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Patent GB-190409243-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Weighing Machines, for Weighing Fish, and the like
Inventor: HIPKINS WILLIAM EDWARD
Filed: 1904-04-22
Granted: 1905-02-16
Abstract: 9243. Hipkins, W. E. April 22. Scale-pans; equi-armed balances.-In scales for weighing fish and the like, the scale-pan is supported by a frame E, which is made to engage a catch H on the finger B, at the beginning of a weighing operation, while at the end of the operation it is released from the catch and the scalepan is tipped up to discharge its contents. The frame E has its bearings in a cross-bar A which carries the finger B.
Patent GB-190412460-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Apparatus for Sterilising Buildings, Containers, Casks, Vessels and the like.
Inventor: BOEHM FREDERICK
Filed: 1904-06-01
Granted: 1905-06-01
Abstract: 12,460. Boehm, F., and Heap, J. H. June 1. Measured quantities, delivering.-In apparatus for sterilizing buildings, casks, &c., a definite amount of liquid, such as formaldehyde, is sprayed by steam over the vessel &c. The liquid is run from a container into a measuring chamber within the plug m of the cock d. The capacity of the chamber n is adjusted by the plug o, and indicated by a firger q and graduated knob p. A U-shaped pipe communicating with the measuring-chamber facilitates the filling of the latter.
Patent GB-190419094-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Friction Clutches.
Inventor: ROBERTSON ALEXANDER
Filed: 1904-09-05
Granted: 1905-08-10
Abstract: 19,094. Robertson, A. Sept. 5. Boring and drilling.-Relates to friction clutches for the driving-shafts of boring and other machines, the objects being to improve the clutch ring and operating parts and to make the out - of - gear position of the ring accurately adjustable. The friction ring a may be doubly expansible as shown in Fig. 6, or may be in two parts hinged at h as shown in Fig. 1 to a disc b on the driven shaft c. It is expanded to engage the inner surface of a driving - wheel or pulley g by toggle - levers f actuated by a sliding sleeve d and a clutch fork. The spherically or cylindrically shaped ends of the levers f bear against blocks i which are adjustable in the ring a by means of projecting screwed pins j and nuts k which are formed like worm-wheels at their peripheries and are actuated by worms on short square-ended shafts l. In the modification shown in Fig. 1, the inner ends of the levers fare carried by a block e pivoted to the disc b and provided with teeth m in mesh with teeth n on the sleeve d, to which is imparted a partial rotary motion either by a helical feather o on the shaft c or by a ring on the shaft with a helical slot engaging a tongue on the sleeve ; or the feather o may be parallel to the shaft c and the teeth m, n may be made helical. In the modification shown in Figs. 4 and 5, the block e is mounted upon a short shaft p which can turn in a bracket q fast to the disc b and perpendicular to the shaft c. The inner end of the shaft p is fitted with a crank or tooth or teeth s engaging with suitably-formed parts on the sleeve d so that the sliding of the sleeve turns the block e and operates the levers f, Fig. 5. Arrangements are described for adjusting the levers f at their inner ends. The blocks i are for this purpose set within the block e, and their inner surfaces are shaped to engage an adjustable wedge u, Figs. 4 and 5 ; or one of the blocks i may be provided with a cavity w, Fig. 6, screwing over a projection v upon the other block i, which is prevented from rotating by a feather, the whole sliding freely within the block e ; or one block i, Fig. 6, may slide freely in the block e and the other may be screwed into it.
Patent GB-190419275-A (GB)
Title: New or Improved Weft Tension Mechanism for Looms for Weaving
Inventor: HOLLINGWORTH EDWARD
Filed: 1904-09-07
Granted: 1905-07-13
Abstract: 19,275. Hollingworth, E., [Crompton & Knowles Loom Works]. Sept. 7. Looms, protecting selvages in ; weft tension, regulating apart from shuttles in shuttle looms.-Relates to means for drawing tight, on the beat-up, the strong and thick filling, sometimes with a wire centre, used in looms for weaving heavy belting, matting, &c., in order to give a good selvage to the fabric. A stand 5 is mounted on the back of the lay, and to it is pivoted a gripping-lever 6 provided with a central longitudinal opening, and pivotally connected by a link 7 to an arm 8<1> on the filling- finger 8, moving in a vertical slot in the lay. A rod 12, passing loosely through a swivel bearing 13 on a stationary stud 14, and provided with collars 15, 17 secured in position by set-screws, and with a spring 16, engages a projection 6<111> on the gripping-lever 6. When the lay is in its rear position, as shown, the spring 16 is extended, but, as the lay beats up, the spring is compressed and the rod 12 rocks the lever 6, so that, by the link mechanism 7 &c., the finger 8 moves up, engages the filling 11, and moves it forwards on to a projection 10<1> on a plate 10 bolted to the lay, so that it is then gripped between this projection and gripping-surfaces 6<11> on the lever 6. The continued movement of the lay then draws the filling tight. A spring 18, secured to the stand 5 and projection 6<111>, moves back the lever 6 on its pivotal support as the lay moves back.
Patent GB-190419375-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Tobacco Pipes
Inventor: MILLER HEW
Filed: 1904-09-08
Granted: 1905-02-09
Abstract: 19,375. Miller, H. Sept. 8. Tobacco pipes.-Relates to pipes which may be readily cleaned. The bottom of the bowl is left open and the smoke passage is a groove 5 in the stem. A removable metallic bottom plate 6, extending the length of the pipe, with flanges 7 fits into the groove 5, making the pipe airtight. A plate 9 of some heat insulator is riveted to the plate 6 and fills up the remainder of the groove. The flanges on the plate 6 may slide in grooves 12, as shown in Fig. 7, and, if desired, a ring 10, sliding on the stem, can be used to make the joint tighter. Figs. 5 and 6 show a modification in which the protecting-plate 11 forms the bottom of the pipe and is not countersunk into the groove as shown in Figs. 2 and 3.
Patent GB-190421274-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Roundabouts
Inventor: ABBOTT JAMES
Filed: 1904-10-04
Granted: 1904-11-17
Abstract: 21,274. Abbott, J. Oct. 4. Roundabouts; toy roundabouts; vehicles.--Cars y, Fig. 1, are suspended from the ends x of arms u, which are pivoted at their opposite ends to a revolving column a. The arms u can be raised to the position shown by the dotted lines, by means of rods z attached to a sleeve 1 after the manner of an umbrella. The column a rotates upon a ball bearing g, (Fig. 3, and may be driven by a bevel-wheel n and electromotor p, Fig. 1. A weight 8, Fig. 3, and wire ropes 6 raise the sleeve 1 and hence the cars. To lower the cars, water is admitted to the column a by a pipe 11, thus raising the weight 8, which is fitted with a cupleather 9. The cars may, when lowered, dip into a circular trough of water 25, Fig. 1. The apparatus is lowered for transit &c. by means of a toothed arc i attached to the bearings of the column a and engaging a worm r. The cars may be spherical and fitted with h air vanes 28, Fig. 6, which cause them to rotate about their axes 27. Aeroplanes may be fitted to the arms u to assist in raising them. A small portable or toy apparatus similar to that described above is mounted upon a base and turned by hand ; or it may be mounted upon a child's mail cart and driven by friction gearing &c. from the axle.
Patent GB-190423822-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Lifting Jacks.
Inventor: WUESTNER ERNEST
Filed: 1904-11-03
Granted: 1904-12-15
Abstract: 23,822. W³stner, E., and Pfizenma´er, C. Nov. 3. Lifting-jacks-Relates to rack-and-pinion jacks operated through worm gear. The lifting-pillar 12 is of channel section, and is formed on its two edges with rack teeth 17, engaged by pinions 18 mounted on each side of a worm-wheel 19 which projects into the channel of the pillar. The worm 22 is of taper form, curved to fit the wheel 19 and with its thread radial to the wheel at the points of engagement therewith. With this construction, the pitch can be low enough to make the gearing self-locking. Alternatively, the worm thread is formed on the inner face of a cup-shaped disc. The casing is made in two parts, and the pillar has a cap 10 at the top, and a toe 11 at the bottom projecting through a slot 16 in the casing.
Patent GB-190427081-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Valves.
Inventor: TWOMBLY WILLARD IRVING
Filed: 1904-12-12
Granted: 1905-01-12
Abstract: 27,081. Twombly, W. I. Dec. 12. Actuating v a l v e s; lift valves.-In order to facilitate the opening of the "poppet" valve 5, the valve is provided with a central orifice acting as a seat for an auxiliary valve 10, which opens first to permit t h e escape of fluid to balance partially the valve 5, which is then opened by the crosspin 14 in the spindle 12. The spindle 12 is packed by means of a stuffing-box, as shown, the packing being held in place by a screwed cap 18.
Patent GB-190500708-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Totally-reflecting Prisms of the Fresnel Type for Lighthouse Lenses and the like.
Inventor: CHALMERS STEPHEN DRUMMOND
Filed: 1905-01-13
Granted: 1905-09-14
Abstract: 708. Chalmers, S. D. Jan. 13. Lenses.-Relates to improvements in Fresnel's dioptric lenses as used for lighthouses. The reflecting- surface A B of the prism is made flat instead of curved, the necessary curvature being given to either one or both of the refracting - surfaces A C, B C.
Patent GB-190503095-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Method of and Means for Binding Sheets or Sections of Music, Magazines, or other Folded Matter.
Inventor: WOOD CHARLES ROBERT
Filed: 1905-02-14
Granted: 1905-09-14
Abstract: 3095. Wood, C. R. Feb. 14. Book binding.-Relates to the binding of sheets of music or other folded matter in either a temporary or a permanent manner. Clips are inserted through the sheets and slipped over the edges of, or inserted through, bands secured across the bend of the cover. Fig. 1 shows the sheet d secured to the bands b by U-shaped spring clips c, inserted through the sheet and passed over the bands. The clips c are each formed with an inclined rounded head c<2>, and, if desired, with a point c', the latter producing a more secure attachment when pressed into the sheet or cover, and the former being adapted for the ready removal of the clip. In addition to the bands b, which may be in any number, shown in Fig. 1, bands may be placed at the top and bottom edge of the cover a, the clips being slipped over the sheets and bands, while the intermediate bands are used for the clipping of matter in a more permanent manner. The bands b are preferably made of parchment &c. and have their edges " piped," i.e., turned over a cord or other thickening -device. This facilitates the turning over of the sheets bookways and prevents wear of the band. The bands b may be dispensed with and the sheets clipped to the cover, and a second outside cover may be provided to conceal and protect the clips. The Provisional Specification states that when a double cover is used the outer one may be glued over the part carrying the clips, so as to form a permanent binding. Other slight modifications are described.
Patent GB-190506937-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to the Manufacture of Chenille Fabrics.
Inventor: CLAY CHARLES
Filed: 1905-04-01
Granted: 1906-03-31
Abstract: 6937. Clay, C., [Schmidt, F.]. April 1. Chenille fabrics; carpets.-Chenille threads, for weaving carpets, table covers, furnishing-fabrics, &c., are printed with the desired pattern, and are twisted to render the printing effects more delicate, and to reduce the effect of irregularities in the printing. The threads are then arranged on composing or setting machines in the proper position side by side to form the pattern, and are woven as warps in the loom. The chenille warps a lie above the ground warps b, and the warps are bound together by wefts c, d.
Patent GB-190513767-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Rose or Flower Bowls and similar Receptacles
Inventor: TURLEY RICHARD
Filed: 1905-07-04
Granted: 1906-02-08
Abstract: 13,767. Turley, R. July 4. Flower - vases and like receptacles ; flower holders or supports.-Flower receptacles consist of a body part a to contain water and a removable perforated cover b to serve as a carrier for flowers or for flower vases or holders. The cover b is centred by one or more depending stems e which engage with corresponding sockets d formed in the lower part. The depending stems e may be made hollow to serve as carriers for flowervases. As a modification, some or the whole of the perforations in the cover are fitted with additional sockets to receive vases.
Patent GB-190517526-A (GB)
Title: Improved Flexible Non-skidding Fabric for use in or on Vehicle Wheel Tyres.
Inventor: STURGESS GEORGE
Filed: 1905-08-30
Granted: 1906-08-23
Abstract: 17,526. Sturgess, G., and Sturgess, C. Aug. 30. Tyres, pneumatic.-A flexible non-skidding tyre or fabric for use on tyres comprises a backing of leather &c., having a series of wire staples G inserted from the outside and extending wholly or partly through the tyre, the ends of the staples being bent over at the tread as shown. The staples may be inserted in the tyre cover or in a leather &c. band vulcanized to the tyre, or, as shown in Fig. 1, secured in a tubular band A which may fit loosely over the inflated tyre and enclose retaining-wires E The staples may be locked together circumferentially or connected by means of circumferential wires K; or they may be fitted with wearing buttons Q or rollers S of hard fibre, metal, toughened rubber, &c.
Patent GB-190519884-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Apparatus suitable for the Manufacture of Slag Bricks.
Inventor: RIDLEY THOMAS WILLIAM
Filed: 1905-10-02
Granted: 1906-07-05
Abstract: 19,884. Ridley, T. W. Oct. 2. Casting slag bricks.-The moulds in which slag bricks are cast are made in two parts, one part consisting of one side c<2>, one end c<1>, and the bottom hinged at a<1> to the usual endless chain a, and the second part comprising the other end and other side d<1> hinged on a sliding hinge e to the first part and held to it, in the assembled position, by a catch f engaging a projection d<2>. A rotating wheel, by means of spaced inclines on its periphery, disengages the catch f at intervals and contacts with the second part of the mould to push it sideways, the two parts falling apart as the mould passes round the end pulley supporting the chain. Slots in lugs c<3> on the bottom c allow the first part of the mould to move about the pivot while passing round the bend, the motion, which is sudden, helping to disengage the bricks.
Patent GB-190522107-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Repairing Railway Wagon Frames.
Inventor: COLLINS THOMAS
Filed: 1905-10-30
Granted: 1906-08-16
Abstract: 22,107. Collins, T., and Galton, H. Oct. 30. Underframing of bodies.-One end of each of the stretchers G, H is formed with a V-shaped mortise, so that it can be connected to the cross-bearer a by a tenon piece b. To replace an existing cross-bearer, it is cut through at E and F, and its endpieces are knocked back as shown at C, D. The stretchers G, H are then knocked out sideways, and can be used again with the new cross-bearer by cutting V-shaped mortises in their ends. Bolts are passed through the mortised ends of the stretchers and their tenon- pieces.
Patent GB-190524668-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Stirrup Bars for Saddles
Inventor: WITHERS-LANCASHIRE HERBERT
Filed: 1905-11-29
Granted: 1906-07-05
Abstract: 24,668. Lancashire, H. Withers-. Nov.29. Stirrup straps, suspending, safety saddle-bars for. The saddle-bar secured to the saddle-tree at the points a, a<1> is formed with upper and lower projecting bars b, b<1>. The lower bar is curved outwardly at b<2>, to allow free play of the stirrup leather between the bar and the saddle, and upwardly at the free end. On the end of the upper bar b is pivoted a piece c which is pressed by a spring d against the end of the lower bar, and retains the stirrup strap in place under normal conditions, but yields and allows the strap to escape if the rider is thrown.
Patent GB-190525506-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Steam Superheaters
Inventor: PAXMAN JAMES NOAH
Filed: 1905-12-07
Granted: 1906-06-14
Abstract: 25,506. Paxman, J. N., and Plane, H. G. Dec. 7. Superheaters, steam.-Relates to that type of superheater forming part of a multitubular boiler and comprising a chamber at the front end adjacent to the smoke-box, the smoke-tubes being continued through the superheater. It consists in forming within the superheating-chamber A, Figs. 1 and 3, where two arrangements are shown, a supplemental chamber D having a smaller area than the main chamber. One wall of the supplemental chamber is formed by the tube-plate. When the superheater extends wholly across the boiler, Fig. 1, the steam is admitted by an aperture B and passes away through the pipe E. When the superheater is set into the boiler, Fig. 3, the steam is admitted to the supplemental chamber by the pipe F and escapes by the pipe E from the main chamber. In each instance, horizontal baffle-plates C are placed between the tubes.
Patent GB-190525569-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in connection with Mortising Machines.
Filed: 1905-12-08
Granted: 1906-09-06
Abstract: 25,569. Haigh, W. B., and Haigh & Co., W. B. Dec. 8. Mortising. - An attachment for converting' a handoperated chisel machine i n t o a power-driven chain - cutter machine comprises a bracket a, bolted to the side of the existing f r a m e b and carrying a spindle d on which are mounted belt pulleys e and a toothed wheel f. The mortising cutter-chain j passes over sprocket-wheels on the tool-holder c, and is driven by a pinion h geared to the wheel f through a floating wheel g maintained in gear by links l, m as the tool-holder slide is moved vertically. In the modification shown in Fig. 6, bevel-gearing is used, the shaft s sliding through the pinion t as the tool-holder rises and falls. A goard for'three wheels f, g, h comprises a pair of elements r, r<1>, which are respectively secured to extensions l<1>, m<1> of the links l, m and have overlapping ends adapted to slide one within the other.
Patent GB-190604269-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to the Operation of Dumping Vehicles for Railway and like use.
Inventor: GOODWIN JOHN MARSTON
Filed: 1906-02-21
Granted: 1906-04-26
Abstract: 4269. Goodwin, J. M. Feb. 21, Door opening and closing apparatus.-The releasing of the dumping- doors of the several vehicles in a train is effected by fluid pressure derived from the brake system The usual train-pipe 1 of the air brake is connected to a storage reservoir E on each vehicle through a hand-valve A, described below. The reservoirs E throughout the train communicate through a storage pipe 2, which is connected to another train-pipe 3 through a cock F. The train-pipe 3 communicates witt cylinders B, for releasing the dumping-doors through valves G, which can be turned to charge the cylinders, to cut them off from the train-pipe 3, or to exhaust. Thus by opening one of the cocks F, as by the manipulation of a lever K, the doors can be operated throughout the train when the storage-pipe line is charged. The valve A comprises a casting 4, Figs. 3 and 4, with a conical ping C. In the position of the plug shown in Fig. 3, the reservoir E is cut off from the train-pipe 1, but the plug can be turned by a handle U to allow the air to pass through either a restricted passage 0 or a larger passage 5. A check valve D, which is shown as a ball valve with a removable cover T, prevents any back flow from the storage system to the brake train-pipe. The head of the plug C is marked with the position of the passages through it to facilitate its adjustment. Where the storage pipe 2 is of sufficient capacity, the reservoirs E may be omitted.
Patent GB-190605492-A (GB)
Title: Improved Means for Advertising and Display Purposes.
Inventor: JONES GIRALDUS
Filed: 1906-03-06
Granted: 1906-06-21
Abstract: 5492. Jones, G., and Shearman, F. March 6. Advertising; signs.-Letters are cut out of a metal plate a and are made to show plainly by a backing b of a differently coloured metal, the backing b being embossed so as to protrude through the openings in the plate a. The back-plate b may itself be perforated and backed with a third plate of another colour. Instead of a single plate b, several metal strips, preferably of different colours, may be used.
Patent GB-190614877-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Inverted Incandescent Gas Street Lamps.
Inventor: RECH FRIEDRICH
Filed: 1906-06-30
Granted: 1906-12-31
Abstract: 14,877. Rech, F. June 30, Inverted incandescent gas lamps; street lamps.- The gas-supply tube b enters the side of the casing; a mixing-chamber is provided at v and a cluster of burners at j. The reflector n carries the globe p and is hinged on one side. The chimney t is adapted to slide between guides t<1>. A rod s is pivoted at one end r and has a slot at the free end which engages a pin t<2> on the chimney. When the globe is closed, an arm n keeps the rod s and the chimney in the normal raised position ; when the globe is opened, the chimney slides down until the rod s rests on top of a sleeve u, when the chimney encloses and protects the mantles,
Patent GB-190620092-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Safety Razors.
Inventor: MEEHAN JOHN JOSEPH
Filed: 1906-09-10
Granted: 1907-04-11
Abstract: 20,092. Meehan, J. J. Sept. 10. Razors, safety. The guard is composed of two members, and means are provided for laterally separating them to adjust them over the two edges of the blade, or the blade may comprise two distinct members which can be adjusted with respect to a statiorary guard. Figs. 3, 4, and 5 illustrate the apparatus constructed in accordance with the first arrangement. The part 7, Fig. 3, of the handle has an extension 7<A>, Fig. 4, the upper side of which engages with guards 12 provided with teeth 12<A>. The blade 8 is placed on the top of the guards and held in position by pins 10 on the extension 7A and by a clamping-plate 9, Fig. 5, provided with projections 9<A>, 9<B> with bevelled edges which engage corresponding undtrcut notches in the upper part of the handle and in the extension 7<A>. The upper portion 9<C> of the clamping-plate is roughened to allow it to be withdrawn longitudinally to release the blade. The guards have extensions 12<B> which are accommodated in the hollow. between the two parts of the handle and are adjusted by being moved longitudinally by a screw 16 operated by a nut 17 working in a slot 18 in the handle. Guideslots 12<C> are provided in the guard-plates engaged by pins 13 on the handle to cause the plates to move laterally wl.en the nut 17 is rotated. Screws 19 hold the parts of the handle together.
Patent GB-190628249-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Fire-escape Lowering Apparatus.
Inventor: KOBLER VICTOR
Filed: 1906-12-11
Granted: 1907-05-30
Abstract: 28,249. Kobler, V., Schwarzer, H., and Gerber, G. Feb. 5, [date applied for under Patents Act, 1901]. Winches ; fireescape type of apparatus.-Relates to fire-escapes of the type in which a hand-winch, provided with a body strap or sling, runs down a band or wire rope coiled round the winch drum, and consists principally in driving the winch from a hand-crank through irreversible worm gear, thus avoiding the use of hand-brakes. The drum d is mounted between side frames b, and is driven by worm gearing h, i from the hand-lever k. The band n is wound round the drum and its end is attached to the building. The sling comprises a strap l through which the operator passes one leg, and a belt m fastened round his body.