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Patent GB-190323744-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Numbering and like Machines
Inventor: JUSTICE PHILIP MIDDLETON
Filed: 1903-11-02
Granted: 1903-12-17
Abstract: 23,744. Justice, P. M., [Wetter Numbering Machine Co.]. Nov. 2. Numbering-apparatus.-Relates to mechanism for lifting the paper from the printing- surface of numbering - apparatus or numbering - stamps. The mechanism consists of a fixed frame A, and a movable one B, kept in its outermost position as shown in Fig. 2 by springs b. The frame B carries a shaft D, on which the numbering-wheels K are carried. A lever F, Figs. 5 and 6, placed between the frames A and B, has a pin f<1> engaging with a slot in the frame B. This lever is pivoted on a pin H engaging with a slot f<3>; and, on the opposite end to the pin f<1>, a pin f<2>, passing through a slot in the frame B, actuates the pawl frame G, when the frame B is depressed. In its normal position the mechanism is shown in Fig. 2. When depressed for printing, its position is shown in Fig. 3, the pawl frame G, having been moved as previously explained, and in so moving, the projecting portion g pushes aside the boss i of the lifter I, against the pressure of a spring b<4>. When the frame B is completely depressed, the lifter I springs back into the position shown in Fig. 3, and on removing the pressure, the frame B rises, actuating the pawl frame G, which then lifts the lifter I, and pushes the paper away from the numbering-wheels. The figures are then shifted through suitable mechanism, and when the frame G has returned to its original position the boss i of the lifter is no longer forced upwards by the projection g, and also returns to its original position. There is a similar lifting-mechanism at the other end of the stamp.
Patent GB-190325668-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Indicating and Recording Apparatus especially applicable to Speed Indicators and Recorders.
Inventor: ROBERTS BERTRAND JOHN PRICE
Filed: 1903-11-24
Granted: 1904-10-13
Abstract: 25,668. Roberts, B. J. P. Nov. 24. Speed indicators; odometers; pressure gauges. - Apparatus is described for indicating and recording the speed of mechanism and vehicles, and the distances travelled times taken, and gradients encountered by vehicles, and, in the case of steamdriven vehicles, the pressure of the steam. The time and distance records are made by means of a pencil and tape, one of which is actuated by a clock, the other by a wheel of the vehicle. A star-wheel K, driven by a stud on one of the wheels, actuates, b y means o f toothed gearing, a flexible shaft J, which drives friction rollers E, F, G by means of a worm H. The tape C passes from a roller B round the guide-rollers to a receiving-roller L, which is driven by the clock by means of friction gearing, so as to keep the tape at a convenient tension. A cam Q, driven by a wheel S of the clock, acts upon an arm P<1> of a cranked lever P, and causes the oscillation of the arm N and pencil M, the cam being so shaped that the pencil travels at a uniform speed across the tape, and is moved back quickly by means of a spring R. Type-wheels 2, 3, Fig. 4, are driven by the clock, one wheel marking the hours and the other five minutes intervals, and a cam 7 revolving once in five minutes acts on an arm fixed to a pivoted striker arm 5, by which an ink ribbon 8 and tape are pressed against the type-wbeels at the required intervals. The ink ribbon is wound on rollers 9<1> provided with thumb-screws 9. A perforated plate V, weighted at the bottom, is fixed to a shaft W and swings in thick oil or glycerine. The shaft W carries a pinion Y actuating a rack 1 and pencil Z, to indicate the gradient. Another pencil (not shown) is carried by one arm of a bell-crank lever, the other arm of which is slotted to receive a pin fixed to the free end of a Bourdon tube. The case of the apparatus has a transparent removable top and side, and transparent scales are placed above the tape, having lines parallel to the edge of the tape to measure time, and across the tape to measure distances; or the scale may have only transverse lines, such that the speed may be read off by noting the distance between two strokes of the pencil. The scales may be removable in order to allow notes to be made on the tape. According to the Provisional Specification, an index may be arranged to move round a dial to indicate the amount of tape unrolled, and be put back to zero at stated intervals of time ; and in electricallydriven vehicles the current and voltage may be recorded.
Patent GB-190327534-A (GB)
Title: Improved Device or Attachment for Wheels for Preventing Side Slip.
Inventor: WILKINSON CHARLES HENRY
Filed: 1903-12-16
Granted: 1904-10-27
Abstract: 27,534. Wilkinson, C. H. Dec. 16. Slipping, preventing, attachments to wheels for. - In a non-slipping device for use on the wheels of motor cars and other road vehicles, and which is fitted at intervals on the felloe, rubber blocks k having a roughened surface are mounted a t one or both sides of the tyre in steel shoes j. The outer edge of each block may be provided with wire teeth, or a roughened or corrugated plate extending over the block, may be secured to the outer end of the shoe j. Each shoe is secured to a slotted arm d by a screw i about which the shoe has some angular movement determined by the engagement of the arm d with the sides of a recess in the shoe j ; or pins on the shoe may enter curved slots in the arm d. A spring n is mounted between a shoulder on the arm d and the inner end of the shoe j to maintain the latter in its normal position. The arms d are pivoted at their inner ends to cross plates c<1> which are hinged to side-plates c secured to the felloe b. A screwed stud e secured to, or formed with, the side-plate c, passes through the slot in the arm d and a rubber washer or spring f placed between the arm and a nut g allows some outward movement of the arm. The arms d may be turned about their junction with the plate c' into a non- operative position in engagement with the studs o on which they are secured by means of the nuts g.
Patent GB-190328031-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Gas Producers.
Inventor: MOND LUDWIG
Filed: 1903-12-21
Granted: 1904-12-15
Abstract: 28,031. Mond, L. Dec. 21. Gas-producers.- I n producers o f the kind described in Specification No. 12,440, A.D. 1893, openings c are made in the bell or truncated cone a which extends from the fuel hopper down into the producer, so that gases and vapours may pass from the bell without descending into the producer. The openings c, which are provided on the inside with hoods d, may be closed by slides e connected to rods h having their screwed ends passing through the bosses of band-wheels g ; or the openings e may be closed by flaps k, Fig. 4, which are connected by links l to rods m sliding through stuffing-boxes n fixed to the casings i.
Patent GB-190404724-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Form of Bobbin for Ring Spinning Frames
Inventor: ARMITAGE SAMUEL RIGBY
Filed: 1904-02-26
Granted: 1904-05-05
Abstract: 4724. Armitage, S. R. Feb. 26. Bobbins for ring spinning-frames are made with a reduced parallel or approximately parallel middle part a<1111>, and with conical or curved upper and lower parts. The bobbins thus carry more material, while on accountofthe manner in which the diameter varies, more even twist &c. is stated to be given to the yarn, and the difficulty arising from excessive ballooning is obviated.
Patent GB-190405583-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Non-refillable Bottles.
Inventor: REDDICK JOSEPH GRANT
Filed: 1904-03-07
Granted: 1904-04-07
Abstract: 5583. Reddick, J. G. March 7. Stoppers; refilling, preventing and detecting.-A tube 3 is fixed in the neck of a bottle by means of cork &c. 2 ; the upper edge of the tube forms a seating for a valve 5, formed with a closed compartment 9, and provided with serrated collar 6, and flared upper part, forming passages for the liquid. The motion of the valve is limited by a cone 15, provided with passages for the liquid, depending from a cap 10, provided with a flange 11, fixedly connected to the neck of the bottle. Any attempt to force liquid into the bottle presses the valve on to its seat. The cap 10 may be closed by a cork 17.
Patent GB-190406130-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Hat or Bonnet Pin.
Inventor: WILKINSON RICHARD
Filed: 1904-03-12
Granted: 1904-09-29
Abstract: 6130. Wilkinson, R. March 12. Pins, dress and like.-Hat or bonnet pins A have ornamental designs B, such as flowers, feathers, &c., so mounted on them that the head C may be entirely dispensed with or covered up.
Patent GB-190407810-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Elastic Tyres for Vehicle Wheels.
Inventor: CHARY FELIX JULES
Filed: 1904-04-02
Granted: 1905-03-30
Abstract: 7810. Chary, F. J. Nov. 14, A.D. 1903, [date appliedfor under Patents Act, A.D. 1901]. Tyres, elastic other than pneumatic; felloes or rims.-An elastic tyre is formed of hollow or solid india-rubber blocks a provided with extended bases, which engage under metal frames c adapted to be secured to the iron rim f and felloes b by radial bolts g. The iron rim may be wider than the felloes, and the bolts g then pass through the frames and iron rim only. In modifications, two or more blocks may be secured by a correspondingly-shaped frame ; or the blocks may be secured to the rim by bolts which pass through the extended bases.
Patent GB-190412898-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or connected with Brake Mechanism.
Inventor: MUNDY WILLIAM OFFUTT
Filed: 1904-06-07
Granted: 1904-07-21
Abstract: 12,898. Mundy, W. O. June 7. Brakes, pneumatic-pressure, for street and other cars. An auxiliary piston with cylinder is fitted to give a quick initial motion to the brakes, the final pressure being applied by a larger cylinder which is put in connection with the train-pipe by the auxiliary piston at the end of its stroke. The auxiliary piston 10, Fig. 1, works in a cylinder attached to the cover of the main cylinder 1, and is connected by means of a link 11, supported by links 15, with the brake lever 12 ; the spring-controlled main piston 4 is connected to the other brake lever 6, both levere being linked together by a rod 13. On applying the brakes, the small piston 10 moves quickly to the end of its stroke, when it uncovers the port 2 and the main cylinder to the train-pipe pressure ; at the same time the links 11, 15, forming a toggle, apply considerable force, so that there is no jar in the transition from the action of the small to that of the large cylinder. A tail 19 on the link 11 meets a projection 12 on the hub of the link 14 to prevent further travel of the small piston. In a modification, the small piston actuates the pivoted link 11 by a rack, as shown in Fig. 5.
Patent GB-190413423-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Bed Movements for Printing Presses
Inventor: FAIRWEATHER WALLACE
Filed: 1904-06-14
Granted: 1904-08-18
Abstract: 13,423. Fairweather, W., [Dittman, S. E.] June 14. Cylinder machines with plane printing-surfaces.- Relates to bed-reciprocating mechanisms of the well - known " Miehle " type, and more particularly to those described in Specifications Nos. 9454 and 9455, A.D. 1900, in which the racks attached to the typebeds are not in the same vertical plane, and the driving-pinion shifts transversly to gear with the racks alternately. Fig. 3 shows a section, in which 2<a> is the central longitudinal rail of the framing on which the bed 1 reciprocates, and 3, 4 are the racks attached to the bed. The pinion 16 slides on the shaft 8 so as to gear with the racks 3, 4 alternately. The shaft 8 is journalled in a hanger or bearing 11 bolted to the underside of the rail 2<a>, and the hub 17 of the wheel 16 may be elongated as at 17<b> so as to extend through the hanger 11, between it and the shaft 8. The inner surface of the sleeve 17<b> may be grooved for lubricating purposes, and a dust gland 17<c> may be attached to its end. The pinion 16 is driven by an arm 31 engaging in a recess in the pinion and fixed at 34 to the end 10 of the driven shaft 8. The hub 17 is formed with a groove 18 engaged by a piece swivelled to the upper end of a shifting-lever 21 operated by the cam 28. The diameter of the grooved hub 17 is less than that of the circular path of the finger 31, and the hub 17 reciprocates in the space between the hanger 11 and the end 10 of the shaft 8. The arm 9 carrying the crank-pin 7<b> and rollers 7, 7<a> for reversing the bed at the ends of its movements is screwed to the end 10 of the shaft 8. The roller 7<a> on the crank-pin engages the side of the guide-ways fixed on the bed, and the roller 7 engages the hinged guideways. In order that the axis of the roller 7 may remain parallel with the crank 7<b> and uneven wear thereof be prevented, the face 36 of the hinged guide 6<a>, Fig. 7, is made to swivel so as to adapt itself to the face of the roller as the part 6<a> moves on its hinge. The face 36 is formed with a semicylindrical rib 38 seated in a bearing-groove 37 in the edge of the guide 6<a>. Studs 41 screwed into the face 36 keep it in place. These studs pass through openings 42 which are large enough to permit of the necessary amount of oscillation. Springs 43 press on the heads of the studs and cause the face 36 to assume its normal position. The fixed side of the guide-way may also be provided with a pivoted face similar to the face 36.
Patent GB-190414644-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Respiratory Apparatus.
Inventor: SHERMAN ARTHUR ANSON
Filed: 1904-06-29
Granted: 1904-08-04
Abstract: 14,644. Sherman, A. A., and Chapin, C. E. June 29. Miners' dress and personal equipments.-Apparatus far enabling miners &c. to breathe in smoke or foul air consists of a helmet or hood, supplied with air or oxygen from cylinders carried on the back. The airtight fireproof hood C, Fig. 1, is gathered round the neck of the wearer by the band S, and is provided with glazed openings G and a valve E. The valve permits of the discharge of exhaled air, but not of the entrance of air from outside unless it is held open. The reservoirs R contain compressed air or oxygen, and are carried on the back by shoulder hooks F<3> and breast straps F'. They communicate by means of valves with a pipe T, to which the flexible pipe T<1> communicating with the hood is connected. Thus, the supply of air from each may be regulated or stopped. A reservoir R<1> at the back of the cylinder R communicates with the pipe T by means of a valve V<1>, and is used solely for an emergency supply. An auxiliary mask M, having a valve E<1>, is provided for wear by a rescued person. The mask is fed from the reservoirs by a tube T', which screws on to a nipple on the pipe T. The nipple, which also serves for re-charging the reservoirs, is provided with a valve which prevents the egress of the air, but is held open by the pipe T<4> when in place.
Patent GB-190418921-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Fire Extinguishers.
Inventor: EICHHORN CHARLES JOHN
Filed: 1904-09-01
Granted: 1904-10-20
Abstract: 18,921. Eichhorn, C. J. Sept. 1. Extincteurs. - The annular mouthpiece b is externally threaded to receive the cover d, and also forms a seat e for the top of the bottle-holder c. This holder consists of four limbs g secured to a ring or plate i at the bottom and at the top in pairs to two semicircular pieces f. The limbs are bent near the top to engage the shoulders of the bottle, and are preferably made of resilient metal, so that, after separating the pieces f to insert or remove the bottle, they will spring back of their own accord. Guides k for the stopper m of the bottle may be fitted on the pieces f.
Patent GB-190420626-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Paper and other Bags.
Filed: 1904-09-24
Granted: 1905-01-05
Abstract: 20,626. Bennett Bros., and Keynton, M. W. Sept. 24. Paper and like bags.-Collapsable bags of rectangular shape when opened out are so formed as to avoid creasing the base when closed. The bags are formed from a single sheet of paper or other material, and the base is formed by folding and pasting or otherwise connecting side-pieces c and end-pieces b. A separate base may be added, and may be printed or otherwise dealt with. When closed, as shown, the ends fold on a central folding line, and the base is folded down on one of the sides along a line corresponding to the middle of the base. The sides may be strengthened by strips l of paper, cardboard, or the like, with holes for the reception of loops m.
Patent GB-190421411-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Automatic Apparatus for Inserting Nails or Tacks.
Inventor: HOLMES CHARLES PEDER
Filed: 1904-10-06
Granted: 1904-12-01
Abstract: 21,411. Holmes, C. P., and Holmes, E. Oct. 6. Nailing.-Nailing-apparatus which severs tacks from a string of connected tacks is shown as applied to a hand lasting-tool, but is also applicable to nailing-apparatus operated by power. The tool consists of the hammer head 9, jaws 6, 7, and handles 4, 5, the jaw 7 and handle 5 being connected by a link 8. The string of tacks 15 is fed from a reel, supported on the tool, down the tube 14, mounted in the tube 12 connected to the vertically-moving part 10, which is pressed downwards by the spring 19 and is retained in its highest position by the spring catch 20. Cutter arms 25, Fig. 7, are pivoted to each side of the body 3, and extend through inclined openings in the part 10. When the catch 20 is released by a finger-piece on the stem 21, the part 10 descends, and the string of tacks is fed forward by the split ends 18 of the tubes 14 engaging one of the heads, and at the same time the head of the foremost tack passes between the cutting- edges of the arms 25. Upon the operator striking a blow with the hammer, the part 19 is driven upwards, and the arms 25, being compressed by the inclined faces of the part 10, sever the tack and drive it into the work. At the same time, the split ends 18 pass over the head of another tack in the string. The motion of the tube 12 and the part 10 is limited and adjusted by the stop nuts 13. The notched finger 30 holds the tack while being driven. The tube 14 screws into the tube 12 and is thus adjustable in position. The cutter arms are preferably provided with detachable blades.
Patent GB-190428251-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Machines for Perforating Jacquard Cards.
Inventor: BOULT ALFRED JULIUS
Filed: 1904-12-23
Granted: 1905-06-22
Abstract: 28,251. Boult, A. J., [Waterkeyn, J., and Waterkeyn, P.]. Dec. 23. Cards, punching.-A head 29, Fig. 1, carries punches 28 having corresponding keys, and is adjustably connected by screwed rods 30, Figs. 1 and 4, and bolts 32 to a cross-bar 22. A bottom toothed rack 6 having a dovetailed recess 23 is mounted on the bar 22, which is supported by a double spiral spring 21. A top toothed rack 5 is supported by rods 7 on a cross-bar 9, and is reciprocated by means of an eccentric 41, an eccentric ring connected to one of the studs 47 or 49, lever mechanism 17, 13, &c. In operation, the attendant depresses a pedal 35, and, by means of lever mechanism 37, 38, 26, &c., the rack 6 is drawn forward so that its projections are opposite the projections on the rack 5. On the descent of the latter, therefore, the rack 6 is depressed, and also the punches which have been locked by the depression of the keys as required by the pattern placed on a plate before the attendant's eyes, and the cards are punched. On release of the lever 35, springs 27 draw back the rack 6, so that the recesses come opposite the projections on the upper rack 5, and the rack 6 is no longer depressed on the descent of the rack 5. The two cards to be punched are carried on a carriage 57 running on rails and drawn forward by a weighted cord. The cards are held tightly by levers having two handles or jaws 60, which may be raised when desired by a lever. An escapement lever 42 attached to the cross-bar 22 allows the carriage and cards to advance to the extent of the interval between two teeth each time the head 29 is lowered. The carriage is brought back by a cord which is wrapped two or three times around a rotating drum, the rod 66 being then lowered by means of a lever. An arm 70 is arranged behind and parallel to the head 29, and is secured to a spindle to which two plates 71 are attached. The latter, on rising, carry the cards above the head 29, and the carriage, on returning, pushes the cards towards the attendant.
Patent GB-190429397-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Pendant Electric Fixtures
Inventor: BRADSHAW WALTER LINCOLN
Filed: 1904-12-31
Granted: 1905-02-23
Abstract: 29,397. Lake, H. H., [Bradshaw, W. L., Keough, A., Keough,M., and Keough, J.]. Dec. 31. Cleats or holders.-A roller locking-device for gripping the conducting- cord of an electric pendant is screwed to a ceiling rose or the like or to a lamp-holder. The cord passes round a rolling member 10 contained in a metal case, made in two portions 1, 4 which screw together. Porcelain pieces 5, 6, with rounded edges, are placed at the ends of the case, and an insulating- lining 9 separates the cord and case. The rolling member 10 may be a clay marble, but other materials may be used for this and for the other parts.
Patent GB-190504775-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Insect Traps.
Inventor: ANDRUS GEORGE
Filed: 1905-03-07
Granted: 1905-04-13
Abstract: 4775. Andrus, G. March 7. Traps for insects. A trap for creeping insects, such as cockroaches, bed bugs, ants, and the like, consists of a rectangular box with an opening at one end covered by a V-shaped piece with a slit at the angle. The rectangular box 2 is provided with a flange cover 3 fitting over it and secured by a pin 10 passing from side to side, which also serves as a pivot for the cover. Both the cover and box are cut away at one end, and the box is closed by an angular piece 12 with an opening 13 at its vertex. This piece is made of celluloid, glass, polished metal, or other smooth material, and is provided with a piece 15 of cloth or the like to enable the insects to climb. Bait receptacles 16, 16<a> of wire net are attached to the box, the receptacle 16 being covered by a slide 18 and the receptacle 16<a>, being closed by the end 9 over the cover. The piece 12 is secured in place by pins 12<b> passing through loops 12<a> formed in it.
Patent GB-190510456-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in, and Means or Apparatus for, Mechanically Lubricating Journals, particularly applicable for the Necks of Rolls for Rolling Metal Sheets and the like.
Filed: 1905-05-18
Granted: 1905-11-09
Abstract: 10,456. Gilbertson & Co., W., and Jenkins, D. May 18. Lubricators.-A lubricator for the journals of rotary shafts, particularly applicable for the necks of rolls for rolling metal sheets, consists of a trough 17, fixed to a bar 14, which is reciprocated in the direction of the axis of the roll by a horizontal slide bar operated hy a crank, eccentric, &c. The trough 17 has a transverse extension 18, which either delivers lubricant direct to the journal 6 or is fitted with a brush or pad in contact with the journal. Lubricant is supplied from a reservoir by a stationary feed-pipe 19, so placed that it is always over the reciprocating trough. The position of the trough, which is pivoted to the bar 16, is adjusted by means of the collar 15. A number of troughs may be operated by the same slide bar, and may be supplied from the same reservoir.