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Patent GB-190321593-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Gear for Coupling and Uncoupling Railway Carriages.
Inventor: GODFREY RICHARD
Filed: 1903-10-07
Granted: 1904-08-04
Abstract: 21,593. Godfrey, R. Oct. 7. Couplings, non-automatic.-The screwed part b, Fig. 1, of the transverse hand-wheel shaft a moves to the right the screwed slide c, which moves on the guides d. The links e, e', f then draw downwards the slide g, Fig. 2, on the guide g', and the slotted tubular extension h of the slide g depresses the L-shaped rod i until the coupling-pin k enters the link l in the flared mouth of the combined buffer and draw-head m. The collar k<1> rests on the head m. If it is necessary to tilt the link l, the collar k<1> is omitted, and lugs k<2> are made on the pin k so as to bear on the link l, which is then tilted about the ridge m'. The slotted tube h, which allows for buffing or drawing movements, may be replaced by, or fitted with, a spring.
Patent GB-190323947-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Construction of Stones for use in Railway Platforms, Landing Stages, Docks, Quays, Steps, Landings, and the like.
Inventor: GLOSSOP WILLIAM
Filed: 1903-11-04
Granted: 1903-12-03
Abstract: 23,947. Glossop, W. Nov. 4. Paving.-Relates to the construction of slabs for use in paving railway platforms, landing stages, docks, quays, steps, landings, &c., so that the edges can readily be distinguished. A border of white spar, or other suitable white granulated material, is formed on the slabs either by moulding or inlaying, as shown in Figs. 2, 4, and 5. A white strip may be inlaid in a red or other dark contrasting colour border.
Patent GB-190324495-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Globes for Lamps, Lanterns and the like.
Inventor: KORFF MAX
Filed: 1903-11-11
Granted: 1904-09-29
Abstract: 24,495. Korff, M. Nov. 11. Globes ; lanterns.-A globe for lamps, lanterns, and the like consists of a metal frame b with a series of facets into which are separately inserted hollow glass prisms, pyramids, or cones. Each prism or pyramid has three or more surfaces and three or more sides in its base. The prisms &c. may be wholly or in part smooth ; or the inner or outer surfaces may be provided with facetted, stepshaped, fluted, or similar grooves c, which may converge to the apices of the pyramids or may be parallel or perpendicular to the base lines. Prisms &c. with wholly or partly smooth surfaces may be provided with mirrors or reflecting-surfaces on the outsides of the surfaces themselves. The pyramids may be truncated, apertures in the truncated ends being closed by lenses, glass plates, short rods, or the like. Coloured or uncoloured, dull or transparent glass may be employed for pyramids &c. and end-pieces ; or coloured glass may be employed for the pyramids &c., and uncoloured for the endpieces, or vice versÔ. The inner and outer surfaces of the pyramids and the grooves in the outer surfaces may be ground.
Patent GB-190400175-A (GB)
Title: A Driving Device for Potato-peeling- and similar Machines.
Inventor: HARFF MAX
Filed: 1904-01-04
Granted: 1904-03-10
Abstract: 175. Harff, M. Jan. 4. Hand-driving gearing.- The friction surfaces of potato-peeling and similar machines are rotated by external gearing from below. The crank g drives the friction surface or disc, through b e v e l gearing c, l, a vertical shaft k, bevel gearing m, n, a horizontal shaft o, and bevel gearing p q. All the bearings are ball bearings. The outer ball-bearing of the wheel c is covered by a lid h, and in the hollow space i, lubricating oil is retained.
Patent GB-190400865-A (GB)
Title: Improvement in or relating to Condensers or Carding Machines.
Inventor: CRABTREE JAMES EDWARD
Filed: 1904-01-15
Granted: 1904-04-21
Abstract: 865. Crabtree, J. E., and Crabtree, W., [trading as Crabtree & Sons, W.] Jan. 15. Carding-engines.-The object is to give a greater traverse to the outside or selvage slivers c as they come from the condenser a, so that the balls g, made from these slivers, in order that they may be returned to the machine to be recarded, can be made longer and of less diameter than the balls f formed from the other slivers b. The guide p for the sliver c is connected by a bar q and pin y with the reciprocating bar i carrying the guide-loops k for the slivers b. The bar q is adjustably jointed to the bar v pivoted at w. The bar i is actuated by a cam n. In a modification, the guide p may be actuated by a cam of greater throw than the cam n.
Patent GB-190406733-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Pin Tumbler Locks.
Inventor: TAYLOR WARREN HOWARD
Filed: 1904-03-19
Granted: 1904-06-02
Abstract: 6733. Taylor, W. H. March 19. Locks, key.-In a pin-tumbler lock, a guard or tumbler is provided to close the keyway, so as to prevent the successful use of a picking - tool. In the arrangement shown in Figs. 1 and 2, the plug 2, which is arranged to turn in the casing 1, is provided with a key-slot 4 communicating with a cavity 5 in which are located two balls 6, 6<a>. A spring-controlled guard tumbler 7, made in two parts, extends into the cavity 5 and rests upon the ball 6<a>. Behind the guard tumbler are arranged the ordinary two-part pin tumblers 3. Normally, the ball 6 lies across the keyway 4, and has to be moved aside to obtain access to the tumblers. When the ball is moved aside, the tumbler 7 is raised into engagement with the casing 1, and so prevents rotation of the plug and consequent operation of the bolt. The key 8, Fig. 4, is made with a bevelled end to move aside the ball, and has a slot 9 formed therein to receive the ball when the key is fully inserted, thereby allowing the tumbler 7 to move out of engagement with the casing and enabling the plug to be turned. In a modification, the small ball 6<a> is replaced by a cylindrical piece with conical ends. In the arrangement shown in Fig. 5, a two-part guard tumbler 10 has one part bifurcated, the fork members being of unequal length. The shorter member 12 normally blocks the keyhole, and on forcing the tumbler 10 back to obtain access to the tumblers 3, the plug is locked to the casing. A key, similar to the one shown in Fig. 4, is employed for actuating the lock. In a modification, the tumbler 10 is made in one part, and a spring is inserted in a recess in the plug and abuts against a shoulder on the fork member 11 and the end of the recess. In another arrangement, shown in Figs. 8 and 10, two guards or curtains 13, situated in different planes and controlled by flat springs 14, are employed for closing the keyhole 4. The key is provided with a cavity to receive each tumbler when fully inserted in the plug. In a modification, the guard members 7<g>, Fig. 17, are connected by a yoke 7<c> to a spring-controlled guard tumbler 7<d>. If either member 7<g> is moved, it engages a recess 7<a> in the casing 1, and also raises the tumbler 7<d> into engagement with the casing. In another arrangement, a spring-pressed guard tumbler is arranged at the bottom of the plug and in line with the keyhole. The key is provided with a notch on the lower side to receive the tumbler when fully inserted in the plug.
Patent GB-190409850-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Brushes.
Inventor: CHADWICK WILLIAM HENRY
Filed: 1904-04-29
Granted: 1905-04-27
Abstract: 9850. Chadwick, W. H. April 29. Paint and whitewash brushes; bristles; bristles,fixing.-In order to regulate the stiffness of the bristles of a paint or like brush, they are encircled by a movable metal, canvas, or string band f, carried by a cross-bar k. The band can be moved up or down as desired, and is clamped by a screw o, which bears upon a central pin m, rigidly attached to the cross-bar. In a modification, the pin m is drilled at a number of places to receive a bolt by which the cross-bar can be fastened to the pin as desired. The pin is nicked below each hole so that, as the cross-bar is moved upwards, the unnecessary portion can be broken off. In Fig. 7, the brush is wrapped with two coils of string kept in place by a plate k. The plate is grooved at u so that the lower portion may be broken off when the first coil of string is removed. The bristles of the brush in Fig. 1 are secured by a ferrule b which is turned in upon the bristles and the stock as shown.
Patent GB-190416681-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Protectors for Pneumatic Tyres.
Inventor: CORT WILLIAM SMITH
Filed: 1904-07-28
Granted: 1905-04-27
Abstract: 16,681. Cort, W. S., Porter, G. L., and Stevens, W. H. July 28. Tyres, pneumatic.-A device to prevent puncture and side-slip consists of a band of leather d fitted with a series of elongated oval rubber or other studs k inserted from the underside through eyeleted holes formed in the band and kept in position by overlapping flanges l on the inner ends. The band is attached to the tyre by a contiguous series of tapered straps e riveted to each edge of the band. The inner ends o, Fig. 5, of the straps overlap and cover the flanged inner ends of the studs, and the outer ends are fitted with studs i and a number of holes whereby the straps may be fastened around the rim ; the tyre and rim are then completely enveloped, and the ordinary outer cover a may be dispensed with. In addition to the rubber studs, a series of metal studs m, Fig. 5, may be fitted to the protecting-band, and the straps e may be cut wide and provided with two or more fastening-studs and holes.
Patent GB-190416989-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Turbine Engines.
Inventor: SCOTT JOHN
Filed: 1904-08-03
Granted: 1905-04-20
Abstract: 16,989. Scott, J., and Husband, G. E. Aug. 3. Impact wheels.-A multiple-expansion t u rbine is shown in Figs. 2 and 4. A shaft 25 carries a number of impact wheels 27, stepped in size and arranged in sets of three with their blades in staggered formation. A tubular distributing and reversing valve 10 has chambers separated by partitions 30, and is adapted to lead steam from the inlet 41 through separate passages 12 to the three wheels of the first set and to pass the steam exhausting through a passage 15 from the first set on to the wheels of the second set, and so on. The admission passages 12 are in duplicate, one set being used for forward and one set for backward running.
Patent GB-190427131-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Scissors or Shears.
Inventor: WAHLIN WALTER ERICK
Filed: 1904-12-13
Granted: 1905-03-16
Abstract: 27,131. Wahlin, W. E., and Jacobsen, L. Dec. 13. Scissors and shears for cutting sheet metal, rubber, leather, linoleum, &c., the construction permitting the material to lie practically flat, and the handle to remain entirely above the material, during cutting. The blades 1, 2 have bevelled cutting-edges, and the lower blade 1, which slides on the table or support for the material, is given an offset in a horizontal plane, the upper blade 2 being offset in a vertical plane. The shanks 4, 18 connecting the blades to the handles are offset in opposite directions to bring the handles into a vertical plane, and are pivoted together by a screw 10 engaging a tapped hole in the shank 18 and provided with a nut and washer for securing the other shank.
Patent GB-190500860-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Trolley Heads for Overhead System of Electrical Traction.
Inventor: ORME JOHN ALEXANDER
Filed: 1905-01-16
Granted: 1905-08-24
Abstract: 860. Orme, J. A. Jan. 16. Collectors.-Relates to the heads of trolly poles used in electric traction, and consists in means for facilitating the replacing of the head when it jumps the overhead conductor. Fig. 5 shows a side sectional view of the trolly head with the pulley removed, and Fig. 6 a sectional end view. The trolly pulley is mounted on a spindle A', carried by a rotatable and partly spherical casing B. This casing is provided with a shank B', which works in the socket C, secured to the trolly pole C', and is supported by the floating footstep D' held up by the spring E. The spring is strong enough to lift the casing B and its attached parts upward when the pulley is out of contact with the overhead wire, but the shank B<1> is forced downward to the full extent when the pulley and wire are in engagement. On each side of the pulley is placed, within the casing B, a movable guide-piece or wing F pivoted at F<1> to a sliding link G which connects it with the longer arm of a lifting-lever H. This lever H is pivoted to the shank at N, and its shorter arm is connected to a rotatable ring L which is not capable of vertical movement. Each link G may be provided with a separate lever H or they may be connected to the same lever as shown in the plan view, Fig. 7. Normally, when the wire and pulley are in engagement, the wings F lie wholly in the casing B, but, when the pulley jumps the wire, the action of the spring E and the arrangement of the lever H cause the wings to be automatically thrust upwards. A projection F<2> on the wings causes them also to move outwards, as shown in Fig. 6, thus forming a wide gateway for catching the trolly wire and forcing the pulley and conductor into alinement. A suitable flexible spring may be used for normally retaining the link G and wing F in alinement when they are out of action.
Patent GB-190508437-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Reflectors for Incandescent and other Lamps.
Inventor: HATTON EZRA
Filed: 1905-04-20
Granted: 1905-11-30
Abstract: 8437. Hatton, E. April 20. Billiard and like table lights, incandescent ; reflectors ; shades.-Reflectors or shades for incandescent lamps, gas, oil, or electric, more especially for billiard lamps, consist of a shallow part A of opal glass or the like carrying a detachable cone B, preferably of metal. A cowl C is fitted centrally above the part A.
Patent GB-190509039-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Methods of Fixing Covers on Tins, Drums & the like Receptacles.
Inventor: THATCHER ARTHUR WILLIAM
Filed: 1905-04-29
Granted: 1906-05-29
Abstract: 9039. Thatcher, A. W. April 29. Stoppers.-A method of closing tins, drums, &c. consists in forcing a metal annulus A, flanged at D, over the top edge B of the vessel, upon which is in turn fitted the cover E, flanged at C. The cover may be removed by inserting a lever between the flanges. In a modification, the flange D is replaced by a beading on the wall of the vessel. The space between the cover and the annulus may be filled with cementing-material. [Reference has been directed under Patents Act, 1902, to Specifications No. 8323, A.D. 1899, and No. 17,649, A.D. 1904.]
Patent GB-190509439-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Fire-proof Casings and Covers for Electric Conductors.
Inventor: ROMNEY HENRY REDMAYNE
Filed: 1905-05-04
Granted: 1905-08-24
Abstract: 9439. Romney, H. R. May 4. Moulding casings for electric conductors.-Casings for electric conductors are pressed by suitable ribbed dies from moist asbestos pulp board or from raw asbestos pulp by using perforated plates beneath which a vacuum is maintained. The covering-lids are made with depressions, corresponding to the channels to be covered, by the process described above or by rolling, one of the rollers being made with the necessary ribs and channels.
Patent GB-190509599-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Tie Clip.
Inventor: LOVEGROVE JOHN
Filed: 1905-05-06
Granted: 1906-01-18
Abstract: 9599. Lovegrove, J. May 6. No Patent granted (Sealingfee not paid). Necktie retainers.- A tie clip for use with double turn-down collars consists of two curved resilient members a, b, Figs. 1 and 2, pivoted together at c, and each provided with a curved tongue d of the shape shown, stamped out from the material, or formed otherwise. The tongues pass behind the fold of the collar, and the parts a, b are covered with the material g forming the bow or tie.
Patent GB-190510104-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Cooling Apparatus for Petrol Motors and the like.
Inventor: BEAUDOIN LOUIS
Filed: 1905-05-13
Granted: 1906-03-01
Abstract: 10,104. Beaudoin, L. May 14, 1904 [date applied for under Patents Act, 1901]. Centrifugal pumps; fans.-A revolving fan for cooling water, primarily for use in connexion with petrol motors, but also applicable in distilling, consists of two series of oppositely-curved hollow wings radiating from the hub to a common periphery. Figs. 1 and 2 show a front and sectional side elevation respectively of the apparatus, and Fig. 3 shows the arrangement of the wings in the fan. The fan, supported by the cross-piece 2, can revolve inside the annular water jacket 1, which is supplied with the water to be cooled by the pipe 11. The fan has a hollow hub divided by a partition into two compartments 16, 16', each being in communication through apertures with one of the series of wings 22 which terminate in the hollow periphery 5. The action is as follows: water enters the compartment 16<1> of the hub through the pipe 8, and is forced by centrifugal action to traverse one series of wings to the circumference, thence being driven through the other series to the compartment 16, and finally escaping by a pipe to the motor jackets. The water thus becomes cooled by the air driven through it by the fan.
Patent GB-190510952-A (GB)
Title: Improved Method and Means of Shifting or Removing and Turning Buildings.
Inventor: RUECKGAUER EUGEN
Filed: 1905-05-25
Granted: 1906-04-19
Abstract: 10,952. R³ckgauer, E. May 25. Moving buildings bodily.-Relates to means for transporting and turning buildings bodily. Fig. 1 shows a plan, and Fig. 3 a sectional side elevation of the gratings employed. A stationary or foundation grating, consisting of beams b, h and supports d, is first built beneath and in advance of the structure, and beams i, k are then inserted through the walls and connected to form a movable grating, the beams i being rounded at their front ends. Screw-jacks, such as those described in Specification No. 18,419, A.D. 1901, [Abridgment Class Lifting &c.], or like appliances, are next inserted between an abutment n and a beam l, the building is detached from its masonry foundation and braced when necessary, and then shifted by working the jacks. Struts may be inserted between the beam l and the jacks when the stroke of the latter is too short. To turn a building, jacks are placed along two adjoining sides.
Patent GB-190512077-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Coin-freed Locks
Inventor: LEAVER JAMES JOHN
Filed: 1905-06-09
Granted: 1906-03-08
Abstract: 12,077. Leaver, J. J. June 9. Door fastenings. -Relates to coinfreed latches for lavatory doors &c. The number of parts is reduced to a minimum and these parts are made reversible so as to be adaptable to both right and left band doors. On the external handle c being turned after prepayment, the follower c' presses the horizontal slide d to the right and the coin C raises the weighted arm g<3> of the lever g, and engages with the curved portion h<2>. The slotted arm g<2> of the lever simultaneously withdraws the main bolt a. On the handle being released, the slide d is returned by the spring d<1>, the coin falls through the recess d<2>, and the weighted lever g and spring-actuated bolt a return to their normal positions. To open the door from the inside, the handle b is turned, the follower b<1> withdrawing the bolt. The Provisional Specification states that the bolt a may also have a rocking motion, in which case the lever g is dispensed with, the coin engaging the weighted extremity of the bolt. The slide d may also be replaced by a swinging arm.
Patent GB-190512341-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Sanitary Attachments for Telephones
Inventor: SLOCUM ISAAC MICHAEL
Filed: 1905-06-14
Granted: 1905-07-06
Abstract: 12,341. Slocum, I. M. June 22, 1904, [date applied for under Patents Act, 1901]. Speaking-tubes.-Sheets of antiseptic paper are moved one at a time in front of the mouthpiece of a telephone or similar instrument such as a speaking-tube, the rim of the mouthpiece forming a guide to the paper. The sheets 5 are held in position by the back 7, so that, when the upper sheet is pushed up by the friction roller 9, it strikes against and is guided by the rim of the mouthpiece 17. A positioning-blade 20 and hooked piece 26 are provided to prevent the whole block of paper from being raised by the friction roller, which is turned by hand. The sheet is completely withdrawn by hand when soiled. The plate 4 which supports the attachment is slotted and adjustably gripped between the mouthpiece 17 and the body 18.
Patent GB-190512365-A (GB)
Title: Improved Process for Producing Firelighters.
Inventor: HEINTZ CARL
Filed: 1905-06-14
Granted: 1906-01-18
Abstract: 12,365. Heintz, C. Dec. 15, 1904, [date applied for under Patents Act, 1901]. Moulding fuel. - Sawdust and pitch are heated in absence of air in a fire-heated cylindrical mixer B of the kind used for clay, the mass being extruded at D and either cut off by wires or moulded. The mixer is arranged in a heating- chamber C, the materials being fed to a hopper A. In this way small quantities only are heated at once, and danger of fire is reduced by exclusion of air. [Reference has been directed under Patents Act, 1902, to Specifications No. 739, A.D. 1875, No. 874, A.D. 1881, and No. 1684, A.D. 1887, [Abridgment Class Fuel, Manufacture of].]
Patent GB-190512562-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Practising Chanters of Bag Pipes.
Inventor: CENTER JOHN
Filed: 1905-06-17
Granted: 1906-01-25
Abstract: 12,562. Center, J. June 17. Bagpipes.-A practising-chanter is made with the holes a of the pipe A the same size and same length of scale as in the pipe chanter.
Patent GB-190602335-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Machines for Disintegrating and Cleaning, Assorting or Opening Fibrous Materials.
Inventor: ARCHER WILLIAM SEWARD
Filed: 1906-01-30
Granted: 1907-01-30
Abstract: 2335. Archer, W. S. Jan. 30. Openers and cleaners of the kind in which asbestos, cotton, or other fibrous material is passed over a picker roller 6 coacting with a series of doubletoothed bars 8 and is then drawn by a fan 30 over a series of toothed cleaning-bars 12, 13, 14, one of which is shown in plan in Fig. 2. These cleaning-bars are inclined at varying angles to the passage of the fibre, and are spaced so that they are farthest apart near the delivery end of the machine. Plates 16, 17 are attached to certain of the bars so as to form separate compartments beneath. The heaviest refuse is thrown between the bars 8, 12, a plate 3 deflecting stones &c. through the bars 12. Light refuse and short fibre are separated by the bars 13, and lighter impurities such as leaves &c. pass through the bars 14. The fibre is delivered against dust cages 22, 24, which are mounted upon rotating perforated shafts 23, 25 and are connected to the fan 30, and finally passes out through an opening 28. Separating or sorting fibres.-When asbestos is passed through the machine, the shorter fibres are deposited in relatively uniform lengths in the compartments 18, 19, while the needles are deposited in the receptacle 20,
Patent GB-190607148-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Last Supports Employed in the Manufacture of Boots and Shoes.
Inventor: WATTS WILLIAM
Filed: 1906-03-24
Granted: 1907-01-17
Abstract: 7148. Watts, W. March 24. Last - holders. - A number of arms A, each carrying a lastholder, are revolubly mounted in the upper end of a pedestal B, and are in turn locked in their operative positions by a spring- pressed plunger 0 controlled by a foot pedal D &c. or the like, Instead of this arrangement, a cam and wedge movement which assists the swinging movement of the arms may be used. Each arm carries a revoluble plate E, in which are slidably mounted a heel post F, and the support G for a hollowed-out and padded toe-rest G. The support G is pivoted at G<2> to a sliding block H, through a lug in which there passes a spring-pressed pin E', Fig. 3. The block H is actuated by a plunger M, which is connected through a series of links L', L<2>, L<1> to a pedal L, or by other means. When the latter is depressed, the pad G<1> first contacts with the shoe at about the instep, and then moves towards the toe with an action that wipes the upper over the last. When this is completed, the block H is locked in the position to which it has been moved, by the engagement of a spring pin J with teeth J on the side of the block. Stop pins are provided to adjust the inclination of the arm G