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Patent GB-190317282-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Machines for Grinding Lenses
Inventor: RAMEAU CLAUDE LOUIS
Filed: 1903-08-08
Granted: 1903-10-22
Abstract: 17,282. Rameau, C. L. Aug. 8. Lenses, grinding. In order to obtain uniform grinding, the upper grinding plate f of the machine shown in Fig. 2, is given an epicycloidal movement by means of a shaft y, which passes freely through an eccentricallyarranged hub in a pulley n, Fig. 5, and has keyed to its upper end, a pinion t gearing with a pinion s keyed to a fixed spindle in line with the axis of the pulley. A box u, made in halves, is provided for keeping the pinions in gear. The lower end of the shaft y is fitted with a plate z having three elongated slots 17, Fig. 9, to receive bolts for securing the socket 7 to the plate. The spindle 8 carrying the plate f is adapted to slide in the socket 7, and a spiral spring is arranged between the socket and a flange or collar on the spindle. By means of the elongated slots in the plate z, the spindle 8 may be brought in line with the shaft y, or may be moved out of alignment with it to a greater or less extent. The shaft h for imparting motion to the pulley n, which rotates in a fixed ring 15, and the spindle c<1> of the lower grinding-plate, are driven by reversible bevel gearing, Fig. 3, from a shaft g provided with fast and loose pulleys. The pressure of the plates d, f, on the lens placed between them, is regulated by a lever 19 having a forked end for engaging a sleeve 20 on which the grinding plate is fixed, the lever being provided with an adjustable balance weight 21. The sleeve 20 is keyed to the spindle c<1> and is capable of moving endways on it. Several machines may be arranged side by side by removing the rear driving-mechanism and substituting a single shaft.
Patent GB-190325767-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Tyres for Vehicle Wheels
Inventor: PIGEON CHARLES JOSEPH
Filed: 1903-11-25
Granted: 1904-08-25
Abstract: 25,767. Pigeon, C. J. Nov. 25. Tyres, elastic other than pneumatic; felloes or rims.-A tyre for vehicle wheels, which consists of leather bands d with or without one or more interposed india-rubber bands e, is adapted to a wooden rim a, having a hoop band retaining-flanges c, or to an iron rim without a hoop b. The bands are screwed, nailed, riveted, sewn, or stuck to one another and to the rim. Fig. 2 shows the application to wheel rims of vehicles with existing pneumatic tyres. In a modification shown in Fig. 3, a thick solid or hollow rubber band i is interposed between the tyre and rim, and is secured by bolts j. Transverse V-notches are formed in the band i to increase its elasticity. Screws m are inserted in the notches to prevent the tyre from creeping. Tread nails o with conical or other heads prevent slipping or skidding.
Patent GB-190400751-A (GB)
Title: Improved Cap for Projectiles, and Means for Attaching same.
Inventor: MOTTERAM WALTER WILLIAM
Filed: 1904-01-12
Granted: 1904-11-17
Abstract: 751. Motteram, W. W. Jan. 12. Projectiles, ordnance. -A cap A of comparatively soft metal is attached to the nose of the projectile B which is provided with a ridge D, over which the edges of the cap are pressed. A space E is provided between the cap and point C of the projectile, and, if desired, vent holes F are formed in the cap.
Patent GB-190403639-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Moulds for Baking Cakes and the like in.
Inventor: RANDLE EDWIN
Filed: 1904-02-13
Granted: 1904-04-14
Abstract: 3639. Randle, E., and Smith, H. W., [trading as Randle & Smith]. Feb. 13. Baking-tins.-A mould A, Fig. 2, for baking cakes and the like, is formed, at one operation, from a sheet-metal blank. The mould has corner wings a<2> which are turned in against the sides or ends, and flanges a<3> which are adapted to engage with flanges b<2>, Fig. 7, surrounding openings to receive the moulds in the trays B. The moulds are secured to the trays by bending over the flanges b<2>, a<3>, as shown in Fig. 9. The outer flanges b<3> of the tray are also doubled to strengthen them.
Patent GB-190407141-A (GB)
Title: System of Ventilation without Draughts by Means of Pivoted Windows.
Inventor: HOFMEISTER HEINRICH
Filed: 1904-03-24
Granted: 1905-03-23
Abstract: 7141. Hofmeister, H. March 24. Air, supplying, methods of; ventilators; baffleplate apparatus.-An upper pivoted window a, Figs. 3 and 4, is provided with side brackets b, shown in horizontal section in Fig. 6, which serve to support a chamber d, and carry rods c engaging with the beading so as to make an airtight joint. The space between the top of the window and the lower part g of the box is covered by two hinged plates e, f, one of which carries an extension h. When the window is opened by means of the rod q, Fig. 3, and the bell cranks o, p, the air passes over the baffle-plate h, and out at the grating l. Dust is stated to collect in the space k, and the appliance is for use in school rooms, sick wards, and asylums. In a modification, the window is formed in three parts, the middle one being pivoted and provided with lateral separating-walls and escape openings.
Patent GB-190408730-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Shuttles for Looms.
Inventor: SPOERRI HANS
Filed: 1904-04-16
Granted: 1904-05-26
Abstract: 8730. Sp÷rri, H. April 16. Loom shuttles; shuttles, changing bobbins in, automatically.-The metal base l of the bobbin or cop spindle k of a shuttle for use in automatic bobbinchanging looms has turned upon it a number of annular ribs l<1>, which are engaged by grooves in powerful springs m fixed in the shuttle by means of a block o. The ribs l<1> may be made of a screw or spiral form in a screw-cutting lathe. The shuttle is provided with a self-threading device comprising a cylindrical part a which is inserted in the shuttle. When the bobbin is pressed into the shuttle, the weft thread h passes into a slot b in the part a, since the end of the weft is attached to a fixed pin. As the shuttle travels to and fro, the weft passes under the top plate of the part a, and assumes the position shown in Fig. 3, passing at an angle round a pin i. The weft runs over a circular piece of felt g which fills up the bottom part of an annular cavity in the part a. The felt may be removed by moving to one side the bottom plate e which is pivoted at f.
Patent GB-190410230-A (GB)
Title: Mattress Attachment for Fixing Mattresses to Bedsteads.
Inventor: ROWLEY BENBOW TURNER
Filed: 1904-05-04
Abstract: 10,230. Turner, R. B. Jan. 2, [date applied for under Patents Act, A.D. 1901]. Void. [Published under Patents Act, A.D. 1901.] Mattresses; bedsteads.-Spring mattresses are provided with attachments for connecting them to the head and foot pieces of metallic and other bedsteads, the usual side bars, laths, and stretchers being dispensed with. The attachments are fitted to the mattress bars at the corners of the mattress, and consist each of a side piece 3, a shelf 2, a strengthening projection 7, and a tapered dovetail piece 1, which fits into a corner block of the bedstead. The attachment is secured to the mattress bars by screws passing through side holes 6, and bolts passing vertically through holes 9 and through the bars, the latter resting on the shelves 2.
Patent GB-190410635-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Ammunition Waggons or Limbers.
Filed: 1904-05-09
Granted: 1904-09-22
Abstract: 10,635. Krupp Akt.-Ges., F. May 13, A.D. 1903, [date applied for under Patents Act, A.D. 1901]. Field carriages.-The limbers are provided with metal doors, which act as shields when open. The doors are of channel-section sheet metal, the web N, Fig. 1, between the flanges N', closing the wagonbox A. The door can be turned about the hinges B into the position shown in Fig. 2, the portion of the web above the hinges being removed, so that the web and flanges serve as frontal and lateral shields respectively. Fig. 7 shows a second door with web P and flanges P<2>, which, when turned down about the hinges B', serve as additional shields. Fig. 11 shows the first door with flanges N<2> of the same height as the web N, the second door with web P and flanges P' as already described, and two plate-shaped door wings Q turning about hinges B<2> to form lateral shields.
Patent GB-190412078-A (GB)
Title: Improved Boat Propeller
Inventor: RITCHEL CHARLES FRANCIS
Filed: 1904-05-27
Granted: 1904-07-28
Abstract: 12,078. Ritchel, C. F. May 27. Propelling by reciprocating plates; driving-gear for boat propellers.-A toothed wheel l on the shaft m of an electric or other motor gears with pinions k on transverse shafts f having cranks g, on which are mounted frames k carrying paddles i, the parts being arranged so that, on one stroke, the paddles press the water backwards, while, on the return stroke, they are lifted clear of the water. In a modification, the shaft m is driven by hand and connected to the frames by cranks. The propelling- mechanism is arranged within the arched chamber e, open at the bottom to the water and containing compressed air supplied by a pump driven by a steam engine or, as shown, by an electric motor n<1>. The air pressure in the chamber e regulates the degree of immersion of the paddles, and a float q acting on the lever s, and a rheostat t, control the motor n<1> and the pump o. When the air compressor is driven by a steam engine, a safety-valve controlled by a weighted lever is fitted to the chamber e.
Patent GB-190414681-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Sawing Machines.
Inventor: GRICE ARTHUR GEORGE
Filed: 1904-06-30
Granted: 1904-09-15
Abstract: 14,681. Grice, A. G. May 25, [date applied for under Patents Act, A.D. 1901]. Sawing stone.-A machine for sawing stone has the saws h, i mounted on a spindle e and bolted to sliding collars h<1> in bearings j<1> of the slides j. These slides are moved on rails l by engaging at each end with pins o' fixed to nuts mounted on the rotatory screw spindles n, p, each of which, by means of a shaft and bevel wheels n', is geared to a second similar spindle at the other end of the slide. The saw spindle e, by cone pulleys and adjustable toothed gearing, rotates the shaft f<7> provided with pulleys f<10>, f<11> to obtain a quick return motion of the tables c, d. On this shaft, the bevel-wheels f<8>, f<9> gear with the wheels c<2>, d<2>, and screw spindles c<3>, d<3> are rotated and engage nuts on the tables c, d which move on pulleys a<1>. These wheels are alternately put in gear by a handle g<3> on a bar provided with arms embracing the grooved hubs of the wheels f <8>, f The tables may be joined by clasps and reciprocated in unison.
Patent GB-190420417-A (GB)
Inventor: PETT FRANK SAMUEL
Filed: 1904-09-22
Granted: 1905-07-27
Abstract: 20,417. Pett, F. S. Sept. 22. Hawse - pipes ; bollards etc.; cable stoppers ; anchors. -Relates to means for snugly stowing anchors, and comprises, (1) an improved hawse-pipe, and (2) improved forms of cable controllers. (1) The mouth of the hawse-pipe is formed with a projection 2, Fig. 8, which engages with the crown of the anchor, so that the flukes are turned snugly on to the lateral beds 1, Fig. 7, provided on each side of the hawse-pipe. (2) The cable is held on, and released from, the controller by the usual means, but a certain amount of final adjustment of the anchor in the hawse-pipe is provided for by making the upper bed of the controller slightly movable upon the lower bed. One form is shown in Figs. 1 and 3. The lower bed, fixed to the deck, is formed with guide-ways 11 adapted to take the guides 10 of the upper bed, which is moved longitudinally, in order to get the anchor fully up intothe hawse-pipe, by the screw gear shown, or by other apparatus. A right and left handed screw, placed abaft the controller, may be used, as shown in Fig. 4, and, when adjusted, the upper bed may be clamped in position by any suitable means, such as the screws 8, Fig. 6. The strain can then be taken off the screw, which may be removed for repairs &c. Another modification is shown in Fig. 10. The upper bed C is adjustably secured to the deck by bolts engaging elongated slots in the flanges 27 ; other similar means may be used. With controllers of the type described above, appliances, such as " devil's claws," ordinary cable stoppers, &c., may be dispensed with.
Patent GB-190424009-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Electrically Controlled Valve Gear for Motive Power Engines.
Inventor: KENDAL RAMSEY
Filed: 1904-09-07
Granted: 1906-05-10
Abstract: 24,009. Kendal, R. Sept. 7. Valves and valve gear. - The separate admission and exhaust piston valves of steam and other engines are fluid-actuated, the auxiliary valves controlling the distributing of the fluid being actuated by solenoids supplied with current by a commutator on the main or an auxiliary shaft. Upon the shaft a, Figs. 2 and 3, are keyed two iron rings b having flanges with dovetailed projections c which engage flanges d upon a brass sleeve e. Insulation is inserted between the parts c, d and the halves of the sleeve e. Conducting- strips j, k, l, m separated by insulating- strips are fixed to the sleeve e. The ring q is insulated from the top and the ring s from the bottom of the sleeve e. The strips j, l and ring q, and the strips k, m and ring s, are electrically connected. The rocking arms w carrying the contact-devices are carried on the cross-arms v of the frame u, which is prevented from rotating by links connected to a fixed part of the engine. The strips l, m are stepped to vary the cut-off, the brushes being moved longitudinally by a band-actuated toothed sector engaging a rack. The brushes comprise plungers movable in casings 4 against the action of springs. The commutator shown is chiefly intended for a two-cylinder locomotive, there being four arms w for the four inlet and four arms for the exhaust valves. Each brush may be connected to one terminal of a solenoid winding 13, Fig. 6, the other terminal being connected to the battery. The spring.actuated core 14 actuates a piston slide valve 15 controlling the main valve actuating piston 16, Fig. 5. Energizing the solenoid opens the valve. In a modification, Fig. 7, the piston valve 18 has no throughway. The valve is closed by a spring 32, concussion in closing being minimized by a spring 36. In the modification shown in Fig. 10, the valve 18 is extended to form an annular piston 38, and in that shown in Fig. 12 the valve is directly actuated by a number of solenoids. Changing the switch 48, Fig. 2, reverses the engine.
Patent GB-190425920-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Gas Heated Boilers for Boiling Clothes and for other Domestic Purposes.
Inventor: SLACK HENRY
Filed: 1904-11-29
Granted: 1905-02-09
Abstract: 25,920. Slack, H. Nov. 29. Boiling-pans.-The gasheated boiler, shown in section, for laundry and domestic use, is constructed of a bottom casing A having three projections, such as are shown at B, forming feet, a main casing P provided with a door 0 for lighting the burners N within it, a boiling- pan D supported on this casing, and a top casting E fitted with a hinged door and formed with a groove F and an outlet piece H. The outlet communicates through an opening I with the boiling-pan, and through a hole K with the interior of the casing P, so that the steam and products nf combustion escape by one outlet. The various parts are secured by bolts, as at G, C, L.
Patent GB-190506948-A (GB)
Title: The Manufacture of Salicylic Acid Glycerineformalester.
Inventor: ZIMMERMANN AUGUST
Filed: 1905-04-01
Granted: 1905-11-23
Abstract: 6948. Zimmermann, A., [Chemische Fabrik auf Actien (vorm. E. Schering)]. April 1. Medicines.-Salicylic acid glycerine-formal ester, produced by a special process, is applicable as a local remedy for rheumatism.
Patent GB-190507105-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Electric Cables.
Filed: 1905-04-04
Granted: 1905-12-21
Abstract: 7105. Henley's Telegraph Works Co., W. T., and Savage, H. April 4. Cables for telegraphic and telephonic &c. purposes are placed in an inductive winding arranged to balance the effect of the capacity of the cable. As shown in Figs. 1 and 2, two conducting-cores a, a<1> are surrounded by insulating-material b in a protective covering c of circular section. The wire or strip d of magnetic material is coiled upon the two cores alternately, so as to form an open helix on each, consecutive turns crossing each other between the cores. The wire d may be lightly insulated at the point e where consecutive turns cross. Two or more separate strips or wires may be used, the pitch of the winding being correspondingly increased.
Patent GB-190507317-A (GB)
Title: Improved Sound-reproducing Disc for Gramophones
Inventor: MAITRE ACHILLE
Filed: 1905-04-06
Granted: 1905-06-15
Abstract: 7317. Maitre, A. April 26, 1904, [date applied for under Patents Act, 19011. Phonographs.-The spirally-grooved surface of record disks is made in the form of a truncated cone thinning either towards the edge of the disk or towards the centre. Fig. 2 represents a doublesided disk with the spirally-grooved surface a b in the form of a truncated cone thinning towards the edge. On such a disk, the record starts at the inner end of the spiral and finishes at the outer end, the object being to assist the motion of the stylus by the gentle slope ; in the case converse to that illustrated, this assistance increases as the spring in unwinding loses strength, thereby securing more uniformity in the reproduction.
Patent GB-190507474-A (GB)
Title: A Method of Preventing the Vibrations set up by Unbalanced Steam Engines or the like.
Inventor: MALLOCK ARNULPH
Filed: 1905-04-08
Granted: 1905-12-07
Abstract: 7474. Mallock, A. April 8. Governing &c. speed and power.-The vibrations usually set up in a structure supporting two or more unbalanced engines are prevented by running such engines at the same speed and in such phases relatively to each other that the vibrations due to the separate engines annul each other. In a twinscrew ship, the engines are run at the same speed in opposite phases, and an equality of speed is maintained by a differential governor controlling a valve which admits steam to the low-pressure cylinder of the laaging engine. In the governor shown, the loose wheels A, B are driven by the engines and gear with pinions C, C' fixed to the shaft E carrying an eccentric F, which on being rotated moves the valve G and admits steam from the passage H to one engine or the other.
Patent GB-190510778-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Elastic Tires for Vehicle Wheels
Inventor: SQUIRES GEORGE SEYMOURE
Filed: 1905-05-23
Granted: 1905-10-05
Abstract: 10,778. Squires, G. S. May 23. Tyres, pneumatic &c.-The tyre consists of a series of resilient annular tubes arranged inside a tubular cover. In the form shown in section in Fig. 1, butt-ended rubber tubes 6, 8, arranged so that their ends break joint, and an inflatable tube 7, lashed together at intervals by adhesive tape 9, Fig. 1, are fitted in a cover consisting of fabric 11 and rubber 13 thickened at the tread 12. In modifications, the resilient rings may consist wholly of hollow tubes or of solid rubber.
Patent GB-190510811-A (GB)
Title: Indicating Rim Latch
Inventor: LUCAS CHARLES
Filed: 1905-05-24
Granted: 1906-02-22
Abstract: 10,811. Lucas, C. May 24. Indicators, "engaged" and like.- A. sliding rim latch is provided with an " engaged " and " dis- " engaged " indicator, the parts being so arranged that, when the operating-handle of the indicator is turned to display the "engaged " signal, the sliding latch is automatically blocked in its locking position. On the cover-plate of the latch-case is mounted an indicator arranged as shown in Fig. 5, the letters DIS of which are adapted to be covered by the rotatable disk v, Fig. 6, connected by means of the rod z to the spindle k, Fig. 4. The spindle k engages with a semicircular recess y, Fig. 1, cut in the bolt a of the latch, this recess being so arranged that, when the operating-handle l is in the position corresponding to the " engaged " signal, the solid part of the spindle opposite the notch r engages with the recess y and prevents motion of the latch bolt. The movement of the handle l is restricted by shoulders w engaging with a fixed stop. The operating-handle l may be prevented from falling downwards by its own weight by means of a spring friction plate s, Fig. 4, which is fixed to the spindle k and bears against the backplate of the lock.
Patent GB-190514858-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Head Rests for Chairs and the like.
Inventor: LONG JAMES
Filed: 1905-07-19
Granted: 1906-07-05
Abstract: 14,858. Long, J. July 19. Bobbin holders - Relates to a paperroll attachment for hairdressers' chairs and the like. The head-rest g is mounted in a U- shaped frame f, which is connected to the top of a vertical rod c and is provided with brackets or arms h for the paper roll.
Patent GB-190517444-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Flexible Joints for Pipes and Tubes.
Inventor: PAYNE JOHN THOMAS
Filed: 1905-08-29
Granted: 1906-01-04
Abstract: 17,444. Payne, J. T. Aug. 29. Clip and sleeve joints.-Relates to improvements on the clip described in Specification No. 15,599, A.D. 1901, for securing the short flexible tubes to the rigid tubes used in beer pipes. In order to prevent such clips from moving laterally, two or more spirally-wound ribs C are provided upon their inner edges, and to obtain greater adjustability in the clip, it is provided with a series of teeth J, into which fit projections K when the ends are drawn together by pincers placed in the curled projections L. In the modification shown in Fig. 5, the projection N<1> engages with a projection N, stamped from a tongue M, the tongue preventing the clip from nipping the rubber.
Patent GB-190519392-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Padlocks and similar Locks.
Inventor: DAVIDSON ALBERT
Filed: 1905-09-26
Granted: 1906-05-24
Abstract: 19,392. Davidson, A. Sept. 26. Padloclcs. - Relates to padlocks and locking- mechanism therefor of the type described in Specification No. 6610, A.D. 1905, No. 16,925, A.D. 1898, No. 18,630, A.D. 1901, and No. 23,418, A.D. 1892. Such padlocks are rendered automatic in action by means of a spring catch lever d which retains the locking-bolt a in the withdrawn position until released by the shackle, the lever d being provided with the shoulder d' for engaging the projection a<1> on the bolt.
Patent GB-190525785-A (GB)
Title: A New or Improved Marking or Scoring Board for Games
Inventor: LAWRENCE WILLIAM HALL
Filed: 1905-12-12
Granted: 1906-03-29
Abstract: 25,785. Lawrence, W. H. Dec. 12. Scoring and marking.-Relates to a scoring-board for games, on which numbers up to thousands may be scored. As applied to billiards, the board is provided with five scales s, t, u, v, w, over each of which moves two pointers sliding in slots. The scales enable any number up to 25,000 to be scored, and the actual score at any moment can be read off. In a modification, a reversible strip marked, for instance, with numbers from 100 to 1,000 on one side and 1,000 to 10,000 on the other, may be fitted in grooves &c. on the scoring-board. According to the Provisional Specification, the board may score numbers up to a million, and the invention may be applied to scoring-boards with rollers; the invention is also stated to be applicable to cricket scorers.
Patent GB-190525815-A (GB)
Title: Improved Method of Supporting and Actuating the Shuttle Rod in Looms having a Positive Shuttle Motion.
Inventor: BRADBURY CHARLES EDWARD
Filed: 1905-12-12
Granted: 1906-09-27
Abstract: 25,815. Bradbury, C. E. Dec. 12. Loom picking-mechanism. -In a loom having a positive shuttle motion, the shuttle rods E are fixed in sliding brackets or blocks G moving in races H fixed to the lathe A. The blocks are reciprocated by links J and levers K c nnected by adjustable rods L to cranks M, the shafts N being driven from the shaft R, which is rotated alternately i opposite directions. The rods E carry trigger mechanism for securing and releasing the shuttle horns T, which is operated through the spindles U, spring- controlled nuts and washers V, and stops X