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Patent GB-190317285-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Printing Machines.
Inventor: MASCORD GEORGE WILLIAM
Filed: 1903-08-08
Granted: 1904-08-08
Abstract: 17,285. Mascord, G. W. Aug. 8. Inking-apparatus ; lithographic printing.-Relates to apparatus for supplying ink to the distributing-drums of letterpress, lithographic, and other printing-machines, and which may also be used for spraying the web of paper. Fig. 1 shows an apparatus applied to a rotary machine, and Fig. 3 shows a section of one of the spraying-nozzles. One or more closed ink reservoirs a are provided having pipes such as g<6> for conveying air under pressure to their upper ends, and pipes w for conveying the ink to the spraying-nozzles. The reservoir may contain a coil d for circulation of hot air or water for maintaining the ink at a uniform temperature &c. It may also be provided with strainers e, f to prevent solid particles from passing to the nozzles. A row or series of nozzles h, or one or more long flat nozzles, are provided for spraying the ink on to the distributing-drum i. These may be mounted on a square bar j, Fig. 1, or on a pair of barsj, Fig. 3. Each nozzle consists of an inner part or nozzle k, into which the ink passes from the pipe w, and an outer part or nozzle h, l, to which compressed air is supplied through a pipe g<4>. On the nozzle is a shield or mouthpiece s which may be provided with hinged adjustable sides s'. The orifice of the inner nozzle k is adjusted by a screw-adjustable plug k<1>. The nozzle may have a casing or jacket into which steam or hot air is passed to soften or liquefy the ink or colour. Compressed air may be supplied from a suitable apparatus g through a pipe g<2> to the pipe g' and from this by the pipes g<4>, g<6> to the nozzles and ink reservoir. Two or more sets of nozzles may be arranged adjustable circumferentially around the ink drum. Any suitable arrangement of cocks or governors &c. may be provided for regulating the compressed air and ink supply. The ink may be passed from the drum i to a second drum i<1> by a roller i<3>, and may be distributed by rollers i<4>. The sets of nozzles may be reciprocated longitudinally for distributing the ink, and the number of nozzles required is thereby reduced. Rollers i<2> transfer the ink from the drum i<1> to the forme cylinder z.
Patent GB-190317760-A (GB)
Title: A Method for Preventing the Formation of Dust or Ice on Roads, Paths, Walking Grounds and the like.
Inventor: LIEBHABER ERIC DANIEL DE
Filed: 1903-08-17
Granted: 1904-07-21
Abstract: 17,760. Liebhaber, E. D. de. Aug. 17. Surface - treating compositions; snow and ice, melting.-The formation of dust, ice, and coatings of snow on roads, paths, walking-grounds, and the like is prevented, and ice and snow are removed therefrom, by watering the road &c. with a solution of calcium chloride or other deliquescent substance, or distributing the dry substance over it in the form of powder or small fragments. To prevent the deliquescent substance from being swept or washed away, it may be mixed with, or dissolved in, petroleum or some other substance capable of causing it to adhere to the surface ; or the petroleum and the deliquescent substance may be applied separately.
Patent GB-190319583-A (GB)
Title: Improved Flexible Isolation-tube or Conduit for Electric Conductors
Inventor: DEUTGEN RUDOLF
Filed: 1903-09-11
Granted: 1904-07-07
Abstract: 19,583. Deutgen, R. Sept. 11. Couduits.-Consists in making single or multiple isolation tubes or conduits for electric conductors of vulcanized India rubber or the like 1, Figs. 1, 3, and 5, surrounded by a web of metal wire 2.
Patent GB-190323184-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Gas Producers or Furnaces for use with Steam Boilers and the like.
Inventor: ROULUND JOHAN PETER ALBRECHT
Filed: 1903-10-26
Granted: 1904-03-17
Abstract: 23,184. Roulund, J. P. A. Oct. 26. Coking. - A gas-producer or furnace for use with steam boilers &c. also serves for the production of coke. Coal is fed in at the top of the furnace, and is partially burned in the middle, air being led in by the openings c, and the resulting gas being carried off through the openings d into the flue e, where it mixes with air from the flue f. The partly-burnt coal falls to the bottom of the combustion-chamber, which is closed by a water seal and fitted with a "grate" formed by toothed rollers g, which break up the coke formed and pull it into the water chamber h. This coke may be carried off by a car in the chamber h, or it may be raked out. The vapours rising from the water pass through the burning coal, forming water gas. By closing the inlets c and covering the shaft top, combustion may be stopped, the gas which still comes off being passed into the flue f.
Patent GB-190324917-A (GB)
Title: Educational and Amusement Apparatus for Illustrating Statistics and the like.
Inventor: BOBERG FERDINAND
Filed: 1903-11-16
Granted: 1904-09-01
Abstract: 24,917. Boberg, F. Nov. 16. Indicating information by tokens.-An apparatus for displaying statistics and the like with respect to time units may be actuated by coin-freed clockwork, but is shown provided with a main driving-shaft a. Short shafts b, b<1> . . . b<6> are driven from the shaft a by belts and pulleys of proper size, and carry drums, cylinders or pulleys c, c<1> ... c<8>, on which representative signs or objects are mounted. The apparatus is enclosed in a casing A, and the drums project through openings in the casing. Births may be represented by dolls, and imports, exports, and incomes by coins. Other devices may be used in place of the drums &c. For example, for representing beer consumption, a liquid stream or cascade may be used, the liquid being returned by a pump or the like ; or a chain pump or chapelet with scoops may be used.
Patent GB-190326640-A (GB)
Title: Improved Pocket-utensil or Case for Pipe-smokers.
Inventor: PFLUEGER ALBERT
Filed: 1903-12-05
Granted: 1904-01-28
Abstract: 26,640. Pflueger, A. Dec 5. Match receptacles.-A casing 1 having a flap lid 2, and a lock 3, and containing a tobacco pipe 6, 8, contains also on the lid a match box 11 and striking-plate 12, together with a pipe-cleaner 14.
Patent GB-190327060-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and connected with Arc Lamps.
Inventor: COTIS ALFRED
Filed: 1903-12-10
Granted: 1904-12-10
Abstract: 27,060. Cotis, A. Dec. 10. Drawings to Specification. Reflectors are adjustably supported from the frames of arc lamps just above the arc. The reflector may be faced with an asbestos or metal cupola or plate either enamelled or painted.
Patent GB-190328588-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Charges of Self Propelling Explosive Projectiles, Rockets and the like.
Inventor: UNGE WILHELM THEODOR
Filed: 1903-12-29
Granted: 1904-10-27
Abstract: 28,588. Unge, W. T. Dec. 29. Rockets, war. - To avoid cracks, the propelling charge is made up into a number of cells or packages with walls E, F of felt or other elastic material and tightly packed into the casing A. In a modified arrangement, the walls of the casing may be liued with the elastic material, and the parts of the charge separated by discs.
Patent GB-190404948-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Life-buoy.
Inventor: BASWITZ CARL
Filed: 1904-02-29
Granted: 1904-03-31
Abstract: 4948. Baswitz, C. Feb. 29. Buoys.-Relates to life-buoys, such as are carried by ships, and consists in combining a buoy with a net-work basket or the like and in making the combination so as to take up a minimum of space when not in use. Fig. 1 shows a plan, and Fig. 2 a sectional elevation, of the buoy when opened out. The buoy consists of two approximately semicircular parts a, b, which are made of any buoyant material and have their ends c, d flattened to a sharp edge. A metal ring h is suspended from a, b by a conical basket i of rope or other net-work. The ring, which is covered by webbing j, provides a standing place for the persons making use of the buoy. When not in use, the parts a, b are doubled on each other and the whole suspended by the loops l, m, k. The arrangement and shape of the ends c, d gives the parts a, b a tendency to spring apart and facilitate the opening out of the buoy when thrown into the water.
Patent GB-190406747-A (GB)
Title: Improved Universal Joint for Electric Light Fittings and the like.
Inventor: MARSH THOMAS HERBERT
Filed: 1904-03-19
Granted: 1905-01-12
Abstract: 6747. Marsh, T. H., and Marsh, H. H. S. March 19. Ball - and - socket joints.-An adjust. able electric-lamp fitting or the like has a hemispherical socket b, which is attached to a wall piece a or other object, and into which fits a corresponding hollow piece c shaped like two-thirds of a sphere. This second piece c has its convex surface outwards, and carries a tubular arm d which holds a lamp or other fitting ; it is kept in place by an internallyscrewed ring or nut e, which screws on the socket b. Leads g pass through the inside of the joint and arm d, and the parts are arranged so that the arm d meets the inner edge f of the ring e before the edge of the piece c is in danger of cutting the leads. The nut e may be made in various forms, the Provisional Specification mentioning a winged nut.
Patent GB-190411228-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Valves or Taps
Inventor: GLOSSOP CHARLES
Filed: 1904-05-16
Granted: 1904-08-11
Abstract: 11,228. Glossop, C. May 16. Self-closing valves; ball and float valves; lift valves closing, retarding; shocks, preventing noise, preventing; seats; casings; spindles.-Taps for liquids under high pressure are constructed to prevent shocks in the pipes and noise, the closing and opening of the valve being assisted by the pressure of the water; the closing of the valve is retarded by a cushioning-device. Fig. 1 shows in section a self-closing valve H, which is arranged in a chamber C in the body of the tap, the inlet pipe communicating with both sides of the valve through passages B. The valve H is provided with a leather, rubber, &c. face N, which seats on an annular seat Q formed in the casing. Arranged below the valve is a spindle R, to which is attached a piston M working in a chamber F, which fills with water when the valve is open, the closing of the valve being retarded owing to this water taking an appreciable time to escape through a small passage L. The piston M may be replaced by a cylinder K working over the chamber F, the air in which bas a cushioning-action. The back of the valve is attached to a lift piece I sliding in a chamber E, and tc a cup-leather J. The valve is opened by means of a lever 0, which moves the lift piece I, and with it the valve. Liquid leaving the valve has to pass over a projection P before escaping by the outlet G, which it leaves with a reduced velocity, thereby deadening the sound. The construction of the valve is such that the pressure of the liquid tends to close the valve, an essential feature of the construction being that the area of the seat Q is greater than the area of the washer J. The valve may be opened by a push-button, eccentric, or other known means. The lever 0 may form the lever of a ball-and-float valve. Fig. 3 shows the application to a screwdown valve. The valve is attached to a spindle S, which is raised when a handle T turns a sleeve screwed on to the casing. A spring may be arranged in the chamber E to assist the closing of the valve.
Patent GB-190424280-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Carriages for Deck Reamers, Rivetters, Drills and other like Tools.
Inventor: SCHOFIELD CHARLES
Filed: 1904-11-09
Granted: 1904-12-15
Abstract: 24,280. Schofield, C. Nov 9. Drilling; riveting ; supports for portable machines.-A portable carriage for a pneumatic deck drilling-machine, riveter, or similar tool has a bar 1 to which a frame 2 is connected by bolts 7 and a stud bolt 9 moving in a slot to give slight play, wheels 6 being mounted on the frame. The pipes delivering the compressed air are joined to a handle 10, and the tool motor 13 is supported by pins in forked portions 16 of the bar 1 and may be held firm by a spring 22. At the other end of the bar, an adjustable weight is placed to balance the weight of the tool.
Patent GB-190425088-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to the Frames of Motor Cycles, Motor Cars, and other Steered Vehicles.
Inventor: POLLITT JOHN
Filed: 1904-11-18
Granted: 1905-09-14
Abstract: 25,088. Pollitt, J., and Smith, H. Nov. 18. Frames ; collapsable cycles.-Relates to a frame for motor cycles, motor cars, and other steered vehicles, which enables the width of the vehicle at the level of the steering-wheels to be decreased when desired, the steering-connections being unaffected by such adjustment. The application of the invention to a motor tri-car is shown in Fig. 2. The swivelling stud axles A are pivoted at A<1> to the outer ends of radius rods B, the inner ends of which are pivotally connected to some part of the vehicle, such as the transverse tube C. The radius rods are swung about their pivots for the purpose of adjusting the distances between the wheels by means of links D, which are connected to a nut D<2> adjusted by a screw F. Bolts J, carried by the radius rods, engage curved slots in guides H fixed to the frame, the lengths of the slots being such that the bolts J bear against the ends, just before the links Dare straightened out, so as to fix the parts rigidly in the extreme position. The nut D<2> may be tapered, as shown in Fig. 3, and fit into a similarly tapered lug D<3>, when in its end position, so as to bind and prevent accidental movement. The radius rods may alternatively be forced into taper lugs formed at the ends of the curved guides H. Couplings L connect the steering-arms A<2> to the steering-tiller K in such a way that the couplings remain parallel to the radius rods, so that steering is not affected by the adjustment of the rods.
Patent GB-190427927-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Railway Signalling Apparatus.
Inventor: TURNER CHARLES WILLIAM SKINNER
Filed: 1904-12-21
Granted: 1905-12-21
Abstract: 27,927. Turner, C. W. S. Dec. 22, A.D. 1903, [date applied for under Patents Act, A.D. 1901]. Automatic systems ; indicating condition of bridges, embankments, rermanent way, and the like ; accidents, signalling in case of.- For indicating by visible andaudible signals on trains and in signal stations any dangerous condition of the track due to broken rails or bridges, or landslides or washouts, a normally - closed circuit is opened by such accidents and closes local circuits which actuate a bell and visible signal on any engine on the faulty section, and also actuate a bell in the signal station at each end of the block and an indicator at one station showing on which section of the block the break is situated. The block is divided into several sections A, B, C, D, one rail being divided into sections by insulating- pieces 3. Conductors are attached to the rails so that a break in a rail also causes a break in the conductor. In the case of the track running through a cutting or on a filling, the conductor may be carried around posts sunk in the sides of the cutting or filling, the posts falling away and the conductor being broken if the ground loosens or is washed away. Section B has a closed circuit consisting of the said conductor and the coil 29 and relay 8 with the battery 33 ; the other sections A, C, D have similar circuits. The coil 29 holds the lever 37 in the position shown in Fig. 2 when the track is in order. If the circuit is broken, the arm 36 is brought to 'danger' bythe counterweighted end 37. The indicators 36 are situated in one or other signal station, and show the operator at one station on which section a fault has occurred. On the circuit being broken in section B, the relay 8 is also de-energized, and allows its armature to fall and complete the circuit through the series of relays 12, the batteries 44, the relays 40, 41, 42, 43, and the bells 46<a>. The bells 46<a> are in the signal stations and call the operators' attention to the damaged track. Similar circuits are closed by a break in the conductors on any of the sections A, C, D. The closing of the relays 12, 40, 41, 42, 43 causes the batteries 15 to energize the two track rails 1, 2. If, then, a train enters the block, the collectors 51 on the engine complete the circuit through the bell 56 and the visual sigual 55, which are situated on the engine and warn the driver of the fault on the track.
Patent GB-190504127-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Automatic Electric Warning Signals for Railways and the like.
Inventor: HOLLYER JOSEPH HENRY
Filed: 1905-02-28
Granted: 1905-11-16
Abstract: 4127. Hollyer, J. H. Feb. 28. Signalling approach of trains; contacts, electric; signalling to cabins and stations; indicating movements of. trains.-In a portable apparatus for use on railways or tramways for warning platelayers and the like of the approach of a train, a special electric contact for actuation by the wheel flanges of the passing train is provided, together with temporary lead wires connecting it with a battery and a bell and indicator placed near the workmen. The apparatus may be also permanently fixed in cabins or the like, and the track rails or fixed line-wires may replace the temporary conductors. The contact is of the form shown in Fig. 3, the spring portions being moved laterally into contact to close the signalling-circuit by the side pressure of the wheel flanges. The electric bell alarm preferably comprises two bells to be actuated by contacts on the " up " and " down " tracks, an indicator being also provided in connexion with each bell. The bells are of different tones, and the ringing may be intermittent or continuous. The electric contacts may also be actuated by the wheel flanges moving a plate, spring, stud, or lever laterally against another plate, spring, stud, or lever.
Patent GB-190504515-A (GB)
Filed: 1905-03-04
Granted: 1905-10-19
Abstract: 4515. Thornton-Pickard Manufacturing Co., and Pickard, G. A. March 4. Cameras.-The front and back parts of a camera are so constructed as to be movable up very close together for short foci. The cranked bracket E, on which the front forks c and stretcher D are mounted, is formed with a raised arm e, thereby permitting the racking-pinion or clamping-rod G to pass underneath when the front C and rear B of the camera are brought into close proximity. When no racking-pinion is used, the front forks c and stretcher D may be hinged directly to the base A, or to a plain bracket, and the bottom of the back part B may be formed with slots into which the stretchers or bracket slide.
Patent GB-190512648-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Sealing or Tight-closing Devices for Bottles and the like.
Inventor: CARDELL OLOF WAHLFRID
Filed: 1905-06-19
Granted: 1905-07-27
Abstract: 12,648. Cardell, O. W., and Bergstr÷m, S. T. Dec. 31, 1904, [date applied for under Patents Act, 1901]. Stoppers.-A disk u of cork is pressed against the mouth of the bottle by a ball b, which is eccentrically pivoted on a bail c pivoted on a ring d surrounding the bottle neck. The ball is turned into its open or closed position by a lever e.
Patent GB-190516727-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Grating Machine for Potatoes and other Vegetables.
Inventor: GIELER JOSEPH
Filed: 1905-08-17
Granted: 1906-08-02
Abstract: 16,727. Gieler, J., and Gieler, A. Aug. 17. Graters. - A machine for grating potatoes &c. comprises a cylindrical drum c to which is attached a grater formed otwo semicylindrical grating-plates f, one having a fine and the other a coarse grating-surface. The drum is oscillated on its axis by a crank l, connected by a rod m to a shorter crank n on a hand-wheel shaft, so that only one of the grater surfaces acts on the material, which is contained in a box h and pressed by a weight i. The grater may be removed from the drum c and reversed so that either grating- surface can be presented to the material.
Patent GB-190516863-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Flooring Tiles and Surfaces.
Inventor: HARRISON WILLIAM THOMAS
Filed: 1905-08-21
Granted: 1906-04-19
Abstract: 16,863. Harrison, W. T. Aug. 21. Flooring-tiles.-A backing a, Figs. 1 and 4, of earthenware, wood, or other material is formed with grooves, holes, or other recesses, and upon this backing is moulded an elastic facing c, c' of rubber, gutta-percha, or composition. The grooves may be deeper towards the edges of the tile andmay be undercut. The lower portion c<1> of the facing is preferably of a cheaper or harder form of rubber than the upper portion. The layer of rubber is preferably vulcanized in position, and may vary in colour in different tiles and carry a design for the purposes of ornamentation. The tiles may be of any suitable shape and provided with interlocking devices. In the arrangement shown in Fig. 7, the elastic facing is grooved and does not extend to the edges of the tile. In some cases, holes extend through the tiles and the rubber projects at the back to increase the elasticity, or separate sections of rubber may be applied to the back for the same purpose.
Patent GB-190519334-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Silent Tyres or Treads for the Wheels of Road Vehicles and in or relating to the Wheels therefor.
Inventor: BOWRON WILLIAM MAJOR
Filed: 1905-09-25
Granted: 1906-08-09
Abstract: 19,334. Bowron, W. M. Sept. 25. Tyres, elastic other than pneumatic.-Relates to tyres built up of layers of leather set on edge. The layers are compressed together and secured on the rim of the wheel by bolts D passed from side to side through the rim flanges and the leather. The layers may be formed in complete rings or in sections breaking joint, and they may be bound together by pins or rivets. The tyre may be supported on a rubber cushion Z, as shown in Fig. 3.
Patent GB-190521084-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Take Up Rolls for Perforated Music Sheets.
Filed: 1905-10-17
Granted: 1906-01-25
Abstract: 21,084. Lake, H. H., [Aeolian Co.]. Oct. 17. Automatic instruments.-Take-up rollers for music sheets are made adjustable both as to longitudinal position and width. The reduced portions of two shields 2, preferably of drawn sheet metal, are riveted or otherwise attached to a collar 25, provided with a set-screw 27 and carrying the hook 26. A flanged head 3 fits snugly in the open end of each of the shells, and is attached to a collar 35 sliding on the shaft, the position being regulated by means of an adjustable collar 4 with set-screw 41. An aperture 36 is provided for the insertion of a screwdriver.
Patent GB-190524741-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Playing Cards.
Inventor: SCHATZ LOUIS
Filed: 1905-11-29
Granted: 1906-11-01
Abstract: 24,741. Schatz, L. Nov. 29. Card games.- Playing-cards are made with projecting ridges &c., such as a, on one or both sides, to facilitate picking them up off a table &c.
Patent GB-190524937-A (GB)
Title: Improved Means for Starting Explosion Engines.
Inventor: CAHEN EMILE DAVID
Filed: 1905-12-01
Granted: 1906-05-17
Abstract: 24,937. Cahen, E. D. Dec. 1. Gas and like engines, starting in. Engines with two or more cylinders are started without turning the fly-wheel by charging them with uncompressed charges, which are then ignited. The cylinders are each provided with a relief cock C and an admission cock D, all of which cocks are worked by one lever E. The cylinders are charged with carburetted air by a small pump G and carburettor F, and with a fourcylinder engine one of the pistons will probably be in a position to receive a sufficiently powerful starting impulse. In engines with less than four cylinders, the piston may be brought into a favourable starting position by manipulating the igniting switch and producing a slight explosion in one cylinder. Air may be forced through the ordinary carburettor and admission valve into the cylinder.