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Patent GB-190125396-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Machinery or Apparatus for Perforating Telegraphic Tape for use in the Automatic Transmission of Telegraphic Messages.
Inventor: CREED FREDERICK GEORGE
Filed: 1901-12-12
Granted: 1902-11-27
Abstract: 25,396. Creed, F. G. Dec. 12. Telegraphs.-Relates to that class of machine described in Specification No. 9197, A.D. 1898. The letter levers 21 are pivoted to the frame 1 at 22, and are provided with projections 27 corresponding to the perforations of the required signs. A series of vertical rods 20 are arranged so as to be projected upward by the action of the keys. The rods 20 correspond in number to the punch-bars 7, which are arranged in two horizontal series on either side of central feed-perforations. The punch-bars are operated by a punch-block 25, whenever the blocks 23, 24 are inserted between the block 25 and the punch-bars. The blocks 23 are raised by means of guide-rods 29, and the blocks 24 are depressed by means of links 33, 31 operated by guide-rods 30. The punch-block 25 is operated by means of a motor 13, a subsidiary motor 17 being employed in connection with the feed-motion. The motor valve 15 is operated by means of an eccentric cam on a spring motor after the keys have completed part of their motion. The tape passes between the two guide-blocks 5, and is fed between the signals by means of a feed-block 44, Fig. 4, carrying pins 40 which engage in the central row of perforations. The pins 40 are mounted to reciprocate so as to be free from the tape on the return motion ; at the same time the tape is held by a second set of pins to prevent any back motion. The block 44 engages at its forward end with an adjustable stop 55. A variable feed is obtained by means of a series of rods 54, which are projected into the path of the block 44 according to the signal to be perforated. In the event of a compound signal, the space feed between two signals is omitted. A separate space key 112<a> is employed for word spacing, so that the tape is moved forward without operating any of the punches. The front tape block is made transparent, or has an open channel so that the signals as perforated become visible.
Patent GB-190204636-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Cramps for use in Making Picture Frames, Furniture and Built-up Articles generally
Inventor: TINDAL JOHN
Filed: 1902-02-24
Granted: 1902-04-10
Abstract: 4636. Tindal, J. Feb. 24. C r a m p s.-The parts A of picture frames, furniture, &c. are held together for nailing or during glueing by a cramp, which consists of corner or gripping pieces B connected together by a cord C provided with a tightening-devic e. The cord runs over pulleys b<2> on the pieces B and d<3>. One end is knotted to the piece d, and the other end is held by a cam d<1> with a handle d<2>. The pieces d, d<3> are pressed apart, for straining the cord, by means of a screw d'.
Patent GB-190209312-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Stamping or Crushing Apparatus.
Inventor: GRUNDIG MAX HERMANN
Filed: 1902-04-22
Granted: 1903-02-26
Abstract: 9312. Grundig, M. H. April 22. Stamps, ore and like.-Fig. 3 shows a side view of the apparatus for stamping, for instance, small coal which is to be coked, and Fig. 4 a sectional plan of the friction - plate engaging - mechanism. The stamps a are each raised by a friction-plate c which, by its attached levers, is r a i s e d vertically and moved away from the stamp and returned in a curved path. This is effected by the crank rod b, the links f, and the fork u the outer end of which is connected with a spring i pressing against the casing m. The casing is fixed upon the lever l in such a manner that it may occupy two positions, one in which the friction-plate is pressed against the stamp and the other in which the plate is released. The pressure exerted by the spring may be adjusted by the nut n. The face of the friction-plate and of the stamp are preferably roughened or formed with curved engaging-teeth. When several stamps are used, the weights are equalized by suitably arranging the relative positions of the cranks. To progress the stamps over the material, the travelling axles of the apparatus are turned intermittently by ratchetwheels and pawls driven from the crank shaft h at a double speed ; or suitable cam discs or elbowlevers may be employed.
Patent GB-190210173-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Burglar Alarms.
Inventor: GENSLER ALFRED ST CLAIR
Filed: 1902-05-02
Granted: 1903-08-01
Abstract: 10,173. Gensler, A. St. C. May 2. Alarms, burglar.-A base-plate A is formed with spikes or projections F so that it can be fixed to a surface on the inside of a door or window, and to it are hinged plates C, D. The plate D is approximately vertical, and abuts against the push button E of a bell or alarm B. A lip K on the plate D retains the plate C in the set position, and a groove H in the plate D retains the plate C in the operative position. When the door &c. G is opened, the plate C is pressed downwards into engagement with the groove H, and the alarm is sounded. A piece I attached to or struck up from the plate A acts as a stop for the plate C, and causes it to act as a wedge fastening or stop to prevent further movement of the door or window.
Patent GB-190211136-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Boiler Feed Apparatus
Inventor: O'CONNOR MATTHEW
Filed: 1902-05-15
Granted: 1903-05-07
Abstract: 11,136. O'Connor, M. May 15. Feedwater, supplying.-A container b is placed above the water level in the boiler and filled with steam through the pipe d. Steam being shut off, condensation takes place, and water is forced by atmospheric pressure into the container from the feedtank by a pipe, not shown. On again admitting steam through the pipe d, the water runs into the boiler through the pipe g. Means are provided for displacing the air initially in the container. The engine exhaust pipe is preferably passed through the container and through the feed-tank.
Patent GB-190216918-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Gramophones and like Sound-recording or Reproducing Instruments.
Inventor: GARDNER JESSE HENRY
Filed: 1902-07-30
Granted: 1902-09-25
Abstract: 16,918. Gardner, J. H. July 30. Phonographs, graphophones, &c.-Relates to means for adjusting the tension between the stylus bar and the sound diaphragm of a gramophone, phonograph, or like instrument. Fig. 2 shows a section through the sound box a, tympanum b, and neck c which receives the usual trumpet. A bracket d is screwed or soldered to the box a, and receives the stylus f, which is secured by means of a set-screw g passing through an opening in the extremity of the bracket d and through a corresponding opening in the stylus bar e. The inner end of the stylus bar is adjustably locked by nuts h, h<1> to a screwthreaded rod k, which is secured to the diaphragm b by means of nuts k<1>.
Patent GB-190216985-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Umbrella and like Sticks.
Inventor: WHITAKER HARRY
Filed: 1902-07-31
Granted: 1903-03-26
Abstract: 16,985. Whitaker, H., and Ebenrett, H. July 31. Umbrella sticks; walking-sticks.-The handle A, for instance, of cherry wood, is bored for the introduction of a plug B of lance wood, tapered or bevelled as at B' and in the reverse direction as at B'. Within the plug the cane body C, reinforced by the wooden plug C' up to about the first joict, is placed, its end where it is inserted in the plug being tapered as at C<2>. The joint of the handle may be finished with a metal band or ornament, which may be utilized to conceal a pin or rivet run through the handle, plug, and cane.
Patent GB-190220139-A (GB)
Title: Table or Lawn Game
Inventor: OWEN EDWARD THOMAS
Filed: 1902-09-15
Granted: 1903-07-16
Abstract: 20,139. Owen, E. T. Sept. 15. Games played with balls and cues.-Object balls D or skittles are placed, as shown, at the corners of a geometrical figure marked on a lawn or table cloth, and a king ball D<1> is placed as shown. A boundary to the lawn or table is formed of a cord A of gut or hemp provided with straining-devices C' at the corners. In the case of a table game, the straining - devices are mounted on clamps fixed to the table. A play ball D<2> is placed on a baulk B<2> and propelled by a cue or mallet, so as to displace the object balls D, or king ball D', by cushion strokes off the boundary or otherwise. Each player continues as long as he can score by knocking out the object balls or making cannons. The king ball must be displaced without touching any other ball. The balls or skittles are all replaced in correct positions for each succeeding player.
Patent GB-190225104-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Sliding-jaw Wrenches.
Inventor: GEBAUER OSCAR
Filed: 1902-11-15
Granted: 1903-09-17
Abstract: 25,104. Gebauer, O. Nov. 15. Spanners.-In an adjustable spanner, the jaw c is made in one with the shank, while the jaw d slides on it, and can be locked in any position by the wedge or key e. At front and back of the shank there are prismatic guides f, g respectively, which engage correspondingly-shaped grooves in the jaw d and locking-key respectively. The key has a head i at each end to prevent its removal. The movement of the sliding jaw is limited by a stud k.
Patent GB-190301199-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Dress Clips.
Inventor: MORTON THOMAS
Filed: 1903-01-17
Granted: 1903-03-12
Abstract: 1199. Morton, T. Jan. 17. Clip fastenings; c o r d fastenings.-A dress clip is shown connected to a knotted cord for use as a hat guard in Fig. 3, but it is applicable for other purposes. The clip comprises a body portion 10, formed by bending the blank shown in Fig. 4, and a spring portion 15, formed by bending the blank shown in Fig. 5 and operated by means of a lever 13 mounted in open bearings 12, Fig. 4. The knot of the cord is passed through enlarged portions 11, 17 of openings formed in the parts 10, 15 and disposed on opposite sides of the clip, and the cord is drawn along the openings into portions 14, 16 which register at the middle of the bend and retain the knot. The lever 13 is retained in position by the part 15. The parts 15, 10 may conveniently engage by means of a tongue and a slot. Grip projections are shown on the part 15.
Patent GB-190306215-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Method of Fastening Eyes into Buttons Formed of Vegetable Ivory and the like.
Inventor: EHRLICH HERMANN
Filed: 1903-03-17
Granted: 1903-05-14
Abstract: 6215. Ehrlich, H. March 17. Buttons.-The eyes are inserted in the annular or conical sockets formed in buttons of vegetable ivory and the like, by immersing the buttons in boiling water to expand the sockets, which facilitates the insertion of the eyes, the sockets being again contracted over the shanks by cooling. Fig.1 shows the buttons and eyes before the shanks are inserted, and Fig. 2 shows them after insertion.
Patent GB-190308488-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Magneto Electric Generators.
Inventor: REMY BENJAMIN PERRY
Filed: 1903-04-14
Granted: 1903-09-03
Abstract: 8488. Remy, B. P., and Remy, F. I. April 14. Magneto - electric machines.-In a generator for gas-engine ignition or the like, the winding is stationary, to avoid the use of brushes, and an inductor is rotated or oscillated in relatiun to the coils. The time of ignition may be varied by changing the time of movement of the conductor in relation to the engine shaft. In the construction shown in Figs. 1 and 2, A, A, A are permanent magnets having pole-pieces D, C is the fixed coil, B a rotary inductor, and H the sparking coil. The current is interrupted at the contacts E, F by the action of a cam G on the projection R, or the interrupter may be dispensed with, and a vibrator used on the coil H. A wheel, which is loose on the shaft S, is driven by suitable gearing from the engine shaft, and is provided with a pin L, which engages an arm K carried by the shaft S and so rotates it, a spring N giving a rapid movement after passing the lowest point. The point of ignition in relation to the shaft may be adjusted by the arm M. Figs. 5 and 6 show a construction in which the inductor b and shaft s are rocked, a lever t being raised by a pin u, a spring w giving a return movement, and the spring rod x breaking the contacts. Instead of the cam interrupter, an electromagnetic vibrator may be employed.
Patent GB-190308973-A (GB)
Title: Brick-machine.
Inventor: HENDRICKS CLARENCE EMERSON
Filed: 1903-04-21
Granted: 1904-04-14
Abstract: 8973. Hendricks, C. E. April 23, A.D. 1902, [date applied for under Patents Act, A.D. 1901]. Moulding bricks. -Plastic material is fed to moulds in a box 22 by a hopper and a sliding feed-box 32 reciprocated by a cam, lever, and connecting-rod, and is compressed by plungers 17,47 operated by a crank - pin placed between two equal spur-wheels on the main shaft, and acting through a connecting-rod 19, and a toggle-joint 10. The lower links of the toggle-joint are pivoted between brackets of a crosshead 16 carrying the upper plungers, and the upper links are pivoted on a cross-bar 8 of a vertical frame 6, which slides through holes in the upper crosshead 16, the mould-box 22, and a lower crosshead 50 carrying the plungers 47. The feed to the moulds is adjusted by a screw 42 working through a threaded lug of a plate 40 secured by nuts to the screwed ends of the rods 6. A frame 49, fixed to the crosshead 50, rests on a hinged arm 44, which is threaded loosely on the screw and pressed upwards by a helical spring 45 to an extent limited by a stop nut 46. During the pressing action, the crosshead 50 is moved down against the plate in opposition to the force of the spring. The mould-box is raised and lowered on the rods 6 by adjustable screwed links 24 suspended from levers 28 operated by cams on the main shaft.
Patent GB-190316880-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Mouth Pieces for Tobacco Pipes, Cigar and Cigarette Holders.
Inventor: DELARUE EUGENE
Filed: 1903-08-01
Granted: 1904-07-07
Abstract: 16,880. Delarue, E. Aug. 1. Tobacco pipes and cigar and cigarette holders are made with a conical screw or plug a fitting into a corresponding recess in the mouthpiece, for the purpose of excluding saliva and dirt from the bore. The smoke passes to the mouth through holes c and channels b. A straight cut d is formed in the screwed plug, to enable the smoker to screw it down with his nail on a small coin.
Patent GB-190318897-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Manufacture of Figured Fabrics.
Inventor: MORTON JAMES
Filed: 1903-09-02
Granted: 1904-09-01
Abstract: 18,897. Morton, J. Sept. 2. Fabrics figured by dyeing; carpets.-In imitation of tapestry curtain and furniture materials, Scotch or Kidderminster carpeting, and like fabrics, a grey or light cloth is woven in a loom with heald shedding-mechanism, and has lines a, b of dark or light warp and weft yarn previously treated or adapted to resist dyes, so that when a pattern is printed on the fabric, such lines show up through the pattern, and impart to the fabric the effect of a figured fabric woven in a jacquard loom. The yarns treated with resist dyes may be introduced in the form of cross-lines, or as ribs or straight lines, or as small mosaics, or the fabric may be woven as a twill in which the treated warps or wefts appear as diagonal lines.
Patent GB-190321399-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Pressure Reducing Valves.
Inventor: WARING JOHN BURGER
Filed: 1903-10-05
Granted: 1904-08-11
Abstract: 21,399. Waring, J. B. Oct. 5. Reducing-valves; ; rotary-disc valves.-Relates to the construction of valves for reducing the pressure and regulating the flow of a fluid. A rotary conical ported valve 25, Fig. 1, is actuated automatically by means of a lever 27, the lower end of which is controlled by a piston 10, Figs. 1 and 2. The piston 10 moves under the influence of atmospheric pressure on the outer side, and of the fluid pressure in the low-pressure chamber 3 and an adjustable opposing spring 11 on the other side. The pressure of the fluid on the valve in the highpressure chamber 2 is balanced by fluid pressure in a compensating-chamber 4 which is connected to the chamber 2 by a passage 24. The balancing pressure is transmitted through a flexible diaphragm 22, which is secured between the bearing-ring 20 of the valve-spindle and an externally-screwed nut 23, and bears against a piston 21 connected to the valve-spindle by a ball-and-socket joint. A pressure-spring 26 is arranged in the high-pressure chamber 2 to give the required pressure of the valve on its seat. The chambers 2, 3, 4, and the lateral branches of the chamber 3, shown in Fig. 2, are each closed by a screwed cap, as shown.
Patent GB-190322250-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to the Production of Ornamented Glass Plates, Tablets and the like
Inventor: JONES STANLEY
Filed: 1903-10-15
Granted: 1903-11-19
Abstract: 22,250. Jones, S., and Court, A. Oct. 15. Ornamenting. - Relates to the production of ornamented enamelled glass plates and tablets for shop fronts, door panels, swing signs, windows, pilasters, advertising, &c. A picture or design is embossed or incised on the plate by acid, a cutting- tool, sand blast or other means, and transparent or opaque pigments, with gold, if required, are applied and fixed by firing. The painting and firing operations may be repeated several times. With opaque colours, a plain polished sheet of plate glass may be used.
Patent GB-190327078-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Protective, Anti-skidding, and Anti-side Slip External Cover for Pneumatic Tyres.
Inventor: COUVERCHEL DOMINIQUE
Filed: 1903-12-10
Granted: 1904-10-13
Abstract: 27,078. Couverchel, D., and Billet, J. Dec. 10. Tyres, pneumatic.-To protect the pneumatic tyres of motor or other road vehicles, and to prevent slipping, an external cover, formed of a number of layers of, preferably, hide or leather treated with chrome, is provided with a series of rivet heads, and secured to the wheel in several ways. The two edges of the cover are cut into teeth or vandykes 6, which, folded over upon themselves, form loops to receive wires. The wire on one side is an entire ring, but, on the other side, two or more wires 9 are used, and their ends, provided with straps 14, 15, 16, 17, and buckles, pass out from the loops and cross one another, as shown, and are secured to spokes of the wheel. Two or more straps 25, which pass round the spokes, and are secured to buckles on the other side of the cover, may be used. If desired, the rivets may have countersunk heads. The cover may be in two parts, of which the ends are arranged to overlap, in which case, the attaching-cables, also divided and provided with threaded ends, are connected by a right and left handed screw connector, two straps passing round the felloe, and, if desired, round a spoke, being used to cover the junctions of the parts. Instead of using tightening-straps, a divided ring of piano wire may be threaded at one end to pass through a ring upon the other end, the tightening being effected by a nut, a washer, and a lock-nut.
Patent GB-190327488-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Hoists.
Inventor: BREARE ROBERT ACKRILL
Filed: 1903-12-15
Granted: 1904-10-20
Abstract: 27,488. Breare, R. A. Dec. 15. Lifts.- Relates to hand-actuated hoists for the transport of light articles in a warehouse &c. The rope connecting the cage and its counterweight is led over a sheave J secured to a shaft Q carrying a loose double drum A. The hand rope B is wound on one part of the drum, and to the other part is secured a rope C sufficiently weighted to wind up the rope B after it has been pulled down. On the downward pull of the rope B, the drum A drives the shaft Q, to raise the cage, by a pawl and ratchetwheel D, and backward motion is prevented during the return of the rope by a pawl N and ratchet-wheel M. To lower, the pawl N is tripped by the arm F of a rock-shaft operated by a rope L, and the descent of the cage under its superior weight is controlled by a band brake H connected with the rock-shaft.
Patent GB-190405129-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Vaporizers for Internal Combustion Engines.
Inventor: COUMONT SIMON
Filed: 1904-03-01
Granted: 1904-04-07
Abstract: 5129. Coumont, S. March 1. Gas or explosivevapour engines, carburetting in. Liquid hydrocarbons are supplied to the carburetter above the disc valve 8 through the ports 9, after issuing from the supply tube 1, the opening of which is controlled by the adjustable conical valve 10, screwed into, and forming part of, the disc valve 8. Air enters through ports in the side of the chamber 3 which register with ports 17 in the adjustable cap 15. As the spring-controlled disc valve is withdrawn from its seat by the suction, the conical valve 10 permits the passage of hydrocarbons on to the disc valve, which are carried into the carburetting-chamber by the incoming air. A stop 6 limits the movement of the disc valve by engaging with a projection on the tubular extension 2, sliding on the supply pipe 1. The conical gauze work 13, surrounding the spring 11, facilitates vaporization and arrests foreign matter in the explosive mixture.
Patent GB-190405959-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Free Wheel or Coaster and Brake Devices for Bicycles and like Vehicles.
Inventor: THIERRY CHARLES VICTOR
Filed: 1904-03-11
Granted: 1905-01-12
Abstract: 5959. Thierry, C. V. March 11. Brakes ; clutches.-In a free-wheel and backpedalling brake device for bicycles &c., during forward driving, the edges c<2> of slots c' in the sprocket-wheel, acting on the inclined surfaces b<1> of the driving-clutch ring b, depress this ring into a conical groove a<1> in a plate a, which is mounted upon a right-banded thread x<1> on the hub, the sprocket-wheel meanwhile resting against an abutment d' of a nut d upon a left-handed thread x<2>. In back-pedalling, the edges c<3> engage the inclined surfaces g<1> of a brake-clutch ring g, which, pressed into a recess f<1>, forces a plate f against a disc e secured on the end of the hub ; on ceasing to pedal, the continued motion of the wheel releases the two clutches and allows the hub to run free. During the forward motion, stops b<2> on the ring b butt against stops g' upon the brake ring. As shown in Fig. 2, the ring b is split at b<3>, so that it presses against the groove a' in proportion as it is forced home by the sprocket-wheel. By forming a groove in the brake plate f, the ring g may be similarly split. To prevent the sprocket-wheel from acting on the driving-clutch when the brake is on, this clutch lies in its groove slightly sunk below the face of the plate a. To exclude mud, the plate a is bevelled at a<3>, while the plate f is grooved to receive a ring c' on the web of the sprocket-wheel. By dispensing with the ring g, disc e, and plate f, the device forms a free-wheel clutch without a brake. In either case, the inclined surfaces for displacing the clutch may be formed upon the sprocket-wheel.
Patent GB-190410820-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Hair Frame
Inventor: STANGL ADOLF
Filed: 1904-05-11
Granted: 1904-07-07
Abstract: 10,820. Stangl, A. May 11. Hair-dressing appliances.-Relates to a frame of four fine pliable springs pivoted together with the two longest parts a outside. The frame is covered with wavy hair, and, as shown in Fig. 1, is suitable for making the Pompadour coiffure. By bending down the short inner parts b, a parting can be introduced, while, if they are bent up, the hair can be dressed low on the forehead.
Patent GB-190413629-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Construction of Carts and other Vehicles.
Inventor: BAYLY JOHN PITT
Filed: 1904-06-16
Granted: 1905-01-19
Abstract: 13,629. Bayly, J. P., [Sessel, G. H.]. June 16. Carts and wagons with removable bodies.-A detachable body for scotch carts and like vehicles consists of a floor a, Figs. 1 and 3, provided with straps b, over the upright portions c of which fit stirrups e connected to side-pieces d. A front board slides into grooves f formed on the side-pieces, and has hooked ends n which fit over the tops of the side-pieces. An ordinary tailboard h, secured by lugs i and pins j, is also provided. The body is secured to the underframing by sockets l, formed in one piece with the stirrups e, which fit over upright stanchions k fixed to the framing. For hoisting purposes, eyes m are made in the tops of the straps c. The underframe may be boarded over to form a permanent flooring.