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Patent GB-190325365-A (GB)
Title: Combination Letter Box Slit Cover, Door Bell, and Name Plate.
Inventor: MESSERSMITH HIRAM
Filed: 1903-11-20
Granted: 1904-04-07
Abstract: 25,365. Messersmith, H. Nov. 20. Repeating bells combined with name plates and slide plates for letterboxes. The sliding plate E, which covers the slot in the door, window, frame, or other part, is provided with a thumbpiece E' and slides in grooves formed by the flanges B<3>. When the plate E is moved longitudinallv, its edge bears against a ring of india-rubber &c. D<5> in the collar D<4>, thus rotating the bell D' which is rigidly fixed to the spindle D. The spindle D passes through the pipe C<1>, which is formed integrally with the frame B. When the bell is rotated, the projections D<2> formed on its interior strike against the adjustably-fixed hammer C<4>, thus causing the bell to ring. The upper edge of the plate E is recessed at E<2>, so that the knob D' may be turned and the bell rung without moving the plate E. The plate E is used as a name plate.
Patent GB-190327627-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Friction Clutches or Couplings.
Filed: 1903-12-16
Granted: 1904-02-11
Abstract: 27,627. Brouhot & Cie. July 22, [date applied for under Patents Act, A.D. 1901]. Clutches.-In a friction clutch or coupling, a ring A, which may be covered with leather, camel-hair, fibre, or other material, is located within a continuously-rotating flywheel (not shown), and is split at one point. In the position shown the ring and flywheel are in engagement, the ring being held open by means of a spring R acting upon the lower ends of levers C, C<1> mounted on pivots c, c<1> in a pulley B within the ring, the upper ends of the levers being rigidly connected by studs D to the ring. To disengage the clutch, the sleeve E on the shaft 0 of the pulley B is moved towards the pulleys ; this motion, by means of rods e, pushes outwards slides F, which engage the levers C, C', and contracts the ring A.
Patent GB-190402156-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or connected with Hay Sweeps.
Inventor: MUGLESTON THOMAS ISAIAH
Filed: 1904-01-28
Granted: 1904-12-22
Abstract: 2156. Mugleston, T. I. Jan. 28. Rakes, horse. - Hay sweeps are provided with screws for raising and lowering the teeth, hinged frames to facilitate the carriage and discharge of a considerable quantity of bay, and shafts pivoted between the wheels with their rear ends free to move through a limited vertical distance, the wheels being placed further forward than usual. Fig. 1 is a sectional elevation of a hay sweep in accordance with the invention. The teeth a are carried by two cross-bars A, A<1>, which connect two side castings F. The hinged frame B is connected to a lever c through the crank spindle C, and consists of curved metal bars b secured to an upper cross-bar and loosely connected with the cross-bar A'. When sufficient hay has been collected, the frame B is thrown forward by depressing the lever c, and the machine is backed. The triangular frame E, carrying the wheel e and seat e<1>, is loosely connected with the bar A so that the teeth may be raised or lowered by means of the hand-wheel d<1> and screwed rod D, which connects the standards d, a<2>. Springs d<2> allow the necessary play. The wheel spindles pass through bearings in the castings F and the shafts G are pivoted on them, the rear ends of the shafts passing through loops or saddles at the back of the castings.
Patent GB-190407033-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Rulers.
Inventor: SMITH CHARLES ERNEST
Filed: 1904-03-23
Granted: 1905-01-26
Abstract: 7033. Smith, C. E. March 23. Rulers.-Rulers are provided with two rollers c, Fig. 2, supported by springs b carried by the shell or moulding a of wood, metal, or other suitable material. By applying pressure to the shell a, the rollers c are locked, thus preventing the ruler from slipping when in use. The underside of the shell a may be lined with felt d. In a modification, shown in Fig. 4, the rollers c are supported in a casing a, the brake consisting of a wedge e which is normally held up by a spring h.
Patent GB-190409740-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Printing Machines.
Inventor: NEWTON HENRY EDWARD
Filed: 1904-04-28
Granted: 1904-06-02
Abstract: 9740. Newton, H. E., [Hoe, R.]. April 28. Associating and delivery apparatus; folding paper.-Relates to associating, folding, and delivery y apparatus especially a p p I i - cable for magazine or like work, in which the products are associated and folded in various ways. Fig. 1 shows a front elevation of an n apparatus suitable for delivering a web from a printing-machine having thirty - two pageformes with four pages abreast on the cylinders. Two longitudinal folders 12, 13 are provided placed side by side, and from these the webs pass between guide-rollers 24 to the cutting and folding cylinders 46, 47. The web may be slit longitudinally to produce two webs which are led side by side over the guide-roller 21, and one over each folder 12, 13. After passing between the nipping-rollers 19, 20, they are associated by passing together between the rollers 24. Or the two webs may be associated, by transferring one of them laterally by means of turning-bars, and passed together over the roller 21 to one of the folders 12, 13. The wide web may also be cut by slitters into four narrow webs, and these passed round turning-bars 96, 97, 100, 101. The webs from the bars 96, 97 pass round guide-rollers 98, 99, 10, 105, between the rollers 20 and the rollers 24. The webs from the bars 100,101 pass round guide-rollers 102, 103, 106, 107, between the rollers 19, and to the rollers 24, where they are associated with the two other narrow webs. The folders 12, 13, 19, 20 are mounted on an adjustable frame 18, so that they may be adjusted to the margins of the webs. The frame 18 is on a transversely-movable carriage 25 adjustable by a screw and hand wheel 37. The rollers 24 are also adjustable for properly registering the webs. The frame 41 in which the rollers 24 are carried is mounted to slide transversely, and is adjusted by a screw and hand-wheel. The cylinders 46, 47 each carry two cutting-blades and two cutting slits or blocks. They each have two sets of grippers or other sheet carriers, so that each cylinder cuts and carries forwards two sheets alternately. The two sheets carried on by the cylinder 46 are folded by folding-blades on the cylinder into folding-nippers on cylinders 70, 71 by which they are delivered on to the sets of travelling belts 78, 79. The two sheets carried on by the cylinder 47 are similarly folded into nippers on the cylinders 72, 73 by which they are delivered to the travelling belts 80, 81. Suitable gearing for driving the various parts of the apparatus is described. some of which is shown by the circles drawn in broken lines &c.
Patent GB-190410648-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Electric Motor Systems.
Inventor: KANDO COLOMAN DE
Filed: 1904-05-09
Granted: 1904-06-09
Abstract: 10,648. Kand¾, C. de. May 9. Motors, controlling.-Relates to an arrangement for working in cascade an unequal number of primary and secondary motors for railway purposes. The motors are positively coupled together by cranks and connecting-rods, toothed wheels, &c., or by mounting them upon a common shaft. The field magnets of the primary members I, I, in the form shown, are supplied with current by the leads 3, 3, and their armatures are switched in parallel by means of wires 4, branches 5 from which feed the secondary motor II the armature of which in turn communicates with the regulating-rheostat 7. A similar method of working one primary and two secondary motors is described, both the field magnet and armature windings of the secondaries being respectively connected in parallel. Similar arrangements may be made with any unequal number of primary and secondary motors.
Patent GB-190414901-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Motor Propelled Road Vehicles.
Inventor: THORNYCROFT JOHN EDWARD
Filed: 1904-07-02
Granted: 1905-04-13
Abstract: 14,901. Thornycroft, J. E. July 2. Motor road vehicles.-Relates to petrol or like oil-propelled vehicles and comprises the spring support of the frame, the application of chain driving-gearing, and the disposition of and means for operating the brake. The driving-axle is journalled in two bearing-blocks 12, Fig. 1, which are secured underneath to laminated carriage springs supported by brackets carrying spring seats shown at 16 and 19. A chain-wheel, driven by chain gearing from an intermediate parallel shaft 3, surrounds the differential gear on the driving-axle, and the latter also carries a flanged brake wheel 26, provided with brake blocks and strap. The strap is secured to the framing at one end at 29, and the brake is applied by operating a brake shaft which in turn moves a bell-crank lever. Radius rods 13 with forked ends pivoted to the bearing-blocks and the brackets 15 restrain transverse motion, but allow relative vertical motion between the driving-axle and the framework, through the medium of the springs, without disturbing the motion of the chain. The wheels are loose on the driving-axle and are driven by projections 24 on their inner surfaces which engage the ends of two vertical springs 22, one of which is mounted on an enlargement of the shaft and the other on an enlargement of a sleeve carried by the shaft.
Patent GB-190420756-A (GB)
Title: A Portable Wardrobe
Inventor: FLORA MARIE DUCHESSE DE TOURAI
Filed: 1904-09-27
Abstract: 20,756. Touraine and Douglas, [nÚe Hamilton], Flora Marie, Duchesse de. Oct. 2, A.D. 1903, [date applied for under Patents Act, A.D. 19011]. Void. [Published under Patents Act, A.D. 1901.] Trunks.-Relates to a portable wardrobe which may be used as a travelling trunk. The wardrobe is provided with a hinged longitudinal door or lid b, and at the end which is uppermost when in the erect position, is a transverse lid c, which allows access to a tray d sliding in runners e. The front of the tray is hinged to the bottom to facilitate the withdrawal of the contents. Beneath the tray, a grid i slides in U-shaped guides h. The grid is provided with transverse bars i<1> which carry rings with hooks for suspending garments, and the front of the grid carries a rod which supports a curtain for protecting the garments. Below the bars h are two hollow metal bars j, the inner faces of which are provided with apertures j<1> provided with slots which receive and retain the ends of a retaining-bar k<2> which is placed against the garments to keep them in place. One end of the bar has a flattened part to engage in the slots, and the other end of the bar has a bolt, provided with a similar flattened part to allow the bar to be inserted. Attached to the bar are two vertical bars k connected by a rod k<1> and having at their lower parts clips k<10> which engage the upper edge of a board k<11> that keeps the lower parts of the garments in position, the lower parts of the side edges of the board engaging with slotted bars k<12>. The retaining-device may be removed from the wardrobe, the board then being placed under the bars k<12> and the bars k<1> being passed through brackets on the outside of the receptacle, the crossbar k<1> being supported by hooks l<1> so that the retaining-device forms an independent support for garments &c. The bar k<2> is provided with a number of sliding rings carrying hooks.
Patent GB-190423032-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Hangers or Ears for Electric Trolley Wires.
Inventor: ALLEN LEVI THOMAS
Filed: 1904-10-26
Granted: 1905-09-14
Abstract: 23,032. Allen, L. T., and Sharples, R. E. Oct. 26. Electric railways and tramways on the overheadconductor system. Conductors, supports for. A hanger for trolley wires consists of two jaws enveloping the trolley wire, one being provided with wedge-shaped projections which slide into grooves in the other so as to clamp tightly the trolley wire between them. One jaw A is provided with a socket a for suspending it from the support. A tapered longitudinal groove a<1> in or below this socket receives a dovetail piece b, shown in Fig. 6, which is a section on the line x-x, Fig. 1, on the jaw B, so that when the screw on the support enters the socket a the jaws A, B are locked together. The jaw A has tapering slots a<2>, Figs. 2 and 4, into which the wedge-shaped projections b<1>, Fig. 3, on the jaw B are forced, to clamp the jaws more tightly on the wires. The jaws may also be clamped together by screws, bolts, cottars, catches, &c.
Patent GB-190424208-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Steam Generator
Inventor: ROBERTS JOHN CLINTON
Filed: 1904-11-09
Granted: 1905-11-09
Abstract: 24,208. Roberts, J. C. Nov. 9. Steam generators; multitubular boilers.-Detachable covers are placed over the ends of smoke tubes where they are connected to the boiler shell, so as to form a communication between the tubes of successive rows and thus compel the hot gases to traverse the boiler alternately in either direction. The shell is preferably cylindrical, and contains a central, vertical row of large tubes A, A', &c. at the sides of which are rows of smaller tubes. The hot gases first enter the boiler through the tube A, and passing backwards and forwards in the larger tubes enter through the cover C<5>, the rows of smaller tubes B which are connected by covers. E<1>, E', F', F<2>, &c. The gases escape finally through the flue D, to which may be connected a fan or other exhauster.
Patent GB-190427922-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Mole Traps.
Inventor: TILDESLEY WILLIAM HENRY
Filed: 1904-12-20
Granted: 1905-11-02
Abstract: 27,922. Tildesley, W. H. Dec. 20. Traps.-A mole trap is so arranged that the setter falls into position when the jaws are forced apart. Two strips A, B of metal, bent into the form shown, are pivoted together by the pin C around which is coiled a spring D, the ends of which press against projections on the strips A, B and tend to force the jaws together. The setter F consists of a piece of metal of the shape shown, with projections f<2>, f3 passing through V-shaped slots G in cross-bars E', E' joining the opposite sides of the levers A, B. Shoulders press against tongues between the arms of the slots G and hold the trap set till the setter is struck, when the shoulders pass through the arms of the slots G. When the tops of the handles A, B are pressed together so as to open the jaws of the trap, the setter F falls into position. In a modification, a setter of ordinary shape is used, and is hung on a cross-wire passing through holes in the pieces E<1>, E<2>.
Patent GB-190503198-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Card Game.
Inventor: PARKER GEORGE SWINNERTON
Filed: 1905-02-13
Granted: 1905-05-25
Abstract: 3198. Parker, G. S. Feb. 15. Drawings to Specification. Card games.-A game is played with cards composed of one or more groups, the cards of each group being adapted to be played in sequence, and one or more " block" cards, which, when played, terminate the sequence in play and permit the transference of the play to another sequence. The cards described more particularly by way of example consist of five groups, marked with the letters A, B, C, D, E respectively, and each group contains eleven cards marked with consecutive numerals, except that two cards of the " A " group are omitted. There are also three cards marked with the word " block." The cards are played in sequence, and points are scored by the player who plays all his cards first. The holder of a " block " card may play it after playing an ordinary card in sequence, to terminate the play in that sequence, and may then play from a different sequence. Certain of the cards may have a value which is scored by the player of that card ; or, if the card is not played, the value may be scored by the winner of the deal.
Patent GB-190503414-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Mechanism for Operating the Valves of Steam Engines and the like.
Filed: 1905-02-18
Granted: 1905-06-22
Abstract: 3414. Lamplough, F., and Albany Manufacturing Co. Feb.18. Valve-gear.-In the valve-gear shown, a skewwheel b drives the valve-actuating shaft g through the skew-wheels c, d. By shifting the rod f longitudinally, relative motion takes place between the main shaft a and the shaft g carrying the valve cranks, eccentrics, or cams, thus varying the power or reversing the engine. If desired, the axes of the wheels may be parallel. The gearing is immersed in oil.
Patent GB-190504091-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Sound Boxes for Sound Recording and Sound Reproducing Machines.
Inventor: JOHNSON ELDRIDGE REEVES
Filed: 1905-02-27
Granted: 1905-06-08
Abstract: 4091. Johnson, E. R. Feb. 27. Phonographs &c.-The central portion of the diaphragm 4 of .the soundbox is cut out and replaced by the cylindrical or cupshaped piece 9 of metal, the flange 10 of which is secured to the diaphragm. A wire 11 or other elongated flexible connexion connects the end of the stylus bar 6 with the centre of the portion 9. By this means, a larger area of the diaphragm will be subjected to the vibrations.
Patent GB-190504874-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Photographic Cameras.
Inventor: BOUSFIELD JOHN EBENEZER
Filed: 1905-03-08
Granted: 1906-02-01
Abstract: 4874. Bousfield, J. E., [Soc. du Photochrome]. March 8. Cameras; colour photography.-In a magazine camera for taking either three-colour or ordinary photographs, the platechanging mechanism is mechanically connected with the mechanism for changing the colour filters. These filters b, b<1>, b<2>, Fig. 5, and an opening c for ordinary work, are carried on a plate A, which also carries pins d, d<1>, &c. to stop the filters momentarily behind the objective by catching against the double detent or escapement e, f. The upper tooth e is on the lever g pivoted at h. The lower tooth f is on the lever j, pivoted at k to the lever g and slotted at l so that by the turning of an eccentric-pin m on the pivot h the teeth e, f can be separated. Both levers are operated by the part s of a third lever r, which itself is raised by the push o, Fig. 6, having a conical surface p abutting against the arm q. Alternatively, the lever r may be operated pneumatically. It also carries a pin v which retains the shutter w closed. The plate A is rotated by the driving-mechanism through the sector 2 and wheel 3. The sector 2 is mounted with a spring barrel and carries three pins 4, 5, 6. The pin 4 operates the shutter. The pin 5 works in combination with an anchor piece 8 which limits the rotation of the sector according as three-colour or ordinary photographs are taken. The pin 6 actuates the change mechanism of the plates which comprises pivoted lever arms 26, Fig. 1, worked by a slide 23 and a pin 20, Fig. 4, sliding in a camslot 19. For three-colour photography, the cam is set and the knob z wound up so that the parts assume the position shown in Fig. 5, the arms 26 being raised by the action of the pin 6 on the lever 17. On the knob o being pressed and the lever r raised, the shutter w is first released from the pin v ; the pin d, on releasing the knob, then passes between the detents e, f, and the plate A rotates until the filter b comes behind the objective. For the second exposure, the knob o is again pushed, and the first plate is changed while the filter b<1> is rotating into position behind the objective. For the third exposure, the knob is again pushed. On depression of the knob after the third exposure, the pin 4 actuates the tooth a<1>, causing the lever 7 to close the shutter, and the pin 5 is stopped by the projection 34 on the anchor lever 8. The disk A is then in position for taking ordinary photographs, the opening c being in the position occupied by the filter b in Fig. 5. The knob 11 is turned to free the pin 5 from the projection 34, and for instantaneous exposures the detents e, f are separated by rotation of the knob n, so that on the knob o being pressed, the opening c passes right across the objective. The pin actuates the projection a<2>, causing the lever 7 to close the shutter. When the taking of ordinary photographs is continued, the projection 35 prevents the winding- knob z from being turned too far by catching the pin 5, and the pin 4 moves'between the projections a<1>, a<2>.
Patent GB-190506494-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Machines for Folding Paper and the like
Inventor: GERLACH ALFRED
Filed: 1905-03-27
Granted: 1905-05-18
Abstract: 6494. Gerlach, A., [Rehwold, F.]. March 27. Cutting-machines for paper.-In folding paper to form signatures, the sheets are slit in places to prevent puckering. This may be done by rotary knives confined between rollers and carried at the ends of levers so as to be adjustably actuated, to slit the paper, through a variable cam and a yielding connecting-device. To give a sheet four folds, for instance, the paper is pushed by a folding- blade between the first folding-rollers d, and is then positioned above the second folding-rollers d<1>. A blade s pushes the folded sheet between the rollers d<1>, and soon after, at a suitable point determined by adjusting the cam j, the slitting- roller e is brought on to the paper and forms short slits in the folded sheet. The third fold by the rollers d<2> is made along the partially slit lines, and during the fourth fold, by the rollers d', the slits are at the edges and allow the leaves to slide over each other. The cam j is formed with two parts adjustably clamped together, so as to allow the working face to be longer or shorter. The knife e passes through the paper into a recess in the roller d<1>, in which is adjustably clamped a split ring. The knife e is clamped between two bearing-rollers on a sleeve turning on a spindle fixed to the arm f, which is pivotally mounted on the shaft g and pressed downwards by a spring at times so that the bearing-rollers keep the paper in position on the roll d'. The spring x is mounted on a bracket fixed to the shaft g and provided also with a stop to lift the lever f. The cam j actuates the shaft g through the levers g, i. The position of the rollers or rollers e is preferably adjustable. In some cases, the knife or knives are mounted on the folding-blade, or may be arranged in any suitable manner so that the cutting for the purpose of facilitating the folding occurs during the folding.
Patent GB-190507717-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Mechanism for Operating Water-tight Doors for Ships' Bulkheads, Caissons and the like
Inventor: FRANCE JAMES ASHBURNER
Filed: 1905-04-11
Granted: 1905-08-17
Abstract: 7717. France, J. A., Black, J., and Stokeld, W. April 11. Caissons.-In doors for caissons, operated by a screw, the nut E has only one-half of its circumference threaded and is adapted to slide in a bracket D. The nut is held in engagement with the screw C by a locking - pin J and, upon withdrawal of this pin by the lever N, the nut is operated by the spring G and the door drops by its own weight. To replace the nut in engagement with the screw, a bent lever Q is provided attached to lugs D on the nut, as shown.
Patent GB-190511791-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Bottle Drip Receptacles.
Inventor: JERICHO JOHN HUBERT
Filed: 1905-06-05
Granted: 1905-08-31
Abstract: 11,791. Jericho, J. H. June 5. Bottles ; bottles, holders for.-A device for retaining the drip from bottles consists of a band b<1> of rubber &c., fitted over the bottom of the bottle, and having a rim b<3>, which together with a turned-over flange b<3> forms a channel in which the liquid collects. In a modification, the band b<1> is formed with a solid bottom.
Patent GB-190513056-A (GB)
Title: Improvement in Elastic Wheel Tyres and in the Manufacture thereof.
Inventor: STRUCK WILHELM
Filed: 1905-06-24
Granted: 1905-08-31
Abstract: 13,056. Struck, W. June 24. Tyres, elastic other than pneumatic.-India - rubber tyres with a metal hoop d, surrounded by a layer e of hard rubber, embedded in the base are manufactured with the metal hoop formed concave on the tread side to prevent relative displacement of the plastic hard and soft india-rubber during the process of moulding. The hoop may be provided with projections, as shown, to ensure a firm adhesion of the indiarubber.