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Patent GB-190213432-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Machines for Preparing the Soles of Boots and Shoes.
Filed: 1902-06-13
Granted: 1903-05-07
Abstract: 13,432. Phoenix Boot Machinery Co., [Keats, J.]. June 13. Clutches.-Relates to machines for forming marginal or stitching-ribs on boot and shoe soles, for the attachment of the uppers. The machine is driven from the sleeve b through the gearing k, l, m, &c., the driving-pulley c being loose on the sleeve, but capable of being geared to it through the friction clutch g. The engagement of the clutch is effected by a longitudinal movement of the spindle d, which extends through the sleeve b and carries a disc e, provided with antifriction rollers f engaging the pulley. The longitudinal movement of the spindle d is effected by the rotation of the lever h, the boss of which screws on the threaded end i of the rod, and is held against longitudinal displacement by the flanged collar j. Shaft couplings.-The upper fulling-tool x is mounted in a swinging bracket 6, which can be adjusted in position by the screw 15 acting against the spring 14. The spindle w of the tool x is made in two parts 1, 2, so that it can be adjusted in length ; it is driven through the gearing 8, 9, m, &c. The part 2 of the spindle extends into the hollow lower end of the part 1, and carries a transverse key 3 engaging in slots 4 in the latter part. The adjustment is effected by means of the nut y, which is fitted with a collar or ferrule 5 and screws on the part 1.
Patent GB-190216700-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Mechanism for Dolls and Other Toys Walking or Moving on Rollers.
Inventor: BROMHEAD SAMUEL SIDNEY
Filed: 1902-07-28
Granted: 1902-10-30
Abstract: 16,700. Bromhead, S. S., [Treude & Metz]. July 28. Walking toys.-The Figure shows the invention applied to a doll. The legs are each formed in two parts e, ,g, which are jointed together, the joints having sufficient friction to ensure the leg moving as a whole. Each leg is carried by a slide t moving on transverse guides c, d, and is actuated by a spring a through a shaft k carrying arms l provided with pins m to engage slots s in the slides t. The feet are each fitted with two rollers n, o, the roller o being toothed to engage a pawl p, in order to prevent backward movement.
Patent GB-190217990-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Stoppering Devices for Bottles and the like
Inventor: DUPOND NOEL MARIE CAMILLE
Filed: 1902-08-15
Granted: 1903-06-04
Abstract: 17,990. Dupond, N. M. C. Aug. 15. Stoppers.-Relates to a hermetic and automatic stoppering-device for bottles and the like contain- ing liquids or preserves, particularly applicable to bottles containing sterilized milk. The device consists of a flexible india-rubber cap A, Fig. 1, which fits on the neck of the bottle, the lower edge of the cap being strengthened by a ridge or fillet a. The cap is formed with two vent-holes a', and encloses and fits tightly round a glass ball C, which is slightly greater in diameter than the orifice in the neck. When the bottle is filled, and the cap A is placed in position, the bottle is sub. jected to the iequired heat, the vapour formed being forced out through the vent-holes ; as the bottle cools down again, a reduction of internal pressure occurs, so that the ball is forced down on the neck of the, bottle by atmospheric pressure. The ball may be made of a different form, such as lozenged-shaped, ovoid, or the like, as shown in Fig. 8. Instead of the vent-holes being formed in the upper portion of the cap, they may be formed so as to be sealed by the flange of the bottle neck, as shown in Fig. 8. In a modification shown in Fig. 11, the centre of the cap is fitted with a piece of glass or porcelain, replacing the loose ball in the other arrangements.
Patent GB-190220960-A (GB)
Title: Improved Friction Motion for Sizing Machines
Inventor: FRANCIS HARRY
Filed: 1902-09-26
Granted: 1903-09-10
Abstract: 20,960. Francis, H. Sept. 26. Yarns, sizing and beaming.- The frictional drive, described in Specification No. 5237, A.D. 1883, for rotating the weavers' beam in machines for sizing yarns is varied, as required, by employing one or more movable keys A or like arrangements on each of the outer friction plates B, so that any or all of the keys may be moved to connect one or both of the outer plates B with the inner friction plates C or with the shaft G. Each key A is secured to the plate B by a setscrew or otherwise, and is formed with a lip at its outer end to take into a notch in the inner plate C when the plates are to be connected to obtain the maximum driving power. To reduce the driving power, the key is moved inwards so that the lip comes within the notched flange of the plate C and the inner end passes through an opening in the boss E of the plate B and enters a sunk keyway in the shaft G of the weavers' beam, thus locking the plate B to the shaft. Power is communicated to teeth formed on the boss of, and between, the plates C, and the device is acted upon by a lever and weight arrangement similar to that described in Specification No. 1308, A.D. 1870, to produce the friction.
Patent GB-190221274-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to the Manufacture of Incandescent Mantles and Burners therefor.
Inventor: ADAM WILLIAM WAKEFIELD
Filed: 1902-09-30
Granted: 1903-09-30
Abstract: 21,274. Adam, W. W., and Adam, M. A. Sept. 30. Incandescent gas &c. lamps - In order to save time, the burning-off and seasoning of mantles are effected by means of burners so constructed and arranged that the flame of each burner may be supplied either with a mixture of gas and air in approximately-true combining proportions or with a mixture in which the air is in excess of that required for the complete combustion of the gas. The melting of the burner head and the "lighting back" of the burner used for the combined burning-off and seasoning operations are prevented by forming the burner a with a domed head f of perforated metal instead of wire gauze, and with ribs g for carrying the heat away from the centre. The usual air-holes d of the burner are supplemented by other air-holes e, which may be more or less closed by a sleeve h to vary the character of the flame as required for the two operations. In the apparatus, shown in Fig. 2, for burning-off and seasoning a number of mantles, the mantles i are suspended over the burners a from a frame k, which is detachably mounted upon a rod n, squared to slide vertically in a support o, and terminating at its lower end in a tonthed rack q. When the rod n has descended by its own weight until the part m of the frame rests upon the spring u, the mantles are lowered into the position shown in Fig. 2<a>, and the burners a are lit from pilot jets x, which are operated from the front of the apparatus by a rod or cord 1 and restored to their normal position by a spring 2. The rack q and the mantles i are then raised gradually by gearing driven by hand or power from the shaft r, which may carry a cam 5 for automatically actuating the sleeve h to vary the character of the flame at each revolution of the shaft, corresponding to about a quarter of an inch upward travel of the mantles. If preferred, the sleeve h may be left in its lowest position while the mantles are being raised and burnt off, after which the sleeve h is raised to produce the seasoning flame. A ring or other outside burner may be employed to harden the mantle heads. When the air is supplied under pressure, the variation in the character of the flame is obtained by regulating the gas supply as it is admitted.
Patent GB-190222969-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Cigar-makers' Boards.
Inventor: CAMBRIDGE ALONZO CARDOZO
Filed: 1902-10-21
Granted: 1902-11-27
Abstract: 22,969. Cambridge, A. C. Oct. 26, A.D. 1901, [date applied for under Patents Act, A.D. 1001]. Cigars.-A cigar-makers' board is built up of convex sections 1, with the grain of the wood running vertically, secured together by bolts 2 ; the sections are of such sizes that the board slopes down from the middle. Thimbles 4 and a paste cup 6 are placed in suitable recesses. A measure 10, cutter 11, emery stone 9, V-shaped steel knifesharpener 24, file 25, and a finger lever 21, carrying a mould-piece 22 co-acting with the mouldpiece 23 for forming the point or head of the cigar, are provided. The cutter 11 may be replaced by a steel plate 19 for use in marking the cigar for cutting by hand.
Patent GB-190227060-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Fitting and Mounting of Propeller Shafts of Steamships and in Bearings therefor.
Inventor: CLARKSON WILLIAM
Filed: 1902-12-08
Granted: 1903-10-01
Abstract: 27,060. Clarkson, W. Dec. 8. Propeller shafts, preventing corrosion of; screw propellers.-Relates to means for attaching screw propellers to tail shafts, which are protected from the contact of sea-water and may be readily examined or removed for repair, without docking the ship. The propeller shaft B, supported by ordinary plummer blocks, passes through the sleeve H secured at one end to the boss C' of the propeller and at the other end to the flange H<1> bolted to the flange B' fixed to the shaft B. The boss C<1> has a tapering key fitting into a corresponding slot in the shaft B, which is protected from the sea by the cap C<2> and by filling the compartment F, which may be one of the ship's tanks, with compressed air supplied by a pipe G<1> and a pump G worked by an eccentric in the tunnel E or by other means. A stand-pipe G', fitted with a spring-pressed valve G<3>, allows bilge water to be forced out of the compartment F, to which access may be had by the air lock F<1> fitted with doors F', F<3> and an air cock F<4>. A stuffing-box J excludes water when the compartment F is not under air pressure. The various bearings are lubricated by oil under pressure.
Patent GB-190227246-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Projectiles for Fire-arms and Ordnance.
Inventor: HARPER ALEXANDER
Filed: 1902-12-10
Granted: 1903-12-10
Abstract: 27,246. Harper, A., M'Cormick, J., and Kernaghan, H Dec. 10. Projectiles, ordnance, small-arm, and machine-gun, are constructed with an axial perforation, closed at the rear end by a loose disc or plug.
Patent GB-190228399-A (GB)
Title: Improvements connected with Spirit Lamps or Torches.
Inventor: MARTIN EDWIN
Filed: 1902-12-23
Granted: 1903-03-19
Abstract: 28,399. Martin, E. Dec. 23. Blow-lamps.-The lamps are formed of a casing 1, a handle 2, a burner 3, a regulator 4, and a shield 10. To start the burner, cotton wool or the like 9, enclosed between an inclined wall 7, wire gauze or perforated metal 8, the burner tube 6, and the top of the casing, and saturated with spirit, is ignited through a slide or door in the shield 10. The lower part of the shield has a number of airadmission holes 15.
Patent GB-190228503-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Stereo Printing Frames especially applicable for Stereoscopic Transparencies.
Inventor: RICE WILLIAM
Filed: 1902-12-24
Granted: 1903-11-12
Abstract: 28,503. Rice, W. Dec. 24. Printing.-A printing-frame for stereoscopic pictures consists of an outer frame a, Fig. 2, in which the negative is placed, and an inner frame e, in which the sensitive plate m is placed, adjustable by means of screws f relatively to a in order to correct any angular displacement of the picture on the negative. The arrangement of the parts in the frame is shown in the section, Fig. 3. In the frame a is a sliding shutter c used to cover onehalf of the negative when the other half is printing ; next below is a glass plate d, then a mask b, and finally the negative. In the frame e is the sensitive plate m on which the positive transparency is printed, and below that a backing-plate g pressed up by springs h. Pivoted levers i*, i are used to determine the position of the plate m.
Patent GB-190300085-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Hair Clipping Apparatus.
Inventor: AUERBACH KARL
Filed: 1903-01-01
Granted: 1904-01-01
Abstract: 85. Auerbach, K. Jan. 1. Horse clippers and the like.-Apparatus for clipping or shearing hair is operated continously by clockwork mechanism which is wound by a key, and kept wound,duringoperation, by the movement of the handles. The spring barrel or casing c is loosely mounted on the winding spindle d, and a plate at one side of the casing is fixed to the spindle and carries a ratchet-wheel f, which is engaged by a pawl g on the pivoted spring-controlled handle i and by a detent h. The casing e is connected by worm gearing to a friction disc l, which is clipped between pivoted brake arms drawn together by a thumb-screw for controlling the starting, stopping, and speed of operation of the apparatus. The cutting comb u is driven from the spring casing e by toothed and worm gearing k', k and a cam r.
Patent GB-190303758-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Joint suitable to be used for Attaching the Caps of Ceiling Roses to their Bases or for similar purposes.
Inventor: SUTCLIFFE THOMAS
Filed: 1903-02-17
Granted: 1904-02-17
Abstract: 3758. Sutcliffe, T. Feb. 17. Supporting lamps.-A joint for securing the caps of ceiling-roses and the like is shown. Two opposite projections F in the cap pass up the vertical grooves A in the base into the tapering peripheral grooves D, the projections being correspondingly tapered. The protuberances G prevent the falling off of the cap when shaken loose, and are made of curved shape to facilitate removal of the cap.
Patent GB-190305118-A (GB)
Title: New or Improved Method of and Means for Drawing and Twisting or Spinning Worsted, Woollen, Cotton, Silk and other Yarns or Threads.
Inventor: SYKES SAMUEL
Filed: 1903-03-05
Granted: 1904-01-28
Abstract: 5118. Sykes, S. March 5. Rollers and roller heads; twist tubes; creel arrangements; special yarns, producing; processes; yarns and threads.-Relates to the drawing and twisting or spinning of worsted, woollen, cotton, silk, and other yarns or threads, and comprises an improved method of and means for drawing and twisting the yarns and, if desired, combining with them one or more yarns or threads to produce a mixed yarn or thread or one with a cotton or other core. The primary object is to effect in a continuous machine all that is now done upon the self-acting mule. The material is drawn from condenser bobbins g, supported upon inclined brackets s and driven drums r, and are passed between wire guides t and two sets of drawing- rollers h, i to the spindles. The Figure shows a third supplementary set of three rollers j, j<1>, which may be-used or not, as desired. When the rollers j, j<1> are not used, the rollers i are provided with a third roller corresponding to j<1>. Between the rollers h, i, the roving passes over and under one or more of a series of rods m mounted on an adjustable bracket k, and afterwards through a twist tube n carrying on its forward end a suitable guide-eye p. The distance between the nip of the rollers h and the nearest of the rods m is less than the length of the staple of the shortest fibre to be spun, but the particular rods over and under which the material is passed may be varied according to the length of the staple. The drawing of the fibre takes place between the rods m and the nip of the rollers h, and the twisting between the spindle and the nip of the delivery rollers. When a second thread is to be combined with the spun thread, it is drawn from a separate creel, and united with the spun thread at the rollers j or other suitable part of the machine.
Patent GB-190305278-A (GB)
Title: A New and Useful Hood for Telephones.
Inventor: MIROW WILLY
Filed: 1903-03-06
Granted: 1903-08-20
Abstract: 5278. Mirow, W., and Hepke, A. March 6. Telephones. - To provide a telephone call box or cell which may be folded together, a folding hood c is fixed to the wall near the telephone. The hood may be lowered by pulling on the button d fixed to the rib a<3>, and the lower edge e of the cover may be drawn around the body if desired. The hood may be fixed to a frame instead of to the wall and may have a lower curtain attached, and a glass plate in the frame may light up the interior of the hood. The hood may be suspended from the ceiling by cords passing over pulleys, and may be drawn up out of the way.
Patent GB-190309854-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Belt Shifting Devices.
Inventor: URWICK ARTHUR JOHN
Filed: 1903-05-01
Granted: 1904-02-18
Abstract: 9854. Urwick, A. J. May 1. Belt forks; belt forks, operating.-A belt fork is carried by a frame E slotted to ride with play on studs b', b<3> and having a deep slot e<1>, which engages with a pin g adjustably set in a wheel A. The Figure shows the apparatus carried by a hanger bracket h, which is provided with a serrated ring so as to engage in any position with serrated projections i on the upper end of a frame l, these parts being held together by a central boltj. A bracket extending laterally is clamped on the frame l, and has frames B, P bolted to it, the studs b<2>, b<3>, &c. forming spacing-blocks between B, P to act as guides for the frame E. The frame B has guards b<1> for the rope on the wheel A. The wheel A is mounted on a stud a<1> in the frame B and has the operating-rope C, preferably, hitched to it, as shown. The wheel A may also be operated by a handle. The pin g may be fitted to the wheel with eccentric adjustment or otherwise. The slot e' is so shaped that the frame E is moved sideways before any lifting action take place. The rope C is, preferably, weighted at each end and provided with leather handles. In a modified form when used with a wall bracket and also for use wlth automatic machines having straight and crossed belts, the bracket has an H girder top bar, and the frame B is extended. The frame E is slotted to fit the guide-stud on the frame B and is provided with a spring to hold the free end down into engagement with the lifting and shifting stud on the wheel A. The belt forks may be adjustably attached to the frame E and may be set above or below. All the parts are made reversible so as to be capable of building up in any position.
Patent GB-190309866-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Stone Dressing or Surfacing Machine.
Inventor: TAYLOR WILLIAM
Filed: 1903-05-01
Granted: 1904-03-03
Abstract: 9866. Taylor, W. May 1. Dressing stone.- A stone dressing or surfacing machine has an auxiliary cutter disc m to act upwards from the lower face of the stone in advance of the main cutter disc a, which acts downwards and from the upper face. The circular dished or other cutters b are arranged in various planes and at various distances from the axes c, o of the discs, the discs being driven by gearing g, e, n. The platform r and the work fixed thereto are drawn back from the cutters on the return stroke of the trolley p, by the handle 14, gearing, and a screw 16, and the trolley is moved quickly by the screw s, the clutch 10, bevel gearing 11, 12, and the open and crossed belts w, x, and slowly by the screw and clutch, the worm-wheel and worm 9, 8, and by one of three wheels of different sizes on a sliding sleeve 6, and a corresponding wheel of a set of three on the shaft z.
Patent GB-190320721-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Railway Wagon Brakes.
Inventor: STUART JOHN
Filed: 1903-09-26
Granted: 1904-08-25
Abstract: 20,721. Stuart, J. Sept. 26. Brakes.-Relates to either-side brakes for wagons. Levers H are attached to the ends of a transverse shaft G, which is geared, by means of pinions E, F, to the brake-actuating shafts carried by the hangers D. The brakes are held on or off by pawls J on a transverse shaft actuated by means of levers K, a weight K<2> or other device ensuring the action of the pawls.
Patent GB-190325932-A (GB)
Title: A New or Improved Process of Treating Iron and Steel with Carbides
Inventor: ENGELS EWALD
Filed: 1903-11-27
Granted: 1903-12-31
Abstract: 25,932. Engels, E. Nov. 27. Cementation; materials for purifying or refining. -Iron and steel in the solid state are treated with carbides, together with materials which will decompose the carbides on heating. In this way, carbide of silicon can be used if an alkali salt such as sodium sulphate is also introduced.
Patent GB-190412787-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Casters.
Inventor: POHLENZ JOHANNES
Filed: 1904-06-06
Granted: 1904-07-07
Abstract: 12,787. Pohlenz, J. June 6. Castors.-A pin or projection on the bottom of the socket a of a castor passes into a recess in the roller block or fork e, and the lower surface of the socket forms a bearing for the block. The socket is provided with a pin c which passes into a recess d in the block e without contacting with the bottom. The upper edge of the block e bears against the lower part f of the socket a, which may either be made conical, as shown, or plane to form a larger bearing-surface. The block e is held in position on the pin c by a screw h, which passes into a groove i in the pin.
Patent GB-190418539-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Cooling Apparatus.
Inventor: HELM WILHELM
Filed: 1904-08-26
Granted: 1905-07-27
Abstract: 18,539. Helm, W. Aug. 26. Drawings to Specification. Air, cooling.-Air for ventilating purposes is cooled by being passed over a coiled pipe through which a cooling-liquid is forced from a receptacle containing a pump. The air of rooms is also cooled by contact with double - walled vessels .through which the cooling-agent circulates.
Patent GB-190423148-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Means for Preventing the Adulteration of Liquors Sold Retail.
Filed: 1904-10-27
Granted: 1905-10-26
Abstract: 23,148. Courlander, L., and Nalder & Collyer's Brewery Co. Oct. 27. Jars and like vessels; stoppers; refilling, preventing and detecting.-Relates to a method of closing jars &c., so that no adulteration of the contents can take place without the breakage of a seal. A glass jar a, Fig 1, is provided with a tap b having a spigot b<1>, which passes through a washer e<2> and is secured in a tapered orifice a<1> of the jar by means of a nut b<2>.< >The orifice a<1> is fitted with a cork lining e, and a metal socket e<1> is cemented to the orifice. The tap b is secured in position before the jar is filled, and, when the bottle has been filled, a lid or stopper c with a flange c' is applied, and is secured in position by means of a collar d, Figs. 1 and 3, formed with springs d<4>, which bear on the stopper. The collar is formed of two hinged parts, interlocked at d<1>, and provided with flanges d' which are drawn together by means of a screw d<3>. To prevent the collar from being removed, a cord is passed through holes in the flanges d', and is fastened with a wax seal ; or wire is used instead of cord, and the ends may be prevented from separation by means of an impressed stamp on a button of lead. The flanges d' may be connected by lead rivets with sealed heads. To prevent the introduction of liquid through the tap, a valve, consisting of a disc f held by a spring f<2> against the lower edge of a ferrule f<1>, is arranged inside the tap so as to open outwardly. The spring f<2> is attached to the valve and to a cross-plate f<3> secured to the upper end of the ferrule, and the spring f<1> is of such a tension that the valve opens under a slight fluid pressure. The ferrule is connected to the top by means of a projection of the plate f<3>, which engages a bayonet slot b<3>, Fig. 4, in the spigot b<1>.
Patent GB-190424794-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Folding Bracket Tables and Fittings.
Inventor: LAWSON JOHN
Filed: 1904-11-15
Granted: 1905-11-09
Abstract: 24,794. Lawson, J., and Challis, J. Nov. 15. Writing and stationery cases; inkstands; trays. -A folding bracket table adaptable for writing purposes and for use in ships' cabins, corridor trains, &c., consists of a table B, Fig. 1, hinged to a wall plate A and carrying a pivoted bracket C which is drawn down into the position shown by a spring D when the table is lifted. A drawer F for penholders &c. is slid out at the side of the table when opened by the action of a lever E pivoted to the bracket C, and the lid I of a receptacle G for stationery is raised by the action of levers K, X pivoted to the lid I, to the table top, and to a link J. In the modification shown in Fig. 5, slides Q carrying ink bottles R are operated by links K pivoted to the table top, and links J, L pivoted to the slides serve to rotate receptacles M, M<1> about hinges N, N<1> from behind a partition 0 into the position shown.