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Patent GB-190316854-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Brick Making Machinery
Inventor: EDDY SIDNEY ARTHUR
Filed: 1903-07-31
Granted: 1903-09-03
Abstract: 16,854. Eddy, S. A. July 31. Pug-mills ; moulding bricks.-The pug-mill chamber b is formed with a sloping bottom k provided with a mouthpiece or die l over moulds i in a table h, and the knives or blades n are secured to a sleeve m, which is rotated in a direction opposite to that of the shaft e carrying the mould-table, by toothed gearing supported by an upper cross-plate d. The lower blades n are bent upwards to clear the sloping bottom k, and the mouthpiece is provided with a vertically-adjustable knife. The mouldtable is supported at its periphery by rollers x, and the mould - bottoms or ejecting - plungers tare mounted on rollers v running on a fixed cam race w. The empty moulds are lubricated by a water jet, and loose pallets or carrying. off boards may be inserted in the moulds. The moulds may be lined with detachable steel plates j.
Patent GB-190319135-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Automatic Scumming Apparatus for Steam Generators.
Inventor: WRIGHT JOHN EBENEZER
Filed: 1903-09-05
Granted: 1903-12-03
Abstract: 19,135. Wright, J. E. Sept. 5. Couplings, disconnectible. - In a swivelling union, one pipe is provided with a collar ell, upon which bears a nt` e<t> having a, conical seat e<2>. The other pipe is screwed to fit the nut, and its inside surface bears upon the enlarged part e<4> of the one pipe, its end at the same time abutting against the collar.
Patent GB-190323854-A (GB)
Title: Method of Effecting a Phase-shift of 90° or more between the Pressure and the Field in the Shunt Circuit of Alternating Current Meters.
Inventor: IMRAY OLIVER
Filed: 1903-11-03
Granted: 1904-01-14
Abstract: 23,854. Imray, O., [Siemens-Schuckert Werke Ges.]. Nov. 3. Energy meters.-In an alternating-current induction motor meter having a copper or aluminium disc c S revolving through the field of a shunt electromagnet d, the magnetic flux through this field is caused to lag 90‹ or more behind the applied electric pressure by providing two additional windings b, c connected together in parallel, and both in series with the main winding a on the core d. The additional windings may be wound with different numbers of turns, and connected to act both in the same direction as the main winding a, or both oppositely thereto ; or one additional winding may act oppositely to the other. A phaseshift of exactly 90‹ may be obtained by making the numbers of turns in the windings such as to produce a somewhat greater shift, and then inserting a non-inductive resistance in series with one of the additional windings or with the main winding.
Patent GB-190325126-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or connected with Hasp Locks.
Inventor: PATSTON THOMAS WILLIAM
Filed: 1903-11-18
Granted: 1903-12-31
Abstract: 25,126. Patston, T. W. Nov. 18. Fastenings; locks, key.-Relates to a hasp lock and fastening in which a catch 2 on the sliding bolt 3 enters a hasp on closing, and is withdrawn by means of a sliding plate 22 attached to an external nozzle 5. The bolt 3 slides on a pin 10 which passes through, and acts as, a pivot for the levers, and carries a stump 15 working in the levers 12 and engaging in a radial slot 21 in the sliding and pivoted plate 19. The plate 19 has two recesses 23, 24 near its forward lower end, and the plate 22 has a tooth which normally engages in the slot 23 so that the bolt can be withdrawn hy sliding the nozzle plate 22 and plate 19 to the right. On turning the key, the plate 19 is raised at its forward end so as to disengage the tooth on the plate 22 when the bolt and plate 19 are moved to the left, the tooth then entering the recess 24.
Patent GB-190325667-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Envelope Sealing Machines
Filed: 1903-11-24
Granted: 1904-10-06
Abstract: 25,667. Lake, H. H., [Thexton Electric Envelope Sealer Co.]. Nov. 24. Damping envelopes.-Fig. 3 shows a plan of a machine for damping and closing the flaps of envelopes, which may contain varying thicknesses of enclosures, and Figs. 4 and 5 show sections through the moistening-device. The frame of the machine comprises a table or platform 1, mounted on suitable legs, and formed at the left-hand part with an upwardly-projecting rear flange 3, and at the other part with a depending rear flange 4. An aperture 5 is formed in the table, in which run pairs of feed rollers 8, 17, geared by a chain to rotate in unison. The shaft of each of the upper feed rollers 8, 17 is in bearings 12 movable vertically in guides on a hood 6, and suspended by springs adjustable by screws. The hood 6 is attached to the flange 4 and overhangs the righthand part of the table 1. The moistening-device B is attached by a screw 47 to the flange 4, and comprises the three parts 31, 32, 33 and a wick 45. The top part 31 is formed with a downwardly-projecting rib 37, continued as a tail-piece 38 by which the device is fixed by the screw 47 to the flange 4. It is also formed with two upper ribs 34, apertures 35, and an overhanging part 36. The lower piece 33 is formed with two upwardly-projecting ribs 43, and is attached by its end flange 44 and screws 48, 49 to the part 36. The intermediate piece 32 is formed with three prongs 39, 40, 41, which serve to depress the wick between, and on each side of, the ribs 43, as shown in Fig. 5. The wick passes up from a water or liquid reservoir 53, over the top plate 31, and between the bottom part 33 and the part 32. Liquid is caused to drip from a second reservoir above the plate 31 on to the wick on the plate 31. A pile of envelopes is placed on the left-hand end of the table 1 against the flange 3, and the operator feeds them with his left hand, at the same time rotating the feed rollers, by means of the crank handle, with his right hand. The flap of the envelope is passed between the plate 31 and the wick, and is depressed by the rib 37 into the recess or space between the two upwardly-projecting parts of the wick, so that proper contact and moistening of the gum is ensured. An adjustable curved guide 56 guides the envelope. The rollers 8 carry the envelope forward, the flap being bent down as it leaves the moistener by a projecting finger 31<a> on the plate 31. A flap depresser or closer 22 is pivoted on the hood 6, above the elastic tail portion 30 of a plate 27. The rollers 17 finally press and seal the envelope. The machine may be driven by power if desired.
Patent GB-190325776-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Driving and Reversing Mechanism.
Inventor: MEISCHKE-SMITH WILLIAM
Filed: 1903-11-25
Granted: 1904-10-06
Abstract: 25,776. Smith, W. Meischke-, and Smith, G. F. Meischke-. Nov. 25. Friction ratchets. -Relates to means for converting reciprocating into intermittent rotary motion, and for disconnecting the driving and driven elements, such as described in Specification No. 13,655, A.D. 1903. Reciprocating motion is given by the rod f, Fig. 1, to the rocking block a, which is journalled in two radial arms b turning loosely on the driven shaft c The block a carries the ends of the strap g, passed round a disc h, secured to the shaft c, and also carries two arms e on the ends of its axis, one of which engages with a spring-pressed stop which, preferably, slides radially in one arm b. The engagement of this arm and stop prevents rocking of the block a, when the rod f moves in one direction, and prevents the strap g from gripping the disc h. The other arm e engages a stop i, pivoted on the other arm b, the moment of engagement, and consequently the extent of drive at each reciprocation, being determined by the position of a lever k, which engages a roller l on the other end of the arm i. The disc h, Fig. 4, may be driven by the eccentric end of the block a at either end of its stroke. The arm e is bifurcated, and the stop i engages with one of the two projections for backward or forward drive. If two adjustable stops are used, the speed may be varied in both backward and forward directions.
Patent GB-190326221-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Bedsteads
Inventor: KEIGHTLEY ANNIE CHARLOTTE
Filed: 1903-12-01
Granted: 1904-09-29
Abstract: 2 6 , 2 2 1. K e i g h t l e y, A. C., and Cookerell, L. Dec. 1. Bedsteads; seats; screens .-The bottom of an extensible bedstead is constructed of three frames of which the two outer G, G, can be folded back on hinges F below the central frame D. When in the extended position, the side frames are retained rigidly in position by slides E. The head and foot-rails are constructed in three parts to correspond with the bottom, and the two outer parts, when not used to support the extensions of the bottom, can be either folded back or inclined so as to form screens or arms to a sofa at the foot of the bedstead, consisting of a separate seat or a flap hinged to the foot-rail, and suitably supported on sliding pieces or brackets on the end-frame.
Patent GB-190401913-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Push Bar Drawing and Roving Frames.
Inventor: BARBOUR JAMES
Filed: 1904-01-26
Granted: 1904-12-01
Abstract: 1913. Barbour, J., and Suffern, W. S. Jan. 26. Gill boxes or frames.-Gill bars or fallers in push-bar drawing and roving frames are so actuated and controlled as to be guided in their course and at the required time partially rotated so that the gill pins enter the fibres at about right-angles. The bars are actuated in the ordinary manner and move in two sets of guides, one of which, 3, acting on the cylindrical ends 1 of the gill bars, guides them in their proper course, and the other, 4, acting on small studs 2 eccentrically placed on the ends of the gill bars, imparts the requisite rotation to the pins.
Patent GB-190404094-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Combined Pencil Holder and Calendar
Inventor: MELLON HARRY JOSEPH
Filed: 1904-02-18
Granted: 1904-06-30
Abstract: 4094. Mellon, H. J. Feb. 18. Calendars, combined with holders for pencils and erasers, comprise each a tube 1 for receiving a pencil 2 and an eraser 3, calendar sleeves 19, 24 and a rotary exposure sleeve 7, slotted at 16, 17, 18 and shaped at 8 to engage a spiral groove 5 in the tube 1. A strip, spirally attached to the tube 1, bears the days of the month, which are exposed through the slot 18. The days of the week, shown through the slot 16, are marked on the hexagonal sleeve 24, which engages with the hexagonal enlargement 15 of the sleeve 7. The sleeve 19 bears both the name of the month and the number of days in the month. The name of the month is normally exposed through the slot 17, and the number of days in the month can be seen through the slot 16 by withdrawing the hexagonal sleeve 24. The engagement of the part 8 with the groove 5 permits, after the sleeve 24 has been withdrawn, of a controlled rotation of the sleeve 7.
Patent GB-190404934-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Stuffed Arm- and Sleeping-chairs.
Inventor: RAST OTTO
Filed: 1904-02-29
Granted: 1904-03-31
Abstract: 4934. Rast, O. Feb. 29. Commodes.-An arm-chair which is used for sleeping purposes may be fitted with a vessel to act as a commode. The back b of the chair is pivoted to the arms a<1> and connected by rails d to the seat frame e which can be moved forwards to regulate the inclination of the back. A chamber is hung beneath the seat, which may be folded on to the back.
Patent GB-190412000-A (GB)
Title: The Manufacture of Bimetallic Ingots by the Compression of Liquid Steel by Wire Drawing.
Inventor: HARMET HENRI
Filed: 1904-05-26
Granted: 1904-06-30
Abstract: 12,000. Harmet, H. Oct. 7, A.D. 1903, [date applied for under Patents Act, A.D. 1901]. Ingots.-Compound ingots, or steel ingots coated or faced with copper, silver, or other metal, are made in the " wire-drawing " method of producing fluid-compressed ingots in tapered moulds. Plates or sleeves of the copper or other metal are placed in the mould, molten steel is run in, and pressure is applied as usual. To prevent fusion of the coating-plates, they may be protected by an inner lining of copper-coated iron or the like. By the pressure, a welded junction is produced between the steel and copper &c., and the ingots may be rolled into plates &c.
Patent GB-190415104-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Detonator Holders or Clips for use in Railway Fog Signalling Apparatus.
Inventor: LUDLOW FREDERICK ARCHER
Filed: 1904-07-06
Granted: 1905-05-11
Abstract: 15,104. Ludlow, F. A. July 6. Fog and audible signals.-Detonator holders or clips are described with several modifications. In detonator magazine apparatus, in which a vertical pile of detonators is employed, the usual Z-shaped clips or holders, which frequently jam together, are replaced by clips, Fig. 3, in which the detonator 1 is fixed on the upper metal platform 2, which is bent down to form a lower platform 3, to be gripped by the detonator-apparatus jaws. The upper platform 2 thus forms a support for the lower platform 3 of the next detonator above, and a lateral groove 9 in each part 3 rests upon a lateral projection 8 in each part 2, to prevent motion of the lowest detonator except laterally, when the jaws remove this detonator. The walls of the magazine also retain the upper detonators in place. In a modified form, the projection 8 is obtained by cutting a portion 11, Fig. 4, from the vertical part 6 and bending it up into a horizontal position with a projection 10 formed at its edge. In another modification, Fig. 7, the groove 17 may be formed in the upper part 2, and the projection 16 in the lower part 3. Fig. 9 shows a modification of this latter form of clip employing a cut-out portion 18 from the vertical part 6. In a further modification, Fig. 12, a piece 19 is turned up vertically from the top portion 2, thus forming a groove 20, and the piece 19 engages in the groove 20 of the detonator clip above, to prevent any motion but the lateral displacing-motion of the magazine jaws. The Provisional Specification also states that in clips employed in magazine apparatus, in which the uppermost detonator is successively removed, the pieces 19 in the modification shown in Fig. 12 are turned downwards. The Provisional Specification also describes clips formed similarly to the above but without the grooves and projections used to prevent any but lateral movement.
Patent GB-190422415-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Method for Turning Bags.
Inventor: IVERSON JOACHIM
Filed: 1904-10-18
Granted: 1904-11-24
Abstract: 22,415. Iverson, J. Oct. 18. Turning sewn, articles inside out.-A bag is turned inside out by holding it in the position shown in Fig. 2 and directing a blast, from the pipe 5, against one side of the bag. Fig. 1 shows a bagturning machine operating on this principle. The mouth of the bag is placed over the supporting- fingers 11, which are then opened outwards by means of the cam 16, supported on sliding rods 14 which are operated by the rotary cam 15. The end 22 of the blast pipe is then turned about the axis 23, and thus brought in front of the bag, by means of the lever 20 connected to one of the fingers 11. The valve 26 in the blast-pipe is opened by the rod 27 worked by the cam 30 on the rods 14. The bag, as it is turned, is blown into the casing 10, whereupon the roller 13, mounted between the rods 14, begins to move towards the continuously-rotating roller 12. The bag passes beneath the guide 13<a> and is delivered by the rollers 12, 13 to the fly 32, operated by the cam 31, which throws the bag out of the machine.
Patent GB-190425909-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Anchors.
Inventor: HANNAY RICHARD THOMSON
Filed: 1904-11-28
Granted: 1905-09-28
Abstract: 25,909. Hannay, R. T., and Atkinson, W. Nov. 28. Anchors.-In a stockless anchor of the Martin type, an additional arm or fluke a is carried on the hinge pin on each side of the shank and between it and the main arms or flukes c. The bosses of the arms a carry other arms f, those on each side being connected by cross-bars g. As soon as the anchor is let go and begins to drag, the cross-bar g forces the supplemental flukes a into the ground, and, by its action on the crown, causes the main flukes to act effectively.
Patent GB-190503154-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Artificial Fuel.
Inventor: WOLTMANN HENRY RAMON
Filed: 1905-02-15
Granted: 1905-06-01
Abstract: 3154. Woltmann, H. R. Feb. 15. Composition fuel contains crude petroleum and asphaltum in about the same proportion, together with peat, sawdust, paper-waste, or other substance of low heating value in about double this proportion. A little lime and coke may be added. Dry peat is preferably used, and is stirred into a heated mixture of the other substances. When cold, the compound may be briquetted.
Patent GB-190504472-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to the Firing Mechanism of Small Arms.
Inventor: EVANS WILLIAM
Filed: 1905-03-03
Granted: 1905-10-19
Abstract: 4472. Evans, W., and Corrie, W., [trading as Evans, W.]. March 3. Single-trigger d o u b l e - barrelled guns.-T he sears are released in the desired order by an adjustable lever C, Fig. 1, pivoted in a piece B, which slides longitudinally in the trigger-blade A'. Figs. 1 and 2 are side elevations from different sides; Figs. 3 and 4 are longitudinal and horizontal sections respectively of the trigger-blade. The movements of the sliding piece B are controlled by a pivoted arm G, Fig 2, the rear end of which moves between two lateral projections b<1>, b<2> of the piece B. When the top lever D is operated to unlock the barrels, the rod g<4> is pushed to the rear and acts upon the toe g<2> of the arm G, which engages the projection b<2> and pushes back the piece B until the projection b<2> falls into a notch g<x> of the arm G so as to retain the piece B. Upon the trigger being pulled, the right-hand sear is lifted by the part c of the pivoted lever C and a projection b<3> on the piece B engages a fixed part hand slightly retracts the piece B, so that the arm G is disengaged and is lifted up by the action of the spring g<3>. When the pull on the trigger is released, the piece B is free to be pushed forward by the arm G pressing on the projection b<1> so as to bring the part c' of the pivoted lever C under the left-hand sear. Should it be desired to fire the left barrel first, the lever C is turned by means of the thumbpiece E with beak e so that the part c<3> on the left-hand side projects at the front end and the part c<3> on the right-hand side at the rear end. The lever C is automatically returned into the position for firing the right barrel first by a stoppiece F engaging the part c<3> as the piece B is retracted during the opening of the gun. The stop-piece F may be moved out of action by means of a thumb-piece F<1>, when it is desired to continue to discharge the left barrel first.
Patent GB-190511007-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Brakes or Holding-clutches for Lifting Mechanism or Pulling Mechanism for use in or in connection with Drop-stamps or Hammers.
Inventor: MASSEY LEONARD FLETCHER
Filed: 1905-05-26
Granted: 1906-05-26
Abstract: 11,007. Massey, L. F., and Massey, H. F. May 26. Hammers, power.-Braking-mechanism for power hammers is operated by links so that for one position of the latter the drum a can rotate freely in either direction, but in the other position the drum can lift only and not lower. A band brake b with V-shaped blocks e is connected at two points g, l to a link h, a screw i and nut j serving to adjust the tightness of the band. The link h is connected at its other end with twin links m which are pinjointed to another link p attached to a fixed point q. A spring- controlled rod t-is also connected to the link p and by means of this rod the mechanism may be brought to the position shown in dotted lines in the Figure. A stop u controls the movement of the link h which rocks on the former, and when the rod t is lowered, the grip of the band is first released and then, on the link h coming into contact with the stop u, the band is lifted off the drum. Specification No. 299, A.D. 1867, is referred to.
Patent GB-190512098-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Moulds.
Inventor: STEMPEL OMAR ALWIN
Filed: 1905-06-09
Granted: 1906-08-30
Abstract: 12,098. Stempel, O. A. June 9, 1904, [date applied for under Patents Act, 1901]. Moulding concrete. -Relates to a watertight shell or mould used for surrounding piles, telegraph posts, and the like with concrete &c. which need not be left in the ground after use. The shell is made of two or more sections 4, Figs. 1 and 4, provided with a water-tight hinge 5, and the last members have lips 9 carrying rubber packing held together by a flexible or rigid clamp 10 ; other methods for closing the mould may be adopted. When the shell is placed round a pile, water is first pumped out and concrete is then poured into the annular space.
Patent GB-190515257-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Storage Battery Electrodes
Inventor: GARDINER WILLIAM
Filed: 1905-07-25
Granted: 1905-11-09
Abstract: 15,257. Gardiner, W., arid Springfield, C. P. July 25. Drawings to Specification. Soldering.-The parts of accumulator electrodes are united by first dipping in zinc-chloride solution, then in a melted alloy composed of bismuth, lead, and tin, and finally in hot tallow, which acts as a flux.
Patent GB-190522082-A (GB)
Title: Locking Devices for Loose Leaf Ledgers and the like
Inventor: NELSON CHARLES RUDOLPH
Filed: 1905-10-30
Granted: 1906-09-27
Abstract: 22,082. Nelson, C. R. Oct. 30. Filing papers.-A loose-leaf ledger or the like comprises a base 10 carrying filing - posts 12 over which the sheets are passed. The sheets are held beneath a pressure-plate 13 provided with a binding-plate 14 elidably secured by means of a T-shaped stud 15. A square -ended screw 16 works in a block 17 on the plate 13 and is secured to a shoulder 20 on the plate 14, so that, when operated by a key, the plates are moved in opposite directions and grip the posts on opposite sides. The centres of the apertures in the plate 14 are nearer together than the centres of the posts, and the aperture 26, Fig. 7, is so disposed as to grip the post 11 before the aperture 27 grips the post 12. The plate 14 is cut through at 21 to the aperture 26, and portions 23 are also removed. The aperture 27 may also be extended as shown in Fig. 7. As the plate is slid, the apertures bite into the posts by reason of their resilient construction. An additional plate may be provided to serve as a cover for the plate 14.
Patent GB-190522923-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Small Arms.
Inventor: BEHR BURKARD
Filed: 1905-11-08
Granted: 1906-02-08
Abstract: 22,923. Behr, B. Nov. 8. Stocks.-Relates to devices for absorbing recoil. A combined air and liquid brake is placed between the stock a and the butt b. The brake cylinder c has the forward reduced part filled with air and the rear ward and enlarged part filled with liquid. The piston d is adjustably connected by a screw d' to the butt b and is provided with a flange e, which is formed with fine holes e<1> and serves as the piston for the liquid brake, the forward end of the piston being used for the air brake. The spring g and piston h return the parts after recoil.
Patent GB-190602301-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and connected with Anti-vibration Devices for Automobiles and like Vehicles.
Inventor: BELL GEORGE WILLIAM
Filed: 1906-01-30
Granted: 1907-01-30
Abstract: 2301. Bell, G. W., and Shelmerdine, A. Jan. 30. Check valves for controlling the supply of compressed air to a system of pneumatic springs for attaching the wheels of motor and like vehicles to axles, and for mounting the bodies on the frames. The air is supplied from a reservoir having connexions to each spring through check valves, which maintain the pressure in spite of piston leakage &c., while preventing any substantial reflux of air when the pistons are driven in suddenly. Fig. 14 shows a check valve 70 held down by a light spring 72 and having an inner passage 71. Fig. 15 shows a valve for regulating the pressure in the system by means of a screwed cap 79 bearing on the valve spring 78.