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Patent GB-190111462-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Machines for Making Wire Fencing
Inventor: HADDAN HERBERT JOHN
Filed: 1901-06-04
Granted: 1901-07-13
Abstract: 11,462. Haddan, H. J., [Wellman, C. H.]. June 4. Bending. - T h e transverse wires for use in wire fencing are formed with loops, as shown in Fig. 12, by means of apparatus such as that shown in Fig. 1, the loops being adapted to facilitate attachment to the longitudinal wires. The wire to be operated upon is fed along a groove h in a table H, by means of a serrated dog operated through suitable connection K<1> from a cam J, the dog being pivoted to a sliding crosshead K<2>. The looping- die L, Fig. 4, which is reciprocated vertically, has a slit l<3>, through which the wire passes, and has at the right-hand side, Fig. 4, a recess, into which the wire is pushed to form a loop, as shown in Fig. 8, by means of a suitably-shaped pusher L'. A reciprocating shaft M, having a slit m<4> in one end, is then moved longitudinally until the loop enters the slit m<4>, when the shaft is caused to make a half turn, thus twisting the wires as shown in Fig. 9. The die L is then depressed to allow the loop to escape from it as the wire is fed forward. When the loop reaches the dies 0, 0<1>, it is bent and finished as shown in Fig. 12. The die 0, which is fixed, has a curved recess underneath extending along its length, into which the upper convex surface of the reciprocating die 0<1> is adapted to enter to bend the loop. It is desirable that one side of the loop should be bent with a greater curvature than the other, and to effect this the die O<1> has formed on its upper surface alternate projections and depressions, one limb of the loop on being bent riding on a projection while the other limb rests in a depression. The wire is cut by a reciprocating cutter P, which is operated on each complete revolution of the cam J by another cam fixed to it. The number of operating projections or cams on the cam J thus determines the number of loops formed on each length of wire.
Patent GB-190111678-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Bottle Cleansing Machines.
Inventor: BUROW CARL FRANZ GUSTAV
Filed: 1901-06-07
Granted: 1902-04-10
Abstract: 11,678. Burow, C. F. G. June 7. Bottles, washing.-Fig. 1 shows a side view, and Fig. 2 a plan of bottle-washing mechanism. The external brushes g, g<1> and internal brushes h, h<1> are driven from a pulley i, which is connected by a link m with mechanism for giving a slow rotation to friction-wheels l, l<1>, to prevent the bottle from rotating with the internal brush. The end brushes b, b<1> are supported on levers m, m<1> pivoted at c, c<1>. The forward passage of a bottle over the guide a or a<1> releases a hooked lever e or e<1> from an opening f or f<1> in the lever m or m', and the spring d or d' presses the end brush b or b<1> into its operative position. When the bottle is withdrawn, the end brush is depressed until the opening f or f<1> is again engaged by a spring-held hooked lever c or e<1>.
Patent GB-190116247-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Furnace Doors for Preventing Smoke.
Inventor: HAMANN RICHARD WILLIAM
Filed: 1901-08-13
Granted: 1901-12-07
Abstract: 16,247. Hamann, R. W. Aug. 13. Smoke-consuming; doors; blast apparatus.-A furnace door 2 carries a fan 9 operated, when the door is closed, so as to force a blast of air over the fire and cause perfect combustion of the smoke. The door consists of a casing 4 having flanges 5 and 6 to support plates 11 and 15 and a housing 7 having an opening 8 covered with network. The air passes through apertures 16 to the furnace. The fan is operated by a turbine 12, preferably actuated by a steam jet from an aperture in a casing 13. The steam supply pipe is connected to an automatic cut-off valve in the upper door hinge, so that the steam supply is cut-off when the door is opened. To enable doors of uniform size to be fitted to openings of various sizes, frames are provided for attachment to the furnace walls.
Patent GB-190212736-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Relief Valves.
Inventor: MACKENZIE JOHN WILLIAM
Filed: 1902-06-04
Granted: 1902-10-16
Abstract: 12,736. Mackenzie, J. W., [Schreidt, F.]. June 4. Cylinders, relief valves for.-The valve B, Fig. 1, is normally kept on its seat a<1> by the pressure of the steam from the cylinder passing through the pipe a, bye-pass as, and port a' to the top of the valve. When water accumulates under the valve, its pressure under the flange b raises the valve, and the water escapes. A check valve C is pressed upwards against its seat by a light spring, to prevent admission of air. In a modification, the cylinder pipe a<5> admits steam to the port a<9> and the chamber a<8> above the main valve G, which is raised by the water pressure on the flange g, A second valve H, Fig. 7, placed inside the main valve and pressed open by a spring, allows water to escape from the chamber a<8>,
Patent GB-190215192-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Collapsible Boxes.
Inventor: WADE ALBERT EDWARD
Filed: 1902-07-08
Granted: 1903-05-14
Abstract: 15,192. Wade, A. E. July 8. Folding cardboard boxes.-Along the edges of two opposite sides a', a<2> of the box are attached strips E forming slits F with the edges of the sides. Into these slits, when the box is put together, fit flanges attached to the sides B, C of the box. These flanges may be kept in position by tongues of metal H, which pass beneath the strips E and are folded over in the notches J.
Patent GB-190219116-A (GB)
Title: An Improvement in Hair-pins.
Inventor: WITT RENEE DE
Filed: 1902-09-01
Granted: 1903-09-01
Abstract: 19,116. Witt, R. de. Sept. 1. Hair-pins; pins, dress and like.-Hair-pins and dress pins of the class described in Specification No. 10,703, A.D. 1901, are made with the bow end turned out of the plane of the limbs, as shown in Fig. 2, at a, b.
Patent GB-190219928-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in, or relating to, Motor Car and similar Lamps, and in Brackets for Supporting such Lamps
Inventor: MILLER CHARLES ALBERT
Filed: 1902-09-12
Granted: 1903-07-30
Abstract: 19,928. Miller, C. A., and Miller, F. J. Sept. 12. Acetylene lamps ; carriage lamps ; chimneys reflectors; lamp brackets.-Relates to acetylene motor-car and like lamps, and to brackets for supporting them. The cylindrical casing a contains a removable acetylene generator b of any suitable form, and has at the back a separate chamber c closed by a door c<1> and containing a gas bag d for regulating the pressure of the gas passing from the generator to the burner e. The generator is placed in a chamber m extending to the bottom of the extended base k, which is attached to the body a. A reftector f is removably held in the end of the casing by means of an annular recess a<2> in the body, and a divided ring o which secures the edge of the reflector in the recess. Hinged at one side to the end a<1> of the body a is a conical frame f carrying the lens or glazing f<1>. In order to make an airtight joint between the part f<2> and the casing, the part f<2> is provided with an annular attachment q<1>, which fits tightly into the end a<1>. An opening f<3> in the reflector permits the passage of the products of combustion into the chimney g, which is provided with a perforated cowl or baffle g<1>. On one side of the body a is hinged a lid or cover h, which encloses the generator b and the chimney, and saddles on to the body. Above the chimney the cover is provided with an opening provided with a ring or mount h5, a space h<7> being left round the chimney. Or the cowl g<1> may be attached to the cover. The cover has a partition h<8>, which separates the generator from the chimney. A handle i is secured to the cover h. The bracket attachment, shown in Fig. 8, consists of an eye or socket s for fixing on the lamp iron. On the sides of the socket are eyes s<2>, s<3> fixed by nuts t<3> on pins t<1> projecting from plates t<2> fixed on the lamp body. A rubber or non-metallic sleeve s<4> and washers s<6> are interposed between the metal parts to prevent chattering. In the bracket shown in Fig. 9, a bolt v is passed through a sleeve u on the socket s, and through eyes w<1>, w<2> on the plates w fixed to the lamp body. Rubber &c. sleeves and washers u<1>, v<3> are used. The sleeve u may be horizontal, as shown, or upright. The bolt v may be of square or angular section.
Patent GB-190224146-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Means for Artistically Displaying Living or other Figures or Objects.
Inventor: WOOD WALLACE
Filed: 1902-11-04
Granted: 1903-10-22
Abstract: 24,146. Wood, W. Nov. 4. Displaying.-Relates to a device for displaying or exhibiting living pictures and the like, scenery, works of art, &c. A table a, carried by a shaft 8 which revolves in a bearing 9 and supported by posts 10, 11, on which the antifriction wheels 12, 13 run, is provided with columns b for supporting a roof i and a dome c. The discs d, t are mounted on pivots in the base and roof respectively, and with the semi-cylindrical shields n form recesses into which the figures &c. are placed on a pedestal e. The objects can thus be exposed or concealed as desired, and suitable portable or sliding screens l conceal portions of the apparatus from view. By means of the lever 19, the friction-wheel 15 of the electric motor may be put in contact with either of the wheels 16 or 17, and the shaft 8 thus turned in either direction. The columns b and the roof i may be dispensed with, screens or walls being mounted on the turntable to form the recesses. In this case, shown in Fig. 1, shields, screens, or walls 20 are so mounted as to divide the turntable 7 into a number of sector-shaped compartments, in which the scenes &c. are represented. The Provisional Specification states that the device may be used for exhibiting goods for advertising purposes.
Patent GB-190227666-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Safety Stirrups
Inventor: WHELAN JOSEPH ALOYSIUS
Filed: 1902-12-15
Granted: 1903-02-05
Abstract: 27,666. Whelan, J. A. Dec. 15. Stirrups. - The stirrup s t r a p is attached to a bar 15 which fits into sockets 7, 13 respectively formed in the sides 3 and heads 12 of the levers pivoted at 10 and connected by the cross-bar 14. In case of accident, the rider's foot is pressed against one of the levers 8, which turn and free the bar 15 from its sockets, thus freeing the stirrup and the rider's foot.
Patent GB-190228759-A (GB)
Title: Machine for Cutting up Beets and the like.
Inventor: MUCK CARL
Filed: 1902-12-30
Granted: 1903-06-11
Abstract: 28,759. Muck, C. Dec. 30. Cutting and slicing beet-root &c. -The knife a is provided with transverse blades b, and is supported in a slide pivoted to, and operated by a hand-lever d fulcrumed on a pin f carried by a support e fixed to the frame. The bottom of the feed-shoot is formed of slats c, which allow soil, sand, and the like to fall between them and thus become separated from the roots.
Patent GB-190301943-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Screw Propellers and their Model Making
Inventor: GRAHAM CHARLES KNOTT
Filed: 1903-01-27
Granted: 1904-01-27
Abstract: 1943. Graham, C. K. Jan. 27. Drawings to Specification. Screw propellers are made as nearly as possible in the form of true helicoidal surfaces having steps or flutings of various shapes, all being concentric to the central axis. The shape of the patterns or models may be such as to give a casting of the required shape, or the required surface of the propeller may be formed afterwards on a planing, shaping, slotting, or other machine, or the propeller may be made from stamped forgings. The model or the propeller casting is fixed on the machines so that the helicoidal surface and flutings are cut accurately and automatically. The flutes are tapered from the centre or as far from the centre as practical. The pattern may also be built up in sections, each section having the correct angular position for that portion of the propeller blade.
Patent GB-190305353-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to the Construction of Reversible Covers for Channel Ways on Foot paths
Inventor: RAY ROBERT ARBER
Filed: 1903-03-07
Granted: 1904-01-14
Abstract: 5353. Ray, R. A., and Baxter, W. G. March 7. Draining-channels on footpaths are provided with a reversible sliding cover a having side grooves engaged by corresponding shoulders c on the channel. The cover may be in one or more parts and may be suitably roughened, and, if desired, it may be secured by a screw, stud, or like device. When applied to ordinary channel-ways, the cover, projecting slightly above the level of the path, has its edges rounded off.
Patent GB-190306872-A (GB)
Title: A Safety Appliance for Miners Cages.
Inventor: THOMSON JAMES KENNEDY
Filed: 1903-03-25
Granted: 1904-03-25
Abstract: 6872. Thomson, J. K., and Smith, A. B. M. March 25. Safety retaining apparatus for mine cages. Toothed discs H, H<1>, eccentrically pivoted in brackets m, m<1> on the top bar of the cage, are normally held clear of the guides by links F, G, pivoted to the hook A. On the rope breaking, a spring L, acting on a downward extension of the hook, forces the discs H, H<1> into engagement with the guides, thus arresting the cage. The teeth on the discs H, H<1> are preferably arranged so that those in one row are opposite the spaces between those in the adjacent rows.
Patent GB-190309646-A (GB)
Title: Improvement in Machine for Shaping and Jointing Barrel or Cask Staves.
Inventor: FIDDES JAMES
Filed: 1903-04-29
Granted: 1903-10-08
Abstract: 9646. Fiddes, J., and Watt, J. F. April 29. Wood casks, making. Relates to a machine for shaping wood barrel staves. The cutting-tool heads B are pivotally mounted at E on slide-rests C fitted with right and left handed adjusting- screws D. The slide-rests also carry the guides M<1> and upright frames L. The cutters move laterally for shaping the staves by the action of reciprocating guides F, contact with the guides being maintained by weights. The guides F are connected to an oscillating shaft G by means of two rods G<1>, a third rod G<1> forming a connecting-rod for the adjustable crank H. The staves are fed by projections on an endless chain K carried by chain-wheels J. Guide and pressure rollers are applied to the staves. An indicator I' on the driving-shaft I serves to indicate how far the shaft has been rotated when being adjusted for operating on different lengths of staves.
Patent GB-190310865-A (GB)
Title: Improved Method of and Apparatus for Reheating, Filtering, Softening and Disinfecting the Water used in Plunge or Wash Baths and the like.
Filed: 1903-05-13
Granted: 1904-03-24
Abstract: 10,865. Row, O. M., and Royles, Ltd. May 13. Disinfecting.-The water supply of plunge or wash baths is periodically or continuously aÙrated or revivefied, filtered, heated, and, if desired, charged with a disinfectant. The Figure shows the arrangement employed. From the bath h a pump f withdraws the water and conveys it to an overhead tank a through the perforated pipe g<x>, from which it falls in the form of spray. Thence it passes to the filter b and heater c, and again to the bath. At any stage in the circulation the water may pass through a chamber containing a disinfectant. The course of the water may be varied by the provision of branch pipes, such as shown in dotted lines, and controlling-valves. The heater c is preferably of the type described in Specification No. 15,192 .A.D. 1891, [Abridgment Class Heating], in which exhaust steam is employed, or in Specification No. 19,416, A.D. 1893, [Abridgment Class Heating], to which heater a supplementary supply of live steam is added. The filtering and softening apparatus is preferably of the kind described in Specifications No. 24,526, A.D. 1893, No. 27,447, A.D. 1897, and No. 10,586, A.D. 1899, [Abridgment Class Filtering &c.].
Patent GB-190319058-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or connected with Ship Lifts.
Inventor: SANER JOHN ARTHUR
Filed: 1903-09-04
Granted: 1904-07-07
Abstract: 19,058. Saner, J. A. Sept. 4. Lifts, ship &c. A lift for ships on canals &c., or in docks &c., comprises a tank a supported by a number of ropes d relatively close together, passing over pulleys c on structures b at the sides, and connected to counterweights e. Chains h, i, of the same weight per foot as the ropes, are attached below the points of connection of the ropes to the tank and counterweights, and arranged to pile up in wells so that the tank is balanced in all positions. The raising or lowering of the tank may be effected entirely by pumping water out or in, or by means of an electric or other motor m, driving the pulleys c through countershafts o and gearing p, q, being arranged to secure equal distribution of the power.
Patent GB-190319760-A (GB)
Title: A New or Improved Process of Preserving Meat, Fowl, Fish and other Substances.
Inventor: CLEGHORN JAMES PRICE
Filed: 1903-09-14
Granted: 1904-07-14
Abstract: 19,760. Cleghorn, J. P. Sept. 14. Preserving.-Various substances are preserved by being kept for several hours at a constant temperature not exceeding 140‹ F. An airtight chamber, heated preferably by incandescent electric lamps or stoves, is used, and the substances are afterwards allowed to cool in the chamber. They may be surrounded during the process by dry or moist air, vapour, gas, antiseptics, oil, or water, according to their nature.
Patent GB-190321624-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Flood Gully and Weir Chamber combined.
Inventor: BROWN JOSEPH WILLIAM
Filed: 1903-10-08
Granted: 1904-08-11
Abstract: 21,624. Brown, J. W. Oct. 8. Gully traps.- A weir f is fitted to traps as an additional passage for storm water, the top being flush with the kerb. The apron c is made to extend completely across the outlet end. and is fitted with a plug e for cleansing purposes. When the body of the gully is of earthenware, the metal grate and frame of the weir and gully extend right across it upon flanges. When not required, the weir may be closed by a stopper h.
Patent GB-190324626-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Plates for Secondary Batteries.
Inventor: THOMPSON WILLIAM PHILLIPS
Filed: 1903-11-12
Granted: 1904-08-25
Abstract: 24,626. Thompson, W. P., [Pfl³ger Accumulatoren-Werke Akt.-Ges.]. Nov. 12. Secondary batteries. -A grid or plate of any ordinary kind, which has been pasted or covered as usual, is heated until the metal or alloy of the plate is melted and has mostly run out. The plate left, having openings in place of the metal framework, is then used in the usual way. Fig. 2 shows a vertical section of an ordinary pasted plate with horizontal rods band. pasting - material c. Fig. 4 shows the same plate, after heating sufficiently to melt the metal or alloy, with open spaces e where the rods have been, pasting-material c, and a thin porous film f of metal which does not run off but remains in contact with the active material, and serves to hold the parts together.
Patent GB-190325467-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Gas Burners
Inventor: MUELLER ROBERT
Filed: 1903-11-21
Granted: 1904-09-22
Abstract: 25,467. M³ller, R. Nov. 21. Gas burners.-In a nozzle, particularly adapted for a bunsen burner, the discharge apertures are adjusted by moving an internal sleeve or "cap," with adjustable openings, in the direction of the axis of the nozzle. The nozzle a is tapered in the upper part c of its interior, and provided with a screw d having a conical point d'. The hollow " cap e, having cross-shaped slits e<1> and longitudinal slits e<2>, is fitted within the nozzle, and is tapered at the upper part e<3>, so that on turning the screw d in one direction the cap is raised and its yielding parts are compressed in the conical tapering c of the nozzle, while on turning the screw in the opposite direction, those parts tend to separate from one another and lower the cap. A screw or pin f is fitted as a bearing for the cap should the screw d be withdrawn too far.
Patent GB-190400011-A (GB)
Title: Improved Means for Controlling the Valves of Pumps, and of Fluid Compressors and Exhausters.
Inventor: MOORE ROBERT THOMAS
Filed: 1904-01-01
Granted: 1904-11-03
Abstract: 11. Moore, R. T. Jan. 1. Plunger pumps; valves and valve gear.-The closing of the suction and discharge valves is automatically controlled from a reciprocating part of the machinery, so as to prevent or greatly diminish shock. For this purpose, the suction valves A, A', and delivery valves B, B', of the plunger pump shown in Fig. 1, are each connected to pistons working in the cylinders C, C<2>, C', C<3>, and the pistons are actuated in pairs from one or other of two pairs of operating-valves, such as F, G, shown on an enlarged scale in Fig. 3, by fluid pressure derived from the delivery main M. These operating-valves are actuated by tappets S, S' connected to the plunger of the pump, the action being such that, when the plunger nears, say, the right-hand end of its stroke, the valve F is raised from its seat and thus admits water from the delivery main M, through the pipe K, and passages within the valves F, G, to the pipe H, thus closing the valves A, B. On the return stroke of the pump, the valve F is released and the valve G forced open, so that the pressure is relieved and the valves set free to open again when the plunger again moves to the right. Similar tappets and valves are provided to actuate the valves A', B<1>.
Patent GB-190403534-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Sketching Outfits.
Inventor: WALKER JAMES JOHN
Filed: 1904-02-12
Granted: 1904-12-01
Abstract: 3534. Walker, J. J. Feb. 12. Memorandum tablets memorandum books. - Relates to means for attaching a colour box to a sketch book or block. Fig. 1 shows the block, clip, and colour box disconnected from one another. The ends 2 of the clip 1 engage with the edges 3 of the block base or book cover 4, and the portion 13 of the box lid 7 fits between the member 5 and the base or cover 4. The wall 9 and part of the wall 10 are higher than the others, and the walls of the lid are arranged to close the box completely, the lid being attached by the hinges 8. The colour pans may be attached to or form an integral portion of the box lid, and the box may be provided with cleats for holding water cups &c. The clip 1 is made of wood or metal, preferably aluminium, as may be also the other fittings. The lid 7 may be entirely flat, and the member 5 of the clip 1 may be dispensed with, the ends 2 being permanently attached to the box lid ; or, again, the clips 2 may be dispensed with, the part 5 being fixed to the bottom of the base or cover 4. A rib with or without a projecting holdfast may be secured to the lid colour pans, so as to engage with the upper face of the block, or a single clip 2 at one end may be used in conjunction with a holdfast at the other end of the box. Two holdfasts may be used to provide the total support for the colour box, being attached either to the lid or or to the lid colour pans. The colour pans may have recesses beneath them into which fit the holdfasts attached to the lid. The holdfasts are forced either between the base 4 and the sheets 18 or between the sheets themselves.
Patent GB-190404152-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or connected with the Mechanical Fingers of Piano Players.
Inventor: HAMMOND JOHN EARDLEY
Filed: 1904-02-19
Granted: 1905-01-05
Abstract: 4152. Hammond, J. E., and Aslatt, F. Feb. 19. Automatic instruments.-The strikers or fingers b of a mechanical piano-player are preferably cylindrical, and made of, or tipped with, indiarubber. The rubber may be solid, or may contain an air-space c, and some lateral play is given to the strikers. Fig. 1 shows a solid rubber striker, and Fig. 2 a similar one having an air-space c. Figs. 3 and 3<B> show strikers with hollow and solid rubber caps cemented on to them respectively, and Fig. 5 shows a hollow rubber cap adapted to a lever striker. The carrying-rods a may be fixed to their strikers b by screwing or otherwise.