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Patent GB-190223839-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Cheese-cutter.
Inventor: HUSBANDS WILLIAM JAMES
Filed: 1902-10-31
Granted: 1903-01-22
Abstract: 23,839. Husbands, W. J., Wood, G. L., and Pontifex, J. R. Oct. 31. Cheese cutters.-The slab a having a longitudinal central slot b is provided with a cutting-wire c, which comes through the slot from a fastening made at one end of the board by leading it through a channel e and wrapping it round a screw g.
Patent GB-190225681-A (GB)
Title: A New or Improved Weft Tension Device for Weaving Shuttles.
Inventor: CHARNOCK JOSEPH
Filed: 1902-11-22
Granted: 1903-11-21
Abstract: 25,681. Charnock, J., Tilley, J., and Nutter, A. Nov. 22. Loom shuttles.-A weft-tension device is fitted in the shuttle beyond the free end of the tongue. The weft 18 passes through eyes 7, and between them over a horizontal pivoted bar 2 slightly above the level of the eyes, and leaves the shuttle by the usual side eye 20. The free end of the bar 2 is pressed upwards by a spring 5, and bears against a hood or recess 6, while a similar hood covers the pivoted end. The eyes 7 are formed by bent wires 8 secured to a sheet-metal base-plate 10, which is fixed in the shuttle by cross-pins 14. In threading, the bar 2 is depressed and the yarn drawn under the eyes 7 against the hood 6, so that it is passed into the eyes when the bar 2 is released.
Patent GB-190301228-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Pitch Chains.
Inventor: LEY FRANCIS
Filed: 1903-01-17
Granted: 1903-11-19
Abstract: 1228. Ley, F. Jan. 17. Driving-chains.-Consists in the introduction of rollers into the chains described in Specification No. 17,171, A.D. 1887. The links are made in one piece, the side pieces a being connected by a crosspiece b. The roller e runs on a sleeve d, which is prevented from rotating by radial lugs c formed on the sides of the holes in the links through which the pin f passes. The pin f is secured by the key h. Oil-holes j are drilled in the roller e and the sleeve d.
Patent GB-190310777-A (GB)
Title: Improved Attachment for Eyeglasses.
Inventor: LAURANCE LIONEL
Filed: 1903-05-12
Granted: 1904-05-12
Abstract: 10,777. Laurance, L. May 12. Eyeglasses. - A clip G is secured to the frame of an eyeglass to facilitate its suspension from the dress.
Patent GB-190311507-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Roller Bearings.
Inventor: HILLMAN WILLIAM
Filed: 1903-05-20
Granted: 1904-03-17
Abstract: 11,507. Hillman, W. May 20. Roller bearings.-In a modified form of the roller bearing described in Specification No. 3121, A.D. 1900, the bush a surrounding the rollers is made in two parts, having V-shaped teeth a<1> on the adjoining edges to enable the rollers to pass the junction smoothly. The two parts are held together by a bracket e gripping projections a<2>. To provide for end-pressure, the rollers b have conical ends fitting corresponding recesses in the cages d, which are held together by rods e, and are flanged to fit recesses in the bush. The cages are split, as shown, at the parts d<1>. According to the Provisional Specification, the rods e are adjustable to take up end-play due to wear.
Patent GB-190311891-A (GB)
Title: Improved Change Feed Mechanism for Machine Tools and the like.
Inventor: DAY CHARLES AUBREY
Filed: 1903-05-25
Granted: 1903-08-06
Abstract: 11,891. Day, C. A., [Becker-Brainard Milling Machine Co.]. May 25. Milling; feed-motions.-Relates to change feed - gear for milling and other metal-cutting machines. Fig. 1 shows a gear partly in section. The spindle 4 is driven from the main spindle by the gearing shown, and has loosely mounted on it a sleeve 5, on which five wheels 6, of different diameters, are keyed. These wheels gear with wheels 7 loosely mounted on the spindle 8. On the spindle 4 is a wheel 12 in gear with the wheel 24, which drives a disc 23 fast on the spindle 8. The wheel 24 drives the disc 23 through a spring 22, Fig. 4, to prevent shock in starting. After the spring has been compressed to some extent, the projection 25 engages with the projection 26, or the projection 27 with the projection 28 ; after which, the driving is positive. On the reduced part of the spindle 8 is mounted a sleeve 9, carrying a spring pawl 18, which can secure any one of the wheels 7 to the sleeve 9. The other end of the spindle is bored to receive a rod 19, carrying a spring pawl 20, by which any other of the wheels 7 can be secured to the spindle 8. The spindle is moved endwise by a lever 34, and a rocking-shaft 33, carrying a hand-lever 31, Fig. 2, which can be secured in the desired position by a locking-bar and notched quadrant. The rod 19 is positioned by a lever 37, a rocking-shaft 36, and lever 32, provided with a pointer, moving along an indicator-plate 42, which is moved about the centre 36, along with the lever 31. By the arrangement of wheels shown, ten different rates of feed are secured, and, by connecting the wheel 16 on the spindle to the shaft 29 by a two-speed gear, actuated by a lever 30, twenty different rates of feed are secured.
Patent GB-190312018-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Automatic Gas Igniting Devices.
Inventor: HOWORTH FRANKLIN WISE
Filed: 1903-05-26
Granted: 1904-04-07
Abstract: 12,018. Howorth, F. W., [Flachshaar, P., and Baer, M.]. May 26. Lighting gas.-In an automatic igniting-device provided with a protective casing, the igniting- pellet is carried by a holder consisting of a crosspiece a having two elastic limbs b, which bear against the sides of the protective casing. The limbs may be provided with noses d, Fig. 1, which engage in holes e in the casing, or projectiors on the casing may engage with recessed or contracted portions on the limbs. Or a projection h, Fig. 4, or one of the limbs may engage in an annular recess i in the casing, a similar projection on the other limb engaging in a slot in the casing to prevent lateral motion. The igniting-wires l may be attached to an extension m of one of the limbs. The ends of the limbs project from the casing and are bent so as to afford a convenient hold, so that the holder may readily be removed from the casing. A stem or wire n passes through a hole in the end of the casing, the wire being flattened above and below the hole so as to allow the casing a limited sliding motion on the stem.
Patent GB-190313324-A (GB)
Title: A Combined Open and Button Up Blouse for Boys and Girls.
Inventor: CARTER JAMES
Filed: 1903-06-15
Granted: 1903-09-17
Abstract: 13,324. Carter, J. June 15. Blouses.-Fig. 2 illustrates a combined open and button-up blouse for boys and girls. The blouse a, which may be of the sailor pattern, has a collar f sewn to it along the dotted lines f<1> forming a front b having two parts c, d, which may be buttoned at e to form a closed front, or folded back and fastened by buttons g to buttonholes h forming an open front. An ordinary singlet or front can be used with the open front, or a special insertion may be used, as shown in Fig. 4. The two parts j, k are buttoned over the shoulder, and are fastened by tapes m, n which pass through loops o. The front portion of the blouse is doubled over to the lines c', d<1>, so as to form a double thickness.
Patent GB-190315341-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Machines for Trimming Oil Cakes
Inventor: FRENCH ALFRED WILLARD
Filed: 1903-07-10
Granted: 1904-07-09
Abstract: 15,341. French, A. W. July 10. Moulding food for animals.-In machines for trimming oilcakes, particularly machines such as those described in Specifications No. 24,729, A.D. 1899, and No. 13,359, A.D. 1903, the rotary knives used for effecting the finishing-cut are replaced by blades arranged in steps and adapted to cut the edges of the cakes in parallel, converging, diverging, or other lines. Fig. 1 is a plan of such a machine. The cakes D are carried forwards by the conveyers C and are trimmed by the stationary knives B, which are preferably arranged so that they come into operation successively and each cuts off a narrower strip of cake than the preceding one. The cakes may be guided by springs H or other appliances, and may be pressed down by springs or yielding weights. In a modified machine, for cutting the cakes in parallel lines, guide-bars are rigidly secured to the knife blades, which are angularly adjustable. Fig. 3 shows the method of mounting the knives B for cutting tapering cakes. They are mounted in converging lines and so that they may move laterally, the movement being controlled by springs F or their equivalent. By adjusting the knives independently, a variety of shapes may be obtained. In a modification, the guides are connected to the spring-controlled knives and may be capable of angular adjustment. The angle of the knife blades relative to the guides or the line of travel of the cake may be fixed or variable. The Provisional Specification describes means for giving the cakes a preliminary trimming before they pass to rotary cutters, and for feeding them on to conveyer chains provided with special raised links. The preliminary trimming is effected by stationary, oscillatory, rotary, or other knives which may be adapted to bring the cakes approximately to the required shape. The preferred form of rotary cutter comprises a series of substantially-vertical blades mounted vertically between horizontal discs and having concave cutting-edges. The special raised links or pushers of the conveyers may be padded and their faces may be forwardly inclined, curved, or otherwise overhanging. The links may be provided with rearward extensions to continue the pushing-action as they pass around the sprocketwheels. The cakes are piled up above the first conveyer against a barrier that allows one only at a time to pass beneath it.
Patent GB-190316816-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Printing Machinery.
Inventor: DOW WILLIAM SAUNDERS
Filed: 1903-07-31
Granted: 1904-04-21
Abstract: 16,816. Dow, W. S., and Smith, E. J. July 31. Rotary machines. -In machines known as ' web all size machines,' the web is run through the machine at a constant speed for all sizes of sheet, and the speed of the printing-cylinder is varied. The web is printed, perfected, superimposed, and folded before the sheets are cut off from the web, carrying tapes being dispensed with. The forme must not cover more than half the forme cylinder B. Four printing- mechanisms may be used, one pair for printing on one side and the other for perfecting, the driving- mechanism being placed between the two pairs. At the time of printing, the speed of the cylinders is that of the web, but, after printing, they are made to rotate more rapidly, the speed depending on the size of sheet to be printed. This may be effected by mounting the driven wheel F in a vibrating frame and gearing it with a non-circular wheel E, a circular wheel on the same shaft gearing with the cylinder trains. Pairs of non-circular wheels in gear, or other means, may be used. Two type cylinders running at varying speeds and working with one impression cylinder at constant speed may sometimes be employed.
Patent GB-190319524-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Man-hole Terminals for Electrical Conduit Sections
Inventor: GEST GUY MOORE
Filed: 1903-09-10
Granted: 1903-11-12
Abstract: 19,524. Gest, G. M. Sept. 10. Bricks.-Terminals for use on electric conduits at their junctions with transverse walls are built up of side and corner pieces 1, 2, Figs. 1, 2, and 3, having a flat body 2<1> and a curved lip 2<11> forming a rigbt-angled seating 2<a> for the end of the conduit B. The pieces 1, 2 are made of vitrified clay &c. similarly to the conduit B, and are built into the wall A with the lips 2<11> projecting to act as a support for the cables and to prevent the entry of dirt &c. into the conduit.
Patent GB-190404794-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Rotary Engines or Motors.
Inventor: MAROSY EMERICH
Filed: 1904-02-26
Granted: 1904-03-31
Abstract: 4794. Marosy, E. Feb. 26. Disc-engine type.-The sbaft 5, Fig. 1, carries two conical walls 6 which fit in grooves in the casing 2 and a partition plate 9 is loosely mounted on a boss 8 on the shaft and also fits into a groove in the casing. A piston vane 10, Fig. 4, is mounted on the boss and slides through packing-pieces 17 arranged in a slot in the partition plate 9. Segmental plates 12 acting as valves are fixed to the casing walls and control admission ports 11 in the conical walls. Steam is admitted to opposite sides of the working chamber alternately to equalize the torque. In a modification, the partition plate is fixed, and the conical walls rotate about an axis at right-angles to the plate.
Patent GB-190404942-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Book Typewriting Machines.
Inventor: DUKES HARRY STEPHENSON
Filed: 1904-02-29
Granted: 1904-10-27
Abstract: 4942. Dukes, H. S., and Clayton, W. H. Feb. 29. Type writers. - Relates to book type-writers, and consists of a machine support and a self-levelling work support so arranged that either may be shifted to a position outside the printing zone, and the operator may remain in the same position for printing on either page of the book. The two supports are mounted in an opening 3, Fig. 1, in the top of a typewriting table or desk 1. The book is placed upon platforms 4<a>, 4<b>, the " hub" of the book coming between the platforms. To enable the platforms automatically to adjust the two pages of the book to the same level, they are connected by two pairs of levers 5, 6, Figs. 1 and 3, which are mounted on rock-shafts 7, 8, the latter having arms 13, Fig. 3, which are connected by a link 14. The levers 5, 6 are connected to the platforms by links 8<a>, 12, in such a manner that the necessary play of the links is permitted, while they are maintained in an approximately-vertical position. The rock-shafts are preferably mounted in bearings in frame pieces 16 of the carriage 17 which carries the work support. The carriage is preferably mounted on rollers 18 which ride upon track rails 19 arranged inside the opening 3. In a modification, the levers 5, 6, instead of being fixed upon rock-shafts, are pivoted upon stationary shafts, a synchronous action being ensured by connecting each pair of links 8<a> and 12 under the same platform by cross-bars. The machine support 20, Fig. 1, preferably consists of a pair of parallel guide-bars 21, connected by cross-bars 22, 23. The frame is carried by vertically-swing- ing elevating-links 24 which turn freely and slide upon base rods 25, so that the frame may be raised or moved laterally. The links 24 provide for the different elevations necessary in books of the ordinary size. The vertical adjustment necessary for books of greatly varying thickness is provided for by making the base rods 25 adjustable in height. The rods 25, Fig. 3, are carried by vertical rods 34, the lower ends of which are connected by links 33 with horizontal arms of bell-crank levers 30, the vertical arms of which are connected by a bar 32. The levers are carried by rock-shafts 27, 28, which are operated to raise or lower the rods 25 by a handle 43, Fig. 1, placed near the operator. The handle operates, by bevel gearing, a nut 44, Fig. 6, on a screw shaft 37 carried by bearings 38, 39. A fork 47 on an arm secured to one or other of the rock-shafts 27 engages with an annular groove in the nut, the shafts being thereby operated. The vertical rods 34, Fig. 3, pass through the table top, the apertures being threaded and provided with clamps 50 of the split sleeve type which may be tightened on the rods to lock them in position, The clamps are operated by projecting handles 52. In a modification, the links 24, Fig. 1, are dispensed with, the guide-bars 21 having sleeves which slide upon the rods 25.
Patent GB-190407745-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Engraved Bowls or Rollers for Producing an Improved Reflecting Finish on Textile Fabrics, Paper or other Lamellar Materials.
Inventor: POPE WILLIAM JACKSON
Filed: 1904-04-02
Granted: 1905-03-09
Abstract: 7745. Pope, W. J., and H³bner, J. April 2. Rollers.-A homogeneous reflecting-finish is produced on textile fabrics, paper, and other lamellar materials by an engraved metal bowl or roller similar to that described in Specification No. 4907, A.D. 1904. The bowl is engraved with minute circles, triangles, squares, hexagons, &c., or with figures having curved or sinuous sides. The circles may have diameters of from <1>/100th to <1>/150th of an inch, and the squares &c. are correspondingly small. The figures used in the design may further be filled in with straight or curved lines running in various directions. In the Provisional Specification, it is stated that ovals &c. may also be used, and that, by using designs of different sizes in different parts, floral or other patterns engraved on the bowl or impressed or woven in the fabric &c. may be brought into relief.
Patent GB-190409244-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Acetylene Burners
Inventor: MILLER FREDERICK JOHN
Filed: 1904-04-22
Granted: 1905-01-26
Abstract: 9244. Miller, F. J., and Miller, C. A. April 22. Acetylene burners for motor cars and cycles. An air-injection burner consists of a steatite nipple a provided with two or more parallel gas passages c, d and two or more independent series of air passages c<1>, d'. The passages c, d are connected to the gas chamber h in the body of the burner by the fine passages e, f. Should either of the gas passages become stopped, it is still possible to obtain a light from the remaining passage without danger to the reflector or the front glass.
Patent GB-190410704-A (GB)
Title: Compositions for Preventing 'Set off' in Printing.
Inventor: DUNCAN GEORGE STEELE
Filed: 1904-05-10
Granted: 1905-08-10
Abstract: 10,704. Duncan, G. S., and Potts, G. H. May 10. Set-off, preventing.-A paste for greasing set-off rollers running in contact with the machine cylinder is made of a mixture of black soap, olive oil, and turpentine. A little lard may be added if the soap contains an excess of alkali. The paste may be applied by means of a clean rag saturated with turpentine or naphtha and dipped into the paste. A liquid for preventing set-off is composed of the above ingredients with the addition of Neat's-foot oil, boiled linseed oil, naphtha, and methylated spirit. In preparing the liquid, the soap is well stirred into a heated portion of the mixture before the naphtha is added. The remainder, after the addition of the naphtha, is mixed with the soap portion after cooling. This liquid may be used for damping the set-off rollers when the machine is printing. The set-off rollers of rotary presses may be thus treated or the liquid may be applied to the special set-off rollers for Wharfedale machines used for rapid turned work, or, according to the Provisional Specification, to the set-off rollers of single side printing-machines contacting with the printed surface of the paper.
Patent GB-190413131-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Lifting Devices, applicable more particularly for Raising Drop Hammers.
Inventor: FLUDE SAMUEL LLOYD
Filed: 1904-06-10
Granted: 1904-08-04
Abstract: 13,131. Flude, S. L. June 10. Hammers, power.-Relates to lifting-devices for drop-stamping and like hammers. The hammer is connected by a band G to a belt B having its ends secured to a lever C. The lever, on being pulled by a cord D passing partly round the pulley, tightens the belt, which thereupon rotates with the pulley and lifts the hammer, the rotation continuing as long as the pull on the cord D is maintained. By means of a guide-roller H, the cord is carried still further round the pulley.
Patent GB-190414092-A (GB)
Title: New or Improved See-saw.
Inventor: PRIESTLEY DAVID
Filed: 1904-06-22
Granted: 1905-04-27
Abstract: 14,092. Priestley, D., and Holmes, F. A. June 22. See-saws are constructed of seats a mounted on levers b, b<1> so arranged that the seats maintain their horizontal positions throughout their motions. The seats are mounted in pivotal bearings a', a<2>, and the levers are pivoted at centres c, c<1>. A tiebar d ensures one seat rising as the other descends, and the oscillation is assisted by springs f provided with rubber pads g. The four levers b, b<1> are, in a modification, mounted on two centres, and a flat spring may replace the spiral spring f. The seats may be shaped like animals.
Patent GB-190420397-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Pneumatic Tyres for the purpose of making them less liable to Puncture.
Inventor: EDMONDSON JOHN
Filed: 1904-09-21
Granted: 1905-07-13
Abstract: 20,397. Edmondson, J. Sept. 21. Tyres, pneumatic.-To prevent the air tube A of a pneumatic tyre from being punctured, it is formed with a layer B of raw hide, leather, pig-skin, or the like fastened between two layers A, a of india-rubber by solution, sewing, or otherwise, the combined layers forming the tread and the other portion of the tube consisting of a single layer of india-rubber ; or combined layers of leather and india-rubber may be used as a separate strip between the air tube and the outer cover, or may be fastened to the tread by rubber rings passing around the air tube. In a modification, the leather is formed in a strip fixed by solution to canvas which is solutioned on to the air-tube. In every case, the leather is completely covered with indiarubber so as to be waterproof, and it may be finely corrugated or slightly compressed to allow it to expand.
Patent GB-190427545-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Automatic Fire or Excessive Heat Alarm.
Inventor: ALLOM GILBERT FOX
Filed: 1904-12-17
Granted: 1905-10-26
Abstract: 27,545. Allom, G. F. Dec. 17. Alarms, fire and temperature.-The bulb C on one end of a glass tube B, B<1>, filled with hydrogen or the like, is protected by non-conducting material G so that, for abnormal heating, the gas in the unprotected bulb A expands the faster and forces the mercury D over the wires E, F, thus completing circuit.
Patent GB-190429063-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in connection with, Insulators and Protective Devices for Overhead Electric Conductors
Inventor: GIRAUD EMILE
Filed: 1904-12-30
Granted: 1905-02-23
Abstract: 29,063. Giraud, E. April 14, [date applied for under Patents Act, A.D. 1901]. Conductors, supports or holders for.-Supports for overhead conductors are made so that, if the conductor breaks, both conductors are thrown out of circuit, as described in Specification No. 23,978, A.D. 1903, by arranging the conductors h, h<1>, Figs. 1 and 2, if they are at the same potential, on arms f, f<1> pivoted on a bolt e insulated from the supporting-bracket and arm a so that, if a conductor breaks, the arm, say f, carrying the fractured unit swings round and makes contact between the stud and the earthed wing i, thus operating the short-circuit device protecting the line. If the conductors are at different potentials, the arms f, f<1> must be pivoted on separate insulated supports e, e', as shown in plan in Fig. 5. In this case, the breaking of a conductor causes the arm f or f<1> to swing round and make contact through the arm k or k<1> with the bolt e<1> or e, so as to short-circuit the two conductors.
Patent GB-190504291-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to "Process for Manufacturing Artificial Fuel".
Inventor: KNOPS JOSEF
Filed: 1905-03-01
Granted: 1905-07-20
Abstract: 4291. Knops, J. March 1. Composition fuel; peat, preparing.-A composite fuel is made from peat charcoal and leather refuse. The leather, after being crushed or otherwise treated, is boiled, and the resultant mass is powdered. This powder is mixed with peat charcoal, and simultaneously heated and compressed. The peat is boiled before being carbonized.
Patent GB-190506463-A (GB)
Title: Devices for Making Tea, Coffee, or other Beverages, Steeped or Boiled.
Inventor: KENZIE CHARLES MC
Filed: 1905-03-27
Granted: 1905-06-29
Abstract: 6463. McKenzie, C., and Kelley, W. G. March 27. Teapots, coffeepots, &c.-In apparatus for making tea, coffee, or other steeped or boiled beverages, the material is contained in a strainer C, fastened to a rod B, which may be held in any position in a tubular extension A<2> upon the lid by a set-screw, or by a spring A<4> and a finger a<4>. The lid is shaped to receive the strainer, which is hinged and may be modified in form.