures, the blind-releasing roller is geared by toothed wheels e, G, or by more than two toothed wheels, with the spindle f of the winding knob F, so that half a revolution of the knob permits the narrow slit, or the lower or upper edge of the wide aperture, to traverse from top to bottom. The wheel G (or a wheel gearing with it) has a pin g projecting from its face, and engaging with one or other of the stops a, a<1>, or a<2> on the face of the releasing-plate A according to the position of the latter, which can slide a limited distance on one or two plates B, C on which it is mounted. Ordinarily, the plate A is pressed down by a spring H, and the pin g is retained by the stop a. When the plate is slightly raised, by the action of the finger or of a pneumatic bulb K on the projecting plate a<3>, the pin is released by the stop a and caught by the stop a<1>, which has a wider face than the former stop. A stop L on the outside of the shatter case can be set so as to prevent the releasing-plate from being raised too high. In order to give a time-exposure, the upper half of the shutter is rolled upon the roller E, and the pin g is retained by the stop a'. When raised by the bulb K, the plate A allows the pin to escape, but catches it on the stop a', until, on allowing the plate to descend, the pin is released by the stop a<2> and retained by the stop a<1>.
Patent GB-190324402-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Separating and Grading Machines.
Inventor: THOMPSON WILLIAM PHILLIPS
Filed: 1903-11-10
Granted: 1904-03-10
Abstract: 24,402. Thompson, W. P., [Sewell, D.]. Nov. 10. Sifting and separating flour and meal.-Relates to means for supporting, actuating, and cleaning sieves for ground grain, applicable to grading-machines provided with aspirating and dust - collecting arrangements. The sieve shoe, Fig. 1, is supported by rods D from beams A, pivoted to supports A'. The latter are made thin at a, and are vibrated by rods G<3> connected to a wedge-shaped block G which is driven by eccentrics from the shaft K and works between -buffers H. The wedge part actuates blocks F, suspended by elastic hangers f from the beam A<1>, or attached rigidly to the upper part of the sieve frame. The shoe is loosely held to the block F by buffered cheek-pieces E, so that as the rods A' and block F vibrate, the sieve is oscillated. Its thin elastic ends C are fixed at their centres to the shoe, and thus allow of a tremulous motion of the sieve. The stout sides b are supported by rigid stays B<4> and in them a bar B<5> fits loosely. The bar B<5> is attached to the bolting cloth and gives it a shaking motion, thereby keeping it clean. The rods D carry set-nuts d, by which the height and inclination of the sieve may be adjusted. At the lower end of the sieve is a transverse discharge shoot, or " conveyer," D<2>, having a stepped bottom. A grading-machine is described in which several sieves of this kind are mounted in an air-tight casing in connection with an aspirating and dust-collecting device. A fan produces a circulation of air through the coarser material falling from the sieves and through a series of cloth tubes arranged above the uppermost sieve, the dust being deposited on the outside thereof.
Patent GB-190328612-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Water-closets and Urinals for Ships, Railway-carriages and other uses
Inventor: TWYFORD THOMAS WILLIAM
Filed: 1903-12-30
Granted: 1904-11-03
Abstract: 28,612. Twyford, T. W. Dec. 30. Closets; urinals.- In railway - carriage closets and urinals of the folding-up type, the basin c is turned into the position shown from its normally vertical situation by means of the hinged handle e i4, Fig. 3, the weight t<2>, Fig. 4, which was previously supported by the piece t, is thereby released, and the rod n caused to descend. The valve k, Fig. 3, is thus closed and the valve m is opened, the water occupying the chamber b<2> being then delivered as a preliminary flush by the pipe h to the basin. After use, the basin is folded up against the front of the casing. The piece t turns about the lower hinge and engages the crank lever t<1>, which raises the weight t<2> and rod n. As this takes place, the piece p attached to the arm o moves about the pivot o' and depresses the end p<2> of a pivoted catch, the hinged extremity p' of which then engages the collar p<5> on the verticallyguided stem v<1> of the main valve v. This bears a float v<2>, which is so weighted that normally the valve rests on its seat, but, when the valve is raised by the catch, the float keeps the valve open until the cistern is empty. The main flush is delivered by the pipe g into the upper part of the basin, and passes thence with the soil into the exit d. To permit the necessary extension, the struts f are made telescopic. Any other suitable device for actuating the valves may be employed. Provision for the application of the operating- device to either side of the case is made by fitting the tank with two hollow shafts n<1>, n' for the rod n.
Patent GB-190404778-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Machine or Appliance for Stropping Razors.
Inventor: DUGMORE JAMES
Filed: 1904-02-26
Granted: 1904-09-08
Abstract: 4778. Dugmore, J. Feb. 26. Strops.-Two rollers A, B are mounted in the bent plate f <1>, the bearings of the upper roller A being sufficiently loose to allow it to press against, and turn, the lower roller B when the strop S is pulled in either direction. The back of the razor R is held in a groove in the lower part of the roller B by springs or screws. The top roller A may be made wholly of, or covered with, indiarubber or other flexible material, or, instead of moving the roller B by frictional contact, segments of toothed wheels Q, Fig. 13, or a wheel and pinion may be used. When the strop is reciprocated by pulling it with the hands, the razor is pressed against it and sharpened on opposite sides alternately. The cross-bar f<3>, Fig. 8, may be used to prevent the hands from coming into contact with the razor. The upper roller may be made larger as shown in Fig. 10, and run in a radial slot bearing a<3>.
Patent GB-190414959-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Figure Toys.
Inventor: ATKINSON ALFRED
Filed: 1904-07-04
Granted: 1904-08-04
Abstract: 14,959. Atkinson, A., and Conway, M. July 4. Ropes or cords, suspended, toys travelling on.-The toy bicycle rider shown in Fig. 1 consists of a jointed figure mounted upon a grooved wheel A. A wire C is twisted to form a loop O to carry a weight W, and round the crank shaft at E to form bearings. It is then continued upwards to form the handle-bars G. The figure is supported by the pieces N, and the feet are pivoted to the cranks at Q. Upon inclining the cord R, the figure travels forwards.
Patent GB-190416694-A (GB)
Title: Improved Means for Producing Dovetailed Grooves in Blind Rollers or other Articles
Inventor: UTTLEY KATE MARIA
Filed: 1904-07-29
Granted: 1905-04-13
Abstract: 16,694. Uttley, K. M. July 29. Planing and moulding. - Longitudinal grooves in blind-rollers or other articles are undercut by the plane shown in Fig. 2 so that a rod passed in from the end cannot be withdrawn laterally from the groove. The planeiron b, set in the stock a, terminates in the nose b<1> at the end of an angular portion b<2>. To the side of the stock a is screwed the piece a', which is of similar shape to the lower portion of the plane-iror, and enters the groove. The set of the plane-iron enables the groove to be undercut. The plane may be used by hand, or it may fixed and the article to be undercut moved along on a travelling bed.
Patent GB-190416701-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Acetylene Gas Generator Apparatus.
Inventor: LUBY JOHN HENRY
Filed: 1904-07-29
Granted: 1905-06-29
Abstract: 16,701. Luby, J. H., and Harris, W. July 29. Acetylene.-In apparatus for the generation of acetylene by the regulated supply of carbide to water, the carbide is contained in a number of cups 6, arranged around a ring 5 secured to the casing 7 of the generator, and determined in position by slots 5<b> in the ring, which receive webs 6<a> on the buckets, or by studs or guide-bars. The gas-holder bell 1 carries a ring 2 provided with rods 4, which discharge the buckets in succession as the bell rises and falls, or the rods may be omitted. The lids 8 of the buckets are pivoted at 8<a>, and rest when closed on a ledge 5<a> of the bucket ring. At one side of each bucket lid extend a lever 9 and an upwardly-projecting arm 10 termed a "trigger." On the other side of the bucket, the lid is formed with a downwardly-extending arm or crank 11. The generating-chamber 13 is divided into compartments by reticulated partitions 16, into which the carbide is discharged from the buckets through several shoots 17, three being employed in the apparatus shown, each communicating with a compartment. Gas passes to the bell by a pipe 14, and thence by a pipe 15. In operation, supposing the buckets to be loaded and the bell to be down, one of the buckets A, Fig. 3, is opened by hand and its contents discharged. The dropping of the lid swings the trigger A<3> against the rod A<4> or the ring 2, and, on the rising of the bell, the trigger and lid swing still further to the position shown in dotted lines, where they are arrested by the contact of the crank A<5> with the lever B<1> of the next bucket. On the subsequent descent of the gas bell, the rod A<4> engages the trigger A<3> and causes the crank A<5> to raise the lever B', thus tilting the bucket B and disengaging its lid B' from the ledge 5<a>. In the swinging-open of the lid B<2>, the crank B<5> comes into contact with the lever C' of the next bucket. In the re-ascent of the bell, the bucket B swings back from its tilted position and the lever B', acting on the crank A<5>, carries the trigger A<3> forward and out of the path of the rod A<4>. The remaining buckets are opened in the same manner. In an apparatus in which the gas bell 25 is separate from the generator 31, the ring 18, operating the buckets 33, moves in guides 34, against which bear rollers 35 carried by arms 36, and is counterbalanced by a weight 23 attached to a chain 19 which engages the teeth of wheels 21, 22 pivoted to a framework 22<a> attached to the gas-bell tank 24. The ring is caused to move synchronously with the gas bell by an arm 29 on the latter, which engages a chain 28 passing over wheels 26, 27 pivoted to the framework 22<a>, the wheel 27 being co-axial with the wheel 21. In a modification, the buckets may be supported by brackets and the lids by separate studs.
Patent GB-190417601-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Rotors of Alernating Current Machines.
Filed: 1904-08-12
Granted: 1905-08-10
Abstract: 17,601. Zani, A. P., and Dick, Kerr, & Co. Aug. 12. Armatures.-A rotor for alternating-current machines, and especially turbo-alternators, is built up on a block having projections on which the coils are placed and which are attached to the shaft only at their ends. Figs. 1 and 2 show views of the rotor for a four-pole machine, the block a having four projections with a central hole larger than the shaft b, and radial ventilating-holes c. Two perforated end pieces d are keyed to the shaft b, and bolted to the block a, fitting on the shoulders f. The coils h are placed on the projections of the block a, and are kept in position by end pieces k fixed in dovetailed grooves. The pole-pieces consist of a number of plates i in dovetailed grooves j in the projections of the block, and are secured to the end pieces k by long bolts l. Wedge-pieces o, connected together by straps, are placed at intervals along the length of the rotor, and are held against the sides of the coils h by struts p. Feathers q are provided to assist in keeping the pole-pieces in place longitudinally. Fig. 3 shows a modification in the wedge-pieces and method of retaining them. Holes s are made in the pole-pieces and filled with heavy metal to balance the rotor.
Patent GB-190417823-A (GB)
Title: Collapsable Boxes for Muffs, Hats, Millinery and the like.
Inventor: CLIFFORD CHARLES
Filed: 1904-08-16
Granted: 1905-06-22
Abstract: 17,823. Clifford, C. Aug. 16. Folding boxes.-Collapsable round or oval boxes for muffs, hats, millinery, collars, &c. are made from cardboard, leatherboard, and the like, and comprise a body and two ends. The body Àa, Fig. 1, is formed from a rectangular blank, the overlapping ends being secured by fastenings consisting of eyelets b, into which are snapped tongues c, Fig. 4. The rims of the bottom and the top fit inside and outside the body respectively, a cord h, passel through two holes in the bottom f, being tied over the top. The bottom of the box is secured in place by other spring fastenings, and the inner overlapping edge of the body may pass under a flap on the other end. The body may be formed of two thicknesses of material, secured together at one end and provided with an extension, which passes between the two thicknesses at the other end, holes in the extension permitting the ends to be secured by the spring fastenings.
Patent GB-190418023-A (GB)
Title: Improved Device for Cleaning Window Panes
Inventor: KELBER ROBERT
Filed: 1904-08-19
Granted: 1905-03-16
Abstract: 18,023. Kelber, R. Aug. 19. Windows, cleaning.-A cleaning-pad is formed of a sheet of leather g stretched over a felt pad e, the metal base-plate d of which springs into a casing a and thus secures the leather sheet. The casing is pivotally attached to a handle-bar, which may be held in any desired angular position. In a modification, the pad is attached to a wooden block h, Fig. 4, and the sheet of leather is secured by means of a hinged frame, which, when in a raised position, is held by a pawl.
Patent GB-190418191-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Steam Turbines
Inventor: BAUERMEISTER ALBERT
Filed: 1904-08-22
Granted: 1905-03-09
Abstract: 18,191. Bauermeister, A. Aug. 27, A.D. 1903, [date applied for under Patents Act, 1901]. Steam &c. turbines.-Figs. 1 and 2 show respectively a longitudinal and a cross section of a steam turbine. The distributers f, g are formed in rings and joined together so that the vanes 1, 2, 3, &c. on the discs c of the drum b can revolve between them. In the section shown in Fig. 1, the inner walls of the distributing-channels h, k are arranged eccentrically to the outer walls to allow for the uniform expansion of the steam. The inner distributer g may be dispensed with, as shown in Fig. 3.
Patent GB-190418888-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Fly-wheels.
Filed: 1904-09-01
Granted: 1905-07-06
Abstract: 18,888. Armstrong, Whitworth, & Co., Sir W. G., and Wright, B.. Sept. 1. Flywheels for running at high speeds are built up of plates b which are held together by bolts f with sunk heads and nuts. The rings c forming the boss are riveted to the outer plates.
Patent GB-190419588-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Proportional Compasses.
Inventor: JUPITZ ASMUS
Filed: 1904-09-10
Granted: 1904-11-17
Abstract: 19,588. Jupitz, A. May 11, [date applied for under Patents Act, A.D. 1901]. Compasses, drawing. - The proportional compasses shown in Figs. 1 and 2 give three points such that the middle point divides the distance between the outside points in extreme and mean ratio. The compasses are specially arranged for anatomical purposes, such as the reproduction of models upon different scales, by having the points i, k, l protected by fixed knobs. There are pin-joints at c, d, k and a set-screw at g to clamp the instrument.
Patent GB-190419683-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Planing Machines and similar Machine Tools.
Inventor: MITCHELL WILLIAM CLARK
Filed: 1904-09-13
Granted: 1905-08-24
Abstract: 19,683. Mitchell, W. C. Sept. 13. Gearing, driving ; planing.-A reversing motion in planing-machines and other machine tools is obtained by running two belts in opposite directions loose upon their pulleys and alternately tightening them by means of jockey pulleys. The jockey pulleys D, D<1> are suspended in swinging frames E, E<1> and are operated from a shaft G by levers H, H' through links K, K<1>. The shaft G is rocked by levers L, M operated by the reciprocations of the machine and carries a weighted lever to assist in the action. The levers H, H<1> are such that, when one of the jockey pulleys tightens its belt C, the other recedes and lets its belt run loose. To prevent heavy strains at reversal and when taking heavy cuts, the bevel-wheel R, driven from the shaft B, drives its shaft through friction gearing which will slip when the load becomes excessive.
Patent GB-190422269-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Pigeon, Poultry and Game Feeders and Drinking-fountains
Inventor: JENKINSON JOHN HENRY DIXON
Filed: 1904-10-17
Granted: 1905-07-20
Abstract: 22,269. Jenkinson, J. H. D. Oct. 17. Feeding and drinking appliances for birds.- Relates to a feeding and drinking appliance for pigeons, poultry, &c. arranged so as to protect the contents and prevent splashing or scattering of food. A food or water receptacle a is inverted over a tray b with a raised centre b<2>, and rolled-in edge e. The receptacle has a scalloped edge when used for dry food, and is pierced with a small hole near the edge when intended for a drinking- appliance. The whole is surrounded by a cage g with a conical cap g'.
Patent GB-190422802-A (GB)
Title: Combined Balloon & Parachute for Raising & Dropping Printed Advertising Circulars
Inventor: BARRETT CHARLES ARTHUR
Filed: 1904-10-22
Granted: 1904-11-24
Abstract: 22,802. Barrett, C. A. Oct. 22. Parachutes carrying advertising- circulars tied to the ends of their cords are attached by cotton threads to small rubber balloons. The balloon is sent up with a slow-burning fuse attached to the thread; this after a time releases the parachute, which falls, carrying the circular with it.
Patent GB-190504209-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus for Generating Gas to be used in the Destruction of Rabbits and Weeds.
Inventor: LOCKING BENJAMIN
Filed: 1905-02-28
Granted: 1905-11-30
Abstract: 4209. Locking, B. Feb. 28. Drawings to Specification. Flexible tubing.-A flexible delivery pipe for a gas-generating apparatus used for destroying animals &c. consists of lengths of rigid pipe united by pieces of rubber tubing containing spirally-wound wire.
Patent GB-190506468-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Process or Apparatus for the Electrical Production of Cast Iron.
Filed: 1905-03-27
Granted: 1906-03-15
Abstract: 6468. Soc. Electro - Metallurgique franþaise. March 25, 1904, [date applied for under Patents Act, 1901]. Crucibles.-A crucible used in an electric smelting-furnace is made of graphite powder, bound together by tar, and preferably provided with a water jacket g to protect it against the action of unreduced slags. A tapping hole h is provided for the metal, and a hole i for the slags. The bottom of the crucible is formed by an iron plate d which is provided with fixed lengths of iron e to make good contact with the graphite. Specifications No..4664, A.D. 1887, No. 930, A.D. 1901, No. 3912, A.D. 1902, No. 14,963, A.D. 1903, and No. 23,380, A.D. 1904, [Abridgment Class Electric lamps &c.], are referred to.
Patent GB-190507720-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Manufacture of Electric Accumulators.
Inventor: LEITNER HENRY
Filed: 1905-04-11
Granted: 1906-03-15
Abstract: 7720. Leitner, H. April 11. Secondary batteries.-Plates, which have been pasted with a known paste composed of lead oxide and the sulphate or other salt of ammonium moistened with a saturated solution of the same salt. are exposed to such a temperature, say about 200‹ C., as will decompose the solid ammonium salt therein, with liberation of ammonia and the production of a very porous mass.
Patent GB-190511469-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Head Rest or Support for use in connection with Metallic Bedsteads, Cots and the like.
Inventor: WHITFIELD SAMUEL ILSLEY
Filed: 1905-06-01
Granted: 1906-02-01
Abstract: 11,469. Whitfield, S. I. June 1. Bed-rests.-In a headrest, adapted to lie flat on the bed when not in use, the side bars A are curved at a<1> to fit over the wool or other mattress, and the rest is pivoted to the bedstead at a<2> and supported by notched struts B joined by one or more bars b<1>. In a modification, the rest is supported by hooks J engaging the head frame of the bedstead, and the lower portion may either rest on the frame of the mattress or bedstead, in which case the rest is entirely detachable, or pivoted to the side bars.
Patent GB-190512018-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Explosion-engines.
Inventor: JUNKERS HUGO
Filed: 1905-06-08
Granted: 1905-10-05
Abstract: 12,018. Junkers, H. June 15, 1904, [date applied for under Patents Act, 1901]. Gas and like engines.-To meet a temporary increase in the load above the normal, two-strokecycle engines that are provided with separate charging-pumps have their power increased by throttling the exhaust and increasing the charge. The engine shown in Fig. 3 is of the type described in Specification No. 14,317, A.D. 1892, and is provided with a pump k compressing air on one side of the piston and gas on the other side, and an auxiliary air and gas pump l with by-pass valves o, p controlled by the gear that controls the exhaust throttle valve f. Other methods of achieving the desired result comprise (1) increasing the normal capacity of the ordinary pumps, (2) supplying the ordinary pumps under pressure, (3) using fuel of a higher calorific value, (4) compressing the additional fuel in an enlarged or an additional air pump.